Northwest Church of Christ
3904 38th Street NW Canton, Ohio 44718
330-492-5523 Fax: 330-493-7119
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NORTHWEST LIFE LINES
SIX
If you look at the back wall of the auditorium you will see 2 “barometers” hanging on the wall. One of these shows the number of people who have obeyed the gospel at the Northwest church in 2009. The other shows the studies that have, or are, going on that we know about.
You will notice that we have a goal of 15 baptisms for 2009 and that we have had 6 who have obeyed the gospel. That is great news! In 2009 we have led 6 people to a knowledge of Jesus and they have obeyed from the heart and been redeemed from their sins! Six precious souls have been pulled from Satan’s grasp!
Now for the bad news... ONLY 6 people have been redeemed! Of the thousands of people that we few hundred Christians interact with each day on the job, in schools, at the grocery, barbershops, among our friends and family we have only reached 6.
To make matters worse those 6 people came to Jesus by the efforts of only a couple of people.
Brethren, there can only be two reasons that we are not reaching out and sharing the gospel with those that we have contact. Either, we do not believe that they are really lost, or, we do not believe that we will be if we do not reach out and share the gospel with them! Both are Satan’s lies.
The simple fact is that mankind is lost; they do not have to do, or not do, anything to be lost. Those outside of Christ and His church ARE lost. Then too, we are commanded to reach out and share the gospel with “every creature”, that is not a suggestion, it is in fact a COMMAND.
SIX... 6 souls saved from an eternal Hell. Six souls in a community of sixty thousand! Six is a beginning, a start and great news for those six, but very bad news for the other 59994 in Canton, Ohio.
We have a mission, we have a “great commission” and we need to be about the work that we have been given.
Make the contacts! Say something for our Lord! And if you need help conducting the studies, just ask.
Earl
FAMILY NEWS AND NOTES:
Church Family: Emma Tedrick was admitted at Aultman on November 2nd. Donna Beard will have hip replacement surgery at Aultman Hospital on Tuesday, November 10th. Deloris Ladson will have hip replacement surgery at Aultman Hospital on Wednesday, November 11th. Hazel Decker (the mother of Marilyn Hopkins and Bev Lones) broke her leg as the result of a fall. She had surgery at Aultman Hospital on November 2nd and was moved to St. Joseph’s Care Center on November 4th. Hope Camarata had kidney stone surgery and is now recovering at home. Anna Masalko was scheduled to be released on Wednesday, from Aultman-Woodlawn and go to her daughter, Linda’s, house for recuperation. Rachel Gadow is recovering at home following surgery on October 28th. David Phillips is now home. Roger Stephens had surgery and is recovering at home. He is requesting No Visitors at this time. Cheyenne Newman (the 9 year old daughter of Steve and Julie Newman) was diagnosed with Leukemia and started chemotherapy last week. Nelda Anderson had surgery for cancer on Wednesday, November 4th at Aultman Hospital.
Remember, too, our Shut-In members, those in the Armed Forces, as well as the Leadership of the Lord’s church here at the Northwest church of Christ.
Friends And Family: Others to remember in prayer include: Hope Hawkins (from the Massillon church of Christ) had surgery on Wednesday, November 4th. Joe Kress (son-in-law of Victoria Walker) is now at Hanover House. Charlie & Lorraine Reed (friends of Juanita & Harold Brown). Erica Bennett, who has been attending here for some time, was to be able to return home on Wednesday, following her recent surgery. Logan Trizna (2 yr. old grandson of Brian Heid’s cousin) had reconstructive surgery following surgery to remove cancer. Jack Duty (leukemia).
Death: Charles Evans’ mother passed away on Saturday, October 31. She lived in North Carolina.
Note: A special collection will be taken Today to help support our Christian Assistance Fund. Please pray about this as you consider giving generously.
Note: The Children’s Bible Hour will be held in the Multi-purpose room for the month of November.
Reminder: The turn-in date for the “Silver For Children” gleaner cans from the Potter Children’s Home is November 15th. You still have time to add coins to your cans before then! Cans are still available on the table in the foyer if you would like one.
