Becky Portwood

I will lead an Advent Study for adults on Thursdays during Advent, December 1, 8, 15, and 22. We’ll begin each session at Noon, enjoying a brown-bag lunch in the Fellowship Hall, then the study and discussion from 12:30 to 1:30. Our study text is “The Scriptures Sing of Christmas,” by J. Ellsworth Kalas. (You can buy your own copy … [Read more...] about From the Pastor: Advent Study Series

Feedback is trickling in from the travelers that just got back from Guatemala:  “Great trip, eh?” from Cindie Moore.  “An amazing trip!” from Sarah Sweeney.  “Many thanks for making me feel such a welcome part of this wonderful group. - I learned so much about the country, so much from the Guatemalans, and so … [Read more...] about Report on NPC Immersion Trip to Guatemala

Several months ago, the Worship Committee identified the need to replace our current pew Bibles. Many are quite worn and the edition we are using is dated.  The committee recommended purchasing new Bibles and the Session approved. After doing some comparative research, the committee chose the New Revised Standard … [Read more...] about New Pew Bibles are Coming

On October 30, a dedication ceremony, long-delayed by Covid concerns, was held for the NPC solar panels. Originally installed in May of 2020, the panels have been instrumental in helping reduce the carbon footprint of NPC, along with the electricity bills!  Nancy Greear, who was instrumental in facilitating the installation, spoke … [Read more...] about Solar Panel Dedication

“It’s back!!”  We will revive the NPC Alternative Christmas Market December 11th before and after the 10am service.  If you are not familiar with this event, this is where the artistic and culinary talents of our members, and friends of members, are displayed and sold, giving you the opportunity to buy “special gifts” for … [Read more...] about Alternative Christmas Market