NORWIN ALLIANCE CHURCH AUGUST 2013 KOINONIA “That the communication (Koinonia)(pronounced:coy no nee a) of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.” Philemon 1:6 Francis Chan recently preached these words about sharing Christ: "There's one area of my life where I have not had peace about for years. I just kept pushing it away and repressing it until I said I have to change. This is the area of no peace for me: it's never made sense to me that I know there is a hell and I am not warning people like crazy about it. It has always bothered me. All Christians are to be sharing Christ, and we don't have peace when we don't share Christ. Last week I shared the gospel more in one day than I had for a whole year. I felt peace because I know that's what God told me to do. And it's never made sense to me that I don't share Christ more." Jesus said He has all authority in heaven and earth, so we can go and make disciples while having confidence in Him. When the boss gives you a task to do at work, and you either do it or totally ignore it, that whole experience is a big deal. Our Lord has said to share the gospel. It's a big deal when we share Christ and it's a big deal when we don't share Christ. The Lord will help us be like the Apostle Paul who said, "I am compelled to proclaim Christ, woe to me if I do not proclaim Christ". I Corinthians 9:16 CHURCH PICNIC Saturday, August 17 White Oak Park Magnolia Pavilion 4:30 pm - Dusk Dinner at 5:00 pm Come for a time of fellowship and fun with your church family. There will be games, face painting, singing, and food. Each family is asked to bring two dishes to share. Please sign the sheet in the narthex with the number of people attending. Connection Service Sunday, August 11th 6:30 pm Speaker: TBA Worship: Mike and Rachel Beckstrom Evangelism Part 8 CONCERT of PRAYER Sunday, August 25 7:00 pm
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NORWIN ALLIANCE CHURCH AUGUST 2013
KOINONIA “That the communication (Koinonia)(pronounced:coy no nee a) of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.” Philemon 1:6
Francis Chan recently preached these words about sharing Christ:
"There's one area of my life where I have not had peace about for years. I just kept pushing it away and repressing it until I said I have to change. This is the area of no peace for me: it's never made sense to me that I know there is a hell and I am not warning people like crazy about it. It has always bothered me. All Christians are to be sharing Christ, and we don't have peace when we don't share Christ. Last week I shared the gospel more in one day than I had for a whole year. I felt peace because I know that's what God told me to do. And it's never made sense to me that I don't share Christ more."
Jesus said He has all authority in heaven and earth, so we can go and make disciples while having confidence in Him. When the boss gives you a task to do at work, and you either do it or totally ignore it, that whole experience is a big deal. Our Lord has said to share the gospel. It's a big deal when we share Christ and it's a big deal when we don't share Christ.
The Lord will help us be like the Apostle Paul who said, "I am compelled to proclaim Christ, woe to me if I do not proclaim Christ". I Corinthians 9:16
CHURCH PICNICSaturday, August 17
White Oak ParkMagnolia Pavilion
4:30 pm - Dusk
Dinner at 5:00 pm
Come for a time of fellowship and fun with your church family.
There will be games, face painting, singing, and food.
Each family is asked to bring two dishes to share.
Please sign the sheet in the narthex with the number of people attending.
Connection Service Sunday, August 11th
6:30 pm
Speaker: TBA
Worship: Mike and Rachel Beckstrom
Evangelism Part 8
CONCERT of PRAYER Sunday, August 25
7:00 pm
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THANK YOU to the following people who walked and helped at the Relay for Life July 13-14: Dana and Mardy Rogers; Katie Barnhart; Steve Smith; Carolyn Azevedo and Roni Kemp; Vicki, Tim, and Jake Booher; Bria Craycraft; Lindy Charney; Ryan Curran; Pastor and Regina; Rick and Janet Eastman; David and Annette Fetterhoff; Jen Hargraves, Joan Patterson and Kathy Truschel; Wes and Barb Hughes; Donna Kunkle; Dale and De Matthews and Dayna Ceresa; Michele, Brianna, and Addison Novak; Debbie Smith; Darlene Worley. Sunday Morning Worship ~ Shelli Prindle; Evan Buchanan; Rachel Slafka; Jessica Ewing; Dana Ewing Thank you to all the ladies who knitted and crocheted items for our booth - and to Lori Nelson who made and donated the beautiful cancer quilt to help us raise funds. We gave 2 lap blankets with water bottle covers to two survivors.
