Tune in to our True North Radio program on KGMS 940 AM Sundays 6:00pm and Wednesdays 6:30am

11:00am - ARISE! (African expression of worship) All welcome. Meet in Fellowship Hall

*11:00am - Kaleidoscope (Experience God through creative expression)

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES

Children’s worship materials and stuffed worship buddies, for age 4—grade 5, available in the Sanctuary Lobby on All-Worship Sundays only.

Nursery care for children age 3 and under in Room 2 of the Children’s Education Bldg. Sundays, 7:45am-1:15pm

Hearing assistance devices available. See an Usher for help.

Campus-wide WiFi - Free and Password-Protected. Network name “npcguest”. See an Usher for password.

Seek God in Prayer - Visit the Prayer Garden, next to the Rowley Courtyard after services to pray with a member of our Prayer

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► Visit http://bit.ly/NPCNews to subscribe to: weekly & monthly e-newsletters.

CHECK IN & LIKE US ON FACEBOOK /npctucson

STAY INFORMED

CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY

Celebrating with Joy!

For Ron and Pat Stevens who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 01, 2017

Offering our Christian Sympathy

To the family and friends of Gordon Overstreet who died on June 22, 2017

Chancel Flowers

The Sanctuary flowers are in honor of Ron & Pat Stevens’s 50th wedding anniversary.

If you wish to dedicate flowers in honor of someone please contact the church office at 520 327 7121.

Praying for those who are

sick/hospitalized John Anderson

Pat & Ted Belwish

Robin Burkhart

Mary Burnett

Jerry & Bea Carter

Ralph & Jacki Comey

Jeanette Engstrom

Janet Falsgraf

Marian Hargrove

Sandra Marshall

Raymond McDaniel

Jayden McDougald

Maxine McKee

Bonnie Murphy

David Newton

Barbara Walker

John Walker

Mary Ruth Shropshire

Welcome to Worship at Northminster We’re so pleased you’re here today - rejoicing in God’s victory of life and how that changes our lives. May God bless you on this glorious day. ~ Andrew Ross, Pastor

July 2, 2017

WORSHIP ENRICHMENT

GIVING

Northminster Presbyterian Church is able to share the love of Jesus locally and around the world through your generosity. Financial gifts may be made: • during the worship offering by using the pew envelopes • online through npctucson.org/give • by texting npctucson and an amount to 73256 (follow the

sign up link to enter payment information) • by mail to 2450 E. Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, 85719.

To share the gospel of Jesus Christ through worship, discipleship and service in his name.

Our Mission

We Are Joyful & Alive In Christ!

*Indicates live streaming, Sundays at bit.ly/WatchNPCLive or 24/7 on-demand at bit.ly/NPCOnDemand

*8:00am - Contemporary (Praise Band, children’s message)

*9:30am - Traditional (Choir, Organ, Sunday School)

Staff

Andrew G Ross, Senior Pastor, Seniors & Men’s Ministry

Ken Skodiak, Pastor ,Youth Ministry, Missions

Pete Seiferth, Pastor Family Ministries,

Multicultural

John Cheek, Associate Pastor Care & Community

Amy Baum, Head of School, (520) 327-2321

Gail Fey, Pastoral Support,

Worship Publications

Julia Higgins, Director of Contemporary Music

Beth Hopkirk, Office Manager

Jay Huffstutler, Financial

Secretary

Dusty Johnson, Director of Traditional Music

Bob Krepps, Building

Maintenance

Kathy Lee, Business Manager, Assistant to Pastor Ross

Kathy Mallgren, Director Children’s Ministry

Sally Wiger, Ministries Coordinator, Fellowship, First

Impressions

Chris Yamanaka, Media Ministries, IT

Sheila Yamanaka, Social Media, Newsletters,

Community Engagement

Email addresses for staff

first initial last name @npctucson.org

CONTACT (520) 327-7121

email: office@npctucsn.org

2450 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85719

npctucson.org

■ Let us know you were here ■ Give/update your contact

information ■ Request prayer

■ Share answered prayers/joys ■ Ask questions ■ Order a nametag ■ Sign up for an event

CONNECT

Note: All-Worship Sunday - Families are encouraged to worship together in the sanctuary the first Sunday of the month. Sunday-morning activities for children & youth not offered on these dates.

SERVE

Let us know you were here Please use the Welcome Card in your bulletin to:

Sunday School for Adults

Pilgrim’s Progress Study from Ligonier Ministries. 11am, Senior High Room.

Sermon on the Mount -11am. Senior High classroom.

Coming this Fall - Growing People Spiritually (GPS) Just like GPS in your car helps you find your location on the planet, GPS at NPC will provide opportunities for taking the next step on your journey of following Christ. More info soon.

Connecting people with Jesus Growing as disciples of Jesus Serving in Jesus’ name

GROW

Hero Central VBS - July 10-14, 9am-12:15pm

Theme: Finding Strength in God

Transformation Sunday - July 9. All hands on deck to hang decorations, move furniture, set up supplies. Begins 10:30am (morning team), 1:00pm (afternoon team). Meet Kathy in Children’s Courtyard for instruction.

