Welcome
to Norcross Presbyterian Church
Come as you are. You won’t be a stranger long.
Celebration of Worship - June 16 & 23, 2019
Gathering
June 16, 2019 - Order of Worship
Ringing of Hour
Announcements
Songs
Reception of New Member (see insert)
Songs
Message: “helium Jesus” by Matt Fry
Songs
Song
Song
Intercessory Prayer
Reception of New Members
Introduction of New Members
Questions to New Members
†Affirmation of Faith
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.
Welcome to New Members
Serving in the Church this Sunday, June 16th
Counters: Ushers: Acolyte:
Joseph Crymes Janel Stover BJ Steele
Ken Birmingham Jamey Bailey
Refreshments: Carol MacGregor Ringing of Hour: Diane Lewis and Jacob Geerlings
Serving in the Church next Sunday, June 23th
Counters: Ushers: Lay Readers: Acolyte:
Joseph Crymes Carol MacGregor Bill Brown (Gen 11:1-9) Kate Geerlings
Ken Birmingham Jan Garland Kate Geerlings (Acts 2:1-21)
Refreshments: Jo and Jack Crymes
Ringing of Hour: Diane Lewis and Jacob Geerlings
Announcements
Many thanks to the volunteers who provide refreshments for the Sunday Morning Coffee Hour before church every week. We are looking for folks to sign up to bring something delicious for a Sunday or two. Sign up sheet in the Narthex. Thanks!
Thank You to VBS volunteers! Norcross Coperative Ministry continues to be a major factor in the lives of hundreds of children in our community. Everything we contribute has a direct impact on their lives! Thank You!
Contemporary Worship speakers needed. Please see Bob Norman if you have a message you would like to share at an upcoming contemporary worship service at NPC.
Wednesday Night Dinners and Bible Discussions are on summer hiatus. Look for them to start up again in the Fall.
Matt and Nicole wish to thank everyone for the wonderful wedding gifts you gave to us. The cheese board was beautiful, and will always remind us of how loved we feel at NPC. The financial gift was again overly gracious, and we are very thankful for it, and for you. We love you. Thanks.
June Birthdays: Carol Herbst – 6/3, Linda Smith – 6/5, Cynthia Correa – 6/19, Sarah Brown – 6/24, Harry Langford – 6/29
Celebration of Worship—June 23, 2019
Gathering
Chiming of the Hour
Welcome and Announcements
† Passing of the Peace
Prelude
Call to Worship
One: It is time for us to seek what is eternal.
It is time to find the truth beyond ourselves.
All: Our spirits long for God, as a deer longs for water.
We cry out for some evidence of God’s presence.
One: God seldom comes as earthquake, wind, or fire.
Rather, in moments of sheer silence, God is revealed.
All: We come in quiet expectation to this holy place.
One: Come, Holy Spirit, to rattle the windows of our souls;
All: Our hope is in God, who gives us life and identity.
Our help is from God, who is in covenant with us.
Let us worship God.
† Hymn #385 (Glory To God Hymnal)
All People That on Earth Do Dwell
A time for meditation
† Response to meditation (hymn # 475)
O to grace how great a debtor
daily I’m constrained to be!
Let that grace now, like a fetter,
Bind my wandering heart to thee.
Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it,
Prone to leave the God I love;
Here’s my heart; O take and seal it
Seal it for thy courts above.
liturgy of the Word
† Prayer for Illumination (unison)
As we hear your Word, Lord, send your Spirit among us. After we hear it, send us to live your Word in this world bravely and boldly. Amen.
† Hymn #630 (Glory To God Hymnal)
Fairest Lord Jesus
First Reading
I Kings 19.1-15a
Second Reading
Luke 8.26-39
Third Reading
Ephesians 1.15-19a
Sermon A New Creed
Rev. Dr. Matthew M. Fry
† Hymn #362 (Glory To God Hymnal)
Rejoice! Rejoice, Believers
Prayers of the People
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
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.
God of all times and places, may our offerings reflect confidence, not cowardice; altruism, not egotism;
inclusiveness, not exclusiveness. We devote them to bringing all humanity into harmony with your
purposes. May the programs we undertake build
heaven on earth among us, and far beyond. Amen.
† Affirmation of Faith—The Apostles’ Creed—(unison)
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.
