Volume X,VII, Issue 6 Volume Issue 4

faithdirections
a publication of Northside Baptist Church West Columbia, South Carolina

July/August 2011

July 23
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From our Pastor

Its hard to believe, but we are about to see a vision become a realitya vision that was planted almost 15 years ago in the hearts of the leadership at Northsidea vision that has nothing to do with bigger or better buildings, but rather has everything to do with expanding and enlarging the Kingdom of God. On September 11th, we will have our first service at our brand new location! Now, if you have had a Field of Dreams mentality when it comes to our relocation, let me say very clearly that mentality is not biblical. We have never believed that God whispered in our ear build it and they will come. What we have believed is that to accomplish the mission and vision that God has given us, we must relocate. But accomplishing that mission and vision will require hard work and sacrifice on each of our parts. I think we would all agree that the road leading us to this point has not been without sacrifice. Many of us sacrificed financially to buy the property where were relocating. Many of us sacrificed financially, over the last three years, so we could construct our very first building on our new campus. And we are asking you to continue to sacrifice financially as we seek to be the church God wants us to be. Now I know firsthand that sacrifice is never easy. In fact, sacrifice is always difficult. But dont miss this sacrifice is always worth it! Please understand, sacrifice is not just about giving our moneyits about giving our time, our abilities, our resources, our comfort, our wants, and our preferences for the sake of building Gods Kingdom. You see, a building will never build the Kingdom. People build the Kingdom as they are obedient to the King. So as we prepare for this historic occasion, let me ask: What are you willing to sacrifice as we seek to be a Kingdom minded people? Dont look back on this time in our history and realize that you were sitting on the sidelines rather than giving it all for the King!

Relocation Update
until the Grand OpeninG!
DAYS

What's Coming Up?

July 3: Declaration Sunday
Dont miss our exciting service as we make our Declaration of Dependence.

July 23: Second Prayer Walk/ Door Hanger Distribution August 10: First Day for Meadow Glen Teachers August 17: First Day for Meadow Glen Students August 27: Third Prayer Walk/ Door Hanger Distribution September 4: Labor Day Weekend Family Night September 6: First Day for Northside Christian Academy September 11: Grand Opening!

Have you committed to be

as we prepare for what God has prepared for us at Northside?

ALL IN

Make the commitment today to...

PRAY...
Pray with us through the ministries below:

INVITE...
Commit to reach your friends and family by:

Watchman on the Wall Pre-Service Prayer Ministry Prayer Room Ministry Prayer Walks

Invite 3 people and do everything you can to get them there on September 11. Commit to bring 5 new friends to Northside in our first year in the new facility.

Pastor Rocky

BE PART OF HISTORY!
Join us for our Grand Opening Sunday!

09/11/11

Declaration Sunday
July 3

The Journey Continues...

Sept. 11
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9:15- Blended 10:45- Contemporary

Invite your family, friends & neighbors! (Free Starbucks & Krispy Kreme Donuts in our cafe!)

Service times:

Dont miss our exciting service as we make our Declaration of Dependence.

amazing thing is that God has shown up in unimaginable ways. One of the ways that God has shown Himself is by providing us with incredible teachers and students. We understand that the three greatest resources in any Christian school is the teachers, the students, and the Holy Spirit. We also know that two of the greatest obstacles are recruiting phenomenal teachers and enrolling students, so by faith we had to trust the Holy Spirit. We are grateful to announce that God has amazingly provided NCA with both superior teachers and wonderful students. Our teachers not only have a passion to serve Jesus Christ and a love for children, but they are highly qualified in their respective fields. More importantly, the greatest qualification is that they are called by faith to obey God and to serve our students! My prayer is that we will all walk by faith as we heed the call of God this 2011-2012 school year at NCA. Head of Schools Pastor Scott Crede

Living by Faith
I believe by faith that the God of the Universe has called Northside Christian Academy to be in existence in Lexington, SC. I believe that by faith that each of you has heard the call of God to be a part of Northside Christian Academy. Just as Abraham by faith, when he was called, obeyed God(Heb. 11:7-9). I believe that each of us has been called by God to start Northside Christian Academy. Therefore, we must obey by faith. The Bible says, Therefore we also pray always for you that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness and the work of faith with power. 2 Thes. 1:11 So we ask ourselves; Do the birds of the air worry? Do the lilies of the field worry? No. Nor should we worry, but have faith. We live by faith; not by sight. 2 Cor. 5:7 The Commander-in-Chief of the universe knows our name. He has counted every hair on our head. He loves us, He cares for us, and He wants the very best for us.

