Announcements from December 30 Bulletin

New Year’s Eve Talent Show: TOMORROW AT 7:00 P.M.
To go along with our fun talent show we are asking families and individuals to bring finger foods to share with others. To ensure that we have plenty of food for our celebration please bring a dish or dishes that would feed your family if you were staying at home on New Year’s Eve. We would also like a good mix of savory appetizers and desserts. Consider this your opportunity to try out a new recipe for your next party at home. Check out the Christ the Word cookbook under appetizers for ideas if you need some. Drinks will be provided. The festivities will begin at 7:00 p.m. with the Talent Show at 7:30 p.m.

January Evening Services
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. On January 6th, we will also hear an update from Michelle Holder about our After School Clubs.

Open House At Dionne Home: January 19
We would like to invite anyone who started attending Christ the Word during 2007 to an open house at our home. Come join us on Saturday, January 19, between 6:30 and 9:00 p.m. for dessert and fellowship. Please call Sarah Dionne (419-531-5817) with any questions.

W.O.W. Women’s Bible Studies
Is the Holy Spirit urging you to be a part of a woman’s Bible study now that a new year is fast approaching? If so, we have three places where you can grow in your knowledge of God and His Word. Each of these studies is continuing in 2008 but there is a place for you in any of them. If you are interested please contact the host or a leader of the study.
Monday evenings – Genesis – contact Cindy Skaff or Lisa Twining.
Wednesday mornings- Deuteronomy- contact Adrienne Miklovic or Lynnette Killy.
Wednesday mornings- The Excellent Wife- contact Cheryl Bayly or Sarah French.
Any of these studies would love to have you and a friend join in!

W.O.W. Cocoa & Conversation
Hungry for some adult women’s conversation in the dead of winter? Put the kiddles to bed and join other women from CTW for just that, conversation and a cup of cocoa, on Tuesday, January 15th at Marcia James’ home. We’ll begin at 8:00 p.m.

Skate Night: Jan. 30
CTW’s annual skate night is scheduled for Wednesday, January 30 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Swanton Coliseum . Admission is free. You can bring your own roller blades or skates, or if you need to rent skates there is a $2.50 fee. Swanton Coliseum is located at 12725 Airport Hwy in Swanton OH 43558. Hope to see you there!

Junior High LWY Game Night
All Jr. High Living Word Youth, grades 7th & 8th, are invited to our first ever Fun & Board Game Day. It will be held at the Turner Home, 2420 Robinwood Ave. Toledo, OH 43620, and will be from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Snacks, drinks, and games will be provided. Also if you have any great games you would like to bring, please do so, and bring your friends too! Questions? Contact Hunter Turner @ 419-329-1100.

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).

Pastoral Appreciation Christmas Gift
This Christmas Christ the Word will be collecting gift donations for Pastors Bayly, Dionne, and Killy. Envelopes in which you may place your donations will be available for the next several weeks; please mark each envelope with recipient’s name before placing it in the collection plate. If you want the donation to be tax deductible, please write a check made payable to Christ the Word.

CTW Baby Shower
CTW Baby Shower for Tai French will be held on Saturday, January 12th at 10:00 a.m. at Lisa Dominguez’s home. Craig and Tai have registered at Target and Babies R Us.

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

Choir Practice This Sunday AM

Due to the snow last Sunday, we were unable to rehearse for our Nine Lessons & Carols Service. So, this week we'll do it before the service. Adults need to be meet in the sanctuary at 8:00 a.m. and children at 8:15. Thank you very much for starting this Sunday early!

Announcements from December 23 Bulletin

New Year’s Eve Talent Show
To go along with our fun talent show we are asking families and individuals to bring finger foods to share with others. To ensure that we have plenty of food for our celebration please bring a dish or dishes that would feed your family if you were staying at home on New Year’s Eve. We would also like a good mix of savory appetizers and desserts. Consider this your opportunity to try out a new recipe for your next party at home. Check out the Christ the Word cookbook under appetizers for ideas if you need some. Drinks will be provided. The festivities will begin at 7:00 p.m. with the Talent Show at 7:30 p.m.

January Evening Services
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. On January 6th, we will also hear an update from Michelle Holder about our After School Clubs.

CTW Baby Shower
CTW Baby Shower for Tai French will be held on Saturday, January 12th at 10:00 a.m. at Lisa Dominguez’s home. Craig and Tai have registered at Target and Babies R Us.

W.O.W. Cocoa & Conversation
Hungry for some adult women’s conversation in the dead of winter? Put the kiddles to bed and join other women from CTW for just that, conversation and a cup of cocoa, on Tuesday, January 15th at Marcia James’ home. We’ll begin at 8:00 p.m.

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).

