Volume VIII Issue 10 Page 1 October 2018 Loving and Leading People to a Life Changing Relationship with Jesus Christ www.wscoconline.org October 2018 Find Us Online: Today, more than ever, we are aware of the serious nature of mental health issues. If we haven t experienced our own struggles, we certainly known someone who has. What should our response be? How can we walk hand in hand with someone we love? How should and can the church respond to these issues? These are some of the questions we are going to seek to answer the first three Wednesday nights in October (October 3rd, 10th, & 17th) from 6:30 8:00 p.m. led by our own Dr. Nathan Bidlack, Psy.D.. We invite you to join us as we seek to create a sharing and caring community here in Lebanon. To help us plan for attendance, please call the church office, or register online at wscoconline.org.
Volume VIII Issue 10 Page 2 October 2018 Inside this Issue: Page Announcements 2 Children s Ministry News 3 JoyBelles News 4 Mission News 5 Some Food for Thought 6 Sermon Schedule 6 Church Calendar 7 Serving Schedule 8 Church Staff Sr. Minister Michael Dawson Sr. Min. Emeritus Dr. Marty Egelston Children s Minister Emily Bosdell Office Administration Cheryl Fox Elders Jeremy Bosdell Eric Meilstrup Lew Rainey Scott Williams Robert Wright Jr. 625 Hart Rd. Lebanon, Ohio 45036 Phone: 513-932-3045 Fax: 513-932-8121 Web: www.wscoconline.org Upcoming Events October s Prime Timers meeting will be Saturday, October 6 th at 6 P.M. Please bring a side dish to share. Wednesday Men s Breakfast West Side men are invited to meet at Bob every Wednesday morning at 8 A.M. for breakfast and fellowship. Our Food Pantry group volunteers next on October 10 th at 9 A.M. at the Lebanon Food Pantry. See Jean Christy for details. Family Sunday Family Sunday is the first Sunday of each month. This is an opportunity for families to worship together and for our children to experience adult services. October 7 th is our next Family Sunday. BREAKFAST FELLOWSHIP SUNDAY Breakfast Sunday will October 7 th between services. Bring a breakfast item to share. Quote of the Month God never said that the journey would be easy, but He did say the arrival would be worthwhile. - Max Lucado -
Volume VIII Issue 10 Page 3 October 2018 Children s Ministry Teaching Schedule for September 2018 9:30 A.M. 10/07 10/14 10/21 10/28 Family Sunday Nursery L.Williams/J.Philippo Crystal Dawson Jenn Philippo Hailee Page Toddler-PreK Lydia Moeller Jami & Jon Litchfield Hannah Meilstrup K-2 nd Kristy Meilstrup Allie Cramer Jake Page 11:00 A.M. Nursery B.Vires/M.Bosdell Jenna Hanefeld/ Jiliian Philippo Barb Worthington/ Madelyn Bosdell Crystal Dawson/ Jillian Philippo Ages 2 5 Gina Wright Gina Wright Leslie Bowerman K 5 th Emilly Bosdell Emily Bosdell Emily Bosdell Iron s Fruit Farm Corn Maze Our Youth is planning an outing on Sunday, October 14 th, 2018 at Iron s Fruit Farm to go through the corn maze. Everyone is invited out at the farm for apple cider donuts and a great fall day of fun Cost of maze is: Free (4 & under); $5 (5 12 yo); $7 for (+13 yo). Family Movie Night Join us Friday, October 26 th at 7:30 P.M. for the next movie night featuring the movie, Letters to God. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks as we watch this uplifting faith-based movie. Synopsis: Tyler Doherty (Tanner Maguire) is an 8-year-old suffering from cancer who has a love for writing and sending letters to Jesus. His local postman, Walter Finley (Christopher Later) Mr. Finley goes on an extended vacation, causing an alcoholic named Brady McDaniels (Jeffrey Johnson) to replace him temporarily. Brady is a regular at the "Bar and Grill" and close to the bartender, Jack, his former commanding officer in the military. On his first day of work, Brady is chased and bit by Mrs. Baker's dog, including those from others that Tyler inspired. Brady also shares how Tyler impacted his life, enabling him to find faith in God. Tyler later succumbs to his illness and passes away at home. Samantha dedicates a mailbox for letters to God, saying that "His life was a letter to God."
