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The Spire Newsletter Northwest Christian Church (DOC)
March 15, 2016
2016 Lent/Holy Week Schedule
Good Friday Prayer Stations 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. Fireside Room
Palm Sunday Congregational Breakfast
Maundy Thursday Soup Supper followed by Communion Service 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall
Saturday Prayer Vigil
Save the Date! Regional Assembly 2016
Join Oklahoma Disciples Friday evening April 29th and
Saturday April 30th for Regional Assembly hosted by
First Christian Church Tulsa.
Check out the projects online and be sure to sign up
for your choice when you register.
We will gather to learn about “Mission First”, the new
outreach program of the general church Disciples of
Christ.
Schedule of Events
Friday April 29, 2016 9:00 am
Golf Scramble Shotgun Start
(optional)
5:00 pm Registration Begins
6:00 pm Dinner in Fellowship
Hall (optional)
7:30 pm Opening Worship
Saturday April 30, 2016 8:00 am
9:00 am Registration and
Continental Breakfast
9:30 am Regional Assembly
Business Meeting
Mission Worksites
12:00 pm Lunch at Food Trucks
at FCC Tulsa
1:30 pm Mission First Program
in Fellowship Hall
3:30 pm Closing Worship
Learn More & Register
www.okdisciples.org/ra-2016
EASTER
SUNDAY
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As we move rapidly toward Holy Week, there are many wonderful activities planned to re-
mind us of Jesus journey into and through Jerusalem.
Messy Church: On Thursday, March 17th
, children and adults from the church and sur-
rounding community are invited to participate in “Messy Easter” from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. in
the education wing. As we play games and do some painting, we’ll be talking about Jesus’
journey from his entry into Jerusalem to the cross and resurrection. If you have children or
grandchildren who’d like to participate, feel free to bring them! Be sure to watch around the
church for special artwork the children are going to create as their contribution to our wor-
ship.
Palm Sunday: On Palm Sunday, Scott Rosenthal has graciously agreed to bring not only his
donkey, but some baby goats and some bunnies. The animals will be available in front of
the church from 9:45 – 10:15 for children to see and pet. Bring your own children or
grandchildren and invite friends and neighbors to come see the animals, and join us for
breakfast. We’ll have breakfast downstairs beginning at 9:30, then at 10:20 we’ll gather
for our annual Palm Sunday Parade with our palm branches and the miniature donkey.
Maundy Thursday: Thursday, March 24th, is Maundy Thursday. We’ll gather in Fellowship
Hall at 6 p.m. for a light meal of soup, followed by a communion service to commemo-
rate the Last Supper. Remember to bring travel size items to church for the hygiene
packs we plan to make for the homeless that evening!
Good Friday: Friday, March 25th, is Good Friday. Prayer Stations will be available in the
Fireside Room for you to explore between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday. Those who par-
ticipated last year found the prayer stations very meaningful. I know you’ll want to invite a
friend to participate in this special, quiet, contemplative time with God.
Prayer Vigil: Saturday, March 26th we’ll hold a Prayer Vigil. This year’s vigil will take place in
the comfort of your own home. Choose the time that works best for you, and commit to 30
minutes of prayer as you lift up individuals, the church and the community around it, and
the world. Remember to add in some quiet time so that you can just listen for what God has
to say to you. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if on Easter Sunday every person in the congregation
is able to say, “I spent important time in prayer yesterday as I prepared for Easter.”
Easter: On Easter Sunday, we’ll flower our cross to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord.
Be sure to bring something from your garden to decorate the cross. With all the beauti-
ful things that are already blooming, I’m sure you’ll find some wonderful items to bring to
church. In addition, we’d like people to bring a pot of your favorite spring flowers to dec-
orate the chancel. After worship, you can reclaim them and take them to someone who was
unable to celebrate Easter with us.
I am looking forward to our spiritual journey together over the coming days.
