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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 February 15, 2009 |
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LIFE LINES
“THE POWER OF ONE”
During the War Between the States, a young woman learned the truth and obeyed the gospel. Her sweetheart, J. H. Halbrook, was a Confederate soldier. He was captured by the Union army and kept a prisoner until the war was over. He was given a ticket to Nashville, Tennessee, and $2.50. From there, he returned to Centerville and found what was left of his home and family. He found his girlfriend and they were married. His wife studied the Bible with him, and he soon became a Christian. He thought the truth was so good and so simple that he began to teach and baptize many of his friends and neighbors. He began to preach, but he recognized his need for more training, so he came to the original Mars Hill Bible School, taught by T. B. Larimore. Upon completing his studies there, they moved farther south, coming into Walker, Marion, Fayette and Lamar counties in Alabama. One of his many converts was Charley Alexander Wheeler. His wife taught him to read from the Bible. Along with his wife, C. A. Wheeler obeyed the gospel, and soon began preaching to others. He started more than 100 congregations and baptized more than 6,000 people.
But wait, the story is not ended! One of those 6,000 was my father, the late Gus Nichols! Twelve thousand were baptized under his preaching. Among those baptized by Gus Nichols, no one knows, nor can know, how many began to preach “the glorious gospel of Christ,” (II Cor. 4:3-4), but I personally know several. I, Flavil Nichols, am ONE whom he baptized and whom he encouraged to preach the truth. And under my preaching, about 3,000 have been baptized. A few among them preach the gospel, also! Only eternity can reveal the total results of the conversion of that one girl nearly 150 years ago. The results are not yet all in! But this shows that 21,000 people have become Christians through this single thread in the fabric of one woman’s influence.
“Go and do likewise.” (Luke 10:37) You are important, too! Dear reader, if you go to heaven, others probably will be saved by you! “For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? Or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save thy wife?” (I Cor. 7:16).
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:16). Each ONE is very important.
-- Flavil Nichols
Family Matters
Prayer List: Faith Reed, daughter of Brian and Barb, had outpatient surgery on Friday, February 6th. Don Cartledge, one of 38th Street’s newer members, is scheduled for surgery on an eye on February 20th. Brenda Garvin requests prayer for her health problems, and as she relocates to a new residence. Karen Morgan is a patient at Aultman Hospital, taking treatments for pancreatic cancer. Others to remember: Paul Hines, Sharon Saunier, Lorraine Hunt, Kayden Mahaffey, Bonnie Day, Marlene Lopez, Beth Ann Gibson (niece of Ellen Day), Howard Shaffer (the brother of Joyce Asher), and Tom Hall, a nephew of Mary Lively, who has a number of serious health problems. Pray, also, for our Shut-Ins, those at home and ill, those with cancer, those in the military, and the leadership of the 38th Street church.
Our Sympathy: We lost another of our 38th Street family to death on Thursday, February 5th, with the passing of Ron Litman from this life, at Aultman Hospital. Ron had been ill for some time, but had just been hospitalized again at the beginning of that week. To Edra and her family we offer sincere condolences at this time of their loss. Ron’s funeral service was this past Monday afternoon. He was 90 years old.
Thank You: I would like to thank everyone that sent a birthday card for my birthday. I miss seeing all of you. I can’t get out very much. In Christian Love, Geneva Miller.
Christian Assistance Fund: The elders would like to thank all who contributed toward this fund last Sunday, the 8th. The amount given at the time of this writing was $3,548.75.
New Address: Ona (Vance) McKelvey has a new address:
5200 Everhard NW - #4, Canton OH 44718. Phone number is 330-956-4439.
David and Nina Witter also have a new address: 5885 Kentview Ave, North Canton OH 44720. Phone number is 330-494-0030.
Meeting: There will be a brief meeting for all of those ladies planning to attend the annual retreat, March 6th -7th, immediately after Bible classes today. Meet in the center section of the multi-purpose room. Please get there as quickly as you can after the dismissal of classes. Remember, also, the final payment for the retreat is due to Kathy Lindenberger by Sunday, February 22nd.
HELP: Please help the office staff by filling out an attendance card for both services on Sunday. The elders use this tool in keeping track of attendance from week to week, and we wish to provide them with an accurate report. If you don’t know your zone number, you may leave that blank. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Young-In-Heart: You will meet this Thursday, the 19th, for your time together at 10:30 A.M.
Birthday Open House: There will be an open house in honor of Gertrude Spencer’s 90th birthday, on Saturday, February 21st, from 2-4, here at the building. Come and help Gertie celebrate this great milestone!
Teacher Needed: A teacher is desperately needed for the Kindergarten class on Wednesday evening. See Stephen Lindenberger if you can help.
Help Needed: Volunteers are needed for Children’s Bible Time (during worship) for the months of June, July, and August. If you can help, see Stephen Lindenberger.
Also, Shirley McGill is looking for Nursery Staff for Sunday evenings during the month of June. She would also like to have names of those who would be willing to substitute during Sunday Bible class when needed.
LADIES: Keep February 21st open for our annual Ladies’ Breakfast. Please attend and have your heart filled. Sign up on the sheet posted on the east-wing bulletin board if you will be attending.
