Have you ever heard a child or adolescent utter, “I can’t wait!!!!” As adults, we may have used the same phrase. I can’t wait for the weekend! I can’t wait …
Peace Can’t Wait
Sunday’s Scripture –December 8, 2019 Isaiah 11:1-10 Matthew 3:1-12 Reflection When reading Isaiah 11:1-10, this insurance commercial from the mid-2000s comes to mind. This portrait of the peaceable Kingdom is …
Knitting Group to Meet Weekly at NPC
WeKnit (and crochet, needlepoint, and cross-stitch) Join us each week for a time to work on our projects and share our love of working with our hands with others. This …
Hope Can’t Wait
Sunday’s Scripture –December 1, 2019 Isaiah 2:1-5 Psalm 122 Reflection Professionals who help people in difficult situations recognize that having hope is fundamental to overcoming bad situations. Studies have been …
Volunteers Needed For North Fulton Warming Center
North Fulton Community Charities has partnered with local churches, civic groups, and individuals to activate a warming center in North Fulton when the weather creates safety issues for homeless adults …
Christ is the Center of All
Sunday’s Scripture –November 24, 2019 Colossians 1:11-20 Background In Paul’s letter to the Colossians he speaks with urgency, reminding the church of who Jesus is and what that means for …
Stargazing Event Rescheduled ~ One more time!
Foiled again by the weather! Once more, we must reschedule our viewing night. We may try for a later date this month or wait until March of 2020. Stay tuned; …
Help Decorate Our Sanctuary on Dec. 7th
It’s time to decorate the Church for Advent and Christmas. We will meet on Saturday, December 7th, beginning at 9:00 am and would gratefully appreciate your help.
The Angel Tree Is Up!
The Angel Trees are up and decorated with tags for gifts for North Fulton Community Charities and for our HomeStretch Families. Please stop by the Narthex or the Day School …
Faith in Public
Sunday’s Scripture –November 17, 2019 Isaiah 65:17-25 Background The book of Isaiah is a rich, complex, and massive book. Many scholars divide the book into two major sections. Chapters 1-39 …
Come to the Dec. 15 Live Nativity
Experience the Story of the Christmas Live Nativity Sunday, December 15th 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Live Presentation at 5:30 p.m. ~ Music ~ Cider ~ Hot Chocolate ~ ~ A …
Dec 3rd: PW Christmas Gathering
All NPC Women, Come and Enjoy Christmas Cheer at PW’s Christmas Gathering! When: Tuesday, December 3rd, at 7:00pm Where: Country Club of Roswell (2500 Club Springs Drive, Roswell, GA 30076) …
A Child’s Weekend Mission Trip Review
Did you come to the Weekend Mission Trip? If you came, you would know that I made a new friend with Karen White. It was very fun to know that …
Faith in Difficult Times
Sunday’s Scripture –November 10, 2019 Job 19:23-27 Reflection The scripture for this lesson comes from the book of Job. Job is a beautiful and complicated work. Christians, scholars, and Christian …
Ring A Bell for the Salvation Army
Sign up to Ring the Red Salvation Army Bell Kroger on Old Alabama Rd. Saturday, December 7th 10:00am – 5:00pm Sign Up for a 1-Hour Time Slot Now!
