Thursday, July 3, 2025

This coming Sunday, July 6, I am starting a new Sunday School option. This class will be centered around Bible basics and Church basics. It has been designed specifically for those of you who have mentioned to me that you don’t feel like you know the Bible or the church as well as you’d like. I will be joined in teaching this class by Bob Trent, Darrell Cluck, Craig Henry, and DH Clark, and we will meet in the Sanctuary.

Our other two Sunday School classes as well as youth and children’s classes, will continue to meet as usual; this is simply an additional option. I hope those of you who want to learn a bit more or feel like you need a refresher will attend, and please don’t hesitate to invite your friends who might be interested in learning more about the Bible or the Church. The intention is to leave lots of time and space for questions and I really do want you to ask them! And if this class isn’t for you, please take advantage of the other two adult classes that will continue to meet.

Sunday’s topic is broad - the Bible! What makes it up, how it came to be, and the shorthand you need to know. I hope you’ll join us.

-Pastor Jillian

Sunday, July 6, 2025 at 10:45 am

Rev. Jillian Hankamer preaching

Knowing Where the Rocks Are

Matthew 14:22-33

This Sunday's Service

Order of Worship

Last Sunday's Service

Our Worship in Song

The Opening Hymn: All My Hope on God is Founded British composer Herbert Howells studied with Charles V. Stanford at the Royal College of Music in London and later taught there. The tune was composed for an English school and was named for Howells' son who died in childhood.

The Middle Hymn: O Mighty God, When I Survey in Wonder Carl Boberg, a popular evangelical minister and teacher in Sweden wrote his poem "O Store Gud" in the summer of 1885. Several years later, he was surprised to hear it sung with this old Swedish melody, with which it has been associated ever since.

The Anthem: I Will Forever Sing by Benedetto Marcello and arranged by H. Robert James and adapted from Psalm 89.

The Communion Anthem: Jesus My Lord, My Life, My All by Bob Burroughs.

The Closing Hymn: What a Covenant In a letter to two grieving friends, A.J. Showalter quoted Deuteronomy 33:27, "...underneath are the everlasting arms." Showalter then wrote this music and the refrain and sent them to E.A. Hoffman to provide the stanzas.

Our Concerns and Celebrations

Rodney Thomas

Bobbye Legan

Dibble Pate

Iglesia Bautista Enmanuel, our partner church in Ciego de Avila, Cuba.

Russ Givens, friend of NMC

Bobby Stapleton, family of Hannah Clark

Debra Blackman, sister of Gail Blackman

Pattie Bewick, sister of Carol Ann Tubbs

Sarah Maloney, friend of Carol Ann Tubbs

Megan Proffer (4th)

Robert Crawford (9th)

Vickie Krutzer (9th)

Bishop Nolan (9th)

D.H. Clark (10th)

Mary Sandow (10th)

Tim Legan (10th)

Mackenzie Salter (11th)

Paula Thomas (11th)

Debi Chandler (12th)

Jean Hartzog (12th)

Hannah Clark (13th)

Anita Breen (18th)

Craig Henry (20th)

Camden King (23rd)

Lilah Kate Higginbotham (31st)

Congratulation to Dr. Arturo Rodriguez, Northminster member who has been named the next Dean of the ULM College of Business and Social Sciences (CBSS). Rodriguez most recently served as the Director of the William D. Hoover School of Accounting, Financial, and Information Services since July 2019. His appointment as Dean was confirmed by the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors on June 26, 2025.

"It is my sincere pleasure to announce Dr. Arturo Rodriguez as the next Dean of the College of Business and Social Sciences,” said Dr. Michelle McEacharn, Acting Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. “Dr. Rodriguez brings a strong research background as well as consistent and engaged service to ULM and the external community. He is deeply committed to supporting and empowering future business and industry professionals,” she continued. “Congratulations, Dean Rodriguez. We look forward to seeing how your leadership shapes and promotes the College of Business and Social Sciences at ULM.”

Children and Youth

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!

Northminster's Vacation Bible School will be held Sunday, July 20 through Thursday, July 24 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm and includes preschool through completed 5th grade.

We will enjoy music, games, arts and crafts, Bible stories and more.

Children will be served a light supper.

Please register by clicking here so we can be prepared with enough supplies. Adult volunteers are needed to help with activities. No experience needed, just a positive attitude and a good heart! There is a sign-up sheet in the hall for volunteers.

For more information contact Beth Mayfield 318-348-2529, beth@mayfieldconstruction.net

YOU MAY ALSO FIND THE LINK FOR REGISTRATION ON THE FRONT PAGE OF OUR WEBSITE, WWW.NORTHMIN.ORG

YOUTH

The youth will not meet Sunday, July 6 but will resume on Sunday, July 13 at 5pm.

Church Life

CHURCH OFFICE SCHEDULE JULY 7 - 10

Renee and Jillian will both be on vacation next week, so there will not be anyone in the church office for regular business hours. Should you have important information that needs to get out to the church family, please contact the Chair of the Coordinating Council, Peggy Burns at 366-4431; peggyburns4431@gmail.com

NO NEWSLETTER NEXT WEEK

As Renee and Jillian are out next week, there will be no newsletter published.

REV. DR. DARRELL CLUCK TO PREACH JULY 13

Rev. Dr. Darrell Cluck will be in the pulpit on Sunday, July 13 while Jillian is on vacation. Darrell, a member of Northminster, has always been willing to step into "preacher mode" when we have needed him and he always delivers! Thank you Darrell for your commitment to Northminster Church!

Sign up to receive text messages!

Never miss important information from Northminster Church, especially if you are one to check your email sporadically! Only the most important information will go out by text message. All other general information will continue to be sent via email.

NOTE: The church cannot sign you up, you must follow the link below to enter your name and mobile phone number to receive texts.

If you need assistance, please call Renee in the office!

OPT IN HERE

NO WEDNESDAY CHOIR PRACTICE IN JULY

The choir will be on hiatus during the month of July but will continue to meet on Sunday mornings at 9am. Notice will be given when Wednesday choir rehearsals resume.

NORTHMINSTER SOFTBALL SCHEDULE!

July 3 - 8pm - Brady Field 2

July 7 - 8pm - Brady Field 1

July 17 - 7pm - Brady Field 1

July 21 - 7pm - Brady Field 2

July 22 - 7pm - Brady Field 2

July 24 - 7pm - Brady Field 1

July 29 - 7pm - Brady Field 1

PUB THEOLOGY WILL MEET IN JULY

Northminster's Pub Theology TAKES PLACE 7pm at the Fat Pelican on the 3rd Thursday of each month.

"Different Brews, Different Views. All are welcome!"

Coming Up

This Sunday

9:00 am - Choir Rehearsal

10:00 am - Sunday School

10:45 am - Preludes

11:00 am - Worship Service

Noon - After Church Fellowship

5:00 pm - Youth WILL NOT meet this Sunday.

Wednesdays

Choir will take a hiatus during the month of July but will continue to meet on Sunday mornings at 9am.

Upcoming Events

Sunday, July 13: Rev. Dr. Darrell Cluck preaching

Sunday, July 20 - Thursdat July 24: Vacation Bible School, 5:30-7:30pm

Sunday, July 27: Potluck and Business Meeting

Mission Emphasis

The Floral Offering

The floral offering was given to the glory of God

And in Celebration of our 31 Year Partnership with

Iglesia Bautista Enmanuel, Ciego de Avila, Cuba

Arrangement by Peggy Burns

Of Interest in the Community

Giving to Northminster

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.

Find Us