New Resource Center: Over the past few weeks, several have been involved in cleaning and sorting the Adult Library. In the southwest corner of the Library, you will find many resources specifically for doing personal work. There are tracts, single page lessons by various authors, as well as workbooks for young and old and the Jule Miller series on DVD. These resources are there for your use and the room has been arranged in such a way that it will be useful as a place to conduct personal work, if you so desire. If you have any suggestions for additional materials to be added, please notify the office.
Babysitter Needed: Scott and Tiffany Craddock are still looking for someone to stay with Kaci while they are at work, especially on Fridays. If you can help, contact the office.
Snow Watch: In the event of bad weather, please be cautious as you travel, and do not take risks. If indoubt as to whether services have been canceled, listen to 101.7 on the radio and on your television Fox 8 (Cleveland).
VACATION: Thinking about vacation? How about taking a vacation that will help you grow stronger in the Lord? Each year NOCYC has a “Family Camp” in late July, early August. This year’s Family Camp will be July 26th through July 31st, at the camp in Lisbon. This is a great time of learning, fellowship and fun. Please consider this as you plan your vacation in 2009. Ladies . . . you do not have to cook all week! There are flyers in the foyer; you can ask Stephen Lindenberger or Earl Ash any specific questions you may have. Come join us and be renewed!
NOCYC NEWS: There will be a winter fund raising dinner on February 28, 2009 at the North Canton Church of Christ building. Ohio Valley University Ambassadors will also be performing for our entertainment. We NEED your help. Please plan on joining us for good food, fun, and fellowship and welcoming another year of Christian camping. Contact Rod Stockdale at 330.499.4303 for ticket information or more details.
Update on Mark Mitchell: Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Greetings from the Lord’s church in Wilson, North Carolina. This is Larry and Connie Mitchell once again asking for each of you to pray fervently for our wonderful son MARK. Mark is scheduled for his yearly checkup at Duke Medical Center on February 18th. We ask that you pray he will have a great checkup and that he will always be cancer free.
(Entire letter is posted on the east-wing bulletin board.)
Lads To Leaders
TODAY: After Bible study, Puppet Practice and Banner. Please bring $2.00 for pizza. (12 – 6 P.M.)
Puppet Theatre: Puppet practice will be the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 4:30 PM.
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.
2009 Youth Events
March 14th: Movie and Meal / Smith
April: L2L Convention
May 16th: Scavenger Hunt / Ash
June:
July: Cook Out / Lindenberger
August:
September: Hayride-Cook Out/ Moser
October 24th: Weiner Roast / Smith
November: “Bigger & Better”/ Kruger
December: Camarata
If you would like to schedule an event for our young people, please see Stephen Lindenberger.
NOCYC – 2009 Schedule
June 28 – July 4 Grades 9-12
July 5 – July 11 Grades 7 & 8
July 12 – July 18 Grades 5 & 6
July 19 – July 25 Grades 3 & 4
July 26 – July 31 FAMILY CAMP
Work Days:
June 6 Clean Up
June 13 Pool Set Up
June 20 Final Clean Up
August 8 Take Down Pool
TODAY’S SERMONS
A.M. - “The Harvest Is In Our Hands: Going”
(Matthew 28:18-20)
P.M. – “Revelation: God’s Vision of Victory”
(Satan Bound ) (Revelation 19:1-7)
(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
February 15, 2009
9:00 A.M. 6:00 P.M.
Opening Prayer Richard Dimit
Song Leader S. Lindenberger Art Hopkins
Prayer Eugene Fox Mike Moss
Read Mark Daverio Josh Moss
Reading Matthew 28:18-20 Rev. 20:1-3
Closing Bernie McFadden Carl Earley
Communion: Richard Smith Offering: Ethan Shrake
Serving Communion:
1. Zachary Cook 5. Bill Hootman
2. Jerry Cain 6. Eugene Fox
3. Matt Moser 7. Bill Dimit
4. Steve Moser 8. Alex McMichael
For The Record (2/8/09)
A.M. Worship – 209 Wed. Bible Study – 66
Bible Study – 151
P.M. Worship - 118 Contrib. - $6024.75
*** If you are unable to serve in your scheduled
capacity, please let Art Hopkins know.***
“Go into all the world and preach the gospel . . .”
Mark 16:15
Privileged To Serve
February 22, 2009
9:00 A.M. 6:00 P.M.
Opening Prayer Frank Kruger, Jr.
Song Leader S. Lindenberger Mark Daverio
Prayer Ethan Ash Jeff Thompson
Read Josh Heid Harry Rose
Reading Rev. 22:12-17 Isaiah 53:1-5
Closing Bill Dimit Bill English
Communion: Frank Kruger, Jr. Offering : Earl Ash
Serving Communion:
1. Josh Reed 5. Richard Dimit
2. Bryan Reed 6. Al Rohr
3. Leonard Miller 7. Bill Hootman
4. Ethan Shrake 8. Wes Wyatt
GREETERS
Feb. 15th:
A.M. - Gertrude Turner & Bill Hootman; Mark & Carol Dimitro
P.M. - Bob & Sue Hughes; Terry & Carol Pyles
Feb. 22nd:
A.M. – Chuck & Hope Camarata; Charles & Sandy Evans
P.M. – Sharon Fox & Rose Varn;