Northside Presbyterian Church Weekly eUpdate |
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The Week Ahead and Beyond
This Sunday is the 12th Sunday After Pentecost. Linda's message is “Lost Sheep.” Marya Katz and Emily Davis will play "Abide With Me" for the special music. After worship, we will enjoy lemonade on the lawn.
There won't be an eUpdate next week since Bruce will be out of town.
Northside is scheduled to help at the Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry on August 25.
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Rev. Dr. Hugh B. Springer, 1941-2026 The Session learned during its meeting on Sunday that Hugh Springer had passed away that morning. Huge was installed as Northside's third full-time pastor in September, 1986. His wife Candy and their sons James and Tom joined Northside at that time. They remained active until Hugh accepted a call to Falling Springs Presbyterian Church in Glasglow, Virginia, in 1998. Following retirement from the pulpit, Hugh served as the stated clerk of the Presbytery of the Peaks for several years. Hugh was born on January 5, 1941.
After the onset of Parkinson's Disease, Hugh was eventually moved to an assisted living facility in Roanoke. Within the past week, his health began to fail and he was moved to the hospice area of the facility where he passed away on Sunday morning. Hugh will be cremated and a memorial service will be scheduled in the future.
The prayers and support of the congregation are offered to Candy, Tom and Nickki, and Merry and her family.
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(Above) Hugh, Candy, James, and Tom when they were introduced to the congregation in 1986.
(Left) In 1997, Hugh and his family moved to Australia for a six-month ministerial exchange program that brought Don Tallent and his wife to Northside. The cake was part of the "Welcome Back" celebration at the end of the exchange.
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Giving Opportunity! Sophia Frimpong is setting up a school in Ghana. She is beginning with kindergarten and will gradually add other grades. Ordering things and having them sent directly to Ghana or buying local is the best option economically. Desks and chairs are a priority. If you would like to donate to Sophia’s education project you may write a check to Northside, noting that it is for the "Ghana school project." You can also donate on line by selecting "Northside PC Ad Hoc Giving" and noting that the payment is for the "Ghana school project."
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Summer Music We will have special music every Sunday while the choir takes its summer break.
Date Musician(s) August 16 Emily Davis and Marya Katz
August 23 Marshall and Alex Chaney
August 30 Ann Marie Conner (maybe with Chime Choir)
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Monday Night Supper
The meal on Monday was chicken strips and chicken nuggets, potato salad, cucumber slices/baby carrots/cherry tomatos, fruit, and cookies. We served 90 meals. Helpers included Marge and George, Rosemary and Steve, Bill, Susan and Eric, and Heidi and Bruce.
Volunteers to help prepare and pack meals are always welcome and needed.
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Volunteers -- August 16 Music: Marya and Emily Usher: Steve
Nursery: Frieda Greeter: open Flowers: Killion Fellowship: open Worship Leader: Marya
There are multiple openings in August and September for the nursery, fellowship, and worship leader. Please check your schedule and sign up on the volunteer page.
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Officer on Call
Aug. 9 - 15 Ann Marie 540-392-2490
Aug. 16 - 22 Ann Marie 540-392-2490
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Homebound Members and Friends For those wishing to keep in touch with our homebound members, here are some addresses: |
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Janis Brown Heritage Hall, Room 307
3610 S. Main St.
Blacksburg VA 24060
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Nedra Underwood English Meadows #112 3400 South Point Drive Blacksburg, VA 24060
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Harvey Sowers 140 Maple Dr. Christiansburg, VA 24073
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Sue and Joe Herbein 6964 Pinehurst Place Radford, VA 24141
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Jan and Leon Geyer
English Meadows #242
3400 South Point Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24060
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Mary Rhodes English Meadows #H116 3400 South Point Drive Blacksburg, VA 24060
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Betty Simpkins
1910 Meadowbrook Dr. N.W.
Blacksburg VA 24060
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Betty Manus
1005 Kentwood Dr.
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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Our Monday Night Congregation Jamie Zeiger, a close friend of Megan McCoy Bill and Jeane Finley, friends of Mary Lough Jan and Leon Geyer
Brenda Payne
Betty Manus
Matthew Harper
Keith Wright
Elnathan Rathjen
Margaret Bender
Mary Rhodes
Deanie Heath Marilyn Kreis Rosemary Sowers Kesling Bob Haag Shirley Larson |
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Betsy Hoyle Michael Schreiber Cathy Hersfield - Liz Warriner's friend Carolmae Katz Lea & Ricky Teasdale
Robyn Gregg – Heidi’s sister
Lindsay Salany – Heidi & Bruce’s niece
Asa Peeples Jeff Kallas - Bronwyn’s husband
Michael Schreiber
Wes Dickerson Christy Knox Erwin Michael - Alex C's father Durwood Michael - Alex C's uncle Cathy Little - Ann Marie's sister Kayla Parrish - Traci's niece |
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Please let the church office know if names should be added to or removed from the list. |
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Coming Events • Aug. 14 Linda's Ordination Anniversary
• Aug. 16 10:00 am Worship
• Aug. 17 5:00 pm Monday Night Supper
• Aug. 23 10:00 am Worship
• Aug. 24 VT Classes begin
• Aug. 24 5:00 pm Monday Night Supper
• Aug. 25 3:45 pm Northside at the Food Pantry
• Aug. 30 10:00 am Worship
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Lectionary August 16
This list of readings includes both tracks of the Revised Common Lectionary for the time after Pentecost. The semicontinuous track moves sequentially through major stories and themes from the Old Testament. The complementary track provides Old Testament readings related to the Gospel selection for the day.
Semicontinuous
Genesis 45:1–15
Psalm 133
Romans 11:1–2a, 29–32
Matthew 15:[10–20] 21–28
Complementary
Isaiah 56:1, 6–8
Psalm 67
Romans 11:1–2a, 29–32
Matthew 15:[10–20] 21–28
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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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