Northside Presbyterian Church Weekly eUpdate |
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Coming Sunday
This Sunday Linda will preach on “Being Whole.” The choir will sing “Praise the Lord, Ye Heavens Adore Him” to enhance the worship service.
It is time for the 2 Cents a Meal offering (every second Sunday). Please bring your change to add to the collection container.
It is also Card Care Sunday. Write a short note in cards that are sent to our homebound members and friends to let them know we are thinking about them.
Sunday School starts after Fellowship time. Linda will continue with her series on the history of western Christianity. The adult Bible study will continue with John 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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Martha Taylor Service The memorial service for long-time member Martha Taylor will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, in the sanctuary.
Martha Jane Ford Taylor of Largo, FL (formerly of Blacksburg, VA) passed away August 18, 2025, following a valiant battle with cancer. She was born in Taylorsville, NC, on April 5, 1941, the youngest daughter of the late Rev. Wilborn McCree Ford, D.D., and Lyllian Virginia Rosen Ford.
She is predeceased by her sister, Sara Lee Ford Brown, her husband, William "Bill" R. Taylor, and her son, Andrew Brian Taylor. She is survived by two sisters, Anne Robinson of Blacksburg, VA, and Mary Lyllian Herron of Gulf Breeze, FL, one son, Charles Franklin Taylor of Largo, FL, and one grandson, Eli Patrick Taylor of Chester, VA.
She excelled in storytelling and always enjoyed attending storytelling conferences. She was a devoted Christian, often teaching Bible study groups, singing in church choirs, and served as an Elder on the Session at Northside. She was an avid reader, having held a Bachelor of Arts degree in Library Science and a Master's degree in Children's Literature from Peabody-Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN. During her life, she worked as a librarian in Mobile, AL, Tampa, FL, and lastly as a Media Specialist in the Pinellas County, FL School System.
Martha was a humble friend to all, especially to the residents at her last home, Heather Haven III, in Largo, FL.
Following the memorial service, there will be a later burial service at the Zion Presbyterian Church cemetery in Columbia, Tennessee.
Memorial gifts can be given in her memory to the Heather Haven III Assisted Living Facility at 10476 131st St. N, Largo, FL. 33774, Northside, or the charity of your choice.
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Prayers and Squares The Prayers and Squares group will meet on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 1:00 p.m. in the Old Kitchen. Please join them with whatever project you are working on. |
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Women's Bible Study The Women's Bible Study group met on Thursday, October 2, at English Meadows. There were 18 people in attendance, both Northside members and other residents. The next meeting will be on Thursday, Nov. 6. Books are still available in the church office ($14) including 2 large-print versions ($20). |
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Bibi at the food drive
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Jesus Said "Feed Them" To support the Interfaith Food Pantry, the Mission Committee held a food drive on Saturday, Oct. 4 at the South Main Kroger. Jane, her son James, Heidi, and Bruce, and Barbara, with Bibi for moral support, collected donations and promoted the food pantry. We delivered 318.5 pounds of food to the Food Pantry, along with $120 in cash and gift card donations. Based on the $1.92/pound food value the food pantry uses for calculations, this was $611.52 in food value.
Ukirk Meal It is Northside's turn in the sponsoring church rotation to Feed the Flock at Ukirk on Tuesday, October 14. Contact Jane Jones (JJones7@moog.com) for details and to volunteer. Instructions and guidance about a potential menu are provided.. |
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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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Monday Night Supper Monday's meal was grilled hamburgers, tater tots, baby carrots and celery with dip, fruit, and cookies.. There were 90 meals served. Helpers were George and Marge, Steve and Rosemary, Barbara, Alex, Linda, Susan, and Bruce and Heidi.
Volunteers to help prepare and pack meals are always welcome. |
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Officer on CallOct. 5-11 Clark Gaylord 540-641-1568 Oct. 12-18 Sue Bentley 540-320-3170 |
Volunteers -- October 12
Nursery: AnnMarie
Usher: Dwayne
Greeter: Lisa Garcia
Fellowship: Sandi
Liturgist: George
Flowers: Barbara
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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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Jan and Leon Geyer Matthew Harper Ron Pearson Betty Manus Margaret Bender Kristin Adams Elnathan Rathjen Robyn Gregg Brenda Payne Keith Wright Our Monday Night Congregation |
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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 Bob Dawson – Jane's friend Deanie Heath
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 • Oct. 8 7:30 pm Choir Practice
• Oct. 9 1:00 pm Prayers and Squares
• Oct. 11 10:00 Martha Taylor Memorial Service
• Oct. 12 10:00 am Worship, 2 Cents a Meal
• Oct. 12 10:44 am Card Care Sunday
• Oct. 12 12:00 pm Committees Meet • Oct. 13 5:30 pm Monday Night Supper |
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Lectionary for Sunday Jeremiah 29:1, 4–7
Psalm 66:1–12
2 Timothy 2:8–15
Luke 17:11–19
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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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