1660 Kessler Boulevard, East
Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46220
317-251-9489
www.northminster-indy.org
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
CONFIRMATION
April 27, 2014
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* Those who are able, please stand. Congregation responds in
bold. Please, silence your cell phone before worship begins.
APPROACHING GOD
WELCOME
PRELUDE
Teri Thomas
Hymn Prelude on DIADEMATA
George J. Elvey
(1816 - 1893)
Marko Petričić, Organ
*CALL TO WORSHIP
A. J. Neier
Blessed be the God of our Savior, Jesus Christ!
God has given us a new birth in the living hope of the
resurrection.
God has given us an inheritance that is imperishable and
unfading.
In this we rejoice, even when we suffer trials.
For although we have not seen Jesus, we love him;
and although we have not seen him, we believe in him.
For the outcome of our faith is the salvation of our souls.
*INTROIT
This Joyful Eastertide
*HYMN NO. 244
This Joyful Eastertide
arr. Charles Wood
Chamber Ensemble
VRUECHTEN
*CALL TO CONFESSION
God has been made known to us in deeds of power, signs, and
wonders, and will not abandon us if we confess the truth about
our lives.
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God, you have made known to us the ways of life.
Yet, too often, we put other things above you
and turn away from the ways of life
and toward the ways of death.
Forgive us and guide us back into your presence.
*SILENT CONFESSION
*DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS
My friends, God is our refuge and will not abandon us.
In Jesus Christ, we are reconciled to God.
You are forgiven.
Alleluia. Amen.
*GLORIA
Glory to God
Grayson W. Brown
arr. Val Parker
(Choir sings first time, all sing second time)
*SHARNG 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
CHILDREN’S TIME
(Children may be excused to go to Children’s Church at this time.)
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
PSALM 16
Malcolm Cooper and John Wright, Cantors
FIRST LESSON
ANTHEM (11:00)
Jason Boone
1 Peter 1: 3-9 (Pg. 232)
John Call
Surgens Jesus
Peter Phillips
(1561 -1628)
Chamber Ensemble
Surgens Jesus Dominus noster; stans in medio discipulorum;
Dixit: “Pax vobis.” Alleluia.
Gavisi sunt discipuli viso Domino. Alleluia.
Christ our Lord, rising again, stood in the midst of his
disciples;
and said, “Peace be unto you.” Alleluia.
The disciples rejoiced at the sight of their Lord. Alleluia.
SECOND LESSON
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
John 20: 19-31 (Pg. 115)
Cullen Hooper
FAITH STATEMENTS
(9:00) Avery Smith, Meredith Brase, Adam McGoff, Megan Yohn
(11:00) Lauren Palladino, Ben Plunkett, Robin Alexander
SILENCE FOR REFLECTION
RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD
*HYMN NO. 729 Lord, I Want to Be a Christian
I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN
CONFIRMATION
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Megan Yohn
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 into temptation, but
deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power
and the glory, forever. Amen.
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
Ben Johnson
OFFERING (Please sign the pew pad and pass it to your neighbor.)
OFFERTORY
Choral Prelude on EASTER ALLELUIA
Alec Rowley
(1892 – 1958)
*PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Christ, all people here below;
Praise Holy Spirit evermore.
Praise Triune God, whom we adore.
Ben Johnson
OLD 100TH
GOING FORTH
*HYMN NO. 767
Together We Serve
SAN ANSELMO
*CHARGE AND BLESSING
POSTLUDE
Toccata
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Eugène Gigout
(1844 – 1925)
Youth confirmed today:
Avery Clare Smith
Cullen James Hooper
Ben Andrew Johnson
Jason Daniel Boone
Benjamin Riley Plunkett
John Walker Call
Megan Page Yohn
Lauren Rebecca Palladino
Adam James McGoff
Meredith Lewis Brase
Robin Jenice Alexander
August James Neier
Mentors for the Confirmands:
Girtha Perkins, Victor Perkins, Maureen Purcell,
John Purcell, Steve Neterval, Tony Dzwonar,
Jennifer Dzwonar, Abby Auer, Mary Tarbell,
John Brooks, Tony Ricchiuto, Josh Hill, Paul Johnson
MUSIC IN WORSHIP
This morning’s opening hymn, No. 244 “This Joyful Eastertide,”
was written in 1894, and is making its first appearance in a
Presbyterian hymnal. The music, a Dutch carol from the 17th
century, was arranged for four part singing by Charles Wood (1866
– 1926). Like Charles Stanford, also a leading figure in the revival
of English sacred music which began in the 1880s and gathered
strength after 1900, Wood was an Irishman. He taught at
Cambridge University and is best known for his sacred choral
compositions.
