Welcome Briar Elizabeth Wing!

Wednesday very early in the morning (4:30 am) Rebekah Wing gave birth to Briar Elizabeth Wing. Briar weighed 8 lbs 8 oz. and was 20 3/4 in. Mom and baby are doing very well. We praise God for His wonderful care of both Rebekah and Briar.

Welcome Katherine Blythe French!

Congratulations to Matt and Sarah French as they have been blessed with the arrival of Katherine Blythe. Katherine weighed 5 lbs. 11 oz. She and mother are both doing well. We give thanks and praise God for His wonderful protection and care for them both.

Announcements from September 16 Bulletin

Evening Service Tonight
Hunter Turner will be preaching the Word tonight during our evening service. Also, we will have a report from our summer medical mission trip to Guadalajara.
Note: The summer trial period for suspending the snacks after Sunday evening worship has been extended by the elders. We know that some of you will be disappointed but this decision was motivated by a few factors. We benefited from the extra seating capacity during worship and the increased orderliness of our fellowship time. It also shows respect to the SDA congregation by keeping their building clean.

Cookbooks for Sale
Finally, the exciting part, the finished product! Christ the Word Cookbooks are available for $13.00. The money will go into the Living Word Youth fund for later use, most likely for future mission trips. They will be available for sale at the Ladies Retreat this weekend as well as at Wednesday night youth group meetings. You could also swing by the Killy homestead to buy one as this is where the “storehouses of cookbooks” are kept! Please make checks payable to “Living Word Youth”. Thank you for your support!

Pastors College Students To Teach Fall Sunday School Classes
There will be two adult classes offered this fall. Both classes will be taught by the third year students of our Pastors College. Steve Altman and Tim Varner will be leading a class on 1 & 2 Samuel. Scott Killy and Jason Wiltse will be leading a class on the book of 2 Corinthians. The Samuel class will be located in the sanctuary and the Corinthians class will be located in the classroom near the end of the education wing.

W.O.W. Retreat
WOW Women’s Retreat this coming Friday and Saturday. The retreat committee and the WOW committee are looking forward to this weekend and the truth’s that God has given Susie Truax to share with us. We are looking forward to seeing all of you who have registered at the Sauder Heritage Inn on Friday. Bring your best PJ’s.

W.O.W. Fall Bible Studies
There is still time to sign up for the women’s Bible studies. Please give the host of the study you are interested in a call.
• Monday evenings, 7 p.m., starting September 10th the study of Genesis. Call Cindy Skaff.
• Wednesday mornings, 9:15 a.m., starting September 12th the study of Deuteronomy. Call Adrienne Miklovic.
• Wednesday mornings, 9:15 a.m., starting September 12th a study in “The Excellent Wife.” Call Sarah French.

Toledo International Hospitality Program
We have the opportunity again this year to participate in the University of Toledo’s International Hospitality Program. The program connects local families with university students from oversees for the purpose of friendship and cross-cultural learning. It is also a great opportunity to share the gospel. Monthly meetings for meals, conversation, sightseeing and recreation are encouraged. There is no commitment to provide housing our financial support. Please pick up a flier in the narthex or speak with the Wesenbergs for more details.

LWY: Early Bird Deadline Quickly Approaching!
Attention LWY! Please remember to fill out and turn in your Early Bird Sign-Up form(s) for the Winter Retreat. Return the form with a $25 “hold-my-spot” non-refundable deposit to Scott Killy or Jeremy Heyerly by midnight, Wednesday, September 26, 2007. Hurry!Reminder:

Please No Food or Drinks Outside of the Fellowship Hall
The SDA church has asked us to please refrain from eating or drinking anything outside of the fellowship hall. We ask that everyone would do their part in making sure this happens so as to maintain a positive relationship with the SDA church. Please help remind those who might not be aware of this, especially visitors. Thank you for your efforts.

Homeschool Activities
• On Monday, September 17th, the homeschoolers are invited to attend a seminar on native animals at the W. W. Knight Center from 1:30 to 3:30. For more information and to RSVP, contact Janet Anderson.
• On Tuesday, October 2nd, we will meet at 10:00 to visit Hoen’s Orchard for a day of picking apples and pumpkins to celebrate the fall. The cost is $12 for a bushel or $6 for a peck. Pumpkins are 15 cents per pound. Then we will head to Oak Openings for a “pack your own” picnic lunch and play in the sand dunes. For more information, contact Janet Anderson.

