The College Hill Christian Church

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COME & SHARE SOME
TIME WITH US!
www.cincychurch.org
July
July--August
2010
Where People, God and Life Connect!
HAVE YOU HEARD - JESUS HAS MADE US ALL FISHERS OF MEN!
Inside this issue:
Pastoral Search Continues
Elders covet your patience in this process.
Be assured they are
diligently working on
this daily and in touch
with several candidates.
There are many considerations in this process
that all involved have to
look at.
The Elders continue to search for an
Interim Pastor and
eventually a new full
or part-time Pastor.
The process is slow
and tedious and the
Once the Interim
Pastor is chosen, we
hope to have a search
committee in place to
evaluate our needs and
then start looking for
someone to lead us.
A special thanks
goes out to the Elders
who have been preaching as well as all guest
speakers and various
members of our congregation who have
preached.
Any comments can
be made to the Elders,
or left with Sally
Gustafson, Chairman
of the Elders. Please
put these in writing
and sign your name.
And remember,
please keep this is daily
prayer as we seek
God's guidance. Thank
you one and all.
The Elders
Welcome
Barrett's
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Pastoral Search
Prayer Needs & Praises 2-4
Pastor Requirements?
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Welcome Isabella
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July Calendar
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August Calendar
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Tossey, Casteel Changes 9
Serving in July/August
9-10
Barton Howard Change 10
Birthdays & Anniversaries
11
Kids-In-Christ Fun Page
12
Casteel Changes
13
Women's Group
13
Board Meetings
14
CHCC History Book
14
Note From The Chair
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The Future!
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DISCOVERED!
Our Minister of Music, Steve Barrett
and Elder, Glenn Casteel were recently discovered attending a "Being Serious" Ministry Workshop. The picture at the left shows
them during a
Therefore, go and make
break from the sedisciples of all nations, ba
pbaprious workshop.
tizing them in the name of
the Father, and of the Son,
Thank goodand of the Holy Ghost, and
ness neither of
teaching them everything I
them like to
have commanded you.
And lo, I am with you a
lal"clown around."
ways, even to the end of
We look forward
the world."
to seeing their
Matthew 28:19
28:19--20
new look! LOL!
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Special Prayer Concerns & Praises
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Continue to pray for JoAnn Stortz and her health. She is living with their daughter and son in Indiana.
Jim Moses our beloved member who is at his home.
Oscar Boyd—Oscar is at home under Mattie's care. Pray also for Mattie as she
faces the many challenges with Oscar.
Continued prayer for Ellen Schmid for her Arthritis and Diabetes, and for her
daughter Phyllis, with her problems at work. Pray also for their family and healed
relationships. And, pray for Edward, Ellen's son.
Continued Prayer for Ken Distler, Artie’s son who has been through so much.
Continued prayer for Sue Morgan, Sally’s twin sister. Many struggles facing.
Pray for Sally Gustafson our Chairman of Elders, Bell Choir Director, Organist
and many other positions as her health continues to improve .
Congratulations to Sally and Sue's mom, Shirley Elliott, who recently celebrated
her 85th birthday.
Please pray for Barton and Pamela Howard our former pastor and his wife. Barton accepted a new position with Legacy Christian Church in Harrison recently.
Pray for Callie Kohler and Donna Hinson, two additional shut-ins from our family as they recover and deal with illness concerns.
Pray for Dan Urra and his mom Gloria Duke. She is currently at Cottingham.
Pray daily for one another and those especially those on our monthly/yearly calendar. July & August are: Dan Urra, Sam Casteel, Chris & Lisa Land, Josh
Urra, Colonel Ray Rose, Katie Urra, Margot, Josh & Holland Hisle, and Jan
Rankin. Our programs at church—that all will be God inspired and blessed. Especially for our Music Minister, Steve Barrett and his family and team.
Pray for our friends Roy and Paul.
Praise - Repair Work has been completed on Shirley Murphy's home. For those
not knowing - a neighbor's tree feel on her home requiring fairly substantial repairs. Shirley thanks all who have been in prayer for her.
Pray for Mike & Cherrie and their needs.
Praise for Sharon's friend Larry who is now in Cincinnati with us. If we had our
way, we would keep him here! Welcome to Cincinnati and College Hill Christian
Church Larry!
