Northwest Church of Christ
3904 38th Street NW Canton, Ohio 44718
330-492-5523 Fax: 330-493-7119
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KEITH’S KULL
THE 43RD ANNUAL STARK COUNTY YOUTH MEETING
For 43 years several of the congregations of the Lord’s church in Stark County have cooperated to produce the Annual Stark County Youth Meeting. Until this year the youth meeting was under the oversight of the Market Avenue Elders; it now is overseen by the Northwest Elders. An Organizing committee made up of representatives from the congregations involved plans the youth meeting each year. Our meeting this year is scheduled on March 26-27.
The theme for this year’s meeting is “GET SERIOUS!” Our keynote speaker is DAN CHAMBERS of Nashville, TN. This is Dan’s second time as our keynote speaker having been with us in 2008 as well. Dan is the evangelist with the Concord Rd. church of Christ in Nashville. He has spoken at many youth rallies and on several lectureship programs throughout our brotherhood. He has also been involved in mission work in Europe, South America and India, and has authored three books: Showtime: Worship in the Age of Show Business; “Where’s the Piano?” and “Is Baptism Really Necessary?” Dan holds masters degrees from Lipscomb University and Indiana University – Ft. Wayne. Dan and his wife Leola have been married for 22 years and have two teenage children. On his first visit with us in 2008 Dan impressed us with his ability to relate and communicate with teens. We are pleased to have him with us again this year. A quick side note: Brothers Chambers will be with us this November for an evangelistic meeting.
Also this year, Brother JACK GILCHRIST will be delivering a special keynote address at 1:00 PM on the Saturday of the youth meeting. Jack is the associate minister with the Massillon congregation and has served on our Organizing Committee for several years. Jack is a graduate of Freed-Hardeman University and the West Virginia School of Preaching. He and his wife Katie have one son, Andrew.
The Stark County Youth Meeting is a ministry that attracts between 500-600 teens each year. It requires the efforts of many members in several congregations. This year, unlike previous years all the activities will take place at the Northwest building. This will require a special effort by our members. Please be sensitive to the needs we have to make the meeting a success and help when and where you can. Specifically we will need help in the following areas:
1. We will need people to help in the Kitchen from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, March 27. These volunteers will be involved in setting up, serving and cleaning up the lunch served to the teens that day. Please sign the list for kitchen help on the east bulletin board.
2. We will need specific food items for the youth meeting. Please see the list on the east bulletin board and sign up for those items you can provide. All food items need to be to the building by Thursday, March 25. Place items on the tables in the south end of the multipurpose room and mark “Youth Meeting”.
3. Lunch will be served in a large (heated) tent that will be located in the west parking lot. We will need people to help set up chairs and tables in the tent on Tuesday and Thursday of the week prior to the youth meeting. (Specific dates: Tuesday – 3/23 and Thursday 3/25) If you can help with this please see sign the list on the east bulletin board. We will also need people to help take down the chairs and tables on the Saturday evening after the youth meeting.
Brethren, please be aware that your help is needed. If you have questions about what needs to be done or where you might fit in please see Patrick Shepler or myself.
FAMILY NEWS AND NOTES:
Church Family: Francis Kahrig is back at Aultman Hospital with pneumonia. He will begin cancer treatments, also. Remember, also, Wauldine Flinn (broken wrist), Juanita Jacobs (broken wrist), Valerie Hartman (problems with her back), Norma Huth, 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: Lisa Wenzel (daughter of Diane Gardiner) will go to Cleveland Clinic on Tuesday. Pearl Albritain (former member of this congregation) has been diagnosed with lung cancer and is receiving chemotherapy and radiation. Her address is posted on the east-wing bulletin board. Elenor Riggs (sister of Don Higgins) is at Fairmount General Hospital (in WV) suffering with C.O.P.D. disease. Jerry Fisk (the brother-in-law) of Sharon Saunier) is having respiratory problems. Bonnie Day (daughter of Ellen Day) had a heart catheterization at Aultman Hospital and is in room 306. Kathy Thornberry, daughter of Louise and Harvey, will have a ground-breaking hip replacement surgery in Georgia on March 15th. The Trinza Family and Logan Trinza (2 year old grandson of Brian Heid’s cousin): 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), Brent Harmon (Donna Gessel’s brother-in-law), Jon Shepler, Pat Steiner, Brian Selby, Jack Duty.
