Volume IX, Issue 8 6 Volume VII, Issue

faithdirections
a publication of Northside Church West Columbia, South Carolina

November/December 2010

Stewardship of Life 2011, p. 3

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As we head into the holiday months of November and December we will be focusing on two important themes as we worship together and spend time in Gods Word.

From Our Pastor

In November we will be focusing our attention on Balance. The dictionary defines balance as a state of equilibrium; equal distribution of weight; equality between the totals of the two sides of an account; to be equal or proportionate to. When the chemicals in our body are out of balance we become sick. When we lose our balance we fall down. When our tivres are out of balance we have a bumpy ride. And when our finances dont balance...were in trouble. Life is all about balance. Unfortunately, most of us live unbalanced lives. Thats why we have entitled our 2011 Stewardship Emphasis Balanced because it is our desire to help you live a more balanced life by properly managing your time, your talents, and your treasures. I can promise this. When your life is in balance, everything is better. So prepare to make some necessary changes and discover that life is better when its in balance! In December we will turn our attention to Coming Home for Christmas. When our family lived in Florida, one of our traditions was to come home to Hartsville, South Carolina every Christmas. It was the time that we gathered with our family, had fun and loved on one another. Well the Bible tells us the church is Gods family. In Ephesians 2:19 we are told, You are members of Gods very own family, and you belong in Gods household with every other Christian (TLB). Unfortunately many, who are a part of our church family, never come home to church. Out of a membership of over 3000, we only have 1000 here on any given Sunday. I dont think our Father would be very happy. So this Christmas, we are making an effort to bring back families who have not been home in a while. If youre one of those family members, dont you think its time to come home? Excited about the Holidays, Pastor Rocky

Monthly Update
Statistics at 125 Weeks
Journey-to-date Receipts..................................................................................................... $1,717,720.67 Journey-to-date Amount Pledged .......................................................................................$2,197,776.25 Dollar Difference ................................................................................................................. ($480,055.58) Percent Difference .........................................................................$78.16% of pledge amount collected

Whats Going On?

Have you been by our Lexington property lately? If not, you really need to! We have a lot going on. Heres a quick update: First, the construction documents are completed and are out for the final bid. By the time you read this we should have our guaranteed maximum price from our General Contractor. (We pray that it is $100,000 below our budget!). Our Future Development Team has completed our budget, and all the steps required prior to receiving our official building permit have been completed as well. In addition, we do have our foundation permit and RJG is presently installing foundations. SCE&G has installed the underground conduit for our parking lighting, and we will be laying the gravel base down on the parking pads and entry drive soon. Things are definitely moving along. And in the midst of it all, we need your prayers! Please pray that well be salt and light to all the contractors and subcontractors who will be working at the property these coming months. Pray that the Truth of Gods love will be shared within every interaction and encounter, and that we never lose focus----that this project is not about brick and mortar, but always about reaching people for Jesus Christ.

2011 ProPosed Ministry Action PlAn

Income
Contributions to General Budget Interest / Other Income TOTAL INCOME $2,100,000 $3,300 $2,103,300

Budget Review times

Sunday, October 31
(Bring questions about the 2011 Ministry Action Plan.)

Following both services, CFC Parlor

Sunday, November 7
Annual Church Business Meeting, 5 p.m., Sanctuary
(All members encouraged to attend.)

Missions
Cooperative Program Associational Missions Evangelism / Revival TOTAL Utilities Property & Casualty Insurance Janitorial Supplies Bldg. Repairs, Maintenance, Grounds New Equipment Vehicle Expense W.C. Admin. Offices TOTAL Preschool Ministry Childrens Ministry Student Ministry College Ministry Adult Ministry Worship & Arts Ministry Pastoral Care Ministry Ladies Ministry Mens Ministry Senior Adult Ministry Recreation Ministry First Impressions Ministry Discipleship Training Ministry TOTAL $105,000 $12,000 $15,000 $132,000

stewaRdship sundays
Pastoral / suPPort staff Ministries
Salaries FICA / Ministers Supplement Retirement Employee Insurance / Workmans Comp. Team Building & Professional Cons. Continuing Education Personnel Mileage TOTAL Administrative Expense Stewardship Worship / Pulpit Supply Food Services Communications TOTAL $750,887 $57,443 $46,714 $152,337 $22,000 $8,850 $6,000 $1,044,231

Buildings, EquipmEnt, & grounds

$159,430 $19,000 $9,750 $172,092 $7,698 $1,500 $65,000 $434,470

Vote on 2011 Ministry Action Plan

Sunday, November 14 Sunday, November 21

(Bring your commitment card to worship.)

