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Panama City, FL 32401

530 Airport Road Panama City, FL 32405 Phone: 850.785.6137

Fax: 850.785.9385 northsidepc.org

Contact us at 785.6137 or northsidepc.org

Luther Stanford, Lead Pastor

LIKE us on Facebook!

My nephew has a humorous tagline on one of his social media pages. It says, “I live

where you vacation.” A bit of a rub? Most definitely. But true nevertheless. We are blessed to

live in a beautiful city. Mossy oak bays lead to sugary beaches and aquamarine coastlines. Fresh

seafood can be found almost anywhere. Our kids are afforded numerous opportunities in the

excellent school system. Both a Naval and Air Force Base provide stability and economic

impact to our community. And neither traffic nor crime are bad. After all, most of us don’t

hesitate to shop or dine at night.

While Panama City isn’t large enough to suit some tastes, it isn’t plagued with the

turmoil of urban life. It’s not a metropolitan center, but we have concerts, shopping, and family

friendly neighborhoods. We don’t roll the sidewalks up at night. The town doesn’t shut down at

dark thirty like many smaller towns around the country. It’s nice to live in a town where you

can have a pizza delivered at 11pm when your game of Spades runs over or for the last few

episodes of a Duck Dynasty marathon. Midnight craving for some McDonald’s french fries?

No problem!

You prefer small town life? Panama City has more than its logical share of greasy

spoon waffle joints. We still have mom and pop shops. You can drive 10 minutes and have your

boat in the water…salt or fresh, your choice. We don’t have an interstate and several of our high

schools still share a football stadium. Not exactly big city life.

Sure, Panama City isn’t the perfect place to live. We have shouldered our share of

economic struggles and real estate woes. Oil spills and hurricanes haven’t helped either. And

serving as the Redneck Mecca for the Southeastern portion of the US may be less than desirable

for most of us. But despite these shortcomings, Panama City is still a pretty incredible place to

live. You may not get rich living here, but Southern hospitality is still alive and well with some

really good people filling our streets and market place on a daily basis.

Do you know it’s important to love your city? Not only is it important, its biblical.

There was a time when the people of God found themselves living far from home and they

hated it. Some of you may be new to the Panhandle and so far it hasn’t captured your heart.

Listen to what God said to Israel when they were in the same position, “Also, seek the peace

and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it,

because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” God said: 1) Help your city find peace

2) Help your city to prosper and grow 3) Pray for your city.

It’s virtually impossible for a church to reach a city it does not love and pray for. I

encourage you to embrace Panama City as your city. Whether you have been here 50 years or

50 days, claim this as your city and home. And while you are here, for as long as you are here,

be willing to be part of the light that God desires to shine in our town.

God loves Panama City and so should we.

See you Sunday, Luther

A Publication of Northside Baptist Church

CHURCH STAFF

Rev. Luther Stanford, Lead Pastor lstanford@northsidepc.org

Rev. Mike Thornton, Associate Pastor mthornton@northsidepc.org

Chaise Logan, Student Pastor clogan@northsidepc.org

Hanson LeBoeuf & Mitch Manning

Interim Music Team

Samantha Seaborn, Ministry Assistant sseaborn@northsidepc.org

Brenda Caldwell, Administrative Assistant bcaldwell@northsidepc.org

James Daniels, Technical Director jdaniels@northsidepc.org

Heather Brewer, Church Hostess hbrewer@northsidepc.org

Jerry Street, Building Superintendent

John Stewart, Custodian

VISION

Sunday September 29 @ 4pm

Lynn Haven Recreational Park

Our church family picnics are a fantastic time of fellowship, food, and family fun. The afternoon is filled with music, games, and a church family

softball game.

Hamburgers, Hotdogs & Drinks will be provided.

What to bring: side dishes to share, lawn chairs, frisbee, horseshoes, ball

equipment, outdoor games, etc.