Death: We extend our sympathy to Peggy Grell and her family at the passing of her brother Larry Reed on Tuesday, March 2nd. The arrangements were made by Arnold Funeral Home.
Response: Sharon Stalnaker came forward during the invitation last Sunday to request the prayers of the congregation for her mother and her mother-in-law who are both dealing with severe health issues. She also requested prayers for herself and her family as they make tough decisions concerning those issues.
Thank You: Thank you for the Valentines (made by the Northwest Ladies Night Out Group) that we received to help our Medical Center observe Valentine’s Day and “The National Salute to Veteran Patients.” Also, thank you for the interest and concern expressed on behalf of our hospitalized veterans during the National Salute to Veteran Patients this year. Sincerely, Louis Stokes Cleveland Medical Center, Department Of Veteran Affairs
Birth Announcement: Congratulations to Mary Pool (great-grandmother) and Gretchen Tripp (grandmother) at the birth of Kale David Rodgers born on February 24th.
FYI Notice: Please check the east-wing bulletin board for information concerning Gospel Meetings, Ladies’ Days, and other happenings in our area.
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.
Announcement Requests: All announcement requests must be received in the office by 12:00 PM on Wednesday. This will allow the staff to include the announcement in our media releases (bulletin and power point presentation). Please fill out an Announcement Request Form located on the table in the foyer. If you cannot complete a form by the deadline, please call or email the office with your request. Your cooperation in this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Library: The new library is now ready for use. Anyone interested in donating books to the library should adhere to the following guidelines. The library is a Christian resource/study room. Any books being considered can be new or gently used. Old bibles/books that are artifacts should not be considered for donation. No cookbooks or National Geographic etc. will be accepted. No sexually explicit material, please. Adult: Non-Fiction Books–religious material or Christian living subject. Fiction books- inspirational or just good wholesome reading. Bible dictionaries, encyclopedias or concordances are welcome. Children: Books may be fiction or nonfiction, but they must be non-violent and clean in content. Note: **Coloring books, puzzles, games or books with small pieces or interactive materials, can be donated to the teachers resource room. Library personnel, Winnie German, Nelda Anderson and Kenleigh Ash are under the direction of the eldership. Items that do not meet the appropriate standards will be discarded.
“Silver For Children Campaign”: Please consider taking a can or two home and fill it with your extra change for Potter Children’s Home and Family Ministries. You will find cans available on the table in the foyer. When they are filled, please return them to the office.
Help Needed: First of all, thanks for all the plastic bags that you provide for the Food Assistance Ministry. However, in order to expedite the packing of the food, they are asking that you lay the plastic bags flat, one on top of another, before you bring them in. Thanks for your cooperation!
Golden Agers: No Meeting on Tuesday, March 9th.
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.
Northwest is putting together two baskets for the Stepping Stones auction on March 12th at the Louisville gym. The two baskets are Ohio State and Stationary/Greeting Card Baskets. Please give any donations for baskets or other kinds of donations to Marilyn or Don Hopkins by Wednesday March 10th. No clothing please. Any questions see Marilyn Hopkins or Ruth Smith. Come and enjoy the fun/food at the auction after 4:30 PM on March 12th.
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.
Ladies’ Retreat: The Ladies Retreat is scheduled for March 19th and 20th. The cost is $50 per person. The final payment of $25 is due to Kathy Lindenberger, TODAY. (Please make checks payable to Northwest Church of Christ).
