JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL

If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ, we encourage you to join us Sunday mornings for a intergenerational Sunday school class, from 9:00-10:00.  We look forward to seeing you!

MIDWEEK PRAYER – WEDNESDAYS @ Noon

Please join us on Wednesdays at noon for a time of prayer in the sanctuary as we bring our needs before our loving God.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING – TODAY AFTER WORSHIP

The Session has called a congregational meeting for this morning following the worship service in order to receive the report from the Nominating Committee.  The elder-nominees are: Anne Wilkins (class of 2024), Mike Henderson (2025) and Ron Reyburn (2026).

YOUTH GROUP TONIGHT! – JANUARY 28, 6:30PM

All students in grades 6-12 are welcome to join us Sunday evenings here at Northminster from 6:30-7:45pm.  We’re continuing a three week series looking at true-life stories from people in the Old Testament: “Old Timers: Priceless Advice from Old Friends.”  See you there!

COMMUNITY LENTEN SERVICES BEGIN WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14

The Community Lenten Services begin on Ash Wednesday, February 14. Each ~30 minute service is at noon at a different church in Madison Heights, with a different pastor preaching each week.  The first service will be at Amelon UMC, with Rev. Derik Hamby (from Randolph Memorial) preaching.  We look forward to celebrating Lent with you and our fellow brothers and sisters in the area.

2024 OFFERING ENVELOPES NOW AVAILABLE

2024 Offering Envelopes are now available to be picked up.  You can find them in the church narthex.

FEBRUARY 2024 NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE

The February edition of “Highlights from the Heights” is now available in the newsletter rack outside the sanctuary.  Mailed copies will be sent this week.

JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL

If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ, we encourage you to join us Sunday mornings for a intergenerational Sunday school class, from 9:00-10:00.  We look forward to seeing you!

MIDWEEK PRAYER – WEDNESDAYS @ Noon

Please join us on Wednesdays at noon for a time of prayer in the sanctuary as we bring our needs before our loving God.

YOUTH GROUP RESUMES TONIGHT! – JAN. 21, 6:30PM

All students in grades 6-12 are welcome to join us Sunday evenings here at Northminster from 6:30-7:45pm.  We’re starting a three week series looking at true-life stories from people in the Old Testament: “Old Timers: Priceless Advice from Old Friends.”  See you there!

WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB – THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 10 AM

The book for January is “All Girl’s Filling Station’s Last Reunion” by Fannie Flagg. We will plan to meet on Thursday, January 25th at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Sookie Earle awakes one morning a 59 year old happily married female Methodist with American roots that go way back in history and a wonderfully steadfast dentist husband. However, before she goes to bed that night all that will change. 

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING – Sunday, January 28 at 11:30am

The Session has called a congregational meeting for Sunday, January 28 at 11::30am to receive the report from the Nominating Committee.  The elder-nominees are: Anne Wilkins (class of 2024), Mike Henderson (2025) and Ron Reyburn (2026).

DOWNLOAD THE CHURCH CENTER APP

Scan the QR code under the weekly calendar with the camera on your smartphone to download our app!  In the app are the church calendar, small group and volunteer opportunities, the online church directory, and more. 

JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL

If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ, we encourage you to join us Sunday mornings for a intergenerational Sunday school class, from 9:00-10:00.  We look forward to seeing you!

MIDWEEK PRAYER – WEDNESDAYS @ Noon

Please join us on Wednesdays at noon for a time of prayer in the sanctuary as we bring our needs before our loving God.

GLEANING FOR THE WORLD – WEDNESDAY, 8:30AM

Please join us in the parking lot of the church for carpooling. We will return to the church around 11:30 am. 

YOUTH GROUP RESUMES NEXT SUNDAY! – JAN. 21, 6:30PM

All students in grades 6-12 are welcome to join us Sunday evenings here at Northminster from 6:30-7:45pm.  We’re starting a three week series looking at true-life stories from people in the Old Testament: “Old Timers: Priceless Advice from Old Friends.”  See you there!

WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB – THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 10 AM

The book for January is “All Girl’s Filling Station’s Last Reunion” by Fannie Flagg. We will plan to meet on Thursday, January 25th at 10:00 a.m. Please let Sharon Bryant know if you would like to host. If we don’t get anyone to host this month, we will plan to meet at the church. Sookie Earle awakes one morning a 59 year old happily married female Methodist with American roots that go way back in history and a wonderfully steadfast dentist husband. However, before she goes to bed that night all that will change. 

