| Kenny
Pope · Senior Pastor It’s Here! We will
begin two Celebration Services this Sunday, September
7th. The times will be 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Both of these
services will be exactly the same, so choose the time
that’s best for you. Consider working with children
during one service hour and attending the service that
meets at the other hour. Speak with Suzy Spencer about
opportunities to serve in this area.
A New Series. Also
this Sunday, I will begin a new seven-week message series
entitled, "Facing Your Fears." All of us
fear certain things. Our problem is that we generally
don’t want to admit those fears. But God wants us to
live our lives without fear. That’s what real
"No Fear" living is all about. How do you do
that? Bring your family and friends to the Celebration
Service as we learn to face our fears together.
Mike Harrison.
Christian Ministry Pastor Mike Harrison needs our help.
Many of you know that he has had several strokes over the
past few months. This has kept Mike from most of his
ministry duties. Mike has been working with NorthShore on
a volunteer basis, supporting his family through an
outside job. This past month, his doctor told him he
would have to stop working completely, for at least 3-4
months. Because he has exhausted his sick leave from his
company, Mike and Connie need our financial help. I want
to ask you to consider a financial contribution to the
Harrison’s. You can do that by marking on your check
or offering envelope "Mike Harrison." We will
see that he and his family receives it. Some of you will
want to make a one-time gift. Others may want to give a
weekly or monthly gift. Do what God leads you to do. I
thank you for your generosity and faithfulness and I know
that Mike and Connie will feel God’s love through
you.
Here We Go Again.
We have another land payment due on September 30th. There
is a shortage of almost $10,000! You responded to this
need in June and we need to do it again. You may
ask, "Are we always going to be short on our land
payment?" The answer is, "I hope not."
Historically, the summer months are always a time when
ministry expenses are higher for a church and the giving
is down. It is also unusual for a new church to have such
a large land payment without the benefit of any outside
support from other churches or Christian organizations.
Having said that, I want toemphasize that God has blessed
us immeasurably. Our giving has been outstanding for an
eight-month old church. I believe that our finances will
become less an issue beginning in the fall. Thank you for
your faithful giving.
September Is a Month to
Remember. Besides the new schedule, we will have a
special service to dedicate new children on September
14th. On September 21st, I will be conducting another NS
101 class. We have had great participation at these
classes and God is using them to bring people to Him and
His church.
September 28th is
Friend Day. I am asking every person to attend that
day and bring an unchurched friend. A personal invitation
to NorthShore from one of us is the best way to introduce
our friends to Jesus Christ. Think about a friend or
neighbor you can invite on that day. Pray for them,
invite them and bring them. We’ll enjoy grilled
burgers and tube steak, and some great fellowship,
following the 10:30 a.m. service. It will be a great day
at NorthShore.
Thank You for Your
Commitment to Christ and His Work. I look forward to
seeing you this Sunday (twice!) with anticipation of what
He is going to do. May God’s peace control your
life...
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