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Posted on January 11, 2007 ...

One of my personality quirks is that I like to finish things. Once I begin a task, I am a bit obsessed to see it through to completion as soon as possible. Uncompleted projects gnaw on my conscience. On the other hand, marking something off my To Do list, gives me great satisfaction!

In the year 2000, North Cleveland Baptist Church began an ?��Ǩ?�above and beyond?��Ǩ�� stewardship emphasis called Faith for the Future. The initial goal of this giving was to raise funds to complete the purchase of newly acquired land along North Ocoee Street. In March of 2005, our giving to Faith for the Future was sufficient to pay off this property. It was a great feeling to complete this challenge.

Shortly afterwards, the church voted to designate any remaining and future Faith for the Future gifts to our Capital Needs Fund for facility renovations. Last April, the church adopted the replacement of carpet and upholstery in our sanctuary as our next capital needs project. In December, a proposal was presented and adopted not only for new carpet and upholstery but also for extensive sanctuary improvements.

While most of the moneys needed for our Sanctuary Renovations are in hand, approximately $9,000.00 more will enable us to finish the task without withdrawing funds from our church?��Ǩ�Ѣs general savings. Once this $9,000.00 is received, Faith for the Future will be complete and we will be prepared to move ahead to our Spring Capital Stewardship emphasis.

North Cleveland Baptist Church has a reputation of faithful giving until the finish of our stewardship goals. (Our most recent example is exceeding our Lottie Moon Offering goal of over $27,500.00. Way to Go!) I am confident that your giving soon will enable us to know again the great satisfaction of completing another ambition. Thank you in advance for being faithful to the finish. It is good to be your pastor. Jay

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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.