July 16, 2026

SUNDAY WORSHIP

July 19 at 10:45 am

Rev. Jillian Hanamer preaching the series:

Women of the Hebrew Bible

Vashti

Esther 1:1-22

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MUSIC MINISTRY

Opening Hymn: Guide Me, O My Great Redeemer John Hughes, a railroad official by trade, composed this tune for the 1907 anniversary of Capel Rhondda, Pontypridd, Wales, Cwm Rhondda refers to the "low valley" area surrounding the urban district of Rhondda in southern Wales.

The Prayer Response: Eternal Spirit of the Living Christ Frank von Christierson's text was published by The Hymn Society in the 1974 collection "New Hymns, Songs, and Prayers for Church and Home." Alfred Smith, an Episcopal minister who first studied music as an adult, composed Sursum Corda for a hymn, "Lift up your hearts..."

The Anthem: Come to Me, O Weary Traveler by William P. Rowan and set to the tune AUSTIN.

The Communion Anthem: Here, O My Lord by tephen Walters. Words by Horatius Bonar (1808-1889).

The Closing Hymn: Come, We Who Love God's Name Sylvia Dunstan wrote this hymn based on the Revelation 7 text to accompany a sermon preached for a small struggling congregation. It was intended to encourage them to identify with the saints and to perservere as a community of faith.

And why should te good of anyone depend on the prayer of another? I can only answer with the return question, "Why should my love be powerless to help another?" - From An Anthology of George MacDonand Edited by C. S. Lewis

WEDNESDAY CHOIR REHEARSALS ON HIATUSe

The choir will not meet on Wednesday nights through the month of July but will still rehearse on Sunday mornings at 9am during this summer hiatus.

If you are considering choir membership, please join us when regular rehearsals resume in August! We are always excited to hear of folks interested in choir and you will be embraced regardless of your skill level! 

BARCELONA 2027!

Join Debi and many others May 30 - June 6, 2027 and perform three concerts (two conducted by British Composer, John Rutter) in Spain!

We will be debuting his new work, I'll Think Me a World in Europe.

If you wish to go and not sing it is perfectly ok but the cost will be the same. For more information see Debi or go to www.midamerica-music.com/midam-spain

If you need to see more information check these two PDF files:

Pages 1-7 Pages 8-12

OUR JOYS AND CONCERNS

Anita Breen 18th

Craig Henry 20th

Alexandra Brooks 22nd

Camden King 23rd

CHILDREN AND YOUTH

VBS COMING JULY 26-30 5:30 - 7:30

REGISTER NOW!!



Northminster's Vacation Bible School will run July 26 - 30 for preschool through 5^th grade. There is a sign-up sheet in the hall for volunteers either during VBS hours (meals, activities, etc...) or you may sign up to help in other ways not associated directly with the VBS schedule. See Beth Mayfield for more information.

Please register your children for Vacation Bible School so that we can be sure to have enough food and craft materials. We can’t wait to see you there!

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CHURCH LIFE

DON CINCONE BOOK SIGNING

Recently Northminster Church was priviledged to host the P.E.O. Chapter V Spring Talent Showcase featuring the art of Don Cincone. Not only an renowned artist, Don is also an author. His bok titled "Time Was Not My Burden: The Artist Memoir" . It details his incredible life journey, starting from his birth in a Richland Parish cotton field to his rise as an internationally celebrated expressionist painter.

The book chronicles:

• Early Life: Growing up under segregation and discovering European masters through books checked out by his mother.
• Artistic Journey: His global travels, studying in Europe, and his prominent career, including creating 85 original paintings for the 1965 Universal Studios film The Art of Love.
• Philosophy: His agrarian work ethic and the spiritual and natural themes that influence his art.



The book signing will be held at Northminster on Sunday, August 16 following worshp from 12 noon - 2pm. The public is invited.

PUB THEOLOGY TONIGHT

Pub Theology is held on the third Thursday of each month at 7pm at Melvyns, 1128 Oliver Rd., Monroe.

COMING UP

THE FLORAL OFFERING

Sanctuary Flowers:  As is customary during the summer months of July, and August, altar flowers will only be by memorial or honorarium. If you would like to give flowers during the summer months, please contact the church office. Suggested cost $125.

OF INTEREST IN THE COMMUNITY

D. H. Clark , Justin Havard and Vickie Krutzer are heading up this America 250 Patriotic Show at Strauss Theatre Center. Come celebrate our Nation’s 250 years with us!

Preston Anderson has been cast in the Ruston Community Theatre's production of Guys and Dolls. The performances are Thursday, July 23 through Saturday, July 25 at 7pm and on Sunday, July 26 at 2pm.

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