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Posted on October 12, 2006 ...

This week, I was struggling with the idea of what to write. So, I was in the office joking with Jean Tucker and Barbara about what I should write. We joked around about a few ideas then I suggested that since it is my birthday this week, I could just put a big Happy Birthday to myself! Then Barbara said, ?��Ǩ?�You could draw a picture and say this is your coloring page for this week.?��Ǩ�� I said it would have to be considered abstract art (since my drawing skills are not that great) and let everyone make it what they want it to be.

Then it occurred to me that worship is kind of like abstract art. We make it what we want it to be. We all look at it differently and we all get something different from it. Each generation has its own view and perspective on how worship should look. Some like to worship God with more outward expressions such as uplifted hands or by clapping their hands to a song while some enjoy the more quiet inward expressions or worshiping through acts of servanthood.

We all interpret worship in different ways and one way is not better than the other as long as we are truly worshiping our Holy God. Because His favorite song is the song his children sing, the most important thing is that we never stop worshiping God in spirit and in truth. ?��Ǩ?�God is Spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.?��Ǩ�� (John 4:24) We serve an awesome and mighty God and he deserves our praise. God Bless and Keep You, Lanny

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This Week at NCBC

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31:
8:30 AM... Early Worship
9:40 AM... Old Fashion Singing - Annex
9:45 AM... Sunday School - Bible Study
11:00 AM... Morning Worship
4:30 PM... Youth Praise Band Practice - Annex
6:00 PM... Evening Worship
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1:
The Church Offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
7:00 PM... Tailgate Party - North Parking Lot
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2:
3:30 PM... Contractor Meeting - Annex
6:00 PM... Quilters - Annex
6:30 PM... Personnel Committee - Annex
6:30 PM... Men's Bible Study - Room 405
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3:
6:00 PM... Bible Study/Prayer Meeting - Sanctuary
6:00 PM... Children's Choir - Room 410
6:00 PM... Preschool Choir - Room 310
6:30 PM... Youth Activities - Annex
6:45 PM ...Preschool Mission Friends - Room 312
6:45 PM ...RAs & GAs - Upstairs Education Building
6:45 PM ...Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal - Choir Loft
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4:
9:30 AM... Ladies Prayer Group - Annex
6:00 PM... Sunday School Training - NCBC

This Week in Worship

Welcome and Announcements..... Verlin Tucker
Prayer..... Verlin Tucker
Special Announcement..... Melissa Clayton
Call to Worship..... Congregation
"Higher Ground" ( Hymn 484, Verses 1, 2, & 3)
"You Are My All in All"
Children's Sermon..... Dr. Jay McCluskey
Choral Worship .....Sanctuary Choir
"Thou Oh Lord"
Scripture Reading..... Emily Elliott
James 1:12-18
Scripture can be found on page 854 of the Bibles supplied in our Sanctuary
Offertory Hymns..... Congregation
"Lord Reign in Me"
"His Eye Is on the Sparrow"
Offertory Prayer..... Lanny Tayloe
Offertory..... Instrumentalist
Giving of Tithes and Offering..... Congregation
Special Music..... The Ensemble
Message from God's Word..... Dr. McCluskey
"How To Handle Temptation"
Invitation Hymn 311..... Congregation
"Let Jesus Come into Your Heart"
Recognition of Decisions..... Pastor
Closing Words .....Pastor
Benediction .....Pastor

Closing Chorus..... Congregation
"Lord Reign in Me"

Sunday evening worship will include special music from the Don Littrell, warm fellowship, and an inspirational message from God's Word.