Ministering to the Morgans

Praise the Lord for allowing Abbie to return home to be with her family. Things are going very well at the Morgan home - but, needless to say, they are quite busy with medications, feedings, contraptions and doctors appointments. To help out, we will be continuing to provide meals well into the future - if you have not been called upon and would like to volunteer, please call Michelle at 419-531-5318. Thanks to everyone for their committment to care for our family at Christ the Word.

Announcements from May 27 Bulletin

Summer Evangelism Training
A sign-up sheet for this year’s Evangelism Explosion is in the narthex. The class is open to graduates and newcomers and will run for only four weeks this year. The first meeting is Thursday, May 31 at 6:00 p.m. See Matthew French for details.

Kits For Camichines
The mission team really appreciates all of you who have so faithfully brought articles for the hygiene kits. We have reached our goals for everything but toothpaste and washcloths. We still need 647 tubes of toothpaste and 342 washcloths. FYI- Big Lots has large tubes of toothpaste for 90 cents. Our team plans on putting together the kits on Friday June 8th so we will have only one more week to collect articles in the narthex. Can you help us one more Sunday?

June 21-24: CTW Family Camping Trip
Mark your calendars now for the Christ the Word Family Camping Trip at East Harbor State Park. The church has reserved 48 sites in the group camping area from Thursday, June 21 through Sunday, June 24. Please see the larger announcement in the bulletin.

Attention Ladies of CTW!
Please join us for a wedding shower in honor of Emily Hardin and her upcoming marriage to Jason Wiltse. The brunch will be held on Saturday, June 16th from 10-12 am at Christian Fellowship of Toledo South. Please RSVP to Bianca Altman, 419-868-4816, by Sunday, June 4. Gift ideas for the bride and groom can be found on their registry at Bed, Bath and Beyond or Target. Gift cards toward furniture purchases from Ikea would also be greatly appreciated. Maps and directions will be posted on the CTW homepage. We will look forward to celebrating with you.

June Sunday Evening Services Switching
During the month of June we will be switching our evening services to the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Rev. Yongjin Kim from Hanmi Covenant Presbyterian Church in Toledo will be preaching during the evening service on June 10.

Vitamins For Mexico
Help! We are currently 15,000 vitamins below our need for the 2007 Mission Trip to Camichines. Our goal of 30,000 vitamins must be met to ensure that each man, woman and child in the village gets a one month supply of a good quality multivitamin with minerals. Please consider sponsoring a 1,000 tablet bottle of prescription quality vitamins. These vitamins can be purchase through Michelle Holder for $20. Please see Michelle or Kevin (419-531-5318 or holderpharm@sbcglobal.net) or drop your cash or check for any amount in the “Meds for Mexico” can on the health kit collection table. Thanks!

First Game for the CTW Softball Team is Tuesday
Come support your 2007 CTW Softball Team this Tuesday, May 29 at 7:10 p.m. at the WPOS softball field located at 7112 Angola Rd. in Holland. There is some metal seating available or you can bring a lawn chair for greater comfort. We look forward to seeing you there!

2007 LWY Amazing Race This Saturday, June 2
All entrance dues of $10 must be paid by this Wednesday, May 30. The start time for the event is 8:30 a.m. this Saturday at Wildwood Park in front of the white pavilion. The expected finish time is 2:30 p.m. at the Bayly home. The Bayly family has invited all participants to swim following the event. If your child would like to swim please have them bring a towel and their swim clothes (no two piece bathing suits). Your child can be picked up any time following the Amazing Race, but should be picked up by 4:30 p.m. if they choose to swim.

Deadline for BYBC Supplies Today
If you have taken a supply card for BYBCs please submit those items to Shelley Schriner no later than TODAY as the clubs are beginning in two weeks. Thank you so much for meeting the need of empty water bottles! Thank you so much for assisting us in making this outreach opportunity happen.

Summer WOW Bible Studies
There are still spots available for the three summer Bible studies that have not begun yet. Please see the signup sheets in the narthex for more information. You will need to purchase your own book for the study and contact the leader of the study for the first lesson to prepare. Each of the studies is only 6 weeks long. What a good way to start your summer.

2007 Softball Season Begins Tuesday

Come support your 2007 CTW Softball Team this summer! There is some metal bleacher seating available or you can bring a lawn chair for greater comfort. All games are played at the WPOS softball field located at 7112 Angola Rd. in Holland. The first game is Tuesday, May 29. There are three games scheduled for Tuesday evenings and seven games for Thursday evenings. The complete schedule is available below. Hope to see you there!

