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Church of Christ Northwest Where Friends Learn
to Live Like Jesus
7722 North Allen Road Peoria, IL 61614
Phone: (309) 693-2426
Our Vision…
is to glorify and honor our Lord
and God with our lives, by
bringing people to Christ and
membership in His family and by helping to
develop Christ-like maturity in each member,
equipping them for service in the
church and in the world.
February 24, 2019
Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study
@ Kennedy’s WILL RESUME IN
APRIL 2019
Wednesday Morning
Galena Park Adult Bible Study
10-11:30 AM David Spillman
Revelation
Special Ministry
Food Pantry
Next Date: March 12th
12:30-1:30 PM
Email: cocnw@comcast.net
Website: www.cocnw.org
Fax: (309) 693-0266
Sunday 9:30 AM
Bible Study (all ages)
Worship Services
Sunday 10:30 AM
3:00 PM @ Galena Park
Wednesday Evening:
Small Group Bible Studies @ 6:30 PM
Campbell’s:
“Systematic Theology”
Kennedy’s: “The Rock,
The Road, and the Rabbi”
IN PART, GOD CREATED THE CHURCH
FOR OUR PROTECTION;
YOU DO NOT WANT TO DRIFT AWAY!
“Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of
the church of God, which he bought with his own blood.” Acts 20:28 (NIV)
How far is too far, before you will never come back?
Page 2 Church of Christ Northwest
MISSION MILESTONES
LET US ALL PRAY FOR THIS COUNTRY AND ITS PEOPLE.
Feb 24th—Chad Hirst & Marcie Gardner
Feb 27th— Jennifer Thompson Mar 1st—Connie Burton
Are You Devoted to Fellowship? by Joe Chesser
From the very beginning of the church one of the four areas to
which the early Christians were devoted was to fellowship (Acts 2.42). They didn’t just have fellowship, they were “devoted” to it. Does that seem a bit odd to you? We are not surprised that the early church committed itself to the apostles’ doctrine (apostles’ teaching); we would expect that. Prayer and the Lord’s Supper are also understandably a top priority. But fellowship may seem to be on a lower plain than the others. Yet, there it is. The church was “devoted” to these things, and God wanted us to know it.
Perhaps our view of fellowship may be somewhat misguided due to the way we often think of fellowship. My experience is that most people think of fellowship in terms of pot lucks and social gatherings. Nothing wrong with those, but if that’s mainly what we think of when we think of fellowship, then no wonder our “devotion” to fellowship may be lacking. They are a part of what fellowship is, but only a small part. Biblical fellowship goes much deeper than coffee and donuts and a good time.
Instead of food and activities, biblical fellowship is mostly about sharing together a common relationship with Jesus – “so that you too may have fellowship with us (apostles); and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ … if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another” (1 John 1.3, 7). Fellowship is first and foremost a relationship rather than an activity. It is to a relationship with Jesus and his people that we are to be devoted. The resulting activities should flow from such a relationship. That’s why the first Christians had “all things in common” (Acts 2.44). That’s why they ate together and worshiped together (Acts 2.46). And that’s why there should be no fellowship with anything contrary to Jesus (2 Cor. 6.14ff). Biblical fellowship is about relationships.
Biblical fellowship also involves a partnership. I read that “whereas the word relationship describes the believers as a community, partnership describes them as the principals of an enterprise.” The Hebrews were described as those who “share in a heavenly calling” and those who “have come to share Christ” (Heb. 3.1, 14). As Paul partnered with many people to take the gospel to the world, so we also partner in our common mission of evangelism. Financial assistance is included in this (Rom. 10.15).
Another idea connected with biblical fellowship is companionship. We learn to communicate our joy and sorrows with each other; we listen to and bear each other’s burdens. This helps fulfill the goal of the law of Christ (Gal. 6.2). We sing to each other; commune with each other; encourage each other; comfort each other; talk with each other. Fellowship is not just being together (pot lucks); it’s communicating together.
Being devoted to fellowship is something God expects from us. Are you?
Don’t forget there is a VBS meeting coming up on March 3rd after worship. There will be a light lunch served. See the bulletin board to sign up. If you have questions, see Ryan.
