2009 North Side’s Series Summary

Wow!  What a year 2009 has been at North Side.  This week, we are reflecting back and looking forward.  One of those areas is looking back over what God taught us this year through the series at North Side.  As I have been developing sermon series with Jeff since the summer of 2006, I have never experienced such a powerful …

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God of This Emerald City

I can’t begin to sum up into words what happened last night at the Greenwood Community Theatre.  Churches united under the umbrella of Emerald City Worship.  I was asked by a man last week who would be delivering the message that night.  I had a great response for him five minutes after that conversation.  We would be offering the message. …

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NS’s Big Announcement: Student Pastor Hire

Last Sunday night, we had a meeting for parents of teenagers at North Side to make a big announcement – the person the elders are recommending for Student Pastor.  Yesterday, in our services, Jeff presented this couple to the congregation.  I am so honored to be share that selection with you now: Ben & Christina Hjalmer. Ben stepped up during …

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What’s Big in the Works?

A lot of exciting stuff is going on in my world right now.  Very exciting times with some things coming to a close and other things just beginning.  Thought I’d give you an update on some of them: Light at the End of the Seminary Tunnel – My approved draft of my dissertation is due September 1 to graduate in …

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NS New Website

North Side has launched its new website!  While some of the look is similar, the layout has completely changed to help you navigate through it easier. Here are some of the highlights: Updated Homepage – The homepage is updated every time you come back.  You will see the most updated videos, sermons, events, and blog posts every chance you visit. …

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New Homepage Design

We have been talking about making our website at North Side more user friendly lately.  I decided to design a sketch on my anointed whiteboard and see what came up for a constantly updated homepage.  Here goes: Here’s the concept: Main Image – one image that is the ongoing series or big announcement – the image could be clicked and …

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Now & Then

It is so easy for God’s people to drift from God’s ideal. As a church, are we in danger of drifting away from what God desires us to be? Every now and then, it is important that we remind ourselves that our standard can only be God’s Word. We must be a church that pleases Jesus according to his standard …

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Point of Grace and Phil Stacey

Armed with a new album, Point of Grace heads to Greenwood for a full concert with special guest, American Idol finalist Phil Stacey. The concert will be preceded by a special Girls of Grace event for teenage girls and their Moms (details below).  You don’t want to miss this! It’s all happening on Sunday November 9 at North Side Baptist …

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Spiritual Life Notebook

This Sunday is going to be a special one for many reasons.  One of those reasons is that we are making our Spiritual Life Notebook available in the bookstore at North Side this Sunday.  Here’s the reasoning and info behind it: Discipline without direction is drudgery.  Most Christians are told that they need to incorporate spiritual disciplines into their lives.  …

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