NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NEWSLETTER
Thursday, March 21, 2019
BREAKING NEWS!
VIVIAN KATHERINE YORK
was born this morning
at 9:30 a.m.

CONGRATULATIONS
Jim and Courtney!
EASTER FLOWERS
Orders are due this Sunday!
Order Forms will be available on the Welcome Desk or you can
to print or view an order form
OR call the church office no later than Monday morning, March 25.

REEDURBAN
COMMUNITY DINNER

Tuesday, March 26
4:00 to 6:30 p.m.

THIS SUNDAY'S SERMON
"Current Events"
Pastor Rich Holmes

LAST WEEK'S SERMON
"The Call to Imitate"

CLICK HERE TO READ THE SERMON

THIS WEEK'S SCRIPTURE READING

OLD TESTAMENT READING:
Isaiah 55:1-9

GOSPEL READING
Luke 13:1-9
 ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday, March 24

Each year at Northminster, we talk about being good stewards of what God has given us by giving a portion of our blessings back to God. But "stewardship" as we call it, is a problematic topic for many reasons.
First, stewardship, for some, is a bit like seeing the dentist. That is, it seems to be something we have to go through rather than something we want to go through. Second, as I have often noted in my sermons, some people believe the church shouldn't even be in the business of talking about stewardship, or as they call it "preaching about money". Third, stewardship can sometimes seem dry and boring. That is, it can be all about numbers and line items in a budget instead of changed lives and healing ministries.

But does stewardship have to be that way? Can stewardship actually be something we celebrate, look forward to, and see as both morally and spiritually connected to everything we do in the name of Jesus Christ?

If you are wondering how the answer to these questions might be a resounding "yes" then I invite you to join me in adult Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. beginning on March 24 as together we take a look at a book titled Not Your Parents' Offering Plate by J. Cliff Christopher.

As the title suggests, Christopher argues that stewardship in the 21st century American church should not simply be a repeat of what has been done in by-gone eras. Moreover, Christopher argues, given the right approach, stewardship can be something that congregations celebrate right along with everything else they do in the name of Jesus Christ. Even if you don't agree with all of Christopher's ideas, I can promise you that his book will lead to a lively discussion about the future direction of stewardship at Northminster.

I hope to see you beginning March 24.

Blessings,

Pastor Rich 
MINISTRY LEADERS

It's time to begin signing up for the next quarter. The new schedule is available on the Welcome Desk or you can call the church office.
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TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
BREAKING FREE by Beth Moore

Tuesday, March 26, at 10:00 a.m.
in the Parlor
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT LYNDA McGINNIS
March Birthdays

3 - Greg Moore
6 - Jim McKelvey
13 - Katie East
17 - Wanda Davis
21 - Barb Harwell
23 - Geoffrey McGinnis
23 - Zetta York
28 - Chuck West
29 - Ellen Dowell
29 - Thomas Phillips
30 - Mark Reels



March Anniversaries

3 - Yoichi Matsumoto & Carmen Artiola
19 - Steve & Lynda McGinnis
20 - Mark & Tina Morris


NORTHMINSTER HOMEBOUND
This Week's Featured Member

DON GRAY
315 Summit St. SW
North Canton, OH 44720

2019 FLOWER CHART
The 2019 Flower Chart is posted in the narthex. Take time on Sunday to enter your requested date(s).
PRAYER REQUESTS

IN ORDER TO KEEP PRAYER REQUESTS CURRENT PLEASE
CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE TO
UPDATE OR REMOVE REQUESTS ON A REGULAR BASIS.


  • David Appleby - Cancer
  • Howard Bowen (Paula Bowen's husband) is on kidney dialysis.
  • Nick Ciccozzi (21) (son of friend to Cindy Taylor) diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
  • Mark DeGalen (friend of Cindy Taylor) is in the hospital and is having some bad reactions to the chemo treatment.
  • Phil Dorn (grandson of Jayne Kidder) - Diabetes
  • Tom Fiebig (friend of the Hills) who has mesothelioma.
  • Brenda Kavali ( Ryann's (Allen) mother-in-law) - Please pray for strength and healing.
  • Ellie Kidder (Jayne's great grandaughter) will have surgery on March 27.
  • Tiffany King (granddaughter of Joyce King) in need of prayer.
  • Julie Klaserner - Cancer. Recovering from a bone marrow transplant.
  • Sarah Latham (daughter of the Hills) - Health concerns.
  • Lecia Lance (friend of Jayne Kidder) needs our prayers.
  • JJ Ohmann, (son of Susan Verble's coworker) needs continued prayer.
  • Greg Moore - Recovering from surgery.
  • DJ Patterson - Cancer
  • Mark Reels is undergoing treatment for cancer.
  • Larry Sprandel (son-in-law of Joanne Sogan) is recovering from surgery.
  • Babe Strebel - Health concerns.
  • Bill & Lillian Wellington (friends of Micki Williams) - Both in need of prayer.
  • Browning West (grandson of Chuck & Ginny) - Needing Prayer

2019 Per Capita - $30.56
Per Capita given to date is $1,226.71*
* UPDATED SINCE LAST WEEK

ON the CALENDAR 
Tuesday, March 26
Reedurban Community Dinner
4:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 2
Women's Circle at 12:30 p.m. in the Parlor

Sunday, April 7
April Birthday Celebration

Sunday, April 14
Calvary's Annual Pancake Breakfast
Northminster Members Welcome!

Monday, April 15
Session Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Parlor

Thursday, April 18
Maundy Thursday Service

Sunday, April 21
EASTER SUNDAY
One Great Hour of Sharing Offering
NO FELLOWSHIP HOUR THIS MONTH