Note: Tray Favors are now ready to be picked up on a table at the east end of the foyer.
Note: If you have young people who are in Bible classes on Sundays and Wednesdays, it is requested that you go immediately after the conclusion of your class to get them. We understand the desire for fellowship before and after Bible Study periods, but we also must show respect for those willing to teach classes for younger children. A part of this is going promptly to pick up children from class when the study time is over. Our teachers would also appreciate the opportunity for fellowship and, with everyone’s cooperation; we can provide this for them, as well as for parents, grandparents, or others responsible for children. Courtesy and common sense will make an encouraging environment for all at the Northwest church. For those who have been going to get children right after class, we say “thank you.” For those who need to cultivate this practice, let’s start now and show our teachers you care about them and their needs as well. Thank you for your cooperation in this.
Thank You: Thanks for all your prayers, cards and phone calls. In Christian Love, Katherine Green
Congratulations: Sharon Stalnaker and Juanita Jacobs are the proud new grandmother and great-grandmother of Carly Jo-Anne Dummermuth. She was born to Tiffany and Ron Dummermuth on Thursday, October 29th. She was 8lbs 14ozs and was 20 ½ inches long. Congratulations to the entire family.
Updates: Eva Yost’s new address is: Canton Christian Home, 2550 Cleveland Ave. NW Rm. 202, Canton, OH 44709. Phone: 330456-4699
Melissa Cartledge’s new address is: 1712 Regent Ave. NE – Apt. C, Canton, OH 44705.
Note: If anyone is interested in purchasing oranges, grapefruit or tangelos please see the Heid or Gill family. Orders are being taken now and delivery will be December 6th.
Note: Steve Moser has a friend who is in the process of re-keying our locks around the building. To have this done is quite expensive. He wants no monetary compensation for his work; however, he collects locks and keys. So, if anyone has any of those lying around collecting dust, please give those to Steve, or any of the office staff. Thank you for helping.
Note: The membership bulletin board is now complete and located in the west wing of the building. If your picture is not on the board, or if your information needs to be corrected, please see Heather Lindenberger.
Ladies: All ladies are invited to the next “Ladies Night Out” tomorrow evening at 6:30 PM. This will be the annual “Trash and Treasure” evening. Those attending are asked to bring something from their house that can be given away. Your “Trash” can become someone else’s “Treasure.” In turn, you can find an item (or items) you might want from what others bring. It’s an evening of fellowship and fun, a mini – “garage sale” without the need to exchange money for goods. Come and enjoy the time together with other ladies.
Ladies: We will be traveling to Medina to visit Miss Molly’s Tea Room on Saturday, December 5th. We would love to have you join us to enjoy the holiday decorations, fellowship, and wonderful food. Our lunch reservations are for 2:30pm, so plan to make the trip with us. Please sign-up and mark your menu choice on the women’s bulletin board by November 18th. Please turn your money in to Sonya Ash also by November 18th. If you would like to ride in the church van, make SURE to sign the transportation list on the ladies’ board as well.
Entertainment Books: Stepping Stones for Ohio Valley University are again selling these books. See Marilyn Hopkins, Leila Kindall, or any member.
Holiday Goodie order sheets are on the east wing bulletin board. Sign up for what you would like to have. The order sheets will be taken down on November 23rd. All orders can be picked up after December 10th. Please see Juanita Jacobs for more information.
Annual Holiday Dinner: This year’s dinner will be Sunday evening, December 6th, at 6:00 PM, with evening worship service beginning at 5:00 PM. Sign up if you are planning to attend and also if you can bring a dessert. The cost is $2.00 per person; children 10 and under are free. Give your money to Hope Camarata, Joan Cook, or Patrick and Theada Shepler. Each family is asked to bring a 2 liter bottle of pop. It is imperative that you sign up if you will be attending, so we know how much food to prepare.
…let us give thanks, by which we offer to God an acceptable worship with reverence and awe;… Hebrews 12: 28
Golden Agers: There will be a Bible Study and Prepared Meal at the building on Tuesday, November 10th at 10:30 AM.
