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Nik’s Nook, November 2016

November 16, 2016 By

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Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas are just around the corner and planning has begun to make this time meaningful and celebrative. I take some time in this article telling about some of those plans. We actually celebrate Thanksgiving Sunday this coming Sunday. I will be preaching on the idea of “Thanksliving”. Following worship many hands will be needed to help decorate our sanctuary and narthex.

Orders will soon be taken for poinsettias to help adorn our sanctuary with these beautiful flowers.

We will celebrate the four Sundays of Advent observing the following themes: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. Each Sunday, families or individuals will help us to gradually light the four Advent candles on our special wreath. The fifth candle, the Christ candle will be lit on Christmas Eve.

To help our children celebrate this special season, we will gather for worship in our Fellowship Hall on December 18. Following worship, we will have dinner together.

Our celebrations come to a close with a special Christmas Eve worship in our sanctuary and a very special

Christmas Day worship at 10:00 a.m. (note the change of time) in our beautifully decorated sanctuary followed by having a birthday party for Jesus in our Fellowship Hall. Invite your friends and encourage others to worship with us through this special season.

Actually, Christmas does not end with the day. It continues on for the next twelve days to the celebration of Epiphany.

I again want to reaffirm what a pleasure it is to serve as your interim pastor.

With His Love,

Pastor Nik

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Thanksgiving Special Offering

November 12, 2016 By

The Thanksgiving Offering benefits the Colleges, Universities, Seminaries, and Divinity Houses affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).These learning communities are an extension of the church, challenging students to understand and respond to God’s call to serve.

From the very beginnings of the movement, Disciples have founded institutions of higher learning, encouraging students in their intellectual pursuits. The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is still committed to higher education. Your gift to the Thanksgiving Offering helps underwrite the education of students attending one of our fourteen undergraduate institutions and our seven seminaries or divinity houses.

Thousands of students have attended the Colleges and Universities of the Christian Church receiving both a quality education and the opportunity to remain within our Disciple’s heritage. Your financial gift provides scholarships and support for spiritual life offices. By giving to the Thanksgiving Offering you are investing in our students and helping keep education costs down.

The Thanksgiving Offering also provides scholarship and support for those pursuing theological education at one of our seven seminaries or divinity houses. Consider the many generations of pastors, who, if not for the support of faithful congregations and individuals over the ages would not have flourished as our pastors, teachers and leaders. What impact has your pastor had in the life of your church, community or region? You can thank them by supporting the Thanksgiving Offering.

Attending a Disciples College or Theological School is possible through the scholarships and grants that are made available by generous individuals, the Disciples Mission Fund and your gifts to the Thanksgiving Offering.

 

Take a few minutes to get re-acquainted with Higher Education and Leadership Ministries (HELM) with this video. You can also give to the offering at http://disciplesmissionfund.org

 

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Time Change, November 6th

October 18, 2016 By

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Daylight Savings Time will come to an end on Sunday, November 6th.

Make sure to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday, November 5th.

 







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Nik’s Nook, October 2016


October 18, 2016  By   
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Well, I am back in the saddle, so to say. It was good to be able to take an active part in worship again and I am grateful to Martin Schaefer, who was there to assist me up and down the steps. I am still relying fairly heavily on a cane, but am gradually able to take more steps on my own. My outpatient therapists know how to give it to me in order to help me move more and more away from that cane. I will be seeing my surgeon on Wednesday for a follow-up appointment and hopefully any x-rays he takes will show that I am healing well.


As I said yesterday, your cards and prayers have meant the world to me and have been a boost through a difficult time. I think some of you were surprised that I would be in the office today. Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas are just around the corner and planning has begun to make this time meaningful and celebrative.


I again want to reaffirm what a pleasure it is to serve as your interim pastor.


With His Love,


Pastor Nik


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Harvest Fall Festival


October 18, 2016  By   
Come join us for the


Harvest Fall Festival


October 23, 2016 


 10:30 AM 


                 


Dress in your favorite Fall Fashion-wear and be ready for a fun time back on the front porch (In the Fellowship Hall) to celebrate this incredible season!


 


We encourage you to invite your family and friends to join us for this special service of fellowship and music.  Please bring a cover dish and if you choose to bring a dessert, we ask that you bring a fruit crunch or fruit cobbler and we’ll supply the vanilla ice cream.  We will also provide the fried chicken, beverages and all tabletop disposables. Let’s see how many people we can get on the porch! Hope to see you all there.


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Sermons are now online!


October 17, 2016  By   


Check out the new sermons page to listen to the latest messages from the pulpit!


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CWF News


September 5, 2016  By   
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As we look toward fall, our circles will begin to meet again in September. Sarah Circle will meet at 7 PM on September 19th at the church. We will be studying the life of Leah in the Old Testament. You can find her story in Genesis 29: 1-35. EstherRebekah Circle will meet at 1 PM on September 7th also at the church. Hannah Circle meeting will be announced at a later date. On September 25th CWF will have a General Meeting and all of the women of the church are invited. We will have a light lunch after church and then we will make Blessing Boxes for the coming year. You may wish to bring material, ribbon, and small glass jars, if you have these available. Materials will be provided for everyone who comes.


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Outreach News


September 5, 2016  By   
Thank you again for all of the toys we received for Christmas is July. We delivered 4 bags of toys to the Women’s and Children’s Center of Hope last week to be given to children when they come into the facility. As school is starting, we are again collecting school supplies to be shared with the school next door and Rosa Parks Elementary School. Children are asked to bring a lot if supplies to school at the beginning of the school year, such as disinfectant wipes, tissues, hand sanitizers, single subject notebooks, #2 pencils, glue sticks, crayons (24 count), dry erase markers, index cards, pencil boxes, back packs, etc. This is our way of helping those who can’t afford them to have what they need to have a good start for the school year. All of your donations may be placed in the blue Outreach tub located in the narthex.