Commitment Sunday

Thanksgiving/Celebration Sunday

Sunday, November 28

Education MinistriEs
$16,500 $21,000 $19,900 $11,100 $11,875 $48,711 $1,700 $2,000 $1,000 $3,950 $1,200 $3,500 $6,000 $148,436

Support MiniStrieS
$40,769 $15,892 $2,500 $3,000 $82,002 $144,163

Future Ministry
Future Development TOTAL TOTAL EXPENSES Weekly Needs $200,000 $200,000

Summary

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. ~Matthew 6:21

$2,103,300 $40,385

SUMMARIZED ANALYSIS OF REVENUE AND EXPENSES

for quarter ending June 30, 2010

ACCOUNT
INCOME TOTAL BUDGET CONTRIBUTIONS TOTAL OTHER INCOME TOTAL INCOME EXPENSES TOTAL WORLD, STATE, LOCAL MISSIONS TOTAL PASTORAL/STAFF MINISTRY TOTAL CHRISTIAN ED MINISTRY TOTAL SUPPORTIVE MINISTRY TOTAL BUILDING, EQUIPMENT, GROUNDS TOTAL ESCROW & FUTURE MINISTRY TOTAL EXPENSES NET TOTALS

2010 Year to Date Actual

949,851.41 41,118.28 990,969.69 59,142.31 499,674.88 90,908.33 73,368.47 170,417.76 100,000.00 469,567.89 (2,542.06)

2010 Annual Budget

2,100,000.00 2,000.00 2,102,000.00 143,000.00 1,084,377.00 150,180.00 168,278.00 350,690.00 200,000.00 2,096,525.00 5,475.00

2010 Budget Remaining

1,150,148.59 (39,118.28) 1,111,030.31 83,857.69 584,702.12 59,271.67 94,909.53 180,272.24 100,000.00 1,103,013.25

2009 Year to Date Actual

939,960.85 1,130.07 941,090.92 54,351.39 $513,501.46 58.946.89 76,108.90 158,784.04 87,499.98 949,192.66 (8,101.74)

Annual Church Business Meeting

Sunday, November 7 Sanctuary, 5 p.m.

All members are encouraged to attend.

Preschool & Children

Children
6:05 p.m. K5-5th Grade CFC Gym
November Themes Nov. 3 Regular Club Nov. 10 Be A Patriot Nov. 17 Regular Club Nov. 24 NO CLUB

Wednesday Evening

Upcoming Events
Jan. 5 TeamKid & Awana Resume Music & Missions Begin Jan. 9 Jan. 15 Upward Games Begin Feb. 6 Feb. 6 Feb. 6 Souper Bowl of Caring Childrens Bake Sale for Kidz Kamp No Preschool/Childrens PM Activities

Basketball & Cheerleading

Evaluations: Saturday, December 11 Make-up Evaluations: Tuesday, Dec. 14 Practices begin: Week of January 3, 2011 First Game: Saturday, January 15, 2011 Awards Celebration: Monday, Feb. 28 Early Registration (by Dec. 1): $60 Registration after December 1: $75 Registration forms online and at the CFC desk. Deadline to register: December 14, 2010

December Themes Dec. 1 Regular Club Dec. 8 Bring A Friend Dec. 15 Charlie Brown Christmas Dec. 22 & 29 NO CLUB

Preschool
6 p.m. 3-4 years old Main Building Preschool Area

Feb. 12 College Date Night Fundraiser Feb. 20 Kidz Kamp Training Lunch Feb. 26 Awana Pit Crew Night Feb. 27 Preschool ETC Training Feb. 28 Upward End-of-Season Celebration

COACHES & VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

For more info, call 796-9786.

