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away from home was Lazarus’ home and the home of his two lovely sisters, Mary and Martha. Like most sisters they were of the same blood but of totally different temperaments and personalities. Yet Jesus always found the good in both of them and exposed their great qualities.

But today was a day of great tension and the girls were upset with their friend Jesus who they had seen heal so many other people yet had not performed the miraculous for one of his best friends. Of course, Martha was the first to get up, buck up, and speak up when Jesus arrives. She is not afraid to confront him with her fears and his supposed failures.

Jesus is quick to be compassionate while quick to be corrective in his response to Martha’s attack mode. Only he could balance the two so effectively. And only he could remind her and everyone that his mission was bigger than life and death. His mission was hope and the effect was to be everlasting life.

Jesus relays the message succinctly here when he without a doubtreveals that the power of resurrection is his personally, in fact, he is resurrection. He alone restores life and gives new life.

That is why resurrection is so important to us. It is not just the defeat of death but it is the new way of living. It is not just the quality of life over the quantity of life, it, instead, is the greatest combination of the two … it is quality & quantity of life. It is not just steak and potatoes, it is the 20 oz. delmonico rib eye and the loaded potato. Sorry, I know that for some that is not heavenly … and I would ask … Why Not?

And Jesus asks: Why not? Why not trust me … I am the way, the truth, and the life.

I am going to raise my friend just to face death again, but one day all will be raised to new life who trust in me, and will never die.

That is why this season is not just an Easter celebration but a Resurrection celebration. We celebrate real life and life more abundantly.

From Life to New Life From One Lifer to Another

Happy Resurrection Sunday! He is risen … He is risen indeed!

John 11:25John 11:25John 11:25John 11:25----26262626

“Jesus said to her, “I am the

resurrection and the life.

Whoever believes in me,

though he die, yet shall he

live, and everyone who lives

and believes in me shall

never die. Do you believe

this?”

Bethany .. it was usually his retreat. It was a place of rest, relaxation, and recreation with friends. It was a place for a warm meal, a cold drink, and a comfy bed. It was a place to recline at a table and hang with friends who hung on your every word but did not expect many and who were happily hospitable. It was always good to be here but today was different.

It had been 4 days since his best friend had died. His friend Lazarus was gone and his home

Monthly Newsletter Published by Phillips Christian Church, SalemMonthly Newsletter Published by Phillips Christian Church, SalemMonthly Newsletter Published by Phillips Christian Church, SalemMonthly Newsletter Published by Phillips Christian Church, Salem, Ohio, Ohio, Ohio, Ohio

Volume LXVIII – EDITION 7

ThereThereThereThereThereThereThereThere’’’’’’’’s something better comings something better comings something better comings something better comings something better comings something better comings something better comings something better comingThis season of Easter is a special time for This season of Easter is a special time for

Christians to celebrate the ultimate reason Christians to celebrate the ultimate reason

for our hope: Christ is risen, and invites us to for our hope: Christ is risen, and invites us to

rise with him to new life. rise with him to new life.

Easter is an invitation to try again with Easter is an invitation to try again with

GodGod’’s help to break that addiction we had s help to break that addiction we had

given up all hope of ever breaking. given up all hope of ever breaking.

ThereThereThereThereThereThereThereThere’’’’’’’’s something better coming. ... s something better coming. ... s something better coming. ... s something better coming. ... s something better coming. ... s something better coming. ... s something better coming. ... s something better coming. ...

Easter is a chance to work at renewing the Easter is a chance to work at renewing the

marriage we had given up all hope of ever marriage we had given up all hope of ever

saving. saving. ThereThereThereThereThereThereThereThere’’’’’’’’s something better coming. ... s something better coming. ... s something better coming. ... s something better coming. ... s something better coming. ... s something better coming. ... s something better coming. ... s something better coming. ...

Easter is an opportunity to reach out to our Easter is an opportunity to reach out to our

neighbors who, in our busyness, we neglect. neighbors who, in our busyness, we neglect.


Easter is an invitation to look at our lack of Easter is an invitation to look at our lack of

love and seek God for compassion. love and seek God for compassion.


Easter is a chance for all noEaster is a chance for all no--hopers to regain hopers to regain

their vision of what can be! their vision of what can be!


Easter is an opportunity to renew our faith. Easter is an opportunity to renew our faith.


Easter is a chance to Easter is a chance to ““renew our strength and renew our strength and

mount up with wings as eagles; to run and not mount up with wings as eagles; to run and not

faint.faint.”” ThereThereThereThereThereThereThereThere’’’’’’’’s something better coming. ..s something better coming. ..s something better coming. ..s something better coming. ..s something better coming. ..s something better coming. ..s something better coming. ..s something better coming. ..

——HomileticsHomiletics

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March Calendar March 6th … 8:00 am Trustees Meeting

March 12th … Turn your clocks ahead

1 hour before bed

March 13th … 8:00 am Elders Meeting

March 15th … All Day - Primary Election Day

…. 6:00 pm Stitches & Giggles - Paint & Sip Party

(Details below)

March 20th … 8:00 am Board Meeting

First Day of Spring

Palm Sunday

March 27th … RESSURECTION SUNDAY

Stitches and Giggles is hosting a

Paint and Sip at the church on

March 15th @6pm.

