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News from Northwest Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) January 2015 ~ Issue 1
TWO WORSHIP SERVICES We resume two worship services
on Sunday, January 11, at
8:30am and 11:00am.
PRAYERS…
* Please keep our youth and their leaders in your
prayers as they “retreat” to Camp Christian
January 3-4, 2015.
(Revision to schedule: Youth Bells and Youth
Choir will NOT meet on Sunday, January 11.)
* Please keep Dave Strawser, our church
custodian, in your prayers as
he undergoes surgery on January 14.
We welcome back Natalie Bickhart as
temporary custodian to fill in for Dave
during the month of January.
Thank you to all who
donated toward the
CHRISTMAS OFFERING.
To date $2,285.00 has been collected toward our goal of $3,000.00.
NWCC TOWN HALL FINANCE MEETING
After each of the worship services on
January 18, the Finance Council will host an
open "Town Hall" format meeting to
present 2014 year-end financial reports.
“WELCOME TO 2015” PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Let’s start 2015 with fluffy pancakes,
sugary syrup, and friendly
fellowship! Join with your church
family in the Narthex on January
11th at 9:45am to share in this
breakfast together.
THE FREE STORE AT CAMP CHRISTIAN
was thrilled to receive the 69 packages (429 pair!)
of underwear to help fill Christmas stockings and
the 17 fleece blankets made by our youth. These
contributions helped to brighten many lives
during the Christmas season. Thank You!
From your ministers From your ministers From your ministers From your ministers
At a recent clergy meeting, we were privileged to learn more about current pastoral care in hospitals and
health care centers. Most of us have, in some way, experienced HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act.) Since the law took affect, the hospitals and retirement communities have been
prohibited from disclosing medical information. As a result, clergy are finding it difficult to learn when
one of the members of their congregation has been hospitalized or has died. At times this can result in
frustration, anger and even damaged relationships.
But there is a way we can ensure the continuation of our pastoral support during these times. Read on
to learn more:
What is HIPAA? The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 was
created to give patients greater control over who has access to their personal information.
Does HIPAA allow bulletins and newsletters to carry prayer requests? Can we still have a prayer or email prayer chain? Yes, as long as the information was not obtained
from a health care employee who had access to the patient’s information. Because of height-
ened awareness regarding privacy, it is still a good idea to ask someone what information he
or she wants included in prayer chains, printed materials and public prayers.
Why didn’t my pastor visit me in the hospital? HIPAA prevents hospitals and retirement
communities from contacting a patient’s congregation upon admission, unless prior consent has
been given. Even with prior consent, these wishes are often not communicated. The only way
to guarantee that clergy know about your hospitalization is to contact the congregation yourself.
What can I do to make sure that my congregation and other friends know about my hospitalization? Now is the time to share your wishes with your family and friends. Simply
tell them to contact your pastor whenever you are hospitalized—and to add your name to the
prayer list at church. Most clergy assume that you want a visit in either a hospital or retirement
community; they just need to know you are there!
With blessings in the new year of 2015,
Ruth Circle
Tuesday, January 13 at 7pm in the gathering
room at NWCC. We will work on blankets for
the General Assembly child care area.
Esther Circle
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
at 12:30pm at MCL
Abigail Circle
January 26, 2015
All women are invited to attend!
Saturday, January 10, 2015
8:00am in Fellowship Hall. All men are
invited to join for breakfast & fellowship. There are 3 easy ways to earn money for Northwest Christian Church simply by shopping...
Giant Eagle ~ In addition to groceries, you can also purchase department store, movie theatre or
restaurant gift cards. Pick out your gift cards,
scan your card when paying and NWCC will
benefit from your purchase.
For NWCC to earn 5% on purchases at Giant
Eagle, you must first purchase Giant Eagle gift
cards from Keith Rose or stop by the church
office during the week. AND USE ORGANIZATION #81359. Kroger ~ designate NWCC to benefit from
your shopping by enrolling online using our
organization number (81359). NWCC
will receive a reward of about 5% of
your shopping receipt amount.
Amazon ~ click the Amazon link on the church
website and any purchases you make while on
this site will benefit NWCC in the amount of 5%.
NWCC Reward Programs
January 2015 Newsletter
YOU’RE INVITED...
