OVESTA EWS

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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

October Issue

VOL. XXXIX - - - No. 10

September 28, 2014

SWAP DAYS ~ THIS WEEK!! This is your chance to get rid of unwanted stuff (clothing, household items, etc.). You may bring your items today and tomorrow (set them in the lobby by the gym or in the gym). Monday those in charge will put everything out on display and the best part is everything is FREE!! Tuesday & Wednesday is set aside for those who regularly attend our church to come and take what they want. The gym will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Then on Thursday (8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) & Friday (8:30 a.m. - NOON) it is open to the public. Please note: because of situations in the past, we ask that you do not bring guests with you on the two days we have set aside for our church family ALSO because of all the stuff we get, we discourage getting stuff from people outside of our church. Thank you.

ALL CHURCH POTLUCK ~ OCTOBER 12 We will gather in the gym after church for a time of sharing a meal together. It’s a great opportunity to visit with one another and get to know those we haven’t met before. Come join us and bring a dish to pass.

HARVEST FEST ~ OCTOBER 25 ~ 11 AM-1 PM

Our annual party for families is quickly approaching. We are getting ready for a great party with tons of games, lots of candy, and awesome prizes! We want to in-vite all families and their kids (up thru 6th grade) to join us for a fun-filled day that is sure to be a great family memory. As a church, we use Harvest Fest as a chance to reach out to the community as a blessing to young families and their kids. That means we are going to be needing lots of volunteers to help run the games, man the kitchen, and to set-up and take-down. There will be a sign-up in the middle hallway for the workers that are needed and you can also begin bringing in bags of individu-ally wrapped candies and snack-type treats throughout the month of October. We’re looking forward to Harvest Fest 2014 being one of the best parties yet, and that can

only happen with everybody doing their part! Please talk to Brad or Kristy Speirs for more information.

SUNDAY NIGHTS - STARTS TONIGHT Last fall we were all challenged by the ‘Not a Fan’ series, and this fall Kyle Idleman re-turns to challenge us to experience AHA! Over the course of six weeks we will be exploring the parable of the prodigal son, known by many as the greatest story ever told! All adults are invited to join us here at the church starting at 6:00 p.m.

We want to extend our most heartfelt sympathy to Cindy & Phil Klaus and RJ & Katie at the passing of Cindy’s dad, John Willing, on September 18. Pray for the family as they go thru this time of mourning the loss of their loved one and that they will feel God’s loving arms of comfort surrounding them.

Sermon Series ~ Broken Throughout the first part of October we will be con-tinuing our series on Brokenness. Each week we’ll be looking at a different Bible text and we’ll hope-fully be challenged to be more broken, so that God can make us more beautiful. September 28th - Broken or Perfect October 5th - Humble or Prideful October 12th - Empty or Full October 19th - Available or Busy

Shine Wednesdays - for all kids 4 yrs old - 5th grade! It’s time to let your light shine and join us

each week as we learn about our one True God and the Hope that He has for all of us! We’re also on the lookout for a few extra volunteers to help us as we’ve exploded numerically this Fall. If you’ve got a love for kids and Jesus, we’ve got a place for you to serve :) Shine Sunday Nights - starting tonight! @ 6 p.m. - for all 6th - 12th grade students. Garold & Jamie Peasley will be leading the 6th - 8th grade students for a fun filled time of learning and laughter. Garold & Jamie are ex-perienced Jr. High workers that love their stu-dents greatly! New to the high school class this year is Scott Hendrian. Scott will be leading the high school group along with Jason Speirs as they challenge the Sr. High to live out their faith and to face their fears as well. These classes are great chances to grow closer to Christ and to develop great friendships … don’t miss out on either!

BIBLE BOWL NEWS

Our first monthly meet is November 1st. We have a great group (and a large group) of Bible Bowlers this year that are busy studying the Gospel of John. Some of them were able to attend a retreat this weekend, and they are looking forward to their first competition of the year next month. Please pray for the group to learn God’s word well and to apply it to their lives!

BEGINNER BIBLE BOWL WOW! What an incredible first week of practice for our youngsters. We have 13 kids learning most of the Book of John and having fun doing it! We’re looking forward to our weekly practices and great memories that we’ll b making throughout the year. If you’ve got a youngster in 2nd - 5th grade that would like to give learning God’s word a shot, talk to Brad, Sharron, Kristy, Katie, or Clem! It’s not too late to join us for this month’s competition!

