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OVESTA EWS
February Issue
Published monthly by:
Novesta Church of Christ 2896 N. Cemetery Rd. Cass City, MI 48726
Phone: (989) 872-3658
www.novestachurch.org
Brad Speirs, Senior Minister Josh Morford, Youth &
Family Minister
VOL. XXXX - - - No. 2 February 1, 2015
God is Love
“I Am” - Sermon Series Starting February 8th Who is Jesus? I mean, if you’re reading this you’ve heard of Jesus and probably know some things about Him, but who is He really? The Gospel of John is the first hand account of His ministry and life and over the course of the next few weeks we’re going to be looking at who Jesus told us He is … I am. Throughout the Gospel of John we find Jesus making “I Am” statements about who He is and what He’s come to accomplish. Join us each Sunday morning as we get to know this Jesus through His own words.
February 8th - I am the Bread of Life February 22nd - I am the Resurrection
February 15th - I am the Light of the World March 1st - I am the Way
YFC Cornerstone Concert - February 22nd, 6PM
Make plans to join us on February 22nd as talented students from around the Thumb gather for a concert of worship and praise. Youth for Christ spends many weeks pre-paring a program that they present to churches around the Thumb and we get a chance to host one of these great events. You won’t be disappointed as you gather to worship our great God and to encourage these young students that are using their gifts!
BOARD MEETING TOMORROW NIGHT, FEBRUARY 2 @ 7:00 P.M.
Not a Fan - New Bible Study group - Starts February 8th at 9:30
Throughout the New Testament Jesus invited people to follow Him. He’s not looking for mere fans. He doesn’t want enthusiastic admirers. Jesus wants Completely Committed Followers. Join us for a six week journey of discovering what that looks like. We will start off meeting in the gym and then move to the auditorium once it’s completed.
Here We Grow Again… We are excited to welcome Rachel Patera, Amber Powell, & Sandy Wolny into our church family. They were immersed this past month. Rachel was baptized January 2nd, Amber on January 4th, and Sandy on January 7th. We pray for others who need to make similar de-cisions and encourage them to “Let go & let God.”
Sunday Nights are SUPER! Bible Bowl ~ 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Beginner Bible Bowl ~ 6:00-7:00 p.m. Financial Peace University ~ 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Legacy Journey ~ 6:00-7:30 p.m. Student Ministry ~ 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Student Big Game Bowl Party
Tonight starting at 6 p.m. at
Joel & Janice Brandel’s home (4554 Maharg Road)
Building Project We’re getting closer. We’ve been busy around the church making changes to our auditorium and foyer to make room for more! We’re hoping to be finished up some time this month as things have been going well, but there are still quite a few steps left. We will hopefully be moved in by February 22nd, but we’ll just see how everything comes together. We have appreciated everyone’s understanding and attitudes as we’ve had to make some shifts to things we are used to. Please con-tinue to pray for all those working on the project as well for their safety and strength.
Work days/nights As a part of our building project, there will be a few opportunities in the next couple of weeks for people to serve. We don’t have specific times just yet, but please be watching the email prayer chain for your chance to help paint, clean, dust, set up, move, etc… We’ll try to give a day or two of notice once a project becomes available.
Bible Bowl & Beginner Bowl News Our Bible Bowl team has been busy studying the end of the book of John and they will be traveling this weekend to Lansing for the monthly round robin.
In March, our beginner bowl team will be travel-ing to Louisville, KY for the “Big Event”. This is go-ing to be a great trip to reward these kids for their hard work and to also meet new friends from around the country that are studying the same things that they are.
Co-Ed Volleyball (Thursday late nights at the Cass City
elementary school.) Novesta 1 2/5 8:30 p.m. vs New Creation 9:30 p.m. vs Caro Nazarene 2/12 9:30 p.m. vs Colwood 2 2/19 9:30 p.m. vs New Creation 2/26 8:30 p.m. vs C.C. Missionary Novesta 2 2/5 8:30 p.m. vs Colwood 1 2/12 8:30 p.m. vs New Creation 9:30 p.m. vs Caro Nazarene 2/19 8:30 p.m. vs C.C. Missionary 2/26 9:30 p.m. vs Colwood 2
Game Time for Grown-Ups Join us on Thursday nights at 7PM for some Corn-hole, KanJam, and fun times as we gather for fellowship and fun. All high school students and up are invited to join us as we play some games and get to know each other better. Each night might bring something different, but a fun, competitive atmosphere will allow us a chance for some good memories and challenges.
