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!

COMMUNITY LENTEN SERVICE – WEDNESDAY, MAR. 6, NOON

The Community Lenten Services continue this week, on Wednesday, March 6 at Rose Chapel Baptist Church. Each ~30 minute service is at noon at a different church in Madison Heights, with a different pastor preaching each week.  We look forward to observing Lent with you and our fellow brothers and sisters in the area.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY – MONDAY, MARCH 4, 7PM

The Women’s Bible Study will meet on Monday, March 4th at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Judy Reyburn will be our facilitator and hostess this month. We are using the book, The Love Stories of the Bible Speak by Shannon Bream. This month, we will be studying Esther and Xerxes – Marriage to a Monarch.  Ladies, read your book and complete your workbook! Bring a friend. As always, if you don’t get your homework done, come anyway!!

MISSION FOCUS FOR MARCH: GLEANING FOR THE WORLD

Our mission focus for the month of March is Gleaning for the World which provides relief supplies to those in need. Please join us on Wednesday, March 20, at 8:30 a.m. in the church parking lot to go and help in person. You may also make a donation by specifying GFTW on your check memo line.

40 DAY CHALLENGE – CONTINUES THROUGHOUT LENT

For Lent this year, we invite you to remove one item from your closet or cabinets that you no longer need or wear and put it in a bag.  After the 40 days, donate these items to a place that can share them with someone who can really use them.  To help you get started, we are providing bags that can be picked up in the Narthex after worship.  See the February newsletter for more information.

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!

COMMUNITY LENTEN SERVICE – WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28, NOON

The Community Lenten Services continue this week, on Wednesday, February 28 at Northminster. Each ~30 minute service is at noon at a different church in Madison Heights, with a different pastor preaching each week.  We look forward to observing Lent with you and our fellow brothers and sisters in the area.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY – MONDAY, March 4, 7PM

The Women’s Bible Study will meet on Monday, March 4th at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Judy Reyburn will be our facilitator and hostess this month. We are using the book, The Love Stories of the Bible Speak by Shannon Bream. This month, we will be studying Esther and Xerxes – Marriage to a Monarch.  Ladies, read your book and complete your workbook! Bring a friend. As always, if you don’t get your homework done, come anyway!!

MISSION FOCUS FOR THE MONTH: BURUNDI HOPE PROJECT

Our mission ministry for the month of February is the Burundi Hope Project established by Mark and Susan May. The work of Burundi Hope includes schools for deaf and blind students, a fish farm, sewing center, chicken business, church support, and training for pastors and teachers. You may make a donation to this important ministry by specifying Burundi on your check memo line.

40 DAY CHALLENGE – CONTINUES THROUGHOUT LENT

For Lent this year, we invite you to remove one item from your closet or cabinets that you no longer need or wear and put it in a bag.  After the 40 days, donate these items to a place that can share them with someone who can really use them.  To help you get started, we are providing bags that can be picked up in the Narthex after worship.  See the February newsletter for more information.

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, FEB. 21, 8:30AM

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

COMMUNITY LENTEN SERVICE – WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21, Noon

The Community Lenten Services continue this week, on Wednesday, February 21 at Randolph Memorial Baptist Church. Each ~30 minute service is at noon at a different church in Madison Heights, with a different pastor preaching each week.  We look forward to observing Lent with you and our fellow brothers and sisters in the area.

2024 NEPC ANNUAL MEETING – SUNDAY, FEB 25, NOON

The 2024 Northminster Annual Meeting will be Sunday, February 25 following the worship service.  In addition to hearing from the Session regarding what God has done over the past year and what we anticipate in the year to come, we will also be voting on the pastor’s Terms of Call and electing the 2024 trustees.  We have a lot of things to share with you, so please plan to attend.  This will be a potluck lunch.  Please sign up with what you’re bringing on the sheet found on the table outside the sanctuary.

MISSION FOCUS FOR THE MONTH: BURUNDI HOPE PROJECT

Our mission ministry for the month of February is the Burundi Hope Project established by Mark and Susan May. The work of Burundi Hope includes schools for deaf and blind students, a fish farm, sewing center, chicken business, church support, and training for pastors and teachers. You may make a donation to this important ministry by specifying Burundi on your check memo line.

40 DAY CHALLENGE – CONTINUES THROUGHOUT LENT

For Lent this year, we invite you to remove one item from your closet or cabinets that you no longer need or wear and put it in a bag.  After the 40 days, donate these items to a place that can share them with someone who can really use them.  To help you get started, we are providing bags that can be picked up in the Narthex after worship.  See the February newsletter for more information.

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!

YOUTH GROUP SUPER BOWL PARTY – TONIGHT, 6:30pm

This Sunday evening is our annual Super Bowl Party at the Garrisons’ house from 6:30pm until halftime. It’ll be a great night of food, football, and fun (not in that order). See you there, and bring a friend!

COMMUNITY LENTEN SERVICES BEGIN WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14

The Community Lenten Services begin this week, 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. This week’s 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.

WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB – THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 10 AM

The Book Club will meet on Thursday, February 15 at 10:00 a.m. at Liz Boothe’s house. The book we are reading for February is Wish You Well by David Baldacci. Come join us as we discuss our book of the month! Bring a friend, too!

MISSION FOCUS FOR THE MONTH: BURUNDI HOPE PROJECT

Our mission ministry for the month of February is the Burundi Hope Project established by Mark and Susan May. The work of Burundi Hope includes schools for deaf and blind students, a fish farm, sewing center, chicken business, church support, and training for pastors and teachers. You may make a donation to this important ministry by specifying Burundi on your check memo line.

40 DAY CHALLENGE – BEGINS WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14

2024 Northminster Annual Meeting & Potluck

Sunday, February 25, Noon

The 2024 Northminster Annual Meeting will be Sunday, February 25 following the worship service. In addition to hearing from the Session regarding what God has done over the past year and what we anticipate in the year to come, we will also be voting on the pastor’s Terms of Call and electing the 2024 trustees. We have a lot of things to share with you, so please plan to attend. This will be a potluck lunch. More info about that coming soon.

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, FEBRUARY 5, 7PM

The Women’s Bible Study will meet on Monday, February 5th at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Cindy Copp will be our facilitator and hostess this month. We are using the book, The Love Stories of the Bible Speak by Shannon Bream. This month, we will be studying Adam and Eve – The Original Love Story.  Ladies, read your book and complete your workbook! Bring a friend. As always, if you don’t get your homework done, come anyway!!

YOUTH GROUP TONIGHT! – FEBRUARY 4, 6:30PM

All students in grades 6-12 are welcome to join us Sunday evenings here at Northminster from 6:30-7:45pm.  Next Sunday (February 11) is our annual Super Bowl Party at the Garrisons’ house from 6:30pm until halftime.  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.

MISSION FOCUS FOR THE MONTH: BURUNDI HOPE PROJECT

Our mission ministry for the month of February is the Burundi Hope Project established by Mark and Susan May. The work of Burundi Hope includes schools for deaf and blind students, a fish farm, sewing center, chicken business, church support, and training for pastors and teachers. You may make a donation to this important ministry by specifying Burundi on your check memo line.

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.)