November 2015

November 2015
Volume 13
Issue 11
The Newsletter of
Northside
Community Church
This Thanksgiving...
Adrian Dixon, Lead Pastor
This Thanksgiving, what will you be giving thanks for? Some will be giving thanks
for a new job, a new addition to their family, restored health, reconciled
relationships and the everyday mundane things. We really do have so much to
be thankful for!
This Thanksgiving, I am particularly grateful to God…
For the ability to see, hear, think, speak, play sports, work and move around;
for an occasional rest from all the day to day things that occupy my time;
for my home; for medicine that controls health issues; for having a 36th birthday.
For a Christian upbringing and a great church to have grown up in;
for a wonderful wife who has made marriage a true gift from God;
for a daughter and son who I know have taught me more than I’ve been able to teach them;
for a loving brother whose encouragement and belief in the goodness of God and others is unwavering;
for a sister-in-law who embodies meekness and a gentle spirit;
for a niece and soon to be nephew who make being an uncle a welcomed role;
for in-laws who love me as if I had belonged to them all along;
for friends who journey with me down the road of life, allowing me to be me;
for parents who continue to support me, long after they had to;
for grandparents whose legacies of faith give me something to aspire to;
for individuals I know who keep no record of wrongs and show me forgiveness.
For meaningful work at the hospital, great colleagues and a commute that affords me some much needed quiet
time with God;
for trials and struggles, both personally and professionally, knowing that they strengthen my faith;
for the freedoms and prosperity of our country, in spite of the current divisions we see;
for our military who are serving overseas and here at home to protect my freedoms;
for the colors and coolness of this season;
for opportunities to meet and know good people; to serve God, His people and those who do not know Him yet.
For Jesus Christ our Savior,
for the blessed Holy Spirit,
for Christian brothers and sisters locally and universally,
for the privilege of continuing to serve the congregation at Northside,
for loving believers whose lives touched many, but who have departed to join the church triumphant,
and for the fellowship and encouragement of my church family both locally and around the world.
Thank you God. Amen.
Happening In November & December
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Baptism | 1:00 pm
Come join us as Knightdale Baptist is hosting us for our Fall baptism service. Lily
Johnson and Kevin Lucas will be baptized.
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Fall Festival | 12:00—3:00 pm
Food, inflatables, games, and good family fun for all ages! It’s all free! Invite a
friend or neighbor to come with you!
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Thanksgiving Agape Meal & Congregational Meeting
Come join us at 6:00 pm for our annual Thanksgiving Agape Meal and
congregational meeting. We’ll be voting on the 2016 budget, reviewing the
congregational survey and updating the search for a student pastor. All partners
and regular attendees are encouraged to attend. Bring a covered dish to share
with others.
Community Thanksgiving Service | 7:00 pm
Come join area congregations at 7:00 pm at Knightdale Baptist Church as we join
together for community worship. Please bring a bag of non-perishable food
items for our community pantry.
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Thanksgiving Day Outreach | 11:00 am—2:00 pm
Come join us as we mark our 10th annual Thanksgiving Day outreach at Circus
Family Restaurant. There are volunteer opportunities for all ages, but you must
sign up to participate. Please sign up in the lobby to volunteer.
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Holy Communion | 9:00 & 10:45 am
Come join us as we observe this holy sacrament.
Dec
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Infant/Child Dedication | 10:45 am
Come join us for a very special time as we dedicate our youngest children to the
Lord. If you would like to present your child(ren) in dedication at the 10:45 am
service, please connect with Pastor Adrian Dixon.
Dangerous Prayers Series Continues...
During the month of November, we’ll be finishing up our 8
week series on Dangerous Prayers. What have you taken
away from this series? Come join us on Sundays as we wrap
up our teachings on Dangerous Prayers.
God, Lead Me
November 1
God, Help Me
November 8
God, Help Me With My Kids | November 15
God, Help Me to Be Thankful | November 22
SUNDAYS @ 9:00 & 10:45 AM
Operation Christmas Child
OCC is underway! Our 2014 goal is 120 packed boxes.
Containers are available in the lobby. Filled boxes are due
Sunday, November 22nd. Your gift could change the life of
a child forever!
Don’t forget to include the $7.00 shipping charge with each
box. Connect with Tara Johnson at
tara.johnson2011@yahoo.com if you have any questions.
We Need You!
As we prepare for 2016, we need partners and regular
attenders who are willing to serve. There are volunteer
opportunities to greet, serve coffee, usher, keep up the
grounds, clean the facility, serve in the nursery and
teach in our children’s ministry. To volunteer for any of
these opportunities, please sign up in the church lobby.
We reflect Jesus best when we’re serving others.
10 Years & Counting...
This year marks the 10th anniversary for our Thanksgiving Day outreach
at the Circus Family Restaurant. This outreach has become a fixture in
our community and one of the largest Thanksgiving Day outreaches in
the Triangle area. Last year, over 1,000 plates were served to those in
our community. To make this Thanksgiving one to remember for you
and others, sign up in the church lobby to help serve. There are
volunteer opportunities for all ages.
