Michael Jackson never graced Forbes' annual Celebrity 100 list during his life. However in death, the so called King of Pop earned more in the past year than most other celebrities living or dead. The late Michael Jackson made more money over the past year than any other dead musician or actor. It was enough to secure Jackson the No. 1 spot on the annual Top-Earning Dead Celebrities list. With gross earnings of $275 million, he earned more than the other 12 deceased stars on the list combined. Still more impressive: His estate's 12-month haul was greater than the pooled earnings of this year's two biggest living acts. Jackson's posthumous earnings come from his stake in the lucrative Sony/ATV catalog, the hit Sony film "This Is It" and renewed fan interest in music, videos, and all things Michael Jackson. He has finally gained the recognition he sought during his life but there is one big problem, Michael Jackson is dead. An even greater tragedy for this celebrity, is that he died without any apparent faith in Jesus. If there was not a time in his life when he accepted Jesus as his Sav-ior and Lord, Michael Jackson is spending eternity away from God. All the riches of the world cannot buy him one drop of water today. Michael Jackson’s music will likely keep selling but that cannot erase even one day in eternity without God. There really is a Heaven to gain and a Hell to avoid. Those of us who know Jesus have a responsibility to challenge others with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As believers, we have something far more valuable than all of Michael Jackson’s estate holdings. We have a rela-tionship with the King of King and Lord of Lord’s that money cannot buy and it can never be taken away. That relationship will carry us through this world into Glory, Thankful for the riches on knowing Jesus,

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CHILDREN’S WORSHIP Kristin Griffin Nan Williams

Crystal Blackwell Taylor White

USHERS Harold Johnson Carroll Smith Ron Hethcox Larry Jones

Jimmie Yarbrough Ken Jones Larry Vann Ronnie Holt

SECURITY: Ken Jones Jimmy Hubbard LOCK-UP: Wayne Smith Ronnie Holt TELLERS: Steve Smith Larry Jones

CLERK: Judy Crawford DEACON of the Wk: Jerison Speer

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

SUNDAY WEDNESDAY 9:15 AM Sunday School 6:30 PM AWANA

10:30 AM Morning Worship 7:00 PM Student Worship 4:45 PM Choir Practice 7:00 PM Prayer & Worship

6:00 PM

Evening Worship

8:00 PM

Choir Practice

But God proves his own love for us in that

while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 5:8

God’s love is a love stronger than we can ever imagine. When Jesus was on the cross, he endured all the sins of the world, including yours and mine. Even to the point of death, Jesus knew what He had to do. He saw our need and even though it meant He would die a painful death, He did it for us. The cross is a reminder of the price Jesus paid and a reminder of the freedom from death. Once our eyes and hearts are fixed on the cross, we can truly understand why we worship Him when we come to church.

Thankful for the cross,

- Jake

Sunday, September 15th AM: If You Never One Day (When We All Get to Heaven) PM: Awakening

Dear Northside Family

Thank you for your sympathy and prayers during our time of grief. The flowers were lovely and the food was much appreci-ated. Your thoughtfulness means more than words can express. Love,

Don & Theresa Johnston and the family of Helen Tarleton

SEPT 17TH @ NOON - FELLOWSHIP HALL

BRING YOUR FAVORITE COVERED DISH AND

ENJOY OUR SPECIAL GUEST:

ANTHONY MORRISON

SINGER WITH THE PROCLAIMERS QUARTET.