What Disciples Do
In these autumn weeks that lead up to Advent, our worship theme is “What Disciples Believe Do.” This isn’t to discount the significance of belief at all; instead, the theme …
Rise Against Hunger Results
It is with great pleasure that we announce the destination of the Rise Against Hunger meals that you helped package on September 7th, 2019. A shipping container, holding 285,120 meals, …
Hope in Resurrection
Sunday’s Scripture –November 3, 2019 Ephesians 1:11-13 Reflection We learn from the Apostle’s Creed another attribute of what Disciples do. Disciples affirm their belief in “the communion of saints.” On …
PW E-News November 2019
A Note from the Coordinating Team Fall is in the air! As the air cools, and darkness comes earlier, it is a wonderful season to gather near to those you …
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 …
Dec. 4th Advent Workshop
We need a variety of jars: Mason, Ball, Empty Pasta Sauce, Jams, etc. If you have any clear glass jars (no labels or lids needed), please bring them to the …
November 23rd Health Screening
Life Line offers preventative health screenings help people understand their risk for developing chronic conditions before symptoms are present. The non-invasive screenings provided by Life Line Screening identify risk factors …
Nov. 2019 Yellow Bag Mission
With your generosity this summer, NPC welcomed a new family into our HomeStretch apartment. We will support them as they work toward stability by stocking their pantry with food gift …
Leaving Judgment Where It Belongs
Sunday’s Scripture – October 27, 2019 Luke 18:9-14 Reflection The Pharisee was the example of an ideal religious person. He attended the temple, he prayed, he fasted two times a …
Join Us for the Christian Formation Summit
I continue to be grateful to this congregation for the ways you love and support the children and youth of this church. Many of you have already invested considerable time …
Order Your Christmas Evergreens Now
The NPC Youth Annual Evergreen Fundraiser has started! Look for our youth on Sundays in the Narthex. Sales will begin Sunday, October 20th. Orders will be taken through Sunday, November …
Help Stock Family Promise Graduates’ Pantries
Our recent Family Promise Guests have all graduated or will graduate in the next two weeks! That is great news! To help Brian & Brennan, Mary & Tyron, and Nina, …
Wrestling with God
Sunday’s Scripture – October 20, 2019 Genesis 32:22-31 Reflection What does it mean to wrestle with God? We read this odd account in Genesis of Jacob wrestling with a “man”. …
Get Your Grilling On!
The Day School Fall Festival is scheduled for Saturday, November 9 from 11 am to 1 pm. NPC will help in the food tent! We are looking for volunteers to …
The Natural Playground at Northminster Day School
How it all began. Back in early 2017, we had two gardens for our kindergarten and older 4’s classes. We felt that the whole school could benefit from these gardens …
PW E-News October 2019
PW News October 2019 Save the Date! Please make plans to join us for the Annual Northminster Presbyterian Women’s Christmas Gathering Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 7:00pm The Country Club …
Come and Discern with Us on Oct. 20th
As we continue to investigate and discern what it means for us to welcome all people into full inclusion in the church, we know that some of you have questions …
Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans Service and Lunch
NPC’s Annual Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans Worship Service and Luncheon Sunday, November 10th Worship Service at 11:15am; Luncheon at 12:30pm Cost: Free; monetary donations will be accepted. Reservations are …
Keeping hope alive while the world falls apart
Sunday Scripture – October 14, 2019 Jeremiah 1:1, 4-7 Reflection Here are two theological truths we can always count on: 1) bad things will happen, and 2) there is hope …
Stewardship ‘Be the Change’ Campaign
Our 2020 Stewardship campaign is underway and embracing our universal theme this year of BE THE CHANGE. Stewardship packets will be mailed out next week to all members. The packet …
Come “Trunk or Treating” on Oct. 27th
Sunday, October 27th 4:30-6:00pm NPC Lawn & Parking Lot Join us for “trunk or treating!” Fun! Free Candy! Free Refreshments! And More! This event is in the parking lot …
October 2019 Yellow Bag Ministry
This month we will be supporting Mercy Church, a place where people that live in housing and those who do not, come together to work and to make the world …
For the love of money
Sunday Scripture – September 29, 2019 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Background Paul probably wrote First Timothy after being released from house arrest and then doing some more traveling. Timothy was serving …
Searching for a Youth and Young Adults Director
JOB POSTING Northminster Presbyterian Church, a well-established, traditional PCUSA congregation, is seeking an energetic and creative full-time Director for Youth and Young Adult Ministries to serve in Roswell, Georgia, a …
The Parable of the Dishonest Manager
Sunday Scripture – September 22, 2019 Luke 16:1-13 Reflection In Jesus’ day cash was less important than actual goods. This is a difficult concept for us who live in a …
Yoga Class: A New Season, A Renewed You!
Whether you are curious about trying yoga or an avid practitioner, what better way to start or enhance your journey than with the NPC family? Who’s Invited: EVERYONE! Yoga is …
“Fun, Friends and Food” Supper Club
New to the church or new to the Groups? This is a great opportunity for members to get to know one another on a closer level in true fellowship! If …
Worship with Mercy Community Church
NPC is worshipping with and serving lunch to our friends at Mercy Community Church on Sunday, October 13th. We need volunteers to provide food and/or to help serve lunch after …
Sept. 2019 Yellow Bag Ministry
This month, the Yellow Bag Ministry will be supporting Vision Warriors, a faith community in Woodstock, GA, that focuses on encouraging and supporting men along their journey of sobriety. Through …
Heavenly Banquet
Sunday Scripture – September 1, 2019 Luke 14:1, 7-14 Reflection In the United States, we are a people of great resources and privilege. Even the poorest among us is many …
Faith and Freedom
Sunday Scripture – August 25, 2019 Luke 13:10-17 Reflection We can tell when adults really care for and respect the children around them – they get on their level when …
PW News for Sept. 2019
A note from our Coordinating Team Moderator… Welcome to a new year of PW! We will kickstart the season with our Fall Gathering at Bambinelli’s Restaurant in the Willow Springs …
NPC’s Fall Kick-Off: Sept 7th and 8th!
