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When I came as pastor of North Cleveland Baptist Church in August of 1986, a proposal was in development to replace the plain frosted glass windows in our sanctuary with stained glass windows. In fact, one of the first gatherings I remember attending in this church, other than a worship service, was an information meeting about this project. A design was proposed with windows depicting the life of Jesus. There was excitement in the room when the design was unveiled. I remember someone saying how wonderful it would be to have the windows installed by Christmas. Ultimately the church did vote to undertake this project on August 27, 1986. Through a special offering held on October 17, 1986 the North Cleveland Baptist Church family quickly and generously contributed sufficient funds to purchase and install our windows. The new stained glass windows were set in place in early December, in time for our Christmas celebration.

A year later, in December of 1987, I recognized the first anniversary of this addition by beginning a sermon series based upon each scene in these windows. Now, twenty years later, I am again planning my preaching for the next months around the stories of Jesus portrayed in these scenes. The series will carry us from His nativity, through His ministry, to His crucifixion, resurrection, ascension, and promised return.
A walk through the life and ministry of Jesus is one of the most valuable journeys a Christian can take. I urge you to be faithful in worship attendance as we take a closer look at our Savior. In doing so we will gain greater value of who He is and our understanding of how to follow Him. Jay

Pastor's P.S. Remember the proposed adoption of both our church 2008 budget and the 2008 budget of our Weekday Childcare Ministry is on the agenda of the December 12, 2007 Business Meeting.

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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.