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The Spire Newsletter

Northwest Christian Church (DOC)

January 12, 2016

2016 Leadership Training School

NWCC has paid for you to attend. If you’d like to go, please complete the following:

1. Call/e-mail Judy at NWCC and tell her you plan to attend.

2. Go to http://okdisciples.org/LTS-2016/ and take a look at class offerings

then sign up for classes. You can see class descriptions by scrolling down

the page and clicking on the “plus” sign by each class. You can also see

a schedule of classes by clicking on the blue button at the top of the

page. This will take you to a schedule organized by time. Once you de-

cide on your classes, click the green “Sign Up For Classes” button to let

us know the classes you would like to take.

If you have difficulty with this - let us know in the church office and we’ll guide you through it.

3. Take a look at the “Items Needed” for the “First Night Out” bags. Bring those items with you to LTS, or

drop them off in the baskets in the church office. See page 4 for a list of items needed.

We’ll see you at LTS 2016! (Additional information can be found on page 8 or on the website.)

CENTRAL AREA Winter Area Meeting DISCIPLES WOMEN Tuesday, January 26,2016 OF OKLAHOMA 9:30 Coffee & Fellowship 10:00 Meeting Western Oaks Christian Church, 8200 N. W. 23rd 12:00 Lunch Lunch $7.00 Payable to WOCC CWF on arrival Call 943-7313 for Reservation. Required by January 12th.

Service Project Needs: Items for Women who come to the Domestic Violence Shelter such as toiletries, new underwear & socks, sweatshirts & pants and tee shirts, washcloths, towels, etc. Also for the children that come with their mothers: books and stuffed animals and oth-er small games or toys, travel size pillows or child-sized sweatshirts and pants and blankets or quilts.

CENTRAL AREA DISCIPLE’S MEN MEETING

Meeting & Catered Meal, Thursday, January 14th, 6:30 pm Southern Hills Christian Church, 3207 S. Boulevard, Edmond In lieu of the $8.50 cost of the meal, please consider a generous love offering to “Leave No Child Behind.” Reservations required by January 11th to 341-0766 so we know how much food to order. Entertainment will be The Great Parsoni (aka: Rev. Bill Crawford)

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We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then

prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to

encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently;

if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. (Romans 12:6-8, NIV)

What an incredible God we serve, God who has given us so many spiritual gifts, as well as many talents and abilities! Recently, many of you filled out a survey noting your spiritual gifts as well as your talents and the kinds of ministry that you are passionate about. If you didn’t get a chance to fill out that survey on Janu-ary 10th, there’s a copy in this newsletter that you can fill out and return to the church office by this Sun-day, January 17th. One of the phrases that you will hear often in the Disciples of Christ denomination is “the ministry of all believers”. It is a phrase that speaks to the fact that each person who is a part of the church is called to minister. It’s fitting to identify our interests/talents and spiritual gifts at the beginning of a new year because this is where we find God’s grace at work in our lives. It is an area in which God has given abun-dantly to us, and so we can’t help but give back abundantly to God, following through in those areas where we feel God calling us to minister. Recently I was reading a blog post by Carey Nieuwhof. One thing that Nieuwhof notes is that “passion beats polish” when it comes to churches sharing the good news about Jesus in 2016. Our au-thentic enthusiasm for and participation with what God/Christ/Spirit is doing in the world is very im-portant. Just as important is sharing our enthusiasm with everyone we meet. As we move into 2016 and our Ministry Groups begin to meet, evaluate the goals they set for 2015, and set new ministry goals for 2016, it will be important for each one of us at Northwest Christian Church to prayerfully consider those ministries where we can share our spiritual gifts, our passion for min-istry, and our talents/abilities. Soon, you will be receiving an invitation to help out with one of the minis-tries of our community of faith. Our Ministry Group structure is designed to allow lots of different people to lead from their hearts in the ministries where God is calling them. Most of us get excited when we know that God is at work in our lives. Unfortunately, some people don’t follow through when they feel God leading them. It may happen for any number of reasons. Some common causes are because they are afraid, or things feel too risky, or maybe the thing God is challenging them to do is something they have never done before. Remember, just as God equipped Moses and so many others in the Bible, God will give each one of us what we need to succeed. We can do all things through Christ! So, as we kick off 2016, think about these questions: Are you excited about the ministry that God is calling you to do? Are you using your spiritual gifts as well as your talents and abilities to passionately join God at work in the neighborhoods around Northwest Christian Church? Finally, do you trust God enough to accept the risk and challenge of following through?

