Worship for the Lord’s Day PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD The Word in Music – We Would Serve the Lord by Daniel Pederson Chancel Choir * Denotes all may stand if possible Choose this day whom you will serve; we would serve the Lord. Greetings & Announcements Through the water, wine and word, we have been restored. Refrain: God is good / All the time / All the time / God is good O, holy Savior, Jesus Christ, our brother: all our praises you deserve; Jesus Christ, our Lord! Prelude – Meditation Over An Ancient Hymn Tune by George Frederick McKay Whom will you serve? We would serve the Lord. We are called to share God's word now and evermore! Prayer for Illumination Through the water, wine and word hearts are healed and souls are stirred. Choose this day whom you will serve. We would serve the Lord. Scripture Reading – Luke 17:5–10, pew Bible N.T., pp. 1114 At this time, the children are invited to Children’s Church. Call to Worship They will return after the sermon . In the midst of war and division, we wait for God: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, God’s mercies never come to an end. Minute for Mission – October Mission Flag Joel Postema In the midst of devastation and loss, we wait for God: Scripture Reading – 2 Timothy 1:1-14 , pew Bible N.T., pp. 1267 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, God’s mercies never come to an end. In the midst of change and uncertainty, we wait for God: Sermon – The Rev. Dr. Matthew L. Camlin The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, God’s mercies never come to an end; Doing Discipleship: Take Your Faith Home they are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness, O God! *Song of Praise (on insert and screen) – *Hymn 276 – Great Is Thy Faithfulness This Is Amazing Grace by Josh Farro, Phil Wickham and Jeamy Riddle Prayer of Confession in Response to God’s Grace RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD Merciful God, we confess that the world suffers because of our sin. We use power Presentation of Offerings (If you haven’t already, please pass the Friendship pads.) against others for our own benefit. We misuse the natural resources of the earth in carelessness and greed. By our habits and apathies, others are subjected to Invitation to the Offering desolation, even despair. Offertory - Diapason Movement (from a voluntary) th [Silent Prayer...] by William Goodwin (18 century) Forgive us for making enemies and exiles of those you call us to love and serve. *Doxology , Hymn #592 Forgive us for laying waste to the landscape of creation. Forgive us for being *Prayer of Dedication complicit in causing others to grieve and to wander without rest. We wait on you, Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper O God. We hope in you. You alone can restore all things, even us. We pray in Christ’s name. Amen. Invitation to the Table *Response – Trisagion Great Prayer of Thanksgiving Leader: The Lord be with you. Passing of the Peace: People: And also with you. Leader: May the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. Leader: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Communion continued, October 6, 2019 Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. World Communion Sunday People: It is right to give our thanks and praise. Leader: ...who forever sing to the glory of your name: People: Holy God, Holy and Mighty, Holy Immortal One, We praise thee, we praise thee. Amen. Leader: ...Great is the mystery of faith: People: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again . Words of Institution The Communion of the People The Prayer After Communion SENDING *Charge and Benediction *Benediction Response (on screen) May the Peace of the Lord Christ Go with You by P. Sutcliffe *Postlude – Faith Leads Us Onward by Steven Scott 229 S. Market Street, New Wilmington, PA 16142 www.nwpresby.org [email protected] 724-946-3541 Office hours: Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm Margaret Trautman , a long time member of NWPC and dedicated Christian Worship services on radio WWNW (88.9FM) educator, is moving from Shenango on the Green to live closer to her family. They have planned a reception for Margaret, TODAY immediately following Rev. Dr. Matthew L. Camlin (Pastor) ext. 12; [email protected] worship - across the street in Community Room, and invite all to come. Anne Bruening (Music Coordinator, Director of Chancel and Handbell Choirs) Light refreshments will be served. [email protected] Dan Smith (Worship Team Leader) [email protected] Kathy Montgomery (Organist) [email protected] The Nominating Committee , entrusted with the task of finding church officers Linda Black (Director of Christian Education) ext. 24; [email protected] to begin their