MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE NORTH PARK CHURCH OF CHRIST

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1 the Encourager MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE NORTH PARK CHURCH OF CHRIST CELEBRATE When I was a child I remember that for a long time we did not have very much money. We did not get drinks at restaurants (except for very special occasions), we did not get lots of new things very often, and we did not have big birthday celebrations. For the most part we lived fairly simple lives and went about our days joyfully. Now I say we did not have big birthday celebrations, but by that I do not mean we had no celebration. It was just simpler than many of our friends and neighbors usually had (at least as I can recall). I specifically remember one birthday where we had several families over, ate hot dogs, had cake and just played around. Our big game was dropping pencils into jars to get the prize of a cheap plastic squiggly monster to attach to the top of said pencil. I was probably in Kindergarten or 1 st grade, but all I remember is that we had a blast and loved every second of it. In fact thought I cannot remember much about my birthday celebrations from my teen and adult years, I still remember that one. It was simple, but it was a time of joy and celebration and we reveled in it with all we had. Continued on next page... Mark Your Calendar 3.5 Helping Hands Pantry 3.8 Stamp N Chat 3.12 Stamp N Chat Workshop RCC Board Meeting 3.13 Donut Sunday 3.15 Blanket Ministry Work Day 3.19 Helping Hands Pantry Easter Egg Hunt 3.22 Stamp N Chat 3.20 NPYG Williams 3.25 building

2 Celebrate cont. I bring up this story because so often in our adult lives it becomes very easy to believe that if we cannot celebrate God and our spiritual walk in big and bold ways, there must either be something wrong with us or there is just nothing really worth celebrating over. Much like how many in the world today view a child s birthday celebration as a go big or go home event, we can feel our spiritual celebration must be the same. We can sometimes feel that unless we can get enough people together or make it fancy enough or make it a big enough deal, we might as well either do something tiny and half-hearted or not do it at all. But this is the farthest thing from the truth. The truth of the matter is that we can celebrate in big or small ways, and it does not matter which it is. What matters is the celebration of God s goodness, His love for us and the relationship we have with Him. Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Romans 12:9-13 Celebration is a good thing for us to do as Christians. It keeps us from becoming tired and burnt out, and it gives us hope and energy to continue moving forward. David danced before the Ark of the Covenant as it was brought into Jerusalem (2 Samuel 6), there is celebration in heaven when one returns to Christ (Luke 15:7) and there was rejoicing when Paul converted the jailer (Acts 16:34). We need to remember that being with God is cause for joy! Our faith has always been meant to be a celebration, not a funeral dirge. So I want to encourage you look for ways to see God and revel in the glory and salvation He has given! There is no need for us to act as though the lightning bolt is hanging over us. We are those who have been saved by the blood of Jesus to a new life, and that is great! Don t worry about whether you celebration is big enough. Just celebrate! Who knows? You may be only to realize later that it was the purest and most memorable way in the end

