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Welcome to worship at Northminster!
Thank you for worshipping with us today. If you are visiting with
us this morning we hope you feel the presence of God and the
hospitality of this congregation. If you have any questions about our
church please ask one of the pastors or a greeting host wearing a red
“Ask Me” badge.
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
July 29, 2018
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* Those who are able, please stand.
Congregation responds in bold.
CENTERING THOUGHT
“… Christ will live in you as you open the door and invite him in.”
-- Eugue Peterson’s The Message
1660 Kessler Boulevard, East Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46220
317-251-9489
www.northminster-indy.org
APPROACHING GOD
Please silence your cell phone before worship begins.
WELCOME Ruth Chadwick Moore
PRELUDE Praeludium in D Major Dietrich Buxtehude
(1637-1707)
CALL TO WORSHIP
God, your creation gives thanks to you.
And we, your servants, bless you.
We shall speak of the glory of your realm and tell of your power.
We shall let all people know your mighty deeds and glorious
splendor.
Let us worship in spirit and in truth.
*HYMN NO. 618 O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High
DEO GRACIAS
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION Robbie Foote
Loving God, you uphold those who are falling.
Therefore we confess our sins – for the things we have done
and the things we have left undone.
Have mercy on us.
Open your hands to us in an embrace of forgiveness and love.
*SILENCE FOR PERSONAL PRAYER AND REFLECTION
*DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS
Beloved, through the power of the Spirit that is at work within us,
God forgives our sins and strengthens our inner beings.
We can live knowing the love of Christ, which surpasses all
knowledge, fills us with the fullness of God.
*JESUS LOVES ME JESUS LOVES ME
Jesus loves me! This I know, for the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to him belong. They are weak, but he is strong.
Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.
*SHARING THE PEACE
The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
And also with you.
(Worshippers may greet one another with words of Christ’s peace.)
LISTENING FOR GOD’S WORD
CHILDREN’S TIME Maureen Wilson
9:00 Preschool children may be excused for Church School at
this time.
11:00 Children may be excused for Church School at this time.
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
PSALM 145: 10-18
EPISTLE LESSON Ephesians 3: 14-21 (Pg. 193)
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
SERMON A Prayer for the Church Ruth Chadwick Moore
SILENCE FOR REFLECTION
RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD
* AFFIRMATION OF FAITH from the Confession of 1967
God’s redeeming work in Jesus Christ embraces the whole
of human life: social and cultural, economic and political,
scientific and technological, individual and corporate. It
includes the natural environment as exploited and despoiled
by sin. It is the will of God that the divine purpose for
human life shall be fulfilled under the rule of Christ and all
evil be banished from creation.
With an urgency born of this hope, the church applies itself
to present tasks and strives for a better world. It does not
identify limited progress with the kingdom of God on earth,
nor does it despair in the face of disappointment and defeat.
In steadfast hope, the church looks beyond all partial
achievement to the final triumph of God.
“Now to him who by the power within us is able to do far
more abundantly than all we ask or think, to him be glory
in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever
and ever. Amen.”
INVITATION TO PRAYER Lord of the Small Dan Forrest
(born 1978)
Robbie Foote, Tenor
Praise to the Lord of the small broken things,
who sees the poor sparrow that cannot take wing,
who loves the lame child and the wretch in the street
who comforts their sorrows and washes their feet.
Praise to the Lord of the faint and afraid
who girds them with courage and lends them His aid.
He pours out his spirit on vessels so weak,
that the timid can serve and the silent can speak.
Praise to the Lord of the frail and the ill
who heals their afflictions or carries them till
they leave this tired frame and to paradise fly,
to never be sick and never to die.
Praise him, O praise Him all ye who yet live,
Who’ve been given so much and can so little give,
our frail lisping praise God will never despise:
He sees His dear children through mercy-filled eyes.
PASTORAL 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.
OFFERING(Please sign the pew pad and pass it to your neighbor.)
OFFERTORY The Call (from Five Mystical Songs)
Ralph Vaughan Williams
(1872 – 1958)
Robbie Foote, Tenor
Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life; such a Way, as gives us
breath:
Such a Truth, as ends all strife; Such a Life, as killeth death.
Come, my Light, my Feast, my Strength; Such a Light, as
shows a feast;
Such a Feast, as mends in length; Such a Strength, as makes his
guest.
Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart; Such a Joy, as none can
move;
Such a Love, as none can part; Such a Heart, as joys in love.
*DOXOLOGY LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below. Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit, Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
*PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
*BLESSING AND CHARGE
Friends, we have been upheld and raised up by our God.
