Coming This Week

This Sunday is the 21st Sunday after Pentecost. Linda's message will be “No One Can See Me and Live.” The choir will sing “Challenge.”

In Sunday School, Linda will be talking about "Why 'Presbyterian' Will Never Be A Political Party" using insights from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Social Witness Policy, compiled in 2026 for the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America. The following week will start a study of the book "How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith"  by Mariann Edgar Budde, the bishop and spiritual leader of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, D.C., and the Washington National Cathedral.

There is a stated Session meeting following Sunday School.

It is Northside's turn to "Feed the Flock" at Ukirk on Tuesday, October 20. See or contact Jane Jones ((540) 250-1963 or mooshulover@yahoo.com) to sign up to serve this meal.

The Rev. Kathy Carpenter will be preaching on Sunday, October 25.

Stewardship Season

Updated Office Hours

With Linda's move to 3/4 time, there are some changes in office hours and availability. Linda will be in the office on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, typically from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. She will be off on Thursday and Friday. She will be available for an emergency, such as a serious illness, hospitalization, family crisis, or death. The first contact when Linda isn't available is the Officer on Call, who is listed in the eUpdate each week, the Sunday bulletin, on the church website on the "For Us" page, and on the church answering machine message.

Bruce, our Administrative Assistant, is in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, typically from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

These hours are subject to change for both due to meetings and other activities.

14 Bags to Go

Northside has been asked to provide 50 10-ounce bags of mini marshmallows for the Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry holiday food basket. We have 36 bags collected so far, so please help us meet the goal. They can be dropped off at the church any time between now and Oct. 15. Thank you.

Blacksburg Give A Chance

Northside is once again participating in The Solomon Organization's Annual Blacksburg Give a Chance Charitable Giveaway Event! You may vote once per day for one non-profit and voting closes on October 16. There are 57 organizations participating so you might need to scroll a bit to find Northside Monday Night Suppers.

Upcoming Service

There will be a memorial service at Northside on Saturday, October 31, at 11:00 a.m. for long-time member Emily Bender.

Monday Night Supper

The meal on Monday was a smothered pork chop with rice, green beans, fruit cup, and cookies. We served 71 meals. Helpers included Marge and George, Susan, Rosemary and Steve, Linda, the whole Green family, Alex C., and Heidi and Bruce.

Volunteers to help prepare and pack meals are always welcome and needed.

Homebound Members and Friends

For those wishing to keep in touch with our homebound members, here are some addresses:

Pastoral Care

"Offer prayers and petitions in the Spirit all the time." – Eph. 6.18

Please be in prayer for:

Please let the church office know if names should be added to or removed from the list. Names will be removed after a month unless the office is notified to leave the name on the list.