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N ORTHMINSTER H APPENINGS
February 1-February 7, 2015
We’re glad to have you worshipping
with us this morning!
Please record your name and contact information in
the burgundy folders at the end of each row.
Visitors we have a gift for you at the visitor’s table
in the family room just outside the sanctuary.
C.A.F.E.
AND F ELLOWSHIP
E XPRESS )
You are invited to Northminster’s
Café before and after
worship.
Enjoy the fellowship
as you sip a drink and
eat a treat.
(C OFFEE
Jim Arnott
Lilly Adams
Paula Feldner
Maggie Roberts
Feb. 2
Feb. 3
Feb. 4
Feb. 5
N ORTHMINSTER ’ S P URPOSE S TATEMENT
Northminster Presbyterian Church will develop disciples of
Jesus Christ and learn how to follow the way of Jesus.
O UR W ORSHIP L EADERS
W ORSHIP A TTENDANCE
Pastor · Dwight McCormick II
Music Director · Mike Ahern
Choir Director · Jim Townsend
Liturgist · Julie Griffin
Greeters - Ron Reid and Elinor
Morgan
Ushers - John and Carol Emerich
Sound · Adam Stout & Chris Reid
2015
Sunday, January 25
Monthly Average
Yearly Average
93
87
87
2014
Sunday, January 26
Monthly Average
Yearly Average
0
50
50
Welcome to worship!
We are glad you joined us in worship today! First time visitors we have a
gift for you just outside the sanctuary on the visitor’s table. Please leave
your contact information in the “friendship pads” so that we may follow up
with you during the week.
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE There will be an Ash Wednesday service
held at Covenant Presbyterian Church on February 18 at
7:00 P.M. Northminster’s choir will combine with
Covenant’s choir to sing, communion will be given, and
Dwight will be preaching. Please come recognize the
beginning of the Lenten season with us.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF 2015’S COMMUNION DATES
Below is a compiled list of the communion dates for
2015 as approved by Session. Typically communion
on the first Sunday of every month, with the
exception of December. The communion dates are as
follows: February 1st, March 1st, April 2nd (Maundy
Thursday), April 5th (Easter), May 3rd, June 7th,
July 5th, August 2nd, September 6th, October 4th
(World Communion Sunday), November 1st (All Saint’s Day),
November 22nd (Christ the King Sunday), and December 13th.
FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER The February edition of The Northern
Light is available in your church mailbox. Editor’s Note: As many can of
you can probably tell, I am working on adding some new features to the
newsletters, including the inspiration and humor page and a recipe corner.
If you have any suggestions or objections, please let me know. Thanks,
Emily Aldinger.
DEACONS’ MEETING In place of meeting at the usual 2nd Tuesday of
the month, the Deacons will be meeting briefly next Sunday, February 8th,
directly following worship at 11:05 a.m. in the library.
A BIG THANKS to all those who signed up to fill the empty greeter,
usher, and café slots!! Your willingness to volunteer your time during
worship is much appreciated!
Gospel Reading for
Tuesday’s Lectionary
Group:
Mark 1:29-39 (Sun. Feb. 8)
L OOKING A HEAD
L OOKING A HEAD
Week Feb. 1-Feb. 7
Week Feb. 8-Feb. 14
Sunday, February 1
10 a.m.— Worship
Communion
Blood Pressure Screening
Souper Bowl of Caring
11:15 a.m. Adult Forum
Monday, February 2
9:30 a.m. Young Women’s
Mission
10:00 a.m. PW Board Meeting
6:30 p.m. Yoga in the Family
Room
Tuesday, February 3
6:30 p.m. Mission Committee
Meeting
Wednesday, February 4
6:00 p.m. Bell Choir
7:15 p.m. Choir
Thursday, February 5
6:00 p.m. Dulcimer Club
February 1
February 8
February 15
February 22
Sunday, February 8
10 a.m.— Worship
Installation Service for Elders
and Deacons
11:05 a.m. Deacons’ MeetingLibrary
11:15 a.m. Adult Forum
Monday, February 9
6:30 p.m. Esther Circle
6:30 p.m. Yoga in the Family
Room
Tuesday, February 10
6:00 p.m. Finance Committee
Meeting
Wednesday, February 11
5:30 p.m. Christian Education
Meeting
6:00 p.m. Bell Choir
7:15 p.m. Choir
Thursday, February 12
11:00 a.m. Ruth Circle
FEBRUARY WORSHIP READINGS
Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Mark 1:21-28
Isaiah 40:21-31; Mark 1:29-39
2 Kings 2:1-12; Mark 9:2-9
Genesis 9:8-17; Mark 1:9-15
Please tear off and place in the offering plate.
Prayer Request
P RAYERS AND C ONCERNS
Heather, Barry, and Anna Adams
Frank Baumgardner
Carol Beatty’s family (Sharon Stout’s sister)
George Bolin James Bolt Vicki and Jim Bope
Jenn Brandon Ron and Brenda Bodey
Claire Campbell
Joyce Carpenter
Julie Cooper
Coil Family Eileen Crist
Lindsey Dab
Norman DesCombe & Family
Amy Deer-Smith and family
Dern Family
Marvin Dray
Laurene Ehrle
James Farmer
Cassie Frost
Veda Gilp
Guy Giordano
Betty Lou Graven
Gruber family
Mark and Samantha Hamilton
The family of Marthina Harper
Levi Harrell
Patricia Hicks (Donna Sherry’s Mother)
Margaret James
Josh, Mandy and Family
Chuck Marks
Jaylynn and Scott Rigio
Marie
Marilyn
Ron Clyburn and family
Chris Martin
Betty Mitchel
Wyletta and Cathy Mundy
Michelle Patterson
Mary and Jim Pringle and family
Regina (cancer treatments)
Rick L.
The Family of Joe Riley
Taylor Ross
Carol Schoneman
Tonya Shmunk
Shawn Sells
Alex Smith and Family
Jill Speakman
Helen Stalder
Billy Jo Stephens
Mike Stout
Smokey Stover
Taylor
Brian, Shelly & Shelby Warrelmann
Hunter Webb
Matt Wilson
Sandy Wolfe
Bill Wright
Our military men and women
serving in harm’s way and their families.
Prayers for Peace
NORTHMINSTER
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
400 Villa Road
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 399-0838
www.northminsterspringfield.org
[email protected]
Contact information
for Pastor McCormick
Fridays are Dwight’s Sabbath.
Please refrain from calling on that
day unless it is an
emergency.
(937) 244-6769
[email protected]
or Sarah at (937) 244-9885
S TAFF
Dwight McCormick II, Pastor
W. Franklin Sparks, Pastor Emeritus
Joan Generous, Presbyterian Women
June Hughes, Presbyterian Women
Bill Harrison, Treasurer
Julie Griffin, Financial Secretary
Emily Aldinger, Office Manager
Nancy Jean Graves, Parish Nurse
Ruth George, Librarian
Mike Ahern, Music Director
Jim Townsend, Choir Director
Greg Veith, Custodian
Ministers: The entire congregation