3 ATTENTION BROTHERS: If you are listed to serve (i.e. prayer, preside, communion, scripture, usher, etc.), please meet in the Youth Office (across from the men s restroom) at 10:20 am each week. Those to Serve March 6, 2016 Children s Church: Pam Reese, Pat Seifert, Pat Williams Communion Trays: Brittie McKinney, Nell Isom, Mickey Tooley Audio/Video: Corey Williams Security: Brent Garcia Nursery: Sandi Riffle Greeters: N Jeanne Wadsworth S Gibsons Mailbox: Naomi Gibson, Mary Spohnholz Computer: Mary Riley Worship Director: Ken Maupin Prayer: Ed Long, Jordan Siracusa Scripture: Cameron Maupin Ushers: David Steeves, Mark Murray Preside: Wayne Morris 1A Chris Isom 2A Braydon Letsinger 1B Vance Barrie 2B Aaron Gipe 3A Jeremy Schulz 4A Keith Pierce 3B Bob Letsinger 4B Dylan Letsinger Those to Serve March 13, 2016 Children s Church: Staphany Cervantes, Victoria Anderson, Liz Willis Communion Trays: Brittie McKinney, Nell Isom, Mickey Tooley Audio/Video: Chuck Donovan Security: Maupin s LIFE Group Nursery: Pat Williams Greeters: N Joan Wadsworth S Nicosia Mailbox: Naomi Gibson, Mary Spohnholz Computer: Pam Reese Worship Director: Jordan Siracusa Prayer: Joe Nicosia, Simon Peter Broughton Scripture: Ben Murray Ushers: Stan Gregory, Scott Weir Preside: Ernie Stubblefield 1A Jerry Gibson 2A Ed Long 1B Jeff Hagerman 2B Sid Long 3A Ron Willis 4A Tim Firm 3B Corey Williams 4B Greg Peck Shut-Ins: Donovans Shut-Ins: Dean Those to Serve March 20, 2016 Children s Church: Jeanne Wadsworth, Brook Kalen, Grace Sharp Communion Trays: Brittie McKinney, Nell Isom, Mickey Tooley Audio/Video: Kevin Gillis Security: Corey Williams Nursery: Staphany Cervantes, Julia Garcia Greeters: N. Murrays S. Reeses Mailbox: Naomi Gibson, Mary Spohnholz Computer: Sara Maupin Worship Director: Ed Long Prayer: Corey Williams, Aaron Gipe Scripture: Josh Eacret Ushers: Dave Sharp, Jeremy Schulz Preside: James Castree 1A Mark Murray 2A Ben Murray 1B Ron King 2B Jordan Siracusa 3A Ken Maupin 4A Cameron Maupin 3B Joe Nicosia 4B Joey Nicosia Those to Serve March 27, 2016 Children s Church: Julia Garcia, Gloria Gregory, Julie Murray Communion Trays: Brittie McKinney, Nell Isom, Mickey Tooley Audio/Video: Jordan Siracusa Security: Maupin s LIFE Group Nursery: Mignon & Elizabeth Soter Greeters: N. Schulz S. Gillis Mailbox: Naomi Gibson, Mary Spohnholz Computer: Brenda Mohler Worship Director: Ken Maupin Prayer: Marcus Price, Ernie Stubblefield Scripture: Russ Lyman Ushers: Jeff Hagerman, Jaye Lavern Preside: Simon Peter Broughton 1A Devon Phillips 2A Keith Price 1B Brent Garcia 2B Dave Sharp 3A Chris Isom 4A Wayne Morris 3B Jose Cervantes 4B Chris Youssi Shut-Ins: Maupins Shut-Ins: Sharps

4 Pantry Sub List Chuck Donovan Jaye Lavern Sandy Donovan Jeremy Schulz Judi Rogers Ken Maupin Mary Riley Sara Maupin Claire Larsen Mark Murray Katie Schulz Tim Firm Pat Seifert Brenda Mohler (3rd Saturday) Kristen Duckmann Cameron Maupin

5 Prayer List Scott Weir s mother Anneka Broughton Larry Borrison Jenny Williams healthy pregnancy Mildred Morris Jason Willis shoulder and eye Nate Lucas Keisha Price-Jones healthy pregnancy Mark Reynolds Mark is a friend of Dar Hinrichs who is nearing the end of his life due to a neuro muscular disease. Dar asks us to pray for him and his family Amanda Eacret s Aunt Pat stage 4 cancer Patrick McCabe lung cancer has returned Family of Larry Russel grandfather of Danielle Kemp s nieces and nephews; passed away last weekend Bob Pratt confirmed that he is in the early stages of Parkinson s Disease Larry Blodget friend of Aloha Humphries; being treated for brain cancer Jennie Linderman - Jennie s cancer has returned Jack Ward Jan Lavern s brother in law who is suffering from a lung disease Bartel Family Sam passed away this weekend & Harrison is in the hospital with a respiratory virus Chuck Lundgren friend of the Currys being treated for lung cancer Linda Wise friend of Elizabeth Soter s whose mom has been diagnosed with cancer Virgil Turner recovering from knee replacement surgery Lucy Chamberlain has lost her voice due to scarring on her vocal chords Terry Kudlacik Becky Phillips Aunt who will be going through chemo treatments Ron Enfield recovering from hip surgery Maggie Sharp recovering from hip surgery after a fall Janet Willis Danielle Kemp s friend who is battling liver cancer and waiting for a transplant Bill Strever at rehab facility following stent placement; his address is on the bulletin board in the hallway Dave Sharp suffering from dizziness Jean Craig recovering from back surgery; is home now! Jo Golden back at East Bank room 307 Aidan Hendershot recovering after surgery Family of Betty Jane Yambrick Gloria Gregory s Aunt who passed away Family of John Lockett Matthew Ditto s grandpa who passed away Family of Evelyn Kilcrease - Pam Reese s grandmother who passed away NPYG Corey & Jenny Williams house on March 20th at 5 pm March 25th Save the date of March 25th for an NPYG activity. We will be meeting at the building at 6:30 for pizza and then there will be an activity after dinner. We re still ironing out details but wanted to make sure that we got the date out there for everyone to put on their calendars!!

