Thank you for sharing in last weekend's joy with me! So many gifts went into last weekend -- gifts of music, song, organization, prayer, hospitality, and fellowship to name a few. I'm so grateful to everyone who made it such a wonderful installation day. I'm grateful to be doing ministry among you!
We will resume our outdoor worship service this Sunday at 10 AM. You may register here. I hope to see you there.
And, I'm excited to share news of a Northridge first with you. On Sunday, April 25, we will host our first virtual concert! Our Music Director, Bryan Page, has composed a piece of music and it will premiere that Sunday night at 7 PM. You'll be able to watch the premiere on our YouTube Channel just like you watch Sunday morning worship. The concert will last about 15 minutes and immediately after you're invited to join Bryan via Zoom for "Cocktails with the Composer." I'm so grateful that Bryan is sharing this gift with our community. I hope you'll mark your calendars!
And, a quick personal note -- I will be out of the office this coming Monday through Wednesday. I will be with my preaching group (and this will be the first time any of us have gathered with clergy colleagues in over a year). Before I started at Northridge, I wrote three goals for my first year with you. One of those goals is to grow as a preacher and I'm so grateful to have a few days to gather with colleagues who can help me with that goal. My hope is that you benefit from this time away!
With great anticipation,
Betsy
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The Rev. Betsy Lyles Swetenburg
preaching a sermon titled: Resurrection Doubts.
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Each Sunday at 10 AM we will offer an in-person outdoor worship service, including special activities for children. This is the same time as our livestreamed virtual service from the sanctuary, which we will continue to offer. You can register for this Sunday using the link below.
Registration is necessary for all Sunday morning, in-person worship opportunities.
Masks and social distancing required.
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Northridge Kids at Outdoor Worship - A Pray-ground
The kids of Northridge are in for a treat at outdoor worship (Note: There will not be outdoor worship on 4/11) -- there will be a developmentally appropriate, fun, and meaningful area to quietly play outside while simultaneously experiencing the worship service. In some faith formation circles, this is called a "pray-ground". This will consist of coloring stations, playdoh, sand, puzzles and more that will help keep little hands busy while they listen and learn about our worship service and the rituals that are a part of worship. Parents are encouraged to sit near the Northridge Kids area to keep an eye on their child and to allow for a natural flow in the worship service. Our childcare staff will be busy keeping things sanitized between kid usage to help prevent the spread of COVID, and are asked to keep a distance of six feet from the children to protect themselves and others. We are so excited to see and worship alongside our beloved and delightful Northridge Kids!
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NORTHRIDGE VBS
SAVE THE FRIDAY EVENING DATES
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Mark Your Calendars for
Northridge VBS 2021!
Compassion Camp:
Friday evenings in July
July 9, 16, and 23
from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
More details and registration coming soon!
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Youth Mission Trip
Circle of Care Boys Ranch
in Gore, OK
June 27-July 3
Deposit of $75 per youth
is due on May 2.
for more information.
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Bible Study: Tuesdays - 7:30 a.m.
Studying the Scripture for each coming Sunday. Join us!
Meeting ID: 954 9571 6184
Passcode: 027540
The Wired Word: Wednesdays - 7 p.m.
Christianity and a current event - group discussion.
Topic: Prince Phillip, Patriarch of Britain's Royal Family,
Remembered for Loyal Support of Queen Elizabeth II
Meeting ID: 837 1620 1906
Passcode: 681172
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Mo-Ranch Women’s Conference - May 21-23
Women of Northridge – you are invited to attend the 2021 Women’s Conference at Mo-Ranch May 21-23. If you’ve been thinking of getting away – the Texas Hill Country is a great place to go! The Rev. Shannon Johnson Kershner, pastor of Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago, is this year’s keynote speaker. This isn’t her first time in Texas. She grew up in Waco where her father, the Rev. Jimmie Johnson, was pastor of First Presbyterian Church. If you think “that church sounds familiar,” it is because Emily Cox, our Director of Faith Formation, grew up in Waco where her family are members of First Presbyterian.
Presbyterian Women of Northridge made 16 reservations for the conference. You don’t have to be a regular among the perceptive women of the Morning Circle or among the curious Night Owl Women. All women in Northridge are part of Presbyterian Women.
Mo-Ranch is following CDC guidelines. As a result, dining hours will be extended to limit the number of people in the dining hall at one time. Likewise, special seating arrangements will be made for workshops, the keynote addresses and worship services.
For more information contact Sandy Barron.
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CAMP NORTHRIDGE - COMING JULY 5th |
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CAMP NORTHRIDGE
JULY 5-JULY 23
All Northridge families will be eligible to register one day early.
Exciting news for our church! We are hosting Camp Northridge, summer day camp for church members and neighborhood children ages 4-10. Camp will be held July 5-23. This will be an awesome opportunity for our church to welcome young children and families. Please help spread the word to young families. Click here for a list of weekly camp offerings.
Follow us @CampNorthridge on Facebook and Instagram. If you have questions you can email us at: CampNorthridge@gmail.com.
Laurie Bret, Director of Camp Northridge
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VIRTUAL COFFEE HOUR
Sunday, April 18th, at 11:00 AM
Be sure to join the Engagement and Connection Committee for a Zoom Coffee Hour, on Sunday after worship, from 11:00 to 11:45 am. This will be a good chance to visit with your Northridge friends and catch up on what is happening. So grab a cup of cocoa or coffee and visit with us for awhile.
Meeting ID: 874 5231 0584
Passcode: 758389
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Northridge has three pickleball courts in the lower parking lot. Come join your NPC friends on Sunday afternoon at 3 pm for some friendly competition. Haven't played pickleball before? No problem. Monty Watson will be offering lessons at 2:30 pm on Sunday for anyone who wants to learn. Don't want to play? Come anyway and socialize on the sidelines.
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