DOWNLOAD THE CHURCH CENTER APP

Scan the QR code under the weekly calendar with the camera on your smartphone to download our app!  In the app are the church calendar, small group and volunteer opportunities, the online church directory, and more.  If you need help, see Peter Garrison before or after the worship service.

JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL

If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ, we encourage you to join us Sunday mornings for a intergenerational Sunday school class, from 9:00-10:00.  We look forward to seeing you!

MIDWEEK PRAYER – WEDNESDAYS @ Noon

Please join us on Wednesdays at noon for a time of prayer in the sanctuary as we bring our needs before our loving God.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY – MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 7pm

Join us Monday evening, January 8th at 7pm at Northminster. Liz Boothe will be leading the discussion about Samson and Delilah – Mercy and Restoration, page 31 of Love Stories of the Bible Speak. Don’t forget to complete your workbook pages beginning on page 23. (And if you don’t get your chapter read or your workbook pages completed, come anyway.)

CHRISTMAS DECORATION CLEAN-UP – SAT, JAN. 13 @ 9AM

Epiphany has come, a season where we let the wonder of the Incarnation and the depth and breadth of God’s grace to settle into our lives and our hearts.  It also means that its time to take down the Christmas decorations.  If you are able and willing, please join us Saturday, January 13 at 9am.  Many hands make light work!

WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB – THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 10 AM

The book for January is “All Girl’s Filling Station’s Last Reunion” by Fannie Flagg. We will plan to meet on Thursday, January 25th at 10:00 a.m. Please let Sharon Bryant know if you would like to host. If we don’t get anyone to host this month, we will plan to meet at the church. Sookie Earle awakes one morning a 59 year old happily married female Methodist with American roots that go way back in history and a wonderfully steadfast dentist husband. However, before she goes to bed that night all that (apart from the married and female bits) will change. 

JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL

If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ, we encourage you to join us Sunday mornings for a intergenerational Sunday school class, from 9:00-10:00.  We look forward to seeing you!  Please note that we will not have Sunday School next Sunday, December 24.  Bob Mills will be teaching the following Sunday, December 31.

MIDWEEK PRAYER – WEDNESDAYS @ Noon

Please join us on Wednesdays at noon for a time of prayer in the sanctuary as we bring our needs before our loving God.

8HELPING HANDS OFFERING – THIS MORNING

Each 5th Sunday, any undesignated offerings placed in the collection plates go to Helping Hands, a ministry of churches in the Madison Heights-Elon area of Amherst County to help residents in need. It is administered through Madison Heights Baptist Church. Thank you for helping us meet the needs of those in our community!

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY – MONDAY, January 8, 7pm

Join us Monday evening, January 8th at 7pm at Northminster. Liz Boothe will be leading the discussion about Samson and Delilah – Mercy and Restoration, page 31 of Love Stories of the Bible Speak. Don’t forget to complete your workbook pages beginning on page 23. (And if you don’t get your chapter read or your workbook pages completed, come anyway.)

SUNDAY SCHOOL RETURNS NEXT SUNDAY

Sunday School will resume next Sunday, December 31, with Bob Mills teaching.  Our study of the Gospel of Mark will resume on Sunday, January 7, 2024.  If you’d like to join the class, feel free to drop in any time!

YOUTH GROUP RETURNS IN JANUARY 2023

There will be no youth group tonight or next Sunday, New Year’s Eve. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year! 

WEDNESDAY PRAYER – WEDNESDAYS @ Noon

Please join us on Wednesdays at noon for a time of prayer in the sanctuary as we bring our needs before our loving God.

NEW YEAR’S EVE WORSHIP SERVICE – 10:30 a.m.

Welcome the new year with worship and joy as we wrap up 2023 in God’s house, thanking Him for all He has done.

JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL

If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ, we encourage you to join us Sunday mornings for a intergenerational Sunday school class, from 9:00-10:00.  We look forward to seeing you!  Please note that we will not have Sunday School next Sunday, December 24.  Bob Mills will be teaching the following Sunday, December 31.

MIDWEEK PRAYER – WEDNESDAYS @ Noon

Please join us on Wednesdays at noon for a time of prayer in the sanctuary as we bring our needs before our loving God.

