Northeastern Presbyterian Church 2112 Varnum Street, NE, Washington, DC 20018 Telephone: (202) 526-1730 Fax: (202) 526-5900 Email: [email protected] Website: http://nepc-dc.org
April 21, 2013 10:00 a.m. Worship Service
The Rev. Nancy E. Thornton, Pastor N O R T H E A S T E R N P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C H 4 t h S u n d a y o f E a s t e r A p r i l 2 1 , 2 0 1 3
Welcome to Northeastern Presbyterian Church. You are welcome here. Whatever motivation propelled you through our doors this morning . . . you belong here because you are here, and all that you have and all that you are is welcome here. We come together to meet with God, to express our fellowship in the Lord Jesus, and to take our part in the building of Christ’s church. We praise and thank God for goodness towards us, hear from God’s Holy Word, and pray for the world, and for ourselves.
**We stand with our hearts or our postures Do Not Enter ۩ SOZ refers to the “Songs of Zion” hymnal
WE GATHER AS GOD’S PEOPLE IN PRAISE AND PRAYER
PRELUDE
INTROIT Chancel Choir
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Elder Cynthia Gervais
**CALL TO WORSHIP One: O Lord, open my lips, Many: and my mouth shall proclaim Your praise. One: What shall we return to the Lord for all the good things God has done for us? Many: We will lift up the cup of salvation and call On the name of the Lord. **INVOCATION
**HYMN OF PRAISE #142, Hymnal “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”
**PRAYER OF CONFESSION (UNISON) Eternal God, our judge and redeemer, we confess that we have tried to hide from You, for we have done wrong. We have lived for ourselves and apart from You. We have turned from our neighbors, and refused to bear the burdens of others. We have ignored the pain of the world and passed by the hungry, the poor, and the oppressed. In your great mercy forgive our sins and free us from selfishness, that we may choose Your will and obey Your commandments; through Jesus Christ our Savior.
[Silent Confession] Amen.
**ASSURANCE OF PARDON (UNISON) It is by the grace of a merciful God that we proclaim, in Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Amen.
**PASSING THE PEACE #36, SOZ (Refrain) “O How I Love Jesus” One: May the peace of Christ be with you! Many: And also with you!
WE EXPERIENCE GOD’S WORD
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Elder Cynthia Gervais
RESPONSE #17 SOZ “Jesus Loves Me!”
OFFERING Out of Your great love, O God, You have not withheld anything from us. Now, out of our love, we give back some of what You have given. In so doing we give You our whole lives to be used in Your service and to bring You honor and glory. Amen. OFFERTORY Chancel Choir
**DOXOLOGY #592, Hymnal “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
** PRAYER OF DEDICATION God of love and of new life, bless these gifts that we have given that they may further Your reign in this world. Amen.
SPECIAL MUSIC Chancel Choir
PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION Gracious God, give us humble, teachable, and obedient hearts, that we may receive what You have revealed, and do what You have commanded. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READINGS: Psalm 25: 1-15 (Responsive), page 436, Pew Bible ** Matthew 21:28-32, Page 803, Pew Bible
One: This is the Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God!