Sunday Night Sermon Series

Topics will include:

What to Do when you can’t find Love

The Incredible Power of Intimacy and Why We Don’t Have It

How to Heal from Infidelity

How to Treat a Woman

What Your Husband Really Wants Isn’t What You think It Is

Wednesday, September 4 A Study of Baptism @ WC (If you would like to be baptized, please

call the Church office @ 785-6137.)

Wednesday, September 11 A Night of Communion @ WC

Connection News:

Let’s keep up with the growth… Lots of new faces around NBC these days! Grab someone

that you don’t know and Shake their hand, Hug their neck, and Invite them to your

connection class. Plan a fellowship if you don’t have one already on the calendar, we all love

to be together and there is no better way to connect then by breaking bread with each other.

Teachers you are doing a great Job! Class members...Keep encouraging your teachers and

make every effort to be here each Sunday morning. You are IMPORTANT to NBC!

REMINDERS:

Let’s try to be in class at least 5 minutes before 9AM

Be on the look out for new teachers in your class

Know that your staff is praying for you

Connection Tips:

Reach others for Christ

Teach scripture for life

Care about others needs

FAQ’s about NBC’s Connection Classes

1) When do these Bible studies meet? Sunday morning at 9am, before our morning worship service.

2) What happens at the Bible study? Most classes spend their time in fellowship, catching up on the happenings of one another’s lives. They share special prayer needs and minister to one another as necessary. The majority of the time is spent studying God’s Word, seeing how Scripture impacts our daily living.

3) Will I have to pray, read, or share in front of others?

Only if you want to! These studies are not meant to put you on the spot. You can sit and silently soak up the study if that is what you prefer. Or you can join the conversation. Either way is perfectly okay.

4) Is there a class for me?

Absolutely! We have classes for every age and station in life. We have classes for married couples, single adults, men’s groups, women’s groups, young adults, median adults, and senior adults. We have large classes and small classes.

5) Do I have to know a lot about the Bible to attend?

No way! The first thing you’ll notice about any group is that they are in the process of learning God’s Word. They don’t already know it.

6) Can I visit different classes before committing to one?

Feel free to visit as many classes as you’d like.

7) How do I join a Connection Class? Simply stop by the welcome Center next to the office area on Sunday morning. We’ll show you the way!

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discipleLIFE News:

Sign Up in The HUB

There is no Cost for the Studies

Invite someone outside of church to attend with you

Childcare is only Provided for Wednesday & Sunday

New Semester

STARTING

Week of

September 18

Classes — Wednesday 6pm

Reason, Science & Faith (Defending your Faith) — Led by Joe Bakanovic

One in a Million (Women’s ONLY Study) — Led by Carol Swenson

Mobile Missions (Travel to local missions in Bay County) — Led by Tammy Trappe

Multiply (Disciples making Disciples) — Led by Rick Braun

The Gospels in 4G (A Study on the Gospels) — Led by Luther Stanford

The Life You Have Always Wanted (A Study on Spiritual Growth) — Led by Donnie Sellers

Game Plan for Life II (Men’s ONLY Study) — Led by Keith Trappe

It Starts at Home (Teaching your Kid about God) — Led by Mike Thornton

***Multiply, Mobile Missions, & One in a Million will all start at 5:45pm***

Classes — Sunday 4:30pm

Follow Me (Becoming a Disciple of Christ) — Led by Rick Braun

The Intentional Life (Spiritual Growth) — Led by Shelene Via

Classes — Thursday 9am

Seeking a Heart Like God...A Study of David (Women’s ONLY Study) — Led by Carol Schroyer

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 9:00am CClasses

10:15am Worship

NO PM WORSHIP

2 Office Closed

Labor Day

3 5:00pm YAH (55+)Game Night / FH

4

4:45pm Supper (Taco Bar) 4:00pm Youth Ministry Volunteer Meeting and RESTORE YOUTH / The Annex 6:00pm Study on Baptism @ WC 7:00pm Adult Choir

