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UPDATED
2-4-2011
HEADLINES:
"Super Bowl"
Sunday Schedule
THIS Sunday, February 5th
Our evening service will be from 5pm to 6pm followed
by fellowship groups at various homes in and around
the area. We encourage everyone to be in service
and to enjoy an evening of fellowship while watching
the most watched sporting event of the year. If
you would like to attend a fellowship group, sign
up in the Foyer.
New Bible Class "Two
Become One"
Starting THIS Sunday, February 5th
Kick off Super Bowl Sunday and the month of love
with a new small group study beginning on Sunday,
February 5th. They will be studying The Five Love
Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment
to Your Mate by Gary Chapman. This group is for
married couples of all ages who want to grow spiritually,
deeper together. It will be an interactive, discussion-based,
study group and will meet in classroom B of portable
building 2. For more information, contact Jeremy
and Alisha Wolpert at 281.466.2590
or Steve and Debbie Lindberg at 281.288.3003.
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Annual "Fill The
Boot" Missions Contest
Starting THIS Sunday, February 5th - Sunday,
March 11th
It's Rodeo time again and starting our Pre-School
and Route 54 children will begin their annual
"Fill the Boot for Missions" contest
to raise money for BGMC (Boys and Girls Missions
Challenge). The contest will end on Sunday, March
11th, and all money will be due. The student from
each class who collects the most money will receive
a special prize. Students are also invited to
"dress western" on this final day in
conjunction with the Houston Livestock Show &
Rodeo.
New Sunday Evening Sermon
Series
"Love...Through the Eyes of Christ"
Sunday, February 12th, 6pm
What does it mean to truly love? What is "Agape"
love? This sermon series explore different areas
of our lives where Christ's love is essential.
Bring your Bible and don't miss it!
"Love Grams"
Our Childen's Department is selling Love Grams
for Valentine's Day. Chocolate covered Strawberries
are $7 and a Stuffed Animal is $5. All Love Grams
will be delivered during the Bible Study hour
on Sunday, February 12th. Proceeds will go toward
BGMC (Boys and Girls Missions Crusade). Stop by
the table in Foyer next Sunday and order one for
your special Valentine.
North Central Music
Team
If you sing or play a musical instrument and are
interested in trying out for the 2012 North Central
Praise Team, please see Pastor Steve for more
information.
Bible Class in Spanish
North Central now offers a a weekly Spanish speaking
Bible Class in Room 1 of Portable Building 2 at
10:15am every Sunday morning. This is a great
opportunity to minister to those who do not speak
English well and we are praying the Lord will
use this class to reach many for Christ. For more
information, contact Saulo Sepulveda at saulo_hsc@hotmail.com.
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Estudio Bíblico
en Español
En North Central estamos ofreciendo Estudio Bíblico
Semanal en Español cada Domingo a las 10:15
am en el salon 1 del edificio portatil #2. Esta
es una gran oportunidad para ministrar aquellos
que no hablan Inglés. Estaremos orando
para que el Señor use esta clase para alcanzar
a muchos para Cristo. Para mas información,
contactar con Saulo Sepulveda en saulo_hsc@hotmail.com.
"Time with Family
and Time with God"
We are challenging every family of North Central
to make 2012 the "Year of the Family"
and to designate one night a week for family time
with a devotion. Christ should not just be in
the church, but in the home and if Christ is in
the home, He can have the greatest impact on our
lives. Weekly devotions entitled "Family
Night" will be available near the Route 54
check-in for families who will accept the challenge...
to put God first... to make Him the center of
their lives. Our goal is to see more family devotions
than family divisions. Join us this year as we
have "Time with Family and Time with God."
Annual Royal Ranger
Bake Sale Auction
Sunday, February 12th, following the 6pm Service
This is their annual fundraiser, and a lot of
fun. All entries are entered into a competition
where judges choose winners in several categories
including cakes, pies, cookies, and candies. All
winners will receive a small prize. Then they
will auction off all entries to raise money for
their program. If you are interested in baking
something to help support our boys, please sign
up at the Events Table. Everyone is invited to
attend the auction!
