Faith Directions: November - December 2009

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Volume VIII, Issue 9 Volume VII, Issue 6
faithdirections
a publication of Northside Family of Faith • West Columbia, South Carolina
November–December 2009
Imagine Journey Update
(p. 2–3)
Inside: Stewardship of Life Ministry Action Plan, p. 5
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God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! –Ephesians 3:20-21 The Message
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From Our Pastor
It’s hard to believe, but what we have been praying and planning over 12 years is finally here. Nov. 8, we will be voting on our loan package to build our new campus at our I-20 & 378 property. I hope the question that each of us have been seeking to answer is, “What is God’s will in this matter?” Though I cannot be the Holy Spirit in your life, I can tell you several things I believe God has clearly revealed to me over the last two months. First, God has shown me that it is His will for us to be at our new property now. I asked Him if we should wait until later, and He took me to Joshua 18:3 which says, “How long will you wait before you begin to take possession of the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, has given you?” I told God that I was afraid, and He led me to Joshua 1:9 which says, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” And then He sent me a word from Rick Warren who said, “In 35 years of leading I’ve been afraid at every major step, but I did it anyway, since I refuse to let fear run my life.” And then this morning he led me to Ezra 3:3 which says, “Despite their fear...they built the altar.” I asked God why our building hadn’t sold and he led me to Joshua 3:13-15, “And as soon as the priests who carry the ark of the LORD––the Lord of all the earth––set foot in the Jordan, its waters flowing downstream will be cut off and stand up in a heap…now the Jordan is at flood stage all during harvest.” He told me that we must step in faith before He will show up in power. I asked God to give me a sign, and he gave me Numb. 14:11 which says, “The Lord said to Moses, ‘How long will they refuse to believe me, in spite of all the miraculous signs I have performed among them?” And I was reminded of all the ways God has already worked in this project through putting not one, but three schools at our doorsteps (a high school, middle school, and an elementary school); through having the School Board partner with us to build our boulevard entrance from 378 to Ginny Lane; to the cost of construction going down dramatically; to having more people participate our Imagine Giving Campaign than any other campaign in our church history, in spite of the economic times. Almost everyday, God confirms the direction He wants us to go. The second thing he has clearly revealed to me is that there is a balance between leadership and followship. As I have read God’s Word recently, there are two passages that jumped off the pages at me. The first was in Judges 5:2 which says, “Israel’s leaders took charge, and the people gladly followed.” The second was in 2 Chron. 20:20 which says, “...Have faith in the Lord your God and you will be upheld; have faith in his prophets and you will be successful.” I am convinced that God calls spiritual leaders to point the way and then lead the way God wants His church to go, and yet at the same time, a leader cannot do it alone. It was God’s plan for Moses to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, but he never succeeded because the people rebelled and didn’t have faith. Success in the church comes when spiritual leaders listen to God, and God’s people gladly follow and trust. The final thing God has shown me is for success to occur, each of us must be willing to give God our all. I love what David said in 1 Chron. 21:24, “I will not give an offering that costs me nothing.” David was willing to sacrifice to see God do a great work. When God calls us to do something great, it is never easy and it is often costly. I am convinced God wants to do something great among us and through us, but it will take each of us giving our all to Him. Together, we will see God do a miracle! Excited about our future,
Monthly Update
Statistics at 73 Weeks (As of September 30, 2009)
Journey-to-date Receipts.....................................................................................................$1,074,575.61 Journey-to-date Amount Pledged .................................................................................... $1,345,715.58 Dollar Difference ..................................................................................................................($271,139.97) Percent Difference ....................................................................20.15% below pledge amount collected
Pastor Rocky
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Why move at all? • • •
WHY MOVE?
When the Long Range Planning Committee originally proposed relocation, they were strongly influenced by these three factors: God demonstrates His love for us and has commanded us to share His love with others. The realization that it is not good stewardship to invest significant amounts of resources with severely limited potential for growth.
Those who come after us need for us to be a people of faith and commitment. With the additional properties, the generations who follow––our children and children’s children––will have the opportunities to continue to develop dreams and visions for making the maximum impact on our world. Some of us will not be here in 25 years, but we are stewards of this incredible window of opportunity.
