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

hospitality of this congregation. If you have any questions about our

church please ask one of the pastors or a greeting host wearing a red

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SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY

TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

October 21, 2018

* = * Those who are able, please stand.

Congregation responds in bold.

CENTERING THOUGHT

The thing to do, it seems to me, is to prepare yourself so you can be

a rainbow in somebody else's cloud. Somebody who may not look

like you. May not call God the same name you call God - if they call

God at all. I may not dance your dances or speak your language. But

be a blessing to somebody. That's what I think.

Maya Angelou

1660 Kessler Boulevard, East Drive

Indianapolis, IN 46220

317-251-9489

www.northminster-indy.org

APPROACHING GOD

Please silence your cell phone before worship begins.

WELCOME Teri Thomas

PRELUDE (9:00) Praeludium in D Major Dietrich Buxtehude

(1637-1707)

(11:00) Be Thou My Vision arr. Lee Burswold

Kathy Hershberger, Viola

*CALL TO WORSHIP

Praise the Lord, for God is great indeed!

Let us sing praises for God’s glorious blessings.

We give glory, honor, and thanksgiving to the Lord,

who makes and sustains all things.

*HYMN NO. 320 The Church of Christ in Every Age

WAREHAM

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Lord Jesus Christ, servant of all,

How embarrassed we are when you call us to be servants!

We work diligently to get our own way.

We want to sit in the best seats

and be respected by everyone.

Even when we try to follow you,

we think about how good we look.

In your mercy, forgive us.

In the power of your Spirit, transform us.

Shape us into people who can love and serve and bless others,

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

*SILENCE FOR PERSONAL PRAYER AND

REFLECTION

*DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS

Forgiveness is free and abundant. Forgiveness is a blessing.

Hear, believe, and be blessed by the good news:

In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Alleluia! Amen!

*HYMN NO. 582 Glory to God, Whose Goodness Shines on Me

GLORY TO GOD

*SHARING THE PEACE

The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

And also with you.

(Worshipers may greet one another with words of Christ’s peace.)

LISTENING FOR GOD’S WORD

ANTHEM (9:00) This is the Day the Lord Has

Richard Gieseke

Peace Choir

CHILDREN’S TIME Maureen Wilson

Children may be excused for Church School at this time.

ANTHEM (11:00) Draw Us In the Spirit’s Tether

Harold W. Friedell

(9:00) Section Leaders

(11:00) Chancel Choir

Draw us in the Spirit's tether,

For when humbly in Thy name,

Two or three are met together

Thou are in the midst of them;

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Touch we now Thy garment's hem.

As the brethren used to gather

In the name of Christ to sup,

Then with thanks to God the Father

Break the bread and bless the cup,

Alleluia! Alleluia!

So knit Thou our friendship up.

All our meals and all our living

Make as sacraments of Thee,

That by caring, helping, giving

We may true disciples be.

Alleluia! Alleluia!

We will serve Thee faithfully.

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (9:00) Aimée Scheuermann

LESSON Hebrews 5: 1-10 (Pg. 220)

PSALM 104

LESSON Mark 10: 35-45 (Pg. 47)

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

SERMON Day of Caring, Day of Blessing

(9:00) Kaitlyn Boller, Neterval Family, Hittle Family

(11:00) Kaitlyn Boller, Neterval Family, Kincaid Family

SILENCE FOR REFLECTION

RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD

HYMN NO. 755 Alleluia! Laud and Blessing

WEISSE FLAGGEN

A LITANY OF PRAYER AND BLESSING

O God of all blessings, we come before you with full hearts. We

hear the words of the prophet, “Blessed are those who trust in the

Lord, whose trust is the Lord.” (Jeremiah 17:7)

And we, once again, declare our trust in you and in you alone.

We hear your words to our ancestors Abraham and Sarah, “I will

bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a

blessing…” (Genesis 12:2)

And we pray to be a blessing to our world.

We hear the words of Proverbs, “Those who are generous are

blessed, for they share their bread with the poor.” (Proverbs 22:9)

And we pray to live generous lives – lives of sharing and

compassion.

We hear the words of the Psalmist, “Happy are the people to

whom such blessings fall; happy are the people whose God is the

Lord.” (Psalm 144:15)

And we give thanks to you for all you have given us.

We hear the words of the apostle Paul, “I do it all for the sake of

the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.” (I Corinthians

9:23)

And we pray we will live our lives for the sake of the gospel.

We hear Paul’s words to the church at Corinth, “Each of you must

give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under

compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to

provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always

having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every

good work.” (II Corinthians 9:7-8)

In this season of abundance, O God, we ponder our blessings.

