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NORTHMINSTER NEWS - SEPTEMBER 2011
Brothers & Sisters in Christ,
We are writing you to share how excited we are about what God is doing in His church.
We all know the church is not a building but a group of people that are filled and surrounded with the Holy Spirit. It is through the lives and the actions of this group of people that the Lord works to touch lives with His love and grace.
The Holy Spirit has brought together a diverse group of your friends from the Canton Churches who have different talents, different life stories and different experiences and who want to stand by the leadership and members of Northminster Presbyterian Church as you work your way through the challenges you are now facing.
We hope this gives you comfort in knowing that the work of the Holy Spirit comes to us in ways we sometimes would not expect.
In preparation for our upcoming discussion on August 31, 2011, at your facility, we have included a few thoughts for reflection that will enable us to better understand how your discipleship has touched so many others and where you feel Christ is leading you.
1. Share with us what makes Northminster Presbyterian Church unique in your eyes.2. Describe to us what you would share with someone about the strengths of your church family.3. How is Northminster witnessing to the community around it?4. How has God blessed you with His grace in this crisis?
As we gather to share your insights to the above inquiries, our focus should begin with devotional time that one of your leaders would conduct. Beginning with devotion always puts our Lord front and center in any discussion.
As each of us continuously prays for direction and guidance, we are sure our commitment to GOD will lead us to a closer relationship with one another and Jesus Christ.
Your Friends in Christ,
Darrell Holmes, Tom Houston, Larry LaLama, Martha Gerber, Bob Porter, & Rob Townsend
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Student Ministry Coordinator
We would like to welcome and introduce Lindsey Rapp as our new Student Ministr ies Coordinator. Lindsey was hired on July 27. Lindsey is a graduate of Mt. Union College with a B.A. in Early Childhood Education with a minor in French. She lives in Akron in a large house with 7 other young women. She is currently working as a preschool teacher at the Goddard School for Early Childhood Education Center in Green, OH. Some of her prior background includes serving as a volunteer with Louisville Christian Church as a Preschool Sunday School teacher, Vacation Bible School volunteer and Youth Group volunteer. While a student at Mt. Union, Lindsey was very involved with Campus Crusade for Christ serving as a Bible Study leader and Discipleship leader. She has been on mission/evangelism trips to Haiti; Rome, Italy; and Virginia Beach. She has also attended conferences with Campus Crusade for Christ in Indianapolis and Panama City, FL.
PASTOR’S VACATION
Pastor Matt will be going on a trip to the Middle East from September 15 - October 2. He will be visiting the countries of Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq. We wish him safe traveling mercies. We will have guest pastors for three Sundays with Rev. Debbie Rundlett, General Presbyter of MVP, leading us in worship on October 2, World Communion Sunday. Also in worship that morning will be Rev. Robert Mi l lspaugh who is the current Moderator of the Muskingum Valley Presbytery.
FINAL OUTDOOR WORSHIP SERVICE FOR THIS SUMMER
Our final outdoor worship for the summer will be Sunday, September 11, at 10:30 a.m. We will be commemorating the 10th anniversary of our nationʼs tragedy on September 11, 2001, and will have Jack Roberts with us to play the trumpet including “Taps.” There will be a brown bag lunch after church. So each of you can bring your own lunch and be sure to bring your lawn chairs. Beverages will be provided by the church.
W O R S H I P F O R
S E P T E M B E R
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Message by Pastor MattSpecial Music by Sue Hirschman
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Outside Worship ServiceMessage by Pastor Matt
Chancel Choir Returns
Jack Roberts, Trumpet
Brown Bag Lunch after Worship
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Guest Speaker:
Rev. Richard Greenwood
Chancel Choir
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Guest Speaker:
Rev. Richard Greenwood
Chancel Choir
SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE North Canton War Veteranʼs
Memorial – Bitzer Park12:00 – 12:30 PM
North Canton residents Denny and Marilyn Weaver, whose son Todd perished in the World Trade Center on 9/11, will place a wreath on the Memorial honoring their son and those who lost their lives on 9/11. North Canton Police Chief Steve Wilder and North Canton Fire Chief John Bacon" will honor the first responders and all those who lost their l ives on 9/11. A Military Representative will remember those who have died and who have served in the War On Terrorism. Tracy Coblentz will sing “God Bless America.” North Canton Mayor David H e l d w i l l b e t h e M a s t e r o f Ceremonies.
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September Birthdays September 2 - Jean Naughtrip
September 3 - Nancy Curtis
September 5 - Timothy Cooley
September 6 - Linda Cline, Jack Dillon
September 9 - Dennis Yoder
September 11 - Rachel Hellgren
September 13 - John Sogan
September 14 - Nellie Wortman
September 15 - Michael Downerd
September 21 - William Umbenhour, ! David Ridgway
September 22 - Matthew Skolnik
September 23 - Tyson Bissler ! ! Sydney Jacobsen
September 26 - Jesse Pittman ! ! Scott Tannehill
September 27 - Jeff Pierpont
September 29 - Meghan Allen ! ! James McKelvey, Jr.