Our last Fall party is October 10th! We’ve had a great fall already with three parties in the books and our last party will hopefully be our biggest and best. We’re going to be going all out for Homecoming with FREE PIZZA in addition to all of our regular good-ies. If you’re in 7th - 12th grade and you’re not here on Friday nights in the Fall … you’re missin' out. See you on the 10th!

th Quarter Forgotten Man Jail Ministries

Annual Banquet Thursday, Oct. 16 @ 6:00 p.m.

at Colwood Church (1848 N. Colwood Road)

Come learn how this important ministry impacts

inmates with the Gospel of Jesus Christ

(Sign up on the bulletin board if you plan to attend)

HARVEST FEST PLANNING MEETING

October 5th We’ll meet after church in the Junior Church room on October 5th. We’re looking to put together a top-notch team to help us plan our best party ever and that means we need you! We’ll be meeting briefly after church to discuss new ideas, cover volunteer assignments and basically just work on a plan to serve as best we can! If you’re interested in helping out, but can’t make it that day, please let Brad or Kristy know.

Bible Study Opportunities

Ladies Bible Study

Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. at church

Men’s Bible Study Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. at church

Mom’s Bible Study & Fellowship

Every other Thursday (Oct. 9th & 23rd) @ 6 pm

LIVING TRUST SEMINAR NOVEMBER 4TH

Join us at 7 p.m. this night as we discuss our leg-acy, the importance of passing on our values, and the critical steps to take care of our families after we pass on. More information will be coming, along with a sign-up around the middle of the month.

LEGACY JOURNEY Starts tomorrow night at 7 p.m. at the Hospital. Dave Ramsey’s newest class is a seven week ex-perience designed to help us ‘finish well’ in finances and our faith. I you are interested, please talk to Brad today or show up at the hospital by 6:45 to-morrow night.

FANTASY FOOTBALL The season is off to a quick start, and after 3 weeks the teams that are out in front are Randy Diebel and Zach Hartwick in the Friends league. And in the two “in-house” leagues, the Peruski brothers are dominating the ‘youth’ half, and there are 8 teams all tied at 2-1 in the ‘old’ half!

YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY SEARCH

As a group we are getting closer to selecting a can-didate to be brought in for the church to choose as our next youth & family minister. We ask that you continue to pray for wisdom and direction! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Brad or any of the elders.

FLAG FOOTBALL It’s FOOTBALL time!!! Join us up behind the high school for a great time of fel-lowship and exercise. We’ll be starting each week about 12:30 p.m. and probably play till 2:30-3:00ish each week. The plan now is to play today (September 28th) and also on October 5th, 19th, and 26th. We won’t be playing on the 12th be-cause of the church potluck.

You Are Invited to an “AFTERNOON OF MUSIC”

October 15 ~ 2:00 p.m. The Lunch Bunch is hosting an “Afternoon of Music” with Ada Kilbourn at the piano. Men and women both are invited. The Lunch Bunch ladies are bring-ing desserts and afterward we’ll enjoy a fellowship time with dessert and coffee. So jot this date on your calendar and come join us.

Quilting October 8 & 22

9 am - 3 pm All who are interested in helping are very wel-come. We have a great time of fellowship and a feeling of accomplishment as we make quilts to help others. No sewing experience necessary, we’ll show you how to do it.

FOUNDATIONS CLASS Our Foundations Bible School Class meets on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Join us as we are chal-lenged by Ken Ham to build our faith on the “Rock” of God’s word instead of the “sand’ of man’s opinion! Brad will be leading this class that will be meeting in the audito-rium.

CHOIR Sundays @ 5 pm

It’s not too late to join us in practicing for the Christmas

Cantata titled “My Heart Longs for Christmas.” Again this year the children are included if they have the desire and can read the words. If you have any questions see Donna Little.