Journeying with Jesus,
Donna
Kairos
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Your gift to the Easter Offering helps bring life, love
and learning through the general ministries of the
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Ministries that
receive funding from the Easter Offering include: the
Center for Faith and Giving, Central Pastoral Office
for Hispanic Ministries, Communication Ministries,
Council on Christian Unity, Disciples Church Exten-
sion Fund / Hope Partnership for Missional Transfor-
mation, Disciples of Christ Historical Society, Disci-
ples Home Missions, Disciples Women, Division of
Overseas Ministries/Global Ministries, Higher Edu-
cation and Leadership Ministries, National Benevo-
lent Association, National Convocation, North Ameri-
can Pacific/Asian Disciples, and Treasury Services.
Easter Offerings will be taken on March 20th and
27th. Please prayerfully consider giving to this im-
portant ministry.
Messy Easter
Thursday,
March 17th
5:30 -7:15 pm
(for individuals &
families
of all ages & sizes)
Hands-on activities, very short kid-
friendly worship, & a shared meal
Come join us as we explore
Jesus’ journey
from Palm Sunday to Easter!
Messy Church by Dank Spangle, Flikr, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0,
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/
Can You Help? LIFE plans to assist those who are homeless. On March 24
th we will be assembling hygiene
kits for those living on the streets.
Please bring any of these items to church & leave them in baskets in the sanctuary:
travel size shampoo/conditioner travel size toothpaste/toothbrushes new socks for men/women travel size deordorant small body wash mall size hand sanitizer travel size lotion pocket size Kleenex breath mints/gum pocket size snacks chapstick
Disciple Men
Central Area Meeting
Thursday, April 14, 2016
6:30 pm Meal 7:00 pm Meeting
First Christian Church of Moore As usual, spouses welcome.
COME WITH US!!! Adult Mission Trip to Rollett, TX
April 3-9, 2016 Each person is asked to pay $125 for
food & other expenses at the mission. We have
space for 25-30 people. Please mail your check
for $50 to Tom Russell, address listed below.
The check should be payable to the Christian
Church in Oklahoma and noted “Adult Mission
Trip” in the Memo section. We need checks,
application & medical forms mailed now. Also,
call Tom Russell as today was the deadline for
those items. This is a first come registration
due to the limited space. Balance will be due
March 26, 2016
We will be staying at 1st Christian
Church, Rollett, TX. We will be eating & sleep-
ing there. We will be responsible for the pur-
chase and cooking of all our meals. Bring an
air mattress or cot, bedroll, towels, etc. just like
going to camp. We plan to travel in our own
vehicles (share rides when possible). We will be
working on homes & properties damaged by the
tornado last year. We will get a tool list nearer
time to go. Each mission partner is asked to
raise $200 for building supplies. See if your
friend, family, & church members will support
you in this endeavor.
Tom Russell , 5112 NW 20th St., OKC 73127
405-946-5909
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Volunteers each Sunday for picking up attendance sheets and general picking up of trash:
1st Sunday - Dana & Charles Schipper
2nd Sunday - Judy Renteria
3rd Sunday - Pat Smith
4th/Last Sunday - The
Harts
Note: If there is a 5th
Sunday, the Dolives
take the 4th and the
Harts take the 5th.
Be sure to let these folks know how much they are appreciated for taking
Fellowship & Package Food Join with friends at WOCC to help “Stamp Out Starvation” (Kids Against Hunger
with a new name) to package food for folks in need locally and around the world.
March 19th, 2016
9:00 am—12:00 pm & 1:00 —4:00 pm
Contact Tom Russell at 946-5909 so he will know how
many are coming. Plan to car pool with friends to West-
ern Oaks (8100 NW 23rd). We have tasks that are
done standing and other tasks that can be done sitting.
Most anyone can come and help. Gifts of money for
food purchases are always needed. You can make your
check to “Stamp out Starvation” and give it to Tom Rus
sell on March 19th.
