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!

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.

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!

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Children are welcomed in the service. A nursery is provided for infants – 4 years.  Others needing childcare may leave worship after the ANTHEM.

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.

AUTUMN HARVEST PICNIC, Today @ The Hendersons

Gather with the NEPC church family at 2:30pm at the Hendersons’ as we celebrate the beautiful Fall season together! Please plan to bring your favorite soup and/or salad to share – and desserts are always welcome! Bread and drinks will be provided.  See Cindy Henderson if you have any questions and to RSVP.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY – Monday, 7pm @ Church

The Women’s Bible Study meets tomorrow at 7:00pm at the church! We will be using the book, The Love Stories of the Bible Speak by Shannon Bream.  We will be reading from Song of Solomon and the topic is “The Gift of Love.” Karey Garrison will be our hostess and our facilitator. For this lesson. read the chapter and complete the workbook. Plan to join us, even if you don’t have a chance to read the chapter, and bring a friend! 

WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB – THURSDAY, 10 AM

What a special book club we are having this month! Leah Weiss will be joining us at the November meeting! She is the author of our November book, If the Creek Don’t Rise. We will be meeting at Mary Wilhelm’s house.

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!

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Children are welcomed in the service. A nursery is provided for infants – 4 years.  Others needing childcare may leave worship after the ANTHEM.

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.

HELPING HANDS OFFERING – THIS MORNING

Each 5th Sunday, any undesignated offerings placed in the collection plates goes 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!

MISSION FOCUS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER

Our focus for the month of October is Christmas Food Boxes. 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!

AUTUMN HARVEST PICNIC, Sunday, Nov. 5

Gather with the NEPC church family on Sunday, November 5th at the Hendersons’ (115 Morcom Place), as we celebrate the beautiful Fall season together! Please plan to bring your favorite soup and/or salad to share – and desserts are always welcome! Bread and drinks will be provided.  See Cindy Henderson if you have any questions and to RSVP.

YOUTH MINISTRY HALLOWEEN GAME NIGHT – TONIGHT!  

Join us this evening from 6:30-8:00 for our annual Halloween Costume Contest & Game Night.  We’ll meet at the Garrisons’ home.  Come sporting your best (church appropriate) costume and be ready for fun games!  See you there!

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.

HELPING HANDS OFFERING – NEXT SUNDAY

Each 5th Sunday, any undesignated offerings placed in the collection plates goes 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!

MISSION FOCUS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER

Our focus for the month of October is Christmas Food Boxes. 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!

SAVE THE DATE! AUTUMN HARVEST PICNIC, Sunday, Nov. 5

Plan to gather with the NEPC church family on Sunday, November 5th at the Hendersons’ farm for an Autumn Harvest Picnic. More details coming soon. 

YOUTH MINISTRY SCHEDULE CHANGE

Please note that the youth group will not meet on Sunday, October 8, 15 or 22 for fall break.  We will resume next Sunday, October 29 for our annual Halloween Costume Contest & Game Night.  See you then!

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!

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. 

WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB – THURSDAY,  10:00AM

The Women’s Book Club will meet Thursday, October 19 at 10:00am at Sharon Bryant’s home. This month’s book is The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls.  The next meeting will be November 9 at Mary Wilhelm’s house.  Leah Weiss, author of If the Creek Don’t Rise will be a special guest.

MISSION FOCUS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER

Our focus for the month of October is Christmas Food Boxes. 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!

SAVE THE DATE! AUTUMN HARVEST PICNIC, Sunday, Nov. 5

Plan to gather with the NEPC church family on Sunday, November 5th at the Hendersons’ farm for an Autumn Harvest Picnic. More details coming soon. 

YOUTH MINISTRY SCHEDULE CHANGE

Please note that the youth group will not meet on Sunday, October 8, 15 or 22 for fall break.

PASTOR DAVID AWAY ON STUDY LEAVE – OCTOBER 9-20

Pastor David is away on Study Leave from October 9-20.  If you have a pastoral need, please contact Bob Mills or one of the Elders.  Thank you to Bob Mills for filling in the pulpit while he is away.

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.

NEW WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY – Monday 10/9, 7pm @ Church

The Women’s Bible Study will begin on Monday, October 9th at 7:00pm at the church! We will be using the book, The Love Stories of the Bible Speak by Shannon Bream.  In this book, Shannon Bream draws lessons from the good, the bad, and the ugly of Biblical romances, friendships, and families. These insights into biblical relationships will uplift and encourage you and reveal new dimensions to the most central Christian duty: to love God and your neighbor.  Please come and bring a friend!

MISSION FOCUS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER

Our focus for the month of October is Christmas Food Boxes. Peanut butter, canned meats, canned fruits, soups, and jelly or jam are always a good idea. We are also looking for packaged foods such as mac and cheese, pasta, and pancake mix. 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!

SAVE THE DATE! AUTUMN HARVEST PICNIC, Sunday, Nov. 5

Plan to gather with the NEPC church family on Sunday, November 5th at the Hendersons’ farm for an Autumn Harvest Picnic. More details coming soon. 

YOUTH MINISTRY SCHEDULE CHANGE

Please note that the youth group will not meet on Sunday, October 8 or 15 for Fall Break.

PASTOR DAVID AWAY ON STUDY LEAVE – OCTOBER 9-20

Pastor David is away on Study Leave from October 9-20.  If you have a pastoral need, please contact Bob Mills or one of the Elders.  Thank you to Bob Mills for filling in the pulpit while he is away.