Stuffed Toy Drive: We are collecting stuffed animals to be given out to patients at area nursing homes & extended care/hospital. Put your donations in the box by the media display in the Welcome Lounge. Must be clean and no tears please. Thank you.
Prayer Open House: The church will be open Tuesday morning at 7am and stay open for prayer until Pastor Jim is out of surgery. Please feel free to stop in at any time to lift him in prayer.

Baked Goods: The Teens are raising money for their trip to ATF in Cleveland. The table by the water fountain has baked goods for sale for this purpose. Please consider supporting them with a purchase. Thanks.
Secret Sisters: The table will be located in the entryway facing Walnut Street until VBS is over. Thanks for your cooperation in finding the missing name. From now on, please make sure to put your name on the back of the paper you draw (every 3 months) and drop it into the box. This helps alleviate a bunch of phone calls if there is a problem. Thanks.
Church Yard Sale: If you haven’t signed up to work the yard sale, please see Sis. Becky Treat. We need your help more than ever now that Pastor & I won’t be able to help much. We can’t find words to tell you how grateful we are to have a church like you! We know we don’t have to worry because you showed us how great you are when Pastor had his stroke and you pulled together to move the church. You were awesome!!! And you still are!!! I’ll try to be around a bit but no guarantees Robin
Important Meeting: Sis. Cindy needs to meet with ANYONE and EVERYONE who will commit to help in some way during the week of VBS. Please come at 6pm this coming Wednesday for a brief meeting to determine how much help she will have that week. She needs to assign positions so that everyone knows what they are doing. Many hands make light work. The more of you that come to help, the more blessed the week will become. Please join us.
Yard Sale Set Up: This Tuesday night, 5pm or after, if you have a truck and can help haul boxes to the Fairgrounds for the yard sale, please let Sis. Becky Treat know. It would also be a blessing to have a crew at the barn at the fairgrounds to help unload those boxes. Then 9am Wednesday morning, we will begin setting up. If enough showed up for that, there wouldn’t be anyone who had to miss church Wednesday night if they didn’t want to. This is a big job but many hands make light work. We need YOU!!
Prayer Warriors Needed: Bro. Steve Mercer is seeking men, women & children who will commit to pray during August for the 2nd ward of Coshocton (our church is on the border line). There is a sign up sheet on the back radiator so please consider joining this prayer army and sign up.

VBS Donations Needed:
2 Cake Mixes
Yellow Food Coloring
Sugar Cookies
2 Cans Vanilla Frosting
2 Cans Chocolate Frosting
Blue Jello
Fish Cackers
Waffle Pretzels
Mandarin Oranges (Canned)
Round Crackers
Canned Cheese (The kind you squirt out)
String Licorice (2 bags)
Pepperoni Slices
Large Box of Raisins
2 Bags of Mini Marshmallows
We are planning for 40 children. If you need to know how much to get see Betty Larntz. Items can be brought in and placed beneath the Secret Sister Table by the Walnut Street door. Please check off the item you brought in on the list posted on the Bulletin Board. Thank you.
The Duck & the Devil
There was a little boy visiting his grandparents on their farm. He
was given a slingshot to play with out in the woods. He practiced in the woods, but he could never hit the target. Getting a little discouraged, he headed back for dinner. As he was walking back he saw Grandma's pet duck. Just out of impulse, he let the slingshot fly, hit the duck square in the head, and killed it. He was shocked and grieved. In a panic, he hid the dead duck in the wood pile, only to see his sister watching! Sally had seen it all, but she said nothing. After lunch the next day Grandma said, "Sally, let's wash the dishes." But Sally said, "Grandma, Johnny told me he wanted to help in the kitchen. Then she whispered to him, "Remember the duck? So Johnny did the dishes. Later that day, Grandpa asked if the children wanted to go fishing and Grandma said, "I'm sorry but I need Sally to help make supper." Sally just smiled and said," Well that's all right because Johnny told me he wanted to help." She whispered again, "Remember the duck?" So Sally went fishing and Johnny stayed to help. After several days of Johnny doing both his chores and Sallys... he finally couldn't stand it any longer. He came to Grandma and confessed that he had killed the duck. Grandma knelt down, gave him a hug, and said, sweetheart, I knew. You see, I was standing at the window and I saw the whole thing, but because I love you, I forgave you. I was just wondering how long you would let Sally make a slave of you."

