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I think I’d have to agree with the classic Christmas tune, this is the most wonderful time of the year! The malls may not be too wonderful (Walmart is never wonderful!) but the atmosphere of the Christmas season is truly joyful. For me, part of the greatness of the season is how close it falls to Thanksgiving and that these two great celebrations go hand-in-hand.
I really feel Thanksgiving, more and more, is becoming a lost Holiday. I specifically remember being in our mall at the end of October and seeing the picture with Santa Clause display already up and the Christmas carols blaring over the speakers. October! Like Charlie Brown says, “Good Grief!” Whatever happened to Thanksgiving?
Even though Thanksgiving is already past, I want to use this article to write a little bit about what I’m thankful for. I hope you won’t mind.
I am thankful for my wife. We’ve been married almost eight months now and she is God’s number one blessing in my life. I am thankful for our country and the freedoms we enjoy. I am thankful for my parents who raised me in the way I should go. I am thankful for this church who graciously employs me and encourages me in my ministry. I am thankful for our students who constantly challenge me to grow in my faith and bring great joy to my heart. Most of all, I am thankful for Jesus who came to this earth, lived a perfect life, died on the cross for all of our sins, and rose from the grave three days later. I have so much to be thankful for!
As we celebrate the birth of Jesus remember to give thanks. Thanksgiving and Christmas coming so close together is not an accident. Remember the words of Paul in I Thessalonians 5:16-18, “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas!
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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.
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