Continued Pray for Carol of our Music Worship Team as she continues to heal
following her carotid artery surgery.
Pray for Sonya Winford and her sister-in-law.
Pray for Mae Norman and her family.
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Pray for our dear friend, Walter Maxton, and his family as they face many issues
in their lives.
Please pray for Walt Strecker, and Eleanor for strength to get through all daily
tasks.
Pray for those out-of-work and those with family problems.
Continued Prayer for David Druffel as he deals with eye issues.
Pray for those with Alcohol and other Drug Abuse problems.
Pray for the Sonia Redmon and her family.
Pray for Dr. Lewis Casteel as he adjusts to his new home at Triple Creek Retirement Community.
Pray for Spencer of our Music Worship Team as he deals with family issues.
Pray for Bob and Jack, workers with Bill Katz. Both need healing and strength.
Following the teachings of I Timothy, help us to pray daily for our leaders including our President, Congress, those in local and state leadership also.
Pray for Bradley, Sharon's nephew, who had a hammer handle split into him.
Pray for continued strength for our church boards. May God continue to lead
them in all that is happening.
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Our dear sister Delores Swann asked us to pray for health, and family issues.
We were asked by a member to pray for “all church members past and present.”
Another member asks us to uplift in prayer, “Those who battle mental illness
and social estrangement.” As these tough economic times increase and the insurance agency helps less and less in the area of mental health, the numbers in
this group is growing rapidly. Let us remember them as Jesus instructs us—”As
you have done this to least of these, you have done it to me.”
From a member, “Please pray for our church that it may grow.”
Another wrote, “Please pray for our church officers & our Pastoral Search”
Another member has asked us to, “Please pray for those that struggle to
keep their daily tasks up. Give them strength and dignity.”
Pray for Sharon Foreman & her mother Violet as well as Shirley Murphy all
having health concerns.
Beth Katz’s brother Jeff, and son, Chris both in the service.
Praise: Isabella Summer Middendorf born to Jenn and Doug Middendorf. Born
June 20th. Congratulations to all including Grandparents, Bill & Beth Katz.
Praise: Hunter Nicholas Lachey born to Lea and Drew Lachey. Born May 15th.
Congratulations to all including Grandparents, Dan and Geri Urra.
All other prayer needs and concerns Many of our family are hurting physically,
emotionally, spiritually, financially. Pray that God will continue to guide them
through these rough times and uplift them. The same is true with our friends and
colleagues. May God’s Will be done.
All unspoken prayer requests.
Speaking of Pastoral Candidates
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Congratulations Jenny (Katz) and Doug Middendorf
Isabella Summer Middendorf
Born June 20th
Proud Grandparents: Bill & Beth Katz
Emphasis:
Camp Christian
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July 2010
Pray Daily for: Dan & Geri Urra, Sam Casteel, Chris & Lisa Land, Josh Urra,
Also for our Music Minister: Steve Barrett and his family and Ministry Team, & Pastoral Search!
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Holiday:
Independence Day
Thu
Fri
Sat
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Alcoholic’s
Anonymous
6:30 p.m.
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Joint Service
with Judah
Church 10:30
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Alcoholic’s
Anonymous
6:30 p.m.
ELDERS
6:30 p.m.
Glenn's Office
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Alcoholic’s
Anonymous
6:30 p.m.
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Alcoholic’s
Anonymous
6:30 p.m.
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Board
Meeting
Special Offering
Taken:
Camp Christian
July 4th
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Alcoholic’s
Anonymous
6:30 p.m.
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Emphasis:
Christ Community in
College Hill
August 2010
Pray Daily for: Ray Rose, Katie Urra, Josh, Margot, & Holland Hisle, and Jan Rankin
Also for our Music Minister: Steve Barrett and his family and Ministry Team & Pastoral Search!
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ELDERS
6:30 p.m.
Glenn's Office
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
6:30 p.m.
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Board Meeting
After Worship
Offering - Christ Community in College Hill
Remember To Read Your Bible & Pray Daily!
