Volume 27 Issue 6 West Side Church of

June 2012 Christ CALLER

June 8th Movie begins at dusk

June 17

CRUISE-IN CAR SHOW Antique, Classic, Street Rod, Tractor and Motorcycle JUNE 24 9:00 A.M.—2:00 P.M. Inside this issue: SonRise National Dan ’ s Desk 2 Park VBS Team Amanda ’ s Hope 3 Lance ’ s Children ’ s Chat 4 June 25-29 9am-12:30 pm

Hymn Formation 5 Announcements 8 Preschool- Prayer List 5 Grade 5 Military Addresses 4 On-line Reflections 6 registration at June Serving 9 wscchamilton.org Schedule Page 2 West Side Church of Christ CALLER

Church From Dan’s Desk

1190 Stahlheber Rd Hamilton, OH 45013 Honor Thy Father

Phone 513-863-7553 A direct command from God that is even one of the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:12) Easy enough said. More difficult sometimes Fax to be accomplished. In our postmodern, secular culture such a directive from 513-863-7552 the Lord seems quaint, out-of-date, and is increasingly ignored. Parents, and especially fathers, are dissed in the media and in pop culture—portrayed as clueless oafs worthy only of contempt by their children. How sad. Office Hours

Sadder still is the fact that such dishonoring of fathers has spilled over even into the church. Now many church-going young people do respect Monday-Friday their fathers and are to be commended for it. Yet the church is not immune 9:30— 2:30 to the cultural influence of parental disrespect by young people. What am I talking about? Just this. When young person fails to show respect for the man who gave them life they are dishonoring their father. When they speak disrespectfully, either to their father’s face or behind his back, they are Church Staff dishonoring him. When they deliberately disobey or ignore their father’s wishes they are dishonoring him. I’m 56 years old, but if my father called Dan Knisley me and told me to do something I would do it, simply because he is my father. Senior Minister

[email protected] How much better it would be for our churches, our families, and our nation if children of all ages would obey the command of the Lord to honor Daniel Stephens their fathers. Why do I say this? Because the Lord attaches this promise to Associate Minister of the command: “that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life Teens and Worship on the earth” (Ephesians 6:3). The Lord’s word will not return to Him void, [email protected] but will accomplish the purpose for which He sent it (Isaiah 55:11). Those who honor their parents have the Lord’s promise of a long and prosperous Lance Whitehurst life. And besides, when we consider all that dear old dad does for his family, Minister to Children doesn’t he deserve a little respect? [email protected]

For Him- Ellen Sippel Secretary Dan [email protected]

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Great Strides Team Amanda’s Hope Join us at a walk to “Blow Away Cystic Fibrosis 2012” at Hamilton’s Joyce Park on Sunday, June 3. Registration is at 12 noon and the walk begins at 1:00 pm. We’ll take GREAT STRIDES (Steps to help control and find a cure for our granddaughter Amanda, 8 1/2 years old, who was diagnosed when only 8 weeks old.) Please help us support the ongoing research for control and a cure that the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation conducts. If you are unable to walk for Amanda’s Hope, please consider a donation. Checks can be made out to CFF Hamilton, Ohio GREAT STRIDES, with Amanda’s Hope on the memo line, by June 3. Please give checks to Winnie or Del. Thanks! Thanks for walking and or donating to benefit those with this life-threatening genetic disease. (More on “65 Roses” story and CF can be found on the bulle- tin board by the side door.)

With thankful hearts, Del & Winnie Schanie

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Support our Troops Children’s Chat Chaplain Ben Dillon: 67 Candler Ct. Cameron, N.C. 28376

AB Welsh, Eric 323 TRS/SLT B047 (Dorm In less than a month, VBS will be here. VBS will be 9am to 12:30pm from A9) 1320 Truemper Street Unit June 25-29. If you are interested in helping, please see Rachel Whitehurst or me. 369523 Lackland, AFB, TX This year all workers must be registered and must be trained. No one will be al- 78236-5570 lowed to just show up and help. We have to know who is there and that they are properly trained for what they are doing. We just sent out over 1,800 flyers to local schools. Soon you will see big banners up in a couple of high visibility locations off-site. We are trying to gear up for many more kids this year and could really use your help. Also, we could use donations to help cut the cost of VBS. We have a list for crafts and for snacks or if you would like to just donate money see me and we can do that as well.

