Northside Presbyterian Church Weekly eUpdate |
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Coming Sunday and Beyond
This Sunday, Linda’s sermon is “With Others.” The choir will offer “Would I Have Joined the Crowd?” to enhance the worship service.
The Adult Forum class will have a presentation about the mission and programs of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), the largest grassroots organization in the nation, which seeks to improve the lives of those impacted by mental illness. We will be introduced to the efforts of the local NAMI NRV affiliate and NAMI's unique approach to offering support and education.
There will not be a class on Easter, but the following week the class will begin a series of three classes led by Charles Bostian on Ancient Christianities.
Linda concludes her Lenten series of sermons on Easter with "Witness."
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Lenten LunchesWe will gather at noon for one more session on April 14. "The Message of Jesus: Words that Changed the World" by Adam Hamilton is the theme of our Lenten Lunches. Each session begins with a warm bowl of soup and some bread, followed by a short video and then discussion led by Reverend Linda.
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Lenten Suppers The last Blacksburg Ministerial Association Lenten Supper and Worship is this evening at Northside. Supper starts at 5:45 pm with a worship service to follow at 6:30.
April 9 - Northside Presbyterian Church
• "Courage: being rooted in hope gives us courage" -- Father John Asare, SMCC
Sue Bentley is coordinating the meal, which will be a baked potato bar. |
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Church Clean-up/The Big Event 2025 The church work day last Saturday accomplished quite a bit, with members and Virginia Tech students taking on a number of tasks., from moving branches to the street, to cleaning and replacing spacer buttons on the chairs in the sanctuary, to cleaning the nursery, to spreading mulch. |
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Some Favorite Hymns of the Adult Forum Class
At a recent adult forum Sunday school class, Pat and Ann Marie alked about how and why they select their music for hymns and chiming. Those in attendance werer asked to write down their favorite hymn. If you would like to add to the list, please send a note to secretary.northside@gmail.com or to Frieda at fbostian@vt.edu.
For the Beauty of the Earth
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Holy, Holy, Holy
All Things Bright and Beautiful
I to the Hills Will Lift My Eyes
God Be with You till We Meet Again
Here I Am, Lord
Amazing Grace
O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
Almighty, Omnipotent, God Only Wise
Give to the Winds Thy Fears
Morning Has Broken
Blest Be the Tie That Binds
Glory to God (Whose Goodness Shines on Me)
How Firm a Foundation
I, the Lord of Sea and Sky
Seek Ye First
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Officer on Call The officer on call for the week of April 6-12 is Alex Aning. He can be reached at 540-988-1048. The officer on call for the week of April 13-19 is Marshall Chaney. He can be reached at 540-320-8083. |
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Monday Night Supper |
On Monday, the menu was an Arby's roast beef sandwich, tater tots, fruit, and cookies. We gave out 106 meals. Helpers this week were: Marjorie and George, Ann Marie, Alex and Marshall, Hailey and Alex (student volunteers), and Heidi and Bruce.
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Service Opportunities |
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.
There is a need for people to read the scripture each Sunday. Please contact secretary.northside@gmail.com to sign up.
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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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Janis Brown
1060 Showalter Dr. #206
Blacksburg VA 24060
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Nedra Underwood English Meadow #112 3400 South Point Drive 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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Mary Rhodes English Meadow #H116 3400 South Point Drive Blacksburg, VA 24060 |
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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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Chip Carroll Marsha Spalding Jan and Leon Geyer Matthew Harper Ron Pearson Betty Manus Margaret Bender Kristin Adams Elnathan Rathjen Robyn Gregg Brenda Payne Cathy Cunningham
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Charles Allen 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
The April 9 Women's Bible Study is cancelled. The next study will be in May.
• April 9 5:45 pm Lenten Supper, Northside Presbyterian Church
• April 9 7:30 pm Choir Practice
• April 13 10:00 am Palm Sunday, Worship and Communion
• April 13 10:05 am 2 Cents a Meal
• April 13 10:45 am Sunday School
• April 13 12:00 pm Stated Session Meeting
• April 14 12:00 pm Lenten Lunch
• April 14 4:30 pm Monday Night Supper
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Freeeezer
The Monday Night Supper mission upgraded to a new larger freezer, rendering the smaller upright freezer it replaced as surplus. It is free to anyone who wishes to move it from the lower level. It is not a frost-free model so will require an occasional defrost. If you are interested, or know of someone or some place that could use this freezer, let Bruce know, either in person, by calling the church office, or drop an email to secretary.northside@gmail.com |
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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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