GATHER YOUR FAMILY FOR A STORY
How much does your family focus on the birth of Jesus during this time of year?
Many families anticipate gathering on Christmas morning to read Luke 2 together. Others follow an Advent devotional in the weeks leading up. There are so many traditions and focuses at this time of the year.

How can your family begin gathering together and reflect on the birth of our Savior?
USE THIS BELOW TO THINK ABOUT CHRISTMAS TALK AS A FAMILY

Testimony of God's great work in personal lives and families can be the word that changes a life or offers needed encouragement. We believe God wants to use student and family testimonies to impact other lives and other families! Share yours below.

What is a special family Thanksgiving story that your family experienced this past week?

WHO IS CHRISTMAS FOR?
Luke 2:10-14
And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

As we enter the Christmas season, I am excited for the church and families to enter into the manger scene and remember, learn, and reflect on Jesus' birth! Oh, the good news and great joy that are for you and I!

How can your family begin walking to the manger scene and better see and know Christ?

Testimony of God's great work in personal lives and families can be the word that changes a life or offers needed encouragement. We believe God wants to use student and family testimonies to impact other lives and other families! Share yours below.

What is a special family Thanksgiving story that your family experienced this past week?

In your Together Moments as a family, begin celebrating what you're thankful for.
As parents, grandparents, and guardians, lead the moment by sharing what you are thankful for:

• Thanks for the God moments in your life (be specific)
• Thanks for your kids/grandkids (tell them personally)
• Thanks for the family moments that you have

As students, begin thinking and sharing about the ways you are thankful!

• Thanks for the God moments in your life (be specific)
• Thanks for your parents, grandparents, guardians (tell them personally)
• Thanks for the family moments that you have

Testimony of God's great work in personal lives and families can be the word that changes a life or offers needed encouragement. We believe God wants to use student and family testimonies to impact other lives and other families! Share yours below.

A week from now, your family will begin gathering food and/or getting kids out the door to meet with family. Before the business starts, let's lead into the upcoming Thanksgiving week with a thankful heart. Let's add Thanks upon Thanks! In your Together Moments as a family, begin celebrating what you're thankful for.
As parents, grandparents, and guardians, lead the moment by sharing what you are thankful for:

• Thanks for the God moments in your life (be specific)
• Thanks for your kids/grandkids (tell them personally)
• Thanks for the family moments that you have

• Thanks for the God moments in your life (be specific)
• Thanks for your parents, grandparents, guardians (tell them personally)
• Thanks for the family moments that you have

What a great moment for your family to enter the Gates of God by sharing Thanks upon Thanks!

Testimony of God's great work in personal lives and families can be the word that changes a life or offers needed encouragement. We believe God wants to use student and family testimonies to impact other lives and other families! Share yours below.

There are 2 PRIMARY QUESTIONS every person must answer:
WHO AM I?
WHAT DO I DO?
There are several ways to interpret and answer these two questions. This Wednesday, we are going to lay two passages next to each other (Psalms 139:13-14 & Ephesians 2:10). After asking and answering WHO AM I last week, we are asking the follow-up question, WHAT DO I DO?

WHAT DO I DO is all about their actions, decisions, and opportunities. There are plenty to choose from. Many are good and many are bad. With the many opportunities for students today, it is important to ask this question after answering WHO AM I.
The most important WHAT DO I DO is to fulfill God's ultimate call for each person, that is to be a witness of Christ and His great love.

FAMILY QUESTIONS -- WHAT DO I DO

• What are some things you love doing that make you feel close to God?
• Is there something God might be asking you to start doing — or to stop doing — to live more like Him?

Testimony of God's great work in personal lives and families can be the word that changes a life or offers needed encouragement. We believe God wants to use student and family testimonies to impact other lives and other families!

Here is DECADE LEGACY STORY from Pastor Noah
In 2015, the Student Ministry grew to about 30 students—filled with fellowship, games, and Bible Study. But something was missing — WORSHIP!

A group of adults from Adult Worship began leading students each week. After about a year and a half, students joined them, and soon worship on Wednesdays became completely student-led—with just three students.

In recent years, NEXGEN Student Choir has given students the chance to sing and lead worship on Sundays and at special events like Northside’s Christmas Special, Mission Trips, VBS, and Sunday Nights.

Now, as we celebrate a DECADE LEGACY, the Student Band has grown from 3 to 11 students, and NEXGEN Choir averages ≈20 students weekly—25% of the Student Ministry!
This DECADE LEGACY testifies to students’ hearts for worship, parents’ leadership in guiding them, and above all, the greatness of the God we serve.

