NWPC Weekly/Bulletin - Northwest Presbyterian Church

9:00am Breakfast  9:30 Sunday School  11:00am Worship
February 1, 2015
Sunday Worship
Weekly Lectionary
This Sunday, February 1, is the Fourth Sunday after
Epiphany. This week Rev. Laura Jernigan will present the
sermon “Future Prospects“. The Scripture reading will be
selected verses of Ruth. The offertory is “On Jordan’s Stormy
Banks I Stand” arr. D.H. Williams.
Sunday, February 1
Isa. 51:9-16
Heb. 11:8-16
John 7:14-31
Monday, February 2
Isa. 51:17-23
Gal. 4:1-11
Mark 7:24-37
Tuesday, February 3
Isa. 52:1-12
Gal. 4:12-20
Mark 8:1-10
Wednesday, February 4
Isa. 52:13-53:12
Gal.4:21-31
Mark 8:11-26
Thursday, February 5
Isa. 54:1-10(11-17)
Gal. 5:1-15
Mark 8:27-9:1
Friday, February 6
Isa. 55:1-13
Gal. 5:16-24
Mark 9:2-13
Saturday, February 7
Isa. 56:1-8
Gal. 5:25-6:10
Mark 9:14-29
Prayers
For those who are ill or recovering:
Marthe Wolff
Dick Mohler
Carol Caldwell
Sandra Thorington
Ann York
Audrey Wilson
Randy Bridges
Wayonda Sirockman
Lucy Garvey
Jack Camp
Lisa Henley
Mike Ross
Mark A. Cearley
Betzi Allsop
Joe Delaney
Pam Hayles
Trish and Troy Butler
Kathy Antonini
Debbie North
Penny Hill
Kristi Johnson
Dr. Stephen A. Hayner
Marshall Fisher
Barbara Cox
Shinae Paik
Robert Winchell
Betty Driver
Ted Leahy
Jeff Cutter
Barbara Settle
For those who have died:
Dottie Fuqua
To have a name placed on the prayer list, please call 404-237-5539.
Hospitals no longer notify churches when a member is a patient. Therefore,
we depend on family and friends to let us know when a congregant has been
admitted.
*If you would like additional information on those on the prayer list, please
contact the church office.
Serving This Week
Ushers: Harry Ballance, Tom Hawkinson, Michael Waters, Warren Wick
Greeters: June and William Shassere
Sound and Light: Barry Holderread
Acolyte: TBD
Communion Servers: Mary Anne Matthews, Charles Davis, Bruce Logue, Michele Soteres, Nancy
McDaniel, Mike Mc Mackin, Mark Carrington , Harry Ballance
Worship Coordinator: Mike McMackin
Breakfast Volunteers: Dick Wilbanks
Elder on Call: Mary Anne Matthews (to Feb. 12)
Young Children and Worship: Anne McClatchey, Lisa Bridges
Sunday sermons are available on-line at http://nwpcatlanta.podcastpeople.com.
Christian Education
Northwest Kids:
Morning Child Care—Sunday mornings in the Nursery (Room 1) from 9:00AM until
1:00PM. Professional caregivers and NWPC volunteers. We read a Bible story together
Friends, Faith and
and have time for play.
Fun!
Pre
K—4th Grade—Meet in the Childrens Building at 9:30AM for “Holy Moly!”
9:30AM
Music, Video and fun activities featuring New Testament stories about Jesus.
Northwest Youth
Come “Connect” with God and each other in the Youth Lodge.
Fellowship at 9:30AM followed by age-group discussions.
In the Youth Lodge
Breakfast and
Northwest Adults Bible Discovery—(Calvin Room) Come ponder the meaning of Christian freedom as
we read the New Testament’s Letter to the Galatians.
Classes are held in
Faith Seeking Understanding—(Garden Room) This compelling course continues its
the Family Life
historical look at Jesus and the early Christian movement. This semester we will
Center and begin
examine the roots of the doctrine of the Trinity and the impact of Constantine on
at 9:30AM.
the growth of Christianity.
Journey Class—(Agape Room) Come explore spiritual practices that help nurture our
faith. We will look at how we follow Jesus through the seven week series of
Sacraments, Money, Service, Community, Prayer, Food and Worship.
New! Covenant Bible Study for Women
Wednesday mornings, continuing through March 4, 2015, 9:30-11:00AM. For more information, contact
Pastor Laura: Laura@nwpcatlanta.org
New! Covenant Bible Study for Men
Monday mornings, beginning February 2 at 10:30am. For more information contact Pastor Tim at
Tim@nwpcatlanta.org.
Club 46 –Feb. 22nd We will be packing sack lunches for the men at
Clifton night shelter. All family members of our Club 46ers are invited
to join us for this special mission event. Club 46 is the place where 46th graders can get together, build relationships and, and learn about
God. Lunch is provided and fun will be had doing a variety of activities
in the lodge with time for games and devotion.
NW Youth: Northwest Nights-– Tonight 6-8pm. Sunday, Sunday , SUNDAY! Join us
this Sunday for our Super Bowl Party! Catch the beginning of the game from 6-8pm at
the McClatchy’s house! (3375 Ridgewood Road, Atlanta, GA 30327) Feel free to bring
your favorite game day snack to share and wear your team colors.. Game on!
