Northside Presbyterian Church Weekly eUpdate |
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Coming Sunday
Linda will preach on “Bridging the Divide.” The choir will sing “Come Bless the Lord” to enhance the worship service.
Sunday School starts after Fellowship time. Linda will continue with her series on the history of western Christianity and the kids will be having a short learning time with Susan downstairs during church time after they have their time in the sanctuary.
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Godspeed During the service last Sunday, we said goodbye to long-time members Gail and Caryl Gray, who are moving to Fredericksburg to be closer to family. They were joined in the service by sons Andy and Daniel. |
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Officer Elections Last Sunday, the Nominating Committee presented a list of members to be elected as Elders, Deacons, and to the Memorials Board. Elected by the congregation to the Session class of 2028 were Sue Bentley, Heidi Harper, and Joe Hunnings. Betsy Stinson and Sandi Webster will complete their terms in January.
Elected as Deacons in the class of 2027 were Frieda Bostian, Pat Fullen, and Mary Lough. Elected as Deacons in the class of 2028 were Lisa Garcia, Lisa Green, and Lucian Robinson. Kay Hunnings and Traci McCoy will complete their terms in January.
Steve Cole was elected to a three-year term on the Memorials Board and will replace Nedra Underwood.
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Women's Bible Study The Women's Bible Study group will meet on Thursday, October 2, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at English Meadows, 3400 S Point Dr. Books are available in the church office ($14) including 3 large-print versions ($20). |
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Jesus Said "Feed Them" The Interfaith Food Pantry is in need of donations to meet the needs of the growing number of customers. The Mission Committee will help meet this need by holding a food drive on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the South Main Kroger. Volunteers are needed to collect donations and promote the food pantry and to help afterward to weigh and stock the shelves at the food pantry. Contact Heidi Harper (harperheida@gmail.com, 540-392-0057) for details.
The time is also drawing near to Feed the Flock at Ukirk on October 14. Contact Jane Jones (JJones7@moog.com) for details and to volunteer.
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Worship Leader The role of the volunteer scripture reader is changing to expand the participation in the service, per the Worship Committee. In addition to reading the scripture lesson, the call to worship and the prayer of praise are now included in the role. The prayer and scripture will be provided in advance. Once you have read the scripture you may go sit in the congregation. Sign up to volunteer using the sign-up system. |
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Volunteer Sign-up System There are a variety of ways to serve the congregation by volunteering to help in the nursery, usher, host fellowship time, or be the liturgist during worship. There is now a form on the church website where you can pick the positions you wish to fill and the dates you will serve. Go to https://www.nsidepresbburg.org/volsign/ to start.
Select a position you are interested in helping with and click the "Submit" button. You will see a form that lists open dates for that position. Select the dates you are available to help, enter your name, phone number, and email, then submit the form. You will receive a confirmation email showing the position and dates you signed up for.
As always, you will receive a reminder email the Thursday before you are scheduled to help.
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Community Sing-Along "Justice Sings," a community Sing-Along Festival is taking place on Henderson Lawn on Sunday, Sept. 28, starting at 3 p.m. Local performers will lead a variety of recent and classic protest songs and other tunes. See https://nrvfestival.wixsite.com/justice-sings-2025 for the list of artists and music. |
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Monday Night Supper Monday's meal was crispy chicken tenders, potato salad, broccoli, fruit and cookies. There were 92 meals served. Helpers were George and Marge, Ann Marie and Maria, Barbara, and Bruce and Heidi.
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Congratulations Alex Chaney has received her certification as a Professional Engineer and can now add PE to her signature. |
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Officer on Call |
Sept. 21-27 Ann Marie Conner 540-392-2490 Sept. 28-Oct. 4 Bruce Harper 540-392-3597
Volunteers -- September 28 On call: Bruce
Nursery: Frieda
Usher: George
Greeter: Karen
Fellowship: Karen
Scripture: Karen
Flowers: Emily D
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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 Heritage Hall, Room 307
3610 S. Main St.
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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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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Eli Taylor and family and friends of Martha Taylor Jan and Leon Geyer Matthew Harper Ron Pearson Betty Manus Margaret Bender Kristin Adams Elnathan Rathjen Robyn Gregg Brenda Payne Keith Wright |
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Jeff Kallas (Bronwyn’s husband) Lindsay Salany Mary Rhodes Asa Peeples Lea & Ricky Teasdale Christy Knox Lavetta Cumbee Daniel, Erika, and Ted Harper June Rieley Guiying and Suguo (Henry's mom & dad) Bob Dawson – Jane's friend
Please let the church office know if names should be added to or removed from the list. They will remain on the list for a month unless we are told otherwise. |
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Coming Events • Sept. 24 7:30 pm Choir Practice
• Sept. 28 10:00 am Worship
• Sept. 29 5:00 pm Monday Night Supper • Oct. 8 2:00 pm Women's Bible Study |
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Lectionary for Sunday Jeremiah 32:1–3a, 6–15
Psalm 91:1–6, 14–16
1 Timothy 6:6–19
Luke 16:19–31
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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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