Volume 5 Issue 53 For July 2015

For the Lord i s the Spiri t , and where the Spiri t of the Lord i s , there i s l iberty .

2 Corinthians 3:17 Spirit of LibertySpirit of Liberty

NORTH LIBERTY CHURCH OF CHRIST

July 12th at 4:00

All church ice cream social

Outside in the Pavilion

Cake will also be served-please plan to attend.

Tim Antisdel, Bev Dick’s brother, started dialysis

Marcia Lichtenbarger-recovering from motorcycle accident-daughter–in-law of Roland & Shirley

Tish McCormick’s sister-in-law, Dea, Broadwater, recovering from knee surgery on June 22nd

Beth Ann Darling, Keith Beringer’s niece, had a mass removed-now home recovering

Audrey, sister of Ken & Anita Snyder, has mass around her heart

Richard Lemler, Jill Neyhart’s father, aneurysm, congestive heart failure and continued heart problems-will be reevaluated on 7/10

Ken Tahfs, Emil’s father, complications following open heart surgery

Hugh Smith, friend of Denise Burger, fell and broke neck, in ICU at Memorial

UPDATE-: tracheotomy, paralyzed from neck down, can’t talk

Ron Clingenpeel-recovering from heart surgery

PRAISE-Ron Hamilton, Sr-cancer FREE-will have a scan every 6 months

Dorothy Saylor-fell and broken bones in her toes, a lot of bruising

Bev Dick’s mom is in the ICU due to high potassium levels and is being monitored

Sympathy to the following families:

Mary Bunch & family, her dad, Pete Domelle past away

Carol Rogers & family, her son, Dennis Carbiener, passed away

Larry Browne & family, his dad, Jim passed away

Kelly Lester & family, her dad, Charles Rupert, passed away

Raquel Russell & family, her dad, Jim Discavage, passed away

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Spirit of WorshipSpirit of Worship

Spirit of Praise & Spirit of Praise & PrayerPrayer

For week of... 5/31 6/7 6/14 6/21

Sunday AM

Worship 465 456 433 461

Total

Offering $12,673.03 $17,901.46 $13,108.36 $12,981.81

Building Fund $130.00 $345.00 $125.00 $585.00

Military Personnel:

Eric Rodman, son of Jerry & Sherry Roberts; Andrew Ross, Mary Bunch’s son, Joshua Cole (Omaha, NE), Jason Rodman (CA.), Jeff Roberts (TX), Shannon Vickers, Dave Bickel (CO), Josh Grayckowski (TX) Kyle Singleton, Mike McGann, Mary Patton’s son (San Diego, CA), Jason Fair (CA), Lionel Williams, Bob & Sherry Lichtenberger’s son-in-law, Christopher Brandenburg (NC), Erin & Trevor Wiegers, Steve & Carol Beam’s son at sea; Brian Parnell (Afghanistan) & Tyler Foura (Afghanistan) -Steve & Carol Beam’s nephews; Bryant Miller (Afghanistan); Danny Francis (Okinawa); Trevor Duff; Josh Anderson; Jack Adams

Those with cancer:

Susan (Snyder) Baughman; Brittney Hummer; Caleb Hoppe, friend of Elin Fair; Donnetta Robinson; Roy Becker; Chris Cloud; Kim Perkins; Rick Columbia; Heather Horvath, Dawn’s daughter; Ron Hamilton (throat) ; Scott Hickman, Makenzie’s dad (pancreatic) Marianne Demaegd, Matt Flournoy’s mom; Norma Corbett, Jerry’s mom;

Need to get a hold of someone and don’t want to go through the telephone prompts? The

following is everyone’s direct office numbers:

Tim Stewart 574-203-0266 Jody Healey 574-203-0267 Benn Webb 574-203-0281 Chris Fleck 574-203-0267 Lisa Fair 574-203-0288 Addie Baker 574-203-0282 Terri Stewart 574-203-0283 Mendy Norberg 574-203-0292 Geri Carlson 574-203-0286 The main line with the telephone prompts is still 656-4632.

We have some exciting news!! NLCS had 5 students baptized at the end of the school year:

Aiyana Raby

Xander Litchtenbarger

Stella Greathouse

Jimmy Greathouse

Jaden Cretacci

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M.O.M.S.-Ministry of Moms

On summer break

Thursday, July 2nd Meet at Potawatomi Zoo at 10:00 am

CURRENT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES:

~Thessalonians -led by Andrew Heck in Room 1

~Standard for Seniors– Room 4

Building Usage:

You must contact the church office either by phone or e-mail to reserve the building. Church functions have priority.

