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As I write these words literally millions of Americans are going to the polls, exercising their right to vote. What a precious liberty Americans possess in that we collectively determine which individuals serve in the offices that oversee our government. Various media outlets indicate that the race for President of the United States is extraordinarily close. The tightness of the election has intensified emotions on both sides. In a sense, our nation’s citizens are equally divided regarding their candidate of choice.
Allow me to share another example of something divided equally. Consider a Bible divided equally in half. Do you know where you would find the middle passage of the Bible? Actually, the place that divides the Bible into two equal haves is Psalm 118:8-9
It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man.
It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes.
As Christians I think this middle verse has a word for us. While we look for leadership and service from our elected officials, ultimately our faith, our refuge, and help must reside in neither princes nor politicians but in the providence and power of Almighty God. The Lord God alone is worthy of our supreme allegiance.
Milton Berle once lampooned, Folks who don’t know why America is the “Land of Promise” should be here during election season! Political promises may come and go, but God’s Word stands forever! Today, I honestly do not know who will be the next President of the United States. But, no matter what the election results, I DO KNOW who reigns supreme and eternal: The Lord God! It is solely through our trust in Him alone that America indeed can be united as one nation under God. God bless America!
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This Week at NCBC
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30:
8:30 AM ... Early Worship
9:40 AM ... Old Fashioned Sing - Annex
9:45 AM ... Sunday School - Bible Study
11:00 AM ... Morning Worship
4:00 PM ... Handbells - Sanctuary
4:45 PM ... Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal - Sanctuary
5:30 PM ... All other H.O.G. participants meet in Sanctuary
6:00 PM ... Hanging of the Green
MONDAY, DECEMBER 1:
6:30 PM ... Drama Practice - Sanctuary
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2:
7:00 AM ... Coffee and Bible Study - Grissom
3:30 PM ... Contractor Meeting - Conference Room
6:00 PM ... Quilters - Annex
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 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, DECEMBER 4:
9:30 AM ... Ladies Prayer Group - Annex
6:00 PM ... Willing Workers Christmas Party - Antonios
This Week in Worship
Welcome and Announcements ... Verlin Tucker
Prayer ... Verlin Tucker
Call To Worship ... Congregation
"Come, Now Is the Time to Worship"
"O Worship the King" (Hymn 16)
Children's Sermon ... Dr. Jay McCluskey
Scripture Reading ... Jason Cox
1 Corinthians 16:1-4
Scripture can be found on page 816 of the Bibles supplied in our Sanctuary
Choral Worship ... Sanctuary Choir
"How Beautiful"
Offertory Hymns ... Congregation
"Make Me a Blessing" (Hymn 569)
"Little Is Much When God Is in It"
Offertory Prayer ... Jeff Elliott
Offertory Music ... Instrumentalist
Giving of Tithes and Offerings ... Congregation
Special Music ... Rev. Lanny Green
Message from God's Word ... Dr. McCluskey
"Do You Need Some Gift Giving Advice?"
Invitation Hymn ... Congregation
"I Give You My Heart"
Recognition of Decisions ... Pastor
Closing Words ... Pastor
Benediction ... Pastor
Hanging of the Green
6:00 p.m., Sunday, November 30
Hanging of the Green is a worship service centered around the songs and symbols of the Holiday Season. As the Sanctuary is decorated with sights and sounds, worshipers see how candles, greenery, poinsettias, manger scenes, and other objects become part of our Christmas traditions.
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