It's the start of a new program year and while it may not feel as distinct as the beginning of program years past, there are many things happening that will serve as markers of a new season together. Yesterday, in a congregational meeting we elected those who will serve this community as Elders and Deacons -- a very exciting and significant marker of a new season.
This week and in the weeks to come you'll see some other things which signify a new season together. Here are a few:
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A NEW WEBSITE
Tomorrow, when you visit our website, you'll notice that we've got a whole new look! Thanks to the efforts of the Communications Task Force, (Ray Chavez, Sarah Nicholson, Kim Smith, Susan Roe Jernigan, and Emily Cox) and especially the Website Redesign Task Force (Ray Chavez, Emily Cox, Laura Coomber, Ashley Deatherage and Susan Clot de Broissia), we have a website that is more user friendly, more welcoming to those who don't know us yet, and intentionally designed to lift up the welcoming and missional nature of this community. View the video for a tour of the new site and send a note of thanks to those who have made this website a reality!
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MORNING DEVOTIONALS
This week, Bryan Page is kicking off a weekly devotional series, which will be available on our YouTube Channel. Each Monday, a short devotional will be available featuring beautiful music, scripture, and words of welcome from a fellow Northridge member. Watch on Monday or enjoy at some other point during the week. We hope this brief devotional is centering and uplifting to you. |
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NORTHRIDGE GAVE ME
CAMPAIGN
As we begin a new year together, I invite you to think about all that the Northridge community has meant to you.
What impact has this community had on your life? Did they surround you with prayers and love after loss? Did you go on a mission trip and learn something new about what it means to serve God’s world? Has this community supported you through transition?
We want to hear your story!
So, how has Northridge impacted you?
We will compile these stories with gratitude for all that this community means.
Send a photo, drawing, brief written answer, audio or video recording, or whatever media allows you to answer this question!
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I hope you'll relish the beginning of this new season and continue reading so you can think intentionally about how you'd like to commit to our life together.
Joyfully,
Betsy
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In the month of September, we're exploring biblical texts that can shed light on some of the things that cause anxiety with a sermon series titled Does This Make You Anxious?
I encourage you to read Ruth 1:1-18 in preparation for Sunday.
After worship, plan to attend the Zoom Coffee Hour and greet your NPC friends! (More information below)
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YOU ARE INVITED!
Sunday, September 20, at 11:00 AM
Grab a cup of coffee and join the Fellowship Committee for a chat with your church friends via the miracle of Zoom right after the morning worship service. Drop-in for a moment to say hello or linger as long as you'd like. We’d love to see you!
Meeting ID: 894 1044 3027
Passcode: 613029
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Faith Formation Family Friend, John Karnowski, with Rachel and Brandy Treadway, on Sunday afternoon as families pick up their materials for Faith Formation at Home. |
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Faith Formation Family Friend, Sarah Nicholson, with James, Edward, and Natalia Brownfield as they pick up their materials too. |
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ADULT EDUCATION
Keep the conversation going. Learn, grow, and connect with others through our Adult Education Program this Fall. Programs begin the week of September 13. All classes held via Zoom.
Love An Other: A 4 week series on the Bible’s Call to Unity, Justice, and Equality— Sundays at 4 PM
Bible Study: Engage in Dialogue on the Book of Acts— Tuesdays at 7:30am
Presbyterian Women In Northridge: Into the Light: Finding Hope Through Prayers of Lament
Day Circle: Second Tuesday of the month at 10am;
Night Owl Women: First Tuesday of the month at 7pm.
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YOUTH
Every other Wednesday, 8:30 - 9 PM beginning Sept. 2nd
Youth Vespers on the field
*Masks required
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PACK THE PEWS for The Wilkinson Center*
*Drop-off supplies at the church on Sunday from 3-5 PM under the covered parking. Masks and social distancing required.
ITEMS BEING COLLECTED:
- Canned meats such as tuna, stews, chili, chicken
- peanut butter and jelly in 16 oz. jars, cereal and oatmeal,
- dinner mixes - Hamburger or Tuna Helper, Rice-a-Roni, pastas, 1 pound bags of beans
- hearty soups or soup mixes
- cooking oil and basic spices
- canned fruit and vegetables
- soap, shampoo, toothpaste and toothbrushes, deodorant, razors
- diapers from newborn to size 5 and baby wipes
- basic cleaning supplies
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NORTHRIDGE WITHOUT BORDERS
Northridge is sponsoring refugee farmers during the COVID-19 pandemic to offset the income they are losing from not being able to sell at closed farmers’ markets. The produce that is not being sold will be donated by the sponsored farmers and distributed in the community of Vickery Meadows. Northridge’s sponsorship allows the New Roots program to continue to serve refugee families in need with fresh food distribution, and helps support farmers at the same time. Click the Farmer Profile button to read the article from our Mission Committee.
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SHOP AMAZON SMILE AND SUPPORT NPC!
Did you know that you can support Northridge by shopping on Amazon? It’s easy.
- Login to your Amazon account.
- In the top right corner of the screen, choose “Accounts and Lists.”
- In the “Your Lists” column, choose “AmazonSmile Charity Lists.”
- In the search field, enter “Northridge Presbyterian Church.”
- Click “Select” next to the first option that shows up in the Results list. (You’ll see Northridge Presbyterian Church Dallas, TX.)
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Shop Amazon as usual using the URL smile.amazon.com
- It’s that easy! When you make a qualifying purchase, NPC will receive funds.
Thanks for supporting the many ministries of NPC!
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DEACONS OFFER VOTING ASSISTANCE |
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DEACONS OFFER VOTER ASSISTANCE FOR SENIORS
Are you one of our Northridge valued seniors, age 60 or higher? Do you have questions about voting? Do you need assistance on how and where to vote, how to register or how to verify that you are registered? Are you interested in early voting or need assistance with voting in person on November 3rd?
The Deacons can help! If you have questions about voting in the 2020 general election, contact Tony Cummins and Allan Tepera via email at Deacons@northridgepc.org or call us: to reach Tony (214) 343-9838 or to reach Allan (972) 841-4235.
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SUPPORT THE MINISTRY AND MISSION OF NPC |
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Thanks to your generosity, Northridge has been able to maintain our commitments to mission partners both locally and globally, adapt to virtual worship, and find innovative ways to be the church in these unprecedented times.
Our ministries only continue because of your financial contributions.
To make a contribution to our ministries, you may click the button to the right or mail a check to the church.
6920 Bob-O-Link Drive
Dallas, TX 75214
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SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL |
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YouTube is where you’ll find news and videos from our Northridge community. To stay up-to-date, visit this link and click “Subscribe.” You’ll be notified when new videos from Northridge are posted. At the top of the page, under "Created Playlists" you'll see a folder titled "Worship Services" and another folder titled "Wednesday Word." These are quick links where you can easily access all videos in each of those categories. On Sunday morning, when the live stream is finished, we will post worship to the "Worship Services" folder.
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