Please Do NOT write your function on the calendar!! You have to follow the proper procedure.

There is a charge and will be discussed when scheduling.

Sugar for Camp

Thank you to everyone that donated sugar to the camp!!!

Summer Wednesday Happenings:

Upcoming Wednesday night cookouts & devotions:

July 22nd

August 5th

WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH FAMILY

There are many ways to stay updated on the happenings at NLCC:

Our website: www.nlccnet.org

The bulletin

Slides before worship service

Monthly newsletter-sent via E-mail

Like us on Facebook

E-giving is a convenient way for you to give your money without the hassle of remembering your $ or check each Sun-day.

Go to our website at www. nlccnet.org and click on the giving tab.

Click “this link” to give on line for a 1 time donation or recurring donation.

NLCDM is accepting applications for full and part time help. Must be at least 18 yrs old with a high school diploma or GED and have open availabil-ity Mon-Fri between 8 am-6 pm. Email resume or stop in for an application.nlcdm@hotmail.com

Mowing sign up is on “The Board” for this year. The grass needs to be mowed each week on Thursday, Friday or Satur-day for Sunday service. Please put your phone # down as well. Thank you !!

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Spirit of ServiceSpirit of Service

For Week of... 7/5 7/12 7/19 7/26

Nursery

Christina Becker

Lori Abbott

Kelly Lester

Lisa Kemp

Ashley Lester

Christina Becker

Lori Abbott

Kelly Lester

Lisa Kemp

Ashley Lester

Barb Pearson

Amanda Norris

Angie Cauffman

Becky Wasio

Barb Pearson

Amanda Norris

Angie Cauffman

Becky Wasio

Communion & Offering Prayer

Steve Beam Ben Webb Randy Lemert Erik Ebersole

Communion Servers

Lucas Stegemiller

Patrick Kronk

Vince Leodanski

Bob Shipley

Tom Patton

Jerry Leininger

Larry Bunch

Bill Cauffman

Ryan Poorman

Chris Deutscher

Paul Annis

John Lutheringer

Nate Reinhold

Matt Peterson

Keith Beringer

Henry Davis

Jason Cauffman

Chuck Bowen

Nathan Hornig

Tim Knowlton

Dave Ross

Bryce Lemet

Levi Klopfenstein

Tony Kronk

Eli Leodanski

Donavan Hawkes

Scott Lidgard

Chris Newcomb

Communion to Sick

North Liberty

South Bend

LaPorte

Nick Lung

Tom Fair

Scott Reinhold

Z Clingenpeel

Jan Baker

Ron Peterson

D Klopfenstein

Tom Fair

Ron Peterson

Randy Lemert

Jan Baker

Erik Ebersole

Grass Cutting

Wk 1 Horvath & Jones

Wk 2– OPEN

Wk 3– OPEN

Wk 4– OPEN

Wk 5– OPEN

Ushers

Alan Limerick

Scott Reinhold

Jake Baker

Bob Yung

Brian Perry

Security

Brian Kaser

Tom McCormick

Immersion Doris Craycraft

Tracy Perry

Communion

Preparation

Jordan Morris

Ruth McCario

Amanda Albright

We have been going through a series on how to be confident in our chaotic world. With all the rumors of wars, ISIS killing everything in its path especially Christians, the Middle East falling apart, many of these rogue nations developing “nuclear power”. America is killing herself from within. Christian’s and their “free speech” are being (at the present time) shut down. Politicians stirring up tensions in every corner possible for their own political advancements, lying, stealing, making law for the people while exempting themselves.

Inner cities being destroyed from within, crazy murder rates, high unemployment, over the top entitlement culture, and a national debt out of control over 18 trillion (2.17 billion per day). Just to mention a few things…

In II Cor 3-5, the Apostle Paul “confident,” “competent,” and “bold” repeatedly in these chapters. And they simply remind us that when the world’s foundations are crumbling, we have a solid rock upon which to build our lives-----Jesus Christ. He teaches us that our confidence comes from trusting Christ, not ourselves (3:1-5). Paul also shares with us that our confidence comes from relying on grace, not law, for salvation (3:6-11). And he shares that our confidence comes from focusing on character, not reputations, for personal fulfillment (3:12-18)

Even King David wrote years before in Ps 27:1-5, “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked advance against me to devour

me, it is my

enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall. Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident.”