“Power For Today”: Orders are being taken for “Power For Today”, a 21st Century Christian daily devotional booklet for 2010. You will receive one booklet each quarter and the total cost for a yearly subscription is $7.80. If you are interested in subscribing for one or more, please pay in advance with cash or check made out to Kathy Kruger. The deadline for ordering is November 29th.
Note: Janet Kull is looking for used portable CD players with headphones and/or portable cassette players with headphones for her classroom. If you have any you would like to donate, please contact her as soon as possible.
Youth News:
Nov. 20th: Encounter/OVU
Dec. 13th: Lunch & “Destination Unknown”/ Camarata
Campus Encounter Day: OVU will host a Campus Encounter Day, Friday, November 20, beginning at 8:30 am. The experience will provide an opportunity for high school juniors and seniors, and their parents, to explore a Christian, liberal arts campus. “This will be the first OVU Encounter Day this year,” OVU Director of Admissions Amy Bortell said. “We want the students who are visiting campus to understand the importance of putting themselves in the picture when choosing a college, and I think they’ll be happy with what they find here.” The Campus Encounter Day is free and is open to all students grade 7 through 12 and their parents. The structured experience will allow students to attend classes, talk to current OVU students and faculty, explore potential academic majors, tour the campus, meet new friends and enjoy a free lunch prepared by OVU’s dining service.
OVU Campus Encounter Day Schedule:
*Registration (from 8:00 to 8:30am in the Stotts Administration Center lobby, main campus)
*Attend a Class, Take Campus Tours, Attend Chapel
*Lunch (provided)
*Student Life Presentation
*Financing Your College Education (for Parents)
*Meet Program Directors
A sign-up sheet is posted on the Teen Board. If you have any questions please see Earl Ash.
Lads To Leaders & Leaderettes: There will be meeting for students interested in participating in “Puppets”, and for adults who might be interested in helping, Today following Bible Study. The meeting will be in room 7.
“Song of Praise” participants will meet Today after evening services.
TODAY’S SERMONS:
A.M. - (Lance) “When Jesus Comes Again” (I Thessalonians 4:13 - 5: 2)
P.M. - (Lance) “The Bible World: …They Served Other Gods” (Joshua 24: 1-5)
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.
PRIVILEGED TO SERVE
** (If you are unable to serve in the scheduled capacity, let Art Hopkins know) **
November 08, 2009 A.M. P.M.
Shepherd’s Prayer John Oberlin John Oberlin
Song Leader Ethan Ash Leo Howard
Prayer Robert Franks E.C. Bradley
Read Terry Pyles Mark Dimitro
Reading I Thessalonians 4: 13 -5: 2 Joshua 24: 1-5
Closing Prayer John R. Oberlin Harry Kindall
Communion Chuck Camarata Eugene Fox
Offering Mike Moss Frank Kruger, Jr.
Serving Communion:
1. Wesley Wyatt 5. Don Hopkins 1. Ron Franks 4. Ken Gessel
2. Virgil Anderson 6. Clyde Nutter 2. Matt Moser 5. Martin Williams
3. Charles Evans 7. David Witter 3. Steve Moser 6. Patrick Shepler
4. James Blackwell 8. John Simone
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November 15, 2009 A.M. P.M.
Shepherd’s Prayer Harry Rose Harry Rose
Song Leader Stephen Lindenberger Art Hopkins
Prayer Keith Kull Ron Franks
Read James Blackwell Rannie Cox
Reading James 5: 7-11 Genesis 12: 5-9
Closing Prayer Frank Kruger III Terry Pyles
Communion Brian Heid Robert Franks
Offering Josh Heid John Oberlin
Serving Communion:
1. Jon Heid 5. Leo Howard 1. Al Rohr 4. Devin Watson
2. Ryan Branch 6. Ed McCullough 2. Allen Crawford 5. Bill Hootman
3. Michael Moffett 7. Ken Gessel 3. Leonard Miller 6. John Simone
4. Larry Moffett 8. Terry Bucher
For The Record (11/01/09)
A.M. Worship………..294 A.M. Bible Study.........195
P.M. Worship…….......182
Wed. BS (10/28/09)…...134
Contribution……$8644.90
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