We invite you to worship with us at one of our in-person worship services or through livestreaming at both our 9:00am contemporary service and our 11:00am traditional service at northwoodpc.org.
If you are new to Northwood, WELCOME! If you are interested in learning more about Northwood or wish to become a member, please visit our website or click on the "I'm New" link below to learn more about us and fill out the form and one of the pastors or staff members will get in touch with you.
If you are unable to participate in worship through livestreamimg or in person, remember the services can be found and enjoyed anytime in the "archives" under "watch livestream" on the church website. We say this especially because with the large number of churches now exclusively livestreamimg services, providers are struggling to handle the volume on Sunday's.
If you have technical difficulties viewing the online services please view in the church livestreaming archives the next day as that is working well. You can call the church office and ask for help you if you are having trouble viewing. We encourage you to ask for help!
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Discovering Northwood Class/New Members—THIS SUNDAY
A Discovering Northwood Class will be held this Sunday, September 19th from 10:00am to 11:00am in Room 4 for those wishing to learn more about Northwood and consider church membership. Please know you are welcome to attend if you have been visiting us online in worship.
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In-Person 9am & 11am Worship THIS Sunday
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Wearing a mask for worship remains optional for those who have been vaccinated and the Commission encourages everyone to make an informed decision based upon current guidelines as established by the CDC and the Florida Department of Health. Northwood's in-person worship practices and precautions are also available for review on the church website. |
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Brown Bag Bible--September 23
The Brown Bag Bible Study is back and livestreaming for the Fall! This Thursday, September 23rd, at noon, Pastor Paul continues a study of The Book of Acts. Acts provides us with an invaluable bridge between the four gospels and the 22 New Testament letters and offers inspiration, guidance and examples for us today. Join as we seek to grow in faith, hope and love!
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Dinner for 6-7-8
Want to meet and socialize with members of your Northwood Church Family? Dinner for 6-7-8 is meeting outside for a picnic Saturday, Oct. 9 at Philippe Park at 12 noon, Shelter 01. Bring your own picnic and drinks, and maybe lawn chairs as we eat together and talk about Dinner for 6-7-8. There are three possibilities for dinners:
· Group will continue to meet at local Pinellas County parks and enjoy those beautiful parks with picnics.
· Group will meet at local restaurants for dinner.
· Group will meet at members’ homes for potluck dinners.
Sign up for which group interests you. Claudia Alwood will organize groups and send out lists and suggestions. You can contact her at cjalwood@msn.com for questions.
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King’s Kids kick-off party will be September 22nd. Kings Your children will learn more about Jesus’ love and goodness through weekly (Wednesdays 4-6pm) sessions of Bible study, music with Miss Stephanie, crafts and recreation. We need your support for this to happen. Register your child/children ages preschool through 5th grade by sending the information to childrensministry@northwoodpc.org.
Please include:
· Your name, email & phone number
· Your child/children's name, age, grade level
Your ability to help at least once a month by teaching or helping our teachers by staying in the room during their activities is important to our success. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Music Rehearsals beginning in September
· Celebration Ringers: (Beginner/Intermediate)
Sundays between services(10-10:40)
· Jubilation Ringers: (Intermediate/Advanced)
Sundays at noon
· Youth and Children’s Choirs to be announced.
Praise Band, to be determined.
Please call or email Stephanie Carson and we will plug you in!
727-458-9749; stephanie@northwoodpc.org
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The Deacon’s Van Ministry for the 11:00AM traditional worship service has resumed. This ministry is designed to provide transportation to and from the 11:00 service for those who live within a 5-mile radius of the church and can no longer drive, or find driving difficult. If you or someone you know who could benefit from this ministry, please call the church office to be placed on the list. The church office hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:00AM to 1:00PM. If you are interested in being a van driver, please contact Sue Miskiewicz at susan.miskiewicz@yahoo.com. |
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Kids’ Corner Preschool—Registration is OPEN
Registration is currently open for the 2021-2022 school year! We have openings in our 3’s and VPK. Please share the news! You may stop in the preschool office and pick up your registration forms. If you are interested in a tour of the school, please email at schooldirector@northwoodpc.org.
