Beginning in May...

Announcements from March 30 Bulletin

Upcoming Evening Service: April 6
On April 6th, during our evening worship service, Matt French will be ordained and installed as a ruling elder.

Summer Children’s Church Volunteers Needed
Are you a Christian? Are you able to talk? That’s pretty much all it takes to be qualified for important service! Children’s Church is a quiet yet essential ministry of our church, helping children learn the word of God and allowing visitors with little ones the opportunity to hear God’s word, uninterrupted. We would love to have you volunteer to teach or help for one Sunday this summer. We are thankful for all the women and teens who serve the church in this ministry. Any men willing to serve in this capacity would also be greatly appreciated. If you are willing, please talk with Lynnette Killy. 419.868.9889 or email, lynnettek@sbcglobal.net.

Homeschool Group Announcements
• The homeschool meeting that was cancelled due to weather has been rescheduled for April 15 at 7:00 at the Turner’s home. We will still have the panel of homeschool graduates. Also, remember to bring your favorite reading curriculum (or one you like that others might like to see) as well as your favorite read aloud books to share. If you have any questions, contact Julie Van Wormer.
• The homeschoolers will go on a Day Trip to Fort Wayne, Indiana on April 25. We will meet at 9:45 to tour the Sechler’s Pickle Factory (in St. Joe, Indiana) where the famous Tony Packo pickles are made, enjoy a picnic lunch at a local park and visit the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo for the afternoon. Toledo Zoo member’s get into the Children’s Zoo free. Please R.S.V.P. by April 18. For more information and directions, contact Julie Van Wormer.

WOW April Event: Consumed with Joy—Day by Day
Your personal invitation should be given to you today. See a WOW Committee member this morning if you do not receive an invitation.

CTW Family Camp Outing: June 26-29
Our 2nd Annual family camping trip is scheduled Thursday, June 26th – Sunday, June 29th. We will be camping at East Harbor State Park (same location as last year). The cost per family is $20 a night and covers the campsite cost only. Families should bring their own food and supplies. Families can choose to stay as many as three nights or as few as one, or if you are unable to stay the night please feel free to come up and spend a day in fellowship. CTW will hold worship services at both the state park and at our normal location in Toledo. You can begin SIGNING-UP NOW on the CTW Website Events page by clicking the “Sign Up For Events” link near the top of the page. You will likely have to add your name and create a password, but this will enable you to sign-up for future events using this same information.

LWY Visiting Nursing Homes This Wednesday
The LWY will be visiting nursing homes this coming Wednesday, April 2. The nursing homes are Heartland of Waterville, 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 are unsure which location your youth are assigned to, please contact Hunter Turner at 419-329-1100.

CTW Coed Softball Team Sign-up
Spring is here and that means it’s time for CTW to put together the 2008 Coed softball team. The team will compete in the WPOS softball league with games played at WPOS Christian Center located on Angola Rd in Holland OH. Consider using your softball skills to compete this season and sign-up in the narthex immediately following worship. All but two of the players must be at least 18 years old. If you have any questions or you are not 18 and would like to play please see Coach Mario Dominguez.

Reminder: No Food or Drinks Outside of the Fellowship Hall
In an effort to maintain a clean building the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) has a policy that all food and drinks must be consumed inside the fellowship hall. Please help us ensure everyone is in compliance with this expectation by refraining from eating/drinking anything outside of the fellowship hall and by reminding visitors or others that may not be aware they are doing something against our rental agreement with the SDA. Thank you.

Pinewood Derby Work Day At Walls’ Home
On Saturday, April 12 at noon, we will be holding a Pinewood Derby work day at Fred Walls home. You will have an opportunity to utilize Fred’s tools for shaping up your cars. Please let Andrew Dionne know if you will be attending by calling the church office: 419.329.1100.

Changed Life Seminar
Changed Life Seminar, featuring Lisa Harper as speaker, will take place this coming Saturday April 5th at Emmanuel Baptist Church. For more information you can pick up a brochure on the table in the narthex. You may still register at the door the day of the event, however lunch is not included.

