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9am OUTDOOR
Contemporary Worship Service
11am INDOOR Traditional Worship
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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, which will be outdoors this Easter, and our 11:00am traditional service, which will be in the sanctuary.
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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Good Friday Worship Service
March 29th
12:00pm Worship reflecting on Jesus’ crucifixion & death
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One Great Hour of Sharing
THIS Sunday, March 31st, we will be receiving our One Great Hour of Sharing Offering. This year, 80% of the money received will be divided equally between local ministries, Metropolitan Ministries and Presbyterian Disaster Fund, and 20% will go to the Presbytery of Tampa Bay.
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Landscaping Group & BBQ—April 13, 8am-1pm
Calling all friends, fellow Christians and green thumb enthusiasts! Saturday, April 13th, from 8:00am-1:00pm, Northwood will be hosting our first landscaping clean-up and fertilization day to help maintain our beautiful campus. Please do not feel you need to stay the whole day. Come when it’s convenient for you and you’ll receive tasks to help make way for our healthy plants, lawn and garden. At 1:00pm we will have a potluck lunch at the west lawn picnic tables. If you plan to attend lunch, please bring a favorite side dish or dessert. Ritchie will be smoking bar-b-que chicken on site. Let us know if you have an interest in joining us so that we may plan appropriately. Please contact Leslie Henley if interested at leslieanne1968@icloud.com
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Northwood Scholarship Application 2024
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 @ jpspig1@gmail.com. Applications must be received by June 1, 2024. Applications will not be accepted in the church office. 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.
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Fun! Friends! Friday! Ren Crew— April 12
The Ren Crew Friday Fellowship will meet on Friday, April 12th at 10:30 in rooms 11 &13. We are a group of adventuresome, young at heart adults who enjoy sharing fun with friends, old and new. In keeping with the theme “Windows to the World,” Dave and Cynthia Lawrence will provide the program “Jewels of the Adriatic—Croatia, Slovenia & Montenegro.” Following the program we will enjoy lunch at Chili’s in Clearwater. All are welcome! Join us and treat yourself to a Friday filled with fun and friends! For more information, you may contact Pastor Paul Means at 727-796- 8090 or paul@northwoodpc.org.
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Northwood’s Got Talent—Save the Date
Save the date for an afternoon of talent, fun and laughter! The date for this years NGT is Sunday, May 19th at 4:00pm. If you are interested in participating, please contact Babs Bailey at dixiechick411@gmail.com or 727-512-9476
Cedarkirk Retreats—Save the Dates
Please save the dates for these Cedarkirk events on your calendar! The Fall Church Retreat will be held on Oct. 11-13, 2024 and the Women's Retreat will be held on Jan. 17-19, 2025. Registration info for the Fall Retreat will be available in May.
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Children’s Sunday School
In observance of Holy Week, Children's Sunday School will not be held on Palm Sunday (March 24th) or Easter Sunday (March 31st) so that families may attend those Worship services together. During these Sundays, Jennifer will have an information table in the narthex so that interested families can stop by and learn more about all the Children's programs offered here at Northwood. Children's Sunday School will resume on April 7th.
Nursery
The Nursery is available for childcare during both the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Worship Services. Our staff are screened and trained to provide safe, caring and entertaining supervision to your little ones while you attend Worship.
King’s Kids
Our Spring 2024 King’s Kids Session will be held on Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m., March 20th – May 8th. Join our group of adventurers as we discover New Testament stories of Jesus’ amazing ministry through interactive lessons, crafts, and other fun activities. Ages 4 to 5th grade.
For registration or information, please contact:
Jennifer McManus, Director of Children’s Ministry
childrensministry@northwoodpc.org
727-796-8090 x2002
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VBS Save the Date—July 15-19
Northwood Vacation Bible School
July 15-19, 2024—9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for a week of fun, faith-building activities! Our VBS is open to
Pre-k - 5th grade, also welcoming grades 6 - 12 to volunteer.
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Staff Extension Numbers
Staff members are available to answer any questions you might have regarding church related programs through our office phone system. Provided below are the phone extension numbers for most of our staff who are full-time. If you don’t see a phone extension we provide an email contact for you. If you call the church office when the lines are busy or the office is closed, you will be prompted to use the Dial By Name Directory OR the staff member’s extension number to leave a message. The church number is still 796-8090.
Chris Curvin, Pastor/Head of Staff x2007
Paul Means, Associate Pastor x2006
Stephanie Carson, Director of Traditional Music x2009
Taryn Lumia, Director of Contemporary Music, taryn@northwoodpc.org
David Furr, Organist, dmfurr35679@gmail.com
Emily Cantin, Director of Communications x2001
Jennifer McManus, Children’s Ministry x2002
Mark Fettke, Bookkeeper x2005
Roxane Fineo, Director of Schools x2010
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Fresh Brewed
Fresh Brewed meets on the first Friday of the month with our next meeting on April 5th at 10:30am in rooms 5&7. We are studying, “Prayer, Does It Make a Difference?” by Phillip Yancey. If you need a book or have any questions, please contact Louise Mylin at LVNM1@hotmail.com or 727-787-9868.
Presbyterian Women, led by Patty Martin and Sue Miskiewicz
The Presbyterian Women, Sister in Christ, Unified Circle meets on the second Tuesday of the month with our next meeting on April 9th at 10:00am in rooms 5 & 7. We are studying Sacred Encounters: The Power and Presence of Jesus in Luke-Acts, by Olive Mahabir. Books are available for purchase in the office. The cost is $5. Please plan to join us!
Biblical TakeAways, led by Claudia Alwood
The adult Sunday School/Bible Study every Sunday at 10:00am in room 5. We are studying the Parables of Jesus right now in the Synoptic Gospels and the Gospel of John. All are welcome! Bring your Bible.
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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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Memorial Gifts
If you wish to make a gift to the church in honor or in memory of someone, please be sure to attach the blue Memorial Gifts form to your contribution. Completing the form ensures that we have all the information necessary to properly direct the gift and acknowledge it to both you and the recipient. Forms are located near the memorial book in the Narthex or in the Church Office. Thank you for your assistance.
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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! | | | | |