WPOS Division
Co-ed Softball League

Teams

Team 1: Heritage Church of God

Team 2: Cathedral of Praise

Team 3: Christ the Word

Team 4: Heritage Church of God

Team 5: Holland Free Methodist

Team 6: Trinity Church of the Nazarene

Games

Tuesday, May 29 — 3 vs. 6 @ 7:10 pm

Thursday, June 7 — 3 vs. 4 @ 7:10 pm

Thursday, June 14 — 2 vs. 3 @ 7:10 pm

Tuesday, June 26 — 3 vs. 1 @ 7:10 pm

Thursday, June 28 — 3 vs. 5 @ 6:00 pm

Tuesday, July 3 — 6 vs. 3 at 7:10 pm

Thursday, July 12 — 4 vs. 3 @ 7:10 pm

Thursday, July 26 — 3 vs. 2 @ 7:10 pm

Thursday, Aug. 2 — 1 vs. 3 @ 6:00 pm
5 vs. 3 at 7:10 pm

Other Details

The home team is the second team on the schedule: 1 vs. 2. (Team 2 is the home team.)

Tournament Dates: Aug. 3, 4, 6 - 11th. The tournament is Double Elimination!

Saturday: 10 am/11:10 am/12:20 pm/1:30 pm/2:40 pm

BYBC Snack Ingredients Needed

Thanks to everyone who signed up yesterday to purchase ingredients for the BYBC snacks. Those kids get hungry! There are still two ingredients which need to be supplied. If you are able to purchase any of these, please let Sarah Dionne know, and she will cross them off her grocery list. Thank you!

We still need:
8--1 lb 2oz boxes of Oreo cookies
8--15.4 oz bags Cherry Twizzlers Pull 'N Peel candy

Announcements from May 20 Bulletin

Summer Evangelism Training
A sign-up sheet for this year’s Evangelism Explosion is in the narthex. The class is open to graduates and newcomers and will run for only four weeks this year. The first meeting is Thursday, May 31 at 6:00 p.m. See Matthew French for details.

Brief LWY Parent Meeting Following Worship Today
All parents of 7th -12th grade youth, including those entering 7th grade in the fall are invited to this brief 10 minute meeting beginning about five minutes after worship ends. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall to discuss upcoming LWY activities and events.

Kits For Camichines
We have reached our goal for toothbrushes, combs and soap. We still need 400+ tubes of toothpaste and 400+washcloths. Our goal is to have all the kits put together in the next month. Please bring your gifts and deposit them in the plastic containers on the table in the narthex. Thanks so much church family for all your help.

Hosea Sunday School Class Sign-up
Our new Sunday School classes begin on May 27. The Hosea class will be limited to 15 participants. If you desire to be a part of the class please write “Hosea” in the “Other” line on the Connections Card and place your card in the offering tray or in the box at the Welcome Center. Only three spots are left!

WOW Spring Event: Savoring The Springtime—Growing In Flavor And Favor
This coming Tuesday is our spring women’s meeting. We will gather at Wildwood Pavilion to hear Susan Ignatowicz teach us about growing and using herbs. The evening will start at 7:00 p.m. and end at 9:00 p.m. Remember if your last name begins with the letter A-N we are asking you to bring a savory appetizer using the herb of your choice.

June 21-24: CTW Family Camping Trip
Mark your calendars now for the Christ the Word Family Camping Trip at East Harbor State Park. The church has reserved 48 sites in the group camping area from Thursday, June 21 through Sunday, June 24. Please see the larger announcement in the bulletin.

Attention Ladies of CTW!
Please join us for a wedding shower in honor of Emily Hardin and her upcoming marriage to Jason Wiltse. The brunch will be held on Saturday, June 16th from 10-12 am at Christian Fellowship of Toledo South. Please RSVP to Bianca Altman, 419-868-4816, by Sunday, June 4. Gift ideas for the bride and groom can be found on their registry at Bed, Bath and Beyond or Target. Gift cards toward furniture purchases from Ikea would also be greatly appreciated. Maps and directions will be posted on the CTW homepage. We will look forward to celebrating with you.

June Sunday Evening Services Switching
During the month of June we will be switching our evening services to the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Rev. Yongjin Kim from Hanmi Covenant Presbyterian Church in Toledo will be preaching during the evening service on June 10.

