9am Contemporary Worship Service

11am Traditional Worship

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!

One Great Hour of Sharing Envelopes Available

Envelopes are now available in the pews for the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering. This year, 80% of the money received will be divided equally between local ministries, Metropolitan Ministries & Presbyterian Disaster Fund, and 20% will go to the Presbytery of Tampa Bay.

Jane Sutton Book Club—April 22

The Jane Sutton Book Club will be April 22nd. The group meets the 4th Monday of the month at 10:00am in room 13 of the Christian Education building. If you are interested in joining or for more information, please contact Eleanor Cicerchi by email at ecicerchi@gmail.com or by phone 607-382-1781.

The Project Group– April 23

We have new members and new projects that we are working on during our meetings and at home. If you sew, knit, crochet or craft with a mission purpose (e.g. make greeting cards), you are invited! The project group meets the 4th Tuesday of the month (April 23) at 10:00am in room 13. We make little dresses for Haiti, lap robes, walker bags, and stuffed teddy bears. New members are always welcome. Contact Marti Huff 727-503-3783 or Evelyn Towns 727-785-3743 with any questions.   

Northwood Scholarship Application 2024

NPC members who are high school seniors, college/vocational students or grad students are encouraged to pick up guidelines/applications from Emily Cantin, online, or in the church office now. Applications must be returned to JoAnne Spigarelli @ jpspig1@gmail.com. Applications must be received by June 1, 2024. Applications will not be accepted in the church office. Applicants need to be involved in the life of the church (either here or at college/Seminary). This scholarship can only be received twice. We give thanks to the Bakers, Gordons, Wrights and others whose generosity to Northwood was reflected in their last will and testament. Scholarship funds come from interest earned from the following: (1) The Fred and Kay Baker Scholarship Fund, (2) The Walter and Catherine Gordon Educational Endowment, (3) Clarence and Florence Wright Scholarship Fund, (4) Monies received from other sources.

Northwood’s Got Talent—Save the Date

Save the date for an afternoon of talent, fun and laughter! The date for this years NGT is Sunday, May 19th at 4:00pm. If you are interested in participating, please contact Babs Bailey at dixiechick411@gmail.com or 727-512-9476

Cedarkirk Retreats—Save the Dates

Please save the dates for these Cedarkirk events on your calendar! The Fall Church Retreat will be held on Oct. 11-13, 2024 and the Women's Retreat will be held on Jan. 10-12, 2025. Registration info for the Fall Retreat will be available in May. 

Children’s Sunday School

Children’s Sunday School for ages 4 to 5th grade is held weekly during both Worship Services (9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.) in Room 14. For registration, contact Jennifer at: childrensministry@northwoodpc.org or 727-796-8090 x2002, or stop by Room 14 if you are just joining us today!

Nursery

The Nursery is available for childcare during both the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Worship Services. Our staff are screened and trained to provide safe, caring and entertaining supervision to your little ones while you attend Worship.

King’s Kids

Our Spring 2024 King’s Kids Session will be held on Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m., March 20^th – May 8^th. Join our group of adventurers as we discover New Testament stories of Jesus’ amazing ministry through interactive lessons, crafts, and other fun activities. Ages 4 to 5^th grade.

For registration or information, please contact:

Jennifer McManus, Director of Children’s Ministry

childrensministry@northwoodpc.org

727-796-8090 x2002

VBS Save the Date—July 15-19

Northwood Vacation Bible School

July 15-19, 2024—9:00 am - 12:00 pm

 Join us for a week of fun, faith-building activities! Our VBS is open to  

   Pre-k - 5th grade, also welcoming grades 6 - 12 to volunteer.

Hello Friends!

We are interested in your experiences and insights into the Youth Ministry program. Responses are anonymous unless you wish to include your name for us to follow up with you. Your feedback is critical to the shape of the program going forward.

Please click this link and respond to the survey by Monday (May 6th): 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GS6MFCT

A hiring committee is kicking off to select the next Youth Director.

Thanks for your participation,

The Youth and Families Ministry Team

Dan Jeffre

Ann Briggs

Dan Gipson

Kathleen Pope

Roxie Swartz

Staff Extension Numbers

Staff members are available to answer any questions you might have regarding church related programs through our office phone system. Provided below are the phone extension numbers for most of our staff who are full-time. If you don’t see a phone extension we provide an email contact for you. If you call the church office when the lines are busy or the office is closed, you will be prompted to use the Dial By Name Directory OR the staff member’s extension number to leave a message. The church number is still 796-8090. 

Chris Curvin, Pastor/Head of Staff x2007

Paul Means, Associate Pastor x2006

Stephanie Carson, Director of Traditional Music x2009

Taryn Lumia, Director of Contemporary Music, taryn@northwoodpc.org

David Furr, Organist, dmfurr35679@gmail.com

Emily Cantin, Director of Communications x2001

Jennifer McManus, Children’s Ministry x2002

Mark Fettke, Bookkeeper x2005 

Roxane Fineo, Director of Schools x2010  

Fresh Brewed

Fresh Brewed meets on the first Friday of the month with our next meeting on May 3rd at 10:30am in rooms 5&7. We are studying, “Prayer, Does It Make a Difference?” by Phillip Yancey. If you need a book or have any questions, please contact Louise Mylin at LVNM1@hotmail.com or 727-787-9868.

Presbyterian Women, led by Patty Martin and Sue Miskiewicz

You are invited to attend our recommitment service and brief study of chapter 9 of this year’s Presbyterian Women Bible study entitled Sacred Encounters: The Power and Presence of Jesus in Luke-Acts, by Olive Mahabir. The final lesson and presentation will be held in the sanctuary on May 14th at 11:00am. Following the lesson, we will meet in rooms 5,7,9 for a potluck birthday luncheon. If you’d like more information or have any questions, please contact Patty Martin at bill.martin2@verizon.net.

Biblical TakeAways, led by Claudia Alwood

The adult Sunday School/Bible Study every Sunday at 10:00am in room 5. We are studying the Parables of Jesus right now in the Synoptic Gospels and the Gospel of John. All are welcome! Bring your Bible.   

Memorial Gifts

If you wish to make a gift to the church in honor or in memory of someone, please be sure to attach the blue Memorial Gifts form to your contribution. Completing the form ensures that we have all the information necessary to properly direct the gift and acknowledge it to both you and the recipient. Forms are located near the memorial book in the Narthex or in the Church Office. Thank you for your assistance.