Northview's Sunday Bulletin - November 25, 2007

Quote: “When you stop having dreams and ideals – well, you might as well stop altogether..” Marion Anderson, 1902 – 1993 American Concert and Opera Singer

An older man looked at the people in the senior’s home where he was visiting. He saw them in various states of waiting… waiting for a Nurse, waiting for a program… waiting for their meals… or just waiting for the end. His comment was, “I don’t want to ever be like… I am not that old!”

It is true we will all likely slow down a lot… we may even lose some of our faculties… but we don’t need to stop dreaming and having an ideal. There is a huge difference between “just waiting for something” and “you can’t wait for tomorrow”.

The vibrancy that we have when we were young – can still be there when we get older – it is a state of mind – or another way to say it is – a mindset. The problem is that some have a poor “set mind” – in place of a “good mindset”.

Have you noticed that no one can change your mind… you are the one that is responsible for the mind that you have.

Finally – a big man by the name of Muhammad Ali said, “The man who has no imagination has not wings.”

~ Pastor Murray Lincoln ~


SUNDAY, November 25, 2007
10:30 AM MORNING WORSHIP
‘Pastor Lincoln’s Message’
“The Gift That Will...
Never-Stop Giving!”

NORTHVIEW NIGHTS
Our study continues Tonight@:6:00pm
~From Pit to Pinnacle~
“Remembered and Promoted by God”
A new study on the Life of Joseph
Tonight: “Imprisoned and Forgotten By Man”
LEADER: Pastor Tim Taylor
* held in the Prayer Room* * coffee is served!

This Week…
Men’s Ministry
Usually Meeting at 7:00am Men’s Breakfast @Aviemore!(on McDonnel St.)
The Men’s ‘Breakfast Club’ is invited to a Free Breakfast hosted by Toastmasters 7-8:30am at The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce, 175 George Street
(across from No Frills and beside Tim Hortons)

This week is special…we are joining the Toastmasters Breakfast: Information
Bruce Lindsay is the initiator of this event. He will moderate a panel of three speakers addressing drug & alcohol abuse in our community.
>>They Are<<<
Staff Sgt. Ted Boynton: A detective with many years experience in Drugs and Intelligence cases with the Peterborough Lakefield Police Dept. & RCMP.

Chaplain Dan Haley: A chaplain with over 20 years experience in the prison system.

Pastor Murray Lincoln: Chair/Citizens Advisory Committee to the Parole Office, & first-hand experience on how drugs and alcohol affect families.

Women’s Ministry
Ladies join us @ the Brookdale Restaurant - Brookdale Plaza – Tuesday morning – 7:00 AM Note: Ladies – you are also invited to the Toastmaster Breakfast – see above…

HELPING HAND’S - TUESDAY’S AT 9:30AM
*It’s amazing how much these few ladies are able to knit & sew for missions! The work they do for ‘MISSION PARTNERS INT. is remarkable. Led by: Monica Church.

Wood Carving
– NOW WORKING ON A CHRISTMAS CARVING Thursday nights at 925 Western Ave. – a small group is meeting to wood carving class. This class is designed for beginners and advanced carvers alike. Everyone is welcome. Contact Pastor Murray at 760-9389 if you are interested.

Prayer Requests:
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In Hospital this week: Hazel Cunningham(severely fractured leg) Evelyn Monaghan (gall bladder procedure) Arthur Wilkin: (hemorrhage). Kay Mann: needs our prayer/ not doing well. Continue to pray for: Jack Frizzell, Alex Farnsworth, Sharon Haley, Roy MacArthur and Lila Warren {who is doing much better}. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Thank-you for praying...these are special people. Prayer Chain Contact: Monica Church @ 876-7920 Coming Events…

We have a treat for you!
For the Sundays in December we have some special speakers.

• Sunday December 2nd Mrs. Helen MacLeod
• Sunday December 9th Rev. Arthur Wilkin
• Sunday December 16th Mrs. Cathy Taylor
• Sunday December 23rd Pastor Lincoln’s Christmas Message

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY:
Next study Tues. Dec. 4th[7-8:30pm] We continue with session five of “DANIEL...Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy” by Beth Moore. The 20 ladies involved with this study all agree...It is well worth the time!

YOUTH THIS FRIDAY - NOV 30TH - YOUTH-FUN NIGHT STARTING @ 6:55 PM Meeting this week at the St. Stephenson’s Presbyterian Church – 1140 St. Paul’s Street – to attend a Christmas Drama where our own youth are involved. We have an active and vibrant youth group thanks to two faithful couples, Paul & Sherri Munro and the Shoemakers along with young adults who give of their time.

CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY DEC 8TH 10AM-NOON
Held at the Beamers’ beautiful home in the Country.
1.Please take note of the sign up sheet in the foyer with a list of choices on what to bring.
2. Please come prepared to exchange a Christmas Tree ornament.
3.Please come ready for the “Christmas Gift Offering for our Missionaries” Marilyn Bush, The Rob Heyman family & Gloria Swift. [Sorry guys this is a Ladies only event]

NORTHVIEW FAMILY CHRISTMAS
DEC 8TH 5:00PM in the Gym *
Please see Grant or Nancy Calberry in the foyer
for your ticket{$5 each to $15 family maximum]

>> ALSO: we are looking for Talent from
among our church family. {It could be Music/Singing
Reading/ A Family Skit or a number of other things}
Please contact Josselyn at the church office 748-4573
with your ideas. *We want this to be a great night, with
‘just family’ enjoying each other...but we’re counting
on you to make it a success!

PETERBOROUGH COMMUNITY
CHAPLAINCY CHRISTMAS SUPPER
DEC 15TH 6:00PM “Speaker: CSC National H.Q.
Canada Federal Prison Chaplaincy”
This is a night we set aside to honor all those who
have helped and supported our ministry though-out
the year, Please let Dan Haley know if you plan to come.

Secretary’s Notes:
Church Directory: it has been brought
to my attention that it’s necessary to have a
form (giving permission) to print information
in a directory from all who will appear in it.
I have a DRAFT copy of the proposed
directory in the foyer. Please check it
out and fill out an information slip [if you
have not already done so] This will give us
permission for printing.

With that said I will not be able to print a
new directory until Jan 08 as I am on
holiday for the first two weeks of Dec.
Sorry to make you wait..[Josselyn]

NPC COMING EVENTS

Ladies – “Christmas in the Country” December 8th – 10:00 AM – till Noon – held at the Beamer’s

Northview Family Christmas – December 8th – 6:00 PM – in the Gymnasium

Peterborough Community Chaplaincy – Christmas Supper – Dec 15th 6 PM

Ponder Points:
Dream a Dream – words and music by Jonny Olsen

Dim the lights
Come to bed
Fluff your pillow
Rest your head

We're all the same
Know what I mean
Close your eyes
Dream a dream

Close your eyes and dream
I want you to dream a dream

Hear the birds
Sing a song
Climb a tree
Sing along

See the fish
Swim the stream
Take a plunge
Dream a dream

Take a plunge and dream
I want you to dream a dream

See the sun
Pierce the glass
Soak in it
While it lasts

Now that it's day
How do you feel
Did you take your dream
And make it real
Take your dream and make it real
I want you to make it real