NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NEWSLETTER
Thursday, April 23, 2020
JUST A REMINDER!
Please continue to support Northminster
with your giving in two ways:

(1) Mail in your offerings.
or
(2) Simply click the DONATE tab located on the website.
There is a link to the website in the heading of the newsletter.

Pastor Rich will dedicate your offerings to God
each week during the virtual service.
A NOTE from the
STEWARDSHIP and FISCAL
PLANNING COMMITTEE
As you make plans to donate a portion of your income to God's work at North-minster, you should be aware of how the tax laws have changed for 2020.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the federal government has decided to make a change in how you can deduct your charitable giving from your taxes.

In the past, you could write off charitable giving on your income taxes, but only if you itemize your deductions. For your 2020 taxes, however, this has changed. You are now able to deduct up to $300 from your taxes for charitable giving even if you do not itemize.

Since donations to churches are considered charitable giving, this means you may deduct up to $300 of your giving to Northminster from your taxes regardless of whether you itemize or not.

We hope you will consider this benefit as you make plans to donate your tithes and offerings this year. As always, we thank you for your generosity in helping Northminster's mission and ministry.

Blessings,

Jeff Weltman
Chair, Stewardship and Fiscal Planning Committee


ALL
IN-PERSON SERVICES, MEETINGS,
BIBLE STUDIES,
and
SUPPORT GROUPS

Activities have been suspended again
until Session meets on
May 18.
The church office remains open Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
THIS SUNDAY at NORTHMINSTER
SUNDAY'S SERMON
"Living Under a Rock"
by Rich Holmes
LAST SUNDAY'S SERMON
"The Man Behind the Doubts"



THIS WEEK'S SCRIPTURE READING

OLD TESTAMENT READING:
Psalm 116:1-3, 10-17

GOSPEL READING:
Luke 24:13-35

MINISTRY LEADERS
Sign up for ministry next quarter
by calling the church office.
to View the April to June Schedule
MINISTRY of the NORTHMINSTER FAMILY
RAHAB MINISTRY
DONATIONS
RAHAB MINISTRY meets the needs of women and children who have been caught in the sex trafficking industry.
Northminster is partnering with this ministry by providing items needed for the care of these women and children. Please look at the list below and consider how you can help.
peanut butter
jelly
white bread
canned meat - tuna or chicken
applesauce - small individual packs
packaged fruit - small individual packs
bananas
spaghetti sauce
pasta
Chef Boyardee ravioli
whole grain cereal
healthy snacks - granola bars, trail mix, etc.
fruit snacks
mac and cheese cups
bottled water
Gatorade
juice boxes
activities for children - coloring books, crayons, art kits
(something to help with the boredom)

All items can be dropped off with no contact in the Northminster foyer between 9:00 and 12:45 Monday through Friday. A box will be provided.
 If you have purchased items for the Welcome Bags and still have them at home, please drop them off at the shed (located on the green space) on Wednesday, May 6 , between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.

Susan Hill will be there to receive them.
CALVARY
MISSION and MEMBERSHIP
BOOK SALE - Postponed
Continue to donate unwanted books from your personal collections and a new date will be announced once it's confirmed.

Donations can be dropped off with no contact at Northminster by entering the front door and leaving them in the foyer in the box provided.
book sale
All money raised will be given to Stark Fresh, an organization in Canton that is tackling the causes of hunger by creating realistic pathways out of poverty. You can visit their website by clicking below:



PEOPLE
HELPING PEOPLE
DO YOU HAVE A NEED?

During this time of uncertainty if you need someone to do your shopping and to bring grocery items to you, please call the church office and share your need.
CAN YOU FULFILL
A NEED?

If you are able and would be willing to help with shopping for one of our Northminster members in need please call the church office to volunteer your services.

CHURCH OFFICE - 330.499.4606

April Birthdays

24 - Alison Spies
25 - Maverick Kent
26 - Susan Ridgway

May Birthdays

1 - Liam Hill
1 - Karen Moore
3 - Elaine Clark
8 - Courtney York
11 - Tina East
16 - Sam Verble


May Anniversaries

15 - Bill & Joyce Rake
19 - Larry & Nancy Marcus
28 - James & Emily McKelvey
30 - Greg & Karen Moore


 May Birthdays
CONTINUED

18 - Adam Dowell
27 - Brett Jacobsen
30 - Rich Holmes

NORTHMINSTER HOMEBOUND
This Week's Featured Members
BABE STREBEL
Inn at Belden Village - C14
3927 38th St. NW
Canton, OH 44718
PRAYER REQUESTS

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


  • All healthcare workers locally, nationally and around the world.
  • Nancy Curtis is at home receiving medical care.
  • Mark DeGalen (friend of Cindy Taylor) - Cancer has returned.
  • The Dominick Family (friends of the West's) - Ill with coronavirus.
  • Polly Dutilly (Joyce King's granddaughter) - Leukemia
  • Steve Goss (friend of Terry Tannehill) - Stage 4 cancer.
  • Gayle Guht (friend of Terry Tannehill) - Health concerns.
  • Herb (Bethann Williams' boss) has been diagnosed with coronavirus.
  • Tiffany King (granddaughter of Joyce King) in need of prayer.
  • Julie Klaserner - Cancer.
  • Tim Lysikowski (friend of Jayne Kidder) is critically ill with Parkinson disease.
  • Grant Mathes (30) (Betty Linhart's nephew) has Burkitt lymphoma and is starting chemo.
  • James & Emily McKelvey and baby Abraham need your continued prayers.
  • Mark Reels is undergoing treatment for cancer.
  • Scott (friend of the Hills) - Stage One lung cancer and COPD.
  • Joyce Sherwood (friend of Micki Williams) in rehab following a car accident.
  • Larry Sprandel (son-in-law of Joanne Sogan) is recovering from surgery.
  • Babe Strebel - Health concerns.
  • Suzie VanVranken (friend of Joanne Sogan and other members) - Health concerns.
  • Bill & Lillian Wellington (friends of Micki Williams) - Both in need of prayer...conditions are declining.
  • Browning West (grandson of Chuck & Ginny) - Needing Prayer

2020 Per Capita - $30.56
Per Capita given to date is $983.84

ON the CALENDAR
Session Meeting
Monday, May 18