The entire congregation is invited to:
The Eagle Court of Honor The Eagle Court of Honor The Eagle Court of Honor The Eagle Court of Honor
for Andy Lisakfor Andy Lisakfor Andy Lisakfor Andy Lisak
Sunday, January 11, 2015
2:00pm at
Northwest Christian Church
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR COLLEGE GRADUATES:
Michael Rogers is graduated from The Ohio
State University on Sunday, December 21, 2014
with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies:
International Relations and Diplomacy.
Natalie Bickhart graduated from
Bowling Green State University on Saturday,
December 20, 2014 with a Bachelors Degree
in Biology and minors in Psychology and
General Science.
Ashley Neher graduates from Franklin
University on Sunday, January 11, 2015 with a
Masters Degree in Marketing.
THE NNEMAP
PANTRY welcomes
donations of: baby food/
formula/cereal, diapers (all sizes), rice,
flour, dog and cat food. Please leave any
donations in the shopping cart located in
the coat room off the narthex.
Visit the website for a list of all
pantry needs: www.nnemappantry.org
Dear Church Family...
The staff at Northwest Christian
thanks you for your generous
donations to our staff gifts.
What a blessing to serve such a
wonderful congregation!
Rev. Cindy, Pastor Jeff, Debbie,
Tracy, Dave and Michelle
On behalf of the Ministry Council and the
congregation, I would like to extend great
KUDOS to Jack Strawn and his elves for providing a marvelous and merry Chili
dinner with music and wonderful food
and entertainment.
It was a blessed way to
complete the day after the outstanding
Chalice Arts performance.
Becky Rogers, Ministry Cabinet Coordinator
I hope you enjoyed the Christmas Dinner as much as I
did. The Nurture Commission is really comprised of all
who intentionally act to nurture the spirit of and actions of
Christian love to those people around them at Northwest
Christian Church. All who attended the Christmas Dinner
seemed to reflect the purpose ofnurturing.
Thanks to Santa for giving treats to the children.
Thanks to the following people for providing and serving
chili: Gladys Davis, Corwin Kuhn, Bill Parsons,
Carole Strawn, Barbara Wheeler, and Sheri Lisak
for cooking hot dogs.
Thanks to the following people for keeping our beverage
available: Anthony and Kelley Femia, Caelin, Taylor,
and Becky Parsons, and Debbie Stephan.
Thanks to the following people for donating cookies:
Carolyn Abels, Glenda Argo, Kim Badgley, Shu-Lan
Cheng, Judy Embree, Patrice Fatig, Michelle Gibson,
Sheri Lisak, Pat Nichols, and Laura Thornton.
Thanks to the following people for donating salads and
dressings: Al and Cindy Adcock, Lori Beals, Jim Embree,
Annette Harden, Betty Hill, Bobbi Richards, Keith and
Rhonda Rose, Debbie Stephan, and Barbara Thomas.
Thanks to Dave Stephan for activating the sound system
so the prayer and announcements could be
communicated effectively.
Thanks to Pastor Jeff for offering a prayer for the meal.
Thanks to Al Adcock for leading us in singing “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”
Thanks to Rev. Cindy Adcock for playing the piano while we sang Christmas carols.
Thanks to all the many, many people, especially
Michael Rogers, Becky Parsons, and Betty Poling, who
made themselves available to help setup and clean up!
All of you helped to make this a very tasty, fun, and
praiseful Christmas Dinner.
Your friend in Christ,
Jack Strawn,
Nurture Commission Moderator
God’s People on the Stewardship JourneyGod’s People on the Stewardship JourneyGod’s People on the Stewardship JourneyGod’s People on the Stewardship Journey
January 2015 Newsletter
In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.
But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds,
and I will show you my faith by my deeds. You believe that there is one God. Good!
Even the demons believe that—and shudder.
James 2:17-19
James gives us an interesting comparison between belief and works. They go hand in hand. Jews
and Muslims tend to emphasize good behavior; Christians often emphasize faith. But God says both
are equally important and should blend.
Without faith, our deeds frequently end up being like New Year’s resolutions. We get started on
something we decide would be beneficial, and have good intentions for keeping up with it. But it
soon falls by the wayside as our habits and fatigue take over. We have followed our own thinking
rather than God’s.
Without works, we can easily claim righteousness and debate with others about correct doctrine until
everyone is tired of arguing. Nothing good has happened. Wars have started over such things.
