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Posted on October 5, 2007 ...

Every week in the time we assemble in the sanctuary for worship a number of messages are projected through our video system upon the front wall. Most of these have to do with upcoming events in our church. But one is a subtle reminder of a truth that applies to every congregation including our own. It reads:

The Church Exists For Those Who Do Not Attend It.

I confess that I am among those people who regularly need prompting of this reality. Otherwise we fall to the common mistake of thinking that the church exists to serve our own needs rather than others.
During late October our church has planned a number of ministries whose primary beneficiaries are folks who do not attend our church:

On Friday night October 26 we will be feeding the Walker Valley High School football team. A sign up sheet will soon be circulating to give you the opportunity to provide food items, to help make preparations, and/or to assist with clean up.

On Sunday October 28 we will have our annual Campfire Worship. This year we will move it to The Shed amphitheater on the north side of our property. Also this year we are sending invitations out to about 300 of our nearest neighbors, encouraging them to join us for this event.

On October 31 we again will be providing free portraits at the Mainstreet Cleveland Block Party. Volunteers are needed to help staff several shifts at our booth. Soon our worship registration form will provide you with a place to indicate your willingness to assist in this ministry.

But do not get the idea that helping with these events is totally self-sacrificial. In reality, by giving ourselves for the benefit of others, we gain a great sense of reward and fulfillment. As Francis of Assisi said in his familiar prayer, It is in giving that we receive. Thanks in advance for your help. Jay

Pastor's P.S. On October 18, 2007 the Bradley Baptist Association will hold its autumn meeting. If you would like to represent our church as a messenger at this gathering, please contact the church office.

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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.