northminster presbyterian church · 2017-07-29 · class of 2017: serah kauffman, mark sturdivant...

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Northminster Presbyterian Church 7720 Alaska Avenue, N.W. - Washington, D.C. 20012

(202) 829-5311 Email: [email protected]

Web Page: http://www.northminsterdc.org July 30, 2017 11:00 A.M

Welcome to Northminster! We invite you to sing, pray, and dance in whatever way the Spirit might move you this morning. You'll notice there are things printed in BOLD throughout the bulletin. Those are your parts. We invite you to lift your voices with us in prayer and praise. If you are able, please stand wherever you see a *

WE GATHER IN GOD’S NAME

PRELUDE Elder Henry Jones

*CALL TO WORSHIP Lindell Murray My spirit answers, Here I am, Lord. Speak to me anew. God breathes on us the Holy Spirit, knitting many members into one body, the body of Christ. Together we answer, Here we are Lord. Come, Holy Spirit. God has yet more vision for the people. Who will work for God to extend God's kingdom into our hurting world? Here we are Lord. Empower us for your work. Then let us gather, old and young, small and great, to dream God's dreams, receive God's power, and do God's deeds. Here we are Lord. Shine the light of your love on us. Kindle your Spirit within us. Work your redeeming will in us, that all the world may be one through the power of your love.

*OPENING HYMN “All Creatures of Our God and King” No.455 Congregation

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*PRAYER OF CONFESSION Xavier Scott Lord, you call, but we do not always recognize your voice. Sometimes we don’t listen carefully. Sometimes we’re caught off guard. Lord, you call, but we haven’t always taught others to hear you. Sometimes we stand in the way, allowing our voice to ring out over yours. Lord, you call, but we don’t always believe our ears. Sometimes we believe we know better. Sometimes we think you can’t possibly be calling us, or her, or him. Forgive us, Lord, our unpracticed listening, our closed ears. Help us to hear. Amen.

*WORDS OF ASSURANCE Christopher Riviears

In front of us, behind us, to our right, to our left: look! God is there! In our past, beside us today, waiting in the future: look! God is there! in the shadows, in the light: look! God is there! From the top of the mountains, to the bottom of the seas; in the morning, in the evening, in every moment: God is with us! Thanks be to God. Amen.

*THE RESPONSE Gloria Patri No. 579 Congregation

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.

PRAYER REQUEST —If you have a concern or request that you would like included in the Pastoral Prayer, please jot it down on the index card found in the pew rack and hand it to a deacon as they walk the aisle during the singing of the Welcome Song. THE LIFE OF NORTHMINSTER WELCOME TO VISITORS Morgan Hubbard THE WELCOME SONG Congregation

WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION Lindell Murray

O God, the Three in One, you draw us into your community of love with people across the ages and around the world. By the same Spirit that binds us together speak to us that what we read and ponder may enliven us and stretch us to trust and follow you; through Christ our Savior. Amen.

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MUSICAL SELECTION “French Folk Song” Cloe McCants (cello) FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON Xavier Scott Psalm 139:1-18 (pew bible page 552) One: The Word of the Lord All: Thanks be to God! ANTHEM “Time to Say Goodbye” Cloe McCants SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON Reverend John Molina-Moore 1 Samuel 3:1-20 (pew bible page 242) One: The Word of the Lord All: Thanks be to God! SERMON “BOTH” Reverend John Molina-Moore

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Christopher Riviears

I believe in truth as a living Reality, not captured in theory or a creed, but revealed to those who love; the truth of Jesus, the Spirit of truth, the truth of God. Because I believe I trust, not blindly but open eyed and bold as a child climbing into a mother’s lap; the truth of Jesus, the Spirit of truth, the truth of God. Because I believe I serve, not as a slave that serves a tyrant but like farmers reaping a harvest; the truth of Jesus, the Spirit of truth, the truth of God. Amen

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 in 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.

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THE OFFERING OFFERTORY MUSIC Elder Henry Jones *DOXOLOGY No. 592 Congregation

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Amen

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION Morgan Hubbard

Some of us have received much, and some of us have received little, and most of us are somewhere in between. Help us, Lord, to give in proportion to what we have received.

WE GO IN GOD’S NAME CLOSING HYMN “Lord, Make US More Holy” No. 536 Congregation BENEDICTION Reverend John Molina-Moore *CHORAL BENEDICTION “Three Fold Amen” No.587 Congregation PASSING THE PEACE (To your North, South, East, and West, pass the peace and love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.) POSTLUDE Elder Henry Jones The mission of Northminster Presbyterian Church, PC (U.S.A.) is to give, through God’s grace and power, glory to God and to be a community of inspired Christians nurtured and equipped to become effective witnesses of Jesus Christ by reaching out to others with hands that serve, hearts that welcome, and voices that carry the Good News of God’s redeeming love to all.