BIBLE VERSE SEARCH (See how many blanks you can fill in, then look them up in your Bible to see if you are right)

1. “Now _______ is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do ____ ____.” Heb. 11:1

2. “I have told you this so that my _____ may be in you and that your _____ may be complete.” John 15:11

3. “I am the _______ of life.” John 6:48

4. “________ in the Lord with all your _______ and lean not on your own _______________.” Prov. 3:5

5. “God is our __________ and ___________, an ever-present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1

6. “Therefore ___ and make disciples of all __________, baptizing them in the name of the _________ and

of the ____ and of the ______ __________.” Matthew 28:19

7. “...I tell you the _______, if you have faith as small as a ___________ _____, you can say to this moun-

tain, ‘Move from here to there; and it will _______. Nothing will be _____________ for you.” Matt. 17:20

8. “In the ____________, God ___________ the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1

9. “Peter replied, ‘_________ and be __________, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the

_________________ of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the _______ _________” Acts 2:38

10. “In the beginning was the ______, and the Word was with _____, and the _______ was God.” John. 1:1

11. “for all have _________ and fall short of the __________ of God.” Romans 3:23

12. “If you _______ me, you will ________ what I command.” John 14:15

Service of Remembrance November 2 ~ 3:00 p.m.

at Kranz Funeral Home in Cass City You are invited to attend the annual holiday Service of Remembrance. This is an opportunity for families to come together once again in tribute and memory of their loved ones. It will be held at Kranz Funeral Home in Cass City at 3:00 p.m.

LONG TERM

PRAYER LIST

**Member Lester O’Dell - Emphysema Quinton Simpson - coma (Dena Anderson's nephew) Carol Hartman - recovery from surgery (friend of Pat McIntosh) Diane Wojtaszke - cancer (Ann Hartel contact) **Heather Roberts - continued healing of MS **Dena Anderson - extreme pain Steve Wilkinson - aneurysm Don Kruse - recovery **Larry Harper - Intestinal problems Allison Newbegin - tumor (Sharron Hartwick’s great niece) Tonya Armstrong - cancer (Sharron Hartwick’s niece) Mark Pierson - (Zmierski’s cousin) Lauren Hood - (Betty Powell contact) **Leonard Hawkins - Lapeer Brian Puterbaugh - recovery, head injury Rachael Maurer - recovery from auto accident **Phil Klaus - Graves disease Julie Patterson - chemotherapy Les Auten III - Kidney disease Elmer & Beatrice Micklash - Cancer (Nick Romzek’s grandparents) Joyce Brown - chronic illness (Taylor & Kennedy’s grandmother) Lee Nicol - ill health Judy Ferguson - Lupus/cancer (Zmierski’s aunt) Dorothy Pierson - nursing home (Zmierski’s aunt) Janet Miller - cancer (Larry’s mom) 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.

POSITIVE ALTERNATIVES This ministry is dedicated to direct pregnant women to choose life for their unborn baby. This ministry work is serious. April and the staff of Posi-tive Alternatives ask that we pray for

Biblically sound Christian women who have the gifts of mercy and compassion to apply as volunteers. They also ask that if you know someone who has a passion for this type of ministry, that you would tell them about the need at Positive Alternatives. This ministry also asks for prayer partners to pray three things: First, the Lord be glorified in all they do. Secondly, abortion minded, abortion vulnerable, post-abortive, and women facing crisis pregnancy would seek help from this ministry. Thirdly, for the Lord’s provision in all areas of ministry; among clients and volunteer, board members and staff and for their sup-porters. Positive Alternatives has a volunteer training ses-sion October 1st in Bad Axe. Register by email at hope4u@centurytel.net C.R.A.M. (Christ Reaching Asia Ministry) CRAM is in the process of another building project in North Korea, in the rural area of Bi Pa Village near the East Japan Sea. The village leaders knowing CRAM had built a Kindergarten and Daycare Center in another area, pleaded with CY to build a new facility in their village. CRAM could not say “no” after seeing the condition of the building that they now use. The new Kindergarten/Daycare Center is under construc-tion and the goal is to complete it before the winter months. HIS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP College students are on the college campus. His House Christian Fellowship wants to minister to stu-dents helping them build and maintain their faith in God. If you know a student on campus that is not a part of His House, would you send them that student’s name, address and which campus he or she attends? You can send this info to His House Christian Fellow-ship, 1171 Trowbridge Road, East Lansing, MI 48823. WOODBURN CHRISTIAN CHILDRENS HOME Saturday, October 18th, is WCCH benefit auction. This event raises funds that help keep this ministry go-ing. They welcome contributions to be auctioned and people to come and support the Home by buying items. For more info call Lee Bracey at 260-632-5551.

BOARD MEETING ~ MONDAY, OCTOBER 6th ~ 7:00 PM

SAGINAW SOUP KITCHEN

OCTOBER 17 Anyone interested in helping at the Soup Kitchen in Saginaw should sign up on the bulletin board and be at the church to leave at 8:50 a.m. on Friday, Oc-tober 17th. Any questions, see Ray Peasley.

