Our Vision…

is to glorify and

honor our Lord

and God with our

lives, by bringing

people to Christ

and membership

in His family and

by helping to

develop Christ-

like maturity in

each member,

equipping them

for service in the

church and in the

world.

7722 North Allen Road Peoria, IL 61614

Phone: (309) 693-2426

Church of Christ Northwest Where Friends Learn

to Live Like Jesus

Email: cocnw@comcast.net

Website: www.cocnw.org

Fax: (309) 693-0266

Sunday 9:30 AM

Bible Study (all ages)

Sunday 10:30 AM

Worship Service

April 30, 2017

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible

Study 7:30 AM

@ Kennedy’s

Wednesday Morning Galena Park Bible Study

10-11:30 AM David Spillman

Wednesday Evening:

Small Groups @ 6:30 PM

Campbell’s:

Fruit of the Spirit

Haines’:

Galatians

Kennedy’s:

Revelation

Thursday Morning Ladies’ Bible Class

All Things New By Kelly Minter (Cost of study guide—$10)

Special Ministry

Food Pantry

Next Date: May 9, 2017 ESL CLASSES

by appointment only!

“This is my command—be strong and courageous!

Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God

is with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:9 (NLT)

RONALD AKPAN,

LEE DENBRABER,

SAM FRITZ AND

JAKE WILKERSON

Page 2 Church of Christ Northwest

Hearts on Fire Calendar

Apr 30—Senior Sunday!! South Side Mission (4-6 PM)

May 30th—Alex Rasbury May 4th—Fern Baker May 5th—Bob Judkins

May 3rd—Brad & Rachel Wilke May 4th—Robert & Christian Windell

DOING RIGHT . . . by David W. Spillman

Doing right...why is it sometimes so hard? We love God to the core, and we know that His ways are the best for our lives, but why do we cave so easily to temptation? Could it be that the instant payoff is more attractive at the moment? It's like when you crave popcorn, we know that microwave popcorn is loaded with all sorts of unhealthy additives that are processed to the max. Instead of taking the few extra minutes to take out a pot with a lid, adding a tablespoon of cooking oil, 2/3 of a cup of popcorn to the sizzling cooking oil, and watching it as it pops on the stovetop, it is so much easier, faster, and less clean-up to just get a bag of microwave popcorn and stick it in the microwave for a few minutes and boom, popcorn ready to eat! Or when you are going to grab a little bed time snack and instead of opting for a satisfying bowl of cereal which is much healthier and easier on your stomach, you grab a half dozen, double- stuffed Oreo cookies! Instant gratification, only to later regret the choice.

I believe the same is true when temptation comes knocking on our door, it is hard to remember the good that God has promised us for making right choices. So often we opt for the easy, or the choice that will bring us the most momentary pleasure that will satisfy. But then later, we discover that the choice we made for the instant gratification is short-lived.

Let these words of David sink deep in your heart...read them slowly...meditate on each phrase... "The Lord rewarded me for doing right; He restored me because of my innocence. For I have kept the ways of the Lord; I have not turned from my God to follow evil. I have followed all His regulations; I have never abandoned His decrees. I am blameless before God; I have kept myself from sin. The Lord rewarded me for doing right. He has seen my innocence." (Psalm 18:20-24 NLT).

MOTHERS NEED HELP!

Crittenton Center’s Crisis Nursery is an oasis for mothers who have no place else to turn to when they desperately need help. In turn, Crittenton needs help in meeting the needs of these mothers.

This is where we come in. As a body of believers, we help others in need. If you can help, please consider purchasing new items (see listing below) that would be a blessing to the nursery and its clients. Please purchase only those items listed and bring them to the church by Mothers’ Day (May 14th). THANK YOU!

Formula (powder — generic brand is fine!)

