The Week Ahead and Beyond

This Sunday is the 15th Sunday After Pentecost. Linda's message is “How to Eat.” The Choir, returned from its summer break, will sing “O Come to the Sacred Feast” as the invitation to celebrate communion.

Northside Bible Study will be on Thursday, September 3, at 2:00 p.m. at English Meadows. Join our members, resident members, and friends  for an afternoon of learning and fellowship. New study books are available for $14. Contact the church office to reserve one or pick it up at the study.

There will be a church clean-up day on Saturday, September 5, starting at 9 a.m. to tidy up the building in preparation for the new school year and the expected visitors for the upcoming memorial services.

At its last meeting, the Session approved a proposed plan for Linda to work ¾ time for a trial period of six months, starting in October. She would be out of the pulpit an average of once or twice each month, with a rotation of four people filling in. There will be a decrease in Linda’s salary, appropriate to serving ¾ time. There will be a congregation meeting after church on Sunday, September 13, to vote on changes to Linda's terms of call.

Following the meeting, we will gather for a church picnic to kick off the new school year. The main dish and dessert will be provided. Please bring a side dish to share.

Sunday School

Sunday School will start on September 20. The delay is due to Labor Day weekend and the congregational meeting. As of now, we will have one adult class, the Adult Forum. We will alternate our topical studies with Bible study. We will begin with a presentation of Linda's experience with PCUSA General Assembly, and many of the decisions reached there. Please come with questions.

Upcoming Services

Please mark your calendars with these dates as we remember those who have passed away. A memorial service for Rev. Dr. Hugh Springer, a former pastor of Northside, is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, at 11 a.m. There will be a memorial service for long-time member Emily Bender at the church on Sunday, October 11. Both services will be at Northside. Details will be available closer to those dates.

Giving Opportunity!

Sophia Frimpong is setting up a school in Ghana. She is beginning with kindergarten and will gradually add other grades. Ordering things and having them sent directly to Ghana or buying local is the best option economically.  Desks and chairs are a priority.  If you would like to donate to Sophia’s education project you may write a check to Northside, noting that it is for the "Ghana school project."  You can also donate on line by selecting "Northside PC Ad Hoc Giving" and noting that the payment is for the "Ghana school project."

Monday Night Supper

The meal on Monday was creamy noodles and meatballs, green beans, coleslaw, fruit and cookies. We served 108 meals. Helpers included Marge and George, Pam, Linda, Susan, and Heidi and Bruce.

We will not be serving meals on Monday, Sept. 7, due to the Labor Day holiday.

Volunteers to help prepare and pack meals are always welcome and needed.

Homebound Members and Friends

For those wishing to keep in touch with our homebound members, here are some addresses:

Pastoral Care

"Offer prayers and petitions in the Spirit all the time." – Eph. 6.18

Please be in prayer for:

Please let the church office know if names should be added to or removed from the list. Names will be removed after a month unless the office is notified to leave the name on the list.