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Volume 5 Issue 50 For April 2015 For the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 2 Corinthians 3:17 Spirit of Liberty Spirit of Liberty NORTH LIBERTY CHURCH OF CHRIST Resurrection Sunday ~ April 5th 8:00-8:30 Breakfast 9:30 Worship service $35,000 offering goal -No Sunday School or pm youth group

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Volume 5 Issue 50 For April 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

Resurrection Sunday ~ April 5th

8:00-8:30 Breakfast

9:30 Worship service

$35,000 offering goal

-No Sunday School or pm youth group

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Zeb Kemp’s aunt, Teresa, auto accident-has many broken and crushed bones-long recovery ahead

Scott Hickman, Makenzie’s dad, health concerns

Roy Miller, Susan Peterson’s dad, has lung cancer & now is recovering from pneumonia

Tina Akerman, Brandy Mill’s friend, sepsis and kidney failer; started on dialysis

Russel Broughton-having dialysis complications with sepsis

Jim Browne (Larry’s dad) fell & broke leg-recovering in rehab

Makena Pride-diagnosed with histoplasmosis

Kirk, Kara Kaser’s nephew, recovering from open heart surgery

Sharon Payne-recovering from hip surgery

Diane Annis-recovering from knee surgery

Leslie Beuley-recovering from elbow surgery

Tim Antisdel, Bev Dick’s brother, just started dialysis

Carl Dreessen, Steve’s dad, health issues

Geri Dillon recovering from shoulder surgery

Kristie McCormick, Tom and Tish’s daughter-in-law, is recovering from ankle surgery-she had broken her ankle

Deb Miller-going in for an MRI

Josh Anderson-going thru the most mentally challenging and physically demanding portion of training

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Spirit of WorshipSpirit of Worship

Spirit of Praise & Spirit of Praise & PrayerPrayer

For week of... 2/22 3/1 3/8 3/15 3/22

Sunday AM

Worship 488 462 472 486 454

Total

Offering $15,202 $15,372 $10,481.50 $10,129 $13,366.50

Building Fund $425 $120 $330 $2,655 $240

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); Josh Anderson; Jack Adams (heading out to training)

Those with cancer:

Jason Wilson, Sue Grayckowski; Barb Burkett; Liz Davis’

nephew; Richard Hauguel; Frank Rodrigrez, friend of Don Napier; Shannon Walker, Josh Rice’s sister; Danny Edmonds; 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)

Wednesday Happenings:

Wednesday Night meal and classes:

Meal served from 5:45-6:30 pm

Classes start at 7:00

Nursery provided

Classes for 3-year- olds-8th grade

Adult classes:

~Living Jesus-Sermon on the Mount in Gathering area-led by Tim ~Woman’s Bible Study-will resume next fall

Senior Ladies’ Outing Friday, April 17th~ Meet at church at 10:30 am Destination is Coppes Commons in Nappanee Lunch and then ice cream at Rocket Science Sign up sheet on “The Board”

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Jamie Cook was baptized on Sunday, February 2nd following the morning service. She attends NLCC with her mother, Tonya Cook, and brother, Ethan.

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

1st and 3rd Thursdays Sept-May (9-11am) Pregnant Moms through Moms of Preschoolers welcome to come join us!

Come and meet other Moms in the area and relax while your kids are being taken care of and play with our amazing childcare workers. We always have coffee and yummy snacks available. We meet in the student center (old sanctuary), first awning in the parking lot.

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: 120-5lb bags of granulated sugar

50-2lb bags of brown

50-2lb bags of powder

WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH FAMILY

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 [email protected]

Work Day ~ This Saturday (March 28th) ~ 8-noon

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

North Liberty Christian School

Who: K-6th grade families

What: Open house with inflatables, games, food & photo booth!

When: April 24, 2015 from 5:30-7:30 pm

Where: here at NLCS!

Free event! Come have fun with us!

