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Youth Happenings
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NorthRidge Church & Christian AcademyOctober 2011
Volume 3, Issue 9
orthRidgeNews
Our News Reaching You; Reaching Out to You
In This Issue
A Message From Pastor David
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Expressions of Worship
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From The Desk of Pastor Harold
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Childrens Ministry
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NorthRidge Christian Preschool News
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A Message From Pastor David
I was noticing lately that October has some important events that have changed our history. Consider
an abbreviated list:
1st
in 1908 - Henry Ford introduced the Model T;
2nd
in 1950 - First Peanuts cartoon drawn by Charles Schulz appeared;
3rd
in 1863 - Thanksgiving was named an official holiday by President Abraham Lincoln;
7th
in 1950 - US forces invaded North Korea;
8th
in 1871 - Chicago fire occurred; and in 1897 - Dow Jones was created;
12th in 1792 - George Washington laid the foundation stone for the White House;
18th
in 1898 - The United States took possession of Puerto Rico from Spain;
19th
in 1781 - British surrendered ending the Revolutionary War;
26th
in 1881 - Gunfight at the OK Corral occurred;
29th
in 1929 - Black Tuesday, on this date the New York Stock Exchange crashed beginning the
Great Depression;
31st
in 1864 - Nevada became the 36th state admitted to the Union.
What I realize that while we often think of October as being the month we begin to really focus on fall,
or possibly it is the month we recognize as hosting Halloween it really encompasses several signifi-
cant events in American history.
I have a challenge for us this October. What I know is this; that while October was the birth month for
the stock market (likewise it was the month of great defeat that led to the Great Depression), there isno birth as significant as the birth of an individual who gives his or her heart to the Lord. None of these
events listed above even caught heavens attention but the new birth of a neighbor, a school mate, a
work associate, or a family member will. Lets make this month a significant month in the lives of a few
or a bunch of people in our area. Lets begin to pray that God will use us this month to reach those
around us.
One of the ways we have at NorthRidge Church in connecting with our community is through our An-
nual Fall Festival. I think this is our 8th
year. Each year over 1,000 people visit this campus to have
some fun, gather a few treats, and maybe simply to find a way for their children to not have to trick or
treat. I am praying that this year be the greatest year yet. Specifically I am praying that this year will
be the year when many will come to faith in Christ.
Would you commit to pray with me? Will you commit to be here and help in a booth or maybe simplyto meet and greet our visitors? Will you consider inviting a neighbor or two? Maybe this year will be
the year that you will say, It is my time to lead someone to Christ. Here am I Lord, use me.
Until He Comes Again.
Pastor David
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Expressions of Worship:Operation Christmas Child wonders are you interested in going to
Atlanta to help process shoeboxes?
We are going to Atlanta the
week of
D e c e m b e r 5 - 1 0 .If you have been before, you
know the great ministry op-
portunity that lies ahead. For those that havenever been, wont you consider joining us for a
time of fellowship and ministry? If you are in-
terested in going, we would like to explore travel
accommodation options for our group. Please call
or emailthe us and tell us if you are available to
serve this year in OCC Atlanta
Operation Christmas Child Volunteers Needed! This year, NorthRidge Church will again serve
as a Relay Center. Our site coordinators, Ted & Carolyn Beasley, are looking for volunteers to help in
this years OCC efforts. Last year, with your help, we collected close to 1,000 boxes. We are hoping and
praying for even more this year. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering, please email
us at: [email protected] or call us at 863.422.4488 .
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From the Desk of Pastor HaroldThis is the current group of Home-bound with ad-
dresses that are being ministered to at this time. If
you know of others that would benefit from this
ministry, please contact Rowena Daley or call the
church office @ 863.422.4488
Ms. Irma Swain
Spring Haven Retirement 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. Ina Foley
Haines City Health Care
409 South 10th Street Haines City, FL 33844-5603 (863) 422-8656
Ms. Vera Cook
Mr Charles MayberryBrandywyne Health Care Center
1801 Lake Mariam Drive
Winter Haven, FL 33884 (863) 293-1989
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 @ homeMs. Dorothy Burgess @ home
Bernard and Joyce Dillon
Spring Haven Retirement LLC 1225 Havendale NW
Apt. 154
Winter Haven, Fl. 33881
Home phone: 875-7070 Joyce Cell 419-6794
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The Sonshiners MonthlyLuncheonwill be held October6
that Noon.
Have you been on the phone,
emailed, snail mailed, or yelled
across the fence and told some-
one about our monthly lunch-
eon? Find someone you have
not seen in a while and bring
them with you for some great
food and Christian fellowship.
All men all invited and encouraged to attend the
Ministry to MenBreakfast EVERY Saturday morning at7:00
Our devotional comes from Men of Integrity. If you would like
a devotional booklet, please see Rick Johnson or Pastor Harold.
Themes for each week:
October 1st
Create a Caring Community
October 8th
Tithing: Answers to Key Questions
October 15th
Set Your Sights on Heaven
October 22nd
The Holy Spirit: Help is Here to Stay!
October 29th
Surrender Opens the Door to Freedom
Senior Adult Game Daytakes placeevery third Tuesday of each month at 1:00
P.M. This months event will be October 18th
.
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
AVOID CONFLICT WITH SCHOOL DISMISSAL.
