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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

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.

June 25, 2017 11:00 A.M

WE GATHER IN GOD’S NAME

PRELUDE Elder Henry Jones

*CALL TO WORSHIP Elder Sandra Riviears

Leader: I will bless the LORD at all times;

People: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

Leader: My soul makes its boast in the LORD;

People: let the humble hear and be glad.

Leader: O magnify the LORD with me,

People: and let us exalt his name together. —Psalm 34:1-3

*OPENING HYMN “I've Got Peace Like a River” No. 368 Congregation

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OPENING PRAYER Elder Sandra Riviears

Thank you, Lord, for picking us up after we have fallen,

for steadying us when we were shaky,

for assuring us when we wavered,

for pardoning us when we have sinned,

and thank you, Lord, for calling us back into your presence in this place.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION (in unison) Elder Sandra Riviears

Forgive us, Lord, not only for committing sins, but also for rationalizing and

downplaying them. We call them “mistakes” and “bad judgments.” We say that we

are no worse than others, and perhaps a bit better. But in the end, we know that we

stand defenseless before you, a holy and righteous God. Yes, we also know that you

are a God of mercy and love, so we come boldly, asking for and embracing your

grace. Amen

WORDS OF ASSURANCE Reverend Sheryl Smith

Even when we seem to have lost contact with God, we know that God still loves us

and draws us back to him.

*DOXOLOGY “Gloria Patri” No. 579 Congregation

*THE APOSTLES CREED (page 14 in the front of the hymnal) Congregation

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.

WELCOME TO VISITORS Elder Sandra Riviears

THE WELCOME SONG Congregation

THE LIFE OF NORTHMINSTER Elder Sandra Riviears

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 PETITION Reverend Sheryl Smith

(For cleansing)

Touch our tongues, Lord. Cleanse them of harsh words, of angry words, of

cursing words, of gossiping words. Help our tongues to be instruments of your

healing, soothing, loving, and constructive power.

Touch our souls, Lord. Cleanse them of the resentment that festers, from the

anger that poisons, from the hurt feelings that smolder.

Touch our bodies, Lord. Cleanse them from the lust that contaminates, from the

pain that discourages, from the weaknesses that limit.

Touch our minds, Lord. Cleanse them from the limitations that impede us, from

the darkness that discourages us, from the distractions that hinder our focus,

from the doubt that clouds our vision.

FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON (Old Testament) Elder Sandra Riviears

Proverbs 8:17 (pew bible page 564)

One: The Word of the Lord

All: Thanks be to God!

SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON (New Testament) Reverend Sheryl Smith

I John 4: 16, John 3:16 (pew bible page 220; 219)

One: This is the Gospel of the Lord

All: Praise be to you, O Christ

SERMON SCRIPTURE (New Testament) Reverend Sheryl Smith

I John 4:7-11 (pew bible page 220)

One: The Word of the Lord

All: Thanks be to God!

SERMON STOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE

Reverend Sheryl Smith

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WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

INVITATION/PRAYERS FOR THE PEOPLE Reverend Sheryl Smith

THE LORD’S PRAYER (Congregation in Unison)

THE OFFERTORY SENTENCE Elder Sandra Riviears

“What good is it,” asked the Scripture writer James, “if you say you have faith but

do not have works? Faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead.”

—James 2:14, 17

OFFERTORY MUSIC Elder Henry Jones

*DOXOLOGY “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” No. 592 Congregation

OFFERTORY PRAYER Elder Sandra Riviears

We have said that we have faith. Now, through these offerings and through the

actions of our daily lives, we affirm the reality of that faith.

WE GO IN GOD’S NAME

CLOSING HYMN “In Christ there is no east or west” No.440 Congregation

BENEDICTION Reverend Sheryl Smith Endure temptation.

Withstand every test.

