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Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Memorial Services for Abigail Morgan

Monday, July 30 Abigail Morgan went to be with the Lord. We grieve the loss of little Abigail and pray for the Comforter to work in the hearts of Darren, Julie, and Eliana. Visitation will be this Saturday, Aug. 4 from 4-8 pm at the Forney home located at 8825 W. Bancroft in Toledo. A memorial service is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 5 beginning at 6:30 pm at the Toledo First Seventh Day Adventist building where Christ the Word regularly worships. Refreshments will follow the memorial service. For all those desiring to send flowers it is requested that they please be sent to the Morgan home at 6833 Regents Blvd Toledo OH 43617.

Benevolence Offering for Morgan Family this Sunday

The deacons would like to remind folks that this Sunday is the first Sunday of the month and that as such a benevolence offering will be taken during the singing of the closing hymn. The deacons have decided to use the offering to assist the Morgan family during this difficult time of need.

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Friday, July 27, 2007

July 29 Bulletin Announcements

Evening Service
Our next evening service is next Sunday, August 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

3-week Interim Sunday School Classes Beginning Sept. 9
Between the Summer and Fall Sunday school trimesters we will be having a three-week interim session. Tom Evans will be teaching a class on the book of Joshua called “Snapshots from Joshua.” A membership class will be offered, as well. Please contact Pastor Andrew, who will be leading the class, if you are planning to attend.

Sept. 2: CTW Picnic & Concert at Camp Miakonda
So you’re going to be at the CTW picnic at Camp Miakonda, but do you know what you’ll be listening to while you’re there? Well, besides the joy filled screams of our children as they watch Mr. Killy shred apart a Slip-n-Slide with his bare chest, you’ll be hearing some original praise music written and performed by our very talented youth, along with some of our other favorite tunes performed by the older folks that wield instruments. In other words, you’ll be hearing a concert! So bring your clapping hands and your stamping feet as we celebrate through song the greatness of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. More details of our day at Miakonda will be coming soon.

Ladies of CTW: Retreat to a Place of Sweet Surrender
Only two weeks until registration and payment for the Women’s Retreat is due. We hope all college-aged women and above are able to join us. Stop by the table in the Narthex to turn in your materials or pick up additional registration forms. Due to Heritage Inn’s policies, registrations and payments MUST be received by August 12th. Registration and payment can also be given or mailed to Sara Shields or Katherine Zellers. If you have any questions about the retreat please contact Cindy Skaff.

Backyard Bible Club Jaunt Continues: Wing Home this Week
Praise God! Seven clubs and well over 265 kids in attendance to hear the Gospel message. This week Rebekah Wing and her team of volunteers host the last club of eight. The BYBC will meet Monday through Friday from 10 am till noon at the Wing Home located at 2468 McKinley Dr., Perrysburg, OH 43551. All kids age 4 to 6th grade are welcome. Please pray for those that have attended clubs and for those attending and serving this week’s BYBC.

This afternoon: Open House at the Bayly Home
All CTW attendees and members that began coming to CTW in the last 12 months are invited to an open house with Pastor Bayly and his family this afternoon from 4 - 8 p.m. Please plan on attending as this is a great opportunity to get to know one another better. The Bayly home is located at 6944 N. River Rd in Waterville. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. If you have questions please contact Cheryl Bayly at 419-878-4863.

Aug. 13: 2007-2008 Homeschool Planning Meeting:
Attention all homeschool moms, please plan to attend the planning meeting on August 13 at 7 p.m. at Julie Van Wormer’s home. We will be planning field trips, activities, meetings and speakers for the whole year. This is your chance to share your ideas and give your imput as to how the whole year will look. For more info, see Julie or call 419-537-7008.

Aug. 1: LWY to visit Nursing Homes this Wednesday
LWY will be visiting area nursing homes this coming Wednesday, August 1. The nursing homes are Heartland of Waterville located at 8885 Browning Dr in Waterville, Harborside of Sylvania at 5767 Whiteford Rd. in Sylvania, and Sunset Village at 9640 Sylvania-Metamora Rd in Sylvania. Everyone should plan on arriving by 7 p.m. and being picked-up by 8:15 pm. If you unsure which location your youth are assigned to please contact Hunter Turner at 419-329-1100.

