Volume 5 Issue 47 For January 2015

For the Lord i s the Spiri t , and where the Spiri t of the Lord i s , there i s l iberty .

2 Corinthians 3:17 Spirit of LibertySpirit of Liberty

NORTH LIBERTY CHURCH OF CHRIST

Makena Pride-Praise~spot on lung is shrinking Katie Luthringer, friend of Shannon Stuart, brain tumors causing vision problems and swollen lymph node on neck Jeff Brust, SIL of Ken & Anita Snyder, recovering from kidney removal due to cancer—Praise-cancer contained to kidney Zeb Kemp’s aunt, Teresa, auto accident-has many broken and crushed bones-long recovery ahead Jane Carroll, Chris’s mom, recovering from infection Sheila Nate, Ardie Mornout’s niece-fell and in hospital for tests Danny Donathen-hospital with pneumonia in his lung Don Eberly-stroke following hip surgery Robyn Saunders-more tumors Pasquale Lampo, Leslie Beuley’s dad, stroke, fell and hit head and had bleeding on his brain Mary Hiatt, Cindy Kobold’s mom, in hospital due to low sodium Jessy James was hit on his motorcycle-bad shape-is waiting on having his 8th surgery Sympathy to Eric Morris & family on the passing of his uncle, Jerry Morris Sympathy to the Blair family, Paul passed away Congratulations to Jess & Chuck Bowen on their new baby BOY, Avery Dean, born on Dec 20th. 7lbs, 12oz and 20” long. He joins big sister Adi & grandparents are Chuck & Jennifer Bowen!

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Spirit of WorshipSpirit of Worship

Spirit of Praise & Spirit of Praise & PrayerPrayer

For week of... 11/30 12/7 12/14 12/21

Sunday AM

Worship 475 482 528 581

Total

Offering $9,667 $9,487 $11,232 $11,255

Building Fund $295 $125 $365 $365

Military Personnel: Eric Rodman, son of Jerry & Sherry Roberts; Andrew Ross, Mary Bunch’s son, Joshua Cole (Omaha, NE), Jason Rodman (CA.), Jeff Roberts (TX), Shannon Vickers, Dave Bickel (CO), Josh Grayckowski (TX) Kyle Singleton, Mike McGann, Mary Patton’s son (San Diego, CA), Jason Fair (CA), Lionel Williams, Bob & Sherry Lichtenberger’s son-in-law, Christopher Brandenburg (NC), Erin & Trevor Wiegers, Steve & Carol Beam’s son at sea; Brian Parnell (Afghanistan) & Tyler Foura (Afghanistan) -Steve & Carol Beam’s nephews; Bryant Miller (Afghanistan); Danny Francis (Okinawa)

Those with cancer: Jason Wilson, Sue Grayckowski; Barb Burkett; Liz Davis’ nephew; Richard Hauguel; Frank Rodrigrez, friend of Don Napier; Shannon Walker, Josh Rice’s sister; Danny Edmonds; Susan (Snyder) Baughman; Brittney Hummer; Caleb Hoppe, friend of Elin Fair; Donnetta Robinson; Roy Becker; Chris Cloud; Kim Perkins; Rick Columbia; Heather Horvath, Dawn’s daughter; Ron Hamilton (throat)

Wednesday Happenings: (resume 1/7)

Wednesday Night meal and classes:

Meal served from 5:45-6:30 pm

Classes start at 7:00

Nursery provided

Classes for 3-year- olds-8th grade

Adult classes: Woman’s Bible Study-room 1 ~ 6 week study Entitled The Best Yes by Lysa Terkeurst Books available for $7.00 Living Jesus-Sermon on the Mount in Gathering area-led by Tim

The Daly family placed their membership with us on December 16th. Chuck & the oldest son, Matthew were baptized this past June. Wendy has been helping with leading worship and they have a 2nd son by the name of Liam.

On Sunday, Dec 28th, The Neyhart family, Tom, Jill, Abby and Emily placed their membership. Tom & Jill are involved with Campus Ministries and Tom will be leading the worship in January and February while Chris is on sabbatical.

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M.O.M.S.-Ministry of Moms 1st and 3rd Thursdays Sept-May (9-11am) Pregnant Moms through Moms of Preschoolers welcome to come join us!

Come and meet other Moms in the area and relax while your kids are being taken care of and play with our amazing childcare workers. We always have coffee and yummy snacks available. We meet in the student center (old sanctuary), first awning in the parking lot.

CURRENT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES:

~The Invisible War-led by Jody in Room 1 ~Standard for Seniors– Room 4

WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH FAMILY

Tithing envelopes will be available for pick up each Sunday in December. If you already have a number just pick up your designated number. If you would like to start using the envelope system, please take an available box and sign the sheet with the # you are taking.

