Welcome to

Northbrook Presbyterian Church July 10, 2016

We are glad you’re here and thankful for the opportunity to worship with you and to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. We seek to be an open, rational and compassionate people, learning each week what it means to live the love of Jesus Christ

in worship and work, in word and deed. “Everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” ~ John 13:35

LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY OF FAITH Please sign and pass the Welcome Register along your row and back. Please note joys and concerns on the Prayer Request Cards and place them in the offering.

CALL TO WORSHIP Kim Bowden-Adair One: Come, let us celebrate the forgiving, reconciling love of God. All: For once we were lost and felt so far away; now we have been found and welcomed home. One: Come, knowing that God’s love is lavished upon us forever. All: Here we are to rejoice in the news of forgiveness and hope, to celebrate and praise the God of love. Amen!

* OPENING SONG 14—For the Beauty of the Earth Pierpont and Kocher

PRAYER OF CONFESSION One: We are here as a people who know that we have sinned and wandered away from our God-designed selves. Let us in silence confess our transgressions to our heavenly Father. —Silent Prayer— We all need a home, Jesus—a place to belong, to be loved—even when we’re at our worst;

You came and made your home among us, Jesus so that you could become a home for us. We thank you, and pray for ourselves and all who need to find their way home today.

All: Thank you for being a home to all of us, whoever we may be. Amen.

* THE PEACE As we are reconciled to God and to one another, share a sign of Christ’s peace and love with your neighbor.

* SONG 774—There is Now a New Creation David Gambrell

SCRIPTURE—1 John 3:1-3 NT p. 240

SONG 649—Amazing Grace John Newton

7/17 9:45 Indoor 7/24 9:45 Outdoor 7/31 9:45 Indoor 08/7 9:45 Indoor (Camp Sunday) 8/14 9:45 Outdoor 8/21 9:45 Indoor 8/28 9:45 Outdoor 09/4 9:45 Indoor 9/11 9:45 Outdoor 9/18 10:15 Indoor/resume regular schedule

SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE

WORSHIP BEGINS AT 9:45 A.M. AND ALTERNATES

BETWEEN INDOORS AND OUTDOORS WEATHER PERMITTING.

MEDITATION—Which Brother are You? Rev. Marjorie Wilhelmi Luke 15:11-32 NT p. 78

WE BRING OUR GIFTS FOR THE MINISTRY OF CHRIST

OFFERTORY SONG 835—Just a Closer Walk With Thee Traditional North American Hymn

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER

* SENDING SONG—Compassion Hymn Getty & Townend

* BENEDICTION

* POSTLUDE

* Please stand if you are able.

CCLI license 1018801 Cover art: Sketch study for The Prodigal by Rembrandt van Rijn, 1636

LEADING YOU IN WORSHIP TODAY ARE:

LITERGIST: Kim Bowden-Adair

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: Angel Gippert

PRAISE BAND: Dan Gross as leader, percussion, guitar, Pete Zajicek on piano, Madelyn Willey on guitar

GREETERS: Kim and Bryan Adair

FLOWERS: Placed by the Guindi family in memory of Louise Guindi on Leah’s birthday.

PRAYER REQUESTS: Bruce Thomas and family on the death of Ruth Thomas on June 15, Georgina Kennedy, Georgenia Keoleian, Seglinda Kelle-Pritchard, Ruth Krebs, Margaret Babb, Tom Sandercock, Karen Keier, Phyllis Klinger, Mary Alice Shrosbree, Dick Forbush, Keith & Celia Metcalf.

Please continue to pray for those with health or personal issues. If a member’s name has been inadvertently left off this list, please notify the church office. Also, let the church know when a member is entering the hospital or might like a supportive phone call.

The Board of Deacons also requests prayers for: Church members whose last names begin with the letter H and members of the Building & Grounds Committee.

NORTHBROOK BOOK CLUB DATE CHANGE TO TUESDAY, JULY 12 On Tuesday, July 12, the Northbrook Book Club will be discussing Euphoria by Lily King at 7 p.m. in Room 6. All are welcome to join in. For more information, contact Nancy Best at (248)514-2624.

NORTHBROOK MISSION OUTING Join the Northbrook Mission Connection Committee for a tour of Oakland Family Services on July 19 at 5:30 p.m. at the agency in Pontiac. This organization provides our Angel Tree families. We welcome all from the congregation to join us for the hour tour to learn about the wonderful work done by OFS. Following the tour, we will meet at the Young’s house for a picnic. Please contact Donna Young at dhyoung101@aol.com or (248)932-3874 by Friday, July 15 to indicate your attendance so she can plan for the picnic.

