Activities and Announcements February 22, 2009

Activities of the Week

Thursday:    Teen Soulwinning…………....………….7:00 PM

 Saturday:    Bus Visitation…………………………….9:45 AM

Church-wide Visitation…………………10:00 AM

 

Announcements:

• Next Sunday, we will be turning in our Bible Reading Records for February to Susan's box B-1. She will put it back into your box Sunday afternoon. Even if it's late, go ahead and turn it in whenever you get it done. Don't give up!
  
• The next semester for the Baptist Training Institute will start March 10^th. If anyone else is interested in getting on board, please see Bro. Fisher to register now.
  
• The Christian Worker's Conference is scheduled for February 24^th – 27^th at 7 PM each night.
  

  
   

Financial Tips for Hard Times

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   Don't stop giving! (Mal. 3:8-10; Luke 6:38; Prov. 3:9, 10)
   

   This will be your first temptation. In tough times we will be tempted to stop giving to God's work and to others, but remember: you can't out-give God! God blesses those who give. Whether you are tempted to stop giving to God or others- Don't! In the words of the hymn-writer: "Be not dismayed what ere be tide, God will take care of you…"
   

   
    

2. Trust God to meet your needs. (Phil. 4:19; Lk. 11:3, 11, 13)
   

   Fear often grips our hearts during tough times, but God is faithful! Philipians 4:19 is written to those who were faithful to give as a reminder that God would not forget them in their time of need. It is often fear that hinders us in tough times. Fear of failure. Fear of the unknown. Fear of all kinds haunt us and strangle our willingness to trust God. Tough times are testing times for our faith. It has been said that a faith that cannot be tested is a faith that cannot be trusted. Be bold in faith during tough times- trust God!
   

   
    

3. Pray for wisdom managing your finances. (Js. 1:5)
   

   These are days where wisdom is needed. We need wisdom to make financial decisions…to know when to take on that extra payment, or not. We need wisdom to make faith decisions…to trust God for our need when we've been faithful in our giving and stewardship. This kind of wisdom comes from God, and He will give it to you.
   

   
    

4. Pray over all new purchases and expenses. (Js. 4:2; Lk. 11:11-13)
   

   Is it the right time to make this purchase? Can we afford it? Do I really need it? They are all good questions to ask. Pray first…God may provide it for you. You may not really need it- just want it. It may be better to wait until later. Give it some time…and pray!
   

   
    

5. Save when possible. (Prov. 21:20)
   

   It is good to have something put back for "such a time as this." Yet, many have not developed this habit, or circumstances may have prevented it in the past. At any rate, start this new habit of saving. Tough times teach us the importance of saving! One day you may be glad you did!
   

Remember you're not alone. Many are facing similar circumstances…some are worse off than you. During tough times, apply wisdom, be a good steward, and trust God for the outcome.

Packet Assembly

Don't forget about the packets that are being assembled tonight from Berean Armed Forces Ministry (www.bereanafm.org)

We start at 7 PM tonight at we'll work till were done.

Bulletin Summary for Jan. 14, 2009

New Members Class

This Sunday, January 11^th during Sunday School at 10:00 AM.

Reminders

-We will be starting "Secret Sister" this month. Any lady that is interested, please see Mrs. Hope for a form to fill out.

-We're starting a new series for Sunday School—Biblical Principles for Godly Living. Don't miss it! Bring a friend!

- Check your new mailbox number!

Bible Reading

Sign Up for the Daily Bible Reading Plan 2009 & Receive a Certificate in 2010!

Bridal Shower for Gloria Odum

Saturday, January 24, 2009 10:00 A.M. at the Church Fellowship Hall

Gloria is registered at Target and Wal-Mart.

Happy New Year!

I trust you had a very merry Christmas celebrating the joys of Jesus this season with all your family and friends. This is a time of two seasons: we are past Christmas and approaching the New Year with hopes and dreams of all the Lord has for us in the future.

As I look ahead, I have great hopes for what God will do in our church in 09. I do long to see the Lord strengthen us as brethren. We have a lot to be thankful for at Northside; yet, we have a lot of ground to cover in our own personal lives as we grow in His grace.

What areas of your life need His grace? Ask Him for a generous portion! Be quick to allow the Lord to mature and grow your faith in Him. The journey to the future requires strong faith to trust God in the unknown. We begin by trusting Him in the known, everyday things of life. Are you ready to go forward? Are you willing to trust God? We may have to trust Him in the dark…in times when you cannot see how the end will turn out.

As I write this, I can't help but think of the Wesson's who have been called upon by our God to walk a dark path, but He is there. They have already seen His hand during this time when they cannot see His face. Their journey will be one of faith- trusting the Lord to guide their steps. Let us all pray for them to sense the grace of God to give them strength and meet their needs in mighty ways!

Not all of the paths of the unknown are filled with trial; some are filled with excitement, surprise and great victory. God even uses difficult times to show us His mighty arm. Like the children of Israel who faced the red sea as they left Egypt thinking they had no way out…but God led them to the sea to show His strength to them!

As we prepare for 2009, may God give us the faith we will need to accomplish His will in our lives. May we excel in our faith this year! May God do great and mighty things among us! May God bless and lead our church family as we go forward in this New Year…..

Happy New Year! (early J)

Pastor

Mid-Week Service Moved to Tuesday

Because of Christmas Eve falling on Wednesday this year, the regular mid-week service has been moved to Tuesday night the 23^rd.

Weekly Bible Study

Bible Study Time
-In I Thess. 1 what 3 things did Paul remember about this church?
-In I Tim. 1 what causes a person to become shipwrecked?
-In I Tim 4 in what 6 things are we to be an example?
-In II Tim. 4 what will you receive if you love His appearing?
-In Philemon,”For my ______ Onesimus whom I have ____ in my bonds.”
-In Heb. 9 how many times did Christ enter into the holy place?
-In Heb. 10 from what are we to have our hearts sprinkled?
-In Heb. 12 with what and without what are we to run the race?