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On Tuesday, March 27, several teachers saw the

live broadcast of Monumental. This is a depiction

of the Christian history of America, told by Kirk

Cameron. It started with how the Pilgrims sold

everything to gain religious freedom for their

families. The first time they tried to leave, their

ship’s captain sold them out and they were

placed in prison. This did not make them give up.

They tried a second time and the women and

children were captured. The men spent a year

without their families. Once they tried to travel in

the fall, which no one did at the time. For two

weeks they were tossed about. They finally went

below deck and rode the storm out. As an

interesting side note, all of the other ships at sea at

this time sank. You see the providence of God.

They ended up in Holland, the one place they

could have their religious freedom. The time was

still hard. The children had to work just so the

families could eat. They went back to England. At

this time they took the Mayflower which was not

built to withstand such a journey. On the way

over, the main beam broke and the captain told

them it was over. But once again in God’s

providence, they had brought along a large

screw and

were able

to hold up

the beam

and finish

their trip.

They

arrived at

the New

World sick,

hungry,

and not

sure what

to expect.

The first

winter was

very

brutal.

Almost half

of the Pilgrims died. Most of the mothers died

because they would lie over their children at night

to keep them warm, protecting the children but

leaving themselves exposed.

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April 2012 Volume 7 Issue 3

UnVeil Run 3 NBCS Update 3

Family Updates 3 Upcoming Events 4

School, Sacrifice and Truth by Mitch Domer

You are Invited to join us at NBC for our

EASTER CELEBRATION

Easter Sunrise Service

Meet under the Pavilion at 7:30 a.m.

Followed by a Continental Breakfast in the

Ministry Center

Easter Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

Followed by Adult Bible Fellowship

and Children and Teens Sunday School at 11:00 a.m.

As I watched this presentation, I thought about a

ministry of your church—the Christian school. I

thought of those mothers giving so much for the

children and how your church has sacrificed so

much to have this school. What a major part you

have had in so many lives. I have seen children

come to know Christ. I have seen them grow in

their love for the Lord. I have seen unsaved

families hear the gospel at school programs and

from their children sharing Bible stories they hear

at school. As a matter of fact, I had a

grandparent, who does not really attend church,

come to me and tell me how their grandchild

was coming home and teaching them things

about the Bible they never knew. This is all

because your church has been willing to open its

doors and put up with the wear and tear on the

building to cover these children from the

elements of this world. They have been able to

learn not just math, English, and reading, but also

a Christian world view that they will take with

them for the rest of their lives. They have learned

that there is a God and that he loves them very

much. They have learned that they are created

in His image. They were created with a purpose.

So many in our world have no hope. They have

been told they have no creator, which gives

them nothing. This church has helped to build

such a strong foundation. We never know what

great things they will do for God.

In the presentation we learned that not all of our

founding fathers were deists. They never

intended to keep God out of education. In 1782,

the U.S. Congress printed a Bible to be given to

the people. On the inside of that Bible it said it

was to be given to the school to be used by the

children. Many of the signers of the Declaration

of Independence were either ministers or had

seminary degrees. If you go to Plymouth, MA,

drive to the top of the hill. You will find an almost

forgotten monument to the Pilgrims. It was

placed there over 160 years ago. It tells what

made them successful. On it are many

references to God’s Word and his laws, and

sharing them with our children and

grandchildren.

If you go to Harvard today and look at one

particular monument, you will see the words,

Christo – Et Ecclesiae – Veritas, translated, Christ –

The Church – Truth. That was its original motto.

Today it is just Veritas (Truth). Somewhere they

have missed their mission. They have forgotten

why they were started—that one key principle—

without Christ there is no truth. We watch a world

tossed about looking for truth and many never

finding it—Christ, the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

Your church has allowed many to hear the truth

and we praise God for that.

Kirk said so many people have told him it is the

end time, and that we should just let things go

and let the end come. He said something very

powerful. God never expected us to just give up.

He wants us to work till he comes. Down through

the centuries Christians have thought it was the

end and time for Christ to come. What did Christ

tell his disciples? “Don’t just stand there. Do

something for me” (Domer Translation). So thank

you for your ministry. Nothing will return void.

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What a major part you have had in so many lives. I have seen children come to know Christ. I have seen them grow in their love for the Lord. I have seen unsaved families hear the gospel at school programs and from their children sharing Bible stories they hear at school.

School, Sacrifice and Truth

Mitch Domer is the Fifth Grade Teacher at

Northfield Baptist Christian School.

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NBCS Update April already!! We have finished the Stanford Achievement test

and the Speech Meet is behind us. We look forward to

celebrating our Savior’s resurrection over Easter Break. Our sixth

graders will be travelling to Washington, D.C. over the break. They

were able to raise funds to pay for the cost of their whole trip. We

are praying for a safe and educational time for them, as well as

the parents who are attending with them. Mr. Domokos is a

fantastic tour guide!

We have begun the Walkathon campaign. The walk is scheduled

for May 11, and we hope to raise at least $15,000. Students are

very motivated by the unique prizes offered by their teachers.

With Field Day being May 4, they should be in good shape and

ready to do some distance walking for the Walkathon.

Missionary Jen Srail taught us about her field in Cambodia. We

were able to raise funds to send her a gift of $170. The Lord has

provided us with a variety of missionary learning experiences this

year. The mission field just happens to be our Chapel theme for

the year.

Don’t miss NBCS Sunday on April 22. We are looking forward to

better acquainting you with this NBC ministry.

We are actively enrolling now and are praying for at least 112

students for the next school year. NBCS has a $150 tuition credit

available for new families, as well as those families recommending

them. Take some time and share some information about NBCS

with a neighbor or a friend.

Our condolences to Jim Steele and family in the loss of his

mother. Adeline Steele, 89, passed away on Friday, March 23.

We pray for God’s comfort for you during this time of

bereavement.

We extend our deepest sympathies to Mark and Kathleen

Phillips and family in the sudden passing of their son, Josh

Phillips. Josh went to be with his Savior on Friday, February 24.

We pray that the God of all comfort makes His grace known to

them in this hour of loss.

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Friday,

April 6

Good Friday Service, 7:00 p.m.

Sunday,

April 8

Easter Sunrise Service & Breakfast, 7:30 a.m.

Easter Worship Service, 9:30 a.m.

Friday-Friday,

April 6-13

NBCS Spring Break

Wednesday,

April 11

No Senior Prayer Circle

No Children’s Programs

Sunday,

April 22

AM - NBCS Sunday

Membership Class Begins

PM - Children’s Worker Training Meeting

PM - Quarterly Business Meeting

Friday,

April 27

Ladies’ Scrapbooking

Friday-Sunday,

April 27-29

Work Weekend at Camp Patmos

Saturday,

April 28

FASCAR Olympians Racing Event

Sunday,

April 29

Teen Time Out

April Events