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Posted on June 22, 2007 ...

As I write these words, we have completed two very good days of Vacation Bible School. In fact, we have had to deal with only a few minor adjustments so far. You should note that this smooth sailing does not occur by accident. Rather, it is the result of thorough planning and preparation. Special tribute is due to Jean Tucker for her above and beyond efforts to ensure that people and resources were all recruited, acquired, and ready for this week. Note that she did all this while also managing her duties as Secretary for Pastoral Ministries for our church. She may not be Wonder Woman, but she has provided wonderful servant leadership to VBS.

And I cannot say enough about the contributions our other leaders have given too. Whether it was teaching a class, organizing recreation, arranging refreshments, helping in crafts, demonstrating music, or so many other contributions, the people of North Cleveland Baptist Church all have come through. It is, again, our church at its best. Thanks to everyone. Remember our follow-up visitation after our worship time on Sunday night July 1.

Another example of the servant-hearted work that is alive in our congregation is a proposal from our Baptist Men. This group is preparing a recommendation that our men construct an outdoor stage and amphitheater on our campus just north of our playground. Lanny Tayloe should have sketches available in the Welcome Center soon. This proposal will be part of the July 11 Business Meeting.
One cable television channel promotes its programs with the slogan Character's Welcome. This is in reference to the unique cast of characters presented in their shows. The phrase, Character's Welcome, could also be said of people in the Bible. Its pages are filled with unique individuals. This Sunday morning I am beginning a new series of sermons featuring stories of some of the less prominent people in the Bible. Yet even in their uniqueness, I believe we will see personalities that identify with our own lives. See you Sunday. 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.