North Presbyterian Church Second Sunday in Lent March 4, 2012—8:30 & 10:45 a.m.

WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD

Prelude Prelude on “Leoni” Hopson Greeting, Welcome, and Opportunities for Discipleship

Welcome to our guests and visitors! As a church of hospitality we invite you, if you feel comfortable, to introduce yourself at this time. We are glad you are here! We hope you will fill out the welcome pad (found in the pew holder) to help us get acquainted. We also invite you to join us in Westminster Hall for coffee hour following worship.

(Everyone—please silence your cell phones.) Call to Worship In the presence of God whose amazing love surrounds us, we give thanks for the love and grace of God.

In the presence of Christ whose teaching, healing, serving and dying revealed the amazing grace of God, we give thanks for the love and grace of God. In the presence of the Spirit who stirs within us and among us to make God’s love and grace real to us, we give thanks for the love and grace of God. We humbly receive God’s love and grace, and seek to return to God our love and our lives. Together let us worship God.

Invocation

*Hymn 488 The God of Abraham Praise Leoni (During the singing of the hymn, please pass prayer requests to center aisle.)

*Call to Confession Seek Ye First (Matthew 6:33 & 7:7)

*Prayer of Confession God of amazing grace, you offer us love and mercy beyond our imaginations. We cannot love the way you do. Our grace is momentary, when yours is constant. We seek fairness, when you offer boundless love. Our ways are not your ways, O God. We confess our limitations, our imperfect love, our constrained mercy. Forgive us, and help us to reflect, even dimly, the love and mercy and grace you so generously shower upon us. In the name of Christ, your love incarnate, we pray. Amen. *Silent Confession (A time for personal confession of sin.)

*Kyrie Eleison

*Assurance of Forgiveness Hear the good news! God loves us. God forgives us.

*Response Gloria Patri et Filio by Jacques Berthier Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit

Passing of the Peace (Having received Christ’s peace, let us share it by turning to our neighbors and greeting them, saying “May the peace of Christ be with you!”)

WE HEAR THE WORD OF GOD

Children’s Time (10:45) Sheridan Skura (Following Children’s Time, children ages 4 - 8th grade will be dismissed to Sunday school.)

Prayer for Illumination

Scripture Reading Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 (8:30) p. 12 (10:45) p. 13 Mark 8:31-38 (8:30) p. 41 (10:45) p. 44

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Sermon “Walking a New Path” The Rev. William T. Hennessy

WE RESPOND AND GIVE THANKS TO GOD

*Affirmation of Faith We believe that God is present in the darkness before dawn; in the waiting and uncertainty where fear and courage join hands, conflict and caring link arms, and the sun rises over barbed wire. We believe in a “with-us” God who sits down in our midst to share our humanity. We affirm a faith that takes us beyond the safe place: into action, into vulnerability and into the streets. We commit ourselves to work for change and put ourselves on the line; to bear responsibility, take risks, live powerfully and face humiliation; to stand with those on the edge; to choose life and

be used by the Spirit for God’s new community of hope. Amen. (used with permission from the Iona Abbey Worship Book)

*Hymn 2130 The Summons (8:30—see insert)

Prayers of the People Offering Offertory: (8:30) Voluntary Zeuner (10:45) Anthem: Exultate Deo (Rejoice in God) Scarlatti

*Doxology (Hymn 591) Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Christ, all people here below; Praise Holy Spirit evermore; Praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen.

Prayer of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Who teaches us to pray, saying: 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.

WE DISPERSE TO SERVE GOD IN THE WORLD

*Hymn 419 How Clear Is Our Vocation, Lord Repton

*Charge

*Benediction

*Postlude Psalm 18 Marcello

*Those who are able, please stand.

Prayers For One Another

“Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer

and supplication. To that end keep alert and

always persevere in supplications for all the

saints. Pray also for me...” So Paul instructed

the Christians at Ephesus, and so we pray for

one another:

North Church families who are affected in any

way by war or disaster and for the men and

women serving in the military; Presbytery

Stewardship & Budget Committee and

Crittenden Presbyterian Church; and from our

Mission Yearbook for Presbyteries of Ohio and

West Virginia.

As many of you know, HIPAA regulations prohibit

the sharing of confirmation about your

hospitalization and medical care with your church

family. Please let us know when you or your family

are hospitalized or ill so that Pastor Hennessy can

effectively provide spiritual care for you.

Printed Copies of Sermons

Sunday morning sermons are available for you on

the table in the south entryway and at the

“Sermons” portion of our Website at

www.northchurchwilliamsville.org.

First Aid Kits & AED Locations

First Aid Kits are located in the Sunday school

office, kitchen, church office and in the First Aid

cabinet along with the AED (Mission area, near

north entrance).

Listening Devices

Hearing assist devices may be picked up

from the table in the narthex. Or speak to an

usher for assistance.

Reading the Bible Daily

A copy of the full year listing of daily Bible

readings may be found in the south entrance.