Unit 3: Making Healthy Choices Nov. 3 Caring for My Teeth Nov. 10 Choosing Healthy Food Nov. 17 Gathering With My Family Dec. 1 Getting Plenty of Sleep Dec. 8 Exercising Dec. 15 Celebrating Christmas Nov. 24, Dec. 22 & 29 NO TEAMKID

Christmas at Northside

December 5 6 p.m.
Dec. 5 AM Services

Sanctuary

December 12 6 p.m. Sprung

Candlelight Christmas Eve Service: December 24

Join us to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Community invited and welcomed!

Sunday, December 12 4:305:30 p.m. CFC Fellowship Hall

Hosted by the deacons and their wives

Widows & Widowers Reception

Greetings from Northsides Veterans Group!

Our mission is to bring praise to God by recognizing the blessings we all have because of the service of veterans.

As Veterans Day approaches we challenge all of you to spend some time with someone that has served our nation, and to spend time in prayer for those who have served, are currently serving and for those that who decide to serve future generations. Parade news: Northsides Veterans Group will participate in the Veterans Day Parade in Columbia on Thursday, November 11, so come on out and enjoy the Parade. Veterans Breakfast: On Sunday, November 14, we will have a Veterans Breakfast (biscuits, coffee, juice) at 8 a.m. in the CFC Gameroom (off of the gym). Veterans and their families are invited and encouraged to attend. It would be a great opportunity for you to bring a guest as well. Quarterly Meetings: As you can see we are continuing to grow in numbers and activities. It would be great for all our v and their families to attend our quarterly meetings. We also want to have an outreach to veterans outside of Northside. Please invite your friends and co-workers to attend as well.

Whether youre brand new to Northside or have been visiting for a while, this new class is for you! In less than an hour, youll get an overview of our church, meet our pastors, and understand what membership means at Northside! To sign up please go to our website or contact Mary Boyce @ 926-3029.

Sunday, November 14 12:00 noon CFC 140

Senior Adult Ministry

Tuesday, Nov. 16
10:30 a.m. in the CFC
Program: Hannah Horne, News Anchor and Reporter for WIS TV. She will share about her work, give her testimony and bless us with her voice in song! Meal: Baked spaghetti, salad, bread sticks, dessert and drink. Cost: $4.

Tuesday, Dec. 21
10:30 a.m. in the CFC
Program: A program of Christmas music and the Lords Supper by Pastor Rocky. Meal: A Christmas dinner! Turkey, dressing, gravy, green beans, macaroni and cheese, cranberry sauce, dessert and drink.

Senior Adult Christmas Fellowship December 9 6 p.m. Fellowship Hall

Showing Christs Love During the Holidays OperAtiOn ChristMAs Child Undies...Sock-It Sundays Dedication Sunday for shoeboxes
is November 21. The two trips to Charlottes Processing Center are December 2 and 4. For more information on these trips, please contact Rebecca Nobs at (803) 359-0512.
Our Vessels of Light LIFE Group, in conjunction with our Missions Ministry, will sponsor a clothing drive Nov. 721, to meet the critical clothing needs of the homeless and others in transition in our community. NEW underwear and socks are needed for men, women, and children; LARGE sizes for adults especially requested. Last year, Northside donated 1008 items; lets surpass that this year! Collection containers will be located throughout the church. Donated items will stock shelves in Mission Columbia and at the Oliver Gospel Mission. Remember: only NEW items will be accepted!

To: the Nations From: a child of the King

Give the gift of a trip To the Nations for Christmas this year! Whether its across the street or around the world, God calls us to be on mission with him to reach all peoples on earth. Plan to go yourself or to support someone else in 2011! For more info, call our Missions Office at (803) 461-0093. 2011 Trips & Estimated Costs South Asia Moldova Appalachia Chile San Francisco, CA College Beach Reach $2,200 $2,200 $260 $1,600 $1,000 $350

Thanksgiving Baskets
Share the love of Christ in a tangible way this Thanksgiving! Sponsor a complete meal for a family of 46 people in need for just $20. Coordinated through our Mission Columbia ministry, they will purchase the food, the Childrens ministry will decorate the baskets and our members will have the opportunity to help distribute these baskets on Saturday, November 20. Deadline is November 14.

Canned food also accepted. To contribute, make checks to Northside and indicate Thanksgiving Baskets. Place your check in the offering plate or turn in to the church office. For more info, contact Mission Columbia at 926-3020.

