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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 30, 2009 |
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LIFE LINES
As we prepare to move into the month of September, we are implementing the second stage of the process of merging the former 38th Street and Market Avenue congregations into the new Northwest Church of Christ. Our Sunday evening worship services have been combined since the end of June, and we anticipate all of our worship assembles and Bible study classes to be fully integrated by the start of October. That means combining our Wednesday evening classes as well, and that’s what we will do in the month of September.
For the teenagers and adults, September 2nd will be an evening of singing in the auditorium. The children’s classes (pre-school through 6th grade) will meet as they always do. Staff members from both former congregations are ready to take charge of these classes, and I want to thank John R. Oberlin, as the deacon overseeing the education ministry at present, for his efforts in seeing that all is prepared for uniting on Wednesdays.
Then, on September 9th, the new teen and adult classes will meet for the first time. There again, the goal has been to integrate staff members from both former congregations into teaching these classes each week. The list of classes for adults, and their locations, is below, along with the topic to be studied, if known. The desire of the Northwest leadership, as always, is that as many as possible be a part of the classes offered on both Sundays and Wednesdays. We have competent, dedicated teachers and Bible-based studies for everyone to enjoy and from which to benefit. As you can see from the listing, not only will we have a class specifically for ladies but, now, also one for men, as they have had at Market Avenue in their Wednesday evening selections.
If you haven’t been attending a class on Wednesday evenings, this would be a wonderful opportunity to start doing so. Those who have been part of a Wednesday class are encouraged to continue to attend as we start the combined classes for teens and adults on September 9th. Come this week to sing and fellowship with one another as we enter this fall season.
Have a great day, and week, and God bless.
Lance-
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Northwest Church Of Christ
Wednesday Evening Adult Bible Classes
“A Study Of Romans”(continued) – Bill Craddock – Room 7
“Ladies’ Class” – Various Teachers – Multi-Purpose Center
“The First – Century Church” – Keith Kull and Lance Lindenberger – Auditorium
“Men’s Class” – Emmanuel Bradley – Multi-Purpose, South
FAMILY NEWS AND NOTES:
Church Family: Norma Huth had a heart catheterization on Monday, August 24th and open heart (valve replacement) surgery on Wednesday, August 26th at Aultman Hospital. Eric McCleary is at Affinity Medical Center following surgery.
Remember in your prayers also: Ellen Day, Bill Horton, Betty Grewell, Ed Ramsier, Carol Loxterman, and Kay Sams, all of whom are experiencing health issues at this time.
Friends and Family: Others to remember in prayer include: Beth Gibson is at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. George Quillen (father of Georgia Gadd) had by-pass surgery at Mercy. Kay Beard (family of Donna Beard) had a mild stroke, has a mass on her lung and is at Weirton Hospital. Naomi Deems (sister of Cliff Schofield) had by-pass surgery on August 20th. Jack Duty (leukemia), Junior Moser (father of Heather Lindenberger & Steve Moser) had heart surgery on August 28th Cleveland Clinic, John Day (Ellen’s son and Bonnie’s husband) who continues to battle health problems, Carole Jeffers (friend of Pilar Phillips) has had another stroke and is a patient at Affinity, 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.
Responses: Last Sunday evening, two individuals came during the invitation. Linda Gadd asked for prayer as she has had problems with her health, and stated she desired to be more faithful to the Lord and the church than she has in the past.
Sharon Saunier also requested prayer, especially as she must find a different place to live within the next month. Keep both these ladies, and their situations in your prayers.
Chris Mahaffey came to the elders, acknowledging his negligence in his attendance and expressed his desire to be more diligent in his service to his God. Chris, like so many today, has a very erratic work schedule, which makes the prioritizing and balancing of his life, and time most challenging. Please pray for him to make the correct choices and continue to encourage him.
Deaths: We extend our sympathy to Joanne Littlefield and her family at the passing of her oldest brother, Arthur Atkinson. He had been a gospel preacher for many years. Arrangements are pending at this time.
Thank You: A great big “Thank You” goes to Art Hopkins for leading the “Allen School Supplies” campaign. The boxes were packed and taken to the school for the beginning of the new year. Thanks to all who contributed supplies or money for this very important endeavor.
Monroe County Reunion: Sunday, September 13th!! See bulletin board for complete details.
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
Meet The Baby: An Open House/Baby Shower will be held for Wilson Jayce Lones on Sunday, September 20th from 1-5 P.M. A card is posted on the east wing bulletin board. See Bev Lones for more information.
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: 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: There will be a brief meeting for all those who plan to work in our Fair Booth TODAY at 5:00 PM in the center of the M.P. area at the Northwest campus. All those who plan to work are encouraged to attend.
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 This Evening following services. Bring finger foods, a 2 liter bottle of pop 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.
NEOCYC News: Northeastern Ohio Christian Youth Camp will hold a Building Dedication and Fundraiser Dinner on Saturday, September 12th at 1:00 PM at the camp in Lisbon, Ohio. The camp will be dedicating its new office building. Tickets for the meal are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under the age of 10. Tickets may be purchased from Keith Kull or Steve Lindenberger. See the bulletin board for information. Also, please make note of the camp's "Wish List" on the bulletin board. If you can help with any of these items please see Keith or Steve.
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.
Seniors: The seniors will be going to breakfast at Dutch Valley Restaurant on Tuesday, September 1st. They will leave the Market Avenue Campus at 8:00 A.M.
The following is the remaining list of upcoming Friday Night Sings in our area, which begin at 7:00 P.M.:
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!
Cook Out: There will be a Cookout for the Teens on Saturday, September 12th at 4:00 P.M. at the Moser’s. Be sure to mark your calendars.
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) “Discovering God: The Essential Requirement”(Exodus 33: 12-14)
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 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 II Corinthians 4: 16-18
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
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September 6, 2009 A.M. P.M.
Opening Prayer Tom Walton Ed McCullough
Song Leader Stephen Lindenberger Art Hopkins
Prayer Eugene Fox Ethan Ash
Read Terry Pyles Don Dotson
Reading Isaiah 55: 6-9 Ephesians 4: 1-6
Closing Prayer Frank Kruger III Bob Franks
Communion Jim Ladson Leo Howard
Offering Jim Jacobs Richard Smith
Serving Communion:
1. Al Rohr 5. Ron Franks 1. Roy Brown 4. Steve Moser
2. Charles Evans 6. Steve Franks 2. Ron Franks 5. Ken Gessel
3. Matt Moser 7. Clyde Nutter 3. Allen Crawford 6. Matt Moser
4. Steve Moser 8. David Whitter
For The Record (8/23/09)
A.M. Worship………...204 A.M. Bible Study.........136
P.M. Worship……........188
Wed. BS (08/19/09)…...146
Contribution……..6602.46
Worship Times
Sunday Worship……..9:00 A.M.
Sunday Bible Study...10:15 A.M.
Sunday Evening ……..6:00 P.M.
Wed. Evening...............7:00 P.M.
Contribution – $3575.34