January 8, 2017

Open to all 7th - 12th grade students. 6:30-8:00pm

TODAY - We are starting a new 4-week series called “I’m In.” Potential followers of Jesus had a big decision to make. They were compelled to join Jesus when He asked them to follow Him. However, there were some good reasons to stay away too. We will look at these men and women and see why, when asked, they answered, “I’m in!” Week 1: Bottom Line - Following God starts with knowing your need. Scripture Reference - Luke 8

THIS EVENING- Youth Group is back! Join us tonight at church from 6:30pm to 8pm for a great program with great friends.

Message: Brandon EatonOrganist and Pianist: Ken Miller and Marsha BradyWorship Leader: Courtney McClureWorship Leader: Brian BassettWorship Team: Emily Perkins, Joy Winch and Jim SnodgrassSpecial Music: Nancy Snyder

9:40am - Children's and Youth Sunday School, Adult Grow Groups

Worship Service8:30am and 10:45am

Welcome to Children's Ministry in the Family Center!

BABY DEDICATIONToday, the following children are being dedicated: Zachary Bare (son of Dave & Kelly Bare), Hudson Brown (daughter of Christian Brown & Jessica Brown), Khloe Cussen (daughter of Seth & Sabrina Cussen),Shepard Dyson (son of Dan & Elizabeth Dyson), Selah McCallen (daughter of Ana and Robert McCallen, and BrayLynn Unger (daughter of George & Kristin Unger). Please encourage and pray for these families as their children grow in stature and in Christ.

Prayer Chain ChangesLaura Shaw has retired as email coordinator for our prayer chain. Thank you to Laura for her faithful service in this ministry! If you have a request to put on the prayer chain, please email info@wabashfriends.org, call the church office at 563-8452, or call Becky Binkerd at 765-981-2199. We are trying something new with the prayer chain: any prayer requests that are not critical will go out on one email the first day of the work week so that you will have all prayer requests in one document. Our hope is that you will be able to use the weekly email as a prayer list. If we have a critical request (death, bad accident, severe illness for example), we will still pass that along right away. Please help us by submitting non-emergency prayer requests such as upcoming surgeries at least a week in advance so we can get them on the weekly email.

Infant - Preschool 8:15-12:15 Loving childcare is offered throughout the entire morning for this age group. Older age groups do Bible stories, activities, and music.

Kindergarten-Sixth Grade SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:40-10:35WORSHIP: 8:30 or 10:45 Children attend beginning of services with parents and are dismissed together for Kids Worship.

Papanie Turay to Visit WFC on January 15 Papanie Turay will visit on January 15 and share his experiences in Africa. In 2003, Papanie Turay was a young man struggling to survive on the streets of Freetown, Sierra Leone. With the sponsorship of Marc and Melanie Curless, the Word Made Flesh community took him in and taught him about God's love. After being mentored by WMF, Papanie began leading a Good News Club for other street kids. In 2011, he was able to use his experiences with WMF to take a position with the Mercy Ship, and with their cross-cultural and leadership training became the ship's Crew and Guest Services manager. He is presently in the U.S. sharing with churches and researching educational possibilities. Come listen to this young man's experiences and his dreams for future service in Africa for the Lord. Plan to join us in the sanctuary during the Sunday School hour to hear his story.

Marriage RetreatOur 17th annual Marriage Retreat will be Friday evening and Saturday, February 17th-18th at The Farmstead Inn in Shipshewana, IN. We invite you to strengthen your marriage through uninterrupted time together, teaching from professional marriage and family speakers, worship, food and fellowship! Get registered today. There are three ways to register:• Visit the information table in the lobby • Go to the Wabash Friends Counseling Center website at http://

www.wabashfriendscounseling.com/events.html • Call the Counseling Center at 260-563-8453

Need a Place to Serve?Tech help is needed for 1st service video projection every other week. Training is provided. Please see Mike Scamihorn or call him at 260-330-9417 if you are able to help.

Informational Meeting for Kenya Mission TripWFC will be sending a team to Kenya the first week of June 2017 to assist in an eye camp at Kaptama Health Center. An informational meeting for anyone interested in participating will be held TODAY at 9:45am in the Prayer Room (south hallway). If you can't attend the meeting but would like more info, contact Eric Dale.113 MOMS MEET TOMORROW

113 Moms resume meeting tomorrow, January 9 at 9am. If you are a mom who could use a morning of fellowship and fun with other moms, bring the kids and join us. Childcare is provided. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 9am to 11am.

Friendly Faces NeededWe have quite a few open slots for greeters in January and February. If you would be available to greet for 1st or 2nd service one Sunday, please sign up in the ministry folders or at the information table in the lobby, or by calling the church office at 563-8452. If you are able to greet on a specific Sunday every month, please let Tami know, and we will get you on the regular rotation.

Year End Gift GivingThank you to everyone who made a year-end gift to WFC! The total given was $36,430.05. Here is where that money went:• Missions $16,393.52• General Fund $16,393.53• Community Assistance Fund $1821.50• Wabash Friends Church Special Projects $1821.50

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This Week at Wabash Friends Church

General Financial InformationReceived January 1: General Fund: $6,592(Weekly Budgeted Goal: $16,881)Year-to-date income minus expenses $4,133Missions Goals: $400Future Development Fund: $0

AttendanceJanuary 1, 2017Sunday School - 133 Total - 3088:30am - 112 10:45am - 140 Children - 56

Sermon Series: The Meaning of MarriageSermon: The Secret of Marriage

Welcome to Wabash Friends Church. We are passionate about walking along side of you in this journey with Christ. Thank you for joining us today. Alex Falder, Lead Pastor

Prayer Chain and CalendarFor immediate prayer concerns, e-mail Tami Lane: info@wabashfriends.org (563-8452), or call Becky Binkerd: 765-981-2199. Birthdays for those age 65 and over are listed on the calendar available at the Information Center.

Need a Pastoral Care Call?Do you or someone you know need a pastoral care call? If so, please contact Dave Phillips or call Tami Lane at the church office (563-8452).

TODAY Baby Dedication Sunday Informational meeting for Kenya Mission Trip, 9:45amMonday 113 Moms, 9am Men's basketball, 6-9pmTuesday 85 Hope Clinic Office, 1pm-5pmWednesday Trustees, 6pm Missions, 6:30pmThursday 85 Hope Clinic, 1pm-5pm Office; 5pm-8pm Clinic

JANUARY22 Breakfast Fundraiser for Marriage Retreat23 113 Moms, 9am29 Missions Sunday

FEBRUARY17-18 Marriage Retreat

Looking Ahead

Text to GiveGiving to Wabash Friends has never been easier! Using your smart phone, text 260-225-1114 and the word GIVE to give to the general fund or the word GO to give to missions. Directions will show up on your screen, and a receipt will come in your email.

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