February 2, 2012

First of all, thank you all so much for the kind words, gracious gifts and rousing version of "Happy Birthday" on Sunday morning.   

It's not often that I get to share birthday wishes with you all on Sunday - but this was such a day.  And I'm pleased to share that birthday with our own Bess Meyers, as well as Tom Selleck!

At the first of the year, I mentioned to you the hope I had to leave kneeling benches at our altar on Sunday mornings and enlist a group of people to participate in a "Barnabas Ministry" of prayerful support & encouragement for those who would feel led to come, kneel and pray during our Worship Services on Sundays.

On the next two Sundays, February 12 & 19, you'll find a short insert in the Bulletin, explaing the ministry and asking if you would be led to participate in this Prayer Ministry (you'll see a longer and more detailed explanation in next week's newsletter, too).  Give it some thought and prayer.  You could be a part of changing someone's life.

This week, we'll come for Communion Sunday and our study of the Affirmation of Faith brings us to see the part of that Statement that deals with the Church.  I hope to see you then. 

See you Sunday,

Steve

"Affirmation of Faith" Sermon Series

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

Sermon Series Continues This Sunday

January 15 - "In the Beginning..."

January 22 - "It's All About the Son"

January 29 - "More Than Holy Smoke"

THIS SUNDAY - "Our Family of Faith"

February 19 - "The Rest of the Story"

Beast Feast - THIS SATURDAY

Calling all Men and Boys - our 2012 "Beast Feast" is right around the corner.

It's Saturday night, February 4, right here in the Worship Center.

If you're planning to attend, please call the Church Office and make your reservation (929-2307).

If you're planning to bring a wild game dish, please call the Church Office and let us know.

If you want to bring a mount to put up on the "bragging wall" just bring it by the Church a little earlier on that Saturday.

We're looking forward to seeing you then! 

UPcoming on the Calendar

February 4 (Saturday)

"Beast Feast"

Men's and Boys Wild Game Supper

(6:00 P.M., Worship Center)

February 5 (Sunday)

Communion Sunday

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Sermon Series

February 7 (Tuesday)

Long Range Planning Committee

(6:30 P.M., Room 104)

February 8 (Wednesday)

Trustees Committee

(6:30 P.M., Room 104)

February 12 (Sunday)

Student-sponsored Valentine Banquet

(6:00 P.M., Worship Center)

February 14 (Tuesday)

Stewardship Committee, 6:00 P.M.

Administrative Council, 6:30 P.M.

February 17-18 (Friday-Saturday)

Student (Males) Camping Trip

Student (Females) Pretty Party

February 19 (Sunday)

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Sermon Series

February 22 (Ash Wednesday)

Worship Center

(Services at 7:00 A.M., Noon, 6:30 P.M.)

February 25 (Saturday)

First Annual 5K Fun Run and Health Walk

(8:30 A.M., Church Parking Lot)

February 26 (Sunday)

Lenten Sermon Series Begins

"The Seven Last Words of Christ"

February 29 (Wednesday)

Lenten Luncheons & Suppers Begin

"Growing Pains of the Soul"

(Noon & 6:00 P.M., Worship Center)

Zumba Dance Classes

Zumba Exercise Classes have begun!  Our own Shelley Liles leads this class which will meet on Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 P.M. and Saturday at 10:00 A.M.

The cost will be $5.00 (per class) or $40.00 per month (unlimited) - And your first session is free!

If you have any questions, please call the Church Office (929-2307).

Moore About Students

Making God the center of everything we do.  That was the topic of discussion  in PrimeTime on Wednesday night.

The students discussed what the focal points of daily life were, and if they would make God the focal point, how their lives would change and change for the better.  

We should always be mindful of our actions at all times, because actions speak louder than words when being a Christian in schools today.  Each student was challenged to (1) Keep God the focal point of their lives; (2) Remember our actions as Christians speak louder than words.

Upcoming :

Valentines Banquet February 12 @ 6:00 P.M.  Tickets to be sold on the next two Sunday mornings.