Guest Speaker - Gracia
Burnham
Sunday, February 26th, 9am & 11:15am
We are privileged to have Gracia Burnham,
former missionary to the Phillipines, share her
story of courage in the face of extreme persecution
and adversity. For 17 years, Gracia and husband,
Martin, served with New Tribes Mission in the
Philippines where Martin was a jungle pilot delivering
mail, supplies and encouragement to other missionaries
and transporting sick and injured patients to
medical facilities. While celebrating their 18th
wedding anniversary, they were kidnapped by a
militant group of Muslims and held in captivity
for 376 days. They faced near starvation, constant
exhaustion, frequent gun battles, coldhearted
murder-and intense soul-searching about a God
who sometimes seemed to have forgotten them. Come
and hear her incredible story!
The "Voice of the
Matyrs" Regional Conference
Saturday, February 25th, 8am - 5pm
We are hosting The "Voice of the Martyrs"
Regional Conference. This one-day conference will
feature speakers from various countries around
the world who were persecuted and imprisoned for
their faith in Christ. Speakers include Daniel
Scot from Pakistan, Bob Fu from China, Getaneh
Getaneh from Ethiopia, and Gracia Burnham from
the Phillipines who will also be speaking for
us the following Sunday morning, February 26th.
VOM is a non-profit, inter-denominational Christian
organization dedicated to assisting the persecuted
church worldwide through providing aide, evangelistic
tools, and a platform to share their testimonies.
This ministry, founded in 1967 by Pastor Richard
Wurmbrand, who was imprisoned 14 years in Communist
Romania for his faith in Christ, is based on Hebrews
13:3 "Remember them that are in bonds, as
bound with them; and them which suffer adversity,
as being yourselves also in the body." To
register, go to vommeetings.com.
Annual All Church Business
Meeting
Sunday, February
26th, immediately after the 11:15am service
We are conducting our annual
Business Meeting and we urge all members (those
who have joined the church in an official capacity)
of North Central to be present. Elections will
be held for two seats on the Church Board and
nominations will be accepted. Starting Sunday,
January 29th, a ballot box and nomination ballots
will be positioned at the Welcome Center. All
nominations are due by Sunday, February 12th.
Weekly Bible Study Classes
Are you involved in a Bible Study class? It's
a great way to grow in Christ and make good friends
in the process. We urge you to consider getting
involved and be a part of one of of our excellent
classes. They meet every Sunday at 10:15am.
"Elements"
Bible Study
Wednesday, February 15th, 7pm
The Oasis Youth will be joining our Adult Bible
Study in the Sanctuary for Pastor Larry's monthly
study series entitled, "Elements." It
is a powerful study on the foundations of our
Christian faith. Bring your Bibles and don't miss
it!
Building Fund
We are excited about the future of North Central.
We are growing in numbers and reaching more and
more people for Jesus Christ. As we continue to
grow, we look to the future to add more buildings
to our campus which will allow us to better meet
the needs of our congregants and reach more people
in this community. A few months ago, after much
time and prayer, God gave our leadership the Vision
for our final campus (you can see it in the Foyer
near the Welcome Center or click
here). Now we need the finances. Although
construction is becoming increasingly more costly,
we are believing God to provide what we need to
see this Vision come to fruition...and He will
as He's already done time and time again. We pray
you will "Catch the Vision" and be a
part by giving a special offering toward it. Mark
your envelopes "Building Program" and
it will be sure to find it's place. Thank you
in advance for all you do and, with God's help,
we will see it come to pass in the near future!
NEWS OF INTEREST:
UPDATED
2-4-2012
Our Sympathy
... to Linda Hill in the passing of her husband,
Clydell. His memorial service will be here at
North Central on Friday, February 10th, at 11am.
His viewing will be Thursday, February 9th, from
7pm to 9pm here at NC as well.
... to Donna Hopkins and family inthe passing
of her husband, Damone. His memorial service will
be Friday, February 10th, at 6:00pm here at North
Central.
May the Lord comfort these families is our
prayer.
Congratulations
to all who were baptized in water this past Sunday
evening, January 29th. They are Matthew Burke,
Connie Flores, Ronnie Flores, Samantha Jaimez,
Isabella Stewart, Savanna Stewart, Vernon Thomas,
and Shelly White. Wonderful!