There is a sign up sheet on the

bulletin board. Cost is $35 dollars a

person and includes paints, canvas

and brushes.

Due to the date being Election Day

here at the church, we will be having

it upstairs in one of the Sunday

School rooms.

Come out for a night of fun!!!

-Robin Heestand

‘Stitches and GigglesStitches and GigglesStitches and GigglesStitches and GigglesStitches and GigglesStitches and GigglesStitches and GigglesStitches and Giggles’’’’’’’’

PERFECT ATTENDANCE

Little Angels: Missy Opsitnik

Curious Kids: Marty Shinn, Cody Opsitnik, Emma Jenkins,

Kristie Dennison

Teens: Ali Opsitnik

Homebuilders/ Loyal Sons &

Daughters:

Sheldon Cosma, Tom & Linda Miller, Dorothy Faloba, Gail Phillis,Jr., Marty Snyder, Robin Janofa, Carl & Judy Merriman, Bob Shinn, Jack & Bonnie Vincent, John & Karen Benson

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Dominic DiBaggio11th

Gary Eichler, Sr.

Nathaniel Davis

Eric Snyder10th

Caige Vincent9th

Steve Singer3rd

John S. Faloba1st

Unexpected “flash mob” musical performances have sprung up in public places such as airports and malls. Philadelphia’s 600-member Opera Company scattered among Macy’s crowds and broke out in the “Hallelujah Chorus.” A university choir did the same at a Fargo, North Dakota, food court. Groups have also performed impromptu renditions of “Silent Night,”“Amazing Grace” and well-known secular songs.

These events have been called “random acts of culture,” but they might better be called “purposeful acts of God.” Through music, we can praise God anywhere. Whenever Christ’s disciples move beyond church buildings and Christian gatherings to share the gospel, God is surely at work.

Acts of God

Anthony DiBaggio28th

Don Huston, Sr.26th

Nathan Huston31st

Wanda Huston19th

Matthew Huston18th

Bill Kelly16th

Thank You so much for the

deliveries of vegetable soup.

It is wonderful to see young

people serving God and

serving others. You are

following Jesus in doing so. God Bless You.

In Christian Love,Gabe & Karen Mraz

To My Dear Church Fami

ly at Phillips Ch

ristian

Church:

Thank you for se

nding the beauti

ful flowers while I w

as

in the hospital be

ing treated for br

onchitis.

With the help of m

edications and a b

oost of oxygen, I

am recovering.

Thank You all fo

r your thoughts a

nd prayers. I’ve

really missed see

ing every one an

d looking forward

to returning soon

.

In Christian Lov

e,

Brenda Schmidt

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“Disciples” Youth Group,Thank You for the homemade vegetable soup. It was greatly

appreciated and what a wonderful way to say, we care, we love, and we serve.I’ll bet you had a great time working on this project too !Blessings to the youth, the youth

leaders and those who helped with this project.Sincerely,

Alice Gamble

To Dorothy and your

Bible Study girls

,

Thank You so ve

ry much for your

kindness with the g

ift of the soup

and little bag of

hearts.

You made my day

when you showed up.

I am very gratefu

l you thought of

me.

Thank you so ve

ry much

God Bless You A

ll !

Mr. John A. Weingart

Dear Phillips Christians,Thank you for the surprising and pleasing gift of soup. I really like soup !Joan Shoop

(Joan….Thanks back to you for the thoughtful items you gave to us when we visited with you and also for the donation to the Relator !!!)

Please Pray for…..Our NationOur CongregationLost Souls Unspoken NeedsNortheast Ohio Bible College Highland Christian Church

Nathaniel Davis (immune system problems) Bill Wiley (meds for migraines helping some) Maxine Vincent (cancer)Franklin Kutz (kidney cancer) Mary Lou Eberhart (health problems)

Jeff Strange (new treatment) Kim Bergman (kidney cancer)

Steve Singer (blood condition) Kim Briggs (starting chemo)

Suzanne Holloway (lung cancer) Dorothy Knepper (lung cancer)

Alice Gamble (back surgery) Mary Lou Hartzell (throat cancer)

George Faull (pray for strength) Dave Davies (Leukemia)

Elizabeth Thatcher (health problems)Forest Benz (cancer)

Monica (cancer) Donald Barnhart (hip problems/kidney disease)

Dee Barnhart (cancer on chemo) Don Huston (recent heart surgery, doing well)

Baby Elijah (born with heart defect) Beverly Evans (Parkside in Columbiana - surgery rehab)

Brenda Schmidt (bronchitis, breathing problems)

Bob Laughlin (health problems)

Albert Bricker (minister at Highland, auto accident)

Nancy Koons Smith (heart problems)

SERVING IN THE MILITARYJoe Phillis; Joel Newburn; Kyle Stephenson; Paige Wyss

OUR SHUT-INS

Jim Dorsey; Bess Staubs; Pat Kalbfell; Dorothy McFadden;

David Phillis; Margie Bell; Martha Crookston

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Hello !A very happy new year to all of our friends at Phillips Christian Church.I want to let you know about

another ‘caring’ opportunity. We are seeking corporations,staffs, civic organizations, andother groups who look for

opportunities to show theworld that they care about

making life better. Lifeline Christian Mission now offerscorporate sponsorships for children.

