Volunteer Expo February 26, 2012

V OLUME 5 ISSUE 2

FOR MARCH 2012

For the Lord i s the Spiri t ,

and where the Spiri t of the Lord i s ,

there i s l iberty .

2 CORINTHIANS 3 :17 Spirit of LibertySpirit of Liberty

NORTH L IBERTY CHURCH OF CHRIST

Volunteer Expo

February 26, 2012

8:30 am-9:30 Continental Breakfast

9:00 am-10:15 tour the volunteer booths

10:30-Worship service

11:30-12:30 tour the volunteer booths

11:30-12:30 NLCS Souper Sunday

Chili/soup/dessert cook-off

Ron Gouker having more tests

Nancy Hurtle , Karen Taylor’s Mom, emphysema & COPD

Janie Hartsell, Denny Lemert’s niece, brain cancer

Deborah Parris Elek, large nodule on thyroid

Aletha Croy-kidney failure-1 kidney only working at 19%

Becky Wasio’s Aunt, Judy, is recovering from a stroke at a

rehabilitation center

Joy Clark, Dane Clark’s sister, recovering from a stroke

Madeline Aldrich is now in Hospice Care

Danny Edmonds, preacher at Lindauer Church of Christ in AR, diagnosed with stage 4 cancer of colon, liver, lungs & lymph nodes

Harold Rinehart, Donna Napier’s uncle, cancer is spreading

Dale Cox –heart surgery March 2nd

LaRuth Donathen surgery on March 5th

Janet Rhodes-cataract surgery on March19th

Jean Becker, Geri Carlson’s mom, colon cancer-doctors have stopped chemo due to blood clots & other

issues

Diane Johnson, Elin Fair’s mom, recovering from retinal surgery

Josh & Katie Grayckowksi’s son, Braydon, born 2/17, in ICU in Texas with breathing problems

Dan & Erica Hunt’s baby, Ella, diagnosed with a fatal disease of Spinal muscular atrophy. Ella has already lost the use of her arms and legs.

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Spirit of WorshipSpirit of Worship

Spirit of Praise & Spirit of Praise & PrayerPrayer

For week of... 1/22 1/29 2/5 2/12

Sunday AM

Worship 517 559 510 497

Total

Offering $10,859.25 $12,417.00 $13,350.56 $8,973.52

Building Fund $485.00 $395.00 $245.00 $305.00

Those with cancer:

Todd Hornig’s brother Bruce; Leanne Runyan’s mom Diana Harbaugh; Rick Burkus’ mother Carol Zehroung; Julie Bodle, Jason Wilson, Sue Grayckowski; Barb Burkett; Judy Stoll, Austin Fair’s grandma; Jerry Wright, Stacey Noetzel’s uncle, Liz Davis’ nephew; Marcia Hopper, Harold Rinehart, George Merrill, Stella Shaffer, Carol Clark, friend of Shannon Stuart, Lenard Alford, Robin Browne’s father, Dennis Napier, Richard Hauguel, Irene Fair, Wayne Dixon (caner in remission for now-still has 4 chemo treatments left); Frank Rodrigrez, friend of Don Napier; Trish Carter Dowell; Alan Jones, friend of Cunningham’s; Betty O’Connor, relative of Janet Peterson; George Merrill; Shannon Walker, Josh Rice’s sister;

Military Personnel:

Eric Rodman, son of Jerry & Sherry Roberts; Andrew Ross, Mary Bunch’s son, Joshua Cole (Omaha, NE), Jason Rodman (CA.), Jeff Roberts (TX), Shannon Vickers, Dave Bickel (CO), Josh Grayckowski ( Afghanistan) Kyle Singleton, Mike McGann, Mary Patton’s son (San Diego, CA), Jason Fair (CA), Lionel Williams, Bob & Sherry Lichtenberger’s son-in-law, Christopher Brandenburg( Alaska), Erin & Trevor Wiegers, Steve & Carol Beam’s son at sea; Brian Parnell (Afghanistan)-Steve & Carol Beam’s nephew; Bryant Miller (Afghanistan)

Wild Game FeedFriday, March 2nd, 6:30 pm @ nlcc

O All Men & Boys welcome

O Bring dish to share or

just eat!