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As we have prayed and prepared to move forward, there are three things that have directed our decision: 1. God’s will: Our first and foremost reason for relocating is that we are convinced it is God’s will. Just as God was leading the people of Israel to the Promised Land, we believe God is leading us to our new location. Our pastoral leadership is in one accord that not relocating at this time would be an act of disobedience. 2. Our mission: We would better accomplish God’s mission. Our desire should be to reach as many people as possible. If we are to continue growing, we know that will eventually have to relocate. We recognize that even though we have space for some growth here at our current location, we will continue to hit a ceiling because of parking, classroom, and eventually worship space. Our new location is one of the most strategic in the Midlands, being easily accessible to people through the Columbia area. 3. Economic commitment: If we choose to stay here, we would have to spend a great amount of resources in the next years renovating our current facilities and building new structures. Our existing Sanctuary, Preschool, Children, and Educational space was built in the 1950s and 60s. Our Sprung building has a life expectancy of 20 years, and it is almost 10 years old today. The Student facility is a warehouse that will eventually need major work. We do not think this would be the best stewardship of our resources, and we also recognize we would eventually have two separate churches. Even though the economy is still somewhat unstable, many costs are down, which could translate into savings. Construction costs have decreased significantly. The price for construction of our first phase has already been reduced by $2 million from the initial bid.
Why not maintain 2 campuses?
Why move now (with the economy the way it is)?
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How much is the total project going to cost to complete Phase One? $9.4 million How much will we have to borrow? $7 million at 6.875 APR Our loan will be with Security Federal Bank. It is a 5 year loan (with the first 2 years as interest only), amortized over 25 years. The total debt payment per year at its highest point will be $550,000. We already have $200,000 per year budgeted towards that.
Can we afford it?
The simple answer is “yes.” Our Stewardship Team has prepared a financial model that takes us through the year 2017. This model does not include the sale of our existing property. Neither does it include the 5 acres of frontage property on Highway 378 that we have set aside as a “safety net.” It assumes no growth in 2010, 10% in 2011, 8% in 2012, and 5% from there on. The model assumes a second campaign when we move out to the new property in January 2012. We believe we have sought a balance of biblical faith and wise planning. Is our current location for sale? Yes, our current location is listed with a commercial realtor and is presently priced at $5 million. There has been some activity, but no offers have been made at this time.
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WHAT WILL IT COST?
Student facilities, a modest bookstore/coffee shop, an indoor play area for children, adult classrooms, a warming kitchen, and a music suite. Are there some things that will not be duplicated immediately? Depending on cost, we may not relocate all of our offices to the new campus until this property sells. We will utilize our gym at our existing location until our property sells. What are some of the future phases? We will build a wellness center/CFC, a chapel to better accommodate weddings and funerals, missionary housing, and expanded recreational facilities. The existing Phase One multi-purpose worship center would become a fellowship hall suitable for wedding receptions, with a fully operational kitchen, expanded space for Preschool, Children, and Students, and an eventual Worship Center.
TELL US ABOUT OUR NEW CAMPUS
What type of ministries will we offer at our new campus?
We will continue to offer all of our Sunday morning, Sunday night, Wednesday night, and weekday ministries that we currently offer (including LIFE Groups) at our new campus, as long as they continue to minister to people and reach people with the good news of Jesus Christ. Our new facility will include a multi-purpose worship space for both our blended service with a choir and our contemporary service, in addition to state of the art Preschool, Children’s, and
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What about Mission Columbia? Who can vote? When and how will we vote?
We are committed to Mission Columbia. We are dedicated to meeting this community where they are. Ideally, Mission Columbia will remain in its current location. If we sell our current property as a package deal and need to relocate Mission Columbia, the mission will be relocated to one of the vacant houses that Northside currently owns on Leaphart Road. The bottom line is this: Mission Columbia has a tremendous ministry here in West Columbia, and we will not jeopardize that ministry throughout this process; Mission Columbia will remain on Northside property in West Columbia.
WHAT ABOUT VOTING?
All Northside members can vote (meaning baptized, Northside members). We will have a secret ballot paper vote during our one church service at 10:15 a.m. on November 8, in the Sprung building. The results will be posted on our website as soon as they are available:
www.northsidebaptist.org
Claiming the Land...Prayer Marches
We are going to have Prayer Marches around our new property Nov. 1–6. We will ask you to sign up for a certain day or days and literally march around our property (there will be a clear trail to follow) asking God to consecrate the land and use it for His glory. On the seventh day, Saturday, Nov. 7, at 3 p.m., we will meet as a church, hundreds of us gathered together to Prayer March our property, and then we’ll blow the trumpets signifying the victory God has, and will give us.
Reading Through God’s Word
Join us as we read through God’s Word in 6 days (Nov. 2–7). We believe there is power in the vocal Word of God! As we prepare to take the land God has given us, we will read Genesis–Revelation. The sanctuary will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. We are asking that you take part by signing up for a 30-minute time slot where you will read God’s Word out loud. If you prefer not to read, then you are welcome to come at any time and listen. Sign up sheets are located at the Prayer Table in the Sanctuary and Sprung. Call Mary Boyce for more info: 926-3029.