Nursery Volunteers Needed
If you are willing to serve in the nursery for Sunday School or church (or both) please contact Marcia James at home 419.841.7154. The new schedule will be coming out in August but please sign-up now. Thanks!

Do You Have A Three-Year-Old?
As the elders and deacons work on spacing issues with the nursery and have asked parents to keep their 3 year old children with them, we would like to remind everyone that children’s church is for children ages 4 to 6 years old. The curriculum and structure is designed specifically for children in this age range. If you have further questions about children’s church please contact Lynnette Killy or Bianca Altman.

Homeschool Activities
On August 8, the homeschoolers are invited to “Absolutely Batty” at W. W. Knight Center in Perrysburg from 1:30 to 3:00. Come learn about bats and see some live bats. For more information and to RSVP, contact Janet Anderson at 419.875.6639.

Aug. 2: CTW Softball Team Doubleheader
Come support your 2007 CTW Softball Team this Thursday, Aug. 2. They are scheduled to play a double-header! It is also the final two games of the season. The first game begins at 6:00 pm and the second immediately follows. The WPOS softball field is located at 7112 Angola Rd in Holland. There are metal bleachers available for seating or you can bring your own chair for greater comfort. This is a fun time and great opportunity to cheer your team on to victory! We look forward to seeing you there!

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Friday, July 20, 2007

July 22 Bulletin Announcements

Do You Have A Three-Year-Old?
As the elders and deacons work on spacing issues with the nursery and have asked parents to keep their 3 year old children with them, we would like to remind everyone that children’s church is for children ages 4 to 6 years old. The curriculum and structure is designed specifically for children in this age range. If you have further questions about children’s church please contact Lynnette Killy or Bianca Altman.

Evening Service
Our next evening service is August 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

Lemonade & Lightning Bugs
This Thursday night is our mid summer Lemonade and Lightening Bugs fellowship in the Bayly backyard. We will meet at 8:00 pm. Bring your bathing suit for a refreshing dip in the pool if you so choose.

Ladies of CTW: Retreat to a Place of Sweet Surrender
We hope all college-aged women and above are able to join us for the CTW Women’s Retreat being held September 21st - 22nd. Only three weeks until August 12th, when registration and payment for the retreat is due. Be sure to turn yours into Sara Shields or Katherine Zellers to reserve your space. If you have any questions about the retreat please contact Cindy Skaff.

Backyard Bible Club Jaunt Continues: Miklovic Home this Week
Praise God! Six clubs and well over 200 kids in attendance to hear the Gospel message. This week Adrienne Miklovic and her team of volunteers host the seventh club of eight. The BYBC will meet Monday through Friday from 10 am till noon at the Miklovic Home located at 6005 Settler’s Ridge Circle in Sylvania. All kids age 4 to 6th grade are welcome. Please pray for those that have attended clubs and for those attending and serving this week’s BYBC.

Sunday, July 29: Open House at the Bayly Home
All CTW attendees and members that began coming to CTW in the last 12 months are invited to an open house with Pastor Bayly and his family Sunday, July 29 from 4 - 8 p.m. Please plan on attending as this is a great opportunity to get to know one another better. The Bayly home is located at 6944 N. River Rd in Waterville. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. If you have questions please contact Cheryl Bayly at 419-878-4863.

Saturday, July 28: Living Word Youth Jr. High Tubing
All LWY Jr. High members are invited to participate in a day of water tubing and other fun activities in Hillsdale, MI Saturday, July 28. This event includes all 7-9 grade students. The cost is $10 per person and must be turned in to Scott Killy by July 22. This covers travel, tubing costs, and dinner. We ask that each attendee brings a packed lunch. If boys would like they are invited to camp out Friday night at the Schriner home. All others are expected to meet at the Schriner home by 9 am. We will return to the Schriner home by 8:30 pm. The Schriner home is located at 5727 Sterns Rd. in Ottawa Lake, MI.