Whatever is in your past, whatever you have done... and the devil keeps throwing it up in your face (lying, cheating, debt, fear, bad habits, hatred, anger, bitterness, etc.).whatever it is....You need to know that God was standing at the window and He saw the whole thing..... He has seen your whole life. He wants you to know that He loves you and that you are forgiven. He's just wondering how long you will let the devil make a slave of you. The great thing about God is that when you ask for forgiveness, He not only forgives you, but He forgets. It is by God's grace and mercy that we are saved. Always remember: God is at the window.

VBS News: Sis. Cindy Coakley will be at the church every night from 5pm to 8:45pm working on props and such. She needs all the help she can get. It would be nice to see some of you putting your energy toward this ministry. The more volunteers to work the smoother it will go.
Vacation Bible School Pre-Registration: Please get your child/children registered early. See the display in the vestibule/Welcome Center area. It helps a lot to have this already done.

Baked Goods: The Teens are raising money for their trip to ATF in Cleveland. The table by the water fountain has baked goods for sale for this purpose. Please consider supporting them with a purchase. Thanks.
Secret Sisters: The table will be located in the entryway facing Walnut Street until VBS is over. Thanks for your cooperation in finding the missing name. From now on, please make sure to put your name on the back of the paper you draw (every 3 months) and drop it into the box. This helps alleviate a bunch of phone calls if there is a problem. Thanks.
Church Yard Sale: If you have something to get rid of, why not bring it in for the yard sale? We need all donations in by next Saturday, July 29. The sale will be August 3,4 & 5. We can also use bags, paper and plastic. Please mark your calendars and set aside some time to volunteer your help. This is a major undertaking and we appreciate any and all the help we can get. Your donations are greatly appreciated as well!

Food Pantry: Though it won’t we very big, we will once again be able to have a small food pantry of canned goods. If you would like to contribute to getting it stocked up, bring in your items and put them in the Welcome Center area behind the couch. God is so good to allow us to be used in this way once again. Praise Him!

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT:
Dear God, I have a problem, it's me.
Faith is the ability to not panic.
Blessed are the flexible for they shall not be bent out of shape.
When we get tangled up in our problems, be still.
God wants us to be still so He can untangle the knot.
No one falls in love by  chance , it is by  choice .  No one stays in love by chance, it is by  WORK.  And no one falls out of love by chance,  it is by CHOICE.  Jesus is the love of my life. I fell in love with Him and have never turned back. May it ring from the rooftops. May I ever proclaim it. JESUS IS THE LOVE OF MY ETERNAL SOUL!

"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God." Ephesians 2:8

VBS News: Sis. Cindy Coakley will be at the church every night from 5pm to 8:45pm working on props and such. She needs all the help she can get. If you have any spare time, stop in to see what you can do to help. If you get to the church and it’s not open, she lives in the house attached to the church, and invites you to knock on her door to let her know you’re there.
Volunteers Needed: Vacation Bible School will be August 14 -18 from 6pm to 9pm. Male actors are needed for small skits to be performed each day. Please see Sis. Cindy Coakley.
Vacation Bible School Pre-Registration: Please get your child/children registered early. See the display in the vestibule/Welcome Center area.
Donations Needed: Baked goods are needed for our Bake Sale at Wal-Mart next Saturday (July 22). You can either drop your item off at the table at Wal-Mart (Sis. Cindy will be there by 8am) or contact Sis. Cindy Coakley to make arrangements. Thank you.

Church Yard Sale: If you have something to get rid of, why not bring it in for the yard sale? It will be August 3,4 & 5. We can also use bags, paper and plastic. Please mark your calendars and set aside some time to volunteer your help. This is a major undertaking and we appreciate any and all the help we can get. Your donations are greatly appreciated as well!