Save the Date: Annual Father/Son Canoe Trip
We will be camping at the rustic Hartwick Pines State Park & canoeing along the AuSable River. August 8-10, 2008. More Info coming soon. Questions? Talk with Tyson Turner (419-490-6864).

Missionary Need
John & Deb Siegel are planning their furlough and are in need of housing and a reliable car. They expect to be in northwest Ohio by mid-June and would like to settle near Pettisville. Their furlough extends through mid-July, 2009. If anyone knows of suitable housing or an automobile that may be available please contact either Jack McHenney or Scott Killy.

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

Announcements from March 23 Bulletin

Summer Children’s Church Volunteers Needed
Are you a Christian? Are you able to talk? That’s pretty much all it takes to be qualified for important service! Children’s Church is a quiet yet essential ministry of our church, helping children learn the word of God and allowing visitors with little ones the opportunity to hear God’s word, uninterrupted. We would love to have you volunteer to teach or help for one Sunday this summer. We are thankful for all the women and teens who serve the church in this ministry. Any men willing to serve in this capacity would also be greatly appreciated. If you are willing, please talk with Lynnette Killy. 419.868.9889 or email, lynnettek@sbcglobal.net.

Homeschool Group Announcements
The homeschool meeting that was cancelled due to weather has been rescheduled for April 15 at 7:00 at the Turner’s home. We will still have the panel of homeschool graduates. Also, remember to bring your favorite reading curriculum (or one you like that others might like to see) as well as your favorite read aloud books to share. If you have any questions, contact Julie Van Wormer at 419-537-7008.

Changed Life Seminar
Changed Life Seminar is featuring Lisa Harper as speaker for the 28th annual seminar on Saturday, April 5th at Emmanuel Baptist Church. For more information you can pick up a brochure on the table in the narthex.

WOW April Event: Consumed with Joy—Day by Day
All women of CTW circle April 22 on your calendar we will be meeting together that evening to be nourished in the truth of what is Christian joy. More information will be coming.

CTW Family Camp Outing: June 26-29
Our 2nd Annual family camping trip is scheduled Thursday, June 26th – Sunday, June 29th. We will be camping at East Harbor State Park (same location as last year). The cost per family is $20 a night and covers the campsite cost only. Families should bring their own food and supplies. Families can choose to stay as many as three nights or as few as one, or if you are unable to stay the night please feel free to come up and spend a day in fellowship. CTW will hold worship services at both the state park and at our normal location in Toledo. You can begin SIGNING-UP NOW on the CTW Website Events page by clicking the “Sign Up For Events” link near the top of the page. You will likely have to add your name and create a password, but this will enable you to sign-up for future events using this same information.

Missionary Need
John & Deb Siegel are planning their furlough and are in need of housing and a reliable car. They expect to be in northwest Ohio by mid-June and would like to settle near Pettisville. Their furlough extends through mid-July, 2009. If anyone knows of suitable housing or an automobile that may be available please contact either Jack McHenney or Scott Killy.

Save the Date: Annual Father/Son Canoe Trip
We will be camping at the rustic Hartwick Pines State Park & canoeing along the AuSable River. August 8-10, 2008. More Info coming soon. Questions? Talk with Tyson Turner (419-490-6864).

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

Reminder: Children 2 and Under for Tonight's Event

This is just a quick reminder for those bringing children 2 and under to tonight's Maundy Thursday Celebration. The staff at Nazareth Hall advised us NOT to order meals for children 2 and under. If you have a child in this age range and think that he or she will eat more than what you are willing to share from your plate, please remember to bring some snacks for them. In addition, Nazareth Hall has granted us the use of two auxiliary rooms for nursing children and for a play area. Feel free to utilize these during the course of the evening.

Directions to Nazareth Hall

http://www.nazarethhall.com/direct.htm

Some Thanksgiving Verses to Ponder for Thursday...

