Northside Presbyterian Church Weekly eUpdate |
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The Week Ahead
The third ecumenical lenten supper is tonight, March 11, here at Northside, starting at 5:45 pm. Father John Asare, Pastor, St. Mary's Catholic Church, will deliver the message in the service following the meal.
This Sunday is the Fourth Sunday in Lent. Linda is continuing her sermon series on The Great Ends of The Church. Her Lenten message is “For the Sake of the World: The Great Ends of the Church” with The preservation of the truth as the theme on Sunday. Aran Garnett-Deakin will provide special music while Marya is out of town. The chiming choir will also play as part of the service of the Tenebrae, the extinguishing of a candle each week until Maundy Thursday. We will also celebrate communion. Lucian's Bible Study class is nearing the end of its study of the book of John.
The Adult Forum Sunday School class will be led by Sarah Windes, who chairs the Creation Care Team at Blacksburg Presbyterian Church. Drawing from their ministries in Earth Care for more than 10 years, in addition to her work with the Presbytery’s Earth Care subcommittee, she’ll expand our thinking about opportunities to understand and further support this endeavor, which is close to our hearts.
Linda's sermon topics for the rest of Lent are part of the Great Ends: • The promotion of social righteousness (3/22) • The exhibition of the Kingdom of Heaven to the world (3/29)
Mark your calendar: The memorial service for Ron Pearson will be on Saturday, March 21, at 10 a.m. This was rescheduled after January weather resulted in cancellation.
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Lenten Lunches The next Lenten Lunch is on Monday, March 9, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. We will watch the video series "People of Promise" by N. T. Wright while we enjoy a lunch of homemade soup and bread. We are meeting every Monday, ending on March 23. |
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"Just One Can" Food Drive
It is time for the Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry "Just One Can" food drive. This is a town-wide effort to collect 30,000 cans to help ensure our neighbors have reliable access to nutritious food. As the number of families seeking assistance continues to grow, the pantry food-purchasing budget can no longer keep pace with demand. Reaching the goal of 30,000 cans would generate an estimated $50,000 in food value, the equivalent of four months of canned food purchases for the pantry.
One CAN truly makes a measurable difference. The goal is simple and achievable. If every resident of Blacksburg donated just one can, this would meet or exceed the target. This campaign is built on the idea that small, individual acts multiplied across a community create substantial impact.
The food drive runs from March 16 through March 31. There will be numerous drop-off points around town. You can also bring donations to Northside and they will be delivered to the Food Pantry.
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Monday Night Supper
This week's meal was Mexican tater tot casserole, cole slaw, fruit, and cookies. We served 52 meals, including extras that were left in the community refrigerator behind Cooper House.
Thanks to our volunteers this week: Barbara, Susan, Kay and Joe, Cory, Henry, and Izzy, Alex and Georgia, and Heidi and Bruce.
Volunteers to help prepare and pack meals are always welcome and needed. |
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Volunteers -- March 15 Usher: Joe
Nursery:
Greeter: Mary
Fellowship: Frieda
Scripture: George Communion: Ann Marie, Heidi
There are several openings in March for the nursery, fellowship, and worship leader. Please check your schedule and sign up on the volunteer page.
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Officer on Call
March 8-14 Joe Hunnings, 540-808-3872
March 15-21 Ann Marie, 540-392-2490
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There are a number of open slots for volunteer service. See https://www.northsidebburg.org/volsign/ 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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Janis Brown Heritage Hall, Room 307
3610 S. Main St.
Blacksburg VA 24060
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Nedra Underwood English Meadows #112 3400 South Point Drive Blacksburg, VA 24060
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Harvey Sowers 140 Maple Dr. Christiansburg, VA 24073
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Sue and Joe Herbein 6964 Pinehurst Place Radford, VA 24141
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Jan and Leon Geyer
English Meadows #242
3400 South Point Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24060
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Mary Rhodes English Meadows #H116 3400 South Point Drive Blacksburg, VA 24060
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Betty Simpkins
1910 Meadowbrook Dr. N.W.
Blacksburg VA 24060
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Betty Manus
1005 Kentwood Dr.
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
Brenda Payne
Betty Manus
Andrew Harper
Matthew Harper
Keith Wright
Elnathan Rathjen
Margaret Bender
Mary Rhodes
June Rieley
Deanie Heath Marilyn Kreis |
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Lea & Ricky Teasdale
Robyn Gregg – Heidi’s sister
Lindsay Salany – Heidi & Bruce’s niece
Asa Peeples
Bob Dawson – Jane's friend Our Monday Night Congregation
Jeff Kallas (Bronwyn’s husband)
Michael Schreiber
Kristin Adams Wes Dickerson Christy Knox Erwin Michael |
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Please let the church office know if names should be added to or removed from the list. |
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Coming Events • Mar. 11 5:45 pm Lenten Supper and Program at Northside
• Mar. 11 7:30 pm Choir Practice
• Mar. 15 10:00 am Worship and Communion
• Mar. 15 11:15 am Sunday School
• Mar. 15 12:00 pm Stated Session Meeting
• Mar. 16 12:00 pm Lenten Lunch
• Mar. 16 5:00 pm Monday Night Supper
•Mar. 21 10:00 am Ron Pearson memorial service |
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Lectionary
March 15 Fourth Sunday in Lent
1 Samuel 16:1–13
Psalm 23
Ephesians 5:8–14
John 9:1–41
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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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