Northwest Church of Christ
3904 38th Street NW Canton, Ohio 44718
330-492-5523 Fax: 330-493-7119
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LIFE LINES
What is ONFTM?
For some time now our brethren at the Market Avenue campus have had a ministry called “One Night For The Master”. Beginning in September, we are incorporating that ministry into those of the Northwest church. The basic concept is to set aside one night each week, in our case Monday, and meet at the building for a meal and an evening of various works. We will plan to meet for 4-6 weeks each Fall and Spring. The evening will begin with a simple meal and a short devotional followed by splitting into “teams” for various works that will include: conducting Bible Studies, making phone calls, writing cards, making visits, working on the “Bears of Love” and baking cookies for the shut-ins. You will notice that all of the activities are outwardly focused and not upon the congregation or our personal needs.
Each Sunday prior to ONFTM we will distribute “commitment cards” so that we know how many are coming to eat, and get an idea in which work you would like to participate. We especially want to encourage our young people to become involved in this ministry. If we have the need we will get some of our people to “babysit” so that parents with young ones can work as well.
We hope to have many contacts for Bible Study from our Fair Booth and plan to use this time to visit and study with as many people as possible. Each week, all of us set aside time for a favorite TV show, for golf or sports. We find the time for all of the things we really want to do. Won’t you please consider setting aside just…One Night For The Master!
Beginning September 21st 2009 through October 26th 2009.
FAMILY NEWS AND NOTES:
Church Family: Norma Huth was moved to Aultman Woodlawn following heart valve surgery but is currently back at Aultman Hospital suffering with blood clots in her lungs. She requests No Visitors or food at this time.
Remember in your prayers also: Anna Masalko, Eric McCleary, Katherine Green, 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: Mary Brown (former member of the 9th Street church) is at Aultman Hospital. Paul Huth (husband of Norma Huth) is at Aultman Hospital with pneumonia. He requests No Visitors at this time. Kay Collins (sister of Ray Hunt), fell and broke 2 bones in her leg. She is recovering in the home of Ray and Nita in Tennessee. Sarah Tamper (mother of Shirley Cain) is hospitalized in Texas. George Quillen (father of Georgia Gadd) had by-pass surgery at Mercy. Jack Duty (leukemia), Junior Moser (father of Heather Lindenberger & Steve Moser) has been moved to Aultman Woodlawn for rehab. John Day (Ellen’s son) 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.
Thank You:
I want to thank everyone for their prayers, cards and visits during my recent knee surgery. God Bless,
Jean Howell
Congratulations: Ethan Ash won third place at the Ohio State Fiddling Contest in the 13-18 age division, in Nelsonville, Ohio, on August 21st. He also won second place in the open class (18-54) at the Lorain County Fair on Saturday, August 29th. Kenleigh Ash placed high in her age group in both competitions by also playing the fiddle.
Flu Shot Clinic: In cooperation with Walgreens, we will be having a “Flu Shot Clinic” here at the building after the morning Bible Study period on Sunday, October 18th. This will be from 11:30 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. You may sign up on the sheets posted on the east wing bulletin board for a specific time, or you can just show up. The cost is $25.00 and Walgreens will accept Medicare Part B. Any questions please contact the office.
Monroe County Reunion: Today, Sunday, September 13th!! See bulletin board for complete details.
Ladies’ Night Out: Tomorrow evening, September 14th, at 6:30 P.M. the ladies will have their monthly get-together. This will be a “Pot-Luck/Covered Dish” evening; you are asked to sign up if you are attending, and also what food(s) you will be providing. The sign-up sheet is posted on the east-wing bulletin board. All ladies are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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.
Note: Donna Huggins’ correct phone number is 330-412-4643.
Note: For those who provided food for Norma and Paul Huth, your dishes were returned and are now in the kitchen.
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.
There are newsletters on the table in the foyer for those interested in joining Stepping Stones or those who would like to know what is happening with this group of hard working ladies.
Need: The Food Assistance Ministry is in need of plastic grocery bags once again. Thank You in advance for your help.
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: Tuesday, September 15th: Bible Study and Prepared Meal at the Market Ave. campus at 10:30 A.M.
The following is the remaining list of upcoming Friday Night Sings in our area, which begin at 7:00 P.M.:
Sept. 18th - Carrollton Church of Christ
Sept. 25th - New Philly Church of Christ
Youth News
Oct. 24th: Weiner Roast/Smith
Nov. 20th: Encounter/OVU
November 7th: “Bigger & Better”/Kruger
December 13th: Camarata
Lads to Leaders & Leaderettes: A reminder to those girls involved in Songs of Praise; the group will be meeting on Sunday, September 20th after evening services. Please bring your supplies and completed assignment.