Homeschool Field Day
The homeschool field day will take place at the Ward Pavilion in Wildwood Park from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22. Cost is $1 per child. If you have questions, contact Cheryl Bayly. Please RSVP to Sue Brown (419.878.2415) by Fri., May 18.

Summer WOW Bible Studies
There is still a spot open for you at any of the four Bible studies that are taking place this summer. Please see dates and times elsewhere in the bulletin. Books have already been ordered for those who have previously sign up; so if you would like to attend you will need to purchase your own book. Please sign up on the yellow sheets in the narthex.

Vitamins For Mexico
Help! We are currently 15,000 vitamins below our need for the 2007 Mission Trip to Camichines. Our goal of 30,000 vitamins must be met to ensure that each man, woman and child in the village gets a one month supply of a good quality multivitamin with minerals. Please consider sponsoring a 1,000 tablet bottle of prescription quality vitamins. These vitamins can be purchase through Michelle Holder for $20. Please see Michelle or Kevin (419-531-5318 or holderpharm@sbcglobal.net) or drop your cash or check for any amount in the “Meds for Mexico” can on the health kit collection table. Thanks!

Deadline for BYBC Supplies Next Sunday
If you have taken a supply card for BYBCs please submit those items to Shelley Schriner no later than next Sunday morning as the clubs are beginning in three weeks. If you have not picked up a supply card, but would like to help in this way, today is the last day to pick up a supply card. Thank you so much for meeting the need of empty water bottles! If you are able we still need empty cereal boxes (no bags inside) and lots of socks with cool design or colors. The socks have been found at local dollar stores for $1 for 3-4 pairs. Thank you so much for assisting us in making this outreach opportunity happen.

Ministering to the Morgans

Have you been praying about becoming a bone marrow donor? Now is the time - visit www.marrow.org and find out how you can join the National Bone Marrow registry for free (look under the "Thanks Mom" section). If you meet the requirements for marrow donation, won't you please consider becoming a donor to honor God's good gifts to our precious little Abbie? You never really know when the need will be close to home.

Praise God for Abbie's progress - check out www.caringbridge.org/visit/abigailmorgan.

Deadline for BYBC Supplies Sunday, May 27th

If you have taken a supply card for Backyard Bible Clubs (BYBCs) please submit those items to Shelley Schriner no later than next Sunday morning, May 27 as the clubs begin in three weeks. If you have not picked up a supply card, but would like to help in this way, today is the last day to pick up a supply card.

Thank you so much for meeting the need of empty water bottles! If you are able we still need empty cereal boxes (no bags inside) and lots of socks with cool designs or colors. The socks have been found at local dollar stores for $1 for 3-4 pairs. Thank you so much for assisting us in making this outreach opportunity happen.

Summer Women's Bible Studies

We will have 4 Bible studies this summer that will take place for 6-7 weeks. The starting dates are as follows:

Monday, May 14, 7:00 p.m.
Cindy Skaff’s home with Barb Oostra leading

Wednesday, May 30, 6:30 p.m.
Diane Walls’ home with Kim Lechman leading

Wednesday, June 6, 9:30 a.m.
Michelle Holder’s home with Michelle leading

Friday, June 29, 10:00 a.m.
Lynnette Killy’s home with Lynnette leading

For further information about topics and costs for study books pick up a flyer on the table in the narthex. To reserve your spot, please sign up on the sheet in the narthex. Space is limited to 6 so sign up soon.

Summer Round Robin Dinners

Building Friendships with the Body...

Please join our
Round Robin Dinners
and get to know others from Christ the Word!

*The Round Robins will run June, July & August

*You’ll meet once a month with 2-3 other couples and singles at a
host’s home, & you’ll be with a different group of people each month.

*The atmosphere will be relaxed and casual

*This is an opportunity for adults to be together (nursing babies OK)

*We ask that you host one meal if you are able

***Please sign up by MAY 20th***

There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex, or you may
contact Kerri Varner 734.847.7985,
or Jeanne Alexander 517.467.4588

Announcements from May 13 Bulletin

Summer Evangelism Training
A sign-up sheet for this year’s Evangelism Explosion is in the narthex. The class is open to graduates and newcomers and will run for only four weeks this year. The first meeting is Thursday, May 31 at 6:00 p.m. See Matthew French for details.

Washcloth Sunday! Washcloth Sunday! Next Week Bring Some Washcloths
Thank you to all of you who have supported the people of Carmachines. We now have enough toothbrushes and almost enough combs but still need toothpaste, nail files and washcloths. Next Sunday will be washcloth Sunday (we still need over 600 washcloths). You can however bring any of the three still needed items at any time.