Email youth@nwpcatlanta.org for more information.
Upcoming Dates:
Winter Retreat—February 13-16
Lock-In—March 20
SkyZone—April 19
Graduate Sunday/End of Year Party—May 17
Middle School Mission Trip—June 7-12 (6th-8th
grade)
Salkehatchie High School Mission Trip—June 1420 )age 14 and up)
Montreat—July 19-25 (rising 9th grade-college)
Announcements
You Are Invited To Become A Member
“Membership Sunday” takes place on February 1. We gather for breakfast at 9:00AM in the Adams Room
and then attend a brief Session meeting to officially receive new members into the church. New
members may join by Profession of Faith, Reaffirmation of Faith, or Letter of Transfer.
For more information contact Rev. Tim Boggess, tim@nwpcatlanta.org or 404-237-5539.
Birthday Celebration
On Sunday, February 1st we will be having cake in the Adams Room following worship service to
celebrate Dr. Tim Boggess’ birthday. Please join us!
Walk the Walk for Lent!
It’s not about what you give up. It’s about what you give.
Northwest Presbyterian Lenten Service Days
Who: Children, youth, adults, families, friends
What: Six Mission Sites. Choose one or more!
 Pack lunches—February 22, NWPC Fellowship Hall
 Sing with seniors—February 22, Presbyterian Village Retirement Center
 Play with children from Agape—February 27, NWPC Play Park
 Serve supper at a shelter—February 28, Clifton Night Shelter
 Serve lunch at a shelter—March 5, Common Ground
 Swing a hammer—March 7, Habitat House
How: Sign-up in the Narthex with Volunteer Leaders or by emailing Nate Bayer natebayer@yahoo.com or
Jamie Milton: jamiemilton@att.net
Youth Sunday
Youth Sunday, February 8, 11:00AM. Northwest Youth will lead the worship service and the children will
share a Bible story with puppets.
Habitat for Humanity Build– Save the Dates!
Saturdays beginning February 28 and finishing up April 18th, skipping Easter weekend. Lots more
information on the build and how to sign up in the coming weeks. In the meantime if you have any
questions please contact Mark Wolff at markrwolff@gmail.com
Stirred Up Ministries
Stirred-Up Ministries, Inc., whose tagline is “Reaching the Forgotten Children” had both of its aged
vehicles “die” last weekend and is in need of a Mini Van or SUV. If you have such a vehicle do give away,
please contact Henry Quillian at 678-336-7184.
Sanctuary Flower Dedications Available
Sanctuary flowers are a wonderful way to honor friends or loved ones and can be enjoyed by the entire
congregation! Please sign up by contacting the church office, nwpc@nwpcatlanta.org or 404.237.5539.
Church Calendar
Sunday, Feb. 1
9:00AM
9:15AM
9:30AM
11:00AM
Breakfast
Session Meeting
Sunday School
Worship– Membership Sunday
Monday, Feb. 2
10:30AM
11:30AM
Men’s Bible Studay
Intercessory Prayer Group
Tuesday, Feb. 3
10:00AM
PW-Coordinating Team
Wednesday, Feb. 4
9:30AM
7:00PM
Covenant Bible Study for Women
Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, Feb. 5
12:00PM
7:00PM
Serve Lunch at Common Ground
PW-Circle of Hope
Sunday, Feb. 8
9:00AM
9:30AM
11:00AM
12:00PM
Breakfast
Sunday School
Worship– Membership Sunday
PW—Mission Auction
Monday, Feb. 9
10:30AM
11:30AM
Men’s Bible Study
Intercessory Prayer Group
Tuesday, Feb. 10
10:00AM
Circle of Blessing
Wednesday, Feb. 11
9:30AM
7:00PM
February Birthdays
1st
2nd
7th
16th
17th
18th
20th
21st
24th
27th
28th
Lynda Bisher
Tim Boggess
Jim Caldwell
Adrian Clark
Dan Fondell
Dottie Fuqua
Joann Dilworth
Connor Amos
Becky Patrick
Toby Williams
Charles Sergan
Miyoko Thompson
Dick Wilbanks
Graham Boggess
Ashley Gilleland
Mary Jean Robertson
Steve Forbes
Covenant Bible Study for Women
Choir Rehearsal
PW (Presbyterian Women) Post-Its
AUCTION COUNTDOWN
“Love Makes the World Go 'Round”, Presbyterian Women's mission auction, will take place NEXT Sunday
immediately after worship. Be sure to take a copy of the auction brochure this morning and see a
sampling of the wonderful things for sale. And note that the silent auction will be open to those here for
breakfast before Sunday school, and again, at 10:30 a.m. before worship. In addition to having an
opportunity to place an early bid, families may pick up their auction paddles ahead of the rush.
Please remember to rsvp the luncheon through the church office or Melissa Reed melissa04@gmail.com.
You'll want to be there when the Phantom of the Auction arrives!
