OVESTA EWS

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, Minister

March Issue

VOL. XXXVIII- - - No. 3

February 24, 2013

March is mission’s month and we are going to have the opportunity to learn about all the wonderful ways that God is moving in the lives of others around the world—which you help with every time you tithe! Yep, $.15 of every dollar given goes directly to missions! Let’s not forget that Jesus gave one last charge to his disciples and that was to go into all the world and make disciples, baptizing them into the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit and teach-ing them everything that is in God’s love letter to us. If no one had followed through with this, we wouldn’t know Jesus today and Novesta would certainly not exist. Praise God for those who realize that life is truly “Bigger Than Me!” Be sure to check out the coming displays and be listening each week to learn more about some of the missions our congre-gation supports.

The 1st Sunday we will be learning more about an orphanage in Mexico called Mexican Mountain Mission. March 10th we will have the privilege of having Matt and Shelby Honig and their family here with an update on their move and new work. Matt will be bringing us the morning message this Sunday also. March 17th we will highlight Farsight Christian Mission. The founder, Levern Halstead, has been able to accomplish much with God’s help and the help of many volunteers. Some from Novesta have been a part of this mission work. March 24th we will learn about Janelle’s work in S.E. Asia. This country is predominantly Muslim and her work as a missionary is dangerous. Our mission month will finish on March 31 with a presentation from CRAM (Christ Reaching Asia Mission). CY Kim has been instrumental in spreading the gospel and meeting needs in China and North Korea.

The Story … Continues This month we’re moving into the time of King David and we have some very exciting chapters to discover. As we move through the Story, we are reminded each week about fallen people, bad choices, and an ever-loving, all-powerful God in whom we can hope and trust.

March 3rd - The Faith of a Foreign Woman March 10th - Standing Tall & Falling Hard March 17th - From Shepherd to King March 24th - The Trials of a King March 31st - Easter Sunday (The Story of the Cross)

Palm Sunday Palm Sunday will be a special day here at No-vesta as the Adult Choir leads us in a time of worship together helping us to prepare our hearts and minds for the beautiful Easter story.

If you are interested in joining the choir, they would love to have you practice with them on Sunday nights @ 6PM.

Easter Sunday Just around the corner, we’ll be taking a one week break from the Story to focus on ‘THE STORY’ of the Bible, the beautiful story of redemption made possible through the blood of Jesus, His gift of life on the cross, and His amazing power to rise from the grave.

THOSE SERVING IN MARCH

COMMUNION MEDITATION: 3/3 Ken Peters 3/10 Rob Hartwick 3/17 Russ Speirs 3/24 Joel Brandel 3/31 Fred Hicks DEACONS: Dave Beckrow Duane O’Dell Scott Hendrian Virgil Peters Craig Maurer Larry Thick Ed Nizzola USHERS: Barry Brown Mark Peck Andy Gray Dave Peruski Michael Howard Mark Zmierski A.M. NURSERY: 3/3 9:30 Janie Kus 10:30 Heather Roberts & Karen Speirs 3/10 9:30 Janie Kus 10:30 Ann Hartel & Ann Roche 3/17 9:30 Janie Kus 10:30 Robin Beckrow & Doris Stimpfel 3/24 9:30 Janie Kus 10:30 Andrea & Bailee Ross 3/31 9:30 Janie Kus 10:30 Amy & Emily Peters WORSHIP LEADERS: 3/3 Lauren Howard 3/10 Kristy Speirs 3/17 Kim Gray 3/24 Choir 3/31 Fred Hicks SOUND SYSTEM: 3/3 Duane O’Dell 3/10 Scott Hendrian 3/17 Ken Peters 3/24 Brian Hicks 3/31 Dave Speirs POWER POINT: 3/3 Lyle Severance 3/10 JoEllen Bukoski 3/17 Ron Kampo 3/24 Carol Hicks 3/31 JoEllen Bukoski COMMUNION PREPARATION & CLEAN-UP: Kayla Zmierski

