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WEEKLYDECEMBER 15

Now Open!Each year, we offer you the opportunity to 'mail'

your Christmas cards to your fellow church members by using our mailboxes located in the Education Building, on the other side of the library. And, at the same time, be a blessing to our Lottie Moon Missionaries as all funds received go to this fund.Simply address your cards with

recipient's name only, place cash or check on top of your cards at 10 cents each, rubber band them, and place them in the regular looking mailbox, and raise the flag. Our volunteers, Pennie and Mary Jackson, will make sure all funds are turned in and will distribute your cards into the correct cubby hole. Of course, if you prefer, you can distribute them yourself. Just remember to start checking YOUR mailbox to pick up the cards left for you!

Connection Night || A Women's Ministry Fellowship EventDecember 20 || A-Building The Connection Night and Events are a place for all women to learn, encourage, and find friendship as we grow in our relationship with Christ. We hope to see you there! There is no cost, just bring your smile. Lorri Sumner is joining us and will be reminding us of our focus at Christmas. We will be putting together baskets for NICU and bags for the 3-Cord Ministry for shelters & are collecting items now. They can be placed in the 3-Cord box in the Ministry Hall or bring it with you. Contact: Carolyn Bell || 910.262.2736

“Principle #2 -- Embrace Your Position”Who is the main provider for your home? According to the Bible, God is! (Phil. 4:19) He is Jehovah Jireh; you are the steward, the manager. That is great news! You worship the Creator of everything and He is willing to equip you with time, talents and treasures to manage. When you embrace your position as a steward, you are exercising faith in God as your provider. Learn more about stewardship to live a truly blessed life! Individual counseling is currently available. Stewardship classes begin in January.

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FINANCIAL MINISTRIES || WINTER 2013

Please contact Arvid Cowell, Director of Financial Ministries at:

acowell@enorthside.orgRestoration || Education || Strategy

Stewardship Principle #2: Embrace your position as a steward.

(Matthew 6:25)

TITHESOFFERINGS WORSHIP

THROUGH GIVING

WEEKLY NEEDS | $42,846.88DECEMBER 08 | GIVING CAMPAIGN | $ 1,690.00

SUNDAY | DECEMBER 08 | T&O: $40,201.16

Financial Ministries PartnersNorthside has a team of professionals and leaders ready to help you with your financial life and stewardship journey. Whether you are in a difficult situation, seeking some guidance or planning your legacy - we can help! Our “Financial Ministries Partners” team helps us Connect to God, by teaching how His financial principles apply to our lives today. Through counseling, classroom instruction and referrals, we can help you build and maintain a strong financial foundation, while you learn to honor God through good stewardship. Contact Arvid Cowell, Director of Financial Ministries for more information.

“Year End Giving”In order for your 2013 giving to be counted on this year's income taxes, you may give in any one of the following ways: 1. Fill out an envelope and place your cash or check in it and drop it in the offering box on Sun., Dec. 22nd. 2. Give your donation online, prior to midnight on Tues., Dec. 31st. 3. Give your donation through regular mail. However, the envelope must be postmarked by December 31st. Contact: Carolin Strickland || 910-791-6053. Ext. 107

SUNDAY | DECEMBER 01 | T&O: $45,115.65

DECEMBER 01 | GIVING CAMPAIGN | $ 1,487.00

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CONNECT OPPORTUNITIES & EVENTS

Thinking about joining Northside? Don’t miss our next Exploring The Vision Class. Here you will discover who we are as a church and the core beliefs that drive us. The next class is January 8th, at 6:30pm, in room 212. Register at enorthside.org.

What better way to connect to someone than giving them a ride to church? And we will provide the vehicle and the fuel! No lifting or special assistance is needed, and both men and women can serve in this ministry. Couples may also serve together. Contact: Robert Bisanar || 910.452.7425

Ever thought of hosting a small group? Do you think of ways to connect to others in the church, but are unsure on how to get it started? Let us help you! We can work with you to make your small group a reality and allow God to create new connections at Northside. Contact: Angie Yelverton || 910.791.6053, Ext. 118

Do you want to connect to others on a deeper level? Consider attending, or even facilitating, a discipleship group at Northside. We have great resources for you to use to get started with these life changing opportunities. Contact: Angie Yelverton || 910.791.6053, Ext. 118

STUDENT MINISTRIES || EVENT INFONSM Summer Camp || June 16-20 High School - July 21-25 Middle School || $310.00 per person || Myrtle Beach, SC ||

At ECAMPS, we strive to enhance the relationship between student ministry and their students.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE: $50.00 non-refundable deposit due TODAY.$210.00 non-refundable payment due by March 2, 2014$50.00 non-refundable final balance due by May 1, 2014Limited space available - register online to reserve your spot. Contact: Erin Cowell || 910.791-6053, Ext. 120 NSM CHRISTMAS PARTY || December 18, 2013Northside Life Center || 6:00pm -8:30pmNorthside students are invited to come and enjoy a time of celebration for the birth of Our Savior.

