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NORTHMINSTER FALL FOLLIES A HUGE SUCCESS! | |
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Join Us for Worship
Sunday, September 24 at 10:45 am
Rev. Jillian Hankamer Preaching
Clobber Passages:
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Opening Hymn: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling This hymn is said to have been suggested by a "Song of Venus" from Dryden's King Arthur. It is one of 6,500 written by Charles Wesley, the "sweet singer of Methodism," who was skilled at interweaving literary and scriptural images.
Middle Hymn: Shall We Gather at the River Written during a time when an epidemic was claiming many lives in New York, Robert Lowry's hymn raised the question "Shall we meet again?" Lowry was pastor at Hanson Place Baptist Church in Brooklyn from 1861 to 1869 and collaborated on numerous hymn collections with William H. Doane.
The Anthem: How Can I Keep from Singing? by John Carter
The Communion Anthem: Jesus My Lord, My Life, My All by Bob Burroughs
Closing Hymn: Thank Our God for Sisters, Brothers This hymn was written for a Union Thanksgiving service in 1948 by the Rev. Roger Powell of Camillus, NY. It served as a rallying song for the first meeting of the National Council of Churches in 1952.
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The Postlude Club
Remember the Postlude Club meets on the chancel following the benediction for the short musical postlude. You may converse, collect flowers (you will have first dibs!!), and ask any question of our musicians. Feel free to wander up anytime.
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Our Concerns and Celebrations | |
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Peggy Caskey
Patren Spicer
Justin and Denzell Denegall COVID
Elvis Stelly
Pat Cohn
H.T. Garner
Judy Gaddy
Judy Eddington
Jay Aro
Tracy & Mary Sandow
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Wendy Collins step-sister of Debi Chandler, serious eye condition
Doug O'Neal brother of Debbie O'Neal
Nora Kay Meredith great granddaughter of Kay Southern
Carol Rhodes cancer, sister of Amy Johnson)
Kade Stapleton extended family of Hannah Clark
Duane Crews nephew of Hannah Clark
Iglesia Bautista Enmanuel, in Ciego de Avila, Cuba.
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We celebrate with........
Christina Tweet (21st)
Tracy Sandow (22nd)
Jonathan Higginbotham (27th)
as they celebrates their birthdays
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
to Tracy Sandow
who will be 92 years young tomorrow!
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Youth retreat at
Lake D'arbonne
This Weekend!
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SUSAN CURRY ELECTED TO COORDINATING COUNCIL
At the business meeting this past Sunday evening Susan Curry was elected by the membership to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Darrell Cluck on the Coordinating Council. She will begin serving at the Coordinating Council’s next meeting in October with her term ending December of 2024. We are also thankful to Mary DeLancy and Mara Loeb for their willingness to be nominated and to serve.
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DATES FOR NEXT CUBA VISIT CHOSEN
We are excited to report that thus far seven Northminster members and friends have committed to our next visit to our partner church in Cuba. In discussion among ourselves and in consultation with our Cuban friends, the dates of January 24-31 of next year have been agreed upon. Because it is not possible to get to Cuba from Monroe and return in one day, January 25-30 will be the actual days we are in Cuba. We know that as usual a full schedule of activities will await us, including our celebration of the 30th anniversary of our partnership.
If you are interested in joining this group and the dates work for you, please let DH Clark or Craig Henry know as soon as possible. Our Cuban friends will need to apply for our Cuban visas by mid November and will need passport information for that purpose. Also, if you would like more information about the cost, probable activities, etc. please talk to DH or Craig.
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After Church Fellowship
Please see the signup sheet on the table off the Narthex to help continue our after church fellowships in the weeks to come. Thanks!
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Tonight - Pub Theology
Join us at The Fat Pelican, 1810 Tower Drive on Thursday, September 21 at 6:30 pm to eat, drink, and talk about faith-related issues there isn't usually time for on Sunday mornings! This is an open event, so invite friends!
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Northminster Book Club
Our next book is March by Geraldine Brooks. Potluck and discussion will be held in the home of Kyle Gregory, 1306 Speed Ave, Monroe on Tuesday, September 26 at 6pm.
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September Mission Trunk Emphasis
War Veterans Home
Trunk Needs: All toiletry items including body wash, body sprays, deodorant, shampoo, t-shirts and underwear of various types and sizes, lotions, medicated powders. Both men (especially) and women’s items are needed.
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Detainee Aid Group
More involvement is needed in this important mission! If anyone missed their opportunity to get in on this ground level chance to do some good works by driving or delivering meals, etc., now would be a good time to contact Mara Loeb to inquire how you can help. Spanish language skill a bonus but not required. If anyone would like to support this mission with funds, instead of physically helping, you may make a check payable to Northminster Church and memo line "Immigration" or via our PayPal link with the same memo. Mara can be contacted at 318-348-3026 or [email protected]
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This Sunday
9:00 am - Choir Rehearsal
10:00 am - Sunday School for Children (K-5), Youth, and Adults
10:45 am - Preludes
11:00 am - Worship Service
Noon: Northminster Fellowship
Noon: New Member Orientation and Inquirer's Class
Wednesdays
6:30 pm - Choir Rehearsal
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, September 21 at 6:30pm: Pub Theology at The Fat Pelican
September 22-24: Youth Retreat at Lake D'arbonne
September 26: Book Club at Kyle Gregory's at 6pm
October 14: Northminster Fall Festival on church grounds.
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The floral offering is given to the Glory of God
And in memory of Senner and Mary Beth Nale
Parents and Grandparents of
Patren Spicer, Chels King, Whitney King, and Ariel King
Arrangement by Ellen Prather and Laura Duke
If you would like to give flowers one Sunday in honor or in memory of someone special, please contact the church office. Approximate cost is $125-$150
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Of Interest in the Community | |
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TODAY! GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
The Renewal Center is breaking ground on their multipurpose building and community dining hall on Thursday, September 21 at 2pm at the center located at 722 Adams Street in Monroe. Please join us!
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If you have found a space of community, or healing, or hope at Northminster and believe in the work we are doing, please consider supporting us financially so that we will be able to continue creating spaces like this in all the days to come. Just click here, or scan the QR code with the camera on your phone. | | |
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Northminster Church is located at:
2701 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-388-3717
[email protected]
Church Office Hours:
Monday -Thursday 9am to 4 pm
Closed Friday
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