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Celebration of Worship - April 22, 2018
Celebration of Worship—April 22, 2018
Gathering
Chiming of the Hour
Welcome and Announcements
† Passing of the Peace
Prelude
Call to Worship (responsively)
One: The LORD is risen! Alleluia!
All: Allieluia! The LORD is risen indeed!
One: Jesus said: I am the good shepherd
All: and then laid down his life for the sheep.
Let us worship God.
† Hymn #401 (Glory To God Hymnal)
Here In This Place (Gather Us In)
A time for meditation
† Response to meditation (hymn # 582—Glory To God Hymnal)
Glory to God, whose goodness shines on me,
And to the Son, whose grace has pardoned me,
And to the Spirit, whose love has set me free.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be. Amen.
World without end, without end. Amen.
World without end, without end. Amen.
World without end, without end. Amen.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be. Amen.
liturgy of the Word
Prayer for Illumination (unison)
Prepare our hearts, O God, to accept your World. Silence in us any voice but your own, that hearing we may also obey your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
First Reading
John 10.11-18
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 When the hired hand sees the wolf coming, he leaves the sheep and runs away. That’s because he isn’t the shepherd; the sheep aren’t really his. So the wolf attacks the sheep and scatters them. 13 He’s only a hired hand and the sheep don’t matter to him.
14 “I am the good shepherd. I know my own sheep and they know me, 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. I give up my life for the sheep. 16 I have other sheep that don’t belong to this sheep pen. I must lead them too. They will listen to my voice and there will be one flock, with one shepherd.
17 “This is why the Father loves me: I give up my life so that I can take it up again. 18 No one takes it from me, but I give it up because I want to. I have the right to give it up, and I have the right to take it up again. I received this commandment from my Father.”
Second Reading
Acts 4.5-12
The next day the leaders, elders, and legal experts gathered in Jerusalem, 6 along with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and others from the high priest’s family. 7 They had Peter and John brought before them and asked, “By what power or in what name did you do this?”
8 Then Peter, inspired by the Holy Spirit, answered, “Leaders of the people and elders, 9 are we being examined today because something good was done for a sick person, a good deed that healed him? 10 If so, then you and all the people of Israel need to know that this man stands healthy before you because of the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene—whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead. 11 This Jesus is the stone you builders rejected; he has become the cornerstone! 12 Salvation can be found in no one else. Throughout the whole world, no other name has been given among humans through which we must be saved.”
Third Reading
I Corinthians 1.1-9
From Paul, called by God’s will to be an apostle of Jesus Christ, and from Sosthenes our brother.
2 To God’s church that is in Corinth:
To those who have been made holy to God in Christ Jesus, who are called to be God’s people.
Together with all those who call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place—he’s their Lord and ours!
3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
4 I thank my God always for you, because of God’s grace that was given to you in Christ Jesus. 5 That is, you were made rich through him in everything: in all your communication and every kind of knowledge, 6 in the same way that the testimony about Christ was confirmed with you. 7 The result is that you aren’t missing any spiritual gift while you wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. 8 He will also confirm your testimony about Christ until the end so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God is faithful, and you were called by him to partnership with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Sermon Jesus is Lord Dr. Matthew M. Fry
† Hymn #270 (Glory To God Hymnal)
O Lord, You Are My God and King
† Affirmation of Faith (unison)
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord ; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
Pastoral Prayers
Silent Prayer
Corporate Prayer
The LORD’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
liturgy of the eucharist
Offering
(At this time, please take a moment to sign and pass the Friendship Register, then pass it back down the aisle so that we may match names with faces. Please include your address, email address, and telephone number.)
Offertory
† Doxology # 605 (Glory To God Hymnal)
Praise to God the Father; praise to God the Son;
Praise to God the Spirit; praise to the Three-in-One.
Sing praise, sing praise to the Lord on high.
Praise to God Almighty; praise to the Holy One.
† Prayer of Thanksgiving (responsively)
Leader: Let us give thanks to the LORD our God.