Volume VIII Issue 10 Page 4 October 2018 Join us Tuesday, October 9 th at 6:30 P.M. to see some of the quilts Lew and Arretta Rainey have made, what their inspiration is, and the mission group they went through. Hostesses for the evening are Cheryl Fox, Allie Cramer and Melodee Ashby. Devotions will be brought by Carol Hager. Chili Cook-Off/Quarter Auction The annual Chili Cook-off/Bake-off and Auction is slated for Sunday evening, October 28 th starting at 5 P.M. Start saving your quarters and honing your chili recipes for this fun event! This year we will have a Bake-off for cakes, pies, and cookies. There will also be a silent auction for special items. We are asking for individuals or families to put together themed baskets and crafts or handmade items. Please have all turned in by Sunday, October 21 st (except for baked goods). See Charlotte Peek or Kay Weisbrodt for more details. All proceeds will go toward the family(s) sponsored by JoyBelles from Interfaith Hospitality for Christmas. Son Shine Ministry The Son Shine Ministry is restarting, starting Monday, October 15 th at 12 P.M. in the church fellowship hall. A lunch will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Melodee Ashby. Trick or Treat Block Party ~ Wednesday, October 31 st there will be a block party at Eric and Kristy Meilstrup s house (225 Dickens Ct.). This will forgo Bible Study that night. Trick or Treat is from 5:30 7:30 P.M. Stop by anytime for food, snacks, and fellowship.
Volume VIII Issue 10 Page 5 October 2018 Butler Springs Christian Camp and Retreat Center As the year starts to wind down, we want to take a few minutes and give an update on how successful the summer was at Butler Springs this year (the following was taken from the camp s August 2018 newsletter written by new full-time staff member Matt James). The summer camp season has officially ended, and we could not be more happy with all that it brought us. Thousands of Campers, hundreds of Faculty, 51 Deans and 13 Summer Staff made it a very special summer to be a part of. A little history about myself at Butler Springs I worked here on the Summer Staff from 2005-2012. Those were the best summers of my life growing up and shaped me into having a heart for Kingdom Work! In 2012, my wife and I accepted a Worship Ministry position at a Church in Missouri where we served for the last 6 years. God blessed our time in Missouri and taught us so much while we were there. Then in January of this year (2018), God called us back to Butler Springs to become a part of the full-time staff! After our son was born in May, we moved back to Ohio to begin a new chapter in a what I thought was going to be a very familiar story. To my surprise, when I stepped back on to the property of Butler Springs to work as a full-time staff member, it was like it was first time I had ever seen this place and I was mesmerized at the absolute beauty it had. So much had changed while I was gone. There were new paint colors in the buildings, new zip lines, new worship areas, many new activities and new faces that I got to see for the first time. The place that I had called home for 7 summers changed so much over the 6 years I was gone. As the summer began to unfold though, I noticed not everything had really changed. Everyday campers were still waking up excited for the day. Everyday campers were still racing towards the pool, zip lines, giant swing, high ropes and of course canteen! Everyday campers were still spending time reading their bibles. Everyday campers were still spending time worshiping and praying. And every day campers were still having experiences with Jesus some of them for the first time. Though there was a newness to so much, one thing remained completely true God is in this place! Butler Springs may have changed over the years, but when these things are still happening everyday it will always still be the same place with the same mission.
