Northside Presbyterian Church Weekly eUpdate |
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Coming Sunday and Beyond This Sunday, Linda’s sermon is “Listening to Jesus.” The choir will perform “Shine, Jesus Shine” with flute and dulcimer.
The Adult Sunday School class will continue its three-week study of diversity led by Alex Aning.The Adult Bible Study will continue its study of John.
On Saturday, March 1, Linda celebrates 26 years as our pastor at Northside.
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CondolencesThe sympathy of the congregation is extended to the family of long-time active member Paul Ruszler, who passed away on February 14. Paul was a Deacon, Elder, and taught the senior high Sunday School class for many years.
His memorial service will be held at the church on Feb. 27th at 10:30 am, followed by burial with Military Honors at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Christiansburg at 1:00 pm.
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Activities for Lent
Good News! The Blacksburg Ministerial Association is resuming the Lenten Suppers and Worship for the first time since Covid. Supper will start at 5:45 pm with a worship service to follow. Here is the proposed schedule:
March 12 - St. Mary's Catholic Church
March 19 - Unitarian Universalist Congregation
March 26 - Blacksburg United Methodist Church
April 2 - Northside Presbyterian Church
April 9 - Blacksburg Presbyterian Church
Details about Northside's participation will be forthcoming closer to the date.
Northside will also be having Lenten Lunches beginning on March 10th. Class will begin at noon each Monday, with a bowl of warm soup and some bread, followed by a short video and discussion led by Reverend Linda. |
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Officer on Call The officer on call for the week of February 23- March 1 is Ann Marie Connor. She can be reached at 540-392-2490. The officer on call for the week of March 2 - 8 1 is Frieda Bostian. She can be reached at 540-230-7122. |
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Homebound Members For those wishing to keep in touch with our homebound members, here are some addresses: |
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Lou Brown
English Meadow #103
3400 South Point Dr.
Blacksburg VA 24060
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Jan and Leon Geyer
English Meadow, #242
3400 South Point Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24060
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Janis Brown
1060 Showalter Dr. #206
Blacksburg VA 24060
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Monday Night Supper |
On Monday, the menu was lasagna, roll, salad, fruit, and cookies. There were 60 of those meals distributed; we then switched to chicken nuggets and green beans when the lasagna ran out. Another 30 meals were served for a total of 90 meals. Helpers this week were: Marshall Chaney, Ann Marie and Maria Conner, Linda Dickerson, Susan Heinz, and Bruce and Heidi Harper.
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Service Opportunity |
Every Sunday is open to serve Fellowship after worship. The sign-up sheet and instructions are on the Fellowship table. You can also contact secretary.northside@gmail.com to sign up.
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Pastoral Care "Offer prayers and petitions in the Spirit all the time." – Eph. 6.18 Please be in prayer for: |
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Marsha Spalding Jan and Leon Geyer Matthew Harper Ron Pearson Betty Manus Margaret Bender Kristin Adams Elnathan Rathjen Robyn Gregg Brenda Payne Cathy Cunningham Charles Allen
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Jeff Kallas (Bronwyn’s husband) Wendy Ballard Lindsay Salany Mary Rhodes Asa Peeples Martha Taylor Lea & Ricky Teasdale Christy Knox Lavetta Cumbee Daniel, Erika, and Ted Harper
Please let the church office know if names should be added to or removed from the list. |
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Coming Events
• February 26 7:30 pm Choir Practice
• March 1 Rev. Linda's Anniversary at Northside
• March 2 Transfiguration of the Lord
• March 2 10:00 am Worship and Communion
• March 2 10:45 am Sunday School
• March 3 4:30 pm Monday Night Supper
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“Welcome home!
Come walk with us!” |
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Northside Presbyterian Church, reflecting the love of God, celebrates inclusion and diversity. Whoever you are, whatever your ancestry, ability, or identity, you are made in God’s image. Wherever you are in your faith journey, come as you are. We welcome you and invite you to walk with us. (adopted by the Session, April 21, 2024) |
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DO YOU KNOW? You have an online way to support Northside! Your REGULAR OFFERING, PLEDGE, OR 2 CENTS A MEAL. Go to the page on our church website (northsidebburg.org), and click the button. OR just scan the QR code below to take you there: |
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