August 13, 2017 Volume 14, Number 33

Good morning, Northside Family. It’s hard to believe the summer break has zoomed by us and we’re already at the eve of another school year. Tomorrow morning, all of our elementary and secondary school students, teachers and administrators will begin the 2017-18 school year. This morning during our worship, we will share a back-to-school blessing and special prayer for all of these. Be praying this week, and throughout this entire school year, for not only the academic and extracur-ricular activities of our children but also for Christ to shine through them on their campuses. To celebrate the end of summer break and the return to school, our Youth Group will have a special time this evening beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the home of Steve Smith’s parents (16328 I-30, Benton, 72019). Kudos to the Smith family for hosting this special time for our teens and for Conner, who’s hit the ground running in his new role as our Youth Minister, in coordinating tonight’s gathering. And don’t forget our college students and professors, too. They will be returning to their campuses during the next two weeks. Congratulations to Casey Cochran & Nicole Davenport who were married on Friday in a private ceremo-ny. The Cochrans will make their new home at 12100 Fieldstone Lane, #F-31, Bryant, 72022 (both of their phone numbers will remain the same as those in your current directories). We’re fortunate that Casey and Nicole are a part of our Northside Family and wish them all the best of God’s blessings as they begin life together.

The 15th annual Ralph Bunche Back-to-School Backpack giveaway is in the books. Northside has been blessed to be the non-profit overseeing partner of this vital service to families in the Benton School District. I want to offer a very special thank-you to Donna Bowers, Jenny Carlisle, Sue Edwards, Keith & Andrea Gaines, Billy McLain, Rob Nossaman, John & Carol Shelton, Carson Sloan, and Richard Wallace who volunteered their time last Saturday. Then, on Thursday evening at the follow-up in our Outreach Building, Jim Acree, Donna Bowers, Sue Edwards, Billy McLain, Conner Smith and Judy Whittington volunteered and served alongside some of our teens: Tori Gardner, Ashton Gaskin, Jesse Gober, Rachel Mayes and Oakley Rockwell. Thank you to these wonderful servants for helping make a real difference for families and children in our community. This coming Tuesday evening brings Jase Robertson of Duck Dynasty fame to Benton. Jase will speak at the Benton Event Center at 7:00 p.m. Dinner, courtesy of Riverside, will be served at 6:00 p.m. You can still pur-chase a ticket today from Chad Slaughter in the foyer following Bible class or worship. Tickets will also be sold at the door on Tuesday evening. A special thank-you to those who’ve signed up to help with desserts. There are still some spots left for you to chip in and assist with desserts. The planning team is still asking for banana pudding, chocolate cake, sugar cookies, and oatmeal raisin cookies. I’m especially excited about the opportunity we will have to engage and connect with those who attend on Tuesday evening to hear Jase speak. The Robertson family is highly respected and regarded for their strong faith and unashamed stand for the way of Jesus. Join me in praying that God will use this event to open hearts and doors of opportunity for us to share the Gospel of Jesus with those who come to hear Jase speak. Be sure to see the note on page three the available teaching opportunities in our Children’s Ministry for the fall quarter. To adequately staff Northside’s Sunday and Wednesday Children’s Bible classes requires 52 volunteers per quarter (208 per year). You are always so good to fill these roles and I hope you will consider teaching our chil-dren this fall. I Love You all, Jim

Billy’s Thoughts

Northside is very blessed to have many devout and faithful Christians who have lived long lives. As part of my ministry, I am privileged to visit with those who are either still in their own home, or have moved to in-dependent/assisted living, or are in nursing care facilities, or are in long-term stays in a hospital or rehabilitation center. One of the consistent comments I hear is the loneliness that our seniors feel. We who are younger naturally have frequent interaction with lots of people. Whether with close family, church friends, colleagues, or even non-personal contact with cashiers and wait-staff, we take for granted hu-man interaction. When a person becomes less mobile, or homebound, the normal interaction with others may almost cease. If you are looking for a ministry that is easy to do and will tremendously bless another person, visit a senior where they live. Martin & Pat Feeny have taken on this personal ministry. Martin reminded the Wednesday morning class of the great reward in brightening the day of a “shut-in” by a visit. He has a list of all our seniors in this situation and will gladly make a copy for you Most of us are hesitant to visit someone we don’t know well. My experience in visiting with our senior citizens is that a visit from any one of us would be a blessing. May I challenge you to consider this as an acces-sible ministry that requires no unique skill except a smile and a listening ear! James 1:27 speaks of “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows…” While in James’ day he might have been thinking especially of food and protection, who can deny the great need also for human contact and warm interaction. FYI: JOY Group for any of us 55+ will be this Thursday at 11:30 a.m. This is a potluck, so please bring not only something good to eat, but a playful spirit! Also, LIFE Group sign-ups for the fall semester begins next Sunday, with LIFE Groups resuming Sun-day, September 10. Please tell me, text me, or email me if your home could be a meeting place for a group.

