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Northminster Presby terian Church 7720 Alaska Avenue, N.W. - Washington, D.C. 20012

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Web Page: http://www.northminsterdc.org

Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany

The mission of Northminster Presbyterian Church, PC (U.S.A.) is to give, through God’s grace and power, glory to God and to be a community of inspired Christians nurtured and equipped to become effective witnesses of Jesus Christ by reaching out to others with hands that serve, hearts that welcome, and voices that carry the Good News of God’s redeeming love to all. February 19, 2017 11:00 A.M

WE GATHER IN GOD’S NAME

PRELUDE Joya Follette

*CALL TO WORSHIP Deacon Stacey Jones The LORD is our rock, our fortress, our deliverance; our God, our rock in whom we take refuge. We call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised. —Adapted from Psalm 18:2-3 *OPENING HYMN “My Lord! What a Morning” No.449 v.1-3 Congregation

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OPENING PRAYER Deacon Stacey Jones Some of us, Lord, may have come into your house, with minds that are distracted, tempers that are ruffled, and emotions that are distraught. Send your Spirit to give us peace, refocus our minds, and bathe us in your grace. PRAYER OF CONFESSION Deacon Stacey Jones We confess, Lord of all, who knows all things and who knows us better than we know ourselves, that when we confess sins of thought, word, and deeds, we often do not fully acknowledge the sins of thought— those attitudes, those lusts, those resentments, those hypocrisies that we hide from others and even from ourselves but we cannot hide from you. Pardon us, we pray, and heal our thought life through Jesus Christ our Lord. WORDS OF ASSURANCE Reverend Sheryl Smith A new heart I will give you, and a new spirit I will put within you; and I will remove from your body the heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. —Ezekiel 36:26 *Doxology “Gloria Patri” No. 579 Congregation *THE APOSTLES CREED (page 14 in the front of the hymnal) Congregation WELCOME TO VISITORS Deacon Stacey Jones PRAYER REQUEST –If you have a concern or request that you would like included in the Pastoral Prayer, please jot it down on the index card found in the pew rack and hand it to a deacon as they walk the aisle during the singing of the Welcome Song. THE WELCOME SONG Congregation THE LIFE OF NORTHMINSTER Deacon Stacey Jones THE CHILDREN’S MOMENT Elder Mimi Stevenson *PASSING THE PEACE (To your North, South, East, and West, pass the peace and love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.)

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WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD PRAYER OF INTERCESSION Reverend Sheryl Smith (For those who are struggling) We pray this morning for those who in various ways are struggling through life. For someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol, we pray to the Lord. (Pause) For someone who is caught in a web of darkness and despair, we pray to the Lord. (Pause) For someone who is entangled in a toxic relationship, we pray to the Lord. (Pause) For someone who is trapped in a web of unhappy circumstances, we pray to the Lord. (Pause) For someone who is shackled by compulsive behaviors, we pray to the Lord. (Pause) For someone who is submerged in poverty, we pray to the Lord. (Pause) For someone who finds it difficult to make friends, we pray to the Lord. PRAYER RESPONSE “I Want Jesus to Walk with Me”No.363 CONGREGATION FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON (Old Testament) Deacon Stacey Jones Proverbs 3:5-7 (pew bible page 559) One: The Word of the Lord All: Thanks be to God! ANTHEM “I’ll Fly Away” GOD’S MEN SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON (New Testament) Reverend Sheryl Smith Matthew 5:38-48 (pew bible page 5) One: This is the Gospel of the Lord All: Praise be to you, O Christ SERMON “ARE YOU GOING THE WRONG WAY” Reverend Sheryl Smith

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WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD PRAYERS FOR THE PEOPLE Reverend Sheryl Smith THE LORD’S PRAYER (Congregation in Unison) OFFERTORY SENTENCE Deacon Stacey Jones As we give, may our offerings be a practical expression of our faith and a convincing proof of our commitment. OFFERTORY ANTHEM “Soon and Very Soon” GOD’S MEN *DOXOLOGY “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” No. 592 Congregation OFFERTORY PRAYER Deacon Stacey Jones Lord, receive these gifts as an expression of what we believe and as a validation of our pledge of devotion.

WE GO IN GOD’S NAME *CLOSING HYMN “Lift Every Voice and Sing” No.563 Congregation BENEDICTION Reverend Sheryl Smith Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect. —Romans 12:2 *CHORAL BENEDICTION “Three Fold Amen” No.587 Congregation POSTLUDE Joya Follette

Please keep these members of our community in your prayers: Debra Bennett • Jackye Lee • Patricia McGill Martha Parker • Wardley Patterson • Aggie Trantham

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MEETINGS We welcome Reverend Sheryl Smith who will lead us in worship today.

Reverend Smith is the Senior Care Pastor/Senior Group Director/Associate Pastor at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden, Maryland. She studied at Princeton Theological Seminary’s School of Vocation and Missions in the Pastoral Institute, has a certificate in Theology and Ministry from Princeton Theological Seminary, a Leadership Certificate from Regent University through Project Bridges, a Leadership Certificate from T.D. Jakes Pastors and Leaders Conference, a certificate in Project Development, a Master of Social Work Degree in Policy and Administration from Catholic University of America, and a Bachelor’s Degree from Hampton (Institute) University. Reverend Smith is a licensed and ordained preacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

2017 Per Capita is $38.75 The Board of Elders meets on the second Tuesday of every month. The Board of Deacons will meet on February 26 at 9:30 am in Room 206. In March, the Board of Deacons will resume meeting on the second Sunday of each month at 9:45 am, in Room 206. The Worship Committee will meet on February 26, immediately following worship. The Community Biblical Dialogue holds explorations of spiritual disciplines every second Saturday of the month from 10:00 to 12:00 p.m. in the Library. This year's discussion will be on the Letters of Paul. We hope to see you there. Bring a friend. The children’s Church Teachers meet every first Sunday in the Church Library immediately following Sunday service. Bible study class for adults meets Sunday mornings, 9:30–10:55 am, in the church library (Room 203). Sunday school for students ages 3-15, meets on 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays from 11:15am to 12:45pm. New students are welcomed. Northminster Sewing Circle meets on Wednesday mornings. For more information please contact Bettie Coles at (202) 882-7951.