If we really want to do God’s will, we must develop both our character and our behavior according to
God’s leading. Otherwise, as humans we are likely to get out of balance on one side or the other -
leading to less than what God intends for us.
Blessings,
Carla Nuenke
Stewardship Moderator General Fund Balance
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A A A A BIGBIGBIGBIG thank you to all of you for your thank you to all of you for your thank you to all of you for your thank you to all of you for your support of the Community Christmas support of the Community Christmas support of the Community Christmas support of the Community Christmas Box Mission Project coordinated by Box Mission Project coordinated by Box Mission Project coordinated by Box Mission Project coordinated by Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Saturday, December 20, volunteers Saturday, December 20, volunteers Saturday, December 20, volunteers Saturday, December 20, volunteers filled 379 boxes with food. Several filled 379 boxes with food. Several filled 379 boxes with food. Several filled 379 boxes with food. Several volunteers were from NWCC. For volunteers were from NWCC. For volunteers were from NWCC. For volunteers were from NWCC. For families with children, each child will families with children, each child will families with children, each child will families with children, each child will receive an age appropriate wrapped receive an age appropriate wrapped receive an age appropriate wrapped receive an age appropriate wrapped giftgiftgiftgift————a total of 934 children.a total of 934 children.a total of 934 children.a total of 934 children.
----Boulevard Presbyterian ChurchBoulevard Presbyterian ChurchBoulevard Presbyterian ChurchBoulevard Presbyterian Church
Dear NNEMAP Supporter, Dear NNEMAP Supporter, Dear NNEMAP Supporter, Dear NNEMAP Supporter, The NNEMAP Food Pantry would The NNEMAP Food Pantry would The NNEMAP Food Pantry would The NNEMAP Food Pantry would like to thank you so much for your like to thank you so much for your like to thank you so much for your like to thank you so much for your continued support and recent generous continued support and recent generous continued support and recent generous continued support and recent generous donation of $800.donation of $800.donation of $800.donation of $800. We truly appreciate your recognizing We truly appreciate your recognizing We truly appreciate your recognizing We truly appreciate your recognizing the importance of helping the hungry the importance of helping the hungry the importance of helping the hungry the importance of helping the hungry and less fortunate members of our and less fortunate members of our and less fortunate members of our and less fortunate members of our community.community.community.community. Sincerely,Sincerely,Sincerely,Sincerely, James Brown, James Brown, James Brown, James Brown, TreasurerTreasurerTreasurerTreasurer
January 2015 Newsletter
HOMELESS WORKSHOP PRESENTATION Tuesday, January 27, 2015
7:00pm
Through my classes at Methodist Theological I have
become much more aware of issues of social
justice. Perhaps that is normal for a college campus.
In my Multicultural Diversity class, we were given an
assignment to go outside of our “comfort” zone and
experience something in a different culture.
One of my classmates, Angie Weber, allowed me to
ride along with her on one of her trips to homeless
camps here in downtown Columbus. I had no idea
the numbers and the environment some people
deal with on a daily basis for weeks, months
and some even years.
Angie has a passion for the homeless. She works
tirelessly with her partner, Ray, to feed, care and
assist the people of the streets of Columbus. We
have invited Angie and Ray to come tell us about
their mission. I would like to invite everyone to
come hear what they have to share about our
community and how they are able to reach out
and help our neighbors.
~ Becky Rogers, Seminary Student
The Outreach Commission is inviting everyone to hear
Angie on Tuesday night, January 27, at 7:00pm. We
will be providing a meal to share of chicken enchiladas,
fruit and brownies. Your donations will support Angie
and Ray's work with the homeless in the Franklinton
area. Please sign up for the meal, so that we can plan
accordingly. See their flyer included with this
newsletter! Let us know if there is another topic
that you would like to hear about with NWCC
in this way to educate, motivate, and guide
us regarding an issue.
Lori Beals, Outreach Commission Moderator
Northwest Christian Church—1340 Fishinger Road, Columbus, OH 43221
Worship Hours: 8:30am and 11:00am / Summer Worship Hours (June-Aug) 10:00am
Sunday School—Adult and Youth 9:45am / Children’s Bible Zone (during Worship)
Office Hours: 9:00am-2:30pm Monday-Friday / Phone: 614-457-6290 / Website: www.northwestchristian.org
We apologize if we’ve missed your birthday or
anniversary. Please contact the office so we
can update our church records.
