THIS WEEK
AT NORTHSIDE
A Longing for Peace
Sunday, December 8
I recently returned from a family trip (not a vacation, there's a difference!), where I had lots of opportunities to experience some peace. Often, that peace involved just sitting and reading, with no internet access, no meetings, no fires to put out, etc. After seven days, we were back home and back to the grind.
That's the nature of peace. It can be so evasive, so seasonal, so circumstantial. Peace is a wonderful thing to experience and when you're living in it, you don't want to it to end. The reality is, the grind seems to always be waiting for us.
In Isaiah 11, Isaiah has been in the grind for forty years. The Jews have been in a constant state of fighting, primarily between the Assyrians and the Egyptians. Isaiah has grown up in this, not knowing anything but kill or be killed. As you read Isaiah, you see this longing for a Messiah - someone who was going to usher in a kingdom of peace.
It's hard for us to imagine living like Isaiah did, but I think each of us can relate to his desire for peace. Though we don't have total control over everything that happens to us, we can choose to live in the peace of knowing that the Messiah has come - and will come again.
How do we fill the longing for peace? How do we live in peace when we seem to have so little control. The answers might surprise you. I hope to see you this Sunday at 9:00 or 10:45 am as we celebrate the 2nd Sunday of Advent.
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
Night of Worship | Friday, December 6
Join us at 7:00pm for a powerful night of worship as we prepare our hearts for Christmas. Children are invited to be worship leaders and sing two songs we've prepared for this service. Childcare provided for birth through Preschool.
Longest Night Service | Saturday, December 21
Join us at 7:00 pm for a worship experience that encourages those going through times of sorrow and grief during the holidays.
Christmas Eve Services | Tuesday, December 24
Join us at 4:00pm, 5:30pm or 7:00pm. Childcare provided for birth through preschool for the 4:00pm service only.
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.
CVM Christmas Cards • December 12
Help us show some Christmas cheer by sending a few Christmas cards to people the Christian Veterinary Mission serve in Alaska, Navajo and Cherokee. Email Diane at with the number of cards you would like to send. CVM will provide the names and addresses. Cards need to be mailed by December 12 to ensure they make it in time.
Knightdale Christmas Parade • December 14
We need volunteers to prepare / serve / deliver hot chocolate at the parade. Volunteer time is from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Click here to sign up and join us as we celebrate the season with our community.
Adopt a Highway • December 15
Join us after the second service as we give back to our community by picking up litter on First Avenue. Click here to sign up!
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 .
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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 .