You may also find them at

http://www.pcusa.org/resource/daily-

lectionary-list-full-year-2012/

Church Calendar Sunday, March 4 One Great Hour of Sharing

8:30 am Worship/Chapel

9:30 Child Care (Infants-Age 3)/S257

Children’s & Youth Choir

Senior High Sunday School/S251

Saving Jesus DVD series/ Lib

Chocolate for Lent study/WH

Inquirer Class/RC

10:45 Worship/Sanc

11:45 Coffee Hour/WH

1:00 pm Deacon Training/Lib

6:00 Confirmation/S251

Monday, March 5

7 pm Session/Chapel

7:30 Young Adults/Martin Home

Tuesday, March 6

9:00 am Staff meeting/DR

4:30 pm Worship Committee/Choir Room

Wednesday, March 7

6 pm Lenten Soup Supper/WH

6:45 Our Stories of Good News/Chapel

Thursday, March 8

4 pm Resource Committee/RC

6:30 Handbells/S151

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7:45 Adult Choir/Choir Room

Saturday, March 10

8:00 am Men’s Breakfast/WH

Sunday, March 11 Daylight Saving Time

8:30 am Worship/Chapel

9:30 Child Care (Infants-Age 3)/S257

Children’s & Youth Choir

Senior High Sunday School/S251

Saving Jesus DVD series/ Lib

Chocolate for Lent study/WH

Inquirer Class/RC

10:45 Worship/Sanc

11:45 Coffee Hour/WH

12 pm Club 456/N. Basement

1:00- Deacon Training/Lib

6:00 Confirmation/S251

Monday, March 12

11 am Pastoral Care Committee/Lib

1 pm Staff Meeting/Lib

6:30 Property Committee/RC; Mission/DR

7:30 Young Adults/Martin Home

Tuesday, March 13

9:30 am Ruth/Mary Circle/Pres. Vlg.

2:30 pm Martha Circle/Lib

7:00 Deacons/DR; Membership/S251

Wednesday, March 14

7:30 pm Sarah Circle

Thursday, March 15 North Star deadline

6:30 pm Handbells/S151

7:45 Choir/Choir room

Friday, March 16

7:00-9:00 pm All-church retreat/WH

Saturday, March 17

9 am-2pm All-church retreat/WH

3 pm Youth to Bethel Presbyterian

Sunday, March 18 (No 8:30 service)

9:30 Child Care (Infants-Age 3)/S257

Children’s & Youth Choir

Saving Jesus DVD series/ Lib

Chocolate for Lent study/WH

Inquirer Class/RC

10:45 Family Worship-Comm/Sanc

Dr. McFayden preaching

11:45 Coffee Hour/WH

1:00 pm Deacon Training/Lib

6:00 Confirmation/S251

Reflection & Discussion for Adults: Saving Jesus Sundays through April 1 9:30-10:30 a.m./Library This DVD-based series is a conversation around the relevance of Jesus for today and is an invitation to be on a journey. Christianity has 2000 years of tradition with a wide spectrum of believers, a large community across time. It is like a six-mile-wide trail, not a narrow path.

March 4: Jesus’ Ministry of Compassion March 11: Who Killed Jesus? March 18: The Atonement

March 25: The Resurrection of Jesus April 1: Why is Jesus Worth Saving

Coordinator: Mary Mohlke

Chocolate for Lent Sundays through April 1 9:30-10:30 a.m./Westminster Hall Chocolate for Lent is a unique study, delving into the delicious depths of humanity. Written by Hilary Brand, it will feature segments of the Academy Award-nominated film Chocolat, conversations centered around our life in Christ and, of course, chocolate. Garidith Khayat will coordinate this study.

Soul Feast is a collection of places to gaze, wonder-pray and reflect on how God has touched your

life. Paintings of 14 stations of the cross are in the narthex. Labyrinth-like crosses, which you walk with your eyes, are

in the chapel. Jesus' words of help and inspiration

accompany each cross.

Allow your spirit to guide you through the centers

Open yourself to new wisdom on your journey

Move from center to center when you are ready

Help children by asking them what they see

On the cover: Scripture Pictures by Mary Mohlke

descendants of Abraham and Sarah, Jesus

followers, Sarah and baby, hearts live

forever, the law, faith of Abraham,

rebuking Peter, followers of Jesus, God

ruling over nations

Invite a friend this Lent-Easter Weekdays until 3 pm Sundays until 1pm Call the office 632-1330 for additional appointments

Our Stories of Good News

Lenten Soup Suppers March 7, 21, 28

6:00 pm/Westminster Hall

Enjoy homemade soup by Ed Eisenlord plus fresh fruit,

bread, dessert, and a special dish for children

$5 per adult

6:45 - 7:30 pm/Chapel

Prayer and Songs from Iona

Discover the movement of God in our lives

March 7 - Karen Roesser Jeff Weaver

March 21 - Sylvia Bigler Jeff Faunce

March 28 - Lynda Roemer Colin Drury

Register by signing up in Westminster Hall

or calling the church at 632-1330.

Registration required for child care.