See the Board for additional Camp news on the following events:

April 11th ~ Trivia Night

April 17th ~ Ladies’ Night Out

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Spirit of ServiceSpirit of Service

For Week of... 4/5 4/12 4/19 4/26

Nursery

Katie Poorman

Ruth Weist

Donna Napier

Campbell Burns

Jake Baker

Addie Baker

Dawn Combes

Jessica Baker

Jake Baker

Addie Baker

Dawn Combes

Jessica Baker

Jodi Ross

Casey Groves

Abby Neyhart

Ashley Hawkes

Wed night nursery 4/1 Casey Groves

Alissa Whitmer

4/8 Alissa Whitmer

Andrea Ritter

4/15 Elin Fair

Darla Fair

4/22 A Ritter/D Annis

4/28 D Annis/A Car-penter

Communion & Offering Prayer

Jan Baker Matt Peterson Tom McCormick Terry Knowlton

Communion Servers

Lucas Stegemiller

Patrick Kronk

Vince Leodanski

Brad Yung

Brian Kaser

Bill Cauffman

Joe Combes

Justin Hornig

Paul Annis

Scott Lidgard

Darin Klopfenstein

Henry Davis

Jason Cauffman

Eric Fair

Dave Ross

Tim Knowlton

Tony Kronk

Eli Leodanski

Nathan Hornig

Zeb Kemp

Chris Deutscher

Bryce Lemert

Chuck Daly

Nick Lung

Don Napier

Chris Newcomb

Donavan Hawkes

Levi Klopfenstein

Communion to Sick

North Liberty

South Bend

LaPorte

Nick Lung

Tom Fair

Scott Reinhold

Z Clingenpeel

Jan Baker

Scott Reinhold

D Klopfenstein

Tom Fair

Ron Peterson

Randy Lemert

Jan Baker

Erik Ebersole

Grass Cutting

Wk 1 Chris Stamp

Wk 2 OPEN

Wk 3 OPEN

Wk 4 OPEN

Ushers

Tedd Kronk

Evan Henry

Larry Browne

Vince Leodanski

Tom Patton

Security

Alan Limerick

Jake Baker

Immersion Donna Napier

Denise Burger

Communion

Preparation

Rich & Mary Barenie

Jennifer Bowen

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I have really been enjoying digging into the study we have been going over the past few weeks. It has been a study on ‘Old Questions; Older Answers.’ A study answering question about whether or not God exists. Can I trust the Bible? Is there only one way to God? And the last one will be dealing with--Why is there so much suffering and pain in this world?

In the first question dealing with whether or not God exist we looked over four arguments for the existence of God: 1) Cosmological. 2) Teleological. 3) Axiological. 4) Ontological. We didn’t get too deep into these subjects because we only have thirty minutes. But with each one we learned that God does exist even looking at Him from a scientific perspective. We discovered that the existence of God is not a theological debate. It’s not an argument of evidences. It is a truth that changes everything. So it came down to a question. Not whether or not you have accepted but do you believe?

The next question we looked at was whether or not we could trust the Bible. Some people argue that it’s too old. Others don’t believe it because they have experienced hypocritical Christians, judgmental preachers, or legalistic or fallen leaders and so it ruined their view of the Bible. About being too old; Jesus consistently treats OT record as fact. He validates the OT scriptures and He also claims that the words He has spoken is from God. We shared its indestructibility, science and prophecy; and historical accuracy through archaeology, scriptural consistency over 1500 years: three continents; three languages; sixty generations, forty different authors coming together with one unwavering theme---Jesus is Lord of all.

And then we talked about if Jesus is the only way to God. Many believe that Christianity is too intolerant, arrogant and exclusive. But they fail to admit that all religions have an exclusive claim on the truth. So logically speaking, they can all be wrong but they can’t all be right. And even though our Constitution protects equally all religions, they are not all equally valid. But back to the question: Christianity is not intolerant, arrogant or exclusive. Jesus invites everyone to call on His name to be saved. He shares that He is going to prepare a place for us and that He is the way the truth and the life and no one comes to the Father but through Him. Think about it. Jesus even asked God if there was another way to save these people and if there is then let’s do that, please. But God said there is no other way. In a couple of weeks we will finish up with the question on why there is pain and suffering in this world. ~ Saved to Serve, Tim

In less than a week and a half, Believers around the world will celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is an exciting day for us to celebrate the hope and resurrection we have in Christ. When Mary and Martha got upset with Jesus for not showing up to heal their brother and didn’t quite understand Jesus was about to bring Lazarus back to life before their eyes, Jesus told them this: “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies, and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.” Then he asked the two sisters this, “Do you believe this?”

Church, I know you believe this as well. We all anticipate going home to be with the Lord forever. That is why we gather as His church, to celebrate life here on earth and to celebrate the life we will be enjoying when Jesus returns for His bride. And while we wait for that awesome day, God has reminded us, His church, His bride; that we have been saved for works of service. And part of those works of service or good deeds is to make sure we give with a grateful heart to the cause of Christ. And part of that is taking care of what God has entrusted in our care.

