North Raleigh

Presbyterian Church

April 23, 2017

Cantata Sunday

We extend a warm welcome to our guests!

We are blessed that you are worshipping with us. Please

visit our guest table for a small gift of welcome from the

people of North Raleigh Presbyterian Church.

Childcare is available in the nursery located in the Faith

Ministries Building.

11905 Strickland Rd

Raleigh, NC 27613

919-848-9529

NRPC NEWS and EVENTS

Birthdays: Oliver Kartnatz, 4/24; John Minor, 4/24; Jim Todd, 4/24; Janie Chamberlin, 4/25; Jeff Hedgepeth, 4/26; Terri McIrvine, 4/27; Emily Uhland, 4/27; Dorothy Brady, 4/28; Tommy Wilkat, 4/28; Bennett Fisher, 4/30

Anniversaries: Bill and Diane Michaud, 31 years, 4/26

Thank you to all who made this year's Holy Week a meaningful journey for NRPC. There were children who led the palm processional; hard working hands that prepared delicious meals on Thursday and Easter morning; skilled readers that told the incredible story; musicians that proclaimed the Good News, con-gregants who joined in prayer, meditation and song to share in the witness of Jesus' last week on earth. Thank you all! - NRPC staff

Nifty Sixties Plus: The Nifty Sixties Luncheon for this month will be held this Wednesday, April 26th. All 60’s and over are invited to attend and please bring a dish to share. If you have any questions please call Pat Bidwell at 919-846-8949.

Help Needed For Reception: There will be a reception on Sunday, May 14 and the fellowship ministry team needs your help! If you are willing to provide food for either of these events please contact Janet Livengood at jlivengood@nc.rr.com or 919-624-1195. Thank you!

Sunday Evening Book Discussion: Please join us at the next NRPC Sunday Even-ing Book Discussion Group on April 30 at 7:00 in the church library. The book we will be discussing is “A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society” by Eugene Peterson. If you need transportation or have questions, please contact Story Ingold at 919-615-1469 or stormydoug@mac.com.

SAVE THE DATE! The annual church picnic is Sunday, June 4! Delicious food, great fellowship and water games– don’t miss it!

April Outreach Focus: Former members of NRPC, Dave and Anne Vellenga, and the youth of Nutbush Presbyterian Church in Henderson, NC, have asked us to help them collect clothing to donate to their community. Because Vance County is one of the poorest counties in North Carolina there are never enough clothes, especially children’s clothes, to meet the demand. We are having a clothing drive to increase their spring collection. Please place your donations of clothes in good condition in the lobby of the Faith Ministries Building. The last day to drop things off is Sunday, April 30. Dave, Anne, the congregation of Nutbush, and their community thank you so very much.

Habitat Home Preservation: Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24. Volunteers, ages 14 and up, will be doing exterior home repairs, no experience necessary! More information can be found in this weeks Friday News. Questions? Contact Bob Lippard, boblippard@gmail.com.

This Week at NRPC

Worship, 10:30 am

Sunday School, 9:15 am

Youth Group, Sunday, 5:30 pm

Sunday Night Book Group, Sunday, 7:00

Staff Meeting, Monday, 1:00 pm

Adult Bells, Tuesday, 7:00 pm

Nifty Sixties Plus Luncheon, Wednesday, 11:30 am

Adult Choir, Wednesday, 7:00 pm

Men’s Bible Study, Friday, 7:15 am

Sunday Evening Book Discussion, Sunday, 7:00 pm

Come out and support the NRPC Softball team this Thursday at 6:30 at Bayleaf Baptist Church.

The softball schedule for this season is:

Thursday 4/27 NRPC vs St. Philip at Bayleaf

Monday 5/1 NRPC vs. Greater Love at Bayleaf

Monday 5/8 Friendship vs NRPC at Honeycutt Field

Monday 5/15 Bayleaf vs NRPC at Bayleaf

Thursday 5/25 NRPC vs Mt. Vernon at Bayleaf

Tuesday 6/6 Nativity vs NRPC at Bayleaf

Tuesday 6/13 NRPC vs Friendship at Friendship

Tuesday 6/20 NRPC vs Nativity at Bayleaf

Thursday 6/29 St. Philip vs NRPC at Bayleaf

All games will begin at 6:30 pm.

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please sign the Friendship Pad located near the aisle. Pass it down the pew so all

may sign in. The Friendship Pad contains Prayer Cards and information.