ZUMBA AT NORTHBROOK Looking for some fun exercise this summer? Come try out Zumba® on Tuesdays at Northbrook! The Zumba® program is a Latin-inspired, dance-fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music and dance movements, creating an exciting and effective fitness program. People with all levels of dance and workout experience are welcome to join. Abby Adair, certified Zumba® instructor, will be teaching classes on Tuesdays from 6:00-7:00 for $5 per session. Please bring a water bottle and gym shoes and wear comfortable active clothing. This is the perfect exercise class for those who have committee meetings at 7 p.m. RSVP to Abby to let her know you're coming or if you have questions at abagaeladair@gmail.com. Classes must have a minimum attendance of 7 people or they will be cancelled.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY MISSION COLLECTION TO BENEFIT THE BALDWIN CENTER We are getting a jump-start on stocking The Baldwin Center's Holiday Store by contributing items they ran out of at last year’s holiday store. This list of NEW needed items shows how, for some people, basic clothing needs can be a gift including: underwear and socks for all sizes and genders, but especially juniors’/women’s for teen girls and boys’/men’s for teen boys; jeans, specifically for boys, sizes 8-20 and men’s sizes for teen boys; hooded sweatshirts (plain) in black, navy and grey to match school uniforms in juniors’/women’s and boys’/men’s, all sizes. Shopping list copies are available on the name-tag table in the main hall; the collection tote is next to the table. We will collect items through Monday, August 1.

DETROIT TIGERS GAME The Northbrook PWN FUN group is sponsoring our annual trip to watch the Detroit Tigers play ball on Friday, August 26. The cost is $37 and includes a ticket to the 7:00 p.m. game, transportation and a pre-game tailgate snack. Seats are limited and we will need a payment to secure your seat. Please arrive at 5:00 p.m. at the church on game day. For questions, please call Barb Stetson at (248)302 3033.

THANK YOU Thank you to my Northbrook family. I would like to thank you for all your support on the recent passing of Cliff. Thank you for all your cards and prayers. It meant a lot to the entire family. Marilyn Dean and Family

SHARE YOUR BOUNTY THIS SUMMER WITH THE BALDWIN CENTER Help feed the hungry with fresh produce this summer by contributing produce you grow yourself or fruits and veggies you purchase at a grocery store or farmers’ market. Please deliver your donations to the church or take them directly to The Baldwin Center at 212 Baldwin Ave. in Pontiac. They will be used either in the community free meal program or made available to members of the community served by The Baldwin Center. Items brought to Northbrook will typically be delivered to the center on Mondays or Tuesdays. A basket for produce collection will be at outdoor worship and/or in the hallway near the nametag table. Please do not place items in plastic bags.

BACKYARD BIBLE AND BEVERAGE Starting July 6, Backyard Bible study begins on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. We’ll be reading Love Wins by Rob Bell in which he explores a central question of faith that many of us wonder about: Does it really make sense that God is a loving, kind, compassionate God who wants to know people in a personal way, but if they reject this relationship with Jesus, they will be sent to hell where God will eternally punish them forever? Bell leads us through an examination of what the Bible actually says on the subject, discovers that Jesus′ most fundamental teaching about heaven and hell is "Love wins." This is a casual discussion that you are free to drop in and out of as your calendar permits. Rain or shine, just bring your Love Wins book, a beverage of your choice and lawn chair to the backyard of our weekly rendezvous. Our current schedule is as follows:

DATE BACKYARD LOCATION at 6:30 p.m.

July 13 Mary Beth & Jim Parks’ home: 19055 Saxon, Beverly Hills (248)361-0994

July 20 Tricia & Frank LaSota’s home: 22022 Camelot Court, Beverly Hills (248)789-0364

July 27 Bozenna Johnson’s home: 2099 Pontiac Drive, Sylvan Lake (330)268-9878

August 3 Amy & Bruce Annett’s home: 2799 Sylvan Shores, Waterford (248)496-8382

August 10 Kathy & Michael Bauhof’s home: 4138 Washington Crescent, Troy (248) 515-5307

August 17 Donna & Walt Young’s home: 6372 Muirfield Court, Bloomfield Hills (248)932-3874

August 24 Marjorie & Jeff’s home: 1466 Glenwood, Sylvan Lake (248)808-1952

NORTHBROOK GARDEN BEDS If you volunteered to help tend the Northbrook garden beds, please tend to your garden. The summer weather has been extremely favorable, and the weeds are growing. If you have questions, please contact Jim Hothem at (248)334-3616.

KNIT WITS Knit Wits will meet on Wednesday, July 13 and 27 at 7 p.m. All are welcome.

SENIOR SOUPER SUPPER Please join us for a delicious soup dinner on Thursday, July 14 & July 28.

SERMON NOTES

Northbrook Presbyterian Church 22055 W. Fourteen Mile Road | Beverly Hills, Michigan 48025 | info@northbrookpc.org

Telephone (248) 642-0200 Fax (248) 642-7495 Rev. Marjorie Wilhelmi, Pastor

Office Hours

Monday—Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Friday: Closed

Summer Worship: Sundays at 9:45 a.m.

More news and calendar information can be found online at www.northbrookpc.org

This Week at Northbrook

SUNDAY, July 10—Outdoor Worship

9:45 a.m. Worship

MONDAY, July 11 8:00 p.m. AA Meeting—Men’s Group

TUESDAY, July 12

6:00 p.m. Zumba (RSVP to Abby Adair at abagaeladair@gmail.com) 6:30 p.m. Congregational Life Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m. Building & Grounds Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m. Northbrook Book Club

WEDNESDAY, July 13

7:00 p.m. Knit Wits

THURSDAY, July 14

5:30 p.m. Senior Souper Supper

FRIDAY, July 15

OFFICE CLOSED

SUNDAY, July 17—Indoor Worship

9:45 a.m. Worship