This year we have shared with you our goal of raising enough funds to repave the north parking lot. I have been here for 26 years and that lot has not been given much attention. I am reading an incredible book by Andy Stanley called ‘Deep and Wide’. And in it he talks about how at North Point they created a church environment that attracted the unchurched and it simply started with some things most of us would consider ridiculous. It’s the same types of things that many of you tease me about when I get irritated as I walk through the building and see clutter, messy rooms and crooked chairs. I get that it sounds a little odd to be concerned about such things but it does send a message.

The environment that we set around here with the property that God has blessed us with sends a huge message to those visiting. If they see cluttered or messy rooms, torn up parking lots, dark hallways, old news on bulletin boards, un-shoveled walks, un-mowed grass, un-inviting worship area, no security for their children, or an unhealthy and unfriendly feel to a church then they come to these conclusions concerning our appreciation for the things that God has blessed us with and our desire for them to meet Christ:

We are not expecting guests. What we are doing here is not all that important. We expect somebody to clean up after us. We don’t take pride in our church or property.

I realize it sounds a bit harsh but that is the reality. Ask any visitor that hasn’t returned. For the most part I believe NLCC has done a beautiful job taking care of what God has blessed us with but we have room to grow and part of the growth is raising funds to take care of some big projects. We are hoping to reach a goal of $35k to repave the north lot and to replace all of our toilets. Yes, I said toilets. The only thing I will say about that project is if you’ve used one you know why. We the staff, spend some time each week plunging. I enjoy pushing people to do great things for kingdom work but really… :)

Come with a mind of generosity and heart to receive! And don’t forget to invite the unchurched or someone that has walked away from church.

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TimTim

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APRIL

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1

5:45-6:30pm

6:45-8:00 pm

7:00 pm

Meal

330 Middle School (6-8th grades)

Adult Study, Nursery, classes for ages 3—5th grade

2 9:00 am Prayer Group/MOMS Group

3 Good Friday

4 7:00 am Men’s fellowship

5

8-8:30

9:30

Resurrection Sunday

Breakfast

Morning Worship (No Sunday school or evening activities)

7 6:30 am Prayer Group

8

5:45-6:30 pm

6:45-8:00 pm

7:00 pm

Meal

330 Middle School (6-8th grades)

Adult Study, Nursery, classes for ages 3—5th grade

9 9:00 am Prayer Group

10 7-11:00 pm 7 to 11-Middle School Event at the church

11 7:00 am Men’s fellowship

12

9:30 am

10:30 am

6-7:30 pm

Sunday School

Morning Worship

330 High School (9-12th grades)

14 6:30 am Prayer Group

15

5:45-6:30 pm

6:45-8:00 pm

7:00 pm

Meal

330 Middle School (6-8th grades)

Adult Study, Nursery, classes for ages 3—5th grade

16 9:00 am Prayer Group/MOMS Group

18 7:00 am Men’s fellowship

19

9:30 am

10:30 am

6-7:30 pm

Sunday School

Morning Worship

330 High School (9-12th grade)

21 6:30 am Prayer Group

22

5:45-6:30 pm

6:45-8:00 pm

7:00 pm

Meal

330 Middle School (6-8th grades)

Adult Study, Nursery, classes for ages 3—5th grade

23 9:00 am Prayer Group

25 7:00 am Men’s fellowship

26

9:30 am

10:30 am

6-7:30 pm

Sunday School

Morning Worship

330 High School (9-12th grades)

28 6:30 am Prayer Group

29

5:45-6:30 pm

6:45-8:00 pm

7:00 pm

Meal

330 Middle School (6-8th grades)

Adult Study, Nursery, classes for ages 3—5th grade

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.

Be sure to register by May 15, 2015

5th & 6th Grade Camp: June 19 - 24

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

Girls ONLY Camp (4th - 9th): June 21 – 24

3rd Grade: June 29 – July 1

2nd Grade: June 28 - 29

Co-Ed Wilderness (4th- 6th): June 24 - 26

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

First Chance Camp 1 (5-7 yrs. old): June 20

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

If you have any questions feel free to contact any of the North Liberty Church of Christ staff.

