Welcome to Northbrook Presbyterian...

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Welcome to Northbrook Presbyterian Church October 2, 2016 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 Meredith Riggan One: Once again we gather, from different homes and circumstances, With different dreams and ideas, different values and tastes, Different in age and color, different in gender and language, All: Yet, we are one family Children of God every one; We join our hearts in worship, We join our voices in praise And we join our lives as the Body of Christ. Amen. 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

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Welcome to

Northbrook Presbyterian Church October 2, 2016

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 Meredith Riggan

One: Once again we gather, from different homes and circumstances, With different dreams and ideas, different values and tastes, Different in age and color, different in gender and language, All: Yet, we are one family – Children of God every one; We join our hearts in worship, We join our voices in praise And we join our lives as the Body of Christ. Amen.

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

* OPENING SONG—Across the Lands Townend and Getty

PRAYER OF CONFESSION One: Lord God, we have found a home in You; We have found a family in You; We have found a place to belong; to know and be known, to love and be loved. We are so grateful for this amazing gift. But, too easily, we forget its benefits. All: We have forgotten our place, and doubted Your love; One: Remind us, and all who feel neglected by You, that we are engraved on Your hands. All: We have forgotten who we are, and have failed to care for ourselves; One: Remind us, and all who feel worthless, that You have called us by name. All: We have forgotten our connectedness, and have divided ourselves; One: Remind us, and all who would exclude, oppress and condemn others, that we are all made in Your image, and we are all one body.

—Silent prayer, become aware of and pray for those sitting on either side of you—

One: For the sake of Jesus, whose love conquers all, All: Forgive us, hear our prayer, And teach us to be one again. Amen.

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

—Children are invited to go to KIDS’ Connection at this time—

* SONG—Let There Be Peace on Earth Sy Miller and Jill Jackson

GROWING IN GOD Don Hemberg

SCRIPTURE READING—Exodus 12 and 13, selected verses OT p. 58 The Message Paraphrase

SERMON—Always Remember Rev. Marjorie Wilhelmi

WE BRING OUR GIFTS FOR THE MINISTRY OF CHRIST

OFFERING ANTHEM—Reach the World Mark Bishop/arr. Kingsmore

Chancel Choir

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

PREPARATION FOR COMMUNION 510—We Gather Here In Jesus’ Name Hymnal

THE LORD’S SUPPER We welcome everyone who believes in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior to share in this meal. We serve by Intinction: please come forward by the center aisle, take a piece of bread, dip it in the cup and eat. Return to your place via the side aisles. If you are more comfortable to remain where you are, we will gladly bring the bread and cup to you. For those who desire it, you will find gluten-free bread and individual cups of juice on the table.

INVITATION AND PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING, LORD’S PRAYER

SONGS DURING COMMUNION 507—Come to the Table of Grace Hymnal 501—Feed Us, Lord 518—Your Only Son (Lamb of God)

CLOSING PRAYER

* SENDING SONG 769—For Everyone Born Hymnal

* BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

CCLI license: 1018801 Cover Art: Love One Another, by Ivan Guaderrama

LEADING YOU IN WORSHIP TODAY ARE:

LITURGIST: Meredith Riggan DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: Angel Gippert

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

SOUND: Dave Vander Weide VISUALS: Bill Jordan

SANCTUARY DOOR GREETER: Mike Huddlestun CENTER DOOR GREETER: Penny Willey

COMMUNION SERVERS: Joyce Hamburg, Diane Joppie, Bill Travis

COFFEE HOUR HOST: The Horldt Family

CHANCEL FLOWERS: Presented by Henry Horldt in honor of the Roaring 90’s Club.

WINDOW FLOWERS: Presented by Henry Horld’s daughters, Bonny Montanari, Mary Poulin, and Trisha Murray, in honor of his birthday.

PRAYER REQUESTS: The family and friends of Phyllis Klinger , the family and friends of Peter Kizer, Sam Owens, Dorene Adams, Vera McBride, Dick and Alma Ross, Dorathy Ketai, Nancy Schaefer, Georgenia Keoleian, Ruth Krebs, Marilyn Dean, Seglinda Kelle-Pritchard, Margaret Babb, Marcia Olson, Tom Sandercock, Karen Keier, 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 letters W and Y and for the families and staff of Northbrook Preschool.