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Preschool & Children
Basketball & Cheerleading
Evaluations: Saturday, December 5 Make-up Evaluations: Tuesday, Dec. 8 Practices begin: Week of January 4, 2010 First Game: Saturday, January 16, 2010 Awards Celebration: Monday, March 1 Early Registration (by Nov. 24): $60 Registration after November 24: $70 Registration forms online and at the CFC desk. Deadline to register: December 8, 2009
Sunday Morning
Preschool
Building Blocks Sunday School
9:15 a.m. • 1st Floor MB • Infants-K5
Extended Teaching Care
10:45 a.m. • 1st Floor MB
An extension of the Bible teaching and learning for preschoolers during their total time at church.
Monday, November 23 6 p.m. • Sprung Building
Doug Mathis, Minister of Community Outreach (803) 461-0081 • dmathis@northsidebaptist.org
Celebration!
Flag Football & Cheerleading
Children
Kids Sunday School
9:15 a.m. • Grades 1-5 Upstairs, Main Building
Preschool/Children’s
Kids’ Worship
Upcoming Events
Nov. 1 Nov. 13 Nov. 15 Nov. 21 Nov. 22 Nov. 22 Nov. 22 Nov. 23 Nov. 25 Nov. 25 Nov. 26 Nov. 27 Nov. 29 Dec. 16 Dec. 18 Dec. 20 Dec. 20 Dec. 22 Dec. 23 Dec. 27 Dec. 30 Jan. 1 Jan. 3 Jan. 6 Jan. 9 Jan. 15 Jan. 31 Jan. 31 Fall Back (Daylight Savings) Date Night (College Fundraiser) OCC Shoebox Dedication Thanksgiving Baskets Delivery Parent-Child Dedication Sports Sunday Lottie Moon Post Office Opens Upward Celebration Church Offices close at 12:30 p.m. No Dinner/Evening Activities Church offices closed Church offices closed No Preschool/Children Activities KidShape Choir Presentation Preschool Christmas Fellowship Preschool Singing Nativity Kids’ Christmas Celebration Church offices close at 12:30 p.m. No Preschool/Children Activities No Preschool/Children Activities No Preschool/Children Activities Church offices closed (New Year’s) Music & Missions resume TeamKid & Awana resume GA Build-A-Bear Awana Training GAs Baby Shower for Daybreak RAs Sandwich, Socks & Salvation
10:45 a.m. • K5-5th grade Main Building 2nd Floor A worship service designed especially for children.
Wednesday Evenings
Preschool
6 p.m. 3-4 years old Main Building Preschool Area
Unit: All Around with God Preschoolers will learn that God wants us to: Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 18 Nov. 25 Dec. 2 Dec. 9 Dec. 16 Dec. 23 Dec. 30 Pray to Him Praise Him Give Thanks Always No TeamKid Ask God for Help Pray for Others No TeamKid No TeamKid No TeamKid
COACHES & VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Fore more information, contact Doug Mathis, Minister of Community Outreach: 461-0081.
Parent-Child Dedication: Sunday, November 22
Families who wish to dedicate their children during this special time in worship must be Northside members. Contact Beth Tolar if interested in participating: 461-1820. Deadline to submit application and pictures: Nov. 8.
Preschool Singing Nativity
Children
6:05 p.m. K5-6th Grade CFC Gym
November Awana Nights Nov. 4 Bring A Friend Nov. 11 Regular Awana Club Nov. 18 “Something’s Bugging Me” Nov. 25 No Awana Club December Awana Nights Dec. 2 Bring A Friend Dec. 9 Regular Awana Club Dec. 16 KidShape Choir Musical Dec. 23 No Awana Club Dec. 30 No Awana Club
What does God want for Christmas? Dec. 20 • 9:15 a.m.
Your preschoolers will enjoy an interactive nativity to discover what God really wants for Christmas.
Dec. 23-25 Church offices closed
Sports Sunday: November 22
Wear your favorite team’s colors and bring canned food for Mission Columbia. We’ll see which team’s fans give the strongest support!
