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38th Street Church of Christ 3904 38th Street NW Canton, Ohio 44718 330-492-5523 Fax: 330-493-7119 |
| The Messenger On Line October 5, 2008 |
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Greetings and welcome everyone to the assemblies and Bible study of the 38th Street church. To those visiting here today, we extend a special greeting, and our appreciation for your presence.
May God continue to bless us all as we remain faithful in our service to Him.
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Today begins the second quarter of our Bible School year, as far as the Sunday classes are concerned. For adult participants in our Bible study period, we are returning to three separate classes as opposed to the single auditorium class we’ve offered during the summer months.
Earl Ash will resume his class in the center section of the multi-purpose room, I will have a group meeting in the southeast corner of the auditorium, and the ladies, led by Juanita Brown, will assemble in the south end of the multi-purpose room. All three classes will be continuing with the curriculum begun in July. Today, we start looking at the life of Daniel and the blessings and guidance God gave him as a captive first in Babylon, then in the Medo-Persian Empire. These lessons are all a part of the “Bible Study For All Ages” that is being used on all levels from the youngest children through adults.
If you have not been attending a class, now would be a great opportunity to start to do so. This is the first lesson on Daniel, and you can begin at the start of a series of lessons, as opposed to coming into a situation where you don’t know what’s been covered before you attended the class.
Choose a class and stay for the Bible study period, today and every Sunday you can.
October 26th. Just four Sundays from today. That’s being called our “Friends And Family Day.” Invite someone to come with you that day, and let us know who you’ve spoken to so that: 1.) we can send them a special invitation from the 38th Street family to visit us that day, and 2.) we can pray for you and your guests. There is a box in the foyer in which to place names and address of invitees, along with your name so that we can tell with whom to associate guests and for whom to pray.
Plan to be here that day, stay for a combined adult Bible class which will meet in the auditorium, and participate in the fellowship luncheon to follow the class period.
Let’s be getting ready now for a great Lord’s
Day on October 26th.
--God bless, Lance
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Friends and Family Day
Sunday, October 26th
Family Matters
Prayer List: Our list of hospitalized grew at the end of the week before last, with both Howard Moffett and Evelyn Poole being admitted to Aultman Hospital on Saturday, September 27th. Evelyn had a spell thought to have been brought on by a problem with medication, and Howard had an incident on Saturday evening that was, at first, thought to be a light stroke. Testing seemed to have ruled that out by the start of this week. Also at Aultman is Bob Franks, who continues to make progress toward a recovery after many complications following his heart bypass surgery. Gil Plummer was at home last week, recuperating from his shoulder surgery and Lila Hughes was still at Aultman-Woodlawn as this week began. Marge Johnson, a friend of Ellen Day, was to have surgery this past Monday, and Bonnie Day, Ellen’s daughter-in-law, is still having problems with her pancreas. Rich Stalnaker, Sharon’s husband, is scheduled for surgery on his injured shoulder on Tuesday of this week (October 7th). Others to remember in prayer: Orion Kindall, Harry’s brother in the Columbus area who has dementia and is not doing well; Mary Smith, a niece of Karen Smith, who has a pinched nerve in her back; those with cancer; those at home and ill; those in military service (Dan Garrison, Matt Laubacher; Justin May; David Woofter); the leadership of the 38th Street church; and, our Shut-Ins.
Deaths: We extend our sincerest sympathy to those families at 38th Street who have recently lost loved ones in death.
Last Monday, September 28th, Ina Strickling passed away at Affinity Medical Center. To her family we offer our sincere condolences. Her funeral service was held on Friday, the 3rd, at 1:30 PM at the Reed Funeral Home in Canton.
Ray Ward, a former member of the congregation, and the brother-in-law of Howard Moffett, uncle of Richard and Bill Dimit, and brother-in-law of Fern Dimit, passed from this life on Wednesday morning, September 24th, at Mercy Medical Center. Ray and his wife, Sara, were active members of the Young-In-Heart group after they’d placed their membership with the Southwest Church of Christ, and Ray was a great supporter of the Christian Training School for many years, serving as Southwest’s congregational representative. Ray also was an elder with the Southwest church. To Sara and all of his family we offer our condolences.
At the end of the week before last, Beulah Thompson, the mother of Bonnie Finzer, died, and her funeral service was this past Monday afternoon, September 29th. Many at 38th Street knew “Bea”, and we are sorry for the loss that family has had.
And, also at the end of the week before last, on Saturday, September 27th, Stella Rager, an aunt of Dorothy Kahrig, passed away. Her service was on Tuesday of this week in Massillon.
Baby Shower: There will be a baby shower for Jennifer Delbrugge TODAY from 2-5 PM here at the building. If you would like to contribute toward a group gift, see Barb Reed, Ellen Meyers, or Kathy Kruger.