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Information From Steve Tossey
Steve Tossey, Former
Pastor of the College Hill
Christian Church has accepted a new position in
Pennsylvania. Effective
July 10th his new address
will be:
Rev. Steve Tossey
418 Honeysuckle Drive
Marietta, PA 17547
e-mail: [email protected]
Information From Lew Casteel
Effective Immediately, new address is: Triple Creek Retirement Community, Dr. Lewis G. Casteel; Room 103; 11230
Pippin Road; Cincinnati, Ohio 45231.
New Phone: (513) 878-4729
Serving In July
Deacon’s:
04—Shirley Murphy & Jan Denton
11—Lori Casteel & Delores Swann
18—Beth Katz & Sam Casteel
25—Delores Swann & Tak Kariya
Communion Preparation:
Lori Casteel
Table Prayer:
04—Bill Katz
11—Glenn Casteel
18—Sally Gustafson
25—Dan Urra
Greeters:
04 - Jan Denton
11—Glenn & Lori Casteel
18—Bath Katz
25—Delores Swann
Worship Leaders:
04—Beth Katz
11—Bill Katz
18—Dan Urra
25—Bill Katz
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Information From Barton Howard
From Former Pastor, Barton
Howard:
Hi All, The News Is Good.
I have been blessed twice recently.
First, my son Michael and
his wife Amy gave birth to a
beautiful 9 pound, 5 ounce
little girl, Megan Christine. I
am so happy for them!
Secondly, I am now officially on the staff at the Legacy Christian Church in Har-
rison, Ohio to serve in the
area of Pastoral Care. I think
this will initially be mostly
hospital visitation. This is the
church where Dr. Bill McConnell is Lead Pastor. They run
between 400-500 in attendance, so there is plenty to
keep us all busy.
I have live internet at
home again and my new
phone number is (513) 9074939. Love and Blessings to
All, Barton.
Serving In August
Deacon’s:
01—Jan Denton & Lori Casteel
08—Sam Casteel & Shirley Murphy
15—Beth Katz & Delores Swann
22—Lori Casteel & Tak Kariya
29—Shirley Murphy & Jan Denton
Communion Preparation:
Delores Swann
Table Prayer:
01—Bill Katz
08—Glenn Casteel
15—Sally Gustafson
22—Bill Katz
29—Dan Urra
Greeters:
01—Jan Denton
08—Sam Casteel
15—Beth Katz
22—Lori Casteel
29—Jan Denton
Worship Leaders:
01—Beth Katz
08—Bill Katz
15—Dan Urra
22—Beth Katz
29—Delores Swann
July Birthdays and Anniversaries
07—Alyssa Stortz
09—Art Ehrmantraut
09—Patrick Skinner
12—Chris & Lisa Land
13—Mallory Hinman
14—Dottie (Clemons) Noonan
15—Molly Gaston
17—Katie Urra
20—Lois Hoffman
21—Ellie Schmid
21—David & Lee Ann Diehl
25—Carol Yarborough
29—Jackson (Jake) Currie
August Birthday’s and Anniversaries
02—Jerry Hinman
03—Jim Moses
04—Denise Casteel
05—Glenn and Lori Casteel
06—Brenda Schatzman
10—Rick Yarborough
12—Kelli Rankin
14—Chris and Amber Casteel
15—Terry & Katherine Strecker
16—Brandon Stortz
19—Phyllis Schmid
19 - Barton & Pamela Howard
24—Jenne Yarborough
26—Patrick & Julie Skinner
28—Taylor Stortz
28—Ulrich & Cheryl (Kariya) Hewer
29—David Clemons
31—Katherine Drew Strecker
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Kid’s For Christ
Christ—
—Fun Page
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Women’s Group To Meet Again In August
Calling All Women—We will be meeting
every Monday starting at 7:30 p.m. at the
Church in August.
Watch the bulletin for when we will resume.
Make plans to join us for fellowship and
study. See Beth Katz for more information.
Information From Glenn, Lori, and Sam Casteel
Effective Immediately, new address for Glenn, Lori, and Sam:
9783 Flagstone Way; West Chester, Ohio 45069.
Same Phone: (513) 266-7212
Congratulations Sam Casteel
Congratulations to Sam Casteel, member of The College Hill
Christian Church. His team, The Orioles, won the Cal Ripken 12
year old Fairfield Baseball Tournament. His team had an excellent year with a record of 17-4.
Congratulations Sam! Is there an "S" on your cape under that
shirt? AWESOME!
