TODAY: Compassion Sunday
Visit the Compassion table for the opportunity to sponsor children and ask questions about our partnership with Compassion International in Ecuador.
TOMORROW: Amplify Volunteer Event
We love our volunteers at TrueNorth and we have a spectacular celebration planned just for you at our Amplify Volunteer Event. You are invited to the “Greatest Volunteer Carnival Celebration on Earth” Monday, September 13 from 6-9pm. Learn more and RSVP here.
September 18: Men’s Conference
Connect with other men and be challenged to grow in your relationship with God in all areas of life. TrueNorth Church is excited to host this simulcast from RightNow Media on Saturday, September 18 from 8am-12pm. The cost is $20 and breakfast will be provided. Register here.
September 26: Baby Dedication
Baby Dedication is a ceremony in which believing parents make a commitment before the Lord to submit their child to God’s will and to raise that child according to God’s word and God’s ways.
Our next Baby Dedication will be held on Sunday, September 26 at 4:00pm.
At TrueNorth Church, we believe child dedication is an important step and should not be taken lightly. Parents who dedicate a child are making a promise to the Lord to do everything within their power to raise their child in a godly way until he or she can make a decision on their own to follow God.
We require first-time TrueNorth Baby Dedication parents to attend our Baby Dedication Parent Class, taught by Pastor Steve Davis, so our staff can get to know you better. It also gives you an opportunity to ask questions and have a better understanding of the commitment you are about to make. Our goal is to stand alongside you as you parent your child, providing tools which guide them in loving the Lord. If you have previously attended a TrueNorth Baby Dedication, you will need to register for Baby Dedication, but will not need to attend the class, just the picture appointment.
Baby Dedication Parent Class will be held Monday, September 20 at 6:30pm. Childcare will be provided, but you must indicate that need on your registration.
Register for Baby Dedication and the Parent Class here.
September 26 & 27: TNC U Classes Begin
Join us Sunday and Monday nights when classes are offered to help you grow in your spiritual journey. Sunday night classes will be held at 6pm. Monday night classes will be held at 7pm. Click the title of the class to register.
Childcare will be available for the first 9 weeks for TNC U. You will have the opportunity to register for childcare in your class registration confirmation email.
Complicated Truth (Apologetics)
Sundays | 5-6 weeks | led by Shane Williams
Why does God allow suffering? Can I really trust the Bible? Does science disprove Christianity? Why is there evil in the world? Learn how you can have an answer to what you believe when skeptics ask these and other tough questions. There will be no cost for this class.
Financial Peace University
Sundays | 9 weeks | led by Patrick & Tiffany McCaslin
No more money fights! With Financial Peace University, you and your spouse will learn how to create (and stick to) a budget, save for emergencies, and make a plan for the future. Doesn’t that sound peaceful? Sign up and start your 14-day free trial of Financial Peace. The class does require a subscription to Ramsy+. Price varies by subscription.
Get Out of Your Head
Sundays | 6 weeks | led by Jennifer Williams
Are your thoughts holding you captive? Jennie Allen knows what it’s like to swirl in a spiral of destructive thoughts, such as I’ll never be good enough. Other people have better lives than I do. God couldn’t really love me. God built a way for us to escape that downward spiral. Freedom comes when we refuse to be victims to our thoughts and realize we have already been equipped with power from God to fight and win the war for our minds. This class does require the purchase of a study book. Information regarding a scholarship will be available on the registration link.
This class is for women only.
Jonah: Relentless Grace
Sundays | 6 weeks | led by Chuck Gordon
Our defeats and failures do not make us lesser saints because God never gives up on His mission or His missionaries! There will be no cost for this class.
GriefShare
Mondays | 13 weeks | led by Rose Marshall
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through some of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. This class does require the purchase of a study book. Information regarding a scholarship will be available on the registration link.
Grow Your Faith
Mondays | 6 weeks | led by Travis Brown
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV
Uncertain how to live your New Life in Christ? This course will establish a foundation to help you live your daily life in Him by getting to know God through His Word and prayer. There will be no cost for this class.
Unpacking the Bible
Mondays | 6 weeks | led by Gene Jennings
Gain a better understanding of the Bible with a clear, concise overview of the Scriptures. Discover how the Bible was written and assembled into one book with one history and one story. Learn the major themes of the Bible and the principal characters. You’ll receive valuable background information that will help you know how to read the Bible, understand it, and apply it to your life. There will be no cost for this class.
