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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NO Brown Bag Bible Study--October 28th
The Brown Bag Bible Study will be taking a short two week break covering October 21st and 28th. The study will resume on November 4th, as we continue in our study of The Book of Acts.
May the blessing of God’s word be a lamp unto your feet and a light unto your path.
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Dinner for 6-7-8
Want to meet and socialize with members of your Northwood Church Family? If you enjoy good food, good company, meeting new people and greeting familiar friends then come and join us at our next picnic! We will meet at John Chesnut Park in Palm Harbor on November 12th at 1:30pm. Bring your own picnic and drinks. All are welcome. If you have any questions, contact Claudia Alwood at cjalwood@msn.com
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Beth-El Blanket Sunday--Nov. 7
Blanket Sunday is November 7, 2021. Please start thinking about donating new and gently used blankets to be given to the migrant workers’ families at Beth El. Every year we collect blankets and money donations for these families who live in such poor and challenging conditions.. They use the blankets for more than warmth. They use them as room dividers and other means of privacy. This year we are also collecting new and gently used, clean light jackets and hoodies. Please, no large size jackets and hoodies. Jacket sizes needed are small and medium for children and women and medium for men. Also, please note, for this outreach we are not collecting suitcases for Beth-El. Thank you in advance for your generous contributions to such a worthwhile cause. Please call Pastor Paul @ 727-796-8090 if you have any questions.
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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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Wednesday Bible Study, led by Cindy Huffman
Cindy Huffman is leading a study of the prophet, Jeremiah, featuring the book by Matthew S. Harmon. This group meets every Wednesday at 7:00pm. If you’d like to join the Wednesday Bible Study or need a study book, please email Cindy Huffman at lucindy1@aol.com and she will forward you the Zoom link.
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. November 5th will be our next meeting. We will meet at Philippe Park in Safety Harbor, shelter 8 and go over chapter 2. 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 will meet the second Tuesday of the month at 10:00am in rooms 4-8. We will be starting a new 9 month bible study entitled What my Grandmothers Taught Me by Merryl Blair. Chris Curvin will be teaching each lesson via Livestream, and our circle will have a follow-up discussion of the lesson. 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 Sue Miskiewicz at susan.miskiewicz@yahoo.com.
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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!
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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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