THIS WEEK
AT NORTHSIDE
The Judges: An Introduction
Sunday, May 4
Can you remember an experience or time in your life that lacked direction, rules or guardrails? For some, I would imagine they could think back to their teenage or young adult years and remember there not being many rules. For others, they might think of a time in their career that they or the place where they worked lacked direction, focus or accountability. It can be hard to move forward when you're feeling listless and not anchored to anything.
This Sunday, we're starting a series that's going to carry us through the Old Testament book of Judges. As a little preview, Judges can read a little bit like a tragedy. Following the death of Joshua, who had led the Israelites into the Promised Land, there's a generation that does not follow the way of their parents. In essence, they live with an attitude of "everyone doing what's right in their own eyes."
This ultimately leads to a cycle of partial obedience to God, sin, oppression, repentance, God's deliverance through a judge, peace, complacency and then back to partial obedience and sin. It's a cycle that I imagine a lot of us can identify with.
I hope you will join me this Sunday at 9:00 or 10:45 am as we start a new series with an introduction to the Book of Judges. This series will show us that though it can be chaotic living in a time when people are doing what's right in their own eyes, that God can and does use the most unlikely of people to accomplish His will.
Adrian
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May Ministry Spotlight
Camp Dixie
Camp Dixie is a Christian non-profit camp and retreat center located just South of Fayetteville in the Sandhills of Eastern North Carolina. Located on a small, cypress lake, they have a variety of lodging and meeting facilities, as well as some exciting recreational options to choose from!
Their weeks of summer camp draw kids and teens from all over the Southeast. If you’re looking for an amazing summer experience for your child, they offer a variety of sessions each summer.
Camp Dixie’s mission is to promote the Gospel of Christ through evangelism and discipleship in quality summer camps for youth and retreat programs for all ages and to provide a Christ-centered year-round retreat site.
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Cinco de Cuatro • May 4
Join Northside Students from 4:00-6:00 pm for a taco bar, music and a water slide. Cost is $10 per student. Click here to signup.
May The Fourth Movie Night • May 4
In honor of "May the Fourth Be With You," we're doing an outdoor Star Wars movie night. Let’s hang out and enjoy some snacks and popcorn. The movie starts at 7:00 pm. Click here to RSVP.
Adopt-A-Block • May 10
Join us at 10:00 am in the Shady Acres neighborhood as we knock on doors, provide free groceries for households, pick us trash, play with children, and have intentional Gospel conversations. Click here to signup.
Infant/Child Dedication • May 11
If you would like to present your child(ren) for dedication, please click here to signup.
Partnership 101 • May 20
At Northside, we believe everyone needs a church home. If you're ready to make Northside your church home, then joi us for Partnership 101. The class starts at 7:00 pm and childcare is provided. Click here to RSVP.
Camp Dixie Summer Camps
Camp Dixie offers Christian summer camp for children 1st grade-5th grade and youth 6th-12th grade. To learn more or to give your child a memorable, fun week this summer, click here. A $75 scholarship is available for all Northside regular attendees. Contact Dee if you have questions.
Church Wide Retreat • May 30 - June 1
Looking for a way to refresh, unplug, and connect with church family? We're thrilled to announce that both Northside and Redemption Church in Clayton will be coming together for a combined retreat! Join us for "Unplug: A Church-Wide Retreat" at Camp Dixie! This special weekend retreat will take place from Friday evening, May 30th, to Sunday morning, June 1st.
The cost is just $40 per family ($20 per individual) and includes lodging and all meals!
Come and enjoy a time of relaxation, fellowship, and spiritual renewal in a beautiful setting. We can't wait to see you there!
Baptism at Camp Dixie • June 1
Ready to go public with your faith? As part of our Unplug retreat weekend, we'll be doing a baptism in the lake. If you're ready to take the step to be baptized. Click here to RSVP.
Honoring Our Graduates • June 8
We'll be honoring our high school graduates at the 10:45 service. Each of our seniors will receive a Bible. Our church family will have the opportunity to write notes of encouragement or favorite passages of scripture. Click here to RSVP your student.
New to Northside • June 22
Join us after the 10:45 service to learn more about Northside. Childcare is provided. Click here to RSVP.
VBS 2025 • July 27 - 30
Vacation Bible School is an opportunity for children to understand more about what it means to follow Jesus as we engage in Bible study, crafts, music and recreation together. We're going to talk about how to "Live it Out," regarding our faith and a relationship with Jesus. VBS is a hands-on experience for children to connect with people and understand more about God's love. VBS is open to children that turned 3 by August 31 through completed 5th grade in 2025. Click below to register.
Facilities Team Volunteers
We’re recruiting volunteers to join our facilities team. Help us maintain a clean and welcoming campus. Click here signup or learn more!
Pot of Gold T-Shirt Fundraiser
Missed the chance to sign up for the Pot of Gold 5k or want an extra t-shirt for yourself or a loved one? No worries! You can still support our cause by purchasing a 2025 PoG 5k t-shirt for just $15. We have various sizes available and every dollar raised goes directly to the Northside Compassion Project! Click here to select a size!
New Serve Page is Live!
If you haven't already done so, please check out our new serve page on our website. Every Christ-follower has an important role in the church. At Northside, we want to help you find yours. On our new serve page, you can explore different teams and find ways to get involved! Not sure which team to join? We recommend taking a spiritual gifts survey.
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 May, we are stocking up on soap and body wash.. 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 .