PLEASE NOTE: Books and DVDs that we kept from the old library are still available to take home and return. Many of the chil-dren’s books and DVDs have been distributed to the Bi-ble School classes and the maroon chairs room. Also, there are many books for all ages available for your read-ing enjoyment in the communion prep room. There is no need to “check anything out.” just feel free to borrow a book or DVD, then simply return it so someone else can have the same opportunity ☺.
LONG TERM PRAYER LIST
** Members Lester O’Dell - Emphysema Quinton Simpson - coma (Dena Anderson's nephew) Carol Hartman - (friend of Pat McIntosh) Diane Wojtaszke - cancer (Ann Hartel contact) **Heather Roberts - continued healing of MS Steve Wilkinson - aneurysm Don Kruse - recovery **Larry Harper - Intestinal problems Tonya Armstrong - cancer (Sharron Hartwick’s niece) Mark Pierson - (Zmierski’s cousin) Lauren Hood - (Betty Powell contact) **Leonard Hawkins - Stonegate in Sandusky Rachael Maurer - recovery from auto accident **Phil Klaus - Graves disease Julie Patterson - chemotherapy Les Auten III - Kidney disease, awaiting transplant Elmer & Beatrice Micklash - Cancer (Nick Romzek’s grandparents) Joyce Brown - (Taylor & Kennedy’s grandmother) Lee Nicol - ill health Judy Ferguson - Lupus/cancer (Zmierski’s aunt) Dorothy Pierson - nursing home (Zmierski’s aunt) Janet Miller - cancer (Larry’s mom) Leigh McConnell - cancer (Peggy Nordquist’s brother) Patrick McConnell - tumor (Peggy Nordquist’s nephew) Bob Hirn - ALS ATTENTION: If you know any of these on this list that are well and can be eliminated from it, please let the church office know.
What’s new with Student Ministry!
We are entering the second month of our new curriculum called Think Orange. We want to en-courage you to continue working with your kids and making sure you are doing the Parent CUE cards and God-Time Devos. We also want to remind everyone of Sunday Night’s at Novesta. We have Youth Group from 6-8. This is a time of fun, fellowship, and God. We hope that all students Junior High-High School can attend! Statewide: We will be taking a group of High Schoolers to Lansing Michigan for a weekend of worship and learning about God. March 13-15th. The Price is 85 dollars and the spots are limited. Let Josh know ASAP if you are attend-ing. Believe: We will be taking a group of Junior Highers to Believe in Holland Michigan. This is a fun weekend of worship and spiritual growth. The Cost will probably be in the area of 110$ per student. Please let Josh know ASAP if you are attending. SHINE: We have SHINE after school every Wednesday during the winter. This is a fun time of worship, games, and learning more about God and Moses this winter. We meet after school 3:30-4:30. Let Josh or Kristy know if your child will begin attending.
5th Quarter Parties We’ve already had two 5th Quarters in January and we have two more upcoming during the month of Febru-ary. Thank you to everyone that’s been coming out and helping and also for those that have provided snacks as well. The parties this month are February 20th & 27th.
Bible Study Opportunities
Ladies Bible Study Tuesdays @ 10:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study Tuesdays @ 7:00 p.m.
