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        I enjoy preaching in series. A collection of sermons around a single topic gives the chance to discover greater detail and higher enlightenment. In reflecting over my 25 years of preaching, my most common topic for a sermon series has been the family. Every few years I am compelled to put together a series of messages that center on the subject of the home.
       One reason to return again and again to this topic is because our family dynamics are always evolving. Our family roles change with time. In our early years we grow from dependent children to independent young adults. Later, we likely get married, become parents, and eventually evolve into grandparents. During this time, death, divorce, and other factors drastically affect our family situations. At every stage we need to consult God's biblical wisdom regarding our family responsibilities.
       Aside from our salvation, no area of our life brings more fulfillment than sound family relationships. One of the best services I can bring in my preaching ministry is to share biblical insights regarding the home.
The Bible has much to say about the family and more examples of family life than can be squeezed into a single sermon series. The series of sermons begins this week by addressing a very powerful influence on family life: finances. Later, we will look at some of the families in the Bible.
      When asked if she had a normal family, one lady replied that the only thing normal in her family was the knob that said NORMAL on the clothes dryer. Do you realize that challenging home situations are nothing new? It may surprise you that the Bible openly discusses the flaws found in many families. None were what we may describe as normal. Yet, God's grace somehow manages to work through all of their imperfections.
      Join in faithful attendance as together we will seek and celebrate the work of God through our homes.
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.