Announcements from November 9 Bulletin

November 23: Thank Offering Sunday
The deacons will be collecting our annual Thank Offering on November 23rd. 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 2008. 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.

Wedding Invitation
Dear Christ the Word Church family, you are invited to the wedding of Hunter Turner and Xinxin Gao. The wedding will take place Sunday, November 23, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at the SDA building. A reception with a light array of hors d’oeuvres will follow in the fellowship hall and narthex.

LWY Parents Meeting
Please be aware that the LWY Leaders will have another Parent Meeting soon. We will let you know as soon as we get the date set.

2009 LWY Winter Retreat
The 2009 LWY Annual Winter Retreat is quickly approaching. If you have not signed-up yet, I strongly encourage you to do so as soon as possible. Please see Rhonda Heyerly or Hunter Turner if you need a WR sign-up form. The total cost will be $200 per person if you did not sign-up early for the $25 discount. The 2nd payment of $70 is due THIS NOVEMBER, 19 (Wed.). Please be sure and seek ways in which you can earn/raise money for this trip whether it is through raking leaves, snow shoveling, the Kroger Gift Card Program, or even cleaning the home.

Homeschool Field Trip
Homeschool Field Trip to Marco’s Pizza at 6725 W. Central Ave., near the intersection of McCord and Central. You can choose either Tuesday, November 11 or Thursday, November 13 at 10:15 am. The cost is $2 to make a small pizza with a friend. There is a limit of 30 people per day. So contact Rhonda Heyerly TODAY if interested.

WOW Party At Panera’s
Our November fellowship time for all the women at CTW will take place this coming Tuesday, November 11 at the Panera’s on West Central Ave. in Sylvania at noon. This is the Panera’s on Central across from Meijer. So get a sitter and come join others for food and fellowship.

Messiah Chorus Run Throughs
Each Sunday shortly after the second service beginning November 16 we will be gathering around the piano to read through the choral movements of Handel’s Messiah in preparation for the Sing-Along on December 14. If you are interested in singing, please join us.

Class For International Students
Christ the Word is pleased to offer an English Conversation Workshop class to its international students. In addition to grammar and vocabulary review, the class will be based on a variety of materials, including the Gospel of Mark, but will mainly entail the practice of English conversation with American partners. The class begins November 9 and will be held at our church meeting place from 10:00-10:50 every Sunday morning. The cost for books is $10. Please call Tim Varner to register or for more information at 419-350-8953.

WOW Christmas Fellowship: “Unwrapping God’s Blessings”
Please pick up your invitation to our Christmas fellowship which is in a basket on the welcome table in the narthex. We look forward to seeing you on December 2nd.

Interviews For Participation In The Lord’s Supper
It is a joy to see our children grow in the Lord and love Jesus Christ. If you, as a parent, have seen your children grow in faith and believe they should be considered for participation in the Lord’s Supper, please contact Andrew Dionne so that he can set-up an interview of your child with the Elders. For more information about leading our children to Christ, the Church, and the Sacraments, please visit the following url: http://www.christtheword.com/news/Children%20and%20Communion.pdf.

New Year’s Eve Variety Show
On December 31, 2008 CTW will have it’s annual Variety Show. This is a show for funny not serious acts. Do you have a funny skit, song, or talents that you would like to do that night? Please see one of the Turner Brothers if you have something you would like to do.

LWY T-Shirts
If you have not paid for your LWY t-shirt(s), please be sure to turn in $5 (for shirts) and $17 (for hoodies) to Hunter Turner. Thanks!

New Refreshment Area
Beginning November 9th, CTW will have a variety of refreshments in the Fellowship Hall as a way to provide first and second service attendees a way to converse with another. Please make your way to the Fellowship Hall between services to enjoy your choice of coffee, tea, bagels and seasonal treats along with the conversation of a friend. We ask that you do not take food out of the Fellowship Hall and that you are careful to supervise your children during this time. In addition to this, please be respectful of other ministries if your time in the refreshment area happens to overlap Sunday school or children’s church.

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