OVESTA EWS

June Issue

Published monthly by:

Novesta Church of Christ 2896 N. Cemetery Rd. Cass City, MI 48726

Phone: (989) 872-3658

novestachurch@yahoo.com

www.novestachurch.org

Brad Speirs, Senior Minister Josh Morford, Youth &

Family Minister

VOL. XXXX - - - No. 6 May 31, 2015

CAMPFIRE ~ JUNE 28th We hope that you’ll be able to join us on Sunday night, June 28th, at 6:00 p.m. here at the church for a church family campfire and worship gathering. We’ll have lots of fun around the fire singing, shar-ing, and eating! The Willing Workers class is hosting the campfire and Gib Kern will have the devo-tions. Hot dogs & beverage will be provided. Just bring your lawn chairs and a dish to pass. Hope to see you there!

Life Verse We can’t have the Bible in us if we’re not in the Bible. Over the next few weeks we’ll continue our mes-sage series looking at some of the most powerful verses and passages in the Bible. During this time we strongly encourage you to begin a daily Bible reading habit, even if it’s just a verse a day. We have study Bibles available here at the church and there is a great app called the ‘youversion’ app that you can download onto your phone or tablet. Let’s get into the Word, so the Word can get in to us!

May 31st - Romans 8:28 June 21st - Psalm 1

June 7th - 2 Corinthians 5:17 June 28th - Philippians 4:8-9

June 14th - Philippians 4:13

Community Worship Service

On Sunday, July 5th, the entire community of Cass City will be coming together for a combined worship ser-vice at the center of town. We will be gathering with other Christians to worship together and to display unity in the name of Jesus. The morning will start with doughnuts and coffee at 9:30, church will start at 10:30 and we’ll have a hot dog & chips lunch afterward. We’re hoping to have the largest worship gathering ever for Cass City in honor of Cass City’s 150th year. Plan to bring your lawn chair, a heart for worship and a few friends as well. More info will be in the July Newsletter!

Happy Father’s Day

Dear Son: I’m glad you want like me to be, Yet, I must change some things I see. If you will do just what I do, And follow me the whole length through, Then, I will pray for strength and power, To walk the Christ life every hour, And leave tracks all along my way, Which lead to joy and endless day.

Here We Grow Again We were blessed with baptisms the last few weeks. Kelly Ziegler was immersed into Christ on April 25 as well as Brittany Hamilton that same day. Kelly is the daughter of Al & Kim Dadacki and lives at 6469 Sixth Street along with her two sib-lings, Michael & Emily. Brittany and her parents, Bob & Shelly Hamilton, and her brother Brendan live at 6315 Beechwood Drive. We welcome these new members and we rejoice with them in their decision to take Christ as their Savior. Please continue to pray for others that need to make similar decisions.

L. I. F. T. (Ladies In Fellowship Together)

L.I.F.T. will be resuming this Fall. We hope to help meet the needs of our church family and further church growth. If you are inter-ested in attending a brain storming/planning session this summer (or if you’d just like to see L..I.F.T. resume), please contact Pam Kern @ 286-1854.

Pocket Pals - Breakfast Finale June 7th @ 9AM.

All pocket pals are invited to join us next Sunday at 9 a.m. for a celebra-tion breakfast as we gather and enjoy doughnuts, juice, and coffee together and celebrate our new friendships that we’ve made. Thanks to every-one for participating this year!

Summer Bible Study “You & Me Forever”

Starts June 7th @ 9:30 a.m. Married? Single? Dating? If so, there’s a new class designed for you. Starting June 7th we’re inviting you to join us for a new Bible Study that includes teaching time by Francis & Lisa Chan. Their new book challenges us to be the best mar-riage partners we can be and to also keep an eternal perspective on marriage as well. We look forward to a great class and discussion and to the strengthening of our marriages!

Bible Bowl The most wonderful time of the year—”Tournament Time!” It’s going to be a full month of fun as the Bible bowl teams head out for the final tournaments of the season. The team will be traveling to Milligan College in TN, Kentucky, and Cincinnati, Ohio! Please keep the team in your prayers as they travel and compete.

Church Constitution The following article has been voted on and ap-proved by a congregational vote of 88-0 on May 3rd. May we always continue to hold Biblical truth at the center of Novesta’s message! Article V Marriage

The Bible defines marriage as a lifelong commit-ment made by one woman and one man. (Genesis 2:24, I Corinthians 7:2, Hebrews 13:4) . Novesta Church of Christ uses this definition for all church decisions concerning marriage. Marriage is the only legitimate and acceptable sexual relationship. (Exodus 20:14; Hebrews 13:4; 1st Corinthians 6:9-10; Galatians 5:19; Romans 1:26-28).

