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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 August 23, 2009 |
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LIFE LINES
Jesus will be at the Stark County Fair!
Someone may ask “Why a Fair Booth?” The answer is very simple; our goal is to let the folks of Stark County know who we are, where we are, and what we believe.
Our display has been carefully designed to identify the Lord’s church and teach the gospel. The information that is provided has been chosen specifically to pique the interest of people and encourage them to study the Bible with us.
There have been a number of people who have worked on the Fair display, suggesting things, making changes and suggesting various materials for the booth. The result is truly a cooperative effort among both the Evangelism group and many other people.
It is our hope that we can generate a large number of contacts for study through meeting people at this booth. We know that people are not just going to wander into our building. People need to have some connection, they need to be invited and that is the intent of having this booth. We will distribute many good materials and invite people to come to worship and study God’s word with us. We have a number of good materials to be distributed including DVD’s, books, tracts and “Bears of Love”, and each item distributed has our contact information on it somewhere. Special thanks to Louise Taggart and Rachel Crawford for stamping the materials, and to all those who made bears!
The Bible tells us in Matthew 28: 19 “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.” Notice the verse says to “go”, not sit and wait for them, not “send a check”, but to personally “go” and make disciples.
Brethren, we cannot sit in our nice clean, comfortable building and hope that the people of Canton, Ohio find their way to us. We must get out among the people (just as Jesus did) and we must initiate eternal conversations.
Why a Fair Booth? ...Because that is where the people are!
Just as Jesus went to the synagogues of His day, I am sure if He were walking among us today, He would be at the Stark County Fair. And Jesus WILL be at the fair this year, because He is sending you and me to do His work there! Matthew 5: 16 “Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
Come and work for our Lord at the Stark County Fair!
-Earl
FAMILY NEWS AND NOTES:
Church Family: Juanita Jacobs went to the emergency room at Affinity Medical Center, but is now home. Francis Kahrig and Jean Howell are both recovering at home following recent surgeries. Norma Huth is at Aultman Hospital in ICU. Pam Mallery (Market Ave. Campus) is now home following a brief stay at Mercy Medical Center. Katie Hesson (Market Ave. Campus) is at Mercy Medical Center. Eric McCleary (Market Ave. Campus) is at Affinity Medical Center. Kay Sams (Market) went to Cleveland Clinic for test on her kidneys. Millie Mason (Market) will have surgery at Aultman on Tuesday, August 25th. Melissa Cartledge had outpatient surgery last week. Betty Grewell fell and broke her wrist. Ed Ramsier is home dealing with complications due to diabetes.
Friends and Family: Others to remember in prayer include: Jack Duty (leukemia), Harry Fox is now recovering in the home of Eugene and Sharon. Diane Gardiner’s mother-in-law, Donna, had knee surgery on Monday August 17th at Affinity Medical Center. Junior Moser (father of Heather Lindenberger & Steve Moser) is at Aultman Hospital, Mike and Lisa Hunter’s 11 year old son is having issues with an irregular heartbeat, Lowrenzo Snell is asking for prayer for his family, his household and his friend Shonda Johnson, that she finds her way to God as she prepares for brain surgery. John Day (Ellen’s son and Bonnie’s husband) who continues to battle health problems, Carole Jeffers (friend of Pilar Phillips), Rowena Mauer (friend of Sharon Saunier), Wilma Lindamood, and Judy Rohrer. Carol Dummermuth (mother-in-law of Sharon Stalnaker’s daughters) continues her battle with 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.
Thank You: To all my faithful “savers of pennies!” I appreciate you very much! These pennies are collected for Ohio Valley University through our Stepping Stones Chapter. To all who are coming from the Market Ave. Campus, I encourage you to save those pennies and add to our 3rd mile of pennies. That’s $844.60 for Christian Education. If you have any pennies for this worthy cause, you can bring them to Janet Hadden at Northwest to be counted and turned in.
I also accept nickels, dime, quarters and bills! Thanks again for helping with this money maker.
Janet Hadden
“The Penny Lady”
Thank You: Thank you for the cards and prayers after the passing of my brother, Orion Kindal Harry Kindall
Thank You: A Big Thanks to all the ladies who baked pies for the Golden Ager Banquet, and to all those who helped to make it a success! Thank Again! Nada Shockey
New Address: Bill and Vee Craddock are back! Their address is: 2089 Applegrove NW
North Canton, OH 44720
Bill’s Cell #: 1-954-651-4065
Vee’s Cell #: 1-954-651-4066
Work Day: There will be another “Work Day” here at the building on Saturday, September 26th, beginning at 8:00 AM. Please sign up if you are able to help that day; also, sign up if you can provide food for the workers. Those sign-up sheets will be posted on the east wing bulletin board. If you have any questions see Steve Moser.
Notice: A special meeting of the members of the Church of Christ at 3904 – 38th Street NW will be held at the church building on the 6th day of September, 2009, immediately following morning services, for the purpose of ratifying the merger agreement with the Market Avenue Church of Christ, Incorporated.
