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LORD’S DAY OF CELEBRATION
February 15, 2015
In preparation for worship, please take time to silence all electronic devices, and quiet our thoughts,
so that we all may focus our hearts and minds on the Lord.
The Heavens Are Telling
Beethoven
Prelude
Welcome and Concerns of the Church
Amnion Mission Update
Melanie Parks, Executive Director
Call To Worship
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Hymn #558
Prayer of Invocation
Scripture Reading
Genesis 1:26-31, 2:15-18
Beecher
(p.3,4)
9:00am Eva Chirapongse
10:45am Phoebe Barr
Reader: This is the word of the Lord.
All the people: Thanks be to God!
Prayer of Confession – Unison
Gracious God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, you are love and we worship you. We
confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we
have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with all our
heart, mind and strength. We have not loved our neighbor as ourselves. Please
forgive us through the cross of Jesus Christ. Thank you for showing us that while
we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. May our love toward other people reflect
your great love for us. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Silent Prayer of Confession and Assurance of Pardon
The Greeting
Worship Song
10,000 Reasons
Myrin/Redman
Worship Song
Mercy Tree
Nordhoff/Neale
During the 9:00am service, children up to grade 6 may be dismissed to Children’s Sunday School.
During the 10:45am service, children in K through 6th grades may be dismissed to the gym for Lighthouse
Kids children’s church after the hymn/worship song.
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
Deborah Watson,
Assistant to the Pastor
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
Passing of Friendship Pads
9:00am Offertory
2nd Menuet from “L’Arlesienne”
Bizet
Julie Todd, Flute
10:45am Offertory
Holy Manna
arr. Raney
Sanctuary Choir
Accompanist, Kathleen Pierce
Doxology and Prayer of Dedication
Scripture Reading
Sermon
Hymn #2
Benediction
Prayer Ministry
John 17:20-23; 1 John 4:7-12
(p. 1680, 1902)
The Trinity: Invitation To Love
Steve Weed,
Pastor
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty
Nicaea
9:00am Greg Hein
10:45am Charlie Choi
The altar flowers today are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of
Betty & Jim Cochran, by their daughters, Carol Healey, Nan Gandy and Chris
Bedra.
Thank you for being with us in worship today! To learn more about our
church, Welcome Bags are available in the Narthex for newcomers.
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TODAY: Amnion Luncheon/presentation: Join us after the 2nd service for a
time of empowering and encouraging conversation about healthy life/relationship
choices. Designed to provide a framework that empowers young people to think
through their own values and morals and make healthy decisions about
relationships, the team from Amnion will present to us a slice of RealEd program.
This fast-paced and fun presentation, will give students (and adults) the tools to
make quality, Christ –centered decisions about their relationships and their lives.
Location: Gym
Lent officially begins this week with Ash Wednesday on February 18. We will
hold both morning and evening services, at 7:00am and 7:00pm. The 7:00am will be
shorter, while the evening service will be a full worship service. This special service
of the year provides an opportunity to receive ashes on the forehead as a sign of our
humility, repentance, and dependence on God.
CDs of today’s sermon are available in the Chapel within 15 minutes after the
service. Previous Sundays’ sermons are available by date in the bin on the small
table. Sermons are also available online at our website www.narberthpres.org or
podcast through iTunes.
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FAMILY MINISTRY: CHILDREN, YOUTH & PARENTS
Sunday Morning Schedule:
Infants and Toddlers
 9:00am-12:15pm: Nursery provided in the Nursery Room downstairs near
the restrooms, and a separate crying/changing room is directly across from
the bottom of the stairs.
2 Year Olds:
 9:00-10:30am: Hands On Bible, Blue Door Room downstairs.
 10:45am-12:15pm: Spinners! class, Red Door Room downstairs.
3 Years-Kindergarten:
 9:00-10:30am: The Atrium Red Door Room downstairs.
 10:45am-12:15pm: Spinners! class, Red Door Room downstairs.
(Kindergarten students may attend Lighthouse Kids, see below)
Grades 1-3:
These children attend the first part of the worship service with parents and are
dismissed half-way through to attend:
 9:30-10:30am: Rotation Sunday School, Brown Door Room downstairs.
 10:45am-12:15pm: Lighthouse Kids, downstairs in the Gym.
Grades 4-6:
These children attend the first part of the worship service with parents and are
dismissed half-way through to attend:
 9:30-10:30am: F.B.I. (Faith Builders Inc.), downstairs in the Gym.
 10:45am-12:15pm: Lighthouse Kids, downstairs in the Gym.
