October Meeting of the Northside (Sinners and) Saints This Sunday!!!
Posted: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Filed under: 2k10, Community Announcements, Northside Gathering, One Church. One Richmond. | Tags: Gathering, Northside, prayer, Richmond, RVA, saints Comments Off on October Meeting of the Northside (Sinners and) Saints This Sunday!!!
Monthly Gathering
of the
Northside
(Sinners and) Saints
Sunday
October 17, 2010
3-4:30pm
All Christ-following Northside residents and those who love or serve the Northside are invited to attend.
All Souls Presbyterian Church
19 Overbrook Road (enter on the Miller Avenue side entrance) Richmond, VA 23222Purpose of the Gathering
1 – Fellowship – get to know one another 2 – Learn – to hear what Jesus is doing in our community 3 – Share – to encourage one another 4 – Pray – to lift up community needs and to glorify and worship the Lord.Future Dates (3-4:30pm)
2010 2011
Sunday, November 14 Sunday, January 9
Sunday, December 5 Sunday, February 6
For More Information
Please contact Marti Williams missmartishouse[at]me.com 804.601.2698North Ave. Library Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Posted: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 Filed under: 2k10 | Tags: library, North Ave, Northside, ribbon cutting, Richmond, RVA Comments Off on North Ave. Library Ribbon Cutting CeremonyTHIS FRIDAY….10/15 at 3pm.
YAY! We are excited to have our library fully open again after being closed for renovations! Come check out the new and improved library! Even better…check out a book while you are there!
“Helping Neighbors Build Communities” Contest
Posted: Monday, October 4, 2010 Filed under: 2k10, Community Announcements | Tags: contest, free ipod, LISC, Northside, photography, Richmond, RVA, Southern Barton Heights, Virginia 1 CommentLISC Virginia (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) is celebrating their 20th anniversary by inviting young photographers (ages 12-18) to submit original photos! An anonymous donor is providing disposable digital cameras to Miss Marti’s House for 20-30 Northside youth to participate in this contest. For a printable version, click LISC Photo Contest! Please contact me if you are interested! See more details below!
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Submissions Due: Before 4:30 p.m. October 15, 2010. Late entries will not be accepted. Rules:
Prizes: Grand Prize: iPod Touch – sponsored by CRT-tanka From each Targeted Area
Winners of the photo contest will be interviewed by Richmond.com. Questions? Please contact Frances Stanley (804) 358-7602 ext 13. |
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Northside (Sinners and) Saints Gathering
Posted: Sunday, September 26, 2010 Filed under: 2k10, Northside Gathering, One Church. One Richmond. | Tags: Gathering, Northside, prayer, Richmond, RVA, Southern Barton Heights 2 CommentsToday, we had our first gathering of Christ-followers in the Northside, and we look forward to meeting again! It was a blessed afternoon in the presence of the Lord. Thanks to All Souls Presbyterian for hosting us. And..thanks to everyone who attended and helped out! For more info on our gathering, read Gathering of Northside Saints.
There was a diverse group of 30 people present…from 16 different churches, with no more than 2-3 families/individuals from any one church. People responded to email invitations, phone calls, invitations mailed to the local churches, from the blog post and from Facebook. Most live in the community, although several attend church or serve the community through ministries.
Many of us didn’t know each other. After a short welcome and opening prayer, we spent some time getting to know one another through a normal icebreaker.
- Find 3 people who you haven’t met before and get their name, neighborhood and why they came.
- Find 3 people to finish these 2 sentences…”Our God can….” and “Our community can….”
- Find 3 people to learn 2 things you have in common. Needless to say….it got kinda noisy and energetic….but it was FUN!!!
Then, we broke up into small groups of 6 people and discussed the following questions.
- What has God been doing in Northside? How have you seen God at work in Northside?
- How has the Lord been at work on your street?
- What has God been saying to you? What has scriptures been speaking to you?
- What should we be praying/interceding for?
Lastly, we spent time in prayer for the local church, the community, new ministries, etc. A lot of good stuff came out of our time together; and we hope to do this more often – on a monthly basis. Please join us in praying for the Northside of Richmond!
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done. On Earth as it is in Heaven.
To God be the Glory!
(The rest of the summary and future gathering dates will be forthcoming. If you are interested in being a part of future gatherings, be sure to let me know.)
Gathering of Northside Saints
Posted: Sunday, September 26, 2010 Filed under: 2k10, Community Announcements | Tags: community, fellowship, missional, Northside, prayer, Richmond, RVA, Southern Barton Heights 1 CommentRepost…
It’s not too late to attend….RSVP not required!