September 30 - James Pinder
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September Anniversaries September 2 - Michael & Sheryl " " Jacobsen
September 5 - Michael & Dee Downerd
September 20 - Marshall & Janice Folts
September 21 - Scott & Lisa Wulff
September 24 - John & Joanne Sogan
Womenʼs Association Meeting
The Womenʼs Association will resume meeting on Tuesday, September 6, at 12:30 p.m. in the church parlor. Sue Paradis will have the program and Virginia Spring will offer devotions. Refreshments will be provided by Judy Felton.
Hello Everyone,
I hope that you are having a relaxing and rejuvenating summer! While you are finishing your summer projects, itʼs a good time to think about how you can use your particular gifts to serve God at Northminster this coming fall. If you have the gift of singing or playing an instrument, participating in one of the music ministry activities is a very
worthwhile way to serve God. Our upcoming groups are Knox Singers for children ages five and up, Chimes for third graders and up, Handbell choir for sixth graders and up, and the Chancel Choir for sixth graders and up. All of these groups practice once a week. The Chancel Choir sings nearly every Sunday and the other groups participate in worship about once a month.
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The Knox Singers and Youth Chimes will begin rehearsals on September 7th with the Singers meeting from 5:30-6:10 and the Chimes meeting from 6:10-6:50, both in the choir room.
The Chancel Choir and Handbellʼs first rehearsal will be Thursday September 8 with the bells meeting from 6:15-7:15, and the choir meeting from 7:30-9:00, both in the choir room. The Chancel Choir will first sing in worship on September 11.
Please consider giving one of our music ministries a try. We have a spirit lifting time serving the Lord! I am blessed to work with such faithful and loving Christians. Please give me a call or email if you are interested in any of our groups. We have places for you in every choir!Have a great time enjoying the rest of your summer! I am so excited to begin another year of worship and learning about our Lord at Northminster Presbyterian Church.
Yours in Christ,
Sue Hirschman
RENEWAL Street Fair and “Celebrate Our Diversity” Picnic
Dogwood Street Saturday, September 10 from 3 – 6 p.m.
Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faith communities will host street booths so we can better understand and respect each other. Food samples from each faith tradition will be available. Margot Green from the Liz Lerman Dance Company will help area dance teams create a dance using the children’s book “Old Turtle and the Broken Promise” and the Golden Rule as themes. The North Canton Heritage Society will have a booth with materials from 9/11. The North Canton High School art department will help attendees create public art using themes of the event. You are all invited to participate in picnic on Dogwood Street so we can all get to know each other better and celebrate our diversity. Bring your picnic food, beverages, and chairs.
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Camp Wakonda Super Senior Creative Arts
Camp Wakonda will be hosting a Creative Arts Camp for adults from September 14th at 10:00 a.m. - September 16th at 4:00 p.m. The cost is $75 a person. It is an opportunity for spiritual renewal and refreshment. A time to breathe in Godʼs world and hear his creation. For reservations you can go online www.wakondacamp.com or call Christ Presbyterian Church at 330-456-8113.
Park Centre LanesAnn Case, General Manager, of Park Centre Lanes is inviting members of Northminster to come in and try the sport of bowling. They have leagues for all ages including juniors, and social groups for senior citizens. They also have formed a church bowling league that meets every other Sunday evening. They have three area churches involved with that to date. If interested, please contact Park Centre at 330-499-0555.
FlowersWe are still in need of flowers for Sunday, October 30 and Sunday, December 4 for this year yet. If you have not signed up yet, please consider taking one of these Sundays. Thank you.
Update on Astoria Nursing Visits
We have quite an active mission to the Astoria Nursing Home. Twice each month, the first Thursday and the third Tuesday, women visit and pray with some of the residents there. It all began as an outreach of the Bible Class that meets at 10:00 a.m. each Tuesday, most often at Susan Ridgway’s home, but also, at Jayne Kidder's, Jeanne Shepard's, Marsha Mossgrove's and Lynda McGinnis’s homes. This group has grown for the Astoria visits since Marian Morgan, Elaine Clark, and Micki Williams have joined us. On Tuesdays, Pastor Matt conducts a short Worship Service. Jayne Kidder plays the organ, a gift from a friend of Joanne Sogan and the Grannies. Jayne's son Tim and grandsons Ryan and Sean moved it in, and Charlie Mossgrove made the rolling platform for the organ. It was truly a
group effort and the singing now is lusty! But that's not all! Greg Moore, our elite photographer, took pictures of the residents, some of which you have seen in our church newsletter. In addition, Wilma Fagert and Marthajane Meyerhoffer, our expert artisans, make prayer shawls (9 so far), which are given to the residents on their birthdays, and more recently,to the shut-ins of our church. So we have all grown in love and faith as we read, talk, sing and pray together, and hopefully brighten up the day for a few people. We also feel God's love and blessings on us. We'd love to have you join us. Just let any of us know and, we will welcome you.
September Youth EventsSeptember 10th - Walk for Life for the Pregnancy Support Center at 9:00 a.m. at
Stadium Park Shelter 5, in Canton. Please support the youth with this service project.September 11th - Youth Group Kickoff and Scavenger Hunt 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
September 18th - Youth Group 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.September 24th - Parent’s Night Out - The youth will provide free babysitting and have a night of “Fall
Fun” activities for the children while parents enjoy an evening together. (Exact time tbd)September 25th - Youth Group will go putt putt golfing. Meet at church at 5:00 p.m.