O Lots of free giveaways

O NO cost

Lyndall Smith placed his membership on January 22nd. He is Terri Stewart’s father. Heather Adkins and her daughter Deanna Rimbaugh were both immersed on Sunday, January 27th. Heather likes to scrapbook and Deanna is involved with after school activities. They live here in North Liberty. Danny Francis was immersed on Feb. 5th by Jonathan Stewart. He is a senior at John Glenn and is joining the Marines after graduation. He plays football and runs track. Christian & Juneyeta Mattix placed their membership with us on Feb. 5th. They live here in North Liberty and children are Katelynn & Trey Gates and Elynnore Mattix. Jakob Keldsen was baptized on Feb. 12th. He is a senior at John Glenn and likes to read, attend youth group and hunt. His special interest is Olympic Skeet Shooting. Adam Majchrzak was also baptized on Feb. 12th. He is a senior at John Glenn. Adam enjoys music and hanging out with friends.

MOWING SCHEDULE:

Sign-up sheet is on bulletin board for this year’s grass cutting schedule.

SECRET SWEETHEART MINISTRY ~ Please sign up on the bulletin board if you are a senior and would like a Secret Sweetheart or if you would like to “adopt” a Secret Sweetheart.

Questions please call Andrea Ritter at 586-7458.

SPIRIT OF L IBERTY

M.O.P.S meet the 1st

and 3rd Thursdays of the month in the Teen Room (old sanctuary)

They also need volunteers for child care on the 1st and 3rd

Thursday’s of the month from 9-11:00 am

WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH FAMILY

SUGAR FOR CAMP

Congratulations to our North Liberty Christian School for winning the I Love to Read challenge on February 17th. Meteorologist, Eric Larson came and read a book to the students and they were spotlighted during the evening newscast! Thanks to everyone who voted!!!

Nursing Home Service:

Monday, March 12th 7:15 pm ~ see Tom

Fair if you are interested in helping out!

SPIRIT OF L IBERTY

Spirit of ServiceSpirit of Service

For Week of... 3/4 3/11 3/18 3/25

Nursery

Carol Beam

Alyssa Bowen

Dawn Combes

Amanda Bowen

Teresa Russell

Katelynn Russell

Stephanie Johnson

Elizabeth Johnson

Teresa Russell

Katylynn Russell

Stephanie Johnson

Elizabeth Johnson

Christiana Heck

Lori Abbott

Allyson Taylor

Angie Cauffman

Communion &

Offering Prayer Matt Peterson Randy Lemert Tom Fair Ben Webb

Communion

Servers

Patrick Kronk

Tom Patton

Jason Cauffman

Chuck Bowen

Joe Borrelli

Evan Henry

Nathan Hornig

Larry Bunch

Jake Baker

Darin Klopfenstein

Bill Cauffman

Don Napier

Nate Reinhold

Nick Lung

Dave Ross

Tim Knowlton

Ryan Fair

Sam Weiss

Ben Weiss

Mike Weiss

Bob Shipley

Charlie Dressen

Trevor Duff

Jon Stewart

Cole Kaser

Pat Wolfe

Jakob Keldsen

Levi Klopfenstein

Wed night

Nursery 3/7 Wilda Henry 3/14 Tish McCormick 3/21 Tish McCormick 3/28 Diane Annis

Communion to Sick

North Liberty

South Bend

LaPorte

Randy Lemert

Mike Nicholas

Scott Reinhold

Nick Lung

Tom Fair

Ron Peterson

D. Klopfenstein

Jan Baker

Ron Peterson

Brian Kaser

Mike Nicholas

Erik Ebersole

Ushers

Alan Limerick

Scott Reinhold

Brian Perry

Chuck Bowen

Mike Cox

Security

Evan Henry

Scott Lidgard

Snow removal Joe Combes

Brad Yung

Immersion Wilda Henry

Chris Carroll

Communion

Preparation

Susan Napier

Liz Szalay

We have been asking a question each Sunday as we go through the series ‘Not a Fan.’ That question has been: Are you a fan or a follower? All church goers would naturally

respond to that question with a resounding “a follower of course!” So it is my prayer that as we have journeyed through this series we have without a doubt affirmed in our faith and confirmed in our commitment to be true followers. But how many of us have discovered that throughout our walk with Christ it has looked more like a fan?

