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.

January 20, 2018

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study

@ Kennedy’s 7:30 A.M.

Wednesday

Morning Galena Park

Adult Bible Study 10-11:30 AM

David Spillman Revelation

Special

Ministry Food Pantry

Next Date: February 12th 12:30-1:30 PM

For I see that you are full of bitterness

and captive to sin.” Acts 8:23 (NIV)

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

WHERE THE DEVIL CANNOT

GO,

HE SENDS A BITTER

CHRISTIAN!

Wednesday Evening:

Small Group Bible Studies @ 6:30 PM

• Campbell’s: “Systematic Theology”

• Kennedy’s:

“The Rock, The Road, and

the Rabbi”

• Haines’: The Book of Revelation

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MISSION MILESTONES

Terry Hargrove and Brian Reeves (Eureka Church of Christ) returned from their travels to Nicaragua safely, but not without some snow putting a bit of a damper on their return flight. Their wives picked them up in Chicago, then they headed home, where they had to dig their way into their homes!

Looking forward to their report on the Nicaragua situation.

Facts: the capital city of Nicaragua is Managua with a metro population of approximately 1.7 million. The population of Nicaragua is 5,675,000.

Jan 21st—Philip Bumbalough Jan 23rd—Ruby Bell

Jan 25th—Anna Campbell & Karen Lovell

Jan 26th—Wendelle Haines, David Spillman

& Sadie Moreland

Dear Northwest Family,

Thank you so much for all the prayers for our family over so many months. I wanted to give everyone an update.

My sister LaDonna Clark Hunter has finished Regular Chemo and is waiting to find out Jan 16th if she will have to have immune therapy chemo for the next year. She is very weak and uses a walker to ambu-late.

My brother Rick Clark is on Hospice now at a nursing home. They are keeping him comfortable.

My cousin Judy Powell has laryngeal cancer, she has had her voice box removed and is learning to breathe through a stoma and talk through air coming through the esophagus. It is very difficult for her and her daughter taking care of her, they have no family to help or support them.

Over the holidays another brother Harold Clark that has COPD went to the ER and was diagnosed with lung cancer. He has gone to a Nursing home to rehab to build his strength back up to be able to walk and return to my sister’s home. They were unable to give detailed info on the cancer because he is not strong enough for the test. They believe it is at least Stage 3 in the lump nodes, and his time is limited.

Here at home Jim is recovering from his foot & ankle surgery nicely. He has graduated to an air boot and will start physical therapy this week.

We cannot begin to tell you how much your love and encouragement has meant to us. Being so far from our loved ones and going through such difficult times is very devastating. Your love, friendship and encourage-ment carry us through all the dark times. Thank you from Jim and I both, we are truly blessed to be part of this family of believers.

We thank God for all of you and pray for the work here at Northwest to glorify God and bless everyone we meet. Your continued prayers are appreciated.

Because of the Love of Christ, Cindy Clark DeVore

Aubrey Ahten and Breydon Williams are the proud parents of Ms. Charlotte Elizabeth Joann Williams. Charlotte weighs 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and is 20 inches long.

Her beaming grandfather is Mike Ahten and her delighted aunt is Alexandra Ahten. Her great aunt Norma Goble is tickled pink.

Congratulations to all!

INTRODUCING

CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH

JOANN WILLIAMS

BORN

Thursday, January 17, 2019

THINK SPRING!!!!!

Vol. 17, Issue 3 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

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

Carol Humes R. Humes’ Mother Recovering

LaDonna Clark Hunter Cindy DeVore’s sister Lymph & Lung Cancer

Walt Koch Member Parkinson’s

Gene Muehring Member Cancer — recovering

Lynn Molleck Friend of N. Goble Stage 4 Cancer

Lori Prichard T&R Prichard’s daughter Conversion disorder

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 Issues since birth

Brian West Father of Delayne Needs Encouragement

Delayne West 12-year old Brain Cancer

Trish Veytia Member Depression

HEARTS ON FIRE

Calendar

Jan 20th: LTC Practice (12-2:30 PM) Movie Night (4 PM) Jan 27th: LTC Sign-Up Due

LTC Practice (1-3:30 PM) South Side (4-6 PM)

