Recently I read in the newspaper about a new trend among companies to simplify their name. This is called “branding.” Kentucky Fried Chicken is now “KFC;” British Petroleum is “BP;” National Public Radio is “NPR” and the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) is now calling itself “the Y.”

     Why are they doing this? One vice president said, “It’s a way of being warmer, more genuine (and) more welcoming.” Branding also helps raise the visibility of your organization according to one expert.

     Though I don’t usually like fads, I like the idea of calling ourselves “Community.” I like it because it is who we are; we’re community, a family of faith, the body of Christ.

     The dictionary defines community as “a unified body of individuals” and “a group of people with a common characteristic or religious interests.”

     We are a community of Christians. We are a group of people who believe in God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. We are sinners saved by the blood of Jesus Christ our Savior.

     We are a community of Baptists. Our expression of faith and worship is historically Baptist. We believe strongly that all persons have an equal right to direct access to God. We believe that all believers have a right to equal privileges in the church. We believe that to be responsible the soul must be free. We believe in the freedom of believers to interpret the Bible as led by the Holy Spirit. And we believe in the separation of church and state.

     WE are a community of priests. According to First Peter 2:9, “You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood… a people belonging to God.” All believers are priests and servants to one another. The church belongs to the laity, not to any ecclesiastical power.

     We are a community of witnesses. Our task is to obey the great commission to go into the city and state and world and make disciples, baptize them, and teach them.

     We read in Genesis 28:3 this blessing for our community: “May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and increase your numbers until you become a community.”

     The next time you tell someone about our church, remember to say, “We’re Community.”

 

J.N. Baker

Richard & Pat Wade

Benjamin & Erin Scott

Beth Lewis

 

Mark Gracia

 

After Singspiration which begins at 6:30 pm, there will be an ice cream social on the back porch. There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board across from the kitchen.

 

Friday & Saturday, October 1 & 2

at Camp Copass in Denton

 

Theme: “At the Feet of Jesus”

Speaker: Kyna Saul

Cost: $50, if staying overnight; $45, if commuting (includes 3 meals) 

Make reservations by email or by calling the church office. To be registered, we must receive your money by Sept. 15.

At last—a new church pictorial directory with everyone’s picture in it. Do you every wonder, “Who is that person?” Now you can find out. But first, you have to have your picture taken! Yes, we want YOU in our directory, too! To receive your free pictorial directory you must have your picture taken. Sign up now at the table in the foyer, go online at www.communitynorthbc.org, or call Debbie Swank (number available by calling the church office).

     The church recently elected two ordained deacons to begin serving on the active deacon body of CNBC. 

Jim Peden and his wife, Dale, joined our church from First Baptist Church in Katy, TX where Jim was ordained in 2002. Jim and Dale are members of the Anchor Sunday School Class and participate in other activities of the church.

Helen Moore-Montgomery and her late husband, Charles, joined our church from First Baptist Church, Oklahoma City where both were active deacons. (Charles passed away last December.) Helen was ordained by FBC Oklahoma City in 1988. At CNBC she serves on the Personnel Committee and the Budget & Finance Committee.

 

Budget Income                   $26,550.49

Budget Expenditures           $21,572.51

Net +/-                                +4,977.98

 

Upper Room Transfer            $5,000.00

Expenses                            $2,518.16

 

Building Fund Receipts        $11,361.65

Interest Payment:                 $5,966.95

Principal Payment:                $2,000.00

Transfer to Upper Room         $5,000.00

Total Expenses                   $12,966.95

Loan Balance                  $1,258,030.00

 

 

The Women’s Prayer Ministry bids your presence in the Church Library as we pray in Jesus’ name for God’s perfect will in the life of our church, Collin County, America and the world. We meet the first Tuesday of every month.

I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel” (Phil. 1:3-5). How can I say thanks for the past six years of being your pastor and shepherd? I truly count it all as joy. You continue to bless my life and ministry. What a privilege and joy it is to serve along side of you in this work. I appreciate all you have done and are doing. I look forward to working together as we follow the Lord in reaching this community for Christ and building his kingdom for his glory. Thank you for calling me as your pastor. I treasure each day I am here.

Dr. B

               _____________________

 

We wish to thank all those who volunteered in the church office to allow Pam to take a vacation. A special “thank you” to Don Hild for organizing these workers! They were: Peggy Hubert, Frances Hemphill, Pat Mitchell, Dona Bewley, Peggy Warren, Brenda Leeper, Mabel Lois Rutledge, Mike Jennings, Debbie Swank and Don Hild.

 

Sincerely,

Bruce Austin and Pam Banschbach

     Heaven by Randy Alcorn - We all have questions about what heaven will be like. Randy Alcorn helps answer some of these questions by sharing from his extensive research on the topic--ALL from a biblical perspective. His writing will surprise readers and stretch their thinking beyond anything they've imagined heaven to be like. 'Heaven will help readers strive for eternity while they're living on earth.

     This study, lead by Cindy Pressnell, will be on Sunday evenings at 6pm, beginning August 29^th (Intro and study guide distribution), then discussions begin Sunday, Sept.12^th due to Labor Day. Study guides are $7.99 each.

     CNBC gives canned milk every month to the CFP, joining with other area churches who give other grocery items to help the hungry in Collin County. 

     Everyone is asked to bring a donation of canned milk the first Sunday of each month. 

     During August, CNBC gave 114 cans of milk.

05 - Gordon O’Neal

12 - Wayne Rutledge

19 - Walter Ashby

26 - Tommy Blackwell

 

03 - Allen Dahl

10 - Henry Robinson

17 - Chris Hill

24 - Joe Leeper

31 - Mike Jennings