5 4:00pm PC Rescue Mission

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9:00am CClasses 10:15am Worship 11:30am Hance CClass Lunch / FH 4:00pm Steward / 217 4:30pm Deacons / 205 5:30pm Kids Choir / CCR

6:00pm Worship / WC

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10 11 4:45pm Supper (Baked Chicken)4:00pm RESTORE YOUTH / The Annex 6:00pm A Night of Communion / WC 7:00pm Adult Choir

12 6:00pm Ladies Pamper Night / The Annex

13 6:00pm Friday Night Live Event for 1st-5th / The Annex

14

15 Senior Adult Sunday

9:00am CClasses

10:15am Worship

11:30am Senior Adult

Luncheon / FH

2:00pm Bridal Shower

for Brittany Marcum /

The Annex

5:30pm Kids Choir / CCR

6:00pm Worship / WC

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17 18 4:45pm Supper (Catered) 4:00pm RESTORE YOUTH / The Annex 6:00pm discipleLIFE KICKOFF 6:00 pm Adult Choir

19 9:00am Ladies Bible Study / ED100 11:30am YAH (55+) Covered Dish Luncheon with Program / FH

20 5:30-8:30pm Preschool Parent Night Out / FH

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22 9:00am CClasses

10:15am Worship

2:00pm Bridal Shower

for Megan Dowdan /

The FH

4:30pm discipleLIFE

Classes

5:30pm Kids Choir / CCR

6:00pm Worship / WC

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24 6:00pm Youth Concert of Prayer / The Annex

25 SYATP 4:45pm Supper (Barbecue Pork) 4:00pm RESTORE YOUTH / The Annex 6:00pm discipleLIFE 6:00pm Adult Choir

26 9:00am Ladies Bible Study / ED100

27 28

29 9:00am CClasses

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YOUTH @ Rock the Universe in Orlando through Sunday.

Ironmen Fall Retreat (ages 16 & Up) @ Laguna Beach Retreat

SEPTEMBER 2013

We have had an exciting summer! Now school is in session

and Routines are getting set up. Be looking for events

coming in the next few months. Our Big Splash meeting

went really well and we are beginning to establish some

things that were discussed so continue to be in prayer and

have patience as we work through some things. Let’s all

make the Biggest Splash we can in our Preschooler’s lives.

REMINDERS:

We have started our new connection class year, so

please make sure to check with the Coordinator at

the front desk to make sure you know which class

your child will be in.

Please make sure we are aware of any allergies your

child has. Check the allergy alert sign posted at

front desk to see what will be taking place in the

classrooms for that day.

Please be patient with our check-in process. We are

working on making it smoother and more efficient.

Please pray about volunteering in our Preschool

Department on Sunday or Wednesday.

Big Splash News:

Wee Choir Starts Sunday night September 8th @

6pm. Just bring them to the front desk and the

Coordinators will help them get to their room.

Parents Night Out! Babies—Kindergarten

September 20 from 5:30-8:30pm

A great time to take a Mommy and Daddy time out

or dinner with your older children. Sign up in The

HUB. Cost: $5.00 per family

We NEED Helpers for Wednesday Nights

6-7:15pm for teaching and helping our

classes for the little ones.

We NEED current contact information!

Something Extra— Here are 3 Things that preschoolers need to hear:

1. “I Love You” 2. You are such a blessing 3. I have prayed for you today

Preschool News

BRIDAL SHOWER for

BRITTANY MARCUM (Hanson LeBoeuf’s Fiancé)

Sunday, September 15 2pm @ The Annex

Registered At: Target and Bed, Bath & Beyond

ALSO

BRIDAL SHOWER for

MEGAN DOWDEN (Austin Klanjac’s Fiancé)

Sunday, September 22 2pm @ The Fellowship Hall

Registered At: Target and Bed, Bath & Beyond

IS NOW AVAILABLE

To get started, you can:

Go to northsidepc.org/give

and click on “Make a

Donation”. An information

sheet with questions and

answers regarding online

giving is available in the Sunday

School Office and The HUB.

