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!
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In-Person 9am & 11am Worship THIS Sunday
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Wearing a mask for worship remains optional for those who have been vaccinated and the Commission encourages everyone to make an informed decision based upon current guidelines as established by the CDC and the Florida Department of Health. Northwood's in-person worship practices and precautions are also available for review on the church website. |
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Brown Bag Bible Study--December 9
The Brown Bag Bible Study will meet livestream on Thursday, December 9th at noon. Pastor Paul continues the study of The Book of Acts. Acts provides us with an invaluable bridge between the four gospels and the 22 New Testament letters and offers inspiration, guidance and examples for us today. Join as we seek to grow in faith, hope and love!
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Cookies for Ring, Sing & Mingle
One of the highlights of the Ring, Sing & Mingle event is all the homemade cookies! If you’d like to volunteer to make something, please bring your baked goods to the kitchen on the morning or afternoon of December 11th labeled Ring, Sing, Mingle. If you’d like to volunteer to assist with the reception, please email at stephanie@northwoodpc.org
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Upcoming Special Music and Worship Offerings
December 12:‘Ring, Sing & Mingle’ Handbell Concert, Carol
Sing and cookie Reception 4:00pm
December 19: One Worship Service—10:00am Christmas Cantata
December 24: Christmas Eve Contemporary Worship Service 4:30pm
Christmas Eve Traditional Worship Service 7:30pm
December 26: One Worship Service—10:00am
January 2: 9:00am Contemporary & 11:00am Traditional Worship Service
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The Christmas Joy Special Offering
The Christmas Joy Offering will be received Sunday, December 19th. Your gifts make a difference in providing financial assistance to current and former church workers and their families and in opportunities for deserving students to attend Presbyterian-related ethnic colleges and schools. Your generous support of the Christmas Joy Offering will make a difference in shining the One True Light of Christ’s love.
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Poinsettias
Do you have someone you’d like to honor or remember with a poinsettia in the sanctuary this Christmas? For just $9, you can make that happen. Place your check designated “Poinsettia” and the completed sign-up form from today’s friendship sheet (through December 12) in the giving station or drop off in the church office during regular office hours. If paying online, be sure to send an email to communications@northwoodpc.org with the names of your loved ones and whether it is in memory or honor.
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Blood Drive
December 19th from 9:30am-12:00pm the blood mobile will be located in the Northwood parking lot. All donors will receive a wellness check up including blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening.
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Women's Retreat-Save the Date!
Cedarkirk Women's retreat will be March 4-6! Any questions, please contact Jeanneestephen@gmail.com
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The Deacon’s Van Ministry for the 11:00AM traditional worship service has resumed. This ministry is designed to provide transportation to and from the 11:00 service for those who live within a 5-mile radius of the church and can no longer drive, or find driving difficult. If you or someone you know who could benefit from this ministry, please call the church office to be placed on the list. The church office hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:00AM to 1:00PM. If you are interested in being a van driver, please contact Sue Miskiewicz at susan.miskiewicz@yahoo.com. |
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Experiencing God Class, led by Vicki Krueger
Experiencing God Class has started!
The Experiencing God class offers you a place to connect with other believers in the study of God's word and how it applies to our daily lives. Join us on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. We will be meeting online using Zoom. Email Vicki Krueger at vickilee33@aol.com for the link and for any technical help or questions.
Fresh Brewed
Fresh Brewed will meet the first Friday of the month at 10:30am. January 7th will be our next meeting in rooms 5 & 7 of the Christian Education building. The book we will be studying is From Daughters to Disciples by Lynn Japinga. If you need a book, please contact Marti Huff at marti.huff.np@gmail.com.
Presbyterian Women, led by Patty Martin and Sue Miskiewicz
The Presbyterian Women unified circle meets the second Tuesday of the month at 10:00am in rooms 4-8. We have started a 9 month bible study entitled What my Grandmothers Taught Me by Merryl Blair. Chris Curvin will teach each lesson via Livestream, and our circle will have a follow-up discussion of the lesson. The third lesson will be Thursday, January 6th at 11:00am. If you'd like a book, or more information regarding the multiple activities that Presbyterian Women engage in, please contact Patty Martin at bill.martin2@verizon.net or
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Children's Sunday School for age 3 to 5th grade will be held weekly during the 11:00am church service in classroom 16. We will be learning about young people who served God in the Old and New Testaments. We look forward to working with your children. Please contact the church office or send an email to childrensministry@northwoodpc.org if you have any questions. We hope you will join us on Sundays!
**There will be NO Sunday School December 19th & 26th
We Are in Need of Volunteers!
Are you interested in helping with the 11 o'clock children's Sunday School? We need assistants each week/or if you would like to teach, please join us. Send an email with your availability to: childrensministry@northwoodpc.org
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Giving
For in-person worship, the plate will not be passed, however, offering boxes are located in the narthex. For those worshiping online, your giving matters too. 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:
*Text NPCHURCH to 73256 and follow the prompts
*Click “Give” under the ChurchLife app menu options
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You may be aware that some of our members, and even our church staff, have received scam emails, that appear to be from Pastor Chris and others by email. The emails scams of financial help often come in the request for you to purchase gift cards. Our pastors do NOT send these emails. This email scam is also happening to pastors in other churches across the nation at this point. Please know that your pastors and the church staff will never solicit any funds in this manner. Simply forward the message of such a request to the church office so that we can collect them 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. Be aware of scams by email and phone calls! |
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Important Calendar Information
Many meetings have gone to an online platform. However, if your team/committee wishes to meet in person (with physical distance and masks), please check the church calendar online at www.northwoodpc.org to be sure your event/meeting is still listed. Many meeting spaces have been expanded to meet physical distance requirements and a room previously reserved might have been reassigned to a group that has made a new request for in person meeting space.
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