Youth: Grades 7-12
Youth Sunday School, 9:30-10:30am (grades 7-12): We are looking at the
scripture passages that Pastor Steve is preaching on today and discussing how
we can apply them to our lives as Middle and High School students.
(Upstairs in the Youth Room)
NO High School Youth Group Today (resumes next Sunday, February 22)
We are attending the Amnion “Real Ed” luncheon in place of HSYG today.
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FAMILY MINISTRY: CHILDREN, YOUTH & PARENTS
Please grab a copy of our Family Ministry Guide for full details of classes and
other opportunities for children, youth and parents.
Did you know? The CDC reports that just under 50% of all high school students
have engaged in intercourse, but this is down about 8% in the last 20 years, due
at least in part to parents having more conversations with their children about
sex. Source: Jonathan McKee’s article “Are Teenagers Really Having Less Sex?”:
http://www.thesource4ym.com/youthculturewindow/article.aspx?ID=202
TODAY: Luncheon with Amnion and “Real Ed” Presentation
Teens hear a lot of conflicting information about romantic relationships and
sex, much of it false. Wouldn’t it be nice to get the “Real” scoop on these
things? Middle and High School students and parents are invited to a luncheon
to hear a presentation on how to make wise choices for healthy relationships.
NO Wednesday Youth Fellowship this week, but we will have dinner together
as normal and attend the Ash Wednesday service in the Sanctuary at 7pm
Mark your calendars for The Philadelphia Project: July 26-31
This is an amazing week to serve folks who live just a handful of miles away
geographically, but often miles away experientially. The trip is open to current
8th-12th graders and the cost is usually covered by the various fundraisers we
do to prepare for the trip. More details will be coming soon, but for now we
just wanted to get on everyone’s radar and hopefully on everyone’s calendars as
well!
A personal note from Allie & Clay:
Allie is visiting her mother in Savannah this weekend with her brother as they
commemorate the one-year anniversary of the passing of her father on Sunday.
We are grateful for your prayers and support during what has been an
emotional year for us, filled with joy at the birth of Carissa (who turns one on
Saturday!), coupled with the grief of losing Michael the very next day. We are
so thankful to God that we have such a loving church family!
Questions? Need Pastoral Support?
Children:
Terry (P.T.) - [email protected], ext. 120
Junior High: Clay - [email protected], ext. 112
High School: Allie - [email protected], ext. 122
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
 Wed Night Dinner: Ash Wednesday Supper: Soup and bread, salad, fruit,
dessert.
Lent officially begins this week with Ash Wednesday on February 18. We
will hold both morning and evening services, at 7:00am and 7:00pm. The
7:00am will be shorter, while the evening service will be a full worship service.
This special service of the year provides an opportunity to receive ashes on the
forehead as a sign of our humility, repentance, and dependence on God.
 TODAY: Amnion Luncheon/presentation: Join us on after the 2nd service
for a time of empowering and encouraging conversation about healthy
life/relationship choices. Designed to provide a framework that empowers
young people to think through their own values and morals and make healthy
decisions about relationships, the team from Amnion will present to us a slice
of RealEd program. This fast-paced and fun presentation, will give students
(and adults) the tools to make quality, Christ –centered decisions about their
relationships and their lives.
 Baby bottles are available to be taken home, filled with loose change and
returned to NPC by Sunday, February 15, 2015. Donation of disposable
diapers, size 3, 4, or 5, and baby wipes will also be collected. All donations may
be dropped off in the chapel or church office. Any questions, contact Alice
Antonelli at [email protected]
 The movie, The Drop Box, tells the story of South Korean pastor Lee Jongrak and his heroic efforts to embrace and protect the most vulnerable members
of society. It is a heart-wrenching exploration of the physical, emotional and
financial toll associated with providing refuge to orphans that would otherwise
be abandoned on the streets. But The Drop Box movie is also a story of hope—a
reminder that every human life is sacred and worthy of love.
http://www.thedropboxfilm.com/church-resources/
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
 All Senior Adults are reminded that this Friday, February 20th, at
11:30am, we will gather here at NPC, and go to The Tavern in Bala
Cynwyd for lunch and friendly conversation! There is a sign up in the Chapel,
so please let us know (for planning purposes) if you would like to join us!
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NPC’s Red Cross Blood Drive: Monday, March 23rd 2 to 7 PM in Gym—
Sign Up at: www.narberthpres.org
Once again, the opportunity will be ours to participate in the annual life-giving
experience NPC provides its members and friends in sponsoring a Red Cross
blood donor drive on Monday, March 23, 2015, in our Gym. An email was
sent to all NPC members and friends offering electronic means to sign
up to participate in NPC’s Blood Drive. Please mark it, and if you are
willing, sign up soon to get the most convenient time. The great need for
donated blood is ever present. Injury victims, those fighting certain types of
diseases, and persons undergoing elective surgeries all require blood. Spending
an hour of your time donating blood will save lives. Thank you for your
outstanding support both now and in the past!