USC vs. Clemson Canned Food Drive
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Your Heart’s
Treasure
Stewardship of Life 2010
Income
Contributions to General Budget $2,100,000 Interest / Other Income $2,000 TOTAL INCOME $2,102,000 TOTAL
Future Ministry
Future Development $200,000 $200,000
Pastoral / Support Staff Ministries
Salaries $770,385 FICA / Ministers Supplement $58,419 Retirement $48,748 Employee Insurance / W. Comp. $164,125 Team Building & Prof. Cons. $20,500 Continuing Education $13,200 Personnel Mileage $6,000 TOTAL $1,081,377
Education Ministries
Preschool Ministry Children’s Ministry Student Ministry College Ministry Adult Ministry Senior Adult Programs Worship & Arts Pastoral Care Ministry Ladies’ Ministry Men’s Ministry Recreation Ministry First Impressions Discipleship Training Ministry TOTAL $17,250 $23,850 $22,000 $5,600 $16,400 $5,850 $37,730 $6,300 $3,000 $2,000 $2,700 $2,500 $8,000 $153,180
Utilities $153,000 Property & Casualty Insurance $19,000 Janitorial Supplies $12,000 Bldg. Repairs, Maint., Grounds $155,092 New Equipment 10,098 Vehicle Expense $1,500 Contingency Fund $5,475 TOTAL $356,165
Buildings, Equipment, & Grounds
Support Ministries
Administrative Expense Stewardship Worship / Pulpit Supply Food Services Communications TOTAL $42,269 $12,500 $6,500 $3,000 $101,009 $168,278
Missions
Cooperative Program Associational Missions Evangelism / Revival* TOTAL $105,000 $12,000 $26,000 $143,000
TOTAL EXPENSES Weekly Needs
Summary
$2,102,000 $40,385
Note: Additional Designated Missions for 2009 ($349,414) not included in this budget.
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Northside On Mission
INtERNAtIONAL MISSIONS
LOttIE MOON POSt OFFICE FOR
How can I be involved?
• Pray, Pray. Pray!
Pray for the team leading this operation, pray for the Samaritan’s Purse staff, pray for the children who will receive these boxes-that they will come to know Jesus--and pray about your role in supporting OCC.
• Send Christmas cards to Northside members via internal post for just 35¢ per stamp! Stamps designed by our RAs and GAs! • Purchase Christmas cards designed by RAs & GAs and Sunday School children (1-6th grade). Use them at Northside, or mail them to your family and friends outside the church! (Pack of 10 for $5) • Contributions are tax-deductible!
• Donate a filled shoebox by Nov. 15.
Northside’s goal is to send 800 filled shoeboxes. If you are unable to fill a box, you can donate any of the items on the list below in the donation boxes around campus. Or you may contribute financially by making a check payable to Northside. Make sure you specify “OCC” in the memo line of the check. Dedication Sunday: Nov. 15.
GRAND OPENING: Sunday, November 22
Open Sunday Mornings and Wednesday Evenings Location: CFC Welcome Center
Northside’s RAs and GAs are serving the Lord in our Lottie Moon Post Office to raise money for international missions through the IMB’s Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Their hard work will go into constructing the post office, decorating it with information about missions and Lottie Moon, and running the service.
• Plan to volunteer with local “hub” churches in the Midlands.
November 16–23, we will go to North Trenholm Baptist to fill boxes with toys, candy and goodies while praying for the children who will receive them overseas. Knowing that these children will learn about Jesus because we are willing to donate a little of our time and love--what better Christmas gift could there be?
Adopt-A-Family
If your family or LIFE Group would like to adopt a family for Christmas this year, please contact Bill Windham (926-3020) to be matched with a family. He will provide information regarding the family’s needs, sizes, etc.
Undies...Sock-It Sundays
Our “Vessels of Light” LIFE Group, in conjunction with our Missions Ministry, will sponsor a clothing drive Nov. 8–22, to meet the critical clothing needs of the homeless and others in transition in our community. NEW underwear and socks are needed for men, women, and children; LARGE sizes for adults especially requested. Last year, Northside donated 750 items; let’s surpass that this year! Collection containers will be located throughout the church. Donated items will stock shelves in Mission Columbia and at the Oliver Gospel Mission. Remember: only NEW items will be accepted! For more information, contact Elizabeth Gressette (796-1482), Linda Heckle (7960892), Darlene Cox (7946683), or a “Vessels of Light” LIFE Group member.
What items are needed?
– Shoeboxes and Christmas wrapping paper – School supplies (i.e. pens, pencils, pencil sharpeners, crayons, small coloring books, small note pads, solar powered calculators, erasers, etc.) – Inflatable beach balls – Socks and underwear – Small stuffed animals – Toothpaste and toothbrush – Bars of soap and washcloths – Hair pretties / scrunchies – Small toys (i.e. happy meal toys, presson tattoos, costume jewelry, etc.) – T-shirts – Brushes and combs – Hard candy and bubble gum (no chocolate or Halloween candy)
Thanksgiving Baskets
Share the love of Christ in a tangible way this Thanksgiving! Sponsor a complete meal for a family of 4–6 people in need for just $20. Coordinated through our Mission Columbia ministry, they will purchase the food, the Children’s ministry will decorate the baskets and our members will have the opportunity to help distribute these baskets on Sunday, November 22. Deadline is November 15. Canned food also accepted. To contribute, make checks to Northside and indicate “Thanksgiving Baskets.” Place your check in the offering plate or turn in to the church office. For more info, contact Mission Columbia at 926-3020.
