Faces of Saturday Sports at Addams Elementary, Fresno, CA

Dear Friends of Northwest,

God is doing great things at Northwest and I believe He is calling us to do even greater things

as a church! By the time you receive this catalog we will have just completed our second Serve

Saturday Project in the Addam’s Elementary neighborhood. It’s great to reach out to the people

in need right here in our own community. Through Christmas Star Bazaar, we have additional

opportunities to give locally and globally. As you look through this catalog, you’ll find gifts that

you can purchase on behalf of your loved ones in lieu of a traditional Christmas gift. Take a look

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Building A Dream: An Indonesian Dormitory

This year we have an opportunity to give 60 junior and high school students in Indonesia a new

chance at life. Through your donations, we will build a dormitory at Taylor Education Center in

Indonesia. We believe that God will provide for these young boys and girls to live on campus

to receive an education and learn about Jesus Christ. You can read more about this project on

page 4. And there are dozens of ways that you can give through Christmas Star Bazaar this year.

This is how it works

Christmas Star Bazaar is a unique way for you to purchase

meaningful gifts for your family and friends while

supporting the work of our missionaries. Throughout this

catalog you’ll find gifts like camp scholarships for at risk

youth, Bibles, and unusual items you wouldn’t expect to

purchase on behalf of your loved ones. Instead of buying

grandma another sweater this year, present her with

a beautiful star-shaped Christmas card that shows her

you have purchased a motorbike for a church planter in

Indonesia or a Christmas dinner for a needy family in Haiti.

Two ways to purchase

You can see many of these gifts on display in the Worship

Center (room G101) on Sunday, November 13 and

Novembers 20. You can also purchases gifts online from

November 6 through December 4. (www.nwc.org)

Thanks for your faithfulness. I can’t wait to see what God

does through this year’s Christmas Star Bazaar.

Pastor Will Stoll

Introduction

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JesusGod sent Jesus, the perfect gift, the everlasting

savior, to be all we need for a relationship with god.

Now, we give gifts so God’s gift won’t be forgotten. We pray that the love of Jesus, the purpose of His life, and the

gift of His salvation touch your heart in a special way this Christmas season.

The Christmas Star Bazaar, held at Northwest Church in Fresno, California is a benefit for world missions. A gift to

meet a specific need was purchased in your name.

“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!”

II Corinthians 9 :15

For the Love oF Jesus The love of Christmas is the bright smile on the face of a small child enjoying a

Christmas dinner and a small gift to show the love of Jesus.

Christmas Dinner with Gift GIFT $5.00

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rebuiLding god’s house Jean and Joy Thomas are Northwest-supported missionaries

who have faithfully served in Fond des Blanc to bring God’s

word and education to this area. Since their buildings were

severely damaged or destroyed by the major earthquake in

Haiti last year, many worship services and classes are held in

the open while the Thomas’ strive to rebuild their church and

education center.

Reconstruction Fund for Destroyed Church& School Building GIFT $100.00

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2 reaching god through sports Sports are used as an effective tool in spreading

the Word of God by creating relationships with

believers who are able to answer questions and

share the Word in a non-threatening environment.

Sports Equipment GIFT $20.00

Haiti

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haitian christian deveLopMent Fund

Indonesia

pLanting seeds oF KnowLedge Pastors and church planters use books in their own language to

take the gospel to remote locations in Indonesia. Many get that

education at a satellite school so they can continue to work and

provide for their families. Since electricity and internet access

are often limited, books become essential for these dedicated

men and women to learn everything they can. Your dollars will

help to fill up the libraries and enable more pastors and church

planters to reach the lost with the gospel.

Library Books GIFT $10.00

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biKing For christMas Many in Indonesia are willing to hear the gospel but the lack of

transportation by seminary students keeps them from hearing

God’s Word. Equipping a church planter with a motorbike

enables him to travel into the interior to share the Good News.

Motorbike GIFT $1,400.00

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5chairs For seMinary The classrooms at STK are sorely in need of new chairs.

Currently there is only one classroom that has good

chairs, while 8 classrooms are in need of chairs. If the

seminary students are comfortable in their classrooms

they learn more quickly and studying is more enjoyable.