Super Craft-A-Thon Saturday, July 25, 2015

9 a.m.—3 p.m.

• Grab a friend and your unfinished craft projects (scrapbook, stamping, sewing, etc.) and enjoy six hours of fellowship and crafting!

• Potluck lunch at noon • For more information contact Beckie Peruski at

872-2265

Student and Kid’s Ministry Info

KID CHECK IN: Starting on June 14th, we will be rolling out a new check-in system in the main hallway for our Bible School and Junior Church hour classes. This will be a very quick process, that will increase our se-curity and help us track attendance and patterns and be better equipped to do ministry with your children! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: VBS is July 13th-16th of this year and we are very excited for it. Very soon we will have a Volunteer Sign up going up and we would love it if you could volunteer your time to help us love on these kiddos! We will also be putting up a Registration for VBS very soon for the kiddos! We plan on going from about 9-12 on Monday-Wednesday and till about 1 o’clock on Thursday! FAMILY EXPERIENCE: On June 5th, we will be having Novesta’s very first Family Experince or FX. FX is part of our Orange Curriculum and it is basically Church for you and your kiddos to attend together! It will have fun age appropriate worship, some funny skits, and a biblical message that you can discuss with your kids afterwards! We want to get you in a position to have wins with your children on spiritual affairs and this will be a great opportunity! 6:30-7:30 on June 5th! FAMILY PUTT-PUTT: On June 20th, we will be having a Family outing to Sandy Dunes Adventure Golf. We will meet at the Putt-Putt place at 10AM! This is a fun family outing that you can spend with other members of the Church in fellowship! PROMOTION SUNDAY: June 7th is our Promotion Sunday at Novesta! You can send your children to their normal classroom that day, and they will be promoted to the next class during the hour! Starting on the 14th, they will go to that class regularly! We will also be passing out the books for the SUMMER LEARNING PRO-GRAM on the 7th! CIY MOVE: We have moved our week of CIY back a week and we will now be attending June 22-26th. Thanks to your generosity on the flamingo challenge we have dropped the price for every student to $126. This will be an amazing time of worship, fun, and biblical truth. Spots are limited. Talk to Josh ASAP if you wish to go! STUDENT MINISTRY SUMMER CALLENDAR: May 31st: We will be having a bonfire at Lucas’s Wright’s house from 6:30-9:30! There will be s’mores, hot dogs, and pop! The address is 4677 Schwegler Rd, Cass City MI. This is the beginning of our Summer Cal-endar! Come out for a fun time of fellowship! June 7th: Pool Party at Bailee Ross’s House! Their address is 7232 Severance Rd Cass City! Guys bring Chips and Girls bring Pop! The party will go from 6PM-8PM! A fun time of fellowship, swimming, and some water based games!! June 13th! We will be going to Putt-Putt in Port Austin! We will meet at the Church at 5 (Please Eat Dinner before you come), and hopefully begin Putt-Putting by 6PM! We will return around 9PM! June 21st: Join us for a night of Capture the Flag in the Park at Cass City! We will meet at the Pavilion in the Park at 6PM. June 27th: Join us for a night of Field Games at the Bukoski’s house (7676 Gilbert Rd Cass City) at 6PM! There will be some fun large group field games! Sunday Nights: In the Month of June there will be NO Sunday Night Student Ministry.

PINK FLAMINGO UPDATE: A Big Huge Thank You to everyone that contributed to our Flamingo Fundraiser. In all Bob & Chester were able to raise over $1000 to help send our high school group to “CIY Move” this summer. Your generosity is truly appreciated!

Graduation Open Houses

LUCAS WRIGHT May 31 ~ 1:00-5:00 pm @ church

KENNEDY BROWN

June 13 ~ 3:00 p.m. @ her home (3235 Warner Road)

KYLE POTRYKUS

June 13 ~ 3:00 p.m. @ Charmont

REBECCA GRAFF June 14 ~ 1:00-5:00 p.m. @ her home

(4899 Cedar Run Road)

KYLE ROSS June 20 ~ 2:00-6:00 pm @ his home

(7232 Severance Road)

RACHEL MILLER June 21 ~ 11 a.m.-3:00 p.m. @ her home

(1315 Englehart Road)

NOORA ELLONEN June 27 ~ 2:00-6:00 p.m. @ church

Co-Ed Softball Both of our teams are off to great starts to the softball season. Novesta 1 has only suffered 1 loss so far and No-vesta ‘Fun’ is actually 3-3 through 6 games. As the summer rolls on we invite you to come on up to the park and enjoy a great evening of fellowship and fun. Join us on:

June 2nd, 9th, 15th, 19th, 23rd, & 29th.