Now in II Cor 4:1-7, we learn that to be confident in these terrible days we need to let the light of Christ shine through us by being real, i.e. have a positive spirit, be a person of integrity, be a servant, and be transparent. In 4:1 it says, “Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart.” Jesus lets us know in Matt 16:18 that He will build His church and the gates of hell will not overcome it. And He warned us in John 16:33 that we would have troubles in this world but to take heart. “For I have overcome the world” He says.

Church, with the strength and ministry of Christ we too can overcome the world by letting the light of Christ shine out of darkness.

Saved to Serve, Tim

Years ago I led a group of students and adults on a trip to Haiti. We partnered with a mission there that provided many opportunities to serve the community it was located in. You could do feeding programs for kids, visit a nursing home facility, or go visit those in prison. There was a birthing center, medical clinic, and pharmacy. There was an area that worked with disabled and mentally challenged children. There were

soccer camps, VBS type teaching times, and visits to an orphanage. And each day had its own random moments for unplanned service. It would be easy for you to assume that I took a group of adults and students to Haiti to be able to serve that community to improve their lives both physically and spiritually. You would be wrong.

Though I do have a responsibility to care for those who live in any part of the world and find themselves in any potential situation (think Love God, Love People), I do not kid myself into thinking that I had any significant impact on any one Haitian in that one week of life that will change Haiti. That wasn’t really my intention to begin with. I hoped to take a group of people and have their lives changed by experiencing what Haiti had to offer them. I think I succeeded in that endeavor.

The students I took have sought out, individually, opportunities to return and serve. The adults have broadened their understanding of missions and have had a fire lit in them to desire opportunities to impact the world in whatever way they can. We may not have changed Haiti, we may have impacted a few lives, but I know that the lives we took down there were changed for the better.

That’s the power of service. Sure, there is plenty of value in trying to care for other people more than you care about yourself. Sure, meeting someone else’s need above your own is in itself carrying out the great command. Caring for the least of these is exactly what Jesus tells us to do.

But service isn’t just about meeting their need; it’s also about meeting your need to place yourself not at the top. You need to consistently force yourself into a lower position. It causes you to find worth in someplace other than your abilities. It causes you to place Jesus in a greater position that yourself. It causes you to look a little bit more like Jesus. It creates a hunger and thirst for God.

You don’t have to go to Haiti to serve. In fact, you probably don’t have to look outside your own house. There are

opportunities abounding everywhere you look. Will you answer the call?

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TimTim

BenBen

JULY

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2 9:00 am

11:00 am

Prayer Group

Senior ladies luncheon at A Ritter’s house

4 7:00 am Men’s fellowship– HAPPY INDEPENCE DAY

5

9:30 am

10:30 am

Sunday School

Morning Worship

6 6:30 am Prayer Group

9 9:00 am Prayer Group

11 7:00 am Men’s fellowship

12

9:30 am

10:30 am

4:00 pm

Sunday School

Morning Worship

All Church Ice-Cream Social

14 6:30 am Prayer Group

16 9:00 am Prayer Group

18 7:00 am Men’s fellowship

19 9:30 am

10:30 am

Sunday School

Morning Worship

21 6:30 am Prayer Group

22 6:00 pm Cookout in Pavilion

23 9:00 am Prayer Group

25 7:00 am Men’s fellowship

26 9:30 am

10:30 am

Sunday School

Morning Worship

28 6:30 am Prayer Group

29 9:00 am– 4:00 pm Middle School trip to Deep River Water Park

30 9:00 am Prayer Group

Spirit of FellowshipSpirit of Fellowship

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THE SUMMER IS COMING…

IT’S A TON OF FUN… AND IT’S AN EXCITING & POWERFUL WEEK WHERE KIDS CONNECT WITH GOD

Check it out at www.michianacamp.org

Check out the different weeks of camp your child can attend.

4th & 5th Grade Camp: July 26 - 31

3rd Grade: June 29 – July 1

2nd Grade: June 28 - 29

Boys ONLY Wilderness (4th-6th): August 2 - 4

First Chance Camp 2 (5-7 yrs. old): July 18

Jr. High (Grades 6-8) July 5-11

Jr. High Adventure (Grades 6-8) July 12 -16

GO CAMP (Grades 6-8) July 26-30

Boys Only (Grades 4-6) August 2-4

High School Discipleship 2 (Grades 9-12) July 12-14

Relentless Pursuit (Grades 9-12) August 2-5

If you have any ?’s feel free to contact any of the NLCC staff.

It will be the BEST week of their summer !!!