E-giving is a convenient way for you to give your money without the hassle of remembering your $ or check each Sunday. Go to our website at www. nlccnet.org and click on the giving tab. Click “this link” to give on line for a 1 time donation or recurring donation.

Beneath our tangle landscape lurks an invisible spiritual realm where unseen battles rage. It’s real. And it’s dangerous. If you’re prepared to remove the blinders and gaze into this unseen world, Chip Ingram is ready to take you there. Hang on to your seat. It’s going to be a journey inside the very folds of our Bibles, a journey that will teach us about our greatest foe, Satan, also known as Lucifer, Dragon, Serpent, and Son of the Morning Start. Although this lying thief comes to “steal, kill, and destroy, “ God details in His Word the bat-tle plan to uncover Satan’s cunning deceptions and to resist his sinister schemes. The cosmic conflict exploding all around us will have ETERNAL IMPLICATIONS, for us and those we love. This seven-part series will help you prepare to do spiritual battle with the ene-my of your soul - and win! You’ll learn how to clothe yourself with God’s “spiritual armor” so you can be confident of your certain victory over the scheming enemy.

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Spirit of ServiceSpirit of Service

For Week of... 1/4 1/11 1/18 1/25

Nursery

Kim Kaser Leah Kaser Jodi Williams Jackie Cauffman

Kim Kaser Leah Kaser Jodi Williams Jackie Cauffman

Janet Rhodes Mary Blair Alyssa Bowen Amanda Bowen

Janet Rhodes Mary Blair Alyssa Bowen Amanda Bowen

Wed night nursery 1/7 Jodi Ross Casey Groves

1/14 Casey Groves Alissa Whitmer

1/21 Elin Fair Darla Fair

1/28 Alissa Whitmer Andrea Ritter

Communion & Offering Prayer Brian Perry Alan Limerick Matt Peterson Tom McCormick

Communion Servers

Lucas Stegemiller Patrick Kronk Vince Leodanski Ryan Fair Henry Davis Jason Cauffman Levi Klopfenstein

Bill Cauffman Nick Lung Don Napier Darin Klopfenstein Keith Beringer Sam Weiss Bill Morey

Dave Ross Tim Knowlton Zeb Kemp Chuck Bowen Mike Weiss Ryan Poorman Chris Deutscher

Scott Reinhold Chuck Daly Chris Newcomb Scott Lidgard Bob Yung Donavan Hawkes Brian Kaser

Communion to Sick North Liberty South Bend LaPorte

Nick Lung Tom Fair Scott Reinhold

Z Clingenpeel Jan Baker Ron Peterson

D Klopfenstein Tom Fair Ron Peterson

Randy Lemert Jan Baker Erik Ebersole

Snow Removal Jan 4 Tyler Jaynes/Jake Jan 11 Tim & Jake Baker Jan 18 & 25 Jake Baker Matt Peterson Eli Peterson

Ushers Tom Fair Brad Yung Tim Baker Paul Annis Bob Shipley

Security Vince Leodanski Tyler Jaynes

Immersion Mary Barenie Bev Lung

Communion Preparation Don & Donna Napier Nick & Bev Lung

It is my prayer that the body of Christ around the world will remember the words of encouragement from the Angel of the Lord to the shepherds the night Jesus was born: “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people…a Savior

has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.” Church as we enter into the New Year in just a few days, I hope and pray that no matter what we face, no matter how dark things can get in this world, we never forget that a Savior has been born to us. Celebrate this life and coming year knowing that Jesus is our light in a dark world as Isaiah 9 says of our Lord, “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light…he is our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.” And please never forget that the Lord has given us the great responsibility and privilege to spread this good news. In fact, Jesus said in Acts 13:47, “I have made you a light for the…(world), that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.” And in Matt 5 Jesus tells the church that: “You are the light of the world…so don’t hide your light but let it shine…so that men who see your good deeds will glorify our heavenly Father…” This past week we continued our series “Five Words That Can Change Your Life.” Terri and I would also like to thank everyone for the wonderful Christmas gifts you blessed us with. May God bless every family that worships here this coming year. Saved to Serve, Tim

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vertising the site. BUT it is FREE to NLCC members to list their company! Salespeople & managers can also be listed. If you want to work for a company run on Christian values then keep your eyes on this site for posted job openings or upload your resume. We encourage people to FIRST seek out companies with members in their home congregation by including the church name in your search. We are asking for you help in locating such companies and bring awareness to this site. You can send their info to info@whointhechurch.com and we will contact them.