Sending
† Hymn #745 (Glory To God Hymnal)
Now Go In Joy
† Charge and Blessing
Postlude
This Week at NPC
Sunday, June 23, 2019
9:30 A.M. NPC Sunday School Hour
11:00 A.M. NPC Worship Service
12:00-1 P.M. Kwang-Ya Bible Study, Covenant Room
1-2:30 P.M. Kwang-Ya Worship, Sanctuary
Monday, June 24, 2019
10:00 A.M. Kwang Ya Counseling Class
6:30 P.M. Boy Scouts
9:00 P.M. Kwang Ya Counseling Class
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
6:30 P.M. Community YOGA Class
7:00 P.M. Kwang Ya Counseling Class
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
10:30 A.M. Kwang Ya Counseling Class
7:00 P.M. NPC Choir Rehearsal
8:00 P.M. Kwang Ya Bible Study
Thursday, June 27, 2019
7:00 P.M. Kwang Ya English Class
Friday, June 28, 2019
8:30 P.M. Kwang Ya Prayer Meeting
Saturday, June 29, 2019
Serving in the Church this Sunday, June 23rd
Counters: Ushers: Lay Readers: Acolyte:
Jos. Crymes C. MacGregor Bill Brown Kate Geerlings
K. Birmingham J. Garland (Gen 11:1-9)
Kate Geerlings
(Acts 2:1-21)
Refreshments: Jo & Jack Crymes
Ringing of Hour: Diane Lewis and Jacob Geerlings
Serving in the Church next Sunday, June 30th
Counters: Ushers: Lay Readers: Acolyte:
Diane Lewis G. Correa Calvin Bernardo Murphy Fry
Jan Garland C. Correa Beth Miller
Refreshments: Jan Garland
Ringing of Hour: Diane Lewis and Jacob Geerlings
Announcements
NPC Committee and Session meetings next Sunday, June 30th.
Many thanks to the volunteers who provide refreshments for the Sunday Morning Coffee Hour before church every week. We are looking for folks to sign up to bring something delicious for a Sunday or two. Sign up sheet in the Narthex. Thanks!
Contemporary Worship speakers needed. Please see Bob Norman if you have a message you would like to share at an upcoming contemporary worship service at NPC.
Wednesday Night Dinners and Bible Discussions are on summer hiatus. Look for them to start up again in the Fall.
Mark your calendars! PUMPKINS ARRIVE SEPT 28.
June Birthdays
Carol Herbst – 6/3, Linda Smith – 6/5,
Cynthia Correa – 6/19, Sarah Brown – 6/24,
Harry Langford – 6/29
Prayers
à Montreat Worship and Music attendees
June 16, 2019 - Order of Worship
Ringing of Hour
Announcements
Songs
- Morning Has Broken
- Hear Our Praises
- Sweet, Sweet Spirit
Reception of New Member (see insert)
Songs
- Freely, Freely
- Blessings
Message: “helium Jesus” by Matt Fry
Songs
- Spirit of God
- Make Me a Channel of Your Peace
Song
- We Are an Offering
Song
- The River Is Here
Intercessory Prayer
Reception of New Members
Introduction of New Members
Questions to New Members
- Question: Who are you?
- My name is _________ and I am a child of God.
- Question: Who is your Lord and Savior?
- Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior.
- Question: Do you trust in Jesus Christ your Savior, acknowledge him Lord of all and head of the Church, and through him believe in one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Do you?
- We do.
- Question: Will you be governed by our church’s polity and abide by its discipline? Will you seek to follow Christ in your own life, love your neighbors, and work for the reconciliation of the world? Will you seek to serve the church, giving your gifts and talents, serving with energy, intelligence, imagination and love, and will you further the peace, unity, and purity of the church, Will you?
- We will.
†Affirmation of Faith
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.
Welcome to New Members
Serving in the Church this Sunday, June 16th
Counters: Ushers: Acolyte:
Joseph Crymes Janel Stover BJ Steele
Ken Birmingham Jamey Bailey
Refreshments: Carol MacGregor Ringing of Hour: Diane Lewis and Jacob Geerlings
Serving in the Church next Sunday, June 23th
Counters: Ushers: Lay Readers: Acolyte:
Joseph Crymes Carol MacGregor Bill Brown (Gen 11:1-9) Kate Geerlings
Ken Birmingham Jan Garland Kate Geerlings (Acts 2:1-21)
Refreshments: Jo and Jack Crymes
Ringing of Hour: Diane Lewis and Jacob Geerlings
Announcements
Many thanks to the volunteers who provide refreshments for the Sunday Morning Coffee Hour before church every week. We are looking for folks to sign up to bring something delicious for a Sunday or two. Sign up sheet in the Narthex. Thanks!
Thank You to VBS volunteers! Norcross Coperative Ministry continues to be a major factor in the lives of hundreds of children in our community. Everything we contribute has a direct impact on their lives! Thank You!
Contemporary Worship speakers needed. Please see Bob Norman if you have a message you would like to share at an upcoming contemporary worship service at NPC.
Wednesday Night Dinners and Bible Discussions are on summer hiatus. Look for them to start up again in the Fall.
Matt and Nicole wish to thank everyone for the wonderful wedding gifts you gave to us. The cheese board was beautiful, and will always remind us of how loved we feel at NPC. The financial gift was again overly gracious, and we are very thankful for it, and for you. We love you. Thanks.
