Thursday, January 16, 2025 | |
A MESSAGE FROM EDUARDO GONZALEZ
Dear brothers and sisters,
We rejoice with our people for the good news of President Biden's decision of eliminating Cuba's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism, a situation that had only brought hardship to our fellow citizens and a deterioration in many areas of our national life. We are deeply aware that none of this would have been a reality today without the actions or support of our brothers and sisters in the United States and in many other countries around the world. Many either wrote letters or simply came to Cuba to fellowship with friends or partner institutions and had advocated for this, as well as for lifting of Embargo. Because of that, we would love to express our deepest gratitude to all of you who have always stood by us. Thanks be to God for each of you, your solidarity, and your continuing support In His Name.
Rev. Eduardo González Pastor
Iglesia Bautista Enmanuel
Note: Please remember D.H. and Craig as they are on their way to Cuba today.
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Join Us for Worship
Sunday, January 19 at 10:45 am
Rev. Jillian Hankamer
Matthew 4:18-25
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Opening Hymn: Children of God Of Puritan ancestry and Quaker parentage, the American poet and journalist John Greenleaf Whittier was a strong supporter of the abolition of slavery. This hymn is comprised of the final stanzas of "Worship," a poem expressing his views on the life of faith.
Middle Hymn: You Walk Along Our Shoreline Hymn writer Sylvia Dunstan credited and article by Michael Steinhauser in the March 1984 issue of Practice of Ministry in Canada entitled "Fishing: A Metaphor for Ministry" as the inspiration for her text. Dunstan was an ordained minister of the United Church of Canada.
The Anthem: Come Thou Fount by Craig Courtney.
The Communion Anthem: Christ Has a Garden set to the tune OWALY WALLY and arranged by Gerald Near. Text by Robert Bridges after Issac Watts
Closing Hymn: O Savior, Let Me Walk With You Washington Gladden was a Congregational minister, distinguished preacher and lecturer, and author of over thirty works. Gladden wrote extensively on civic and social affairs of his dy. This hymn was penned in 1879 and published in his periodical, "The Sunday Afternoon."
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Our Concerns and Celebrations | |
Family of Mark Dennis, son of Camille Peterson
Mara Loeb
Tom Atteberry
Peggy Caskey
Anita Breen
Andrew Smith, friend of Debi Chandler
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Ann Knutson, Doug Martin, family of Jean Hartzog
Martha Wainwright, aunt of Jeff Sebastian
Marie Easterling, friend of Mara Loeb
Sarah Maloney, friend of Carol Ann Tubbs
Pattie Bewick, sister of Carol Ann Tubbs
Kristen Oden, friend of Northminster
Iglesia Bautista Enmanuel, our partner church in Ciego de Avila, Cuba.
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We Celebrate Birthdays with...
PAMELA ABADIE (17TH)
MARY DELANCY (18TH)
TANYA SHLOSMAN (22ND)
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BABY CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to Amanda and Megan Proffer on the arrival of their baby, Luna Rose! Luna came a bit early, arriving on January 14th. Brother Oliver is excited to be a "big" brother now!
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YOUTH
Please contact Jennifer Kimble-Keen (318-307-6716, jkimble8366@gmail.com) if you are willing to provide a light meal for the Youth. They meet every Sunday evening at 5pm to approximately 7:30pm. Thank you!
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BUSINESS MEETING AND POTLUCK THIS SUNDAY
Our first 2025 business meeting is coming up and will provide 2 special and important reports concerning the current and future well-being of Northminster Church.
1. Ending 2024 Financial Report - Connie Smallwood, our treasurer, will report the 2024 year-end giving and budget results and inform us of the church's current financial status and future projections for the new year.
2. Annual State of the Church Report - Mark Windham, 2024 Chair of the Coordinating Council will highlight the church's 2024 ministry work and accomplishments. He will recommend issues and actions to be considered during planning for the new year.
