North Eaton Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 35895 Royalton Rd. Grafton, Ohio 44044 Address Service Requested

SEPTEMBER 2017

Christian Ed. & Youth Director: Polly Tallos

Secretarial/Bookkeeper: Becky Hetrick

Music Director: Miki Saito

Dr. Ralph Thompson: Pathways Counseling

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The VOICE “Working together to make the difference that matters.”

TO WIN TO COMMIT TO GROW TO UNITE

(440)748-2230

Visit us at: www.neccdisciples.com

Help for Injured Soldiers in the Middle East

One of our Elders, Bob Hammond is deployed to the Middle East, working with soldiers who are

injured and suffering with PTSD. Bob has asked our congregation and the Blue Star Mothers

of America to fill a few boxes with art supplies to be used as a means of healing.

Below is a list of art supplies that can help many of our Military personnel. Would you please

consider purchasing some of these items? A donation box for the supplies will be in the Fellowship

Hall. See Laura Kuhn and Sally Botson, who are overseeing the project, with any questions.

Water Colors

Water color brushes

Watercolor Paper

Acrylic Paint

Paint brushes

Floor easels/ table easels

Canvas board/canvas paper

Plastic cups

Colored Pencils

Fine tip washable markers

Pencils

Gel pens

Triangular Crayons/Crayons

Fabric markers

Scissors

Magazines/Newspapers for cutting pictures/

words

Air dry Clay

Clay tools

Paper roll, 12 inches wide

Butcher Paper (colors/white)

Construction Paper

Copy Paper

Cover Stock Paper

Drawing Paper

Foam Core

Poster Board

Coloring mandalas/adult coloring books

Play dough

Glue sticks

Side walk chalk

Paper Mache masks

Color Tissue Paper

Pipe cleaner

Plastic clear containers

Glitter

White school glue

Ribbon

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS & ANNIV.

1– Donald Nash Fran Houston Doug Busche 2– Steve Hales 3– Carol Swartz 5– Jo Walsh Dick & Jackie Weber Grace Hayward 7– Sharon Mullins Jeff and Janice Brunger 8- Mary Weber 9- Rick Prunty Dick and Londa Blaine 10– Bill Cromling Donald & Ruth Nash 14– Nick Miller Allison Mott Amanda Mott 15– Kim Blaine 16– April Purdy Derrick Stephenson Tyler Stephenson 17– Daryann Willmitch Randy & Jeanie Sizemore 18– Geoff Walker 19– Polly Tallos Paul & Jennifer Hayward Vernon & Marlene Black 20– J.J. Haumschild 21- Butch Prunty Julie McDaniel 22– Jerry Mullins Samantha Hensley 23– Grace Bowen 24- Bill & Chris Cromling 25– Brandon Baughman 28– Janet Morrison Randy & Laura Kuhn Taylor Baughman 29– Cindy Hicks

Serving At the Lord’s Table SEPTEMBER 2017

8:00 Harry Hinkel, Darryl Wilford

9:30 Mike and Paula Krasnevich, Robin Bricker, Carol Bokman, Dede Prunty, Don Ables, Mike and Barb Mott

ELDERS: Robin Bricker, Jeff Hensley

From The Elders of First Christian Church,

Parkersburg, WV

“Each month we choose a

church to pray for and this month we

chose you! Our entire congregation will

be praying that you are effective in

sharing the Gospel.”

Christian Fiction Book Club

The Christian Fiction Book Club meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the high

school classroom at the church. Everyone is welcome to read the book of the month and join

us for a discussion. The books for the rest of the year are:

September 18– “A Light in the Wilderness” by Jane Kirkpatrick

October 16– “If I Run” by Terri Blackstock

November 20- “Daring to Hope” by Katie Davis Major

December 18– “The First Gift” by Ruth Logan Herne

See Melissa Folk for any questions.

NEW STAFF NOTES

Becky Hetrick has joined our Church

Staff as Secretarial Bookkeeper and is

excited about working and serving with

everyone here at NECC. She and her

husband Ed live in North Ridgeville, where

she is also a piano/voice teacher. She and

Ed have 5 daughters, all of whom are

married or in college. Becky has a degree

in Business Administration from Kent and

has worked in a variety of offices and

church ministries. Becky and her family

are members of Grace Church in

Middleburg Heights. She enjoys being a

part of the Worship Ministry there where

she plays the piano on the worship teams

and helps direct both the adult and

children’s choirs. In her spare time, Becky

loves spending time with her husband and

her daughters and their families, especially

her new granddaughter Lily!

Sunday Evening Prayer Service

The next Sunday Evening Prayer Service

will be held on Sunday, September 3 at

6 p.m. in the Church Sanctuary.

“….The effectual fervent prayer of a

righteous man availeth much.—James 5:16

Wednesday Bible Study

The Wednesday Bible Study will start again

Wednesday, September 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Paula Krasnevich will be leading the study

on applying scripture to today’s life.

More information on a specific topic will be

coming soon.

Come be a part of the journey!

