“Making Jesus Known” Third Sunday After Epiphany + January 21 & 22, 2017

Peace and Comfort for the Family of Doris Kohntopp, Laura Sherrouse

Military Deployment Chris Rilling, Jr.

Healing & Provision Cindy Wixey, Delbert Britsch, Helen Nation, Gary & Mary Ann Gorniak, Jerry Reed, Louella Rupp, Irene Ewing, Sharon Dapkus, Deb Cassidy, Jim Burkett, Mary Hayes, Norma Ruehle, Whitney Meller, Marian Weaver, Jim Brown *Additional information for prayer requests is available on the Prayer Requests clipboard in the gathering space.

THANK YOU FOR SERVING TODAY! 4:00 pm 8:00 am 10:00 am Lector Edward Pohlman Cathy Sautter Cindy Smigelski Acolyte/Crucifer None Volunteer/ Josh Swagler/ Zach Jones Tyler Bocian Bulletins Karen Oden Jeff & Kerri Johnson Rob & Jill Kohntopp Door Greeters None Joe & Marita Perkins Fred & Ruthann Ortner Lay Assistant None Laurie Mauro Steve Smigelski Communion Set-Up Becky King Becky King Carol Wiemken Coffee Hour None Marita Perkins Molly Wachtmann Nursery Available; no attendants 4 pm & 8 am Autumn Gebhart/ Alex Swagler If you would like to volunteer to help during our worship services this winter, please call the office. ALL (men, women, teens, children) ARE WELCOME! Thank You!

Altar Flowers are given by Glenn & Pat Campbell in memory of our son, David Campbell.

AT THE CHURCH 6517 Finzel Rd., Whitehouse, OH 43571

Church Office—419-877-0607 Www.commofchrist.org

Pastor Matthew Lash—248-981-8011 pastormatt@commofchrist.org Lisa Boltz, Office Administrator secretary@commofchrist.org Eric Dickey, Director of Music

music@commofchrist.org Rick Yokum—Council President

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It’s simple JUST SMILE!

Papoos Restaurant Church Fundraiser Once again during the months of January & February, Papoos will give back 10% of your guest check to the church on Sunday mornings.

THIS WEEK AT COMMUNITY OF CHRIST

1/23 Mon 7:00 pm Monday Evening Bible Study

1/24 Tues 8:30 am Ladies Bible Study

5:00 pm Confirmation Class

6:00 pm Confirmation Bells

6:45 pm Kids of the Kingdom

6:45 pm Youth Choir

1/25 Wed 1:00 pm Ladies Craft Group

7:00 pm Adult Choir

1/26 Thurs 1:00 pm Pastor’s Bible Study

6:30 pm Adult Bells

7:00 pm Personnel Committee

1/28 Sat 4:00 pm Worship/Communion

1/29 Sun 8:00 am Worship/Communion

9:15 am Sunday School

10:00 am Worship/Communion

11:15 am Youth Committee

Ministries at Community of Christ! Join Our Adventure in God’s Word!

There are exciting plans ahead! Please become a participant this Winter! General Fund Building Loan Weekly Budget $ 8,738.00 $ 2,207.00 Offering 1/15/17 $10,711.00 $ 2,724.28

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEKEND 4:00 pm 64 10:00 am 128 8:00 am 71 Sunday School 47

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST TEENS AND FAMILIES! Join us for the first event of the New Year, Saturday, January 21st, 6-8 p.m. We will enjoy a meal together and enjoy some time in the youth lounge! Bring a friend! Our February activity will be a trip to the Huntington Center for Toledo Walleye Hockey Sunday, February 26th. Pizza Papalis before the game! A FAMILY AND FRIENDS EVENT!!! Sign up today!!! Cost: $20.00 for Hockey & Pizza! NEW BEGINNINGS---ORIENTATION FOR VISITORS! Join Pastor Matt and members of Community of Christ for a one hour orientation on TODAY, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. All those interested in church membership are encouraged to attend. Monday Night Bible Study will resume on tomorrow evening, Jan. 23rd at 7:00 p.m.. We will look over 4 possible studies and choose one. Anyone interested is welcome to come. We meet in the back Sunday school room.

NEWLYWED /NOT-SO NEWLYWED GAME & CHICKEN DINNER!!! Our Community of Christ teens are hosting a delicious dinner on Saturday, February 18th beginning at 6:00 p.m. Menu: Chicken breast, vegetable, salad, dessert bar and beverage! We will be decorating the hall ‘Valentine style’! We encourage couples to bring a framed picture from their wedding! Our teens will host a game show immediately following dinner!! ADULTS, TEENS, CHILDREN, INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES ALL WELCOME! INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! We need reservations! SIGN UP TODAY!! Free will offering supports the teens retreat ministries! THE MIRACLES OF JESUS Our adult study is held in our library each Sunday at 9:15 a.m. Pastor Matt will lead a biblical journey through the Miracles of Jesus. TODAY: The Healing of the Paralytic. Come and give thanks for the power and promises of our God! TEENS & FAMILIES—TOLEDO WALLEYE HOCKEY! Our teens are hosting an event at the Huntington Center on Sunday, February 26th. We will gather for pizza and goodies at 3:30 p.m. at Pizza Papalis. Hockey begins at 5:15 p.m. Tickets for the event: $20.00 per person. SIGN UP DEADLINE: Sunday, February 5TH. Our Youth Committee will meet to review upcoming activities next Sunday morning at 11:15 a.m. Hope to see you there! If you would love to get involved with our young people and their ministries, please join the conversation! You are welcome! LOOKING CLOSELY AT OUR MISSION AND MINISTRIES Two short-term task forces will soon gather to discuss the results of our small group conversations last fall AND our plans to consider additional staffing and the possibility of calling an assistant Pastor. These two task forces are continuing to welcome members. Please sign up TODAY if you are interested in participating. First gatherings will be announced soon. Thank you. YES I CAN HELP!!!! Those are words we need to hear. We are looking for women, men, teens or children who may be interested in decorating the NEW library. We are looking for someone to create a biblical bulletin board. We are looking for donations of Christian graphics, paintings, crosses to be displayed on the walls. Please speak with Pastor Matt if you are interested.

2016 BUILDING FUND & GENERAL FUND ANALYSIS

Thank You Offering Our January Thank You Offering is designated to Genacross Lutheran Services, formerly known as Lutheran Homes Society. Thank you for your donation!

We Honor The Lord’s House—Please respectfully refrain from bringing food and drink into the

sanctuary. Thank you very much!

The soup pot will be out on February 5th for the Super Bowl of Caring ! Our collection this year will support the ELCA World Hunger Appeal.

Upcoming Annual Meeting Delegates Needed

Representatives from our congregation attend 3 upcoming partner annual meetings. Please contact the office if you would be willing to attend so reservations can be made. Thank You! Lutheran Ministries of Mercy (LSS, Luther Home of Mercy, Filling Memori-al Home of Mercy) - March 13, 6 pm, Hilton Garden Inn in Perrysburg Genacross Lutheran Services (Lutheran Homes Society) - April 24, 6:30 pm, Zoar Lutheran Church in Perrysburg Synod Assembly, May 19-20 at BGSU