Oh GIVE THANKS to the Lord,
call upon His name;
make known His deeds among the peoples.

1 Chronicles 16:8


It is good to GIVE THANKS to the Lord
and to sing praises to Your name,
O Most High.

Psalm 92:1


GIVE THANKS to the Lord,
for He is good,
For His lovingkindness is everlasting.

Psalm 136:1


I will GIVE THANKS to the Lord
with all my heart;
I will tell of all Your wonders.

Psalm 9:1


...in everything GIVE THANKS;
for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:18


Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is,
the fruit of lips that GIVE THANKS
to His name.

Hebrews 13:15


O Lord, You are my God;
I will exalt You,
I will GIVE THANKS to Your name;
For You have worked wonders,
Plans formed long ago, with perfect faithfulness.

Isaiah 25:1

We Mourn With Our Brother Chris Scharer and His Family

Monday morning at about 8 am Chris Scharer's grandfather, Robert Melchior, passed away at Flower Hospital. He and his wife, Winifred, recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Mr. Melchior was 97 years old and set an example for his family in his love for Jesus.

The family will receive friends at the Boyer-VanWormer-Scott Funeral Home, 5055 Secor Rd., North of Laskey Rd., Wednesday, March 19, 2008, 2-5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. where services will be held Thursday, March 20, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. Interment Toledo Memorial Park Cemetery.

Asher & Melina's Newest One

Asher & Melina are delighted with their newest girl. She has yet to be named, but I assure you Asher and Melina are working hard on resolving the situation--we made it through the first counseling session! Little Baby Smith (and mom!) is doing very well; she weighed in at 7 lbs. even.

Pinewood Derby

The pinewood derby workshop was cancelled due to inclement weather, but we will still be holding a pinewood derby work day at Fred Walls home. The workshop will be on Saturday, April 12 at Noon. In the place of the workshop, Pete Rethorn, masterracer, has put together the following tips. Thanks, Pete!

Friction
Your biggest enemy is friction. It is the most significant force slowing your car, so reducing friction is the most important thing you can do if you want a faster car. You will encounter friction in five places:

Friction between the wheels and axles.
The axles often have burrs and manufacturing marks which will dig into the wheel's hub. To fix this problem, lock each axle into the chuck of a drill, leaving the head of the axle plus about 1/2-inch of the axle itself sticking out. Polish the exposed axle with a thin strip of wet 400 emery paper. Polish both the axle shaft and the inside of the axle head. Keep the emery paper moving to avoid creating grooves in the axle. Test the axle by inserting it through a wheel and spinning the wheel with your finger. The wheel should spin smoothly and slow down very gradually. For an even better polish, you can use steel wool, metal polish, buffing compound, or jeweler's rouge after the initial polishing with emery paper.

Around the wheel's axle hole you'll often find burrs and rough edges. Carefully clean these surfaces (on both sides of the wheel) with a sharp Xacto knife and some 400 wet emery cloth.

Lube tips
1. Use graphite only. Oil damages the paint and collects dust. I'm told that the graphite works better than the new white teflon.
2. Break in the wheels by spinning them with lots of graphite.
3. Put a small drop of white glue where the axle goes into the car body and put powdered graphite on it there. That causes less friction if the wheel should rub against the car body.
4. Other than the good polishing of the axles, dump the axles and wheels in a ziplock bag with some graphite and shake them for a few days prior to the race. That way the wheel and the axles are as slick as can be.

Friction between the wheels and car body
Paint that hasn't cured completely tends to be soft and sticky. It will stick to the wheels and slow the car down. Give yourself lots of time (several days) to apply your final finish coat before you put your wheels on. Also, a single heavy coat will take longer to dry and cure, so apply several light coats instead. That soft finish will also act like a magnet for graphite and you'll never get it clean -- the graphite will permanently discolor a soft finish. If you're painting at the last minute, use laquer. Lacquer seems to give a harder, faster finish than other paints. It also hardens much faster.

Giving the wheel hub a rounded surface where is rubs against the car body reduces friction at that point by reducing the amount of surface contact.