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7 News & Events -- There will be a Stamp N Chat work shop day on March 12th from 9 am noon. This is the day that we will make a little something to take home, place any personal orders with Stampin Up that we want to place, and/or help replenish some of the Stamp N Chat stock. Please let Dulane Willis know asap if you are planning on attending. -- Donut Sunday will be March 13th. The adult class for the quarter will be led by Tim Firm and Chris Youssi and is entitled Christian Living: Practical Living in Today s Culture -- We will be having the annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 19th at 1 pm!! If you can help Ashley hide the eggs that morning, please let her know. (We will have a make up date on March 26th in the case of inclement weather) --If you have any baskets or cans leftover from Pasta Ball that you don t wish to keep, you can bring them back to the building and put them in the coat room. Also, if you have any baskets, in general, that you don t have a use for any more we ll take em!! -- Stamp N Chat will be March 8th & 22nd For more information, talk to Dulane Willis -- There will be a blanket ministry work day at 9 am on March 15th. For more information, talk to Judi Rogers -- Attention North Park Men--We will be holding a North Park Men's Day on Saturday, April 23rd from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., "Exploring the Power of Prayer". More details will follow in the coming weeks. Please mark this date on your calendar and make plans to participate -- There will be a baby shower for Jenny Williams on April 17th at 2 pm in the Fellowship Hall. The Williams are registered at Babies R Us, Target, and Wal Mart.

8 February 28, 2016 This Is The Day Welcome Psalm 95 Holy Lord Shout Hallelujah Prayer In Moments Like These Jesus Is Lord Lord s Supper Giving I Keep Falling In Love With Him (dismiss for Children s Church) Scripture Reading Psalm 145:1-7 Firm Foundation Sermon Victory In Jesus Family Time Prayer You re The Only One Those to Serve February 28, 2016 Children s Church: Brenda Mohler, Mignon & Elizabeth Soter Communion Trays: Mary Spohnholz, Judi Rogers, Jean Foster Audio/Video: Braydon Letsinger Security: Maupin Nursery: Deanna King Greeters: N. Delores Warkins S. Rogers Mailbox: Judi Rogers, Mary Enfield Computer: Pam Reese Worship Director: Tim Firm Prayer: Jeff Hagerman, Stan Gregory Scripture: Jeremy Schulz Ushers: Brent Garcia, Devon Phillips Preside: Chuck Donovan 1A Wayne Morris 2A Mark Murray 1B Ben Murray 2B Dave Sharp 3A Scott Weir 4A Dylan Letsinger 3B Chris Youssi 4B Vance Barrie Shut-Ins: Maupins The North Park Church of Christ is committed to sharing Jesus with our community and the world; while encouraging the spiritual development of our youth, strengthening the bond of our families, and serving the needs of our senior adults to build a church known by its love and message that flows from the very heart of God. Where Friends Learn to Live and Love Like Jesus MINISTER Jared Kemp LEADERSHIP TEAM Tim Firm Chris Youssi Jerry Gibson Stan Gregory Steve Larsen Ken Maupin Joe Nicosia Jason Willis CONTACT US: Phone npcc@sbcglobal.net Helping Hands Pantry