Along with VBS we are also starting something new for this summer and Bible Trivia that is Free Family Films on the 2nd Friday of June, July and August. This will be He that abideth in the a time for all to come out and enjoy a movie under the stars. It will be a family- ______of Christ, friendly movie so all ages are invited. Also, we will have free popcorn and drinks. he hath both the Father and the Son. Bring a blanket and a lawn chair if you like and join us for the first Free Family

Film June 8. Movie starts at dark. If we have bad weather, the movie will be

moved into the gym.

2 John 7 7 John 2 List of needed items for VBS Crafts VBS Snack Supplies are on

Doctrine Items church members may provide to page 8 help us reduce costs: 1. Fabric pens (assorted colors) 2. Ink stamp pads (nature colors: Register for VBS on line at brown, green, black, yellow, red, www.wscchamilton.org orange, blue, etc.) 3. Nature themed rubber stamps Prayer Ministry Team: (leaves, trees, acorns, pine cones, Linda Keller forest birds and animals) 513-312-3587 4. Plain White or Beige bandannas Pat Brunner 5. Duct Tape (assorted colors) 896-6168 6. To Make Drums (oatmeal boxes, Helen James nut cans, 1 lb. coffee cans or large 867-8221 vegetable cans, etc. No small soup cans.) Volume 27 Issue 6 Page 5

REQUESTS FOR PRAYER **************************SFC Michael P. Norton Attn:Donna Any Solider Fisher HHCJohn 34th LaymanID DIVENG Unit # 117 Brenda Napper “Write me a song that can give my audience some hope,” singer Jane Froman asked. “You know, APO, AE 09374 something similar to ‘May the Good Lord Bless you and Keep You.’” Her songwriting staff met the Maxine Owens PVT Owens, Saxton T. challenge and created one of the most popular songs of the early 1950s. Karen Polen 1/6Mark WPNS Robinson co. CAAT1 Jane Froman had known adversity throughout her life. When she was five, her father left the family. Unit 73145 FPO AEO9510Sam- 3145Welch Soon after, she began stuttering. Strangely, she didn’t stutter was when she sang. Her mother, head Laura Wylie of the Music Department at a Christian college, recognizing her daughter’s talent, became Jane’s LCPLAll Siegle, with health Jeremy CLB-46, SEC. Co. voice teacher. Soon, young Jane was singing solos in church. concerns Unit 72022 Eventually, Jane attended ’s Conservatory of Music. To pay her way through school, she **************************EPO-AE09509-2022 sang on WLW Radio and with Henry Thiess’s Orchestra. Jane made her first records with Thiess’s Sophie Bovenizer band in the early ‘30s in a Cincinnati ballroom. Bill Chamberlain Jane tackled the Broadway stage. Her stuttering hampered her speaking roles, so she concentrated Barb Colwell on radio work. She built a sizeable following through her frequent radio appearances and records. Helen Dye Anna George In 1943, Jane was travelling with a USO unit en route to entertaining troops in the European theater. Dolle Haven The plane crashed in the Tague River in . Only 15 survived, including Jane. She sustained Earl Kieser numerous injuries and nearly lost a leg. Miraculously, her voice was spared. Mae Lasley She returned to work in 1944, although in constant pain. Doctor-prescribed medicines that were Geneva McSwain supposed to help ease the pain, caused her to become addicted. She battled the constant pain and Dale Richter the pills the rest of her life. Mag Thacker Ruby Wyatt After Hollywood released her film biography, “With a Song in my Heart,” Jane starred in the “USA homebound Canteen” television series. It was during the show’s run that Jane issued her challenge to her staff. This was a time of worldwide uncertainty, especially with the fear of the Cold War turning into a hot ************* war at any time. In some ways, this was also a battle of ideologies: the Christian-led West versus the Graham deWit Godless East. Many Christian-themed hymns and inspirational songs were quite popular at the time on the sales charts as well as on radio and TV programs. bereavement In this context, it is easy to see why Jane sensed the need for such a song and why she issued such ************* a challenge. Soon, Composer and his staff of lyricists (, Irvin Graham, and June Prayer Jimmy Shirl) presented her with “I Believe.” Focus: When Jane sang the song on her TV show, audiences loved the song. Soon, her Capitol recording Keeping God was climbing the charts. Unfortunately for her, one of her TV viewers was Mitch Miller, a Columbia Records executive. He also loved the song and soon rushed Frankie Laine into a studio to cut it. with you Frankie’s record outsold hers and it became one of his signature songs. wherever you go. “I Believe” was popular enough that it appeared on “Your Hit Parade,” eventually making the No. 1 Which tribes settled position. The Christophers presented the writers with an award for Best Inspirational Song of 1953! east Other:of the Jordan

