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This week at Northminster
 Sunday, December 6 Worship Advent Pathways: Over Mountains … through Valleys … across Rough Places We will light the candles of hope and peace. Sermon Rev. Carol McDonald - “Truth in the Rough Places” We will celebrate the sacrament of communion on this second Sunday of Advent. Plan to have some bread or crackers, some wine or juice, or whatever might symbolize for you the Bread of Life and the Cup of Salvation. It is good to stop at Christ’s table as we make our way towards Bethlehem. Scriptures Isaiah 40:4-5. Mark 1:1-8. Music in Worship
“He shall feed his flock" (from Messiah) - George F. Handel (1685 – 1759) - Katie Ray, Soprano and Kelly Day, Alto
“And the glory of the Lord” (from Messiah) - George F. Handel (1685 – 1759) - Section Leaders “How Far Is It to Bethlehem?” - arr. Alice Parker, Robert Shaw - Section Leaders Join us online for the 11:00 am live streaming service. (In-person worship at 9:00 am is cancelled until further notice, due to rising Covid numbers.) View Sunday bulletins here. Did you miss the service last week?
View previous Advent Wednesdays and Sunday worship services here.  Wednesday Nights - Advent Pathways
Advent Pathways … Journeying through the Labyrinth to the Manger in Bethlehem
December 9, 16 and 23 Advent 2020 promises to be like none we’ve ever experienced. Because we all need an extra serving of joy this year, we will be offering an Advent Devotion each Wednesday evening. It will be “aired” at 5:00 p.m. each Wednesday. (Read more ...) Advent Bible Studies with Ruth Moore
Join Associate Pastor Ruth Moore, on Tuesday or Sunday mornings, as we study the scripture passages that will inform our worship and sermons this Advent. (Read more ...) Update on Pastor Ruth
Pastor Ruth is beginning to resume her pastoral responsibilities. She will be assisting in worship, beginning this Sunday, December 6. She is working part-time through the month of December with the goal of returning full-time on January 1. We continue to give thanks for her successful recovery and are eager to welcome her back full-time in January. Don't forget Northminster when shopping online! When you are shopping on Amazon - please remember that AmazonSmile will donate a percentage of your total purchase to Northminster if you use this link when you start your shopping! smile.amazon.com/ch/35-1045079 Important Sessions Actions from November 17th
The Session voted on three motions that will impact Worship, Meetings, and Preschool here at Northminster over the next few weeks. (Read more ...) Westminster Neighborhood Ministries 2020 Christmas "Baskets" Our annual participation in the Westminster Christmas Baskets will be different this year. We will not be collecting items at the church. In this season of pandemic, Westminster has created an Amazon wish list from which we can select gifts to be sent directly to Westminster. Amazon shopping deadline is December 7th. (Read more ...) Seasonal Decoration Donations
A $15 donation helps cover the cost of seasonal decorations to enhance worship at Northminster. Your generous support is greatly appreciated. Deadline is December 15th. (Read more ...) Emergency Meals Perhaps you like to cook – or maybe you don’t. You can still help to provide a person or family with a much needed meal during a time of difficulty. You may prepare soup, dessert, casseroles, side dishes, bread, even frozen vegetables. These items will be frozen and stored at Northminster until they are needed. Check out the sign up here. Thank You to Meijer! The Deacons wish to recognize Meijer’s, Michelle Franklin, customer services, and her staff for their prompt and efficient support for our Thanksgiving baskets project for School 55. The Meijer’s team shopped ahead and had all the food items ready for Sandy Learned and her able assistant, Hitch, to pick up, sort and deliver to the school just prior to the latest COVID-related closing! In addition to the wonderful service, Meijer donated $400 for the activity! Children's Worship Leaders Needed Have you been enjoying the cameo appearances of our members leading virtual children's time on Sundays? Have you found yourself inspired to be one of them? We would love to include you! Lectionary text is provided and submitting your at-home video is a breeze. Contact annericchiuto@yahoo.com to volunteer. Resources for Children's Ministry at Home
Did you know that Miss Melissa Hopkins prepares children's Church School lessons and sends them out by email each week? Contact Melissa if you would like to receive them. Or go to our Children's Ministry Resources page to see the most recent lessons and materials.
Love your neighbor, wear your mask
Are you planning a visit to the church? We'd love to see you, but please call the church office (317-251-9489) before stopping by so we know to expect you. Please plan to wear a face mask. Northminster has some available if you forget yours. Need devotional books?
"Today" devotionals (courtesy of Pat Freije) can be picked up from the Gathering Place porch in the plastic storage container. Staying connected with the ShelbyNext app is easy!
This might be the perfect time to download and use Northminster's ShelbyNext app to help you stay connected with other Northminster church members, update your contact information, check the calendar, or give online. Watch this short instructional video to learn how! Ways to give
Weekly Prayer List- Giving online: Go to the homepage of our website and click on Give at the top of the page, or simply click on Give at the top of each weekly email. You can give using your credit, debit card or bank account. (Did you know that if you use your bank account instead of a card your gift goes farther? The church doesn’t have to pay card processing fees when you use your checking account.) - Checks can be mailed to the church: Northminster Presbyterian Church, 1660 Kessler Blvd. East Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46220. - Contact Lori Schlabach to set up automatic giving from your checking account. Click here to view the current prayer list. Helpful Links |
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