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Welcome to
Northbrook Presbyterian Church October 16, 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 Jeff Wilhelmi
One: Sing to the Lord a new song; sing all the earth! All: Here we are to bless the Lord’s name, to sing our salvation story. Great is our Lord, and greatly to be praised! One: For the Lord wraps the heavens around this cradle of earth, All: Fills the dark night with honor and majesty, One: Fills the bright day with glory and light, All: Fills this sanctuary with strength and beauty. One: Let us also be filled with God’s holy intent. All: Let’s sing to the Lord, all the earth!
* OPENING SONG 637—O Sing to the Lord Hymnal
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
One: Our lessons today tell of a God who comes to life in unlikely places, and of a Holy Spirit who takes shape in unlikely people.
All: Though we’ve heard these stories many times before, we confess it is often difficult to believe we too are part of God’s story and song.
One: Where there is confusion or perversion of your love, Where arrogance or deceit lead the innocent to harm, All: Where privilege or power keep people down, Fill us with your love for justice, Lord, teach us a new song. One: Where ignorance or superstition make us small, Where anger or revenge make us dangerous, All: Where doubt or anxiety corrupt the spirit,
Grow us large in grace, Lord, teach us a new song. One: Where the church is rigid or hurtful, Where tomorrow is lonely or frightening, All: Where age or illness or injury rob life of joy,
Favor us with your spirit of hope, Lord, teach us a new song.
—silent prayer—
One: In our confession, we pray together, All: Most Merciful God … you know what parts of the heart we hide, what evils are not said out loud. Hear now each heart’s troubled song. Teach us to sing a new song.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
* 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 647—Give Thanks Hymnal
GROWING IN GOD Penny Willey and Dave Tengler
DRAMATIC SCRIPTURE READING—1 Samuel 1
SONG—Speak, O Lord Next Page
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SERMON—Great Expectations Rev. Marjorie Wilhelmi
WE BRING OUR GIFTS FOR THE MINISTRY OF CHRIST
OFFERING ANTHEM—For the Beauty of the Earth John Rutter
Chancel Choir
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
* SENDING SONG 765—May the God of Hope Go with Us Hymnal
* BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
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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
LEADING YOU IN WORSHIP TODAY ARE:
LITURGIST: Jeff Wilhelmi DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: Angel Gippert
PRAISE BAND: Dan Gross as leader, percussion, guitar & Pete Zajicek on piano
SOUND: Michael Bauhof VISUALS: Bozenna Johnson
SANCTUARY DOOR GREETER: Lori Spiewak CENTER DOOR GREETER: Bill Jordan
COFFEE HOUR HOSTS: The Deacons
CHANCEL FLOWERS: Placed by Mona Guindi in loving memory of Mounir Guindi
PRAYER REQUESTS: The family and friends of Dorathy Ketai who died on October 7, Dorothy Warren, Sam Owens, Dorene Adams, Linda Hermes, Vera McBride, Dick and Alma Ross, 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 letter B and the Fort Street Open Door Ministry.
YOU ARE INVITED TO AN INQUIRERS’ LUNCHEON: - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 FROM 11:30—1:30 If you’re looking for an opportunity to consider your personal faith journey in the context of Christian community; if you want to know more about what it means to be an actively engaged member of the Body of Christ in the world today; if you’re curious about what Presbyterians believe and how we fit into the larger culture of faith around the world; if you’d like to know more about Northbrook and discern if this is the place you’d like to make your home for faith, you are invited to join a discussion on these topics around the lunch table with others who have the same interest. We will meet in the Library immediately following worship. Please RSVP to [email protected], or to [email protected]. Let us know if you need child care or have special dietary needs.
GRIEF WORKSHOP A.J. Desmond & Sons is offering a workshop for those who have experienced or are interested in learning more about grief and mourning. Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D., a best-selling author and Director of the Center for Loss and Life Transitions, will be sharing his special perspective during his presentation, Exploring the Need to Grieve and Mourn on Tuesday, October 25 from 7-9 p.m. at The Management Education Center at 811 West Square Lake Road in Troy. The workshop will include practice ideas to help you mourn well so you can go on to live well and love well. There is no charge, but registration is required. Call (248)362-2500 or email [email protected] with your name, phone number and email address and the names of anyone else attending with you. More information can be found at http://www.desmondfuneralhome.com/.
TRUNK OR TREAT AT NORTHBROOK Join us on Wednesday, October 26 at 6:30 p.m. for Trunk or Treat! LOGOS kids, church kids and friends are all invited! Church members and LOGOS volunteers, please come and put your candy in your trunk to hand out to our costumed youngsters. For more information, please contact Cindy Sowle at [email protected] or Ken Stetson at [email protected].
HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE WITHOUT GOING BROKE—WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26 at 9pm From the comfort of your own home, view a presentation on the subject of paying for college on Wednesday, October 26 at 9 p.m. This online workshop will explain exactly what you can do to minimize the cost of college for your family in today’s world of skyrocketing college costs. For more information, visit www.oakmontfin.com/college or contact Dan Gross at (248)404-6158.
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. For more information, see Phil Owen, John Thomas or Bill Travis.
KNIT WITS Knit Wits will meet on Wednesday, October 26 at 7 p.m. All are welcome.
SENIOR SOUPER SUPPER Senior Souper Supper will meet on Thursday, October 27 at 5:30 p.m. in the Library.
LOST AND FOUND A hearing aid was found in the church parking lot. If you are missing one, please contact the church office.
FALL CLEAN UP—SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Join us for our Fall Clean-up on Saturday, November 5 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Come and enjoy some coffee and home-made sticky buns in return for a little labor. We need help especially from the adopters of the shrub beds. We will concentrate on the Labyrinth & Manse areas as well as the regular shrub beds. Please bring your yard tools and gloves.
WE ARE GROWING IN GOD!—CONGREGATIONAL MEETING AND LUNCHEON NOVEMBER 6 Please plan on gathering together as a church family directly after worship to share a delicious meal and give thanks for the good harvest of this stewardship season as we dedicate your pledges for the 2017 calendar year. As we share food and fellowship, we will also meet to elect our new church officers. It will be an occasion to warm your bodies and your spirits! Hope to see everyone there!
SUNDAY, October 16 10:15 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m KIDS’ Connection 11:15 a.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal 4:00 p.m. Mid Highs 6:00 p.m. Senior Highs
MONDAY, October 17 8:00 p.m. AA Meeting—Men’s Group
TUESDAY, October 18 6:30 p.m. Zumba (RSVP to Abby Adair at [email protected])
WEDNESDAY, October 19 No Pastor’s Bible Study this week 5:00 p.m. LOGOS
THURSDAY, October 20 8:00 a.m. Men’s Connection
FRIDAY, October 21 Youth Fall Retreat (10/21—10/23)
SUNDAY, October 23 9:00 a.m. Leadership Retreat
10:15 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m KIDS’ Connection
This Week at Northbrook
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
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