Northwest Church of Christ
3904 38th Street NW Canton, Ohio 44718
330-492-5523 Fax: 330-493-7119
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Craddock’s Corner Welcome to 2010! We are happy that you are here to worship the Lord our God on this first Lord’s Day of the New Year. Each year we wonder what the coming year holds for us. If we are faithful to the Lord, the year will be a great success. 2010 holds great possibilities for the NW church of Christ. Our aim is to take the gospel to as many in this area as possible and plans have been made and are being put into action to accomplish this. Each member must be ready to use their individual abilities to help accomplish God’s purpose this year.
We should not approach the New Year with a sense of fear. Fear as used in the English language has two principle meanings: (1) The apprehension of evil that normally leads one either to flee or to fight. (2) The awe and reverence that a man of sense feels in the presence of God, and to a less extent in the presence of a king or other dread authority.
A child feels the first type of fear when he/she is in the presence of a cruel parent. We experience this fear when in a situation that would cause us harm. This type of fear will cause us to take the necessary steps to insure our safety. It becomes evident in the days immediately following such an event as hurricane Wilma, which we experienced while in Florida, when people did not make proper preparations with supplies. The next day many were in need of basic supplies that they should have gotten before the storm. God gave us this type of fear that we might protect ourselves.
A child stands before a kind and loving parent with the second kind of fear. He/she will obey their parents because of the love and respect they have for them. They know they are safe and secure with their parents. This is the fear a Christian has in his/her relationship with God.
There are fifteen (15) Hebrew nouns that are rendered “fear” in the King James Version. In the New Testament, the Greek “phobos” is used in both senses. “But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said ‘it is a ghost!’ and they cried out in fear” (Matthew 14:26). “There is no fear of God before their eyes” (Romans 3:18). The word “reverend” is found only in Psalm 111:9 and means literally “to be feared” and is used only for God.
The person who is not saved should certainly stand with apprehension, not of evil, but of the almighty God. “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil. Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade others” (2 Cor. 5:10-11a). (ESV) The Hebrew writer in 10:26-31 explains that it is a “fearful” thing to fall into the hands of the “living God.” He explains this is for those who deliberately sin after receiving the knowledge of the truth (v. 26). These know God and his commands yet live a sinful life. He ends this warning with, “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God” (v. 31). Of course those who have never come to the Lord for forgiveness of their sins should stand in fear of him. If there is no fear of God, there will be no obedience to God’s commands.
The saved stand in fear of God in that they stand in “awe” of his majesty and power. Their fear is that of respect and love, not of terror. “By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world. There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love” (1 John 4:17-18). The saved do not stand in fear of the judgment. Through Christ the saved stand justified before God. There will be no sin brought before God in their lives as the blood of Christ removes sin every day.
In 2010, let us “stand in awe” of God. “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7). With God on our side we are the victors.
B. C.
FAMILY NEWS AND NOTES:
Church Family: Denver Moore will have surgery tomorrow January 4th. Hattie Ferrell has two cracked bones in her back. She is confined to her home at this time. Norma Huth is at Aultman-Woodlawn in room 236. Hobert Littlefield broke his hip and is at Aultman Hospital. Christine Rodgers had gallbladder surgery at Aultman Hospital this past Monday. Emma Tedrick is recovering from knee replacement surgery at Aultman-Woodlawn in room 347. 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: Tammy Nelson (friend of Mark and Veronica Davis). Pat Steiner (cancer). 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. 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).
Responses: Sharon Stalnaker responded to the invitation last Sunday morning to request special prayer for her marriage.
Congratulations: We would like to congratulate Doug and Mary Clouse who were married on January 1st, 2010. Their address is: 3084 Georgene Cir. SW, Canton, Ohio 44706. Mary’s phone: 828-551-0112 and Doug’s phone: 330-309-7388.