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until cardiac arrest claimed her at age 73. Until the end, fans still corresponded with her. They never Christ in 32 Africa Numbers forgot her music, but they also remembered her courage and determination. Gad & Rueben Preacher Benson Obviously, she believed these words: Cole “I believe above the storm/The smallest voice will still be heard VBS and the I believe that someone in the great somewhere, Hears every word. children Ev’rytime I hear a newborn baby cry/Or touch a leaf/Or see the sky, Then I know why, I Believe.”

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 God’s Girls will be June 4

 Kieser Small Group will meet June 12 & 26 at the Kieser’s at 7pm

 Women’s Bible study On Hiatus for the summer.

 Seniors on the Go – June 12 Olive Garden on Rt. 4 Fairfield Leave church at 11:30 am.

 Reasonable Faith Small Group will meet Mondays at 6:30 pm at the church *************************************************************************************** Congratulations to Ray Dalton VITAS Thanks to Al Miller & Larry Baldwin or painting the parsonage Volunteer of the Year!!! front porch, to Pat Kremis for trimming our shrubs, and Roger Richardson for fixing the lights in the men’s restroom. Thanks to all who expressed congratula- tions on our 50th Wedding Anniversary. Congratulations to Brittany Daugherty and Jason Hickerson For the wonderful cards and for all who were married here, at West Side, Friday May 11. those who were able to share at our party. We have a great family of God to Thanks to all the men who made the Mother’s Day dinner a be blessed by. Love, Neil & Beebee wonderful experience.

List of needed Snack Supplies for Chocolate Syrup VBS. Mini Marshmallows Spray Can Easy Cheese Belgian Butter Waffle Cookies Pretzel Sticks Pop Corn Yogurt Covered Raisins Teddy Grahams Small Smoked Sausages Hot Cocoa Mix Class of 2012 Celebration Breakfast Squeeze Bottle of Mustard Plain Cake or Glazed Donut Holes Small Rolls Chocolate Frosting Sunday, June 3rd Ice Cream Cups Toffee Crumbles 9:00am M&M’s Tooth Picks Plastic Spoons Please sign up in the foyer Paper Plates indicating Clear Plastic Cups Napkins your attendance and # attending Volume 27 Issue 6 Page 9

A Real Church...for real people

West Side Church of Christ 1190 Stahlheber Rd. Hamilton, OH 45013

Phone: 513-863-7553 Fax: 513-863-7552 Email: [email protected]

EVENTS AT A GLANCE

June 3 Breakfast for Graduates June 4 God’s Girls Services June 8 Friday Family Fun Night Movie June 12 Fun Bunch Olive Garden Sunday: June 12 Small Group @ Kieser’s 7pm Bible School 9:30 am June 16 VBS Training Workshop Worship Service 10:30 am June 17 Father’s Day June 17 No Evening Service Evening Worship 6:00 pm June 19 Leadership Meeting Youth Group 6:00 pm June 25 Caller deadline June 23 VBS Set Up Monday: June 24 Cruise In Car Show Reasonable Faith Small Group June 25 VBS June 26 VBS 6:30 pm June 26 Small Group @ Kieser’s 7pm June 27 VBS Wednesday: June 28 VBS Women’s Bible Study On Hiatus June 29 VBS Evening Bible Study 6:30 pm Worship Teams Practice 7:30 pm