Mom’s Group Meetings The next Mom’s Group meetings are Febru-ary 5th (discussing chapter 3 of “No More Perfect Moms”) and February 19th where we’ll be having a fun game night here at the church! Both are at 6 p.m. Come join us and bring a friend! Our evenings are always filled with fun, smiles and encouragement :)
OUR MILITARY
Scott Brownson - (Tom & Doris Stimpfel’s nephew) Jeremy Burns - (Sandra Yax’ nephew) Justin Fischer - (Tom & Doris Stimpfel’s nephew) Matthew Harris - Hawaii (Sandra Yax’ nephew) Toby Kilbourn - (Jim’s son) Ben Knoblet - (Tim’s nephew) Matthew Peck - (Mark’s son) Ryan Reid - (Jeff Hartel’s nephew) Julie Roche Griffith - Air Force - Japan Cody Ross - Japan Jeffery Soldan - (Sandra Yax’ nephew) Jason Spaulding - California (Pruitt’s son-in-law) Brandon Speirs - Overseas Joe Vandecar - Washington, D.C. Marius Weilbach - (Jacques & Marsha’s son)
BIRTHDAYS &
ANNIVERSARIES 2/2 McKenna Nye 2/2 Kyle Ross 2/2 Jill Parrish 2/3 Beckie Peruski 2/4 Dave Beckrow 2/4 Duane Lester 2/5 Evan Wilcox 2/5 Rod Nitz 2/6 Joel Brandel 2/7 Matthew Brandel 2/7 Kacee Gray 2/7 (A) Chuck & Ruth Peasley 2/7 Ken Peters 2/7 Ryder Luana 2/8 Don Yax 2/9 Mark Murdoch 2/9 Jenisyn Delong 2/12 Greg Mika 2/13 Shannon Hendrick 2/14 (A) Ed & Marideth Nizzola 2/14 Kathy Schenk 2/14 Chuck Hendrick 2/14 Amelia Ziehm 2/15 Gary Nye 2/16 Kendall Hicks 2/16 Jeremy Krueger 2/17 Janice Winter 2/18 Elmer Parrish 2/19 Luke Koepf 2/20 Kayla Delong 2/24 Irene Nicol 2/24 Cody Ross 2/25 Jordon Mozdzen 2/26 Madison Krueger 2/27 Tabitha Krueger 2/27 Randee Speirs 2/28 Sarah Zmierski 2/28 Kristen Kampo 2/28 Karissa Schrader 2/28 Sandy Wolny 2/29 Vaughn Severance
Bridal shower
Please join us for a shower in honor of
Sarah Zmierski & Austin Keller
March 7, 2015 ~ 11:00 a.m. at Novesta Church of Christ
Given by: Kayla & Becky Zmierski
Sarah & Austin are registered at Kohl’s and WalMart
QUILTING February 11 & 25
9 a.m.—3 p.m. Come join us!!!
THOSE SERVING IN FEBRUARY COMMUNION MEDITATION: 2/1 Joel Brandel 2/8 Ken Peters 2/15 Gib Kern 2/22 Fred Hicks DEACONS: Scott Hendrian Larry Thick Ed Nizzola Stu Venema Duane O’Dell USHERS: Barry Brown Mark Peck Andy Gray Mark Zmierski Greg Mika A.M. NURSERY: 9:30 a.m. (all month) - Janie & McKenzie Kus 10:30 hour: 2/1 Robin Beckrow, Hailey, Madison & Taylor 2/8 Linda Downing, Cindy Klaus & Jenna Yax 2/15 Carol Hicks, Melissa Hicks & Doris Stimpfel 2/22 Karen Speirs, Ann Roche & Julia Maurer 3/1 Donella Peasley, Jen Steely & Caitlyn Maurer WORSHIP LEADERS: 2/1 Lauren Howard 2/8 Kim Gray 2/15 Donna Little 2/22 Kristy Speirs SOUND SYSTEM: 2/1 Duane O’Dell 2/8 Scott Hendrian 2/15 Ken Peters 2/22 Brian Hicks POWER POINT: 2/1 Collin Hartwick 2/8 Carol Hicks 2/15 Ron Kampo 2/22 JoEllen Bukoski VIDEO RECORDING: 2/1 Garrett Roberts 2/8 “ “ 2/15 “ “ 2/22 “ “ COMMUNION PREPARATION & CLEAN-UP: Kathy O’Dell