When mounting your wheels (after the finish is thoroughly cured) don't push the axles in so tight that you bind the wheels. If you push the axles in too far, the wheels will bind against the sides of the car. Also, if you make the car too narrow at the wheel locations, the wheels will bind against the sides of the center guide rail on the track.

Friction between the wheels and the track's guide rail
A car that doesn't track straight will bounce side-to-side against the rails, dissipating considerable energy. Anything you can do to make the car run strait and smooth will help.

Friction between the wheel tread and the track surface
Out of the box, wheels may have irregularities left by the casting process (i.e. sprues, burrs, bumps, holes, etc.). You should remove these irregularities, and then carefully sand any remaining roughness with emery paper. Metal polish can restore the glossy finish to your wheels.

Be careful to avoid reshaping your wheels in any other way, or you may disqualify your car. At the very least, you should ensure the wheels are perfectly round and concentric with the axle hole and remove the imperfections left by the casting process.

Friction between the car's belly and the track's guide rail
A low-slung car might look cool, but remember that most tracks have a 3/8" strip of wood the car must straddle. Make sure your car has plenty of clearance. The most popular place to add weight to a car is the belly. Make sure it doesn't drag too.

Weight

As you shape the car, you'll remove weight in the form of wood. However, the more the car weights, the better it'll perform on the track. So, plan the car's design so you can add weight after the car's shape is completed. Weight, according to the rules, is limited to 5 ounces. Depending on how much wood you remove, you will likely need to add about 3 ounces of weight. Get your weight as close to the limit as possible. Without adding weight to the car, it will not weigh-in at the maximum allowable weight, thus it will not reach peak performance.

Because of its density, lead has been the traditional weighting material since the inception of the pinewood derby. At a density of 11.34, lead is quite dense when compared to other possible weighting materials. The relatively small amount of lead required for weighting provides the car builder greater flexibility in the car design.

An added benefit of lead is that it is very malleable. With most materials the car builder must create holes or cavities in the car body to fit the shape and size of the weighting material. However, with lead the builder can create any size hole/cavity and then shape the lead to fit the hole. Another nice feature of lead is that it can be easily drilled. Thus, the weight of the car can be easily reduced at the weigh-in by drilling out of a portion of the lead.

Warning! If used or handled improperly, lead is toxic. Therefore, follow the following rules:

• Wash your hands after handling lead (and keep your fingers away from your face).
• Don't eat or drink when handling lead.
• Keep lead away from food, water, and food preparation areas.
• Collect and properly dispose of any lead scrap.
• Melting lead must be done only outdoors by experienced adults. The fumes are toxic, and the lead can pop and/or splatter during the melting process causing severe eye and skin injuries.

Excellent options include lead fishing weights -- especially the lead wire that can be cut into short lengths to glue into holes drilled into the car body.

It seems to be best to keep the weight low in the body. But be careful nothing extends below the belly which can drag on the track -- remember on most tracks, the car straddles a 3/8" thick strip of wood.

Weight distribution can affect your car's speed. Your car can correct its course more easily if it has a low rotational inertia. Make the unweighted car body as light as possible, and keep the lead weight as compact as possible -- don't spread it across the full length of the car.

One theory holds that the further back the center of gravity is, the higher the weight will be when the car is placed in the starting position on the track, and therefore, the more static energy the car will have to get it rolling down to the level portion of the track. I've seen as much as a quarter of a second difference in the same car run frontward and backward to verify this theory. However, the center of gravity must be far enough in front of the rear axles to keep the front wheels from bouncing too much over the joints and imperfections in the track. This bouncing will slow the car down. Most people recommend locating the center of gravity of the car 1 to 1-1/2 inches in front of the rear axle.

Wheel Alignment

Keep your wheels and axles straight. Crooked or misaligned wheels will cause your car to ride the track's guide rail or to shimmy. The extra friction will slow your car down. Keeping your wheels and axles straight is probably the most important step in building a faster car. Mount the wheels so all four are strait in relation to each other and perfectly perpendicular to the body. Be careful not to bend the axles, either during construction, during pre-race play, or during the race by smacking into objects at the finish line.

