OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE
The shepherd's fund allows us to help families and individuals in our church family who are in need. Many of you have asked how you can contribute to the shepherd's fund. Make your checks out to North Bible Church and simply write "shepherd's fund" in the memo line of your check. For cash contributions you may use the envelopes designated for the shepherd's fund in the back of the chairs in the Worship Center.
ELDER NOMINATIONS
Our elder nominating committee is already hard at work on this process. If you would like to submit a name to the nominating committee, there are forms at the Information Booth or you may do so by email to info@nbcaz.org. In accordance with our By-Laws only members can submit names of other members for consideration.
GUITAR LESSONS
Daniel Comstock, one our praise team instrumentalist, is offering guitar lessons to those with beginning to intermediate skills, ages 6 and up. Beginning students can either do private lessons or group lessons with up to 5 students in a class. Private lessons are $20 per half hour and $30 per hour. Class lessons will be $15 per half hour and $25 per hour. For more information contact Daniel directly at dcomstock32@gmail.com or 602.881.1439.
SMALL GROUP LEADER/STORYTELLER NEEDED
Sundays, 11:00 a.m., kindergarten class
If interested, please contact Kirsten Snarey at 480.270.5604 or ksnarey@nbcaz.org
SKY VBS
June 4th-8th, 8:45 a.m. - 12 noon, $15 per child
VBS is just around the corner. Our theme this year is SKY - Everything is possible with God. The kids will be learning that they can trust God NO MATTER WHAT! Register now at the link below.
Volunteers are needed! Please register online by May 20th if you would like a volunteer T-shirt. All volunteers need to have a volunteer application on file, and anyone over the age of 18 needs a background check so SIGN UP TODAY! There is a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, May 23rd at 6:30 p.m.
You can register your child and sign up to be a volunteer at the link below.
Register here.
MENDING THE SOUL SUPPORT GROUP
Mending the Soul groups are safe and confidential support groups for women to help heal from abuse/wounds of the past. Groups meet in private homes once a week for 12-14 weeks and work through a biblically-based curriculum. Groups are forming now and will be starting in September. Groups are made up of four to six women and fill up quickly. For more information visit the HomePointe Center or contact Lisa Pewe at l.pewe@cox.net or call the confidential voice mail at 480.824.7233. You may also get information on men's groups by calling the confidential voice mail above.
1825: COLLEGE/YOUNG ADULTS
Sundays, 6:25 p.m., (18:25 military time)
What: A group of 18-25 year olds that meets weekly to play games, study God's word and hang out!
Where: The Buchanan residence
Questions: Contact Wes at 480.223.7709 or wbuchanan@nbcaz.org
MATERIALS NEEDED FOR VBS
We are in need of the following items for VBS week.
hang glider
large kite
hot air balloon
If you have any of these items (or know someone who does) and willing to let us borrow them, please contact Kirsten at ksnarey@nbcaz.org.
PARENT/CHILD DEDICATION
Parent/Child dedications are on the second Sunday of each month. If you are interested in having your child dedicated click on "Register here" or contact Sharon at 480.270.5600.
BAPTISMS
Baptisms at North are on the third Sunday of each month. If you would like to be baptized, click on "Baptism" below or contact Sharon at 480.270.5600.
Baptism
SAVE THE DATE
May 18th-20th: Man Weekend
May 31st-June 9th: Tanzania Mission Trip
June 4th-8th: VBS
June 13th-16th: Show Low Mission Trip
June 21st-25th: Student Ministry Event, "Occupy California"
KIDZSTREET TEACHERS NEEDED
We are in need of teachers for our KidzStreet program (K-6th grades). If you have a heart for kids and want to invest in our kids at North by passing on your faith and hope, please contact Kirsten Snarey at ksnarey@nbcaz.org . We could use help in several classes, but some of our most urgent needs are:
Summer teachers
Zone 5/6 teachers for the 11:00 service
Kindergarten teacher for the 11:00 service
NORTH BIBLE CHURCH MAN WEEKEND
When: Friday, May 18th - Sunday, May 20th
Where: On a scenic 10 acre ranch near Miami, AZ
Who: Men 18 years and older
Lodging: Air mattress space in "man cave"; campers & tents welcome
Cost: $85/person
What: Good food, Skeet shooting, Quads, Fishing, Hiking, and
challenging messages by Dr. Don Worcester
Dr. Don Worcester is an experienced psychologist, speaker and teacher. Through True North Consulting, Don offers a variety of counseling services, including working with individuals, couples and teens on issues like depression, anxiety, eating disorders and career counseling. He frequently speaks at churches and conferences on developing an authentic and dynamic
relationship with God. Additionally, he and his wife Renee, lead Great Marriage seminars for couples.
