* Please stand. Northminster Presbyterian Church 7720 Alaska Avenue, N.W. - Washington, D.C. 20012 (202) 829-5311 Email: [email protected]Web Page: http://www.northminsterdc.org Reverend Gail Porter Nelson, Teaching Elder 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. September 4, 2016 11:00 A.M WE GATHER IN GOD’S NAME PRELUDE Elder Henry Jones INTRODUCTION TO THE CALL TO WORSHIP Reverend Gail Porter Nelson *CALL TO WORSHIP Elder Reginald Holt To God belongs the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty; for all that is in the heavens and on earth is the LORD’S, and he is exalted as head over all. —Adapted from 1 Chronicles 29:11 *OPENING HYMN “I Love the Lord, Who Heard My Cry” No. 362 Congregation OPENING PRAYER Elder Reginald Holt Leader: We ask, Lord, for a pure heart, that we may see you; People: A humble heart, that we may hear you; Leader: A loving heart, that we may serve you; People: and a heart of faith, that we may abide in you. —Adapted from a prayer by Dag Hammarskjold (1905-61)
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.
September 4, 2016 11:00 A.M
WE GATHER IN GOD’S NAME
PRELUDE Elder Henry Jones
INTRODUCTION TO THE CALL TO WORSHIP Reverend Gail Porter Nelson
*CALL TO WORSHIP Elder Reginald Holt To God belongs the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty; for all that is in the heavens and on earth is the LORD’S, and he is exalted as head over all. —Adapted from 1 Chronicles 29:11 *OPENING HYMN “I Love the Lord, Who Heard My Cry” No. 362 Congregation OPENING PRAYER Elder Reginald Holt Leader: We ask, Lord, for a pure heart, that we may see you; People: A humble heart, that we may hear you; Leader: A loving heart, that we may serve you; People: and a heart of faith, that we may abide in you. —Adapted from a prayer by Dag Hammarskjold (1905-61)
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PRAYER OF CONFESSION Elder Reginald Holt We pray that we may see our own faults with the same clarity that we see the faults of others. We pray that we may strive for the same kindness that we wish from others. We pray for the same integrity in ourselves that we expect from others. We pray for the same loyalty from ourselves that we hope for in others. We pray for the same humility in ourselves that we treasure in others. We pray for the same fairness in ourselves that we anticipate from others. ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS Reverend Gail Porter Nelson The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning. —Lamentations 3:22-23 *DOXOLOGY “Gloria Patri” No. 579 Congregation THE APOSTLES CREED (page 14 in the front of the hymnal) Congregation WELCOME TO VISITORS Elder Reginald Holt 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 WELCOME SONG Congregation THE LIFE OF NORTHMINSTER Elder Reginald Holt THE CHILDREN’S MOMENT Elder Mimi Stevenson PASSING THE PEACE (To your North, South, East, and West, pass the peace and love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.)
WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD PRAYER OF INTENSION Reverend Gail Porter Nelson (To be imitators of Jesus) Leader: Following the example of Jesus, People: we wish to become imitators of our Lord. Leader: As he fed the hungry on the hillside, People: we wish to aid those who are less fortunate than we are. Leader: As Jesus took the children on his knee,
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People: we wish to care for children who need our help. Leader: As Jesus accepted the outcasts of his society, People: we wish to treat with dignity those who are rejected by others. Leader: As Jesus drove the moneychangers from the Temple, People: we wish to oppose those who use religion for personal gain. Leader: As Jesus offered himself as a sacrifice for many, People: we wish to sacrifice our time, our resources, and even our personal safety
for the cause of Christ and his loving rule on earth. FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON (Old Testament) Elder Reginald Holt Jeremiah 18: 1-11 (pew bible page 678-679) One: The Word of the Lord All: Thanks be to God! SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON (New Testament) Reverend Gail Porter Nelson Luke 14:25-33 (pew bible page72) One: This is the Gospel of the Lord All: Praise be to you, O Christ SERMON: “JESUS INVITATION RSVP” Reverend Gail Porter Nelson
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD PRAYERS FOR THE PEOPLE Reverend Gail Porter Nelson THE LORD’S PRAYER Congregation in unison THE OFFERTORY SENTENCE Elder Reginald Holt On this Labor Day weekend it is appropriate for us to come before the Lord with the fruits of our labors. OFFERTORY MUSIC Elder Henry Jones *DOXOLOGY “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” No. 592 Congregation OFFERTORY PRAYER Elder Reginald Holt As we give, we recognize that it is through your power and grace that we have been able to earn a living and this to share those earnings with good causes here and around the world.
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THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER THE INVITATION TO THE TABLE Reverend Gail Porter Nelson HYMN OF INVITATION “Let us break bread” No.513 Congregation GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Lift up your hearts People: We lift them up to the Lord Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give thanks and praise. Eternal and ever living God, it is right to bless you, to give thanks to you, and to worship you in every place where your glory abides; for you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the works of your hands. They shall perish, but you shall endure, for you are always the same and your years will never end. You made us in your image and called us to be your people. But we turned from you, and sin established its reign by way of death. Still you loved us and sought us. In Christ your grace defeated death and opened the way to eternal life. Therefore we praise you, joining our voice with choirs of angels, and with all the faithful of every time and place, who forever sing to the glory of your name. RESPONSE Congregation Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God Almighty heaven and earth are filled with your glory hosanna in the highest, blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord hosanna in the highest” THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION We give thanks that when he was about to surrender himself to suffering, Jesus took bread. After giving thanks he broke the bread and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat. This is my body, given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant sealed in my blood, shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. Do this in remembrance of me.” Let us proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died, Christ has risen, Christ will come again
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COMMUNION MUSIC Congregation The Elders come forward for communion The Bread may be consumed as soon as it is received. Please hold the cup until everyone has been served.