Pastoral Appreciation Christmas Gift
This Christmas Christ the Word will be collecting gift donations for Pastors Bayly, Dionne, and Killy. Envelopes in which you may place your donations will be available for the next several weeks; please mark each envelope with recipient’s name before placing it in the collection plate. If you want the donation to be tax deductible, please write a check made payable to Christ the Word.

Usher Meeting Today
There will be a brief meeting of the ushers in the Fellowship Hall after services today. Please plan to attend. It should take no more than 15 minutes.

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

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Cancellations

Dear CTW Family: Tonight's evening service has been canceled due to the inclement weather. Choir rehearsals for next Sunday's service have also been canceled. Rehearsals will be rescheduled for later this week...stay posted.

Announcements from December 16 Bulletin

Tonight: Evening Service, Testimonies, and Ice Cream
Tonight, 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 and several people will give testimonies about their joy in the Lord this year. Following the service we will be having an Ice Cream Social: ice cream and toppings will be supplied.

January Evening Services
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. On January 6th, we will also hear an update from Michelle Holder about our After School Clubs.

Sunday School Classes Will Meet On 23rd
We will be having Sunday school classes on the morning of Dec. 23rd.

Christmas Choir Rehearsal Today
All adults and children singing in the Christmas choirs should come to a rehearsal this afternoon in the sanctuary. Adults should arrive at 4:30, and children should come at 5:45. Since this is our final rehearsal before the runthrough next Sunday morning, it is important that you attend. Thank you!
Children’s Christmas Choir
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
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)

New Year’s Eve Talent Show
On Dec. 31st Christ the Word will gather together to usher in the new year. The evening will begin at 7:00 p.m. and continue to just after midnight. The talent show will commence at 7:30 p.m. If you have a special talent, fun act, or skit and would like to participate in the talent show, please contact Tim Varner, Jason Wiltse, or the Turner brothers ASAP. Please bring games to play after the talent show and before the beginning of 2008!

CTW Baby Shower
CTW Baby Shower for Tai French will be held on Saturday January 12th at 10:00 a.m. at Lisa Dominguez’s home. Craig and Tai have registered at Target and Babies R Us.

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).

Pastoral Appreciation Christmas Gift
This Christmas Christ the Word will be collecting gift donations for Pastors Bayly, Dionne, and Killy. Envelopes in which you may place your donations will be available for the next several weeks; please mark each envelope with recipient’s name before placing it in the collection plate. If you want the donation to be tax deductible, please write a check made payable to Christ the Word.

Usher Meeting Today
There will be a brief meeting of the ushers in the Fellowship Hall after services today. Please plan to attend. It should take no more than 15 minutes.

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

7 Pound Blessings from God...

Blessing #1: Monday at 9:15 pm Michelle Hatkow gave birth to Jacob Scott who weighed 7lbs. 11oz. and 21 in. long. All is well with both mom and baby.

Blessing #2: Bridget Cailinn Alexander arrived at 10:16 am Thursday morning. She weighed 7 lbs. 7oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long. Baby and mom are doing great. Jeanne said that she is very healthy and they are enjoying the time with her right now.

Announcements from December 9 bulletin

Evening Services (Ice Cream after Dec. 16 Service)
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. Following the service we will be having an Ice Cream Social: ice cream and topings will be supplied.
• 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.

Christmas Choir Rehearsal Today
Everyone who wants to sing in the choir at our Nine Lessons and Carols service on December 23 should come to the fellowship hall right after church today for a rehearsal. This includes any interested adults, senior high students, and the children in grades 4-8 who rehearsed two weeks ago. Our remaining rehearsals are scheduled for the following times:
Children’s Christmas Choir
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
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)

Living Word Youth Caroling
The Living Word Youth will have their Christmas Caroling and party this Wednesday, December 12th, at the Miklovic Home, 6005 Settlers Ridge Circle Sylvania, OH 43560. We will be meeting from 6:15p.m. to 9:00p.m. The evening will start with door-to-door Christmas caroling in the Miklovic neighborhood and afterwards, the youth will have a time of fun, fellowship, food, and games back in the warm Miklovic Home. Please be sure to bring warm clothing for the time of caroling and your white elephant gift for exchange!

WOW Monthly Morsel
This is the last month for you to pick up your monthly challenge from the WOW committee in your small purple bag. Please pick up yours at the table in the narthex.

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.

Footloose Planning Committee Meeting
The Footloose planning committee will meet on Friday, December 14.

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.

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).

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

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Latest from David and Terri Wegener...

Vine and Branches
Volume 7, Issue 4
November 2007
“I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me, and I in him, he bears much fruit; for apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5

SINCE WE LAST WROTE…

David (Theological College of Central Africa) …
· killed a black mamba, one of the world’s most dangerous snakes. See below.
· taught four Saturdays of Historical Theology at the Preacher’s College of the Reformed Baptists in Lusaka.
· negotiated difficult waters at TCCA as a severe conflict broke out between the staff of the college and the board that supports and oversees our ministry.
· was saddened to learn that one of TCCA’s missionary lecturers will have to leave Zambia due to health problems.