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
We claim you as LORD, gracious God, and so we give our gifts, and our very selves, to your manner of Lordship. Use these for the spread of your peaceful, grace filled, Kingdom of Love. Transform us, this community, and this creation. Amen.
Sending
† Hymn #248 (Glory To God Hymnal)
Christ Is Risen! Shout Hosanna!
† Charge and Blessing
† Postlude
This Week at NPC
Sunday, April 22, 2018
9:30 A.M. NPC Sunday School Hour
11:00 A.M. NPC Traditional Worship Service
12:00-1 P.M. Kwang-Ya Bible Study, Covenant Room
1-2:30 P.M. Kwang-Ya Worship, Sanctuary
Monday, April 23, 2018
6:30 P.M. Boy Scouts
7:00 P.M. Kwang Ya Counseling Class
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
6:00 P.M. NPC Wednesday Night Dinner (Lewis)
& Bible Discussion
8:00 P.M. Kwang Ya Bible Study
Thursday, April 26, 2018
7:00 P.M. Kwang Ya English Class
7:00 P.M. Community YOGA Class
Friday, April 27, 2018
8:30 P.M. Kwang Ya Prayer Meeting
Saturday, April 28, 2018
1:00 P.M. Bernardo/Morales Wedding Shower
Serving in the Church this Sunday, April 22nd
Counters Ushers Lay Readers Acolyte
Bob Norman Kathy Fluehr Kayla Fry Murphy Fry
Wesley Henderson Larry Fluehr (John 10.11-18)
Janel Stover Marc Kuhn Refreshments
Jan Gardner (Acts 4.5-12) Carol MacGregor
Ringing of Hour: BJ Steele & Ken Birmingham
Nursery Volunteers: Carol MacGregor & Alison Buis
Serving in the Church next Sunday, April 29th
Counters Ushers Lay Readers Acolyte
Kate Geerlings Bob Norman Carli Bernardo Ken Birmingham
Beth Miller Diane Lewis (I John 4:7-21)
Wesley Henderson Dot Reilley Refreshments
(TBD) (Acts 8:26-40) (TBD)
Ringing of Hour: BJ Steele & Ken Birmingham
Nursery Volunteers: Carol MacGregor & Alison Buis
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Help us ‘Shower’ Mitch and Sandra with love! The Bernardo clan will be hosting a wedding shower right here at NPC on Saturday, April 28th at 1:00pm. We would love for our church family to come and show their support. Check with Kerrie or Jason for more info. Thanks!
How far would you go? Six kilometers, a little more than 3.7 miles is the average distance people in the developing world walk for water. Every day, 835 children under that age of 5 die from disease caused by contaminated water, poor sanitation, and improper hygiene. You can help change this. How? By participating in the May 19th 6K walk for clean water. Mt. Carmel UMC is a host site participating in this nationwide event. Go to worldvision6k.org to register. Find a host site in Georgia then sign up for the Transformers group. Reach out to me Sam Tapley with any questions. spt404@hotmail.com
Graduates Sunday will be on May 20th.
Wanted: volunteer(s) to serve on the Nominating Committee to search for elders for NPC for the upcoming election for the Session/Elder Class of 2021. Please contact Bob Norman, Ken Birmingham, or Matt Fry, if you think you might be interested in volunteering/serving on this important committee.
Don’t miss it! We will be worshiping outdoors on Sunday, May 6th. The service will be held right here at NPC on our front lawn. Plan to stay for lunch after the service. It’s a potluck so bring a dish to share!
Kids can register now for Objet d’Art camps for July/August. Camps are held right here at NPC! See website for more details. Space is limited – Register early! www.artonthegoatlanta.com
April Birthdays: Alicia Villalobos – 4/3, Tanya Caldwell – 4/4, Martha Correa – 4/12, Kelly Bartlett – 4/15, Nathan Smith – 4/20, Ruth Neal – 4/22, Melissa Covert – 4/28, Matt Fry – 4/29
Gathering
Chiming of the Hour
Welcome and Announcements
† Passing of the Peace
Prelude
Call to Worship (responsively)
One: The LORD is risen! Alleluia!
