Holy Week is the oldest celebration in the life of the Christian Church. It consists of many services, all designed to help us reflect on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Holy Week services begin with Maundy Thursday. Maundy is taken from the word mandatum, meaning law or command. So, during this season, focus on the command to love one another. Focus on the basin and the towel - the call to servanthood that Christ gives each of us. The call is to community! We will celebrate Maundy Thursday with our Liv- ing Last Supper Service. I can still hear the haunting question – “Is it I?” from the lips of all those in the upper room so long ago. This year we will add a Good Friday service at noon on Friday, April 19 th . This will be a simple service, in the darkness, to remind us that there was darkness on the face of the earth for three hours that day. Early Friday morning you can join me at the Sarasota Ministerial Asso- ciation’s Stations of the Cross walk in downtown Sarasota. What a great way to begin this holy day! Saturday is a quiet day as we reflect on Jesus in the tomb. Then we come to Easter Sunday. While the Resurrection is one of the central doctrines of our Christian faith, the resurrection does not stand by itself. The resurrection would not have happened had it not been for Good Friday and the cross. The resurrection is the visible sign that the work of Christ was finished, and it is the declar- ation that God asserts Jesus to be both Lord and Christ. He is risen! He is risen, indeed! In His Service, Pastor Wally APRIL SERVICES Sundays at 10:30 AM Rev. Wally Johnson April 7 A New Thing Isaiah 43:16-21 April 14 Palm Sunday The Kingdom of Heaven is Like… Luke 19:28-40 April 18, 7:00 Maundy Thursday The Living Last Supper April 19, 12:00 Good Friday Observance in the Dark April 21 Easter Sunday Everything Set Right Isaiah 65:17-25 April 28 How Big is your God? Revelation 1:4-8 Pastor’s Corner Northminster Presbyterian Church Sarasota, FL April 2019
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Holy Week is the oldest celebration in the life of the Christian Church. It consists of many services, all designed to help us reflect on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Holy Week services begin with Maundy Thursday. Maundy is taken from the word mandatum, meaning law or command. So, during this season, focus on the command to love one another. Focus on the basin and the towel - the call to servanthood that Christ gives each of us. The call is to community! We will celebrate Maundy Thursday with our Liv-ing Last Supper Service. I can still hear the haunting question – “Is it I?” from the lips of all those in the upper room so long ago. This year we will add a Good Friday service at noon on Friday, April 19th. This will be a simple service, in the darkness, to remind us that there was darkness on the face of the earth for three hours that day. Early Friday morning you can join me at the Sarasota Ministerial Asso-ciation’s Stations of the Cross walk in downtown Sarasota. What a great way to begin this holy day! Saturday is a quiet day as we reflect on Jesus in the tomb. Then we come to Easter Sunday. While the Resurrection is one of the central doctrines of our Christian faith, the resurrection does not stand by itself. The resurrection would not have happened had it not been for Good Friday and the cross. The resurrection is the visible sign that the work of Christ was finished, and it is the declar- ation that God asserts Jesus to be both Lord and Christ. He is risen! He is risen, indeed!
In His Service,
Pastor Wally
APRIL SERVICES
Sundays at 10:30 AM
Rev. Wally Johnson
April 7 A New Thing
Isaiah 43:16-21
April 14 Palm Sunday The Kingdom of Heaven
is Like… Luke 19:28-40
April 18, 7:00 Maundy Thursday The Living Last Supper
April 19, 12:00 Good Friday Observance in the Dark
April 21 Easter Sunday
Everything Set Right Isaiah 65:17-25
April 28
How Big is your God? Revelation 1:4-8
Pastor’s Corner
Northminster Presbyterian Church Sarasota, FL April 2019
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Palm Sunday Following the worship service on Palm Sunday, April 14,
a tasty brunch will be served, in the Fellowship Hall, by the Scouts of Pack #78.
The menu includes a variety of egg casseroles, Muffins, seasonal fruit, coffee, and orange juice.
The Scouts will be selling tickets for $5.00 on Sundays, before the event.
Lenten Lesson Series On Wednesdays, April 3 & 10, as Pastor Wally continues the special Lenten lesson series on Forgiveness. The video series, by author Barbara Cawthorne Crafton, shares stories and insights on forgiveness, what it is and isn’t, why it’s so badly needed, and how employing simple, concrete practices can integrate forgiveness into our lives.
The classes are from noon-1:00, in the Fellowship Hall. “Soups that you love” will be served, by the Fellowship Committee, at the beginning of each session.