Conner’s Contemplations

As this Sunday passes we start a new phase of the year. For many adults, it is just like any other Sunday. However, for many of the teens, and their parents, it marks a very dreaded day. The last day of Sum-mer Vacation! Oh how scary it is! It marks the end of a great vacation period, no homework, sleeping in late, going to bed whenever, and for some the end of “stress free relaxation.” Teens: Many of the Teenagers have already told me “Do not mention the S word!!” Well Nate & Alex Fergu-son, I’m sorry to say this but SCHOOL HAS ARRIVED. It is not the end of the world guys! I know the feel-ing all too well of not desiring to return to school though. As most of you know it was not long ago that I gradu-ated college, and even high school. I know the feeling of dread having to get up early to catch a bus. I know the feeling of dread when I walked into a new classroom and didn’t have a single friend in that class. I also know the feeling of joy when I got to see my buddies from class. I know the feeling of joy when I passed a hard test that I studied hard to ace. Teens, try not to be too scared of returning to school! That’s my advice for the next week. Parents: A quick note! - Pool Party at 16328 I-30 Tonight for Teen Class. It is from 4– to 6 pm. That is Steve Smith’s parents’ house. The big white house off of the service road heading towards Hot Springs. As most of you have figured out by now, school is about to start! We had a great summer though! Last weekend we went on a hiking trip to Pinnacle Mountain. We all made it up alive and well! We got to see the fantastic view from the top, the amazing breeze to cool us off after a long hike. It was amazing, I got to actually interact with the youth from the minister stand point— it was a different experience but it was superb! I enjoyed it greatly, and I hope the teens enjoyed it as much as I did. This upcoming school year we are going to have several events hap-pening: from short day trips, to lunches, to full weekend trips; it will be busy. I hope that the teens will see these trips and activities as more of a break from school that lets them grow closer together rather than a chore they are expected to attend! I will try to make them as fun as possible with good ties to their spiritual lives. Events: Parent - Youth Minister Sit-down August 27 6:15 p.m. Unplugged Weekend (Cell phone Free Weekend) TBD Fall Retreat (Cost TBD) September 29 – October 1

Prayer: Karen Ferriel was treated in the ER with hav-ing a UTI, an ovarian cyst and severe reflux. Bryan Garner, Sr. is in the N.L.R. VA Hospital in 1 B 34. Sharon Harkreader, Barbara Puckett’s niece is declin-ing due to cancer. Joe & Barbara have gone to Texas to be with her and the family. Jessica Hurst was treated last week for an infection that has rapidly deteriorated a disk in her back. There is a possibility that she will be home by the time you read this. Wilma Lunsford re-ceived a good report from her recent blood tests. Howev-er she is still suffering with back pain. Robert Matheny is now at home. Glen May, the father of Nicole (Davenport) Cochran, is in the hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. He fell and broke a vertebrae, and has now contracted pneumonia. Sharon Pearson began a new round of chemo last week due to a rediscovery of spots on her liver. She will receive treatment once every 3 weeks. Geneva Rhodes is in Saline Memorial Hospital room being treated for having diverticulitis. Earl Smith is in the recuperative unit at Baptist Rehab room 403. B.E. Webb, Wilma Lunsford’s cousin, is in the hospital in Conway after passing out last week during therapy. Rachel Wooten, Doug Wilson’s cousin, will undergo surgery to remove a brain tumor on August 30.

Continue to remember: Kelly Black, Donna & Blythe Bowers, Ruth Bowman, Nelda Burrow, Charles Ca-radine, Sandra Cearley, Cash Clancy, Cathy Dhane, Ron & Ellen Fant, Patricia Flowers, JL & LaJuan Ford, David Freeman, Brad Gist, Mark Gober, Terry Hastings, Seth Henry, Tom Hess, Howard Highfill, Zac House, James Howell, Eloise Jarrell, Sarah Jones, Glenn Kays, Reba Leonard, Jon & Melita Porter Lewis, Bonnie Mayberry, James Mayberry, David Mayes, Jim Miller, Summer Morrison, Frank Poe, Jewell Powell, Francille Pryor, Asher Ray, Sammie Rhodes, Sheila Roberts, Clariece Ross, Danny Russell, Carolyn Ryan, Bess Sanders, Ber-nice Scruggs, Becca Sipes, Carroll Sites, Betty Stuckey, Betty Styles, Billy Joe & Letha Styles, Fred & Edith Swaim, Pat Traylor, Carma Walsh, Ima Whisenhunt, Jean White, Syble Womack, Mark & Mary Woodville.

Upcoming Events

Today: Singing at Mt. Carmel will resume 3:00-4:00. If you love to sing we NEED you. The residents of Mt. Car-mel really enjoy listening and participating in the singing.

TUESDAY: Fundraiser dinner featuring Jase Robert-son at the Benton Event Center. Single seat tickets are $50.00 each. This event is catered by Riverside Grocery (catfish, chicken & trimmings). You can purchase tickets in the foyer after worship service.

THURSDAY: JOY group will meet for a potluck lunch-eon at 11:30 in the outreach building. If you are 55 years of age or older, you are invited and encouraged to attend.

August 19: Reveal Party for the Heartfelt Ministries. Please see the article below for more information.

