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 February 14, 2010 |
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Lance’s Lines
Greetings to all, and welcome to the Northwest church on another Lord’s Day. To both those who are a part of the Northwest family, and our visitors today, we express our gratitude that you have chosen to worship and study here as we begin another new week.
Speaking of study, I want to share with you plans for a new Sunday morning Bible class that will begin on March 7th. This class will be specifically for younger adults, those in the 18-30 age range, married or single. We have a definite need for such a class, to address the concerns of those who are just beginning careers or families. This class will provide a setting to discuss biblical answers to the questions of life for our younger adults. John R. Oberlin has agreed to be the teacher for the class, and his idea of what the class should offer is a combination of biblical instruction and social fellowship. The goal, both during the class time and in activities outside the classroom setting, is to get younger adults together to share with one another and to help one another during this stage of their lives.
The new class will be meeting in the south end of the multi-purpose room starting that first Sunday in March, and adults in the age range mentioned earlier (give or take a few years) will be receiving a personal invitation to join the class on that day. Also, as young people “graduate” from the Senior high-age class this spring, this will be a natural place for them to go to continue their biblical education with people more contemporary to their own age.
This class can be great for those in the younger adult stage of their lives, and I know John will do well as its teacher. What we need is the support of those in this age category to come to the class and to be a part of making it a success, and a permanent fixture in our educational ministry.
Mark that date; March 7th. Note the location: multi-purpose room, south (kitchen) end. Pray for the success of the class, for John as its teacher, and for our education ministry as a whole.
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To all those who serve as teachers, helpers and leaders in the Northwest church’s education ministry, let me say “thank you.” You all do such important work as part of the Northwest family and of the kingdom of God. We always have a need for more who are willing to accept the challenge of the teaching of God’s word. If you’d like to volunteer, let John R. Oberlin know.
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One last item for now. Tomorrow evening at 7:15 there will be the opening assembly for the 2010 Christian Training School. All instructors and students will gather in the Northwest auditorium and then be dismissed to their individual classes. I do pray that you have registered, or will come and sign up for a class, for this year’s school. It’s not too late to do so. Then, be here at Northwest for the start of classes tomorrow evening.
Have a great day and week. God bless.
FAMILY NEWS AND NOTES:
Church Family: Donna Beard is now home. Norma Huth remains at Aultman/Woodlawn. Remember, also, Linda Gadd, Hattie Ferrell, Floyd Kinney, and Cheyenne Newman.
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: The Trinza Family and Logan Trinza (2 year old grandson of Brian Heid’s cousin): radiation treatments were postponed due to some spots on an MRI. He will need more tests and possibly surgery. Gretchen Tripp (the daughter of Mary Pool) has been put on a waiting list for a kidney and pancreas transplant. Ruth Plummer (Cheryl Bradley’s mother) remains at Aultman Hospital in room 6658. Brent Harmon (Donna Gessel’s brother-in-law) is at the Moffet Cancer Center in Florida. Jon Shepler, Pat Steiner, Brian Selby, Jack Duty.
Response: Linda Perine came forward last Sunday evening during the invitation requesting the prayers of the church on behalf of herself and her son.
Thank You: A special “Thank You” to all who came out and helped to make “Valentines For Vets” during Ladies Night Out. 147 valentines were made and sent out on Tuesday.
We want to thank everyone for the cards, prayers, phone calls and food during the past 14 months of Mom’s life. Thank you all! We love and appreciate you all.
The Hopkins, Gauding & Lones families
Congratulations: Chrissy and Jason Echols (the daughter and son-in-law of Richard and Ruth Smith) are the proud new parents (and grandparents) of a baby girl, Lauren Elizabeth Echols. She was born on Monday, February 8th. She weighed 7lbs and was 20 inches long. Glen and Wanda Kame are the great grandparents.
FYI Notice: If you have questions about our services during inclement weather please tune to radio stations WHBC – 1480 AM and WHOF – 101.7 FM. Information will also be posted on website: www.nwcantoncoc.org.
Golden Agers: Bible Study and Prepared Meal on Tuesday, February 16th.
Free: Terry Pyles has 2 sets of crutches that he will give to anyone who would like them.
Recipe: There are copies of Carol Pyles’ recipe for “Rosa Goulash” on the bulletin board for anyone who would like one.
Need: Diane Oberlin is in need of cardboard egg cartons that will be used for spring projects in the children’s class. Please see Diane if you have any.
Prayer Chain: If anyone is interested in participating in a “Prayer Chain” phone call system, please see Nelda Anderson as soon as possible.
Birthday Fellowship: Our Birthday Fellowship will be held on Sunday, February 28th following evening services. Please bring finger foods and a 2 liter bottle of pop and plan to attend.
Auction For OVU: Stepping Stones will host an Auction fund raiser for Ohio Valley University at the Louisville church on Friday, March 12th at 6:30 PM. There is a flyer on the east-wing bulletin board.
Gospel Meeting: There will be a Gospel Meeting/ Area Sing in Lisbon beginning on Friday, March 5th through Sunday, March 7th with the Area Sing being on that Sunday. Glen Hawkins will be preaching. There is a flyer posted on the east-wing bulletin board.
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 Today.
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”. Registration forms are on the table in the foyer.
OVU Fundraiser: The North Canton church of Christ will host an OVU Talent Show & Swiss Steak Dinner on Saturday, March 6th at 6:00 PM. The cost is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children ages 3-10. Tickets may be purchased from Marilyn Hopkins or Ruth Smith no later than the February 28th. A flyer is posted on the east-wing bulletin board.