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SUNDAY LEADERS
Worship Leader: March 20 Velma Rogers
March 27 Adona Haase
Elders: March 20 Offering - Vesta Burnette Table - Jeanette Atwood March 27 Offering - Bill Wilson Table - Lance Stricker March 2016 Diaconate Mary Bogert Arthia Bridges Jeannie Hagy Ryan Ross Subs: Velma Rogers & Vaughn Woody Communion Prep/Clean March 20 Kent Anderson March 27 Adona Haase & Darrel Wade Pick Up Attendance Sheets from Red Folders, Collect Trash, Replenish Offering Envelopes March 20 Pat Smith March 27 Margaret & Wendell Hart
MOBILE MEALS VOLUNTEERS
March 9, 2016 (2nd Wed.) Servers: Barbara & Lynn Minton D & R: Pat & Jody Smith D & R: Lynn & Barbara Minton March 16, 2016 (3rd Wed.) Servers: Judy Renteria Vesta Burnette D & R: Louise & Bill Wilson Driver: Larry Leaf Runner: Henry Dolive
Marcy 23, 2016 (4th Wed.) Servers: Judy Renteria Vesta Burnette Driver: ? Runner: Arthia Bridges Driver: Adona Haase Runner: Karen West
March 30, 2016 (5th Wed.) Servers: Nancy de Quevedo Larry Leaf D & R: Judy Renteria & ????? D & R: Henry & Gretchen Dolive
March 2, 2016 (1st Wed.) Servers: Gretchen Dolive Velma Rogers Driver: Bob Harris Runner: Ann Ross D & R: Wendell & Margaret Hart
Birthdays - March
Larry Leaf 15 Ted Wagner 18 Jeannie Phelps 22 Richard Ross 22 Abe Ross 23
Thank You Received
Dear NWCC,
Thank you guys so
much for the support over the years. The
bible is beautiful and will have a special
place in my heart.
Love always,
Noah
The NWCC members of the Oklahoma
City Symphonic Band, Henry Dolive and
Jody Smith, invite you to our spring con-
cert featuring our Young Artist Competition
Winner.
Thursday, April 28, 2016, at 7:30 pm
Yukon Fine Arts Center,
850 Yukon Ave. Yukon
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ATTENDANCE REPORTS
ATTENDANCE February 28, 2016
Sunday School = 30 Worship = 58
VISITORS February 28, 2016
Caitlyn & Carson Newman
Bryce Hulme Sue Ellen Correa
Tristen & Ethan Capulin
Frankie May & Jonika Jade Sims
Jeremy Sims S. Douglas Peden
Marsha Taylor Alexus Correa
ATTENDANCE March 6, 2016
Sunday School = 30 Worship = 46
VISITORS March 6, 2016
Juanita Guiterez Ron Thompson
Mary Lou Alverez Ray Howell
S. Douglas Peden Ron Bogart
ATTENDANCE March 13, 2016
Sunday School = 24 Worship = 40
VISITORS March 13, 2016
S. Douglas Peden Ron Bogert
Ron Thompson Ray Howell
Angelina Jean
Tithes and Offerings
February 28, 2016 $3,398.85 Pledged Income $ 2,345.41 Misc. Income $ 30.00 Sunday School Classes $ 2.63 Disciples Foundation $ 262.81 WOC $ 197.00 No Child Left Behind $ 25.00 Event Parking $ 282.00 Memorial Gifts $ 250.00 Mobile Meals $ 4.00
March 6, 2016 $6,447.34 Pledged Income $ 4,918.28 Misc. Income $ 39.00 Sunday School Classes $ .06 Facility Rental $ 1,000.00 WOC $ 135.00 Curriculum $ 63.00 Mexican Lunch $ 288.00 Mobile Meals $ 4.00
March 13, 2016 $1,160.24 Pledged Income $ 738.24 Misc. Income $ 39.00 Facility Rental $ 75.00 Memorials $ 300.00 Easter Offering $ 1.00 Mobile Meals $ 7.00
Please continue to
lift in prayer these
members who have
continuing health
needs.