Northminster’s Fall Kick-Off September 7th and 8th Saturday, September 7th, 1:00 – 4:00pm: Rise Against Hunger Meal Packing Location: Fellowship Hall Sign Up Now for 1 or both time …
Cloud of Witnesses
Sunday Scripture – August 18, 2019 Hebrews 11:29-12:2 Reflection This week people have been sharing this powerful interview* between Anderson Cooper and Stephen Colbert, focusing on their conversation on grief, …
HomeStretch Golf Tournament to Be Held on Oct. 29th
October 29, 2019 at Atlanta National Golf Club Register or Be a Sponsor at www.homestretch.golfreg.com
Things Hoped For, Things Unseen
Sunday Scripture – August 11, 2019 Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 Reflection This text from Hebrews 11 forms the basis of the question we are asking ourselves for the next four weeks: What …
Kids Hope USA Needs Mentors
We are excited to continue our partnership with Kids Hope USA in support of Northwood Elementary School. Through this program, we have developed life-changing relationships with 14 children in our …
Join Us for PW’s Fall Gathering!
Northminster Presbyterian Women’s Fall Gathering Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 7:00pm Bambinelli’s Pizza & Pasta (2500 Old Alabama Road) Cost: 3-course meal — $20 (tax, gratuity and adult beverages are extra) …
Register for NPC’s Sept. Mission Weekend Trip
This September 27 – 29, NPC will be traveling to Chattanooga, TN, for our annual Mission Weekend Trip. We will work together to support the residents at Welcome Home of …
Aug. 2019 Yellow Bag Ministry
On the weekend of September 28-29, the annual NPC family mission trip will be going to Chattanooga, TN (All Ages Are Welcome!). We will work together to support the residents …
Help with NPC’s 3rd Annual Meal Packaging Event
Get Your Hairnets Ready… It’s That Time Again! Join us during Kickoff Weekend on Saturday, September 7th, for our third annual meal packaging event with Rise Against Hunger. Our goal …
Family Promise Volunteers Needed!
We will be hosting Family Promise guests and need everyone’s help. Did you know there are over 75 volunteer spots to fill for each of our host weeks?? Sign-up to set-up, tear-down, …
Help Decorate for VBS on July 21st
VBS is on the horizon… our program starts on Monday, July 22nd. We are looking for some hands to help decorate the church and some classrooms following worship on Sunday, …
July 2019 Yellow Bag Mission
to Benefit North Fulton Community Charities’ Back-to-School Backpack Distribution Program Please drop off these items at NPC by July 31st. Waterproof Markers (box) Post-It Notes 2-Pocket Folders Colored Pencils (box) …
VBS Celebration on July 28!
Join us on Sunday, July 28th for our ‘To Mars and Beyond’ VBS Celebration! 10:00 am: Worship Service 11:00 am: Lunch for all Menu: Hot dogs, chicken Caesar salad, mac …
Aug. 11th Blessing of the Backpacks
Blessing of the Backpacks ~ August 11th at 10:00am ~ The July 2019 Yellow Bag Ministry mission is collecting school supplies & backpacks. Bring your backpack to worship on …
July Is Name Tag Month!
Summertime worship means combined services so some of you 9:00 am’ers may not recognize those 11:15 am folks and vice versa. We also have some new members on board. So, we …
NPC’s Children and Family Summer Calendar
Click here to view the Northminster’s Children & Family Calendar for summer 2019.
Rooted and Reaching
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were …
Making a Difference
Assembling meals for people whom we will never meet. Repairing houses that have been destroyed by storms and floods. Sitting in a hospital room. Just holding the hand of someone …
No Longer Strangers
Have you ever spent some time after Sunday worship, just standing and looking around the sanctuary as people leave? If you’ve never done it, try it out; we bet you’ll …
