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Celebration of Worship - September 22, 2019
Celebration of Worship—September 22, 2019
Gathering
Chiming of the Hour
Welcome and Announcements
† Passing of the Peace
Prelude
Call to Worship
One: We come before God in worship
All: Hoping to experience Your presence, O God.
One: But sometimes we don’t feel the presence.
All: Yet, out of devotion, we practice this worship,
So as to work on our relationship.
One: Here we are, O God.
All: Hear our worship.
† Hymn #301 (Glory To God Hymnal)
Let Us Build A House
† Prayer of Confession (unison)
God of strength and gentleness, we confess to you our weaknesses. Forgive us our apathy when others are hurting and we could make a difference. Forgive us our lack of persistence when an urgent need must be met and no one seems to care. Give us a faith that will not give up. Give us the hope that is founded on your presence. Give us the courage to let our actions speak louder than our words.
(a time for silent, personal confession)
† Declaration of Forgiveness (# 581—Glory To God Hymnal)
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen, amen.
liturgy of the Word
† Prayer for Illumination (unison)
Eternal God, whose Word silences the shouts of the mighty, quiet within us every voice but your own. Speak to us through every avenue possible, including ones we have not even thought of before, that by the power of your Holy Spirit we may receive grace to show Christ's love in lives given to your service. Amen.
† Hymn #382 (Glory To God Hymnal)
Heaven Is Singing for Joy
First Reading
Jeremiah 8.18-9.1
No healing,
only grief;
my heart is broken.[a]
19 Listen to the weeping of my people
all across the land:
“Isn’t the Lord in Zion?
Is her king no longer there?”
Why then did they anger me with their images,
with pointless foreign gods?
20 “The harvest is past,
the summer has ended,
yet we aren’t saved.”
21 Because my people are crushed,
I am crushed;
darkness and despair overwhelm me.
22 Is there no balm in Gilead?
Is there no physician there?
Why then have my people
not been restored to health?
9 [b] If only my head were a spring of water,
and my eyes a fountain of tears,
I would weep day and night
for the wounds of my people.
Second Reading
I Timothy 2.1-7
First of all, then, I ask that requests, prayers, petitions, and thanksgiving be made for all people. 2 Pray for kings and everyone who is in authority so that we can live a quiet and peaceful life in complete godliness and dignity. 3 This is right and it pleases God our savior, 4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 5 There is one God and one mediator between God and humanity, the human Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a payment to set all people free. This was a testimony that was given at the right time. 7 I was appointed to be a preacher and apostle of this testimony—I’m telling the truth and I’m not lying! I’m a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
Sermon David Roth
† Hymn #65 (Glory To God Hymnal)
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
† 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.
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.
Because we have been blessed by you, O God, we are delighted to share. Thank you for showing us the way of mercy and patient example, the way of generosity and self-forgetful service, the way of faithfulness and joyous celebration. Bless us and our offerings. Amen.
Sending
† Hymn #80 (Glory To God Hymnal)
You Shall Go Out With Joy
† Charge and Blessing
Postlude
This Week at NPC
Sunday, September 22, 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, September 23, 2019
10:00 A.M. Kwang Ya Counseling Class
6:30 P.M. Boy Scouts
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
6:30 P.M. Community YOGA Class
7:00 P.M. Kwang Ya Counseling Class
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
10:30 A.M. Kwang Ya Counseling Class
6:00 P.M. NPC Wednesday Night Dinner (Lankford)
and Bible Discussion
7:00 P.M. NPC Choir Rehearsal
8:00 P.M. Kwang Ya Bible Study
Thursday, September 26, 2019
7:00 P.M. Kwang Ya English Class
Friday, September 27, 2019
8:30 P.M. Kwang Ya Prayer Meeting
Saturday, September 28, 2019
9:00 A.M. PUMPKINS ARRIVE!!
