CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY

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Welcome to Worship at Northminster | We’re pleased you’re with us today -

rejoicing in God’s victory of life and how that changes our lives. God bless you on this glorious day. ~ Andrew Ross, Pastor

Our mission is Jesus’ mission… To grow people in Jesus to connect others with Jesus.

Our Mission

Praying for sick/hospitalized

To request an addition or update to this list,

please contact the Church Office, (520) 327-7121.

Ministry Staff Contacts

Andrew Ross Pastor,

Multicultural Ministry Seniors and Worship

Ken Skodiak Associate Pastor,

Men’s Ministry, Mission, Care, Discipleship

Georges Bitar Congregational Care

John Brobeck Organist, Traditional Music

Andee Coppel Office Ministry Assistant

Sean Farrell Student Ministry

Katie Gilbert Publications Coordinator

Dana Graham Hospitality & Membership

Julia Higgins Contemporary Music

Kaylee Hui Nursery Coordinator

Young Adults/Life Groups

Alexis Kaneza Multicultural Worship

Coordinator and Minister

Carla Koenig Head of School, (520) 327-2321

Bob Krepps Building Maintenance

Kathy Lee Church Administrator

Kathy Mallgren Children’s Ministry

Ros Tao Finance Minister

Chris Yamanaka Media Ministries, IT

Sheila Yamanaka Outreach & Engagement

Staff email addresses are first initial last name

@npctucson.org

Contact (520) 327-7121

office@npctucson.org 2450 E. Fort Lowell Rd,

Tucson, AZ 85719

October 17, 2021 | 9:45am

PLAN YOUR SUNDAY WORSHIP Join us WEEKLY, 8:00am / 9:45am / 11:30am ARISE, in the Sanctuary or LIVESTREAM with chat on one of our online platforms: npctucson.online.church, facebook.com/npctucson/live, youtube.com/npctucson. Face masks are encouraged for those attending in person who are not yet vaccinated.

WORSHIP ENRICHMENT

FINANCIAL FOCUS

• Children’s worship materials for kids ages 4–12 are available in the Sanctuary lobby.

• Nursery for children age 3 and younger is available in Room 2 of the Children’s Education Bldg., Sundays, 7:45am-1:15pm.

• Large-print editions of the bulletin and the orders of worship are available at each service; please ask the ushers for one.

• Campus-wide WiFi - Free and password-protected. Network name “npcguest”; see an usher for password.

• View digital versions of Northminster's Sunday morning worship materials and take notes at bible.com/app.

STAY CONNECTED

NORTHMINSTER ON THE RADIO Tune in to Northminster’s radio broadcast, True North, on KGMS 940AM (Sundays, 6pm; Monday-Friday, 6:30am).

Kathy Adger Belva Burig

Luis Coppel

Eden Hackney

Henny Pisano

Phyllis Sammons

Beverly Truter

The best ways to stay connected and get the latest NPC information: • Visit our website at npctucson.org (new site!). • Subscribe to our weekly e-newsletter, Northminster News:

bit.ly/npcenews. • Opt in to receiving text messages from Northminster:

text FAMILY to (520) 462-4949. • Follow us on social: @npctucson

Income/Expense Report YTD (As of September 2021)

Actual EXPENSE: $1,277,061 Budget EXPENSE: $1,422,498

Under Budget by: $-145,437

Actual YTD INCOME: $1,277,718

Budget YTD INCOME: $1,474,647

Under Budget by $ -196,929

God does amazing things through your generosity. Thank you for giving your offering/tithes. Your financial gifts are greatly appreciated and may be made in the following ways: • Online - npctucson.org/give.

• Facebook - facebook.com/npctucson - click “Donate” button.

• Text NPCTUCSON to 73256.

• Mail to 2450 E. Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson AZ, 85719.

• In Service - Passed plate or drop boxes at Sanctuary exits.

Rejoicing

• For 24 pints of blood donated during last Sunday’s drive! Thank you donors for helping us beat our goal!

• For great family fun and new connections made during our Family Fun Event last weekend!

• For the birth of Oakley Reign Savage (to parents Cael and Logan Savage, and great-grandparents Greg and Linda Meade) on October 11, 2021.