With Thanks to God for All of You, Donna

Kairos

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Survey of Interests/Talents/Spiritual Gifts 2016 Your Name:________________________________________

Date:_____________________________________________

Please all that apply in each category:

1. I like to: cook garden read fix things decorate my home work with kids manage money/finances play sports sew knit/crotchet repair things at home organize my home clean work with computers work with youth visit senior adults give gifts to people write play an instrument pray sing act/do readings speak in front of people build things paint my home draw/paint pictures drive watch movies love babies learn about history tell stories do electrical work study my Bible read/study books learn new skills build things w/wood go on mission trips get to know my neighbors do service projects listen to speakers listen to music fellowship with others develop things on a computer BBQ try new foods create things make costumes walk/run exercise lead groups camp/hike/be outdoors arrange flowers sell things care for people organize people organize events repair cars publicize events learn about people do math learn about science do plumbing go out to eat with friends quilt

something not listed: (Please write it in) ________________________________________________ something not listed: (Please write it in) ________________________________________________ something not listed: (Please write it in) ________________________________________________

2. I am passionate about ministry with/that: kids those who are homeless youth those who are addicted college age people those who are abused middle aged adults those who are divorced older adults those without water

helps kids/youth learn those without food teaches people about Jesus lets people know God loves them is built on a foundation of prayer immigrants teaches how to use the Bible in everyday living stands alongside others in difficult times teaches about peacemaking facilitates civil conversation on difficult topics those in prison those who are physically handicapped

those who are poor those who are mentally ill children with special needs single parents something not listed: (Please write it in) ________________________________________________ something not listed: (Please write it in) ________________________________________________

3. I believe I have the following spiritual gifts: (If you’re not sure ask a friend or family member.)

+Prophecy +Leadership +Apostle +Service +Teaching

+Exhortation (encouragement) +Mercy +Giving +Wisdom +Knowledge

+Administration +Missionary +Faith +Pastor +Helps

+Interpretation of Tongues +Evangelism +Tongues +Miracles +Hospitality

+Voluntary poverty +Martyrdom +Discernment +Healing

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Letter of Thanks Thank you so much for inviting us to Pancakes with Santa. The crafts were fun, and all the volunteers were helpful, friendly, and patient! My grandchildren loved the activities and especially Santa! What a Super Ministry! I know God was smiling that day! Wishing You a Merry Christmas. Chris Massey and Grandchildren

Card Received

“WITH blessings AND Love AT

Christmas” To our friends at NWCC,

Thanks for your prayers and caring.

Love to you. Betty & Don Fulton 3109 Beverly Dr. Edmond, OK 73013

Letters of thanks for our donations have been received from:

Homeless Alliance &

The YWCA for the Passageway Ministry.

NWCC has received a letter from Phillips Seminary

thanking us for the interest earned by the

“Northwest Christian Church: O’Donnell Scholar-

ship “ fund. This fund was established years ago

by NWCC and continues to help students. Interest

earned as of September 30, 2015 is $591.02. Stu-

dent Summer Powers has been awarded these

funds for her academic expenses.

Items Needed for TEEM

“First Night Out” Bags

The goal of the “First Night Out” care package is two-fold: first, to celebrate the individual’s release, and sec-ond, to make him or her feel comfortable, cared for and loved. The care package shows the individual that mem-bers of the community care about his or her successful reentry, and aids in making the transition from incarcer-ation smooth.

The “First Night Out” care package contains the essen-tial items to make an individual’s first night after release comfortable and safe. The items the care package should contain are:

Restaurant/fast food gift card

Healthy snack

Canned goods/basic food items

Towel

Blanket

Hygiene products (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothbrush, toothpaste, hair brush, deodor-ant, etc.)

Sleepwear/undergarments (TEEM provides work attire)

Book/reading materials

Pillow

Backpack/gym bag/small suitcase/other reusable bag

Transportation accommodation (bus pass, gas card, Visa

card, etc.) Feel free to include additional items, with

prior approval by the Volunteer.

Presented for your extraordinary efforts working in partnership with Oklahoma Disaster Recovery Project and the local Long-term

Recovery Committees in helping Oklahomans recover from the 2013 Spring Storms

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SUNDAY LEADERS

Worship Leader: January 17 Susan Shebester

January 24 ?

January 31 ?

Elders: January 17 Offering - Vesta Burnette Table - Bill Wilson January 24 Offering - Lance Stricker Table - Velma Rogers January 31 Offering - Nancy de Quevedo Table - Jeanie Caldwell

January 2016 Diaconate Pat Smith Holly Stricker Ann Ross Darrel Wade Subs: Jody Smith & Arthia Bridges

Communion Prep/Clean January 17 & 24 Pat & Jody Smith January 31 Margaret & Wendell Hart

Pick Up Attendance Sheets from Red Folders, Collect Trash, Replenish Offering Envelopes January 17 Pat Smith January 24 Gretchen & Henry Dolive January 31 Margaret & Wendell Hart

MOBILE MEALS VOLUNTEERS

January 13, 2016 (2nd Wed.) Servers: Barbara & Lynn Minton D & R: Pat & Jody Smith D & R: Lynn & Barbara Minton January 20, 2016 (3rd Wed.) Servers: Judy Renteria Vesta Burnette D & R: Louise & Bill Wilson Driver: Larry Leaf Runner: Henry Dolive

January 27, 2016 (4th Wed.) Servers: Judy Renteria Vesta Burnette Driver: Kelly Miles Runner: Arthia Bridges Driver: Adona Haase Runner: Karen West

February 3, 2016 (1st Wed.) Servers: Gretchen Dolive Velma Rogers Driver: Bob Harris Runner: Ann Ross D & R: Wendell & Margaret Hart

January Anniversaries Bill & Jaunice Sawyer

1-10-1998

Birthdays - January

Vina Waswo 13

Holly Stricker 13

Wendell Hart 14

Phyllis Saunders 15

Marjorie Poore 20

Jeanette Atwood 22

Bill Sawyer 23

Jeanie Caldwell 26

Jana Jean 28

Bill Wilson 29

The Spire The final Spire issue of 2015 will be January 26, 2016.

