Celebrating our Partnership

On World Communion Sunday,

we had the honor of being led in worship by

Rev. Dr. Humphreys Frackson Zgambo,

Moderator of Blantyre Synod in Malawi.

Thanks to all who attended and made it happen!

PEACEMAKING SPECIAL OFFERING

October is upon us, and with it comes cooler weather, fall colors, and also the annual Peacemaking Offering. This collection, also known as the Peace and Global Witness Offering, is one of three PCUSA General Assembly Special Offerings that we collect at Northmont throughout the year. The other two are the Eastertime One Great Hour of Sharing Offering and the Christmas Joy Offering. The Peacemaking Offering is typically collected on World Communion Sunday, which is the first Sunday in October, but contributions can be made throughout October. Generally, 25 percent of the offering is retained by each congregation for their own peacemaking use, 25 percent is used by synods and presbyteries, and 50 percent is used by the General Assembly ministries. Gifts to the Offering enable the church to promote the Peace of Christ by addressing systems of conflict and injustice across the world, and can be made using the designated pledge envelope or marking Peacemaking Offering on a pew envelope. Thank you for your consideration for this offering.

-Your Mission Committee

Clef Notes

Music Director, Stephen Schall

stephen@northmontchurch.org

In some ways, choral singing is like playing on a team: when all the members aren’t there, it isn’t necessarily a problem. But when enough players are missing, the team must adapt. 

This Sunday all of our altos will be missing — even Kym, our staff alto, who was unable to find a substitute. But never fear! Our men and sopranos will provide beautiful and appropriate music to help lead the service. 

You may notice the music is sparser in texture and color than usual. When this happens infrequently, this scenario can be an opportunity to experience a different sound and can help us appreciate the fuller texture and richer timbre of our usual ensemble.

It’s never a situation we want to have on a regular basis though, so if you are a music-reading alto looking for rewarding ways to be involved in the life of the congregation, please consider singing in the choir. See you in church.

AMOS DINNER will be on Wednesday, October 16, 6-7:30. Grilled cheese sandwiches and chili will be provided.

Hope to see you there!

Calling All Youth!

Grades 6 and up

The Northmont Book Club kicks off their reading series with

I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy.

They'll meet on Saturday, 10/19 at 9:30 in the Malawi Room.

All are welcome to join! Please email any questions to

Amy Phelps at phelpsa@duq.edu.

NORTHMONT’S DINING OUT GROUP will enjoy dinner at Patron Mexican Grill (11675 Perry Hwy in Wexford) on Monday, Oct. 21 at 6:30.

Everyone is welcome to join. Please text or call Sarah Jane (412-952-0662) to be included in the reservation.

THE NORTHMONT DEACONS encourage the congregation to purchase flowers to beautify our sanctuary on Sunday mornings. These can be in memory of a loved one, to honor someone special in your life, or to celebrate a birth, birthday, or anniversary. Arrangements can be had for $25 but can be larger if desired. Please sign up on the calendar in the hallway by the church office or contact Bill English Jr. at 412-366-1713 or english14@verizon.net if you have any questions. Thank you!

Specialized Ministry

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