Corporate Child Sponsorship $600.00 annually. A child sponsorship allows an on-going and active relationship with the care and development of a child rescued from poverty. This support provides a Christian education, health care, clothing, shoes, a Bible, and more, along with three gift shipments per year. Your sponsorship will include a recognition item to display in your office environment to inspire staff and visitors.If you, your company, or other people would like to learn more, please contact Rob McCabe at Lifeline Christian Mission, [email protected]. I pray God will shower you with great blessings.

Rob McCabe

Additional Lifeline Updates:

Guatemala The sponsored children were excited and thankful for the food gifts sent by their sponsors! Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus to these children and their families.Honduras The church on the Merendon Mountain celebrated 16 years of ministry! Please pray for this church and for their influence in this community, which is a rural, mountainous area where people walk a long way to attend church.Navajo Nation Demolition is nearly complete on the church building: the core will remain, but the additions that were not built to code must be removed. The lumber, doors, windows and flooring were all re-purposed and given to Navajo families.

Caring Hands Food Pantry is located at 20 W Martin St.,East Palestine, OH.Their food distribution

is on the first Mondayof the month from

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.

On Sunday, March 6th, the Pantry will be settingup for the distribution

from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.The distribution is from

11:30 am to 3:30 pm on Monday the 7th. Help isneeded for each day. If you are unavailable to

help those days there is another opportunity to serve. On Saturday, March 12th, there is a Cream Chicken benefit dinner for the food ministry. Even if you can’t work the dinner you could attend and help support Caring Hands Food Ministry. Cost is $8.00 for adults, kids 4-10 year is $4.00 and 3 and under is free. Please sign the sheet on the bulletin board in the foyer if you can help. See Michael Stratton with any questions and for more information.

TO SHOW OUR LOVETO SHOW OUR LOVETO SHOW OUR LOVETO SHOW OUR LOVE

March 6th we will be

receiving a Love Offering for Albert

Bricker the minister at Highland

Christian Church. Mr. Bricker was

seriously injured in an auto accident

and will be unable to work for some

time. Please come prepared to show

our love and continue to keep this

family in your prayers.

Carl Merriman is in our spotlight this month

for "Meet Your Phillips Family"

This months Phillips Phamily story is about Carl Merriman.

Carl lives on Newgarden Road (aka St. Rt. # 9) outside of Salem, Ohio. He was born on September 16, 1940 in Kensington at his parents home.

He married Judy Hull on May 15, 1961 and met her in high school.

They had three daughters Debbie, Cindy and Karen. Their grandchildren are named Corey, Jacob, and Sarah. One great- grandchild named Kimberly they

are also blessed to have in their life, too.

Carl is retired. He served four years in the Navy, worked at Corso's Market,

IGA, A & P Warehouse, and Summitville Tile.

He likes to do wood working in his spare time.

Carl went to school for five years at Kensington School, three years at United Local and four years at Minerva High School.

Carl has been a member at Phillips along with his wife since 1963.

One of Carl's best talents is building items from wood.

Activities he is involved with at Phillips is being an elder and a member of several committees.

Carl, thank you for your service to the U.S. Navy and thanks for your story.............

- Written by Diana Reiter

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PHILLIPS CHRISTIAN CHURCH35459 SALEM GRANGE RDSALEM, OH 44460Sheldon Cosma, MinisterContact us:

Phone: 234-567-7273

Church: 330-332-4467

Email: [email protected]: SUNDAY9:00 am … Sunday School10:00 am …Worship

WEDNESDAY7:00 pm …Adult Bible Study & Youth Group

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Website : phillipschristian.org

EASTER BIBLE QUIZThe answers to these questions can

be found in Matthew 27:27-31.

1. Before the crucifixion, Jesus was humiliated, mocked, and ridiculed by Roman

soldiers. Where did the mockery take place? Hint: It was in the area of Pilate's

headquarters which was called the _________. (Matthew 27:27)

2. Were all of the soldiers in the battalion present? Yes or No?

3. They stripped Jesus' robe off and placed another robe on him.

What was the color of that robe? ______________.

4. They made a crown and put it on his head. It was a crown of (choose one):

flowers; gold and jewels; thorns.

5. They put something in his hand. What was that object? It was a _______.

6. Pretending that he was a king, they mockingly knelt before him and in ridicule

said: "Hail,_______ of the ______."

7. Then they spat upon him, took the _______and struck him on the head.

8. Finally, they put his own robe back on him and led him away to

___________________him.

Answers: 1. Praetorium; 2. yes; 3. scarlet; 4. thorns; 5. staff; 6. King, Jews; 7. staff; 8. crucify

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