Lost Items
We have accumulated an inventory of lost items
found throughout the church (Bibles, umbrellas,
jackets, glasses, etc.). If you are missing something,
stop by the Conference Room near the Fellowship
/ Youth Hall and take a look at what we have.
Bibles will be located on the book shelf and other
items in a bin just below. All unclaimed items
will be donated to Spring Assistance Ministries
on Monday, February 6th.
UPDATED
1-30-2012
Our Sympathy
... to Ken Andrews and family in the sudden
passing of his wife, Tammy Andrews. Tammy is the
daughter of Rev. Joe and Sue Wilson and has been
a member of North Central for many years. Here
memorial service will be here at North Central
on Thursday, February 2nd, 1pm. Viewing will be
at Klein Funeral Home in Tomball on Wednesday,
February 1st, from 7pm to 9pm.
... to Billie Andrew and family in the loss of
her husband, Tom. Bro. Tom was a good man, a faithful
member of North Central for many years and he
will be greatly missed. His memorial service will
be Wednesday, February 1st, 11am here at North
Central. Viewing is also here at NC on Tuesday,
January 29th, from 6pm to 9pm.
... to Joy Crawford and family in the passing
of her sister, Bernice Austin.
May the Lord comfort these families is our
prayer.
Congratulations
to Kennen and Tanya Byler in the birth of their
new baby girl, Kenley Ann. Wonderful!
Change to The "Simple
Truth" Bible Study
Monday, February 13th, 6:30pm
Whether new to Christianity or just needing encouragement,
all men are welcome to attend this Bible Study
where you will have an opportunity to dig into
God's Word line by line and verse by verse as
you study the book of Timothy. You will be encouraged
and challenged to walk out the Gospel in every
area of your life as you openly share with other
guys and uncover the simple truth that will defeat
the enemy and lead to a more productive Christian
walk. For more information, contact Joe Kovacs
at 936-537-1872.
UPDATED
1-11-2012
Congratulations to Nicole Sebastian in
the birth of her new baby girl, Kayla Leann. Wonderful!
UPDATED
1-6-2012
Congratulations
to Jake and Deanna Cude in the birth of their
new baby boy, Tucker James. Wonderful!
New Bible Study Series
This Sunday, January 8th, 10:15am in the
Fellowship Hall
The LifeBuilders Bible Class is starting a new
study entitled "Signs Along Life's Journey"
challenging students to prepare, follow the map,
stay alert, and enjoy the trip!" Everyone
is welcome to attend.
Our Sympathy
...to Mary Luke and family in the passing of her
sister, Peggy Taylor. May the Lord comfort
them is our prayer.
Thank You
We want to say thank you to everyone who helped
with our New Year & Anniversary Celebration
this past Sunday evening. It was fantastic! God
Bless You!
UPDATED
12-30-2011
New Bible Study Class
Series
This Sunday, January 1st, 10:15am in Room A1
The Ambassadors Bible Class is starting a new
study series on Beth Moore's book entitled, "David
- A Heart Like His." Everyone is welcome
to attend.
UPDATED
12-17-2011
Our Sympathy
...to Matt Thue and family in the passing of his
wife, Courtney, age 33. ...to Nell Loy
and family in the passing of her uncle, Alvin
Baker.
...to Linda Seabourne and family in the passing
of her mother, Laura Clark.
May the Lord comfort them is our prayer.
Thank You
We want to express our appreciation to Pastor
Aaron and the Oasis Youth Department for their
hard work in preparing and presenting their Christmas
program "One Of Those Crazy Holidays."
It was an excellent conglomeration of skits with
both fun and spiritual teaching. God Bless You
All!
UPDATED
12-13-2011
Our Sympathy
...to Mark Phillips and family in the passing
of his father, Harry C. Phillips. May the Lord
comfort them is our prayer.
"A Celebration
of Christmas" with Kari Jobe
We want to say Thank You to everyone who volunteered
to help with our recent Kari Jobe concert. It
was fantastic and we appreciate your sacrifices
in this effort. A special Thank You to Adam Sanchez
who coordinated the event on our behalf. God Bless
You All!
