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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Letter from the Pastor
Dear Members and Friends of Northwood,
We are delighted to be able to return to in-person services. We will continue to offer all services through our website and Facebook page for both 9am and 11am services. We are extremely limited to how many people can worship in the sanctuary at this time, however, there is overflow seating for both services in the Education Building in rooms 5,7,9 and 11 to watch on the large TV screens once the sanctuary is at capacity due to the social distancing required.
As I have shared before, the Session has adopted guidelines for us to use when we are able to return to in-person worship. You can view the guidelines by clicking on the "Guidelines" tab at the end of this letter. Let me assure you that one of the top priorities of our returning to in-person worship is that the sanctuary and all surfaces will be cleaned thoroughly for every worship service. Another obvious priority will be the required wearing of face masks and social distancing which we all have grown accustomed to doing everywhere we go. The Commission for in-Person Worship, (established by the Session), is working hard to implement these guidelines in their weekly meetings.
May God’s peace and love be with you!
Chris Curvin, Pastor
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Brown Bag Bible Study--April 22nd
Livestream and Facebook
Thursday, March 15th at noon, Pastor Paul will continue the study of the New Testament letter written by the Apostle Paul to the Galatians. Join us as we study God's word seeking by God's grace to grow in faith, hope and love.
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Gifts of Women Sunday--April 18th
THIS Sunday is Gifts of Women Sunday, when women are prominent in our worship services. We welcome Paula Salter of St. Andrew Presbyterian of New Tampa. Paula is also the Vice Moderator for the Presbytery of Tampa Bay. She will preach at the 9:00 Contemporary service and the 11:00 Traditional service. Please plan to attend and enjoy the “Gifts of Women.”
Paula Salter is a member and ruling elder at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in New Tampa. She is the current Vice Moderator of the Presbytery of Tampa Bay and also serves as a member of the presbytery’s Commission on Church Vitality.
Paula’s background is in Christian Education, having graduated with an MA in Christian Education from the Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Virginia. She loves teaching the Presbyterian Women’s Bible study for St. Andrew, and she is honored to have the opportunity to preach every now and then. She is also a life-long lover of hymns and choral music, and has always enjoyed singing in choirs. She does not currently serve on a church staff but makes her living as a freelance editor.
Paula lives in Tampa with her five dogs. She has no human children of her own, but she is a proud aunt and will talk about her nieces and nephew to anyone who will listen.
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Summer Music Workshop 2021—June 14-18
The Workshop planning committee of the Fellowship is working hard to produce a unique five day experience this summer for adults and youth—both in person and virtual. Adults and youth will be singing together, there will be handbells, daily worship, specialty classes, instrumental ensembles and more, and it will all be done with safety in mind. Northwood will again be supporting those wishing to attend with substantial financial assistance from the garage sale proceeds. If you are interested in attending, please contact Tom Huffman (727) 409-8726 or hufftom@aol.com. If you want more information, especially on the COVID protocols that will be followed, go to the FL Fellowship website at floridafummwa.org. Don’t register on your own, we will register for you and apply the appropriate discounts. Any questions, check with Tom Huffman.
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Northwood Scholarship Application Time
NPC members who are high school seniors, college/vocational students or grad students are encouraged to pick up guidelines/applications from Emily Cantin, online, or in the church office now. Applications must be returned to JoAnne Spigarelli at jpspig1@tampabay.rr.com. Applications must be received by June 1, 2021. Applicants need to be involved in the life of the church (either here or at college/Seminary). This scholarship can only be received twice. We give thanks to the Bakers, Gordons, Wrights and others whose generosity to Northwood was reflected in their last will and testament. Scholarship funds come from interest earned from the following: (1) The Fred and Kay Baker Scholarship Fund, (2) The Walter and Catherine Gordon Educational Endowment, (3) Clarence and Florence Wright Scholarship Fund, (4) Monies received from other sources.
Applications must be received by June 1, 2021
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The Window Newsletter Crew is in need of a few volunteers to help fold and assemble once a month. The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 9:00am in rooms 4 & 6 of the Christian Education building. If you’re interested, please contact Emily Cantin at communications@northwoodpc.org. |
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Kids’ Corner Preschool—Registration is OPEN
Registration is currently open for the 2021-2022 school year! We have openings in our 2’s, 3’s, and VPK. Please share the news! You may stop in the preschool office and pick up your registration forms. If you are interested in a tour of the school, please contact the school director, Laura Garcia at 727-723-7679 or email at schooldirector@northwoodpc.org.
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Wednesday Bible Study, led by Cindy Huffman
A study of the Book of Matthew meets every Wednesday at 7:00pm through Zoom. The study guide being used is The Immersion Bible Study: Matthew by J. Ellsworth Kalas. 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. All are welcome!
Experiencing God Class, led by Vicki Krueger
If you’d like to join the Experiencing God class virtually via Zoom at 10:30am on Sunday mornings, please contact Vicki Krueger via email at vickilee33@aol.com and she will send you the meeting details each week.
Fresh Brewed
Fresh Brewed will meet on the first Friday of every month at 10:30am via Zoom. Our next meeting will be May 7th. The study book is titled “Deeply Rooted; Knowing Self, Growing in God” by Christopher Marcie.
Please contact Louise Mylin for a Zoom code and if you have any questions (727) 787-9868.
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Presbyterian Women are using a Bible study called “Into the Light: Finding Hope through Prayers of Lament” by P. Lynn Miller. This is a 9-month study on reclaiming the practice of lament through Biblical study. Study books are available for purchase. The study will be available through livestreaming only on the first Thursday of each month at 11:00 AM and will be led by Pastor Curvin. The next study will take place on Thursday, May 6th. Everyone is welcome to join us through livestreaming of the study! You may also check out the study through our website archive if you are unable to watch livestream. If you’d like more information or have any questions, please contact Cindy Huffman at lucindy1@aol.com
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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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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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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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