Cards & Notes

Novesta, Thank you to those who helped us load the U-Haul when we moved. We could not have done it without you! It was nice to be able to see some of you right before heading off to IN. We hope to remain in contact and hope to hear from you as well! In His Service,

The Knowlton Family New address: 301 B. Park Ave. Angola, IN 46703 Email: dantasknowlton@gmail.com

Novesta Church of Christ, Thank you sincerely for sharing our sor-row, your kindness is appreciated and will al-ways be remembered by the family of Jack Kiehl. Thank you all so much for all the prayers for us when my dad passed away. You mean more to me than you know. Thank you to the Comfort committee for the beautiful wind-chimes. My dad was very special to me and he will be missed. Love,

Brenda Miller

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 - Afghanistan (Sandra Yax’ nephew) Jason Spaulding - California Brandon Speirs - Overseas Joe Vandecar - Washington, D.C. Marius Weilbach - (Jacques & Marsha’s son)

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

10/1 (A) Scott & Robin Hendrian

10/2 Jenny Wymore

10/2 Ed Nizzola III

10/2 Phil Klaus

10/3 (A) Chuck & Kelli Hendrick

10/4 Wanda Lonsberry

10/4 Darin Miller

10/4 Parker VanWormer

10/5 Brice Stine

10/6 Lena Teller

10/6 Dave Peruski

10/7 Ralph Zinnecker

10/8 Dennis Hendrick

10/8 Aubrey Nizzola

10/8 Madelyn Wymore

10/10 John McIntosh

10/10 Keegan Elston

10/11 (A) Ray & Donella Peasley

10/11 Jodie Mika

10/11 Zoe Mae Speirs

10/13 Dawn Maurer

10/14 (A) Gary & Dena Anderson

10/14 (A) Joe & JoEllen Bukoski

10/14 (A) Dave & Beckie Peruski

10/14 Gary Anderson

10/15 (A) Duane & Kathy O’Dell

10/15 (A) Doug & Laura Hiles

10/15 Steven Walther

10/15 Kelli Hendrick

10/17 (A) Ron & Randee Speirs

10/17 Jim Schenk

10/18 Rachael Koepf

10/19 Collin Hartwick

10/21 Sally Koepf

10/21 Carol Hicks

10/21 Sophia Romain

10/24 (A) Les & Bev Auten

10/24 Jordan Hendrian

10/25 (A) Gib & Pam Kern

10/25 Pam Kern

10/29 Michelle Speirs

THOSE SERVING IN OCTOBER

COMMUNION MEDITATION: 10/5 Ken Peters 10/12 Fred Hicks 10/19 Rob Hartwick 10/26 Gib Kern DEACONS: Scott Hendrian Eddie Nizzola Stu Venema USHERS: Barry Brown Mark Peck Andy Gray Mark Zmierski Greg Mika A.M. NURSERY: 9:30 a.m. (all month) - Janie & McKenzie Kus 10:30 hour: 10/5 Cathy & Caitlyn Healy & Heather Walther 10/12 Dave & Tosha Mellendorf & Kristie Speirs 10/19 Heather Roberts, JoEllen Bukoski & Kay Warner 10/26 Susie Hartwick, Shelli Herford & Natasha Binder 11/2 Amy & Emily Peters & Heather McCormick WORSHIP LEADERS: 10/5 Kim Gray 10/12 Fred Hicks 10/19 Kristy Speirs 10/26 Lauren Howard SOUND SYSTEM: 10/5 Brian Hicks 10/12 Dave Speirs 10/19 Duane O’Dell 10/26 Scott Hendrian POWER POINT: 10/5 Collin Hartwick 10/12 Carol Hicks 10/19 Ron Kampo 10/26 JoEllen Bukoski VIDEO RECORDING: 10/5 Joey Kampo 10/12 Garrett Roberts 10/19 Nick Romzek 10/26 Lauren Bukoski 11/2 Joey Kampo

