Announcements for the Week of 1.16.22
January 16, 2022

January 17: TrueNorth Church Office Closed

The office will be closed on Monday, January 17, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr holiday. It will re-open on Tuesday, January 18 at 8:30am.

January 24: Discover TrueNorth

If you want to learn more about TrueNorth Church, what we believe, and how you can get involved, we invite you to attend Discover TrueNorth, Monday, January 24, at 6:30pm in the TrueKidz building. Dinner will be provided, as well as childcare for children 11 and under. Register here by January 19. Space is limited, so register today!

January 30: 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, January 30 at 9 or 10:45am in the Care Room off the atrium.

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.

February 18 & 19: XO Marriage Conference

TrueNorth is pleased to host the XO Marriage Conference on Friday, February 18 from 7pm-9:30pm (dessert will be served at 6:30pm) and Saturday, February 19 from 9am-12pm (breakfast will be provided at 8:30am).

XO Conference provides expert marriage advice and practical teachings to help couples navigate their marriage journey. You’ll hear from Christian marriage experts about the secrets to a healthy, thriving marriage.

Childcare will not be provided for this event.

The cost of the event is $20/couple through January 31, $30/couple February 1-14. Register here.

February 27: 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, February 27 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, February 21 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.

March 4-6: 180 Weekend

In the history of TNC, 180 Weekend has remained the most influential and impactful large-scale event in student ministry. This event is a weekend retreat at TrueNorth Church where middle and high school students are able to hear the gospel and grow deeper in Christ.

More information and registration can be found here.

June 27-July 1: Element Summer Camp

Save the date! Element will be headed to summer camp the week of June 27-July 1. More information and registration coming soon!

2022 Bible Reading Plan

Together we will walk through the entire Old Testament (except Psalms and Proverbs) in 2022. Our plan is designed so that you only read for approximately 10-15 minutes each day. Our hope is to foster a daily encounter with God, both individually and as a church family, while enjoying one of the greatest gifts we have, God’s Word.
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.
To learn how you can maximize your Bible reading time, check out these tips.

We are selling NLT Slimline Bibles for $15 and NLT LifeApp Study Bibles for $55 if you wish to read via a non-digital format.

Book Overviews: As we progress in the 2022 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.

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.

January Spotlights on RightNow Media:
Thriving in Babylon (adults)
Apologetics (students)
Bibleman: Pulverizing the Plans of the Prince of Pride (kids)

You can find the monthly spotlight by logging into your RightNow Media account and clicking on the “TrueNorth Church” button on the menu bar (top right of your screen).

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 thanks to the generosity of our incredible church! In phase two, we will be generating the funds necessary for future construction costs. Our leadership team is currently praying and evaluating when the construction process will begin.

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.

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Text any of the following words to 803.279.1555:

CONNECT: If you’re new, we’d like to get to know you because we believe everyone matters to God! You’ll receive a letter from us and a follow-up phone call to see if you have any questions or comments about your experience. Don’t forget to pick-up a first-time guest bag as you leave the campus.

ME: Update your contact information or view your volunteer schedule.

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GROUPS: Everyone needs community. Sign up to join or lead a Journey Group (small group) by using this keyword. If you’re specifically interested in leading a group, text the keyword LEADER.

SERVE: Everyone can make a difference. If you are interested in finding a place to serve, use this keyword.

OUTREACH: Learn more about local, regional, and global outreach opportunities.

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