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

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SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY

FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT

March 31, 2019

* = Those who are able, please stand.

Congregation responds in bold.

1660 Kessler Boulevard, East Drive

Indianapolis, IN 46220

317-251-9489

www.northminster-indy.org

CENTERING THOUGHT

APPROACHING GOD

WELCOME Ruth Chadwick Moore

PRELUDE Ah, Holy Jesus Johannes Brahms

(1833-1897)

* PRAYER OF THE DAY

Gracious God, in order that the children of earth might discern

good from evil, you sent your Son to be the light of the world.

As Christ shines upon us, may we learn what pleases you, and

live in all truth and goodness;

through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with

you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

* HYMN NO. 618 O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High

DEO GRACIAS

* PRAYER OF CONFESSION

God of glory, you sent Jesus among us to reveal your love for

all people. We confess that our sin and pride hide the

brightness of your light.

We turn away from the poor; we ignore the cries for justice;

we do not strive for peace.

In your mercy, cleanse us of our sin,

and pour out the gifts of your Spirit,

that, forgiven and renewed, we may show forth your peace

and love.

* SILENCE FOR PERSONAL PRAYER AND

REFLECTION

* KYRIE ELEISON

* DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS

The mercy of the Lord is like rain,

like showers that water the earth.

In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!

Praise God, we are freed from the bonds of sin!

* 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

Children may be excused for Church School at this time.

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

PSALM 90 arr. Hal Hopson

Doug Johnson and Robbie Foote, Cantors

GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 25: 14-30 (Pg. 28)

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

SERMON Who is God for you? Ruth Chadwick Moore

SILENCE FOR REFLECTION

RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD

* AFFIRMATION OF FAITH from the Mennonite tradition

All: We affirm that the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob,

Miriam, Hannah, and Mary is our God.

Higher voices: We affirm that God has come to us in our

likeness, taking the form of a servant in Jesus of Nazareth.

Lower voices: We believe that God in Christ suffered the

pain and agony of the cross to provide for our salvation.

Higher voices: We believe that God demonstrated power over

sin and death by raising Jesus from the dead and declaring that

the risen Christ is Lord.

Lower voices: God has given us new life and freedom in the

fullness of the Holy Spirit, who is the guide and power of the

community of believers.

All: We believe that in the end, God’s rule of peace and

justice will be fully established and that Jesus Christ will

reign forever and ever.

ANTHEM God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending

RUSTINGTON

(Please sing stanza 3 on cue from leader) arr. David Cherwien

(born 1957)

(9:00) Section Leaders

(11:00) Chancel Choir

God, whose giving knows no ending, from your rich and

endless store:

Nature’s wonder, Jesus’ wisdom, costly cross, grave’s

shattered door,

Gifted by you, we turn to you, offering up ourselves in praise;

Thankful song shall rise forever, gracious donor of our days.

Skills and time are ours for pressing toward the goals of Christ,

your Son;

All at peace in health and freedom, races joined, the church

made one.

Now direct our daily labor, lest we strive for self alone; born

with talents,

Make us servants fit to answer at your throne.

TESTIMONY Steve Neterval

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

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 O Man, bewail thy grievous sin J. S. Bach

(1685-1750)

* DOXOLOGY NO. 607 OLD 100TH

* PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

GOING FORTH

* HYMN NO. 697 Take My Life HENDON

* BLESSING AND CHARGE

Dear friends, may God bless you as you go forward on your

journey through life.

God entrusts much to our careful management.

Keep awake and be alert.

Talents multiply when they are invested,

faith grows as it is shared with others.

Share God’s blessings and rejoice

for nothing is impossible with God.

CHORAL RESPONSE Sanctus (from Mass in C Major)

W. A. Mozart

(1756-1791)

(9:00) Section Leaders

(11:00) Chancel Choir

Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus, Dominus Deus Sabaoth.

Pleni sunt coeli et terra gloria tua.

Hosanna in excelsis.

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts.

Heaven and earth are full of your glory,

Hosanna in the highest.

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MUSIC IN WORSHIP

The choral response at the end of today’s service is the fourth

movement of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Mass in C Major,

commonly known as the Coronation Mass. One of Mozart’s 17

mass settings, this mass was written in 1779, when he served as the

court organist/composer in Salzburg during the early part of his

career.

The Sanctus movement is divided into two major sections – the

Sanctus text and the Hosanna text. As the movement opens,

“Sanctus” (Holy) is repeated three times in a slow tripel meter.

Because of the slow tempo, each beat of the triple meter is divided

into two, resulting in six beats per measure. The Hosanna section

follows in a joyous mood and faster tempo.

Our Chancel Choir and orchestra will present the Coronation Mass,

Bach’s Ascension Oratorio, and shorter choral works pertaining to

“ascension” and “sky” at 4pm Sunday, May 5, as part of the

church’s arts series – Sound & Spirit.

What’s Next?

Sunday Worship

April 7 - Celebrate the sacrament of the Lord’s Super and

explore Matthew 25: 31-46. Is this about service or is it

judgement? Could it be both?

Mission and Outreach

Deacon’s Plant Sale – TODAY- LAST DAY – Gathering Place

Events and Education

Wednesday Night Lenten Study – March 20-April 17, 6pm

DEADLINE – April 1 – Montreat Conference of Worship and

Music

Combined Caregivers Support Groups – April 1, 6pm

Niagara Abrahamic Traditions Dinner – April 6, 6:30pm – 2nd

Pres.

Adult Education – Music for Holy Week - April 7, 10am

Sound & Spirit – Hora Certa Jazz Concert – April 7, 4pm, FREE

Youth Group – April 7, 5:30pm

Health Support Group – April 8, 7pm

Church Work Days – April 12, 13, 9am

New York Times and the Bible – April 14, 10am

Youth Group – April 14, 5:30pm

NorthStars CANDLES Holocaust Museum Trip – April 16,

8:30am

Youth Group Confirmation Party – April 28, 5:30pm

3B Exercise – Monday and Thursdays, 2:30pm

Women’s Bible Study – Tuesdays at 11am

NEW TIME – Men’s Prayer Breakfast – Wednesdays, 8:15am

For more information, check out our website

(northminster-indy.org).

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.

One Great Hour of Sharing Special Offering – Palm Sunday

A gift to One Great Hour of Sharing enables the church to share

God’s love with our neighbors-in-need around the world by

providing relief to those affected by natural disasters, providing food

to the hungry, and helping to empower the poor and oppressed. Visit

the OGHS website (www.presbyterianmission.org/oghs) to find out

more information on how your gift helps people all over the world,

and offer prayers for the people and projects who receive this

support. Special envelopes are available in envelope boxes and will

be in the pew racks beginning April 7. You can also give by texting

OGHS to 20222.

MINISTRY

Teri L. Thomas

Pastor

Ruth Chadwick Moore

Associate Pastor

Maureen Wilson

Director, 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

Lori Schlabach,

Church Business Adminstrator

Susan Glant

Nancy J. Sala

Adminstrative Assistants

Tim McElroy

Head Custodian

Jonathan Petersen

Sunday Custodian