His House Christian Fellowship This Spring, 284 students left campus and crisscrossed this country to serve, share, assist, build and help those in need of the Gospel message. Stu-dents were the hands and feet of

Christ in 17 cities, 13 different states and 2 coun-tries. These short trips often open the eyes of those participating to future life-long ministry possibilities. C.R.A.M. (Christ Reaching Asia Missions) In a previous report it was shared that CY Kim’s Visa was denied. CRAM is thrilled to announce that CY has received a 10 year China Visa. CY Kim had shared just before going through immigrations he prayed “God if you have a job for me to do … let me through, but if there is nothing for me to do … I do not want to go!” There is still work for this soldier to do. CRAM is excited to provide a new opportunity for individuals to become a direct partner in their Philip-pine Children’s Ministry. It is titled “boat Kids Club.” You can get involved directly by supporting one child from each family at the Bacoor Village for $30 a month. These funds will be used exclusively in providing each child with food, medical and educa-tional services. None of these children have had any education. You will receive a letter from them three times throughout the year. Go to: www.cramwinc.org.

Baby Bottle Boomerang Concludes June 21st.

Over the past month we’ve been collecting our

change to make a difference in the lives of young moms & dads through the Positive Alternatives min-istry. If you still have your baby bottle, you can bring that in to the church office anytime between now and Father’s day. Thanks for making a difference.

Children’s Ministry Volunteers We’re on the lookout for a few good men and women. We’re looking to expand our Jr. Church classes from 2 classes to 3 in order to reduce the class size. In order for that to happen we’re going to need a few more volunteers. If you’re willing to serve in this area, please talk to Josh as soon as possible. This is an incredible opportunity to do great ministry! You will be a blessing and I guaran-tee that you’ll be blessed as well. Join in and help us continue to reach young lives with the beautiful message of Jesus’ love!

Church Camp

We want to encourage all of our parents to strongly consider sending your kids and students to summer camp. Camp can be a great place for faith to grow, friendships to be made, and community to get stronger. Novesta covers half the cost of tuition for camp at Wolverine & Rock Lake camps. There is a board in the middle hallway with all of the camp in-formation that you’ll need as well as a sign-up to see which week other kids are attending. If you have questions, talk to Brad & Kristy or Josh.

LONG TERM PRAYER LIST

** Members Steve Wilkinson - aneurysm Quinton Simpson - coma (Dena Anderson's nephew) Carol Hartman - (friend of Pat McIntosh) Diane Wojtaszke - cancer (Ann Hartel contact) **Heather Roberts - continued healing of MS Don Kruse - recovery **Larry Harper - Intestinal problems Tonya Armstrong - cancer (Sharron Hartwick’s niece) Mark Pierson - (Zmierski’s cousin) Lauren Hood - (Betty Powell contact) **Leonard Hawkins - Stonegate in Sandusky Rachael Maurer - recovery from auto accident **Phil Klaus - Graves disease Julie Patterson - chemotherapy Les Auten III - recovery from Kidney transplant Joyce Brown - (Taylor & Kennedy’s grandmother) Lee Nicol - ill health Judy Ferguson - Lupus/cancer (Zmierski’s aunt) Dorothy Pierson - nursing home (Zmierski’s aunt) Bob Hirn - ALS Ruth O’Connor - cancer (Bev Auten’s mother) Lindsey Jensen - recovery from auto accident Joey Arquette - preemie w/complications - (Sharron Hartwick’s great-grandson) ATTENTION: If you know any of these on this list that are well and can be eliminated from it, please let the church office know.

OUR MILITARY

Scott Brownson - (Tom & Doris Stimpfel’s nephew) Jeremy Burns - (Sandra Yax’ nephew) Justin Fischer - (Tom & Doris Stimpfel’s nephew) Matthew Harris - Hawaii (Sandra Yax’ nephew) Toby Kilbourn - (Jim’s son) Ben Knoblet - (Tim’s nephew) Matthew Peck - (Mark’s son) Ryan Reid - (Jeff Hartel’s nephew) Julie Roche Griffith - Air Force - Japan Cody Ross - California Jeffery Soldan - (Sandra Yax’ nephew) Joe Vandecar - Washington, D.C. Marius Weilbach - (Jacques & Marsha’s son)

Is Your Paycheck Stretched to the Limit? Human Development Commission may be able to help with mortgage issues, property taxes, refi-nancing options, credit issues, etc. Their services are FREE and there are NO INCOME LIMITS. For more information, there is a poster on the bulletin board with phone numbers or email ad-dresses to put you in contact with their staff.

