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.