north raleigh presbyterian churchdec 17, 2017 · emmanuel: god with us, king of kings and lord of...
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North Raleigh
Presbyterian Church
December 17, 2017
Third Sunday of Advent
We extend a warm welcome to our guests!
We are glad that you are worshipping with us.
Please visit our table in the Narthex that we may extend to
you a personal welcome from the people of North Raleigh
Presbyterian Church.
Childcare is available in the nursery
located in the Faith Ministries Building.
The mission of North Raleigh Presbyterian Church is to be a welcoming community serving Jesus Christ through
engaged discipleship.
11905 Strickland Rd
Raleigh, NC 27613
919-848-9529
The flowers today are placed in celebration of Audrey Lee Robbins’ bap-tism by her parents, Joe and Erin Robbins.
NRPC NEWS and EVENTS
Birthdays: Anna Hayes, 12/17; Carol Nicholas, 12/18;
Christina Durstein, 12/22; Jackson Carter, 12/23; Hayden DeShong, 12/24
Anniversaries: Dale and Marny Jacoby, 12/17; George and Sandra Dail, 12/19
Holy Family Sunday: December 31 is Holy Family Sunday. We invite families to
bring nativity scenes that are meaningful to them to display in the Sanctuary
during worship and Sunday school. Contact the office if you would like to partic-
ipate.
Nifty Sixties will NOT meet in December.
500 Hours of Discipleship: Only two weeks left! Please keep count on your
hours and continue to add your Legos to the cylinders in the Narthex: 1 Hour = 1
Lego. Worship is red, Grow is green/yellow, and Service is white. See a chart by
the Legos to find out more or click here (link to pdf of log sheet).
Outreach Corner:
Children in Foster Care Gifts
Thank you to everyone who participated and brought in gifts for the Angel Tree.
Seventy-five children in foster care in Wake County received a fun Christmas
surprise and the good news of God’s love, thanks to our congregation. The out-
pouring of support was amazing!
Support for DTM Foundation
NRPC provided $250 of items to support a special ministry which empowers
churches to help families who have a very ill child in UNC or Duke Hospital. We
provided items from their wish list, which included board games, Spanish chil-
dren’s books, sensory blocks, door hoop and balls, sleeping eye masks (for par-
ents), fidget toys and voice record storybooks for terminally ill children to leave
lasting memories. Learn more about DTM Foundation here: https://
dtmfoundation.org/.
Habitat Work Day
Join us to build and sign up for Saturday, January 13, Apostles Build work day
with NRPC here: http://vhub.at/apostlesbuild (8:15 am - 4 pm). Feel free to go
individually on other work days as well. No experience necessary! Great fellow-
ship and you learn new skills! Questions? Contact Bob Lippard
This Week at NRPC
Sunday 12/17 Children’s Church Planning Meeting, 11:30 am
Outreach Team Meeting, 11:30 am
Tuesday, 12/19 Staff Meeting, 10:00 am
Wednesday, 12/20 Adult Choir, 7:00 pm
Friday, 12/22 Men’s Bible Study, 7:15 am
Sunday, 12/24 Sunday School, 9:15 am
Worship, 10:30 am
Christmas Eve Services: 5:00 pm—Family friendly service 9:00 pm—The service of nine lessons and carols with Communion
Ministers All the Congregation (919) 848-9529
Pastor Lisa Hebacker [email protected]
Office Holly Carter [email protected]
Director of CE Brandon Melton [email protected]
Director of Music Terri Nicotera [email protected]
Our Leadership For today
Preacher: Lisa Hebacker
Liturgists: Karen Fink, Brandon Melton
Lighting the Advent Wreath: Joe, Erin, and Audrey Lee Robbins
Director of Music: Terri Nicotera Organist: James Good
Acolyte: Stella Stallworth Sound Technician: Chuck Nicotera
Elder in Charge: Meredith Goodin
A congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA)
Bulletins and Bibles for the children are located at the back of the sanctuary.
