NorthRidge Church & Christian Academy

August 2012 Volume 4, Issue 7

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Our News Reaching You; Reaching Out to You In This Issue

Expressions of Worship
Page 2(or click here)

From The Desk of Pastor Harold

Page 4 (or click here)

Youth Happenings
Page 6 (or click here)

Events, Birthdays & Information Page 8 (or click here)

Pastor David is on Vacation

(more to come next month)

Expressions of Worship:

New Resources: for your eyes...

Inviting Christians to step into the story of scripture, The Voice Bible gives readers a multi-faceted approach to engaging with the narrative. The text is formatted like a play script, identifying the speaker and even including stage directions, such as Moses (to Jesus). Short commentary and background notes are interspersed with the verses to explain the context or unveil additional interesting information. Charts, historical references, language studies and cultural explanations are also provided to enhance the reading experience. The Voice Bibles format truly invokes a feeling of reading a story, increasing enjoyment and a desire to see what happens next Check out an overview of The Voice here Get a free download of the New Testament here hearthevoice.com

Psalms for All Seasons: A Complete Psalter for Worship

This indispensable volume is the most comprehensive resource on the Psalms for use in Christian worship ever published. It offers a singlevolume anthology of psalm use, covering the history, reception, and practice of the Psalms in Christian worship. The book contains all 150 psalms, most in multiple formats, and utilizes a wide variety of musical and spoken settings. It also provides complete musical settings for morning and evening prayer. Each psalm appears in its actual biblical text, including as responsive readings. This invaluable resource for churches of all traditions is well suited to congregational use, helping pastors, worship leaders and planners, and choirs bring the Psalms back into the heart of congregational worship. Find out more here. psalmsforallseasons.org

Classic Reflections on Scripture

W.E. Vine

Since Vine literally wrote the dictionary of New Testament words, he has a solid connection to its content. This devotional is ideal for a daily regimen of reading to keep your mind sharp and your heart connected to Scripture. The syntax of the original has been adapted for the modern reader, offering bite-sized passages of food for thought, theological explication, and life application. Available in hardcover or e -reader by clicking here.

for your ears...

Listen to this months selection on Spotify by clicking here.

25 Songs That Changed the Way We Worship Various

Enjoy worship songs from Darlene Zschech, Don Moen, Robin Mark, Lincoln Brewster, and many more! Available for purchase and download here.

Only God | Valley Creek Worship

Including 8 original songs from the church at Valley Creek, this is certain to be a fresh listen. Available for purchase and download here.

You Can Heal My Heart | Kassi Hemerka

Including new music as well as a new take on Come Thou Fount, solid vocals with a great message are sure to encourage you. Available for purchase and download here.

From the Desk of Pastor Harold

Sonshiners Monthly Luncheon is cancelled due to Tom Rockers memorial service. Please pray for the Rocker family.

Be looking for our next day trip in mid-September. This will be a mystery trip that will include lunch together. The time, date. and cost will be coming soon, so be looking in your Sunday School classes for more information. This will be a shorter trip than last time. The total time should be 4-5 hours.

Mark your calendar!!! The next Lord's Supper at Savannah Court will be August 14, at 1:30 pm. This is a great time to minister to the residents at Savannah Court as we remember the sacrifice of our Lord.

All men all invited and encouraged to attend breakfast each Saturday morning at 7:00
We are currently studying the book of James. Come and enjoy a great time of fellowship and study of Gods Word

Home-bound Ministry
Thanks for all who give their time and resources to this ministry. If you are considering where you might serve, please pray about getting involved with the Home-bound Ministry. This is the current group of Home-bound with addresses 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. Vera Cook Brandywyne Health Care Center 1801 Lake Mariam Drive Winter Haven, FL 33884 (863) 293-1989 Not home bound, but limited in some way and could use a word or two of encouragement with a visit, call or card. Mr Russ Vincent @ home Ms. Dorothy Burgess @ home Ms. Regena Lyle Savannah Court 301 Peninsular Drive #7, Haines City, FL 33844. Phone 863-422-4157.

Mr. George Price Spring Haven Retirement LLC 1225 Havendale NW Apt. 154 Winter Haven, Fl. 33881 Joyce Dillon Spring Haven Retirement LLC 1225 Havendale NW Apt. 163 Winter Haven, Fl. 33881 Home phone: 875-7070 Joyce Cell 419-6794

Youth Happenings
Blessings Church Family, My entry this month is a heartfelt thank you. On July 10th, 34 youth and youth workers departed from NorthRidge church en route to Ridgecrest, North Carolina for Centrifuge. You, my church family, helped make this trip possible. Through your support and prayers, we doubled the number of students that were able to go and experience God in a very special way. Words cant begin to express my gratitude to all of you.