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Nik’s Nook, August 2016


September 5, 2016  By   
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While on vacation, my wife and I had a good time in Virginia. We were able to be joined part of the time by my younger son and his two young teens. We then spent the next week around home doing some much needed tasks and just relaxing. An Exciting Change is on the horizon. Worship and Christian Education are recommending that we start our worship hour at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for various age groups would preceded this with possible starting times of either 9:15 or 9:30. This change will start the Sunday following Labor Day, September 11.


I again want to reaffirm what a pleasure it is to serve as your interim pastor.


With His Love, Pastor Nik


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Camp Season Has Arrived!!!


April 24, 2016  By   
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Applications are available in the Narthex.


There is a camp for all ages.


Check it out!


All forms and more information are available at the Christian Church in Ohio website.


Grandparent and Me Camp!


June 10 & 11, 2016


An interactive Camp for Children who are in Kindergarten, 1st or 2nd grade

AND their *Grandparent


*Child may be accompanied by another related adult (not Mom or Dad) if Grandparent is unavailable 


Co-Directors – Rev. Margot Connor – ogram842@yahoo.com

& Rev. Mary Jo Bray revmjbray@gmail.com


Grandparents Camp began at Camp Christian in 2006.  It is designed to a child’s first experience of being at camp.  It is for children who have completed first and second grade and a grandparent. (or special adult in their life) We include within our time together many traditional camp activities like folk dancing, campfire, and singing camp songs.  Our theme each time is “Stories of Jesus” and we always include crafts, games, drama and rest time (for grandparents!).  It is a fun time for everyone and a wonderful opportunity for grandparents to share their faith.


Grandparents Camp begins Friday evening at 7 PM and ends Saturday at 6 PM.


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Ribbit Camp!!


July 6th – 9th at Camp Christian

For Children in 2nd grade and also includes 3rd and 4th graders whose parents want a shorter camp experiance for their children.


RIBBIT CAMP promises a full week’s worth of camp adventure for 2nd – 4th graders in a half-week schedule! First time campers who may not be quite ready for a full week away, or campers looking for a shorter camp experience, can join us as we explore the holiest (and most exciting!) of our church holidays. Together, we’ll celebrate Christmas, Easter, and Pentecost in true camp style! We’ll dive into why, as faith-filled people, these celebrations mean so much more than our popular culture suggests.


Otter Camp!!


June 26th – July 2nd at Camp Christian


For Children in 5th grade and those in 3rd & 4th grades who are ready for a full-week of camp.


OTTER CAMP is held for an entire week and is for 5th graders and those in 3rd and 4th grades ready for a full-week of camp.


Parents/guardians/churches who have 3rd  and 4th  graders have the opportunity to choose the length of camp they consider more appropriate for their campers.


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CHI RHO CAMP SUMMER 2016


For Youth in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade.  Held at Camp Christian.


There are 3 options of dates for families to choose from for the Chi Rho Camps.  It does not matter where you live or what Church you attend.  You may register for whichever one fits best into your summer schedule. The week options for Chi Rho Camp are:






June 12th – 18th
July 17th – 23rd
July 31st – Aug 6th






 


CHI RHO CAMPS




     Chi Rho Camp can be the best week of your life. You’ll do more in one week than you ever thought possible.  Experience serious times of worship, Bible Study, prayer, and discussion in our Quest Groups. Enjoy fun times of swimming in our two pools, fishing, games, singing, talent shows, and campfires. Make new friends which may last a lifetime. Grow in your Christian Faith.


Each day Chi Rho Campers gather in Quest Groups during the morning hours (groups of 8-12 campers learning by studying the scripture, crafts and games); in Morning Prayers by Cabin Groups each morning; and in Evening Prayers each evening as a whole camp. The week culminates in an inspirational Consecration Service on Friday evening.


Each week the camps are blessed with outstanding Christian pastors and lay persons as Assistant Directors, Counselors (cabin, table, Quest Group) who engage with the campers in study, prayer, recreation, etc., befriending young people in a way that has an impact on their lives for good. The program is blessed by the time, talent, treasure, and love extended so generously by these devoted volunteers.




CYF CONFERENCE


For Youth in 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade.  Held at Camp Christian.


There are 3 options of dates for families to choose from for the CYF Conferences.  It does not matter where you live or what Church you attend.  You may register for whichever one fits best into your summer schedule. The week options for CYF Conference are:






June 19th – 25th
July 10th – 16th
July 24th – 30th






 


Advance Ministries Summer  Conference


August 7th – 14th, 2016 at Camp Christian


For all adults ages 19 to 29

(at least 1 year out of high school.)


Registration begins at 3:00pm on Aug 7th


Camp Closes after Morning Worship on Aug 9th


 


Advance Ministry is the “what’s next” after high school graduation. But we are not just a summer camp! We also have two retreats, as well as mission trips, a concert and other activities throughout the year. The retreats and weeklong camp (Conference) are held at Camp Christian in Magnetic Springs, Ohio. Each event features keynote speakers, music, Bible studies, group activities, dancing, 3 square meals a day (including chipped beef), and the awesomely friendly and lovable conferees that love going there year after year. For more information about these events, activities, or general questions, please feel free to contact us through the contact page above. Thanks for visiting and God Bless.The Advance Ministry is the young adult ministry for the Christian Church in Ohio, Disciples of Christ. It is a place that  provides young adults, persons ages 19 – 29 & out of High School, a place where they can enjoy a community of Christian friends and share their love, life, and fellowship, and develop a stronger faith in Jesus Christ. Those that are members of a Disciples of Christ congregation in Ohio are probably familiar with the Chi Rho and CYF summer camps.


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