New Life Ministries Block Party: What a wonderful time it was! Teresa Coakley and her back up singers (Arminta, Timothy, and Emily Coakley) started the evening out with a couple of songs. There was free food and drink, live entertainment, lots of friendly folks, and games. I especially enjoyed the dunking cage and watching Pastor Granger being dropped into the tank I encourage more of you to attend next year and be in prayer for community involvement. This was a wonderful community activity for the family and New Life Ministries did an excellent job in putting it together.
Street Ministry: There was a nice turn out of youth participation. 100 more flyers were passed out. Keep these homes in your prayers.
FYI: Timothy Coakley has a part in The Music Man being performed at Triple Locks Theater. We enjoyed the production and were very proud of our Timothy. He did an excellent job. Contact theater for dates and times and ticket info.
THANK YOU: What a wonderful relaxing time we had in Virginia. The mountains were beautiful! Our send off was such an inspiring event, I will forever be grateful to our Lord for allowing me to know such love! Your sacrifice of time and energy is humbling to me, for I don’t deserve this kind of dedication! But… Hallelujah!!! The computer is paid for!!! I just want everyone that worked the fundraisers to know that I appreciate it! I love you!
Tickets For Sale: Sis. Brenda Mourer is selling tickets for a drawing of various items. The proceeds are to help with medical expenses in the care of a special little girl with autism. See Sis. Brenda if you are interested in helping this family out.
Food Pantry: Though it won’t we very big, we will once again be able to have a small food pantry of canned goods. If you would like to contribute to getting it stocked up, bring in your items and put them in the Welcome Center area behind the couch. God is so good to allow us to be used in this way once again. Praise Him!
CONGRATULATIONS! To Matt & Jill Smith. Brylie Jane was born Wednesday, July 12. She’s an 8lb 9oz, 21” long bundle of pure joy according to Pastor (who got to hold her already!) Please pray for this family as they adjust to the new addition to the household.
PRAISE THE LORD!!! GOD ANSWERED OUR PRAYER!!! On Friday, Linda Summers had a heart catheterization done a Riverside Hospital in Columbus. NOTHING was found to be wrong with her heart!! The Lord takes care of those He calls His own!!! Thank you Jesus!!
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine…Proverbs 17:22.
This one’s for you, ladies
Women over 50 don't have babies because they would put them down and forget where they left them. One of life's mysteries is how a 2 pound box of candy can make a woman gain 5 lbs. My mind not only wanders, it sometime leaves completely. The best way to forget all your troubles is to wear really tight shoes. The nice part about living in a small town is that when you don't know what you're doing, someone else does. Just when I was getting used to yesterday, along came today. Sometimes I think I understand everything, then I regain consciousness. I gave up jogging for my health when my thighs kept rubbing together and setting my pantyhose on fire. Amazing! You hang something in your closet for awhile and it shrinks two sizes! Skinny people irritate me! Especially when they say things like, "You know, sometimes I just forget to eat." Now I've forgotten my address, my mother's maiden name, and my keys. But I've never forgotten to eat. I read this article that said the typical symptoms of stress are: eating too much, impulse buying, and driving too fast. Are they kidding? That is my idea of a perfect day.
Just as the psalmist says: We are fearfully and wonderfully made. We may have our little quirks and idiosyncrasies, but we are made masterpieces at the hand of the Master Artist!!!

Happy Birthday:
Monday: Sean Coakley Saturday: Don Ross, Pastor Jim
Happy Anniversary: Today: Justin & Julie Mulford

Church Yard Sale: If you have something to get rid of, why not bring it in for the yard sale? It will be August 3,4 & 5. We can also use bags, paper and plastic. Please mark your calendars and set aside some time to volunteer your help. This is a major undertaking and we appreciate any and all the help we can get. Your donations are greatly appreciated as well!

Just Wondering: Does anyone want a desk? Fairly large, made of metal, can be seen at church.
New Life Ministries Block Party: Pastor Mark Granger and his church would like to invite you to attend a block party at the church on 7th St. on July 15 at 6pm. There will be entertainment throughout the evening and they invite anyone who would like to be a part to call Renee Rose at 295-0581 to set up a meeting to screen your choice of music and set you up. There will be games and food as well. This would be a great family activity that is free. You can’t beat that!!!
Street Ministry: If you are going to join the next venture out, be at the church at 9:30am on July 15.

FYI: Timothy Coakley has a part in The Music Man being performed at Triple Locks Theater very soon. Contact theater for dates and times and ticket info.

Pastor’s Vacation: We will be leaving early Monday morning and returning Thursday evening. Pastor will have his cell phone (502-1276) if you want to call either of us. Bro. Bill Mourer will be teaching both men & women on Wednesday night. Same service time as usual.
Dessert Sunday: There are desserts for sale on the table in the Welcome Center by the water fountain. Proceeds to benefit Teens going to ATF this fall.

