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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.

From the Thorntons...

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Oct 21st Service

*Hymn of Praise: Come, Thou Almighty King
Prayer of Confession
Scripture Assurance
*Call to Worship: Psalm 11:4-7

Leader: The Lord is in His holy temple; the Lord’s throne is in heaven;
People: His eyes behold, His eyelids test the sons of men.
Leader: The
Lord tests the righteous and the wicked, and the one who loves violence His soul
hates.
People: Upon the wicked He will rain coals of fire;
Leader: Fire
and brimstone and burning wind will be the portion of their cup.
Unison: For
the Lord is righteous, He loves righteousness; The upright will behold His face.

*Songs of Praise:

Arise, My Soul, Arise
Who Is On The Lord’s Side?
I Come Running

Scripture Reading: Genesis 3
Pastoral Prayer
Offertory
Sermon: David Bayly
*Congregational Hymn: My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less
*Benediction

Christ the Word's Fourth Annual Messiah Sing-Along

December 2, 2007 ~ 4909 Sylvania Avenue ~ 7 p.m.

Begin making your invitations!

Announcements from October 21 Bulletin

Congregational Meeting Tonight
Following tonight’s worship service we will be holding a short congregational meeting to inform the congregation about the year’s budget and upcoming plans. During the month of November, the elders will be receiving nominations for the office of elder and deacon. The process will be explained at the congregational meeting and nomination forms will be handed out.

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.

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. More details will be coming but put the date on your calendar now!

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.

Cherry St. Mission Food Drive Cancelled
The Deacons and the Living Word Youth have decided it best to cancel the Cherry St. Mission Food Drive. In thinking further it seems better to give Cherry St. Mission a portion of the upcoming benevolence from the special thank offering November 25. Cherry St. Mission has knowledge of their specific needs and at times they have opportunities to purchase items at a less costly rate. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

LWY Annual Service Day at the Guthrie Home this Wednesday, Oct. 24
LWY leaders and members will begin the evening by raking leaves and completing various tasks to help Harold & Sylvia Guthrie around their home. Following our time of work, we will roast hot dogs over a bon-fire. Bring your appetites! Youth are encouraged to bring rakes and a pair of work gloves. We encourage those that are able to begin arriving at 6 p.m. Please plan on picking youth up between 8:30 and 8:45 p.m. The Guthrie home is located at 8604 Nebraska Ave Toledo OH 43617.

Bridal Shower
Please join us for a bridal shower to honor Abigail Noonan on October 27 at the Forney residence at 2 p.m. Ryan and Abby are registered at Target, Bed, Bath, and Beyond, and Kohls’. Please RSVP to Bethany White at 419-345-7571 by October 22, 2007.

LWY Parent Meeting Tuesday, Oct. 23
All Living Word Youth parents are invited to a parent’s meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 at the Altman home. We hope to discuss upcoming events, especially the Winter Retreat and Christmas Caroling Night. The Altman home is located at 6859 Southbrook Cove in Holland.
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.

Homeschool Activities
On October 30 at 7:00, 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 at 419-537-7008.

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

Read the Wegener's Latest Letter

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See you this Saturday, 3:00 p.m. at the Hoedown

Directions here.

Welcome Hannah Lynn Ahrendt!

Congratulations to Mike and Sharon Ahrendt as they welcome a new addition to their family. Baby number nine is Hannah Lynn Ahrendt. She weighed 7 lbs. 4 ounces and was born Wednesday, October 10. We praise God that mom and baby are doing great! After having two boys, the Ahrendts have now been blessed with seven girls in a row. Sharon says that the kids were hoping for a little brother, but now that Hannah is here they are all very happy!

Praise God for Kristen Faith Beerbower!

Yesterday evening, Keith and Valerie welcomed the next installment of Beerbower! Kristen Faith weighed in at 9 pounds and 2 ounces. Valerie is doing very well. Praise God for this good gift to our church.

Announcements from October 14 Bulletin

Congregational Meeting Next Sunday Evening
Following next Sunday’s evening service we will be holding a short congregational meeting to inform the congregation about the year’s budget and upcoming plans. During the month of November, the elders will be receiving nominations for the office for elder and deacon. The process will be explained at the congregational meeting and in upcoming bulletin inserts.

November 25: Thank Offering Sunday
The deacons will be collecting our annual Thanks 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.

WOW Cocoa and Conversation
This coming Tuesday night, October 16th, the women of CTW will be meeting at Sally Wright’s home on Forst Rd. near Bowling Green for some cocoa, coffee, and conversation. The evening will begin at 8 pm. This fellowship time is for women and nursing infants only.

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.

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.

