NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NEWSLETTER
Thursday, May 13, 2021
SUNDAY SERVICES WILL CONTINUE IN PERSON
Contact the office to make your reservations.

Until further notice these requirements remain in place
for all in-person services:

RESERVATIONS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED*
You may attend without a reservation, but preference will be shown to those who register prior to the service.
SEATING IS LIMITED to DESIGNATED AREAS
SOCIAL DISTANCING WILL BE OBSERVED
Family units may sit together.
MASKS ARE REQUIRED

IF YOU ARE NOT READY for IN-PERSON,
THE SERVICE WILL CONTINUE TO BE STREAMED ONLINE

*Call or email the church office to
make your reservations.

NO OTHER MEETINGS WILL BE HELD ON
PROPERTY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Tune in to the Virtual Service at 10:30 a.m. by going to the Northminster website and clicking on the Join Us for Worship tab.

A Word from Pastor Jim
As we move toward the close of the Easter Season we are continually reminded that our faith is always a faith rooted in new life and resurrection.
This day, May 13, is celebrated as Ascension Day, the day on which we celebrate the earthly departure of Jesus to return to his Father and prepare a place for us all.

As Jesus awaits our reunion with him, we are called to live out our lives as those who follow the path that he placed before us. Ascension Day is shortly followed by Pentecost in the church year. Jesus has left us here on earth to follow him, and the "church" is gifted with the presence and strength of the Spirit. We are ever to be alone. The Holy Spirit provides us with the strength and direction to come together as the assembly of Christ's own people and spread the Gospel within our homes, around our communities and throughout the world. May the blessings of the Holy Spirit continue to fill our lives and direct our ministry.

Pastor Jim
THIS SUNDAY at NORTHMINSTER

THIS WEEK'S SCRPTURE READINGS

Psalm 1
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
John 17:6-19
SUNDAY'S SERMON

"The Nominating Committee"
by Pastor Jim Crawford

LAST SUNDAY'S SERMON
"One of Us"

Views of Last Sunday's Service - 5/9 to 5/13 - 34 Views
In Person Attendance - 12

JUST A REMINDER!
Please continue to support Northminster with your giving.

(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

WITH SYMPATHY
to Jo Ann Swope and Family
at the passing of

JOHN SWOPE
Friday, May 7
The Memorial Service is today, Thursday, May 13, at 11:00 a.m.
Northminster Presbyterian Church
DON GRAY
BOOK COLLECTION
After Don's passing, his caregiver, Juanita, donated five cartons of Don's books to the Calvary Book Sale.

Calvary felt it would be appropriate to offer these books from our beloved member to the congregation of Northminster first.
Now through the month of May the books will be on display in the Northminster counting/workroom right off of the church office. You can browse the books on Sunday or come up any time during office hours to see if there are any of interest to you. If you have questions, you can give Barb a call.
SESSION MEETING
Monday, May 17, at 7:00 p.m.
Office Hours
Monday - Friday / 9:00 a.m. to Noon
COMING EVENTS


PENTECOST OFFERING
Now through May 23

CLICK HERE to learn more.
THE MINISTRY of NORTHMINSTER
MEALS for MARSHA
As many of you know, Marsha Mossgrove had a bad fall and has broken her right wrist. She's had surgery that included the insertion of a plate and nine pins. Marsha is right-handed and is very limited now in what she is able to do.
It would be a great help to her if some could provide meals for her and Charlie. The meals can be homemade or a restaurant delivery, whichever would work best for you.

Current openings are Wednesday, May 19, and Friday, May 21.

You can coordinate with Marsha if necessary, but a delivery between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. would be good. Meals on Monday, Wednesday and Friday should be enough to keep them stocked.

Thank you, Barb
RAHAB MINISTRY
DONATIONS*
More MAY Updates
RAHAB MINISTRY meets the needs of women and children who have been caught in the sex trafficking industry.
Northminster is partnering with this ministry by providing items needed for the care of these women and children.

to watch a very informative video about Rebecca's Place
for younger girls. You may need to click on the video for sound.
MAY NEEDS
Pam Cooking Spray
Napkins
Copier Paper
Small Individual Bags of Chips
Gift Cards - Amazon or Target
All items can be dropped off with no contact in the Northminster foyer between 9:00 and 12:00 Monday through Friday. A box has been provided.
*VOLUNTEER(S) NEEDED
If you have a heart for this ministry, we are in need of
a person willing to be in contact with RAHAB, provide the office with updates, and make occasional deliveries to their facility.
Call the office for additional information.
MAY BIRTHDAYS

1 - Liam Hill
1 - Karen Moore
3 - Elaine Clark
8- Courtney York
11 - Tina East
16 - Sam Verble
18 - Adam Dowell
21 - Brian Hayes*
27 - Brett Jacobsen
28 - Jonathan Webber
30 - Rich Holmes*

*In case you would like
to acknowledge.
MAY
ANNIVERSARIES

15 - Bill & Joyce Rake
19 - Larry & Nancy Marcus
28 - James & Emily McKelvey
30 - Greg & Karen Moore
NORTHMINSTER HOMEBOUND
This Week's Featured Member

SCOTT TANNEHILL
St. Luke Lutheran Community
220 Applegrove St. NE
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.


  • Inn at Belden Village & St. Luke Lutheran Community - Continued prayers for these care centers, their residents and staff during this pandemic.
  • Brynne (friend of Sutherland McKelvey) - Cancer
  • Mark DeGalen (friend of Cindy Taylor) - Cancer
  • Family and friends of Luke Grandjean, a Hoover graduate, who died unexpectedly on April 21.
  • Gayle Guht (friend of Terry Tannehill) - Health concerns.
  • Brian Hayes - Medical concerns.
  • Bryce Hurley (22) (relation of Cindy Taylor) who has COVID and is on a ventilator.
  • Carolyn Hunter (friend of Betty Linhart) who is caring for her husband who is extremely ill with multiple problems.
  • Jayne Kidder is in hospice care at home.
  • Marsha Mossgrove as she continues to recover from surgery on her hand.
  • Pastor Nominating Committee: Jerry Hill; Jeannine Swaffield; Jeff Weltman; Ginny West; Jim York
  • 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.
  • Cindy Taylor as she continues to recover from surgery.
  • Tyler (nephew of Tina East) is in need of your prayers.
  • Suzie VanVranken (friend of Joanne Sogan) - Lou Gerig's Disease
  • Sarah Wade (Susan Verble's niece) - Ulcerative colitis.
  • 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, May 17
Session Meeting
Sunday, May 23
Pentecost Offering