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North Raleigh
Presbyterian Church
First Sunday in Lent
February 22, 2015
North Raleigh Presbyterian Church is a welcoming community
serving Jesus Christ through engaged discipleship.
February 22, 2015
10:30 AM
Please silence cell phones to provide an uninterrupted time of worship.
*All who are able, please stand.
PRELUDE
This Is My Father’s World
Dale Wood
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
INTROIT
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader:
People of the covenant, give thanks.
People:
The Lord is our salvation.
Leader:
Children of the living God, draw near.
People:
Jesus Christ is with us.
All:
Let us worship God!
*HYMN
O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High
83
*CALL TO CONFESSION
In the name of Christ, I urge you: Be reconciled to God.
(II Corinthians 5:20)
Trusting in God’s grace, let us confess our sin.
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God our Redeemer, we confess that we are people of ashes
and dust. You have claimed us in your covenant, yet we
forget your steadfast love. You seek us out in the wilderness,
yet we continue to wander in our sin. Forgive us God of
grace. Wash us clean, once again, so that we may return to
you and follow your way; through Jesus Christ, our Lord…
(Please observe a moment of silent confession.)
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Leader:
Listen the time has come at last. Look, now is the
day of salvation! (II Corinthians 6:2)
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.
All:
And also with you!
You are invited to share that peace with others.
*RESPONSE OF PRAISE
Great is the Lord
2022
(Sing the Faith)
LENTEN DEVOTION
Thirty Pieces of Silver
The artwork, “Thirty Pieces of Silver”, was created by Ann Neely.
RESPONSE When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Were the whole realm of nature mine,
That were a present far to small;
Love so amazing, so divine,
Demands my soul my life, my all.
OLD TESTAMENT READING
ANTHEM
101 (vs. 4)
Psalm 25:7, 11-18
Lord, I Stretch My Hand to You
Althouse
SHARING THE FAITH WITH OUR CHILDREN
Children are invited to remain in worship or
attend Preschool, or Grades K-2 Children’s Church.
Pathfinders for children in grades 3-5 will meet today.
Our monthly Pennies for Hunger offering will be received today. This offering,
helps those who are hungry, through ministries in our state and internationally.
NEW TESTAMENT READING 1 Peter 3: 18-22
SERMON
Sticky Situations
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
Leader:
Why did Jesus have to suffer?
People:
Because grace is more abundant and sin is more
serious than we suppose. However cruelly we
may treat one another, all sin is primarily
against God. God condemns sin, yet never judges
apart from grace. In giving Jesus Christ to die
for us, God took the burden of our sin into God’s
own self to remove it once and for all. The cross
in all its severity reveals an abyss of sin
swallowed up by the suffering of divine love.
(adapted from the PCUSA study catechism, question 45)
*HYMN
Ah, Holy Jesus
93
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.
WORSHIP THROUGH GIVING
OFFERTORY
Ah, Holy Jesus
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him all creatures here below;
Praise Him above ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Helmut Walcha
591
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN
This is My Father’s World
293
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*RESPONSE
*POSTLUDE
DEO GRACIAS
John Dunstable
(arr. E. power Biggs)
The flowers on the chancel are given today by the Dail families in
memory of George’s dad, George W. Dail, who was killed in
action 70 years ago in Germany on February 26, 1945.
Welcome to Our Guests – We are delighted that you worshipped
us today. We hope you felt warmly welcomed in this community
of believers at North Raleigh Presbyterian Church.
Parents: Children’s Bibles are available in the back of the
Sanctuary on the brown library rack.
News from North Raleigh Presbyterian Church
The annual meeting of the congregation convenes immediately
after the service of worship.
We would like to thank Pastor Kent and the congregation for their
prayers and condolences at the passing of Bob's Mother.
-Krystal and Bob Grooters
Soul Sisters will meet at Panera for lunch today around 12:30.
Ash Wednesday Service: rescheduled, February 25 after MAX.
Fellowship with Books: rescheduled date, Monday, February 23,
6:30 pm at the home of Karen Southern, 9013 Armitage Court. The
March book is “The Orphan Train.” For more information, contact
Janet Livengood at jlivengood@nc.rr.com.
Healthy Congregations: Tuesday, February 24, 6 pm. The menu
is pizza and salad. Child care available. RSVP by February 23 to
office@nraleighpc.org.
MAX: Wednesday at 5:45 pm, to register contact Charmane Dail
at cddail@nc.rr.com. We also need cooks!
A Time for Prayer: The sanctuary is open for prayer, reflection
and mediation on Wednesday’s from 10-11 am and 4:30-5:30 pm.
Book Discussion Group: Sunday, March 1, 7 pm, at the home of
Nancy and Ken Mentzel (10704 Summerton Drive) to discuss the
book Who is Jesus? by John Dominc Crossan and Richard Watts.
All are invited. Please let us know if you need a ride. Contact
Stormy Ingold at 919-615-1469 or stormydoug@mac.com.
Outreach Ministry Meeting: Monday, March 9, 7 pm in the
FMB. All are welcome & encouraged to come.
Save the Date! VBS June 19-21, Habitat for Humanity,
co-directors: Lori Fisher and Bob Lippard.