FYI: Michael W. Smith to be at Grove City Nazarene Church on July 15. Go to www.leaveamark.org for more information.
Happy Birthday: Monday: Cona Thorpe Wednesday: Barb Bryant
Happy Anniversary: Today: Bill & Becky Treat

Once upon a time there was a rich King who had four wives.  He loved the 4th wife the most and adorned her with rich robes and treated her to the finest of delicacies.  He gave her nothing but the best. He also loved the 3rd wife very much and was always showing her off to neighboring kingdoms.  However, he feared that one day she would leave him for another. He also loved his 2nd wife.  She was his confidant and was always kind, considerate and patient with him.  Whenever the King faced a problem, he could confide in her, and she would help him get through the difficult times. The King's 1st wife was a very loyal partner and had made great contributions in maintaining his wealth and kingdom.  However, he did not love the first wife.  Although she loved him deeply, he hardly ever took notice of her! One day, the King fell ill and he knew his time was short.  He thought of his luxurious life and wondered, "I now have four wives with me, but when I die, I'll be all alone." Thus, he asked the 4th wife, "I have loved you the most, endowed you with the finest clothing and showered great care over you.  Now that I'm dying, will
you follow me and keep me company?" "No way!” replied the wife, and she walked away without another word. Her answer cut like a sharp knife right into his heart. The sad King then asked the 3rd wife, "I have loved you all my life. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company?" "No!” replied the 3rd wife.  "Life is too good!  When you die, I'm going to remarry!"  His heart sank and turned cold. He then asked the 2nd wife, "I have always turned to you for help and you've always been there for me. When I die, will you follow me and keep me company?" "I'm sorry, I can't help you out this time!” replied the 2nd wife. "At the very most, I can only send you to your grave." Her answer came like a bolt of lightning, and the King was devastated. Then a voice called out: "I'll leave with you and follow you no matter
where you go." The King looked up, and there was his first wife.  She was so skinny as she suffered from malnutrition and neglect.  Greatly grieved, the King said, "I should have taken much better care of you when I had the chance!" In truth, we all have 4 wives in our lives:  Our 4th wife is our body. No matter how much time and effort we lavish in making it look good, it will leave us when we die. Our 3rd wife is our possessions, status and wealth.  When we die, it will all go to others. Our 2nd wife is our family and friends.  No matter how much they have been there for us, the furthest they can stay by us is up to the grave. And our 1st wife is our Soul, often neglected in pursuit of wealth, power and pleasures of the world.  However, our Soul is the only thing that will follow us wherever we go.  So cultivate, strengthen and cherish it now, for it is the only part of us who will follow us to the throne of God and continue with us throughout Eternity.

Church Yard Sale: If you have something to get rid of, why not bring it in for the yard sale? It will be August 3,4 & 5. We can also use bags, paper and plastic. Please mark your calendars and set aside some time to volunteer your help. This is a major undertaking and we appreciate any and all the help we can get. Your donations are greatly appreciated as well!

Just Wondering: Does anyone want a desk? Fairly large, made of metal, can be seen at church.

New Life Ministries Block Party: Pastor Mark Granger and his church would like to invite you to attend a block party at the church on 7th St. on July 15 at 6pm. There will be entertainment throughout the evening and they invite anyone who would like to be a part to call Renee Rose at 295-0581 to set up a meeting to screen your choice of music and set you up. There will be games and food as well. This would be a great family activity that is free. You can’t beat that!!!

Street Ministry: If you are going to join the next venture out be at the church at 9:30am on July 15.

FYI: Timothy Coakley has a part in The Music Man being performed at Triple Locks Theater very soon. Contact theater for dates and times and ticket info.

Happy Birthday:
Monday: Samantha Corbett
Thursday: Nikke Courtright
Friday: Anthony Frye Saturday: Kathy Blust

WHY DO WE CLAP OUR HANDS? Psalm 47:1 O clap your hands all ye people; shout unto God with a voice of triumph. WHY DO WE RAISE OUR HANDS? Psalm 63:4 Thus will I bless Thee: I will lift up my hands in Thy name. WHY DO WE SING PRAISES? Psalm 147:1 Praise ye the Lord: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant, and praise is comely. WHY DO WE DANCE? Psalm 149:3 Let them praise the Lord in the dance; let them sing praises unto Him with the timbrel and harp. WHY DO WE HAVE MUSIC IN OUR WORSHIP? Psalm 150:4 Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; praise Him with the stringed instruments. WHY DO WE WORSHIP? Psalm 28:2 Give unto the Lord the glory due His name; worship him in the beauty of holiness. John 4:23 For the hour cometh and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth; for the Father seeketh such to worship Him.

When you get to your wits end, you’ll find God lives there.
Some minds are like concrete, thoroughly mixed up and permanently set.
Be ye fishers of men – you catch them, He’ll clean them.
Coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous.