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A grocer put up a sign that read Eggplants, 25 cents each or Three for $1.00. All day long customers came in exclaiming, Don't be ridiculous! I should get four for a dollar. Each time the grocer granted their requests and packaged four eggplants. After seeing this conversation go on several times, one observer finally asked the grocer, Aren't you going to fix the mistake on that sign? The smiling grocer replied, What mistake? Before I put up that sign no one was buying eggplants at all!. You cannot help but admire the creative way that grocer used to attract attention to his product.

I sometimes ponder about effective ways to attract unchurched people to North Cleveland Baptist Church. While methods such as media advertising and mail outs have their place, the most effective method for people to find our church is to be invited by one of our own church members.

Our congregation's staff and leadership covenant to do all within our means to provide a receptive, informative, inspiring, relevant, and consistent environment for all who attend. Who can you invite to partake in our ministries?

Fans of professional football will no doubt remember the name Jerry Rice. He is one of, if not THE, greatest receiver of all time, holding at least 14 NFL records. Yet this Crawford, Mississippi native played college football at a tiny school named Mississippi Valley State University. When asked why he attended such an obscure university in Itta Bena, Mississippi, Rice responded, Out of all the big time schools to recruit me, Mississippi Valley State was the only school to come to my house and give me a personal visit. Sure, other schools sent glossy brochures and materials, but only one showed Rice personal attention.

Will you reach out to someone you know and ask him/her to attend with you this Sunday? For many, your personal invitation will make the difference in bringing attention to what God is doing in our congregation. Jay

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This Week at NCBC

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.