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December Birthdays Page 11 (or click here)
Youth Happenings Page 10 (or click here)
NorthRidge Church & Chrisan AcademyDecember 2011
Volume 3, Issue 11
o r t h R i d g eN ew s
Our News Reaching You; Reaching Out to You
In This Issue
A Message From Pastor DavidPage 2 (or click here)
Expressions of WorshipPage 3(or click here)
From The Desk of Pastor Harold Page 8 (or click here)
Year End Tax Information Page 12 (or click here)
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A Message From Pastor David I have discovered that many mes we encounter things in life that we are just not equipped to handle.
A man and his wife were having some problems at home and were giving each other the silent treat-
ment. The next week, the man realized that he would need his wife to wake him at 5:00 AM for an ear-
ly morning business ight to Chicago. Not wanng to be the rst to break the silence (AND LOSE), he
wrote on a piece of paper, "Please wake me at 5:00 AM." The next morning the man woke up, only to
discover it was 9:00 AM and that he had missed his ight. Furious, he was about to go and see why his
wife hadnt woken him when he noced a piece of paper by the bed. The paper said, "It is 5:00 AM.
Wake up"
You see, men are just not equipped for this sort of contest.
We face those contests in life that we are just not equipped to handle. Yet, I am reminded of Pauls
leer to Timothy that reads . . . All Scripture is inspired of God and benecial for teaching, for reprov-
ing, for seng things straight, for disciplining in righteousness,that theman of Godmay be fully com-
petent, completely equipped for every good work. (emphasis added)
The word equipped in its original language means; to equip, or furnish; to be thoroughly prepared
or furnished; or to complete, or nish. If you were fully equipped to go camping, you would not
need anything else. You would not need a camping booklet on safety or a book on how to cook out-
doors. If you did, then you were not completely equipped. The Apostle Paul here is saying that God
has provided all that a Chrisan needs to be fully equipped through His Word.
The term equip means to cause something to be ready for its assigned purpose. In its original usage,
equipped was used in the following ways; broken limbs being healed and made useful again; shing
nets being mended and thereby able to catch sh; and ships being ed with ropes and sails and read-
ied for sea.
What does it mean to be adequate, equipped? Think of a painter going to job without tools, paint, lad-
der, etc. Or think of trying to put together a bicycle, a swing set, etc. without having all of the parts!
Being equipped means having the necessary knowledge, having the necessary tools, and having the
ability to put it all into pracce.
We may not be equipped to compete in those occasional marital conicts; but through His Word, we
are equipped and are being equipped to fully complete the purpose for which we were born. As we
think forward to next year in what areas do you need to be EQUIPPED? How do you need to assist
others in being EQUIPPED? What tools do you need to accumulate in order to have all the necessary
EQUIPment?
Unl He Comes Again.Pastor David
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Expressions of Worship:Set your calendars for July 22-29, 2012. We are planning a trip back to Honduras to connue our work there
with local churches and community outreach. In years past, we have constructed things like Sunday School
classrooms, church buildings, and latrines. We have also held childrens events like Vacaon Bible School and
oered training and encouragement to church leaders. All of our eorts have been met with welcome arms
in the churches as well as the communies that we seek to reach for the sake of the Gospel.
For the past year, we have been praying about what opportunies are available for us to make a
great impact on a community that extends beyond the walls of a church or a specic number of missions
trips. As we have prayed, we believe that God is leading us to make a dierence in a community throughmeeng very specic needs that extend beyond the church. One of the things that we noced on a trip two
years ago was that many of the communies and people groups are very limited in their capacity to provide
their families with sustainable crops that could provide both a healthy diet as well as a potenal income to
purchase other necessary food items. Many of the families that we encountered had no means or knowledge
of growing new types of crops that could provide those resources for them. We believe that meeng a com-
munitys needs through such a program would oer local groups of believers a ministry that exceeds the pro-
jected scope of a typical construcon project.
One of the main projects we are planning this July is the creaon of a community vegetable garden
along with the development of organic compost. This project is designed to teach, train and benet many
families in the church and community. The vision of this project is to promote community relaonships while
teaching these farmers to produce dierent kinds of vegetables for their families. For generaons, these
people have been planng only corn and beans because that is the only thing they know how to plant and
grow. Through this project, they will be educated on the proper me for planng dierent vegetables as well
as rotang crops and making beer use of their open elds. Eventually we hope to see them producing in-
come for their families by selling their vegetables.
The second project we are planning is the construcon of latrines. Even though such a project lacks
the luster of a church building or a house, each latrine provides the answer to a very basic need. While gar-
dening might provide ample resources for a family, healthy gardening is vital to the sustainability of such a
project. One of the ways that this is accomplished is the proper placement and implementaon of latrines
that are designed to keep human waste away from elds that
grow food for human consumpon.