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1 Happy New Year

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9:30 am

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Morning Worship

6 6:30 am Prayer Group

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5:45-6:30pm

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330 Middle School (6-8th grades)

Adult Study, Nursery, classes for ages 3—5th grade

8 9:00 am Prayer Group/MOMS Group

10 7:00 am Men’s fellowship

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330 High School (9-12th grades)

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330 Middle School (6-8th grades)

Adult Study, Nursery, classes for ages 3—5th grade

15 9:00 am Prayer Group

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330 High School (9-12th grades)

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330 Middle School (6-8th grades)

Adult Study, Nursery, classes for ages 3—5th grade

22 9:00 am Prayer Group/MOMS Group

24 7:00 am Men’s fellowship

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330 High School (9-12th grade)

27 6:30 am Prayer Group

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330 Middle School (6-8th grades)

Adult Study, Nursery, classes for ages 3—5th grade

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Do you have old sheets, blankets, small rugs or runners with rubber backings, tennis balls, towels or washcloths you want to get rid of but don’t know where to best do-nate them. How about to Pet Refuge? They can always use any of the above. Place in Lisa’s office if you have anything to donate.

South Bend Center for the Homeless

There’s a critical need for those who are homeless in our area.

The South Bend Center for the Homeless is in need of several items for their guests, including blankets, ibuprofen, socks, gloves, hats, shower shoes, boots and towels.

These items are either dangerously low in stock, or out completely. Donations can be dropped off at the front desk

2015 OFFICERS ELDERS - 3yr. Term - Randy Lemert, Brian Kaser 2 yr. Term - Erik Ebersole 1 yr Term - Jan Baker Tim Stewart Jody Healey Ben Webb Appointed Offices: LEGAL TRUSTEES Randy Lemert Tom Fair Andrew Heck Debbie Brown FINANCIAL SECRETARY - Lisa Fair TREASURER - Erik Ebersole CHURCH CLERK - Barb Pearson ALL LISTED WILL TAKE OFFICE ON January, 2015

Although, the youth are not collecting cans anymore, Lisa Fair is collecting them for a local 501C organization. They will take pop cans, veggie/soup cans, dog/cat food cans...any type of can. Place clean, label free cans in or outside Lisa’s office.

If you have something to advertise under Community Connections, contact the church office with the info.

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Middle School Wednesday Nights TEACHING SERIES: ALIVE Words are powerful. You probably already knew that. Words can make your day or ruin it. Words can make friends or create enemies. On a global level, words can start a revolution or bring peace. Now, think about how much more powerful God's words are. Simply by speaking He caused the world to be created

along with everything in it: mountains, oceans, thunderstorms, planets, the sun. He spoke all of it into existence! By His words, He caused nations to rise and fall, and people who were dead to come back to life. God's words are the most powerful force in our en-tire world, but if we're honest...most of us don't think of them that way. We hear "God's Word? or "the Bible? and think about an old dusty book, something complicated, outdated, or even boring. But what if it was never meant to be that way? What if we're missing out by seeing it as simply a history book or something to study? Session One: Out Of The Fish Bowl Bottom Line: Give God's Word a chance to change you. What words come to mind when you think about the Bible? Exciting? Mind-blowing? Life-changing? If you're honest, probably not. Even though we aren't quick to admit it in church, many of us don't feel all that excited about reading the Bible. Maybe for you it just seems like a history book filled with random facts about random people that don't really matter. Or maybe it feels more like a foreign language textbook with lots of words and phrases that don't make sense. Either way, it's hard to see how an old book written by a bunch of dead guys about an invisible God could be relevant to anything we're doing today. But that was not how it was intended to be experienced. Through a letter written to the Hebrews, we discover that the Bible is more than just a recording of the past. If we give it a chance, God's Word has the power to change our present and shape our future. Session Two: Baby Bottle Bottom Line: Find a way to feed yourself. Have you every taken care of a baby? It isn't easy. They constantly need your help. They need to be fed, changed, carried, and fed again. Eventually babies grow up and learn to feed and care for themselves. It's a natural process, and it'd be weird if they didn't! The truth is, we're all growing up in different ways, and our lives aren't maturing and growing at the same rate. One area where we tend to stay immature is our faith. We depend on our pastors, our small group leaders, and our parents to spiritually "feed us? or tell us what God's word says, what to think, and what to believe. But we were never meant to be infants forever. In the a letter written to the Hebrew Christians, we find that God's desire is for us to grow up and be healthy spiritually as much as physically. And the only way for us to do that is to find a way to feed ourselves. Session Three: Forget Me Not Bottom Line: When you memorize, it opens your eyes. Memorizing just doesn't sound like much fun, does it? Maybe you've had to memorize something for school and found yourself wondering why? In a world where you can Google the answer to just about anything, why would anyone bother to memorize? There must be a better use of our time. That may have been exactly how Joshua felt. He was just about to take over leading the nation of Israel from Moses. It was no easy task and there was a ton that needed to happen. At this pivotal moment in history, God tells Joshua that the key to his success hinges on him committing his time and attention to knowing and meditating on scripture. It probably seemed counterintuitive. He had work a lot of other work to do. But through his story we find that keeping God's word in us is the first step to dealing with anything that's going on around us.

