Sunday’s Scripture –August 9, 2020 Matthew 14: 22-33 Reflection One of the most well-known stories that Jesus lived is found in Matthew 14:22-33. After a long day of ministry …
August 2020 Missions Update
We have decided to cancel our annual meal packaging event with Rise Against Hunger due to the virus. However, Rise Against Hunger is hosting an event in their warehouse in …
Aug. 2020 Yellow Bag Mission of the Month
Thanks for your generous support with Yellow Bag donations for HomeStretch in July! The tower of paper goods is truly a bounty in this time of pandemic. Fabulous News! We …
Feeding A Crowd
Sunday’s Scripture –August 2, 2020 Matthew 14:13-21 Reflection Jesus didn’t just tell stories. He lived them too. Jesus embodied truth, goodness, and beauty in real time and space. He …
The Small Things
Sunday’s Scripture –July 26, 2020 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Reflection When Jesus tells parables, he usually takes something simple, common, even mundane (and always something that the people would have …
July 23rd, 2020, Update from Patrick Day
Session met Monday night, July 20th, and agreed to extend our on-line only worship service through at least November of this year. The hope is that we will be able to gather in person for the first Sunday in Advent (November 29th).
NPC Needs YOU!
The Nominating Committee requests Officer Suggestions: Elders and Deacons of the Class of 2023 Youth Elder for the Class of 2021 The Nominating Committee of Northminster Presbyterian Church is charged with …
Weeds and the Wheat
Sunday’s Scripture –July 19, 2020 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Reflection Another story that Jesus told is the Parable of the Weeds and the Wheat. You can read it in Matthew …
July 2020 Yellow Bag Mission
Thank you for your generosity already this summer. We were amazed by your support of Aspen Pointe in June! We will be collecting the following: Taco Dinner Kits Breakfast …
Why Parables?
Sunday’s Scripture –July 5, 2020 Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Reflection Have you ever wondered why Jesus spoke in parables? Sometimes, Jesus used parables because they are accessible. He took something from …
Peace Together
Sunday’s Scripture –June 28, 2020 Psalm 89: 1-4, 15-18; Philippians 4:1-9 Reflection There is so much conflict, chaos, and division in the world right now. Who doesn’t want more peace? …
A Work in Progress
Sunday’s Scripture –June 21, 2020 Psalm 86:1- 10, Philippians 3:4b-14 Reflection In the third chapter of his letter to the Philippians, the apostle Paul encourages the church to follow his …
What does humility look like?
Sunday’s Scripture –June 14, 2020 Psalm 116: 1-2, 12-19, Philippians 2:1-13 Reflection C.S. Lewis once said that “Humility is not thinking less of yourself. It is thinking of yourself less.” …
Re-Imagining and Re-Entry
Session met Monday night and agreed to extend our online-only worship service through at least July 31st. The Re-Entry Task Force is monitoring cases and trends in Georgia, so that …
Summer 2020 Worship Changes
As we move into Summer, we want to announce some schedule changes. Beginning June 14th, our Sunday schedule will be as follows: 9:30 am ~ Kids and Family Connection. 10:00 …
Family Promise Looking for Home to Rent
Family Promise of North Fulton is seeking long term housing for our guests in an effort to not need churches to host during the rest of 2020. They are looking …
NFCC Back-to-School Backpacks
North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) has changed their back-to-school supply drive a bit. You can find the information here if you would like to support them by donating a pre-filled backpack: …
June 2020 Yellow Bag Ministry
For June Yellow Bag Ministry, we are going to support Aspen Point, which is an apartment complex, located near Holcomb Bridge and GA 400, that we’ve supported in past summers. …
Unity, not Uniformity
Sunday’s Scripture –June 7, 2020 Psalm 8, Philippians 1: 3-6, 21-30 Reflection This week is Trinity Sunday! You won’t find the word “Trinity” in the Bible, but you will find …
Prayers for Guidance
My Friends, I am usually pretty good with words. Today, I struggle. I am heartbroken by the murder of George Floyd, and my heart continues to break watching the response. …
The Heart of the Matter
Sunday’s Scripture –May 31, 2020 John 7:37-39, Acts 2:1-21 Reflection Finally, the day of Pentecost has come. We can read about the first Pentecost in the second chapter of Acts. …
Open the Eyes of My Heart
Sunday’s Scripture –May 24, 2020 Ephesians 1:15-23, Luke 24: 44-53 Reflection This is Ascension Sunday. At the end of Luke 24 is an account of this event. Before Jesus …
PW Needs Volunteers
PW is dedicated to the Women of the Church – to create fellowship, personal connections, and spiritual growth opportunities for all of our Sisters in Christ. We need you to …
Virtual Worship Services Through June 30
Good afternoon, I hope you all are doing well. Please know your staff is praying for you and doing what we can to minister effectively in this most interesting …
Kept in our Hearts