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE – Dec. 24, 7:oo pm

This evening, you are invited to join us for a family-friendly candlelight service celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.  This service of song, carol and Scripture provides a wonderful opportunity to get a sense of how eager the Hebrews were for the coming of the Messiah so long ago, and reminds us how eager we are for his return.  We look forward to seeing you there!

HELPING HANDS OFFERING – NEXT SUNDAY

Each 5th Sunday, any undesignated offerings placed in the collection plates go to Helping Hands, a ministry of churches in the Madison Heights-Elon area of Amherst County to help residents in need. It is administered through Madison Heights Baptist Church. Thank you for helping us meet the needs of those in our community!

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL

If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ, we encourage you to join us Sunday mornings for a intergenerational Sunday school class, from 9:00-10:00.  We look forward to seeing you!  Please note that we will not have Sunday School next Sunday, December 24.  Bob Mills will be teaching the following Sunday, December 31.

MIDWEEK PRAYER – WEDNESDAYS @ Noon

Please join us on Wednesdays at noon for a time of prayer in the sanctuary as we bring our needs before our loving God.

GLEANING FOR THE WORLD – WEDNESDAY, DEC 20, 8:30 AM

Join us as we head over to the Gleaning For The World warehouse to help them pack towels and stuffed animals.  We’ll meet in the church parking lot at 8:30 AM and carpool, returning around 11:30 AM.

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE – Dec. 24, 7:oo pm

Next Sunday is the 4^th Sunday in Advent and Christmas Eve, In the morning, we will have our normal worship service and light the 4^th candle of the advent wreath.  That evening, we invite you to join us for a family-friendly candlelight service celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.  This service of song, carol and Scripture provides a wonderful opportunity to get a sense of how eager the Hebrews were for the coming of the Messiah so long ago, and reminds us how eager we are for his return.  We look forward to seeing you there!

HELPING HANDS OFFERING – NEXT SUNDAY

Each 5th Sunday, any undesignated offerings placed in the collection plates go to Helping Hands, a ministry of churches in the Madison Heights-Elon area of Amherst County to help residents in need. It is administered through Madison Heights Baptist Church. Thank you for helping us meet the needs of those in our community!

JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL

If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ, we encourage you to join us Sunday mornings for a intergenerational Sunday school class, from 9:00-10:00.  We look forward to seeing you!

MIDWEEK PRAYER – WEDNESDAYS @ Noon

Please join us on Wednesdays at noon for a time of prayer in the sanctuary as we bring our needs before our loving God.

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS – DEADLINE IS TODAY!

Today is the deadline to order a Christmas Poinsettia.  The sign up sheet and order form are on the bulletin board in the hallway.

WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB – THURSDAY, DEC 14, 11:45AM

In December, the Book Club will be meeting at Depot Grille on Thursday, December 14th at 11:45 a.m. to enjoy lunch together.  We will also be talking about the book, A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg. We’ll see you there!

CHRISTMAS CHEER BASKET PACKING – FRIDAY, DEC 15, 9 AM

We’ve been collecting items for the Christmas Cheer Baskets since June, and now it’s time to pack the baskets for delivery!  Join us at Amelon UMC on Friday at 9am as we prepare to spread some Christmas Cheer on Saturday.  Come see how God has provided for many families in our community!

PICK UP YOUR ADVENT DEVOTIONAL TODAY

NEXT SUNDAY IS THE NORTHMINSTER CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA!

See the picture above for more details, or go to our Advent page on the website.

JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL

If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ, we encourage you to join us Sunday mornings for a intergenerational Sunday school class, from 9:00-10:00.  We look forward to seeing you!

MIDWEEK PRAYER – WEDNESDAYS @ Noon

Please join us on Wednesdays at noon for a time of prayer in the sanctuary as we bring our needs before our loving God.

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS – ORDER YOURS TODAY!

 It’s time to order poinsettias to help decorate our sanctuary for the Advent-Christmas season.  You are welcome to donate one in memory and in honor of loved ones. To place an order, please sign your name on the bulletin board outside the sanctuary and fill out the form provided for payment.   They are $6.00 each and the deadline is Sunday, Dec. 10.  Please contact Liz Boothe if you have questions.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY – MONDAY, DEC 4, 10AM

Join us Monday morning, December 4th at 10.00 a.m. at Northminster. Anne Wilkins will be leading the discussion about Joseph and Mary – A Bond of Trust, page 75 of Love Stories of the Bible Speak. Don’t forget to complete your workbook pages beginning on page 45. (And if you don’t get your chapter read or your workbook pages completed, come anyway.)  Please notice that we are changing the time from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m.

