Thursday, November 9, 2023

POTLUCK SALAD / DESSERT LUNCHEON FOLLOWING WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY!

Be sure and join us following worship for fellowship and a salad luncheon.

Bring any type of salad (green, pasta, tuna, chicken, broccoli, etc...) or a dessert and let's eat!!

Opening Hymn:  Lead On Eternal Sovereign At Andover Seminary, fellow students asked Ernest W. Shurtleff to write a hymn for their graduation. This is the result. Shurtleff became a Congregational minister and in his last years established churches in Europe and did relief work during WWI.



Middle Hymn: Let Justice Flow Like Streams This is one of two hymns Jane Parker Huber wrote for special events emphasizing economic justice for women at the time of the reunification of two Presbyterian denominations in 1983. The text's brevity underscores the urgency of Amos' pronouncements against injustice.

Anthem: Offertory by John Ness Beck and based on Micah 6:8

Communion Anthem: I Place My Trust In You edited and arranged by by Allen Robert Petker and based on "Adagio molto" from Sinfonia in B minor by Antonio Vivaldi.

Closing Hymn: Come to Tend God's Garden John Dalles is the author of more than 200 hymn texts. This one was written for the 27th anniversary of the Synod of the Trinity in Pennsylvania.

We Celebrate with...

Jimmy Curry (9th)

Tim Eich (13th)

Mel Mobley (14th)



as they celebrate their birthdays

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, Youth will practice Sundays at 5:00.

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

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

ONLY 3 CHILDREN LEFT TO SPONSOR

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. 

NOTE: THERE ARE TWO CHILDREN'S SHEETS THAT ARE MISSING FROM THE STACK THAT WE DO NOT KNOW WHO SIGNED THEM OUT. CHILD NUNMBER 2, LEGEND AND CHILD NUNBER 21, BALIEE. PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AND LET RENEE KNOW IF YOU HAVE THESE TWO CHILDREN!

The floral offering was given to the Glory of God

And in honor of Peggy Burns

By Darrell and Pat Cohn Cluck

Arrangement by Susan Curry

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