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Mission Guatemala
With the prayers and financial support of our friends What an awesome experience! Words cannot and family here at Northside, our team was able to even begin to describe all the glorious things that go to the least, the last, and the lost in parts of Gua- God did while we were in Guatemala this year! temala City where locals and law enforcement fear While we were there God allowed our team to be to go. We saw God’s hand of proa part of His marvelous work that tection as we ministered in homes One by one, God used is being done in the hearts and run by evil men, shared the gospel each member of our team lives of the beautiful Guatemaamong the prison’s gang popu- to shine as a light in the lans. We were able to work along lation, and outside the city park side our brothers and sisters in darkness of sin. where homeless men and women Christ, and be apart of the differhave pawned all they had to hide behind the next ence that is being made in the lives of the men and drug high. One by one, God used each member of women in prisons who are looking for hope, on our team to shine as a light in the darkness of sin. the streets where they are looking for a purpose At times it would seem that this nation is forsaken in life, and in the schools where they are looking and there is no hope for for unfailing love. God eterchange. But God reminded nally transformed the lives us time and time again of men, women and children that he has not forgotten. who lived in constant fear He will redeem those who of death by bringing them to turn to Him. the glorious foot of the cross –Lori Ford where true love and hope pour out. Mighty things are We had an opportunity to being done in this city for go into one of the Eighthe advancement of Christ’s teenth street gang prisons kingdom, and it has been again this year. We were such a blessing to work with told that after giving his life to Christ, Jonathan, those who have beautiful feet in Guatemala (Roone of the men we met the first year in prison, had mans 10:13-15). It is my earnest pray that we will been killed. We also found out that his wife, Ya- continue to be burdened to have beautiful feet nira (La Diabla), the lady I met the first year in to go and reach the least, the last, and the lost! the women’s prison, had given her life to Christ, –Christiana Bredeweg had been released from prison, and is living about eight hours away from Guatemala City with their First of all, the night with the homeless: what an young child. She has turned her life completely incredible opportunity to share the love of Christ around, is drug free, gang free and is trying to with the broken, who so desperately need to be reach others for Christ. Lives are being radi- loved. I had the opportunity to share the Gospel cally transformed with the prison ministry there! with the whole group; it was an experience. I have –Rebecca Nobs never shared through an interpreter, or to a bunch of people who were “high” on glue. However, I have never felt the Spirit of God more. He was so alive in the midst of the junk these people live through. I know 100% that God was in the midst of these men as they were loved by Christ.
We also drove into the Guatemala City cemetery, which was a scene in itself. These people create temples for their family members who have passed away. One resembles a tomb in Egypt! However, as we made our way to the edge of the cliff that the cemetery sits on, we looked over the edge and witnessed the most unbelievable thing I have ever seen in my life. As we looked over down into the city dump, we saw a community where 11,000 people call, “home.” 11,000 people call most of the cities of trash their home. They work there, they look for trash they can grab and resell. They raise their families there. You hear the boys saying, “I want to grow up and be like my daddy who is a scavenger.” Their biggest aspirations is to grow up and live in the city dump. It was insane. I saw Jesus down there, though. I saw people who are loved by our Creator, searching for their Savior. I knew as I stood far up high on a mountain and looked over the cliff that my Jesus was there, in the midst of all those lost souls. –Mike D’Attoma
South Asia
Conference
November 4–5 Hosted by Northside
Northside is hosting a gathering of strategic partner churches that have a passion to see South Asian Peoples come to know Christ. The IMB workers serving among these people groups are called the Affinity of South Asian Peoples (“ASAP”). Come and be a part of this wonderful opportunity to hear what is going on in ASAP, share effective practices from your experiences on mission trips, pray, praise and plan for the next steps in ASAP!
To: the Nations From: a child of the King
Give the gift of a trip “To the Nations” for Christmas this year! Whether it’s across the street or around the world, God calls us to be on mission with him to reach all peoples on earth. Plan to go yourself or to support someone else in 2010! For more info, call our Missions Office at (803) 461-0093.
Schedule in Brief
November 4 3 p.m. Arrive and Network 4 p.m. Leaders speak; Small-group intros. 5 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m. Worship November 5 Full day of sharing, training, brainstorming, and planning for the next steps in ASAP.
Contact the Missions Office for more information: 461-0093 or cbarnett@northsidebaptist.org.
