News from Northwest Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) July 2019

Mark Woodhouse

Baptized at NWCC on May 19. Mark has been a regular attendee of our

8:00 am service.

Deborah Rambo Foley

Deborah became a member of the church on June 16.

Jeanie Lisak

Jeanie also joined the church on June 16. She is the Sister-in-law of Tom

and Sheri Lisak.

Thursday, August 1 through Friday, August 2

All who have completed grades 1-5 are welcome. Register in the church office.

Sunday

July 28

we will have baby dedications during the

10:30 service.

If your family would like to be included,

please contact the office.

office@northwestchristian.org

or (614) 457-6290

Congratulations Will Moore for

enlisting in the Navy!! Will begins

his basic training at the end of July.

July and August are months of the year when we find ourselves traveling a great deal for family vacations. The highways and flyways are very busy as we try to “get away from it all.” In the spirit of travel, we share with you this reading from Thomas H. Troeger in his book, Above the Moon Earth Rises: Hymn Texts, Anthems, and Poems for a New Creation.

Traveler, Are You Passing Through? Traveler, are you passing through?

We are on a journey too. Here we meet to feast and rest,

each of us, like you, a guest. We have found a deep spring here,

constant water, pure and clear, and a fire to keep us warm

through the night, the cold and storm.

Traveler, have you lost your way? We have room for you to stay.

Come on in and spend the night. Wait until the morning light.

Tell us where you started from, where you’ve been, how far you’ve come.

We will tell what we have learned: where we doubled back and turned.

Traveler, have you far to go? Up ahead is hard and slow.

At our table take a seat. We have more than we can eat. Join us and renew your strength needed for the journey’s length. You, our guest, be host instead.

Bless and break and pass the bread.

Traveler, have we met before? Sharing bread we share far more,

share our stories, songs, and prayers, share our common hopes and cares

till it dawns on us to trace In your eyes and in your face

what we sensed but hardly knew: Christ our friend is here in you!

May you have surprising joy and a restful respite along your journey this summer!

Pastor Cindy Pastor Jeff

July 2019 Newsletter

Otter Camp was a bit soggy, but otters love to play in the rain and we still had a wonderful experience at Camp Christian! In addition to our Otter volunteers who served for the whole week, we had many folks from NWCC who took a shift

or two and helped in the dining hall and other areas. And… even before camp began, we had many people from NWCC who were helping to prepare Otter crafts and fill Easter eggs for one of our activities. A huge “thank you” is

extended to everyone who helped make Otter Camp a success!

Otter volunteers: Jim and Judy Embree, Dave and Debbie Stephan, Terry Roe, John Davis, Corinne Femia, Minch Huang, Olivia, Joe, and Robby Trent,

Samantha and Danielle Mason

Additional helpers: Jeff and Christine Mason, Mary Smithson, Ted and Barb Thomas, Linda Anschutz, April Bryant, Connie and Roger Long,

Cindy and Al Adcock, Jeff and Barbara Wheeler

Craft ‘preppers’: Bonnie Walker, Chris Mason, Barbara Wheeler, Linda Anschutz

Otter Camp

Thanks You!

Please keep the following campers and volunteers in your prayers throughout the summer. Cards of encouragement

can be sent to:

Camp Christian (Camper/Volunteer Name)

10335 Maple Dell Rd Marysville, Oh 43040

CYF Conference ( July 7 – 13): Kerry Hamilton, Cassidy Badgeley

Chi Rho Damascus and CYF Conference ( July 21 – 27): Kaleb Sherrod, Robby Trent (Chi Rho); Maya Hammond, PJ Homik, Minch Huang, Joe Trent, Olivia

Trent (CYF Conference)

July 2019 Newsletter

II Corinthians 8:2-5 And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonin churches.

In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege

of sharing in this service to the Lord’s people. And they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us.

As you may know, NWCC is experiencing financial concerns. Our spending has remained within our budget, but our income is noticeably lower than our expectations. Please pray about this.

Paul is expressing his appreciation for the generosity of the Macedonians, who have given generously even though they themselves have been experiencing problems. They had asked Paul if they could give. He notes that first of all, they gave themselves to God.