Serving in the Church this Sunday, September 22nd
Counters: Ushers: Lay Readers: Acolyte
Kate Geerlings Diane Lewis Dan Buis Kate Geerlings
J. Bartlett Bill Brown (Jer 8:18-9:1)
Diane Lewis
(I Tim. 2:1-7)
Refreshments: Kate & Jacob Geerlings
Ringing of Hour: Jonathan Bartlett & Bob Peterson
Serving in the Church next Sunday, September 29th
Counters: Ushers: Lay Readers: Acolyte
Diane Lewis Janel Stover Bill Brown Murphy Fry
Laura Lankford Jamey Bailey Kate Geerlings
Ringing of Hour: Jonathan Bartlett & Bob Peterson
Announcements
Please welcome our guest pastor, David Roth. David comes to us from Memorial Drive Ministries where he is director of ministries. He has been involved with refugee services across the Southeast and is a graduate of Emory University’s Candler School of Theology. He is passionate about seeing the Memorial Drive campus filled with dynamic worship, transformational relationships, and innovative community services. David is from South Carolina and is married to Kathleen.
Wednesday Night Dinners and Bible Discussions have started up again. Join us this Wednesday for Food, Fellowship and Fun! We will be discussing the DVD, “Rob Bell, The Heretic”.
PUMPKINS ARRIVE ON SATURDAY! (9/28) ALL HANDS ON DECK BEGINNING AT 9:00AM
TOWN HALL MEETING! On September 29, we will gather after worship to envision the future for NPC.
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.
Come to NPC during the Sunday School hour (9:30-10:30 am) We are starting a new Bible Study of the four Gospels using the Parallel Lives of Jesus: A Guide to the Four Gospels, by Edward Adams, as well as studying the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. All are invited and encouraged to join us for what should be a very interesting study. Please prayerfully consider joining us.
September Birthdays
Laura Lankford—9/2, Becca Hardesty—9/7,
Chuck Limratana—9/20, Carla Snyder—9/25,
Pae Norman—9/25, Murphy Fry—9/28, Tim Rado—9/30
Gathering
Chiming of the Hour
Welcome and Announcements
† Passing of the Peace
Prelude
Call to Worship
One: We come before God in worship
All: Hoping to experience Your presence, O God.
One: But sometimes we don’t feel the presence.
All: Yet, out of devotion, we practice this worship,
So as to work on our relationship.
One: Here we are, O God.
All: Hear our worship.
† Hymn #301 (Glory To God Hymnal)
Let Us Build A House
† Prayer of Confession (unison)
God of strength and gentleness, we confess to you our weaknesses. Forgive us our apathy when others are hurting and we could make a difference. Forgive us our lack of persistence when an urgent need must be met and no one seems to care. Give us a faith that will not give up. Give us the hope that is founded on your presence. Give us the courage to let our actions speak louder than our words.
(a time for silent, personal confession)
† Declaration of Forgiveness (# 581—Glory To God Hymnal)
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen, amen.
liturgy of the Word
† Prayer for Illumination (unison)
Eternal God, whose Word silences the shouts of the mighty, quiet within us every voice but your own. Speak to us through every avenue possible, including ones we have not even thought of before, that by the power of your Holy Spirit we may receive grace to show Christ's love in lives given to your service. Amen.
† Hymn #382 (Glory To God Hymnal)
Heaven Is Singing for Joy
First Reading
Jeremiah 8.18-9.1
No healing,
only grief;
my heart is broken.[a]
19 Listen to the weeping of my people
all across the land:
“Isn’t the Lord in Zion?
Is her king no longer there?”
Why then did they anger me with their images,
with pointless foreign gods?
20 “The harvest is past,
the summer has ended,
yet we aren’t saved.”
21 Because my people are crushed,
I am crushed;
darkness and despair overwhelm me.
22 Is there no balm in Gilead?
Is there no physician there?
Why then have my people
not been restored to health?