So that generations to come might know him. Psalm 78:4

Starting a Christian school has been a true calling and faith journey. Our faith has never been more tested, and our God has never been more faithful!! From the very beginning of this journey we knew that the Academy was bigger than any of us. We trusted this to be His vision, not ours. We have had to trust Him at every turn. The

Northside on Mission

Mission Appalachia:
Unforgettable: The Appalachia Mission Trip 2011
How do you describe the indescribable? How can you forget the unforgettable? Im talking about the June 4-11 mission trip to Bell and Harlan Counties in Kentucky. I was there. In 40 years of participating in mission and outreach activities, none has ever impacted me as much. We saw the best and worst of what human nature, America, and church life have to offer. The food drive was the best I ever saw. The generosity of the mountain people most of whom have very little themselves was overwhelming. We did VBS at four churches. The kids were wonderful. Many of us shed tears when we had our sharing time the last night. For some of them, who are enduring poverty and/ or dysfunctional families, our annual visits are the highlight of the year. We cleared vegetation off of the future home of New Heights Baptist Church, Pineville. God has given the New Heights leadership a great vision. Some churches and community leaders were initially hostile to that vision, but are being won over. By their truths you shall know them. Perhaps the most notable conversion story was of a woman who approached us on the New Heights property. She was contemplating suicide. She received Christ. Thus, she was saved, physically as well as spiritually. A special shout-out goes to the many of our young people who went. They not only learned missions; they did missions. One of them had an unpleasant encounter with a chain saw. Even she thinks the trip was worth it. We were moved by the robust faith of many of the mountaineers. On the other hand, many are in bondage to legalism, vice, despair, or some combination of the three. Most of the churches are small and have little outreach. But if revival comes to Appalachia, it will change this nation and the world. Is God calling you to go on one or more of our mission trips? If you cant go, is he calling you to sponsor someone? I will be forever grateful to the three brothers in Christ who sponsored me. Think about it. Pray about it. And inform yourself about our different missions options. Then do what God tells you to do.

-Bill Foltz

Pray for Mission San Jose:

August 10-15
The team will work alongside South Bay Church planters, Andy and Stacie Wood. They will be prayer walking, promoting the new sermon series in the community, servant evangelism and helping with a block party. If you are interested in being a part of this team please contact the Missions Office at 461-0093.

Prayer Requests:
Thursday: Pray for safe travel and for the Street Dance Festival & Family Fun Fest weekend that the team will be helping with. Friday: In the morning the team will prayer walk around the community of South Bay. Pray for hearts and doors to be open to the gospel. In the evening the team will be working with the City of San Jose to prepare for the Street Dance Festival & Family Fun Fest weekend. South Bay Church will be positioned at this festival with a booth to minister to the people. Pray for meaningful conversations with other participants as the team helps with the set up. Saturday: Pray for the team and South Bay Church during the Street Dance Festival & Family Fun Fest. Pray that this event will be a bridge to the community and that contacts will be made that result in changed lives. Pray that those invited to the church on Sunday will attend. Sunday morning: Pray for the South Bay worship service to be an encouragement and outreach to the community, and that many will come to know Jesus personally. Pray for the team as they help provide counseling during the three worship services. In the afternoon, pray for the team as they set up for the Block Party (food, games, inflatables, etc.). Pray that many people will come and experience the love of Christ through the South Bay Church members and our Northside team. Monday: Pray for safety as the team returns home.

Preschool & Children

Kid's Day : August 21
Register your child TODAY!

Preschool Open House & Pool Party:

Sunday, Aug. 14 5:307 p.m.
Come see your new room and meet your new teacher! After visiting your classroom and meeting your teacher, join us for a pool party in the Prayer Garden with popsicles, fun, and a chance to get to know your childs teacher.

August 1-5
REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.TICKET2ADVENTURE.NET OR BY CALLING 803.461.1823

Upcoming Events
Aug. 1- 5 Aug. 7 Aug. 10 Aug. 14 Aug. 17 Aug. 17 Aug. 21 Aug. 21 Aug. 21 Aug. 24 Sept. 10 Sept. 13 Winshape C-3 Camp Preschool fall teacher training Awana Leaders Training Preschool Open House/ Pool Party Thirsty After School Begins Awana Leaders Training Promotion Sunday Kids Day Music and Missions Kickoff AWANA Kickoff (Children & Preschool) Upward Cheer & Football Evaluations
Upward Cheer & Football Make-up Evaluations

Sunday Morning
Preschool
Building Blocks Sunday School
9:15 a.m. 1st Floor MB Infants-K5

Sunday Evening
Resumes Sunday, Aug. 21

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.

Children
Kid Small Groups:
9:15 a.m. Grades 1-5 Upstairs, Main Building

Wednesday Evening
Children & Preschool
We are expanding Awana to include Children & Preschool this Fall!