Boy Scouts meet on Saturdays. Please contact Franklin Austin at (202) 829-6577 for more information. Cub Scouts meet on Fridays. Please contact Keith Dean at (202) 841-4094 for more information. GOD’S MEN meet for rehearsals on Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the church music room, under the direction of Joya Follette. New members are welcome. For more information please contact Reginald L. Holt at 202-882-4446. CHANCEL CHOIR meets for rehearsals on Thursdays at 7:00 pm in the choir room. New members are welcomed. For more information contact Elder Herb Scott at 202-327-4902. Fitness for Life Program (physical fitness for mature adults) has sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please contact Debra Floyd at (202) 607-8118 for more information.

NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — MINISTRY DIVISIONS The Session of Northminster Presbyterian Church is organized into four ministry divisions: The Administrative Division oversees the Budget, Finance and Fund Raising activities of the Church. In addition, this Division is responsible for nominating new officers (Elders and Deacons) and coordinating Trustee and Deacon Activities. The Administrative Division meets on the first Sunday of the month after church. The Communication Division coordinates Northminster’s Worship & Music, Christian Education, Mission, and Social Witness activities. The Communication Division meets on the second Sunday of the month after church. The Stewardship Division directs the Stewardship activities of the Church and is responsible for Personnel matters. The Division meets after church on the third Sunday of each month. The New and Current Membership Division oversees Northminster’s Fellowship and Evangelism activities and coordinates the continuing nurture of our members. The Membership Division meets on the fourth Sunday of each month after church. All ministry Division meetings are open (unless otherwise stated) and we want to hear from you. We invite you to participate in the life of Northminster Presbyterian Church!

NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OFFICERS

Board of Elders (Session) Reverend Fay Acker – Acting Moderator

Class of 2017: Michael Kauffman, Kosi Kumi, Nathaniel Sims Class of 2018: Lorethea Davis, Jackie Holt Class of 2019: Dan Acker, Sandra Riviears, Mimi Stevenson

Board of Deacons

Class of 2017: Renee Butler, Theresa Wilson, Marie Richardson Class of 2018: Stacey Jones, Henry Jones, Maya Jones, Gloria McClure, Barbara Mecaley,

Zayani Sims Class of 2019: Andrea Rander, Willie Williams, Adolph Tengen, Evelyn Ngeloh, Renee Hutchins

Board of Trustees

Class of 2017: Serah Kauffman, Mark Sturdivant Class of 2018: Andrew Mickens, Nathaniel Sims Jr. Class of 2019: Celestine Brown, Juliane Tengen, Carole Woolfork

Leading us in Worship: Reverend Sheryl Smith Liturgist: Deacon Stacey Jones Music Director/Pianist: Joya Follette Administrator: Anne Pillay Custodian: Neil Clarke

February 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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2 Physical Fitness for Mature Adults

3 Cub Scouts

4 Boy Scouts

5 COMMUNION

SUNDAY SCOUT SUNDAY

Adult Bible Study

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7 Physical Fitness for Mature Adults Girls Scouts SESSION MEETING

8 Sewing Circle

9 Physical Fitness for Mature Adults

10 God’s Men Rehearsal Cub Scouts

11 The Community Biblical Dialogue Boy Scouts

12 Adult Bible Study

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

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14 VALENTINE’S DAY

Physical Fitness for Mature Adults

15 Sewing Circle

16 Physical Fitness for Mature Adults

17 God’s Men Rehearsal Cub Scouts

18 Boy Scouts

19 Adult Bible Study

20 PRESIDENT’S DAY

21 Physical Fitness for Mature Adults Girl Scouts

22 Sewing Circle

23 Physical Fitness for Mature Adults

24 Cub Scouts

25 Boy Scouts

26 TRANSFIGURATION

OF THE LORD WORSHIP COMMITTEE

MEETING

BOARD OF DEACONS MEETING

Black History Month Program

Adult Bible Study

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28 Physical Fitness for Mature Adults Girl Scouts

March 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Sewing Circle

2 Physical Fitness for Mature Adults

3 WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Cub Scouts

4 Boy Scouts

5 COMMUNION SUNDAY 1ST SUNDAY IN LENT Adult Bible Study

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7 Physical Fitness for Mature Adults Girls Scouts

8 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Sewing Circle

9 Physical Fitness for Mature Adults

10 God’s Men Rehearsal Cub Scouts

11 The Community Biblical Dialogue Boy Scouts

12 2ST SUNDAY IN LENT 9:45 BOARD OF DEACONS

MEETING

Adult Bible Study

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14 Physical Fitness for Mature Adults

SESSION MEETING

15 Sewing Circle

16 Physical Fitness for Mature Adults

17 God’s Men Rehearsal

Cub Scouts

18 Boy Scouts

19 3ST SUNDAY IN LENT Adult Bible Study

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21 Physical Fitness for Mature Adults

Girl Scouts

22 Sewing Circle

23 Physical Fitness for Mature Adults

24 Cub Scouts

25 Boy Scouts

26 4TH SUNDAY IN LENT

Adult Bible Study

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