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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 April: CD 1 – Faith, Use Only As Directed (Study on the Book of James)

Part 4 – The Dirty Little Secret Revealed (Andy Stanley) CD 2 – Head Over Heals (Dr. James Dobson and Joni Raile)

CD 3 – Protecting Your Child in a Dark Culture (Mrs. Rebecca Hagelin)

CD 4 – Helping Teen Girls Face Today’s Pressures (Mrs. Susie Shellenberger)

COMING IN APRIL IN KIDZ KONNECTION: As followers of Christ, “I can trust God no matter what” is a phrase we all say. And for the most part we sincerely believe it and live it out. We trust God to provide for our basic needs, for our safety, even for our health and well-being. But there are certain moments when trusting God seems just a bit more difficult—often those are the times when we’re forced to wait.

Throughout our life, we will face times when we’re not where we once were, but we’re not yet at our final destination. Instead, we’re somewhere in between. Put simply: we’re waiting.

And it’s in the waiting that our faith is tested.

Which is why allowing God to develop patience in us is important. Not only is patience a Fruit of the Spirit, it is a foundational way that we can reflect God’s character. From the very beginning God has shown patience with people. When Adam and Eve broke God’s rule, He could have killed them on the spot. Rather, He showed them grace. Yes, there were consequences, but God had a plan for their rescue. All throughout the Bible we see God showing patience in order that more people could come to know and believe in Him.

God’s patience is continually focused on relationships with people. Even after we sinned, He still pursued us. He sent Jesus, His own Son to make a way for us to be with Him. He waited time after time for people to repent and make things right.

Something He still does today.

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LAUNCH PAD Wednesday Night Excitement for Elementary Age Children Throughout the month of April

MAKE THINGS INDUSTRIES

In Make Things Industries Kids, children ages 6-12 join the workers of Make Things Industries! It's the most amazing toy, gadget, and candy factory in the world! As products are designed, assembled, inspected, and tested, we'll learn about people in the Bible who started out as unim-portant, but became great when used by God. And when we live like God de-signed us to, He'll use us for great things too.

Dr. James Dobson's Marriage Devotion SHMILY By Laura Jeanna Allen

My grandparents were married for over half a century. From the time they met each other they played their own special game. The goal of their game was to write the word “shmily” in a surprise place for the other to find. They took turns leaving “shmily” around the house, and as soon as one of them discovered it, it was his or her turn to hide it once more. They dragged “shmily” with their fingers through the sugar and flour con-tainers to await whoever was preparing the next meal. They smeared it in the dew on the windows overlooking the patio where my grandma always fed us warm, homemade pudding with blue food color-ing. “Shmily” was written in the steam on the bathroom mirror, where it would reappear after every hot shower. At one point, my grandmother even unrolled an entire roll of toilet paper to leave “shmily” on the very last sheet. There was no end to the places “shmily” popped up. Little notes with a hastily scribbled “shmily” were found on dashboards and car seats or taped to steering wheels. The notes were stuffed inside shoes and left under pillows. “Shmily” was written in the dust upon the mantel and traced in the ashes of the fireplace. This mysterious word was as much a part of my grandparents’ house as the furniture.

It took me a long time before I fully appreciated my grandparents’ game. Skepticism has kept me from believing in true love—one that is pure and enduring. However, I never doubted my grandparents’ relationship. They had love down pat. It was more than their flirtatious little games; it was a way of life. Their relationship was based on a devotion and passionate affection that not everyone experiences.

Grandma and Grandpa held hands every chance they could. They stole kisses as they bumped into each other in their tiny kitchen. They fin-ished each other’s sentences and shared the daily crossword puzzle and word jumble. My grandma whispered to me about how cute my grand-pa was, how handsome an old man he had grown to be. She claimed that she really knew “how to pick ’em.” Before every meal they bowed their heads and gave thanks, marveling at their blessings: a wonderful family, good fortune, and each other.

But there was a dark cloud in my grandparents’ life: My grand-mother had breast cancer. The disease had first appeared ten years earlier. As always, Grandpa was with her every step of the way.

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“Shmily.” It was scrawled in yellow on the pink ribbons of my grandmother’s funeral bouquet. As the crowd thinned and the last mourners turned to leave, my aunts, uncles, cousins, and other family members came forward and gathered around Grandma one last time. Grandpa stepped up to my grandmother’s casket and, taking a shaky breath, began to sing to her. Through his tears and grief, the song came, a deep and throaty lullaby.