October 3: Walk for Water
Every day, millions of women and children in developing countries walk nearly 4 miles to retrieve water for their family’s daily needs. In most cases, even after walking for miles and miles, the water they have to drink is contaminated.
The CSRA is uniting both in-person and virtually to bring safe water to hundreds of men, women, and children across the world. The Walk for Water 2021 will bring together teams to boldly battle the global water crisis which affects 2.1 billion people around the world. Together, we can make a real difference by bringing safe water to people in need. Register or donate today.
Our walk will simulate this trek to raise awareness of the global water crisis here in our community. Each participant will start the walk with an empty bucket. About halfway through, they will fill that bucket with water and complete the remainder of the course. We hope that all participants end the walk with a better understanding of the challenges people around the world face daily in search of something that we often take for granted – water.
Learn more and register here.
October 3: Baptism Classes
Baptism is a Next Step in your journey of faith after accepting Christ. When a person is baptized we see it as a celebration of life change. If you are considering being baptized, we invite you to attend one of the baptism classes offered on Sunday, October 3 at 9 or 10:45am.
If your child is in the fifth grade or under please call the church office (803.279.1555) to make an appointment to meet with our children’s pastor, Kayla Martin.
More information on baptism time and location will be provided in class.
October 8: TNC Cup
The TNC Cup Golf Tournament will be held this fall at Mount Vintage Golf Club on Friday, October 8, for a shotgun start at 10:30 am. Join us for a fun way to connect with others and enjoy golf (no matter your skill level). The tournament will be played as a Two-Person Captain’s Choice with team scoring. Registration will open at 9:00 am.
The cost is $55 per person and lunch is provided! A putting contest will be available as well. Registration deadline is Wednesday, October 6. Register here.
Element Students Fall Schedule
All Element Students will meet on campus from 6:30 – 8:30pm. FREE food every Wednesday. The Fifth Wednesday of the month, students will meet off campus.
Follow Element on social media for updates (@elementtnc).
RightNow Media
RightNow Media is a streaming video library with more than 20,000 talks and studies to teach and equip you as a parent, spouse, single, and leader. The resources can be used for your own spiritual growth, you can do family talks or facilitate a small group on every topic you could imagine. It’s the best-kept secret at TrueNorth! Sign up for this incredible and FREE service here.
September Spotlights on RightNow Media:
Work as Worship (adults)
Made for a Purpose (students)
Superbook Season 1 (kids)
You can find the monthly spotlight by logging into your RightNow Media account and scrolling down the Library column to the “TrueNorth Church” menu item.
For the One Pledges
The mission of TrueNorth Church is to lead people into a passionate relationship with Jesus Christ. Since TrueNorth launched in 2004, the words of Jesus in Luke 15 have defined who we are and what we are about. “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them – what do you do? You leave the other ninety-nine sheep in the pasture and go looking for the one that got lost until you find it.” (Luke 15:4)
For The One is a two-phase capital campaign. The first phase was designed to generate $1.3 million to begin the loan process with our lender. We have completed phase one and are so excited to begin phase two! In phase two, we will be generating the funds necessary for construction costs.
Your commitment to this goal helps us plan for our future. To complete a digital pledge card, click here or text PLEDGE to 803.279.1555.
You can learn more about For the One at truenorthchurch.com/fortheone.
2021 Bible Reading Plan
Follow along with TrueNorth’s Bible Reading Plan as we walk through the entire New Testament in 2021. Our plan is designed so that you read one chapter during the week and a short selection from Psalms or Proverbs on the weekends. Pick up a copy of the TrueNorth Bible Reading Plan on campus, download a digital copy from our website here, or follow along through the digital resource on the TrueNorth App.
We are selling NLT Slimline Bibles for $10 and NLT LifeApp Study Bibles for $50 if you wish to read via a non-digital format.
Book Overviews: As we continue on our 2021 Bible Reading Plan together, we will be publishing a brief overview of each book. In less than 5 minutes you will have a quick grasp of what you will be reading, who wrote it, and why it was written. Our desire is that it helps you know your Bible better and get more out of your time in it.
If you would like to receive outlines as they are released, sign up here.
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