Announcements from October 28 Bulletin

November 25: Thank Offering Sunday
The deacons will be collecting our annual Thank Offering on November 25th. As in the past, we are encouraging the children of Christ the Word to come up to the front of the sanctuary to express their thankfulness to God by bringing an offering. Also, this collection will be the last benevolence collection taken in 2007. We have combined the November and December benevolence in order to help those who will be in need during the holiday season. We are praying that God will bless this offering to teach our children about the importance of giving, and enable our church to do good works of charity. The deacons thank you for your cheerful giving in the past and for your generosity in this next collection.

Talent Show
On December 31st we will have our annual talent show and New Year’s Eve fellowship time. Please begin working on your acts and let Tim Varner, Jason Wiltse, or the Turner brothers know what you’ll be...attempting.

WOW Survey of Talents and Gifts
The WOW committee has determined that it would be beneficial to know more about the women here at CTW. In an effort to better know specific areas of strength or knowledge among our women we would appreciate each woman that attends CTW to please fill out a small survey available on the table in the narthex and place it into the box provided. This we trust will helps us serve one another better.

WOW Christmas Fellowship: Back to Bethlehem
WOW Christmas Fellowship—Back to Bethlehem—will take place on Tuesday evening November 27th at Barb Oostra’s home at 7 p.m. More details will be coming. Save the date!

Living Word Youth Returns to the Dominguez Home This Week
This Wednesday LWY meets at the Dominguez home for our regular meeting. A special evening is planned with the lesson focusing on the Reformation and brought to us by Marc Brunner, one of CTW’s deacons. Special games are being planned for the evening by mastermind Jeremy Heyerly. Dress warm and don’t forget to bring your favorite treat or a bag of your favorite candy. Look forward to seeing you there!

Homeschool Activities
• On October 30 at 7:00 p.m., the Homeschool Meeting at the Schriner home will focus on various topics such as local history (Angela Hite), how to complete transcripts/keep records (Sue Brown), CTWC homeschool/ missions connections (Michelle Holder), reading comprehension (Bill Hite) and spiritual growth during homeschooling (Rachel Turner) Bring along your favorite quick recipe (ready in 30 minutes or less) and your current/favorite math curriculum (bring a text book/teacher’s guide if possible). For more information, contact Julie Van Wormer.
• Join the homeschoolers for a group tour at the Toledo Museum of Art on November 15 at 9:15 a.m. This tour “Fantastic Fires” will focus on the new Glass Pavilion and is for 1st grade and up ONLY. Kindergarteners and under will stay in the Family Adventure Center to play with a few moms. You must R.S.V.P. by November 11 to Renee Drees.

Winter Retreat Need
Some Living Word Youth (LWY) members are seeking opportunities to earn their way to go on the Winter Retreat. They are very willing to work for hire if someone has work for them to do or if someone is in a position to sponsor them. Sponsors can also choose to have them work for someone else. Any opportunities would be greatly appreciated. If you would like to hire youth or sponsor them to work for someone else please contact Scott Killy at 419-329-1100.

Deacon of the Day
This Sunday’s “Deacon of the Day” is Marc Brunner. Next week: Steve Altman.