2010 Northside Trips & Estimated Costs
March 6–12 March 11–20 June 4–11 June 5–12 Dates TBD Dates TBD College Beach Reach $350 South Asia $2,200 Moldova $2,500 Appalachia $260 Guatemala $1,300 San Francisco, CA TBD
(South Bay Church)
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Meet Your Deacon
Bruce Bacon
9:15 Preschool & Children
My wife Karen and I joined Northside in 1996, and almost immediately began serving. We taught high school Sunday school for a year and then moved to teach 1st and 4th grades, where we have been for the past 10 years. I also taught 5th and 6th grade RAs for 2 years with my friend Jeff Haley. I played in the praise band for about 4 years, and was the softball league coordinator for 5 years. Having games on the church’s field every Monday night for 12 to 14 weeks every summer was a lot of fun and a lot of hard work that could not have been accomplished without the help of God and my wonderful wife. Along with my wife, Karen, God has blessed us with two beautiful daughters, Morgan (13) and Madelyn (10). We all love Northside and it’s a pleasure to serve God here. We are thankful for the great friends we have made over the years.
Carolina Faith Riders
November 11 • 7:30 p.m. • MB 150 December 9 • 7:30 p.m. • MB 150
“Welcome to Northside”
Sunday, Nov. 22 12–1:30 p.m. CFC 150
This introduction to the Northside family of faith will help you better understand what our church is all about, whether you’ve been here for 10 minutes or 10 years! Lunch and children’s activities provided. RSVP by Nov. 16, to Mary Boyce: 926-3029 or mboyce@ northsidebaptist.org.
Annual Church Business Meeting
Sunday, November 1 5 p.m. • Sanctuary
The Briefing will cover general business affairs, including an update on Future Development (Imagine Journey). All members are requested to attend. Thank you for your participation.
January 2–5 | Atlanta, GA
$200 by Nov. 29 $220 by Dec. 27
Featuring… Matt Redman Steve Fee Hillsong United Kristian Stanfill Christy Nockels David Crowder Andy Stanley John Piper Charlie Hall Chris Tomlin Francis Chan Louie Giglio Beth Moore
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family connections
Staff Anniversaries u Lori Ford, 3 years on Nov. 1. u Sharon McElveen, 14 years on Nov. 1. u Doug Mathis, 3 years on Dec. 3. u Rocky Purvis, 3 years on Dec 18. Sympathy is expressed to: u Mary Brown upon the death of her first cousin, Van Floyd. u Faye Hollinsworth upon the death of her husband, Chuck. u The Margaret Liva family. u Shannon McRoberts’ brother’s father-inlaw, Doug Stamps. Congratulations to: u Kyle & Shannon Stewart upon the birth of their son, Kyle Jr. (KJ).
Gifts received for Global Missions in Memory of: u Ronald O. Hammond Gifts received for the Imagine Journey Memory of: u Ronald O. Hammond u Chuck Hollingsworth u Norma House u Margaret Liva u Edsel F. Whitman Gifts received for the Silver Saints Singers in Memory of: u Norma House u Paul Taylor Gifts received for the Preschool Ministry in Memory of: u Bessie L. Pruitt u Celia N. Tolar
Welcome,
New Members
Sarah D’Attoma Joined Sept. 17
Luis Espinoza Joined Sept. 13
Walter Langley Joined Sept. 27
Wendy Minnich Joined Sept. 6 Joined Sept. 21 Raymond Gandee Angela Garrison Matt Garrison Gay Petrey Grant Petrey John Petrey Tanner Petrey
Kevin & Anne Marie Sturkie Joined Sept. 27 Joined Sept. 22 Megan Adams Joined Sept. 27 Kenyatta Castleberry Dee Roach Joined Sept. 29 Eric Ford
Senior Adult Ministry
Tuesday, Nov. 17 10:30 a.m. in the CFC
Program: Stuart Thompson, Associate Pastor/ Minister of Music, Kilbourne Park Baptist Church. A program all seniors will enjoy. Menu: Mushroom beef pattie, baked potato, salad, drink, bread and dessert. Cost: $4. Program: Led by David Schrodt; Christmas music and the Lord’s Supper.
Tuesday, Dec. 15 10:30 a.m. in the CFC
Menu: Turkey, dressing, and all the trimmings. Macaroni and cheese, cranberry salad, baby limas, dessert, bread, drink.
Connie Maxwell Christmas Project
Until Nov. 15 Bring Items for Christmas (MB 119) Nov. 17 Pack & Deliver items to Connie Maxwell
SUMMARIZED ANALYSIS OF REVENUE AND EXPENSES
ACCOUNT
INCOME
TOTAL BUDGET CONTRIBUTIONS TOTAL OTHER INCOME TOTAL INCOME $1,449,393 $1,473 $1,450,866 $2,100,000 $23,000 $2,123,000 $650,604 $21,527 $672,134 $1,448,617 $23,661 $1,472,278
2009 Year to Date Actual
2009 Annual Budget
2009 Budget Remaining
2008 Year to Date Actual
for quarter ending September 30, 2009
EXPENSES
TOTAL WORLD, STATE, LOCAL MISSIONS TOTAL PASTORAL/STAFF MINISTRY TOTAL CHRISTIAN ED MINISTRY TOTAL SUPPORTIVE MINISTRY TOTAL BUILDING, EQUIPMENT, GROUNDS TOTAL ESCROW & FUTURE MINISTRY $84,606 $754,662 $94,599 $103,092 $217,985 $131,250 $123,000 $1,129,510 $152,050 $165,210 $ 378,230 $175,000 $38,394 $374,848 $57,451 $62,118 $160,245 $43,750 $175,239 $823,615 $94,699 $109,457 $240,583 $75,000
TOTAL EXPENSES NET TOTALS
$1,386,195 $64,671
$2,123,000 $0
$736,805
$1,518,592 ($46,314)
If you have questions about this quarterly analysis of Northside’s budget and spending, please contact the church office at 796-9786.