Thank you!!Thank you!!Thank you!!Thank you!!
1-1 Betty Hill
1-1 Frank McCaw
1-1 Tim Jameson
1-1 John Davis
1-2 Doug Harden
1-2 Tina Jameson
1-2 Jacob Badgeley
1-3 Bobbi Richards
1-5 Debbie Stephan
1-6 Chuck Gillespie
1-6 Caelin Parsons
1-16 Terry and Angela Roe
1-17 Clint and Amy Taylor
1-31 Lanny and Bev Rhodes
1-7 Cinda Rasor
1-12 Michiel Brongers
1-13 Jim Brown
1-19 Lisa Beaverson
1-23 Rob Steffy
1-23 Jonathan Wheeler
1-23 Cynthia Jackson
1-24 Laura Thornton
1-27 Becky Brown
1-28 PJ Roe
We express sympathy toWe express sympathy toWe express sympathy toWe express sympathy to…………
* Frank McCaw on the passing of his wife, Mary Jo, on December 4th.
A memorial service will be held at NWCC on Saturday, January 17, at 11:00am with calling hours one hour prior.
* Debbie Stephan on the passing of her mother, Fern Miller, on December 21st.
Services were held at Robertsville Christ Memorial in Robertsville, Ohio.
* Carla Nuenke on the passing of her brother-in-law, Norman Nuenke, on December 26 in Racine Wisconsin.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 New Years Day!
Office Closed
2
7:30pm HP Bible Study
3
Youth Choir Retreat
at Camp Christian
4
Youth Choir Retreat
at Camp Christian
11:00am Worship
No Youth Groups
5
11:00am Staff Meeting
6
9:30am English Class
7
10:00am Bible Study
(F. Hall)
8
6:45pm Chalice Ringers
7:30pm Chalice Choir
9
6:30pm District 9 Clergy
Epiphany Dinner
(St. Andrew CC)
7:30pm HP Bible Study
10
8:00am
Men’s Breakfast
11 8:30am Worship
No Youth Choir
9:45am Pancake
Breakfast (Narthex)
11:00am Worship
3:30pm Chimes/Bells
4:00pm Youth Groups
12
11:00am Staff Meeting
13
9:30am English Class
7:00pm Ruth Circle
(Gathering Space)
14
10:00am Bible Study
(F. Hall)
15
6:45pm Chalice Ringers
7:30pm Chalice Choir
16
7:30pm HP Bible Study
17 9:00am-1:00pm
AGO Meeting
(Chapel)
10:00am Visiting Hour
11:00am Mary Jo
McCaw Memorial
Service
18
8:30am Worship
8:30am Youth Bells
9:00am Youth Choir
11:00am Worship
3:30pm Chimes/Bells
4:00pm Youth Groups
19 Martin Luther
King Jr. Day
Office Closed
6:00-10:00pm AGO
Meeting (Chapel)
20
9:30am English Class
12:30pm Esther Circle
(at MCL)
7:00-8:30pm Youth
Choir Rehearsal
21
10:00am Bible Study
(F. Hall)
22
6:45pm Chalice Ringers
7:30pm Chalice Choir
23
7:30pm HP Bible Study
24
25 8:30am Worship
8:30am Youth Bells
9:00am Youth Choir
11:00am Worship
3:30pm Chimes/Bells
4:00pm KOK Musical
Tryouts
26
11:00am Staff Meeting
6:00pm Finance
Council Meeting
7:00pm Administrative
Council Meeting
7:30pm Abigail Circle
27
9:30am English Class
6:00pm Homeless
Workshop Presentation
7:00-8:30pm Youth
Choir Rehearsal
28
10:00am Bible Study
(F. Hall)
29
6:45pm Chalice Ringers
7:30pm Chalice Choir
30
7:30pm HP Bible Study
31
4:00pm Youth Choir
Rehearsal and
Lock-In
NWCC Calendar
of Events
ADULT AND
CHILDREN
SUNDAY
SCHOOL
CLASSES
AT 9:45AM
PLEASE JOIN US FOR AN
OPEN “TOWN HALL” MEETING
ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 18
AFTER BOTH WORSHIP
SERVICES TO DISCUSS
CHURCH FINANCES