Agape-to-Go, Again...The Fruit-and-Veggie Brigade will re-convene Thursday, February 26 to shop for and
deliver fresh produce to Agape, for distribution in the children's backpacks before the weekend. We meet
late morning for one big buying spree at Restaurant Depot before delivering it to Trinity Church where it is
sorted for the thirty five children who receive it. The time commitment is approximately three hours but
we welcome volunteers for as much or as little time as can be committed. Or, just join us for lunch on
the road! For more information, or to volunteer, please contact Carol Meier at carolsmeier@comcast.net.
February 1, 2015
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
11:00AM
Let the people on entering God’s house; be reverent in silence, fervent in prayer
hearty in praise and expectant of the Spirit.

Please silence cell phones and pagers at this time.
PRELUDE
“Entreat Me Not to Leave Thee”
Charles Gounod
CHIMING OF THE HOUR
CHORAL INTROIT
“Bright Canaan”
CALL TO WORSHIP (PSALMS 111:1-3, 9)
One:
All:
One:
All:
arr. R.Shaw/A.Parker
Rev. Laura Jernigan
Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,
in the company of the upright in the congregation.
Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them.
Full of honor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever.
He sent redemption to his people;
he has commanded his covenant forever.
* HYMN OF PRAISE 41
* AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Unison)
“O Worship the King, All Glorious Above!”
Apostles’ Creed
Dr. Tim Boggess
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.
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison)
Saving Lord, your holy word exposes us; we see ourselves as we truly are, as in a
mirror. We confess our sins, all our sad, particular failings, though it is our
inclination to hide them. Help us trust you with them; do away with them as you
see fit. Help us trust you with our selves, trust that you will draw us out of our
hiding places and reveal the seeds of hope and glory which you have sown within
us, even as we step into the transforming light of your amazing love; in Jesus’
name we pray.
A time of quiet, personal confession.
In your mercy, Lord, hear our prayer, and forgive us.
Amen.
* ASSURANCE OF PARDON
One: Friends, believe the good news of the Gospel:
All:
In Jesus Christ we are forgiven!
* SUNG RESPONSE
GLORIA PATRI
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.
* SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
One: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
All:
And also with you.
You are invited to share words and signs of greeting and reconciliation.
TIME WITH YOUNG DISCIPLES
 Children K4-2nd grade are invited to depart for Young Children and Worship.
CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS OF THE CHURCH
RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS
PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY
“On Jordan’s Stormy Banks I Stand”
* SUNG RESPONSE
Praise
Praise
Praise
Praise
God, from whom all blessings flow;
God, all creatures here below;
God above, ye heavenly host;
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
arr. D.H. Williams
DOXOLOGY
* PRAYER OF DEDICATION
SCRIPTURE READING
Ruth, selected verses
Pew Bible, pg. 241 OT
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON
“Future Prospects”
* HYMN OF PREPARATION 841
Rev. Laura Jernigan
“God is My Strong Salvation”
SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE
GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND THE LORD’S PRAYER (Unison)
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.
BREAKING OF THE BREAD
COMMUNION ANTHEM
“Our Father”
arr. Bratt Michaels
PRAYER
* HYMN OF SERVICE 838
“Standing on the Promises”
* CHARGE AND BLESSING
* CHORAL BENEDICTION
* POSTLUDE
“Bright Canaan”
“Recessional on Promised Land”
arr. R.Shaw/A.Parker
Rigdon McIntosh
*
All who are able are asked to stand.
 Children K4-2nd grade are dismissed for Young Children and Worship in the Family Life Center.
Children will be returned to the Narthex at the conclusion of the service.
 If you would like a hearing aid for the service, please consult an usher.
The Sanctuary flowers are given by Cheryl and Eric Mowris to the glory of God
and in gratitude for 47 years of marriage on February 2.
The Narthex flowers are given by the Fuqua family to the glory of God in memory of Mrs. Dottie Fuqua.
The Ministers
Members of Northwest Presbyterian Congregation
The Session
Class of 2015
Mark Carrington, E*
Medie Crockett, F
Pat Davis, C
Sally Hauptfuhrer, C
Bruce Logue, Jr., P*
Mary Anne Matthews, F*
C=Congregational Care
E=Education
F=Fellowship
Class of 2016
Harry Ballance, F
Nate Bayer, W*
Nancy McDaniel, S*
Eric Mowris, P
John Wilson, O
Rob Rankin, S
Class of 2017
Ezra Jones, E
Mike McMackin, P
Lynne Miller, O*
Jamie Milton, W
Michele Soteres, O
Karen Taylor, E
O=Outreach
P=Worship
S=Stewardship
Moderator: Dr. Timothy T. Boggess
Clerk: Anneke Woodward
Treasurer: Karen Taylor
The Staff
Rev. Dr. Timothy T. Boggess, Pastor
Rev. Laura Jernigan, Associate Pastor
Amanda Burns Pooser, Director of Youth Ministries
Dr. James J. Kohler, Director of Music Ministries
Neil Thompson, Organist
Scott Mize, Administrative Manager
Wendy Goessling, Administrative Assistant
John Cast, Maintenance
W=Witness
*=Team Leader