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Cedarkirk All-Church Retreat
The annual All-Church Retreat at Cedarkirk will be held on October 22-24, 2021.You won’t want to miss this amazing weekend of fellowship, games, crafts, canoeing and campfire with sing-along and s’mores. Enjoy the great outdoors while staying in air-conditioned lodges! Deposits with room requests are being accepted now!. Sign up early for best choice of rooms!
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Hurricane Ida Response
As we as a congregation pray for those who have been impacted by Hurricane Ida, you can help financially by sending gifts to the Disaster Relief Program of the Presbyterian Church USA. Checks should be made payable to Northwood Presbyterian Church with “Hurricane Ida” in the memo line. We will keep you updated as we learn of additional ways to help.
Hurricane Ministry
The Hurricane Ministry of our church’s Board of Deacons assists members in need of temporary housing during or after hurricanes or severe tropical storms. If you are able to share your home with members-in-need, please contact Mickey Stewart at walkey1a@outlook.com or the church office at 727-796-8090. If emailing, please use the subject “Hurricane Volunteer.” Please include your name, address, phone number, email address, number of people you can accommodate, and whether you have pets.
With hurricane season approaching, we are all encouraged to prepare for a possible storm. A source for weather advisories is:
This guide has valuable information for Pinellas County
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Wednesday Bible Study, led by Cindy Huffman
Cindy Huffman will be leading a study of the prophet, Jeremiah, featuring the book by Matthew S. Harmon. This group meets every Wednesday at 7:00pm. If you’d like to join the Wednesday Bible Study or need a study book, please email Cindy Huffman at lucindy1@aol.com and she will forward you the Zoom link.
Experiencing God Class, led by Vicki Krueger
Experiencing God Class has started!
The Experiencing God class offers you a place to connect with other believers in the study of God's word and how it applies to our daily lives. Join us on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. We will be meeting online using Zoom. Email Vicki Krueger at vickilee33@aol.com for the link and for any technical help or questions.
Fresh Brewed
Fresh Brewed will meet the first Friday of the month at 10:30am. October 1st will be our next meeting, location TBA. The book we will be studying is From Daughters to Disciples by Lynn Japinga. If you need a book, please contact Marti Huff at marti.huff.np@gmail.com.
Presbyterian Women, led by Patty Martin and Sue Miskiewicz
The Presbyterian Women unified circle will meet the second Tuesday of the month at 10:00am in rooms 4-8. We will be starting a new 9 month bible study entitled What my Grandmothers Taught Me by Merryl Blair. Chris Curvin will be teaching each lesson via Livestream, and our circle will have a follow-up discussion of the lesson. The second lesson is Thursday, October 7th at 11AM. If you'd like a book, or more information regarding the multiple activities that Presbyterian Women engage in, please contact Patty Martin at bill.martin2@verizon.net or Sue Miskiewicz at susan.miskiewicz@yahoo.com.
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Giving
For in-person worship, the plate will not be passed, however, offering boxes are located in the narthex. For those worshiping online, your giving matters too. Your continued faithfulness to the mission and ministry of Northwood through your giving is critical as the church’s expenses do not stop. Please commit to maintain your regular schedule of giving throughout this time by mailing your gift or using one of the online platforms below for giving electronically:
*Text NPCHURCH to 73256 and follow the prompts
*Click “Give” under the ChurchLife app menu options
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You may be aware that some of our members, and even our church staff, have received scam emails, that appear to be from Pastor Chris and others by email. The emails scams of financial help often come in the request for you to purchase gift cards. Our pastors do NOT send these emails. This email scam is also happening to pastors in other churches across the nation at this point. Please know that your pastors and the church staff will never solicit any funds in this manner. Simply forward the message of such a request to the church office so that we can collect them for the police. It saddens us when anyone seeks to do harm but especially when they prey on the kindness and Christ-like hearts of our members. Be aware of scams by email and phone calls! |
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Important Calendar Information
Many meetings have gone to an online platform. However, if your team/committee wishes to meet in person (with physical distance and masks), please check the church calendar online at www.northwoodpc.org to be sure your event/meeting is still listed. Many meeting spaces have been expanded to meet physical distance requirements and a room previously reserved might have been reassigned to a group that has made a new request for in person meeting space.
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