terms of service in 2020, will gather for their initial meeting today. Doug Phillips (Youth Leader), [email protected] Please pray for them as they begin their work. Linda McGrath (Congregational Care Coordinator) ext. 16; [email protected] Kay Taylor (Church Treasurer) ext. 13; [email protected] Announcements Worship Notes Additional events for today: If you are a guest today we pray that God will bless you through your presence • The 33 rd Annual Wayne H. Christy Memorial Lecture at Westminster with us. Please sign the pew pad, including contact information, so we may th College takes place this evening, October 6 at 6:30pm at Wallace Memorial welcome you. Assistance for worship is available including large print bulletins Chapel, and Don Mosley, co-founder of Habitat for Humanity and Jubilee and hymnals. We also have personal audio receivers that provide sound Partners, is the featured guest speaker. The Wayne H. Christy Memorial Lecture amplification. honors the late Dr. Wayne Christy, a long-time faculty member and chair of the Department of Religion and Philosophy. Dr. Christy, his wife Lola, and daughters Childcare: The Nursery for babies and toddlers (infants – age 2) is located LoAnn and Ronee have all been active members of this congregation. The through the side doors of the sanctuary to the left of the pulpit area, Room 212. community is welcome to attend. “Thank you” to Kim Romig and Marilyn Reeher for staffing our Nursery today. • You are invited to the World Mission Fair at Northminster Presbyterian th Children’s Church, Room 213, is a creative and developmentally appropriate Church, (2434 Wilmington Rd., New Castle) on Sunday, October 6 from noon- worship experience for children aged 3–4th grade; their teachers are Jill Postema 3pm. The fair will feature mission outreaches that are local, regional, national and and Diane Camlin . international. There will be food truck vendors out front offering various refreshments for purchase. The Children’s Bulletin for two age groups (3 to 6 & 7 to 12) can be found in the • th th 28 Annual National Life Chain is Sunday, October 6 . Thousands of people racks at each entrance to the church. Fall Worship Bags are located in the front across our nation will stand for one hour in silent prayer while holding signs pew of the transept. which promote the sanctity of human life. Local Life Chains will be held in New Castle, New Wilmington (Market Street & Neshannock Avenue) and Ellwood Today’s flowers are given by Bev Shelenberger to celebrate Don’s special day: City, from 1:45-3pm. This event is sponsored by People Concerned for the “Happy 70 th Birthday, Don.” Unborn Child. Welcoming you at the main entrance today are Bob & Marcia Curry. Both are retired teachers, but both are still involved in education. Bob is on the Wilmington Registration is open for our 2020 Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic ! Area School Board and Marcia “subs” in 6 school districts. They are the proud The dates for this trip are March 14-21, 2020. Talk to Chris Parish, Don Shelenberger, grandparents of eight! Marcia has helped with the PB & J program since it started. Matt Camlin, or Joel Postema if you want to know more. A link to the registration form is available on the church’s website. We are very pleased that our middle school students serve as acolytes in worship. Today Stephannie Klamut and Emily Arblaster are lighting the candles. Attention all Westminster College students! We’re glad you are here. Please watch for UKirk (New Wilmington Presbyterian Church's college ministry) announcements. We welcome your participation not only The memorial service for Dorothy Pollock will take place this coming th in our worship services but also any of our church's ministries and Friday morning, October 11 at 11am. Lunch will follow in the Social events. If you have questions, please ask Dave and/or Tawnee Hunter (Ukirk leaders) Hall and all are invited to attend. – [email protected] . Hillary Leslie and Craig Kennedy will be getting married at NWPC on Sunday Women’s Saturday Morning Bible Study will NOT meet October 12 th but will th October 20th, 2019 at 2:30 pm. Following the ceremony, there will be light continue on the 19 of the month. Start time is 9am in Room 214 and led by Sandy refreshments in the Ligo Room. The ceremony is open for all to attend – they Veitch. See you then! hope to see you there! Calendar: October 6 – 13, 2019 Announcements Sunday (October 6, 2019) World Communion Sunday Westminster College PreK-4/Special Education students are presenting 9am Men’s Bible Class , downstairs in the Lillian Martin Room Story Time at McGill Library from 1:30 - 2:15pm on Thursdays throughout the fall 9:30am Sunday Morning Classes for all ages until November 21.