• For the marriage of Jean Baptiste Munezero and Felicite Ndaykunda on Saturday, October 16. May your marriage be blessed for many years to come!

Welcome to Northminster! We’re so glad you chose to join us for praise and worship this morning! Whether it’s your 1st or 100th visit, we’d love to know you're here. Please take a moment to fill out a Connect Card in person or via bit.ly/connectnpc. Let us know how we can be praying and celebrating with you.

First Time Here? Stop by the Welcome Center, we would love to meet you and give you a special gift to help introduce Northminster to you!

INVITE

NPCKids - Learning and exploring God’s word! - bit.ly/npckids

Bible Explorers - Sundays, 9:45-10:45am, children’s classrooms through the Children’s Courtyard. Kids in preschool-grade 5 discover the treasure of God’s Word.

Bible BLAST Live! - Sundays, 10-11am, via Zoom. Children in grades kinder through 5th, join us each week for games, Bible stories and Christian music. Register one time - bit.ly/npcbblive.

Choraliers Choir Practice - Sundays, 10:50-11:50am, Music Rehearsal Room, Multipurpose Building. Singing, music and fun for kids ages 5 and up.

Midweek Friends - Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Kids in grades 1-5, join us each week to learn about God through activities, games, and devotion time. Bring a friend! This week: Movie Night!

NPCStudents (Grades 6-12) - Connect via bit.ly/npcstudents.

Sunday Student Groups, 9:45-10:45am, Youth Room 1. A weekly dive into the Bible with discussions of its relevance to our lives.

Youth Group meets every other Tuesday, 6-7:30pm in the Fellowship Hall (enter through double doors off Fort Lowell) Invite a friend and come for fun games, creative activities, and God’s word. The next meeting is on October 19th.

Classes/Groups for Adults - Come strengthen your faith and connect with other members of our congregation through one of our Bible study classes. In-person or online options are available. To learn more, visit npctucson.org/prepare.

PREPARE

Deacons Pantry Soup Challenge - Help the Deacon’s reach their goal of 300 cans of chicken noodle soup this month. Cans may be dropped off at the Church Office during open hours.

Reformation Sunday - Sunday, October 31, 8:00am and 9:45am services. Invite a friend to come hear the sounds of bagpipes and drums to honor our Presbyterian Scottish heritage. After service join us in the Rowley Courtyard for some shortbread cookies!

Greet N Treat - No Tricks All Treats! - Sunday, October 31, 5-7:30pm. Are you looking for a safe, fun way to trick or treat this year? Dress up and come on down to the church for trunk-to-trunk treating!

SERVE

Greet N Treat Safe Treating Community Outreach Event –

Sunday, October 31, 5-7:30pm.

Ways to serve our community • Give bags of individually wrapped candies/snacks (no hard candy).

• Participate the night of the event. For a full listing of volunteer opportunities, visit https://bit.ly/gnt2021.

• Donate grocery store gift cards in amounts of $10, $15 & $25.

Contact Sheila Yamanaka for additional information, syamanaka@npctucson.org.

Shortbread Cookies are a wonderful tradition during our Scottish heritage weekend. Bake your favorite recipe or buy a preferred brand to contribute to the experience! Bring cookies to the Church Office by October 29 for all to enjoy on October 31.

Next Steps Class - Wednesday, October 27, 6-8pm (last class of 2021). Let our pastors help encourage you to learn more about our values and beliefs, and discover what being a Christian and a Presbyterian means. Take the next step in your faith journey by registering at bit.ly/npcnextsteps21.

Bluegrass and Seniors BYO Lunch - Wednesday, October 27, 12pm, Fellowship Hall. We’re kicking off our Golden Swarm Seniors (55+) season with an exciting performance by Bluegrass From Heaven and an afternoon filled with gospel favorites and fun! Bring your lunch. No cost to attend. Sign up by visiting the Seniors table in the Rowley Courtyard on Sundays or by calling the Church Office at (520) 327-7121.

WELCOME!