God Bless,

Kevin

Welcome New Members

# 1 Mr. Neal Carlson

# 2 Ms. Virginia Carlson

Please welcome our New Members and anyone you may not know personally and make them feel welcome at NorthPoint!

T-Shirts I've Recently Seen

Isn't "Rise and Shine"

an Oxymoron?

Quote of the Week

"If we ever forget that we're one nation

under God, we'll be one nation gone under."

(President Ronald Reagan)

2012 Bible Reading Guide

Did you know that 90% of all Christians in the world have not read the Bible entirely through?  It's true!

Why not make 2012 the year when you begin to capture the message of God's Word for you and your family.  Each week, you'll find suggested readings in this Newsletter and Sunday Bulletin that will take you on a short, daily guide to reading the Bible entirely through in one calendar year.

Our 2012 Guide will follow a blended format, allowing you to add variety from the Old and New Testament to your daily Bible reading.

God bless you in this Journey!

.

Read Through the Bible in a Year

February 6: Isaiah 39-40, Mark 10:1-31

February 7: Isaiah 41-42, Mark 10:32-52

February 8: Isaiah 43-44, Mark 11:1-18

February 9: Isaiah 45-46, Mark 11:19-33

February 10: Isaiah 47-49, Mark 12:1-27

February 11: Isaiah 50-52, Mark 12:28-44

February 12: Isaiah 53-55, Mark 13:1-20

Trivial Pursuits

The San Francisco Cable Cars and the St. Charles Avenue (New Orleans) Street Cars are the only two mobile National Monuments in the United States.

Ushers and Greeters

WHO'S UP (February 5)

8:15 USHERS: Jim Burton, Al LeGrand

8:15 GREETERS: Amelia Burton, Jim Burton

10:45 USHERS: David Lawler, James Long, Jamie Scantlin, Beau Williams

10:45 GREETERS: Billie Loftin, Diane Long, Susie Storey, Alana Williams

WHO'S ON DECK (February 12)

8:15 USHERS: Steve Dauenhauer, Bob Goodrich  

8:15 GREETERS: Janis Goodrich, Angela Pilgreen 

10:45 USHERS: Jamie Scantlin, Students 

10:45 GREETERS: Monica Scantlin, Students

Political Year Quotes

"When I was a boy, I was told that anybody could become President.  I'm beginning to believe it." (Clarence Darrow)

From the Back Nine...

"Bad shots are a part of the game, and the

better you become at shrugging them off, the better golfer you'll be." (Hank Haney)

Weight Watchers @ NorthPoint

Interested in a Weight Watchers Group here at NorthPoint?  Please contact the Pastor (e-mail address at bottom of page) and let him know of your interest.

This is a confidential head count ONLY.  Weight Watchers says we need at least 20 to maintain a regular group.

And if you know someone who'd come with you - or would also be interested in attending, please pass their name along, also.

UPwords

"May the Lord make you increase, both

you and your children.  May you be blessed by the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth."

(Psalm 115:14-15)

Sermon Title for Sunday Morning

February, 2012

The Fifth Sunday After

the Epiphany 

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

"Our Family of Faith"

Worship/Bible Study/Activity Times

Please forward along to your family and friends this e-message about our Church and the service times for Bible Study, Worship and other activities:

MORNING WORSHIP - 8:15 A.M.

Bible Study for All Ages 9:30 A.M.

Children's Church (Ages 5-11) - 10:45 A.M.

MORNING WORSHIP - 10:45 A.M.

Student PrimeTime - Wednesdays @ 6:30 P.M.

(Middle and High School Students)

Boy Scouts (Troop 48) - Mondays @ 6:30 P.M.

Cub Scouts (Pack 91) - Tuesdays @ 6:30 P.M.

Girl Scouts (Troop 146) - Fridays @ 6:30 P.M.

Zumba Dance Class

Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 5:00 P.M.

Saturdays @ 10:00 A.M.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Fridays @ 7:00 P.M.

The Last Word

"Being deeply loved by someone

gives you strength, while loving someone

deeply gives you courage." (Lau Tzu)