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!

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.

Northminster is welcoming you, your neighbors and friends to a Christmas Music Sing Along!  Please join us Saturday, December 13th from 4:30-6:00pm as we come together to sing familiar holiday songs and carols in this wonderful holiday event.

Please come and enjoy music, cookies and refreshments!

Join us for creative fun & fellowship while preserving your precious photos & memories! Workshop features ideas, handouts, ideas & prizes. Tools & supplies are available! Bring your photos, whether they are organized or still in shoeboxes – We can help you get organized. No problem if you have never scrapbooked before-it is much easier than it looks & is so rewarding and fun!

Saturday, December 13, 2008 from Noon to 5 p.m.

Childcare will be available from 1 – 5 p.m. sponsored by YoungLife. Call 858-490-3995 to make a reservation.

It’s Time to Dine at  Northminster on Saturday November 22.   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:

TURKEY APPLE MEATLOAF WITH 5 SPICE GLAZE: Lean ground turkey blended with savory spices and apple then slow cooked and glazed with a tangy 5 spice tomato sauce topping.

WILD AND BROWN RICE PILAF WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND DRIED CRANBERRIES: A beautiful and healthy blended rice pilaf with organic roasted butternut squash and tangy sweet cranberries.

VEGETABLE DU JOUR

APPLE CRISP WITH ICE CREAM: Tart granny smith apples bathed in brown sugar and orange juice. Topped with crunchy rolled sugary oat topping. Ice cream on the side.

BEVERAGE     Chilled bottled water

(Hot dog, veggies & ranch also served for all ages upon request.)

$5.00 per adult and $4.00 per child
R.S.V.P. A MUST, NO LATER THAN NOV. 20th, through the NPC Office

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