Brothers and Sisters in China — persecution has significantly increased, through many forms of opposition from the Chinese government. Sharon Majors (sister of Linda Cotrell) surgery scheculded 1/25 to repair a twisted kidney. Ronnie Polston (brother of Linda Cotrell) diagnosed with cancer. Betty Meyers knee replacement surgery 2/4. Connie Schiele has a torn achilles tendon. Lillian Stringer cystic fibrosis episode. Seeing doctors in Chicago. Matthew Doty Horne (Joyce Grant/Connie Burton’s nephew) struggling with drug addiction and depression.

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: Linda Cotrell remains in Rosewood Nursing Home as she is still rehabbing. This past week she was able to walk alone with her walker in her room (#410). Great progress! Wilder Peterson (Pat Haines great nephew) still in NICU unable to breathe on his own. Martin Feith (Wendelle Haines’ brother-in-law rehabbing a Heddington Oaks. Wally (Kristina Routh’s co-worker’s son) is not doing well, possibly worse. Recently, his dad fell and broke his arm. Prayers for this entire family are needed. Don Taylor was to leave Heddington Oaks last Friday. Joyce Taylor still waiting on a plan of action from her doctor concerning her health issues. Jon Sager to get at CT scan on 2/8 to check to see if his lung nodule has grown in size. Carol Sunkin — doctors have indicated they really can’t do anything more for her back.

Church of Christ Northwest,

Thank you for sending flowers to my mother’s services. It was greatly appreciated that Christians are thinking of her and us at this time. The Family of Delores Dancer

“No one is a firmer believer in the power of prayer than the devil; not that he practices it, but he suffers from it”. —-Guy H. King

LET US SING TO THE LORD WITH VOICES FILLED WITH

LOVE FOR THE LORD!

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 Jan 13

Bible Study Attendance 0

Worship Service Attendance 0

EEM — Funds Collected To Date (for the purchase of Bibles)

$ 20,728

Shults-Lewis Children’s Home

Coins in the weekly contribution + $10 of each Dining Tour Book!!!

$ 44.02

Last Wk. Year-to-Date

2019 Budget $ 4,800 $ 9,600

2019 Contribution $ — 0— $ 4,704

Acknowledgement: Some clipart/photo images may have been taken from "Images (c) FaithClipart.com".

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Jan 20th—Election of Officers (end of service) Jan 21st—Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Feb 12th—Pantry (12:30-1:30 PM) Feb 18th—Presidents’ Day

Betty out of the office — 2/4/19 — 2/18/19

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: Alan Moreland

Children Sing: Ryan Martin

Songs: Magnificat

Salvation Belongs to Our God

Blessed Be the Lord God Almighty (pg. 72)

Scripture Reading: Jim DeVore (John 17:20-26)

Songs: Amazing Grace (pg. 129)

Come, Share the Lord (pg. 364)

Communion: Douglas Staley

Terry Hargrove, Rick Meyers, Phillip Staley, Eric Punzal

Offering

Song: It Is Well with My Soul (pg. 490)

Sermon: David W. Spillman

RESURRECTION=UNITING POWER

Song: Mighty to Save

HOF Announcements: Ryan Martin

Shepherd’s Time: Terry McWhirter

Election of Officers: Allen Neese

Greeter: Meta Kennedy

Facilitator: Dean Kennedy

Nursery Attendant: Racheal Balteau

Communion Preparation: Marcy Gardner

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

Worship service for Sunday, January 13th was cancelled. May we all give with a heart for Jesus and His precious work! Thanks everyone!

PANTRY NEWS

February 12, 2019 is our next service date. We truly appreciate all those who are able to make it out last week to help us help our participants who depend on the contribution of food we provide.

To all of those who are or have been house-bound! The snow

will melt, and spring breezes will soon be felt — we hope!!!