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Fall 2025 College Care Packages
The semester is coming to a close and our college students could use some encouragement. For the first two Sundays in November (11/2 and 11/9), we will be collecting items to fill care packages for our nine NEPC college students. Please drop off non-perishable items on the table in the narthex and we will pack them up and ship them. Ideas:
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- microwave popcorn
- Little Debbies or other wrapped snack cakes
- candy
- individual bags of chips
- Ramen noodles
- granola bars
- school supplies – pens, pencils, spiral notebooks, etc.
If you’d rather not bring items, we’d also welcome cash donations to cover the cost of shipping (roughly $10 per box for the four out of area students). We’ll also have cards available for you to sign. Let’s remember to lift up our students in prayer and continue to encourage them as they advance their education.
Kayleigh Bennett – U. of Lynchburg
Hunter Brightwell – Virginia Tech
Dani Caplinger – Old Dominion U.
Cole Chapman – Randolph College
Meg Garrison – James Madison U.
Peter Garrison – U. of AL in Huntsville
Brinna Midgley – CVCC
Jackson Moore – East Tennessee State
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2025 Operation Christmas Child Care Packages
Operation Christmas Child (OCC) is a global program facilitated through hundreds of thousands of trained volunteers. Local believers in more than 100 countries deliver Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts, present the Gospel, and facilitate the follow-up discipleship program, The Greatest Journey.
Shoebox gifts are given to children regardless of their gender, ethnicity, or faith. OCC seeks to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way through each shoebox gift. Children do not have to do or say anything to receive the gifts. They work in and through local Christians in each country who understand the context in their area. Simple gifts—packed with love in Jesus’ Name—deliver hope and joy to children all around the world, regardless of their faith or religious background. They aim to give each child one shoebox gift in the course of his or her lifetime.
This year our church will again be collecting shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. There are three ways you can help.
- Sign out a box from the table and fill it with gifts.
- Bring gifts to church, and we will pack a shoebox for you.
- Give a monetary donation to help with the cost of sending the boxes or to buy more gifts. It costs $10 per box this year.
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News & Announcements for Sunday, October 26, 2025
3 CIRCLES EVANGELISM TRAINING – CONTINUES TODAY
You are encouraged to sign up for the 3 Circles: Turning Everyday Conversations into Gospel Conversations training class. 3 Circles is a simple way to have gospel conversations. This class meets weekly for 6 weeks at 9:30 am. Even if you missed it today, plan to join us next week!
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.
COVERED DISH LUNCH – NEXT SUNDAY, After Worship
Please join us for a covered dish luncheon immediately after church on November 2. If you are able, please bring a couple of dishes to share such as a meat, vegetable, salad or dessert. It has been way too long since we had lunch together, so we hope everyone will be able to come and join in the fellowship!!
YOUNG LIFE PARENT MEETING – THURS. NOV 6, 6:30pm
Whether you are the parent of a student who currently attends Young Life, or one who would like to know more about what Young Life is, this is for you. Join us for an informational meeting where you’ll have an opportunity to meet the Young Life staff and leaders, learn more about the mission and vision of Young Life, and hear updates on how God is using this ministry in Amherst County. We look forward to seeing you there.
WOMENS BIBLE STUDY – TUESDAY, NOV. 11 @ 4PM
Join us for the November meeting on Tuesday, November 11 at 4pm. We will be starting our study of The Sermon on the Mount by Jen Wilkins. Copies of the study guide can be picked up in the church office.
MISSION FOCUS FOR OCTOBER – CHRISTMAS BASKETS
The October Mission Focus is the Christmas Baskets. Please bring items to help bring a little joy to needy families in our area. Details can be found in the October newsletter.
DOWNLOAD THE CHURCH CENTER APP
Search for “Church Center” in your favorite app store on your phone to download our app! In the app are the church calendar, small group and volunteer opportunities, the online church directory, and more.
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News & Announcements for Sunday, October 19, 2025
3 CIRCLES EVANGELISM TRAINING – CONTINUES TODAY
You are encouraged to sign up for the 3 Circles: Turning Everyday Conversations into Gospel Conversations training class. 3 Circles is a simple way to have gospel conversations. This class meets weekly for 6 weeks at 9:30 am. Even if you missed it today, plan to join us next week!
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.
MEN’S BREAKFAST – WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 8:00AM
All Northminster men are invited to breakfast at Pastor Dave’s house on Wednesday, October 22 at 8 AM! There will be food, fellowship, and a topical discussion. Pastor Dave will be cooking, so you can count on plenty of bacon and coffee. Feel free to invite friends who are not affiliated with our church.
MISSION FOCUS FOR OCTOBER – CHRISTMAS BASKETS
The October Mission Focus is the Christmas Baskets. Please bring items to help bring a little joy to needy families in our area. Details can be found in the October newsletter.
YOUNG LIFE PARENT MEETING – THURS. NOV 6, 6:30pm
Whether you are the parent of a student who currently attends Young Life, or one who would like to know more about what Young Life is, this is for you. Join us for an informational meeting where you’ll have an opportunity to meet the Young Life staff and leaders, learn more about the mission and vision of Young Life, and hear updates on how God is using this ministry in Amherst County. We look forward to seeing you there.
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News & Announcements for Sunday, October 12, 2025
3 CIRCLES EVANGELISM TRAINING – CONTINUES TODAY
You are encouraged to sign up for the 3 Circles: Turning Everyday Conversations into Gospel Conversations training class. 3 Circles is a simple way to have gospel conversations. This began last Sunday but will meet weekly for 6 weeks at 9:30 am. Even if you missed it today, plan to join us next week!
SERVICE OPPORTUNITY – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 9:00AM
Our church will be serving and reaching out to our community at the Monelison Bruins games on Saturday, October 18. Bruins Park is located behind Monelison Middle School and next to the Madison Heights Youth Baseball fields at 265 Trojan Dr. in Madison Heights. There will be four football games throughout the day with shifts for volunteers from 9 AM – 3:30 PM. Please sign up on the bulletin board or let Karey Garrison know if you’re able to help out.
MEN’S BREAKFAST – WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 8:00AM
All Northminster men are invited to breakfast at Pastor Dave’s house on Wednesday, October 22 at 8 AM! There will be food, fellowship, and a topical discussion. Pastor Dave will be cooking, so you can count on plenty of bacon and coffee. Feel free to invite friends who are not affiliated with our church.
MISSION FOCUS FOR OCTOBER – CHRISTMAS BASKETS
The October Mission Focus is the Christmas Baskets. Please bring items to help bring a little joy to needy families in our area. Details can be found in the October newsletter.
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