From the pastor - North Presbyterian Church

July 20, 2014
From the pastor
It’s hard to believe that we’re halfway through Summer!
Unless you’re still in school, summer doesn’t necessarily
mean we have 3 months of vacation. But there is usually a change of schedule, and that in itself is refreshing. SuzeAnn and I are grateful that we are able to take
some time for refreshment this coming week, and I hope
that you are able to find time and opportunity for recreation
and restoration and maybe travel sometime this summer as
well. I’m also grateful for our staff and leaders who are attending
to our ministry as a church while I’m gone. Here’s a glimpse at
some of what the coming weeks hold for us at NPC:
• This Sunday: Youth Pastor Gary Loomans is preaching part 2 of our Trusting
God Sermon Series and Pastoral Associate Rev. Dr. Larry Sancoucie is leading
our time of Communion.
• Next Week: The Teen iMPACT group will be on a mission trip to Guatemal. Be in prayer for Gary, Joann, Intern Liz Casler, Alex Owens, Libby
Loomans and Gideon Coffey.
• Next Sunday: Dr. Sansoucie will be preaching part 3 of our Trusting God
Sermons Series.
• Sunday, Aug 3: We begin a 3 part sermon series on Loving God and our
Annual Congregational Meeting will be held after worship, where we receive
annual reports and elect new officers.
• Saturday, August 9: Northminster Presbyterian Church is sending a group of its
members to do some much needed work around the church building.
• Sunday, August 24: Hamilton Avenue will be closed off for a neighborhood
street party, and we’ll begin the morning worshiping outside on the street!
Once again, we welcome Dr. Michael Unger,
Assistant Professor of Organ and Harpsichord
at CCM, as the guest organist for our worship
service. Prof. Unger holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts from the Eastman School of Music,
where he studied under David Higgs and William Porter. He is a multiple
award-winning performer, appearing as soloist and chamber musician in North
America, Europe and Japan. His performances have been broadcast on North
American and European radio in addition to syndicated programs Pipedreams
and With Heart and Voice. Recently, he performed with Cincinnati Symphony
Orchestra members in collaboration with the Cincinnati Opera production of
La Calisto. Please welcome Dr. Unger to our church this morning!
CAIN needs donations of feminine hygiene items
The Deacons have designated July as “hygiene” month. Bring your
regular size containers of “hygiene” items,
deodorant, shaving cream and razors to the
basket at the back of the sanctuary. Thank you.
Where’s Sam?
At Compass a
leadership training
program. Sam has
completed the
Wilderness and
Theological Expeditions. Today he
leaves for the Ministry Expedition in
Nicaragua. Here’s
a few pics.
Help us plan Discovery Hour for this Fall
During today’s service, we’ll all have
another chance to fill in a survey to
guide the team that’s planning this
fall’s Adult Discovery Hour. Maybe
you’d like our class to study the 152page Westminster Confession of
Faith in its original Elizabethan
English. Now’s your chance to
suggest that. Or if you think you
have a better idea, suggest that
one—quickly.
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What would you invite family, friends, or strangers to come and see at NPC?
This Sunday At North Church
CURRENT SERMON SERIES
1. LARGE PRINT BULLETINS ARE AVAILABLE. Please see an usher.
2. Hearing Assistance Devices are available. Please see an usher.
The flowers that beautify the sanctuary today are given in celebration of
Larry and Cheryl’s 34th wedding anniversary (July 21)
NPC SUNDAY SERVICE TEAMS
This Sunday, July 20, 2014
Next Sunday, July 27, 2014
Preaching…………….........….Gary Loomans
Music..……................................ Michael Unger
Worship Leader….................. Jenny Loomans
Lay Reader: …………….………..Steve Grant
Children’s Sermon….……......Larry Sansoucie
Ushers.……….......Tom Beuerlein, Jaden Miller
Communion……..…....…Rev. Larry Sansoucie
Comm. Dist……...Donna Schinkel, Bob Coffey
Comm. Dist…......... Pat Callahan, Ed Bowman
Comm. Prep…...Priscilla Abt, Mark Westerfield
Audio Visual…........................Grace Loomans
Nursery...........................................Jane Kopke
Flowers…...…..….....…...…............Jane Kopke
Preaching……….……..……..Larry Sansoucie
Music…………………........Chris Wallhausser
Worship Leader……….........…...Peggy Grant
Lay Reader…..…………….............Deb Coffey
Children’s Sermon…................Dave Woellert
Ushers…...…Lucy Carrasquillo, Ed Bowman
Audio Visual……...................Grace Loomans
Nursery...........……....…...…….Tom Beuerlein
Flowers….….................................Jane Kopke
THANKS & PRAYER
BIRTHDAYS:
Chris Hance
Lori Wallhausser
7/21
7/23
Sarah Purtell 7/22
Julie Callahan 7/24
This Week At North Church– the calendar is posted on the bulletin
board and is also on-line at www.northpresbyterian.org. Use the tear-off
tab to sign up for the e-newsletter, and the e-prayer chain.
Do you receive our weekly e-newsletter? Sent Wednesday afternoons,
often with links to articles, pictures or videos, it’s a great way to stay
connected and be reminded of what is happening at North Church in
the coming week. Send an e-mail to npc@fuse.net or text 265-3423.