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December 9,
Sunday

A devotional will take place at the church building (107 Abraham Drive) at 3 PM.

Following the devo, we had planned to go ice skating, but the rink is only open from 2 to 4 PM. So we will go "blacklight bowling" at the ISU Student Union instead. (Pool tables and video games are also available.)

More information will follow later.

In His Service,
Roger Elliott
(515) 232-4057

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Just a reminder that Ames is hosting this Sunday's Area-Wide Youth Gathering.
We will meet at the Westside church of Christ building at 3PM where we will
have a devotional. Afterwards, we will be going to the Iowa State Memorial
Union to go Blacklight Bowling.

I believe the cost is $1.50 for shoes and $2.50 per game. If I can find an
ISU student to go with us, we can get about a $1.50 per person discount.

Our building is located at 107 Abraham Drive. If you are coming from I-35,
take the #111 exit towards the west. Stay on Highway 30 until you come to
the Elwood Drive/ISU exit (The 3rd exit after getting onto Hwy 30). Go North
on Elwood to the 1st stoplight (Mortenson Road). This road will wind a
little but you will eventually come to a 4-way stop sign. Continue West on
Mortenson Road to the 2nd stop sign which will be on South Dakota Ave. Turn
North on South Dakota and go until you come to Todd Drive (If you get to the
stoplights on Lincolnway, you went too far). Turn East on Todd. The
church's parking lot is on the corner of Todd Drive and Abraham Drive.

Call me on my cell phone if you have problems. The number is (515) 290-5737.

See you Sunday!

In His service,
Roger

Contact: Andy Foster

The Owatonna church of Christ presents:

THE FELLOWSHIP OF MARRIAGE
A SIX LESSON SEMINAR

Presented by
Ron Carter

November 16-17, 2001
At the Ramada Inn
Owatonna, I-35 & Hwy 14

November 18, 2001
Owatonna Church of Christ
500 Dunnell
Owatonna, Minnesota 55060
507-451-7368

We Still Haven't Learned!

In spite of what we think we have accomplished as a society and regardless of all the books that have been written on the subject, husbands and wives continue to make the same mistakes their grandparents made. Not only that, we have added a few mistakes of our own and divorce continues to increase, creating a society with little understanding of commitment. But divorce is not the problem. To identify the problem will require a genuine honesty that can only be found in going back to basics.

Little is being done to prepare our young people for marriage. We wait until something goes wrong before we apply our expertise. In too many cases, we have allowed too many people to blindly enter a relationship that God designed to last for a lifetime and we are reaping what we have sown in this blindness.

Obviously, we need to prepare our young people for marriage on God's terms. But we also need to realize that God's way also has the solution for the problems within the marriages that already exist. This seminar is designed to present God's plan for the home as the solution, reminding us that God has never given us an assignment without providing a way that will allow us to get the job done.

Schedule

Synopsis Of Lessons

"BACK TO BASICS"
Even though we live in a time when over fifty percent of all marriages are ending in divorce, this lesson points out that divorce is not the problem. Lack of commitment, especially to God, is part of the problem. This lesson explores every aspect of the problem to provide suggested solutions which have their source in God's word.

"IT TAKES TRAINING"
Every aspect of our relationship with God involves the need for certain training. Since we live in "sophisticated" times, those who are young not only do not know, they don't know that they don't know. However, before we place the blame on the young, we need to recognize that we who are older seem to have been reluctant to teach. This lesson offers training solutions that are tried and true because they are founded in the Bible.

"THE SEARCH"
Although we cannot expect to return to the days when parents selected mates for their children, it is certainly time for parents to be involved in giving their children the tools they need to conduct the search for a mate.
The importance of a Christian marrying a Christian is stressed in this lesson, but the discussion goes far beyond the limited idea that "Christian" means someone who simply attends the worship assembly. God's pleasure needs to be placed at the top of the list of importance in a Christian's life. This includes the search for a mate. Included in this lesson is the warning that there is no such thing as an incidental decision in the life of a person who is serious about Christianity.

"AS CHRIST LOVED"
The success of the home begins with a real understanding of the roles God intends for everyone to play. We live in a time of certain confusion in regard to these roles. Much of this confusion is probably the result of men who have taken advantage of their position as one of privilege rather than responsibility. This lesson stresses the need for God's man to understand what it means to love his wife as Christ loves the church.

