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".

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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!