May God continue to strengthen your inner being and carry you
out into the splendor of God’s kingdom.
Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to
accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or image,
to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all
generations, forever and ever.
Go now, rooted and grounded in love, and make known to all
people the mighty deeds of God.
POSTLUDE AR HYD Y NOS Gerald Near
(b. 1942)
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Robbie Foote is assisting in worship today.
Teri Thomas is on vacation.
John Wright is on vacation.
MUSIC IN WORSHIP
The Offertory, “The Call,” appears in Ralph Vaughan Williams’
(1872 – 1958) composition for soloist, chorus, and orchestra, Five
Mystical Songs, 1911. The poem was written by the Welsh poet and
Anglican priest George Herbert (1593 – 1633), and is a moving
prayer calling on the Savior to enter our lives – ‘Come, my Way, my
Truth, my Life.” Vaughan Williams’ tune is a strong one and has
been included in several hymnals of recent years (The United
Methodist Hymnal, New Century Hymnal, and the Evangelical
Lutheran Hymnal).
This morning’s final hymn, No. 547 “Go, My Children, with My
Blessing,” was written by Jaroslav Jan Vajda in 1983 as a dismissal
or sending hymn. It is based on the benediction in the 6th chapter of
Numbers, as Vajda puts God’s words in the congregation’s mouth.
There may be some who take offense by blessing themselves as if
they are God. There are 20th and 21st century hymn writers who
have written hymns in this way without the links that clarify the
distinction between God and us. Over time, the Christian
community will have to decide whether this is an idolatrous move,
which is certainly not intended. A native of Ohio (born 1919),
Vajda chose the Welsh melody AR HYD Y NOS (“The Livelong
Night”), claiming the “soft and contemplative melody suggested a
setting of the benediction.” The hymn has appeared in numerous
hymnals, and makes its first appearance in a Presbyterian Hymnal in
Glory to God.
ALL-CHURCH FRIDAY NIGHT
August 24, 5:30-7:30pm
Inside Pitch-in Picnic
and Open Mic Night
Bring food to share.
All are welcome!
What’s Next?
Sunday Worship
August 5 – We continue through the Letter to the Ephesians.
The author talks of being bound together.
August 12 – The theme is peace. We’ll also bless backpacks for
school.
August 19 – We are challenged in Ephesians 5 to sing songs
and hymns and spiritual songs. Come and sing with us.
August 26 – We look at the armor of God and what it means for
us.
Mission and Outreach
Gathering of School Supplies for John Strange Elementary
School – yellow bin in the Gathering Place
IHN/Family Promise – August 12-19. Sign up in the Gathering
Place.
Deacon’s T-Shirt Sales – deadline is August 28. Shirts will be
available for Day of Caring.
Events and Education
Adult Education – Shakespeare and the Mysteries of Religion –
Hamlet’s Faith Journey -- Sundays, July 8-29, 10:15am.
Caregiver Support Groups – Wednesday, August 1, 1pm, and
Monday, August 6, 6pm.
Musical Presentation – Music Directors from Northminster,
Irvington, and Faith Presbyterian Churches – Thursday,
August 9, 11am.
Recycling Collection – Saturday, August 11, 10am-2pm, and
Sunday, August 12, 12:30-2:30pm.
Youth Fellowship – Indianapolis Indians Game – August 12,
1:15pm.
NorthStars Planning Meeting – August 16, 6pm pitch-in dinner.
Youth Fellowship – Pool Party at the Crooks – August 19, 5pm.
Northminster Choirs Resume – August 22.
All-Church Friday Night – Open Mic Night—August 24,
5:30pm.
Men’s Prayer Breakfast – Wednesdays at 7:30am.
3B Exercise – Monday and Thursday at 1:30pm.
For more information, check out our website
(northminster-indy.org).
Don’t forget to “Like” our page on Facebook
(facebook.com/Northminsterindy/).
To give by text message on a smartphone, text the amount you
would like to give to 317-316-3009. Our online giving system,
ShelbyNext, will then prompt you through a one-time set up for
giving.
MINISTRY
Teri L. Thomas
Pastor
Ruth Chadwick Moore
Associate Pastor
Maureen Wilson
Director of Education and
Youth Ministries
John M. Wright
Director, Music Ministries
Marko Petričić
Music Associate/Organist
Denise Harrington
Senior Ministry Consultant
Carol McDonald
Parish Associate
Carol Campbell
John Reed
Tony Dzwonar
Stephen Ministry Leaders
Donald R. Durrett
Associate Pastor Emeritus