Northside Home School Group FUNDRAISER December 17, 2013 || Jungle Rapids || 3:00pm - 7:00pmBring the family and join us. Be sure to let them know you are with NHSG Fundraiser when purchasing tickets. You'll receive a special wristband to make sure we are properly credited. Each ticket includes a choice of 2 activities: Go-Karts, Jungle Golf, Laser Tag, Climbing Wall, Sky Tower, or Kids Jungle. Fundraiser tickets also include 16 game tokens to use in the arcade! Tickets are $10 each (an $18 value).Contact: Cheryl Jacobs || 910.395.1951

3-Cord Ministry & Gift Baskets for Neonatal Intensive Care UnitJoin us as we reach out to families with infants in the NICU & in area shelters in need of emotional and spiritual support during this stressful time in their lives. We will be collecting items for baskets & bags to be delivered for Christmas. Suggestions: toiletries, unscented lotions, devotionals, journals, socks, candy, snacks, pens, etc. If you do not have time to shop, but would like to donate we can shop for you. Please place items in the "3-Cord Ministry" box in Ministry hallway of the Educational building by Thursday, Dec. 19th. Contact: Carolyn Bell || 910.262.2736

The altar flowers today, have been placed by Teresa Eakins. My life wouldn't be the same without All of you! What an Honor and Privilege it has been to be your daughter,wife,mother,mother-in-law and Mimi. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and I Love each of you so very much.

Mike, I don't know where to start! I am so glad my Dad hired you to help him in tobacco because literally that is where we met. We were young, but the very minute I saw you I knew that you were the one. You have been a wonderful husband ,father and Papa to us always putting yourself last and us first. Thanks for all that you do for me and I am so very blessed to have you. One thing that stands out to me is when the kids come for dinner and I cook these HUGE meals that you don't get very often and it is nothing for you to clean up the BIG mess of dishes so I can visit with them. You are the best and I Love you more than you will ever know. Happy Birthday on Jan 5th and I pray we have many more years together. I remember telling you one time, it would be awesome if God called us home together like the couple in the “Notebook,” side by side "Holding hands."

Melissa, I thank God for the Precious gift you are to us. I am so honored to be your Mom. We always wanted the very best for you and after we were saved we realized that the most important thing was for you to become a Christian. And as you got older,we prayed that God would send you a Christian mate and he sent you Andy who we are so Thankful for. I have learned, even as you get older, my heart is happy when you are happy. And my heart hurts when you hurt. I love that we have a great relationship and I still love spending every chance I can with you. Happy Birthday on Dec 29th and enjoy your trip! We love you, Mama & Daddy

"Christmas Week Closure"In observance of the Christmas and New Years Holidays, Northside offices and all buildings on campus will be closed from Tuesday, December 24th at 12:00pm until Thursday, January 2nd at 8:30am. There will be no worship services on December 29th. We hope you enjoy your Christmas and New Years Holidays, and your time of rest with your families!

Upcoming discipleship classes and small groups!

From January through May 2014, we will be offering a new listing of

discipleship classes and small groups! Look for the January L.I.F.E. brochure coming out December 22nd or find this information on the website starting mid-January. You can sign-up for classes/small

groups (beginning December 22nd) by calling the Discipleship Office

at 910.791.6053.

Are you a first time guest and have a

question about Northside or something you heard in the

service today? Please, stop by our connection center out front and

someone will help you find the answers and invite

you to our Guest Reception room.

PRESCHOOL VOLUNTEERSSunday 8:00amKim & Keith BaltezegarSunday 9:30amElisha CappsSarah GoinsCandace LeaTina ReeceFaith SeamonAlly EdwardsLisa Krainiak Pam and Sierra ThomasSunday 11:00amMonda GriffinCrista RivenbarkEmily HeaphyPennie JacksonSunday 12:30pmFrank and Angie Yelverton, Jennifer DeArmitt, Jennifer BellWednesday 6:30amDarlene ChenevertPaul FladosSherry RamsayMelissa Chinn DEACONS SERVINGJoe Keech | 910.512.4169Dwight Lovett | 910.512.5206Deacon on call Dec. 20th - Dec 22nd

Mike Cox | 910.520.8980 TRANSPORTATION MINISTRYDriver for DecemberJohn Goodson | 910.225.0250 LOCK-UP MINISTRY12/15 | Jimmy Sandel12/18 | Paul Flados12/22 | David Pearce

SERVING THIS WEEK

Contact: Angie Yelverton ayelverton@enorthside.org 910.791.6053, Ext. 118