Announcements from January 13 Bulletin

January Evening Services
Our next Sunday evening service, Jan. 20th, David will continue his preaching on discipline in the context of the home. All families—particularly those with young children—are encouraged to attend. Also on January 20th, Andrew will be talking about life in the pastors college from the perspective of a teacher.

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.

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!

Couples Night Out: Saturday, Feb. 9
All adult couples are invited to the Christ The Word annual Couples Night Out, February 9, 2008. From 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. we will be enjoying finger foods and desserts along with fun and fellowship at the home of Rob Fredrick: 7161 Hidden Valley Drive, Lambertville, MI. Please contact Wayne or Rachel Turner to confirm your attendance. Wayne can be reached at 248-797-9935, and Rachel can be reached at 419-490-4844. We are looking forward to seeing you there. Nursing infants are welcome.

W.O.W. Event—Before the Throne: Cultivating a Vibrant Prayer Life
The WOW Committee is planning a morning of learning and challenge for you on Saturday February 23rd. More information will be coming.

W.O.W. Cocoa & Conversation: Tuesday, January 15
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. The time is 8:00 p.m.

Homeschool Group Announcements
• An ice skating adventure will held at the Bowling Green Ice Arena on January 18 from 12:00-2:00. Admission is $3 and $2 skate rental. Open skating starts at 12:00 but you can get your skates at 11:30. No concessions are available but you can bring snacks into the rink. Contact Cheryl Bayly for more information at 419-878-4863.
• On January 22 at 6:30, we will spend an evening laughing, talking and creating a basket for use in your home. Cost and time will vary depending on the size of basket you choose to make. This event is located at 3905 Herr Rd. For more information, contact Sharon Ahrendt at 419-843-3185.

Junior High LWY Game Night
All Jr. High Living Word Youth, grades 7th & 8th, are invited to our Fun & Board Game Day on January 19th. 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.

Cummings Family Visiting
The mission committee is excited to welcome Jon & Susanna Cummings and their three children to Christ the Word Tuesday, January 29 through Monday, February 4 as our special guest for our annual missions week. They currently serve as missionaries in Guadalajara, Mexico. They will be joining the church at our annual skate night January 30 and will be visiting different ministry groups while here. Please join us February 3 for a special Sunday school hour with the Cummings family and later that evening as Jon will be preaching during our Sunday evening service.

Choir Continuing
Our Advent choir sounded excellent and we would like to keep the choir together. Beginning next Sunday, January 20th we will be starting regular rehearsals after the morning service. Don & Adam White will be leading the choir; all adults and senior high students are invited to sing. For more information please contact Don White or Andrew Dionne.

Instrumental Ensemble Rehearsals
Our instrumental ensemble sounded great too! We are excited to continue regular rehearsals of the ensemble. All are invited to participate. Please see Bill Van Wormer for more information about rehearsal times and music. Rehearsals will begin soon.

2008 LWY Winter Retreat
All remaining balances and medical release forms for the Living Word Youth annual Winter Retreat are due January 30th. Please turn them in to Scott Killy or Rhonda Heyerly. If you have not put any money down and are still interested in coming, please contact Scott Killy or Hunter Turner. Also, if you have an answer to the Winter Retreat Riddle, please contact Scott Killy.

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