Volume VIII Issue 10 Page 6 October 2018 This is article #4 in our series about The Bible. The Bible is an incredible resource we have as Christians. However, it is more than just a resource, it is the very words of God written for His children to help us navigate life and reveals insights into who He is. As English speakers we are not able to read it in its original language, but thankfully we have access to some estimated 900+ full and partial translations and paraphrases. This allows us to read God s Word in our own language. This is important. Crystal has an aunt who is from Panama. Her native tongue is Spanish. For Christmas one year we wanted to boy her a present that would really speak to her. So, we decided on a book, written in English, that had been translated into Spanish. Crystal s aunt is a great English speaker, but loved the fact, that she could read this popular Christian book in her native tongue. She said it made all the difference to understanding the book. What a blessing it is for us that we can pick up God s Word and understand it in our own language. However, as we learned last month in our look at the King James Version from 1611 A.D. there are lots of variations when it comes to the various translations. So, with an estimated 900+ English translations what makes a good translation? What should we use when selecting a translation to read? Hopefully we will take a stab at answering this question. One of the most important aspects of choosing a translation of the Bible is choosing a faithful translation. So, what do we mean by Faithful? Faithful means being true to the original text of the Greek and Hebrew. But what makes a translation faithful? Is a faithful translation a word for word translation? For example, if the sentenced is structured in Greek verb, adjective, preposition, and noun, does the English translation have to be verb, adjective, preposition, and noun as well? Or can the translators take a phrase in the Greek, and translate it to English in a structure that makes sense in English, and still classify as a faithful translation? A translation of the Bible can be faithful to the original as long as the translators take the original intention of the passage and remain faithful to it, even if it is not a word for word translation. A word for word translation is difficult. That s because idioms and phrases in one language may have no equivalent in another language. So, even the closest word for word translations, like the KJV, the English Standard Version, and New American Standard version, each grab phrases and ideas from time to time to help the text make sense. A phrase for phrase translation, such as the New International Version, allows the translators to take a phrase, and work it out in English in way that makes sense to us English speakers yet is faithful to the intent of the original text. Both of these translation types are good. However, what we must be careful to watch for is translations that omit sections of text. This can be done when the translators omit parts of the text because their theological beliefs do not align with what the text says. We must also watch for Bible translators who have put much effort into interpreting the text based on their theological positions. These two elements do not leave us with a faithful translation. So, the question we all want to know; which translation is best? I simply cannot answer that question. What I can encourage you to do is to ask questions. Read the introductions in a Bible you are about to buy. Most, if not all, give some explanation to their translation process. If you have questions about a translation, come ask me, and I will help steer you through the process. In Christ s Service, Michael October 7 October 14 October 21 October 28 BELIEVE BELIEVE - Faithfulness BELIEVE - Gentleness BELIEVE-- Humility BELIEVE Conclusion As we conclude October we will also end our 30 weeks through the book called BELIEVE. This 30-week series has taken us through three sections asking the questions; how do I think as a Christian, how do we act as Christians, and who are we becoming as Christians? My prayer and hope is that you have taken a different glance this year at what it means to follow Jesus. As we wind down these next few weeks, examine who it is you are becoming as a Christ follower.