SERMONIC SELECTION
MESSAGE “Our Personal Responsibility” Rev. James L. Allen
HYMN OF INVITATION #369, Hymnal “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me”
We Respond to God’s Word
** AFFIRMATION OF FAITH p. 14, Hymnal The Apostles’ Creed
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE ۩
THE PRAYER JESUS TAUGHT p. 16, Hymnal ۩
WE GO FORTH TO LOVE AND SERVE GOD AND NEIGHBOR
PASTORAL PRAYER CHARGE AND BLESSING
CHORAL RESPONSE
POSTLUDE
LECTIONARY: ACTS 9:36-43; PSALM 23; REVELATIONS 7:9-17; JOHN 10:22-30
Today’s Worship Leadership Liturgist: Elder Denise Hodges Greeters: Elder Mozella T. Harris and Mrs. Rosalyn J. Cephas Our Thoughts & Prayers are with Northeastern Members
Pastor Nancy is recuperating at home. Mrs. Harriette Hemby – Residence on Greenbelt – 9885 Greenbelt Rd. – Greenbelt, MD 20706 Mrs. Mary Hinton – Heartland Rehabilitation Center – 6500 Riggs Road, NE – (202) 559-0300
Mr. Edmund Annor - 4029 – 22nd Street, NE, - Washington, DC 20018 - (202) 832-5049 Ms. Arline Chisholm – 1313 Queen Street, NE, – Washington, DC 20002 – (202) 398-5362 Ms. Sheila Dixon – 350 Galloway Street, NE, Unit 105, - Washington, DC 20018 –(202) 269-3731 Rev. Henry C. Eiland - 11400 Lovejoy Street, Silver Spring, MD 20902 – (301) 681-8699 Mrs. Ethel Farrior – The Specialty Hospital of Washington – 700 Constitution Ave., NE, DC 20002 Jacqueline Hamlin – 1709 Otis Place, NE, – Washington, DC 20018 – (202) 526-1612 Mrs. Beatrice Hyatt – 6100 Sargent Road, #112 – Hyattsville, MD 20782 – (301) 559-8831 Elder Judine Johnson - 205 Rittenhouse St., NE, - Washington, DC 20011 - (202) 726-3219 Mrs. Doris Keating – Fox Chase Rehab Ctr – 2015 East West Hghy – Silver Spring, MD, 20910 – (301) 585-1373 Mrs. Mary Lockard – 1432 Trinidad Avenue,, NE, - Washington, DC 20002 – (202) 397-1837 Mrs. Mary Minor – 16810 Dorchester Place, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Mr. and Mrs. Wilson (Mertina) Monk – 2100 Gatewood Place – Silver Spring, MD 20903 – (301) 439-8889 Mrs. Beatrice O’Bryant – 5339 42nd Street, NW - Washington, DC 20015 – (202) 966-2212 Mr. James Page, Jr. – 6639 – 24th Place, Hyattsville, MD 20782 – (301) 853-3229 Mrs. Helen Price – 6532 Parkway Court – Hyattsville, MD 20782 – (301) 559-0723 Mrs. Iris Rogers – 776 Oglethorpe St., NE – Washington, DC 20011 – (202) 635-2047 Mrs. Ida Robinson 325 Anacostia Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20019 – (202) 399-0093 Mrs. Myrtle Simpson – 811 Kennedy Street, NE, – Washington, DC 20011 – (202) 526-2407 Mrs. Isabella Sims – 1422 Trinidad Avenue, NE, - Washington, DC 20002 – (202) 397-2464 Mrs. Verelle Webster – 5000 Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, NE - #531 – Wash., DC 20019 – (202) 399-7504 Mr. Micajah Walker –Villa Rosa Nursing Home - 38 Lottsford Vista Road, Mitchellville, MD, Rm. 120 Mrs. Minnie White – 4251 Colorado Avenue, NW – Washington, DC 20011 – (202) 829-8523 Mrs. Ethelyne Wilkes – 1217 Tuckerman Street, NW – Washington, DC 20011 – (202) 726-6119 Mrs. Eleanor Wood -1712 Buchanan Street, NE, Washington, DC 20017 – (202) 529-7515 Mrs. Mary Woolfolk – 2201 Colston Drive – Rm. 304 – Silver Spring, MD 20910 – (301) 585-3805
Family Ms. Helen Brown – 4025 19th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20018 – (202) 248-7027 (Sister of Rose Wheeler) Mr. John H. Darden – 4207 Eastern Ave., #A1, Mt Rainier, MD 20712 (Husband of Mrs. B. Ross-Darden) Mrs. Maggie E. Dodson – 5858 Eastern Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20011 – (202) 526-8144 (Mother of Shirley Dodson and Doretha Elmore) Mr. Tecumseh Harris – 5432 Shirley Jean Court, Winston Salem, NC 27105 (Nephew of Charlotte Smoot) Makai Dingle - (Grandson of Angela Hemphill) Mr. Wilbert Samuel – Winston Salem, NC (Brother of Hasker Samuel) Mrs. Dorothy Samuel Smith – Tabaccoville, NC (Sister of Hasker Samuel) Mrs. Alvina Jackson (daughter of Dr. Mary Gross) NORTHEASTERN PRESBYTERIANOne: This is the CHURCH Word of VISION the Lord. STATEMENT Many: Thanks be to God! As we rely on God’s guidance, the vision of Northeastern Presbyterian Church is to fulfill the command of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, to promote Christian faith and practice through evangelism, outreach, compassion and fellowship to our congregation and the wider Community. We commit to: Worship Witness Learn Grow Nurture Serve
BIRTHDAYS OF THE MONTH
2-Pamela Gessesse, 8-Randall Timbers, 9-Maxine Best, Trevor Pascall, Selma Lacewell 11-Myrtle Simpson, 24-Joanne Dozier, Ann Thomas, 19-Walter Whited