TTeeaacchheerrss NNeeeeddeedd!! Our Sunday school program has just a few more months left before breaking for summer,

but we still need your help for our last two sessions. The Kids Ministry Team has full

descriptions of all the teacher roles and the curriculum. Please see below for a list of open

spots:

Session 5 (March 25, April 1, 15, 22 & 29) 1 Bible Story Teacher for the South Basement program (ages 4 through 3rd grade).

Session 6 (May 13 & 20 and June 3 & 10) 2 Small Group Teachers for the North Basement program

Do You Wish to Join the Church?

Our spring Inquirers Classes will be held on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Resource Center. The dates are March 4, 11, 18 and 25. New members will join North Presbyterian Church during the 10:45 a.m. service on Sunday, April 1. If you want to know more about North Church and/or becoming a member, please contact Mitch Roemer at 688-6464, call the church office at 632-1330, or make a note on the welcome pad in the pew.

Please prayerfully consider this opportunity to serve our families, and contact Peter Martin or a

member of the Kids Ministry Team if interested.

Deadline/Details for the Mission Project and Spring Retreat!

Junior and Senior Highers, the deadline to register for both the Spring Retreat and

Mission Project is Sunday, March 18. Want to know more? You can find all the

details in next month’s North Star and on our church website at

northchurchwilliamsville.org/spring-retreat and

northchurchwilliamsville.org/youth/mission-project. Or just talk to Peter Martin.

Please sign up soon; you don’t want to miss these incredible opportunities for

fellowship and mission!

Men’s Group Saturday, March 10: It’s a celebration! To help celebrate the men’s group’s 4th anniversary, Rev. Dr. Tom Yorty will be discussing the meaning of community as an “endangered species in today’s world.” The title of his presentation is “Making Connections – the Live-or-Die Mission of the Church.” His view is that without an emphasis upon “community,” the church cannot survive. Men are asked to bring a jar of peanut butter, which will be delivered to the UPC Food Pantry. Sign up on March 4. Come and help celebrate our founding.

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Please note: There will be no 8:30 a.m. worship service

on Sunday, March 18. The Rev. Dr. McFayden will be

preaching during the 10:45 service, concluding the

all-church retreat.

Did you sign up for the all-church retreat yet? “Reflecting on Our Past, Looking to the Future” March 16 and 17

with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth McFayden will help us explore where

God wants to take North Church. Be sure to sign up. It’s free, and

childcare is provided. Call the church office or e-mail

n.church@verizon.net. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to

grow together.

Friends of Night People "I would like to thank Peter Martin, Brad, Meredith, and Evan Sparks, Kerri Bigler, Paul and Nathan Hahn, Matt Hennessy, Julia and Valentina Bibko, Chad and Madison Kahler, and Neil Arnold for serving at Friends of Night People on Tuesday, February 28. We served 200 people, and sorted and gave out many pieces of clothing. I really appreciate the support from

the Youth Group. The Urban Diner on Paderewski St. has been benefiting from NPC volunteers each month since last April. THANK YOU one and all.”

Sincerely, Jane Arnold

The Fish Banks are here! The Fish Banks are here!

Get ready to fill yours. A “Giving Calendar” is available to anyone who

needs suggestions on money amounts that will help to fill your fish bank. The One Great Hour of Sharing Offering begins today and will be collected

on Palm Sunday, April 1st.

Mission Statement

Brought together by our shared faith in

Jesus Christ,

Called by God to live as faithful disciples,

Blessed by our diverse gifts and experiences,

We commit ourselves to:

Worship together,

Teach and learn from one another,

Nurture each other with care and love, and

Reach out in ministry and mission to the world.

(adopted by the Session June 5, 2006)

North Presbyterian Church

300 North Forest Rd., Williamsville, NY 14221, (716) 632-1330,

www.northchurchwilliamsville.org

E-Mail: n.church@verizon.net

Preacher: The Rev. William T. Hennessy Coordinator: Olivia Ebsary

Liturgist: Duncan Hemink Ushers: (8:30) Carol & Bob Meyers

Organist: Marlene Harrington (10:45) Barbara & Bill Hill; Susan & Dennis Hohl

Bulletin Cover: Mary Mohlke Greeters: Pudge Pullen; Linda Rinaldo

Building Lock-up: Bill Ervin Counters: Linda Gowans; Heather Randall

Accolyte: Kaitlyn Khayat

Visitors —You are important to us. Please

feel free to come to the chancel area after

the service to get information or ask

questions about our church. Approach

anyone wearing a yellow ribbon. Fill out a

visitor card and put it in the offering plate

if you wish to be contacted.

The flowers today are

given in loving memory

of Erin Kathleen Bigler, by

the Bigler family.

Ministers: The Congregation

Pastor/Head of Staff: The Rev. William T. Hennessy Director of Sacred Dance: Olivia Ebsary

Director of Youth, Children & Family Ministry: Peter Martin Sexton: Marc Kiesling

Stephen Ministry Leader: Carlene DeRoo Bookkeeper: Judy Blackchief

Administrative Assistant: Cynthia Leavell Artist-in-Residence: Mary Mohlke

Director of Music & Organist: Marlene Harrington Childcare Supervisor: Regina Koteras

Director of Music, Children & Youth: Marty Shafer

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