LADIES: Join us Thurs., September

12 @ 6pm in The Annex. Cost: $10

Adult & $5 child (12 & Under). We

will offer hair care, mini-facials, hand

care, nail care, etc. This event is for

ALL ladies, so invite your family and

friends...ALL proceeds will go to our

ACTS 1:8 Missions Ministry.

Manicures, Facials, Hair and More…

these are the things that we adore!

The Fall Edition of the

Northside Devotional is in.

Pick one up today!

YAH (55+) Game Night—Tuesday, September 3 @ 5pm in the FH

SENIOR ADULT SUNDAY AM WORSHIP SERVICE AND LUNCHEON (55+)

SEPTEMBER 15 @ FH...PLEASE RSVP by signing up in The HUB.

YAH (55+) Covered Dish Luncheon—Thursday, September 19 @ 11:30am in the FH

NBC HAPPENINGS...

FALL FESTIVAL

is rapidly approaching!

LOTS OF CANDY IS NEEDED.

Please drop off unopened and

individually pre-packaged

candy to The HUB!

(Please, NO eyeballs, spiders, bats, etc.)

FALL RETREAT...A Deeper Walk with Christ September 27 & 28 at Laguna Beach Retreat Cost: $50 for Men ages 16 & up This is a joint event with the Men’s Ministry of Lynn Haven Baptist Church.

Don’t miss this awesome weekend of spiritual challenge as the men of Northside come together for a time of focus and renewal.

Big Splash Events: Children’s Choir starts Sunday Night September 8th @ 5:30pm. Bring your child to the front desk and

the Coordinators will help them get to the children’s church room for practice. Stop by The HUB to

grab some coffee or tea while you wait for church to start.

Friday Night Live, September 13 from 6-10pm at The Annex for grades 1-5. No Cost…Bring a friend!

Parents are welcome to hangout with us! Friday Night Live is a night built around 4 quarters:

1st Quarter—The Blitz (Team Competitions)

2nd Quarter—Re-Fuel (Food & Refreshments)

3rd Quarter—Huddle UP (Challenging Time of Spiritual Growth)

4th Quarter—The Endzone (Free Time & Friendship Building)

REMINDERS: Please be patient with our check in process. We are

working on making it smoother and more efficient. Currently we ask that all kids preschool and school age get checked in at the front desk. The back doors are locked as a safety precaution.

Please make sure we are aware of any allergies your child has. Check the allergy alert sign posted at the front desk to see what will be taking place in the classrooms for that day.

Please be in prayer for our Search Committee

Please make sure to update YOUR contact info. with the Coordinators...Cell # / Email / Address, etc.

Big Splash Tips:

Always expect cool things to happen

Bringing a Friend makes it so much more fun

Mark your calendars for the Big Events coming up

To make a Big Splash you have to jump in the water so be here on Wednesdays and Sundays

Something's Happening — Wednesday nights @ the SPLASH ZONE! This is a great

time of fun, fellowship, and learning about God that we have upstairs for school aged

kids. You can attend a Class from 6-7pm each Wednesday Night.

Diving

IN

Rick Braun, Outreach Minister

It’s Been Quite a Mission! Heading up the missions effort around Northside has been a blast but all

good things must come to an end. I hate to even say it but I have to relinquish my leadership position in preparation to relocate in the near future. We are praying about moving to central Florida and seeking God’s will in this decision. Our daughter, Deanna, down in Tampa was diagnosed with FSG, a kidney disease, about 2 years ago. She will eventually need a kidney transplant and we want to be closer to help her out if and when this comes about. As a huge bonus, we will get to spoil our grandson Chandler! While it isn’t easy to leave Panama City and Northside, it may be time to find work I actually enjoy for a few years instead of just enduring a job. However, until I find a solid job in the Tampa area you are stuck with me around here. Missions will go on and I will lend a hand where possible. You folks are the finest group of people that I have ever had the pleasure of serving and I have enjoyed every minute of it. Well, with very few exceptions and minor burns, it has been an extraordinary experience and one I will treasure forever! See you around!

