Northside Presbyterian Church Weekly eUpdate |
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Upcoming Events
Linda will preach on “Light Shines.” The choir will sing “Always By Our Side” to enhance the worship service. This is the last appearance of the choir until September 7.
The Adult Forum class will host a guest speaker, Brooke Gill, Senior Program Manager with the Alzheimer’s Association’s Central and Western Virginia Chapter, who will speak about “Walking Together Through Memory Loss.” See below for details.
The Session will have a stated meeting at 12:00.
The church office will be closed on Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day.
Tuesday, May 27, is Northside's day to help at the Interfaith Food Pantry.
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Adult Forum Speaker Our Adult Sunday School class will host Brooke Gill, Senior Program Manager with the
Alzheimer’s Association’s Central and Western Virginia Chapter, for a powerful and
practical conversation on companionship best practices for people living with progressive
memory loss.
Drawing on over 17 years of nonprofit leadership and her current work across 52 counties
in Virginia, Brooke will offer guidance on what helps—and what harms—when walking
alongside individuals affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Her talk will include
both "what to do" and "what not to do," rooted in compassion, research, and real-world
experience.
Brooke also serves as a regional Research Champion, holds a Master of Arts in Liberal
Studies from Hollins University, and is completing a certificate in Gerontology from the
University of Washington. In addition to her professional work, she fosters puppies for the
Roanoke Valley SPCA and serves as Vice President of the Ferrum College Alumni Board.
This session is open to all—please invite friends, family, caregivers, and anyone seeking to better understand how to accompany others with love, patience, and wisdom.
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
— Galatians 6:2 (NIV)
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Officer on Call The officer on call for the week of May 11 - 17 is Marshall Chaney. He can be reached at 540-320-8083. The officer on call for the week of May 25 - 31 is Sue Bentley. She can be reached at 540-651-3170. |
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Special Music The choir starts its summer break on June 1. This is now the time to consider offering special music over the summer months. You don't have to do a solo - find a friend or family member to join you! It could be vocal or instrumental, using recorded or live accompaniment (Pat or Marya might be available to play). There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex waiting to have dates filled in. |
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Lemonade on the Lawn With June comes a shift from coffee and donuts in the sanctuary to lemonade outside on the lawn. This requires setting out a table, putting out the lemonade and cups, and cleaning up. There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex for those who want to help with this fellowship event. |
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Monday Night Supper |
On Monday, the menu was chicken and waffles, greens, pinto beans, and pudding, all prepared by Alex Chaney. We gave out 78 meals. Helpers this week were: Marjorie and George, Barbara, Ann Marie, and Linda.
There will not be a meal on May 26 due to the Memorial Day holiday.
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Service Opportunities |
Every Sunday is open to serve Fellowship after worship. The sign-up sheet and instructions are on the Fellowship table. You can also contact secretary.northside@gmail.com to sign up.
There is a need for people to read the scripture each Sunday. Please contact secretary.northside@gmail.com to sign up.
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Homebound Members For those wishing to keep in touch with our homebound members, here are some addresses: |
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Lou Brown
English Meadow #103
3400 South Point Drive
Blacksburg VA 24060
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Janis Brown
1060 Showalter Drive #206
Blacksburg VA 24060
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Nedra Underwood English Meadow #112 3400 South Point Drive Blacksburg, VA 24060
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Jan and Leon Geyer
English Meadow, #242
3400 South Point Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24060
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Dottie Hylton 305 Seminole Drive Blacksburg, VA 24060
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Mary Rhodes English Meadow #H116 3400 South Point Drive Blacksburg, VA 24060 |
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Pastoral Care "Offer prayers and petitions in the Spirit all the time." – Eph. 6.18 Please be in prayer for: |
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Chip Carroll Jan and Leon Geyer Matthew Harper Ron Pearson Betty Manus Margaret Bender Kristin Adams Elnathan Rathjen Robyn Gregg Brenda Payne Cathy Cunningham Becca Lischke (Jamie Stoops daughter)
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Dottie Hylton Charles Allen Jeff Kallas (Bronwyn’s husband) Wendy Ballard Lindsay Salany Mary Rhodes Asa Peeples Martha Taylor Lea & Ricky Teasdale Christy Knox Lavetta Cumbee Daniel, Erika, and Ted Harper
Please let the church office know if names should be added to or removed from the list. |
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Coming Events
• May 21 7:30 pm Choir Practice
• May 23 MCPS Last Day of School
• May 25 10:00 am Worship, Teacher Recognition
• May 25 11:00 am Last Sunday of Sunday School
• May 25 12:00 pm Stated Session Meeting
• May 26 Memorial Day, Church Office Closed
• May 27 3:45 pm Food Pantry
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“Welcome home!
Come walk with us!” |
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Northside Presbyterian Church, reflecting the love of God, celebrates inclusion and diversity. Whoever you are, whatever your ancestry, ability, or identity, you are made in God’s image. Wherever you are in your faith journey, come as you are. We welcome you and invite you to walk with us. (adopted by the Session, April 21, 2024) |
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DO YOU KNOW? You have an online way to support Northside! Your REGULAR OFFERING, PLEDGE, OR 2 CENTS A MEAL. Go to the page on our church website (northsidebburg.org), and click the button. OR just scan the QR code below to take you there: |
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