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Each one of us has the desire to be loved, liked, and valued. What do you think is the value of your life? What are you worth? This question can be approached in various ways.
There is the financial answer.
If you have ever purchased life insurance, you have probably wrestled with the question of how much insurance to buy. Conscientious consumers must put a dollar value on their lives as they ponder: If I suddenly died, what financial needs would exist for those who depend upon me? Another formula might value a life by estimating that person?��Ǩ�Ѣs potential earnings for the remainder of his or her lifetime. Still others may calculate their net worth.
There is the attention answer.
Our society places higher value on some people more than others by the attention given to them. Good looks, athletic abilities, and entertaining talents are key criteria on this scale.
There is the power answer.
In short, the greater one?��Ǩ�Ѣs ability to influence, the more value put on that person?��Ǩ�Ѣs life.
There is the association answer.
Appear to be associated with the right people and your ?��Ǩ?�stock goes up.?��Ǩ��
Better yet is the SACRIFICIAL ANSWER.
What would someone be willing to sacrifice for you? THIS is a far superior tool for assessing the value of your life. People with a healthy sense of self-esteem recognize and affirm the sacrifices made on their behalf. The result is a perspective of both honor and humility.
This week we look to the sacrifice of the cross and see the great value God has for us. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 NIV
What is your life worth? Look to the cross. Jesus loves you and died for you. There is your answer. 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.