NORTHMINSTER NEWS NORTHMINSTER BAPTIST CHURCH, JACKSON, MS

February 19, 2020

HOLY WEEK AT NORTHMINSTER

Monday, April 6 - Friday, April 10

Monday - Friday Monday - Friday Sanctuary - 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary - 7:00 p.m.

Sanctuary 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Winter Weekend: Dialogue Across Difference

February 22-23, 2020

Come, learn, enjoy and depart with improved skills in Careful Listening and Careful Speech!

Dialogue Intensive Church-wide Workshop February 22 from 9am to 5pm Immediately following Worship on February 23

Through teaching and practice, Bob Stains will help us We will have lunch followed by a one-hour workshop designed learn a practice called Reflective Structured Dialogue. to equip the congregation with tools for difficult conversations.

To register, please contact the church office or email lesley@northminsterbaptist.org.

A Book Study

Sundays, March 1 - March 29 ~ 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. (We will not meet March 8)

Adult Education Building

On the heels of our Winter Weekend study of Dialogue Across Difference, the study of Why Can’t We Talk: Christian

Wisdom on Dialogue as a Habit of the Heart will be led by Max Arinder and Kelley Williams, Jr. and will help us to

continue our conversations around staying present to each other’s concerns.

Books will cost $18. If you would like a book, please call the church office (601.982.4703) or email

lesley@northminsterbaptist.org to reserve one by February 21.

The Worship of God On Ash Wednesday

Wednesday, February 26

Supper in the Great Hall at 5:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service in the Sanctuary at 6:15 p.m.

By the time these words are read, the Pearl will have crested; and, hopefully, will have begun to recede. Then will begin the work of recovery. If you were here on Sunday, you know that we are gathering a list of flood-related needs, and a list of those who can participate in the post-flood work which waits. Many thanks to the many who have indicated their availability to help in ways large and small, and to the many others who may not be able to engage in the work, but who will be praying for and encouraging those who can; all of us, together, doing what we can to be with our neighbors in a season of need.

-Chuck Poole

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEER SHEDULE

February 23

Chapel Coordinators

Chris and Holly Wiggs

Firecrackers

Jay and Krysten Jernigan

Sparklers

Wilson and Jennifer Stribling

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March 1

Firecrackers

Bryan and Christine Bridges

Sparklers

Hart Wylie and Betty Brown Edgar

CAREGIVING CONCERNS: CARE CARDS may be found in the pew racks, if you would like to wr ite to anyone. Place your cards in the offering plate. Cards will be mailed from the church office on Monday morning.

CURRENT CAREGIVING CONCERNS:

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY is extended to Beth, Steve and Harrison Smith on the death of Beth’s mom, Martha Magee.

is extended to Smith, Lorraine, Ella, Mary Laurel and

Linda McGehee is recovering after surgery.

Diane McGowan is recovering after surgery.

CONGRATULATIONS to Caroline and Beau Creson on the bir th of their son, Gibeault Cooper Creson, Jr. Cooper is also welcomed by Jim and Leigh Eley.

ONGOING CAREGIVING CONCERNS:

Sue Edwards Pat Walston Vivian Thompson Martha Collum Virginia Hamilton R. W. McCarley Gorman Schaffer Libby McGee Jack Cochran Nancy Herrin Robbie Cross

Martha Quarles, mother of Lori Quarles Louise Lott, mother of Cindy Griffin Hazel Smith, mother of Marcia Poole Mary Hendrick, mother of Janet Clark

Remember those in military service: Bartavian Stanton and Chris Spencer

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Mondays through March 23

Coffee 9:45 a.m. Bible Study 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Adult Education Building

Led by Diann Arinder

We are studying Hebrews. Come join us!

Questions? Contact Lesley Ratcliff, lesley@northminsterbaptist.org

or 601-927-0259.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER

FEBRUARY 26 - ash wednesday

5:30 p.m. ~ Great Hall

MENU ~ Green Salad with Homemade Dressing ~

~ Fried Chicken ~ Rice and Gravy ~ ~ Sweet and Sour Green Beans ~

~Yeast Rolls ~ Cornbread ~ ~ Banana Pudding ~ Tea ~

Servers:

Eda Jackson

Gloria Montgomery Gayla Purvis

Cashier:

Mary Lee

The Women’s Tuesday Night Book Study

Inspired

by Rachel Held Evans

Tuesdays through March 3

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Great Hall

Books are available in the church office for $12.

A light supper will be provided for $8 per person. For questions or to sign up, please call the church office

or email lesley@northminsterbaptist.org.