Generosity that pleases God is about attitude. This is a key to a generosity that is pleasing to God. It isn’t the amount of money given, or even the percentage of one’s financial resources; it is about the desire to be generous and helpful, followed by actual giving. This is the example we are to follow.

We are to be wholly given to God, with a loving and generous attitude. It is then that we can define ourselves as a generous church family. Carla Nuenke, Stewardship Chair

Judy Becker, the mother of Elder Sean Becker, passed away suddenly after a brief

illness and surgery on Friday, June 28. Her memorial service has been held on

Tuesday, July 2, at Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home on Robbins.

Ave. in Niles, Ohio. Our sincerest condolences are

extended to Sean and Liz, Katie and Thomas.

Sympathies to Cody Grabbe’s family on the passing of his father, Dave Grabbe. Dave

passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 30, in Memphis, Tennessee.

We express our sympathy to the family of Jane Moore, who passed away on

Tuesday, June 18. Jane’s memorial service will be held at 9:00 am on Saturday, July 13,

at Friendship Village in the Convocation Room.

Please keep Betty Heppner, Jan and Rob McConathy’s mother and a

non-resident member of NWCC, in our thoughts and prayers. Betty is

hospitalized with cancer in Indianapolis. If you would like to send her a

get well card her address is:

5115 E 79th Street Indianapolis, IN 46250

17,500 Grateful families were provided food by NWCC and our NNEMAP food pantry

church network last year. Over 100 volunteers from this network volunteer time each month . so the food can be purchased (10 cents on the dollar) from MidOhio food pantry, donated by individuals, or picked

up as donations from supporting area stores.

Each year, NNEMAP shuts down during state fair time, and the 30+ network churches run a fair parking operation at NNEMAP, just across

the street from the fair entrance. It is the best deal in town! $5, right at the gate.

Our churches provide teams for each day. NWCC has Friday, August 2.

A one day parking operation at NNEMAP can provide enough $$ for around 500 meals!

Our day has 3 time slots: 8-12, 12-4, 4-8.

Can you help? Can you give 4 hours to provide about 32 meals to a poor area of the city? Can you be part of a 2-3 member team for 4

hours, graciously helping delighted families on their day at the fair? Oh, did I mention you get

free fair parking, too?

Look for a signup poster in the narthex. Discuss it with Sam Moore, Carla Nuenke,

Sean Becker...all integral members of NNEMAP’s operations. Volunteer for

a slot...support NWCC!

MEMORIAL PARAMENTS ON LOAN

Our chapel has been graced with beautiful paraments for the past few liturgical seasons. On Pentecost and for Faith’s ordination the red paraments were placed on the sanctuary

lectern and pulpit to celebrate that special Sunday. These artistic creations were designed and stitched by Mona Stevenson of New Franklin, Missouri and are on loan to our church

through the generous contribution of the Jewell family (Liz and Sean Becker.) The liturgical paraments for all seven seasons were made to the glory of God and in loving memory of Carol

A. Jewell, Liz’s grandmother. They were dedicated on July 11, 2010, and have resided at Central Christian Church, Lima, Ohio, the home congregation of the Jewell family. Now they

are being shared with us as an expression of love and caring. Please stop in the Chapel for prayer and to see these unique paraments. Throughout July all of the sets will be on display

for your inspiration and enjoyment.

Women’s Ministries

“Let God Out of the Box:

Put Faith into Action”

– September 23rd

Aspire Women’s Event

– October 13th

Even though we are on summer break, our planning team is busy organizing the upcoming programming year. Mark your calendars for our

first gathering on Monday, September 23rd as we

share in a potluck dinner and a program entitled “Let God Out of the Box: Put Faith into

Action”. We are also purchasing a block of tickets for the “Aspire Women’s Event” on

Sunday evening, October 13th, at Central College

Presbyterian Church in Westerville, Ohio. This is a one-night, 3-hour event just for women full of laughter, learning, stories and music. It’s like a

weekend retreat packed into one evening. Group tickets are $20 if purchased in advance. Visit

aspirewomensevents.com to see complete details and email the church office

(office@northwestchristian.org) or Debbie Stephan

(deb@northwestchristian.org)

to reserve a spot by August 18th

.

