Music Notes:

Once a year the youth of Northwood are privileged to lead all aspects of

the worship services and so you see and hear the amazing work these

young people do throughout the year in our five separate musical en-

sembles with youth. While most churches Northwood’s size, have very

limited youth musical activities, we have two praise bands, two hand-

bell choirs and a vocal choir singing in SATB (four parts). Mark Johns-

ton and I (Tom Huffman) feel privileged to work with this talented

bunch of young people. I hope you realize that there is a great deal of

commitment required by these youth to produce what you hear today

and throughout the year. Some are at church for three or more rehears-

als every week. Many thanks to parents and families for support, assis-

tance and transportation. “Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new

song, his praise in the assembly of the faithful.” --Psalm 149:1

Welcome To

Northwood Presbyterian Church

A Stephen Ministry Church Organized February 19, 1978

April 28, 2019

Ministers: All Members of the Church

E. Chris Curvin, Pastor Paul Means, Associate Pastor for Congregational Care & Mission

Northwood Presbyterian Church 2875 State Road 580, Clearwater, FL 33761

(727) 796-8090 Fax (727) 797-8276 www.northwoodpc.org

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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

8:15 AM CHILDREN’S CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 3 Yr. Olds-2nd Grade (18/19 School Year)

Children may remain in service with their family or join us in room 3 for a multi-age

Sunday School worship following the anthem.

9:30 AM CHILDREN’S CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 3 Yr. Olds–1st Grade, Room 3

Students will start and stay in their classroom for the Sunday school hour with

Chrissy Raborn.

2nd-5th Grade, Room 8

Students will start in the sanctuary and then move to room 8 with Justine Davis.

11:00 AM CHILDREN’S CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 3 Yr. Olds-2nd Grade (18/19 School Year)

Children may remain in service with their family or join us in room 3 for a multi-age

Sunday School worship following the anthem.

11:00 AM MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

The Middle & High Schoolers will NOT be meeting for Sunday School this week.

We will resume Sunday, May 5th.

ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

9:30 A.M. TCI (Today’s Christian Issues) Rooms 9-11

TCI (Today's Christian Issues) is an adult class that focuses on how our Christianity

informs our attitudes toward modern scientific, political, religious and social chal-

lenges. Class members bring their wealth of experience to examine issues in a re-

spectful environment, accepting divergent opinions and attitudes. Visitors are al-

ways welcome to explore whether this approach would enhance their Sunday experi-

ence at Northwood.

On April 28th, Garry Justice will conclude his four-part series on Church and State

with a focus on Church and the Court.

11:00 A.M. Experiencing God Class Room 15, led by Vicki Krueger,

Join us on the journey for the truth about Jesus. In this video-based study based on

"The Case for Christ," we will sift through historical evidence and expert testimony

to help us see Jesus in a new way and find our lives transformed. We will also gain

the tools to talk about Jesus with those who question whether Jesus existed or

whether he is a good man, a prophet or the Son of God. Come join us!

11:30 A.M. Sunday Morning Bible Study

This Study will NOT meet this Sunday and will resume Sunday, May 5th.

FAITHFULLY SERVING NORTHWOOD CHURCH TODAY GREETERS:

(8:15) Olivia & Ava Catlin

Hannah Fish & Zoe Holcomb

(9:30) Kurt Kemerer & Brandon Strelcheck

(11:00) Drew & Brandon Strelcheck

Hannah Fish & Zoe Holcomb

USHERS: (8:15) Paige Rogalski & Hannah Fish

(9:30) Atticus Ulrich & Drew Strelcheck

(11:00) Zoe Holcomb & Drew Strelcheck

VAN DRIVER: Keith Nadig

The flowers in the sanctuary today are given to the glory of God by

Bill and Louise Mylin In Honor of our Wedding Anniversary

Flower orders & donation costs for flowers ordered for worship are made us-

ing the “2019 Flower Reservation Chart” on the bulletin board across from the

kitchen. Thank you to those providing flowers each week In Honor/In Memory

of someone or an anniversary/birthday!

BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS TO… Sunday, April 28: Judy Hood,

Monday, April 29: Wayne Rodewald, Jarrett Mattson

Tuesday, April 30: Jane Archerd, Sarah Flaherty

Wednesday, May 1: Richard Smith

Thursday, May 2: Steven Lawrence

Friday, May 3: Melissa Schultz, Sophie Dietrich

Saturday, May 4: Fred Inkles, Barbara Jeffrey, Raymond Linville

If you see someone whose birthday is listed and you haven’t seen them in church recently, give them a call!