Kids Worship

Sept. 17 Upward Coaches Clinic Sept. 19 Upward Practices Begin

10:45 a.m. K5-5th grade Main Building 2nd Floor A worship service designed especially for children.

Begins on Wed., August 24

Middle School & High School

Mark Your Calendar

July 10 July 12 Unite lunch fundraiser Open Gym

Fall Retreats 2011

Middle School: Sept 30 -Oct 2 $25 deposit* $130 by sept 7 $160 after sept 7 Speaker: Clint Wyllie High School: October 14-16 $25 deposit* Before Sept. 25: $130 After Sept. 25: $160 Speaker: Jeremy Meyers
*non refundable

July 17-22 Unite 2K11 August 4 August 12 Sept. 18 Sept. 24 Big Youth Thing End of the Summer Party Back to School Bash High School Service Project

Sept. 30- Oct. 2 Middle School Fall Retreat Oct. 14- 16 High School Fall Retreat

USC Kickoff Football Game Party

US National White Water Center

White Water Rafting Trip

September 3

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July 16

20s Worship Service 8 PM Thursday In the Student Center

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College Ministry

family connections
Thank you from: u Joan and Henry Dennis would like to thank everyone for the cards, calls, and prayers in honor of Odell Spigners 100th birthday on May 30. Sympathy is expressed to: u Pat Crisp upon the death of her husband, Herb. u Sandra and Justin Cherry upon the death of Justins uncle, Jimmy Lee. u Bobbye Bullock upon the death of her stepgrandson, Austin. u Sharon McElveen upon the death of her father, Hon. Robert Red McElveen. u Thomas Timmons upon the death of his sister, Martha Timothy. u To Ray and Kathy Smith and family upon the death of Rays father, Ferrel Smith. Gifts Received for Global Missions in Honor of: u Jordan and Tia Moore Staff Anniversaries u Steve Allen 10 years on August 6 u David Ford 5 years on August 21 u Donna Meeler 11 years on August 28 u O Reed 23 years on August 18 J

New Members
Joined April 2 Heather Barahona Tamora Burns Heather Edmundsen Joanna Fulmer Stephen (Steve) Hill Melissa Lorick Jonathan Morris Lori Morris John Reich Kathy Reich Joy Smith Brett Van Horn Joined April 3 Jordan Moore Joined April 19 Matthew (Matt) Clary Jennifer Clary Joined April 24 Garret Bethard

Welcome,
Naomi Goodson Faith Holmes Joined April 26 Kyle Burgess Sandra Burgess Cynthia Powell Joined May 15 Hayley Thorpe Joined May 22 Kinsley Richardson Joined May 24 Robert (Bob) Cook Lisa Cook Elizabeth Fernandes Joined May 29 Jeremy Smith Brittaney Smith Donna, Tedder

Join Us For...

Labor Da y Weekend

Famil y Night

September 4 6pm- 8pm

Northside Briefing
Sunday, August 28 5 pm Sanctuary
All members are encouraged to attend.

Football & Cheerleading

Evaluations: Sept. 10
Every child must attend Evaluations.

Coaches Clinic: Sept. 17 Practices start Sept. 19

Open to boys and girls, K4-6th grade. Brochures are available in the CFC.

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Tony Nolan Harvest Day Outreach Event Sunday, October 23 More details to follow.

Upcoming Events
September 1 College USC Kickoff Party September 4 Labor Day Picnic/ Building Tours September 4 Script Orders (Students) September 5 Labor Day: Church Offices closed September 6 First Day for Northside Christian Academy September 10 Upward Football & Cheer Evaluations September 11 Grand Opening/ New Location September 14 Carolina Faith Riders Meeting September 17 Upward Coaches Clinic September 18 Back to School Bash (Students) September 19 Upward Football & Cheer Practices Begin September 20 XYZ Meeting September 24 High School Service Project September 30 - Oct. 2 Middle School Fall Retreat
faithdirections is a monthly publication of Northside Family of Faith 1303 Sunset Boulevard West Columbia, SC 29169 Main Line (803) 796-9786 Editor: Brennan Clarkson Editors Phone (803) 926-3031 Fax (803) 461-0085 bclarkson@northsidebaptist.org The deadline for faithdirections is the first day of the month for the following issue.

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August 2011
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October 1 Upward Football games begin October 7 The Big Mo Drive In Movie (College) October 13 - 16 Soul Purpose Fall Retreat October 14 - 16 High School Fall Retreat

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BYT at Carowinds

Preschool Fall Teacher Training

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October 23 Tony Nolan Outreach Event October 30 Parent/Child Dedication October 31 Fall Festival

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Wednesday Dinners Begin

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8:00 9:15 10:45 LIFE Groups (46+) Worship in Sanctuary LIFE Groups (all ages) Worship in Sprung Building LIFE Groups (all ages)

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