CCLI # 2043894
GATHERING
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please sign the Friendship Pad located near the aisle. Pass it down the pew so all
may sign in. The Friendship Pad contains Prayer Cards and information.
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Holy God, our hope and strength, by the power of your Spirit prepare the way in our
hearts for the coming of your Word, so that we may see the glorious signs of your
promise fulfilled; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
PRELUDE Impressions on Veni, Emmanuel Adult Bell Choir As the acolyte processes with the light,
we welcome the presence of Jesus Christ, the light of the world, into our worship.
CALL TO WORSHIP Remain seated for the lighting of the Advent wreath.
One: Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; All: Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; One: Let the field exult, and everything in it. All: Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy before the
Lord; One: For he is coming, for he is coming to judge the earth.
The Lord will judge the world with righteousness; and the peoples with his truth.
All: Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before God with joyful songs!
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH Advent Song Light A Candle For All To See
Light a candle for all to see Light a candle for all to see The King shall come for you The King shall come for you and me and me Boundless joy: Emmanuel Boundless joy: Emmanuel And with us he shall ever dwell And with us he shall ever dwell Emmanuel: God with us, King of kings and Lord of Lords! Come fill our hearts with Your peace and reign forever more.
One: We light this candle as a sign of the hope we have in the promise of the Lord’s coming.
One: We light this candle as a sign of the peace that God’s kingdom will bring.
One: We light this candle as a sign of the joy that marks life in the kingdom of God.
One: For the Lord has come and is coming yet again that we may have life abundant.
All: Come, Lord Jesus, come!
*HYMN 82 Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Following the Call to Confession,
Please observe a moment of silent confession.)
God our Maker, we confess that we are not ready to meet you. We
study the trends of our times and ignore the signs of your reign. We
trust in things that pass away and forget your eternal promise.
Forgive us, God of grace. Strengthen us, by your hand, so that we
may be ready for that day when you come to reign in glory;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
*DECLARATION OF GOOD NEWS
One: Friends, in the name of Jesus Christ, we are loved and accepted,
forgiven and freed!
All: Thanks be to God.
*THE PEACE
One: The peace of Christ be with you.
All: And also with you!
One: Please share the peace of Christ with your neighbors.
*RESPONSE OF PRAISE Gloria, In Excelsis Deo
Glo-ria, in excelsis Deo.
Glo-ria, in excelsis Deo.
PROCLAIMING
NEW TESTAMENT LESSON 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
ANTHEM Antiphonal for Advent Youth Choir
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
SHARING THE FAITH WITH THE YOUNGER CHURCH Preschool-1st grade may remain in worship today or attend Children’s Church.
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Audrey Lee Robbins is the daughter of Joe and Erin Robbins.
Elder: Let us welcome this new disciple, Audrey.
All: With joy and thanksgiving
we welcome you into Christ’s church
to share with us in his ministry,
for we are all one in Christ.
SERMON Repeat the Sounding Joy
*HYMN 104 O Lord, How Shall I Meet You?
RESPONDING
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Adapted from the Confession of 1967, 9.19
Out of Israel, God in due time raised up Jesus.
His faith and obedience were the response
of the perfect child of God.
He was the fulfillment
of God’s promise to Israel,
the beginning of the new creation,
and the pioneer of the new humanity.
He gave history its meaning and direction
and called the church to be his servant
for the reconciliation of the world.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
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.
INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP
PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Offertory Cold December Flies Away Youth Bell Choir
*DOXOLOGY
Laud and honor to the Father, Laud and honor to the Son,
Laud and honor to the Spirit, ever three and ever One.
Come and worship, come and worship,
worship Christ the newborn King.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
SENDING
*HYMN 96 On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE The First Noel NRPC Orchestra As the acolyte recesses with the light,
we affirm that Jesus Christ, the light of the world, leads us out for discipleship.
BELLS OF THE TRINITY
*All who are able, please stand. Please silence all electronic devices.