This sermon is from the series titled “Green Like God”.

Theme – We’ve talked a lot about why creation care is important. We’ve talked about our call to be stewards of God’s creation. We’ve wrestled with whether or not we will participate with God in bringing about new creation. So now the question is: What can I do? What specific steps could I take in order to be more “green like God”?

The text for the sermon was taken from Matthew 6:21.

Ground has been broken!  Construction has begun!  On Sunday, May 6, we kicked things off with our own groundbreaking ceremony–a fun and exciting celebration!  You can see some pictures here.

On Monday, May 7, the real work began.  Shrubs and trees were cleared to make way for what will be a garden of roughly 4000 square feet!  Much work is still to be done, but the Northminster Community Garden is on its way!

Our hope is that this Community Garden will be a blessing to our community and congregation.  This Garden will be a place for church folk and community folk to work side by side, developing relationships and sharing both physical and spiritual food with one another.

More news to come!
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Markus Watson, Pastor
Northminster Presbyterian Church

This sermon is from the series titled “Green Like God”.

Theme – If the earth is temporary, if all this will one day come to an end, what’s the point in caring for the creation?  What’s the point of all this “green living”?  That’s not a bad question.  But here’s the real issue.  God is in the business of new creation.  And if God is in the business of new creation, the question for us is, will we choose to participate with God in bringing about new creation, or will we choose not to?

The text for the sermon was taken from 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 3:3, Romans 8:19-21, Genesis 3:17-19, & Revelation 21:1-5.

We are excited to break ground on a new community garden.  Thanks to a generous grant from the San Diego Presbytery, the we will be building a community garden in the southwestern corner of our campus. First some significant work will be done by contractors to prepare the site.  Then volunteers will be invited to participate in the planning and building the garden which will most likely be raised beds. These would then be available to neighbors and community members to cultivate.

Would you like to be involved?  If so, please contact the church office at 858- 490-3995 or via email at church@northminstersandiego.com.  You can also contact us via this web site.

Please leave your contact information so we can contact you regarding upcoming planning meetings.  The first meeting for interested participants will be Saturday, May 12th at 1:30 PM. The meeting will be held at Northminster’s Congdon Hall.

You may also download a printable flyer by clicking HERE.

This sermon is from the series titled “Green Like God”.  It was a tag team event between Markus Watson and Dave Yapo, an Elder at Northminster.

Theme – According to the creation story, humans have been given the authority to “subdue” and “rule” the earth.  Does that mean we can do anything we want to with the earth?  Or does this mean that we are to “rule” the creation in the same way that God rules us—with love, compassion, and kindness?

The text for the sermon was taken from Genesis 1:28, Genesis 1:6-8, Genesis 7:11, Genesis 8:21, Genesis 1:26, Genesis 1:28, Genesis 2:15, and Deuteronomy 17:16-20.

This sermon is from the series titled “Green Like God”.  It was a tag team event between Markus Watson and Dave Yapo, an Elder at Northminster.

Theme – When it comes to the issue of caring for creation, we all come from a different background.  Some of us have been concerned about the environment for a long time.  Others of us still come to the issue with a lot of skepticism and resistance.  Today’s topic is simply this:  What’s my story when it comes to caring for the environment.  Listen to Pastor Markus and Yapo share their stories.

The text for the sermon was taken from Romans 8:19-23 and Colossians 1:15-20.

This sermon was provided by Nate Landis.

Nate is founder and director of the Urban Youth Collaborative (UYC), a network of church and parachurch partnerships that holistically shares the good news of Jesus Christ with students each week at 28 lunch clubs at middle schools and high schools in San Diego.

If you’d like to contribute to Urban Youth Collaborative, you can make a check out to Northminster and indicate “UYC” in the memo line. Or you can donate directly to what Nate is doing on the Urban Youth Collaborative website.

The text for the sermon was taken from James 3:1-12.

This sermon is from our Easter Sunday worship service and is titled “Status Quo”.

Theme – It is easy to get into a rut and a routine.  It’s easy for life to become status quo.  But God is not satisfied with that.  God is a God who interrupts our status quo—which is exactly what God did when He raised Jesus from the dead.  God interrupted the status quo of death.  And if God can do that, He can surely interrupt the dull, boring, life-draining status quo of our own lives!

The text for the sermon was taken from Matthew 28:1-10 and 1 Corinthians 15:54-55.

This summer Northminster Presbyterian Church is planning an amazing adventure through God’s Word, and you’re invited! We hope you’ll join us for this year’s Vacation Bible School.

Each day children will take part in a fun, Bible learning experience that they can see, hear, touch, and even taste! Bible point experiments, team-building games, lively Bible songs, video visits from Chadder Chipmunk, and Bible drama adventures are just a few of the fun activities that children will enjoy.

SKY Location:	Northminster Presbyterian Church 4324 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. San Diego, CA 92117 858-490-3995
SKY Dates:	Monday-Friday July 23rd through July 27th, 2012
SKY Times:	9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
SKY VBS Sunday & Carnival:	Sunday July 29th 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Parents accompanying children)
SKY Invitees:	Age 3 (potty trained only) through 6th graders

Registration forms and payments will be accepted on a first come-first served basis beginning April 8th. Enrollment is limited to 140 children (40 total Preschool age), so please register early to avoid being placed on the wait-list or missing out. Every child must have a completed registration form and release form turned into the church office.

We are excited to announce the return of our program for six graders combining volunteer efforts on their part as well as participation in VBS curriculum geared toward their age! Older students (entering 7th grade and above) are invited to apply to be VBS volunteer helpers. Limited volunteer spaces are available. All volunteers under the age of 18 will be required to attend a two hour training session prior to VBS. Two dates will be offered: June 23: 3:00 — 5:00 PM and July 22: 1:00 — 3:00 PM.

Please print out the VBS Registration Form and the Release Form, fill them out and return to the church office. Every volunteer and participant must have both forms returned to the office.

We look forward to seeing you at SKY VBS!

– Korin McCoy, VBS Director

This sermon is from the series titled “Lead Like Jesus”.

Theme – What kind of a leader is Jesus?  As we look at the story of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, we get a pretty good picture of Jesus as a leader.  He’s humble, courageous, confident, and compassionate.  Most important, Jesus is a leader worth following.

The text for the sermon was taken from Luke 19:39-40.