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I have enjoyed the opportunity to anticipate Christmas by entertaining various characters in the story. This Sunday, we'll wonder together about the shepherds and what news they have for us. It's sure to be a joyful day as we welcome new members at both worship services and hear wonderful music from our handbell choir! This will be my last Sunday with you before maternity leave. I hope you'll plan to join us. And a reminder that the marathon will impact traffic on Sunday. A map is below, if you'd like to check your route for road closures.
Gratefully,
Betsy
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Join us for 9:00 a.m. worship outside in the lower parking lot or for 11:00 a.m. worship in the sanctuary.
Or, worship online by clicking the button below.
Rev. Betsy Swetenburg will preach
a sermon titled:
"On the Way: Shepherds"
In preparation, you are invited
to read the following:
Luke 2:8-18
Missed a sermon? Listen to our podcast here!
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Names matter. Northridge is a community where no one is anonymous, to God or others. We invite you to dust off your nametag and wear it to church. If you need a nametag, reach out to Sarah Bennett at [email protected].
Visitors, we also have nametags for you to fill out at either service!
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MARATHON TRAFFIC THIS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11
Please plan ahead for your Sunday morning travel time to church this Sunday, December 11, as the Dallas Marathon will be running that day. The race route will affect those who are south and southeast of Northridge, especially around and south of White Rock Lake.
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Advent Devotional Discussion
If you’d like to have a conversation about the Advent Devotional, join Nell Green in room #135 on Sunday mornings of advent during the Connection Hour. This group will have time to reflect on what they’ve learned from the scripture, and will support one another as they navigate the season of advent.
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Holy Disruption Advent Class
Starting this Sunday in room #130-131 during the Connection Hour, we will begin our Advent adult education study "Holy Disruption: Discovering Advent in the Gospel of Mark." Adults are invited to dig deep into the Gospel of Mark each Sunday of advent. Margaret Floyd and Lee Jones will be facilitating the discussions in this class.
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Youth Connection Hour
Meet in the Youth Suite at 10:00 a.m. to head to the Wilkinson Center to help sort and organize toys for their holiday toy drive. Should be a fun morning!
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Northridge staff and congregants have made an in-house devotional that will be used to foster conversation surrounding the sermon text. Want to receive the daily email? Click the button below! | |
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Advent At-A-Glance
Sundays of Advent: Opportunity to make Two Pencils mission offerings after worship
December 18: Lessons & Carols in worship; Jesus' Birthday Party at 10:00 a.m.
December 24: Outdoor Family Christmas Eve Service with Petting Zoo at 10:00 a.m. and
Candlelight Sanctuary Service at 5:30 p.m. (childcare available)
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Reverse Advent Calendar
This year, we are asking our Northridge families to consider using a different kind of advent calendar. Pick up a hard copy on Sunday at either worship service! All donations will be given to the White Rock Center of Hope to help those in need in East Dallas.
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Two Pencils
Northridge has a strong commitment to our mission partners, and we especially look forward to the Advent season, when we can share that commitment with our friends and family through giving donations in their honor as Christmas gifts!
We're coming up on week 3 of the Two Pencils campaign! Northridge works diligently to show our love for each other with amazing faith partnerships: the White Rock Center of Hope; Arrow Outreach Star Scholarships; St. Croix Hospital, Haiti; The Stewpot/Bridge; Literacy Achieves; and the Roger Quillin Scholarship Fund.
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THIS WEEK: CONNECT & SERVE | |
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TUESDAY
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
7:30 a.m. via ZOOM
Join us!
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MORNING CIRCLE MEETS DECEMBER 13
The Morning Circle meets Tuesday, December 13 at 10:00 a.m. Join the group in person in Room 135 or join via zoom using the link below.
Mary Marcotte will lead a discussion of Sabbath and Surrender based on Exodus 16. Another resource is the author’s post on the PC(USA) Women’s blog.
Information about the 10 grant recipients of the Thank Offering will be shared, and the offering will be collected. One recipient is a grant to the Synod of the Sun’s Mission Presbytery. The $12,370 grant will provide an updated gas range that will be used for teaching adults with special needs how to safely participate in meal preparation and eventually cook their own lunches.
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The Wired Word will be taking a break
for the next few weeks and
will resume in January.
Watch the newsletter in January for
our next discussion time.
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SERVE AT THE STEWPOT FRIDAY, DEC. 16
We have 8 spots every third Friday of the month to serve dinner at The Stewpot! Join us at 1818 Corsicana at 5:45 p.m. wearing closed-toe shoes, a hat or hairnet, and a mask. Expect to be there until 7:00 p.m. See ya there!
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LESSONS & CAROLS
On December 18 in both worship services, we will take part in this classic, beloved tradition as we prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of Christmas.
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JESUS' BIRTHDAY PARTY
During the Kids' Connection Hour on December 18, children are welcome to join us as we read the Christmas story and celebrate Jesus' birthday with cupcakes.
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YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY
All Northridge youth are invited to a movie night at the Nicholsons' house on December 18, starting at 5:30 p.m. Message Emily for more info.
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INTERACTIVE FAMILY CHRISTMAS EVE
Join us at 10:00 a.m. on the lower parking lot for this fun, interactive, family service. Each kid is given an accessory for a costume and a single line to repeat as their part in the story. Children will do a brief "rehearsal" of their part and songs while grown-ups settle in with tea, coffee, or hot chocolate. The children will then lead us in the interactive singing and story. Photo booth, petting zoo, and mission project stations to follow.
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CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS EVE
Join us in the sanctuary at 5:30 p.m. for this traditional service, complete with candlelight worship. Rev. Dr. George Mason, formerly of Wilshire Baptist Church (where he served as senior pastor for more than30 years before retiring in May) will lead us in worship.
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VOLUNTEER WITH LITERACY ACHIEVES
Want to volunteer to teach with Literacy Achieves? No prior experience needed! Applications are now being accepted for spring tutors. Semester begins January 23.
Morning, afternoon, and evening classes available, both online and in person. Training provided.
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