Register: Open at npctucson.org/vbs Sign up a child today. Nearly full !

Prepare: Final week to create decorations and organize items. Sunday, 4:30-6pm. Room 9 & Wednesday 10am-Noon. Can-Do Room (Admin Building).

Deacons’ Pantry - Groceries for those facing hard times. Needed: Cereal. Drop off items at church. 8-4 M-Th, 8-3 F.

Summer FunDays - Each Sunday throughout summer you are invited to share our joy with fun activities.

Today is Red White & Blue Day - A special red, white, and blue treat to cool you off after services. Stop in the Rowley Courtyard.

After the service: Head outside, to the Rowley Courtyard to visit and enjoy coffee and treats.

First Time Here? Stop by our Welcome Center to pick up a gift bag with information to help you get to know us.

HIGHLIGHTS

NPC campus closed on July 4th

Summer Fun Day treat in Rowley Courtyard today

Retirement Party for John Cheek

The Big Event - A huge training event for congregations in our Presbytery. Saturday, Aug. 12, 9am Valley Presbyterian Church, Paradise Valley. Over 20 workshops to enhance your spiritual growth and ministry. Register at www.presbyterydecristo.org

Six Flags Magic Mountain Adventure - For students entering 9th grade through young adults. July 30-August 1. Travel to California, play in Six Flags amusement park, and hang out with other youths. $90 registration fee includes all except food on Mon/Tues. Registration forms in youth Sunday School rooms.

Retirement Party - John Cheek’s retirement supper will be held on July 16, 5pm. We are celebrating and honoring Pastor Cheek’s service to our congregation. RSVP by July 10 to Church Office. Childcare for age 4 and younger provided upon request by July 10. Casual attire for the celebration. Bow ties provided : )

Refugee & Immigrant Ministry (RIM) - Queen-sized bed, new sheets needed for young couple with children setting up apartment and getting established. Contact Lisa Walter.

Sunday Gatherings for Youth (Grades 6-12)

Super Sizzlin’ Summer at the Movies - Mid and Senior High Sunday School classes combine to watch and discuss a different movie weekly. Games and activities too. Meet in Senior High Room, 9:30am, Multipurpose Building.

Senior High Youth Group - Sundays, 4:30-6pm. A mix of connecting, learning, and recreation for students in grades 9-12. Meet in the Senior High Room.

Sunday Classes for Children (Age 4 - grade 5)

Worship & Wonder - Interactive hands-on worship activities for kids ages 4-8 after children’s message at 8:00am service. Pick up in Room 7, Christian Education Building.

Summer Bible BLAST

Up, Up, and Away. Children age 4 - Kindergarten. Uncover superhero qualities to see how God’s super power transforms ordinary into extraordinary. Meet in Room 5.

Holy Moly. Students in grades 1 - 4 follow superhero Jesus Christ from early childhood through early ministry. Meet in Rooms 8/9.

Cookies - If you enjoy treats between services, help by either buying cookies or picking up ready-to-bake dough in Fellowship Hall kitchen refrigerator. Return baked or purchased cookies to Church Office.

Thank you for your generous gifts that help the work of Christ. Please consider leaving the next generation at NPC a legacy by

remembering us in your will or living trust.

Pray Through the Night - Friday, July 7, MidHigh Room, 10pm-3am. Join the Tuesday Bible Study Group in a nighttime prayer meeting for our local community and other prayer requests that arise. All welcome except small children. Come & go as you wish.

“For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, ‘Do not fear; I will help you.’” Isaiah 41:10

(NIV)

8:00am

July 02, 2017 Service of Worship Welcome! Thank you for silencing your cell phones during the worship service.

Feel free to join the worship leaders in singing or reflect in silence as we prepare for worship.

Gathering Music

God Bless America Praise Band

Welcome Andy Ross

Video:

The Shoe That Grows: VBS Mission Project Kathy Mallgren

Invitation to Worship Ken Skodiak

Songs of Praise

My God is So Big (Great)

More Than Conquerors

You Never Let Go

Prayer and Offerings

Offering Song I Am Not Alone by Kari Jobe

Greetings

Children’s Message Andy Ross

Series Living Good News Rev. Ken Skodiak

Scripture Luke 12:1-12

Message Fear Not

Communion Come and Listen O Come to the Altar

Blessing

“Fear Not”

Luke 12: 1-12

Ken Skodiak

July 02, 2017

Warning Sign #1: ________________________________

Warning Sign #2: ________________________________

Warning Sign #3: ________________________________

Warning Sign #4: ________________________________

This Week:

Notice the warning signs on the road as you drive. Is there a warn-ing the Holy Spirit may be showing you this week?

What are some areas of hypocrisy in your life that you need to give over to Jesus?

How can you be more bold in living and/or making your faith known to people this week? Pray that you will know the Holy Spirit’s strength and confidence.

To listen to today’s message again, or share it with a friend, you can find all our

Sunday-morning messages online at bit.ly/NPCSermons