If you must use the slots, glue the axles in place with epoxy. I've seen many cars dismantle themselves because the slots just won't reliably hold the axles, much to the joy of those who do use glue. Wheel alignment is harder with the slots -- do the best you can.

Aerodynamics

Aerodynamic drag is a factor, but not quite as much as one would expect. Any aerospace engineer will tell you that the effects of aerodynamic drag increase exponentially with speed. At the speeds pine cars travel, drag is relatively unimportant. Other factors, listed above seem to be much more significant. That being said, a big box certainly won't help, and a sporty shape makes it look like a fast car. Other factors being the same, a streamlined shape slips though the air better. The wedge and the dome are consistently seen in the winner's circle. However, surface smoothness is not a factor at pinewood derby speeds.

While air resistance is of less importance than reducing friction and getting the car to track straight, an aerodynamic car with smooth lines certainly looks faster, and it may even race a bit faster. It may be a factor in cars racing against cars where friction has been properly addressed. A clunky looking car with no friction will invariably blow the doors off a fast-looking car with lots of drag in the wheels.

Miscellaneous

Do not make your car longer than the block of wood that came with your kit. Do not make your car wider than the block of wood plus the width of the wheels. Do not install anything forward of your block of wood nor behind. Doing any of these may affect some timing devices, starting gates, and even the ability to run on certain tracks.

Do not use any moving parts other than the wheels unless specifically allowed by your local rules.

Do not allow anything to protrude below the belly of the car -- you should have about 3/8" of clearance. Otherwise, the car's belly will drag on the track lane strip of most tracks.

Finishing

This is the artistic side of building a model car, and like many artistic things, it sometimes defies hard and fast rules. The following guidelines will be helpful, but a truly great design must spring from your own creativity and craftsmanship.

Be Careful

Neatness counts. Don't ruin a great paint job by getting bugs, fingerprints, or dirt on it. If you apply any decals, make sure they're straight and smooth. Follow the written directions of any paints or other products you use.

Be Patient

Before painting, make sure you have sanded your car smooth everywhere that shows. Sand the entire car repeatedly, using finer and finer sandpaper each time. When you paint it, apply several light layers of paint; a heavy coat of paint will often run, drip, form puddles, etc.

Paint Early, Paint Often

Most paints and finishes remain somewhat soft for a while, even after they are completely dry to the touch. Leave yourself time to apply your final finish coat well in advance of the actual race, so that it won't pick up fingerprints when you put on the wheels and adjust the weight.

A single heavy coat will take longer to dry and cure, so be sure to apply several light coats instead. With many paints, you must apply a second coat within an hour or two, otherwise you have to wait two or three days to apply a second coat. If the first coat has completely cured, you can sand it lightly with steel wool before applying a second coat.

Think in Three Dimensions

Do more to shape your car than just cutting the outline of your car with a saw. Think about how your car will look from all directions, not just the side or top. Just rounding off sharp corners with a rasp or with sandpaper can make a big difference.

Try Something Unique

The judges are more likely to notice your car if there is something different about it. Make your car "the car with the realistic (something)", or "the car that looks like a (whatever)", instead of just "car number 42".

Constructing Is Easier Than Carving

It is easier to glue on small pieces of dowel, scrap wood, etc., than it is to carve similar shapes out of the original block. For example, a formula race car has a wing in the back. It is very difficult to carve this wing and its supports in place. It is much easier to carve the wing and supports as separate pieces of wood, and to glue them onto the body of the car later. Small pieces of scrap wood should be easy to obtain at your group's derby workshop.

It is also easier to stay under the weight limit when you build instead of carving. The obvious approach when building a blocky design (e.g., a minivan, a Zamboni ice machine) is to glue another block of wood onto the one you started with, and then to carve this oversized block into the final shape. This almost guarantees that you'll have to hollow out the inside later to get your car's weight under the maximum allowed. It is easier to start by building a hollow car body from thin scrap wood.