You have given us enough of everything. May our commitment

reflect eagerness and generosity. May the blessings we

cheerfully share bless this church, this community, and our

world.

And we rejoice with the words of the Revelation, “Amen!

Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and

power and might be to our God for ever and ever! Amen.”

(Revelation 7:12)

Alleluia! Amen! We are bold to pray as Jesus taught us:

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 If Ye Love Me Thomas Tallis

(9:00) Section Leaders

(11:00) Chancel Choir

If ye love me, keep my commandments and I will pray the Father,

and he shall give you another comforter,

that he may abide with you forever, e’en the spirit of truth,

e’en the spirit of truth, e’en the spirit of truth.

*DOXOLOGY LASST UNS ERFREUEN

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise God, all creatures here below. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Praise God, the source of all our gifts!

Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!

Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit, Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

*PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

GOING FORTH

*HYMN NO. 767 Together We Serve SAN ANSELMO

*BLESSING AND CHARGE

Go into the world confident that God has been in this place.

Go … rejoicing … singing to God in praise.

Go … assured that the blessing of God – Creator, Christ, and

Spirit – sustains you this day and always.

We go – blessed to be a blessing. Alleluia! Amen!

POSTLUDE (9:00) Chaconne in C Major Dietrich Buxtehude

(11:00) Simple Gifts arr. Janes Clemens

Kathy Hershberger, viola

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Ruth Moore is on vacation.

Acolyte in worship this morning is Lily Banks.

MUSIC IN WORSHIP

Harold Friedell was an American-born musician, with training in

choral composition and organ playing, as is displayed in this

composition. He was appointed organist at First United Methodist

Episcopal Church in Queens at the age of sixteen, and would then

proceed to hold many other organ and choirmaster positions through

the remainder of his life.

Thomas Tallis lived and worked as a court composer for a number

of different monarchs, including Henry VIII, Edward VI, Queen

Mary, and Queen Elizabeth I. He and composer colleague William

Byrd enjoyed exclusive rights to printing and distributing music,

which allowed him to write a wide variety of songs in many

languages.

Congregational Meeting

A Congregational Meeting has been called for TODAY, 10:45am,

for the purpose of electing officers.

Nominees for Class of 2021

Elder Candidates: 5 Deacon Candidates: 10

1. Gabe Goncalves 1. Jim Arend

2. Linda Furuness 2. Erin Bristow

3. Becky Hueles 3. Mary Calkins

4. Andy Longo 4. Scott Cavins

5. David Neitzel 5. Sandy Corbito

Youth Elder Candidate: 1 6. Carol Freeman

Evan Schlabach 7. Nancy Jarrell

8. Ellie Keppler

Foundation Board 9. Mick Keppler

Deb Ronco 10. Leona Melton

John Carr Youth Deacon Candidate: 1

Tom Stayton Emily Zubler

What’s Next?

Sunday Worship

October 28 – Commitment Sunday/Reformation Sunday

Mission and Outreach

Jerry Gray Art Show and Families First Benefit – November 3,

3-6pm

Interfaith Thanksgiving Dinner – November 18, 5-8pm.

Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation

Events and Education

Wednesday Night Study Group – 6pm.

Sunday Book Club – TODAY, 12Noon

Contemplative Prayer and Meditation –TODAY, 5:30pm

Deacons Butterbraids Fundraiser – TODAY, Gathering Place

Men’s Prayer Dinner -- Meridian Hills Country Club, October

25, 6pm

The New York Times and the Bible –November 11, 10am

Medicaid Waiver Presentation – October 25, 10am

Coffee with Krista Tippet – October 28 and November 25, 10am

Science Fiction Book Discussion -- November 4, 10am

Curious Conversations/Info Sessions About Northminster–Nov.

4 and11 at 10am

(CORRECTION) Adult Middlers – November 10, 6pm

#FoodandFaith – November 11, 12:15pm

Sound & Spirit – Marko Petričić , Bayan and Organ –

November 11, 4pm

3B Exercise – Mondays at 1:30pm.

Parents with a Passion – Wednesdays, 6:15pm

Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study – 11am

American Village Bible Study – 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 1pm

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MINISTRY

Teri L. Thomas

Pastor

Ruth Chadwick Moore

Associate Pastor

Maureen Wilson

Director of Education and

Youth Ministries

John M. Wright

Director, Music Ministries

Marko Petričić

Music Associate/Organist

Denise Harrington

Senior Ministry Consultant

Doug Johnson

Acting Choir Director

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

Lead Custodian