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.

March 31, 2019

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study

@ Kennedy’s WILL RESUME

APRIL 23rd

Wednesday Morning

Galena Park Adult Bible Study

10-11:30 AM David Spillman

Revelation

Special Ministry

Food Pantry

Next Date: April 9th

12:30-1:30 PM

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:

“Biblical Sexuality”

Kennedy’s: Meeting @ the Meyers’ T/B/D

“They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its

roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves

are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and

never fails to bear fruit.” Jeremiah 17:8 (NIV)

DO YOUR ROOTS RUN

DEEP

INTO THE WORD OF GOD?

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MISSION MILESTONES

Reminder: Start getting your backpack of goodies ready for your

adopted child, as their will be a missionary trip sometime this early

summer. If you have questions, see Terry Hargrove.

March 31st—Don Taylor & Kathy Trowbridge

April 1st-Shelley Fritz April 3rd—David Fritz

THE PERFECT DAY! by David W. Spillman

If you pictured the perfect day, what would it look like? What activities would fill up those 24 hours? Where would you spend it? This would be a tough question for me to answer because I thoroughly enjoy so many completely opposite terrains, activities, and climates! I could easily spend a perfect day on a sandy, sun-drenched beach in the Caribbean doing nothing but soaking up the sun, interrupted only by the call of the sea for swimming and exploring the pristine, clear waters. But then again, locked away in a Rocky Mountain cabin exploring trails in the high country with the strong aroma of the mountain pines, viewing wildlife, fly-fishing in the glacier-fed mountain streams, and ending the day around the fire pit for some great fellowship and food cooked on an open fire. Or, a day hoofing around the streets of New York City visiting museums, taking in Broadway shows, and just enjoying Times Square with all its lights, hustle and bustle of people, and shopping 'til you drop! What would your perfect day look like? The descendants of Korah made it known what they thought a perfect day would look like and the only place that it could happen. They wrote, "A single day in your courts is better than a thousand anywhere else! I would rather be a gatekeeper in the house of my God than to live the good life in the homes of the wicked" (Psalm 84:10 NLT). Korah's descendants found so much joy, so much peace with just being in the presence of God, that one single day in His presence is so much better, so superior than a thousand other days anywhere else! Now let their words marinade in your mind and heart...and if you have a genuine relationship with the God of creation, I believe we would have to agree with Korah's descendants that the perfect day is just being in God's presence...regardless of physical location! So today, thank God for His amazing love---and for allowing us to spend time with Him all day every day! Isn't this amazing??? And then when we get to Heaven, we will be in His pure presence for all eternity! Every day is a perfect day with God! God bless!

FOODSHARE CAN-A-THON

TODAY is the deadline to bring in the special-requested non-perishable food items (canned fish or meats, peanut butter, soups, and various canned vegetables and fruits.) Please stack them in our PANTRY COLLECTION BOX located in the hallway. Items will be removed and placed in our pantry storage area. THANKS for helping feed those in need! If you have questions, see Rebecca Prichard.

April 2nd—Rodney & Jill Humes April 4th—Sonny & Renee Britt

April 5th—Terry & Teressa Hargrove

KEEP LOOKING UP !

SAVE THESE DATES !!

VBS Work Dates are: May 4th (9AM—2PM), June 1st (9 AM-2 PM) and June 15th (9AM-until we are finished). VBS is the evenings of June 24th — 27th. BE SURE TO MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Bloom wherever you are planted !

