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Northwest Church of Christ 3904 38th Street NW Canton, Ohio 44718 330-492-5523 Fax: 330-493-7119 |
| Northwest News On Line July 12, 2009 |
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LIFE LINES
“TIPS FOR AND EXCEPTIONAL LIFE…no matter what is happening in the world”
**Up Your Attitude
- Remember…no one is in charge of your happiness except you.
- Remind yourself that even though life isn’t fair…it’s still good.
- When you wake up in the morning, tell yourself, “Today I am thankful for ______________________.”
- Don’t take your feeling too seriously. Act as if you’re enthusiastic and you will be enthusiastic.
- No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up…with a smile.
- Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip, issues of the past or troubling things you cannot control.
- Focus on all the good around you…at this very moment.
- Each night, as you go to bed, tell yourself, “Today I accomplished _______________________.”
**Live Your Life On Purpose
- When you wake up in the morning, complete the following statement, “My purpose for this day is ___________.”
- Dream more while you are awake.
- Write down your goals. You’ll always accomplish more.
**Keep Things In Perspective
- However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
- Before you panic with every problem that comes your way, ask yourself, “In five years, will this matter?”
- Make peace with your past so it won’t spoil the present or mess up your future.
- Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
- When you are feeling down, start counting your blessing. You’ll be smiling before you know it.
- Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class…but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
- Time heals almost everything. So give TIME some time.
- If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can’t buy.
**Build Your Relationships
- Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch with them.
- Call your family often.
- Agree to disagree once in a while. You don’t have to win every argument.
- Make at least three people smile every day.
- Forgive often. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
- Spend more time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.
- Refrain from judgment. You have no idea what is going on in somebody else’s life.
**Have More Fun
- Watch more movies, play more games, and read more books than you did last year.
- Clear the clutter. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.
- Smile more and laugh more. It puts energy back in your batteries.
- Don’t take yourself too seriously. No one else does.
- Stop waiting for a special occasion. Burn those candles, use the fancy china, and wear your nicest things. Every day is special.
**Take Care Of Yourself
32. Take a walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
33. Always make time for exercise.
34. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper.
35. Buy a TiVo (DVR), tape your late night shows, and get more sleep.
36. Eat more foods that grow on plants and eat less foods that are manufactured in plants.
37. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds, and walnuts.
ACTION:
Circle three tips that you will focus on this week, and then consciously follow those tips for the next seven days. Let them become a habit in your life.
Submitted by Mary Pool
FAMILY NEWS AND NOTES:
Church Family: Wes Wyatt is a patient at Aultman Hospital, with blood clots in both lungs. Also at Aultman was Mildred Myers (double pneumonia) and Junior Moser, father of Steve Moser and Heather Lindenberger.
Bob Hughes suffered a fall at home last week, injured his back, and is at Mercy Medical Center. Jim Lemasters is home recovering from his recent surgery and is not doing very well at this time.
Other Friends and Relatives: Nell Spurlock, sister of Don Dotson, has been diagnosed with cancer of the throat, lung, and lymph nodes. Jeff Bates, brother of Janet Kull’s friend, is battling liver cancer.
Remember, too, our Shut-Ins, those in the Armed Forces, as well as the Leadership of the Lord’s church here at the Northwest church of Christ.
Deaths: We extend our sincerest sympathy to the following families upon the death of their loved ones:
Kathy Mullen, sister of Sharon Fox, passed away last Monday evening. Calling hours are tomorrow at the Reed Funeral Home in Canton from 6-8 P.M., with the service on Tuesday morning at 11:00 A.M., viewing also an hour before the service.
The father of Donna Rodgers, George Baker, also passed away last week, after suffering a heart attack.
On July 4th, a memorial service was held for Charles Robbins, who passed away on July 1st, after a short battle with cancer.
Teachers’ Meeting: TODAY at 5:00 P.M. there will be a meeting for all current teachers and anyone willing to teach Bible classes in Room #7.
Informational Meetings: This evening we will have a meeting after the evening service regarding our Benevolence area of ministry. The next meeting will be Sunday evening, July 26th, to cover our Support area. Be sure to give your written questions to one of the elders or preachers, and they will be addressed during these meetings.
VBS: If you can help with Vacation Bible School at the Market Avenue campus, scheduled for August 9th and 10th, contact Theada in the office. We have been asked to provide beverages. Bring drinks labeled for VBS and leave them in the kitchen by July 29th. The complete schedule is posted on the east-wing bulletin board. As a reminder, there will be a water balloon fight, and the smaller children may need a set of extra clothes.
Seniors: Will meet at the Market Avenue facility Tuesday, July 14th, at 10:30 A.M. for Bible study and prepared meal.
Open House: There will be an open house here at the building on Saturday, July 18th, from 2-4 PM, in honor of Dale Hughes’ 90th birthday.
Reunion: Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 15th. There will be an S.C.C.A. Alumni Reunion at the North Canton Church of Christ beginning at 1:00 P.M. Any questions, see Joan Cook.
Church Picnic: Information concerning the church picnic is now posted on the east-wing bulletin board. Please sign up to attend, help, and what dish of food that you will be providing. Monetary donations will be accepted, also. The picnic is scheduled for Saturday, August 1st, here at the building, from 11 A.M. – 5 P.M.