Good Friday Walk the Stations of the Cross down the center of Main Street with hundreds of oth-er pilgrims on April19. Gather in front of the Hollywood 11 Theater on Main Street, at 7:15 AM and conclude at the front door of the Church of the Redeemer (222 S. Palm Ave.) around 8:30 AM. Come walk the meaning of Easter.
At noon, Pastor Wally will lead a Good Friday Worship Service in the sanctuary. The service will take place in the dark, to remind us of the three hours of darkness that be-fell the earth that day.
Easter Sunday Come experience the Joy of Easter on
Sunday, April 21, at 10:30
Easter Message: Everything Set Right Isaiah 65:17-25
Rev. Wally Johnson
Maundy Thursday: The Living Last Supper
The Living Last Supper will be performed in our Sanctuary at 7:00 p.m., on Maundy Thursday, April 18. This dramatization, inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci’s painting, imagines the inner thoughts of each disciple as he expresses the turmoil in his heart and mind. Music performed by the choir, and hymns are interspersed with the monologues.
The service concludes with communion served by the “disciples” themselves. Please plan to attend this inspiring service in preparation for Easter.
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ROMEO & JULIET “Retired Old Men Eating Out”and “Just Us Ladies Into Eating Together” have breakfast at First Watch on the corner of Lockwood Ridge Rd. and SR 70 every other Friday at 9:00. This month they meet on April 5 and 19. These two groups meet in the same restaurant, but ladies and gents are seated at opposite ends. Please sign up in the Narthex so space can be reserved.
Artists and Crafters Workshop
This group meets every Wednesday from 10:30 ‘til sometime in the afternoon, in the Education Building. Do you paint, knit, scrapbook? Whatev-er your hobby, you are welcome to spend the day with fellow crafters. Bring your own craft and a sack lunch.
Easter Lilies for the Sanctuary Help decorate the Sanctuary with Easter lilies! You can contribute to this beautiful holiday display by purchasing one (or more) of these lovely live plants for $10.00 each. The lily will be yours to take home after the Easter service. If you would like to order an Easter Lily in honor or in memory of someone special, please fill out the pink order form that will be in your Sunday bulletin. Place the order form and payment in your offering envelope or a pew envelope and put it in the offering plate on Sunday, by Sunday, April 7. You can also bring or mail your check & order to the church office. Late orders cannot be honored, as we must place our orders with the floral supplier early. Please make your check payable to Northminster Presbyterian Church and be sure that your check and order are placed together, in an envelope.
Free Line Dancing Class Got two left feet? No rhythm? No worries! Come join us for fun, “user friendly” line dancing, every Friday at 2:00 in the Fellowship Hall. Classes are free and beginners are welcomed. Come join us for fun, fellowship, and a chance to work off a few calories!
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Spring Lunch at Peridia The PW’s annual spring lunch will be held at Peridia Golf and Country Club, on State Rd 70, at noon on April 11. The daily buf-fet costs $8.75, plus drinks and tax. Or you can order from their menu at the prices listed. The lunch is open to everyone - but you must sign up, so they’ll know how many spaces to reserve.
Presbyterian Women
From the Church Library Northminster is blessed to have a wonderful prayer team led by Jeanne Peters. However, not everyone is a prayer warrior. I can best relate to Jodi, one of the diverse characters in the Yada Yada Prayer Group books, when she says “Feels like I’m still in prayer Kindergarten.” This Christian fiction series not only offers insight on how to pray, but also has a powerful message about trusting in the Lord. All seven of these enjoyable books are available in the church library along with other books about prayer at 248.3 in the Non-fiction section.
Bonnie Kiger
April Meetings All meetings held in the church library.
PW Coordinating Team: Monday April 1, at 10:30.
Esther Circle: Thursday, April 4, at 12:00. Jane Clark, Leader
Ruth Circle: Monday, April 15, at 10:00. Val Wilde, Leader
Mary Circle: Wednesday, April 24, at 10:00. Debbie Latimer, Leader
Ten new deacons and two new elders will begin training on March 28, at 1:00. They will be installed as during the church service on April 7. Please thank them for their loving hearts and welcome them into their service! Deacons
Class of 2020 Class of 2021 Class of 2022 Dottie Herndon Joan Gale Helen Healy Neva Low JoAnn Nilsen Sherry Hendry Martie Myers Judy Konen Mary Smith Betsy Lange Marlys Miinch
Marilyn Thomson Elders
Cynthia Murphy Dave Messinger Bob Price Bob Silver Dee Sosnowski
Mission Ministry
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One Great Hour of Sharing Around the world, millions of people lack access to sustainable food sources, clean water, sanitation, education, and opportunity. The three programs (Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Presbyter-ian Hunger Program, Self-Development of People) supported by One Great Hour of Sharing, all work in different ways to serve individuals and communities in need. From initial disaster response to ongoing community development, their work fits together to provide people with safety, sustenance, and hope. Offerings for One Great Hour of Sharing will be received, in special OGHS envelopes, on April 14 and 21 (Palm Sunday and Easter.)
