DISCOVERY 101 CLASS

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15^th

9:00 AM @ NPCC

Discovery 101: “Discovering Church Membership” – This is the class you take to meet new people and to learn exactly who North Point Community Church is and if it is the right church home for you. There is no obligation or pressure to join the church! This simply presents you with the facts and the opportunity to make the decision at that time or in the future. Sign up on the back of your communication card on Sunday’s to attend this class. Contact the church office if you have any questions or need childcare.

BELIEVER’S BAPTISM SERVICE
Sunday, September 16th
If you wish to be baptized, sign up at the information table on Sunday, mark it on the back of your communication card or contact the church office and talk to Pastor John. The Baptism will take place between morning services.

FALL MINISTRY FAIR
Sunday, September 23rd
(following both services)
Are you passionate about serving in God’s Kingdom, but aren't sure how to get started?
North Point is blessed with many ministry opportunities in which you can find a way to use your gifts and talents for the glory of God. Whether it is working with children in our Children's Ministry or feeding the needy in our community, there is a place for you to serve. Be sure to come Sunday, September 23rd and share in the excitement!

REMINDER:
All Ministry Fair participants are asked to take part in the Ministry Fair rehearsal immediately following the 2nd service on Sunday, September 16th. Childcare and lunch will be provided.

NPCC FOOD PANTRY
Open TWICE A MONTH (1^st & 3^rd Wednesday) from 8:00-11:00 AM

OPEN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

The mission organization that helped the NP Food Pantry with funds has had to cut back. Please join us as we collect food each week for this important ministry area. To donate items, please pick up a needs list at the information table or contact Carmy Spina if you have any questions.

TOUCH MINISTRIES VOLUNTEERS

Get in the Game and Join a great team!

Parking

Greeting

Signing in Guests

Giving Out Name Tags

Ushering

Serving Coffee and Donuts

The Host Ministries Team has a place for you.
Contact Alexis McLeod for details.

Great Adventure Children's Ministry News
New Adventure classes for Birth-Preschool and Adventure Zone classes for K-5th meet during each worship service on Sunday’s. If you are interested in helping out during any service, please contact the church office at 699-1008. Click here for more information on New Adventures or Click here for more information on the Adventure Zone.

REMINDER: Everyone needs to complete a new registration form on your child/ren . It is essential for us to have correct contact information, allergy updates, etc. on all of our children. If you have not completed one, please do so on Sunday at the Children’s Registration Table OR you can log on to our website (www.northpointonline.org) and click the Great Adventure icon to complete it online. We need these from you even if you’ve been at North Point for several years, or only a few weeks. ALSO, ALL children (birth–5^th grade) need to sign in EVERY SUNDAY at the registration table. Thank you so much for your help!!

LIFE ADVENTURE
Life Groups for Children
Starting Sunday, September 16 from 5:00 – 6:15 PM
Ages K4-5th Grade
WOW! It’s time for Life Adventure for the Fall! Pick up a registration form on Sundays or contact Cindy Wrobel at for more details. Cost is $30 per child.

“JELLYBEANS” MOMMY’S GROUP

All Ages for the Summer Months

Contact Christina with any questions.

Beginning September 7th…
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY
You still have time to sign up! The first week will be “Super Savers”. THERE ARE A FEW SPOTS LEFT. Contact the church office if you are interested in attending this LIFE Group. It will be held at NPCC and childcare is available.

LADIES MINISTRY EVENTS
CRAFT NIGHT AND FELLOWSHIP
Thursday, September 27th
6:00-8:00 PM @ NPCC

Calling all LADIES…Crafty or not…Join us for a night of fun and fellowship!

Do you like to scrapbook, cross-stitch, stamp, crochet or just like to hang out? If so, we invite you to join us. Bring your craft and a food snack (only for yourself) and fellowship with others and see who are the crafty ladies at NP. BRING A FRIEND!!! Childcare is available (please sign up in the lobby on Sunday’s if you need childcare). Contact Becky Horton with any questions.

FALL BIBLE STUDY AT NPCC
Morning study begins October 4th @ 10:00 AM
Evening study begins September 6th @ 6:30 PM
Believing God: Experiencing a Fresh Explosion of Faith by Beth Moore
Sign up at the LIFE Groups table on Sunday. Childcare is provided and the cost of the book is $15. Contact Becky Horton with any questions.

“WOMEN OF FAITH”
2007 AMAZING FREEDOM CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 26-27, 2007 IN CHARLOTTE, NC
Cost for lodging is $40 per person. A $20 deposit is due by September 23 and the remaining will be due by October 14. If you have signed up to attend, please contact Karen Bailey for your remaining balance. Make checks payable to NPCC and put WOF Ladies Conference in the memo section.
THERE ARE 2 TICKETS AVAILABLE!

MEN’S MINISTRY
CAMPING TRIP @ WATEREE STATE PARK
September 28 and 29
MEN OF ALL AGES – Mark your calendars to join us at Wateree State Park and enjoy a time of fun and fellowship. Cost is $15 per adult and $5 per child. Sign up and pay at the Men’s Ministry table in the main lobby on Sunday’s or contact Jerry Cole, Tom Larsen or Harry Bailey for more details.

MEN’S MINISTRY
PROMISE KEEPERS 2007
Contact Jeff Fritts at 234-5975 for your remaining balance.

UPCOMING EVENTS
SummerSalt & BYT balances are due now
November 9-10 – Planet Wisdom

STUDENT MINISTRY
WEDNESDAY SERVICE TIME
Snack Bar Opens at 5:30 PM
MS/HS Service at 6:00 PM

SUNDAY LIFE GROUPS
Life Groups begin at 6:00 PM

PRAYER REQUESTS
If you have a prayer request - fill out our on-line prayer request form and it will be sent to the prayer team list.

John Sharp, Pastor
Jeff Johnson, Associate Pastor
Karen Bailey, Administrative Assistant
Rända Cole, Office/Project Coordinator

North Point Community Church
Location: 532 N. Brickyard Road * Columbia, SC 29223
Mailing Address: 532 N. Brickyard Road * Columbia, SC 29223 * Phone 803-699-1008 * Fax 803-699-1084
E-Mail: * Web: http://www.northpointonline.org * John Sharp: