office@northminster.us
To: The Members and Friends of Northminster
Re: Weekly Update
October 2, 2025
SUNDAY'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
PHOTO DIRECTORY UPDATE

If you call Northminster home—Covenant Partners and visitors alike—and need a new photo (or haven’t had one taken yet), let’s get it done soon! Contact Karen Ring to schedule a time that works for you.

(karenkayring@gmail.com, 309.231.1001

MEMORIAL SERVICES 
Ruth Byrne
 
August 25, 1939 - September 15, 2025
 
Memorial Service Details
Friday, October 3, 2025
At Northminster 
 
10:00am Visitation  
11:00am Service
12:00pm Luncheon 
 
 
Mary (Brown) Panozzo
 
February 2, 1960 - August 10, 2025
 
Memorial Service Details
Saturday, October 11, 2025
At Northminster 
 
11:00am Service
12:00pm Luncheon 
 
 

Fall Festival is a fun and welcoming event, perfect for inviting friends to check out Northminster!

 

We’d love to see you there! And if you’re able, consider signing up to help out. Whether you're part of our church family, an NLC family, an NPC neighbor, or just bringing along friends, everyone is welcome.

 

Need service hours for school or scouts?

This is a great opportunity!

In Luke 10:27, Jesus says, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.” But how do we truly live that out? The Peoria Great Banquet offers a meaningful way to explore that calling. Held at Northminster, this 72-hour weekend experience invites participants to step away from the busyness of life and focus on their relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Through inspiring talks, small group discussions, worship, prayer, and fellowship, guests encounter God’s grace in a powerful way. You are invited to be a guest at the next Great Banquet—God’s banquet—where you can feast on His goodness and love. The next weekends are:

Men's Weekend: November 6-9, 2025

Women's Weekend: November 13-16, 2025
 
Questions?
Contact the Great Banquet Team at peoriagreatbanquet@gmail.com.
PICKLEBALL: Players & Leaders Wanted!

We’re growing our pickleball community and looking for more players & leaders.

 

For Players:

  • Flexible membership options: weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly
  • Enjoy great exercise while meeting new friends
  • Exciting news: an outdoor pickleball court is coming in 2026!

 

For Leaders:

  • Leaders play for free!
  • Responsible for setting up and taking down nets and equipment
  • Keep the snack area stocked and the brochure holder filled with the current weekly bulletin

 

Interested or have questions?

We’d love to hear from you!

Brian Nelson, operations@northminster.us

STUDENT MINISTRIES
Each week, students come together to play games, enjoy snacks, and build meaningful friendships—but the heart of everything we do is helping students know Jesus and grow in their faith
NORTHMINSTER LEARNING CENTER 

YPM ~ MEXICO MISSION TRIPS – 2026

https://www.ypmusa.org/

 

Each week will include 12 to 14 participants (though there’s always room for one more!). Participants are welcome — and encouraged — to stay for multiple weeks!

Typical Weekly Schedule
● Tuesday: Travel to Mexico
● Wednesday–Saturday: Mission project work
● Sunday: Worship and cultural immersion with a local Mayan community
● Monday: Group-selected fun day
● Tuesday: Return home

 

🛠 Project Focus
This year, we’ll continue construction efforts by working on the second building on the IYPM campus. Each week will also include interactions with local university and high school students, offering meaningful cross-cultural engagement.


❄ Why Go?
January and February can be chilly here — it’s a great time to head south and make a lasting impact while
staying warm!


To reserve your spot and for more information contact

Jim Wittmer at jimwittmer@comcast.net.

MEMORIAL PLAYGROUND

Our current playground for kids is over 25 years over. To leave a legacy for children, we plan to upgrade the playground area with a collaborative effort of support. So many families & groups currently use the playground. Poster boards will be on display in the lobby areas detailing plans to enhance and create an inviting area for kids and families. For more information, contact Jim Garner (309.439.1833).

TGIF RESOURCES
Information regarding IRS approved Required Minimum Distribution (RMD's) & IRS approved Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD's) are available in the church office.  Questions regarding these IRS distribution donations can be directed to Steve Rollins stever@northminster.us
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