January 8, 2026

IN NEED OF A NEW YEARS RESOLUTION?

HOW ABOUT SUNDAY SCHOOL IN THE NEW YEAR!

We currently have two adult Sunday School classes at Northminster. Each of them will be happy to welcome new members in the new year. Why not make that one of your New Years resolutions?!

Pastor Jillian leads one class that is currently finishing an intergenerational project and will return to its typical format in the coming year. They will be starting The Origin of Satan by Elaine Pagels this coming Sunday, January 11th. It is available through Amazon and Audible. 

The Bible Study Class is led by Craig Henry. They just began the study of Marcus Borg’s important book Reading the Bible Again for the First Time: Taking the Bible Seriously but not Literally. It’s never too late to jump into this study with us! Books are available in our classroom.

Two great classes. Two new possibilities. Why not begin your new year with one of these classes? We think you will be glad you did!

Cuba Mission Trip

Deadline drop off Sunday, January 18

In addition to the requested items, monetary gifts are also encouraged for Iglesia Bautista Enmanuel, our partner church in Cuba. Any money given will be added to the church’s budgeted gift for 2026. U S Dollars can go a long way in Cuba and will be very helpful to our sisters and brothers there. On your check memo line or PayPal reference please put “partner church”.

Please DO NOT put the word “Cuba”.

Instant soups

Gelatin

(The above are two items requested for the elderly group that meets each week at the church. This will give them a light lunch. A very light lunch!)

Powdered milk

Bar soap

Toothpaste

Disposable razors

Women’s panties in all sizes

Men’s undershorts in all sizes

Men’s socks

WE NO LONGER NEED ANY BATTERIES OR MEDS/VITAMINS

January 11, 2026 at 10:45 am

Rev. Jillian Hankamer Preaching

Matthew 2:1-12, 16-18

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OUR WORSHIP IN SONG

The Opening Hymn: As with Gladness Those of Old After reading the Epiphany gospel, William C. Dix penned this hymn. Dix, the manager of a marine insurance company, was also a gifted hymnwriter. Among his many fine contributions is "What Child Is This."

The Middle Hymn: Arise, You Light Is Come This hymn was first published by the Ecumenical Woman's Center of Chicago in the 1974 collection of hymn adaptations. Because We Are One People. Rugh Duck later included it in her own collection, Dancing in the Universe.

The Anthem: Psalm 27 paraphrase by D.H. Clark. ROCKINGHAM, arr. D. H. Clark.

The Communion Anthem: Alleluia by Jan Reese.



The Closing Hymn: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing The original version of Charles Wesley's hymn has received various alterations throughtout the years. This adaptation by George Elderkin utilizes a repeated ascription, "Jesus, the light of the world," and a refrain to create a rousing carol of praise.

Music, especially song, is the most human of the arts, It needs no materials or tools other than the ear and throat - along with mind and heart. When we sing alone, we are led out of ourselves into the world of the song. When we sing together, we create a community, a community in the sound. The group becomes more than the sum of its parts. It is creating beauty. - from Melodious Accord by Alice Parker

Our Joys and Concerns

Beth Ingram (9th)

Lowery Thompson (11th)

Renee Decker (12th)

Luna Grassi (14th)

Ralph Webb (15th)

Church Life

Youth will be for students in grades 4th - 12th.  They will meet two sundays per month from 5:00 - 6:30 with a light supper served at 5:00.  At 5:30 the 4th - 6th and 7th - 12th will split for their youth meetings.  Brandy Keen and Danielle Leger will lead the 4th - 6th grade.  7th - 12th is still JK Kimble Keen, Tiffany Smith, and JJ Jarzabeck. Meeting dates for January and February are attached on the flyer that I sent out to parents this week.  

We plan to do something fun on the 5th sunday evenings for months with a 5th Sunday.

COMMISSIONS

Please remember to get your commission officer names to Renee as soon as possible!

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

Wednesdays

5:30 pm: Craft and Chat

6:30 pm: Choir rehearsal

Coming Up

Sunday, January 11 and 25 at 5pm:Youth

Sunday, January 18 at 6pm: Potluck followed at 7pm by Business Meeting. State of the Church report to be given.

The Floral Offering

Given to the Glory of God

And in loving memory of Kay Southern

Arrangement by Robert Crawford (sanctuary)

Susan Curry (narthex)