Birthday Fellowship / Annual Weiner Roast: This month’s gathering is going to be on Sunday evening, October 12th. Each family should bring hot dogs and buns. Come celebrate all those who have October birthdays and fellowship with each other outside in the pavilion.
Elders Planning Meeting: Sunday, October 12th, at 3:00 PM.
Need: Bring your extra paper and plastic bags to be used in the Food Ministry.
Stepping Stones News: The 2009 Entertainments Books are now available for $30.00. For your copy, see Ruth Smith or Leila Kindall.
Also, Stepping Stones will meet on Thursday, the 9th, at 6:30 PM, here at the building. Program for that evening will be Jennifer Morgan from the Stark County Health Department, speaking on Flu prevention and the new shingles vaccine.
Hospice of Stark County: You are invited to participate in the FIRST Family Volunteer Training on Saturday, October 25th, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. See flyer on the east-wing bulletin board for details.
Gospel Meetings:
Cambridge: October 5 – 8
Streetsboro: October 12 – 16; Tim Hatfield
Ladies’ Day:
Stark County Ladies’ Day – Massillon Church of Christ, October 18th. Registration is 8:00 AM, with a continental breakfast. Sheila Butt will be the speaker and the day’s activities will conclude at 2:00 PM.
Cambridge (10th & Clairmont) – Saturday, November 1st.
Lectureship:
9th Annual WV Christian Lectureship – October 5-9.
Dedication:
North Canton Church of Christ, 2:00 PM, Sunday, October 19th.
Details for these upcoming events are posted on the east wing bulletin board.
- Grove City Shopping Trip – Nov. 8th
- Holiday Dinner – November 23rd
- Miss Molly’s Tea Room – Dec. 6th
- Christian Training School – February 16th – March 16
- Ladies’ Retreat – March 6th & 7th
- L2L Convention – April 9th – 12th
- Men’s Retreat – April 17th & 18th
Lads To Leaders
All students should be working on “Know the Books”. You can see Eugene Fox or Earl Ash when you are ready to complete this required event. This must be completed prior to convention registration in January.
Puppet Theatre: Puppet practice will be the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month.
Song Leading and Songs of Praise immediately following the evening service every 2nd Sunday of the month.
See Earl Ash or Heather Lindenberger if you need assistance with your speeches.
Meeting: There will be a Youth Event Planning Meeting TODAY October 5th at 5:00 PM. Anyone interested in helping with or hosting a youth event for the upcoming year is welcome and encouraged to attend.
YOUTH NEWS
LASER QUEST: Sunday, October 19th
Arrive at 12:40 to play at 1:00 PM
$7.50 per person per game
If we get 10 or more we can play 2 games for $13.00. Please sign up on Teen Board to attend this event!
TODAY’S SERMONS
A.M. - “What Is Your Life?”
(James 4:13-16)
P.M. – “Barnabas: The Encourager”
(Acts 11:19-26)
(Those reading for lessons during the worship service are asked to use the “New King James Version”, as it corresponds to the pew Bibles and the projections on the screen.
Privileged To Serve TODAY, October 5, 2008
9:00 A.M. 6:00 P.M.
Opening Prayer Frank Kruger, Jr.
Song Leader Ray Hunt Art Hopkins
Prayer Chuck Camarata Jeff Thompson
Read Keith Hill Brian Heid
Reading James 4:13-16 Acts 11:19-26
Closing Bill English B. McFadden
Communion: Ethan Shrake Offering: Ethan Ash
Serving Communion:
1. Mark Dimitro 5. Steve Moser
2. Leonard Miller 6. Matt Moser
3. Charles Evans 7. Clyde Burfield, Jr.
4. Jim Jacobs 8. Bob Crock
For The Record (9/24/08)
A.M. Worship – 247 Wed. Bible Study – 96
Bible Study – 124
P.M. Worship - 126 Contrib. - $4512.91
“Go into all the world and
preach the gospel . . .”
Mark 16:15
Privileged To Serve
October 12, 2008
9:00 A.M. 6:00 P.M.
Opening Prayer Harry Rose
Song Leader Ethan Ash Mark Daverio
Prayer Earl Ash Jerry Cain
Read Leonard Miller Eugene Fox
Reading John 10:7-11 Psalm 103:1-5
Closing Bill Gadow Tom Walton
Communion: Richard Dimit Offering: Bill Dimit
Serving Communion:
1. Jason Heid 5. Keith Hill
2. Jon Heid 6. Frank Kruger, Jr.
3. Josh Heid 7. Al Rohr
4. Mark Daverio 8. Jim Ladson
GREETERS
October 5th & 19th:
A.M. – Harry & Leila Kindall; Chuck & Hope Camarata
P.M. – Sharon Fox & Rose Varn; Bob & Sue Hughes
October 12th & 26th:
A.M. - Charles & Sandy Evans; Mark & Carol Dimitro
P.M. – Pilar Phillips & Carl Earley; Terry & Carol Pyles