Diapers (sizes 4,5,and 6)

Baby Wipes

Pull Ups

Bottles and bottle cleaning

brushes

Pacifiers

Clothing (Boys & Girls sizes 18 month—6T)

Socks & Underwear (sizes 2T—6T)

Hair Brushes/Combs, Baby Wash & Lotion

Diaper Rash Cream

Sippy Cups

Baby Food (stage 3) / Toddler Meals and Snacks

Infant & Toddler Toys

Educational Board Games (ages 2-6)

Dress-Up Clothes (boys and girls)

Clorox Wipes

Single Use Bus Passes (to provide transportation for

clients to/from the nursery)

Wal-Mart Gift Cards

If you have questions, please see Susan Moreland.

BIBLE KNOWLEDGE Let us commit to memory and practice: James 1:19-20 “ My dear brother, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.” (NIV)

James 1:26 “If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless.” (NIV)

Vol. 15, Issue 17 PRAYERS NEEDED EXTENDED PRAYER LISTING

Mike Ahten Member Serious Back Problems

Renetta Ballard Annie & Smitty’s daughter Lung Cancer

Natalie Balteau Member Type I Diabetes

Jerry & Deb Bane Members Lung Cancer/Memory

Marsha Barnes Member Leg Amputation

Jan Bell Allen Neese’s sister Breast Cancer

Terry Bell Allen Neese’s bro-in-law Thyroid Cancer

Tony Clark C. DeVore’s brother Stroke (left him blind)

Shirley Darnell Former Member Serious Eye Problems

Angela DeVore C & J DeVore’s dau-n-law Serious Health Issues

Scott Eisenbarth Kyle’s brother Liver & Lung Cancer

Vincent Ernst S.&T. Law’s grandson Drug Addiction

Deb Hawley B. Meyers’ sister Nodule on Lung

Denise Hunt Former Member Breast Cancer

LaDonna Hunter Cindy DeVore’s sister Diabetic Foot Sore

Mary Lou Judkins Member Under hospice care

Troy Krebsback Friend of B. Howell Colon Cancer

Dr. Craig Kurtz Former Member Lymphoma in Eyes

Casey Lehtinen Granbury CoC CML Leukemia

Tim Majors Linda Cotrell’s nephew Cancer

Jerry Lynn Mason, Jr. Pat Haines’ brother Stomach Tumor

Mary Meeks Member Aggressive Cancer in

Ear

Dorothy Meister Co-worker’s wife-Hargrove Stage 4 brain cancer

Gene Muehring Member Bellls Palsy

Rick Meyers Member Prostate Cancer

Lynn Molleck Friend of N. Goble Stage 4 Cancer

Bonnie Oertel Friend of B. Meyers Struggling w/ COPD

Josh Retzer Grandson of B/C Sunkin Addiction

Eleanor Richey Member Broken hip recovery

Ken Roberts K. Lovell’s father Alzheimer’s

Bessie Scott Member Leukemia

Sophean Cambodian Orphan Healing from 2nd sur-

gery

Joseph Speers Husband of Vera Terminal Cancer

Carol Sunkin Member Shoulder/Back/Infection

James Ayres (Kathy Bell’s father) has cancer in both lungs and has entered hospice care. The Scott Paden Family (Kaci McWhirter Paden’s husband) as they mourn Scott’s passing. Marcia Barnes remains hospitalized after partial leg amputation at Methodist in Room 408 South. The Lavonne Maki Family (Aaron Campbell’s mother) as they mourn her passing. The Karla Young Family as they mourn her passing. Karla was a member of the E. Peoria Church of Christ. Sandra Burch dealing with back problems. Dave Cordry diagnosed with bladder cancer. Rick Hipp diagnosed with kidney cancer. John Todd (Kathy Trowbridge’s son, Trish Veytia’s brother) injured his hand playing football and has some tendon detachment and may need bone graph. He is an Army Chaplain in Hawaii, and there is a chance that his battalion will be deployed. Terry McWhirter as he recovers from his knee replacement surgery.

Shut-Ins: M. L. Judkins, M. Meeks, T. Ray, B. Scott and D. Craig.

Our military. Our nation as it struggles with many issues. Our president, judges & elected officials—wisdom to make Godly decisions. Our police as they struggle to do their job. Unsaved souls (you supply the names). Those who have left the fold and need a helping hand to find their way home. Our college students.

