Northwest Church of Christ
3904 38th Street NW Canton, Ohio 44718
330-492-5523 Fax: 330-493-7119
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| Northwest News On Line December 27, 2009 |
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NORTHWEST LIFE LINES
KEITH’S KULL
On Thursday, December 17, 930 hats and gloves were distributed among twelve Canton City grade schools. In a thank you note, Carol Johnson of the Compton Learning Center wrote,
“What a glorious bag of warmth appeared at our school right when it’s needed most. As the temperatures dip lower and lower we notice many of our students without proper winter garb. As a matter of fact one student saw the bag and said. ‘Oh, do you think I could get a pair of those gloves?’ You have provided warmth in many different forms to our students.”
Notes from other schools have been received as well.
I want to take this opportunity to thank all those who helped out in any way with this ministry this year. I have no way of knowing who all contributed to the purchasing of the hats and gloves, but I know that those who did so gave with the attitudes of joy and generosity. Our buyers this year were Millie Mason and Margaret Anderson. On Wednesday evening Ethan Ash, Joshua Moss, Melissa Willingham and Earl Ash helped pack the hats and gloves for distribution and on Thursday Eugene Fox, Kathy McMichael and Jim Ladson delivered to eleven of the schools.
Chuck and Hope Camarata, Rannie and Nance Cox, Dorothy Sefert, Mary Jacobs and I had the opportunity to go To Fairmount School in Canton and pass out hats and gloves to 95 students. These students were picked by the principle and teachers as those being most in need of this kind of help. Every one of them was courteous and grateful.
Again, I want to give my thanks to all who supported our efforts this year. We are already thinking of ways we can improve and possibly expand this ministry next year. Your suggestions would be accepted and helpful. As we receive thank you cards from the schools we will post them on the east wing bulletin board for all to see.
FAMILY NEWS AND NOTES:
Church Family: Denver Moore will have surgery on Monday, January 4th. Hobert Littlefield broke his hip as the result of a fall. He is at Aultman Hospital. Christine Rodgers suffered a gallbladder attack and will see a doctor. Denia Christman had surgery at Affinity Hospital on Wednesday, December 16th. Emma Tedrick had knee replacement surgery on Wednesday, December 16th and is now recovering at Aultman-Woodlawn in room 347. Gilbert Plummer is now home. Floyd Kinney remains at Aultman-Woodlawn. Hazel Decker (the mother of Marilyn Hopkins and Bev Lones) remains at St. Joseph’s Care Center in room 210. Cheyenne Newman is undergoing a series of chemotherapy shots.
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: Arleen Fimple (daughter of Wayne and Betty Anderson) is at Aultman-Woodlawn recovering from double knee replacement surgery. Richard Ferrell (brother of Hattie Ferrell) is at Aultman Hospital. Don Horne (Nelda Anderson’s friend) is suffering with congestive heart failure. Tess White (the daughter of our missionaries in France, Charles and Pam White) may have potentially serious health issues. Brian Selby, age 20, (the brother of Amanda Cushman) is at Mercy Medical Center, room 685. Lisa Wenzel (the daughter of Diane Gardiner). Joe Kress (son-in-law of Victoria Walker) is at Hanover House. Jack Duty (leukemia).
Death: We extend our sympathy to Geneva Miller at the passing of her twin sister, Genevieve Miller on Friday, December 18th.
Thank You: Thanks to everyone for all the generous giving for the hats and gloves giveaway. We exceeded our goal because of your generous hearts. Thanks again,
Millie Mason and Margaret Anderson
Bill Craddock would like to thank everyone for the cards, prayers and the flowers sent to the funeral of his brother, Bob Craddock.
Thomas and Erin (McNutt) Tonya would like to thank everyone for their prayers, calls, visits and gifts during the birth of their daughter, Ava Grace Tonya.
New Member: John Hartley put on his Savior in baptism Tuesday, December 15th. We congratulate John and welcome him to the family here at Northwest. His address is: 2531 42nd St. NW, Canton, OH 44709. His phone number: 330-639-1966.
Services Rescheduled: The elders have decided to reschedule our Wednesday evening Bible study on December 30th, for Thursday evening, December 31st at 7:00 PM. Following services we will have our annual “New Year’s Eve Fellowship Dinner” and usher in a New Year of serving the Lord here at Northwest. Please sign the list on the east-wing bulletin board if you plan to attend. You are asked to bring: a finger food and/or a dessert, a 2 liter bottle of pop and any board games or cards etc, to play. Keith Kull is asking that the youth attend also. He will be bringing an air hockey game, a corn hole game and a ping pong table. We will be having sauerkraut and pork, mashed potatoes and gravy, pizza, sub sandwiches and assorted finger foods and desserts. Prior to the end of 2009 and the beginning of 2010, we will have a short devotional and singing.
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; she has her camera with her at all services.
