CHURCH PICNIC POTLUCK JULY 23
The Church Picnic Potluck is Sunday following service. Bring a favorite dish to share with the church family. Beverages will be provided. We’ll be serving in the Fellowship Hall, but also using both the pavilion and inside tables to accommodate all weather possibilities. The gaga pit and 9-square will be set up for game playing, or you can bring your own favorites!
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT SEARCH
Our current administrative assistant, Cindy Summers, submitted her resignation on June 20 with a final day of Aug. 31. We are searching for a new administrative assistant who can work from 10 to 30 hours per week. The ideal candidate will be skilled at communication and organization, computer literate with a proficiency in Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, Word, Excel), and comfortable learning a variety of other programs such as the administrator functions in CCB. One of the primary purposes is to provide administrative support for the ministerial team. Those interested should contact Kevin Stewart for more details about the position and how to apply.
MID-WESTERN CHILDREN’S HOME GOLF TOURNAMENT – DEADLINE EXTENSION
You can still register for the annual Sivak-Hesson Legacy Tournament, which is Friday, July 28, 8:30 a.m. The entry fee per golfer is $125 and includes drinks, lunch, and door prize entries. The tournament is held at Majestic Springs Golf Course in Wilmington and benefits Mid-Western. Details and the registration link can be found online or contact Barry Boverie at barry.boverie@mid-western.org or Scott Huston at scott.huston@mid-western.org.
SIENA GARDENS SERVICE SUNDAY, JULY 30 AT 4 P.M.
Please join us for service with the residents of Siena Gardens,1055 Ohio Pike, Sunday, July 30 at 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome – no RSVP required.
GARRARD CHURCH OF CHRIST AREA WIDE SINGING
On Sunday, July 30, 3 p.m., the Garrard Street Church of Christ in Covington, Kentucky, will host an area-wide singing. Everyone is welcome to attend and sing praises to our God.
BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR IPM
School starts next month! Inter Parish Ministries (IPM) needs help preparing 400 supply packs for students around the area. We will be collecting 200 of these items – including colored pencils, composition notebooks and pens – through Sunday, July 30. There are several ways to participate: pick up these items on your next shopping trip, order items through the IPM School Supplies list and ship them directly to the church, or donate money through the contribution box. Please add “IPM School Supplies” to your check or put cash in an envelope and mark it “IPM School Supplies.”
DONATE THROUGH KROGER (NO EXTRA COST TO YOU)
An easy way to boost your donation to Withamsville church is through your Kroger Shopper’s Card. It’s part of the Kroger Community Rewards program and doesn’t affect fuel points or other rewards you currently earn. The church receives approximately $400 a year through the program; think what it could be if a few more people enrolled. Find information about the program and how to get started on Kroger’s website.
BABY SHOWER FOR DANIELLE (LANG) HALCOMB
Baby Halcomb is coming soon! The shower for Danielle and baby will be Sunday, August 6, right after service in the fellowship hall. Everyone is invited! The Halcombs are registered on babylist.com. If you are interested in contributing to a group gift, please see Shara Aubrey.
If you cannot join us in person this Sunday, please join through our YouTube livestream.
- Bible class begins at 9 a.m. – Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table
- Worship service starts at 10 a.m. –Wisdom That Works: Responsibility & Opportunity
Thank you for clicking the “like” button in YouTube under each class and sermon.
JULY PRAYER FOCUS
Pray that God uses us to share His love with the children and youth of this church and our community. Pray that we are able to teach our children diligently as commanded in Deuteronomy 6:5-9.
PRAYER REQUESTS
- Trish Gulley is in the hospital now as they work on finding the best solution for her health concerns.
- Joe Yaniell, a friend of Sean Summers, had hip surgery a month ago and is now experiencing complications.
- The family of Duane Tennant as they mourn his passing.
- The family of Patricia Cornett – Sara Gillespie’s mother – who passed away July 8.
- Frank Hardcastle, a friend of Kevin Stewart. A hog ran in front of his motorcycle, and he now has fractured skull, broken clavicle, and was on a ventilator.
PRAY FOR OUR EXPECTING MOTHERS: Danielle Halcomb, due Sept. 1; and Paige Daughety, due Sept. 14. Also expecting, Tim & Jennifer Shinkle’s daughter-in-law, Shelby, who is due Dec. 10. She is going through this pregnancy by herself as husband Erik Shinkle is currently deployed and not set to return until the end of November.
SUBMITTING YOUR REQUESTS
It is best to submit prayer requests online through CCB because your request goes directly to the elders and the office. You can also email the church at office@withamsville.church or call (513) 752-9819 if you prefer.
Mid-Western Children’s Home Golf Outing – Friday, July 28, 8:30 a.m. @ Majestic Springs Golf Course in Wilmington
ROCKs events are for children ages 1 through grade 5. Children are encouraged to bring friends to all ROCKs fun activities!
Youth Group is for young people in grades 6 through 12. Youth are encouraged to invite friends to participate in studies and activities.
SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES – 9 a.m.
Adult Class – Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at the Table – Steve Ferro, June 11-Aug. 27
In this class, we will unpack God’s plan on how to overcome the enemy’s lies and find peace and spiritual security in any circumstance or situation. God has set a table for you filled with a banquet of peace, clarity, and purpose. But Satan is constantly looking for an invitation, seeking to fill your mind with distractions, fear, worry, insecurity, anxiety, temptation, and doubt. By trusting God’s plan, we can keep Satan from taking a seat at our perfect table set by God.
College and Young Adults Class – 1 Timothy, Mike Gulley’s Office
Paul’s first letter to Timothy gives practical advice on leading, administrating, and pastoring the local church. The instructions in this letter apply to any leader or prospective leader of Christ’s church and are equally relevant today as they were in Paul’s day. For those not called into leadership roles in their church, the book is still practical. Every follower must contend for the faith and avoid false teaching. Every follower must stand firm and persevere.
Youth Classes – The Lies We Believe (and the Truth of the Gospel) – Christian Thompson and others – Youth House
This study is for our students grades 6-12. Sometimes it can feel like the messages the world is saying are so loud and consistent, it’s hard not to believe them. In this study, we will combat some of the lies we hear with what the truth of the Gospels says. This study is based on the book The Lies We Believe by Dr. Chris Thurman. More details here.
Children’s Classes– Lower-level classrooms, 4-K in the loft
Jesus Taught About God’s Love is the title for this week’s lesson for our kids through grade 5.
WEDNESDAY EVENING – 6 p.m.
Everyone meets together in the Fellowship Hall
Family Devo & Pizza Night – Mike Gulley, July 26. Begins at 6 p.m.
Nursery – The nursery is now staffed on Wednesday evenings for children under 2. Meet in the fellowship hall with parents. Dismissed to nursery after announcements.
AUGUST 2023 WEDNESDAY NIGHT SERIES – WITHAMSVILLE CORE VALUES
| Topic | Leader | |
| Aug. 2 | We Pursue God with Passion | Mark Mason |
| Aug. 9 | We grow each and every day through the power of the Holy Spirit | Wayne Johnson |
| Aug. 16 | We unite as a family in Christ | Hal Good |
| Aug 23 | We invite others to the blessed life of salvation in Christ | Don Moore |
| Aug 30 | We love and serve others to bring glory to Christ | Jim Farley |