July 3, 2022

5^th ANNUAL CLASSIC CAR CRUISE IN
Church members and folks from around the area will be displaying their classic cars, muscle cars, or just plain cool cars Sunday, July 24 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Withamsville church parking lot. There’s no fee to show your car and admission for spectators is free as well.

GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER
From 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, we learn that God wants us to give willingly of our abundance and that we should do so cheerfully. When we do, it helps the church continue our work here and around the world. How to give: place cash or check in the contribution slot on the wall by the office door, mail your check to the church, or use a credit or debit card to give online through CCB. 

MID-WESTERN CHILDREN’S HOME GOLF OUTING SET FOR JULY 29
The 2022 Sivak-Hesson Legacy Tournament to benefit Mid Western Children’s Home will be held Friday, July 29 at Majestic Springs Golf Course. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. and your $125 entry fee (per golfer) includes free drinks, lunch and door prizes. You can also help support the event by becoming a sponsor. Register today or become a sponsor through the Mid-Western Children’s Home website. 

HOME GROUPS RETURNING
Home Groups are a way to connect with other Christians to learn more about Jesus and more about your fellow church members. We currently have a few small groups beginning but need more volunteers to serve as leaders. Some groups can accommodate small children. Contact Paul Tucker, Kevin Stewart, or Jim Farley if you are interested in becoming part of a home group.

If you cannot join us in person this Sunday, please join through our YouTube livestream.

• Bible class starts at 9 a.m. —John’s Witness to Jesus
• Worship service starts at 10 a.m. – WoW: Weighing Our Words –Bitter Words

Thank you for clicking the “like” button in YouTube under each class and sermon. This helps our online outreach to the community be more effective!

PRAYER REQUESTS 

• Tabitha Adams is struggling with heart issues. She is scheduled to see a cardiologist on July 6.
• For the children attending Camp ROCKs that they may be safe and have fun as they come to learn more about Christ.
• For the adults and teens leading the camp that they may be strong role models and teachers throughout the week and glorify God in all they do.
• Michael Ferguson, a friend of AllyeFaye (Huston) Kneipp, was recently diagnosed with cancer. He is 25 years old with a young family.

Send prayer requests and other newsletter information to office@withamsville.church or use the prayer request form in CCB.

• Prime Timers meeting – Thursday, July 14, 10:30 a.m.
• 5^th Annual Classic Car Cruise-In – Sunday, July 24, 6 p.m.
• Mid-Western Children’s Home Golf Outing – July 29, 8:30 a.m.
• Community Picnic at Veteran’s Park – Aug. 14, 4 p.m.

ROCKs events are for children ages 1 through grade 5. Children are encouraged to bring friends to all ROCKs fun activities!

CAMP ROCKS CELEBRATION JULY 13
The kids are heading to camp this week. To see how much fun they had and what they learned, join us for a Camp ROCKs Celebration on Wednesday, July 13 at 7 p.m. in lieu of our usual Wednesday evening classes.

Youth Group is for young people in grades 6 through 12. Youth are encouraged to invite friends to participate in studies and activities.

SPRING MILL BIBLE CAMP (SMBC)
Spring Mill Bible Camp for our youth in grades 6– 12. Camp runs from July 17–23 with a cost of $140 per camper. SMBC provides an enjoyable week of camp centered on God and the Bible. Our desire is to create an environment where everyone can grow spiritually without worldly distractions

YOUTH SUMMER SERVICES
Learning how to serve is a crucial part of being a follower of Jesus, not because we need to earn our salvation, but rather because we understand that we have been given so much in Christ. It is for this reason that we try to give back. Our next Summer Service activity will be a Camp CUMO workday on July 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

ADDITIONAL YOUTH EVENTS

• Wednesday, July 6 only – No scheduled hangout time before services
• Kings Island – July 12, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Ice Cream Night – July 27, after Wednesday evening service
• Summer Service Day -Thursday, July 28, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Hiking – Sunday, July 31

SUNDAY MORNING
Adult Classes

JOHN’S WITNESS TO JESUS
John’s Gospel reflects on different aspects of Jesus’s life than those in Matthew, Mark, and Luke. John says that Jesus did many signs in the presence of the disciples, but those which he has included were written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name (John 20:31). Each week, we will review a different narrative from John focusing on chapters1-11, with the aim of deepening our faith in Jesus.

College and Young Adults Class – The Book of Ephesians, Mike Gulley’ Office
This book explains how the church comes to full spiritual maturity in Christ. The book describes the good news of what God has done and how it blesses our lives. It instructs us on how to live in light of those blessings and ends with encouragement to stand firm in the face of hardships.

Youth Classes – Like Me. A Journey Through the Commands of Jesus – June 12 through Aug 28
A rabbi invests in those He thinks can be just like Him. Jesus is no different. And He left behind a way to follow Him, to be just like Him, because He believes anyone can. This class looks at several different ways anyone anywhere can follow in the way of Jesus, based on the actual words of Jesus.

Children’s Classes – Our children through grade 5 last week learned that God is Good to Judge Sin and showed that Jesus took the punishment for our sin. This week’s lesson is from 1 Samuel 16 and tells the story of how God Chose David to be King.

WEDNESDAY EVENING
Adult & Youth Class– Dive Into Our Faith: Why Am I a Member of the Church of Christ? 7 p.m.
Jim Farley, Keith Baker, and Monty Gillespie will discuss what makes us unique as a church. They will look at three topics.

• The Bible is the inerrant word of God
• We believe in Baptism by immersion
• How do we address people who attend a different church?

Youth Before Class – No Hangout time this week due to number of folks at Camp ROCKs. At 7, join the adults in the Fellowship Hall for class.

Children’s Classes – Children ages 2 through kindergarten should report directly to the Loft classroom, and children in grades 1 through 5 will meet downstairs in the last classroom on the left. Classes begin at 7 p.m.