Welcome to

Northbrook Presbyterian Church June 12, 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.

CELEBRATING OUR GRADUATES

OPENING PRAYER Dave Tengler

We gather this morning in the name of the creator who creates time and space, galaxies stars and planets, oceans and rivers, mountains and caves, great green trees and tiny moss, frogs and whales and lizards and us— in the name of Jesus Christ, born on planet Earth; and in the name of the Spirit, who fills Earth with God’s presence,

Creator God, in this time we call “now” and in this space we call “here”, we worship you. Make your presence felt amongst us. Amen.

* OPENING SONG 664—Morning Has Broken Eleanor Farjeon, arr. Beverly Howard

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

One: God, we come with hesitant steps and uncertain motives to sweep out the corners where sin has accumulated, and uncover the ways we have strayed from Your truth.

All: Expose the empty and barren places where we don’t allow you to enter. Reveal our half-hearted struggles where we have been indifferent to the suffering of others. Nurture the faint stirrings of new life where your spirit has begun to grow. Let your healing light transform us into the image of Your Son. For You alone can bring new life and make us whole.

—Silent Prayer—

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

* 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 188—Jesus Loves Me! See next page

BAPTISM OF JUNE HAZEL SABO AND CORA GENE SABO

FRENCH REFORMED BAPTISMAL LITURGY: For you, little ones, the Spirit of God moved over the waters at creation, and the Lord God made covenants to live in love with his people. It was for you that the Word of God became flesh and lived among us, full of grace and truth. For you, June and Cora, Jesus suffered death and cried out “It is finished!” For you, Christ triumphed over death, rose in newness of life and ascended to reign over all. All of this was done for you, little ones, though you do not know it yet. But we will continue to tell you this good news until it becomes your own. And so the promise of the gospel is fulfilled: We love because God first loved us.

SONG 488 —I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry John C. Ylvisaker

SCRIPTURE—Mark 5:21-34 NT p. 39

MESSAGE—Do Not Fear: Only Believe Rev. Marjorie Wilhelmi Mark 5:35-43 NT p. 40

COMMISSIONING THE YOUTH MISSION TEAM

WE BRING OUR GIFTS FOR THE MINISTRY OF CHRIST

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER

* SENDING SONG 177—I Will Come to You David Haas

* BENEDICTION

* POSTLUDE

* Please stand if you are able.

CCLI license 1018801 Cover art: Photo taken by Jean Guichard in 1989.

LEADING YOU IN WORSHIP TODAY ARE:

LITURGIST: Dave Tengler

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: Angel Gippert

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

CENTER DOOR GREETER: Nancy Schaefer

SANCTUARY DOOR GREETERS: Doug & Diane Joppie

COFFEE HOUR HOST: Henry Horldt

COFFEE HOUR FLOWERS: Presented by the Grim Family in honor of Cora Gene and June Hazel Sabo’s baptism.

CHANCEL FLOWERS: Presented by Frank Norton in celebration of Frank & Kim’s 25th Wedding Anniversary.

PRAYER REQUESTS: The family and friends of Janice Faigle who died on May 12, the family and friends of Cliff Dean who died on May 13, the family and friends of Betty Ross who died on May 18, Georgenia Keoleian, Seglinda Kelle-Pritchard, Ruth Krebs, Margaret Babb, John Thomas, Tom Sandercock, Karen Keier, Phyllis Klinger, Mary Alice Shrosbree, Dick Forbush, Bruce & Ruth Thomas, 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 C and for effective leadership and direction for members of Session.

IT’S GRADUATION SUNDAY Today, we honor our Northbrook graduates:

Pierce Broadwell—Groves High School Lauren Guindi—International Academy Kayla Lang—Seaholm High School James Mack—Royal Oak High School Griffin Watt—Seaholm High School Abagael Lynn Bowden-Adair—Master of Social Work in Human Services Administration, University of Michigan Claire LaSota—Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies: Social Studies Education, Michigan State University

SUMMER HOURS—PLEASE NOTE Starting June 1 through August 26, the church will be closed on Fridays. If you have any urgent needs that arise on Fridays or over the weekend, you are always welcome to call Pastor Marjorie at (248)808-1952.

REV. RENEE SUNDERG TO PREACH ON SUNDAY, JUNE 19 On Sunday, June 19, Rev. Renée Sundberg, a PCUSA Mission co-worker serving in Nicaragua, will be preaching at Northbrook. Northbrook’s mission funds support Renée and her husband, Justin, as they work to Live the Love of Jesus Christ through the Presbyterian Mission Agency. Let's give the Sundbergs a warm Northbrook welcome.

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY—SUNDAY, JUNE 19 After worship on Sunday, June 19, the Congregational Life Committee will celebrate all fathers during coffee hour with special pizzas and cookies. All are welcome!

