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Thursday, May 2, 2024
Celebrating 35 Years of Ministry: 1989 - 2024
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It’s almost time for a festival!
Many of you were on hand last year to witness and take part in the incredible gathering NELA Pride created for our community. For those of you who couldn’t be there last year’s festival was epic! Despite being outdoors in the 1000 degree heat, no working bathrooms, and some people having to walk 2 miles to the event site because of a lack of parking, the event was one of joy with the most incredible turnout. It was a privilege for Northminster to be included in the gathering and thankfully we’re getting that chance again this year!
2024’s event is going to be BIG as it’s moving from the Zoo Pavilion to the Monroe Civic Center. Praise be to God for air conditioning! Northminster will have a table along with plenty of other resource booths, vendors, and lots and lots of rainbow happiness. I’ll need people to help with setup on Friday and to be at the table during the event on Saturday, so get in touch if you want to come represent Northminster. And if you’re interested in financially supporting The Festival, you can purchase things from NELA Pride’s wishlist for the “Get Loud” table or become a sponsor of the event. For more information contact me or Megan Proffer in person, or email her at nelapride@gmail.com. And make sure to follow NELA Pride on social media.
Then mark you calendars for June 29th from 10-4pm!
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Join Us for Worship
Sunday, May 5 at 10:45 am
Rev. Jillian Hankamer Preaching
John 5:1-15
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Opening Hymn: We Worship You, God Born in Bengal, India, Robert Grant became a lawyer in England, a member of Parliament, and for the last four years of his life was governor of Bombay. This text was inspired by William Kethe's paraphrase of Psalm 104.
Middle Hymn: O Christ, the Healer, We Have Come
Anthem: There is a Balm in Gilead a traditional spiritual arranged by D.H. Clark.
The Communion Anthem: How Sweet the Sound by Samuel Adler.
Closing Hymn: Be Still, My Soul Little is known about Katherina von Schlegel, the author of twenty-six hymns, except that she seems to have been a member of the duke's court at Cöthen. Germany. The tune is adapted from an orchestral work by Finland's great composer Jean Sibelius.
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Our Concerns and Celebrations | |
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Marilyn Decker (surgery 5/6 in Baton Rouge - Our Lady of the Lake)
John Carr
Elvis Stelly
Mary Sandow
Iglesia Bautista Enmanuel, in Ciego de Avila, Cuba.
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Family of Wayne Tubbs, brother-in-law of Carol Ann Tubbs passed away
Beau Burns, great-grandson of Peggy Burns
V. P. Dalrymple, friend of Anita Breen
Pattie Bewick, sister of Carol Ann Tubbs
Sarah Maloney, friend of Carol Ann Tubbs
Nora Kay Meredith great granddaughter of Kay Southern
Doug O'Neal brother of Debbie O'Neal
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We Celebrate with...
Jim Files (2nd)
Judy Gaddy (2nd)
Owen Higginbotham (5th)
Charles Crain (5th)
as they celebrates their birthdays
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Judy Gaddy Celebrates Birthday
Northminster wishes Judy Gaddy a very happy birthday today, May 2!
We love and miss you, Judy!
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Youth Lock-In This Saturday
Our youth will hold a "Lock-In" on Saturday, May 4 beginning at 7pm through Worship on Sunday, May 5, Text Jennifer Kimble Keen to register or for more information at 318-307-6716.
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Pie Face Fundraiser! Who would you like to see pied in the face? You have 8 church members from which to choose!
1.) Pastor Jillian Hankamer
2.) Erich Hankamer
3.) Debbie Chandler
4.) Mark Windham
5.) Beth Mayfield
6.) Jennifer Kimble
7.) Tiffany Smith
8.) Chels King
There is a clear donation box located on the table outside of Pastor Jillian’s office and envelopes for you to vote for your choice. Take an envelope, write “Pie (the person’s name)” on the outside of the envelope, and place your donation in the envelope and SEAL IT! Then drop it in the box. The person receiving the highest amount of money will be pied in the face by the winning team at the cabbage ball tournament on May 18th! So you have one MONTH to get the most money in the donation box toward your unlucky pick of the above 8 people! *Note* We will video the event and post it to social media for anyone that cannot attend the game on May 18th.