All: Allieluia! The LORD is risen indeed!
One: Jesus said: I am the good shepherd
All: and then laid down his life for the sheep.
Let us worship God.
† Hymn #401 (Glory To God Hymnal)
Here In This Place (Gather Us In)
A time for meditation
† Response to meditation (hymn # 582—Glory To God Hymnal)
Glory to God, whose goodness shines on me,
And to the Son, whose grace has pardoned me,
And to the Spirit, whose love has set me free.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be. Amen.
World without end, without end. Amen.
World without end, without end. Amen.
World without end, without end. Amen.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be. Amen.
liturgy of the Word
Prayer for Illumination (unison)
Prepare our hearts, O God, to accept your World. Silence in us any voice but your own, that hearing we may also obey your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
First Reading
John 10.11-18
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 When the hired hand sees the wolf coming, he leaves the sheep and runs away. That’s because he isn’t the shepherd; the sheep aren’t really his. So the wolf attacks the sheep and scatters them. 13 He’s only a hired hand and the sheep don’t matter to him.
14 “I am the good shepherd. I know my own sheep and they know me, 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. I give up my life for the sheep. 16 I have other sheep that don’t belong to this sheep pen. I must lead them too. They will listen to my voice and there will be one flock, with one shepherd.
17 “This is why the Father loves me: I give up my life so that I can take it up again. 18 No one takes it from me, but I give it up because I want to. I have the right to give it up, and I have the right to take it up again. I received this commandment from my Father.”
Second Reading
Acts 4.5-12
The next day the leaders, elders, and legal experts gathered in Jerusalem, 6 along with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and others from the high priest’s family. 7 They had Peter and John brought before them and asked, “By what power or in what name did you do this?”
8 Then Peter, inspired by the Holy Spirit, answered, “Leaders of the people and elders, 9 are we being examined today because something good was done for a sick person, a good deed that healed him? 10 If so, then you and all the people of Israel need to know that this man stands healthy before you because of the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene—whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead. 11 This Jesus is the stone you builders rejected; he has become the cornerstone! 12 Salvation can be found in no one else. Throughout the whole world, no other name has been given among humans through which we must be saved.”
Third Reading
I Corinthians 1.1-9
From Paul, called by God’s will to be an apostle of Jesus Christ, and from Sosthenes our brother.
2 To God’s church that is in Corinth:
To those who have been made holy to God in Christ Jesus, who are called to be God’s people.
Together with all those who call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place—he’s their Lord and ours!
3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
4 I thank my God always for you, because of God’s grace that was given to you in Christ Jesus. 5 That is, you were made rich through him in everything: in all your communication and every kind of knowledge, 6 in the same way that the testimony about Christ was confirmed with you. 7 The result is that you aren’t missing any spiritual gift while you wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. 8 He will also confirm your testimony about Christ until the end so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God is faithful, and you were called by him to partnership with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Sermon Jesus is Lord Dr. Matthew M. Fry
† Hymn #270 (Glory To God Hymnal)
O Lord, You Are My God and King
† Affirmation of Faith (unison)
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord ; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
Pastoral Prayers
Silent Prayer
Corporate Prayer
The LORD’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
liturgy of the eucharist
Offering
(At this time, please take a moment to sign and pass the Friendship Register, then pass it back down the aisle so that we may match names with faces. Please include your address, email address, and telephone number.)
Offertory
† Doxology # 605 (Glory To God Hymnal)
Praise to God the Father; praise to God the Son;
Praise to God the Spirit; praise to the Three-in-One.
Sing praise, sing praise to the Lord on high.
Praise to God Almighty; praise to the Holy One.
† Prayer of Thanksgiving (responsively)
Leader: Let us give thanks to the LORD our God.