NEW ADDRESSES ...to update your directory

GARY & DENA ANDERSON dena.gary.anderson@gmail.com

ROB & SUSIE HARTWICK

hartwick1228@gmail.com

IRENE NICOL 4786 Hospital Dr.-Apt. 1, Cass City, MI

Mystery Member Last Mystery Member was Gib Kern Now see if you can guess who our mystery member is for June. The clues given tells you a little bit about the person and helps us get to know each other a little better. 1. I enjoy God’s creatures, but have a bad case of

Arachnophobia. 2. I collect what you “render unto Caesar”. 3. I help some people run on “gas” 4. I run a free taxi service.

WHO AM I ?

Bright Shirt Sunday - June 28th Jesus said that a city on a hill can-not be hidden. As a sign of commu-nity and mostly just for fun, we’re encouraging everyone to wear their brightest shirt on June 28th. It’s a fun way to light up the morning and to be reminders of the ‘Son’!

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES 6/1 Pat Zinnecker 6/2 (A) Russ & Kristie Speirs 6/3 Ann Roche 6/4 Cooper Luana 6/6 Duane O’Dell 6/6 Bev Auten 6/7 Justin Murdoch 6/9 Dillon Peruski 6/10 (A) Harold & Joan Little 6/10 (A) Andy & Kim Gray 6/10 (A) Rob & Michelle Krueger 6/11 Brenda Venema 6/11 Lauren Walther 6/11 Jennifer Steely 6/12 Seth Hiles 6/14 Lyle Severance 6/14 Justin Peters 6/14 Jodie Krueger 6/14 Kay Warner 6/14 Brittany Davidson 6/14 (A) Brandon & Michelle Speirs 6/15 Garrett Roberts 6/15 (A) Jim & Kathy Schenk 6/16 Larry Thick 6/16 Brad Pohlod 6/16 Rachel Miller 6/17 Scott Hendrian 6/18 Martin Louks 6/18 (A) Jim & Wanda Lonsberry 6/19 (A) Dennis & Michelle Hendrick 6/21 Patty Miller 6/21 (A) Tom & Becky Howard 6/22 Garold Peasley 6/22 Mark Mozdzen 6/22 Graham Klaus 6/23 Doris Hendrick 6/23 Dan Shaw 6/23 (A) Fred & Carol Hicks 6/24 Bill Claerhout 6/25 Quentin Davidson 6/26 Cole Romzek 6/27 Kennedy VanWormer 6/28 (A) Dean & Diane Hoag 6/29 Karen Speirs 6/29 Tom Stimpfel, Jr. 6/29 Elmer Schulz 6/29 Robin Hendrian

Please join us for a bridal shower in honor of

Carley Hendrick

Saturday, June 20th at 11:00 a.m.

@ Novesta Church of Christ

Given by friends and family

Regrets only:

Kelli 989.670.5277 Lindsey 989.415.3808

Bride is registered at

Bed Bath & Beyond, Kohls and

WalMart

Baby Shower Open House Honoring Jordan & Amber

Welcoming Baby Kus

JUNE 7th ~ 2:00-4:00 p.m. @ Novesta Church of Christ

Desserts served

Registered at Babies-R-Us

In place of wrapping paper and a card,

please bring a signed book for baby Kus.

CONGRATULATIONS… … to Chuck & Kelli Hendrick on the birth of their granddaughter, Kylee Rae, born April 27th to Joel & Lindsey Brinkman. Kylee weighed 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and has a big sister,

Adalee. Also congrats to her aunt Carley and her great-grandmothers, Doris Hendrick and Janice Winter.

THOSE SERVING IN JUNE

COMMUNION MEDITATION: 6/7 Rob Hartwick 6/14 Ken Peters 6/21 Fred Hicks 6/28 Gib Kern SERVICE COORDINATOR: 6/7 Joel Brandel 6/14 Stu Venema 6/21 Ed Nizzola 6/28 Larry Thick USHERS: Dave Beckrow Greg Mika Barry Brown Mark Peck Andy Gray Mark Zmierski A.M. NURSERY: 9:30 a.m. (all month) - Janie & McKenzie Kus 10:30 hour: 6/7 Dave & Tosha Mellendorf & Kristie Speirs 6/14 Cathy & Caitlyn Healy & Heather Walther 6/21 Heather Roberts, JoEllen Bukoski 6/28 Susie Hartwick & Tiffany Gonzales WORSHIP LEADERS: 6/7 Kim Gray 6/14 Kristy Speirs 6/21 Fred Hicks 6/28 Lauren Howard SOUND SYSTEM: 6/7 Brian Hicks 6/14 Dave Speirs 6/21 Duane O’Dell 6/28 Scott Hendrian POWER POINT: 6/7 Collin Hartwick 6/14 Carol Hicks 6/21 Ron Kampo 6/28 JoEllen Bukoski VIDEO RECORDING: 6/7 Garrett Roberts 6/14 Nick Romzek 6/21 Joey Kampo 6/28 Lauren Bukoski COMMUNION PREPARATION & CLEAN-UP: Mark & Patty Peck