GREETERS: 3/3 9:30 (main) Jean Schulz & Mary Lou Spencer (center) Harold & Joan Little 10:30 (main) Jeff & Ann Hartel (center) Steven & Andrea Ross 3/10 9:30 (main) Duane & Kathy O’Dell (center) Virgil & Amy Peters 10:30 (main) Lyle & Heather Severance (center) Janice Winter & Mary Helen Pratt 3/17 9:30 (main) Doris Stimpfel & Janet Wright (center) Mark & Patty Peck 10:30 (main) Andy & Kim Gray (center) Les & Bev Auten 3/24 9:30 (main) Barry & Kerry Brown (center) Garold & Jamie Peasley 10:30 (main) Jim & Wanda Lonsberry (center) Rob & Susie Hartwick 3/31 9:30 (main) Doris Hendrick & Elfriede Englehart (center) Ed & Marideth Nizzola 10:30 (main) Chad & Cindy Pruitt (center) Phil & Cindy Klaus JUNIOR CHURCH: Leaders: 2’s-3’s: Julie & Bev 4’s-1st: Dawn, Laura, & Carolyn 2nd-4th: Ryan & Shelli Song Leaders: 3/3 Sharron Hartwick 3/10 Lauren Bukoski 3/17 Beth Mellendorf 3/24 Bailee Ross 3/31 Sharron Hartwick

Updates For Your Directory Whenever we have any changes in address, phone, email,

etc. we will put it in the Newsletter for you to ADD TO YOUR DIRECTORY.

(Sorry, I missed these when I did the new directory)

RON ADAMS

4220 Broaks Road … Brown City, MI 48416 Phone: 586-662

GAYDON EDWARDS

1591 Phillips Road … Deford, MI 48729 Phone: 872-1883

DOUG KONING

7514 Gosline Road … Marlette, MI 48453 Phone: 810-537-1517

Thank You, To all the people who helped put on the me-morial luncheon for my brother, Raymond Burle-son, I would like to thank you and let you all know that your work and mostly your many kindnesses will always be remembered and ap-preciated. May God bless you all.

Donna Auten

CO-ED VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE

NOVESTA 1 3/7 8:15 p.m. vs Caro Nazarene 3/14 9:15 p.m. vs Colwood 3 NOVESTA 2 3/7 9:15 p.m. vs Colwood 2 3/14 8:15 p.m. vs C.C. Missionary

“Nutrition Made Clear”

2:00 P.M.

Please note that the Nutrition Class led by Janet Wright will now meet at 2:00 p.m. on Thursdays. You are welcome to join in at any time. It is a very interesting DVD series.

MARCH BIRTHDAYS

3/2 CarLee Stimpfel 3/6 Tessa Kus 3/7 Donna Nye 3/7 Kathy O’Dell 3/7 Paige Lester 3/9 Sharron Hartwick 3/10 Isabella Hiles 3/11 Branson Stimpfel 3/12 Lukas Schenk 3/12 Lane Herford 3/14 Kayla Zmierski 3/14 Blake Schrader 3/14 Brady Mellendorf 3/15 Kim Gray 3/16 Kalee Gray 3/16 Craig Maurer 3/16 (A) Dave & Robin Beckrow 3/17 Betty Stilson 3/17 Elizabeth Swoish 3/18 Barry Brown 3/19 Jackie Warju 3/20 Janice Brandel 3/20 (A) Keith & Mary Ann Lowe 3/21 Dylan Severance 3/22 Bill Britt 3/22 Mark Zmierski 3/22 Scott Neff 3/22 Robin Neff 3/23 (A) Dave & Karen Speirs 3/24 Ron Roche 3/25 Sloane Stimpfel 3/25 Kendra Grady 3/26 Troy Peasley 3/27 Carley Hendrick 3/28 Lucas Lester 3/28 Justin Miller 3/29 Tyler Brandel 3/29 Steve Steely 3/30 (A) Mark & Patty Peck

CONGRATULATONS!!! Chris & Stacey Wilcox are the proud parents of Evan Michael, born Feb. 5. Evan weighed 6 lbs. 11 oz. He has a big brother, Alex. Chris & Tonya Ziehm’s baby girl, Amelia Sue, was born on Feb. 14. What a nice Valentine gift. She weighed 6 lbs. 11 oz.