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
We claim you as LORD, gracious God, and so we give our gifts, and our very selves, to your manner of Lordship. Use these for the spread of your peaceful, grace filled, Kingdom of Love. Transform us, this community, and this creation. Amen.
Sending
† Hymn #248 (Glory To God Hymnal)
Christ Is Risen! Shout Hosanna!
† Charge and Blessing
† Postlude
This Week at NPC
Sunday, April 22, 2018
9:30 A.M. NPC Sunday School Hour
11:00 A.M. NPC Traditional Worship Service
12:00-1 P.M. Kwang-Ya Bible Study, Covenant Room
1-2:30 P.M. Kwang-Ya Worship, Sanctuary
Monday, April 23, 2018
6:30 P.M. Boy Scouts
7:00 P.M. Kwang Ya Counseling Class
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
6:00 P.M. NPC Wednesday Night Dinner (Lewis)
& Bible Discussion
8:00 P.M. Kwang Ya Bible Study
Thursday, April 26, 2018
7:00 P.M. Kwang Ya English Class
7:00 P.M. Community YOGA Class
Friday, April 27, 2018
8:30 P.M. Kwang Ya Prayer Meeting
Saturday, April 28, 2018
1:00 P.M. Bernardo/Morales Wedding Shower
Serving in the Church this Sunday, April 22nd
Counters Ushers Lay Readers Acolyte
Bob Norman Kathy Fluehr Kayla Fry Murphy Fry
Wesley Henderson Larry Fluehr (John 10.11-18)
Janel Stover Marc Kuhn Refreshments
Jan Gardner (Acts 4.5-12) Carol MacGregor
Ringing of Hour: BJ Steele & Ken Birmingham
Nursery Volunteers: Carol MacGregor & Alison Buis
Serving in the Church next Sunday, April 29th
Counters Ushers Lay Readers Acolyte
Kate Geerlings Bob Norman Carli Bernardo Ken Birmingham
Beth Miller Diane Lewis (I John 4:7-21)
Wesley Henderson Dot Reilley Refreshments
(TBD) (Acts 8:26-40) (TBD)
Ringing of Hour: BJ Steele & Ken Birmingham
Nursery Volunteers: Carol MacGregor & Alison Buis
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Help us ‘Shower’ Mitch and Sandra with love! The Bernardo clan will be hosting a wedding shower right here at NPC on Saturday, April 28th at 1:00pm. We would love for our church family to come and show their support. Check with Kerrie or Jason for more info. Thanks!
How far would you go? Six kilometers, a little more than 3.7 miles is the average distance people in the developing world walk for water. Every day, 835 children under that age of 5 die from disease caused by contaminated water, poor sanitation, and improper hygiene. You can help change this. How? By participating in the May 19th 6K walk for clean water. Mt. Carmel UMC is a host site participating in this nationwide event. Go to worldvision6k.org to register. Find a host site in Georgia then sign up for the Transformers group. Reach out to me Sam Tapley with any questions. spt404@hotmail.com
Graduates Sunday will be on May 20th.
Wanted: volunteer(s) to serve on the Nominating Committee to search for elders for NPC for the upcoming election for the Session/Elder Class of 2021. Please contact Bob Norman, Ken Birmingham, or Matt Fry, if you think you might be interested in volunteering/serving on this important committee.
Don’t miss it! We will be worshiping outdoors on Sunday, May 6th. The service will be held right here at NPC on our front lawn. Plan to stay for lunch after the service. It’s a potluck so bring a dish to share!
Kids can register now for Objet d’Art camps for July/August. Camps are held right here at NPC! See website for more details. Space is limited – Register early! www.artonthegoatlanta.com
April Birthdays: Alicia Villalobos – 4/3, Tanya Caldwell – 4/4, Martha Correa – 4/12, Kelly Bartlett – 4/15, Nathan Smith – 4/20, Ruth Neal – 4/22, Melissa Covert – 4/28, Matt Fry – 4/29