Chairs for Seminary Classrooms GIFT $45.00

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evangeLisM spreading in indonesiaSeminary Theologica Kalimantan (STK) was the vision of our own “Borneo” Bob Williams who served as a missionary to Indonesia

for 60 years. STK’s mission is to equip, empower and mobilize church planters to bring spiritual transformation to Indonesia.

Northwest Church has been instrumental in building Karraker Vocational Training Center and Taylor Educational Center as well as

many churches throughout Indonesia.

Indonesia Indonesia

The Whole Foundation (1 needed) GIFT $8,000.00In life and in building, everything begins with a firm foundation. By purchasing the foundation for this dormitory you

are literally laying the groundwork for the gospel message to be preached.

Dorm Room Door (15 needed) GIFT $50.00You can make an impact on this project by purchasing a door for one more dorm rooms.

One Sheet of Roofing Material (many needed) GIFT $25.00It takes a lot of material to build a roof. You can support the project by purchasing as many sheets of material as you

would like. Each costs $25.

A Dorm Room (15 needed) GIFT $1,000.00For a gift of $1,000 an entire dorm room can be built that will house four students. We plan to build 15 new rooms to

accommodate 60 additional students.

A Bed (60 needed) GIFT $25.00A good nights rest is key to all students to be successful in their study. Your gift of $25 will provide a bed for one student.

Dorm Room Window (15 needed) GIFT $75.00Through your gift of $75 light will shine into the dormitory rooms and into the hearts of the students hearing the good

news of Jesus Christ.

The Whole Roof (1 needed) GIFT $8,000.00If God has blessed you, and you feel led to make a huge impact on this project, then consider purchasing the entire roof

and give these students the literal “roof over their head.”

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buiLding a dreaM: a hoMe away FroM hoMeDeep in the heart of the Indonesian jungle lives a dream. A dream of a better

life offered through education and hope. A dream of a dormitory providing

additional rooms so more students can hear the message of salvation at Taylor

Education Center. This top-rated Christian school in West Borneo attracts junior

high and high school students from all over the region. Sadly many are turned

away because the dorms are already overcrowded.

This year we have an opportunity to give 60 additional students in Indonesia

a chance to live this dream. Through your donations, we will build a new

dormitory at Taylor Education Center. This is a huge undertaking but we believe

that God will provide for these young boys and girls to live on campus. Here’s

how you can help.

Lebanon

pouring god’s word into their hearts Young people all over the world are hungry for truth. This is

especially true in war torn parts of the world like Lebanon

where peace always seems to be “tentative.” Many have

heard and received Christ love into their hearts and they

are hungry to learn more of God’s truth.

Bible Study Booklets/Curriculum GIFT $5.00

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MaKing Music happen at yFc youth center Music attracts kids and young adults! It’s all part of sharing the gospel

through YFC in Lebanon. Results show that it win kids to Christ. The

center is in need of a new guitar, they recently had to return the one

they have been borrowing.

Electric/Acoustic Guitar GIFT $200.00

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15 new ears to hear the gospeL YFC holds their annual 2 day Christmas Event open to anyone age 13 to 19. It’s a good way to introduce new students to YFC.

This event generates 50 to 100 students who come and learn about discipleship and evangelism. Fun times include team games,

prizes, worship, fellowship and a gospel message. There are a number of students from lower socio-economic backgrounds that

can not afford the fee to attend this event. Your gift of a scholarship might be the only time these young people will here the

message of Jesus Christ

Scholarship for Christmas Event GIFT $10.00

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Sri Lanka

no chiLd LeFt behind YFC conducts tuition classes and other activities to help

students in their education. Most students in Sri Lanka are

unable to meet their basic school needs (clothes, books,

shoes, etc.) because of the very high cost of living. As a

result, many drop out of school before completing their

education. During Christmas time, we give these students a

small gift pack with school necessities.

School Packets GIFT $20.00

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Meeting the Media needs Youth in Sri Lanka are being heavily influenced

by western culture. With these influences,

YFC feels the need to start a media ministry.

In order to make the ministry more effective

and attractive to youth, video recordings and

mini dramas are developed. YFC would like to

expand this ministry by purchasing more video

equipment.