Northminster Orientation Class

Sundays through March 1

9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Library

Whether you are a friend wanting to learn more about this family of faith called Northminster, a new member wanting to become

more involved in the life of the church or a long-time member wanting to expand your knowledge of Northminster, this is the class for you!

For questions or to sign up, please call the church office at 601.982.4703 or email lesley@northminsterbaptist.org

Children’s Birthday Gathering

Tuesday, March 24

3:00 p.m.~ 5:00 p.m.

Menchie’s

Children who have a birthday in March are invited to bring a friend and stop by

Menchie’s on Lake Harbour between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. to enjoy yogurt with Lesley.

The Worship and Music Committee has prepared a personal and family worship guide for Lent, entitled "A Lenten Journey, 2020." Copies will be available throughout the church on Ash Wednesday,

February 26, and during the entire Lenten Season. Please take copies and share them with family and friends

for a richer Lenten experience.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Every Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study 7:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Group Every Thursday: 10:00 a.m. Mid-City Bible Class, Mid-City Community Center

Wednesday, February 19 10:00 a.m. Meals on Wheels 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper, GH 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Saturday, February 22 9:00 a.m. Dialogue Across Difference Workshop, GH Sunday, February 23 8:30 a.m. Chapel Communion 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. New Member Orientation, L/CR 10:30 a.m. Worship Service/Baby Dedication 11:30 a.m. Dialogue Across Difference Lunch/Workshop, GH 3:30 p.m. Children’s Ministries Committee, L/CR 5:00 p.m. Atrium, Girls of Grace and Guys 456 5:00 p.m. Youth, YH Monday, February 24 8:30 a.m. Caregiving Committee, L/CR 10:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study, Adult Ed. Building 10:00 a.m. Meals on Wheels 5:30 p.m. Finance Committee, L/CR 5:30 p.m. Wider Net Committee, GH Tuesday, February 25 6:00 p.m. Women’s Book Study, GH Wednesday, February 26 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper, GH 6:15 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service, Sanctuary 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Sunday, March 1 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. New Member Orientation, L/CR 10:30 a.m. Worship Service/Communion 11:30 a.m.

Appreciation Luncheon, GH 5:00 p.m. Atrium, Girls of Grace and Guys 456 5:00 p.m. Youth, YH 5:30 p.m. Adult Studies, Adult Ed. Building Monday, March 2 7:00 a.m. Men on First and Third, GH 8:30 a.m. Caregiving Committee, L/CR 10:00 a.m. Meals on Wheels 10:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study, Adult Ed. Building Tuesday, March 3 6:00 p.m. Women’s Book Study, GH Wednesday, March 4 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper, GH 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Friday, March 6 5:00 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal/Chris Lloyd and Paul Eason Saturday, March 7 9:30 a.m. Youth Cook for Stewpot 5:00 p.m. Wedding/Chris Lloyd and Paul Eason Sunday, March 8 8:30 a.m. Chapel Communion 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service No Evening Activities Monday, March 9 8:30 a.m. Caregiving Committee, L/CR 9:45 a.m. Women’s Bible Study, Adult Ed. Building

February 16-22 Amy Finkelberg

February 23-29

Stewart Boone

March 1-7

Gayla Purvis

March 8-14

John England

March 15-21

Jo Ann Ratliff

——— CAREGIVING ———

CAREGIVING CHAIR FOR FEBRUARY

Sarah Reynolds

CAREGIVING CHAIR FOR MARCH

Faye Barham

CAREGIVING COORDINATOR FOR FEBRUARY

Gail England

CAREGIVING COORDINATOR

FOR MARCH

Sheila Nicholas

February 16-22

Ann Calhoon and Anne Guidry

February 23-29

Kandy Sims and Amy Finkelberg

March 1-7

Cathy Davis and Peggy Brady

March 8-14

Guy Parker and Jean Welsh

LITURGIST FOR FEBRUARY

Rush Miller

LITURGIST FOR MARCH

Richard Joiner

FLOWERS FEBRUARY

Susan Burnham

Sylvia Carraway

FLOWERS FOR MARCH

Kathryn Davis Mary Elizabeth Smith

Susan Burnham

USHER CAPTAIN FOR FEBRUARY

Sylvia Carraway

USHER CAPTAIN FOR MARCH

Nancy Smith

STUDENT NEWS:

Sunday Nights in the Youth House:

February 23 and March 1, 5:00 p.m. Join us for a shared meal, games, songs, lessons, and prayers.