Weekly Behind The Scenes Tours - Come and take a guided walking tour of the NPC campus and learn about our different ministries and history along the way! Tours are offered at 9:15am, 11am, and 1:15 pm. Meet at the outdoor Welcome Center in the Rowley Courtyard. For an appointment, contact Dana Graham.

ORDER OF WORSHIP - 9:45am * indicates standing, if you are able. Thank you for silencing your cell phones.

Prelude Partita on Azmon M.B. Smith

Welcome Dr. Rev. Andrew Ross

Introit Halle, Halle, Hallelujah Hal Hopson

Call to Worship From Psalm 105 Elder Marie Ruiz

Prayer of Invocation, Confession and Lord’s Prayer (said in unison)

*Hymn We Are Called to Be God’s People 580, green hymnal

*Greetings Rev. Ross

Moment For Ministry

Greet N Treat Dave Berry and David Peyton

Pastoral Prayer Rev. Ross

*Response Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service, v. 1

575, green hymnal

Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Rev. Ross

Offertory Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Mark Hayes

Anthem I Thank My God J. Aaron McDermid

Scripture

Series

Sermon

1 Peter 2:1-3, 9-10

Ephesians 2:4-10

REACH

Through Preparation

Rev. Ken Skodiak

*Hymn Lord, Speak to Me 593, green hymnal

*Benediction

*Response Amen McNeil Robinson II

Postlude Fugue in D Major, BWV 532 J.S. Bach

Offerings can be placed in the offering plate or given digitally by going to https://npctucson.org/give.

Evensong - A Musical Celebration of Thanks – Sunday, November 7, 5pm, Sanctuary. Help us celebrate 70 years of God’s faithfulness through Northminster (1951-2021)! Bring the whole family for a night of beautiful music, inspiring prayer, encouraging scripture lessons and more, as we honor our past, celebrate our present ministries and seek God’s call for the future.

To listen to today’s message again, or share it with a friend, you can find all our

Sunday morning messages online at bit.ly/NPCSermons

Sermon Notes

Good preparation eliminates that which holds us b______ from our m______________.

God prepares us by giving us a new i__________________.

Being well prepared starts with u_______________________ the mission.

Preparing for God’s mission must involve preparing o__________________.

For this coming week:

• If you haven’t already, I encourage you to pick up and Reach Prayer Card and follow the five simple steps.

• If you have filled out your 8-15, be praying about ways you might be able to invest in one of your 8-15 and/or invite them to a faith event.

• Take some time to write out what it means for you to be a Christian. Then read it out loud and see if it takes longer than 90 seconds.

REACH: Through Preparation Pastor Ken Skodiak

1 Peter 2:1-3, 9-10 and Ephesians 2:4-10 October 17, 2021

Life Group Questions to Consider

Use these questions as guidance to help get the discussion rolling when you meet with your REACH Life Group

Scriptures: 1 Peter 2:1-3, 9-10 and Ephesians 2:4-10

CONNECTION: When was the last event you had to prepare for? What were all the details you had to think about and prepare for? Can you think of a time when you were unprepared for something? OBSERVATION: In 1 Peter 2:9-10, which one of the descriptions grabs your attention and why? Which one might you have a question about what Peter means? In Ephesians 2:4-10, what phrase or statement gets your attention and why? As you read the passage, how does it make you feel? INTERPRETATION: What does it mean to be, ‘dead in transgressions/sin’? What do you think Paul is trying to get at when he says that, ‘God raised us up with Christ and seated us in the heavenly realms? On a scale of 1-10 (1=Easy to accept and 10=difficult to accept) where are you when it comes to accepting/believing that you are saved by grace and not by works? How do you understand Pauls’ statement about our good works having been prepared in advance for us? APPLICATION: Note: The purpose of this exercise is not to pass judgment or ‘grade’ what a person writes. It is, instead, an exercise in which we can encourage each other to be prepared to share our testimony/faith story with someone who may not be a believer. Each person takes some time to write out what you would say to a person if they were to ask you, tell me about your Christian faith. If there is time and on a volunteer basis, people can read out loud what they wrote and others in the group can react and/or give feedback. No one should feel compelled to share.

To learn more about REACH Life Groups visit

npctucson.org/connect/lifegroups.