Shaking with my own sorrow, I will never forget that moment. For I knew that, although I couldn’t begin to fathom the depth of their love, I had been privileged to witness its unmatched beauty.

S-h-m-i-l-y: See How Much I Love You. Thank you, Grandma and Grandpa, for letting me see.

LOOKING AHEAD. . .

Is there any doubt that this tender couple knew the joy that springs from true love? That they understood the meaning of intimacy and commitment in marriage? Through a simple message sent in simple ways— traced in a flour container or on the bathroom mirror—this husband and wife continually expressed their love to each other for over fifty years. And when the time came for “Grandpa” to face the world alone, through his tears he sang his bride a lullaby that told her one last time, “See how much I love you!”

So many couples today reach the end of their days without ever experiencing such genuine love—the kind that includes stealing kisses, finishing each other’s sentences, and holding hands whenever possible. They sincerely desire a deep, intimate love, but they assume it will just “happen” somewhere along the way. When it doesn’t, disillusionment and even divorce follow.

What does true love mean to you?

GOD & ME Wednesday Night Excitement for Pre-School Children Throughout the month of April

I CAN FOLLOW GOD

In I CAN FOLLOW, Kai and Lil'K learn that God is the best leader ever! Watch while Abram fol-lows God to a new land and King Josiah follows God's words. See how Noah followed God's di-rections and how Jesus taught his disciples to follow him.

Episode #1 - I can follow God - Abraham follows God to a new place (Genesis 12:1-9)

Episode #2 - I can follow God's word: the Bible - Josiah follows God's words (II Kings 22-23)

Episode #3 - I can follow God right now - Simon and Andrew follow God (Mark 1:16-18)

Episode #4 - I can follow God and obey - Noah builds the ark (Genesis 6:13-22)

Episode #5 - I can follow God's example - Jesus models by words and actions (John 13:1-17)

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

By Walt Mueller

SPEND TIME WITH YOUR TEENAGERS

Don’t believe the lie that “quality time” is just as important as “quantity time.” In reality, the two go hand and hand. Don’t invoke the myth of quality time to justify your absence from home to pursue career suc-cess and your personal interests and goals. When high school students were asked about their wishes for a better life, you might be surprised at what they said. A small number wished for more money and a bigger

house – not surprising since those things are terribly overvalued in our culture. But here’s the thing those

high schoolers wished for more than anything else: “More time spent with my family.” Guess what? You can make that wish come true.

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

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NRB Award for Nye/Ham Debate:

Each Year, the National Religious Broadcasters association presents a variety of awards to mem-bers for outstanding achievements in television, radio, Internet, and more. Because there are nearly 1,500 member organizations, it is a true honor to be voted as the leader in any area. Over the years Answers in Genesis has been privileged to have won prestigious NRB awards.

This year, AiG was chosen to receive the award for “Best Multichannel Initiative” in the Internet category. The award, presented for AiG’s efforts related to the famous February 2014 evolution/creation debate between Bill Nye (TV’s “The Science Guy”) and Ken Ham, recognized excellence in “engaging people through the use of multichannel initiatives.” This included Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, websites, television, and other media to promote and broadcast the well-watched event.

The Nye/Ham debate took place before a capacity crowd of both Christians and non-Christians in the Creation Museum’s 1,000 seat Legacy Hall. It was also streamed live via the web and in follow-up viewings to an estimated 15 million people. Meanwhile, social media was buzzing with blogs, tweets, Fa-cebook posts, videos, etc., all centering on this “debate of the century.”

May God be glorified by our efforts to reach our unbelieving world with the gospel.

Sports Physicals in April

The JGSC will be offering Sports Physicals again this year for students in grades 4 through 11. Dr. Heckman-Davis and Dr. Martinez will be performing these exams for $20.00 for any student who will be participating in the athletics for the school year 2015-2016.

There are 3 clinics being offered:

1. April 7th (Tues) at NLES from 12:30 –2:30 pm

2. April 14th (Tues) at UMS from 12:30 –2:30 pm

3. April 21st (Tues) at JGHS from 2:00-4:00 pm

Students from WES will be transported to the clinic at NLES on April 7th.

Sports Physical forms can be picked up in each school office after March 13th. ALL students need to have permission slips signed, sports physical forms filled out, and all forms turned in with payment by the Monday BEFORE the clinic your student(s) is attending!!

Call Teresa Russell, R.N. with questions or concerns. JGHS 586-3195, ext. 8222 or UMS 586-3184, ext. 6101