NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NEWSLETTER
Thursday, August 12, 2021
UPDATE from PASTOR JIM
Hello, everyone! I am one week post surgery and looking forward to beginning rehab today. My dis-comfort level is minimal but the therapist may change that! In their hands my discomfort will hopefully be a positive sign.
As of today I am unable to definitely commit to a return date. Soon. If my desire to be back with you had control of my body it would be VERY soon. But I shall return. You are a congregation of generous and gracious people. Be kind to each other and always know that God will give you the strength needed to carry out the work of your faith.

Blessings,
Pastor Jim
THIS SUNDAY at NORTHMINSTER
WELCOME TO OUR PULPIT
SUNDAY, AUGUST 15

JERRY HILL
Jerry will be preaching and also sharing
an update from the
Pulpit Nominating Committee
THIS WEEK'S SCRPTURE READINGS
OLD TESTAMENT READING
Proverbs 10:16-24

PSALM 23

NEW TESTAMENT READING
I Peter 3:8-14
SUNDAY'S SERMON

"Living Life as a Good Sermon"
by Jerry Hill

LAST SUNDAY'S SERMON
"Required by the Lord"
by Pastor Dan Callahan

Attendance Last Sunday - 29

Ministry Partners for Sunday, August 15
Liturgist - Liam Hill
Ushers - Mike & Brett Jacobsen

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
Following the Morning Service
at 11:45 in the Parlor
OFFERING PROCEDURES
Please continue drop your offering envelopes in the plate as you enter the sanctuary through either of the rear doors. The plate will not be passed during the service.
Until you return to in person services remember to...

(1) Mail in your offerings or
drop in the mail slot located to the right of the front door.

(2) Simply click the DONATE tab located on the website.
THIS WEEK at NORTHMINSTER
SESSION MEETING
Monday, August 16, at 7:00 p.m.
Office Hours
Monday - Friday / 9:00 a.m. to Noon
THE MINISTRY of NORTHMINSTER
GOT COOKIES?
We need to create a volunteer list of folks who are willing to BAKE or BUY cookies (or desserts) for our upcoming Fellowship Hours. The more volunteers we have the better. Marsha will call you in advance to get you scheduled prior to the need.
Remember, if many participate no one person is overly burdened. Call or email the church office to get your name on the list.

Note from Barb: Yesterday, after searching through photos
of cookies I had to buy one at lunch time! I never met a cookie I didn't like.
FELLOWSHIP HOUR
Now that things are getting back to normal, we would like to restart our fellowship hour this Fall after morning worship.
In order to do so we need some volunteers to prepare for it and to staff it. If you are willing to help in this ministry of hospitality, please contact the church office.

Marsha Mossgrove, Debbie Spies and Sherry Jacobsen have come forward to help. We need one more volunteer. Is it you?
RAHAB MINISTRY
DONATIONS
August Update
RAHAB MINISTRY meets the needs of women and children who have been caught in the sex trafficking industry.
Gym Socks - All Sizes
Gift Cards to Target or Amazon - Much Needed
New Women's Underwear - All Sizes
Recovery Bibles
Paper Towels
Kitchen Size Trash Bags
Ranch Salad Dressing

Donations can be dropped off during the week between 9:00 and 12:00 or brought in on Sunday.




AUGUST
BIRTHDAYS

9 - Sally Groves
15 - Jared East
16 - Lauren Griffin
17 - Mariah Morris
17 - Cindy Taylor
25 - Dominic Holmes
27 - Charlie Mossgrove
AUGUST
ANNIVERSARIES

8 - Jonathan & Andrea Webber
9 - Robert & Stephanie Allen
13 - Mark & Joanna Klingenberger
21 - Jim McKelvey & Tracy Riley

NORTHMINSTER HOMEBOUND
This Week's Featured Member

JAYNE KIDDER
1307 Portage St. NW
North Canton, OH 44720
PRAYER REQUESTS

IN ORDER TO KEEP PRAYER REQUESTS CURRENT PLEASE
CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE TO
UPDATE OR REMOVE REQUESTS ON A REGULAR BASIS.


  • Elaine Campian (the wife of Susan Dowell's co-worker) - Cancer
  • Pastor Jim Crawford is recovering from surgery and has started therapy.
  • Mark DeGalen (friend of Cindy Taylor) is on a new medication for his cancer.
  • Greg Hamlin (friend of Cindy Taylor) is in ICU. He is on a ventilator due to a head injury he received when he was hit while on a bicycle.
  • Brian Hayes - Medical concerns.
  • Fred Hill (Jerry's brother) has Stage 4 small cell cancer.
  • Jayne Kidder is in hospice care (Level 6).
  • Pastor Nominating Committee: Jerry Hill; Jeannine Swaffield; Jeff Weltman; Ginny West; Jim York
  • Joyce Rake is at home and has started dialysis.
  • Mark Reels - Cancer
  • John Ritchie (coworker of Susan Verble) - Lymphoma
  • Carl Simpson (Joanne Sogan's son-in-law) - Medical condition.
  • Larry Sprandel (son-in-law of Joanne Sogan) is a paraplegic (15 years). Please continue to pray.
  • Suzie VanVranken (friend of Joanne Sogan) - Lou Gerig's Disease
  • Browning West (16) (grandson of Chuck & Ginny) - In need of your continued prayers.

2021 Per Capita - $30.59
Per Capita given to date is $986.82
ON the CALENDAR
Monday, August 16
Next Session Meeting

Sunday, August 22
Communion