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.

Announcements from September 9 Bulletin

Preaching for the Next Two Sundays
Pastor David is off on his vacation and will return on Sept. 17. Bob Forney will be preaching this Sunday. Pastor Andrew will preach next Sunday morning. And Hunter Turner will preach during the evening service on the 16th.

3-week Interim Sunday School Class and Membership Class Beginning Today
Tom Evans will be teaching a class on the book of Joshua called “Snapshots from Joshua.” --it will meet in the sanctuary. A membership class will be offered as well and will meet in the education wing.

Pastors College Students To Teach Fall Sunday School Classes
There will be two adult classes offered this fall. Both classes will be taught by the third year students of our Pastors College. Steve Altman and Tim Varner will be leading a class on 1 & 2 Samuel. Scott Killy and Jason Wiltse will be leading a class on the book of 2 Corinthians. The Samuel class will be located in the sanctuary and the Corinthians class will be located in the classroom near the end of the education wing.

W.O.W. Fall Bible Studies
There is still time to sign up for the women’s Bible studies. Please give the host of the study you are interested in a call.
• Monday evenings, 7 p.m., starting September 10th the study of Genesis. Call Cindy Skaff.
• Wednesday mornings, 9:15 a.m., starting September 12th the study of Deuteronomy. Call Adrienne Miklovic.
• Wednesday mornings, 9:15 a.m., starting September 12th a study in “The Excellent Wife.” Call Sarah French.

Toledo International Hospitality Program
We have the opportunity again this year to participate in the University of Toledo’s International Hospitality Program. The program connects local families with university students from oversees for the purpose of friendship and cross-cultural learning. It is also a great opportunity to share the gospel. Monthly meetings for meals, conversation, sightseeing and recreation are encouraged. There is no commitment to provide housing our financial support. Please pick up a flier in the narthex or speak with the Wesenbergs for more details.

Homeschool Family Conference
The Encouragement for the Homeschool Family Conference with The Maxwell Family will be held September 10th (7-9:30 p.m.) at Christian Fellowship of Toledo, in Holland, Ohio. There is no cost for the conference, but a love offering box will be available to help with the Maxwells’ traveling expenses. Topics are for men, women, parents, teens and pre-teens/elementary children who can sit quietly. Pre-registration is requested. For more information on the conference, please visit www.Titus2.com, and click Conferences on the side bar, or e-mail/call Julie Van Wormer at bvwormer@bex.net or 419.537.7008.

LWY: Early Bird Deadline Quickly Approaching!
Attention LWY! Please remember to fill out and turn in your Early Bird Sign-Up form(s) for the Winter Retreat. Return the form with a $25 “hold-my-spot” non-refundable deposit to Scott Killy or Jeremy Heyerly by midnight, Wednesday, September 26, 2007. Hurry!

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.

Reminder: Please No Food or Drinks Outside of the Fellowship Hall
The SDA church has asked us to please refrain from eating or drinking anything outside of the fellowship hall. We ask that everyone would do their part in making sure this happens so as to maintain a positive relationship with the SDA church. Please help remind those who might not be aware of this, especially visitors. Thank you for your efforts.

Homeschool Activities
• First Homeschool Field Trip of the Year: A Day in Pemberville on Friday, September 14, 2007. We will be touring the Hirzel Canning Plant (makers of Dei Fratelli tomatoes), have a council meeting with the Mayor, visit a local park for lunch and shop at Beeker’s, the general store. You can pick and choose which events you would like to attend as this day will start with the first tour at 9 and end at the Train Depot around 3. See Wendy Foulke TODAY for an event flyer. Please R.S.V.P. to Wendy by September 12 at foulke@bex.net.
• On Sept. 17, the homeschoolers are invited to attend a seminar on native animals at the W. W. Knight Center from 1:30 to 3:30. For more information and to RSVP, contact Janet Anderson.

Deacon of the Day
This Sunday’s “Deacon of the Day” is Matt French. Next week: Kevin Simpson.