Coming This Week

This Sunday is the 20th Sunday after Pentecost. Linda's message will be “Choosing Idols.” The choir will sing “There Is Grace.” We will collect our 2 Cents a Meal offering, which helps fund our Monday Night Supper mission and provides hunger relief in our Presbytery and beyond.

There is an opening for nursery helper and fellowship; go to the sign up page to volunteer.

the memorial service for Rev. Dr. Hugh Springer, a former pastor of Northside, is scheduled for this Saturday, October 10, at 11 a.m.

Food Pantry Holiday Baskets

Northside is a strong supporter of the Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry. We have helped provide items for holiday food baskets over the years and this year is no different. To finish the collection of ingredients for this year's basket, Northside has been asked to provide 50 10-ounce bags of mini marshmallows. They can be dropped off at the church any time between now and Oct. 15. Thank you.

Blacksburg Give A Chance

Northside is once again participating in The Solomon Organization's Annual Blacksburg Give a Chance Charitable Giveaway Event! You may vote once per day for one non-profit and voting closes on October 16. There are 57 organizations participating so you might need to scroll a bit to find Northside Monday Night Suppers.

After voting closes, organizations are entered into the live Give A Chance Event on November 4th, where prize wheel drawings determine the final donation amounts. Each organization gets a slice on the wheel with the size determined by the number of votes received. This just increases the chance of the clicker ending on a space, but it is random so small organizations have a chance to win a prize. The Grand Prize is $10,000, with two second place prizes of $5,000, and two third place prizes of $2,500. Even those who don't win will receive a donation from Solomon, the company that manages Foxridge and Windsor Hills apartments.

Upcoming Service

There will be a memorial service at Northside on Saturday, October 31, for long-time member Emily Bender.

Monday Night Supper

The meal on Monday was Mexican tater tot casserole, cole slaw, fruit cup, and cookies. We served 71 meals. Helpers included Marge and George, Susan, Pam, Alex C., and Heidi and Bruce.

Volunteers to help prepare and pack meals are always welcome and needed.

Homebound Members and Friends

For those wishing to keep in touch with our homebound members, here are some addresses:

Pastoral Care

"Offer prayers and petitions in the Spirit all the time." – Eph. 6.18

Please be in prayer for:

Please let the church office know if names should be added to or removed from the list. Names will be removed after a month unless the office is notified to leave the name on the list.