Singing Group: The singing group will meet on January 3rd at 5:00 PM for anyone who would like to come.
Power For Today: The Power For Today books are in and on the table in the foyer for those who ordered them.
Note: Contribution envelopes for 2010 are on the table in the foyer. Please remember to put your name beside the number of the box that you are taking.
Membership Directory: An updated membership directory is now available and on the table in the foyer (1 per household please).
Acme Receipts: The Northeast Ohio Christian Youth Camp is again collecting your Acme Fresh Market receipts. There is a can on the table in the foyer for you to put them in. The deadline is February 14th.
Golden Agers: No Meeting on December 29.
Children’s Bible Hour: There is a sign-up sheet posted on the east-wing bulletin board for next year’s Children’s Bible Hour (this is during the morning worship for ages two through second grade). Please sign your name next to the month you would like to take. Thank you. John R. Oberlin
Nursery Schedule: There is a new Nursery Schedule sheet posted on the east-wing bulletin board. Please write your name in for the month and secession you are willing to take.
Radio Broadcast: During the week of January 4-8 the Northwest church will be featured as the “Church of the Week” on radio station WNPQ 95.9 FM. Each day during the week devotional messages will be aired at approximately 6:45 am, 2:28 pm and 5:45 pm. Take a moment and tune in. Invite your family and friends to do so as well.
Ladies’ Retreat: Ladies please mark your calendars for March 19th and 20th, 2010 for our Ladies Retreat. The beautiful Carlisle Inn at Sugarcreek will be the setting with our theme being, A Time To…a look at Ecclesiastes 3. Check-in begins at 3:00 PM on Friday, March 19th, with the cost being $50 per person. The first deposit of $25 is due to Kathy Lindenberger by January 17th, (please make checks payable to Northwest Church of Christ), with final payment due March 7th. More information will follow, or see Kathy Lindenberger for further details.
Men’s Retreat: Men: Mark your calendars for the Annual Stark County Area Men’s Retreat on April 16th and 17th at the Elkhorn Valley Retreat Center in Bergholz, Ohio. This year’s theme is “Church Growth God’s Way”.
Note: Those who are interested in becoming involved in our “Greeter Ministry” are asked to sign the sheet posted on the east-wing bulletin board. If you have questions, please see Art Hopkins or Marilyn Hopkins.
Youth News:
Lads To Leaders: The registration deadline for the Lads to Leaders convention is January 3rd.
Puppets will meet at 4:00 PM on:
January 3rd
January 10th
January 24th
January 31st
Scrapbooking will meet at 3:00 PM on:
January 17th
TODAY’S SERMONS: A.M. - “Challenges For A New Year” – (I Chronicles 29: 1-5)
P.M. – “The Sufficiency Of Grace” - (II Corinthians 12: 6-10)
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) **
December 27, 2009 A.M. P.M.
Shepherd’s Prayer Keith Kull Keith Kull
Song Leader Stephan Lindenberger Art Hopkins
Prayer Bill Craddock Chuck Camarata
Read Jerry Cain Josh Moss
Reading I Chronicles 29: 1-5 II Corinthians 12: 6-10
Closing Prayer Don Hopkins Josh Heid
Communion Ed McCullough Mike Moss
Offering Jim Jacobs Emmanuel Bradley
Serving Communion:
1. James Spencer 5. John Oberlin 1. Jerry Cain 4. Ron Franks
2. Jim Spencer 6. Mark Daverio 2. Eugene Fox 5. Ken Gessel
3. Bill Dimit 7. Ethan Shrake 3. Leo Howard 6. Mark Dimitro
4. John R. Oberlin 8. Zachary Cook
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January 3, 2010 A.M. P.M.
Shepherd’s Prayer Ed McCullough Ed McCullough
Song Leader Stephan Lindenberger Bill Craddock
Prayer Rannie Cox Dick Dimit
Read Leo Howard Carl Earley
Reading Hebrews 10: 19-25 Hebrews 11: 8-10
Closing Prayer Don Hopkins Josh Heid
Communion Ed McCullough Mike Moss
Offering Jim Jacobs Emmanuel Bradley
Serving Communion:
1. Virgil Anderson 5. Ethan Shrake 1. Terry Bucher 4. Brian Heid
2. James Blackwell 6. Clyde Nutter 2. Jerry Cain 5. Don Higgins
3. Doug Clouse 7. David Witter 3. Bill Dimit 6. John Hartley
4. Ethan Ash 8. Allen Crawford
For The Record (12/20/09)
A.M. Worship………..277 A.M. Bible Study.........182
P.M. Worship…….......160
Wed. BS (12/16/09)…...124
Contribution……6286.25
Worship Times
Sunday Worship……..9:00 A.M.
Sunday Bible Study...10:30 A.M.
Sunday Evening ……..6:00 P.M.
Wed. Evening...............7:00 P.M.
Contribution – $3575.34