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Serving in MinistryThose in Our Prayers due to recent health concerns:
Wilma Fagert, Jim Foster, Sue Hirschman, Marvin Linhart, Lois Nicoll, Jeanne Shepard, Shirley Snook, and Opal Theisler,
Our Homebound:
Laura Kier, Joyce King, Mary Ann Koontz, Barbara Latchic, Lois Nicoll, Dorothy Salmon, Sara Tannehill, Scott Tannehill, Frances Tessmer, Opal Theisler, Martha Wise, and Nellie Wortman.
Thank Youʼs
Dear Northminster Family,
Thank you very much for supporting me and being behind me all of these years. Being a part of this church, and all of the activities has helped shape me as a person, and I thank you for that. I greatly appreciate the Memorial Scholarship and will use it for all of the books I will need at Cincinnati. Thank you once again for everything that you have done for me.
" " Love," " Ellen Dowell
I would like to thank you for the prayers, cards and concern from the members of the congregation after my recent surgery, and for my sister Cathy on her recent hospitalizations.
" " Thank you," " Wilma Fagert We want to express our thanks for all the caring prayers, cards and concerns during my husband Marvin's illness this summer. It has been a long haul, and he will always have health problems with his COPD, but I am so thankful to the wonderful people of Northminster Presbyterian Church for their thoughtfulness and support.
God Bless each and everyone,Betty Linhart
Bible Reading PlanWeek Epistles
SunThe Law
MonHistory
Tues.Psalms
WedPoetryThurs
Prophecy
FriGospe
lsSat
Sept. 4 James 4-5 Deut. 7-9
2 Chr. 29-32
Psalms 125-127
Eccl. 3-4 Zephaniah Acts 11-12
Sept. 11 1 Peter 1-3
Deut. 10-12
2 Chr. 33-36
Psalms 128-130
Eccl 5-6 Haggai Acts 13-14
Sept. 18 1 Peter 4-5
Deut. 13-15
Ezra 1-5 Psalms 131-133
Eccl. 7-8 Zech. 1-7 Acts 15-16
Sept. 25 2 Peter Deut. 16-19
Ezra 6-10
Psalms 134-136
Eccl. 9-10
Zech. 8-14
Acts 17-18
ELDERS! ! ! DEACONS
TINA EAST! ! ! ! SUZIE BURNETTJAYNE KIDDER! ! ! PAM DENTLERJAMES MCKELVEY! ! ! JOYCE GREEK
SUSAN RIDGWAY! ! ! MICHELE GRIFFIN! ! ! ! ! LYNDA MCGINNIS! ! ! ! ! TINA MORRIS! ! ! ! ! MARSHA MOSSGROVE! ! ! ! ! SUE PARADIS
! ! ! ! ! DEBRA PIERPONT! ! ! ! ! SUSAN VERBLE! ! ! ! ! MICKI WILLIAMS! ! ! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE FOR OCTOBER WILL BE
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
Nellie Wortman is now in Room 113 at St. Luke Lutheran Community.New Address & Phone:William and Michele Griffin1206 Karla DriveClinton, OH 44216-9697(330) 575-6988
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DATE GREETERS OFFERING COUNTERS
USHERS NURSERY LITURGIST ACOLYTE
SEPTEMBER 4 JOHN &
JO ANN SWOPE
GENE & BETTY MARCUS
MICHELE & BILL GRIFFIN
JIM MCKELVEY
JAMES MCKELVEY
JOHN SWOPE
TBD
WULFF FAMILY TRACY RILEY MARIAH MORRIS
SEPTEMBER 11
OUTDOOR WORSHIP SERVICE
THE GRIFFIN FAMILY
SCOTT & LISA WULFF
JIM MCKELVEY
DAVE GREEK
JOYCE GREEK
KENT SCHERPENISSE
MIKE JACOBSEN
EAST FAMILY JIM MCKELVEY
OUTSIDE
SEPTEMBER 18 THE WULFF FAMILY
DENNIS YODER
DEBBIE PIERPONT
JOHN CURTIS
MARK MORRIS
GORDY EAST
CHUCK A. WEST
DEE DOWNERD FAMILY
PAM DENTLER
CHLOE DOWNERD
SEPTEMBER 25 YOUTH GROUP JESSE & ANN PITTMAN
SCOTT & SUSAN DOWELL
JEFF WELTMAN
MIKE DOWNERD
BOB DOWNERD
NATE WELTMAN
MCKELVEY FAMILY
PAM DENTLER
KENZIE MCKELVEY
CARING & SHARING TEAM
MARSHA MOSSGROVE
PAM DENTLER
FLOWERS MICHELE GRIFFIN
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NORTHMINSTER NEWSSEPTEMBER 2011
To be fully formed in Christ, we
!Reach beyond ourselves and our walls,
!!Raise one another in the faith, &
!!!Release one another as ministers in the world.
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