Our lives may have felt like a follower, it may have looked like a follower, but in reality, we have like most people associated our Christian credentials, practices and knowledge as evidence of being a follower. But what separates us? What mark distinguishes you and me from a fan? Do we determine that by focusing more on the outside than we do the inside? Do we say we have Jesus as number one in our lives when in fact everything else gets in the way of that?

We looked at the DTR talk Jesus had with Nicodemus (John 3), with Simon the Pharisee (Luke 7), and the large crowds in (Luke 14). Jesus had many encounters with individuals and groupings that would soon discover in that moment of time they were nothing more than a fan. Some ran, some hide, some argued, some denied, and some changed. Jesus was brutally honest with each person so there would be no denying that He told them that to be a follower it was going to cost them. It may cost them their jobs, their money, their friends, their families, and even their own lives. If following Jesus cost you everything, would it still be worth it?

Saved to Serve, Tim

Several weeks ago I was watching the Houston Texans play the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL playoffs. I’ve developed into

somewhat of a Texans fan the last couple of years, and found myself quite disappointed when they couldn’t come up with

the win late in the game. To be honest, I didn’t expect them to win even though I still held out hope. But I still found

myself disappointed when their loss came to pass. The next day I was watching the San Francisco 49ers play the New

York Giants. I grew up a 49ers fan, but have lost interest in them the last 8 years or so. Seeing them succeed was like

reliving old glories, and I found my heart aching for a win. But, alas, this too did not take place and I found myself

disappointed. I had no great expectations for the 49ers that year, so I certainly didn’t expect them to make it to the Super

Bowl, but I found myself disappointed none-the-less.

I’ve noticed this same feeling as a father. I certainly hope that my children will be amazingly obedient and well behaved,

but there are these moments when I’m disappointed. I’m also realistic, and I recognize there will probably be those

moments where I am more than disappointed, angry or bitter even, but so far I mainly just experience disappointment. I

imagine my wife feels this way towards me sometimes (I don’t really have to imagine, sometimes she tells me so).

I’m thinking about all this because I’ve been reading through the end of Matthew recently. For whatever reason, I can’t

help but feel disappointment as I watch Jesus go through scene after scene of people choosing to not do what is right, even

though they are aware of the right thing they ought to do. I imagine a sad disappointment comes over Jesus as he explains

to Peter that he will have failed three times in the next few hours. He’s not angry or bitter towards Peter, just disappointed

because he had hoped for more. Jesus must have been disappointed with the crowds, as he hears them call out for a

murderer over himself. He had every right to be angry, every right to be bitter, and every right to seek vindication. But he

quietly stood, silent; disappointed.

I know that I disappoint. I disappoint my wife, my children, but more importantly my God. How great it is to know that he

forgives and restores, just as he did for Peter.

Thank you, Lord, for giving me, a sinner, a second chance and more.

Grace and Peace ~ Ben

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March

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1 9:00 am Prayer Group/MOPS

2 6:30 pm Wild Feed Game night

4

9:30 am

10:30 am

6-7:30 pm

Sunday School

Morning Worship

Encounter Student Ministry (High School Only)

6 7:00 am Prayer Group

7 5:45 pm

7:00 pm

Meal

Summit classes/Amped (Jr. High only)


11

9:30 am

10:30 am

6-7:30 pm

Sunday School

Morning Worship



14 5:45 pm

7:00 pm

Meal

Summit classes/Amped (Jr. High only)

