October 4, 2015 - Northbrook Presbyterian

Welcome to
Northbrook Presbyterian Church
October 4, 2015, World Communion Sunday
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
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.
OPENING PRAYER
OPENING SONG—How Great is Our God—World Edition
Please join in singing on verses 3 and 4
Winnie Davies-Hancock
Tomlin, Cash & Reeves
ABUNDANT GRATITUDE—Henry Horldt
PRAYER FOR RECONCILIATION
God of every people and nation,
we confess that we have not lived as global citizens
in your new realm of justice and peace.
We build up dividing walls in the world.
We contribute to division in the church.
We ignore the suffering in distant nations
and live in fear of our closest neighbors.
Forgive us, God of grace.
Pour out your Spirit of peace upon us,
break down the dividing walls among us,
and raise us up to be a holy temple— your temple of peace in the world—
built on the cornerstone of Jesus Christ, in whose holy name we pray. Amen.
—Silent Prayer—
ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
* THE PEACE
As we are reconciled to God and to one another, share a sign of Christ’s peace and love with your neighbor.
----Children are invited to go to KIDS’ Connection at this time.----
* SONG 300—One in the Spirit
Hymnal
SCRIPTURE—Exodus 1:1-22 The Message Paraphrase
OT p. 48
SONG 637—O Sing to the Lord
Hymnal
MESSAGE—Pulled Out
Exodus 2:1-10
INTO THE WORLD—Gleaners Community Food Bank
Rev. Marjorie Wilhelmi
OT p. 49
Walt Young
WE BRING OUR GIFTS FOR THE MINISTRY OF CHRIST
OFFERTORY—Reach the World
Chancel Choir
* DOXOLOGY 591—Halle, Halle, Hallelujah!
* DEDICATION OF OFFERING
Bishop/Kingsmore
Hymnal
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Congregational Response: ...We Thank You!
PREPARATION FOR COMMUNION 530—One Bread, One Body (v. 1)
Hymnal
THE LORD’S SUPPER, LORD’S PRAYER AND PRAYER STATIONS
We welcome everyone who believes in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior to share in this meal. This
morning, 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 on the table.
Prayer Stations: On your way back to your seat, please take a moment to pause at the windows
along the side aisle, contemplating how God might be pulling you out to help feed the hungry of
this world whether in body or spirit.
INVITATION AND PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
COMMUNION SOLO—The Table
Chris Tomlin
Jannah Garback, Soloist
* SENDING SONG 757—Today We All are Called
Hymnal
* BENEDICTION
* POSTLUDE
Please join us after the service in Fellowship Hall for a special coffee hour celebrating
Henry Horldt's 90th birthday...Happy Birthday Henry!
*Please stand if you are able.
CCLI license 1018801
Cover Art: He Qi. The Risen Lord. 2013.
LEADING YOU IN WORSHIP TODAY
ARE:
Liturgist: Winnie Davies-Hancock
Director of Music: Angel Gippert
Praise Band: Leader, Dan Gross: percussion, guitar ; Pete Zajicek: keyboards; Jannah Garback: soloist
Visuals: Bryan Adair
Sound: Dave Vander Weide
Sanctuary Door Greeters: Grant and Barbara Burnham
Center Door Greeter: Michael Bauhof
Communion Servers: Lou McLeod, Mary Beth Parks, Penny Willey
Chancel and Window Flowers: Placed in honor of Henry Horldt’s 90th birthday.
Coffee Hour: Coffee Hour is hosted by the Deacons and Henry Horldt and his family.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please pray for: Stormy Wetters, Mary Alice Shrosbree, Jo Colville, Karen Keier, Phyllis Klinger, Harry &
Georgenia Keoleian, Ruth Thomas, Julie Huddlestun, 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: Members whose last names begin with the letter A
and members of Knit Wits.
FROM MY HEART TO YOURS
It is difficult to find the words to say thank you for the wonderful celebration of the tenth anniversary
of my ordination. I can say I have never been more surprised in my life! I feel so blessed, so honored
and so humbled by your care and encouragement to me, and so very privileged to be your pastor.
Thank you very much for the wonderful painting by He Qi. It now hangs in the entrance to my home,
always reminding me, coming and going, of my baptism in Christ and my call to serve you in His name.
The prayer of recommitment during worship was a blessed opportunity to recommit myself to this
ministry with you. I look forward to all that our journey together will hold! May the blessings of
abundant joy and gratitude continue to pour upon us, and through us, to touch others as we strive
together to live the love of Jesus Christ!
In Christ’s love, Marjorie
FLU SHOTS AT NORTHBROOK—TODAY
Flu shots will be offered at Northbrook today from 9:30-12:00 and are covered by most insurances or
will cost $33.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
Please join us on Sunday, October 18 for a Congregational Meeting immediately following worship.
This meeting is being held for the purpose of electing officers and to vote on the following bylaw
change. Currently, the by-laws of Northbrook provide for a session that consists of three 3-year classes
of 6 members each for a total of 18 members. At a recent session meeting, a motion was made and
approved that the session be reconfigured for a total of 9 members, made up of three 3-year classes of
3 members each. The rationale behind this decision is that given the smaller size of our congregation,
downsizing our session correspondingly will free up the energies of the members of Northbrook to
more fully participate in all the ministries and missions of the church. If you have any questions or
concerns about this proposed change, please contact Rev. Marjorie Wilhelmi or any member on the
session to discuss it.