PRELUDE Crown Him With Many Crowns Adult Bells

*CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: Let there be songs of victory to you, O God, let the whole

assembly sing of your salvation.

People: You are our strength and our salvation, O Lord; we have

cried to you, and you have answered.

Leader: You are our God, and we will give thanks to you. You are our

God, who has given us life.

People: Give thanks to God for the Lord is good, God’s steadfast love

endures forever!

*HYMN 108 Christ Is Alive!

*CALL TO CONFESSION

(Please observe a moment of silent confession.)

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Almighty God, in raising Jesus from the grave, you shattered the

power of sin and death. We confess that we remain captive to

doubt and fear, bound by the ways that lead to death. We overlook

the poor and the hungry, and pass by those who mourn; we are deaf

to the cries of the oppressed, and indifferent to calls for peace; we

despise the weak, and abuse the earth you made. Forgive us, God of

mercy. Help us to trust your power to change our lives and make us

new, that we may know the joy of life abundant given in Jesus

Christ, the risen Lord.

*ASSURANCE OF PARDON

Leader: Friends, believe the good news of the gospel.

People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Amen.

*THE PEACE

Leader: The peace of Christ be with you.

People: And also with you!

Leader: I invite you to pass the peace with your neighbor.

*RESPONSE OF PRAISE 299 Amen, Amen

SHARING THE FAITH WITH OUR CHILDREN

The children collect the offering for Pennies for Hunger on the fourth Sunday of the

month. The offering supports the food ministries of the Presbyterian Hunger

program. Preschool-1st grade may remain in worship today or attend Children’s

Church.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

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.

OFFERTORY “Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed..” (Hymn 78) C.H.H. Parry

*DOXOLOGY

Praise God from whom all blessings flow

Praise God all creatures here below

O praise Him! Alleluia!

Praise God above ye heavenly host

Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost

O praise Him! O praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

CANTATA THE PASSION AND THE PROMISE Lloyd Larson, Mark Hayes

Speakers: Janie Chamberlin, Debi Collins, Judy Dove

Jesus: CJ Morgan

Pilate: Dick Christensen

Hosanna to the King

Children’s Choir: Gina Antoun, Joseph Antoun, Mary Addison

Askew, Collin Dail, Hayden DeShong, Glenna Durbin,

Sergei Durbin, Bennett Fisher, Isabelle Fisher, Alena Freer,

Dietloff Jordaan, Marina Jordaan, CJ Morgan, Jonathan Nicotera,

Michael Patterson, Ashley Wright

Jillian Wright, tambourine

Come to the Feast

Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley

All Hail Jesus! Behold the King!

Were You There?

Christ is Risen Alleluia!

Descant: Meredith Goodin, Megan Livengood

*BENEDICTION

*POSTLUDE TRURO (Christ Is Alive! - Hymn108) Seth Bingham

CCLI # 2043894

*All who are able, please stand.

Please silence all electronic devices.

The mission of North Raleigh Presbyterian Church is to be a

welcoming community serving Jesus Christ through engaged discipleship.

Our Leadership For today

Pastor: Susan Sexton

Liturgist: Karen Fink

Acolyte: Mary Addison Askew

Director of Music: Terri Nicotera

Organist: James Good

Sound Technician: Chuck Nicotera

Prayer Deacon: Ann Schirmann

Elder in Charge: Margaret Albert

Children’s Church: Tiffany Hook

Youth Helper: Gage Gordon

Adult Bell Choir

Roger Askew, Stacy Askew, Nancy Chamberlin, Dick Christensen,

Julie Fotheringham, Jamie Gordon, Debbie King, Erin Robbins,

Emily Uhland, Jennifer Worth

Adult Choir

Margaret Albert, Tim Alderton, Scott Anderson, Carolyn Drum,

Donna Fitzpatrick, Sue Fuller, Meredith Goodin, Loffie Jordaan,

Mac Lambeth, Marlene Lambeth, Suzy Lippard, Megan Livengood,

Rosemary Lunsford, Beth Neerman, Bruce Nicholas, Carol Nicholas,

Vidalia Patterson, Toby Sarver, Michelle Snead, Candy Tedrick,

Stephen Wright

There will be a reception following the Cantata on the patio adjacent

to the sanctuary. Please join friends and family for light refreshments

and take this opportunity to thank the members of the music ministry

for all of their hard work.