Stewpot:

Youth are serving lunch at Stewpot on Saturday, March 7. We will meet at 9:30 a.m. in the Great Hall to cook the food and then take it to serve at Stewpot. We will return to the church around 1:45 p.m. after going out to lunch together.

Adventures in Arlington:

Spring Break Trip 2020-Join us for a few days of fun in Arlington, TX. We’ll leave on Sunday, March 8 after worship and return early after-noon on Thursday, March 12. Sign up in the Youth House or the church office by Friday, February 21. Cost - $500.

Passport: July 11-17. Sign up in the Youth House, or call the church, or email/text Major. Cost $425 (deposit of $200 due April 1; balance due July 1). Contact Major with questions.

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Daylight Saving Time begins

Sunday, March 8

Church Keys and

Key Cards

If you have rotated off of a committee, and will not be using

your key or key card, please return them to the office. We will

need to reissue them.

Additionally, please let us know if you are currently using a key or

key card by emailing lward@northminsterbaptist.org

or calling the church office.

Thank you.

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Monday, February 24

Cooks

Tricia Scott Polly Watkins Jean Welsh

Drivers

Rt. 1 Susie Friou and Kurt Metzner

Rt. 2 Suzanne and Bill Boone

Monday, March 2

Cooks

Missy Caver Becky Wooley Anne Peters

Drivers

Rt. 1 Sheila and Bill Nicholas

Rt. 2 Rebecca Black and Johnny Evans

MEALS ON WHEELS

Children's Ministries’ Teacher Appreciation Luncheon

Sunday, March 1 ~ 11:30 Great Hall

Children and their families are invited for lunch following worship where we will recognize and celebrate our Sunday

School and Sunday evening children's teachers.

Please make lunch reservations by contacting the church office, 601-982-4703 or emailing

Lesley Ratcliff, lesley@northminsterbaptist.org.

Grace House

February 20

Mike and Anne Peters

February 27

Bill Lee 22

March 5

Cathy and Jeff Davis

Brumfield House

February 20

Paul Smith

February 27

Bryan Bridges

March 5

Jeff Wilson

Members and friends of Northminster are invited to attend the

34th Annual Choral-Organ Festival

in the sanctuary at Northminster on Friday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Sponsored by the Jackson Chapter of The American Guild of Organists with Dr. Jeff McLelland, organist,

Toney Keeler, director, and the Northwest Rankin High School

Renaissance Ensemble. Admission is free.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Tim Lawrence Mike Peters

2 Catherine Gore Judy Jernigan Lisa McClintock Audrey Seal Pritchard

3 Doug Boone Robbie Cross John Evans R. W. McCarley Kay Parker Mary Kathryn Reiners Todd Sherwood

4 Heed Burnham Hawthorne Cleveland Hugh Goings John Hunt

5 Chris Clark Rose Daniels Brannan Johnston Meg Lake Carolyn McIntyre

6 Jim Barfield Rhodes Massey Lesley Mosby J. George Smith Becky Wooley

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8 Octavia Carson Jeff Davis Lindley Longstreet Michaela Longstreet Rhodes Wilson

9 Tom Abell Justin Beard Anne Guidry Dot Mann Brian Scott Rippee Jr. Philip Thomas Jane Sanders Waugh Jean Welsh

10 11 Bo Coleman Jon-Paul Croom Watson McMillan Kim McMullan Megan Phillips Dana Traxler

12 Roxanne Aldridge

13 Ford Clark Stacy Deas Rush Miller Matt Parham

14 Zoë Phyfer Carroll Stockett John Wakeland

15 Lloyd Bourne Susan Hicks Ainsley Ray Kris Rhodes Allan Webb George Williams

16 Betsy Beard Leslie Lloyd Nix Deanie Stogner

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18 Helen Maples Lee Sams

19 Vickie Greenlee Bessie Speed

20 Taylor Treece

21 Chris Champion Guy Jernigan Camille Snyder

22 23 Davis Frame William Walker IV

24 Donna Barksdale Rosemary Hicks Helen Ridgway

25 Diann Arinder Bill Lee Harrison Smith

26 Luke Williams

27 Louis Boteler Ramelle Forman

28 Kay Allen Ann Calhoon George Luter Jim Thomas Cindy Wilson

29 Annette Hitt David McNair Judy Parker Kelley Williams Sr.

30 Jack Crisler Nason Williams

31 Bill Gartin David Gillentine Virginia Hamilton Becky Oakes Sarah Lloyd Stevenson Kecia Yelverton

Northminster Birthdays March 2020