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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

August 6, 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 an asterisk (*).

WE GATHER IN GOD’S NAME

PRELUDE Elder Henry Jones

THE LIFE OF NORTHMINSTER Reverend John Molina-Moore

WELCOME TO VISITORS Reverend John Molina-Moore

THE WELCOME SONG Congregation

*CALL TO WORSHIP Elder Reginald Holt Trust in the Lord at all times, O People; God is a refuge for us. God is our rock and our salvation; we shall not be shaken. God is good and in God’s work we find our strength. We sing of all God’s wonderful works! We give thanks and praise to the Lord!

*OPENING HYMN “Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!” No.341 Congregation

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PRAYER OF CONFESSION (in unison) Elder Reginald Holt

Gracious God, provider of all we need, we are often content to rely on our own

devices, our creativity, our cleverness. We congratulate ourselves for our

accomplishments, yet we find that these achievements and acquisitions 

do not fill the deep hunger inside of us. We long for the Spirit bread you alone

can provide. Forgive us, merciful God. Help us receive the blessings you offer,

that we may be your bread for the world— blessed, broken for all. Amen.

WORDS OF ASSURANCE Reverend John Molina-Moore

*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 when they walk the

aisle as the children come forward for the Children’s Moment.

THE CHILDREN’S MOMENT Reverend John Molina-Moore

WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION

Gracious God, we do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from

your mouth. Make us hungry for this heavenly food, that it may nourish us today

in the ways of eternal life; through Jesus Christ, the bread of heaven. Amen. FIRST SCRIPTURE READING (Old Testament) Elder Reginald Holt

Isaiah 55:1-5 (pew bible page 647) The Word of the Lord

Thanks be to God!

SECOND SCRIPTURE READING (Old Testament) Reverend John Molina-Moore

Genesis 32:22-31 (pew bible page 29)

The Word of the Lord

Thanks be to God!

SERMON "A LIMP" Reverend John Molina-Moore

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WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (From PCUSA A Brief Statement of Faith)

In life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of our Lord Jesus

Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the

one triune God, the Holy One of Israel, whom alone we worship and serve.

We trust in Jesus Christ, fully human, fully God. Jesus proclaimed the reign of

God: preaching good news to the poor and release to the captives, teaching by

word and deed and blessing the children, healing the sick and binding up the

brokenhearted, eating with outcasts, forgiving sinners, and calling all to repent

and believe the gospel. Unjustly condemned for blasphemy and sedition, Jesus

was crucified, suffering the depths of human pain and giving his life for the sins

of the world. God raised this Jesus from the dead, vindicating his sinless life,

breaking the power of sin and evil, delivering us from death to life eternal.

With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death

can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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.

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

We are grateful that no gift is insignificant in your sight, O God. We humbly

offer ourselves in your service with these gifts and offerings. Do extraordinary

things through them, for the relief of others’ need, and the fulfillment of your

divine intent. Amen.

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THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

THE INVITATION TO THE TABLE Reverend John Molina-Moore

GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lift up your hearts

We lift them up to the Lord

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

It is right to give thanks and praise.

THE COMMUNION OF GOD’S PEOPLE

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.

INVITATIONAL COMMUNION SONG

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Congregation in unison

In gratitude, in deep gratitude for this moment, this meal, these people, we give

ourselves to you. Take us out to live as changed people because we have shared

the Living Bread and cannot remain the same. Expect much of us, expect much

from us, enable much by us, encourage many through us. So, Lord, may we live

to your glory, both as inhabitants of earth and citizens of the commonwealth of

heaven. Amen.

WE GO IN GOD’S NAME

*CLOSING HYMN “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me” No.369 Congregation

*BENEDICTION Reverend John Molina-Moore

*CHORAL BENEDICTION “Three Fold Amen” No.587 Congregation

PASSING THE PEACE

POSTLUDE Elder Henry Jones

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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

Thank you:

The Acker family would like to thank the Northminster family for all your prayers, cards,

and words of support for Reverend Acker. Her surgery on August 1st, at Washington

Hospital Center, went very well and she is now at home recuperating. We very much

appreciate the love and support that she has received. Thanks again.

The Acker family

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.

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Northminster Sewing Circle will resume in September.

Boy Scouts meet on Saturdays. Please contact Franklin Austin at (202) 829-6577 for

more information.

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.

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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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 ([email protected])

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: Elder Reginald Holt

Music Director: Elder Herb Scott

Pianist: Elder Henry Jones

Music Worship Leader: Elder Herb Scott

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AUGUST 2017 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

9TH SUNDAY AFTER

PENTECOST

Adult Bible Study

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8 Physical Fitness for

Mature Adults

Girls Scouts

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10 Physical Fitness

for Mature Adults

11 God’s Men

Rehearsal

Cub Scouts

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Boy Scouts

13 10TH

SUNDAY AFTER

PENTECOST

Adult Bible Study

SESSION MEETING

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Cub Scouts

19 Boy Scouts

20 11TH

SUNDAY AFTER

PENTECOST

Adult Bible Study

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Girl Scouts

23


25

Cub Scouts

26 Boy Scouts

27 12TH

SUNDAY AFTER

PENTECOST

Adult Bible Study

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Mature Adults

Girl Scouts

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31 Physical Fitness

for Mature Adults

SEPTEMBER 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 God’s Men

Rehearsal

Cub Scouts

2 Boy Scouts

3 COMMUNION

SUNDAY

13TH SUNDAY AFTER

PENTECOST

Adult Bible Study

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LABOR DAY


Girls Scouts

6 Sewing Circle



Cub Scouts

9 The Community Biblical Dialogue

Boy Scouts

10 14TH

SUNDAY AFTER

PENTECOST

Adult Bible Study

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Mature Adults

SESSION MEETING

13 Sewing Circle


Mature Adults

15 God’s Men

Rehearsal

Cub Scouts

16 Boy Scouts

17 15TH

SUNDAY AFTER

PENTECOST

Adult Bible Study

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Girl Scouts

20 Sewing Circle


22 Cub Scouts

23 Boy Scouts

24 16TH

SUNDAY AFTER

PENTECOST

Adult Bible Study

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Girl Scouts

27 Sewing Circle


29 Cub Scouts

30 Boy Scouts

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