One of the areas in greatest need for both of these pro-
ject is Nueva Palmira, in the Yoro area. Please begin praying aboutyour desire to aend, sponsor, or pray for these projects this
coming July. Two informaonal meengs will be held in January;
Wednesday, January 4th at 8pm in the conference room and Sun-
day, January 8th, at 12pm in the conference room. If you are in-
terested in parcipang, please make plans to join us for one of
the two mes. More informaon will be provided regarding loca-
on and cost at that me.
Your Servant in Christ,
Pastor Terrill
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What is Advent?
When is Advent celebrated? | History of Advent
From an online arcle by Bob Robertson
Prior to the Navity Celebraon of
Christmas Day, Advent refers to the holy
season of the Chrisan church which cel-
ebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. It begins
on the Fourth Sunday before Christmas
and ends on the 25th of December. As
the commencement of the Chrisan year,
the Advent Season holds a special place
in the Chrisan tradion.
The History of Advent
The word "advent" comes from the Lan
term for "coming," and refers to the rst
and second Comings of Jesus Christ, in
the senses of Savior and Judge, respecvely. The rst authoritave menon of Advent appears in the
Synod of Lerida (AD 524), and the season has been recognized since as the beginning of the western ec-
clesiascal (church) year. The celebraon originally began as a period of fasng, similar to Lent. Alt-
hough the pracce of abstenon was later relaxed, Advent retains the spirit of atonement and peni-
tence.
Advent Wreaths and Calendars
In western cultures, the four Sundays of Advent are oen celebrated with Advent wreaths decorated
with four candles. Made from evergreens, the circular wreaths symbolize eternal life and the endless
nature of God's love. Three of the candles are purple or blue while the fourth is typically rose-colored or
pink.
One candle is lit each Sunday of the season. The rose-colored candle is lit on the third Sunday, which is
considered to be a more fesve day than the others. On Christmas Day, a h candle (known as the
"Christ Candle" and oen white in color) is lit in the center of the wreath, or may replace it altogether.
Advent calendars are also popular during the season. About 25 small compartments are created, oen
through the use of mulple sheets of cardboard or through sewn pockets. These are lled with seasonal
messages, religious pictures, small chocolates, stories, or toys, depending upon the parcular calendar.
...The Season of Advent remains one of the most important mes of the Chrisan year. It celebrates the
blessing of the birth of Christ, and reminds the faithful of his eventual return.
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Sunday, December 4th is
familyconnect Sunday!
A free breakfast is
served at 8:30 followed
by combined Worship
service and Sunday
School in the gymnasi-
um. Make plans to join
us and bring a friend!
Christmas Scheduling Notes:
Searching for the KingSaturday, December 17th at 7pm
Sunday, December 18th at 10:30am
There will be no Christmas Eve Service
this year. We will meet Christmas
morning instead.
Christmas Morning Service
December 25th from 10:30-11:30am
(No Sunday School December 25th)
No Wednesday Evening Acvies
December 28thNew Years Day Service
January 1st 10:30am
(No Sunday School January 1st)
Please note that our Church oce will be closed from Dec. 23 - Jan. 2. If there is an emergency
during that me, please contact us through our on-call voicemail. It is accessible by calling our
oce at 863-422-4488.
Founded by Celebrity Photographer
Jeremy Cowart, Help-Portrait is a com-
munity of photographers coming togeth-
er across the world to use their photog-
raphy skills to give back to their local
community.
NorthRidge will host this event on
Saturday, December 3rd, from 12-3.
Visit help-portrait.comto nd out more or email usto schedule an appointment.
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Dont miss your opportunity to parcipate in the Loe Moon Christmas Oering for worldwide
missions on Saturday, December 17th at 7pm and Sunday, December 18th at 10:30am during the pro-
ducon ofSearching for the King. For more informaon on Loe Moon and the annual Christmas
oering visit imb.org. Begin praying about how you will make a lasng impact this Christmas.
The week of prayer for Loe Moon Christmas Oering is December 4-11. To parcipate, please visit
here or nd the link from our homepage (www.northridgehc.com)
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From the Desk of Pastor Harold The next Sonshiners
Monthly Luncheonwill be heldJanuary 5th at Noon.
Have you been on the phone,
emailed, snail mailed, or yelled across
the fence and told someone aboutour monthly luncheon? Find some-
one you have not seen in a while and
bring them with you for some great
food and Chrisan fellowship.
Time
Change:Beginning
December
10th, we will
beginmeeng at
8:00 rather
than 7:00.
Our devoonal comes from Men of Integrity. If you would
like a devoonal booklet, please see Rick Johnson or Pas-
tor Harold. December 3, A Praccal Guide to Mentoring
December 10, Be a Man of Prayer
December 17, Up Close and Personal with Poverty
December 24, Christmas Waing with Holy Expectaon (No Breakfast Meeng)
December 31, Thriving in a World of Change
Senior Adult Game Daytakes place everythird Tuesday of each month at 1:00 PM.
This months event will be December 20th.
