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Thursday, June 6, 2024

Have you noticed how many kids and babies we’re having at church lately? What a joy it is to hear baby coos and have so many young friends join me for the children’s message. Then of course there are the youth who’re too cool and far too old to come down for the children’s message anymore but are a vital part of our church. 


With our kids in mind I’m starting a new sermon series on Sunday that I hope will appeal a bit more to our younger folks. For 4 weeks I’m going to be using Dr. Seuss books both in the Children’s Message and my sermon to see what wisdom Dr. Seuss can provide us. I’ll still be preaching from the biblical text but with the added influence of the good Doctor. And for those of you who might worry about having to sit through an entire Dr. Seuss book and a sermon, don’t. I won’t be reading the entire book to the kids (the ones I’ve chosen are a bit long), but rather highlighting the important bits. 


When this series is over I will return to the lectionary I’ve been using. Developed by OT Scholar, Episcopal priest, Womanist Theologian, and seminary professor Wilda C. Gafney, A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church is the lectionary I’ve been using since January. I'll tell you more about that next week, but for now, brush up on your Seuss! 


Jillian

Join Us for Worship

Sunday, June 9 at 10:45 am

Rev. Jillian Hankamer Preaching

Luke 19:12-27

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Our Worship in Song

Opening Hymn: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling This hymn is said to have been suggested by a "Song of Venus" from Dryden's King Arthur. It is one of 6,500 written by Charles Wesley, the "sweet singer of Methodism," who was skilled at interveaving literary and scriptural images.


The Prayer Response: Where Shall I Go From Your Spirit?  by  Kenney Potter and based on Psalm 119.


Anthem: Gracious Spirit, Dwell With Me. Arranged by K. Lee Scott


The Communion Anthem: Ride On, King Jesus by Hall Johnson. PresTon Anderson, tenor.


Closing Hymn: I Met a Stranger On the Road to the tune KINGSFOLD

Our Concerns and Celebrations

John Carr



Elvis Stelly


Mary Sandow


Iglesia Bautista Enmanuel, in Ciego de Avila, Cuba.

David Bryan, friend of DH Clark


Marie Easterling, frend of Mara Loeb


Beau Burns, great-grandson of Peggy Burns


V. P. Dalrymple, friend of Anita Breen


Pattie Bewick, sister of Carol Ann Tubbs


Sarah Maloney, friend of Carol Ann Tubbs



Nora Kay Meredith great granddaughter of Kay Southern



Doug O'Neal brother of Debbie O'Neal

We Celebrate with...

Marie Reyes (6th)

JJ Jarzabek (7th)

Richard Decker (9th)

CJ Keen (9th)

Steve Haedicke (9th)

Lucy Cross (10th)

Daniel Sumner (11th)

Joanna Clark (12th)

as they celebrates their birthdays

Children & Youth

Youth Will Continue to Meet This Summer!
Youth Group Meals Will Still Be Needed
Our youth will continue to meet during the summer months, 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 by clicking 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 Jennifer Kimble-Keen (318-307-6716) with any questions! 
 YOUTH MEALS SIGNUP

Church Life

APRIL FINANCIAL REPORT


As presented during the May business meeting, the April financial report showed Northminster’s offerings through April 30th to be $69,409 while our expenses through April 30th totaled $90,171, creating a deficit of $20,762. Our January-April 2024 receipts are $14,952 less than January-April 2023.

So far in 2024, our monthly offerings are averaging $17,352 while our expenses are averaging $22,543, so we are creating a monthly deficit of $5,000.

There are many exciting things happening at Northminster and we need to remember that we all need to be good stewards in whatever way we can. We are going into the summer months when many people are away, so please be mindful of the need to continue to support the family we call Northminster Church.

AFTER CHUCH FELLOWSHIP

In order to continue our after church fellowship, we need folks to volunteer to provide drinks and snacks. Please see the sign-up sheet in the hall outside the pastor's office!


Please, NO items with icing or "gooey" stuff. This is getting into our rugs and embedded into the concrete floors.

This Sunday at 3pm: NATS Concert at Northminster


The NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) will hold their summer concert at Northminster this Sunday, June 9 at 3pm.This concert will include Northminster Choral Scholars James Wright and Preston Anderson along with Justin Havard on piano and Dr. Claire Vangelisti directing.  The concert is free (donations)

THIS SUNDAY NIGHT AT 6PM!

PUB THEOLOGY

Thursday, June 20 at 7pm at The Fat Pelican!

BOOK CLUB

Our next book is Dispatches from Pluto by Richard Grant. We will meet for potluck and discussion on Thursday, June 13 at 6pm in the home of

Marilyn Decker, 711 Oakhurst Dr., Bastrop. LA.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDEED

NELA Pride: The Festival will take place on Saturday, June 29 from 10am - 4pm in the Monroe Civic Center Arena. General volunteers are needed along with volunteers to work Northminster's table that will be on site. There is a sign-up sheet in the hall where you can indicate your willingness to help and what you would like to help with! Thank you!

AUDIO / VIDEO TECHNICIAN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Are you interested in the wonderful world of Audio/Visual work? Well now is the time to hone your skills right here at Northminster. we currently have three trained individuals, but one is often unavailable and the other will leave in December so we are on the hunt for help! If you are interested in this ministry, contact Mara Loeb at 348-3026, maraloeb@hotmail.com or Hannah Clark at 366-7625, hannclark@aol.com. We need you!!

Mission Opportunities

JUNE MISSION EMPHASIS:

MEDCAMPS OF LOUISIANA

This mission emphasis was carried over to June as no collections were made in May.

Our May Mission is MedCamps of Louisiana.  MedCamps’ Mission is to improve the health and wellness of people living with chronic illnesses and disabilities through unique recreational and educational camping experiences.  They believe that all people, regardless of medical or special needs, deserve to experience life to the fullest and that camping is an American tradition which epitomizes normalcy and provides participants with a sense of well-being, belonging, accomplishment and self-worth.  MedCamps has never charged a fee to attend camp.  

 

NEEDS: Gift Cards (Wal-Mart, Target, Lowes, Academy), Sharpie Markers, Batteries (A, AA, AAA), Lysol, Lysol cleaning wipes, Baby Wipes, Air Fresheners. Cleaning supplies: Simple Green Cleaner, Duct tape, Paper towels, Toilet paper, , First aid kits, Light bulbs, Mosquito spray, Wasp and hornet spray, Latex Free Gloves, All laundry detergent: sensitive free.

Coming Up

This Sunday


9:00 am - Choir Rehearsal


10:00 am - Sunday School


10:45 am - Preludes


11:00 am - Worship Service


Noon: Northminster Fellowship


5:00 pm - Youth Group


Wednesdays

6:30 pm - Choir Rehearsal


The choir will be on rehearsal hiatus during the month of July and will only meet at 9am on Sunday mornings.

Upcoming Events



Sunday, June 9 at 3pm: NATS Music Concert including choral scholars James Wright and Preston Anderson with Justin Havard on piano and Dr. Claire Vangalisti directing.


Sunday, June 9 at 6pm: Movie Night.


Thursday, June 13 at 6pm: Book Club meets at 6pm for potluck and discussion in the home of Marilyn Decker.


Thursday, June 20 at 7pm: Pub Theology at The Fat Pelican.


35 Ways to be a Good Steward

Of Interest in the Community

FINAL WEEKEND!

Giving to Northminster

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.

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Northminster Church is located at:


2701 Lamy Lane

Monroe, LA 71201

318-388-3717

office@northmin.org


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Monday -Thursday 9am to 4 pm

Closed Friday

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