Address Change: Make these changes in your directory:
Carl R. Earley Marie Shanabarger
2881 Colony Woods Cir. SW 4412 Briar Hill SW
Canton, OH 44706 Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 479-7095 (330) 479-7368
Zone #4 Zone #5
Wednesday Adult Bible Study Classes – 2010
1.) “A Study Of ‘Romans’ (continued) –
Bill Craddock, Multi-Purpose, Center.
2.) “The Master’s Men: A Study Of The Apostles” – Lance Lindenberger, Auditorium.
3.) Ladies Class (continued) – Various Teachers, Room 7.
4.) Men’s Class (continued) – Emmanuel Bradley/John Oberlin, Multi-Purpose, South.
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.
Greeter Meeting: There will be a meeting for those interested in being a Greeter, Today after the evening services in the fellowship room.
Singing Group: The singing group will meet Today at 5:00 PM for anyone who would like to come.
Christian Training School: Pre-registration for Christian Training School will begin Sunday, January 10th.
Ladies Night Out: Ladies will meet here at the building, on Monday, January 11th at 6:30 PM.
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: On Tuesday, January 5th, the group will be going to Bob Evans on Dressler Rd. for lunch. They will leave the building at 10:30 AM.
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. Help is needed!
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”.
Youth News
Lads To Leaders: The registration deadline for the Lads to Leaders convention is Today.
Puppets will meet at 4:00 PM on:
January 3rd - Today
January 10th
January 24th
January 31st
Scrapbooking will meet at 3:00 PM on:
January 17th
QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK
In John 6, was Jesus talking about the Lord’s Supper, or was He preaching about himself as Savior?
He was really preaching that He was the bread (food) of life. The chapter begins with Jesus taking five barley loaves and two small fish and feeding more than five thousand people. Jesus then walked on the sea, and on the following day He was in Capernaum. The people came seeking Him (v. 24). Jesus knew what was in their hearts and said plainly, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you seek me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate of the loaves and were filled. Do not work for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to eternal life, which the Son of man will give you, for on Him the Father, God, has set His seal” (vs. 26, 27). Jesus then declared that He is the bread out of heaven, the bread of God, and the bread of life (vs. 32, 33, 48). He said, “The bread also which I will give for the life of the world is my flesh” (v. 51). He gave His flesh (body) and His blood on the cross. Keeping the same illustrations of food, Jesus continued, “Truly, truly I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in yourselves” (v. 53).
Just as literal food is necessary for physical life, so Jesus’ death on the cross and the shedding of His blood were necessary for our spiritual life. We eat His flesh and drink His blood by accepting His death on the cross and the giving of His blood for our salvation. Jesus said clearly that to accept Him we must accept His words. “The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life” (v. 63b). The Lord’s Supper is to be eaten in memory of Jesus’ body, His blood and His return (1 Cor. 11:23-26).
B.C.
TODAY’S SERMONS: A.M. - “Let Us…” – (Hebrews 10: 19-25)
P.M. – “Looking For A City” - (Hebrews 11: 8-10)
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) **
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 Harry Kindall Leonard Miller
Communion Mark Daverio Cliff Schofield
Offering Frank Kruger, III Richard Smith
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
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January 10, 2010 A.M. P.M.
Shepherd’s Prayer John Oberlin John Oberlin
Song Leader Ethan Ash Leo Howard
Prayer Tom Walton Keith Kull
Read Brian Heid Josh Heid
Reading Mark 2: 1-5 Acts 11: 19-26
Closing Prayer James Blackwell Don Hopkins
Communion Earl Ash John R. Oberlin
Offering Eugene Fox Bob Franks
Serving Communion:
1. Charles Evans 5. Don Hopkins 1. Alex McMichael 4. Eugene Fox
2. Ryan Branch 6. Bob Hughes 2. Allen Crawford 5. Leonard Miller
3. Michael Moffett 7. Leo Howard 3. Ed McCullough 6. Patrick Shepler
4. Larry Moffett 8. Don Higgins
For The Record (12/27/09)
A.M. Worship………..370 A.M. Bible Study.........220
P.M. Worship…….......188
Wed. BS (12/23/09)…...141
Contribution……6715.30
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