Please submit articles you want included no later than Noon on January 25, 2016.

Congregational Dinner this Sunday

January 17

Ham & Beans

There is a Need!

Our janitorial staff is in need of used, old, hand towels or wash cloths for their

cleaning needs.

Please bring them to the church office or to

Dana or Charles Schipper.

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ATTENDANCE REPORTS

ATTENDANCE December 20, 2015 Sunday School - 30 Worship = 52

VISITORS December 20, 2015

Jennifer Burke

ATTENDANCE December 27, 2015 Church Closed due to Bad Weather

ATTENDANCE January 3, 2016 Sunday School = 27 Worship = 45

VISITORS January 3, 2016

Elizabeth

ATTENDANCE January 10, 2016 Sunday School = 33 Worship = 43

VISITORS January 10, 2016

Ron Thompson

Tithes and Offerings

December 20, 2015 $2,914.00 Pledged Income $ 2,306.00

Misc. Income $ 106.00

Christmas Offering $ 173.00

General Outreach $ 25.00

Fam.CommunityFund $ 200.00

Minister’s Discretion. $ 100.00

Mobile Meals $ 4.00

December 27, 2015 $0 Church Closed due to Bad Weather

January 3, 2016 $7,490.00 Pledged Income $ 6,291.00

Misc. Income $ 110.00

Sunday School Classes$ 4.00

Facility Rental $ 1,000.00

No Child Left Behind $ 25.00

Minister’s Discretion. $ 50.00

Mobile Meals $ 10.00

January 10, 2016 $3,257.11 Pledged Income $ 1,961.00

Misc. Income $ 54.00

Christian Church

Foundation $ 888.04

Sunday School Classes$ 7.00

Curriculum $ 13.00

Pop Machine . $ 289.07

Mobile Meals $ 5.00

Please continue

to lift in prayer

these members

who have con-

tinuing health

needs.

The Anderson Family

Kathaleen Buchholz

Beth Douglas

Cathy Hart

Bitsy Allen Gibson

April Goss

Jana & Charlie Jean

Jenifer Jones

Larry & Barbara Leaf

Ron Mann

Lynn & Barbara Minton

Linda Prieto

Harry & Norma Rountree

Bill & Jaunice Sawyer

Dana & Charles Schipper

Susan Shebester

Josh Smith

Bill Wilson

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Regional Assembly

FCC, Norman

January Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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7:00 pm

L.I.F.E. Meets

(Disciples Women) Fireside Room

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7:00 - 8:30 pm

Master Chorale

Rehearsal

13 9:00 am

Mobile Meals

12:30 pm

Un-decorate the

Sanctuary 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Choir Rehearsal

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6:30 pm

CMF (Disciples

Men) Meeting

Southern Hills

Christian Church

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16

17

12:00 pm

Congregational

Dinner

18

7:00 pm

Elders Meet

19

7:00 - 8:30 pm

Master Chorale

Rehearsal

20 9:00 am

Mobile Meals

7:00 - 8:30 pm

Choir Rehearsal

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22

23

24

1:30 pm

Messy Church

Planning Mtg.

Room 219

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26 9:30am

Disciple Women

Winter Area

Meeting

Western Oaks CC 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Master Chorale

Rehearsal

27 9:00 am

Mobile Meals

11:30 am

Food Bank 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Choir Rehearsal

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29

30

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Feb. 1

Feb. 2

7:00 - 8:30 pm

Master Chorale

Rehearsal

Feb. 3 9:00 am

Mobile Meals

7:00 - 8:30 pm

Choir Rehearsal

Feb. 4

Feb. 5

Feb. 6

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3:00 pm

Grief Support

Group

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7:00 pm

L.I.F.E. Meets

(Disciples Women)

9

7:00 - 8:30 pm

Master Chorale

Rehearsal

10 9:00 am

Mobile Meals

7:00 - 8:30 pm

Choir Rehearsal

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12

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14

15

7:00 pm

Elders Meet

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7:00 - 8:30 pm

Master Chorale

Rehearsal

17 9:00 am

Mobile Meals

7:00 - 8:30 pm

Choir Rehearsal

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“Remind/Renew Conference”

Phillips University, Tulsa

OCC Basic Disaster Spiritual Care Training Academy @ NWCC.

January 27-29. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.

OCC Team Leader Academy @ NWCC.

February 3-5. 8:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.

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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 NWCCOKC@AOL.COM

Web Site (New Site!) www.nwccokc.com

Minister Rev. Donna Gilchrist

Choir Director Victor Wong

Pianist Kay Boyles

Secretary Judy Cummins

Moderator Bill Wilson

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