The beginning of a new year is a time for evaluation of the status quo, planning, making goals, and dreaming for the Northminster of the future. The Coordinating Council has already begun this process and the Commissions have been asked to meet and do the same. We hope and pray that every member will want to participate in the support and ministry of Northminster Church. Please take time as you make personal plans and dreams for this new year to consider what you will contribute in service to the church and its ministry activities. There are many crucial needs, and therefore many opportunities for service available. Please plan to attend the business meetings, participate, be informed, committed and supportive as we begin our work in this new year.
Your Coordinating Council,
Peggy Burn-Chair, Gail Blackman-Vice-Chair, Beth Mayfield-Secretary, Ann Aro, Mary Delancy, Kyle Gregory, Beth Ingram, J K Keen, Carol Ann Tubbs
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NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION AND INQUIRERS CLASS
We will hold a New Member Orientation and Inquirers Class on Sunday, February 2 following worship at 12:30pm. Lunch will be provided. Those of you who are "new" members, your presence is requested in order that you may learn more about what makes us Northminster Church. This class is also mandatory should you wish to serve on a commission or the coordinating council at some point in the future.
If you attend regularly, are thinking of becoming a member, or are just interested in Northminster, this class is open to everyone. There is a sign-up sheet on the hall table. We will need a count in order to have the lunch catered.
Please think about joining us and spread the word to others you may think of. Thank you!!
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Pub Theology resumes TONIGHT, January 16th at 7pm at Fat Pelican. | | |
Women's Retreat this Saturday, January 18 from 10 am - 3pm in the home of Ann Aro | | |
COMMISSIONS: The mission of Northminster Church is carried out through the leadership of 6 commissions - Worship, Education and the Arts, Family Ministries, Missions, Hospitality, and Properties. If you want to help with the ministry of one of these commissions, please call the church office for more information. | |
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GREETERS COMMITTEE: Greeters perform a crucial ministry to the church as they are the "first face and impression" of Northminster Church that visitors meet. If you enjoy meeting new people and helping them learn about our church this could be your ministry. This ministry also involves handing out orders of worship, taking attendance, and collecting attendance sheets for the church secretary. Please call the church office for more information. | |
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AUDIO/VIDEO MINISTRY: Currently we video every Sunday morning worship service and other special services and make them available on our YOUTUBE channel. Recently another one of our member videographers moved away leaving only 2 members working in this ministry. We try to have at least 4 people on a month's schedule, one for each Sunday, so that they don't have to miss in-person worship services frequently. If you are just a little tech savvy with smart phones and computers you can easily learn to work in this ministry. If interested, please call the church office for more information, we really need more help! | |
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This Sunday
9:00 am - Choir Rehearsal
10:00 am - Sunday School
10:45 am - Preludes
11:00 am - Worship Service
Noon - After Church Fellowship
6 pm - Potluck
7 pm - Business Meeting
Wednesdays
6:30 pm: Choir Practice
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, January 16 at 6pm: Pub Theology at the Fat Pelican.
Saturday, January 18 from 10am - 3pm: Women's Retreat at the home of Ann Aro.
Sunday, January 19 at 6pm: Potluck followed at 7pm by Business Meeting.
Sunday, February 2 at 12:30pm: New Member Orientation and Inquirers Class. Lunch is provided.
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JANUARY 12
The floral offering was given to the Glory of God
And in honor of D.H. Clark and Craig Henry
By the Jim Files Family
Arrangement by Robert Crawford
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Of Interest in the Community | |
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If you have found a space of community, or healing, or hope at Northminster and believe in the work we are doing, please consider supporting us financially so that we will be able to continue creating spaces like this in all the days to come. Just click here, or scan the QR code with the camera on your phone. | | |
Northminster Church is located at:
2701 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-388-3717
office@northmin.org
Church Office Hours:
Monday -Thursday 9am to 4 pm
Closed Friday
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