THIS WEEK
AT NORTHSIDE
A Longing For Love
Sunday, December 22
A 2022 survey found that when it comes to communicating an "I love you" in a relationship, men are more quick to offer that sentiment. On average, it will take 108 days (about 4 months) for a significant other to communicate an "I love you." Love is a wonderful thing and of all the emotions and feelings that we navigate during Advent & Christmas, there is one that we would do well to focus on: Love has come to us!
I came across the poem In The Darkest Hour by Madeleine L’Engle and wanted to share with you. It's the last line in her poem that pulls at my heart and reminds me that God didn't need 108 days to decide if He loved me or not, He has always loved me - and He has always loved you.
It was a time like this,
war & tumult of war,
a horror in the air.
Hungry yawned the abyss –
and yet there came the star and the child most wonderfully there.
It was a time like this
of fear & lust for power,
license & greed and blight –
and yet the Prince of bliss came into the darkest hour
in quiet & silent light.
And in a time like this
how celebrate His birth
when all things fall apart?
Ah! Wonderful it is
with no room on the earth
the stable is our heart.
The stable is our heart. God in Jesus continues to come for us because He loves us. Whether you're longing for love or feel that you have all the love you need, Christmas isn't Christmas without realizing that Jesus has come for us.
I hope to see you this Sunday at 9:00 or 10:45 am as we celebrate the 4th Sunday of Advent with a focus on love.
Adrian
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December Ministry Spotlight: Northside Preschool
Northside Preschool’s goal is to provide an environment where children experience the joy of learning while discovering just how BIG God’s love is for them. Through an interactive and inspiring curriculum coupled with the highest quality early education teachers, we seek to be a highly desired and reputable preschool for parents of young children in the Eastern Wake area.
Northside Preschool lives by these values:
Excellence in Love
Excellence in Education
Excellence in Character
Thank You for Packing Shoe Boxes!
We appreciate your partnership in bringing great joy and the Good News of Jesus Christ to boys and girls in need around the world. Each shoebox you packed will communicate God's love to a child and their family, reinforcing the message of eternal hope shared with them by our local ministry partners. Please join us in celebrating that more than 220 million children in over 170 countries and territories have received a gift-filled shoebox and more than 50 million of these recipients have been discipled through programs such as The Greatest Journy. We praise God for each life transformed by the Gospel.
May God bless you,
Franklin Graham | President, Samaritan's Purse
Infant/Child Dedication • December 29
We're planning an infant/baby dedication. If you would like to present your child(ren) for dedication. Click here to RSVP.
Rock the Universe Scholarships
High School students will be traveling to Florida for “Rock the Universe”, January 23-26. We could use financial support to ensure all students who want to attend are able to go. Any amount is greatly appreciated! To sponsor a student, click here to give online and select the “Scholarships” from the drop-down menu and then for the Sub Fund drop-down menu select “Rock the Universe”.
Apples for Teachers • Now - January 19
Apples for Teachers supports teachers that attend Northside and teachers of Northside Preschool. Sign up now thru January 19th and we will connect you with your sponsor in the beginning of February. To learn more and to sign up to be a sponsor, click here.
Compassion Box Needs
The Compassion Box needs the following items: canned corn, canned peas, canned carrots, pasta, pasta sauces, (unopened) boxes of instant oatmeal, shelf stable milk, cereal, canned meats & canned soups.
End of Year Giving Information
THANK YOU for your generosity this past year. Your giving has paved the way for God to do some great work in and through Northside. As this year comes to a close, all contributions need to be received by December 31 to be counted in the 2024 tax year. Giving Statements will be sent out by email through Elexio. If you have questions, contact Tera at .
Vision Sunday • January 5
We were able to witness some God moments in 2024 and we believe there’s some exciting things in store for Northside in 2025! We hope you’ll join us as Pastor Adrian lays out the vision for the upcoming year.
New to Northside • January 19
Join us after the 10:45 service to learn more about Northside. Childcare is provided. Click here to RSVP.
Live Stream Hosts Needed
Did you know that on any given Sunday, we have between 25-30 households that watch the 9:00 am service live? We're looking for live stream hosts that can engage with our online audience during the service. Interested? Want to learn more? Contact Rae Kazcmarczyk at .
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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Guest Services - We Need You!
At Northside it is our mission on the Guest Services Team to Open the door for the Gospel. There are several different roles on our Guest Services team, and we are always in need of more volunteers. Our volunteers typically serve one Sunday per month either first or second service. Time commitment is from 15 minutes prior to service until 15 minutes after service starts, with the exception of coffee bar volunteers who arrive 30 minutes before and also stay 15 minutes after service ends, and the usher who serves from inside the Sanctuary for the entire duration of the service. Click here to sign up!
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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 .
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 You can help by purchasing/donating items. Click here.
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 .