THIS WEEK
AT NORTHSIDE
Abide:
Finding Meaning in Jesus
Sunday, March 9
What gives you meaning in life? A Pew Study found that for a majority of Americans, their family gives them the most meaning in their life. Religion/spirituality is a close second. Often times, our meaning in life can be shaken when a career ends, when our children move out of the house, when we can no longer do the things that bring joy or when we feel stuck in a rut.
Countless books have been written on finding meaning in life. In 1946, Victor Frankl wrote Man's Search for Meaning, detailing his experiences in a Nazi concentration camp. He concluded that we find meaning in one of three ways: having tasks to complete, caring for another person or enduring suffering with dignity. Maybe you would add more ways of finding meaning to his list.
In 2 Corinthians, Paul writes to a group of believers that he had communicated with more than any other group. In his letter, Paul writes that both joy and suffering highlight a dependence on Christ. In 2 Corinthians 5, Paul speaks to this tension that we were created for and long for eternity, yet we're constrained by these earthly bodies that we live in.
I totally believe that and feel in my heart that there's more than just this life. But there's also the reality that life can feel like a grind sometimes. There are seasons where we struggle to find meaning (either in what we're doing or what's been forced upon us). How do we find meaning and maybe more importantly, how do we hold on to it?
I hope you'll be able to join me this Sunday at 9:00 or 10:45 am as we dive in to see how abiding in Jesus brings meaning in life.
Adrian
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Upcoming Events:
March Ministry Spotlight: Christian Veterinary Mission
CVM is a non-profit organization that uses veterinary care to reach underdeveloped communities with the love of Christ by caring for their animals. For most of these communities, their livestock plays a central role in their livelihood. By providing care to these communities, CVM is able to build relationships with people and ultimately share the Gospel.
Short-Term Missions
CVM sends teams of veterinary professionals and students on short-term trips year-round to use their veterinary skills for God’s glory. Whether it is by performing spays and neuters, leading devotions with a team, or performing vaccinations, short-term volunteers are able to help others learn how to take care of their animals and share Christ’s love.
Long-Term Missions
CVM has been sending veterinary professionals and their families to serve long-term around the world since 1981. From rural community development to training among the nation’s most educated at university veterinary schools, CVM staff use their skills to train others how to be better stewards of the animals God has given them and spread the gospel.
New Northside Partners
Please help us in welcoming our newest partners. We are honored to have them as a part of the church family. If you have questions about making Northside your church home, contact Adrian.
- David & Jaclyn Holland
- Ron & Becky Adams
- Dennis & Kerry Williams
- Glenda Klein
- Kristen Trent
- Josh Lyman
Lent Devotionals
Devotionals are available for pick up in the Lobby. The Road to Joy is a 15-session devotional to help individuals, small groups, and congregations prepare their hearts for Easter. Meditate on the cross and discover the hope and joy we have in Christ in the midst of the trials and sorrows of this world.
Quarterly Serve Day • This Saturday March 8
Check out the exciting serve opportunities coming up:
- Workday: 9am
- Adopt A Block: 10am at Shady Acres
Click here to sign up.
CVM Mission Trips
Christian Veterinary Mission is kicking off a new year of mission trips! We will be serving in Alaska, to the Cherokee in NC, and the Navajo throughout the year. If you are interested in any of these trips, please contact Dr. Page Wages for more information. There will be a table with more details in the lobby on March 9th.
Dog Collars and Leashes • Due March 9
Christian Veterinary Mission is in need of dog collars & leashes (new or gently used) for their March mission trip to Alaska. There's a donation bin in the Welcome Lobby for drop off. Questions? Contact Diane.
Men's Softball
Northside Softball in the Wendell Church League starts in March! Come on out and cheer us on! Click here for the schedule.
United Youth Conference • March 14
The middle school and high school students are going to United - a Christian Youth Conference in Raleigh. This will be an awesome opportunity for your teenager to experience the faith with other teens from across our city. Cost is $25.00 per student. Click here to sign up!