The day was hot but no rain like last year :-)
We gave $1,213.00 to the American Cancer Society.
Church Donation $600.00 Luminaries $ 90.00 Quilt Raffle $ 146.00 Sale of Prayer Shawls and Donations $377.00
VIGNETTES BY VIRGINIA
DO YOU LOVE GOD’S WORD? ?
A missionary in Olderkesi, Kenya worshipped with the natives in Maasailand. The African women were ecstatic with joy because they had learned how to read. Each lady was presented with a new Bible in their Maasai language. The ladies celebrated this very, very special day. One older lady stood by, clutching the Bible close to her chest. Via a translator she said, “I love God’s Word. This Book is my most precious possession. I carry it as my shield for protection. I keep it close to me ALL THE TIME. Someday I hope I’ll be able to read it.”
The missionary was crying with a sense of shame because he recognized how often those of us who have access to God’s Word - - and probably several different translations and study helps - - neglect God’s Word. We do not take advantage of reading and studying God’s inspired message to us.
Another missionary in Guatemala ran for cover as an earthquake struck the area. As soon as possible she ran back into the house and picked up God’s precious Word. She knew the Quiche Indians would look to her (and her husband) for guidance and direction as to WHY the gods were angry and shook the earth.
A missionary friend in Brazil who works with Wycliffe translators describes the JOY the Jarawara tribe acknowledge when just a portion of God’s Word becomes THEIRS.
Are you as ardent (am I? ?) as the Quiche Indians, the Jarawara tribe and the Maasailand inhabitatns in reading and studying God’s Word? ? ? Our privileges as Christian believers in the USA are slowly being taken away from us. KNOW GOD’S WORD. MEMORIZE GOD’S WORD. STUDY GOD’S WORD. LOVE GOD’S WORD!!!
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The NAC Men's Fellowship exists to provide opportunities for men to grow in their relationships with Christ and each other. We meet weekly at 7:00 PM Tuesday evenings. During the summer months we meet once a month. We believe that as men we have been called by God to be the spiritual leaders in our homes. This means living as husbands and fathers according to God’s word. Our group offers opportunities such as small group Bible studies, one-on-one disciple building, fellowship and recreational activities and outreach events to help men become the “Men of God” that we are meant to be. Proverbs 27:17 says, “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another” and we believe these words to be at the heart of this ministry. As brothers in Christ, we put this scripture into practice by encouraging, supporting and holding one another accountable – we are stronger when we stand together. We welcome men of all ages and all walks of life, regardless of church affiliation. If you are a man and you seek to go deeper in your relationship with God, please join us. For more information contact the Norwin Alliance Church office at 724-864-1570 or visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/NACMF.
KEEN-AGERS NEWS
On Thursday, August 22nd the Norwin Alliance Keen-Agers will meet for a luncheon of hamburgers and hot dogs and corn-on-cob (if available). Various other picnic foods will be served also.
The meeting will begin at 11:30 am with lunch beginning at 11:45 am. Everyone age 50 and over is cordially invited to attend this and all meetings of the Keen-Agers. First time attendees do not have to bring anything, but everyone should bring his/her own table service. Regular attendees will be called as to what they choose to bring from the menu selected. If you’re not at home when the call is made to you, please return the call to your contact person.
Program: A speaker from Excela Health
JOIN US FOR FOOD, FUN, and FELLOWSHIP
THURSDAY, AUGUST 23rd.
NEW DMC YEAR BEGINS AUGUST 18
Promotion Sunday ~ August 18th
Children and Youth will receive new Bibles if they are entering these grades:
Age 2
Kindergarten
Grade 3
Grade 6
Grade 9
Please call Carole Sarber if your child should receive a Bible.
Awana and Youth
AWANA and Youth will begin on Wednesday, August 21. Registration forms are available for AWANA across from the nursery and also on the last page of this newsletter.
The Youth will welcome the new 7th graders with a celebration.
Adults
New Adult classes will begin on Sunday, September 22nd. Watch the bulletins for the class descriptions.
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