Homeschool Activities
On August 8, the homeschoolers are invited to “Absolutely Batty” at Otsego Park from 1:30 to 3:00. Come learn about bats and see some live bats. For more information and to RSVP, contact Janet Anderson at 419.875.6639.

Nursery Volunteers Needed
If you are willing to serve in the nursery for Sunday School or church (or both) please contact Marcia James at home 419.841.7154. The new schedule will be coming out in August but please sign-up now. Thanks!

Cookbook Update
We’re halfway through July and that means the church cookbook gets sent to the printer! July 25th is the deadline to submit recipes to the cookbook website: gandrpublishing.com. Username: Living Word Youth, Password: LWY. As it is close to the deadline, this is the preferred method for recipes. If you do not have access to the internet, speak with Lynnette Killy, 419-868-9889. Recipes can be emailed until July 22: lynnettek@sbcglobal.net.

CTW Softball Team
Come support your 2007 CTW Softball Team this Thursday, July 26 at 7:10 pm at the WPOS softball field located at 7112 Angola Rd in Holland. There are metal bleachers available for seating or you can bring your own chair for greater comfort. This is a fun time and great opportunity to cheer your team on to victory! We look forward to seeing you there!

Biblical Counseling Ministry
The Biblical Counseling Ministry of Paul and Maddie Walburg is once again offering training to equip you in your personal ministry opportunities. This training is for all Christians- workers, youth workers, elders, small group leaders, students. The topic for the training is “Depression: The Way Up When You Are Down” which will be held on Thursday July 31. There will once again be sessions in the early morning 7:30-9:00 am or noon- 1:30 p.m. For more information or to RSVP if you plan to attend call Paul Walburg at (419-537-8001). The cost is $10.

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Monday, July 16, 2007

July 15 Bulletin Announcements

Nursery Information
The elders and deacons are working to resolve staffing and space issues in the nursery during morning worship. Until a long-term solution is implemented, we request that the nursery be used for children under three years of age. Please bear with us as we work to resolve these problems by keeping your three-year-olds with you during worship.

No Evening Service Next Week
There will be no evening service the next two weeks of July. Our next evening service will be on Aug. 5.

Pictorial Directories Are Here
If you had your picture taken for the pictorial directory, please see Rhonda Heyerly for your family’s copy of the church directory. Thank you for your patience. Enjoy!

July 17: College/Sr. High Contra Dance
All college and senior high school (grades 9-12) persons are invited to attend a Contradance this Tuesday, July 17 at the W.W. Knight Center. What is a contradance? It is a more elegant form of square dancing and holds its place in Irish tradition. The doors open at 6 p.m. with music beginning at 6:30 p.m. and ending by 9 p.m. There will be a nice assortment of desserts and refreshments available throughout the evening. Cost for this event is $5 and should be submitted to Scott Killy no later than Monday, July 16. The W.W. Knight Center is located at 29530 White Road in Perrysburg. If you have any further questions please contact Scott Killy.

July 26: Lemonade & Lightning Bugs
Do you have Thursday July 26th circled on your calendar? The will be the evening that the women of CTW will be meeting at Cheryl Bayly’s backyard to enjoy her pool. The time is the same as always 8:00 p.m. until when ever. Bring your bathing suit and a towel and enjoy a swim with women’s friends.

CTW Ladies: Retreat to a Place of Sweet Surrender
We hope you all are able to join us for the CTW Women’s Retreat being held September 21st-22nd. Just a reminder that registration and payment for the retreat is due August 12, 2007. Be sure to turn yours into Sara Shields or Katherine Zellers to reserve your space.

Backyard Bible Club Jaunt Continues: Van Wormer Home this Week
Praise be to God! Five clubs and nearly 175 kids in attendance to hear the Gospel message. This week Julie Van Wormer and her team of volunteers host the sixth club of eight. The BYBC will meet Monday through Friday from 10 am till noon at the Van Wormer Home located at 2824 Middlesex Dr in Toledo. All kids age 4 to 6th grade are welcome. Please pray for those that have attended clubs and for those attending and serving this week’s BYBC.