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR DROP-OFF FOR THE FREEDOM HOUSE DETROIT COLLECTION Today is the last day to drop off the following items for Freedom House Detroit: new flip flops, rice, cooking oil, sugar, flour, salt, coffee, tea, bar soap, shampoo, toilet tissue, paper towels and powdered laundry soap (HE/high efficiency) kind. The collection basket is in the main hallway near the name-tag table. Loose change in the Empty Bowls collection will be used to purchase gift cards. Thank you for your support.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS Church camp will soon be here! Last year, we were so blessed to provide scholarships so that children from The Second Mile Center of Detroit could join us at Camp. We are hoping to do the same again this year for 10 children, and we need 8 more scholarships to do so! The cost to send a child on scholarship is $350. If you would like to donate any amount toward a camp scholarship, please send in a check made payable to Northbrook Church and marked Camp Scholarship in the memo section. Please contact Ken Stetson at kalswim11@gmail.com or Terri Hurbis at terri.hurbis@gmail.com if you have any questions and to let them know you will be donating. Thank you so much for your continued support of our Camp!

BY POPULAR DEMAND: BACKYARD BIBLE AND BEVERAGE RESUMES IN JULY! Starting July 6, we resume our summer Backyard Bible study. 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. All you need is a backyard, a lawn chair, whatever you would like to drink and the book (which can be purchased at Amazon in the format you prefer). If you are able to open your backyard for these conversations, please sign up on the sign up sheet in the Narthex after worship. See you in the backyard!

SUMMER WORSHIP IS IN YOUR HANDS! Is there a Bible passage you’d like to hear a sermon about? Is there a favorite song/hymn you’d like us to sing? Send the Bible verses (or just reference the story, e.g. “David and Goliath”) and song/hymn titles to marjorie@northbrookpc.org. As we plan summer worship, your choices will be featured, but you never know when so better not miss a service!

NORTHBROOK GARAGE SALE DROP OFF DAYS CONTINUE Mark your calendar for the Northbrook Garage Sale taking place on Friday, June 24 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday, June 25 from 8 a.m.—1 p.m. Donation Drop-off Days with curbside service will take place on Wednesdays, June 15 and 22 from 5-8 p.m. and on Sundays, June 12 and 19 from 11:30 a.m.—1 p.m. Be selective and donate items that are clean and in working and good condition. Also, be on the look-out for more information about how you can volunteer your time working at the garage sale. If you have any questions, contact Barb Stetson at (248)302-3033 or Judy Owen at (248)851-6725.

PEWABIC TILES ARE FINISHED If you attended the Adult Education Committee’s Pewabic Pottery trip and made a tile, please see Liz Hurbis during Coffee Hour to pick yours up in Fellowship Hall.

ZUMBA AT NORTHBROOK BEGINNING JUNE 28 Looking for some fun exercise this summer? Come try out Zumba® on Tuesdays starting June 28! 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 in Fellowship Hall 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! Email 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.

KNIT WITS Due to the Garage Sale, Knit Wits will meet on Wednesday, June 29 at 7 p.m. Please join us.

SENIOR SOUPER SUPPER Senior Souper Supper will not meet in June. Please join us again in July on Thursdays July 14 & July 28.

SHARE YOUR BOUNTY THIS SUMMER WITH THE BALDWIN CENTER Would you like to help feed the hungry with fresh produce this summer? You may either contribute 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 either used 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.

2016 NORTHBROOK DIRECTORY UPDATES ARE DUE JUNE 17 We have started emailing and mailing information out to our members in order to verify contact information for our 2016 directory. If you have moved, changed your home phone, cell phone or email address, please contact Becky in the office at (248)642-0200 by Friday, June 17 to let her know.

6/19 9:45 Indoor 6/26 9:45 Outdoor 07/3 9:45 Indoor 7/10 9:45 Outdoor 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.

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, June 12—Outdoor Worship/Graduation Sunday

9:45 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Deacons’ Meeting 11:30 a.m. Garage Sale Items Drop Off Last Day to Drop Off Freedom House Items

MONDAY, June 13

8:00 p.m. AA Meeting—Men’s Group

TUESDAY, June 14

6:30 p.m. Building & Grounds Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m. Mission Connection Committee Meeting

WEDNESDAY, June 15

10:00 a.m. Pastor’s Bible Study 5:00 p.m. Garage Sale Items Drop Off 6:30 p.m. Pastor’s Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Knit Wits

THURSDAY, June 16

NO Senior Souper Supper in June

FRIDAY, June 17

OFFICE CLOSED

SUNDAY, June 19—Indoor Worship/Happy Father’s Day

9:45 a.m. Worship with Rev. Renée Sundberg 10:45 a.m. Father’s Day Coffee Hour 11:30 a.m. Garage Sale Items Drop Off