Lads to Leaders boys’ song leading will meet after evening services Today.
Are You Looking For A New Church
There are many reasons why one might be looking for a new church. Some seek out a place of worship because of family ties. Still others may choose to worship where he or she does because of the relationship they have with friends and neighbors. There may be a church in the community where you are living, and for that reason you attend there.
I grew up in the church of Christ, having been taught by a Christian mother and father, hearing preaching from the pulpit right straight from the Book. When I went to college, I wanted to know if my convictions were well-founded, or was I the victim of just being taught by others. For several years I tried to “suspend judgment” and go back to the Bible. I wanted to recheck everything. How could I lose? If I had been taught what was right, then I would be doubly assured that I was in the right way – which turned out to be the very case.
A friend of mine did not have that kind of experience while growing up. He decided to find the answer to his questions by visiting every congregation of people in the town. He, through time, learned what was being taught but had decided that he wasn’t finding the answer. So, he bought a little New Testament and during the summer months read his Bible. As he read it, he found many of the teachings that he had been exposed to were not in harmony with what was taught and what he was reading. He began to look at the practices and the teaching of various people, and he decided that the answer was in the guide book he had, which was his Bible. It happened that by hearing a gospel sermon he realized that what he was the same as what he had been reading from the Bible, and so he realized that this was what he was looking for. Consequently, he became a member of the church you read about in the Bible.
It has always been interesting to me that both of us, coming from different backgrounds and experiences, could go to the Bible, read it, and reach the same conclusions about what God wants us to do religiously. This illustration has been repeated countless times, as literal thousands have come to Jesus by obeying His word which is found in the Bible.
Surely, one family under God is the goal of the Son who died for us all! He said: “There is on body, one Spirit, even as you are called in one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and father of all!” (Ephesians 4:4-6). There is one body that Jesus died for – He is the one head over the one body (Matthew 16:18); Ephesians 1:22-23; Ephesians 4:4). Therefore, the scriptures teach that there is one way, and that one way can be found by diligently searching the scriptures.
If you are looking for a new church, then find the one that is as old as the scriptures themselves, the church that belongs to Jesus, the church of Christ (Romans 16:16).
Jim Laws
TODAY’S SERMONS:
A.M. - (Lance) “Discovering God: Trust His Promises”(John 6: 35-40)
P.M. - (Lance) “Coping With Criticism” (II Timothy 3: 12-15)
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) **
September 13, 2009 A.M. P.M.
Opening Prayer Dick Dimit Dick Dimit
Song Leader Ethan Ash Don Hopkins
Prayer Chuck Camarata Rannie Cox
Read Don Ring Josh Heid
Reading John 6: 35-40 II Timothy 3: 12-15
Closing Prayer Bill Dimit Terry Pyles
Communion Frank Kruger Jr. Brian Heid
Offering Steve Franks James Blackwell
Serving Communion:
1. Alex McMichael 5. Ethan Shrake 1. Don Ring 4. John Simone
2. Ryan Branch 6. Jim Spencer 2. Leonard Miller 5. Jim Ladson
3. Michael Moffett 7. James Spencer 3. Virgil Anderson 6. Leo Howard
4. Larry Moffett 8. Zachary Cook
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September 20, 2009 A.M. P.M.
Opening Prayer Frank Kruger Jr. Keith Kull
Song Leader Steve Lindenberger Ethan Ash
Prayer Harry Rose Mike Moss
Read Leonard Miller Keith Kull
Reading Matthew 8: 1-13 Matthew 18: 21-22
Closing Prayer Harry Kindall Denver Moore
Communion Jerry Cain Cliff Schofield
Offering Bernie McFadden John R. Oberlin
Serving Communion:
1. Clyde Burfield 5. Jim Jacobs 1. Ethan Shrake 4. Richard Smith
2. Bill Hootman 6. Ethan Ash 2. Patrick Shepler 5. Lorenzo Snell
3. Leonard Miller 7. Frank Kruger III 3. Don Hopkins 6. Bill Dimit
4. Mark Daverio 8. Wes Wyatt
For The Record (9/06/09)
A.M. Worship………...341 A.M. Bible Study.........218
P.M. Worship……........211
Wed. BS (09/02/09)….....133
Contribution……..8067.61
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