NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NEWSLETTER
Thursday, January 20, 2022
THIS SUNDAY at NORTHMINSTER

IN THE PULPIT THIS SUNDAY
JANUARY 23
Rev. Wendy Bausman Gray
The Reverend Wendy Bausman Gray graduated from Fuller Theological Seminary specializing in Family Pastoral Care and Counseling. She was ordained at the First Presbyterian Church of Allentown, PA, on December 14, 1985. Later that month Wendy was commissioned as an officer and chaplain in the United States Navy.

After 15 years she resigned from full-time service in the Navy and came to Ohio. She joined Muskingham Valley Presbytery where she first served as interim pastor at Ellsworth Presbyterian Church and then in 2003 she accepted a call as an Associate Pastor at Christ Presbyterian Church in Canton. Wendy retired in April, 2021, as an Honorably Retired minister in the PC(USA).
THIS WEEK'S SCRPTURE READINGS
OLD TESTAMENT READING
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10

EPISTLE READING
I Corinthians 12:12-31a

GOSPEL READING
Luke 4:14-21
SUNDAY'S SERMON

"Unity in the Midst of Diversity"
by Rev. Wendy Bausman Gray

LAST SUNDAY'S SERMON
"PARTY ON"
by Pastor Jim Crawford

Attendance on 1/16 - 35

COME TO SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday school for adults is in progress. The class facilitator is Perry Lazich and Jeff Weltman is assisting. Perry has years of experience leading adult classes at Christ Presbyterian Church and is excited to lead us at Northminster.
JOIN THEM ON SUNDAY at 9:30 a.m. in the Parlor
Ministry Partners for Sunday, January 23
Liturgist - Mike Jacobsen
Usher - Jeff Weltman
OFFERING PROCEDURES
  • Place your offering envelopes in the plate as you enter the sanctuary.
  • Mail in your offerings or drop in the mail slot.
  • Click the DONATE tab located on the website.
THIS WEEK at NORTHMINSTER

CHOIR PRACTICE
CHOIR PRACTICE TONIGHT AT
7:00 PM
COMING SOON

TWO
CONGREGATIONAL
MEETINGS have been SCHEDULED
SUNDAY MORNING, JANUARY 30, 2022
On Sunday morning, January 30, 2022, there will be a specially called meeting of the congregation of Northminster Presbyterian Church for the specific purpose of receiving the report of the Nominating Committee and electing new Ruling Elders. No other business will be transacted.

SUNDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 13, 2022
On Sunday morning, February 12, 2022, Northminster Presbyterian Church will hold its regular annual meeting of the congregation. Members shall receive a copy of the agenda one week before the meeting.
THE MINISTRY of NORTHMINSTER

WHAT A MILESTONE!
Our regular visitors, Ella an Perry Lazich are celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary today, January 20.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Dear Northminster,

Thank you so much for all the effort and accom-modation everyone put into making my dad's memorial service run so smoothly. My family and I all really appreciated it.
May God continue to bless your church that His Name can be glorified.

Sincerely,
Sharon Brown (Jim Pinder's daughter)
RAHAB MINISTRY
DONATIONS
January Update
RAHAB MINISTRY meets the needs of women and children who have been caught in the sex trafficking industry.
New Blankets and Throws
Underwear and Socks
Coats - New or in Good Condition
Warm Sweaters

Donations can be dropped off during the week between 9:00 and 12:00 or brought in on Sunday.

JANUARY
BIRTHDAYS

2 - Sherry Jacobsen
13 - Debbie Spies
20 - Joyce Rake
23 - Corey Phillips
24 - Ben Verble
26 - Mike Jacobsen
29 - Kenzie McKelvey
30 - Tina Morris
JANUARY
ANNIVERSARIES

31 - Jerry & Susan Hill
NORTHMINSTER HOMEBOUND
This Week's Featured Member

JOYCE RAKE
12240B Strausser St.
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
PRAYER REQUESTS

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


  • Nancy Curtis is at St. Luke's for rehab.
  • Robin Cutcher (friend of Cindy Taylor) is doing well. Continue to pray for her healing.
  • Mark DeGalen (friend of Cindy Taylor) is in remission from bile duct cancer and being continually watched by his doctors. Please continue to pray for him.
  • Todd & Cooper Downerd (son and grandson of the Downerds) - Continued prayer for physical and emotional recovery.
  • Kelly Holmes and family. Kelly's father has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
  • Jayne Kidder is in hospice care (Level 6).
  • Pastor Nominating Committee: Jerry Hill; Jeannine Swaffield; Jeff Weltman; Ginny West; Jim York
  • Joyce Rake - Weekly dialysis.
  • John Ritchie (coworker of Susan Verble) - Lymphoma
  • Carl Simpson (Joanne Sogan's son-in-law) - Medical condition.
  • Larry Sprandel (son-in-law of Joanne Sogan) is a paraplegic (15 years). Please continue to pray.
  • Scott Tannehill has Covid and is very ill.
  • Browning West (16) (grandson of Chuck & Ginny) - In need of your continued prayers.


WAYS YOU CAN SERVE
at Northminster
SERVE AS...
  • An Offering Counter
  • A Driver for Joyce Rake
  • A Liturgist
If you can serve on a regular or occasional basis, contact Barb in the church office.
Office Hours
Monday - Friday / 9:00 a.m. to Noon
GIVING STATEMENTS
for 2021
Year end statements have been mailed. Contact the church office if you don't receive yours or if you have any questions.
2022 Per Capita - $30.59
Total to Date - 162.36
ON the CALENDAR
FEBRUARY 20
Fellowship Hour

FEBRUARY 21
Session Meeting