NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NEWSLETTER
Thursday, October 19, 2017

PANCAKE BREAKFAST
this Sunday!
Sunday, October 22
9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall
All are invited to the delicious Pancake Breakfast
provided by Calvary's Deacons
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29
for the purpose of electing a nominating committee.
SESSION HIGHLIGHTS

At our Stated Session Meeting on October 16,
these were some of the happenings:

  • The Session received the report that Ben Verble has completed his Eagle Scout Project.

  • The Session made decisions about our upcoming church budget for 2018.

  • The Session received the report that our total membership remains at 124 and our September attendance has ranged between 55 to 67.

  • The Session received the report that future fellowship events will include the Wiener Roast and an upcoming Advent event on December 3.

  • The Session received the report that the Personnel Committee is currently conducting reviews of the Northminster staff.

  • The Session voted to replace our air conditioning unit in the sanctuary.

BEN VERBLE - Eagle Scout Project
Ben HAS COMPLETED his Eagle Scout project which involved painting and building shelves in the storage room by Fellowship Hall.

BEN IS STILL SEEKING DONATIONS
TO HELP FUND THE PROJECT.

If you wish to donate, you can use a PEW ENVELOPE and mark the envelope "BEN VERBLE SCOUT PROJECT" or turn your donation in at the church office.
THIS SUNDAY

"Almost Nothing"

by Pastor Rich Holmes


Last Week's Sermon:

"To Worry or Rejoice?"



WHEN YOU ARE LINKED TO THE SERMON CLICK ON THE SMALL "HEADPHONES" ICON TO BEGIN THE AUDIO.

 
THIS WEEK'S SCRIPTURE READING

OLD TESTAMENT READING:
Exodus 33:12-23

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
this Sunday, October 22

6:00 p.m.
In the Parlor
Starting this week...
A three part study on other religions.
MINISTRY LEADERS
NURSERY WORKERS ARE NEEDED
Sign up on Sunday...or notify Barb in the office.


YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL

NO YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL
this Sunday, October 22

Join the Pancake Breakfast at
9:30 in Fellowship Hall


YOUTH FAMILY OUTING TO

MAIZE VALLEY

HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR
THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22
Families will meet at Northminster at 1:00 p.m.
and go together.

Admission is $10.00 Per Person


FOOD & FELLOWSHIP NIGHT
Wednesday, October 25, at the Holmes'
640 McKinley Ave. SE, North Canton

Tuesday, October 31, Youth will serve at Reedurban
from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

 
CONTACT NICK IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING YOUTH ACTIVITIES
nick.zaccone@northminsterlife.org


TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY

Tuesday, October 24
at 10:00 a.m. in the Parlor

All are invited...
NORTHMINSTER & CALVARY

WEENIE ROAST
Saturday, October 28, 4:00 p.m.
ON THE GREEN SPACE
SIGN UP at the WELCOME DESK

PLEASE BRING: A LAWN CHAIR, a DISH TO SHARE
and a COOKING FORK if you have one.

PROVIDED: HOT DOGS & BUNS, CONDIMENTS,
SOME DRINKS and PAPER GOODS.

We will eat between 4:30 and 5:00 p.m.

WEAR a COSTUME!
COSTUMES are OPTIONAL but...

IT WOULD BE FUN!

CHOIR PRACTICE EVERY THURSDAY

Handbell Choir - 5:45 p.m.
Chancel Choir - 7:00 p.m.
Anyone interested in either choir, contact Tina East.

2018 FLOWER CHART
The flower chart for 2018 is on display in the narthex. You can sign up now for your participation in the coming year.

October Birthdays

4 - Bill Rake
8 - Roy Yoder
13 - Ashley Griffin
24 - Paula Bowen
25 - Diane Lowry
25 - Sue Paradis
26 - Jerry Hill
29 - Claudia Weltman
30 - Susan Hill


October
Anniversaries

2 - Mike & Sherry Jacobsen
5 - Mike & Dee Downerd



NORTHMINSTER HOMEBOUND

This Week's Featured Member

LAURA KIER
Inn at Belden Village - C31
3927 38th St. NW / Canton, OH 44718
PRAYER REQUESTS
PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE TO UPDATE OR REMOVE REQUESTS

  • Howard Bowen (Paula Bowen's husband) is on kidney dialysis.
  • Tom Brunt (Steven Brunt's father) had successful heart bypass surgery on Monday and is recovering at Aultman.
  • Jack Dawson (Bill Tannehill's cousin) is not doing well.
  • Tom Dolan (a neighbor of the Reels) is recovering from heart surgery.
  • John Dowell (Scot's brother) recovering from shoulder surgery.
  • Steve Fiebig - Advanced Cancer
  • Denise Geiger (friend of Joanne Sogan) - Brain Surgery
  • Beth George (niece of Ginny West) - Acute Pericarditus
  • Bill Griffin - Cancer
  • Peyton Kent is a pemature infant with serious health problems.
  • Barb Laney (Debra Pierpont's sister) - Cancer
  • Family of Ed Miller (Steven Brunt family) who passed away on Sunday.
  • Sue Paradis is at home recovering from surgery.
  • Danny Ryman (Marsha Mossgrove's brother) recovering from surgery.
  • Browning West (grandson of Chuck & Ginny) - Needing Prayer
  • Family of Emma Wilcox (former charter member) who passed away on Tuesday.
  • Victoria Zaccone ( Nick's grandmother) - Cancer

ON the CALENDAR 
Sunday, November 5
November Birthday Celebration
9:30 in Fellowship Hall
Tuesday, November 7
Women's Circle
12:30 p.m. in the Parlor

Monday & Tuesday, November 13 & 14
1:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Photo Dates for the New Photo Directory

Monday, November 13
Document Review Committee Meeting
7:00 p.m.

Monday November 20
Session Meeting
7:00 p.m. in the Parlor

Tuesday, November 21
Canton Health Care Visitation
Meet on the church parking lot at 1:40 p.m. or at the center by 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 21
Community Thanksgiving Service
St. Paul Roman Catholic Church
7:00 p.m.