Northminster Fights Hunger
Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center
Treasure Chest is SPARCC’s upscale resale store, located at 1426 Fruitville Road, Sarasota. They accept men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories, small appliances, decorative items, dishes and flatware, furniture, art, antiques, and collecti-bles. All proceeds are used to support SPARCC’s programs and services. If you have items to donate, you may take them to the store. Call them at 941-953-7800 for more information.
As a result of the Kids Against Hunger meal-packing last month, we sup-plied 6,000 packed meals to Beth-El to distribute among the farmworkers and their families. We continue to support All
Faiths Food Bank with dona-tions of canned and boxed food items. Usually, there is a monthly pick up and Northminster strongly sup-ports this agency in helping to feed local families who are in need.
The Blessing Box contin-ues to be of good use for those who are in need of food for their body and the word for their soul. Bible Missions USA’s Gospel of John (in English and Spanish) is one of the items placed there for the taking for those in need.
Food items and bottled water are needed on a continuing basis to sup-port this ministry to our neighbors. Donations can be left in the red tub in the Nar-thex.
6,000 meals being delivered to Beth-El Farmworkers Ministry
Bible Mission, USA Following the success of their translation of The Gos-pel of John into contempo-rary English and Spanish, Bible Mission, USA has translated The Gospel of Mark into conversational English and is beginning the Spanish translation.
Announcements for the Sunday bul-letin are due in the office by noon on the Wednesday before.
Session Reports are due in the office by Wednesday, April 10, for the meeting on Tuesday, April 16.
Good Tidings deadline: Please submit all articles, reports, and announcements for the May newsletter by Monday, April 15, to [email protected].
Isabel Oake, Office Administrator
Financial Update
Operating Fund February 2019
Feb. 2019 Year-to-date 2019 Income $27,867.75 $65,442.50 Expenses $27,305.05 $51,354.37 Net Income $ 562.70 $14,088.13
Operating Fund Balance Iberia Bank $148,557.85 PILP Money Market $ 22,800.87 $ 171,358.72
Capital Campaign Fund Balance Scott Trade $ 100.15 PILP Money Market $36,664.32 $36,764.47
Cornerstone Charles Schwab $39,523.37
Mortgage Balance as of 3/12/19 $222,564.93 Required Monthly Payment $ 2,184.74 Breakdown: Principal $ 1,448.05 Interest $ 763.69 Interest Rate: 3.9720 Bob Silver, Treasurer
1 Carl Rowe 2 Jeanne Peters Bob Price 5 Arianne Dahlem 7 Ken Dotzour
Barry Ladd Sandy Stiles 8 Jan Gubrud 9 Earl Buell Bess Mitchell 11 Mary Stoltie 12 Joyce Menk 13 Cora Lee Cain Sally Hough
14 Joanne Brainard Allen Williamson Mary Winkle 15 Susie Smith 19 Bob Olson Jim Pinson 21 Steve Thompson 22 Ed Gremp Dick Robley 25 Betsy Lange 29 Bob Gubrud 30 Evelyn House
The Great American Cleanup! The Great American Cleanup began as a litter cleanup campaign designed to beautify our en-vironment by creating cleaner public spaces through litter removal. Due to our location, the church property is continually collecting plastic bags and food wrappers/containers. We will clean up, along with our DeSot0 Acres neighbors, on Saturday, April 13, by picking up litter from our campus and parking lots. Grab your work gloves and a rake or grabber, and help spruce up the church property. Trash bags and recycling containers will be supplied.
23 11:15 Staff-L 6 AlAnon (EB) 7 Rose Group Women’s AA-FH
24 10 Tai Chi-FH 10 Mary Cir-L 10:30 Artists-EB
25 9:30 Band-S 10 Bible Study-FH
1:30 LR Falls 6 Al-Anon(Sp)-EB
6:45 Choir
26 2 Line Dance-
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28 9 Bible Study-FH
9:45 Choir-S 10 Iglesia-EB 10:30 Worship 3 Suncoast Band Concert-S
29 3:30 Bells-FH 6 AlAnon-EB 7 Scouts-FH/EB
30 11:15 Staff-L 6 AlAnon (EB) 7 Rose Group Women’s AA-FH
* The Spanish-speaking congregation of Iglesia del Redentor, meets Sunday mornings in the Education Building.
Locations
EB=Education Bldg. FH= Fellowship Hall L= Library S= Sanctuary
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