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Please keep these members of our community in your prayers: Rev. Fay Acker • Debra Bennett • Leroy Brown • Willie Brown Jill Kauffman • Jackye Lee • Barbara Mecaley Martha Parker Wardley Patterson • Aggie Trantham • Elyse Scott

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MEETINGS`

Save the Date: September 17 – Church Picnic - Argyle Park 2:00-6:00 p.m. Northminster’s Fall Bazaar will be on Saturday, October 14th, 2017. Donations are now being accepted. Please bring your items to the church. If you have any questions or need a pick up, contact Audrey Humphries (202-723-7867) or LaVerne Brown (202-829-1428). Please, no TV’s or computer equipment. Thank you. Save the Date!! Sunday, October 29th, 2017, Northminster’s Men’s Day Program Speaker: Dr. Barry C. Black, U.S. Senate Chaplain. For further information please contact Ron Flowers at 202 829 1615 or [email protected]. The Board of Elders meets on the second Tuesday of every month. The Board of Deacons meets on the second Sunday of each month, at 9:45 a.m., in Room 206. The Community Biblical Dialogue will resume the second Saturday in September. We will revisit spiritual disciplines. The children’s Church Teachers meet every first Sunday in the Church Library immediately following Sunday service. Bible study class for adults meets Sunday mornings, 9:30–10:55 am, in the church library (Room 203). Sunday school for students ages 3-15, will resume in September. Northminster Sewing Circle will resume in September. Boy Scouts meet on Saturdays. Please contact Franklin Austin at (202) 829-6577 for more information.

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Cub Scouts meet on Fridays. Please contact Keith Dean at (202) 841-4094 for more information. GOD’S MEN meet for rehearsals on Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the church music room. New members are welcome. For more information please contact Reginald L. Holt at 202-882-4446. Fitness for Life Program (physical fitness for mature adults) has sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please contact Debra Floyd at (202) 607-8118 for more information.

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NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — MINISTRY DIVISIONS The Session of Northminster Presbyterian Church is organized into four ministry divisions: The Administrative Division oversees the Budget, Finance and Fund Raising activities of the Church. In addition, this Division is responsible for nominating new officers (Elders and Deacons) and coordinating Trustee and Deacon Activities. The Administrative Division meets on the first Sunday of the month after church. The Communication Division coordinates Northminster’s Worship & Music, Christian Education, Mission, and Social Witness activities. The Communication Division meets on the second Sunday of the month after church. The Stewardship Division directs the Stewardship activities of the Church and is responsible for Personnel matters. The Division meets after church on the third Sunday of each month. The New and Current Membership Division oversees Northminster’s Fellowship and Evangelism activities and coordinates the continuing nurture of our members. The Membership Division meets on the fourth Sunday of each month after church. All ministry Division meetings are open (unless otherwise stated) and we want to hear from you. We invite you to participate in the life of Northminster Presbyterian Church!

NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OFFICERS

Board of Elders (Session) Reverend John Molina Moore – Stated Supply

Class of 2017: Michael Kauffman, Kosi Kumi, Nathaniel Sims Class of 2018: Lorethea Davis, Jackie Holt Class of 2019: Dan Acker, Sandra Riviears, Mimi Stevenson

Board of Deacons

Class of 2017: Renee Butler, Theresa Wilson, Marie Richardson Class of 2018: Stacy Jones, Henry Jones, Maya Jones, Gloria McClure, Barbara Mecaley, Zayani Sims Class of 2019: Andrea Rander, Willie Williams, Evelyn Ngeloh, Renee Hutchins

Board of Trustees

Class of 2017: Serah Kauffman, Mark Sturdivant Class of 2018: Andrew Mickens, Nathaniel Sims Jr. Class of 2019: Celestine Brown, Juliane Tengen, Carole Woolfork

Leading us in Worship: Reverend John Molina-Moore Liturgist: Lindell Murray, Xavier Scott, Christopher Riviears, and Morgan Hubbard. Ushers and Acolytes: Northminster Youth Music Director: Elder Herb Scott Pianist: Elder Henry Jones Special Music is provided by Cloe McCants

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July 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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6 Physical Fitness for Mature Adults

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14 God’s Men Rehearsal

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