Terri (wife, mother, homemaker) …
· taught 1 & 2 Timothy to TCCA Wives and joined David’s Doctrine of the Church class.
· reveled in the wonders of Mac/Skype technology whereby we can call Lizzie in the States, from computer to computer, and see her on our screen.
· started a MEG for women: Missionary Encouragement Group. They meet each Friday morning. She’s picked up the Zambian affinity for acronyms.

Lizzie (Senior, Bloomington South High School) …
· planned a trip to visit her family in Zambia over the Christmas holidays.
· enjoyed buying Christmas presents for her family on the other side of the ocean.
· finished making a drawing of one of Monet’s paintings for her drawing class.

Mary (Sophomore, Simba International School) …
· made the school volleyball team after learning how to serve.
· began her Friday afternoon Bible studies with other teen-age girls. Terri leads the SPRITZ group.
· didn’t grow taller. Ha, Ha, sweetie. Love, Dad.

John (Grade 8, Simba International School) …
· welcomed the return of fruit bat migrations over our house on late fall evenings. They’re big, like a squirrel with wings.
· started to grow his hair a bit longer, using old pictures of his father in high school as ammo.
· dealt with a painful injury to his foot. It is healed now but he had to forego soccer for a few weeks.
· grew taller.

Sarah (Grade 6, Simba International School …
· was named one of the prefects at her school. That is a position of leadership wherein she oversees younger children and keeps them in line.
· shrieked when she discovered a gecko lizard riding around on the back of her shorts.
· enjoyed swimming during our 90-100 degree days this hot season.

Please PRAY for the Wegeners, serving in Zambia with Mission to the World:

That the current tensions at TCCA would be resolved in a way that will strengthen the school’s future ministry of training Christian leaders.

For persistence as we ask those responsible for damaging our home while we were in the States to be financially accountable. This is still unresolved and we are hurting financially.

For God to use this year’s graduates of TCCA to build His kingdom in Zambia.

Graduation and After …

TCCA was turned over to an African board of directors over two decades ago. Tomorrow morning (Saturday, 1 December) we will have our 24th graduation ceremony.

The ceremonies are always fun though a bit long. We use the local Anglican Cathedral about a mile from our campus. The ceremony is probably similar to a lot of graduation exercises you might find in the USA, except that the students, when they march down the aisle, don’t march; they dance, and not to music like Pomp and Circumstance.

A few years ago, I was sitting up on stage next to our graduation speaker for that year, Pastor Conrad Mbewe. As the students danced down the aisle, I leaned over and said to Conrad, “do you know why American students don’t come in like that? … Because they can’t.”

What will some of this year’s class be doing after they graduate?

Eddie will be moving to a large city in the eastern province of Zambia, near Malawi. It is almost a pioneer mission work he’ll be doing for his denomination since there are a lot of Muslims in the area and they make things difficult for church-planters like Eddie. My students also tell me that Satanism is very prevalent in the area as well. Eddie’s wife, Greeness, was a key leader for the wives on campus and we often referred to Eddie as the “village headman.” They will be greatly missed.

Grant is an Australian Anglican (Sydney diocese, for those who might be interested) and he will be returning to Australia to do a master’s degree in Biblical studies and raise prayer and financial support so that he can return to Zambia as a missionary and teach in a small Bible school in the northwestern province. Grant and Melanie came with two young boys and they leave with three. Wonder how their youngest, Timothy, will make it through the ceremony tomorrow?

Stella will be teaching evangelical Christianity in a public school about an hour from here near the border with Congo. Her husband, one of last year’s graduates, is a pastor in that border town.

I could go on, but this will have to suffice. It gives you an idea of where our graduates will be going and what kind of work they will be doing.

Do pray that God would use them to build His kingdom.

Snake Story:

While driving back from Lusaka several weeks ago, we were going through a section where there was knee-high grass on either side of the road. All of a sudden, I saw a large snake rearing its head up about a foot and a half off the ground. It was moving its head back and forth as if it was looking to cross the road.

As we passed by, I turned to Terri and said, “Did you see that snake? It looked like a black mamba. Should I go back and run over it?” So I turned the car around on the highway, drove back about one hundred meters, turned around again, made sure all the windows were rolled up and headed toward the snake.

As I ran over it, Terri screamed and the kids shouted when they saw it writhing around on the ground. I had to run over it two more times and then some passersby finished the job with a make-shift spear, a reminder that someday, “the God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet” (Romans 16:20).

CONTACT INFORMATION

David and Terri Wegener

Mission to the World
1600 N. Brown Road
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(678) 823-0004
Please make checks payable to: Mission to the World. Our account # is 018178.