June marks the end of our regular Women’s Association  Calendar until the end of summer. Our Women’s Association meetings will resume in September with the following schedules.

During the months of September through June:

Circle Bible Study groups will  meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in various locations at 9:30 am and 7:00 pm.

Our Women’s Association Board Meeting will be held on the 1st Monday of each month, and  a meeting of the

Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery will be held on the 4th Friday each month, at various church’s in San Diego area.  Northminster will host this group in the month of February, 2010.

Please join us on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 9 am for an “All Ladies Day” at Northminster.  The day will start off with coffee, juice and greeting.  Alice Niederost will lead us in the first activity entitled GUIDED IMAGERY.

Peggy Brown will be our our music facilitator, keeping us in the spirit of the activities and devotions.

Rev. Sonja Wieland, Hospice Chaplin, will deliver a presentation called “Women Taking Care of Themselves”, which she will illustrate using scripture.

Reservations for participation and childcare can be made by calling the church office by June 10th at (858) 490-3995.

We look forward to growing and fellowshipping with you on this lovely day!

The Northminster Women’s association would like to invite “everyone and their mothers” to join us in Celebration at their Annual Mothers Day Luncheon on May 9th at 12:00 pm.  It is their desire to make this a most important affair for all who come.  This year they have invited the “Heritage Dancers” to perform at this event.  This is a dance team that is very entertaining and is based on historic American dancing!  Tickets are on sale now through the Northminster Church Office (858) 490-3995.  Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for children ages 6 to 12.  Please call and make your reservations early!

The Northminster Women’s Association welcomes all Northminster women to come and join any of our activities!  Information about our various projects, mission goals, etc. are posted on the bulletin board in Congdon Hall.   Come be a part of our group!

The most important item on our agenda right now is to make our May 9th Mothers Day Luncheon a most important affair for all who come.  This year we will welcome the “Heritage Dancers” to bring us entertainment.  This is a dance team that is very entertaining and is based on historic American dancing.  Tickets will go on sale shortly after program details have been firmed up.   Look for0 details in upcoming posts.

On April 24 there will be a Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery Meeting at the Chula Vista Presbyterian Church.  The program will be entitled “Reality Changers” and will be presented by Chris Yanov.  We will car pool from Northminster leaving at 9:00 am.  This not a luncheon meeting so there is no charge.

Watch for details about our End-of-the-Year Retreat!  Date, time and program will be announced as soon as the plans are completed.

Denise & her team are stirring up some more fabulous family friendly food for us at Northminster!  If you’ve never attend, you’re missing some great food, fellowship and fun!  This dinner will be held on March 28th and will be served between 6:15 and 6:45 pm.  This month they will be serving

Baked Spaghetti Casserole This spin on spaghetti and meatballs is sure to please the whole family.  It’s a savory blend of organic tomato based sauce with fresh herbs and ground beef.  Tossed with spaghetti noodles, cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese.  Baked until golden.  Think of it as a spaghetti lasagna.

Mixed Garden Fresh Salad Crisp greens with lots of veggies and croutons.  Tossed in a light Balsamic dressing.

Apple Crisps and Vanilla ice cream

Beverage Chilled bottled water

A Hot dog, veggies & ranch are also served for all ages upon request.

$5.00 per adult and $4.00 per child.

RSVP’s are MANDITORY and must be received NO LATER THAN MARCH 22! Please make your reservation by calling 858-490-3995.
No reservations will be accepted after the 22nd of March.

The Mariners are welcoming visitors to their next Mariner’s potluck meeting on Friday, March 20th.  This meeting will begin at 6:15 pm with a time of Fellowship and a Pot Luck dinner and will be followed by a slide show presentation celebrating the life and history of Northminster Church throughout the past fifty years!  People are invited to bring Northminster memorabilia and share their personal stories of the church.  If you are new to our congregation, please join us to get a feel of the history of our church.

Come join us for an enjoyable evening of memories, as we celebrate the past, the present and future of our church home!

It’s Time to Dine at  Northminster on Saturday, March 7th.   We will be serving dinner from 6:15pm-6:45pm. Once again, Denise and her team are stirring up some fabulous family food for us!  If you’ve never attended, you’re missing great food, fellowship and fun!

The menu for the evening will be:

Mildly spicy Southwest Stuffed Peppers, Santa Fe Caesar Salad, desert and drink all for only $5 per person and $4 for children.  A hot dog children’s menu is also available upon request.  Reservations are mandatory and must be made by March 1st.  Reserve your spot by sending an email to mychef@san.rr.com.  See you there!

Our next Time to Dine event will be held on Saturday, March 28th.

Denise Crow-A Personal Chef Service “Helping to bring families back to the dinner table”

Come One, Come All and join us this Sunday, March 8th for 2nd Sunday Cafe immediately following our 9:30 am worship service.  This month we will be having a breakfast/brunch combo that will begin around 10:35 am.  If you’re reading this and are new to Northminster, this will be a free meal for anyone!  Feel free to get a good breakfast without any strings attached–you don’t even have to come to church!! (But you’re definitely welcome to…)

If you’re a Northminster regular, be sure to invite your friends, family, co-workers…anyone!  And please plan to be there, as well.  Our hope is that we can simply offer our kindness to the people of Clairemont with a free meal and someone to meet.

CLICK HERE to sign up for a small group online!

Just a reminder that small groups are starting next week!  If you’ve already signed up for a small group…  it’s gonna be great!!  If you haven’t yet signed up, take a look at the list of these groups and see which ones could work for you.

Sermon-based groups:

• Sunday, 11:00 a.m., meets at church
• Sunday, 5:00 p.m., meets at church
• Monday, 7:00 p.m., meets at the home of Isabelle McCutchen
• Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., meets at church
• Thursday, 7:00 p.m., meets at the home of Michelle Hickey and Mark Hammill
• Online group – If none of these times work for you, there is an online group that corresponds by e-mail.  This group does commit to getting together for fellowship at least twice during the 8 weeks.

Topical groups:

• “Lost” video series (deals with how our personal finances relate to our relationship with God) – Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. (tentatively–if you’re interested, sign up and the time will be determined based on group availability), meets at the home of Dave and Elisabeth Leatherberry
• “Captivating” book study for women – Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., meets in the home of Chelsea Knox
• Weight loss group – Monday, 6:30 p.m., meets at church in the Fireside Room

You can sign up for one of these groups online by clicking HERE.

You can also still sign up after church this Sunday, February 15.  After that, small group sign-ups will be closed.

I’m looking forward to hearing all the great stories of how you’ve grown in your group and the friendships that will be made (or deepened!).

Markus

Come One, Come All and join us at our December celebration of 2nd Sunday Cafe on December 14!  This meal will be served at 10:45 (right after the service).  If you’re reading this and are new to Northminster, this will be a free meal for anyone!  Feel free to get a good breakfast without any strings attached–you don’t even have to come to church!!  (But you’re definitely welcome to…)

If you’re a Northminster regular, be sure to invite your friends, family, co-workers…anyone!  And make sure you’re there, as well.  Our hope is that we can simply offer our kindness to the people of Clairemont with a free meal and someone to meet.