"THE JOY OF SUBMISSION"
Although this lesson points out that submission is not the exclusive assignment of women, it does emphasize that it is part of their assignment. With the hope that we can be convinced that every part of God's plan is designed for us, for our welfare, this lesson stresses the fact that the submission of the Christian woman is filled with blessings and joy.

"WHO COMES FIRST?"
There are so many questions about the specifics of the marriage relationship. This lesson addresses many of these questions, such as sex, the adjustment involved when children come, the credit trap, etc.

After a detailed discussion of a variety of problems, this lesson offers specific solutions to each question by the application of Christian principles, beginning with the Golden Rule.

The Owatonna church of Christ
invites everyone to attend this important seminar. The map below shows the location of their church building. However, if you need further information, please feel free to call one of the following numbers: 451-7368 or 455-0046.

The first four lessons will be presented at the Ramada Inn at 1-35 & Hwy 14 on Friday and Saturday. The final two lessons will be presented at 500 Dunnell on Sunday. Child care will be provided at both locations.

Jesus, The Man For All Seasons
"How He Handled..."

Discover how Jesus handled...

Sunday, November 4th 9:30 AM "...Prayer" (Luke 11:1-13)
The events of September 11 drove Americans to their knees in prayer. To whom are we praying? For what, for whom should we ask? How does He respond? The answers to those questions take root in the very nature of God. Jesus, a man of prayer, will teach us how to pray.

Sunday, November 4th 10:30 AM "...Worship" (John 4:1-24)
One author comments, "One could say that we have become a group of people who worships the worship, instead of the One to whom the worship is to be given. The Focus that once was vertical has become horizontal." Another calls it, "junk food worship" or "a religious Disneyland." What does Jesus say? He came into a similar situation. He refocuses our attention on God, the object of true worship.

Sunday, November 4th 6:00 PM "...Tradition" (Matthew 7:1-9)
Tradition gets a bad rap sometimes, especially in a religious context--age old rituals, same old songs, week in and week out. However, we all participate in meaningful traditions--holiday ways of doing things, family ways of doing things. Jesus interfaced with a religious hierarchy who had lost the original meaning of God - ordained traditions.

Monday, November 5th 7:00 PM "...Grace" (John 8:1-12)
We all do wrong things, don't we? The guilt attached to sin protects us from simply blowing it off. However, unresolved guilt leads to many emotional maladies. Jesus bestowed grace on many a "bruised reed." His compassion we all need!

Tuesday, November 6th 7:00 PM "...Forgiving Others" (Matthew 18:15-35)
"He hurt me deeply; I can't forgive him." Vengeance we think, is the cure for personal mistreatment. Many people hold grudges and harbor resentment for years - old hurts. Jesus forgave all others and will teach us how too.

Wednesday, November 7th 7:00 PM "...Discipleship" (Luke 9:18-26)
Who do people think Jesus is? Who do you think He is? If He is the Son of God, He is worthy of following. What does it mean to be His disciple?

Where:
Osceola Church of Christ
3310 West McLane (Right on Highway 34, one mile west of I-35)
Osceola, IA 50213
Call 641-344-7223 if you have any questions.
Doug Hamilton

Ogden Church of Christ
631 W. Division Street
Ogden IA 50212

The Northeast Iowa Church Of Christ, with members in the Decorah, West Union and Cresco communities, will be hosting it's annual fall retreat on Saturday, November 3rd and Sunday, November 4th. It will be held at the Village Creek Bible Camp in Lansing, Iowa.

The featured speaker will be Jeff Reed from the Grand View Church Of Christ in Des Moines.

Our theme for the weekend will be:

• Jesus: Who Is He?
• What Has He Done?
• What Does That Mean For Us?

Activities will begin at 1:00 pm Saturday, November 3rd.

If you would like to attend please contact Brian Smith by either of the following methods:
   E-mail: Brian Smith
   Phone: (563) 426-5689

Theme: “Pleasing God in Perilous Times”

Friday, Nov. 2nd - 7:30 pm
Saturday, Nov. 3rd - 7:30 pm
Sunday, Nov. 4th - 10:00 and 11:00 am

George Jensen, the new minister for the Menlo congregation, will be delivering these lessons.