August 20: Baby Shower honoring Lori Stevens 2:00 - 3:30 in the outreach building. Lori is expecting a boy, Liam Cole. She is registered at Babies R Us & Tar-get. Lori has requested that in lieu of cards, please give your favorite children’s book with an inscription from you in it. This will be the beginning of Liam’s library.

August 27: Parent-Youth Minister sit-down at 6:15 in the teen loft

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Congratulations to Jacob & April Jones in the birth of Austin Franklin born Sunday, August 6. He weighed 9 lbs. 2 oz. and was 21” in length. Austin was welcomed by big sister, Alexis, grandparents John & Jean Corley, aunt Christie & uncle Ben Johnson, aunt Robin & uncle Chris Humes and cousins Julie & Aaron Johnson and Corbin, Caylee & Conner Humes.

All ladies participating in the Heartfelt Ministries this year are invited to a Reveal Party on Saturday morning, August 19 in the outreach building. If you are a Heart Mom, please come at 9:00. Heart Sisters come at 10. There will be brunch food served!

THANK YOU to those who have signed up for the Fall Quarter We still need volunteers for the following classes: Sunday Morning: -2nd grade teacher & helper -3rd & 4th grade teacher & helper Wednesday Evening -4 & 5 year olds teacher & helper -kindergarten teacher & helper -1st grade teacher & helper -5th & 6th grade teacher & helper Sunday Evening: -K-3rd grade helper

“We are so honored to be a part of this caring family of God at Northside. Your prayers, concern and cards were very much appreciated. Above all we are most grateful to Billy McLain and Ken & Rhonda Covington for waiting with us at the hospital during surgery. We are blessed! Dan & Suzanne Reed.”

“Dear Northside Family, Thank you for all of the calls, cards, comments, etc. and a HUGE thank you to those that prepared lunch and served lunch for us after the visitation. Everyone has been so kind! Thank you so much for every-thing! The Pat Garner Family.”

Please make this change in the church directory: Dan-ny & Nedra Russell’s new address is 1060 Downing St. Benton, 72019.

The meal that will be prepared by Janie Elliott for the Hospice House in Bryant on Tuesday will be chicken & rice with broccoli casserole, purple hull peas, and fried okra. Vera Kaderabek will prepare the dessert.

10:30 AM Worship

Jimmy Mitchell…..…….……..….....….….......Worship Leader

If You Miss Me…………....................................................PH

Todd Hastings..…………………….Welcome & Family News

He Has Made Me Glad…………………………...…….…103

Lord, I Lift Your Name On High………………………….PH

A Shield About Me………………………………….…….PH

Steve Smith……..……..…………….…..……...………Prayer

Calvary…………...…….…………………..........................PH

Norman Hurst…………….……Communion Devo & Offering

Step by Step................(offering song)…….…...…………...15

Jim Gardner…………………….…...Back to School Blessing

On Zion’s Glorious Summit………………………………227

Keith Gaines………………………………..….Galatians 6.14

Jim Gardner……….……..…..…“The Kingdom of Humility”

Pierce My Ear…….....……...….…….…………………….PH

Holy Spirit…………………………...……….…………….PH

Terry Hastings……….…….….......…...…....Shepherds Prayer

Infant Nursery

Mary Stuart & Sherry Nossaman

Toddler Nursery

Wendy Christy & Kim Arnold

5:00 PM

LIFE Groups Meet at the Building

Communion

Kelley Geurin

Infant & Toddler Nursery

Martha Davis Service Schedule

Sunday Morning Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Bible Study-Hispanic 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship-Hispanic 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 5:00 p.m. Sunday Children’s Bible Hour 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Morning Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

Office Information

Telephone 501-315-1128 Fax 776-1604 E-mail office@northsidecofc.info Web www.northsidecofc.info Address 917 North East Street Benton, AR 72015

Office Hours Monday—Thursday 8:30 a.m.--4:00 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m.--Noon

Records: August 6, 2017

Bible Classes 258 AM Worship 474 PM Worship 167 Wednesday 216 Contribution $13,618.45 Legacy $394.00

Shepherds Jim Acree Brad Gist Carroll Davis Terry Hastings Tom Davis Randy Mitchell Todd Ferguson Jody Styles Richard Wallace

Email address: elders@northsidecofc.info Chairman thru September: Jim Acree

Deacons

Gary Black Todd Hastings Jarred Crow Phillip Howell Rodney Crownover Charlie Manning Curtis Evans Billy McLain Kelley Geurin Steve Smith Chris Givens Alejo Solis Michael Haltom Freddy Swaim Alex Hamilton Greg Tapp

Staff

Jim Gardner Stephanie Howell

Billy McLain Jimmy Mitchell

Linda Pike Conner Smith

NEED PRAYER?

An Elder and his wife will be in the Elders’ office after services to pray with anyone that needs

prayer. Elder and his wife this week:

Tom and Martha Davis

The backpack program for Caldwell & Howard Perrin schools will stop until August. Thank you to everyone who supported this ministry.

Pantry Needs

Green Beans, Pasta Sauce, Tuna, Dishwashing Liquid