Video Camera GIFT $250.00

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sports equipMent to reach youth Kids love sports around the world. Christian workers know

that a rousing game will attract kids and give them a chance

to build relationships and share the gospel of Christ. It takes

sports equipment to start those games and helps YFC of Sri

Lanka create attractive opportunities to share the Good News

by providing them with new sports equipment.

Sports Equipment Pack GIFT $50.00

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Every Neighborhood Partnership - Addams Elementary

Feed a FaMiLy oF Four Northwest Church wants to continue to grow in the lives of

these children who come faithfully to our Saturday Sports

program and to build long relationships with the parents.

Many of the student’s families are struggling to meet daily

needs. Your gift provides a wonderful opportunity to share

God’s love during this Christmas season with these families.

Christmas Dinner GIFT $25.00

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as siMpLe as a tabLe Northwest Church provides a Saturday Sports program

complete with games, crafts, coloring and much more.

Some of these activities are done on the hard ground

because there are so few picnic tables.  Your gift will

help with the purchase of new seating for all children at

Addams Elementary.

Heavy Duty Picnic Table GIFT $50.00

Whoever welcomes a little child like this in My name welcomes Me. -Matt 18:5

buiLding deeper reLationships.Northwest Church partners with Every Neighborhood Partnership in developing relationships with the Addams

students and community through on-going programs such as Saturday Sports, classroom volunteering and one

on one tutoring. Sharing the love of Jesus is easy when you know the children on a deeper level.

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every young person… one at a tiMe With a world of gangs, drugs, poverty, abuse, Youth for Christ is a bright

light in the City. Whether they are on school campuses, after-school pro-

grams, or City Life on Friday Nights, YFC reaches out with various service

projects overseen by caring adults.

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reaching out YFC has a strong presence in middle and high schools through on-site bible

studies and after-school programs. Through YFC’s efforts many teens are

saved and lead a Christ-filled life.

Bibles for Middle & High School Teens GIFT $15.00

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buiLding the KingdoM oF god It is so critical to follow up with a new Christian once he has

committed his life to Christ. This gift provides effective tools to learn

more and help maintain that new relationship with the Savior.

Follow-up Booklets for New Believers GIFT $25.00

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Youth for Christ

serving christ in the city Volunteers called “interns,” who live in the community, are building

a strong foundation for after-school programs and a Bible Club

to help children in the area start the process of believing in

themselves. Papers, pencils, markers, glue, scissors and card stock

help the creative aspect of education and keep children engaged.

Your gift to HCCD helps children toward academic success.

After School Supplies GIFT $15.00

Many of the children served in Highway City do not get three

meals a day. Your contribution to HCCD will help provide

nutritional snacks for twenty children for two days.

After School Snacks GIFT $25.00

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heLping peopLe heLp theMseLvesHCCD is a Christ-centered corporation working to transform Highway City and Central

Unified School communities into healthy communities of hope through:

• The inherent dignity of all people

• A holistic approach to ministering to people

• Education and vocational training as key achievements toward community strength

• Spiritual formation as vital to developing a self-less perspective

• That the best leaders for a community are found within the community

• Partnering with Highway City Thrift Store to sustain effective and efficient work with the community

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Highway City Community Development

Let there

be light

in the

darkness.

-2 Cor 4:6

buiLding young Lives Building young lives is the motto of Valley Teen Ranch which assists vulnerable young men and

their families in rebuilding their lives through caring relationships and opportunities to grow

mentally, physically, socially and spiritually by offering young men a secure living environment.

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a taste oF winter Many boys living at VTR have never experienced a snow fall, or sledding

down a hill. This year VTR is using a snow trip as an opportunity for

these young men to grow spiritually and socially. A winter outing will

reflect on the beauty of nature that God has created and be a positive

impact on their relationships with one another.

Winter Snow Trip GIFT $25.00

Let’s go….. Gasoline is one of the many costs of running VTR. Whether it is taking kids

to doctor appointments, special outings or shopping for food, clothes and

necessities of the ranch, gasoline is a sizeable amount of their budget.