99 THOUGHTS FOR PARENTS OF TEENAGERS THE TRUTH ON RAISING TEENAGERS FROM PARENTS WHO HAVE BEEN THERE

By Walt Mueller

DON’T ASSUME THAT OTHER PARENTS THINK THE WAY YOU DO. When our children were young, we became involved in a circle of friends in our community who shared time with us sitting together on the sidelines, at school functions, and in our daily comings and goings. Those relationships continued until our children graduated from high school. We made the mistake of assuming that just because they were our friends, we shared the same parenting values and standards. There were many matters on which we were in agreement. So imagine our surprise when we would learn that some of these friends were more than happy to break the law by opening their homes as safe places for teenagers to gather and drink, host coed sleepovers, or fail to provide supervision. Before your children spend time at other people’s homes, pick up the phone and make a call to ask questions regarding what is and is not allowed to happen at those homes, along with who will be present to supervise. Then, based on that knowledge, make decisions on where and where not your own kids are allowed to go. Protecting your children from harm and providing for their well-being might not make you popular, but it is the right thing to do.

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North Liberty Church of Christ ~ 65225 State Road 23~North Liberty, IN 46554 ~ www.nlccnet.org

W h a t d o y o u d o w h i l e y o u d r i v e ? L i s t e n t o t a l k r a d i o , p u t o n y o u r m a k e u p , o r p e r h a p s e v e n l i s t e n t o c l a s s i c r o c k a n d r o l l . W e w a n t t o e n c o u r a g e y o u t o u s e t h a t t i m e a s a n i n v e s t m e n t t o w a r d p e r -s o n a l s p i r i t u a l g r o w t h . T h i s m o n t h w e w i l l b e p r o v i d i n g t h r e e C D s t h a t w i l l a d d r e s s c e r t a i n f a m i l y i s s u e s f r o m a C h r i s t - c e n t e r e d a p p r o a c h .

T h e s e C D ’ s w i l l h e l p e n c o u r a g e , e q u i p , a n d s t r e n g t h e n y o u a s a C h r i s t i a n p a r e n t a n d s p o u s e . Y o u c a n f i n d t h e s e C D ’ s a v a i l a -b l e a t t h e P a r e n t R e s o u r c e C e n t e r i n t h e K i d z K o n n e c t i o n Z o n e .

Topics Available for January: CD 1 – Faith, Use Only As Directed (Study on the Book of James) Part 2 – This Is Only A Test (Andy Stanley) CD 2 – Making Love Last (Randy Gariss) CD 3 – Fighting For What Matters Most (Pastor Craig Groeschel)

LAUNCH PAD Wednesday Night Excitement for Elementary Age Children STARTING: Wednesday, January 14, 2015 “All Bubbleheads on deck!” This submarine is out of control and diving DEEP in a hi-larious undersea voyage! Sailors and scallywags, prepare to submerge in the Word in the wackiest Johnny Rogers adventure ever! Episode #1 What is Truth? - I Kings 13:1-21 Episode #2 How can I experience God? - Genesis 32:4-33:4 Episode #3 What spiritual authority exists? - Luke 19:28-40 Episode #4 What happens after we die on earth? - John 11:17-45 Episode #5 What does the Bible mean to me? - 2 Kings 21:19-23:3

HELPING OUT THE HOMELESS!!! 330 Middle School Students will be preparing and serving a meal at HOPE MINISTRIES on Sunday, January 25, 2015. They will need to be at NLCC (new kitchen) at 2:30 pm to help prepare the meal. We will head down and serve it (Hope Ministries, South Bend) at 5:30 pm. We will be back approximated at 8 pm. Dinner will be provided for them.

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WEEKEND CONFERENCE DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR 4th AND 5th GRADERS

March 6-7, 2015

Indianapolis, IN

$90 plus meal cost. We need a $55 registration cost by Sunday, February 15, 2015.

WHAT IS SUPER START? SuperStart! is a super fun, high-energy weekend event in which preteens (4th and 5th Graders) can learn and grow in their relationships with friends, leaders and, most importantly, God. When will we leave? We will leave at 12:30 pm on Friday, March 6, 2015 When will we return? We will be back at NLCC approximately Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 5:30 pm