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W h a t d o y o u d o w h i l e y o u d r i v e ? L i s t e n t o t a l k r a d i o , p u t o n y o u r m a k e u p , o r p e r h a p s e v e n l i s t e n t o c l a s s i c r o c k a n d r o l l . W e w a n t t o e n c o u r a g e y o u t o u s e t h a t t i m e a s a n i n v e s t m e n t t o w a r d p e r s o n a l s p i r -i t u a l g r o w t h . T h i s m o n t h w e w i l l b e p r o v i d i n g t h r e e C D s t h a t w i l l a d d r e s s c e r t a i n f a m i l y i s s u e s f r o m a C h r i s t - c e n t e r e d a p p r o a c h . T h e s e C D ’ s w i l l h e l p e n c o u r a g e , e q u i p , a n d s t r e n g t h e n y o u a s a C h r i s t i a n p a r e n t a n d s p o u s e . Y o u c a n f i n d t h e s e C D ’ s a v a i l a b l e a t t h e P a r e n t R e -s o u r c e C e n t e r i n t h e K i d z K o n n e c t i o n Z o n e .

Topics Available for June: CD 1 – Faith, Use Only As Directed (Study on the Book of James)

Part 6 – God Loves You, But I’m Not So Sure (Andy Stanley) CD 2 – Being A Champion To Your Wife and Kids (Mr. Carey Casey)

CD 3 – Benefits of a Father (Mark Gungor)

CD 4 – Helping Kids Retain Their Faith (Dr. Kara Powell and Dr. Chap Clark)

COMING IN JUNE/JULY IN KIDZ KONNECTION: Growing up, I always thought it’d be cool to be a superhero. Mostly because, well, fly-ing sounded like it would be AMAZING. But also because superheroes stood up for what was right regardless of how dangerous or how scary the situation. Their convic-tion drove them to find the courage to stand up to evil, even when no one else seemed to care or stood petrified with fear.

No matter what, the superhero came to the rescue. Given the chance, I thought that jumping into the storyline of my favorite superhero comic book sounded like some-thing I would want to do with my life. I guess it’s because when I was kid, I didn’t real-ize that I was already part of an amazing story. No one ever told me that it didn’t take some super power to act like a superhero.

I have a feeling there are a ton of kids out there who feel the same way. That’s why we’re taking the months of June and July to discover what it means to Stand Up: Get in the Story as we learn more about con-viction.

Conviction is standing for what’s right, even when others don’t.

Let’s take Jesus for example. Even for Jesus, the Son of God, it wasn’t always popular to do the right thing. Sometimes doing the right thing meant hanging out with tax collectors, blessing the little children, or even forgiving someone who had done some-thing wrong. No matter what it was that Jesus needed to do, He did it because it was the right thing to do.

But doing the right thing often made Jesus stand apart from some of the rich and powerful people of His time. They didn’t al-ways like what He was doing or saying, but Jesus never let those crowds persuade Him to go against what God, His Father, want-ed Him to do. Even when it meant going to the cross to die, Jesus knew that it was the right thing, and He did it.

Jesus was able to live with conviction because He knew the will of His Father, and that gave Him strength and courage. In the same way, God has given us the ability to know what is right and the ability to do it. You see, when we are fueled by God’s char-acter, we will stand up for the things that matter to God.

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North Liberty Church of Christ ~ 65225 State Road 23~North Liberty, IN 46554 ~ www.nlccnet.org

99 THOUGHTS FOR PARENTS OF TEENAGERS THE TRUTH ON RAISING TEENAGERS FROM PARENTS WHO HAVE BEEN

THERE

By Walt Mueller

READ WHAT THEY READ, WATCH WHAT THEY WATCH, AND LISTEN TO WHAT THEY LISTEN TO.

Sounds a bit scary – and it might be. But it’s necessary work if you want to raise teenag-ers who can navigate the complexities of life in today’s world and for the rest of their lives. By observing and questioning your children, you can quickly learn which specific cultural voices are speaking loud and clear into their lives. Then taking time to interact with those voices firsthand helps you to understand and relate to your children while equipping them to relate to the world around them, which is exactly what Jesus wants them to do. This helps us to raise teenagers who are wise enough to filter these voices in a way that allows them to discern the good from the bad. Don’t think that observing and learning about youth culture implies participation in or acceptance of all aspects of that youth culture. It simply means that you’re taking the time to know as much as you can about your children and their influential world, a necessary step toward equipping them to live as lights in the midst of darkness.

Middle School Students (6th - 8th Grade)

Wednesday, July 29, 2015.

Be at the church by 9 am and we will be back at the church at 4 pm.

BRING: a friend, a towel, $22, and one piece swimsuit. Lunch will be provided.

Location: Crown Point, Indiana