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Youth Happenings
The United Rally, an event unifying local area youth groups will be taking place on November 5th,
2011. The cost will be five dollars. The time of the event is TBA.
Girls Bible Studieswill be popping up in the very near
future. The book is pictured below
and will cost about $15.
See Derrick or Sue for details.
Dont forget its never too early to sign up for FUGE summer Camp.
There will be a sign-up sheet at all youth gatherings. Sign up . You dont
want to miss out on this!
Halo Reach tournament will be on October 15th.
Cost is $5.00 and will cover food and drink. If you are
interested in playing sign up by Oct 12th. If you own an X
-Box 360 and a copy of Halo Reach we would really ap-
preciate you bringing them to the event. The more peo-
ple who bring equipment the larger the tournament canbe. (TVs are needed as well) Come out for fellowship
and competition.
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AWANA meets
Wednesday Nights
6:30-8:00 PM
Cubbies are ages 3-4 Years
Sparks are in K5-2nd Grade
T&T Adventurers are in 3rd-4th Grades
October 5
Parent/Grandparent Night/
Aviation Mission Exploration
- Dress as your parent/
guardian and bring them
with you to AWANA or Adult
Bible Study. Explore the
Aviation Mission Field!
Creation Theme: Day 2Sky and Clouds Genesis 1:6
-8
October 12
Apple Night Play apple
games and enjoy a healthy
snack!
Creation Theme: Day 3
Land, Sea and Plant Life
Genesis1:9-13
October 19
Glow-In The-Dark Wear
white and glow!!!
Creation Theme: Day 4
Sun, Moon, Planets and
Stars Genesis 1:14- 19
October 26
AWANA Store (end of 1st
quarter) - Time to shop!
Creation Theme: Review
Night Genesis 1: 1-19
Childrens Ministry
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NorthRidge Christian Academy News
We are continually collecting Box-Tops for
our school. There are drop boxes in the Church
foyer. Look for Box Tops throughout your gro-
cery store on hundreds of participating prod-
ucts! Each Box Tops coupon is worth 10 cents
and clipping and collecting them is fun. Thanksfor participating.
The academy is always looking for
Classroom Volunteers. Whether its reading to aclass, mentoring a group of students or helping a teacher
decorate there's always a place for you to plug in.
There are plenty of skills and talents that you have that
can be shared with our academy. If you are interested,
please contact the academy at (863) 422-3473.
Tutoring is available for students at
NorthRidge Christian Academy after-
school hours for an additional charge.
For more information contact the Acad-
emy office at (863) 422-3473.
NorthRidge Girls Volleyball team is currently in full swing of
a new season. Come out and cheer on our girls as they compete
and learn teamwork and fellowship as a Christian example of athlet-
ics. Call the school office for game times and locations.
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Each Month I will have a teacher of the month to share with you. I will share information about the
teacher so you can get to know each of us better.
Teacher of the Month
Patty Brewer - One year old TeacherPatty has been married to her husband for 25 years and they have three children. Grace is the oldest,
at 17 years old and attends PSC this year. Their two younger children attend NorthRidge, Nathan is 12
years old and in the 7th grade, Bethany is 10 years old and in the 5th
grade.
Patty has been in Early Childhood for 5 years. She believes God has called her to NorthRidge to teach in
our one year old class. The thing she loves best about teaching
young children is their ability to love. Her favorite time of day
with the children is music and movement time.
Patty has recently gone back to college and is a very busy
woman with work, family and school. However, she still always
finds time to put the Lord first. Patty and her family attend
church here at NorthRidge. When Patty can find a minute toherself to recharge she likes to read, garden and watch mov-
ies. Her favorite bible verse is Romans 10:9-10 and her favorite
song is I can Only Imagine.
NorthRidge Christian Preschool NewsWe are off to a great start this year. Thank you for all the prayers and the help you give us. We appreci-
ated all the help in moving furniture so we could have the floors done. I also want to thank all who
helped put new mulch on the playground. A great big thank you goes out to all the Sunday Preschool
workers and AWANA aides for working so well with us. It can be hard to share space sometimes, but
you all do a great job and we thank you. These things mean so much to us; the church shows so much
support for our ministry. It is so wonderful to work in a place that the people are led by the Lord. Your
prayers are felt daily and we thank you for all the support you give us.
-In Christ,Holly Buchanan
Preschool Director
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Julianna Mixon
2
Tyler Heverly
3
Lueverne
Meek
Gayland
Heverly
4
Clarence
Johnson
5
Joyce Dillon
6
Cesar Coots
7 8
Jim Reeves
Meagan
Walters
9
McKenzie
Kachmarik
10
Cortney Wiley
Kala Johnson
Nathan
Brewer
11
Opal Kliewer
Floyd Shaw
12 13
Al Rahn
Marie Mixon
Trey Mixon
Elizabeth
Mixon
14
Ragina Lyle
15
Rosa Johnson
16 17 18
Anna Hare
19
Larry Haber
20
Betty Freeze
21 22
Wilene
Clement
23 24
Delores Idom
25
Jeff Buchanan
Stevie Pierce
Fred Waggy
26
Ashley
Chesire
27 28
Connie Pierce
Tim Farrens
Carolyn
Beasley
Aaron
Schumacher
29
Rocky Sutton
30
Amy Kerr
Chad Balko
31
Roberta White
Imelda Gomez
October 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
time by calling the Church Office 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 Office
5:45-6:45 -Prayer in Sanctuary
6:45-7:45 -Coffee and Bible study in Fellowship Hall
Wednesday services