Sunday’s Scripture –May 17, 2020 Psalm 66:8-20, John 14:15-21 Reflection Jesus’s words to his disciples in John 14 are part of what’s known as The Farewell Discourse– his parting …
No Trouble in My Heart
Sunday’s Scripture –May 10, 2020 Psalm 31:5, 15-16, John 14:1-14 Reflection John 14-17 is known as the Farewell Discourse. Mostly written in red, it’s Jesus’s parting words to his …
May 2020 Yellow Bag Ministry
We are going to support two ministries for YELLOW BAG in May. Redeemer Church is a community church near Mercedes Benz stadium that supports its neighbors. Right now they are …
Hearts Overflowing
Sunday’s Scripture –May 3, 2020 John 10:1-10, Acts 2:42-47 Reflection At the end of Acts 2, we are told about the life of the early Church: “They devoted themselves to …
Continuing Virtual Worship Services
Good afternoon, I pray you are all doing well. Please contact a member of the staff if there is something you need. Last Monday at our Session meeting, the …
Straight from the Heart
Sunday’s Scripture –April 26, 2020 Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19, Luke 24: 13-35 Reflection Luke is the only gospel writer who gives us the story of The Walk to Emmaus. You can …
Help Provide Apr. 26th Mercy Church Breakfast
Our friends at Mercy Community Church need our help with food as they have been feeding around 80 people each Sunday– up from the 40 to 50 they usually feed. …
Glad Hearts
Sunday’s Scripture –April 19, 2020 Psalm 16:5-11, John 20:19-31 Reflection In the latter part of John 20, we are told what the disciples were up to before Jesus appeared to …
April 2020 Yellow Bag Ministry
Mission of the Month Beneficiary: North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC). NPC values your health above all right now. If you wish to engage in bagging rice or beans, please only …
More Like The Donkey
Sunday’s Scripture –April 5, 2020 Matthew 21:1-11 Reflection In Matthew 21, we read about Jesus’s Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. The chapter begins with Jesus instructing the disciples to go and …
Updated Online 2020 Holy Week Worship Schedule
Preparing for Worship at Home this Holy Week Holy Week Devotional Preparing for Worship at Home this Holy Week Palm Sunday Worship with Communion – Facebook Watch Party at …
April 3rd Letter from Patrick Day
Dear Northminster Family – We’re on the edge of Holy Week, and just as the days were uneasy as Jesus made his way into Jerusalem centuries ago, we’re living in …
Dry, Dry Bones
Sunday’s Scripture –March 29, 2020 Ezekiel 37:3 Reflection Maybe it feels a bit like we’re in a valley of dry bones. Maybe you’re the prophet Ezekiel, bringing a message …
A Shepherd Who Is With Us
Sunday’s Scripture –March 22, 2020 Psalm 23 Reflection “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.” That’s how the NRSV translates the first verse of the infamous twenty-third …
March 18 Letter from Patrick Day
Good afternoon, Earlier this week I shared information with the leadership of the church (the staff, session and deacons) that I’d like to share with all of you. It’s an …
NPC Cancels All In-Person Activities Due to COVID-19
In times such as this, we need to remember that God is sovereign, and that we are part of something bigger than any one particular time. We take strength from …
Under Pressure
Sunday’s Scripture –March 15, 2020 So Moses cried out to the Lord, “What shall I do with this people? They are almost ready to stone me.” Exodus 17:4 And just …
CANCELLED–Easter Egg Hunt to Be Held on April 11th!
Northminster’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 11th 10:00 – 11:30am The hunt will begin at 10:45am. There will be a petting zoo, too!
NPC Spring Work Day: Postponed
Our annual NPC Spring Clean-Up Day is coming soon! This March 28th event has been postponed and will be rescheduled, because Northminster has cancelled all in-person events through March 29th. …
Best Health Practices for Worship
With heightened concerns over spreading viruses, please use caution and common sense in all public places, including church. During this season, we will adjust some of our practices to keep …
March 2020 Yellow Bag Ministry
This month we will be supporting Charter Peachford Hospital to help those facing mental health issues. We will be collecting two items only (for men and women, boys and girls– …
Join Us for Chili Cook-Off on March 8th!
Annual Chili Cook-Off Sunday, March 8th, after 11:15am Service Fellowship Hall Bring a crockpot of your favorite chili (or soup) and let’s join together for a gathering of food and …
2019 NPC Annual Report
View Northminster Presbyterian Church’s Annual Report 2019 here.
Feb. 2020 Yellow Bag Mission
This month we will be supporting Homestretch as they guide homeless families toward permanent housing and stable employment, finances and family. Please help us to make a difference in the …
2019-2020 Sunday School Classes
Children and Youth Sunday School Classes Pre-K/Kindergarten Sunday School Class Our pre-k & kindergarten children learn through arts and crafts, music, stories, games and more! Each week a variety of …