The Roncaglione Family

Here are just a Few of our New

Northside Members!

David and Janet Marcum

Kyle Barker & Teresa Johnson Joe & Lori Mollenkamp

Sam & Lindsey Meyer

NOT PICTURED:

Summer White

Bobby & Pauline Walker

Jerry, Teresa, & Shannon Hutto

Charles & Dana AuBuchon

Archie Rabb

Natalie Adams

Restore student ministries had an amazing summer! As we begin to look forward to what God is planning during our school year, it is difficult not to look back in amazement in how He has worked in our hearts and lives!

I am excited to see how God moves us to becoming more like Him. We have awesome opportunities for youth to engage their peers and friends with the Hope of the Gospel this year!

Restore youth ministries will start our series on “Prayer” through the month of September! On September 24th we’ll be hosting a Concert Of Prayer at the Annex for youth who desire to begin praying for their schools.

This month we want to become a group who is passionate about prayer and a group that is passionate about talking with our God about real needs.

The Bible tells us that if we are a praying people, who is seeking His face and willing to turn too Him, then He hears us and is willing to forgive and begin putting our lives back together!

Be praying for our Youth Ministry as we promise to begin praying for you!

Restore Student Ministries

Parents and Volunteers We are having a meeting

on September 4th to discuss our youth ministry. We will be taking this time to evaluate where we are as a ministry and also discussing the future of our ministry.

I encourage all parents, volunteers, and anyone interested in our youth ministry to come. I value any ideas that you have so come ready to evaluate and game-plan. I am really excited about discussing the passion

God has given me and the direction I believe He is leading our ministry!

This will become a regular meeting, so if for some reason you miss this one or cannot attend be looking to future dates.

Volunteer Meeting 4

Rock The Universe 6-8

See you at the Pole

Concert of Prayer

24

See you at the Pole

Wednesday morning

25

September Events

Looking AHEAD:

October– The Great

Red Pumpkin Hunt

November– Chili

supper and Silent

Auction Fundraiser

for Restore Youth

Ministries

December– Christmas

BREAK!

SEPTEMBER

NEWS

1 Thessalonians 5:17

Pray without Ceasing... Sounds

of Praise Shout joyfully to the LORD all the earth,

Serve the LORD with gladness! Come before Him with joyful singing!

Psalm 100

Worship Ministry Notes

Christmas Cantata

‘Tis the Season for Singing…

It is currently a “Winter Wonderland” in NBC’s Worship Ministry! We are so excited about the music for this year’s Christmas Cantata. It’s going to be a Dynamic, Worshipful time of Praise to our King… If you are interested in joining the Choir this season or helping with this year’s cantata please see Samantha Seaborn or email at sseaborn@northsidepc.org

PARENTS: Please see the “Big Splash Ministry” Page for Kids Choir & Wee Choir Info!

God is truly blessing us in so many areas in the Worship Ministry at Northside! For those that don’t know, we now have a NEW Choir Suite complete with a nice sound system, acoustic paneling, and more room for our Choir to grow! If you haven’t seen it, come and check us out! Better yet, if you can sing and are interested in the choir, join us on Wednesdays @ 7pm. We will be kicking off our Christmas Music soon and will start our 2-hour practices beginning Sept 18th @ 6pm. Can you play guitar, keyboard, bass, or drums? We are currently looking for more Praise Band members! If interested please see Hanson or email at: hleboeuf@northsidepc.org

Important Dates:

Choir Time Changes Wednesday, September 18th

Practice will be from 6pm- 8pm

CHOIR MUSIC RETREAT October 4 & 5 (Friday-Saturday)

Friday – 6pm til 9pm

Saturday – 9am til 12pm

Choir Sectionals Saturday, November 2nd

9AM – MEN

10:30AM – WOMEN

Christmas Cantata December 8th @ 6pm