UPDATED
12-7-2011
Our Sympathy
...to Nell Loy and family in the passing of her
aunt, Lilla Mae Baker.
...to Cecil Brown and family in the passing of
his aunt.
...to Billie Jean Alford and family in the sudden
passing of her son-in-law, Ken Stewart.
May the Lord comfort these families is our
prayer.
UPDATED
11-30-2011
Congratulations to Paul & Monica Martinez
in the birth of their new baby girl, Hadassah
Ruth. Wonderful!
UPDATED
11-28-2011
Our Sympathy
...to Darlene LaTourette and family in the passing
of her mother.
May the Lord comfort these families is our
prayer.
UPDATED
11-26-2011
Our Sympathy
...to Amber Barham and family in the passing of
her grandmother, Doris Ammons.
...to Eliseo Cruz and family in the passing of
his mother, Arcelia Cruz.
May the Lord comfort these families is our
prayer.
UPDATED
11-17-2011
Our Sympathy
...to Jesse Sanchez and family in the passing
of his uncle, Richard Lopez, 49 years old.
May the Lord comfort them is our prayer.
UPDATED
11-8-2011
Our Sympathy
...to Darlene Lee and family in the sudden passing
of her son, Matthew, 25 years old.
...to Harold Luna and family in the passing of
his brother, Marvin.
May the Lord comfort these families is our
prayer.
Turkey Trot
Our Children's Department 2nd Annual Turkey Trot
was a wonderful event. Our children ran to raise
money for BGMC (Boys and Girls Missions Crusade)
and the Arabic Project and they had a great time
doing it. Pastor Adam wants to express his appreciation
to all who had a part in making it a great success.
God Bless You!
UPDATED
11-1-2011
Congratulations
... to all who were baptized in water this past
Sunday evening, December 30th. They are Anthony
Brogewitz, Joseph Wilson, Connor Shilliday, Shana
Washington, Jarod Wrentz, Angelo Scott, Roberto
Procopio, Blanco Castillo Sanchez, Carlos Ordonez,
and Kim Trang.
... to Oscar and Susan Gutierrez in the dedication
of their baby girl, Makenzie Mariah, to the Lord.
... to Chad and Jennifer Griggs in the dedication
of their baby boy, Morgan Jonathon Griggs, to
the Lord.
"MOMS" (Moms
on a Mission)
Thursday, November 17th, 10am to noon
All moms are invited to a new Women of Faith Bible
study every other Thursday. They are studying
the book, "Resting in Him." Whether
you have a newborn infant or a college student,
you are welcome! Childcare will be provided for
$3 per child. For more information, contact Ann
Novark at annnovark@att.net or Angie Sommer at
angiesommer@dovemedia.com. Don't miss it!
UPDATED
10-27-2011
Courageous Men's Bible Study
TONIGHT & Every Thursday, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
All men are invited to be a part of a 6 week Bible
Study in Room A2/A4. The study will be on the
book by the late men's speaker/teacher, Ed Cole,
entitled "Maximized Manhood." It is
an excellent series and worksheets will be provided.
Bring your Bible and a pen and come learn more
about how to be a Godly man. For more information,
contact Pastor Steve at steveemerson@ncentral.org.
NC 13th Annual Missions
Golf Classic Report
We would like to express our appreciation to everyone
who sponsored and/or participated in our recent
golf tournament. It was an awesome event and with
your help we were able to raise over $6000 for
our missions organizations. God Bless You!
Hallelujah Night Report
Pastor Adam would like to express his appreciation
to all who helped with making our recent Hallelujah
Night a great success. It is estimated that over
1000 people attended and it was a wonderful night
for the whole family. Thank You and God Bless
You!
UPDATED
10-20-2011
Our Sympathy
...to Jennifer Gatlin and family in the passing
of her mother, Karen Doney. Her memorial service
will be Monday, October 24th, 10:00am at Cathedral
of Praise Church (11303 C.E. King Parkway, Houston,
77044).
...to Ray Young and family in the passing of his
sister, Pauline Moore.