Community Pancake Breakfast: Dec. 25 810 a.m. CFC

If you would like to donate pancake mix, syrup, or anything of that sort, we will take it! We are doing a community-wide FREE pancake breakfast on Christmas morning for our neighbors! If youd like to serve as well, call 926-3054.

INtERNAtIONAL MISSIONS
Send Christmas cards to Northside members via internal post for just 35 per stamp! Stamps designed by our RAs and GAs! Purchase Christmas cards designed by RAs & GAs and Sunday School children (1-6th grade). Use them at Northside, or mail them to your family and friends outside the church! (Pack of 10 for $5) Contributions are tax-deductible!

LOttIE MOON POSt OFFICE FOR

Adopt-A-Family
If your family or LIFE Group would like to adopt a family for Christmas this year, please contact Bill Windham (926-3020) to be matched with a family. He will provide information regarding the familys needs, sizes, etc. Thank you for your generosity!

Open Sunday Mornings and Wednesday Evenings

Northsides RAs and GAs are serving the Lord in our Lottie Moon Post Office to raise money for international missions through the IMBs Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Their hard work will go into constructing the post office, decorating it with information about missions and Lottie Moon, and running the service.

GRAND OPENING:

November 21

Location: CFC Welcome Center

family connections
Congratulations to: u Trey & Christy Bosserman upon the birth of their daughter, Ella Marie, on August 25. u Mark and Lori Mauldin on the birth of their daughter, Rayleigh Grace. u Bill and Felicia Miller upon the birth of their son, William David. Sympathy is expressed to: u Pastor Joe & Mary Duke Reed upon the death of their daughter, Mary Ellen Fuseler. u Janet & Gary Prince upon the death of her mother, Marion Harsey.

u Olin & Jackie Ropers son-in-laws (Greg McKenzies) father (Charles O. McKenzie.)

u Jeannette Smith. u Carl Bullock. u Evelyn Watts.

u Rebecca Triplett and her family upon the death of her Aunt Beth. u Randy & Beth Warren upon the death of Randys father.

u John D. Petrey.

u Donald Walton Davis. Gifts Received for Imagine Building Fund in Honor of: u Rocky & Sherrie Purvis. Gifts Received for the General Fund in Memory of: u Mary Lou Roof. Gifts Received for Mission Columbia in Memory of: u Jack Pierce. u Richard Pace.

u Ed & Phyllis Harrington upon the death of her nephew. u Richard & Nancy Hillman upon the death of his sister, Joanne. u Bill & Linda Barkley upon the death of her mother, Merrell Jones. u John & Joye Bailey upon the death of his brother, Don. Gifts Received for Global Missions in Honor of: u Steve Allen. Gifts Received for Global Missions in Memory of: u Richard Pace. u Carl Bullock

u Helen McElveen (Don Lemmons sister). u Marceil Mangums sister-in-law. Gifts Received for Mission Columbia in Honor of: u Bill & Sandra Windham. Thanks Received from: u Ken & Pat Dailey. Staff Anniversaries

u Holly & Stewart Robertson upon the death of his grandfather. u Brian & Casey Rose and their family upon the death of his stepfather.

u Bill & Felicia Miller upon the death of her grandfather, David Lee Prescott. u Hasford Watts upon the death of his wife, Evelyn.

u Mary Ellen Fuseler. u Johnny Beasley.

u Helen McElveen (Don Lemmons sister). Gifts Received for the Silver Saints Singers in Memory of: u Stewart Taylor. Gifts Received for the Prayer Chapel in Memory of: u Carl Bullock. Gifts Received for Imagine Building Fund in Memory of: u Heather Marie Knor. u Mary Lou Roof.

u Brian & Ericka Davis upon the death of his grandfather, Donald Walton Davis, Jr.

u Lori Ford, 4 years on November 1.

u Rocky Purvis, 4 years on December 18.

u Peggy & Eric Howell upon the death of her grandfather, Thomas Gainey, and to Carson upon the death of his great-grandfather. u Donna & Charlie Meeler upon the death of his sister, Helen Meeler. u JR & Pat, Joy & Toby Guffey upon the death of JRs uncle, Rev. J C Oden.