SONGS TO BE SUNG DURING THE PASSING OF THE ELEMENTS: “For the Bread Which You Have Broken” No. 508,
“Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts” No. 510 “We Come as Guests Invited” No. 517
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Congregation in unison Eternal God, You have graciously accepted us as living members of Your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, and You have fed us with spiritual food in the sacrament of His body and blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength of courage to love and serve You with gladness and singleness of heart, through Christ our Lord. Amen
WE GO IN GOD’S NAME *CLOSING HYMN “I Want Jesus to Walk with Me” No. 363 Congregation BENEDICTION Reverend Gail Porter Nelson In temptation, be strong. In conflict, have courage. In success, be humble. *CHORAL BENEDICTION “Three Fold Amen” No.587 Congregation POSTLUDE Elder Henry Jones
Please keep these members of our community in your prayers: Debra Bennett • Norris Capers • Irvin Coker • Nadine Connor Thelma Jones • Jackye Lee • Martha Parker • Wardley Patterson Aggie Trantham
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MEETINGS Happy birthday wishes to all those born in September. Session Meeting will be on Tuesday, September 6th at 7:00 pm in Room 206. Election, Installation and Ordination of officers will take place on Sunday, September 25th. Worship Committee will meet on Saturday, September 10th at 12:30 pm in Room 206. Annual Church Picnic will be on September 11, 2016 at 2:00 pm in Arglye Park. Sign-up sheets are in the narthex for interested in donating food or money, and volunteering to help with preparation and clean up. “Ladies in Fellowship Together”. Sargent Memorial Presbyterian Church invites you to join the Women’s Retreat, October 9-10, 2016 at the Hotel at Arundel Preserve, Hanover, MD. Cost $190.00. For more details please check the flyer on the bulletin board opposite Reverend Nelson’s office. Please check out the Northminster webpage at http://www.northminsterdc.org/. The page is currently under construction and all constructive comments are welcomed. The Community Biblical Dialogue will resume Saturday September 10th. Our discussion will be on the Letters of Paul. We hope to see you then. Bring a friend 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, meets on 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays from 11:15am to 12:45pm. Sunday school will resume on September 11th. New students are welcomed. Northminster Sewing Circle will resume on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Boy Scouts meet on Saturdays. Please contact Franklin Austin for more information. Cub Scouts meet on Fridays. Please contact Keith Dean for more information. GOD’S MEN meet for rehearsals on Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the church music room, under the direction of Joya Follette. New members are welcome. For more information please contact Reginald L. Holt. CHANCEL CHOIR meets for rehearsals on Thursdays at 8:00 pm in the choir room. New members are welcomed. For more information contact Elder Herb Scott. Fitness for Life Program (physical fitness for mature adults) has sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please contact Debra Floyd at for more information.
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. Division Members are: Elders Herb Scott, Lou Durden, Michael Kauffman and Lorethea Davis.
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. Division members are Elders Henry Jones, Shella Fon, Dan Acker and Patricia Morse.
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. Division Members are Nathaniel Sims, Sr. and Marian Stevenson.
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. Division Members are Betty Mattocks, Andrea Rander, Agnes Tinong, Donald McClure, Winnifred Greaves and Reginald L. Holt.
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) Rev. Gail Porter Nelson, Teaching Elder, Stated Supply Pastor – Acting Moderator
Class of 2014: Dan Acker, Shella Fon, Henry Jones and Marian Stevenson Class of 2015: Lou Durden, Betty Mattocks, Herb Scott, Lorethea Davis Class of 2016: Michael Kauffman, Nathaniel Sims
Board of Deacons
Class of 2014: Victoria Blair, Thelma Diggs, Rochelle Mickens, Evelyn Ngeloh Class of 2015: Renee Butler, Marie Richardson, Willie Williams, Theresa Wilson Class of 2016: Stacey Jones, Henry Jones, Maya Jones, Gloria McClure, Barbara Mecaley, Zayani Sims.
Board of Trustees
Class of 2014: Celestine Brown, Hattie Brown, Sherrie Scott Class of 2015: LaVerne Brown, Agnes Tinong, Nathaniel Sims Jr. Class of 2016: Serah Kauffman, Mark Sturdivant
Leading us in Worship: Reverend Gail Porter Nelson Liturgist: Elder Reginald Holt Music Director: Elder Herb Scott Pianist Elder Henry Jones Administrator: Anne Pillay Custodian: Neil Clarke
SEPTEMBER 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 Physical Fitness for Mature Adults
2 God’s Men Rehearsal Cub Scouts
3 Boy Scouts
4 COMMUNION SUNDAY 16TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Adult Bible Study
5 LABOR DAY
6 Physical Fitness for Mature Adults Girls Scouts SESSION MEETING