Those Needing New Jobs: Chris McWhirter, Ken Martin (Ryan’s father) and Curtis Baker (Fern’s son in Kansas City).

VBS UPDATE (July 10th—July 13th)

Our next VBS get-together is scheduled for May 6th at 9 AM—? This is a working day. We need everyone that can to be here to help create our props and help with other things.

Camp 2017 — Camp CILCA

If your student is planning on attending summer camp this year, grab a brochure and registration form(s) off the table under the bulletin board. Dates: Sr. High (grades 9-12)-June 11-14th; Jr. (grades 4-8) Session —June 6-10th. Cost: (register before 5/18/17) Sr. — $60; Junior — $80. If you have questions, see Ryan.

YOU ARE INVITED !

It’s time to come together and celebrate. Please join us! There will be an open house honoring both Norris and Ronald Akpan. Norris is graduating from Southern Illinois University and Ronald from Dunlap High School. What a year!! The open house is on May 14th at 5:30 PM at 2412 W. Jubilee Ln., Dunlap, IL 61525.

"Don't strive to make your presence noticed, just live to make your absence felt!" Author Unknown

Deacons

Lee DenBraber Tom Flanagan Nate Gardner

Terry Hargrove Rick Meyers

Alan Moreland

Treasurer

Douglas Staley

Elders

Dean Kennedy

Terry McWhirter Cell: 309-231-9362

Allen Neese

Minister David W. Spillman Cell: 309-219-2860

HOF Director Ryan Martin

Cell: 281-253-6794

Ministry Assistants

Meta Kennedy (MWF)

Betty Meyers (TT)

PH: 309-693-2426

Attendance Apr 23

Bible Study 70

10:30 Worship Service 124

EEM To Date $ 19,328

Bergner’s Booklets $ 2,458

Zambia Orphans’ Education $1,920/HS student (2) Needed for 2017 = $3,840.00

$ GOAL MET!!

Shults-Lewis Children’s Home Coins in the weekly contribution + $10 of each Dining Tour Book!!!

$ 90.41

Last Wk. Year-to-Date

2017 Budget $5,000 $ 85,000

Contribution $4,846 $ 71,489

Acknowledgement: Some clipart/photo images may have been taken from "Images (c) FaithClipart.com".

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Apr 30th—Senior Graduation Luncheon (following worship service) May 4th—Ladies’ Bible Study (10-11 AM) May 09th—Pantry (12:30 — 2::30 PM) May 11th—Ladies’ Bible Study (10-11 AM) May 14th—Mothers’ Day May 18th—Ladies’ Bible Study (10-11 AM) May 20th—PIP

SUNDAY ADULT BIBLE STUDY CLASSES ORDER OF WORSHIP

Challenge: Pray daily for our entire church family (by name).

See something that needs to be fixed — leaky faucet, broken window, dirty air vent, etc.? Please report it to the office for BaGG (Building and Grounds Group) to place on their list.

Worship Leader: Allen Neese

Children Sing

Songs: I Love You, Lord (pg. 779)

Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee (pg. 202)

Lord, We Come Before Thee Now (pg. 797)

Prayer

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (pg. 315)

Communion: Rick Meyers

Robert Windell, Gene Muehring, Brian Foster, Jonathan Foster

Offering

Song: How Shall the Young Secure Their Hearts (pg. 432)

Scripture Reading: L/Lee DenBraber (Psalm 1)

Speaker: Ryan Martin HONORING OUR GRADUATING SENIORS

Song: The Lord Bless You and Keep You (pg. 710)

Hearts on Fire Announcements: Ryan Martin

Shepherd’s Time: Dean Kennedy

Greeter: Christian Windell

Facilitator: Gary McWhirter

Nursery Attendant: Christian Windell

Communion Preparation: the Grants

ADULTS—AUDITORIUM Overcoming Emotions that Destroy, by Chip Ingram

Facilitator: Terry Hargrove

If you can, please help with pantry on May 9th! See Rebecca Prichard

to volunteer.

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