There’s no doubt that God is moving in Northside of Richmond, VA, and it’s so exciting to hear and see what He is doing! You are invited to a Gathering of Northside Saints to….
1 – Fellowship – get to know one another 2 – Learn – to hear what the Lord is doing in our community 3 – Share – to encourage one another 4 – Pray – to lift up the needs of our community and to glorify and worship the Lord.We hope to see you….
Sunday, September 26th at 3pm
All Souls Presbyterian Church 19 Overbrook Road Richmond, VA 23222 (enter on the Miller Avenue side entrance)We would appreciate an RSVP to missmartishouse[at]me[dot]com by 9/25, so we can be prepared with a headcount. Please be sure to include the following information…
- Names attending
- Contact information like – email addresses/phone numbers
- Willingness to volunteer
In the meantime, be praying for our community and our gathering. In addition, be sure to invite other Northside Saints to attend!
May the peace of our Lord Jesus be with you!
Blessings, Marti
Marti Williams www.missmartishouse.com loving God and others in Southern Barton Heights; Richmond, VA
HUGE Success – North Avenue Community Day
Posted: Saturday, September 25, 2010 Filed under: 2k10, Community Announcements | Tags: community, Goal Post Restaurant, missional, Richmond, RVA, Southern Barton Heights, Southern Barton Heights Community Association, unity, Urban Comments Off on HUGE Success – North Avenue Community DayIt’s a good day in the Northside of Richmond, VA. And it’s not too late to attend! The North Avenue Community Day is off to a great start on this HOT HOT HOT fall day. Louis, Wesley, and I went out to “flyer” the community this morning and met some friends along the way – 2 who decided to lend us a helping hand! Thanks to Ziyah and Amani!!!
We started off with prayer, welcome speeches, praise dancing, face painting, free snow cones (they totally rocked this blazin’ day!), free clothes, safety programs offered by the police, moon bounce for the kids, cool antique cars, etc.
If you are looking to be blessed by unity in the community, come on out! Today….12-8p. Thanks to ALL who helped make it a success, especially Ms. Dot from the Goal Post Restaurant and Diva Valerie! 🙂
North Avenue Community Day Saturday, 9.25 12noon -7p
Posted: Friday, September 24, 2010 Filed under: 2k10, Community Announcements | Tags: Block Party, community, Northside, Richmond, RVA, Southern Barton Heights, Urban Comments Off on North Avenue Community Day Saturday, 9.25 12noon -7pSOUTHERN BARTON HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MEMBERS AND FRIENDS:
Don’t forget, we need your help to set up in the morning and clean up in the evening. We will meet at the Goal Post at 10am to set up, and then be back at 7pm for clean-up.
As Ralph says… “There will be dancing in the streets!”
Hope you can join us!
Fish (and Chicken) Fry on Friday, 8.27 $7 donation
Posted: Monday, August 16, 2010 Filed under: 2k10, Community Announcements | Tags: gilpin court, Northside, Richmond, RVA, STEP, STEP Richmond, Strategies to Help People, Urban, urban ministry 2 Comments
On Friday, 8/27/2010, STEP (Strategies to Elevate People) will be hosting a Fish Fry (and chicken too!!!) from 11-2 and 4-7. Perfect for a work luncheon….or a cook-free dinner for the family! Place your order by Wednesday, 8/25 to reserve your meals by using this Fish Fry Order Form. (Note: Free delivery for 5+ lunch meals!)
Thanks for supporting this wonderful ministry to Gilpin Court!! To learn more about STEP, attend the reception any time from 4-7pm.
ComChap Youth Group ROCKS!
Posted: Sunday, August 15, 2010 Filed under: 2k10, Community Announcements | Tags: Commonwealth Chapel, Community Clean-up, mission, missional, Missions Project, Richmond, RVA, Southern Barton Heights, Urban, Youth Group 1 Comment
This evening a group of middle and high school youth from Commonwealth Chapel took their Sunday evening to selflessly serve Southern Barton Heights by picking up trash around the community. Rondell even jumped in to help; and neighbors came out to welcome and thank them!
In John 13, Jesus says…
12When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them.13“You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am. 14Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. 15I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. 16I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. 17Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
These servant youth and their leaders were being the hands and feet of Jesus and will be blessed for their servant’s heart. Louis and I appreciate their giving spirit, and we had fun getting to know them better! Thanks again, ComChap Youth Group!!!
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