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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 17, 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
“For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”
Matthew 12:37 (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
Wednesday Evening:
Small Group Bible Studies @ 6:30 PM
Campbell’s:
“Systematic Theology”
Kennedy’s:
“The Rock, The Road, and the
Rabbi”
A CARELESS WORD MAY KINDLE STRIFE;
A CRUEL WORD MAY WRECK A LIFE.
A TIMELY WORD MAY LEVEL STRESS;
A LOVING WORD MAY HEAL AND BLESS!
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MISSION MILESTONES
Let us not forget about our adopted children. Have you communicated with him/her lately? They love to hear from us.
February 22nd Mark & Debbie Pleasant
ALONE? NEVER! by David W. Spillman
Every person has a story. The older I get, the more I realize the need to slow down and to listen to those stories with an open mind and a non-judgmental, compassionate heart. After all, didn't Jesus Himself say, "God sent His Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through Him" (John 3:17 NLT)? Since Jesus walked on this earth, just like you and I are doing right now, not judging (condemning) but saving, what does that say our encounters with others should look like?
Every person is going through some sort of inward battle. Often, these inward battles come from outward circumstances. Sometimes these battles do not manifest themselves outwardly but are buried deep within the recesses of the human heart. Whether it is some sort of an addiction, or depression, anxiousness---this is when people feel alone. This is where you and I come in IF we are living Jesus, just simply being His church!
Do you remember the man with leprosy from Mark1:40ff? Alone. Forgotten. Hurting inwardly just as much as he was hurting outwardly from this horrific disease. Who did he call out to when he saw him within shouting distance? Jesus! Why? Why did he call out to Jesus instead of some of the other religious folks? Because he knew that Jesus had come to deliver, not condemn! This should be speaking vol-umes to all of us right now! How do those around you view you? Think of other similar encounters with Jesus, where the individual called out to Jesus and ask yourself, if that had been me there instead of Jesus, would that person have reached out to me?
Psalm 34:18 says, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed." The brokenhearted...close to the Lord. If these are the ones the Lord is close to, then is this who I am close to? This is where I want to be! And, if Jesus is about rescuing those whose spirits are crushed, then that is what I want to be about in my daily life!
Going into all the world not to judge and condemn...but going into all the world with the saving message of Jesus Christ! God blesses!
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.
Vol. 17, Issue 7 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
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 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 17th: LTC Practice (1-4 PM) Laser Tag (4-6 PM)
• Feb 24th: LTC Practice (1-4 PM) Devo @ TBD 4-7:30 PM)
Kathryn Dalton (Kathy Trowbridge’s Daughter/Trish Veytia’s sister) her kidney is shrinking. Maggie Heaton in Methodist physical therapy area. Ray Muehring (Gene’s brother) diagnosed with prostate and bone cancer. Paula Kibler (friend of Karel Muehring) fractured knee cap. Carol Sunkin is struggling. Doctors said her back is shot and it is going to be down hill from here on out. She has also passed out in the recent weeks. Butch Sunkin as he cares for Carol. Wally (Kristina Routh’s co-worker’s son) on a mechanical heart awaiting a heart transplant. Brothers and Sisters in China — persecution has significantly increased, through many forms of opposition from the Chinese government. Sharon Majors (sister of Linda Cotrell) for a quick recover after surgery to repair a twisted kidney. Ronnie Polston (brother of Linda Cotrell) for a quick recover after cancer surgery on 2/4. Betty Meyers recovering from knee replacement surgery on 2/4. Jon Sager to get test results on 2/8. Lillian Stringer cystic fibrosis treatments.
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 will not need surgery. He is getting better and remains in Heddington Oaks. Joyce Taylor is recovering from breast surgery. Things went well.
"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
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 10
Bible Study Attendance 72
Worship Service Attendance 119
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!!!
$ 60.95
Last Wk. Year-to-Date
2019 Budget $ 4,800 $ 28,800
2019 Contribution $ 4,816 $ 24,135
Acknowledgement: Some clipart/photo images may have been taken from "Images (c) FaithClipart.com".
STATISTICALLY SPEAKING
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Feb 18th—Presidents’ Day 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: Alan Moreland
Children Sing: Ryan Martin
Scripture Reading: Sam Hipp (Isaiah 40:25-31)
Songs: Teach Me Lord to Wait (pg. 764) The Greatest Commands (pg. 448)
What a Friend We Have in Jesus (pg. 800) Worthy is the Lamb (Hillsong)
The Old Rugged Cross (pg. 313)
Communion: Dean Kennedy
Jim DeVore, Douglas Staley, Phillip Staley, Ryan Stivers
Offering
Song: Love Lifted Me (pg. 453)
Sermon: David W Spillman OUR GOD
Song: Mighty to Save
HOF Announcements: Ryan Martin
Shepherd’s Time: Terry McWhirter
Greeter: Meta Kennedy
Facilitator: Walt Koch
Nursery Attendant: Moneth Punzal
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 $.84 more each week, we would have an additional $4,690 in 1 year; that is $ 5 more than 1 week’s budget and $ 140 more than our current shortfall! $.84 per week for 52 weeks totals $ 43.68. Let us all look at our own budgets and see what we can do.
PANTRY NEWS
March 12, 2019 is our next service date. Please help out, if you possibly can. This is a loving act of service! We served 28 families last week.
A SHOUT OUT!
Shirley Darnell — just wanted you to know we are thinking about you. Praying that your eyesight isn’t getting any worse!