...to Debbie Emerson and family in the passing
of her aunt, Mildred Davidson.
May the Lord comfort them is our prayer.
UPDATED
10-4-2011
Our Sympathy
...to Saulo and Oralia Sepulveda and family in
the sudden passing of their son, Israel, 22 years
old.
...to Dale Callis and family in the passing of
his aunt, Joann Cox.
May the Lord comfort these families is our
prayer.
Congratulations
to all of our children who competed in Kids In
Ministry this past weekend. They did an outstanding
job, ministering in music, human video, arts and
sign language, and we are so proud of them. We
want to express our appreciation to Pastor Adam
and all who coached the students. God Bless Each
One.
New Bible Study Series
- Ambassadors Class
Sundays, 10:15am in Room A1/A2
The Ambassadors class has started a new Bible
Study series entitled, "Marriage Built to
Last." This isn't your typical marriage study.
Throughout this series, you'll watch 24 real life
couples from across the country share candidly
about their struggles in their marriage. You will
hear the story of Dave Ramsey and wife Sharon's
recovery from financial stress and hardship, and
of Kurt Warner and wife Brenda as they dealt with
expectations, trust issues, and adjustments to
blending their families. Whether you're newly
married, married or remarried, this study will
give you Biblical and practical teaching to help
you give you tools to live by. Everyone is wecome
to attend.
Women's Retreat Report
Over 100 ladies attended the annual Women's
Retreat this past weekend. They had an outstanding
time and were greatly blessed by the special speaker,
Judy Reamer. We want to say a special "Thank
You" to Natalie Emersona and Debbie Emerson
for their hard work in putting it together. God
Bless You!
The Events Table
In an effort to make our Events Table more convenient
to everyone, it has moved to the Foyer near the
Route 54 check in desk. Stop by, see what's going
on and GET INVOLVED!
Missions Wall
We at North Central believe in missions! We believe
in the "great commission" to go a preach
the gospel to everyone. But have you ever wondered
what missionaries and missions organizations your
giving goes toward? Have you ever wanted to put
a face with the name of a missionary your giving
supports? Stop by our new Missions Wall located
in the north hallway near the restrooms and see
and be sure to remember as many as you can in
prayer as they continue to spread God's Word.
Volunteer Opportunity
Do you enjoy meeting new people? Do you like to
talk on the phone and have a few minutes each
week to do so? Do you remember what it was like
to go to a new church and wonder how to get plugged
in? If so, we need your help in ConnectionPower,
the ministry of contacting our guests and visitors
and helping them "connect" with the
church and others. See Pastor Steve for more information
and get involved!
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Holy Grounds Coffee
Shop
One of the things people seem to love the most
about our new facility here in Spring is our Holy
Grounds Coffee Shop. Most everyone loves the aroma
of coffee brewing and the ability to order and
enjoy premium coffee drinks and sweets. We are
blessed to have such a benefit available but it
does take volunteers to make it run smoothly.
We are thankful for those who give of themselves
to serve in this ministry but they can always
use additional help. If you would be interested
in learning more, stop by and sign up on the clipboard
at the coffee shop or contact Roger Luther at
roger.luther@yahoo.com. It will be greatly appreciated
and the Lord will bless you for it!
"Special Delivery
Meals" Ministry
Having a new baby is a wonderful blessing
to any family but can make things around the home
a little more difficult during the transition
period. Sometimes, families just need a little
help while they learn how to adjust for that new
precious life. "Special Delivery Meals"
is a ministry to do just that, assist families
with new children with meals for a couple of weeks
while they work out "the kinks." If
you enjoy cooking and would like to be a blessing
to a family in need, be a part of this special
ministry. For information on how to get involved,
contact Cassie Minihan at 832-794-9933 or flick.cassie@yahoo.com.
Not only will it be a blessing to a family in
need, it will bless you!
Spanish Translation
Ministry
North Central has a Spanish translation ministry.
If you or a family member needs this service,
stop by the Welcome Center in the Foyer and check
out a headset. This will only be offered in the
Sunday 11:15am service only. For more information,
contact the church office.
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church members and friends, and get updates on
church news.
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