In his sermon on Sunday, Mike discussed a popular thought about anger and murder. When confronted with sin, many people say, “At least I didn’t murder anyone,” as if sin can be rated on a scale of 1-10.

But Jesus tells us otherwise in Matthew 5:21-22.

“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.”

Anger isn’t something we should just sweep under the rug. It’s painful. And it can affect those around us in terrible ways.

Below are some questions to ponder this week.

- Who are you angry with right now in your life?

- Why has their behavior affected you in this way?

- What steps will you take to deal with your anger this week?

- If you need help, who will you go to?

Super Bowl Sunday

Where will you be watching the Super Bowl game on Sunday, February 5^th? We’d love for you and your family to join us at North Point. The doors will open at 5 p.m.

Also, you’ll want to hunt down your favorite recipe because there will be a chili cook-off. If you plan to bring chili, please sign up in the North Point lobby. You could win some amazing prizes!

You can also sign up to bring a side dish or dessert to share.

For the kids, there will be Xbox, Wii games, and movies. And we will even be having our OWN halftime show. You won’t want to miss it!

A Youth Ministry Change

Let the new season of youth ministry at North Point begin!

This week,  Adam Reynolds will join the NP staff as our new youth minister.   Adam and his wife,  Autumn,  have been serving as part of our youth ministry team for the past year and we are super excited to have the both of them step into this new role of leadership in our church family.

Adam is currently a full-time student at Dallas Theological Seminary,  pursuing his Master’s Degree in Christian Education…and is due to graduate in May.   He is also the founder/director of Resonate,  a campus-based college ministry serving colleges and universities in Denton County, Texas.

Even though there is a lot on his plate,  we are confident that his experience,  education,  and passion for reaching young people with the grace of Jesus is exactly what we need.   We’re sure you’ll feel the same way,  also!

Stay tuned.   Later this week,  we’ll be interviewing Adam and Autumn right here…so you can get to know them.   Up close and personal.

Also,  a huge thanks is due to Debbie (who assumed the primary role of leading) and the whole youth ministry team for stepping in these past seven months and building the current ministry to kids we have right now.   They are an awesome group and have laid a great foundation to build on.   The North Point family has been served well and  I am unbelievably grateful for their example of dedication and passion for the Kingdom.   - Mike

New Year’s

AMF Lanes in Lewisville. Cost is approximately $10 per person for three hours of bowling.

There will be one service at North Point on New Year’s Day at 11:15 am.

We hope to see you!

 

Christmas weekend services

Can you believe Christmas is almost here? This year has flown by. If you are traveling over the holidays, be safe. For those of you that will not be traveling, we will have Christmas Eve services at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

On Christmas morning at 10 a.m., we will be celebrating Jesus’ birth in our pajamas. Yes, I said in our pajamas. Modesty is of utmost importance. If you can’t decide if you should or shouldn’t wear your pajamas, then you probably shouldn’t.

If you will be in the area, you have absolutely NO excuses. If you will be with family, bring them! It will be a wonderful, laid back service. We hope to see you there!

Autumn Reynolds

Giving Report for Advent Conspiracy

Giving for Advent Conspiracy has picked up the last couple weeks. Our goal is $22,180. So far, we have received $17,166.

We just want to say THANK YOU. Thank you for being a part of something bigger. Thank you for giving a gift that will be highly treasured. Thank you for loving your neighbor as yourself.

We are so excited to see what the next couple weeks hold for Advent Conspiracy. How cool would it be to exceed our goal and give even more than we planned this Christmas?

Advent Conspiracy Update

The word Advent means “coming” or “arrival.” The focus of the entire season is the celebration of the birth of Jesus the Christ in his First Advent, and the anticipation of the return of Christ the King in his Second Advent. Thus, Advent is far more than simply marking a 2,000 year old event in history. It is celebrating a truth about God, the revelation of God in Christ whereby all of creation might be reconciled to God.

We have been talking about Advent Conspiracy for several weeks now. As a reminder the priority is to:

Worship Fully. Spend Less. Give More.Love All.

We have prioritized a list of needs and hope to collect $22,180 over the next 4-5 weeks. We have collected $4,050. With these funds we are setting aside $1,000 to build a water well in Asia. We are shopping for families and children in need so that they may have Christmas gifts, food and other necessities through the Advocacy and Pregnancy Center of Lewisville and through our own North Point Children’s ministry.

We still plan to build more wells, fund the construction of the foundations of 5 houses in Arizona through Arizona Reservation Ministries, purchase goats and chickens through World Vision, help build houses through AMOR ministries, fund the tuition for a student in India to prepare to take the gospel to that country, send a monetary gift to Dallas Christian College to help educate ministry students, buy food and supplies for CCA’s food pantry, and help even more organizations reach out to those in need.

As a whole church family we have the opportunity to make an impact in our community and all over the world. Some of the projects need action now. Would you consider giving your gift this Sunday?

Sunday, November 27

The Advocacy and Pregnancy Center

So far, we have told you about three organizations that will receive funds from North Point through Advent Conspiracy, none of which are local.

But we will also be directing our attention and resources to some great ones right in our own community.

One of these organizations is the Advocacy and Pregnancy Center just down the street from our church building.

The center provides men, women, and families with the accurate information they need to make the right choices. Their services include pregnancy tests, clothing and food assistance, classes, and support groups.

A couple groups from our church family will be given some funds received through Advent Conspiracy to purchase, wrap, and deliver gifts and household items for two families that are served through the center.

The impact we hope to make this Christmas starts in our community and extends internationally. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Christmas.

Autumn Reynolds

Give More

It’s easy to get caught up in our own worlds. We forget to pay attention to the lives of those around us and don’t take care of our relationships like we should.

I want to encourage you to give more of your time and your resources this season. There are so many different ways you can do this.

One idea is to spend extra time with your family or friends by taking a trip, planning a game day, baking goodies, grabbing dinner or coffee, or doing something fun around town.

You could also commit to volunteering in your community with your friends or family. Some places you could volunteer include Angel Tree, Greater Lewisville Cares, or CCA.  And don’t forget about your neighbor down the street who may need help cleaning the garage or raking leaves.

We have the perfect example of love and He taught us how to give. So let’s show that love to others this season through our relationships and giving.

Autumn Reynolds