Sunday, July 29: Open House at the Bayly Home
All CTW attendees and members that began coming to CTW in the last 12 months are invited to an open house with Pastor Bayly and his family Sunday, July 29 from 4 - 8 p.m. Please plan on attending as this is a great opportunity to get to know one another better. The Bayly home is located at 6944 N. River Rd in Waterville. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. If you have questions please contact Cheryl Bayly at 419-878-4863.

Saturday, July 28: Living Word Youth Jr. High Tubing
All LWY Jr. High members are invited to participate in a day of water tubing and other fun activities in Hillsdale, MI Saturday, July 28. This event includes all 7-9 grade students. The cost is $10 per person and must be turned in to Scott Killy by July 22. This covers travel, tubing costs, and dinner. We ask that each attendee brings a packed lunch. If boys would like they are invited to camp out Friday night at the Schriner home. All others are expected to meet at the Schriner home by 9 am. We will return to the Schriner home by 8:30 pm. The Schriner home is located at 5727 Sterns Rd. in Ottawa Lake, MI.

Cookbook Update
We’re halfway through July and that means the church cookbook gets sent to the printer! July 25th is the deadline to submit recipes to the cookbook website: gandrpublishing.com. Username: Living Word Youth, Password: LWY. As it is close to the deadline, this is the preferred method for recipes. If you do not have access to the internet, speak with Lynnette Killy, 419-868-9889. Recipes can be emailed until July 22: lynnettek@sbcglobal.net.

Homeschool Activities
On July 17, the homeschoolers are invited to “Wading through the Wetlands” at the W. W. Knight Center in Perrysburg from 1:30 to 3:00. For more information and to RSVP, contact Janet Anderson at 419.875.6639.

Nursery Volunteers Needed
If you are willing to serve in the nursery for Sunday School or church (or both) please contact Marcia James at home 419.841.7154. The new schedule will be coming out in August but please sign-up now. Thanks!

Biblical Counseling Ministry
The Biblical Counseling Ministry of Paul and Maddie Walburg is once again offering training to equip you in your personal ministry opportunities. This training is for all Christians- workers, youth workers, elders, small group leaders, students. The topic for the training is “Depression: The Way Up When You Are Down” which will be held on Thursday July 31. There will once again be sessions in the early morning 7:30-9:00 am or noon- 1:30 p.m. For more information or to RSVP if you plan to attend call Paul Walburg at (419-537-8001). The cost is $10.

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Wednesday, July 11, 2007

The Thorntons' Latest

The Thorntons' latest newsletter arrived in my inbox this afternoon. Download it here:
June%202007%20Newsletter.pdf

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Tuesday, July 10, 2007

July 8 Bulletin Announcements

Nursery Information
The elders and deacons are working to resolve staffing and space issues in the nursery during morning worship. Until a long-term solution is implemented, we request that the nursery be used for children under three years of age. Please bear with us as we work to resolve these problems by keeping your three-year-olds with you during worship.

Father’s Meeting with the Deacons: TODAY
Immediately following the today’s morning service there will be a short meeting with the fathers of CTW in the fellowship hall. A few issues have arisen that the Deacon board would like to discuss with you.

Pictorial Directories Are Here
If you had your picture taken for the pictorial directory, please see Rhonda Heyerly for your family’s copy of the church directory. Thank you for your patience. Enjoy!

July 17: College/Sr. High Contra Dance
All college and senior high school (grades 9-12) persons are invited to attend a Contradance on Tuesday, July 17 at the W.W. Knight Center. What is a contradance? It is a more elegant form of square dancing and holds its place in Irish tradition. The attire should be semi-formal. The doors open at 6 p.m. with music beginning at 6:30 p.m. and ending by 9 p.m. There will be a nice assortment of desserts and refreshments available throughout the evening. Cost for this event is $5 and should be submitted to Scott Killy no later than Monday, July 16. The W.W. Knight Center is located at 29530 White Road in Perrysburg. If you have any further questions please contact Scott Killy.

