Announcements from November 25 Bulletin

WOW Christmas Fellowship: Back to Bethlehem
This coming Tuesday at 7:00 pm join other women from CTW at Barb’s Oostra’s home for our Christmas fellowship. All women are invited to attend and enjoy fellowship and a challenge from God’s Word given by Marilyn Evans.

Evening Services
On December 16, our evening service will take place in the SDA fellowship hall at 6:30 p.m. Pastor Dionne will talk about life as a teacher in the Pastors College. During our two January evening services, David will be preaching on discipline in the context of the home. All families—particularly those with young children—are encouraged to attend.

Nomination Forms Available In Narthex
Nominations are still being received for the offices of Deacon and Elder. Forms can be found at the Welcome Center table in the Narthex and should be turned in before December.

Nursery Workers Needed For Dec. 23
Nursery volunteers are needed for Sunday school and church nursery on December 23. If you are able to help, please contact Marcia James (419.841.7154).

Fourth Annual Messiah Sing-Along
Invitations to the Messiah Sing-Along, taking place Sunday, December 2nd at 7:00pm, are available in the Narthex. Only one week until the Sing-Along. Get your last minute invitations after church and get ready for a great concert! Reserve spots with the church sponsored babysitter by calling Sarah French at (419) 381-6271.

Upcoming Interim Sunday School Classes
Our 3-week Interim Sunday school classes will begin on January 13. In addition to a membership class, we will be offering a class on three women of the Bible. Jordan Daughtery, Matt French and Robin Kepler will each take a week, covering Deborah, Abigail, and Mary. If you are interested in attending the membership class, please let Pastor Dionne know by calling the church office (419.329.1100).

2nd Payment Due THIS Wednesday For The LWY Winter Retreat
In an effort to make the Winter Retreat costs easier and less daunting, we have split the costs up into three payments. The second payment of $50 is due this Wednesday, on Nov. 28th. Due to the way this works, if you do not turn in the second payment on THIS Wednesday, the previous Early Bird special will be made ineffective. Thus, we encourage you to make sure your second payment is turned in by Nov. 28th in order to keep the Early Bird special discount. Thanks!

Free Babysitting This Friday
Free babysitting by the LWY members and leaders will take place this Friday at the Altman Home from noon to 9 p.m. PB&J and mac-n-cheese dinner will be provided (no lunch).

Large-Print Bulletins
Large-print bulletins are available at the Welcome Center table in the Narthex.

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.

Lost & Found
There is a lost and found table in the hallway running along the east side of the sanctuary.

Children’s Christmas Choir
All 4th through 8th graders are invited to sing in a choir at our Christmas service on the morning of December 23. If you are able to attend all of the following rehearsals, and if you like to sing, please join us! Please have one parent come with you to the first rehearsal for a few brief instructions. If you have questions, see Sarah Dionne.
Rehearsals:
Sunday, November 25 after the a.m. service (in the Fellowship Hall)
Sunday, December 9 after the a.m. service (in the Fellowship Hall)
Sunday, December 16 at 5:45 p.m. (in the Sanctuary)
Sunday, December 23 at 10:00 a.m. (in the Sanctuary)

Adult/High School Christmas Choir
All interested adults and high school students are invited to sing in the choir for our Christmas service on the morning of December 23. We only have a few rehearsals, so it is important that you attend all of them. Please see Sarah Dionne with any questions.
Rehearsals:
Sunday, December 9 after the a.m. service (in the Fellowship Hall)
Sunday, December 16 at 4:30 p.m. (in the Sanctuary)
Sunday, December 23 at 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. (in the Sanctuary)

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 Tim Varner. Next week: Fred Walls.