Please join us after worship for a special

coffee hour celebrating all our members of

the Roaring 90’s Club.

TODAY IS WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY In honor of World Communion Sunday and Bread for the World, please bring your canned or boxed food offerings forward during worship. Food donations will be delivered to the Open Door food pantry in Waterford. For more information about the wonderful work done by Bread for the World to end hunger and other consequences of poverty, visit their website: www.bread.org.

ST. JOHN ARMENIAN CHURCH TOUR—RSVP TODAY On Thursday, October 13 from 10 a.m.—2 p.m., the Northbrook Adult Education Committee has organized a tour of St. John Armenian Church and the Manoogian art collection. We will then have lunch at the beautiful church in Southfield. The cost is $20 for the tour and lunch. Sign up in Fellowship Hall or call Liz Hurbis at (248)646-1316. RSVP’s are due by Monday morning, October 3rd.

FLU SHOTS AT NORTHBROOK TODAY Flu shots and Pneumonia shots will be offered today. The flu shot is $33, and the Pneumonia shot is $95. The shots are covered by most insurances.

PRESBYTERY OF DETROIT MISSION BREAKFAST The Presbytery of Detroit Mission Breakfast will be held on Saturday, October 8 from 9—11 a.m. at Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church. Two International Peacemakers, The Rev. Gladys Lariba Mahama (Presbyterian Minister from Ghana) and Veronica Muchiri (organizer and secretary of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa/PCEA National Women’s Guild – Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania) will be featured speakers. The cost of the breakfast and worship is $10. If you are interested in attending, please contact Winnie Davies-Hancock at (248)593-8035 or at [email protected].

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING Blood Pressure screening will be held on Sunday, October 9 in Room 6.

LET’S EXPLORE! A great new Bible Study class started last week, and there’s still time to join. This six week class is an opportunity for everyone to meet the Old Testament on your terms. Discussion groups meet at 10 a.m. OR 7 p.m. in the Library on Wednesdays. We will be using the book, Introducing the Old Testament, to guide our discussions. Books are $14 and are available in class. Interested? Email Pastor Marjorie at [email protected]. This is going to be a great conversation!

MEN’S CONNECTION HAS STARTED Welcome all Northbrook men to the 2016-2017 season of Men’s Connection. Join us on Thursday mornings at 8:00 a.m. in the Library. We gather over a light breakfast and discuss bible related readings or films as they affect our lives today. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, see Phil Owen, John Thomas or Bill Travis.

KNIT WITS Knit Wits will meet on Wednesdays, October 12 and October 26 at 7 p.m. All are welcome.

SENIOR SOUPER SUPPER Senior Souper Supper will meet on Thursdays, October 13 and October 27 at 5:30 p.m. in the Library.

Office Hours Monday—Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Friday: 9:00 a.m.—Noon Worship: Sundays at 10:15 a.m.

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

Northbrook Presbyterian Church 22055 W. Fourteen Mile Road Beverly Hills, Michigan 48025

Telephone (248) 642-0200 Fax (248) 642-7495 [email protected] Rev. Marjorie Wilhelmi, Pastor

SUNDAY, October 2—World Communion Sunday 10:15 a.m. Worship & Communion 10:15 a.m KIDS’ Connection 11:15 a.m. Roaring 90’s Coffee Hour Flu/Pneumonia Shots 11:30 a.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal

MONDAY, October 3 8:00 p.m. AA Meeting—Men’s Group

TUESDAY, October 4 6:30 p.m. Zumba (RSVP to Abby Adair at [email protected]) 7:00 p.m. Mission Connection Committee Meeting

WEDNESDAY, October 5 10:00 a.m. Pastor’s Bible Study 5:00 p.m. LOGOS 7:00 p.m. Pastor’s Bible Study

THURSDAY, October 6 8:00 a.m. Men’s Connection 10:00 a.m. Adult Education Committee Meeting

SUNDAY, October 9 10:15 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m KIDS’ Connection 11:30 a.m. Deacons’ Meeting Blood Pressure Screening

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