Final Finish
After you've painted your car, several products (including floor wax and aerosol clear-coat gloss finishes) can produce a beautiful, shiny, clear finish.

Cummings Update & Prayer Request

The Cummings have recently sent out the following email update:

Dear Family and Friends,

We wanted to write to you as God has unexpectedly answered our prayers in a very wonderful way!

Last newsletter we wrote about our desire to adopt. We had no idea how quickly God would answer this request.

We have known about a situation in Santa Ana for about four months now. Our friends told us about a lady who had two girls who were in a terrible living situation. The girls were being abused by other family members and severely malnourished. One night, the girls’ uncle came back drunk and cut the hair of the youngest girl with a kitchen knife. The mother has tried to put the girls up for adoption before, but because they don’t have birth certificates, the government wouldn’t accept them. The three have been taken to safe homes before, and done well while there, but continue to return to the bad situation. We are not sure exactly what issues the mother has. We do know that she has three children by three different men. The oldest, a boy, the family wants and cares for, the two girls, the family calls “bastard children” and many times they won’t feed them because of this. About two weeks ago, we talked to our friends who know the mother, to see if she still wanted the girls adopted. She indicated that she did, so we went and talked to an adoption lawyer to get help and to see about getting the girls, Teresa (6) and Hanna (3), into our custody as soon as possible. This past Thursday morning, we went with the mother to the lawyer’s office and she signed the children over into our custody with the purpose of adopting them.

The girls had a rough first hour after they came with us, but settled into playing after a while and the youngest tired herself out and fell asleep. They also had some trouble going to sleep the first night as the mother had told them nothing. The next morning, we heard Teresa crying and Jon went into the room and she said “No te vayas.” “Don’t go.”

We had a wonderful day on Friday and no crying Friday night. By Saturday, both girls were calling us Mami and Papi! There will definitely be more adjustments to go through, but we are so thankful to God that things are going so well so far. We should find out from the lawyer soon what exactly we have to do in order to get the girls their birth certificates and start the adoption process. We took them to the doctor on Monday. Hanna has parasites and they both need a lot of lab work done in order to know exactly how they are medically. We are praying that God has spared them from any serious diseases.

We would appreciate your prayers for us over the coming days and weeks for the adjustments that will take place and for all of the paperwork that needs to be done. Please pray for the mother, Lourdes, as she is staying with our friends who are trying to help her turn her life around as well. Please pray for Lily, Ian and Elijah as they go through this big transition. They seem to be doing well for now, but it will be difficult sharing all the toys and sharing their time with mommy and daddy.

Thank you for all of your faithful prayers for us!

The Cummings (Jon, Susanna, Tessa, Lily, Ian, Hanna and Elijah)

For more, please visit our blog: www.xanga.com/cummingsinmexico

Work website: http://www.eirenemexico.org/

Pinewood Derby Workshop Postponed

Due to today's inclement weather, the pinewood derby workshop at Fred Walls's place has been postponed. We'll attempt it some other Saturday before the race in April.

Announcements from March 9 Bulletin

Easter Sunday Events
8:00 a.m.: Sunrise Service @ SDA Courtyard
8:45 a.m.: Easter Breakfast @ SDA Fellowship Hall
10:30 a.m.: Easter Worship Service
There will be no Sunday school classes.

Congregational Meeting
Following our evening service on March 16, we will have a short congregational meeting to hold an election for the office of elder. Matthew French is currently the only candidate. Other officer candidates will be put to a congregational vote later this year.

Leading Our Children To Christ, The Church, And The Sacraments
The elders of CTW have drafted a document explaining the process by which our children are welcomed to the Lord’s Table. Please pick up one of these pamphlets from the Welcome Center table in the Narthex after church.