So bring your favorite game, cards, dominoes,
board games etc. Dont forget to bring your own
snacks. And most importantly bring a friend.
PARK IN THE NORTH PARKING LOT TO AVOIDCONFLICT WITH SCHOOL DISMISSAL.
For addional info see Cherrie Jordan.
Plan for a mid-October Senior Adult trip. The destination has not been finalized, but the dates are set so you can make some
long range planning. I am looking forward to a larger group for our annual trip. We would love to have YOU come along.
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November is the month we cele-
brate Thanksgiving. Lets not forget
to be thankful for those who have
helped us in our journey of faith.
Take me this month and say thank
you to one of these faithful servantsyou may not get to see or speak to
oen.
This is the current group of Home-
bound with addresses that are being
ministered to at this me. If you
know of others that would benet
from this ministry, please contact
Rowena Daley or call the church
oce @ 863.422.4488
Ms. Irma Swain
Spring Haven Rerement LLC 1225 Havendale NW Winter Haven, Florida 33881 (863)-293-0072
Ms. Lucille Tiner Savannah Court assisted living.
301 Peninsular Drive Haines City, FL 33844-5046 (863) 422-5204
Ms. Vera Cook
Mr Charles Mayberry
Brandywyne Health Care Center 1801 Lake Mariam Drive Winter Haven, FL 33884 (863) 293-1989
Ms. Kathryn Kruger, (temporary stay for physical rehab)
Haines City Health Care
409 South 10th Street Haines City, FL 33844-5603 (863) 422-8656
We also have several seniors who are not homebound, but are limited in some capacity. Brighten
someones day with your smile and a word of encouragement.
Ms Ruth Copeland
Savannah Court 301 Peninsular Drive Haines City, FL 33844-5046 (863) 422-5204
Mr Russ Vincent @ home
Ms. Dorothy Burgess @ homeBernard and Joyce DillonSpring Haven Rerement LLC 1225 Havendale NW Apt. 154 Winter Haven, Fl. 33881
Home phone: 875-7070 Joyce Cell 419-6794
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Greengs Church Family,
I have to start o by saying thank you to all of you for the love you have shown my family and I. You
have made us feel welcome from the very rst me we stepped into this church. I also want to say
thank you for the prayers I know you have been praying on behalf of the students of this church. We
have seen a spiritual growth with our student ministry that was beyond anything I ever expected.
As we look towards the upcoming year, I cant help but feel excited. We have our Winter Jam concert
in January, our Disciple Now weekend in February, and our summer camp in July. Please connue to
pray for our students and leaders as we connue to challenge them spiritually. I believe that God hasan amazing year in store for us, and I am blessed to know that you will connue praying for these
young people. Keep an eye out for an announcement in next months newsleer about a special Val-
ennes date night our students will be sponsoring.
I thank you all again for making my family a part
of yours. Sue, Devin, Spencer, and myself, Have
a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Stepping Out in Faith,
Derrick Whiteman
Youth Happenings
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1
Jerry Brooks
2
Herold
Figareau
3
Aaron Fowler
Bradly Fowler
Dylan
Singleton
4 5
Jordan McGuire
6
Renee
McGuire
7
Michael Chandler
Tom Sheek
8
Millie
Kimbrel
9 10
Donald Norton
11
12
Samantha
Swaord
13
Kermit Sims
14
Url Uerback
15
16
Sherry Carver
17
18 19
Kalee Thompson
20 21
Pay Brewer
Virginia Johnson
Morgan Porter
Rhea Suon
22 23
Chris Fetes
Linwood
Wiley
24
David Kaser
25
Jenny Rowell
26 27
Robert
Schue Jr
28
Bethany Brewer
Delane Wilkinson
29
Deborah
Ferguson
30 31
December Birthdays
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Sunday services
Sunday Morning Caf -8:45am
Sunday School -9:20
Worship Service -10:30am
(also Kids' Church K5-3rd)
Hours-Monday -Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm. If you need to contact the Pastor On Call you can at any
me by calling the Church Oce 863-422
-4488 and leaving a message in the On Call mailbox (ext.
2104) The Pastor that is on call for the week will return your call ASAP.
Church Oce
5:45-6:45 -Prayer in Sanctuary
6:45-7:45 -Coee and Bible study in Fellow-
ship Hall
Wednesday services
Year End Contribuon DeadlineSunday 12/25/11
If you would like to make tax deducble donaons for the 2011 tax year they must be received in the
Church oce or postmarked by December 31st.
The oce will be closed Friday, December 23rd Monday, January 2nd. Please place year end contri-
buons in the oering on Sunday December 25th. We will be unable to post contribuons to 2011
aer December 31st unless they are postmarked and received through the United States Postal Ser-
vice.
If you need any informaon regarding your year to date contribuons or any of the upcoming dates
please feel free to give me a call. I would love to help you any way I can As always, we will send out
nal Contribuon Statements by January 30th. Amy Fowler 422-4488 ext. 2111