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THE PRODIGAL SON
REDUX
By Richard Wile
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August 30 at 10:45 am
Rev. Jillian Hankamer preaching
Forgive Us Our Debts
Matthew 6:7-15; 19-21
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The Opening Hymn: O Day of Radiant Gladness Christopher Wordsworth, Anglican priest, wrote voluminously on the Bible and church history in addition to his hymn writing. This hymn is from his Holy Year, 1862.
The Prayer Response: Eternal Spirit of the Living Christ.
The Middle Hymn: Servant Song set to the tune, BEACH SPRING.
The Anthem: God of Grace and God of Glory by Paul Langston.
The Communion Anthem: The Lord's Prayer by Albert malotte. Sung by Naomi Kilpatrick, mezzo soprano.
The Closing Hymn: God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending Robert L. Edwards, an ordained United Church of Christ minister, has served several churches in Connecticut. He wrote this text for a competition of The Hymn Society, and it was subsequently published in Ten New Stewardship Hymns in 1961.
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PEACE
You have survived life-threatening, life-altering crisis and challenge to prove only one point: that you can and have survived! Be at peace with the way you proved the point.
FAITH
What you make in your own mind is what you put your faith into just to prove to yourself that what you believe is correct.
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UNDERSTANDING
In all relationships, regardless of their nature, there comes the moment when you understand that there are some things you will never understand. When you are standing in that moment,just be all right with it.
FOREGIVENESS
Forgiveness is not something you do, it is a state of being that when offered brings forth the truth of who you are.
LIFE
If there is a day you have eaten until you are full; if there is a time of joy you can recall; if you have escaped even once the clutches of death; if you can remember one or all of the above, then you have something to be grateful for.
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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
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Billy Ledford (and Jason Green)
Richard Decker
Stephen Payne
Marques Tate, son of Monique Tate
Millie Hayes sister of Susan Curry
Mary Delancy
Anita Breen
Paulette Cappel
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Jeanette Brumley, grandmother of Shelby Sheppard
Fred & Helen Loeb, brother and SIL of Mara Loeb
Debra Blackman, sister of Gail Blackman
Iglesia Bautista Enmanuel, our partner church in Ciego de Avila, Cuba
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Liam Fisher 29th
Frank Wilcox 30th
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JUSTIN HAVARD TO TAKE NEW POSITION
Justin will be moving to Savannah GA to start a faculty position at the Savannah College of Art and Design in their musical theatre department. He is so thankful for Northminster—all the love and healing that it has provided and all the wonderful friends. Justin says, "Y’all are all welcome to come visit in Savannah!" Justin's last Sunday with us is September 13.
JUSTIN, THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR AMAZING TALENTS WITH US OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS. GOOD LUCK AND BEST WISHES!
YOU WILL BE SORELY MISSED!!
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YOUTH FOOD PANTRY NEEDS
We are having a time keeping the Youth Food Pantry filled. Folks are utilizing it and we need your help with items for the youth to stock the pantry with. We are in need of items that will keep in the heat and are sealed:
Any/all Canned Goods, (including meat, sauces, vegetables, etc..., Baby Food, pastas, mac and cheese, instant potatoes, rice, spapgetti sauce peanut butter crackers, snacks, protein/breakfast bars...just about anything you can think of that are considered "staples."
On Sunday, August 30 there will be a Food Pantry Drive to coincide with our after church brunch
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SUNDAY SCHOOL - STRICKLIN LECTURES
In preparation for this year's Stricklin Lectures our speaker, Dr. Paige Rawson has very helpfully prepared an essay that we will be exploring during the Sunday School hour. Everyone is invited to take part in this conversation as we explore the effects of context on our faith. These gatherings will start this coming Sunday, August 23rd and continue until the Sunday of the lectures, September 13th. If you would prefer a hard copy, contact Renee. Please make plans to attend!
CLICK HERE FOR ESSAY/SUNDAY SCHOOL MATERIALS
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PUB THEOLOGY
Pub Theology is held on the third Thursday of each month at 7pm at Melvyns, 1128 Oliver Rd., Monroe.
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DR. PAIGE RAWSON TO DELIVER STRICKLIN LECTURES
Dr. Paige Rawson will deliver the Thomas E. Stricklin Lectures in Church History at Northminster on Saturday, September 12 to be followed by the morning sermon on Sunday, September 13. The title of the lectures will be “The Gospel Decolonized: Deconstructing Christianity to Save Faith”. The lectures will begin on that Saturday at 10:00 am and will end at noon. The lectures and sermon will also be streamed live and archived on Northminster’s YouTube channel. A time for a light breakfast will precede the lectures. Childcare will be provided. Please mark your calendars! Dr. Rawson’s lectures promise to be insightful, challenging, and prophetic.
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This Sunday
9:00 am - Choir Rehearsal
10:00 am - Sunday School
10:45 am - Preludes
11:00 am - Worship Service
Noon - Fellowship
Wednesdays
5:30 pm - Craft and Chat
6:30 pm - Choir rehearsal
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Sunday, August 30 following worship: Churchwide Brunch
Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12 & 13: Stricklin Lectures
Sunday, September 27 at 6pm: Northminster Fall Follies
| | | 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 | | | | 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. | | | |
Northminster Church is located at:
2701 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-388-3717
office@northmin.org
Church Office Hours:
Monday -Thursday 9 am to 4 pm
Closed Friday
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