Learn The Art Of Sewing
Women of CTW: if you have an interest for yourself and/or your teenage daughter to learn the basics of machine sewing OR if you would be willing to help other women and girls learn about sewing, contact Doris German 419-474-6163.

W.O.W. Cocoa And Conversation
Our last time together for cocoa will take place on Tuesday, March 18th at the home of Jennifer Clark on Waterville-Monclova Rd. Our time will start at 8 p.m. and is for women only, although nursing babies are welcomed.

Easter Nursery Volunteers
Volunteers are needed for Easter Sunday nursery. If you are able to serve please call Sara Shields at 419-637-7979 or email at ssunnidaze@hotmail.com.

Homeschool Group Announcements
Join the homeschoolers as we visit the Main United States Post Office downtown Toledo for a tour on March 18 at 9:45 a.m. We will learn how the mail is received, sorted and distributed. Then we will visit MailWorks for a tour by Tim Speweik. You must R.S.V.P. by March 11 to Aimee at 419-340-3478 or at tim@mailworksii.com with the names of each person (adult or child) attending and a phone number of ALL adults who will attend. This is a must for government regulations.

Sr. High/College Contra Dance Saturday March 15
• The Sr. High and college group are invited to a contra dance and pizza dinner. The dance will be from 2-5 pm with pizza following. If you are planning to be picked up, please do so by 7 p.m. The cost for the dance only is $8 or $10 for both the dance and pizza dinner. Please sign up using the new Sign Up Forms on the CTW website or contact Scott Killy. It will be held at Otsego Stone Hall 20000 W. River Rd. Bowling Green, OH 43402 (Intersection of S.R. 235 & S.R. 65).
• Please, no jeans, t-shirts, or ball caps. Guys should wear nice slacks or khakis along with a button down shirt. Gals are encouraged to wear dresses or skirts. Questions? Please contact Scott Killy at 419-329-1100. Hope to see you there!

Save the Date: Annual Father/Son Canoe Trip
We will be camping at the rustic Hartwick Pines State Park & canoeing along the AuSable River. August 8-10, 2008. More Info coming soon. Questions? Talk with Tyson Turner (419-490-6864).

Sunday School Class Audio Available
Our Biblical Manhood and Womanhood Sunday school classes are now online. Please visit the sermons page on our website: www.christtheword.com.

Changed Life Seminar
Changed Life Seminar is featuring Lisa Harper as speaker for the 28th annual seminar on Saturday, April 5th at Emmanuel Baptist Church. For more information you can pick up a brochure on the table in the narthex.

Missionary Need
John & Deb Siegel are planning their furlough and are in need of housing and a reliable car. They expect to be in northwest Ohio by mid-June and would like to settle near Pettisville. Their furlough extends through mid-July, 2009. If anyone knows of suitable housing or an automobile that may be available please contact either Jack McHenney or Scott Killy.

CTW Family Camp Outing: June 26-29
Our 2nd Annual family camping trip is scheduled Thursday, June 26th – Sunday, June 29th. We will be camping at East Harbor State Park (same location as last year). The cost per family is $20 a night and covers the campsite cost only. Families should bring their own food and supplies. Families can choose to stay as many as three nights or as few as one, or if you are unable to stay the night please feel free to come up and spend a day in fellowship. CTW will hold worship services at both the state park and at our normal location in Toledo. You can begin SIGNING-UP NOW on the CTW Website Events page by clicking the “Sign Up For Events” link near the top of the page. You will likely have to add your name and create a password, but this will enable you to sign-up for future events using this same information.

Please Submit Updated Contact Info
In an effort to maintain good communication you are encouraged to take a few moments to update any information that might be out of date. Please use the connections card to do this and either place it in the offering plate as it goes by or drop it in the box at the welcome center in the narthex. Thank you for your time in this.

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

Reminder: Clocks Spring Forward

Just wanted to remind folks that this coming weekend we turn our clocks forward one hour. Late Saturday or very early Sunday morning everyone should remember to spring their clocks forward so that there are no "oops!" moments when arriving for worship.