 Volunteer at Cornerstone Christian Academy to Celebrate Dr. Seuss Day–
Friday, February 27th, 9:000 am - 2:30 pm. Sign up for half an hour or more
to read Dr. Seuss books with a small group of K-5th grade students in
Cornerstone's library! Contact Alaina Dobkowski,
[email protected] or (215) 724-6858 ext. 233 to
participate.
 Host a Family. Many individuals and families visiting Philadelphia in
September 2015 for the World Meeting of Families and the Pope’s visit will
travel great distances. Hotel accommodations will be limited so the Philadelphia
Archdiocese has invited us to host families in exchange for a nightly fee.
Visitors will be directed to search available housing options on Homestay.com.
Please refer to http://bit.ly/16YMLaa for more information and watch the
Host a Family Program video. This is a chance to be a blessing to others as God
has blessed you.
On the Web:
www.narberthpres.org
twitter.com/narberthpres
facebook.com/narberthpresbyterian
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BUILDING DISCIPLES IN THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST
Sunday, February 15
8:00am Sunday School, Parlor
9:00am Worship Service
9:30am Sunday School, Parlor
10:30am Sunday School, Parlor
10:45am Worship Service
12:15pm Amnion RealEd
Presentation/Luncheon, Gym
Monday, February 16
Office closed for Presidents’ Day
6:30pm Bell Choir rehearsal
7:00pm Career Navigators, Steve’s Office
7:00pm Prayer Group, Chapel
7:30pm Men’s Bible Study, Prayer Room
Tuesday, February 17
6:30am Men’s small group, meet at Bill
Wismer’s house weekly, all welcome
7:00am Men-Sponsored Prayer Breakfast,
Ardmore IHOP (every week)
10:00am Women’s study of Romans, Chapel,
led by Harriet Segal (weekly)
7:00pm Session Meeting, Parlor
Wednesday, February 18
7:00am Ash Wednesday Service with
Imposition of Ashes, Sanctuary
5:45pm Wednesday Night Dinner at the
Fellowship Café (Gym)
Menu for Ash Wednesday: Soup and bread,
salad, fruit dessert
6:30pm Children’s classes (up to grade 6)
All adults and HS Youth and MS Youth will
attend the service.
7:00pm Ash Wednesday Service with
Imposition of Ashes, Sanctuary
Thursday, February 19
4:00pm Kickball with the Pastor, Gym
7-9:00pm New Testament DISCIPLE
Study, Parlor
7:30pm Worship Band Rehearsal
Friday, February 20
9:00am Moms’ Bible Study, Parlor
10:00am Women’s Bible Study, Chapel
6:30pm Teen Fun Night
6:30pm Congregational Game Night
Saturday, February 21
Sunday, February 22
8:00am Sunday School, Parlor
9:00am Worship Service
9:30am Sunday School, Parlor
10:30am Sunday School, Parlor
10:45am Worship Service
4:00pm HS Youth Group
Each Week
Christian Nursery School – Jennifer Addy, Director, 610-664-8890
2, 3 & 5 Day Programs 9:00am to 11:30am & 11:30am to 3:30pm Extended Day Program, Sept.-May
AA meets 12:30pm, Monday–Friday. Also, Saturday & Sunday at 4:30pm; Location: Choir Room
Planning ahead
Feb 24
Feb 26
Mar 2
Mar 3
Mar 3
Mar 6
Mar 7
Mar 10
Mar 12,26
Mar 17
Mar 20
Mar 23
Mar 24
Mar 24
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Information and calendar updates 24/7 at www.narberthpres.org
9:45am Staff Meeting, Parlor
9:30am Quilts for Comfort, Parlor (Extended session)
6:30pm Bell Choir rehearsal
7:00pm Knitting Group, Chapel
7:30pm Deacons’ Meeting, Parlor
Wedding Rehearsal
4:00pm Wedding of Rebecca McNeal and Chris Beck
7:00pm Elder Training, Parlor
9:30am Quilts for Comfort, Parlor
7:00pm Session Meeting, Parlor
1:30pm Sr. Video: “A Man Called Norman”, Parlor
2-7pm Red Cross Blood Drive, Gym
9:45am Staff Meeting, Parlor
7:00pm Missions Committee Meeting, Bill Wismer’s House