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Storytime - with Dr. Jay

Everybody loves a good story. Some of my favorite sermons are the ones where I share a tale either as an illustration or recreate a story from scripture. The best stories not only entertain us but also teach us valuable truths to apply to our lives. Remember, that Jesus often used stories called parables as an effective teaching tool.

     At 10:30 on Tuesday mornings, between July 8 and August 5, I will be taking some time to read Christian storybooks with children in our church. We will meet in the assembly room of the church Annex. All preschoolers and younger school age children are welcome to attend. The three and four year olds from our Weekday Childcare Ministry will join us. In addition, Jean Cannon will amaze us by sharing some favorite Bible stories through the wonders of her flannel graph board!
     In a time when there are lots of high-tech ways to communicate, I want to use these personal and basic low-tech methods of effectively sharing stories of God's love and plan for our lives.
     If you know families with younger children, please invite them to join with us. Cookies will be served. Gracious folks have already volunteered to make cookies for July 8 and 22. If you would like to supply cookies for one of the remaining dates (July 15, July 29, or August 5), please contact me.
     For those who do not know, our church voted last Sunday night to enter contracts to start our renovation and new construction projects. Several folks have asked when the work will get started. The contractor is in the process of getting all the permits to begin construction. We should see some items begin in the next few weeks. One of the first adjustments will be the closure of the drive through area between the Annex and the Welcome Center. Once construction begins, look for regular updates in our newsletter describing our progress. I am sure that I will say it often in the months ahead: "Thank you for your tolerance and patience through this construction phase."
Jay

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This Week at NCBC

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30:
8:30 AM ... Early Worship
9:40 AM ... Old Fashioned Sing - Annex
9:45 AM ... Sunday School - Bible Study
11:00 AM ... Morning Worship
4:00 PM ... Handbells - Sanctuary
4:45 PM ... Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal - Sanctuary
5:30 PM ... All other H.O.G. participants meet in Sanctuary
6:00 PM ... Hanging of the Green
MONDAY, DECEMBER 1:
6:30 PM ... Drama Practice - Sanctuary
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2:
7:00 AM ... Coffee and Bible Study - Grissom
3:30 PM ... Contractor Meeting - Conference Room
6:00 PM ... Quilters - Annex
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 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, DECEMBER 4:
9:30 AM ... Ladies Prayer Group - Annex
6:00 PM ... Willing Workers Christmas Party - Antonios

This Week in Worship

Welcome and Announcements ... Verlin Tucker
Prayer ... Verlin Tucker
Call To Worship ... Congregation
"Come, Now Is the Time to Worship"
"O Worship the King" (Hymn 16)
Children's Sermon ... Dr. Jay McCluskey
Scripture Reading ... Jason Cox
1 Corinthians 16:1-4
Scripture can be found on page 816 of the Bibles supplied in our Sanctuary
Choral Worship ... Sanctuary Choir
"How Beautiful"
Offertory Hymns ... Congregation
"Make Me a Blessing" (Hymn 569)
"Little Is Much When God Is in It"
Offertory Prayer ... Jeff Elliott
Offertory Music ... Instrumentalist
Giving of Tithes and Offerings ... Congregation
Special Music ... Rev. Lanny Green
Message from God's Word ... Dr. McCluskey
"Do You Need Some Gift Giving Advice?"
Invitation Hymn ... Congregation
"I Give You My Heart"
Recognition of Decisions ... Pastor
Closing Words ... Pastor
Benediction ... Pastor

Hanging of the Green
6:00 p.m., Sunday, November 30
Hanging of the Green is a worship service centered around the songs and symbols of the Holiday Season. As the Sanctuary is decorated with sights and sounds, worshipers see how candles, greenery, poinsettias, manger scenes, and other objects become part of our Christmas traditions.