Pot of Gold 5K • March 15
Join us for our 8th Annual Pot of Gold 5K at Knightdale Station Park! Cost is $45.00 per person. Registration includes a T-Shirt, finisher's medal, locals' swag & race day photos. T-shirt availability is only guaranteed for registrations through 2/21. We're limited to 500 registrations. Want to help but don't want to run? Sign up to be a volunteer to help with race day prep and day of activities. Click here to sign up to be a volunteer or to run/walk in the race!
Infant/Child Dedication • March 16
We're planning an infant/baby dedication. If you would like to present your child(ren) for dedication, please click here to RSVP.
Lost and Found Donation • March 16
We will be donating everything from lost & found on March 16th. If you think you might be missing something, be sure to check it out at the Welcome Counter in the Lobby before then.
Foundations in Faith • Starts March 20
Foundations in Faith is a new, temporary life group. Join us every-other Thursday over 12 weeks, from 6-7pm at Northside to explore the various questions, doubts and objections that exist around faith. Click here to learn more and sign up!
New to Northside Lunch • March 23
Join us after the 10:45 service to learn more about Northside. Childcare is provided. Click here to RSVP.
Ladies Gathering Cupcake Decorating Class • March 29
Join other women from Northside from 10:00am-12:00pm at the church as we learn how to decorate cupcakes! Christine Swan will be teaching us how to decorate cupcakes for Easter. Each lady will have 6 cupcakes to take home. Cost is $20 per person to cover supplies. The payment information will be sent after you sign up. Please bring a cookie sheet and a cupcake carrier if you have one. Click here to RSVP.
Extraordinary Women Event 2025
The Extraordinary Women Conference is October 10-11 in Lynchburg, VA. Group registration ends 03/31. Click here to learn more and register.
Northside Is On Instagram
Northside is now on Instagram! You can find us here: @NorthsideCommunityChurchNC
If you haven’t already started following us, do it today! You'll get Bible verses, Northside Kids information, sermon snippets and more!
Panera Bread & Adopt A Block = A Great Opportunity
Looking for ways to transform your community with the love of Christ? The Northside Compassion Project is currently seeking volunteers to help with our Panera partnership in distributing bread to families in need on Sunday afternoons!
Join us in distributing Panera bread to 13 of our adopted families at Shady Acres. Various roles available include preparation and distribution. Preparation of individual bread bags will take place from 3:15pm-4pm at Northside and delivery will be from 4:00-4:30pm at Shady Acres.
Want to make an impact and serve our community? Contact Amy at
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Compassion Box Needs
The Northside Compassion Box has been a fixture in our community for several years. Over the years, this box has served countless individuals in our community. For the month of March, we are stocking up on shelf-stable milk, oatmeal and grits packets. You can help by purchasing/donating items. Click here.
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Ongoing Events:
Qualified Charitable Distributions
If you have an IRA and are 70.5 or older, you can contribute money directly from your IRA to Northside. The funds come out tax-free. To learn more about Qualified Charitable Distributions, click here.
Giving Through Stock
Through our partnership with National Christian Foundation, Northside can receive gifts of stock. A gift of stock to the church avoids capital gains tax and you receive a deduction for the full market value of the stock at the time of the gift to the church. If you have questions or would like to donate a gift of stock, contact Adrian at .
Giving to Northside
To give your tithe/offering online, click here.
Northside Preschool Scholarship Opportunity
Your scholarship gift can make a difference in the life of a child! Select "Give Now" and choose Northside Preschool Fund from the dropdown menu. All donations will be used to provide scholarship assistance for children.
Join the Meal Train!
Can you help provide a meal for people during difficult life circumstances? Northside has a Meal Train available for people during surgery, births and loss and we need your help! If you can provide a home cooked meal or take out to share with others, contact Dee Belvin at .
Northside Apparel Store
Looking to score some Northside SWAG? Check out our Northside Store. You can shop clothing and accessories with Northside's logos that include: Northside Kids, Northside Students, Northside Compassion Project. Proceeds from each sale return to the church.
Media Support/Opportunities:
RightNow Media
RightNow Media has the largest library of on-demand Bible study videos anywhere. As a part of Northside, you have free access to RightNow Media and its library of more than 14,000 video Bible studies. You can watch on your own, with your kids, or as a Life Group. All you need is a smartphone, tablet, computer, or TV. To get access to RightNow Media, connect with Tera Varela at .