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Upcoming Events
Jan. 1 New Year’s Day (Church Offices Closed) Jan. 2–5 College “Passion” Conference Jan. 3 Praise Ringers Resume Jan. 3 Music & Missions Resume Jan. 4 Upward BB & Cheer Practices Begin Jan. 6 TeamKid & Awana Resume Jan. 9 GA Build-A-Bear Jan. 11 Silver Saints Singers Resume Jan. 15–18 Ski Trip (Students) Jan. 16 Awana Training Jan. 16 Upward Games Begin Jan. 17 “Welcome to Northside” Class Jan. 19 XYZ Jan. 30 Middle School Service Project Jan. 31 RAs Sandwich, Socks, & Salvation Jan. 31 GAs Baby Shower for Daybreak Feb. 3–7 Global Missions Celebration Feb. 7 Souper Bowl of Caring Feb. 7 Super Bowl Fellowships Feb. 12 Parent’s Date Night Fundraiser (by College) Feb. 12–13 High School Guys’ Weekend Feb. 16 XYZ Feb. 21 Silver Ring Thing (Students) Feb. 28 Beach Reach Commissioning Mar. 1 Upward End-of-Season Celebration Mar. 6–12 College Beach Reach Mar. 7 South Asia Commissioning Mar. 11–20 South Asia Mission Trip Mar. 20 3-on-3 Basketball Tourney (Students) Mar. 12–13 High School Girls’ Weekend Mar. 16 XYZ Mar. 27 Food From The Heart
Sunday
Monday Tuesday
November • Thursday Friday 2009 Wednesday
3 4 5
South Asia Conference Reading through the entire Bible aloud in Sanctuary
Saturday
Church-wide Prayer Marches on Property
1
Daylight Savings Church Business Meeting Evening Service
2
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7
High School Fall Retreat Individual Prayer Marches on Property
8 No LIFE Groups/
One Worship Service at 10:15 a.m. H.S. Retreat
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OCC Wrapping Party
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13
Carolina Faith Riders
College Date Night Fundraiser
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15
OCC Shoebox Dedication LMPO Opens Parent-child Dedication Sports Sunday “Welcome to Northside” Thanksgiving Baskets Delivery
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17
XYZ
18 25
Church Offices Close at 12:30 p.m. No PM Activities
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20 27
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22
Upward End-of-Season Celebration
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Church Offices Closed
Church Offices Closed
29 No PM Activities
30 Regular Wednesday PM Schedule
4:45 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:05 6:30 6:40 Fellowship Meal “Foundations” and Outreach Student Ministry Activities TeamKID (3- and 4-year-olds) Awana (K5-6th Grade) Praise Team (10:45 service) Celebration Choir (9:15 service)
Regular Sunday AM Schedule
8:00 LIFE Groups (ages 46+) 9:15 Worship in Sanctuary LIFE Groups (all ages) 10:45 Worship in Sprung Building LIFE Groups (all ages)
Regular Sunday PM Schedule
5:00 5:00 6:00 7:30 KidShape Choir Student Activities RAs, GAs, & Mission Friends Iglesia Bautista Nueva Vida Monday
hr ell best C ildren will t is the ch s “What r got? Our ristma te Ch ve YOU e t the ultima u abou yo t!” presen
ber 16 Decem sday, Wedne Sanctuary t • presen istmas 6 p.m.
Sunday
December • 2009 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
1 2 9
Carolina Faith Riders
Friday
Saturday
3 10 17
Sr. Adult Christmas Celebration
4 11 18
5 Upward Evals. 12 19
6
Silver Saints Singers Production Widow/Widowers Reception
7 14
8 15
13
XYZ
16
KidShape Choir Musical
Adult Christmas Musical
Preschool Christmas Fellowship
present
20
Students’ & Kids’ Ministry Christmas Celebrations
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22
Church Offices Close at 12:30 p.m.
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Church Offices Closed
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Church Offices Closed
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Merry Christmas!