Disciple

Seven - Seven - Seven

July 7, 2019

SUMMER FUN FOR CHI RHO AND CYF YOUTH!

10:30 am Worship Service 12 noon Pizza lunch at Liberty Park 1 pm - 5 pm Swimming and Games at Huangs’ pool in Powell 6 pm - 11 pm Cookout and Hangout at NWCC

All food will be provided for you! Cost is to help with this cost

Please complete and return this portion by July 2nd to participate:

Count me in! Name: _______________________ Cell #: ______________________ I am 18 and over and will complete Church’s

Driver’s form to drive myself or take passengers. I have dietary restrictions.

Specify: _____________________________________________________

WHAT TO BRING: Your awesome self Towel for pool Outdoor games &

7/6 Joanne & Dennis Howard

7/8 Michele & Dan Eastlake

7/12 Michiel & Yanitza Brongers

7/15 Faith & Trey Solon

7/16 Bill & Amy Flaws

7/20 Chris & Barbara Proicou

7/22 Ashley & Adam Stutzman

7/26 Sean & Elizabeth Becker

7/28 Al & Cindy Adcock

7/30 Bruno & Ann Femia

7/31 Scott & Yuka Hendershot

7/2 Ruth Kirkpatrick

7/2 Kaitlin Taylor

7/2 Jill Taylor

7/5 Betty Beal

7/9 Dominick Femia

7/9 Brandon Gibson

7/9 Tim Naegele

7/10 Katherine Becker

7/12 Anthony Femia

7/13 Roger Long

7/14 Mary Moore

7/15 Thomas Becker

7/17 Dakota Embree

7/18 Olivia Davis

7/18 Don Lozier

7/20 Jeff Milligan

7/21 Spencer Beery

7/21 Eleanor Holroyd

7/21 Alison Jennings

7/23 Lori Beals

7/23 Dennis Howard

7/26 Gladys Davis

7/26 Eli Thornton

7/27 Hanna Beery

7/27 Jake Hammond

7/28 Carolyn Guss

7/31 Chris Proicou

We apologize if we’ve missed your birthday or anniversary. Please contact the office so we can update our church records

Thank you!!

July Needs Focus:

Bottled Water, Dog & Cat Food, and Toilet Paper

Northwest Christian Church — 1340 Fishinger Road, Columbus, OH 43221 Worship Hours: 8:00am and 10:30am / Summer Worship Hours (Memorial Weekend-September) 10:30am

Sunday School—Adult and Youth 9:15am (9:00am Summer) / Children’s Bible Zone (during Worship) Office Hours: 9:00am-2:30pm Monday-Friday / Phone: 614-457-6290

Website: www.northwestchristian.org

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

11am: Staff Meeting

2 3

10am: Lectionary

Study

4 Office Closed 5 6

7

9:15am: Adult Sunday School

10:30am: Worship

CYF and Chi Rho Seven - Seven Sunday

8

11am: Staff Meeting

7pm: Administrative

Council Meeting

9 10

10am: Lectionary

Study

11 12

7:30pm: Highpoint

Bible Study

13

14

9:15am: Adult Sunday School

10:30am: Worship

15

11am: Staff Meeting

16 17

10am: Lectionary

Study

18 19

7:30pm: Highpoint

Bible Study

20

21

9:15am: Adult Sunday School

10:30am: Worship

22

11am: Staff Meeting

23 24

10am: Lectionary

Study

25 26

7:30pm: Highpoint

Bible Study

27

28

9:15am: Adult Sunday School

10:30am: Worship

Baby Dedications

29

11am: Staff Meeting

30 31

No Lectionary Study

Ribbit Camp - July 3-6

Upcoming Events:

8/1 - 24 Hour August Adventure

8/22 - Choir picnic party at Warren and Judy Fife’s house

9/8 - Kick-off Sunday - Return of two services

CYF Week 2 - July 7-13

Chi Rho Camp Corinth - July 14-20

Chi Rho Damascus & CYF Week 3 - July 21-27

Advance Conference - July 28-August 4

NWCC

Calendar of Events