In 2000, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 20 as World Refugee Day. Together let us draw attention to the millions of refugees who have fled their homes in search of peace and to the internally displaced people worldwide. - PC(USA)

SoulFood Greenhouse had its final harvest on June 15. This season the greenhouse harvested 16,004 pounds of tomatoes. Food banks count a vegetable serving as 1/3 of a pound, which means that in FIVE growing seasons, NorthPark has fed 85,700 people!

Thanks to all who have volunteered this season, especially NorthPark’s green thumb, Keri McCall, and all the wonderful group of volunteers that helped clean the greenhouse last Saturday! It takes a village!

This summer, the youth group has the opportunity to go to Ghost Ranch in New Mexico, where we will participate in a fun and exciting mission trip! We are all filled with anticipation, as this wonderful opportunity draws closer. The challenges of the past few years have prohibited our ability to come together and participate at the camp, so this year's event is especially meaningful.

If you are able, please consider donating here toward this great cause by Friday, July 22. Every gift is significant, and we are grateful for your support!

The mission trip will offer the youth an opportunity to connect more deeply with God and one another in a beautiful setting, while serving a community in need.

Thank you for your generosity!

Kait

…that you think would be a good leader of our church (maybe yourself)?

Email Helena Grant, Nominating Committee Chair, with your suggestion.

Please include the following:

Here are some of the traits we look for in Deacons:

Here are some of the traits we look for Elders:

Your Nominating Committee needs these responses by July 8 to ensure we are able to give all suggestions the merit and consideration deserved.

NPPC Nominating Committee

Helena Grant, Chair

Kathy Jones

Liz Deuillet

Jeff Huebner

Contact and RSVP to Cheryl Payton

Saturday, June 25

2:00 p.m.

NorthPark's Sanctuary

Sunday, June 26

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Fellowship Hall

RSVP by TODAY June 20 to Cheryl Cunningham

What to expect? A no-pressure opportunity to explore church membership and what it would mean to be a part of the NorthPark community.

Kathy McCarron

June 23 - July 3 Vacation

July 17- 18 Driving children to Ferncliff

July 23 - 30 Ghost Range with Youth

Ellen Mata

June 26 - July 1 Vacation

July 11 Vacation

Cheryl Cunningham

July 6 - 12 Vacation

Nicole Bates

July 5 - 10 Vacation

Julia Sargent

July 28 - 31 Vacation

August 18 - 28 Vacation

Greg Miller

August 1 - 12 Vacation

This list of prayer requests is a way we support each other in the Body of Christ.

Juanita Ferguson, long-time NorthPark member, entered the church triumphant on Friday, June 17. Condolences to her family, and especially to her son, Paul. A memorial service will be held at Restland's Wildwood Chapel on Wednesday, June 29, at 10:00 a.m.

The families of those who lost loved ones in the shootings in Buffalo, NY and Uvalde, TX.

Geneva Presbyterian Church and Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods, California as they care for those traumatized by the recent shooting.

Jessica Smith Abbondanzio and family, as Jessica continues her journey with cancer.

Parents, teachers, medical professionals, and all dealing with COVID.

Peace in Ukraine.

Pray for an end to senseless violence, racial hatred, and oppression.

Email prayer requests to Rev. Nicole Bates.