HOLY WEEK

HOLY WEEK begins this Sunday as we celebrate Palm Sunday of the Passion. We gather on the lawn in front of the church to hear of Christ’s entry into Jerusalem, then join in a festive procession into the sanctuary where the focus shifts to the drama of the Passion. Please plan to arrive in time to get a bulletin and palm, and assemble on the front lawn before the service begins at 10.

There are other worship opportunities throughout the week, which we look forward to celebrating with our 3-19 family. 

Easter Cross

All are invited to join the deacons in decorating the cross in front of the church before or after the Easter Sunday service. Come with your own flowers, real or artificial, or if you forget, there will be extras on hand. He is risen! He is risen indeed!

Electronic giving now available

Greetings all!

Anyone who wishes to donate monetarily to the mission and ministry of Northmont can now do so electronically from your computer, phone, or mobile device.

Follow the link below:

http://onrealm.org/NorthmontUnited/Give

Or, you can do so by text message:

Text “NUPC” to: 73256

Please note:

This is only meant to expand your giving options. If you already have a tried and true way of donating, please feel free to continue to do so. This option is being made available to those who might find it helpful or convenient.

Any questions, please let us know.

-Pastor Ben

The One Great Hour of Sharing special offering is collected each year at Easter time. We usually collect it on Palm Sunday, which is March 24th this year, but donations are welcome any time in March. Money distributed through One Great Hour of Sharing is split almost evenly between its 3 missions:

Presbyterian Hunger Program works to alleviate local, national, and worldwide hunger.

Self-Development of People advances partnerships with people who are oppressed by poverty or social systems.

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance provides disaster response and refugee ministries.

Please consider giving to One Great Hour of Sharing, using either the designated pledge envelope or a pew envelope marked for OGHS. The lives of many in great need can be significantly impacted by your contributions. Thank You!

Women’s Bible Study

Women’s Bible Study welcomes all Northmont women and friends. Lessons are from the Horizons Series, Sacred Encounters: The Power and Presence of Jesus Christ in Luke-Acts. Women enjoy fellowship and study led by Melody Hannegan in the Berean Room.

Schedule for the remaining lessons of the Series:

April – no meeting

May – Monday, May 13 at 1:00 pm

June – Tuesday, June 4 at 1:00 pm

A new Study Series begins in September.

Clef Notes

By: Stephen Schall, Music Director

March 21, 2024

Sunday we celebrate Palm Sunday of the Passion. It’s a festive and solemn service. First, we gather on the front lawn with our palm to hear the story of Christ’s entry into Jerusalem, then join the parade into the sanctuary singing “All Glory, Laud, and Honor.” Once there, we turn to the Word Service in which we hear the ancient Christological hymn from Philippians, “Christ became obedient for us.” Dianna Hollo and the choir will lead us in a Jewish-inspired responsorial psalm setting of Psalm 31 in which each section ends with the Hebrew phrase, Eli, Eli, lama sabachtani? [My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?]. Following that, we will hear the passion according to Mark chanted by Rob Frankenberry and members of the choir. Chanting the passion is a tradition that began as long ago as the fourth century! For me, the singing heightens the impact of the story by setting it apart from the other spoken parts of the service. Having different voices sing the different characters in the story gives it more immediacy. 

Hymn of the Month - Lent

During Lent we will highlight two hymns. During the early weeks we will sing the ancient text, Kind Maker of the Word. This is a seventh-century Latin hymn, Audi benigne Conditor,”  that is attributed to Gregory the Great (c. 540-604). It has been used for centuries during Lent at the daily services prayed in monasteries. Gregory was a nobleman who became a Benedictine monk, and later, pope. He contributed greatly to the universal church, but among musicians he is famous for founding or reestablishing the Roman singing school. Gregorian Chant is named for him.

AMOS nights are our way of creating an atmosphere of fellowship and hospitality for families and all members of our church. We will be sharing a meal together and then breaking off for a time of learning. AMOS nights will take place once a month at 6pm.



Mark your calendars for the upcoming AMOS nights:

April 24

May 22

Mark your calendars for the following events.

Youth Gatherings:

April 10 at Northmont at 6 (Movie Night)

May 8 at North Park at 6

Confirmation Gathers:

2/25, 3/24, 4/21, 5/19

Any questions? Contact Ben

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