Welcome,
New Members
Joined July 18 Casey Moore Joined July 22 Jake Chauvin Alex Davis Mike Lanier Kara Richardson Katelyn Sigley Brittany Mills Joined August 5 David Rucker Cindy Rucker Amy Rucker Joined August 15 Nick Doub Amy Marthers Joined August 25 Bobby Keisler

Sunday

December 2010 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

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OCC Packing in Charlotte Senior Adult Christmas Fellowship

Friday

Saturday

Aubrey Baker Joined August 31

3 College Date 10

Night Fundraiser Connie Maxwell Christmas Project

4 OCC Packing
in Charlotte

5 KidShape Choir 6
Concert (AM) Silver Saints Singers Concert No Ps/Ch PM

Carolina Faith Riders

11

Student Pancake Bfast Upward Evaluations College Christmas Party

Jon & Christy Purvis Joined July 19 Joined July 7 William Campbell Joined July 11 Chris Thompson

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Choir Christmas Musical Widow/Widowers Reception No Ps/Ch PM

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Preschool Christmas Fellowship

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Childrens Ministry Christmas Party

18

19 No Ps/Ch PM 20
Student Christmas Party

21

XYZ Offices Close at 12:30

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Offices Closed No Evening Activities

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Offices Closed

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Offices Closed Christmas Eve Svc

25 Christmas
Community Pancake Breakfast

library Book sale!

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Activities

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Activities

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Upcoming Events
Jan. 1 Happy New Year! Jan. 1 College Football Party Jan. 3 Church Offices Closed Jan. 1 Happy New Year! Jan. 5 Dinner, The Race, TeamKid, & Awana Resume Jan. 9 Student Scrip Orders Taken Jan. 9 Music & Missions Begin Jan. 12 Carolina Faith Riders Jan. 14 College Guys & Girls Nights Jan. 15 The Amazing Race (Students) Jan. 15 Upward Games Begin Jan. 18 XYZ Jan. 23 Student Scrip Orders Taken Jan. 2630 GLOBAL MISSIONS CELEBRATION Jan. 30 Worship & Arts Auditions Interest Meeting Jan. 31 Wiffle Ball League Kickoff (College) Feb. 6 Souper Bowl of Caring Feb. 6 Childrens Bake Sale for Kidz Kamp Feb. 6 Super Bowl Fellowships Feb. 6 No Preschool/Childrens PM Activities Feb. 9 Carolina Faith Riders Feb. 11 College Open Gym Fellowship Feb. 12 College Date Night Fundraiser Feb. 13 Student Scrip Orders Taken Feb. 13 Northside Briefing Feb. 15 XYZ Feb. 1819 Guys Retreat (Students) Feb. 19 Middle School Service Project Feb. 19 College Paint Ball Feb. 20 Kidz Kamp Training Lunch Feb. 26 Awana Pit Crew Night Feb. 27 Student Scrip Orders Taken Feb. 27 Preschool ETC Training Feb. 27 SILVER RING THING Feb. 28 Upward End-of-Season Celebration

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Sunday

Monday

November 2010
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Regular Sunday Morning Schedule

8:00 9:15 10:45 LIFE Groups (46+) Worship in Sanctuary LIFE Groups (all ages) Worship in Sprung Building LIFE Groups (all ages) Music & Missions (Preschool/Children) Missions & Praise Team (Middle School) LIFE Group (High School) English as a Second Language (ESL) Iglesia Bautista Nueva Vida Fellowship Meal The Race Adult Classes Youth Group (Middle School) Bible Study (High School) TeamKid (3- and 4-year-olds) Awana (K5-5th Grade) Celebration Choir (9:15 service) Outreach visits, calls, and notes Praise Team (10:45 service)

7 Fall Back Time Chg

South Asia Interest Mtg Annual Church Meeting

10
Carolina Faith Riders

11
Veterans Day Parade

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Regular Sunday Evening Schedule

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Veterans Breakfast Parent-Child Dedication Starting Line Class

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Upward Celebration

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XYZ

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Thanksgiving Baskets Delivery

Regular Wednesday Night Schedule

21 LMPO Opens
Sports Sunday OCC Shoebox Dedication

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Offices close at 12:30 p.m. No Evening Activities

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Thanksgiving Offices closed

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