GREETERS: 6/7 9:30 (main) Harold & Joan Little (center) Jordan Hendrian & Robert Gonzales 10:30 (main) Andy & Kim Gray (center) Janice Winter & Mary Helen Pratt 6/14 9:30 (main) Larry & Sherry Thick (center) Tommy Mittlestat 10:30 (main) Mark & Patty Peck (center) Ryan & Shelli Herford 6/21 9:30 (main) Gib & Pam Kern (center) Scott & Robin Hendrian 10:30 (main) Steve & Andrea Ross (center) Mike & Carol Gaszczynski 6/28 9:30 (main) Les & Bev Auten (center) Garold & Jamie Peasley 10:30 (main) Phil & Cindy Klaus (center) Chris & Stacey Wilcox JUNIOR CHURCH: Leaders: 2’s-3’s: 6/7 Chris & Stacey Wilcox 6/14 Scott & Robin Hendrian 6/21 Bill & Amy Claerhout 6/28 Jordan & Amber Kus 4’s-1st: 6/7 Sharron Hartwick 6/14 Kerry Brown 6/21 Janie Kus 6/28 Dave Little 2nd-4th: 6/7 Josh Morford 6/14 Kristie Speirs 6/21 Ryan & Shelli Herford 6/28 Heather Roberts Song Leaders: 6/7 Sharron Hartwick 6/14 Lauren Bukoski 6/21 Beth Mellendorf 6/28 Sharron Hartwick Communion Meditation: 6/7 Luke Koepf 6/14 Lucas Wright 6/21 Jonathan Brandel 6/28 Dave Little

FACTS & FIGURES

Average weekly attendance for the month of May (to date): A.M. Worship … 266

Offering average for May (to date): Sunday Offerings……….…$4,585.63

(Budget per Sunday: $4,425)

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1

NO Board Mtg.

(Cancelled)

2

Men’s Bible Study - 7 pm

Softball

7:00 & 8:45 pm Teams 1 & 2

3 4 5

Children’s Ministry

“Family Experi-ence”

6:30-7:30 pm

6

RSVD for decorating

7 Pocket Pal

Breakfast—9 am

Baby Shower Open House for Amber Kus 2-4

Jr./Sr. High

Pool Party 6-8 pm @ Bailee Ross’

8 9

Men’s Bible Study - 7 pm

Softball

7:00 & 8:45 pm Teams 1 & 2

10 11 12

RSVD for Rehearsal

13 Gym RSVD for

Open House RSVD / wedding Kennedy Brown

3 pm @ her home Kyle Potrykus

3 pm @ Charmont Jr./Sr. Putt-Putt

14

RSVD for Bridal Shower

Rebecca Graff’s

Open House 1-5 pm @ her

home

15

Softball 7:00 & 8:45 pm

Team 2

16

Men’s Bible Study - 7 pm

17 18 19

Soup Kitchen 8:50 am

Softball

7:00 & 8:45 pm Team 1

20 Bridal Shower for Carley Hendrick

11 am

Kyle Ross’ Open House - 2-6 pm (at his home)

Children’s MIN Family Putt-Putt

21 Father’s Day Jr. Church room RSVD by Klaus’

Jr./Sr. High

“Capture the Flag”

Rachel Miller’s Open House

11-3 @ her home

22 23

Men’s Bible Study - 7 pm

Softball

7:00 & 8:45 pm Teams 1 & 2

24 25 26 27

Noora Ellonen’s Open House

2-6 pm

Jr./Sr. High “Field Day”

6 pm @ Bukoski’s

28

“Bright Shirt” Sunday

Campfire Service

6:00 p.m.

29

Softball 7:00 & 8:45 pm

Teams 1 & 2

30

2 0 1 5

SUNDAY SCHEDULE

Bible School ~ 9:30-10:20 a.m. Worship ~ 10:30 a.m.

C I Y MOVE (for teens)

NORTH AMERICAN CHRISTIAN CONVENTION PLEASE NOTE: The Ladies Bible Study on Tuesday mornings and the Quilting Ladies are taking a break for the summer. They will resume in September Men’s Bible Study will continue to meet on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m.