Worship in person or online
You can worship in person or online. Worship begins at 9:30am Sundays. To worship online with your church family:
Everything [In] Between
This Lent, our church will journey together through Everything [In] Between, a beautifully crafted resource by A Sanctified Art. We will wade into the middle of our sacred texts to find God and stretch our understanding beyond the binaries that our world so often gives. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, March 5, we will engage with scripture, art, and poetry designed to expand our imagination of faith, deepen our understanding of justice, and open our hearts to the Spirit’s work in the in-between. Lenten Devotional Booklets and Lenten Cards are also available.
Easter Brunch Egg Bake Donations
The Youth are holding their annual Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 20 immediately following the Easter service. Please use the Sign-Up Genius link below or email youth@northfieldumc.org to bring an Egg Bake. The Brunch is a fundraiser for our Youth Mission Trip to Kansas City. Traditional or Vegetarian sign-up options. Thanks for your help and support!
Easter Flower Orders
Place your Easter flower order by filling out the order form in the church office or found in your April Herald Newsletter and return it to the church office with payment by Wednesday, April 9th. All flowers will be used for the Easter Sunday worship and then may be taken home after the Easter service or left at the church.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, April 1: Women's Bible Study
9:00am
Wednesday, April 2: Mission Sewing
9:00am
Wednesday, April 2: Super Wednesday
Friday, April 4: Men's Breakfast
8:00am Join a group of multi-faith, mostly retired men gathering for breakfast and fellowship. Rotational responsibility providing the meal. 14-22 men usually attend held in fellowship. Anyone is welcome.
Each Sunday, March 9 - April 13: The Final Days: A Lenten Journey through the Gospels
10:45am in the Reception Room, facilitated by Bruce Dalgaard. Each session is free-standing, come to one or all. Books may be purchased at Content Book Store or online (Cokesbury, Amazon)
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The four New Testament Gospels aren’t the same story, but they offer the same Resurrection hope. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John devote most of their story detailing Jesus’ last week in Jerusalem, all highlighting Jesus’ triumphant entry into the city, the suffering and humiliation of the cross, and the empty tomb come Sunday morning, but the stories they tell aren’t quite the same. |
Each gospel offers a different lens through which we understand Jesus’ Passion. One portrait reveals Jesus to be in control, while another emphasizes his suffering. In one story Jesus offers hope to the thief on the cross, and in another Jesus only receives derision. These different perspectives aren’t a reason to dismiss the Gospels; rather they reveal an abundant, diverse and complementary picture of God’s work in the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus.
Lenten Services
Sunday, April 13, 9:30 am - PALM/PASSION SUNDAY - Children’s sing during service
Thursday, April 17, 6:30 pm - MAUNDY THURSDAY - Holy Communion and Foot/Hand Washing in the Fellowship Hall
Friday, April 18, 6:30 pm - GOOD FRIDAY - Service of Tenebrae
Sunday, April 20, 9:30 am - EASTER SUNDAY - Easter Brunch following service in Fellowship Hall
Easter Events
Saturday, April 19, 1:00 pm - Community Easter Egg Hunt
Meet at the church south entrance
Sunday, April 20, following worship, Easter Brunch
Immediately following Easter worship. Egg Bakes, pastries, and fresh fruit. Free-will donation. This is a Fundraiser for our Youth Mission Trip to Kansas City in August, 2025.
The church office will be closed Easter Monday, April 21
Super Wednesday Schedule
Join us for our Super Wednesday free-will offering community meal at 5:30 pm followed by various adult and youth programs.
April 2
Meal Menu
Chicken Parmesan Alfredo with Penne, Broccoli, Green Salad, Bread, Ice cream and bars
April 9
Meal Menu
Tater Tot Hotdish, Green beans, Jello, Bread, Ice cream and treats
April 16
Meal Menu
Chicken Wild rice Hotdish, Roasted carrots with, Green salad, Cottage cheese and Peaches, Bread, Ice cream and treats
April 23
Meal Menu
Ham, Potatoes, Peas, Green salad and fresh fruit platter, Bread, Cake and ice cream
April 30
Meal Menu
Beef Lasagna, Caesar salad, Garlic bread, Ice cream and treats
Care Team Prayer List
Please pray for the following folks in the week ahead.
- Hold the family of Orrin DeLong in prayer. Orrin passed away on Wednesday morning, February 26. A memorial service took place at 11:00 am on Friday, March 21. You can read the obituary here.
- Hold the family of Winnifred (Winnie) Drentlaw in prayer. Winnie passed away early Monday morning, February 3rd. A memorial service took place at 11:00 am on Monday, March 3. You can read the obituary here.
- Family and friends of Randy Moore who passed away on Tuesday, January 21st. Hold his father Robert Moore in your prayers. You can read Randy's obituary here.
- Family and friends of Louise Lockrem who passed away on Sunday, February 16. Funeral services were 11:00 am Saturday, February 22nd at Bierman, Benson & Langehough Funeral Home. You can read Louise's obituary here.
Please note that we cannot add anyone's name without their express permission, so if you would like prayer on another person's behalf, we need to have confirmation of their willingness to be included on this public list.
Church Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - Noon
NUMC News Contact
If you wish to have a church announcement added to the weekly NUMC News email messages please email the information to the church office at northfieldumc@gmail.com.
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Northfield United
Methodist Church
1401 Maple St
Northfield, MN 55057
www.northfieldumc.org
(507) 645-5689
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