SAMS CLUB MEMBERSHIPS

It’s time to renew the Sam’s Club Memberships. We are allowed eight people under the church’s membership at a lower price ($35.00). If you would like to be a member of the Sam’s Club, please let the

office know this month as we will be sending our renewal in the 1st of April.

OUR MILITARY

Scott Brownson - (Tom & Doris Stimpfel’s nephew) Justin Fischer - (Tom & Doris Stimpfel’s nephew) Toby Kilbourn - (Jim’s son) Ben Knoblet - (Tim Knoblet's nephew) Lester Maurer - (Gloria Maurer's son) Jamie Parrish - (Kristie Speirs’ brother, Betty Stilson’s grandson) - serving in Iraq Matthew Peck - in Afghanistan (Mark’s son) Ashleigh Rabideau - (Robin Beckrow’s niece) Ryan Reid - (Jeff Hartel’s nephew) Julie Griffith - Air Force - Japan Chris Skiles - Reserves Jason Spaulding - California Brandon Speirs - North Carolina Jacques Weilbach - (Jacques & Marsha’s son) Marius Weilbach - (Jacques & Marsha’s son)

SAGINAW SOUP KITCHEN

March 15 ~ 8:50 a.m. Come join the group of volunteers from Novesta that serve at the Saginaw Soup Kitchen on the 3rd Friday of each month. It is a rewarding ex-perience preparing and serving food to individuals and families in need of a good meal. If you would like to help, sign up in the middle hallway.

THURSDAYS AT 7:00 P.M.

All High Schoolers and up are welcome to join us each Thursday from 7-9 pm as we shoot hoops! Come on out, you’ll be glad you did!

FACTS & FIGURES

Average weekly attendance for the month of February (to date):

Bible School … 119

A.M. Worship … 239

Offering average for February (to date):

Sunday Offerings……….…$3,921.75 (Budget per Sunday: $3,827)

LONG TERM

PRAYER LIST **Member

Quinton Simpson - in a coma (Dena Anderson's nephew) Carol Hartman - awaiting heart transplant (friend of Pat McIntosh) Lester O’Dell - Emphysema Diane Wojtaszke - cancer (Ann Hartel contact person) Aneita Denhoff - (Carrie Gilley’s mother) Les Auten, III - recovery from surgery **Heather Roberts - continued healing of MS **Dena Anderson - extreme pain Steve Wilkinson - aneurysm **Bill Britt - healing from his surgeries Don Kruse - recovery (Michelle Speirs’ grandpa) **Larry Harper - Intestinal problems Allison Newbegin - tumor (Sharron Hartwick’s great niece) Nancy Gyomory - tumor (Doris Hendrick contact) Tonya Armstrong - cancer (Sharron Hartwick’s niece) Mark Pierson - (Zmierski’s cousin) Ted O’Dell - cancer (Duane’s brother) Debra Slanec - cancer (niece of Peggy Nordquist) Lauren Hood - (Betty Powell contact) Ken Coppock - cancer (Ann Peasley’s dad) **Leonard Hawkins - at nursing home in Sandusky **Deborah Miles - at Tendercare Brian Puterbaugh - recovery, head injury **Betty Stilson - recovery from stroke Rachael Maurer - recovery from auto accident 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.

We extend our most heartfelt sympathy to … ...the family of Bernie Wutzke who went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, February 14 after his bout with cancer. Bernie leaves behind his children; John, Bonnie, Jim, Kim, & Debbie and their families. Please pray for them as they go thru this time of bereave- ment. ...the family of Becky Eckenswiller who passed away suddenly February 18. Please pray for her children Jamie, Austin & Paul as they mourn the loss of their mom.

SHINE - Kids We’ve got one more month of fun for all kids 4yrs old – 6th grade – come out and Shine! The fun begins @ 3:30pm after school—lessons, crafts, snacks, songs!

SHINE – Students All 7th-12th graders, be sure to come to Sun-day Night Shine @ 6pm. Those who come always have a great time and would love some more to join in on the fun! You’ll be glad you did!

