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

(202) 829-5311 Email: northminsterpcu@verizon.net

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.

November 6, 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 Leader: We will worship God with voices. People: We will worship God with instruments. Leader: We will worship God with prayers. People: We will worship God with minds. Leader: We will worship God with time. People: We will worship God with talents. Leader: We will worship God with offerings. People: With all that we have and with all that we are, we will worship God.

*OPENING HYMN “O Beautiful for Spacious Skies” No.564 Congregation

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OPENING PRAYER Elder Reginald Holt “If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!” wrote Paul to the church at Corinth (2 Cor. 5:17). It is our prayer that through this experience of worship, all things will indeed become new. We seek, as did Zacchaeus, a new hope, a new vision, a new challenge, and a new perspective on life. PRAYER OF CONFESSION (in unison) Elder Reginald Holt Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved. Turn again, O God of hosts; look down from the heaven, and see; have regard for this vine. Give us life, and we will call on your name. Restore us, O LORD God of hosts; let your face shine, that we may be saved. Amen —Psalm 80:3, 14, 18b, 19 ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS Reverend Gail Porter Nelson Upon God rests our deliverance and our honor. God is our mighty rock, our refuge. We will trust in the LORD at all times, and we will pour out our hearts before him. —Adapted from Psalm 62:7-8 *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.)

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WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD PRAYER OF INTERCESSION Reverend Gail Porter Nelson (For our youth) We pray this morning for the youth of our congregation—those young people and young adults who are in the process of making critical decisions in their life’s journey. Perhaps, like Zacchaeus, they know little or nothing about Jesus, but are curious about what it means to follow him, and are watching from afar. Or perhaps they have been brought up in the faith and are now in the process of rejecting it or accepting it as their own. Help them, Lord, to use wisdom as they sort out their lifestyle options. We know that they are being torn by many conflicting influences—the example and instruction of parents and grandparents, the pressures of friends and classmates to conform, the examples of celebrities and sport figures, and of course the influence of the teachers and leaders of the church. Forgive our youth when they make foolish decisions, and assure them that even when they get into trouble you are there to forgive them and love them. May our youth realize that questions and confusion are parts of the growing process, and may your Holy Spirit guide them through the journey to maturity. FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON (Old Testament) Elder Reginald Holt Psalm 98 (pew bible page 529) One: The Word of the Lord All: Thanks be to God! SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON (New Testament) Reverend Gail Porter Nelson Luke 20:27-38 (pew bible page 78) One: This is the Gospel of the Lord All: Praise be to you, O Christ WORSHIP SOLOIST Darnel Roulac — Tenor SERMON: “THE POWER OF WORDS” 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

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THE OFFERTORY SENTENCE Elder Reginald Holt We remember that Zacchaeus, after meeting with Jesus, said, “Look, half of my possessions, Lord, I will give to the poor; and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I will pay back four times as much” (Luke 19:8). OFFERTORY MUSIC Elder Henry Jones *DOXOLOGY “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” No. 592 Congregation OFFERTORY PRAYER Elder Reginald Holt Remembering the example of Zacchaeus, we pray that as we walk with Jesus, our attitude toward money will be transformed—both in how we get it and how we use it.

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”

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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 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 “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” No.562 Congregation BENEDICTION Reverend Gail Porter Nelson May God the Father watch above you. May God the Son walk beside you. May God the Holy Spirit live within you. *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 • Nadine Connor Jackye Lee • Andrew Mickens • Martha Parker Wardley Patterson • Aggie Trantham

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MEETINGS Happy birthday wishes to all those born in November. Irvin Coker’s Memorial Service will be on November 11, 2016. Visit with the family at 10:00 am. Memorial Service at 11:00 am. Session Meeting will be on Tuesday, November 15th at 7:00 pm in Room 206. 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 holds explorations of spiritual disciplines every second Saturday of the month from 10:00 to 12:00 p.m. in the Library. This year discussions will be on the Letters of Paul. We hope to see you there. 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. 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) Rev. Gail Porter Nelson, Teaching Elder, Stated Supply Pastor – Acting Moderator

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: Stacey Jones, Henry Jones, Maya Jones, Gloria McClure, Barbara Mecaley, Zayani Sims

Class of 2018: Renee Hutchins, Renee Butler, Theresa Wilson Class of 2019: Andrea Rander, Willie Williams, Adolph Tengen, Evelyn Ngeloh

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 Gail Porter Nelson Liturgist: Elder Reginald Holt Music Director: Elder Herb Scott Pianist Elder Henry Jones Administrator: Anne Pillay Custodian: Neil Clarke

NOVEMBER 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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3 Physical Fitness for Mature Adults

4 God’s Men Rehearsal Cub Scouts

5 Boy Scouts

6 COMMUNION SUNDAY 25TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Adult Bible Study

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8 ELECTION DAY Physical Fitness for Mature Adults Girls Scouts

9 Sewing Circle

10 Physical Fitness for Mature Adults

11 Veteran’s Day God’s Men Rehearsal Cub Scouts

12 Boy Scouts

13 26TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Adult Bible Study

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15 Physical Fitness for Mature Adults

SESSION MEETING

16 Sewing Circle

17 Physical Fitness for Mature Adults

18 God’s Men Rehearsal Cub Scouts

19 Boy Scouts

20 CHRIST THE KING Adult Bible Study

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22 Physical Fitness for Mature Adults Girl Scouts

23 Sewing Circle

24 THANKSGIVING DAY

Physical Fitness for Mature Adults

25 Cub Scouts

26 Boy Scouts

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1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Adult Bible Study

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29 Physical Fitness for Mature Adults Girl Scouts

30 Sewing Circle

DECEMBER 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 2ND SUNDAY OF

ADVENT

Adult Bible Study

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6 Physical Fitness for Mature Adults Girls Scouts

7 Sewing Circle

8 Physical Fitness for Mature Adults

9 God’s Men Rehearsal Cub Scouts

10 Boy Scouts

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3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Adult Bible Study

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13 Physical Fitness for Mature Adults

SESSION MEETING

14 Sewing Circle

15 Physical Fitness for Mature Adults

16 God’s Men Rehearsal Cub Scouts

17 Boy Scouts

ANGEL TREE PARTY

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4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

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20 Physical Fitness for Mature Adults

21 Sewing Circle

22 Physical Fitness for Mature Adults

23 Cub Scouts

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Adult Bible Study Girl Scouts CHRISTMAS EVE

Boy Scouts

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DAY

Adult Bible Study

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27 Physical Fitness for Mature Adults Girl Scouts

28 Sewing Circle

29 Physical Fitness for Mature Adults

30 Cub Scouts

31 Boy Scouts