Who’s Your ‘Barnabas’? As a follow-up to comments made during a lesson in January, 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, encouraged you, and helped you through the circumstances of life? Use the form provided in the foyer to let us know whom you appreciate for their efforts to encourage you as Barnabas encouraged brethren in the early church. Give the completed form to Theada Shepler, or simply place it in her office mailbox. We will highlight these “Barnabases” on the back of the pew sheet or in the bulletin. One last note. For the time being, we’ll exclude the ministerial staff, and focus on the other members of the congregation who are deserving of recognition.
Spaghetti Dinner/L2L Puppet Show: There will be a Spaghetti Dinner followed by a puppet show on March 28th after morning Bible Study. Our purpose is to encourage the young people involved in Lads to Leaders as they prepare for this year’s convention. You are asked to bring a dessert and a 2 liter bottle of pop. Please sign the list posted on the east-wing bulletin board. Plan to stay and support our kids!
Youth News
Lads To Leaders:
March 7th: Banner: from 4:00 to 5:30 PM
March 14th: Banner & Scrapbooking (please bring your completed individual scrapbook pages): after Bible Study until 5:30 PM. Please bring $2.00 for pizza.
March 21st: Scrapbooking & Puppets: time TBA.
“WHO’S YOUR ‘BARNABAS’?”
“And Joses [Joseph], who was also named Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of Encouragement [or Consolation], a Levite of the country of Cyprus, having land, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.”
Each week we’ve been highlighting a “Barnabas” in the family at the Northwest church of Christ, and this week’s individual to be recognized is Nelda Anderson. Nelda is a very active member of Christ’s body, but, beyond that, she is a very caring member of His Church. She has recently been involved in reorganizing the new church library (along with Winnie German), but her involvement in the life of the body of Christ goes far beyond this into a variety of different areas.
The individual who submitted her name for noting as a “Barnabas” especially emphasized Nelda’s kind and loving attitude, and words, at an especially difficult time in their life. Without doubt, there are others who could testify to this as well. Her desire to organize a prayer chain at Northwest speaks to this very attitude of care and concern for brethren and those outside the church.
Nelda is one of our many special sisters in Christ and we thank her for her love for the Lord, His church, and His people.
TODAY’S SERMONS: A.M. - “Hell Is Real” – (Luke 12: 4-5)
P.M. – “Blessed Are The Merciful…” - (Matthew 14: 14-21)
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) **
March 7, 2010 A.M. P.M.
Opening Prayer John Oberlin John Oberlin
Song Leader Stephen Lindenberger Bill Craddock
Prayer John R. Oberlin Eugene Fox
Read Ethan Shrake Ron Franks
Reading Luke 12: 4-5 Matthew 14: 14-21
Closing Prayer Frank Kruger, III Ethan Ash
Communion Doug Clouse Mike Moss
Offering Steve Franks Leo Howard
Serving Communion:
1. Al Rohr 5. Terry Bucher 1. Virgil Anderson 4. Dick Dimit
2. Ken Gessel 6. Ryan Branch 2. Allen Crawford 5. Brian Heid
3. Bill Hootman 7. Jerry Cain 3. Bill Dimit 6. Don Higgins
4. Ethan Ash 8. Zachary Cook
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March 14, 2010 A.M. P.M.
Opening Prayer Richard Smith Richard Smith
Song Leader Ethan Ash Don Hopkins
Prayer Chuck Camarata Tom Walton
Read Josh Heid Terry Pyles
Reading Ephesians 2: 13-16 Luke 2: 41-52
Closing Prayer Jim Jacobs Carl Earley
Communion Brian Heid John Oberlin
Offering Keith Kull Bill Dimit
Serving Communion:
1. John Heid 5. Eugene Fox 1. Ed McCullough 4. Josh Heid
2. Steve Franks 6. Leo Howard 2. Ken Gessel 5. Bob Hughes
3. Ron Franks 7. Charles Evans 3. Brian Heid 6. Cliff Schofield
4. James Blackwell 8. Alex McMichael
For The Record (02/28/10)
A.M. Worship………..273
A.M. Bible Study…….167
P.M. Worship………..189
Wed. B.S. (02/24/10)...119
Contribution……. $6432.15
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