COMMUNION PREPARATION & CLEAN-UP: Pat McIntosh GREETERS: 10/5 9:30 (main) Ed & Marideth Nizzola (center) Dave & Karen Speirs 10:30 (main) Roberts Family (center) Jordan Hendrian & Robert Gonzales 10/12 9:30 (main) Gib & Pam Kern (center) Scott & Robin Hendrian 10:30 (main) Steve & Andrea Ross (center) Chris & Stacy Wilcox 10/19 9:30 (main) Garold & Jamie Peasley (center) Harold & Joan Little 10:30 (main) Phil & Cindy Klaus (center) Barry & Kerry Brown 10/26 9:30 (main) Rob & Susie Hartwick (center) Duane & Kathy O’Dell 10:30 (main) Keith Little & Ron Speirs (center) Jeff & Ann Hartel 11/2 9:30 (main) Mike & Carol Gaszczynski (center) Ken & Patty Peters 10:30 (main) Virgil & Amy Peters (center) Doris Hendrick & Elfriede Englehart JUNIOR CHURCH: Leaders: 2’s-3’s: Amber & Jordan Kus 4’s-1st: Kerry Brown & Tyler 2nd-4th: Chris & Stacey Wilcox Song Leaders: 10/5 Lauren Bukoski 10/12 Sharron Hartwick 10/19 Beth Mellendorf 10/26 Belle Hiles Communion Meditation: 10/5 Luke Koepf 10/12 Jon Brandel 10/19 Dave Little 10/26 Gary Anderson 11/2 Luke Koepf

FACTS & FIGURES

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

A.M. Worship … 262

Offering average for September (to date): Sunday Offerings……….…$4,144.62

(Budget per Sunday: $4,135)

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

SWAP DAYS for our church folk

8:30 am - 8 pm

1

SWAP DAYS for our church folk

8:30 am - 8 pm

Shine - 3:30 pm

Beginner Bible Bowl - 4:45 pm

2

SWAP DAYS for the public

8:30 am - 6 pm

3

SWAP DAYS for the public

8:30 am - Noon

4

5

Harvest Fest planning meeting

after church

Flag Football 12:30 pm

6

Financial Peace 7 pm @ hospital

Legacy Journey 7 pm @ hospital

Board Meeting

7:00 pm

7 Ladies Bible

Study - 10 am

Gym RSVD by Andy & Kim Gray

4:00-6:30 pm

Men’s Bible Study - 7 pm

8

Quilting 9 am - 3 pm

Shine - 3:30 pm

Beginner Bible Bowl - 4:45 pm

9 Mission Ministry Meeting - 7 pm

Gym RSVD by

Grays -4 pm

Mom’s Bible Study - 6 pm

Gym RSVD by

Amber Kus - 7 pm

10

Gym RSVD by Jodie Mika

12:30-3:30 pm

5th Quarter party

11

12

All Church Potluck

13

Financial Peace 7 pm @ hospital

Legacy Journey 7 pm @ hospital

14 Ladies Bible

Study - 10 am

Gym RSVD by Andy & Kim Gray

4:00-6:30 pm

Men’s Bible Study - 7 pm

15

Afternoon of Music w/Ada K.

2 pm

Shine - 3:30 pm

Beginner Bible Bowl - 4:45 pm

16

Gym RSVD by Andy & Kim Gray

4:00-6:30 pm

Forgotten Man Ministries Dinner at Colwood - 6pm

17 18

Jr. Church room RSVD for a

Shower

Gym RSVD for a party

19

Flag Football 12:30 pm

20

Financial Peace 7 pm @ hospital

Legacy Journey 7 pm @ hospital

21

Ladies Bible Study - 10 am

Men’s Bible Study - 7 pm

22

Quilting 9 am - 3 pm

Shine - 3:30 pm

Beginner Bible Bowl - 4:45 pm

23

Mom’s Bible Study - 6 pm

24 25

Harvest Fest 11 am - 1 pm

26

Flag Football 12:30 pm

27

Financial Peace 7 pm @ hospital

Legacy Journey 7 pm @ hospital

28 Ladies Bible

Study - 10 am

Gym RSVD by Andy & Kim Gray

4:00-6:30 pm

Men’s Bible Study - 7 pm

29

Shine - 3:30 pm

Beginner Bible Bowl - 4:45 pm

30

Gym RSVD by Andy & Kim Gray

4:00-6:30 pm

31

Gym RSVD by Jodie Mika

12:30-3:30 pm

SUNDAY SCHEDULE

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

10:30 a.m. - Worship 5:00 p.m. - Bible Bowl & Choir

6:00 p.m. - SHINE (6th - 12th grade)

6:00 p.m. - Beginner Bible Bowl & AHA

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