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Cabbage Ball Tournament. Cabbage ball is very similar to slow pitch softball; however, gloves are not worn. You can catch the ball with your bare hands instead. We will have the tournament on May 18th with the first game beginning at 9:00 am. The tournament will take place on the church grounds with a concession stand available for spectators and players to enjoy! Many of you have already been asked by a youth member to play for their cabbage ball teams in the tournament but if you haven’t and would like to play, please contact Jennifer (318)307-6716 or Tiffany (318)355-1368 and we will get you on a team. The cost to play is only $10 and this money will go directly to the youth member’s summer camp fees. If you have any friends or family that would also enjoy a day of playing, sign them up too and bring them along. If you don’t want to play but would enjoy hanging out with us, bring a chair and watch some games. | | |
Youth Group Meals
Our youth meet every Sunday at 5:00. We would like to offer them a light meal. If you would like to help provide a meal click the link to sign up. They love easy meals. Some suggestions are tacos, spaghetti, chili, sandwiches and pizza! Please review the available slots by clicking on the button to sign up. Dates will be added as planning continues. Thank you! We typically have between 10-15 youth and adults. Please call or text Jennifer Kimble-Keen
(318-307-6716) with any questions!
YOUTH MEALS SIGNUP
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2nd Annual NMC Fish Fry
Sunday, May 5 at 4:30 at the home of Beth and Damon Mayfield. (158 Blue Iris Lane, Calhoun. Use Pine Hills Drive in your GPS). Bring your lawn chairs and your fishing poles. (You don't have to catch any to eat!) Please bring frozen French fries, appetizers, salads/slaw, drinks, and desserts. You can text Beth at 318-348-2529 for more information.
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Congratulations Graduates!
Northminster has three upcoming college graduates we will celebrate on Sunday, May 5! All three are choral scholars in our choir. Sara Talmage will graduate with a degree in Music Theory and Composition and she has received a graduate assistantship at the University of North Texas to pursue her masters in music theory. Preston Anderson is graduating with a degree in Vocal Performance and will spend the next year pursuing his career and possibly begin a master's program. LeAnn Hammons degree will be in Psychology with a music minor. She is hoping to go to get into graduate school in North Carolina.
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FAMILY MINISTRIES SURVEY
The Family Ministries Commission has compiled a survey to determine what activities and volunteer opportunities the church family would be interested in. The survey link can be found here:
FAMILY MINISTRIES SURVEY
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PUB THEOLOGY
Thursday, May 20 at 7pm at The Fat Pelican!
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BOOK CLUB
Our next book is Dispatches from Pluto by Richard Grant. We will meet for potluck and discussion on Thursday, June 13 at 6pm in the home of Marilyn Decker
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MAY MISSION EMPHASIS:
MEDCAMPS OF LOUISIANA
Our May Mission is MedCamps of Louisiana. MedCamps’ Mission is to improve the health and wellness of people living with chronic illnesses and disabilities through unique recreational and educational camping experiences. They believe that all people, regardless of medical or special needs, deserve to experience life to the fullest and that camping is an American tradition which epitomizes normalcy and provides participants with a sense of well-being, belonging, accomplishment and self-worth. MedCamps has never charged a fee to attend camp.
NEEDS: Gift Cards (Wal-Mart, Target, Lowes, Academy), Sharpie Markers, Batteries (A, AA, AAA), Lysol, Lysol cleaning wipes, Baby Wipes, Air Fresheners. Cleaning supplies: Simple Green Cleaner, Duct tape, Paper towels, Toilet paper, , First aid kits, Light bulbs, Mosquito spray, Wasp and hornet spray, Latex Free Gloves, All laundry detergent: sensitive free.
Other: Acrylic Paint, Paint Brushes, Foam Brushes, Board Games/Card Games, Paintballs, Friendship Bracelet Kits, Costumes (for skits ETC)
In addition, they have an Amazon Wishlist located at https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/FX22QLB21E96
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This Sunday
9:00 am - Choir Rehearsal
10:00 am - Sunday School
10:45 am - Preludes
11:00 am - Worship Service
Noon: Northminster Fellowship
5:00 pm - Youth Group
Wednesdays
6:30 pm - Choir Rehearsal
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, May 4: Youth Lock-In
Sunday, May 5: Graduation Sunday
Sunday, May 5 at 4:30pm: 2nd Annual Northminster Fish Fry at the Mayfields
Sunday, May 12: Mother's Day
Saturday, May 18 at 9am: Youth Cabbage Ball and Pie Face Fundraisers
Sunday, May 19: Coordinating Council meeting at 4:30pm followed by Potluck at 6pm and Business Meeting at 7pm.
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Of Interest in the Community | | |
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If you have found a space of community, or healing, or hope at Northminster and believe in the work we are doing, please consider supporting us financially so that we will be able to continue creating spaces like this in all the days to come. Just click here, or scan the QR code with the camera on your phone. | | |
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Northminster Church is located at:
2701 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-388-3717
office@northmin.org
Church Office Hours:
Monday -Thursday 9am to 4 pm
Closed Friday
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