VANCO SERVICES Offering Envelopes and Cards: If you are
supporting our church using Vanco Services for online giving and
would also like to show your support during the weekly offering,
church envelopes and cards for this purpose are available in the
narthex. They are in a tray beside the regular envelopes.
The Deadline for the Bulletin and Friday Announcements is
Wednesday at 12 pm. Send information to office@nraleighpc.org.
WORSHIP LEADERS TODAY:
Kent Hollingsworth, Interim Pastor
Stacy Askew, Liturgist
Terri Nicotera, Director of Music
Jim Good, Organist
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP TODAY:
Preschool Children’s Church (FMB): Candy Tedrick
Grades K-2 Children’s Church: Julie Fotheringham
Pathfinders, Grades 3-5: Tiffany Hook
Elder in Charge: Annette Alexander
Prayer Deacon: Hugh Fitpatrick
North Raleigh Presbyterian Church, PC (USA)
11905 Strickland Road, Raleigh NC 27613
Congregational
Meeting Agenda
Telephone: 919-848-9529
February
22, 2015
office@nraleighpc.org
www.nraleighpc.org
Office hours: M-F, 9 am – 3 pm
Interim Minister
Kent Hollingsworth
kenthollingsworth@gmail.com
H: 919-917-7658
C: 417-848-8551
Director of
Kathy Barham
Christian Ed
nrpckathy@gmail.com
Director of Music
terrinicotera@msn.com
Terri Nicotera
Office
Lucy Kucmierz
Administrator
Moderator of
Michelle Snead
Deacons
Clerk of Session
Mark Daughtrey
office@nraleighpc.org
artpro@aol.com
mmdaughtrey@gmail.com
Congregational Meeting
February 22, 2015
2014-15 STEWARDSHIP REPORT TO THE CONGREGATION
The Committee: Your Stewardship Committee for the 2015 giving year (“The
Team”) consisted of Roger Askew, Kathy Barham, Dee Blake, Don Brown,
Meredith Goodin, Fred Holt, and Diana Minor. Rev Joe Harvard, Rev Kent
Hollingsworth, and Stacy Askew (along with many others) joined with the Team
and all contributed time, ideas, and energy to the campaign.
Fall Campaign Highlights: Your informational packet contained a “Narrative
Budget” that summarized the activities and gifts our various ministries bring
both to our congregation and outwardly to our community and beyond. The
funding targets to fully support each of these ministries were also presented.
At the October 19th pot-luck luncheon after worship, a powerful slide
show accompanied the great food (for which our congregation is well-known).
This depicted each of our ministries in action through the initiative and love of
the people in this church. If you were unable to see that show, please review it
on the church website. Click the “What’s New” button on the home page and
the link will be near the bottom of the new page.
Dedication Sunday and Beyond: As of February 10th we had received 2015
pledges from 94 of 142 “pledging units” (i.e., individual members and families).
This represents a 66% pledging rate – higher than in 4 of the past 5 years but
still short of your Team’s goal of 70%. The amount pledged was $263,278.
New for 2015: You now have the opportunity to support NRPC by donating to
the general operating fund online using Vanco Services. Vanco is an extremely
secure site, serving over 15,000 churches in America; you can access it by
clicking the “Give Online” button on the NRPC home page. Set-up is userfriendly for one-time, weekly, or monthly donations, and you can quickly and
easily edit your giving program at any time. You’ll have no more weekly or
monthly check writing, the church will have a steady income while you’re away,
and Vanco will keep your donation records for you to access at any time.
If you are giving online with Vanco and would also like to continue
showing your support during the weekly offering, you may use specially-marked
church envelopes and cards for this purpose. These are in a tray beside the
regular envelopes in the Narthex.
Respectfully Submitted,
Fred Holt
2015 NOMINATING COMMITTEE
The Session presents the following to serve on the 2015 Nominating Committee:
Pat Bidwell, Don Brown, Anna Hayes, Sybil Hogan, and John Minor.
2014-2015 FINANCIAL REPORT TO THE CONGREGATION
NRPC Statement of Assets and Liabilities
2014
Cash in Bank
20,323
Investments
198,093
Subtotal Unrestricted
218,416
Cash- Restricted funds
80,469
Investments-Restricted funds
21,853
Subtotal Restricted Funds
102,322
TOTAL CASH
320,738
2013
15,923
191,175
207,098
39,631
16,578
56,209
263,307
Land Improvements – Memorial Garden
Other Assets
TOTAL ASSETS
104,000
635
425,373
104,000
509
367,816
Accounts payable
Taxes payable
Reserve for future building repairs
Capital Campaign
Sanctuary Mortgage
Presbytery Loan
TOTAL LIABILITIES
12,400
(55)
2,400
38,998
70,750
13,333
137,826
3,600
97,094
16,666
119,760
Nets Assets over Liabilities
TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
287,547
425,373
248,056
367,816
2,400
NRPC 2015 BUDGET
For a complete budget please refer to the handout.
Total Income
Total Expenses
Net Income (loss)
2015
Budget
321,478
333,417
(11,939)
2014
Budget
340,732
320,134
20,598
2013
Budget
344,516
347,399
(2,883)
2012
Budget
351,193
392,595
(41,402)
2011
Budget
381,324
394,596
(13,272)