June Birthdays: Carol Herbst – 6/3, Linda Smith – 6/5, Cynthia Correa – 6/19, Sarah Brown – 6/24, Harry Langford – 6/29
Celebration of Worship—June 23, 2019
Gathering
Chiming of the Hour
Welcome and Announcements
† Passing of the Peace
Prelude
Call to Worship
One: It is time for us to seek what is eternal.
It is time to find the truth beyond ourselves.
All: Our spirits long for God, as a deer longs for water.
We cry out for some evidence of God’s presence.
One: God seldom comes as earthquake, wind, or fire.
Rather, in moments of sheer silence, God is revealed.
All: We come in quiet expectation to this holy place.
One: Come, Holy Spirit, to rattle the windows of our souls;
All: Our hope is in God, who gives us life and identity.
Our help is from God, who is in covenant with us.
Let us worship God.
† Hymn #385 (Glory To God Hymnal)
All People That on Earth Do Dwell
A time for meditation
† Response to meditation (hymn # 475)
O to grace how great a debtor
daily I’m constrained to be!
Let that grace now, like a fetter,
Bind my wandering heart to thee.
Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it,
Prone to leave the God I love;
Here’s my heart; O take and seal it
Seal it for thy courts above.
liturgy of the Word
† Prayer for Illumination (unison)
As we hear your Word, Lord, send your Spirit among us. After we hear it, send us to live your Word in this world bravely and boldly. Amen.
† Hymn #630 (Glory To God Hymnal)
Fairest Lord Jesus
First Reading
I Kings 19.1-15a
Second Reading
Luke 8.26-39
Third Reading
Ephesians 1.15-19a
Sermon A New Creed
Rev. Dr. Matthew M. Fry
† Hymn #362 (Glory To God Hymnal)
Rejoice! Rejoice, Believers
Prayers of the People
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
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.
God of all times and places, may our offerings reflect confidence, not cowardice; altruism, not egotism;
inclusiveness, not exclusiveness. We devote them to bringing all humanity into harmony with your
purposes. May the programs we undertake build
heaven on earth among us, and far beyond. Amen.
† Affirmation of Faith—The Apostles’ Creed—(unison)
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.
Sending
† Hymn #745 (Glory To God Hymnal)
Now Go In Joy
† Charge and Blessing
Postlude
This Week at NPC
Sunday, June 23, 2019
9:30 A.M. NPC Sunday School Hour
11:00 A.M. NPC Worship Service
12:00-1 P.M. Kwang-Ya Bible Study, Covenant Room
1-2:30 P.M. Kwang-Ya Worship, Sanctuary
Monday, June 24, 2019
10:00 A.M. Kwang Ya Counseling Class
6:30 P.M. Boy Scouts
9:00 P.M. Kwang Ya Counseling Class
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
6:30 P.M. Community YOGA Class
7:00 P.M. Kwang Ya Counseling Class
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
10:30 A.M. Kwang Ya Counseling Class
7:00 P.M. NPC Choir Rehearsal
8:00 P.M. Kwang Ya Bible Study
Thursday, June 27, 2019
7:00 P.M. Kwang Ya English Class
Friday, June 28, 2019
8:30 P.M. Kwang Ya Prayer Meeting
Saturday, June 29, 2019
Serving in the Church this Sunday, June 23rd
Counters: Ushers: Lay Readers: Acolyte:
Jos. Crymes C. MacGregor Bill Brown Kate Geerlings
K. Birmingham J. Garland (Gen 11:1-9)
Kate Geerlings
(Acts 2:1-21)
Refreshments: Jo & Jack Crymes
Ringing of Hour: Diane Lewis and Jacob Geerlings
Serving in the Church next Sunday, June 30th
Counters: Ushers: Lay Readers: Acolyte:
Diane Lewis G. Correa Calvin Bernardo Murphy Fry
Jan Garland C. Correa Beth Miller
Refreshments: Jan Garland
Ringing of Hour: Diane Lewis and Jacob Geerlings
Announcements
NPC Committee and Session meetings next Sunday, June 30th.
Many thanks to the volunteers who provide refreshments for the Sunday Morning Coffee Hour before church every week. We are looking for folks to sign up to bring something delicious for a Sunday or two. Sign up sheet in the Narthex. Thanks!
Contemporary Worship speakers needed. Please see Bob Norman if you have a message you would like to share at an upcoming contemporary worship service at NPC.
Wednesday Night Dinners and Bible Discussions are on summer hiatus. Look for them to start up again in the Fall.
Mark your calendars! PUMPKINS ARRIVE SEPT 28.
June Birthdays
Carol Herbst – 6/3, Linda Smith – 6/5,
Cynthia Correa – 6/19, Sarah Brown – 6/24,
Harry Langford – 6/29
Prayers
à Montreat Worship and Music attendees