GREETERS: 2/1 9:30 (gym) Les & Bev Auten (center) Doris Stimpfel & Janet Wright 10:30 (gym) Ken & Patty Peters (center) Mary Lou Spencer & Jean Schulz 2/8 9:30 (gym) Ed & Marideth Nizzola (center) Dave & Karen Speirs 10:30 (gym) Melvin & Carolyn Mittlestat (center) Garrett & Heather Roberts family 2/15 9:30 (gym) Harold & Joan Little (center) Jordan Hendrian & Robert Gonzales 10:30 (gym) Janice Winter & Mary Helen Pratt (center) Andy & Kim Gray 2/22 9:30 (main) Tommy Mittlestat (center) Larry & Sherry Thick 10:30 (main) Mark & Patty Peck (center) Ryan & Shelli Herford 3/1 9:30 (main) Gib & Pam Kern (center) Scott & Robin Hendrian 10:30 (main) Steve & Andrea Ross (center) Mike & Carol Gaszczynski JUNIOR CHURCH: Leaders: 2’s-3’s: 2/1 Chris & Stacey Wilcox 2/8 Scott & Robin Hendrian 2/15 Bill & Amy Claerhout 2/22 Jordan & Amber Kus 4’s-1st: Kerry & Tyler Brown 2nd-4th: Ryan & Shelli Herford Song Leaders: 2/1 Sharron Hartwick 2/8 Lauren Bukoski 2/15 Beth Mellendorf 2/22 Belle Hiles
FACTS & FIGURES
Average weekly attendance for the month of January:
A.M. Worship … 253
Offering average for January: Sunday Offerings……….…$4,044.86
(Budget per Sunday: $4,425)
Auditorium expansion project Goal: $20,000 Received to date: $13,182.50
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2
Board Meeting
7 pm
3
Ladies Bible Study - 10 am
Men’s Bible Study - 7 pm
4
SHINE - Kids 3:30 pm
Bible Bowl—3:30
Beginner Bowl 4:45 p.m.
5
Mom’s Group 6 pm
Grown-up Game Time in our gym
7 pm
Co-ed Volleyball Team 1
8:30 & 9:30 Team 2—8:30 pm
6
RSVD by Jodie Mika
10 am-3:30 pm
RSVD by Marideth Nizzola
3:30 pm
7
Bible Bowl Competition
Jr. Church room
RSVD by Sharron Hartwick
8
Jr. Church room RSVD by Delongs
9 10
Ladies Bible Study - 10 am
Men’s Bible Study - 7 pm
11
Quilters 9 am - 3 pm
SHINE - Kids
3:30 pm
Bible Bowl—3:30
Beginner Bowl 4:45 p.m.
12
Grown-up Game Time in our gym
7 pm
Co-ed Volleyball Team 1—9:30
Team 2 8:30 & 9:30
13 14
15 16 17
Ladies Bible Study - 10 am
Men’s Bible Study - 7 pm
18
SHINE - Kids 3:30 pm
Bible Bowl—3:30
Beginner Bowl
4:45 p.m.
19
Mom’s Group 6 pm
Grown-up Game time in our gym
7 pm
Co-ed Volleyball Team 1—9:30 pm Team 2—8:30 pm
20
Saginaw Soup Kitchen - 8:50 am
RSVD by
Jodie Mika 12:30-3:30 pm
RSVD by
Marideth Nizzola 3:30 pm
5th Quarter Party
21
22
YFC Cornerstone Concert
6 pm
23
24
Ladies Bible Study - 10 am
Men’s Bible Study - 7 pm
25
Quilters—9 am
SHINE - Kids 3:30 pm
Bible Bowl—3:30
Beginner Bowl
4:45 p.m.
Rooms RSVD by Cathy Healy
26
Grown-up Game Time in our gym
7 pm
Co-ed Volleyball Team 1—8:30 pm Team 2—9:30 pm
27
5th Quarter Party
28
SUNDAY SCHEDULE Bible School ~ 9:30-10:20 a.m.
Worship ~ 10:30 a.m. Bible Bowl ~ 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Beginner Bible Bowl ~ 6:00-7:00 p.m. Financial Peace U. ~ 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Legacy Journey ~ 6:00-7:30 p.m. Student Ministry ~ 6:00-8:00 p.m. 2 0 1 5