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No PM Activities
Christmas Eve Service
Church Offices Closed
PS Singing Nativity
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December 6 • Sprung • 6 p.m.
No PM Activities
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30
No PM Activities
31 College Party
Church Offices Close at 12:30 p.m.
(1)
Church Offices Closed
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2009 Year in Review: Believe, Belong, Become!
January: Pastor Rocky began a new
sermon series, “Power Surge,” based on the book of Acts.
June: Vacation Bible School saw 144 faithful volunteers and over 400 children in attendance!
The Future Development Team worked extremely hard with CCL, our project consultants, and Beck, our architects, to complete the schematic stage for our new property.
Fifty-two Northsiders shared the gospel in Appalachia.
February: “God’s Love: Take
July: Northside students travelled to Myrtle Beach for Unite ‘09 Student Ministry Conference.
It Personally!” During our GMC, over 100 individuals committed to go on NS mission trips and/or pray for our mission partners; 11 committed to considering full-time missions service; To date, $88,928 has been given to our Global Missions Offering.
Connections, Northside’s Ladies Ministry, kicked off “First Mondays,” monthly seminars on current issues facing women today.
Conference, “Eternal Change: Making A Difference.” Ten Northsiders travelled on our fourth trip to the Unreached People We welcomed Sarah Group (UPG) that our family of faith D’Attoma as Ministry has adopted in South Asia. Assistant to Doug Mathis. in the largest food drive ever held in the Midlands, “Food From the Heart,” collecting over 55,000 pounds of food!
August: Northside welcomed Don Sunshine for our LIFE Group
March: Northsiders participated September: We took
our third trip to Guatemala, sharing the gospel in prisons, slums, and unreached areas. “Heaven’s Gates & Hell’s Flames” brought a powerful message to our community. We welcomed 40 as brothers and sisters in Christ, and 27 recommitted their lives to Jesus. We launched “Life U.”
Northside college students carried the gospel to Panama City, Florida (fifth trip to Beach Reach). Northside’s Ladies Ministry welcomed Laura Christy for our annual Fashion Show.
April: TEAM IMPACT brought their
power-packed crusade to Northside. Hundreds made life-changing decisions, and 52 We showed the love of Christ to our community with a community individuals were baptized during the crusade! “Fall Festival” at Northside’s future home in Lexington. We welcomed David Schrodt, Worship Pastor. We welcomed Emily Wright as Ministry Assistant to David Schrodt.
October: Northside’s Connections Ministry hosted a Busy Women’s Luncheon featuring Maralee McKee, who taught us how to interact with ease and grace.
May: Northside launched our second
Super Summer Day Camp for children, “Thirsty.” Northside raised over $2,900 for global missions through our annual missions golf tournament. We welcomed Mike D’Attoma to lead our Student Ministry.
November & December: Thanks to your generous
giving, we will send hundreds of gift-filled shoeboxes to Operation Christmas Child and Thanksgiving meals to families in need in our community. Our RAs and GAs will open their fourth annual Lottie Moon Post Office to benefit International Missions. As of October. 1, 2009, 62 individuals have joined Northside by statement or letter, and 39 by following the Lord in believer’s baptism!
Table of Contents
Letter from Pastor Rocky ..........2 Imagine Update ........................2 Imagine FAQ ........................ 2, 3 Prayer Marches ........................3 Reading through the Bible .......3 Preschool & Children ................4 Upward .....................................4 Stewardship of Life ...................5 Northside on Mission............ 6, 7 Operation Christmas Child ......6 Lottie Moon Post Office ............6 Christmas Adopt-a-Family ........6 Thanksgiving Baskets ................6 Undies Sock it Sundays .............6 Mission Guatemala ..................7 South Asia Conference .............7 Gift of Missions .........................7 Meet Your Deacon ....................8 Carolina Faith Riders ................8 Annual Business Meeting .........8 “Welcome to Northside” .........8 Student Ministry........................8 College Ministry........................8 Family Connections...................9 New Members ..........................9 Senior Adults .............................9 Third Quarter Report ................9 Nov. & Dec. Calendars ...........10 Upcoming Events ....................10 Regular Weekly Schedule......10 “The Best Christmas Present Ever” ......................................10 “The Christmas Story”............10 2009 Year in Review ..............11 Widow/Widowers..................12 Christmas Eve Service ............12 “The Wonder of Christmas”....12
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Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
Wednesday, Dec. 24 6 p.m.
Join us to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Community invited and welcomed!
You are invited to C e l e b r at e t h e J oy
Sunday, December 13 3:00 p.m.
&
Widows & Widowers Reception
December 13 • 5–6 p.m. CFC Fellowship Hall
Hosted by the deacons and their wives
6:30 p.m.
free admission
Childcare by reservation for 0–4 years: 461-1820.
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