Tank of Gas GIFT $50.00

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Valley Teen Ranch

Fresno Street Saints provides after-school enrichment and

homework help. They provide a safe environment in a

neighborhood where parents often fear for their children’s

safety. Educational games and puzzles will enhance these

programs.

Children’s Educational Games & Puzzles GIFT $25.00

Fresno Street Saints

Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples. -1 Chron 16:24

The well being of the children in Fresno is the collective responsibility of all of us. These children will grow to

be our neighbors, our friend, our workforce, and our future. Fresno Street Saints is dedicated to promoting safe

and healthy communities by strengthening families and encouraging leadership within Southwest Fresno.

Fresno Street Saints through a network of volunteers provide:

• Gang Prevention & Intervention

• Early Childhood Education

• Youth Programs

• Leadership Training

• Community Development

• Employment and Training

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Loving care Through ongoing programs designed to build self-esteem,

the counselors see many of the children come without

warm clothing to ward off the winter chill. Hats, gloves and

scarves will not only keep them warm but will warm your

heart as well.

Child’s Hat, Glove and Scarf Set GIFT $15.00

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Pregnancy Care Center

Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples. -1 Chron 16:24

Do your best for others, so that others may be saved.

-1 Cor 10:33

sLeep LittLe one PCC offers infant care classes for those who choose life. Upon completion of a class,

the mothers are rewarded by shopping in the “baby store” at the center. Infant

sleepers are a big item that the girls look forward to bringing their babies home in.

Infant Sleepers for Newborns GIFT $10.00

saFe and secure What a gift to bring to a newborn! God’s love wrapped up in a safe and secure car

seat. Each mother in the program receives an infant car seat to protect her child.

Infant Car Seat GIFT $50.00

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saving aLL god’s chiLdren Pregnancy Care Center of Fresno offers free and confidential counseling, ultrasound

exams, basic infant care classes, birth classes, nutrition, abstinence education, abortion

recovery support groups and friendship to girls and women throughout the valley.

Many are led to Christ through the efforts of the caring staff and volunteers.

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Hope Now for Youth

FroM gangs to Jobs.Young gang members who seem so hard and hopeless when they come

to Hope Now for Youth are transformed and renewed many times over! It’s

amazing at how a young man can change when he is shown love through a

caring relationship... And that’s what Hope Now for Youth provides. Restore

us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved! Psalm 80:3

there is hope Hope Now for Youth is a Christian emergency rescue team for young men, ages

16 to 24, who are gang members or have criminal records. By putting God’s

Word into the hand of a former gang member, he finally sees hope to turn his

life around. That’s how these Bibles are used. Hope Now for Youth helps gang

members leave gangs and get jobs, but along the way they also teach them

what it means to have a relationship with Jesus Christ. Many of them accept

Christ and they are hungry to learn all they can about Him. That’s when Hope

Now likes to hand them their own copy of the Bible. You can help provide

them through your gift.

New Thinline Bible GIFT $20.00

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want to break their ties with gangs by changing their lives and becoming

productive, responsible and law-abiding parents. They are offered training to

become a vital part of a healthy family relationship and a loving dad.

Diapers for Dads GIFT $30.00

Gap Christian Ministrues

…So that

everyone

might

believe.

-John 1:714

standing in the gap For seniors providing Loving care in the naMe oF christ.GAP Ministries is an outreach program to assist churches and individuals in building relationships

between Jesus Christ and the elderly.

heart For the Lost God wants all to know Him. Many elderly who reside in local care facilities

may be trying to read the Bible for the first time, but not be able to see

the print. This is where GAP Ministries can step into the gap and provide

the necessary materials so those that want to participate in regular Bible

study can continue to do so.

Large Print Bibles and Devotionals GIFT $20.00

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booM box For booMers Music can be a great inspiration and comfort to the elderly and fill the

lonely hours.

Boom Box GIFT $30.00

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2011 Christmas Gift CatalogGiftsthatbuildthekingdomofGod.

You will be my witnesses, telling people about me throughout the world and to the end of the earth.

-Acts 1:8

Giving Opportunities:TWO SUNDAYS

November 13 and 20 Northwest Church

Worship Center, Room G1018:30 am - 12:30 pm

ANDOnline at

www.nwc.org November 6 through December 4