The beauty of worship is simple — we are called to WORSHIP JESUS. Student Worship is an incredible opportunity for every student to be part of that calling.

TO GET INVOLVED, reach out to JEFF LEY & NOAH BLOUNT.
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LESSON FOR A LIFETIME  --  MESSAGE THAT CALLS FOR MORE
There are 2 PRIMARY QUESTIONS every person must answer:
WHO AM I?
WHAT DO I DO?
There are several ways to interpret and answer these two questions. This Wednesday, we are going to lay two passages next to each other (Psalms 139:13-14 & Ephesians 2:10) and answer these questions. These questions are vital if one has chosen or is considering to follow Jesus.
WHO AM I is all about one's IDENTITY. Is it in Christ? Is it within their ability? Is it in their social status? Where it is determines WHAT DO I DO.
WHAT DO I DO is all about their actions, decisions, and opportunities. There are plenty to choose from. Many are good and many are bad. One is the most important! When we place the most important first, God provides answers for other opportunities.

FAMILY QUESTIONS -- WHO AM I

• What are some things that make you you — your strengths, interests, or personality?
• How do you think God can use those parts of you to show His love to others?

FAMILY QUESTIONS -- WHAT DO I DO

• What are some things you love doing that make you feel close to God?
• Is there something God might be asking you to start doing — or to stop doing — to live more like Him?

These two questions will build into THE ULTIMATE CALL, which will be on November 12. We will provide simple & practical resources for students to share the Gospel in every part of their day!

Testimony of God's great work in personal lives and families can be the word that changes a life or offers needed encouragement. We believe God wants to use student and family testimonies to impact other lives and other families!

This Wednesday is FALL FESTIVAL, which offers an opportunity to INVITE & SERVE!

Testimony of God's great work in personal lives and families can be the word that changes a life or offers needed encouragement. We believe God wants to use student and family testimonies to impact other lives and other families!

Here is a LEGACY STORY from one of our Seniors...

"Mercy is generous love and means pausing your life to help someone elses.
Sometimes people need to see consistency in your faith to make a step in theirs!
'Pure in heart': right behavior matched with right motivation."

⁶ that the next generation might know them, the children yet unborn, and arise and tell them to their children,
⁷ so that they should set their hope in God and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments;
Psalm 78:6-7

Northside's Mission Statement is to "Live with Purpose, Leave a Legacy Through Mentoring, Ministry, and Missions." Within Student Ministry, we want to ensure that we partner with families to fulfill this vision and mission.

We want to help our parents, grandparents, and guardians to leave a sharing Legacy of Faith that teaches the next generation to become devoted followers of Christ. A Legacy of Faith reaches across generations best when Home Life and Church Life Partner together.

We look forward to partnering better with families to be a ministry that serves the family and reach the generations.

This Wednesday is EXCITE NIGHT!
Click the link above for more info on how you can be involved.
The night will focus on students inviting friends and building connections through intentional fellowship. There will be two key moments your family can talk about later:

In Acts 4:20, Peter and John had an unstoppable urge to testify of Jesus - "for we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard."
Testimony of God's great work in personal lives and families can be the word that changes a life or offers needed encouragement. We believe God wants to use student and family testimonies to impact other lives and other families!

Here is a story from a student...

"God giving me strength to talk about Jesus in school, even when I get embarrassed for talking about Jesus."

Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. (Col 1:28.)

What is this NEW Ministry tool?
Welcome to the INSIDE NSM. We know that families want to stay informed about opportunities for their students, and this weekly post serves as a one-stop resource for all the necessary information and encouragement. We will provide a brief post for everyone (that can be skimmed through) and sufficient information to prepare for what is next.
Here are the three areas the INSIDE NSM will address:
· On the Calendar
· Message To-Go
· Legacy Stories

This week, we take our last adventure up to the Mountain as we close out our ENCOURAGEMENT IN THE BEATITUDE SERIES with Matthew 5:13-16.

This week, students will learn that they are THE SALT (live to preserve the world from inherent evil and enhance the world through their Christian influence) and they are THE LIGHT (visible influence for others to see Christ's love for them).

We want to offer some questions for the family that invite conversation, following the Wednesday Night Message.

In Acts 4:20, Peter and John had an unstoppable urge to testify of Jesus - "for we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard."
Testimony of God's great work in personal lives and families can be the word that changes a life or offers needed encouragement. We believe God wants to use student and family testimonies to impact other lives and other families!

Here are a few stories from our students...