Announcements from March 2 Bulletin

Easter Sunday Events
8:00 a.m.: Sunrise Service @ SDA Courtyard
8:45 a.m.: Easter Breakfast @ SDA Fellowship Hall
10:30 a.m.: Easter Worship Service
There will be no Sunday school classes.

Congregational Meeting
Following our evening service on March 16, we will have a short congregational meeting to hold an election for the office of elder. Matthew French is currently the only candidate. Other officer candidates will be put to a congregational vote later this year.

Leading Our Children To Christ, The Church, And The Sacraments
The elders of CTW have drafted a document explaining the process by which our children are welcomed to the Lord’s Table. Please pick up one of these pamphlets from the Welcome Center table in the Narthex after church.

Learn The Art Of Sewing
Women of CTW: if you have an interest for yourself and/or your teenage daughter to learn the basics of machine sewing OR if you would be willing to help other women and girls learn about sewing, contact Doris German 419-474-6163.

W.O.W. Cocoa And Conversation
Our last time together for cocoa will take place on Tuesday, March 18th at the home of Jennifer Clark on Waterville-Monclova Rd. Our time will start at 8 p.m. and is for women only, although nursing babies are welcomed.

Changed Life Seminary
Changed Life Seminar is featuring Lisa Harper as speaker for the 28th annual seminar on Saturday, April 5th at Emmanuel Baptist Church. For more information you can pick up a brochure on the table in the narthex.

Homeschool Group Announcements
A Homeschool field trip is planned to the Smithsonian traveling exhibits: “Key Ingredients: America by Food” and “Michigan Foodways” at the Old Mill Museum in Dundee, MI on Tuesday, March 4th from 12-2. It is FREE. Contact Angela Hite (billangela@yahoo.com or 419-472-9340) to sign up by Feb. 17th.

Sr. High/College Contra Dance Saturday March 15
• The Sr. High and college group are invited to a contra dance and pizza dinner. The dance will be from 2-5 pm with pizza following. If you are planning to be picked up, please do so by 7 p.m. The cost for the dance only is $8 or $10 for both the dance and pizza dinner. Please sign up using the new Sign Up Forms on the CTW website or contact Scott Killy. It will be held at Otsego Stone Hall 20000 W. River Rd. Bowling Green, OH 43402 (Intersection of S.R. 235 & S.R. 65).
• Please, no jeans, t-shirts, or ball caps. Guys should wear nice slacks or khakis along with a button down shirt. Gals are encouraged to wear dresses or skirts. Questions? Please contact Scott Killy at 419-329-1100. Hope to see you there!

Missionary Need
John & Deb Siegel are planning their furlough and are in need of housing and a reliable car. They expect to be in northwest Ohio by mid-June and would like to settle near Pettisville. Their furlough extends through mid-July, 2009. If anyone knows of suitable housing or an automobile that may be available please contact either Jack McHenney or Scott Killy.

Sunday School Class Audio Available
Our Biblical Manhood and Womanhood Sunday school classes are now online. Please visit the sermons page on our website: http://www.christtheword.com/.

CTW Family Camp Outing: June 26-29
Our 2nd Annual family camping trip is scheduled Thursday, June 26th – Sunday, June 29th. We will be camping at East Harbor State Park (same location as last year). The cost per family is $20 a night and covers the campsite cost only. Families should bring their own food and supplies. Families can choose to stay as many as three nights or as few as one, or if you are unable to stay the night please feel free to come up and spend a day in fellowship. CTW will hold worship services at both the state park and at our normal location in Toledo. You can begin SIGNING-UP NOW on the CTW Website Events page by clicking the “Sign Up For Events” link near the top of the page. You will likely have to add your name and create a password, but this will enable you to sign-up for future events using this same information.

Please Submit Updated Contact Info
In an effort to maintain good communication you are encouraged to take a few moments to update any information that might be out of date. Please use the connections card to do this and either place it in the offering plate as it goes by or drop it in the box at the welcome center in the narthex. Thank you for your time in this.

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