For more information contact Jeff Thibault at: jthibault@nbcaz.org
TANZANIA SUMMER MISSION TRIP
North is sending a team to Tanzania this Summer to serve the needs of people in several communities. The dates are tentatively set for Friday, May 25th thru Sunday, June 3rd and the cost will be approximately $3,500. We are needing to get an idea of how many people are interested so if you would like more information or are interested in going on the trip please respond by e-mailing Catherine Plumb at the link below.
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT NORTH
5:30 p.m.: Brown Bag Dinner
6:00 p.m.: Jammer Rehearsal
6:30 p.m.: Bible Study for all ages
Adults
Daring: A Call to Courageous Manhood, by Paul Louis Cole
Becoming More Than a Good Bible Study Girl, by Lysa TerKeurst
Students
Relationships
KidzZone
Grapple (5th/6th grades)
Bible Max (3rd/4th grades)
Creation (4yrs-2nd grade)
Little Ones (0-3 years)
7:30 p.m.: Praise Team Rehearsal
WEEKLY AT NORTH
Wednesday Nights at North: Brown Bag Dinner, 5:30 PM
Jammer Rehearsal 6:00 PM
Bible Study for All Ages, 6:30 PM
Praise Team Rehearsal, 7:30 PM
SHOW LOW ALL CHURCH MISSION TRIP
Wednesday, June 13th- Saturday, June 16th, Living Hope Women's Center
We will be doing a variety of projects again: clean up, minor construction, landscaping, sorting through recently donated items, and spending time with the residents and their children. This is a great trip to do as a family. For more information and to sign up, stop by the red umbrella in the lobby.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED-VBS WORK DAY
We are having a work day for the VBS set on Saturday, May 26th and Saturday June 2nd. We need about 15 people for May 26th to do various jobs such as making clouds, a hot air balloon, a plane, etc. Skills needed: cutting, painting, gluing. We can show you how to do any of it!!! Please contact Kirsten Snarey if you can make it. Sign-up sheet is in the lobby at church.
If you haven't signed up to volunteer for VBS yet, we still need LOTS of crew leaders. Please sign up today so that we can know who's helping or not. Thank you!
SMART MINDS SUMMER ACADEMY 2012
Smart Minds exciting summer camp for the gifted and talented or highly motivated is offered for students entering 2nd through 7th grades. This year their remarkable and engaging summer program includes courses in:
Math
Science (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology)
Archaeology
All the classes will be taught by certified and highly qualified gifted and content specialists who are experts in their field. They employ strategies that have proved to be inspired and effective in stimulating and motivating gifted and academically advanced students.
Two Sessions Available at North Bible Church
Session 1: June 11 to June 29 (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
Session 2: July 9 to July 27 (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
MEALS@HOME CAMPAIGN
We would like to challenge you to make a pledge for the next 120 days to revitalize your family table routine. One of the simplest ways to instill strong faith and values at home is to share meals together in an intentional manner. Studies confirm that kids and teens that eat frequent meals with the family do better in school and avoid risky, and even destructive behavior. We realize that it can be difficult to gather the whole family so to help this happen we have some incentives for you. Each month the family who eats the most Meals@Home will receive a gift certificate for their family to eat at a local restaurant. Regardless of your season of life, there will be an opportunity for you to win. We even have some special incentives for Small Groups. Pick up your Meals@Home packet at the HomePoint Center for all the details or download them from our website at:northbiblechurch.com/practicaltools.asp.