Cherry St. Mission Food Drive Cancelled
The Deacons and the Living Word Youth have decided it best to cancel the Cherry St. Mission Food Drive. In thinking further it seems better to give Cherry St. Mission a portion of the upcoming benevolence from the special thank offering November 25. Cherry St. Mission has knowledge of their specific needs and at times they have opportunities to purchase items at a less costly rate. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Upcoming Youth Meeting Locations
The month of October has LWY traveling to various locations for their regular meetings. This Wednesday LWY meets at the Clark home located at 5430 Waterville-Monclova Rd in Monclova, the following week we will meet for our annual service day at the Guthrie home located at 8604 Nebraska Ave in Toledo OH 43617, and the last Wednesday of October the youth return to the Dominguez home for a special Reformation Celebration. If you have any questions please contact Scott Killy.

Bridal Shower
Please join us for a bridal shower to honor Abigail Noonan on October 27 at the Forney residence at 2 p.m. Ryan and Abby are registered at Target, Bed, Bath, and Beyond, and Kohls’. Please RSVP to Bethany White by October 22, 2007.

WOW Monthly Morsel
Women, please stop by the table in the narthex to pick up this month’s challenge for you. You will find the morsels in small individual purple bags in a beautifully decorated box.

LWY Parent Meeting Tuesday, Oct. 23
All Living Word Youth parents are invited to a parent’s meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 at the Altman home. We hope to discuss upcoming events, especially the Winter Retreat and Christmas Caroling Night. The Altman home is located at 6859 Southbrook Cove in Holland.
LWY to serve at Cherry St. Mission Saturday, Oct. 20
LWY will be serving at the Cherry St. Mission on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10 am till 1 pm. Cherry St. Mission is located at 105 17th St. downtown Toledo. We will be serving the lunchtime meal. If you have any question please contact Scott Killy or Hunter Turner.

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.

Blood Drive Today
CTW and the SDA Church are joining together to help our local community collect blood that at times this years has fallen dangerously low in supply. The blood drive is today in the fellowship hall from 2:30 - 7:30 p.m. and there is at least one slot (sometimes two) every 15 minutes during the drive. Please see Keith Beerbower in the Narthex after the service to sign-up. We must have at least 25 people sign-up. The Beerbower home number is 419-861-1511 or you can contact the church office at 419-329-1100.

Homeschool Activities
• On October 30 at 7:00, 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.

Deacon of the Day
This Sunday’s “Deacon of the Day” is Keith Beerbower. Next week: Paul Drees.

October 14 Service

*Hymn of Praise A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Prayer of Confession
Scripture Assurance

*Call to Worship Psalm 33:18-22
Leader: Behold, the eye of the Lord
is on those who fear Him, on those who hope in His steadfast love,...
People: ...that He may deliver their soul from death and keep them alive in
famine.
Leader: Our soul waits for the Lord;
People: He is our help and
our shield.
Leader: For our heart is glad in Him, because we trust in His
holy name.
Unison: Let Your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we
hope in You.

*Songs of Praise

Psalm 92
Narrow Little Road
I’ll Fly Away

Scripture Reading Genesis 2
Pastoral Prayer
Offertory
Sermon Ben James
*Congregational Hymn O The Deep, Deep Love Of Jesus
*Benediction

Hoedown

Announcements from October 7th Bulletin

Evening Service Tonight
Tim Varner will be preaching the Word tonight at our evening service. We will meet in the fellowship hall at 6:30 p.m.

Benevolence Offering Today
Near the close of our service this morning we will be taking up a benevolence offering. This offering is used by the deacons to meet various financial needs within the congregation.

Please Sign Up For The Blood Drive
CTW and the SDA Church are joining together to help our local community collect blood that at times this years has fallen dangerously low in supply. This is a great opportunity to help save lives. The blood drive is in the fellowship hall from 2:30 - 7:30 pm on Sunday, Oct. 14 and there is at least one slot (sometimes two) every 15 minutes during the drive. Please see Keith Beerbower TODAY in the Narthex after the service to sign-up. We must have at least 25 people sign-up. The Beerbower home number is 419-861-1511 or you can contact the church office at 419-329-1100.

WOW Cocoa and Conversation
Only a week and a half until our fall fellowship time, Cocoa and Conversation, will take place at the home of Sally Wright. We will meet on Tuesday October 16th at 8:00 pm. This fellowship is for women only; no little cocoa drinkers allowed!

WOW Monthly Morsel
Women please stop by the table in the narthex to pick up this month’s challenge for you. You will find the challenges in small individual purple bags in a beautifully decorated box.

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.

LWY Parent Meeting Tuesday, Oct. 23
All Living Word Youth parents are invited to a parent’s meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 at the Altman home. We hope to discuss upcoming events, especially the Winter Retreat and Christmas Caroling Night. The Altman home is located at 6859 Southbrook Cove in Holland.
LWY to serve at Cherry St. Mission Saturday, Oct. 20
LWY will be serving at the Cherry St. Mission on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10 am till 1 pm. Cherry St. Mission is located at 105 17th St. downtown Toledo. We will be sorting some of the donated food items, arranging clothing, and serving the lunchtime meal. If you have any question please contact Scott Killy or Hunter Turner.