LOGOS
LOGOS has started and takes place on Wednesdays for all K-12 students. Please contact Ken Stetson
at ken@northbrookpc.org for more information and a registration form.
LOOKING FOR WALKERS
Macy's and Barb Stetson are walking in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk sponsored by the
American Cancer Society on Saturday, October 10 at 9 a.m. at Hart Plaza in Detroit. Please go to
makingstrideswalk.org and join the team, Macy's Pink Warriors. Any questions, please call Barb Stetson
at (248)302-3033.
GETTING YOUR AFFAIRS IN ORDER: THE GOOD FUNERAL SERVICE - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25
We are continuing our series on Getting Your Affairs in Order with The Good Funeral Service. Please join
us on Sunday, October 25 from 11:45 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. as Rev. Marjorie Wilhelmi guides you through
planning your own funeral or memorial service from a faithful and theological perspective. It is healthy
and helpful, at some point, to consider your own death, to think how you want your time on earth to
come to closure and how you might alleviate some of the difficult decision-making your loved ones will
face eventually. During this seminar, you will have an opportunity to plan some of those details now and
to discuss a variety of choices that must be made when you die regarding your funeral and burial. All are
welcome.
MEN’S CONNECTION
Please join us on Thursday mornings at 8:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Our first study will be from James
Moore's book, Rich in the Things That Count the Most - faith, the church and love. For more information,
call Phil Owen at (248)851-6725, John Thomas at (248)827-0507 or Bill Travis at (248)338-3795. All men
are welcome!
KNIT WITS
Please join us at 7:00 p.m. in Pastor Marjorie’s outer office on Wednesdays, October 14 and October 28.
All are welcome.
SENIOR SOUPER SUPPER
Join us on Thursdays, October 8 and October 22 at 5:30 p.m. in the Library for a delicious soup dinner.
GREAT TOMATO GIVEAWAY & PRODUCE COLLECTION
Whether you are participating in the Great Tomato Giveaway or just helping feed the hungry by
contributing homegrown or purchased produce, please place your donations in the large basket in the
main hallway. The food will be taken to The Baldwin Center in Pontiac.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS
Blood pressure screening will take place on October 11, November 8 and December 20.
NORTHBROOK ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET—SUNDAY , NOVEMBER 15
Please save the date for Northbrook's 9th Annual Alternative Gift Market on Sunday, November 15 from
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Stay tuned for information about some new organizations we will feature at this
year's market. Contact Winnie Davies-Hancock at (248)593-8035 or winsomeann@aol.com with any
questions or to volunteer.
PRESBYTERY OF DETROIT HANDS-ON-MISSION ANNUAL BREAKFAST AND WORKSHOP
The Presbytery of Detroit Hands-on Mission Annual Mission Breakfast and Workshop will be held on
Saturday, October 10 (8:00 a.m. - Noon) at Drayton Avenue Presbyterian Church at 2441 Pinecrest
Drive in Ferndale. This is an opportunity to hear from PCUSA Mission Co-workers who are connected
with work in the Philippines, Costa Rica and Thailand and to learn about area churches', including
Northbrook, current and potential roles in local, national, and global mission. Breakfast will be served
at 8:00 a.m. and costs $10 per person. Registration is online at www.hands-on-mission.org or you may
contact Winnie Davies-Hancock (248-593-8035 / winsomeann@aol.com) for more information or
assistance with registration. An event agenda is on the mission bulletin board in Fellowship Hall.
Join us in praying for an end to hunger. Specifically, we pray for…
… hungry people in our own country and abroad who struggle to get enough to eat and to
put food on their tables. They work so hard—against great odds—to feed their families.
May God grant them strength and hope.
… our nation’s decision makers in Congress and the administration. They have the power to
change the policies and conditions that allow hunger to persist. May God grant them
wisdom and compassion.
… churches and organizations that work for justice and mercy in the world. They provide
both immediate help and long-term support to enable people to move out of poverty and
feed their families. May God grant them a spirit of compassion and courage as they work for
the common good.
… ourselves. With our votes and our voices, we can influence our elected officials to adopt
measures that will lead to an end to hunger. May God grant us persistence and passion in
this work.
If you would like to join others who have made a commitment to ongoing prayer, you are
encouraged to visit www.bread.org/pray. When you sign up, you’ll receive an email every
week with suggested prayers and resources.
This Week at Northbrook
SUNDAY, October 4
10:15 am
Worship & Communion
Flu Shots
90th Birthday Celebration for Henry Horldt during Coffee Hour
MONDAY, October 5
8:00 pm
AA Meeting—Men’s Group
TUESDAY, October 6
1:00 pm
Finance Committee Meeting
7:00 pm
Mission Connection Committee Meeting
WEDNEDAY, October 7
10:00 am
Pastor’s Bible Study
5:00 pm
LOGOS
7:00 pm
Pastor’s Bible Study
THURSDAY, October 8
8:00 am
Men’s Connection
10:00 am
Adult Education Committee Meeting
5:30 pm
Senior Souper Supper
7:00 pm
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
SUNDAY, October 11
10:15 am
Worship
10:15 am
KIDS’ Connection
11:00 am
Deacons’ Meeting
Blood Pressure Screening
Northbrook Presbyterian Church
22055 W. Fourteen Mile Road | Beverly Hills, Michigan 48025 | info@northbrookpc.org
Telephone (248) 642-0200 Fax (248) 642-7495
Rev. Marjorie Wilhelmi, Pastor
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