November 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Worship
9:00 / 10:45 am
Cub Scouts /
Boy Scouts
6:30-8:00 pm
May Small
Group 7:00 pm
Read & Feed
5:30—6:45 pm
NAMI Group
7:00-8:30 pm
Men’s Bible
Study 7:00 am
IHOP
Northside’s Fall
Festival
12:00—3:00 pm
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Worship
9:00 / 10:45 am
Cub Scouts /
Boy Scouts
6:30-8:00 pm
Girl Scouts
6:00—8:30 pm
Read & Feed
5:30—6:45 pm
NAMI Group
7:00-8:30 pm
Men’s Bible
Study 7:00 am
IHOP
Middle / High
School Youth
5:00—6:30 pm
Middle / High
School Youth
5:00—6:30 pm
Worship Team
Practice
7:00 pm
Worship Team
Practice
7:00 pm
God, Grace &
You Bible Study
6:30—8:30 pm
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16
17
18
19
20
Worship
9:00 / 10:45 am
Cub Scouts /
Boy Scouts
6:30-8:00 pm
May Small
Group 7:00 pm
Read & Feed
5:30—6:45 pm
NAMI Group
7:00-8:30 pm
Men’s Bible
Study 7:00 am
IHOP
Middle / High
School Youth
5:00—6:30 pm
Deacon’s
Meeting 7:00
Worship Team
Practice
7:00 pm
Staff Meeting
7:00 pm
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23
24
25
26
27
Worship
9:00 / 10:45 am
Cub Scouts /
Boy Scouts
6:30-8:00 pm
Girl Scouts
6:00—8:30 pm
Read & Feed
5:30—6:45 pm
Thanksgiving
Day Outreach
Circus Family
Restaurant
11 am—2 pm
Men’s Bible
Study 7:00 am
IHOP
30
30
Congregational
Meeting &
Thanksgiving
Agape Meal
6:00 pm
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Worship
9:00 / 10:45 am
Cub Scouts /
Boy Scouts
*Holy Communion 6:30-8:00 pm
Middle / High
School Youth
5:00—6:30 pm
Community
Thanksgiving
Service 7:00 pm
Knightdale
Baptist Church
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Congregational Support
Our Elders are available for any spiritual needs you
have.
Our Deacons are available to assist you with your
physical needs. These individuals are able to assist
you this month.
Crews have installed the sump pump system for the
Lower Level. With all the rain we had in October, the
system has already been put to use and is working
properly! Thank the good Lord!
November Elder
Our 27 year old HVAC system will start being replaced
the first week in November. The HVAC work should
finish up by November 11th. Crews will split the HVAC
units specifically for the Upper and Lower Levels. In
addition, the Prayer Room and Nursery will be getting
new ventilation to make those rooms more
comfortable.
Tom Bodette | sbodette@nc.rr.com
919.217.5662
Jonathan May | jonmay42@gmail.com
919.334.8358
November Deacons
Tara Johnson | tara.johnson2011@yahoo.com
919.649.9073
Need Prayer?
Email requests to: prayer@northsidecommunity.com
Following the HVAC installation, the floors in the
Lower Level that were impacted by the sump pump
installation will be replaced. This will include new
carpet in the children’s check-in area.
The total cost for these improvements will be near
$45,000.00. Thank you for your faithful giving that has
helped cover these important needs.
October Stewardship
October 4
October 11
October 18
October 25
Attendance
196 (110/86)
161 (77/84)
141 (58/83)
166 (89/77)
Offering
$5,900.90
$2,895.31
$2,525.33
$4,543.75
Average Sunday Attendance: 166
Total Amount of Tithes
$15,865.29
Amount Needed Per Week
$3,842.12
Average Weekly Tithes
$3,966.32
YTD Budget Overage
$6,882.21
“The purpose of tithing is to teach you always to
fear the Lord your God.” (NLT)
Deuteronomy 14:23c
November Birthdays
Rita Almond
Leigh Ross
Greg Gordon
Jessica Jones
Bill Scorso
Johnny Brooks
Tammy Hawkes
Josie Pfeiffer
Cadence Baldwin
Jaxton Bodette
Eden Reynolds
David Vinston
Frances Rogerson
Wesley Sawyer
Austin Bodette
Camellia Atkinson
Rachel Barnes
November 3rd
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November 18th
November 20th
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November 23rd
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November 25th
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November 27th
November 28th
November 28th
Did we miss yours? Please let us know.
info@northsidecommunity.com
Northside Community Church
Mission | Values
Mission:
Our mission is to meet our community’s changing needs by living the unchanging Gospel of Christ.
Values:
Fidelity | We are committed to Biblical truth and prayer
Authenticity | We are committed to creating an environment where people can come as they are
Compassion | We are committed to heartfelt concern for the needs of others
Engagement | We are committed to intentionally pursuing involvement in our community
Staff:
Adrian Dixon, Lead Pastor | adrian@northsidecommunity.com
Eric Dixon, Pastor of Worship | eric@northsidecommunity.com
Dee Belvin, Minister to Children | dee@northsidecommunity.com
Leigh Ross, Minister of Discipleship & Small Groups | leigh@northsidecommunity.com
PO Box 1139
Knightdale, NC 27545