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

Cherry St. Mission Thanksgiving Food Drive
As Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, the Deacons of CTW and the Living Word Youth will be hosting a food drive for the Cherry St. Mission from October 14th-28th. This is a small way to bless others, as the LORD has richly blessed us and as such, this is another opportunity in which to serve beyond our tithing and benevolence offerings. Cherry St. will gladly accept all kinds of foods: canned, non-perishable, perishable and even foods that need to be refrigerated. Food can be dropped off at the church during Sunday mornings or Monday through Saturday from 10 am till 7 pm at the Divine Nutrition Store (5950 Airport Hwy, Toledo, OH 43615) owned by Mario Dominguez. Volunteers from the Living Word Youth will go and serve at the Cherry St. Mission by sorting and packing food that comes in. If you have food that is perishable, or that needs to be refrigerated please contact Hunter Turner @ 419-490-6865.

Homeschool Activities
• It’s the fourth annual trip to Marco’s Pizza in Waterville on October 9 and 10 at 9:45. Please be prompt. Join the group for a morning of learning how pizza is made and making your own pizza to eat for lunch. Cost is $2. Please RSVP by October 7 to Renee Drees at 419-878-3252.
• On October 30 at 7:00, 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 at 419-537-7008.

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 Hoedown, Oct. 13, 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 and enjoy the good eats!

Deacon of the Day
This Sunday’s “Deacon of the Day” is Jason Wiltse. Next week: Keith Beerbower.

Announcements from September 30 Bulletin

Fall Sunday School Classes—Update
There will be two adult classes offered this fall. Dr. Tom Evans, who is currently teaching an interim class on Joshua, will be teaching a class called “The Life of Christ Chronological.” The class will meet in the Sanctuary. The other class will taught by Scott Killy and Steve Altman, two of our third-year pastors college students, and will cover the book of 2 Corinthians.

Homeschool Activities
• 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 at 419-875-6639.
• It’s the fourth annual trip to Marco’s Pizza in Waterville on October 9 and 10 at 9:45. Please be prompt. Join the group for a morning of learning how pizza is made and making your own pizza to eat for lunch. Cost is $2. Please RSVP by October 7 to Renee Drees at 419-878-3252.

LWY to visit Nursing Homes this Wednesday, Oct. 3
LWY will be visiting area nursing homes this coming Wednesday, Oct. 3. 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.

WOW Cocoa and Conversation
Our new fall and winter fellowship times for the women of CTW will kick off next month on October 16th at the home of Sally Wright. Sally lives on Forst Rd north of Bowling Green near Haskins Ohio. This fellowship time will start at 8 p.m. and again will be for women only leaving the children home cuddled in their beds. You are invited for warm cocoa or coffee and fellowship.

Joint Church Blood Drive October 14
CTW and the SDA Church are joining together to help our local community collect blood that at times this years has fallen dangerously low in supply. This is a great opportunity to help save lives. The blood drive is in the fellowship hall from 2:30 - 7:30 pm on Sunday, Oct. 14 and there is at least one slot (sometimes two) every 15 minutes during the drive. Please prayerfully consider giving blood. If you have never given blood before and have questions please ask Keith Beerbower as he is veteran giver. He is also the contact person for signing up. The Beerbower home number is 419-861-1511 or you can contact the church office at 419-329-1100.

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 Hoedown, Oct. 13, 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 and enjoy the good eats!

Cherry St. Mission Thanksgiving Food Drive
As Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, the Deacons of CTW and the Living Word Youth will be hosting a food drive for the Cherry St. Mission from October 14th-28th. This is a small way to bless others, as the LORD has richly blessed us and as such, this is another opportunity in which to serve beyond our tithing and benevolence offerings. Cherry St. will gladly accept all kinds of foods: canned, non-perishable, perishable and even foods that need to be refrigerated. Food can be dropped off at the church during Sunday mornings or Monday through Saturday from 10 am till 7 pm at the Divine Nutrition Store (5950 Airport Hwy, Toledo, OH 43615) owned by Mario Dominguez. Volunteers from the Living Word Youth will go and serve at the Cherry St. Mission by sorting and packing food that comes in. If you have food that is perishable, or that needs to be refrigerated please contact Hunter Turner @ 419-490-6865.

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.

Deacon of the Day
This Sunday’s “Deacon of the Day” is Fred Walls. Next week: Jason Wiltse.

Raelyn Elizabeth Morgan

Darren and Julie welcomed their new daughter Raelyn Elizabeth this past Saturday (Sept. 29) night. She weighed in at 7 pounds, 4 ounces and is very cute. Julie is doing well and the whole family is praising God for this good gift. You'll notice that the first part of Raelyn's first name is "Rae" which was little Abigail's middle name.