FOODSHARE CAN-A-THON
Food pantries throughout the area are sponsoring a can-a-thon drive to bring in food items that are needed by the community. We have been asked to participate.
We need each family that can, to bring in a bag filled with canned fish or meats, peanut butter, soups, and various canned vegetables and fruits.
Brown bags will be made available no later than March 24th. You can use your own bags if you want. The bags are to be filled and brought in no later than March 31st. We will stack them in our PANTRY COLLECTION BOX located in the hallway. As it fills, items will be removed and placed in our pantry storage area. THANKS for helping feed those in need! If you have questions, see Rebecca Prichard.
Vol. 17, Issue 8 PRAYERS NEEDED EXTENDED PRAYER LISTING
Jerry & Deb Bane Members Health
Mark Buettner Friend of B. Meyers Pancreatic Cancer
Carrie’s 8-yr old son Friend of C. Schiele Terminal Illness
Rick Clark C. DeVore’s brother Liver/Colon Cancer
Linda Cotrell Member Lung/Breathing Issues
Tony Clark C DeVore’s brother 2nd leg amputated
Shirley Darnell Former Member Serious Eye
Problems
Scott Eisenbarth Kyle’s brother Liver & Lung
Cancer
Pat Haines Member Lupus
Mark Hall G Park Bible Study Severe Depression
Matthew Doty Horne Nephew-Grant & Burton Addiction/Depression
Carol Humes R. Humes’ Mother Recovering
Harold Clark Cindy DeVore’s brother COPD/Lung Cancer
LaDonna Clark Hunter Cindy DeVore’s sister Lymph & Lung
Cancer
Rick Clark Cindy DeVore’s brother Hospice
Walt Koch Member Parkinson’s
Betty Meyers Member Continued Healing
Gene Muehring Member Cancer — recovering
Ray Muehring Gene’s Brother Prostate & Bone Cancer
Lynn Molleck Friend of N. Goble Stage 4 Cancer
Lori Prichard T&R Prichard’s daughter Conversion disorder
Ronnie Polston Nephew of L. Cotrell Cancer Surgery
Judy Powell Cindy DeVore’s cousin Cancer
Rachel K. Juers’ Co-Worker Baby born w/tumor
Josh Retzer Grandson of B/C Sunkin Addiction
Becky Sharp Spillman Cousin-I-L Brain Tumor
Carol Sunkin Member Shoulder/Back
Margaret Thomas Galena Park Resident Signs of COPD
Wally Son of K. Routh’s friend Needs a heart
transplant
Brian West Father of Delayne Needs
Encouragement
Delayne West 12-year old Brain Cancer
Trish Veytia Member Depression
HEARTS ON FIRE Calendar
Feb 24th: LTC Practice (1-4 PM) Laser Tag (4-6 PM)
Trish Veytia has requested prayers from everyone as she continues to struggle/cope daily with her depression and anxiety. Kathryn Dalton (Kathy Trowbridge’s Daughter / Trish Veytia’s sister) her kidney is shrinking. Maggie Heaton in Methodist physical therapy area. Brothers and Sisters in China — persecution has significantly increased, through many forms of opposition from the Chinese government.
Shut-Ins: Texie Ray and Eleanor Richey.
Our military. Christian men & women suffering with PTSD. Our nation for unity. Our president, judges & elected officials—wisdom to make Godly decisions. Our police as they struggle to do their job. Unsaved souls (you supply the names). Those who have left the fold and need a helping hand to find their way home. Our college students. Our enemies. Those being persecuted for being Christians. Those who persecute others — may their hearts be changed! Our young! The families of the victims of the many school shooting throughout our nation. Those dealing with earthly disasters. Victims/Families of violence and terrorism. Our Bible study groups. Our volunteers who give of their time and talents providing much needed services. Those Traveling. Those being persecuted and killed because of their Christian faith.
Praises/Thanksgivings/Updates: Don Taylor is home. Jon Sager‘s test revealed no growth in the nodule. Continued watch with another test in 6 months.
"There are parts of our calling, works of the Holy Spirit, and defeats of the darkness that will come no other way than through furious, fervent, faith-filled, unceasing prayer."