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 final payment of $25 is due to Kathy Lindenberger by March 7th, (please make checks payable to Northwest Church of Christ).
Who’s Your “Barnabas”? As a follow-up to comments made during a lesson last month, we want to have members of the Northwest family share with us the names of individuals who have been an encouragement to them in any way. Who is your “Barnabas”? Who has lifted you up in times of need, encouraged you when it was most beneficial to you, helped you through the circumstances of life? This may have been done by a well-timed note, or by some words of support and an attitude of caring, or in many other ways greater and smaller. Use the form provided in the foyer, and let us know whom you appreciate for their love and concern, and for their efforts to encourage you as Barnabas encouraged brethren in the early church. Fill out the form and give it to Theada Shepler, or simply place it in her office mailbox. We will highlight these “Barnabases” on the back of the pew sheet. One last note. For the time being, we’ll exclude the ministered staff, and focus on the other members of the congregation who are deserving of recognition.
Youth News
Lads To Leaders:
February 14th & 21st: Puppets: 4.00-6:00 PM
February 28th: Youth Conference Trip
March 7th & 14th: Banner: after morning Bible Study until 5:30 PM. Bring $2.00 for pizza
March 21st: Scrapbooking & Puppets: time TBA.
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CYC Youth Conference: The CYC Youth Conference will be in Gatlinburg, TN on February 26th-28th.
QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK
If people today are under the New Testament covenant, why do we spend so much time in studying the Old Testament? Should we spend so much time studying the Old Testament?
It is true that we today are under the New Testament covenant of grace and truth, but it is also necessary that we have knowledge of the Old Testament to really understand the New Testament. The Apostle Paul wrote “For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope” (Rom. 15:4). In 1 Cor. 10 Paul reminds the Christians of many of the mistakes and sins of the Israelites. In verse 11 Paul writes, “Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.” Question: how can I know the sins of the Israelites unless I study the Old Testament?
Truth of the matter is we cannot understand the New Testament unless we know a great deal about the Old Testament. For example, we would not know that we are a part of the human race if it were not for the Old Testament. Genesis 1:26-28 tells us that God made us (man) in his own image. How do we know that we are the human race and not one of the animal kingdoms? The very fact that we control animals and we are not controlled by someone else is proof that we are humans. God put man in charge. We have free will as God gave Adam and Eve. That we can think and reason, as no other part of God’s creation, proves we are human.
If it were not for the Old Testament we would not know what sin is and what it does to our relationship with God. We learn all this in the first three chapters of Genesis. The Old Testament gives us the story of God preparing the world for the arrival of his Son Jesus Christ to be the Savior of the world. We would never know this story if it were not for the Old Testament. There are over 300 prophecies of Christ in the Old Testament. Jesus stated in Matt. 5:17, “Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets; I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill.”
For some reason most people do not like to study history. As a former history teacher, one of the greatest jobs I had was convincing the students that they needed to know these historical facts. Folks, you cannot know where you are unless you know where you came from. It is impossible to understand God’s scheme of redemption without knowing some of the history revealed in the Old Testament concerning God’s dealings with man throughout the centuries. We don’t live under the old covenant. The New Testament reveals to us God’s plan of salvation and how he wants us to live as his children. The Old Testament reveals how this salvation came into being.
B.C.
TODAY’S SERMONS: A.M. - “The Power Of Conviction” – (Acts 5: 34-42)
P.M. - “Three Views Of Faith” - (Luke 9: 37-42)
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) **
February 14, 2010 A.M. P.M.
Opening Prayer Keith Kull Keith Kull
Song Leader Bill Craddock Leo Howard
Prayer Brian Heid Dick Dimit
Read Jerry Cain Josh Heid
Reading Acts 5: 34-42 Luke 9: 37-42
Closing Prayer Ron Franks Bernie McFadden
Communion Mark Daverio Tom Walton
Offering Ed McCullough Leo Howard
Serving Communion:
1. Zachary Cook 5. Bill Dimit 1. Don Higgins 4. Art Hopkins
2. Virgil Anderson 6. Jim Jacobs 2. E.C. Bradley 5. Jerry Cain
3. Terry Bucher 7. Jon Heid 3. Don Hopkins 6. John Hartley
4. James Blackwell 8. Alex McMichael
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February 21, 2010 A.M. P.M.
Opening Prayer Keith Kull Keith Kull
Song Leader Stephen Lindenberger Art Hopkins
Prayer Rannie Cox Cliff Schofield
Read Ron Franks Richard Smith
Reading Job 14: 1-4 John 1: 43-46
Closing Prayer James Blackwell Ned Taggart
Communion Tom Walton Jeff Thompson
Offering Leonard Miller Mike Moss
Serving Communion:
1. Bill Hootman 5. Steve Moser 1. Don Higgins 4. Leonard Miller
2. Ryan Branch 6. Matt Moser 2. Bob Hughes 5. Alex McMichael
3. Michael Moffett 7. Jon Heid 3. Leo Howard 6. Eugene Fox
4. Larry Moffett 8. Josh Heid
For The Record (02/07/10)
A.M. Worship………..N/A
A.M. Bible Study…….N/A
P.M. Worship………..166
Wed. B.S. (02/03/10)...127
Contribution……. $5128.25
Worship Times
Sunday Worship………..9:00 A.M.
Sunday Bible Study…...10:30 A.M.
Sunday Evening………...6:00 P.M.
Wednesday Evening……7:00 P.M