15 9:00 am Prayer Group/MOPS

17 4-11:00 pm MOPS-girl’s night in

18

9:30 am

10:30 am

6-7:30 pm

Sunday School

Morning Worship



21 5:45 pm

7:00 pm

Meal

Summit classes/Amped (Jr. High Only)


25

9:30 am

10:30 am

6-7:30 pm

Sunday School

Morning Worship



28 5:45 pm

7:00 pm

Meal

Summit classes/Amped (Jr. High Only)


Spirit of FellowshipSpirit of Fellowship

S p i r i t o f L i b e r t y

Jody Jody

GROW ON THE GO F U E L F O R T H E H E A R T : E M P O W E R I N G P A R E N T S T O B E T H E S P I R I T U A L

L E A D E R S W I T H I N T H E I R H O M E S

W H A T D O Y O U D O W H I L E Y O U D R I V E ? L I S T E N T O T A L K R A D I O , P U T O N Y O U R M A K E U P , O R P E R H A P S E V E N L I S T E N T O C L A S S I C 70’ S O R 80’ S R O C K . W E W A N T T O E N C O U R A G E Y O U T O U S E T H A T T I M E A S A N I N V E S T M E N T T O W A R D P E R S O N A L S P I R I T U A L G R O W T H . T H I S M O N T H W E W I L L B E P R O V I D I N G T W O C D S T H A T W I L L A D D R E S S C E R T A I N F A M I L Y I S S U E S F R O M A C H R I S T - C E N T E R E D A P P R O A C H . T H E S E CD’ S W I L L H E L P E N C O U R A G E , E Q U I P , A N D S T R E N G T H E N Y O U A S A C H R I S T I A N P A R E N T A N D S P O U S E . Y O U C A N F I N D T H E S E CD’ S A V A I L A B L E A T T H E P A R E N T R E S O U R C E C E N T E R I N T H E K I D Z K O N N E C T I O N Z O N E . T O P I C S A V A I L A B L E F O R M A R C H : C D 1 - H E L P I N G K I D S M A K E G O O D L I F E C H O I C E S ( B Y D R . T I M A N D M R S . D A R C Y K I M M E L ) C D 2 - F I N D I N G R E S T I N Y O U R H U R R I E D H O M E ( B Y D R . T I M A N D M R S . D A R C Y K I M M E L )

Wk 1: You always have something to be grateful for. Wk 2: Take time to adjust your attitude Wk 3: Take time to say thank you. Wk 4: Take time to celebrate what God has done.

Spirit of Liberty

WHAT IS BELIEVE? It is a 2-day high energy junior high intentional program

that provides a fun experience that includes worship, small group community building, and teaching

from God's Word . Cost : $90 excludes any meal cost (approximately 3 meals)

A deposit of $50 person must be paid to reserve a spot and needs to be paid to Jody by March 25th.

The balance needs to Paid in Full by April 27th!

All checks can be made out to NLCC youth.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS

PLEASE CONTACT JODY HEALEY.

Contact Information:

Jody Healey – Family Minister

Phone: 574-850-0829 or 574-656-3096

Email: [email protected]

Michiana Christian Service

Camp Love Banquet

Friday, March 23rd at 6:30 pm Saturday, March 24th at 6:30 pm

Offering goal: $20,000 Catered by Country Kitchen Catering $10/person and needs to be purchased by

March 9th .

Thank you from South Bend Medical Foundation, Blood Donor Services for hosting blood

drives in 2011 to save local lives. The generosity of your donors enabled us to maintain

a safe blood inventory throughout 2011. Your organization donated 111 units of blood

during 2011 impacting 333 lives.

Only seventeen businesses donated over 100 units of blood to our inventory. We salute

North Liberty Church of Christ as part of that elite group. Please display this small token

of our appreciation in a prominent spot so your staff and members recognize your

contribution.

Thank you again for your support of local blood donation and we look forward to our

ongoing partnership. SOUTH BEND MEDICAL FOUNDATION ~ 530 North Lafayette Boulevard • South Bead, IN 46601

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