The Spire
Noroton Presbyterian Church
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2011 Post Road, Darien, CT 06820
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203-655-1451
Dear Members and Friends of NPC,
As we enter into the fall, and another year of ministry at
NPC, there are several things that I would love to draw
to your attention . . .
First, the summer has been wonderful. Highlights include,
but are not limited to, Vacation Bible School, the Mission
Trip to West Virginia, a Mission Trip to Kenya, worship on the
beach, breakfast on the beach, and a visit from the men of Pivot
Ministry on the beach. Many thanks to our talented staff and members for making
these ministries happen this summer.
Second, as we enter September, there are a few changes that you need to know.
As we return from the beach, we will have one service on
Sunday, September 10
at 10:00 am in the sanctuary. This will be immediately followed by an all-church
picnic, from 11:00 till 2:00 utilizing the playground and the lower parking lot. (See
details on page 2.) So come dressed for a picnic!
Beginning on
September 17
we will be having three worship services on Sundays
–– 8:30 in the Chapel, 10:00 in the Sanctuary, and 5:00 in the Chapel. This
proposal came from the Worship Team after several months of conversation
and prayer. In late Spring, the Session approved this new schedule. The morning
services will be much the same in terms of content. Childcare and Sunday School
through elementary grades will be provided at both 8:30 and 10:00. In addition,
the 8:30 service will feature special music (vocalists and instrumentalists) and the
10:00 service will feature the Chancel Choir. The 5:00 service will provide time
for singing, reflection, a message, prayer and include The Lord’s Supper each
week. (Also, there will be child care through kindergarten.)
Finally, the Nominating Team has been working hard over the summer months
to gather slate of people to serve as a Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC). I
am sure that you can appreciate the challenges of this task in the summer when
people are in and out of town. It is my hope that shortly after you receive this
Spire an announcement will be made about a congregational meeting to elect a
PNC.
In closing, I look forward to continuing to serve this faith community as your
interim pastor. I know that the Lord will continue to guide, mold, and shape NPC
as we seek to follow faithfully.
With much anticipation,
Pastor John H. Seiders
Interim Pastor
September/October 2017
Summer Worship Schedule
September 3
8:00 am Weed Beach
10:00 am Chapel
Fall Kick Off Celebration
September 10
10:00 am Sanctuary Service only
Fall Worship Schedule
begins September 17
8:30 am Chapel
10:00 am Sanctuary
5:00 pm Chapel
Upcoming Preaching Schedule:
Sermon Series:
Summer Playlist
9/3 - Revelation 4
Guest Preacher:
The Rev. Dr. Ruthie Seiders
Sermon Series:
A Grand Plan
9/10 -
Creation
9/17 -
Fall
9/24 -
Redemption
10/1 -World Communion Sunday
Guest Preacher:
The Rev. Dr. Scott Sunquist
Sermon series:
I Am NPC
10/8 -
"Abundantly Blessed"
10/15 -
"A Faulty Focus"
10/22 -
"Having Good Eyes"
Sermon series:
The Five Solas
10/29 -
"Sola Scriptura"
Table of Contents
Adult Spiritual Formation..................... 3
Caring &Women’s Ministries........... 4-6
Children’s Ministry............................. 7-8
Youth Ministry......................................... 9
NPCC...................................................... 10
Music and Fine Arts..............................11
Mission Ministry..............................12-13
Calendars..........................................14-15
NPC News............................................. 16