Vol. 17, Issue 13 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

Cecelia Infant — Rouths friends Dead bowels

Harold Clark Cindy DeVore’s brother COPD/Lung 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

Matthew Doty Horne Nephew-Grant & Burton Addiction/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

Ray Muehring Gene’s Brother Prostate & Bone Cancer

Lynn Molleck Friend of N. Goble Stage 4 Cancer

Ronnie Polston Brother of L. Cotrell Cancer Surgery

Judy Powell Cindy DeVore’s cousin Cancer

Rachel K. Juers’ Co-Worker Baby born w/tumor

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 Recovering from heart

transplant

Trish Veytia Member Depression

Diane Yaeger Friend of Meyers’ Cancer

HEARTS ON FIRE Calendar

No Sunday Night Youth Group on March 31st due to Spring Break travel

April 07th — Pantry Set-Up (2—5 PM)

April 14th — LTC Sunday

April 14th — Fondulac (3:30—6 PM)

April 19th & 20th — LTC

Jon Sager awaiting results of some recent testing. The Family of Elizabeth Clark White (sister of Jim Clark) as they mourn the loss of their loved one. John Lee (Katie Myers’ father) nerve pain in face. Cliff Myers (father of John Myers) needs healing after surgery. Marsha David (Jeff Goble’s aunt) diagnosed with cancer. Mike Ahten recovering from neck surgery that fused two levels. Those victimized by the flood waters in Nebraska. Barb Juers looking for a job. Alabama Tornado Victims and Families as they mourn their losses. Shut-Ins: Texie Ray, Eleanor Richey and Linda Cotrell. 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. Victim s/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: Maggie Heaton is home from the hospital and is receiving home care. Her daughter, Vicky, has moved in to help her.

ATTENTION PARENTS AND CAMPERS !

Registration: Deadline at Northwest is May 5, 2019. Have your fee paid to the church with check delivered by May 5th. 3rd through 12th grade may attend.

Forms Available: Registration forms are available on the table under the main bulletin board. Please complete one and return it directly to the office with your fee.

If you need assistance of any kind, please contact Ryan Martin directly.

EASTER EGG HUNT

Sunday, April 14th is our annual Easter festivities for kids ages tiny through 5th grade. There will be a light lunch and some fun activities followed by an egg hunt.

PLEASE donate individually-wrapped candies and things (stickers and such) that can be placed inside a plastic egg. Donations can be placed in the box labeled EASTER. If you have questions, please see Susan Moreland.

GOD IS LISTENING — ARE YOU PRAYING?

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 Mar 24

Bible Study Attendance 67

Worship Service Attendance 113

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

$ 20,878

Shults-Lewis Children’s Home

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

$ 82.35

Last Wk. Year-to-Date

2019 Budget $ 4,800 $ 57,600

2019 Contribution $ 2,534 $ 47,357

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

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Apr 07th—We-Are-One Ladies Luncheon Apr 09th—Pantry (Serving from 12:30-1:30 PM) Apr 14th—Easter Program (after service) Apr 19th—Good Friday Apr 19-20th—LTC @ Indianapolis Apr 21st—Easter Sunday

Betty out of the office 4/15 — 4/19

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: Alan Moreland

Song: Had It Not Been for the Lord

Scripture Reading: Sam Fritz (Psalm 51:1-7)

Songs: Salvation Belongs to Our God

Blessed Be the Lord God Almighty (pg. 72)

Worthy Is the Lamb

Old Rugged Cross

Communion: Tom Flanagan

Elston Rasbury, Tom Prichard, Gary McWhirter, Rodney Humes

Offering

Songs: Shine, Jesus, Shine (pg. 290)

Sermon: David W Spillman DAYLIGHT (Pt. 3)

Song: Mighty to Save

HOF Announcements: Alan Moreland

Shepherd’s Time: Terry McWhirter

Greeter: Meta Kennedy

Facilitator: Dean Kennedy

Nursery Attendant: Moneth Punzal

Communion Preparation: Muehrings

ADULTS—AUDITORIUM A study of the book of James

Facilitators: Aaron Campbell & Terry McWhirter

ADULTS—Fellowship Hall Being A Healthy Family & Raising Godly Children

Rick & Meg Hipp, 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 $1.80 more each week, we would have an additional $10,296 in 1 year; that is $ 5,496. more than 1 week’s budget and $ 53 more than our current shortfall! $1.80 per week for 52 weeks totals $ 93.60. God loves cheerful givers!

PANTRY NEWS

Tuesday, April 9th is our next service date. Please help out, if you possibly can. This is a loving act of service!

VOLUNTEER !!