July 26: Lemonade & Lightning Bugs
The July fellowship time for the women of CTW will take place alongside the pool in the Bayly’s backyard. We will meet at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday July 26th. Bring your bathing suit and a towel. Enjoy a summer evening with friends.

Backyard Bible Club Jungle Jaunt Starts Back Up this Week
Praise God! Four clubs have been met with great enthusiasm and excitement with nearly 150 kids attending and hearing the Gospel message. This week Melina Smith and her team of volunteers host our fifth club of eight. The BYBC will meet Monday through Friday from 10 am till noon at the Smith Home located at 2710 Kingsford Dr in Toledo (43614). Please pray for those that have attended clubs and for those attending and serving this week’s BYBC.

Sunday, July 29: Open House at the Bayly Home
All CTW attendees and members that began coming to CTW in the last 12 months are invited to an open house with Pastor Bayly and his family Sunday, July 29 from 4 - 8 p.m. Please plan on attending as this is a great opportunity to get to know one another better. The Bayly home is located at 6944 N. River Rd in Waterville. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. If you have questions please contact Cheryl Bayly at 419-878-4863.

Homeschool Activities
On July 17, the homeschoolers are invited to “Wading through the Wetlands” at the W. W. Knight Center in Perrysburg from 1:30 to 3:00. For more information and to RSVP, contact Janet Anderson at 419.875.6639.

The Living Word Youth Choir Needs YOU
If you are a male teen or young adult and willing (and able) to sing, please come to our next rehearsal. WHEN? it’s easy to remember: we rehearse at 5:30 each evening we have a Sunday night church service (for approximately 45 minutes before the service). For more details, see Don White, Ashley Forney or Kelly Walters. Hope to see and hear you next Sunday night.

Nursery Volunteers Needed
If you are willing to serve in the nursery for Sunday School or church (or both) please contact Marcia James at home 419.841.7154. The new schedule will be coming out in August but please sign-up now. Thanks!

CTW Softball Team Plays Heritage Church Thursday, July 12
Come support your 2007 CTW Softball Team this Thursday, July 12 at 7:10 p.m. at the WPOS softball field located at 7112 Angola Rd. in Holland. There are metal bleachers available for seating or you can bring your own chair for greater comfort.

Luscious Cookbook In Need of More Participants
We have over 300 recipes for the cookbook and it is chock-full of all kinds of inspiring recipes! Alas though, over-age-18-contributors are still needed! We have 46 contributors. We need 75 contributors to have a guarantee from the publisher. Please check the list (in the lobby) and if you see someone hasn’t given a recipe, please encourage-hound-harass them to submit a recipe! If you haven’t given one, please help this effort (and save your friends the trouble of harassing you) by submitting even ONE recipe! To submit recipes, email them to lynnettek@sbcglobal.net or go to gandrpublishing.com where you can enter your own recipes. The username is: Living Word Youth. The Password is: LWY (case sensitive). For any questions, contact Lynnette Killy at 419-868-9889.

Cookbook Uh-Oh
If you have submitted recipes, please check the list of cookbook contributors (lobby) to verify that you are included on the list. There have been discrepancies regarding the receipt of recipes. We are taking every effort to make sure there are no surprises after publishing, and no one who thought they were included was left out. Also, one person submitted recipes without a name. Those unclaimed recipes are listed in the lobby also. When you email a recipe to Lynnette, please make sure you receive a return email acknowledging receipt of your recipe—if you don’t, please contact her. Any questions or comments, see Lynnette Killy.

Biblical Counseling Ministry
The Biblical Counseling Ministry of Paul and Maddie Walburg is once again offering training to equip you in your personal ministry opportunities. This training is for all Christians- workers, youth workers, elders, small group leaders, students. The topic for the training is “Depression: The Way Up When You Are Down” which will be held on Thursday July 31. There will once again be sessions in the early morning 7:30-9:00 am or noon- 1:30 p.m. For more information or to RSVP if you plan to attend call Paul Walburg at (419-537-8001). The cost is $10.

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