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Message From Your Chairman of the Board
Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord! As we prepare this
newsletter I am also preparing to deliver a sermon June 27th on being
Fisher's of Men. This will supplement that sermon and I will not repeat
myself.
But, in the Gospel of Luke, the 14th Chapter, 25th - 27th verses we learn
about a miracle that I believe is coming to The College Hill Christian Church
as I write this.
"Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them He said: If
anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and
children, his brothers and sisters - yes, even his own life - cannot be my
disciple. And, anyone who does not carry his own cross and follow me cannot
be my disciple."
On the surface this sounds cruel and hateful. But in reality what God is saying that we MUST put
Him first ahead of everything. I will use myself as an example. I did not attend church because Sam
had a soccer game at the same time. Therefore, I have put Sam first and not God and have
disobeyed many of his commandments but the main one is to put Him first.
Now, this is an example that I think God gives us grace for; but I believe this is exactly His point.
If we begin to put family first, or work first, or even the Reds first - we cannot be His Disciples. We
cannot even love our own life so much that we put God second. I'm tired, I don't feel good, I just
cannot go to church today - all excuses that allow Satan to put God second or third, or whatever.
When we are obedient, when we agree to allow God to be in control, when we agree to do His
Will first in ALL things, the we pick up our cross and follow Him. And then me, like CHCC can be
His Disciple! The Cost is Great and Intensely Personal - But Worth It! To God be the Glory! Glenn
Board Meeting
Meeting—
—Sundays, July 25th & August 29th
All Board Members are needed to attend the Board Meeting following Worship. Chairs
are asked to have their written reports ready for distribution. Thank you. Glenn Casteel,
Chairman of the Board.
The Historical Book of the first 50 years of CHCC
We only have two extra 100th Anniversary books left. This first book covers CHCC's history until 1950. The second book should be available this year. Interested in purchasing a
copy? See Glenn Casteel. Cost is $25.00 each to cover the cost of printing and binding. Mailing Costs extra.
The book on Disk is free. You must have Adobe or a PDF program to open. Want one, email me at [email protected]. Blessings to all!
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Our Church Without YOU!
Listed below is a picture of the progress our church without you. You can see the many
programs you affect, the people you affect, and how our church functions without you.
You see - you are needed. We cannot make it without you. Don't let Satan have the
victory. Unite in God's Spirit and work toward resolution, reconciliation, and hope! If we
don't come to church because of our differences - Satan wins. Don't let that happen!
COME & SHARE SOME
TIME WITH US!
The College Hill Christian
Church
C/O: Glenn Casteel
1631 Marlowe Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45224
Phone: 513-226-3131
E-Mail to the Editor: [email protected]
You can receive this Newsletter by E-Mail,
just send us your address. Saves us
all postage and expenses.
Anyone wishing to be added or
removed from the receiving list can
e-mail us at: [email protected]
Or mail to the address above.
The Future - Ours and the Church
The future is here for all of us. Will be on
this earth tomorrow or with our Heavenly
Father? Those not accepting Christ as their
Savior will not be in Heaven with us and
what a tragedy this will be.
I know mine would. And, I have begun a
personal effort to live as though each day
was my last. I want to die knowing that people are going to heaven because of the work
I have done to introduce them to Christ.
None of us know how long our time will
be here on earth. So please, remember this
is "Our End Times." Maybe not "The End
Times" but it is ours.
The College Hill Christian Church is teetering on whether it will have a future. Many
have left because we have no pastoral leadership. Some because of the new music, and
others just because things have changed.
Who do we hurt? The future. The ones who
might have walked through our doors and
come to know Christ as their Lord and Savior.
Question for you, if the Doctor told you
that you had two weeks to live, what would
you do? Would your life proceed as normal
or would you begin calling your friends and
family and explaining the "Romans Road"
and Salvation as stated in John 3:16?
Would your jokes and stories remain the
same or would you yearn to bring others
closer to the Lord? Would you watch the
same movies, shows, read the same books?
Or would your emphasis change?
So, you hold the future of this church in
your hands. I am hoping you will treat this
future with all you have within you. Place
aside differences, personalities, or anything
else keeping you away. God needs you now
and is calling you at CHCC. Blessings!

The College Hill Christian Church

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