Minister search

On February 11th we began our search for a new Youth & Family minister. We’re currently in the process of receiv-ing resumes and applications. Please keep the search and all those involved in your prayers. We want this to be all in God’s timing and a part of God’s plan. As God leads we hope to have someone here by early summer.

Princess Dress-up Day:

Once again we will be celebrating all of God’s princesses with a fun day of dress-up, hair dos, make-up, and nails! If you are a daughter of the King, we’d love to have you join us on March 23rd from 10am-1pm for brunch, dress-up fun, crafts, a devotion, and also the watching of “Princess and The Pop Star” Veggie Tales style. Moms, sisters, aunts, cousins, grandmas, join the little princess in your life as we enjoy a day together remembering that true beauty comes from within! See the sign-up in the Middle Hallway if you plan to attend—and don’t forget to invite a friend!

Web & facebook Be sure to ‘like’ us on facebook, and if you ever miss a Sunday, you can catch up with the messages online at www.novestachurch.org . While there, check out the newsletters and calendar section to keep up-to-date on all the latest happenings!

Home Bible Study

We have a few people that are interested in starting a home Bible Study group that would meet during the week this spring. If you are interested in being a part of this group, please talk to Brad for more information.

FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Fellowship Potluck ~ Mar. 13 @ noon

Quilting ~ Mar. 13 & 27 @ 9:00 a.m.

Family Game Night ~ Mar. 15 @ 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Opportunities LADIES BIBLE STUDY Tuesdays @ 10:00 a.m. MEN’S BIBLE STUDY Tuesdays @ 7:00 p.m.

In an effort to continue to grow our leader-ship and to mentor future leaders, the elders have invited Gib Kern to attend our meetings and learn about the role of the elders in the church. We appreciate Gib’s desire to serve our church and we look forward to all that God will accomplish through his willingness.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1

Gym reserved by

Jodie Mika 1-3 pm

2

Bible Bowl Round Robin @ GLCC in

Lansing

3

Mexican Mountain Mission

4 5

Ladies Bible Study - 10 am

Men’s Bible Study - 7 pm

6

SHINE - 3:30 pm

7 Nutrition Class

3 pm

Basketball - 7 pm

Co-ed Volleyball Novesta 1 - 8:15 p Novesta 2 - 9:15 p

8

Gym reserved by Jodi Krueger

9

Baby Shower for Amy (Venema)

Claerhout

10

Honigs with Pioneer Bible Translators

11 12

Ladies Bible Study - 10 am

Men’s Bible Study - 7 pm

13 Quilters Comfort

Ministry 9 am - 3 pm

Fellowship

Potluck - Noon

SHINE - 3:30 pm

14 Nutrition - 3 pm

Basketball - 7 pm

Mission Mtg. 7 p

Co-ed Volleyball Novesta 1 - 9:15 p Novesta 2 - 8:15 p

15

Saginaw Soup Kitchen 8:50 am

Family Game

Night - 6:30 p.m.

16

17

Farsight Christian Mission

18 19 Ladies Bible

Study - 10 am

Men’s Bible Study - 7 pm

Finance Ministry Meeting - 7pm

20

SHINE - 3:30 pm

21

Nutrition Class 3 pm

Basketball - 7 pm

22 23

Princess Dress-Up Day 10 am--1 pm

24

Palm Sunday

Janelle S.E. Asia Mission

25

Elders Meeting - 7 pm

26

Ladies Bible Study - 10 am

Men’s Bible Study - 7 pm

27

Reserved by Quilters for

Hospice 9 am - 3 pm

SHINE - 3:30 pm

28

Nutrition Class 3 pm

Basketball - 7 pm

29

Community Good Friday Service

1 pm @ C.C. Methodist

30

31

Resurrection Sunday

CY Kim with

C.R.A.M.

SUNDAY SCHEDULE

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

10:30 a.m. - Worship

6:00 p.m. - Beginner Bible Bowl

6:00 p.m. - Jr. & Sr. High Shine

6:00 p.m. - Bible Study 2013

Michigan Statewide for Sr. High

MI Statewide

Church reserved for Girls Dress-up Day

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