Weekly Update
We invite you to worship with us through livestreaming at both our 9:30am 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, 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!
The Pentecost offering will be collected for children and youth at risk, with 80% of the offering divided between Bay Area Pregnancy Center and RCS Grace House. The offering will provide resources to assist these ministries in caring for children, youth and families in difficult situations. The remaining 20% is sent to the Presbytery of Tampa Bay for ministries with youth and children. Thank you for giving to this special offering.
Virtual VBS is June 1 st  – 5 th  from 9:00 – 12:00 each day. If you pre-registered you have already received your VBS kits. If you still want to sign up, you are welcome to join us!
You can still participate without a kit. We will have live zoom lessons as well as recorded lessons which include; stories, songs, crafts, energizers, snack ideas and puppets. We are looking forward to a fun Virtual VBS week!!
Virtual Brown Bag Bible Study
on Livestream and Facebook Live
Thursday, June 4th, we will continue the study of Jesus’ seven great “I Am” statements in the gospel of John. Join us as we seek to draw closer and go deeper in our relationship with the One who knows us the best and loves us the most. If you have any questions, contact Paul Means at paul@northwoodpc.org .

**Please note** The study on Thursday, May 21 had technical difficulties with the Facebook live stream. The full study is on our website for viewing.
Prayer Requests

Each Sunday we will be worshiping online at both 9:30 & 11:00am. The Ignite contemporary service has a time of “prayers of joy and concerns” where people individually offer prayer requests. While worshiping via livestream we wanted to make that possible. If you have a "prayers, joys or concerns" request you would like lifted up at the 9:30am service, click the button below. Just remember that these prayer requests may be shared via livestream. If anything is private, do not submit it for sharing this way. We will share as many as the time permits.
Children’s Ministry is sending out personal notes to the children of Northwood so watch for your note in the mail. If you want to receive a note for your child or grandchild contact Justine Davis at childrensministry@northwoodpc.org .
Please be sure to check out and “like” the Children’s Ministry Facebook group. Each week we will have a children’s Bible lesson posted along with other activities.
Kid’s Corner Preschool Registration
Registration is currently open for the 2020-2021 school year! We have openings in our 2’s, 3’s, and VPK. Please share the news! If you are interested in a tour of the school, please contact Justine Davis at 727-723-7679 or email at schooldirector@northwoodpc.org .
Northwood Child Care Summer Program
Begins MONDAY!
As a licensed child care provider, Northwood summer program is still happening! We will be open June 1st through August 7th. Hours are from 7:00am-5:30pm. Our experienced staff will provide your child with engaging activities in a safe and caring environment. Your child will enjoy a full-size air-conditioned gymnasium for sports and games, along with plenty of outside space, weekly activities and structured activities as well as free choice time. We have been providing summer fun for 30 plus years.  All CDC guidelines will be followed. Registration is open if you are interested in registering contact Justine Davis at schooldirector@northwoodpc.org
Wonder-filled Weekdays of Summer
As a licensed child care provider, Kids' Corner Preschool is offering 3 weeks of summer fun for children ages 3 and 4 that are heading into VPK and those 5 year old's heading into Kindergarten in the fall. We will spend our weekdays learning about the world around us and discovering God's plan in everything. Pick which week you wand to come or come to all 3! It's a great way to keep your child engaged in the classroom setting over the summer and keep their skills sharp. All CDC guidelines will be followed.
When:
June 15-19 (Under the Sea), July 6-10 (Planting a Rainbow), August 3-7 (Lions, Tigers and Bears...Oh my!)
Cost:
9:00-12:00 - $75.00 for the week
9:00-2:00 - $115.00 for the week
For more information or to register contact schooldirector@northwoodpc.org
We are currently finishing up Tim Keller's book on Pain & Suffering and will be moving to our next book: "The Unseen Realm" by Michael Heiser. Reading this book is not required, but if you would like to read it during our class you can purchase it on Amazon.


Contact Michael or our Youth and Families Director, Rosalie if you have any questions or need directions on how to set up Zoom. 

Michael: 321-626-6335 or at mjahosky@gmail.com  
Rosalie: 727-400-9079 bradfordrosalie@gmail.com  
Giving
Even when we can’t be together, your giving matters. We want to continue being the church in our community and to each and every one of you in the days ahead. Your continued faithfulness to the mission and ministry of Northwood through your giving is critical as the church’s expenses do not stop. Please commit to maintain your regular schedule of giving throughout this time by mailing your gift or using one of the online platforms below for giving electronically:
 
1.  Text NPCHURCH to 73256 and follow the prompts
2.  Click “Give” under the ChurchLife app menu options
Hurricane Ministry - 2020 Season
The Hurricane Ministry of our church’s Board of Deacons assists members in need of temporary housing during hurricanes or severe tropical storms. If you are in need of emergency housing during or after a storm – or if you are able to share your home with members-in-need – please contact Eleanor Cicerchi at ecicerchi@gmail.com or 607-382-1781. You may also contact the Rev. Paul Means at 727-796-8090 or paul@northwoodpc.org .
Be Aware of Email Scams
You may be aware that some of our members have received scam emails in the past month, and once over a year ago, that appear to be from Pastor Chris. The emails request financial support in the form of gift cards. Our pastor does NOT send these emails although the email address is very similar to his. This email scam is also happening to pastors in other churches in our area. Please know that your pastors and the church staff will never solicit any funds in this manner. Simply forward the message to the church office so they can be collected for the police. It saddens us when anyone seeks to do harm but especially when they prey on the kindness and Christ-like hearts of our members.
Revised Church Office Hours
The church office remains open with modifications to our hours and staffing model for the health and safety of all. For the time being, we will be open Monday-Thursday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. and closed on Friday. Our staff will be alternating their days in the office and working from home on the others. The afternoon and Friday hours will be reserved for staff members who need/want to further limit their contact with others during this time. All staff members continue to be available via email or phone regardless of the office schedule.