Welcome To Northern Hills Church

en Español

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11)

Contains information on upcoming events and ministry updates.

Includes a message from Milton Lewis,Senior Pastor, and the latest information on upcoming events and ministries.

All events are open to members and visitors of Northern Hills.

For questions or more information, we invite you to contact the church office at (210) 654-0881.

CONGREGATIONAL CARE

If you know of someone who would like to have a congregational care visit or receive communion at home please email congregationalcare@nhumc.org or contact Jim Johnson or Jim Cooper.

CANCELLED STAMPS
$$$ used to purchase Bible Studies

More than $700,000 has been raised in the last 40 years by a group of volunteers in Shell Point Village in Fort Meyers FL. Ruth Graeter at NHUMC is heading up a volunteer group to harvest these stamps from mail you have received, whether foreign stamps, U.S. stamps (all issues printed with the first class rate), and special issue (higher value, nonprofit, bulk rate, etc.). Just bring in the envelope portion with the stamps still affixed. Later the envelope or paper to which they are attached will be trimmed leaving 1/4-1/2" margin around the stamps. A box is available at the Information Center in the Gathering Area for you to leave your stamps. Become a part of this mission to subsidize a Christian Publishing House in Argentina which is dedicated to writing and publishing Sunday School materials in Spanish just by saving your cancelled or uncancelled stamps.

For information, call Ruth at (210) 495-5930.

SENIOR MINISTRY

Northern Hills UMC has started a new ministry to assist senior church members. The mission of this ministry is to provide assistance or advice for our senior members who are finding it difficult to resolve home repair or other day-to-day problems. We are looking for volunteers, men and women, who are interested in developing relationships with our senior members. Volunteers may do home repairs as their skills permit or coordinate with other volunteers to provide needed assistance. In many cases all that is needed is some advice.

If you would like to volunteer or are a senior member
in need of assistance, please contact:
Tom Parsons
(210) 651-3241

or
Tim Cobb
(210) 240-7113

THE AMARIS HOME

… where women facing a crisis pregnancy can find hope for the future. Jeremiah 1:5 says "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart: I appointed you as a prophet to the nations."

Over the last couple of years, Adoption Priorities, Inc. has had the opportunity to work with a number of women in crisis pregnancy situations and it has been our experience that many of the women who call us for support, more often than not, have an immediate need for housing, food, and medical care during their pregnancy. Although we have been able to meet their basic needs, we have not had the opportunity to model a Christian way of living on a consistent basis, nor have we been able to mentor them to success or help them gain the life skills they lack. In January of 2010, Adoption Priorities, Inc. established "The Amaris Home Project" in an effort to address these and other important issues associated with crisis pregnancies. The Amaris Home, which opens in January 2011, will serve as a residential maternity home for women between the ages of 18 and 24 facing a crisis pregnancy where we can model Christian living and minister directly to their needs. As with any worthy project, we expect to face our fair share of challenges and know there is still a great deal of work to be done. We will be sharing more information about The Amaris Home Project as it develops. If you would like to be a part of this ministry as it grows or would simply like to learn more about The Amaris Home, please contact Mitchell at mitchell@adoptionpriorities.com or Amanda Way at amanda@adoptionpriorities.com.

THE CATHOLIC WORKER HOUSE

The San Antonio Catholic Worker House has a new director, Clare Ferguson. "Many of you purchased Christmas gifts from the Giving Tree. Since opening the house in 1985, we have sought to provide care, comfort, and support to the homeless of San Antonio. Our ministries offer a temporary home to homeless families and a weekday soup line to individuals in need. We base our ministry on Matthew 25:40 'Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.' We do our work following the philosophy of the Catholic Worker Movement which emphasizes faith-centered action, personalism, community building, nonviolence, simple living, and a respect for the environment. As an independent and faith-based community, we do our work with the belief that God will provide for our needs through the community surrounding us - people of different faiths, races, and economic conditions. We do not accept government funding, and we are not under the auspices of any institutional church or diocese. We rely on volunteer labor and the donations of those who believe in what we are doing. Come and visit the Catholic Worker House. We will be happy to show you around and if you come during soup line (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) you can even stay for lunch. Visiting is always a good way to find out more about what we do, and is a good chance to meet some of the folks from the local community who have come in to enjoy a meal with us."

Catholic Worker House is located at 622 Nolan St., San Antonio 78202. To volunteer or donate, contact Clare at (210) 224-2932 or visit our website at www.sa-catholicworker.org.

THE VINE AND WELLNESS GROUP
A Counseling Ministry

With the start of the new year, most of us have begun to evaluate the things in our lives that need changing and will develop New Year's resolutions to address them. That's the easy part. Now comes the "changing" which consists of the awareness of unhealthy thoughts and behaviors, consistency, and follow through. Here's how to help you keep those New Year's resolutions and feel successful in the process:

Determine your goals—Choose one goal to focus on.
Be realistic with your goal and expectations—Expect the change to come with its challenges.
Consistency—Stay focused. You're more likely to stay on track if you can ask for help and stay hopeful.
Follow through—THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP! Stick with the goal for at least 21 days OR MORE.

If you are one that desires change but need professional support and guidance, we are available and happy to help!

