Week of Oct 4 - Oct 10, 2015

Sunday is World Communion Sunday and we are celebrating the sacrament of Holy Communion with God’s children all over the world. In our worship this morning we will be singing songs and using prayers from the Church of Jesus Christ in many other countries. We join together in our love of Jesus and we work in his name throughout the world. If you are a guest with us today, please join this sacred sacrament.

Sunday we are also remembering our Presbyterian Peace and Global Witness offering.  Please take note of the insert in our bulletin for today and give generously to support our efforts for peace and against violence. Twenty-five percent of our offering will be used to support peace in this community. 

Sunday School is offered for all children ages 4 – 10. The program is called “Growing in Grace and Gratitude” and it follows the children’s message. Nursery continues to be provided for the under 4 year olds.

Sunday following worship you are invited to remain in the sanctuary for a Congregational Meeting to elect a Pastoral Nominating Committee and to vote whether to call a pastor for an indefinite term, or a Designated Pastor for two years.  Please stay for this important meeting.

Flowers on Sunday are dedicated to Judy Douglas, the love of my life, from Robert Douglas on our 58th anniversary.

On Sunday, October 18 Rev. Dr. Laird Stuart will be with us to speak about healing and forgiveness. He has served as pastor in Presbyterian churches in New Jersey, Grand Haven, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and San Francisco. Most recently he has been Interim President of San Francisco Theological Seminary. He will preach and offer a conversation in the sanctuary following worship. Please plan to attend. 

Sunday Morning Discussion Group is using a resource entitled “Embracing an Adult Faith,” with 5 study sections: God, Jesus, Salvation, Practice and Community.  The next section is titled Jesus.  We suggest that folks think about these questions for the next 2 sessions: What does Jesus mean to you?  What does it mean to you to wholeheartedly respond to Jesus call to “follow me”?  Does it make a difference to you that Jesus was a faithful practicing Jew?  How has the relationship with the post Easter Jesus change your life?  These reflective questions are intended to open our minds, memories, and emotions regarding aspects of this topic, Jesus.  This will be an informal discussion with no right or wrong answers, no judgment, and hopefully is a positive learning experience.

Joy Bible study will resume meetings the first Tuesday of October.  The meetings last from 1:15 pm until 3:00 pm. We will start our studies with the book of Micah, one of the “Minor Prophets.”  All are welcome.

Disciple Bible study will begin soon.  Adult Education committee would like to thank those who have singed up. We are sure you will enjoy God’s blessing as you study and learn. Those who have signed the list in the narthex will be contacted by Jan Wallace about a time and a place to meet. Others are also welcome. Please sign up soon!

Fall Clean Up Day is scheduled for Saturday, October 10th from 9 am to 1 pm.  Come ready to help as many hands make for light work.  Coffee, juice and snacks will be provided as fuel for the workers.  Management need not apply!

Deacons will meet after worship on Sunday, October 11.

NKPC Birthday Celebration is coming up on Sunday, October 25 after worship.  Details to follow, but cake and ice cream are guaranteed to be available.


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This week of October 4, 2015 through October 11, 2015

Sunday  (4)              9:30  am    Discussion Group 
                               10:00  am    Choir Practice
                                  10:45  am    Worship Service
 After Worship – Congregational Meeting

Monday (5)             10:30  am   Mom & Munchkins
                  7:00  pm   Boy Scouts
                                           7:00  pm   Facilities & stewardship

Tuesday  (6)            1:15  pm    Joy Bible                    
                                7:30  am    Men’s Breakfast
                                                          (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.)
                      7:00  pm  Women’s AA

Wednesday (7)            8:00  am   Women’s Breakfast 
                                                                            (Real Food Café, 5430 Northland Dr. NE)  
         7:00  pm      AA
                                                   7:00  pm    Membership Committee

Thursday (8)             7:30 pm     Choir Rehearsal      

Friday   (9)                   9:00  am  Morning AA             

   Saturday  (10)              9:00  am    Fall Clean up            

Next Sunday   (11)       9:30  am    Discussion Group
                                    10:00  am   Choir Practice
                                                             10:45  am   Worship Service                       

After Worship – Deacons Meeting