- Beth Moore
This is a reminder that those going on the mission trip owe $324 per student. Adult chaperons are covered.
We will be doing some fundraising to help with this cost. The first fundraiser will be on March 17th at 5 PM in the fellowship hall, which will be a spaghetti dinner for the congregation. We may even do an
auction type thing where members will be able to buy the services of a teen for yard work and the like.
As always, a simple thing you can do to raise money is to write letters to family and friends asking for assistance.
We do not want anyone to be unable to go because of money. If you are having trouble with the amount even after the fundraising, please come and talk to me. The church will help out to ensure that every teen has a chance to go on these mission trips. Ryan
PLEASE BE SURE TO SIGN UP ON THE BULLETIN BOARD, IF YOU ARE ATTENDING THE SPAGHETTI/AUCTION FUNDRAISER ON MARCH 17TH.
Deacons
Tom Flanagan Terry Hargrove
Rick Meyers Alan Moreland
Treasurer
Douglas Staley
Elders
Rick Hipp
Dean Kennedy
Terry McWhirter Cell: 309-231-9362
Minister David W. Spillman Cell: 309-219-2860
HOF Director Ryan Martin
Cell: 281-253-6794
Ministry Assistants
Meta Kennedy (MWF)
Betty Meyers (TT)
PH: 309-693-2426
Date Feb 17
Bible Study Attendance 73
Worship Service Attendance 117
EEM — Funds Collected To Date (for the purchase of Bibles)
$ 20,778
Shults-Lewis Children’s Home
Coins in the weekly contribution + $10 of each Dining Tour Book!!!
$ 62.51
Last Wk. Year-to-Date
2019 Budget $ 4,800 $ 33,600
2019 Contribution $ 3,051 $ 27,186
Acknowledgement: Some clipart/photo images may have been taken from "Images (c) FaithClipart.com".
STATISTICALLY SPEAKING
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Mar 12th—Pantry (12:30-1:30 PM) Mar 16th—PiP Mar 17th—HOF Spaghetti Supper/Auction
Betty out of the office — until 2/25
Meta out of office 3/3-3/24
SUNDAY ADULT BIBLE STUDY CLASSES ORDER OF WORSHIP
Challenge: Pray daily for our entire church family (by name)!
See something that needs to be fixed — Please report it to the office. Thank you to Tom Flanagan and others for taking such good care of the building!
Worship Leader: Aaron Campbell
Children Sing: Ryan Martin
Songs: Days of Elijah
Our God
Prayer
Scripture Reading: Tom Flanagan (2 Corinthians 4:7-12)
Songs: How Great is Our God Above All
Communion: Terry Hargrove
Allen Neese, Elston Rasbury, Wendelle Haines, Rick Hipp
Offering
Song: T/B/A
Sermon: Ryan Martin JARS OF CLAY
Song: I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
HOF Announcements: Ryan Martin
Shepherd’s Time: Dean Kennedy
Song: Someday
Greeter: Sandy Burch
Facilitator: Gary McWhirter
Nursery Attendant: Racheal Balteau
Communion Preparation: Barb Juers
ADULTS—AUDITORIUM Kyle Idleman: Not a Fan.
Terry Hargrove / Aaron Campbell, Facilitators
Giving Changes Everything!
Hearts on Fire Sunday School Classrooms
Glimmers Birth—3 Upstairs—Room 7
Sparks Ages 3-Pre-K Upstairs—Room 6
Embers Kindergarten-Grade 2 Upstairs—Room 10
Flames Grades 3-5 Upstairs—Room 9
Heat Grades 6-8 Downstairs—Room 13
Blaze Grades 9-12 Downstairs—Room 16/17
If each person (110 people) gave $1.13 more each week, we would have an additional $6,464 in 1 year; that is $ 1,664 more than 1 week’s budget and $ 50 more than our current shortfall! $1.13 per week for 52 weeks totals $ 58.76. Change adds up!
PANTRY NEWS
March 12, 2019 is our next service date. Please help out, if you possibly can. This is a loving act of service! See article about 2019 Foodshare Can-A-Thon and how you can help.
SHOUT OUT !
Just want you to know you are not forgotten Carol Sunkin! We love and miss you very much! Praying for you and Butch!
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