Thursday, November 2, 2023

The Mighty Meta Organ is Here!

The day has finally arrived for the newly completed Meta Organ, built by Dan Lemieux and Associates of Argyle, NY, to be inaugurated. On Sunday, All Saints’ Day, we will officially dedicate the organ to the glory of God and in gratitude and memory of All Saints of Northminster Church. It will be affectionately known as “The All Saints Organ.”

The versatility of the instrument is as astounding as is its authentic sounds. Without too much detail, which I can happily give you, technology known as digital sampling provides a very accurate sound of pipes from some of the best organs in the world. Our All Saints Organ has 15 such instruments representing classic American, English, German, and French styles, as well as a theater organ, to name a few. There are also a Flemish two manual harpsichord and a Belgian Carillon.

The addition of expression and variety of sounds will add a new dimension to hymn singing, the primary job of a church organ, as well as choir accompaniment and solo offerings. This expressivity was absent in the Moeller tracker that has served us well these past 32 years.

Thank you, Dan and Melissa, who drove a van and trailer 1500 miles and then worked tirelessly for three days to make the installation perfect in many ways. Their work involves an intricate knowledge of many facets of digital technology, computer wizardry, electronics, sound technology, and shear physical ability and determination to make this all possible.

Thanks be to God for the gift of music.

D. H.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS

Don't forget to set your clock back one hour before going to bed this Saturday night!

Opening Hymn:  O Savior, for the Saints

This was one of several original hymns appended to Richard Mant's book of translations of Latin hymns from the Roman Breviary. A priest of the Church of England, Mant was for man years bishop in Ireland.



Middle Hymn: God, We Thank You for Our People Ruth Duck created this text at the request of Harold McSwain, Jr., for a family reunion . She found her inspiration in the stories of Harold, Sr., and in her own family heritage.

Anthem:  For All the Saints

This is a traditional All Saints Day hymn by William W. How which consisted of eleven stanzas written for the Sarum Hymnal (1869) and set to a tune by that name, Sarum. It has grown in popularity since it was later paired with the enduring SINE NOMINE tune by English composer, Ralph Vaughan William, in The English Hymnal (1906). The choir will sing an arrangement of this hymn by Earl Rosenberg in 1951.

Communion Anthem: Call To Remembrance

Richard Farrant, 1530-1581, wrote this early anthem that was published much later, 1983. We are called to remember the loving and tender mercy of God. It is a wonderful anthem for both the Lenten season and for communion.

Closing Hymn: I Sing a Song of the Saints of God This text was included in Lesbia Scott's Everyday Hymns for Little Children with her original words, music, and illustration. A native of Britain, Scott was also the author of six published plays and enjoyed painting until her death in 1986.

We Celebrate with...

Edmond Abadie (7th)

Jimmy Curry (9th)



as they celebrate their birthdays

Northminster welcomes new member, Tiffany Smith! Tiffany has lived most of her life in the Monroe/West Monroe/Sterlington LA area. She attended Ouachita Parish High School, and enjoys art. She has one child, Adim Smith. Tiffany worked 10 plus years in management of her parents local business, Party Ice, and 7 Years in Restaurant Management (Applebees) where she worked at numerous locations around the state. She now works at Building Systems Integrators as the Office Manager, as well as project management and the onsite installation of building automation HVAC and Lighting equipment and controls . She also works part time through the state of LA National Guard in building automation.

Children and Youth Christmas Program

Sunday, December 17

Matt and Lucy's Version Births

Little did Matt & Lucy know when they agreed to help out with this year’s Christmas pageant that the director would give them each a different script and leave them to work out their differences… “Confounded Christmas Fun!”

Children will begin practicing the music during Sunday School this week. Youth will have their first read through this Sunday, November 5 at 5:00. Youth, please make every effort to attend.

If you need more information or have questions about participating contact Beth (318-348-2529) or Jennifer (318-307-6716)

Youth Group Meals

Our youth meet every Sunday at 5:00. We would like to offer them a light meal. If you would like to help provide a meal click the link to sign up. They love easy meals. Some suggestions are tacos, spaghetti, chili, sandwiches and pizza! 

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Dates will be added as planning continues. Thank you! We typically have between 10-15 youth and adults. Please call or text Laura (318-387-4446) with any questions!

YOUTH MEALS SIGNUP

POTLUCK SALAD LUNCHEON

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 12 FOLLOWING WORSHIP

Following worship with Amanda Tyler, the church will host a Potluck Salad Luncheon. We need not only green salads and dressing, but any kind of salad you can think of that would be tasty and filling such as pasta salad, fruit salad, broccoli salad, Waldorf salad, corn salad, potato salad, etc...We also need desserts. Please see the signup sheet on the hall table and plan to join us!

You may leave your check in the offering plate on Sunday or place on Renee's desk. If you are using CASH you MUST place it in an envelope (offering envelope is fine) and write the amount and your family name on the envelope so that you can be marked paid on the sigh-up sheet!

November Mission Emphasis

Center for Children: Christmas Project

The 2023 Christmas Project at The Center for Children and Families is underway. Northminster is sponsoring 25 children this year and their wish lists as well as a Frequently Asked Questions sheet to answer anything that may come up in your shopping process are available on the table in the hall. Please be sure to sign-up for the one(s) you sponsor.

A few things to remember: 

• Gifts are due back to the Center for Children and Families office (622 Riverside Drive, Monroe, LA 71201) by Wednesday, November 29^th, between 8:30am-4:30pm. 
• Please provide at least one new coat, new shoes, new clothing outfit (shirt/pants), and one toy/item from the child’s wish list. (PLEASE, NO GIFT CARDS). 
• Place new/unwrapped items in a black garbage bag with the child’s wish list inside the bag. 

Arrangement by Marilyn Decker

If you would like to give flowers one Sunday in honor or in memory of someone special, please contact the church office. Approximate cost is $125-$150

CA STUDIO AND STRAUSS YOUTH ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS PRESENT

The Phantom Tollbooth



Northminster's Lucy Cross and Elias Cross are in The Phantom Tollbooth at SYAA.  Public shows are on Saturday, November 4 and Sunday, November 5.  Tickets available at SYAA by clicking this link: online.com/tickets.  The show is directed by Cathy Airhart Webb of CA Studio.