When we arrived in North Carolina, we were greeted by rain. This rain enjoyed our company so much that it decided to stay and hang out with us for the next three and a half days. At any other camp, this rain would have ruined the camp for all the campers. The difference is that God was at this camp. The rain did not stop the students (or the leaders, for that matter) from having a good time, but if all that was had was a good time, then this week would have been a waste.

It was not a waste. God began, on the first night, working on the hearts of everyone on this trip. Through the worship leadership of Rush of Fools to the teachings of Camp Pastor Landon Dowden, our students and leaders were brought to a place of worship that many have not been to before. We were challenged to accept a love we dont deserve. We were challenged to tell others about Christs love for them. We were challenged to make sure that this fire inside of us did not die down when we returned home. My church family, I ask you to continue to pray for and with us. With the new school year just around the corner, we are expecting to see new faces upstairs, and that means opportunity for God to show His perfect love to people who may have never known love. Pray for the opportunities that arise for us to share that love. Also, pray that the students and leaders remain close to God. Finally, please pray for our new college/young adult group that has just recently started. God bless you, and thank you for your prayers and support.

Stepping out in faith, -Derrick Whiteman

Events and Announcements

The Relationship Center

Michael and Jennifer, married nineteen years, come to Breakwater Coaching for help. Jennifer dated Michael in high school and discovered she was pregnant two months before graduation. They married the week after graduation and she has lived with the nagging thought that he probably wouldnt have married her otherwise. She works at an insurance office, but dreams of being at home with their three kids. Michael got a job at the bank after taking a few community college classes, and has managed to do well as a bank manager, but has dreamed for years of owning his own business. They fight continuously about money and raising kids. Jennifer says Michael is passive-aggressive and refuses to talk. Michael describes Jennifer as a witch on wheels. Her feelings get out of control and then she jumps in her car and disappears for hours. When she returns, they go back to working and taking care of the kids, and their issues are left simmering on the back burner until the next time. Michael says this is the last time. Either they get help, or he is finished. According to their marriage coaches, Michael and Jennifer are engaging in a dysfunctional dance. Dr. Greg Smalley, of the National Institute of Marriage, refers to it as a fear dance. Dr. Emerson Eggerich, author of Love and Respect, calls it the crazy dance. No matter the label, the couple is operating on their fears. As the coach is able to identify their fears and their reaction to those fears, they can then help the couple to first visualize a plan to overcome those fears, and then an action plan is put into place. As the couple experiences success with the action plan, they realize the dysfunctional dance has disappeared from their lives. They communicate more clearly, understand each others needs, and move forward in the relationship, feeling more at peace with one another and feeling like they are on the same team together. Two years later, Michael has left the bank and opened his own business. Jennifer has joined him and keeps his books while tending to the kids at home. Together they have a vision for a life together. Michael tells Jennifer, I would marry you all over again! and Jennifer smiles. She has found peace within herself and peace at home. Although Michael and Jennifer are fictional characters, a story like theirs is seen every day. At Breakwater Coaching, we are committed to helping you because your relationship is a priority to us. David and Cindy Southworth are certified marriage and relationship coaches through the American Assn of Christian Counselors and members of the International Christian Coaching Assn. They lead The Relationship Center at NorthRidge Church and are the Executive Directors of Breakwater Coaching.

Family Fun bowling day !

Here are some of the highlights of the fun we had:

August Birthdays
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 4

1 Kathryn Kruger 2 Lindsay Phelps 3 Sybil Thompson

5 Gary Anderson
Mikayla Fowler Samuel Hernandez Sarah Myers

6 Kylie Buker

7 Pam Mixon

8 Andrew DelMazo 9
Cindy Beasley

10 Mary Bradbury 11
Jerry Mixon Carol Schutte

12 David Brewer 13 JoHilda Tiner

Craig Chandler Linda Marcy Dustin Toole

14 Ted Beasley
Gina Butler Carolyn Jenkins

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16 James Shytle

17 Barbara Carrier 18 Vera Cook

Joey Singleton

Peyton Kaser

19 Lucille TinerParis

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24 Sabra Hatley

25 Loraine Dorville

26 Maria Monge 27 Tommy Porter

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29 Garrett Fowler
Joshua Tackitt

30 Michelle Cowart
Shirley Smith

31 Robin Carey
Daniel Mattheus

Wednesday services

Sunday services

5:45-6:45 -Prayer in Sanctuary 6:45-7:45 -Coffee and Bible study in Fellowship Hall

Sunday Morning Caf -8:45am Sunday School -9:20 Worship Service -10:30am (also Kids' Church K5-3rd)

Church Office
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.