The Anderson Family Kathaleen Buchholz
Cathy Hart Bitsy Allen Gibson
April Goss Jana & Charlie Jean
Jenifer Jones Larry & Barbara Leaf
Ron Mann Linda Prieto
Harry & Norma Rountree Bill & Jaunice Sawyer
Dana & Charles Schipper Susan Shebester
Josh Smith Bill Wilson
!Thank You!
Our janitorial staff thanks everyone who contributed cleaning cloths for
our use in cleaning the church.
Thank again! Your Cleaning Crew
Dana & Charles Schipper, John Cole.
The Spire
The next Spire issue will be March 29, 2016. Please submit articles you want included no later than
Noon on March 28, 2016.
Summer Camp 2016 Dates Announced
Go to www.disciples.org to find the camp that is
right for your child.
Registration is now open and those who register early get discount rates.
Oklahoma Disciple Women Harbinger of Spring “The Womens Event to Awaken your Spiritual Sap”
10:00 am, April 2, 2016,
1st Christian Church, Guthrie
To register contact your regional office
@ 528-3577
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Regional Assembly FCC, Norman
March/April 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
6 12:00 pm
Special Mexican meal following
worship--all are invited!
3:00 pm Grief Support
Group
7 Spire Articles Due
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10:00 am Games & Goodies
Fellowship Hall
7:00 - 8:30 pm Master Chorale
Rehearsal
9 9:00 am
Mobile Meals
5:30-7:00 pm Lenten Study
Fireside Room 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Choir Rehearsal
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14
7:00 pm L.I.F.E. Meets
(Disciples Women)
15
7:00 - 8:30 pm Master Chorale
Rehearsal
16 9:00 am
Mobile Meals
5:30-7:00 pm Lenten Study
Fireside Room 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Choir Rehearsal
17
5:30 to 7:15 pm Messy Church
Educ. Wing & Gym
18
19
20 9:30 am Easter Breakfast
21 Spire Articles Due
7:00 pm Elders Meet
Fellowship Hall
22 10:00 am
Games & Goodies Fellowship Hall
7:00 - 8:30 pm Master Chorale
Rehearsal
23 9:00 am
Mobile Meals
12:00 Food Bank
7:00 - 8:30 pm Choir Rehearsal
24 Maundy
Thursday
6:00 to 7:30 pm Soup Supper and
Worship Fellowship Hall
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2:00 to 7:00 pm Prayer Stations Fireside Room
26
Prayer Vigil
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28
29
7:00 - 8:30 pm Master Chorale
Rehearsal
30 9:00 am
Mobile Meals
7:00 - 8:30 pm Choir Rehearsal
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April 1
9:00 am Disciples Men
Regional Retreat Central Christian
Camp Open 5:00 pm
Registration Begins
April 2
10:00 am Disciple Women
Harbinger of Spring FCC, Guthrie
12:00 pm
Disciples Men Regional Retread
Ends
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5
7:00 - 8:30 pm Master Chorale
Rehearsal
6 9:00 am
Mobile Meals
7:00 - 8:30 pm Choir Rehearsal
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7:00 pm Energy FC
Soccer Parking
10
1:15 pm Board Meeting
11
7:00 pm L.I.F.E. Meets
(Disciples Women)
12
7:00 - 8:30 pm Master Chorale
Rehearsal
13 9:00 am
Mobile Meals
7:00 - 8:30 pm Choir Rehearsal
14
6:30 pm Central Area Disciples Men
Dinner & Meeting FCC, Moore
15
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NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DOC) 2828 NW 30th Oklahoma City, OK 73112 Sunday School 9:15 A.M. Worship Service 10:40 A.M. Phone 405-943-4477
Fax 405-943-4451 E-Mail [email protected] Web Site (New Site!) www.nwccokc.com
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