Volume VIII Issue 10 Page 7 October 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 4 5 6 9 A.M. Ladies 10 A.M. Matthew Breakfast 25 Ministries Fellowship 6 P.M. Prime Timers 7 Family Sunday 10:35 A.M. Breakfast Fellowship 5:30 P.M. Youth /WSKids Practice 6 P.M. Evening Service John 5 14 2 P.M. Iron s Fruit Farm Corn Maze 5:30 P.M. Youth /WSKids Practice 6 P.M. Evening Service Lori Spaeth John 10 21 5:30 P.M. Youth /WSKids Practice 6 P.M. Evening Service Alaina Cochran John 15 28 5 P.M.Chili Cook0off/Quarter Auction John 20 Jack Harris Penny Coriell John 1 8 Diane McRoberts John 6 15 12 P.M. Son Shine Ministry John 11 22 John 16 29 John 21 7 P.M. Evangelism Meeting John 2 9 6:30 P.M. Joy Belles John 7 16 Carson Conley John 12 23 Larry Coates John 17 30 John 22 3 6:30 P.M. Mental Health Seminar 7:45 Choir John 3 10 9 A.M. Food Pantry 6:30 P.M. Mental Health Seminar 7:45 P.M. Choir Matt Moeller John 8 17 6:30 P.M. Mental Health Seminar 7:45 P.M. Choir Bibby Nutter John 13 24 6:30 P.M. Small s 7:45 P.M. Choir Practice John 18 31 6:30 P.M. Small s 7:45 P.M. Choir Sean Cochran Jude 1 7 P.M. Small Nick Bate Proverbs 28 11 7 P.M. Small Nancy Salyer Psalms 105 & 106 18 7 P.M. Small Proverbs 28 25 7 P.M. Small Psalms 111 & 112 Sarah Butler Psalms 103 & 104 12 Psalms 107 & 108 19 Psalms 109 & 110 26 7:30 Movie Night Psalms 113 & 114 John 4 13 John 9 20 John Fischbach Kathleen Freas Sandra Howard John 14 27 Lexes Poston John 19
Volume VIII Issue 10 Page 8 October 2018 10/07/18 10/14/18 10/21/18 10/28/18 1 st Service Family Sunday Greeters Meilstrup Family Bobbie Vires Russ & Arlene Moore Bobbie Vires Communion/Offering Jordan Meilstrup Jeremy Bosdell Eric Meilstrup Mike Fox 2 nd Service Greeters Betty Wright Nancy Weltz Louise Collins Nancy Weltz Communion Jim Ashby Lew Rainey Tim Coriell Mike Fox Meditation/Prayer Offering Med./Prayer Les Spence Mike Fox George Van Harlingen Scott Williams Bob Worthington Nate Bidlack Scott Williams George Van Harlingen Jim Fries Robert Harris Mickey Witt Tim Coriell Don Tennyson Jim Ashby Don Tennyson Bob Worthington Mickey Witt Les Spence Lew Rainey Jim Fries Benediction Lew Rainey Rob Wright Les Spence Mike Fox Home Communion Scott Williams Jeremy Bodell Eric Meilstrup Rob Wright Elder on Call Jeremy Bosdell Rob Wright Lew Rainey Eric Meilstrup Special Music WSKids Penny Coriell West Side Choir West Side Choir Sound 9:30 A.M. Aaron Cramer Aaron Cramer Aaron Cramer Computer 9:30 A.M. Allie Cramer Madelyn Bosdell Gina Wright Allie Cramer Sound 11:00 A.M. Cheryl Fox Cheryl Fox Jeremy Bosdell Jeremy Bosdell Computer 11:00 A.M. Gina Wright Bobbie Vires Cheryl Fox Bobbie Vires 9:30 A.M. Family Sunday Children s Teaching Schedule for October 2018 Nursery Laura Williams/ Crystal Dawson Jenn Philippo Hailee Page Jillian Philippo Toddler-PreK Lydia Moeller Jami & Jon Hanna Meilstrup Litchfield K 2 nd Kristy Meilstrup Allie Cramer Jake Page 11:00 A.M. Nursery Bobbie Vires/ Madelyn Bosdell Jenna Hanefeld/ Jillian Philippo Barb Worthtington/ Madelyn Bosdell Crystal Dawson/ Jillian Philippo Ages 2 5 Gina Wright Gina Wright Leslie Bowerman K 5 th grade Emily Bosdell Emily Bosdell Emily Bosdell Service Times Sunday: Tuesday Wednesday: Contemporary Worship 9:30 A.M. Bible Study 1:00 P.M. Ladies Bible Study 6:30 P.M. Bible School 9:30 A.M. Men s Bible Study 6:30 P.M. Traditional Worship 11:00 A.M. Choir Practice (Sept.-May) 7:45 P.M. Jr./Sr. High Youth 5:30 P.M. Thursday Evening Worship 6:00 P.M. Bible Study 7:00 P.M. Church Office Hours - Monday Thursday 9:00 AM 3:00 PM 625 Hart Road, Lebanon, OH 45036 * Phone: 513-932-3045 * www.wscoconline.org