Past Events — 2008
Kids ‘R His -- Remember the Needy
Kids ‘r His served lunch to those families less fortunate than ours at The Gathering - St. James Church, 8th & Wisconsin Avenue, on Saturday, November 29 from 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM. The Gathering, a community group, coordinates volunteers to serve meals to about 300 persons at this site.November Events
There were two special times of fellowship in November.
- On Sunday, November 23rd, we had a Thanksgiving Service remembering all the gifts from God for which we are grateful.
- The following week on November 30th, we shared a pot luck lunch together. These were both times to grow closer to each other in fellowship, and closer to our Heavenly Father “from whom all blessings flow.”
Night Out for Adults
The youth group hosted a “Night Out” on Friday, Nov. 21 for the adults. They prepared and served dinner, provided entertainment, and even babysat younger children!
Youth Group -- Night Out For Northtowners 
Ladies’ Day
On November 8, from 8:30 until noon, the Northtown Ladies’ Day featured Fellowship, Prayer Circles, Singing and a Salad Luncheon. It was a “don’t miss it” event not only for Northtown women, but for women from the entire area.Science and Religion
Speaker John Clayton presented his seminar “Does God Exist?” at Northtown in November. A teacher, author and scientist, Clayton’s lectures told how honest scientists find ample evidence for a living and creative God. The lectures began on Friday evening, November 14, and continued on Saturday, November 15, with a wrap-up session during Sunday morning services the following morning.Youth-Led Worship Service -- October 26, 2008
Northtown Youth led the Sunday morning worship service, practicing the adult roles they will (very soon) be stepping into.Kids ‘R His - 4th, 5th, 6th Graders
It was fun & fellowship at this year’s Fall Costume Party on Saturday, October 25th from 2 - 5 pm at the Robertson’s home.Men’s Retreat
On October 3rd and 4th, Northtown men went to Camp Whitcomb/Mason for a weekend of discussion, prayer, singing and fellowship, led by Terry Smith (Family Minister at Woodmont Hills Church of Christ in Nashville).
View Photos from the Men’s Retreat 
Kids ‘R His Ministry: Apple Hollar
It was a day of fun at Apple Hollar (corn maze, hay ride & go carts) on Saturday, September 27th from 9:45 am until 3:30pm. Kids brought a lunch and had a great day!Friend Day
An old event with a new name – it’s the Friend Day (formerly known as Corn ‘n Brat Roast), on Sunday, September 14. It was another great time where FRAN’s had an informal time of fellowship and food and also got to know more about Northtown Church, and more importantly, about Jesus Christ, our savior. It rained, so most of the Northtowners and guests had to eat downstairs, but the food was as good as ever. It included the old favorites of roasted corn and grilled brats, as well as a wide variety of new foods to appeal to all tastes.
Youth Retreat 2008
August 8-9, youth from Northtown and another congregation went up north to camp out in tents, enjoy games and activities, Bible study and (finally) a trip to the beach.
Youth Retreat 2008 Neighborhood Carnival
New this year – the Northtown Neighborhood Carnival (NNC), on Saturday, August 16 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. There were games and activities for children of all ages. Kids received prize tickets that they turned in for school supplies. Parents received information on Northtown church and upcoming events.
Click Here For a Slideshow of Photos Summer Family Picnic
The Northtown family picnic was on Saturday, June 28 at 1:00 PM at Brown Deer Park, Picnic Site 2. Members brought their own grills and picnic baskets of food, and enjoyed some good fellowship. The special event was supposed to be an old-fashioned pie eating contest with prizes for the best pies.The rain came before the prizes were given out, but not before the picnickers enjoyed the pies!
2008 Vacation Bible School -- Superheros!
“Superheros” was the theme of the June 2008 VBS, with the usual drama, singing, skits, puppets, refreshments and play. It was about how every kid can be a superhero for the greatest of all superheros: Jesus.
See photos here. Dominican Mission Trip
In April, a group of Northtowners traveled to the Dominican Republic on a mission trip. Their time was spent working for -- and worshiping with -- a church there.Click here to see photos of the trip, shot by Tom Wright. Snow Tubing at Sunburst Ski Resort
It was some good cold fun! The youth went on a snow-tubing outing at Sunburst Ski Resort Saturday, February 9th. Youth left the church at 9:15 and started tubing about 10:00.Click on the album below to see photos of the event.
Snow Tubing Activity Night At Bradley Beverly Healthcare
On Monday January 28th, an activity for both the Youth Group and Kids ‘R His. Kids went to the Breadly Beverly Healthcare Nursing Home to spend time and play games with the elderly.Making Valentines for Older Northtowners
On the Sunday before Valentines day (February 10th) members of the Youth Group and the Kids ‘R His ministry gathered in the church basement to make valentines for the “older” Northtowners. A pleasant surprise to find in your church mailbox.
Valentine’s Dessert Night
Sunday, February 10th (6-8pm) Northtowners got together for a “Valentine’s Dessert Night.” Open to all adults (single, married, dating), a great evening of sweet things to eat and sweet fellowship! Men had to both make dessert (or purchase it if they weren’t up to cooking) and arrange for babysitting.Hollywood Director
On Saturday, January 19th from 6 pm. to 8 pm. teens met in the church building and came up with a 5 to 10 minute skit based on a popular biblical theme like the Holy Spirit, or a Bible verse, or a parable. Each one was videotaped, and the group met in the youth room to vote on which they liked the most.New Year’s Eve Youth Lock-In
On December 31st from 8 PM to 8:30 AM, youth gathered for the New Year’s Lock-in. This was for 7th-12th grades and included board games, video games, movies, activities, singing, and more!
Special Drama
Sunday, January 6, we had a very special drama presentation during worship by Ardan James, an internationally known Christian illusionist from Milwaukee. He and the cast performed a scene about the life of Jesus from the play, “a girl, a mirror, and a magician.”Annual Girls’ Night Out
Women of the congregation joined in the annual “Girls’ Night Out” on Friday, January 4. They met together for dinner at Chili’s, N96W18640 County Line Road in Germantown at 6 PM. It was a great evening of feminine fellowship!Women’s Prayer Circle
Christians often have a particular situation in their lives to pray about, perhaps joined by fellow Christians. Northtown Women shared these with other women in the church during the Women’s Prayer Circle from 8 AM to noon on Saturday, January 12 at the church building. They spent the whole morning praying together about whatever was on each woman’s heart -- although women were welcome to join in anytime during the morning. Afterwards, they had lunch together at Ruby Tuesday’s. Renee Russell organized the event.Diversity Sunday
In order to better understand each other and the various cultural backgrounds we all come from, Northtown had a special “Unity in Diversity” service on Sunday, January 20. This was in anticipation of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday observance. Refreshments reflecting different cultures were served after services.
