I Can't Believe Christmas Eve Is Almost Here!

A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR JACKI

"GET THE WORD OUT"

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PLAY SILENT NIGHT ON CHRISTMAS EVE... ON THE HANDBELLS!

Did you know that NSCC has a set of handbells? We are going to dust them off and play during the singing of "Silent Night" this Christmas Eve. Dr. Jackson is looking for 1 more player to join. No prior musical experience needed...you just need to know the tune of Silent Night! There will be a short rehearsal this Sunday after the Contemporary service.

SUNDAY PREVIEW FOR 12/23/18

This Sunday we light the odd (pink) candle on the Advent wreath. The fourth Advent candle represents joy. J oy, like hope, is often mistaken for something it is not. It doesn’t equate with happiness or excitement, both of which can come in short bursts and flame out as quickly as they emerge. Joy is deep-rooted and grounded in an interior sense of well-being. It often emerges at unexpected times and in unusual ways. Plan to join us this Sunday for worship as we light the 4th Advent candle.

The Importance of Hospitality

Let's not take serving on Sundays lightly, for we have a responsibility to make worship at NSCC, a joyful, inspiring and transformational experience for everyone who comes through our doors. If you have committed to serving and are not able to serve on your designated Sunday, please find someone to cover for you so that Sunday will be successful at NSCC. Also, if you haven't sign up to serve yet, please do so, your help is needed.

Let's serve well together - See ya on Sunday!

TRADITIONAL SERVICE

Sanctuary Servers & Fellowship Hour Host

FOURTH SUNDAY

Greeter - Peter Telep

Offering - Peter Telep & Catch Molina

Reader - Re Telep

Fellowship Hour - Re, Peter, Catch

CONTEMPORARY SERVICE

FOURTH SUNDAY

Breakfast Church ( In The Stonehouse)

Greeter/Offering - Waleska Williams & NSCC Kids

Fellowship Hour - ALL

(asking everyone to contribute to the breakfast)

Guest Follow-Up - Deacons

We are meeting in the Stone House!

THE "NO MORE EMPTY SEATS " CAMPAIGN

See Pastor Jacki to get your T-shirt for $20.

Invite 1 * Bring 1

CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE LAYOUT

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(Website is still under construction)

LOOKING AHEAD

Coming In January!

NSCC’s private members Facebook Group!

NSCC AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM

OUR SPIRITUAL TOOLBOX

SERMON SNIPPETS

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Contemporary Worship Snippet:

"This Thing Called Christ?"

Contemporary Worship Snippet:

"This Thing Called Christ?"

THIS MONTH'S MEDITATION

A Meditation on Love and Comfort

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TODAY'S DAILY WORD

Divine Expression

I AM THE LIGHT OF GOD IN EXPRESSION.

I remind myself every day that I am here on this earth not only for the purpose of receiving divine blessings but also for the purpose of sharing my good with others. I am divinely created as a channel through which flows life, joy, peace, and love to all who come my way.

I am the light of God in expression, and as such, I can be the light that keeps another soul from stumbling in the darkness. I bring peace to my own life when I serve as a source of harmony for others. With this thought in mind, I speak words of strength and . offer comfort to those in need. As a loving friend, I share understanding, forgiveness, compassion, and kindness. As I give my very best, I become the very best.

God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them.—1 John 4:16

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THOUGHTS FOR THE SOUL

Positive thinking is a habit, like any other: we can practice it every day until it becomes second nature to us - and along the way, transform our lives.

- Washington L. Crowley

A CUP OF FAITH

Has something happened to cause you grief or unhappiness? Meet it with faith—the faith that God is with you, the faith that God is present in everyone and in every situation. Meet it with the faith that God can be trusted to bless and to make all things right.

Meet it with faith! As you look past what seems to be and hold to the truth that nothing can separate you from God's love, that nothing is greater than God's power in you, your cares slip away and the joy of Spirit rises up in you.

The often surprising result of holding to faith is the great welling up of faith that you feel within. When you take your stand and declare, I have faith in God as the one Presence and the one Power, there is an answering response within you. It is as though God says: “I am here. I am your life. I am your all.” You feel a new faith, stronger and more certain than any you have known before.

Do you ever find yourself wondering how you are going to meet a difficult situation? Meet such thoughts with faith. Stand up to your doubts and fears. Who is your source of justice? Who is the supplier of every needed blessing? God. And where is God? Right within you, the source of order, wisdom, and justice.

The faith you have in the invisible but all-providing spirit of God will bring forth results in outer ways that will sometimes be astonishing. You can prove God as you meet every situation with faith—faith that is strong and unwavering, a faith which sets God's wonderful spirit to work in and through you.

DECEMBER AFFIRMATIONS

WHAT ARE AFFIRMATIONS?

Affirmations are positive statements of Truth. By affirming Truth we are lifted out of false thinking into the consciousness of Spirit. Each time we pray positively and faithfully, we are calling forth the divine activity that is always within us.

We focus on these affirmations throughout the month for greater expression of our divine inner light. Giving thanks in advance, we claim each of the affirmations as true for ourselves and our loved ones, remaining open and receptive to the highest good for all.

HOW AFFIRMATIONS WORK:

"One who knows spiritual principles has a certain inner security given him by the understanding of God. Our affirmations are for the purpose of establishing in our consciousness a broad understanding of the principles on which all life and existence depend.

"In order to demonstrate spiritual principles, we must keep establishing ourselves in certain statements of the law. The more often you present to your mind a proposition that is logical and true, the stronger becomes that inner feeling of security to you.

Affirmation works because of the faculty which is most directly involved in affirmation-faith. Affirmation plays an important part in the process of divine ideas becoming facts and experiences in man's existence on earth.

The Month of December Affirmations:

Inner Peace

Divine peace is my path and my true nature.

Guidance

I follow the star and respond to the light of divine wisdom.

Healing

God is the flow of life within my body and being.

Prosperity

I rejoice in abundant possibilities.

World Peace

The Christ born in me is a gift to the world.