The anthem (11:00) “Surgens Jesus” was composed by British
composer Peter Phillips in 1612. Phillips spent most of his adult
life in the Spanish Netherlands (Antwerp and Brussels), which helps
explain why his music sounds more “Italianate” than English.
“Surgens Jesus” serves as an introduction to our Gospel lesson this
morning. The piece expresses the serenity of the risen Jesus’
greeting to his disciples, their Alleluias, and their joy. The opening
is contrapuntal (different voices moving at different times), then we
encounter a homophonic section (all voices moving together at the
same time) at “Gavisi sunt discipuli” – “the disciples rejoiced.” The
two Alleluia sections move at a faster speed, which makes for a
joyful lilt. Note the block chords at “And said: Peace be unto you”
(“Dixit: Pax vobis”).
NEWS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Confirmation Reception - Today, 10am.
New Member Brunch - Today, 12pm.
Youth Fellowship - Today, 6-8pm.
Deacons Spring Flower pick-up is Friday, May 2 from 9am to
6:30pm.
Curious Conversations – Information Meetings, May 4 and 11 at
10am in the Conference Room. Curious Conversations is just that
– a time for conversation. If you would like to know more about
Northminster and its worship and mission, please come and join in
the conversation. Questions? Contact Associate Pastor Ruth Moore
at 251-9489 or ruthcmoore@northminster-indy.org.
Youth Fellowship – May 4, 5:30-7:30pm. Family Dinner and
Graduate Recognition. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.
Interfaith Hospitality Network, May 11-18.We will host homeless
families, providing shelter, meals, security and compassion. Sign
up in the Gathering Place on Sunday mornings starting April 27 or
on the Volunteer Sign-Up Board across from the choir room.
Questions? Contact Nancy Flamme at 255-8387.
NorthStarsTour of Samara House, Thursday, May 15. Cost of
the tour is $10, plus $10 for bus fare. Bus leaves promptly at 11am
from Northminster. For info and reservations contact Mary Ann and
Allen McCormick, 549-3171.
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer needed. May 22 and May 23 (12
volunteers needed each day). Scheduled task is interior painting, but
this can vary. Volunteering to make lunch would be a need to fulfill
for the two days as well. To register as a member of Northminster’s
team:
Go to: http://vhub.at/northminster; Create a Username/Password;
Click the Box: Northminster; Click Sign-Up next to your preferred
Volunteer Event.
Upside-down Jesus? Save the Date – and plan to help! Vacation
Bible School, June 9-12, 5:45-8pm. Ages 4 (by April 1 – Middle
School. We’ll learn how Jesus turned the world upside-down
through the parables he shared. What to volunteer? We need Crew
Leaders, Craft Leaders, Preschool Leaders, Music Crew, Ice Cream
Social Leaders, Drama folks and Dinner folks. Let Debbie Bulloff
(dbulloff@northminster-indy.org or 251-9489 ext. 18) know of your
interest.
MINISTRY
Teri L. Thomas
Pastor
Julie Shannon
Director, Youth Ministries
Ruth Chadwick Moore
Associate Pastor
Jacob Mann
Middle School Coordinator
John M. Wright
Director, Music Ministries
Barbara A. Sloop
Parish Associate
Marko Petričić
Music Associate/Organist
Liz Neterval, RN
Parish Nurse
Debbie Bulloff
Director, Christian Education
Betty Bowers
Carol Campbell
Nancy Jarrell
Stephen Ministry
Leaders
Donald R. Durrett
Associate Pastor
Emeritus