The number of children in the foster care system has reached a new record according to data from the Arizona State Department of Economic Security. There were 13,191 children living with relatives or in foster homes, shelters or group homes as of May 31, 2012. That is an increase of 413 children in one month! [...]
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NPC Helping Our Community
The year 2012 is well underway at the Northminster Church Food Bank. Thanks to Bill Greer and all the Outreach volunteers that so unselfishly give many hours of their time. For some it is driving their own vehicles to purchase food, pick up bread products, farm fresh produce, supplies, and even pet food. The purchase [...]
Children Of Our Tomorrow
What will tomorrow bring? None of us can answer that question. However, for the children of The Sunshine Group Homes, that question is part of their daily existence. They come from broken homes, lose of parents, parents no longer wanting or able to care for them, or even dangerous situations. Once they come into the [...]
NPC 2011 Event-More Food Bank
Northminster Church is so blessed to have people who willingly donate their time to help at the food bank. It is so rewarding to know that you are giving back to the community by helping these families in desperate need. Our volunteers, not only work helping shoppers, but they spend many hours picking up food [...]
NPC Happy New Year
As the year 2011 comes to a close, Northminster Presbyterian Church family would like to wish everyone good health and a prosperous New Year. We have been so blessed this year, with the arrival of our new Pastor Wayne Kirk and his lovely wife Linda, who moved from Florida and left family and friends to [...]
Hunger Is Not By Choice
We are in the midst of our holiday season and this year is especially difficult for our community. With unemployment still very high and families having a hard time making ends meet, NPC Food Bank is even more important to our neighbors and families. Food supplies start to run very low from our suppliers and [...]
Hats Off To A Successful BBQ
The 31st Annual Western BBQ was an outstanding success this year. The preparations started a couple weeks in advance with the pantry remodeling. What a nice change for the people that worked in the kitchen. The cooking utensils were so much easier to find and to put away. We got off to a running start [...]
Proud of Our Graduates
Congratulations to our four Arizona Certified Food Managers. NPC is very proud of Bill Greer, Gloria Oldham, Bob Bollinger, and Sue Zevan for completing the very difficult training and grueling exam to become Certified Managers. They spent many, many hours studying, plus attending an 8 hour classroom in order to complete the course. Not to [...]
NPC Feeds Furry Friends
When we take a pet into our lives, we are promising to love and care for them just like we would a family member. However, when tough times come, we should never have to make a decision as to whether our family is fed or our pets are fed, when there is no money to [...]
NPC Food Bank Feeds Children
John 21:17, Jesus tells Peter, "If you love me, take care of my sheep" "feed my sheep". The NPC Food Bank reaches out to the community and provides food to help people in need. The Food Bank operates strictly on donations from our congregation and outside giving. This caring Outreach Ministry is taking care [...]
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