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Posted on October 12, 2006 ...

I confess that I am envious of creative people. You know the type. They are the folks who can almost effortlessly compose innovative and unique ways to do things. People like me are in another category. We borrow from others?��Ǩ�Ѣ ideas. (As a minister, I prefer the word ?��Ǩ?�borrow?��Ǩ�� as opposed to the word ?��Ǩ?�steal.?��Ǩ��) I sometimes say that I never came up with an original idea in my life. But I keep my eye out for creative resources elsewhere that I can utilize.

Thus, several months ago I came across an article with an intriguing ministry idea for Halloween. The writing suggested that churches take portraits of children in their Halloween costumes. The idea was to set up a portrait area in the church, promote the event throughout the community, and use this activity as resourceful method to make contact with prospective families.

As I said, I do not, on my own, develop many original ideas. However, I do try to improve on others?��Ǩ�Ѣ ideas. Here is where my thoughts went: Since our church traditionally has a presence at the downtown Block Party and since many patrons to that event dress in costume, why not set up a photo area at the October 31st Block Party itself? The gears in my head started turning. Kevin Tucker, professional artist and former NCBC member, agreed to design a backdrop for the portraits. Mark Grissom said he would bring his professional equipment and be our photographer. Photos could be taken digitally and later emailed to the people photographed along with more information about our church.

Now all we need is your help. Volunteers are needed to help set up before the event, to work at the booth itself during the Block Party, to break down the equipment afterwards, and to help in the days following by emailing photos to participants.

The Sunday Worship Registration Form for the next couple of weeks will include a place where you can mark your willingness to help. From there, the office will follow up with you regarding further instructions. Thanks in advance for helping with another way of touching our community. Jay

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This Week at NCBC

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16:
9 AM - 3 PM - Choir Retreat - 1st Baptist - Cleveland
9:30 AM - 4 PM - Quilt Retreat - Annex
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17:
8:30 AM - Early Worship
9:00 AM - S.S. Teachers' Meeting
9:45 AM - Sunday School - Bible Study
11:00 AM - Morning Worship
4:30 PM - Youth Praise Band
6:00 PM - Evening Worship
7:00 PM - 6th Grade Orientation
MONDAY, AUGUST 18:
All Day Annex - Private Use
5:45 PM - Motorcycle Dinner Ride
6:30 PM - Drama Team - Sanctuary
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19:
All Day Annex - Private Use
6:00 PM - Quilters - Annex
6:30 PM - Ladies Bible Study - Room 205
6:30 PM - Men's Bible Study - Room 405
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20:
All Day Annex - Private Use
6:00 PM - Bible Study/Prayer Meeting - Sanctuary
6:00 PM - Children's Choir - Room 310
6:00 PM - Preschool Choir - Room 410
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, AUGUST 21:
9:30 AM - Ladies Prayer Group - Annex
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22:
4:15 PM - Open Door Class Boat Trip
6:00 PM - Scrapbooking Night - Annex

This Week in Worship

Welcome and Announcements...... Verlin Tucker
Prayer .....Verlin Tucker
Call to Worship..... Congregation
"We've Got the Power"
"There Is Power in the Blood" (Chorus Only, Hymn 132)
"Mighty to Save"
GA Skit - Christmas In August
Choral Worship..... Sanctuary Choir
"He's Worthy"
Children's Sermon..... Dr. Jay McCluskey
Offertory Hymns..... Congregation
"I Am Thine, O Lord" (Hymn 290, Vs. 1, 2, & 4)
"Draw Me Close"
Offertory Prayer..... Jeff Elliott
Offertory..... Instrumentalist
Giving of Tithes and Offering..... Congregation
Special Music..... Rev. Lanny Green and Janelle Martin
Message from God's Word..... Rev. Tim Perrin
"Barking at the Moon"
Luke 8:26-39
Scripture can be found on page 732 of the Bibles supplied in our Sanctuary.
Invitation Hymn..... Congregation
"Change My Heart, O God"
Recognition of Decisions Pastor
Closing Words Pastor
Benediction Pastor Pastor
Closing Chorus..... Congregation
"There Is Power in the Blood"

Sunday evening worship will include special music from Nathan Brown, warm fellowship, a mission report from Adam Stroud, who recently returned from Brazil, and closing remarks from Dr. Jay.