If you have a birthday this month please call the office. Church Officers Elders Deacons Trustees
Frank Enty Jacqueline Cook Lillian Berry Cynthia Gervais Willie Jean Cook Ernest Harris
Angela Hemphill Karen Cooper-Geathers Estrelda Henderson Cynthia Hodges Carol Fleming Chris Jenkins Nachee Miller James Haggins Eliot Johnson
Freddie Peaco Katrin Jones Felicia Lightfoot Lisa Slade Valerie McCray Shirley Logan Ann Thomas Robin Miller Arthur Slade, II Shawn Thomas Amanda Sargent Helena Slade
Clarence Wade Randall Timbers Shirley Wilson James Wilson Cherie Young Patricia Young
Rhonda Winston Church Music Staff
Director, Chancel Choir/Interim Organist - Dr. Laddie Bell Assistant Organist - Ms. Lillian Berry Director/Pianist, Celestial Choir - Rev. Rosemarie Jones Director, Youth/Cherub Choir - Mrs. Michelle Williams Pianist, Youth/Cherub Choir - Ms. Jennifer Allen
Pastor’s Information
Cell Phone: 845-518-1683 Home Phone: 202-832-1467 E-mail: [email protected] Address: 3617 28th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20018 Office Phone: 202-526-1814
Northeastern Presbyterian Church
BLACK AND WHITE BALL: We still have a few tickets left. This fundraiser is for the purchasing of our new organ. Your support as always is greatly appreciated.
HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION MEETING: There will be a meeting of the Commission today, following worship service in the Henderson Parlor (2nd Floor). All members are requested to be present.
LITERARY CLUB: Please join us for a spirited discussion of Gwendolyn Parker's novel about a "good man's struggle to keep the faith in the face" of personal tragedy These Same Long Bones on Sunday, May 5th in the library right after morning worship service. TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY CLASS The Book of Revelation was given to John by God to show His servant what is soon to come. In it, John extends a greeting to seven churches. We will delve into the many mysteries in the Book.
TO GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS, STUDENTS STILL IN COLLEGE AND PARENTS: Applications for a scholarship can be picked up on today, from the Higher Education Commission mailbox which is located in the Breezeway. The applications must be returned by May 19, 2013 (completed, legibly and properly filled out).
MOTHER'S DAY PROJECT: Healthy Women Healthy Families Mother's Day cards are here. Please participate in the Mother's Day Project by honoring women with Mother's Day cards in exchange for donations to Healthy Women Healthy Families. Your support of the Mother's Day Project will help protect and restore the health of women and children in Africa. Please contact any member of the Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team for your cards.
WOMEN’S DAY CHOIR REHEARSAL will begin this Monday, April 22, 2013, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in the sanctuary. All women are encouraged to participate.
YOU ARE INVITED
My Northeastern Church family and friends, the honor of your presence is requested to witness the marriage of Glynis Pegram to Leonard Higgs, Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. here at Northeastern. Calendar for April 21 – 27, 2013
April 21 Sunday Morning Worship Service, 10:00 a.m. Higher Education Commission Meeting, 11:30 a.m., Henderson Parlor Deacon Board Meeting, 11:30 a.m., Jamison Lounge April 23 Tuesday Morning Bible Study: 11:00 a.m., Jamison Lounge Noon Day Prayer Service, Sanctuary Celestial Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 p.m. Cherub Choir Rehearsal, 6:15 p.m. April 24 Session Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Jamison Lounge April 25 Personnel Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Jamison Lounge Chancel Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 p.m., Choir Room April 27 Food With Friends, 9:00 a.m. Black & White Ball, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
The Capital Improvement Campaign Committee is sponsoring It’s 2nd Annual Black & White Ball Saturday, April 27, 2013 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
Northeastern Presbyterian Church Contact: Iris Burnell,2112 KathyVarnum Cuff, Street. Helen NE Felton, Pamela Gessesse, Estrelda Henderson,Washington, Shirley DC Logan, 20018 Valerie McCray, Glynis Pegram and Clarence Wade Dinner will be served
$45.00
Dinner Menu
Cornish Hen with dressing, Wild Rice, Vegetable Medley Sweet potatoes, Garden Salad, Dinner Rolls, Beverage and Dessert Notes: ______