Cans for Charity

We will once again collect cans starting

September 1. Cans can be dropped off at

the church or at the home of

Dick and Londa Blaine.

175th

Anniversary T-Shirt Sales

The Elders would like to thank Pat Ables and Jan Brooks for

partnering with us and agreeing to take the lead on organizing

NECC’s 175th anniversary dinner and events. In an effort to get

people excited about NECC’s 175 years, Jan has been posting interesting facts about our

history on NECC’s Facebook page, and both Pat and Jan designed the 175th Anniversary

T-Shirt that we proudly wore while working at the Lorain County Fair booth. Look for

more information soon!

Mark Your Calendars!

NECC 175th Anniversary

Sunday, October 15

THANK YOU to everyone who helped at

the Lorain County Fair! The event was

once again a great success! Your help in

serving the church and the community

was greatly appreciated!! Mark your cal-

endars for next year!!

Polly Tallos

and

Cindy Thompson

CALLING ALL KNITTERS!

We are in desperate need of Prayer Shawls

and lap blankets. We are looking for people

who would start to knit for us. If you or

anyone you know would like to help, please

call Sharon Mullins or put them in the office

marked Prayer Shawl Ministry. If you need

yarn, there is plenty located in Judy’s old of-

fice. For more information, please contact

Sharon Mullins.

Looking for ways to serve at North Eaton Christian Church?

Choir/special music Class Leader (subject or series) Committee member: Christian Education, Evangelism, Membership, Outreach, Worship Cookie/Sticky Buns (bake/deliver) Door Greeter Food Basket (shopper/boxer/delivery) Meal Helper (Funerals, Monthly Community Meal) Outdoor Sign Prayer Chain Power Point Developer and/or Operator Technology Team (Sunday Morning sound/AV) Worship Leader …...or your own specialty area? Contact the church office for more information and to volunteer to serve!

(440-748-2230 or neaton175@outlook.com)

NEEDED:

Gerry Piscola (North Ridgeville) needs a ride to/from the 8 a.m. Sunday Morning

service. If you can provide transportation, please contact the church office.

Thank you to everyone who helped with the funeral for Gene Yost on Saturday, September 2.

Please continue to keep Nancy and the family in your prayers.

NECC LADIES’ SALAD LUNCHEON

Sunday, September 17

11:00 a.m.

Church Fellowship Hall

Calling all ladies– Past, Present and Future of NECC

Bring your favorite Salad and join us for fellowship and to make plans for 2017 and

2018. We would like your valuable opinion on what services we are now doing and

want to continue, and any new ideas to help the Church and the Community. Please

sign up for the luncheon in the Fellowship Hall.

Contact Laura Kuhn or Robin Galvin with any questions.

SECRET SISTERS REVEAL

The Secret Sisters hosted a Hawaiian Reveal Luncheon on Sunday, June 24. The luncheon

consisted of Hawaiian sandwiches, pineapple upside down cake, and was topped off with

an ice cream social.

Continuing with the theme, everyone joined in a Hula Hoop relay game. Each team held

hands in front and behind to create a chain. Each person had to step through the hoop and

pass it to the next person without breaking hands. The game created a few comical hang-

ups and obstacles such as getting hooked on jewelry or clothing as well as varying heights

or even someone sitting in a chair! Each team worked together and overcame all of the ob-

stacles to make it fun and challenging and actually demonstrated real life. After the game,

the ladies discussed the importance of teamwork within the church and staying focused on

Jesus while working together. The importance of being helpful, cooperative, and offering

forgiveness of one another’s shortcomings makes our lives better and helps the group as a

whole.

Thank you to all who participated in Secret Sisters, volunteered to share a lesson, and who

brought food to the Reveal Luncheon. You are loved and are important!

LOOK FOR A NEW SIGN UP SHEET IN SEPTEMBER!!!

Please Pardon Our “Dust” as we work on the office and

the membership records/mailing list over the next couple

months. We’ve been cross referencing and updating for

more timely delivery and accuracy. Please let us know:

If there are changes to your household that should be

reflected on your address label.(such as marriage,

divorce, children moving out or back, etc.)

Birthdays/Anniversaries that have not been appearing in

the newsletter

If you’d like to receive future issues via email or regular mail If there is a change in your membership status If a friend or neighbor would like to be added to our mailing list (along with

contact information) If you’d like to be removed from our mailing list

Contact the church office at 440-748-2230 or neaton175@outlook.com with any

changes or updates.

Thank you for your interest in, and support of, the ministry that happens

through North Eaton Christian Church!

My husband and I would like to

thank all of the congregation

and deacons that stepped up in

our absence in July. We are so blessed to

be a part of this congregation that comes

to the aid and assistance of each other

without questions. The love shown us was

so sincere that we are humbled.

Thank you! Mike and Paula Krasnevich

Master Keys

In the next few weeks, all outer doors

and the office door will be re-keyed. If

you have a key and need access to the

church and office during the week, please

call Mike Krasnevich, Trustee Chairman

for an updated key. The church will keep

a list of people with this access. Thanks

for your cooperation!!