Note: In this week’s “Northwest New” you will find a copy of a revised building policy that is being used. If you have any questions, please contact the office. The custodian (Jane Moser) is not longer responsible for opening and closing the building for activities/ meetings.
Note: If your birthday/anniversary is omitted or incorrect in the monthly insert, please let Kathy or Theada know. We are updating our files. Thanks.
Entertainment Books: Stepping Stones, for Ohio Valley University, are again selling the Entertainment Books. To purchase one, see Marilyn Hopkins, Leila Kindall or one of the Stepping Stones members.
Stark County Fair: If you plan to work at the Fair Booth, please sign the list on the east wing bulletin board by August 30th.
There will be a brief meeting for all those who plan to work in our Fair Booth at 5:00 PM on Sunday, August 30th in the center of the M.P. area at the 38th St. campus. All those who plan to work are encouraged to attend.
Bears of Love: We will be meeting every Tuesday evening from 6-8 PM at the Market Ave. Campus to get as many Bears as possible ready for the Fair! Bring your needle and thread and Let’s Sew!
Note: The Red Cross Blood Drive will be on Thursday, September 3rd from 2-6 PM. Please Donate!
Birthday Fellowship: The Birthday Fellowship will be held on Sunday evening, August 30th following services. Bring finger foods and plan to stay.
Need: The Food Assistance Ministry is in need of plastic grocery bags once again. Thank You in advance for your help.
Help Needed: Our Sunday evening assembly for children ages 2 through the 2nd grade has grown in numbers, and Ruth Smith, who oversees this ministry is seeking some additional help. The children meet in the west wing of the Northwest building during the sermon portion of the evening worship. If you could help, please let Ruth know.
Note: Singing practice will resume Sunday, September 6th at 5:00 PM in room 12. Anyone interested in singing with the group is invited to attend. We will be meeting on the first Sunday of each month from 5-6 PM. See Nancy Brown if you have any questions.
Note: A Picture Directory of the former Market Ave. Congregation is posted on the east-wing bulletin board FYI.
Tape Ministry: We are making tapes of Sunday’s sermon available to anyone who would care to have them. You will find order sheets in the foyer, and the completed tapes will also be there. The cost of a tape is $1.00. This will include both Sunday morning and evening lessons.
Senior: Schedules for Augusts’ meetings are available in the mailbox outside Keith Kull’s office. Pick up one there if you need it.
Ladies Retreat: Mark your calendars for Friday and Saturday, August 28th and 29th for a Ladies Retreat. ALL ladies are invited. Come to all or just some of the activities. There is a sign-up and information sheet on the bulletin board. Cost is $10.00 plus the cost of meals. See Ellie Burfield or Brenda Koch for more details.
The following is the remaining list of upcoming Friday Night Sings in our area, which begin at 7:00 P.M.:
Aug. 28th - Louisville Church of Christ
Sept. 11th - Northwest Church of Christ
Sept. 18th - Carrollton Church of Christ
Sept. 25th - New Philly 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.
Youth News
September 12th: Cookout/ Moser
Oct. 24th: Weiner Roast/Smith
Nov. 20th: Encounter/OVU
November 7th: “Bigger & Better”/Kruger
December: Camarata
TODAY’S SERMONS: A.M. - (Lance) “Portraits From Peter” (II Peter 1: 1-2)
P.M. - (Lance) “Unseen Things” (II Corinthians 4: 16-18)
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) **
August 23, 2009 A.M. P.M.
Opening Prayer Frank Kruger Jr. Keith Kull
Song Leader Ethan Ash Ethan Ash
Prayer Mike Moss Mike Moss
Read Eugene Fox Josh Moss
Reading II Peter 1: 1-2 II Corinthians 4: 16-18
Closing Prayer Don Ring Leonard Miller
Communion Chuck Camarata E.C. Bradley
Offering Frank Kruger III Tom Walton
Serving Communion:
1. Brian Reed 5. Ethan Shrake 1. Mike Moser 4. Dick Dimit
2. Josh Reed 6. Clyde Nutter 2. Patrick Shepler 5. Virgil Anderson
3. Al Rohr 7. David Witter 3. Steve Moser 6. Don Dotson
4. John R. Oberlin 8. West Wyatt
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August 30, 2009 A.M. P.M.
Opening Prayer Harry Rose E.C. Bradley
Song Leader Stephen Lindenberger Art Hopkins
Prayer Brian Heid Terry Pyles
Read Jim Ladson Keith Kull
Reading Exodus 33: 12-14 Luke 10: 30-37
Closing Prayer Josh Heid Leonard Miller
Communion Dick Dimit Ed McCullough
Offering Bill Dimit Tom Walton
Serving Communion:
1. Alex McMichael 5. Jim Spencer 1. Eugene Fox 4. Don Hopkins
2. Zachary Cook 6. James Spencer 2. Leo Howard 5. Bill Hootman
3. Frank Kruger Jr. 7. Tom Walton 3. Larry Moffett 6. Patrick Shepler
4. Bill Hootman 8. Richard Smith
For The Record (8/16/09) A.M. Worship – 205
A.M. Bible Study –128
P.M. Worship – 187
Wed. Bible Study – 87
Contribution – $3575.34