COUNTDOWN

WELCOME

HANDBELLS

“Elijah Rock” Benjamin A. Tucker

Hallelujah Ringers; Dylan Cantin, Percussion

MEET AND GREET

PRAISE SONGS

“Fires”

“Best of Me”

“Forever”

Pierced Youth Band

ANNOUNCEMENTS

“Come, Flood This Heart of Mine””

David Lantz III

Westminster Youth Choir

SHARING JOYS & CONCERNS IN PRAYER

CALL TO OFFERING

OFFERTORY

“Inception”

Jason W. Krug

Revelation Ringers

SCRIPTURE

2 Corinthians 5:17

“You Say”

Pierced Youth Band

MESSAGE

“I Am...” Vanessa Celotto

Director of Youth and Family Ministries

TESTIMONIALS

Piano, Mitchell Johnston

GOD’S BLESSING TO YOU

ignite is a contemporary worship service at 9:30 that delivers the

message of Jesus Christ through Powerful Music, Media

& Scripture Based Sermons.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE GLORIA PATRI Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, amen. PIERCED BAND “Forever” Kari Jobe

OUR MINISTRY WITH THE CHILDREN (Children ages 3yrs – 2nd Grade, are welcome to remain in service with their parents or join us in room 3 for Children’s Church.)

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER David Hamilton Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. CALL TO OFFERING James Birch

MUSICAL OFFERING “Elijah Rock” Benjamin A. Tucker Hallelujah Ringers Dylan Cantin, Percussion *DOXOLOGY—#606 OLD HUNDREDTH Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. *PRAYER OF DEDICATION Hannah Fish ANTHEM “Shout, Sing Hallelujah” Heather Sorenson Westminster Youth Choir

WE HEAR THE WORD

SCRIPTURE READING 2 Corinthians 5:17 NRSV(page 940)

SERMON “I Am...” Vanessa Celotto, Director of Youth & Families WE GO OUT TO SERVE *HYMN #441 “Hear the Good News of Salvation” NETTLETON *BENEDICTION SUNG BLESSING (please be seated) “May the Road Rise to Meet You” Lori True Westminster Youth Choir CLOSING VOLUNTARY “Awake, Thou Wintry Earth” J.S. Bach (You are invited to reflect on the worship service during the closing voluntary. If you must leave before the end of the service, please respect those who remain and leave quietly.)

*Congregation will stand. If standing is difficult for you, feel free to remain seated.

Stephanie Carson, Music Director

Tom Huffman, Organist & Associate Music Director

Order for the Public Worship of God

April 28, 2019

2nd Sunday of Easter

8:15 & 11:00 AM Worship Services

THE GATHERING

(Let the congregation be silent, and in prayer as the music begins. Please silence electronic devices.)

CALL TO WORSHIP Sarah Birch Leader: All praise to God, the Father of our Lord, Jesus Christ, People: whom we do not yet see, yet whom we love and trust! Leader: Let us come before him with thanksgiving and praise; People: Let us worship God and celebrate what God has done for us through his Son.

OPENING VOLUNTARY “Inception” Jason W. Krug Revelation Ringers (Acolytes symbolically bring in the light of Christ & then take it out into the world.) WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST (Please complete the bulletin insert, “FRIENDSHIP SHEET,” and pass it toward the center aisle.)

*HYMN #267 “Come, Christians, Join to Sing” MADRID ANTHEM “Come, Flood This Heart of Mine” David Lantz III Westminster Youth Choir Veronica Candreva, Violin

Come flood this heart of mine with Your great love divine.

Come, Spirit, make Your home, my heart is Yours alone.

Come flood this heart of mine with Your great love divine. Come flood this heart of mine with Your pure joy divine.

My ev’ry sin forgive as one with You I live,

Come flood this heart of mine with Your pure joy divine. Come fill my heart, I am longing for Your pow’r

Your presence and peace will be mine this very hour.

Come fill my heart with Your Spirit in this place.

Let my heart overflow with the fullness of Your grace.

Make of this heart of mine a vessel wholly Thine.

Drive dark and doubt away, O fill me, Lord, I pray.

--text by Herb Frombach

© 2007 Beckenhorst Press, Inc. Used by permission

CALL TO CONFESSION Sarah Flaherty PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Together) Almighty God, you have accepted our Lord's sacrifice for our salvation. By

your power you have raised him from the dead, and you opened the eyes of

his disciples so that they might recognize him. We humbly confess that,

while we know the story and believe it, it often has made too little differ-

ence in our lives, and at times we have been silent when we should have

spoken up and shared this great good news. Forgive us, we pray, of these

sins. Enable us today to reflect more deeply on the sacred story, that our

obedience may increase, that our service may be more joyful,

and our testimony may be more courageous. Hear us in the name of our

risen Savior. Amen.