Birthday Fellowship: This month’s fellowship will be on Sunday, July 26th, after the evening service. Bring finger foods, a 2 liter bottle of pop and plan to stay.
Ladies: Mark your calendars for Friday and Saturday, August 29th and 30th for a Ladies Retreat. Details will be forthcoming.
Ladies’ Night Out: The ladies will meet at Fano’s for ice cream tomorrow evening, July 13th, at 6:30 P.M.
The following is a partial listing of upcoming Friday Night Sings in our area, which begin at 7:00 P.M.:
July 17th - Kent Church of Christ
July 31st - Orrville Church of Christ
Aug. 7th - Massillon Church of Christ
*** Note: The Friday Night Sing here at the Northwest congregation will be September 11th. Mark your calendars!
North Central Ohio Bible Lectureship: Lorain, Ohio, Church of Christ, August 23-26.
Gospel Meeting: July 12-15, at the Medina Church of Christ. Details are posted.
Family Fun Day: There will be a Cookout/Nature Adventure Family Fun Day at the home of Eric and Talina Waidman on Saturday, August 15th from 10:00 A.M. until dark. There is an informational flyer posted on the east-wing bulletin board.
Youth News
July 21st is the final “Terrific Tuesdays” for this summer. We will have our annual water balloon toss, so bring squirt guns and clothes to change.
August 14th: “Lock-In” at the Northwest building. (Grades 3-12 only, please). Students should arrive between 8-9 PM on Friday, and be picked up by 7:00 AM on Saturday morning. We must have permission slips and medical forms for all students that attend. A sign up sheet is posted on the Teen Board. Adult volunteers are needed; you can sign up on the Teen Board as well.
Terrific Tuesdays / July 14, 21
July: Cookout/Lindenberger
July: Terrific Tuesdays
August: “Lock-In” at Northwest
September: Hayride-Cookout/ Moser
Oct. 24th: Weiner Roast/Smith
Nov. 20th: Encounter/OVU – This is for students and parents/grandparents who are interested in OVU. Students must be in 8th grade and above. Tour the campus, sit in on a class and attend chapel. A great chance to experience Ohio Valley University!
November: “Bigger & Better”/Kruger
December: Camarata
It’s time once again to bring in school supplies to help Allen School. There is a plastic tub in the foyer for those items. Please help Art Hopkins with this endeavor.
Allen School Supply List
NEED:
Pencils ……………………………. 2796
8-count Jumbo Crayons…………... 92
24-count Regular Crayons………... 656
Bottles of Glue……………………. 551
Glue Sticks…………………………. 538
Sets of Markers…………………… 478
Sets of Colored Pencils…………… 433
2-Pocket Folders………………….. 1304
Blue or Black Pens……………….. 261
Red Pens………………………….. 266
70-Sheet Spiral Notebook………… 719
Packs of Notebook Filler Paper…… 129
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TODAY’S SERMONS:
A.M. – (Lance) “The Father – Part I: Forgiveness” (Luke 15:20-21)
P.M. - (Earl) “Do Not Defraud” (Romans 13:7-11)
Those reading for lessons during the worship service are asked to use the “New King James Version”, as it corresponds to the pew Bibles and the projections on the screen.
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PRIVILEGED TO SERVE
** (If you are unable to serve in the scheduled capacity, let Art Hopkins know) **
July 12, 2009 A.M. P.M.
Opening Prayer Frank Kruger, Jr. Frank Kruger, Jr.
Song Leader Ethan Ash Don Hopkins
Prayer Tom Walton Harry Rose
Read Ron Franks John Oberlin
Reading Luke 15:20-21 Romans 13:7-11
Closing Prayer Steve Franks Rannie Cox
Communion John Oberlin Brian Heid
Offering Eugene Fox Ed McCullough
Serving Communion:
1. Al Rohr 5. Richard Dimit 1. Don Dotson 4. John R. Oberlin
2. C. Burfield, Jr. 6. Bill Dimit 2. Jim Ladson 5. Mark Daverio
3. Jerry Cain 7. Steve Moser 3. Ethan Ash 6. Ray Brown
4. Mark Daverio 8. Matt Moser
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July 19, 2009 A.M. P.M.
Opening Prayer Harry Rose Harry Rose
Song Leader Stephen Lindenberger Mark Daverio
Prayer Bob Franks Frank Kruger, Jr.
Read Steve Franks Josh Heid
Reading Luke 15:22-24 TBD
Closing Prayer Frank Kruger, III Jerry Cain
Communion Chuck Camarata E.C. Bradley
Offering Leonard Miller Brian Heid
Serving Communion:
1. Josh Heid 5. Jim Spencer 1. Dick Dimit 4. Bill Dimit
2. Jon Heid 6. James Spencer 2. John Oberlin 5. Bill Hartman
3. Jason Heid 7. Bill Hootman 3. J. Blackwell 6. Don Dotson
4. Brian Heid 8. Zachary Cook
For The Record (7/5/09) A.M. Worship – 221
A.M. Bible Study – 114
P.M. Worship – 211
Wed. Bible Study – 90
Contribution – $5725.75