9 [b] If only my head were a spring of water,
and my eyes a fountain of tears,
I would weep day and night
for the wounds of my people.
Second Reading
I Timothy 2.1-7
First of all, then, I ask that requests, prayers, petitions, and thanksgiving be made for all people. 2 Pray for kings and everyone who is in authority so that we can live a quiet and peaceful life in complete godliness and dignity. 3 This is right and it pleases God our savior, 4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 5 There is one God and one mediator between God and humanity, the human Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a payment to set all people free. This was a testimony that was given at the right time. 7 I was appointed to be a preacher and apostle of this testimony—I’m telling the truth and I’m not lying! I’m a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
Sermon David Roth
† Hymn #65 (Glory To God Hymnal)
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
† 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.
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.
Because we have been blessed by you, O God, we are delighted to share. Thank you for showing us the way of mercy and patient example, the way of generosity and self-forgetful service, the way of faithfulness and joyous celebration. Bless us and our offerings. Amen.
Sending
† Hymn #80 (Glory To God Hymnal)
You Shall Go Out With Joy
† Charge and Blessing
Postlude
This Week at NPC
Sunday, September 22, 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, September 23, 2019
10:00 A.M. Kwang Ya Counseling Class
6:30 P.M. Boy Scouts
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
6:30 P.M. Community YOGA Class
7:00 P.M. Kwang Ya Counseling Class
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
10:30 A.M. Kwang Ya Counseling Class
6:00 P.M. NPC Wednesday Night Dinner (Lankford)
and Bible Discussion
7:00 P.M. NPC Choir Rehearsal
8:00 P.M. Kwang Ya Bible Study
Thursday, September 26, 2019
7:00 P.M. Kwang Ya English Class
Friday, September 27, 2019
8:30 P.M. Kwang Ya Prayer Meeting
Saturday, September 28, 2019
9:00 A.M. PUMPKINS ARRIVE!!
Serving in the Church this Sunday, September 22nd
Counters: Ushers: Lay Readers: Acolyte
Kate Geerlings Diane Lewis Dan Buis Kate Geerlings
J. Bartlett Bill Brown (Jer 8:18-9:1)
Diane Lewis
(I Tim. 2:1-7)
Refreshments: Kate & Jacob Geerlings
Ringing of Hour: Jonathan Bartlett & Bob Peterson
Serving in the Church next Sunday, September 29th
Counters: Ushers: Lay Readers: Acolyte
Diane Lewis Janel Stover Bill Brown Murphy Fry
Laura Lankford Jamey Bailey Kate Geerlings
Ringing of Hour: Jonathan Bartlett & Bob Peterson
Announcements
Please welcome our guest pastor, David Roth. David comes to us from Memorial Drive Ministries where he is director of ministries. He has been involved with refugee services across the Southeast and is a graduate of Emory University’s Candler School of Theology. He is passionate about seeing the Memorial Drive campus filled with dynamic worship, transformational relationships, and innovative community services. David is from South Carolina and is married to Kathleen.
Wednesday Night Dinners and Bible Discussions have started up again. Join us this Wednesday for Food, Fellowship and Fun! We will be discussing the DVD, “Rob Bell, The Heretic”.
PUMPKINS ARRIVE ON SATURDAY! (9/28) ALL HANDS ON DECK BEGINNING AT 9:00AM
TOWN HALL MEETING! On September 29, we will gather after worship to envision the future for NPC.
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.
Come to NPC during the Sunday School hour (9:30-10:30 am) We are starting a new Bible Study of the four Gospels using the Parallel Lives of Jesus: A Guide to the Four Gospels, by Edward Adams, as well as studying the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. All are invited and encouraged to join us for what should be a very interesting study. Please prayerfully consider joining us.
September Birthdays
Laura Lankford—9/2, Becca Hardesty—9/7,
Chuck Limratana—9/20, Carla Snyder—9/25,
Pae Norman—9/25, Murphy Fry—9/28, Tim Rado—9/30