MISSION FOCUS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER

Our focus for the month of December is Christmas Cheer Baskets. Peanut butter, canned meats, canned fruits, soups, jelly or jam, mac and cheese, pasta, pancake mix, syrup, and spaghetti sauce are great items to donate. When buying something for yourself, consider getting two and bringing one for this worthy mission. Donations can be placed in the receptacle in the narthex until Sunday, December 10. Thank you for your support!

THE DECEMBER NEWSLETTER IS NOW AVAILABLE

The December newsletter is now available.  You can pick up a printed copy in the narthex or download it here..

PICK UP YOUR ADVENT DEVOTIONAL TODAY

To help deepen your spiritual journey this season, we invite you to pick up an Advent Devotional in the Narthex, or download it here..

JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL

If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ, we encourage you to join us Sunday mornings for a intergenerational Sunday school class, from 9:00-10:00.  We look forward to seeing you!

MIDWEEK PRAYER – WEDNESDAYS @ Noon

Please join us on Wednesdays at noon for a time of prayer in the sanctuary as we bring our needs before our loving God.

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS – ORDER YOURS TODAY!

        It’s time to order poinsettias to help decorate our sanctuary for the Advent-Christmas season.  You are welcome to donate one in memory and in honor of loved ones. To place an order, please sign your name on the bulletin board outside the sanctuary and fill out the form provided for payment.   They are $6.00 each and the deadline is Sunday, Dec. 10.  Please contact Liz Boothe if you have questions.  See the November newsletter for an article explaining why poinsettias are so important to the Christmas season.

HANGING OF THE GREENS – SATURDAY, DEC 2, 9AM-Noon

        You are invited to join us on Saturday, December 2 from 9-noon as we prepare our church to celebrate the birth of our Savior.  We will gather together to decorate beautiful trees with Chrismons, set up Advent candles, wreaths, and banners as we enjoy light brunch refreshments, Christmas music playing in the background, and above all, each other’s company.

MISSION FOCUS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER

Our focus for the month of November is Christmas Cheer Baskets. Peanut butter, canned meats, canned fruits, soups, and jelly or jam are always a good idea. Since we are closer to the delivery date, mid-December, we can now add packaged foods such as mac and cheese, pasta, and pancake mix. Of course, spaghetti sauce and syrup are welcome too! When buying something for yourself, consider getting two and bringing one for this worthy mission. Donations can be placed in the receptacle in the narthex. Thank you for your support!

JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL

If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ, we encourage you to join us Sunday mornings for a intergenerational Sunday school class, from 9:00-10:00.  We look forward to seeing you!

MIDWEEK PRAYER – WEDNESDAYS @ Noon

Please join us on Wednesdays at noon for a time of prayer in the sanctuary as we bring our needs before our loving God.

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS – ORDER YOURS TODAY!

        It’s time to order poinsettias to help decorate our sanctuary for the Advent-Christmas season.  You are welcome to donate one in memory and in honor of loved ones. To place an order, please sign your name on the bulletin board outside the sanctuary and fill out the form provided for payment.   They are $6.00 each and the deadline is Sunday, Dec. 10.  Please contact Liz Boothe if you have questions.  See the November newsletter for an article explaining why poinsettias are so important to the Christmas season.

HANGING OF THE GREENS – SATURDAY, DEC 2, 9AM-Noon

        You are invited to join us on Saturday, December 2 from 9-noon as we prepare our church to celebrate the birth of our Savior.  We will gather together to decorate beautiful trees with Chrismons, set up Advent candles, wreaths, and banners as we enjoy light brunch refreshments, Christmas music playing in the background, and above all, each other’s company.

MISSION FOCUS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER

Our focus for the month of November is Christmas Cheer Baskets. Peanut butter, canned meats, canned fruits, soups, and jelly or jam are always a good idea. Since we are closer to the delivery date, mid-December, we can now add packaged foods such as mac and cheese, pasta, and pancake mix. Of course, spaghetti sauce and syrup are welcome too! When buying something for yourself, consider getting two and bringing one for this worthy mission. Donations can be placed in the receptacle in the narthex. Thank you for your support!