Menlo Church of Christ
Corner of Sherman and 3rd
(641) 524-2571 or
(641) 757-1531

Soup Supper
November 2, 2001
6:30 PM

Park Church of Christ
1804 Burlington Road
Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577

For more information call
641-673-4481 or 641-673-7425

October 28
Sunday

Area Wide Youth Devo - Evergreen Church of Christ in Des Moines

Hello all. I just wanted to let you know of a few things that we are doing here at Evergreen this month. We are going to be hosting the next area wide youth Devo here at Evergreen on October 28th at 3pm. Please bring some money, because we after a short lesson we are going to go bowling. (more info will follow). Beau Collins

Gospel Meeting at the Hickman Road Church of Christ

Subject: “The Levitical Sacrificial System”

Speaker: Doug Hamilton from Osceola

On Sunday, Doug will teach adult class beginning at 9:30am and present both lessons at 10:30 and again at 6:00pm. Monday through Wedensday evenings we will meet at 7:00pm.

Contact: Mike Kinzel

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Gospel Meeting - Life At Its Best
Church of Christ Burlington, Iowa
with: Don McLaughlin
October 21, 22, 23

Sunday
    Class 9:30 A.M. - Full of God
    Sermon 10:30 A.M. - Full of Love
    Sermon 5:30 P.M. - Full of Courage

Monday
    Sermon 7:00 P.M.  - Full of Hope

Tuesday
    Sermon 7:00 P.M. - Full of Peace
 

Lunch Sunday following Service and Snacks and Beverages each Night

Church of Christ
2120 S. Roosevelt Rd.
Burlington, Iowa

Phone: (319) 754-5684  or (319) 758-9250
e-mail: Robert Housby
on the web at: http://www.mutual.org/cofc

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October 20
Saturday

		If You're a Man and You Want to See God's Word Spread In Iowa and help the church This Meeting is for You.   Theme: Working Together Place: Boone Street church of Christ (504 East Boone Street, Marshalltown) Presenter: Steve Sprouse (Atlantic) When: Saturday, October 20 Time:   9:30 Coffee & Donuts 10:00 Program 12:00 Lunch     Each congregation will have time to tell about their outreach efforts, prayer requests, their congregational needs and plans.  So plan to roll up your sleeves and glean ideas that can be used at your home congregations.     Bring your evangelism ideas, things that have worked and even those that haven't.  What may not work in your area may be a valuable tool for some other congregation.     If there is a work project that extra hands would make easier let everyone know. Congregations working together can accomplish much for the Lord, spiritually and physically.     Prayer requests will be complied and distributed so that all can pray for their needs and success.     Let's work together and win souls for Christ in the state of Iowa!!
If you need directions or any other information please call the church's phone 641-753-6380 or Adam Dollen 641-844-6139.

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Area-Wide Singing to be Hosted by the Knoxville congregation

Contact: Robert Clay
e-mail: Robert Clay
Home: 641-842-3011
Cell: 641-820-3272
813 W. Montgomery
Knoxville, IA 50138

On Saturday, Sept 22 from 10am to 12 noon the Annual Meeting of the Midwest Bible Camp Board Meeting will be held at Lake Darling Youth Camp.

On Saturday morning, MWBC conducts its annual Corporation Meeting where the past year is reviewed and election of board members takes place. The meeting usually starts 10:00am and is over at noon.

Contact: Lynn Pruitt, president of the board

On Friday evening, the 21st, and through early afternoon, on Saturday, the 22, MWBC will host it’s annual Youth Retreat at Lake Darling Youth Center. Soul Concern and a group from York College will be there.

Contact: Jason Hawkins

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Ankeny youth group asks, "Who's Song Are You Singing"

A time of fellowship and food with a devotion.

WHEN: September 23rd
WHERE: Ankeny Church of Christ
TIME: 2:30 to 4:30
SPEAKER: Jeremy North

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September 7-8
Friday-Saturday

Pray Over Iowa in Des Moines hosted by the Grandview congregation. Dinner will be served Friday evening at 5:30 pm; the program starts at 7:00 pm. J. J. Turner, Director of the Bear Valley Bible Institute, will speak on the topic: “Individual Leadership In Our Christian Walk and It’s Affects In Iowa”.

PLEASE let Jeff Reed know how many will be attending from your congregation. Contact him by phone: 515-262-7620 or by e-mail: Jeff Reed

If you would like to make a tabletop presentation concerning the ministries your congregation is involved in, please come prepared with your card tables! You might want to arrive early to set your materials up.

Map: http://baileygoat.com/iowacoc/map.htm

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Larry West Seminar in Ankeny
The Ankeny Church of Christ is having a We Care Ministries seminar presented by Larry West August 10, 11, 12, to which all area churches are invited.

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August 18-19
Saturday-Sunday

All Day Meeting - Church of Christ Davis City
“Why I Believe”

Contact: Bill Manchestor 641-442-3145
Campers - welcome!

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