Receive, on the last day, God’s crown of life. —Adapted from James 1:12

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

POSTLUDE Elder Henry Jones

Please keep these members of our community in your prayers:

Debra Bennett • Leroy Brown • Jill Kauffman • Jackye Lee

Martha Parker • Wardley Patterson • Aggie Trantham

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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MEETINGS

We welcome back Reverend Sheryl Smith who will lead us in worship today.

Reverend Sheryl Smith is the Senior Care Pastor/Senior

Group Director/Associate Pastor at the First Baptist Church

of Glenarden, Maryland. She studied at Princeton

Theological Seminary’s School of Vocation and Missions in

the Pastoral Institute, has a certificate in Theology and

Ministry from Princeton Theological Seminary, a

Leadership Certificate from Regent University through

Project Bridges, a Leadership Certificate from T.D. Jakes

Pastors and Leaders Conference, a certificate in Project

Development, a Master of Social Work Degree in Policy and

Administration from Catholic University of America, and a Bachelor’s Degree from

Hampton (Institute) University. Reverend Smith is a licensed and ordained preacher of

the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Please remember Leroy Brown in your prayers. Leroy suffered a heart attack during a

valve replacement operation at MEDSTAR Washington Hospital Center last Wednesday

afternoon. Reportedly, his condition on Monday June 19th was critical but stable. Also in

need of your prayers are his wife Rose Brown and his daughters Sheila, Valerie, and

Selena.

The Northminster Sewing Circle had an enjoyable and productive year. They delivered

28 beautifully handmade quilts to Children’s Medical Center, 28 to the Hospital for Sick

Children, and 10 to the Regional Care Center. The recipients were very appreciative. The

Sewing Circle also celebrated Bettie Coles’ 90th birthday this month. We thank God for

Bettie, and all the service she renders to the church and community.

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

The Board of Elders meets on the second Tuesday of every month.

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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.

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 Fay Acker – 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: 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 Sheryl Smith

Liturgist: Elder Sandra Riviears

Music Director: Elder Herb Scott

Pianist: Elder Henry Jones

Music Worship Leader: Elder Herb Scott

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June 2017

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Physical Fitness for Mature Adults

2 Cub Scouts

3 Boy Scouts

4 COMMUNION SUNDAY

DAY OF PENTECOST

Adult Bible Study

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Girls Scouts

7 Sewing Circle


9 God’s Men Rehearsal

Cub Scouts

10 The Community Biblical Dialogue

Boy Scouts

11 TRINITY DAY

9:45 BOARD OF

DEACONS MEETING

SESSION MEETING

Adult Bible Study

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14 Sewing Circle

15 Physical Fitness for

Mature Adults

16 God’s Men

Rehearsal

Cub Scouts

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Boy Scouts

18 2ND

SUNDAY AFTER

PENTECOST

FATHERS’ DAY

Adult Bible Study

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Mature Adults

Girl Scouts

21 Sewing Circle


Mature Adults

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Cub Scouts

24 Boy Scouts

25 3RD

SUNDAY AFTER

PENTECOST

Adult Bible Study

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Mature Adults

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Sewing Circle

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Physical Fitness for Mature Adults

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Cub Scouts

July 2017

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Boy Scouts

2 COMMUNION SUNDAY

4TH SUNDAY AFTER

PENTECOST

Adult Bible Study

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4 INDEPENDENCE

DAY

5 Sewing Circle



Cub Scouts

8 Boy Scouts

9 5TH

SUNDAY AFTER

PENTECOST

Adult Bible Study

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SESSION MEETING

12 Sewing Circle



Cub Scouts

15 Boy Scouts

16 6TH

SUNDAY AFTER

PENTECOST

Adult Bible Study

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Mature Adults

Girl Scouts

19 Sewing Circle

20 Physical Fitness

for Mature Adults

21 Cub Scouts

22 Boy Scouts

23 7TH

SUNDAY AFTER

PENTECOST

Adult Bible Study

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Mature Adults

26 Sewing Circle

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30 7TH

SUNDAY AFTER

PENTECOST

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