Hosea Sunday School Class Sign-up
Our new Sunday School classes begin on May 27. The Hosea class will be limited to 15 participants. If you desire to be a part of the class please write “Hosea” in the “Other” line on the Connections Card and place your card in the offering tray or in the box at the Welcome Center.

Lemonade & Lightning Bugs
This coming Thursday night, May 17 is the first of four WOW fellowship times for the women of CTW that are scheduled for this summer. So get the children to bed ( if you don’t have children just get your husband a lemonade) and come to Levis Commons at 8 p.m. NO! this isn’t a time to shop but a time to grab a coffee or an ice cream cone and sit out under the warm skies and chat with your friends and encourage them in the Lord. See you in front of Starbucks or Maggie Moo’s.

WOW Spring Event: Savoring The Springtime—Growing In Flavor And Favor
One week from this coming Tuesday the Women of CTW will be meeting at Wildwood Pavilion to hear an interesting talk by Susan Ignatowicz on the topic of herbs. She will also share with us a challenge from God’s Word. The time is 7:00 p.m. We are asking women who have a last name that begins with the letter A-N to bring a savory appetizer using an herb of their choice.

LWY Parents Meeting This Thursday, May 17
All parents of 7th -12th grade youth, including those entering 7th grade in the fall are invited to a Living Word Youth parents meeting this Thursday, May 17 at 7 p.m. at the Dominguez home. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss upcoming LWY activities and events. The Dominguez home is located at 9035 Salisbury Rd in Monclova, OH. If you have any questions please contact Scott Killy. Hope to see you there!

June 21-24: CTW Family Camping Trip
Mark your calendars now for the Christ the Word Family Camping Trip at East Harbor State Park. The church has reserved 48 sites in the group camping area from Thursday, June 21 through Sunday, June 24. We will begin taking reservations in the coming weeks. Please see the announcement further in the bulletin.

Attention Ladies of CTW!
Please join us for a wedding shower in honor of Emily Hardin and her upcoming marriage to Jason Wiltse. The brunch will be held on Saturday, June 16th from 10-12 am at Christian Fellowship of Toledo South. Please RSVP to Bianca Altman, 419-868-4816, by Sunday, June 4. Gift ideas for the bride and groom can be found on their registry at Bed, Bath and Beyond or Target. Gift cards toward furniture purchases from Ikea would also be greatly appreciated. Maps and directions will be posted on the CTW homepage. We will look forward to celebrating with you.

W.O.W. Monthly Morsel
If you did not pick up your purple bag last Sunday in the narthex, you can still pick one up today. This is your monthly challenge as a woman of CTW.

LWY Senior High To Serve This Saturday At Cherry Street Mission
This Saturday, May 19 Senior High (9-12) will be serving at Cherry St. Mission from 10 am till 1:15 p.m. They will sort donated items, help clean the facility, and serve lunch. If someone is in need of transportation please contact Scott Killy no later than Wednesday, May 16.

Homeschool Field Day
The homeschool end-of-year field day will take place at the Ward Pavilion in Wildwood Park from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22. Cost is $1 per child. If you have questions, contact Cheryl Bayly. Please RSVP to Sue Brown (419.878.2415) by Fri., May 18.

June Sunday Evening Services Switching
During the month of June we will be switching our evening services to the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Rev. Yongjin Kim from Hanmi Covenant Presbyterian Church in Toledo will be preaching during the evening service on June 10.

Help with Home Repairs
The deacons would like to facilitate home repairs for those who have a need and are unable to meet it themselves. If you have such a need and would like the deacons to facilitate help, please contact Fred Walls or fill out the Connections Card, specifying “home repairs” in the “Others (specify)” box.

Reminder: LWY Parents Meeting this Thursday, May 17

All parents of 7th - 12th grade youth, including those entering 7th grade in the fall are invited to a Living Word Youth parents meeting this Thursday, May 17th at 7 pm at the Dominguez home. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss upcoming LWY activities and events. The Dominguez home is located at 9035 Salisbury Rd in Monclova, OH. If you have any questions please contact Scott Killy. Hope to see you there!

2007 CTW Softball Practice Schedule & Locations

Practice Location & Schedule:
· We only have two weeks to practice till our first game Tuesday, May 29. Please try to attend as many of the practices as you are able. This will better prepare us to know where everyone should be positioned and help us learn to play together well. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Coach Mario Dominguez.

· Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 – 8 pm at Wolf Creek YMCA located at 2100 S. Holland-Sylvania Rd just south of Airport Hwy in Maumee.

· Wednesdays from 4:30 – 6:30 pm at WPOS (this is where games are played) located at 7112 Angola Rd in Holland.

Praise from Jamie and Julia

Just received this email from the Thorntons:

Dear Prayer Partners,

Just wanted to give you the opportunity to hear how God has answered our
prayers. We closed on our house last Friday, May 4th. Give thanks to the
Lord for He is good.

Love,

Jamie and Julia Thornton

May 6 Bulletin Announcements

Summer Evangelism Training
A sign-up sheet for this year’s Evangelism Explosion is in the narthex. The class is open to graduates and newcomers and will run for only four weeks this year. The first meeting is Thursday, May 31 at 6:00 p.m. See Matthew French for details.

Nail File Sunday! Nail File Sunday! Next Week Bring Some Nail Files
Next Sunday bring a package of nail files with you to church. This is another item that you can pick up very cheaply at your local dollar store. Your gift will be most welcomed by the people of Mexico. Thank you, thank you to all who brought combs last Sunbday to help with our hygiene kits for Camachines. We received 614 combs. We are now up to 772 combs.

Benevolence Offering Today
Today, after our celebration of the Lord’s Supper, we will be taking up a collection for the Deacon’s benevolence fund. Please prayerfully consider making an offering.

W.O.W. Monthly Morsel
Your Monthly Morsel is on the table in the narthex. Pick up your little purple bag so you will know what the challenge to the women of CTW is for thie month of May.

LWY Workday at the Dominguez Home this Wednesday
As a sign of our great appreciation to the Dominguez family for allowing us to use their home each week this Wednesday has been set aside as a workday at their home. We will meet and end at our normal time. Please come with the proper clothing for planting flowers and mulching. Praise God for this opportunity to show our appreciation.

WOW Spring Event: Savoring The Springtime—Growing In Flavor And Favor
Tuesday, May 22nd is the date for our next women’s happening. We will be meeting at Wildwood Pavilion to learn from Susan Ignatowicz how to grow, cut and use herbs. She will also challenge us from God’s Word on growing in flavor with the Lord. The time is 7:00 -9:00 p.m. We will look forward to seeing you.

June 21-24: CTW Family Camping Trip
Mark your calendars now for the Christ the Word Family Camping Trip at East Harbor State Park. The church has reserved 48 sites in the group camping area from Thursday, June 21 through Sunday, June 24. We will begin taking reservations in the coming weeks. Please see the announcement further in the bulletin.

Children’s Church Ministry Opportunity
Meet interesting new people, share the gospel with listeners happy to be there! Volunteers needed to teach one Sunday children’s church session in June, July, or August. Contact Lynnette Killy for details, 419-868-9889 or lynnettek@sbcglobal.net.

CTW Co-Ed Softball Team Sign-Up: WOMEN NEEDED
After a five year hiatus, CTW is putting together another softball team. This time the team will be coed and will compete in the upper division of the WPOS softball league. Because this is a competitive league, we are seeking players who have experience playing competitive softball. This league is not for the casual player. Games are likely to be on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays and will be played at WPOS Christian Center located on Angola Rd. in Holland OH. Consider using your softball skills to compete this season and sign-up in the Narthex immediately following worship. Please contact Mario Dominguez with any questions you might have.

Welcome Noah Douglas!

David and Liene Decker met their son this morning at 10:12 a.m.; Noah Douglas was born at St. Charles hospital and weighed 7 lbs. 2 oz. Praise God for his blessing upon the Deckers and CTW.

Ministering to the Morgans

As you remember each day to lift up Abigail and the rest of the Morgan family in your prayers, don't forget to check for updates on her caring bridge site www.caringbridge.org/visit/abigailmorgan from that site you can sign up to receive e-mail notification of new posts that Julie has made.

We continue to provide meals to the Morgan Home on Mondays and Wednesdays. If you would like to help and have not been called upon please call Michelle at 419-531-5318. Also, Ellie is home with a caregiver Monday-Wednesday and would love to have playdates. You can call the Morgan home directly at 419-843-3167 and talk to Grandma Mary, Aunt Shirley or Grandma & Grandpa Morgan.

Thank you all for being faithful to pray and otherwise help this family in their time of need.