Annie Viers, MA, LPC, LMFT
Celeste Inman, M.Ed., LPC, RPT
15110 Jones Maltsberger Rd. #102
San Antonio, TX 78247
(210)-490-4419

LADIES ON THE SAME PAGE
Monday, January 17, 7 p.m.
Location: 108 Pinecrest # 7, San Antonio 78209

For new member information or other inquiries, please contact:
Irene Kistler
(210) 452-9095

WEEKLY MORNING PRAYER
Tuesday, January 18, 7 a.m., Sanctuary

"Come as you are" for a time of prayer.

UMW FAITH CIRCLE
Tuesday, January 18, 10 a.m., Acts 2 Café

Contact:
Reggie Wesley
(210) 496-1563

NEW LIFE EMMAUS COMMUNITY OF SAN ANTONIO
Tuesday, January 18, 7 p.m.

Rolling Oaks Christian DOC
7150 Stahl Rd., SA, TX 78247
(210) 654-1744

FRESH START 2011
Wednesday, January 19

Supper Lite Dinner
5:30-6:15 p.m.

Praise and Worship
Praise Singing, Brief Devotion, & Communion
6:15-6:45 p.m.
Location: Worship Center
Various Speakers

Adult Bible Classes

Mid-High Youth

Children's Activities

Something for everyone!
Come for 3 hours or 30 minutes.
Just come!

PARENT FELLOWSHIP
Wednesday, January 19, 6:30 p.m.

Join us for Wednesday Night Supper Lite
and fellowship with church families after the event.

SANCTUARY CHOIR
Receive a Blessing! Rejoice!
Wednesday nights, January 19, 7-8:30 p.m., Sanctuary

Are you ready to join the choir?? The Sanctuary Choir leads the worship for 11 a.m. traditional services. If you've been thinking about joining, this is the perfect time to jump in! Adults, as well as youth, are welcome--no auditions necessary!

Contact:
Michelle Vernone

LEADERSHIP TRAINING/ORIENTATION
January 22, 9-11 a.m.

Our annual training/orientation is for church leaders. We will begin with a called meeting of the Administrative Board to approve the 2011 budget. Dudley Harral will lead a session on administrative and financial matters, and Milton Lewis will lead a session on our vision, values, and priorities for 2011. Anyone may attend. Childcare provided by reservation.

5th ANNUAL SAN ANTONIO ADOPTION FAIR
Saturday, January 22, 1-5 p.m., Northern Hills Church

Can you imagine not having parents or a family to call your own? Sadly, across the world, there are hundreds of thousands of children in foster homes and orphanages who wait for a family. What would you do for the Holidays? Christmas? Easter? Or your birthday?

"Religion that God accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after widows and orphans in their distress…" James 1:27 (NIV)

If you or anyone you know has ever considered opening your heart, your home and your family to a child... Join us at the 5Th Annual San Antonio Adoption Fair 2011 This free event is a community awareness project of Adoption Priorities, Inc.

For more information, please visit www.sanantonioadoptionfair.com.

DYNAMIC PRAYER
Sunday, January 23, 5-6:30 p.m., Sanctuary

Dynamic Prayer meetings are vital to the life of every church. Please come and join us.

EMMAUS GATHERING
Monday, January 24, 7 p.m., NHC

We start with a "potluck" supper, followed by a brief meeting for announcements, and a short communion service in the chapel. Childcare is available. We normally adjourn around 8:45 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend and bring friends.

Contact:
Judy Seymour
(210) 494-0416

NIGHTTIME QUILTERS/CRAFTERS
Friday, January 28, 6 p.m., Acts Café

Come join us for fun & fellowship. We'd all love to see what you're working on. Newcomers, come see what you've been missin'.

Contact:
Mary Trafton
(210) 402-0658

HOPE CIRCLE
Monday, February 8, 6:30-8 p.m.
Children's Annex 3

We meet on the second Monday of the month. The purpose of the circle is to support and encourage women between the ages of 20 and 40ish for fellowship and service projects. Childcare is provided.

Contact:
Sylvia Farber
(210) 474-0392

UNITED METHODIST MEN
Monday, February 8, 7 p.m., Acts Café

For those unfamiliar with UMM, we promote fellowship among the men of the congregation. We meet the 2nd Monday of each month for dinner and a short business meeting, followed by a short video lesson. Bring a friend.

Contact:
Ron Trafton

UMW CIRCLE OF LOVE
Tuesday, February 9, Noon-2 p.m., Acts 2 Café

This group of women meets every second Tuesday of the month. Our major ministry is making caps for cancer patients (no sewing experience necessary) and other mission projects. We occasionally take field trips. Bring a sack lunch and a friend.

Contact:
Diana Poerner
(830) 980-6053

LEFT BEHIND BUT NOT ALONE
A group for widows and widowers.
Saturday, February 12, 11:15 a.m.
Location: Pompeii Italian Grill
16109 Nacogdoches Rd.

Bring a friend if you like and come join us for good food and fellowship.

Contact for reservations:
Maxine Webber
(210) 967-0294

3703 North Loop 1604 East, San Antonio TX 78247, (210) 654-0881

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