Taking Ownership

Living Water Community Church 200 N Kurzen Rd. Dalton, OH 44618

www.livingwaterfmc.org Ph: 330.828.8356

Service Times: 8:30am & 11:15am

Mark Hirst Lead Pastor markhirst@livingwaterfmc.orgMarc Harvey Group Life/Operations marcharvey@livingwaterfmc.orgPhil Haydn Worship Arts philhaydn@livingwaterfmc.orgRegina Miller Care Ministries reginamiller@livingwaterfmc.orgDan Hostetler Cross Cultural Resources danhostetler@livingwaterfmc.orgJen Doerfler Communications jendoerfler@livingwaterfmc.orgJohn Grandy Student Ministry johngrandy@livingwaterfmc.orgAndrea Denning Student Min. Assistant andreadenning@livingwaterfmc.orgDeb Himes Children’s Ministries debhimes@livingwaterfmc.orgKelly Manley Children’s Assistant kellymanley@livingwaterfmc.orgSteve Miller Facility Coordinator stevemiller@livingwaterfmc.orgRobin McFarren Finance Assistant robinmcfarren@livingwaterfmc.org

LW is an amazing place! It is an effective, dynamic church for many reasons and the number one reason for this is you! You might say, “shouldn’t we give credit to God for this?” Absolutely, but think about this: Jesus Christ wants every church to make a difference in the world by changing people, neighborhoods, and communities with truth and love but not every church accomplishes this. Why not? Is it because God is not powerful enough to make it happen, or is it because the people in His church are not willing to step forward and truly take ownership? In order for a church to make an impact, God needs people within that church to take ownership in His mission: to go make disciples. God needs people to buy into the leadership He has put in place and the specific vision He has given to that church. In our case, to be Real, Relevant & Relentless. God needs people to live out the values given in His Scripture and identified to His church. In other words, He wants us to take ownership of LW! I am not saying God cannot do amazing and miraculous things without us; I am saying rarely does He choose to do so. God longs to empower and work through His children in the power of the Holy Spirit. He longs to do miraculous, redemptive work in us, at LW.

I am fully committed to advancing the Kingdom in 2012. I challenge you to full ownership of this movement as well!!! See ownership details on page 4.

Features 4 Leadership Team

6 TNW & New Life Sunday

7 Impacting Our Neighborhood

8 God Story

Departments 10 Adult Group Life

12 Student Ministry

13 Children’s Ministry

14 Care Ministries

15 Cross Cultural Resource

Community 16 Upcoming Events

17 Random

18 Anniversaries

19 Birthdays

Our mission:

Transforming the world by becoming fully

devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

Our vision:

REAL people living

RELEVANT lives

RELENTLESSLY

pursuing New Life

Our values:

Believe in TruthWalk with God

Move Forward by FaithLive in Connection @ LWImpact our Neighborhood

& WorldLead with Generosity

Extend GraceEnjoy Life

Contents

Leadership Team

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LW Leadership Summit:April 21st, 2012 from 9am to 11:45am

When people think of leaders, they usually say, “Who? Me?” The truth is when you serve in any area of ministry @ LW, you are exercising an element of leadership. You are serving people, creating environments, and fostering spiritual growth through your actions and words. For the first time, the LW Staff and Leadership Team are inviting and encouraging all volunteers from all Living Water ministries to gather together. Our purpose is to connect, encourage, and sharpen your leadership gifts. We want to walk together in unity, work toward common goals, and celebrate the great things God is doing. The result of each person growing in leadership will be a stronger, more effective church. This will be an outstanding event well worth your investment of time. Please get this date and time on your calendar: April 21st, 9am to 11:45am.

Ownership @ LW: At LW, we believe the church should be a movement that continues to advance the kingdom of Jesus Christ here on earth. This month, we are challenging everyone who calls this body of believers “their church” to take ownership at LW. Ownership is a one year commitment to the vision and purpose of the church. Owners are people who will say, “Count me in! I will be someone who gives, serves, and leads the way in pointing people to Jesus Christ and shaping the church into everything He has called us to be.” On Sunday mornings in February, you will have the opportunity to see what ownership entails and make the commitment. Ownership symbolizes our commitment to unity. In essence, we are saying we believe we can accomplish more together than we could ever do apart. Take the challenge, become an owner!

The 2012 Leadership Team:The people selected to help lead this church forward are outstanding individuals, both in spiritual qualities and in leadership abilities. Please be praying and encouraging them to keep courageously moving into what God has for this church! On the next page, you will see the 2012 Team and the roles they play beyond their Leadership Team responsibilities. If there are team members you don’t know, please seek them out and introduce yourself. They want to know you!

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Finance Report:

Attendance: Giving:January 1st 462 $9,504.47

January 8th 706 $19,539.95

January 15th 661 $14,952.70

Monthly Online Giving $ 2,809.00

Weekly Need: $ 18,586.00 Year to Date: Actual Giving: $ 46,806.12Needed Giving: $ 55,758.00 (based on 3 Sundays) - (8,951.88) (giving under budget)

Direct Giving - 2012 TotalsDebt Elimination = $2,565.00Missions = $405.00Food Pantry = $990.00

Jinny Gerber is serving her 3rd year on the team and leads our Freedom Ministry.

Sue Hostetler is serving her 6th year on the team and leads in the worship band.

Luke Martin is serving his 3rd year on the team and leads an adult small group as well as in the worship band.

Wendell Martin is sering his 4th year on the team and leads Go Forth ministries.

Matt Near is serving his 1st year on the team and has recently served as a Jr. High youth leader.

Brad Steiner is in his 3rd year on the team and leads an adult small group as well as in Children’s Ministry.

Jeff Swartzentruber is serving his 1st year on the team and leads in Financial Peace University and teaches an adult class on Sunday mornings.

Marc Harvey is serving his 2nd year on the team and is on Staff at LW as the Director of Operations and Adult Group Life.

Mark Hirst is serving his 12th year on the team and is on Staff at LW as the Lead Pastor.

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My vision for TNW is to see people come to know God at a deeper level and to respond to His calling. Let us lead in worship! What do I mean when I say lead in worship?

Simply put, my desire is to not only worship through song, but to worship with everything we are (Rom 12:1). If your only time of worship is on Sunday mornings, then you may be missing out on more of what He has for you!

When you catch God’s fire, do you look forward to the let down after the experience? (the harsh reality and realization that what comes up must come down). NO, when you catch that fire, all you can think about is the fire: the wonder,surrender, hope, and joy that is happening in your life. Worship is the outpouring of what’s in us towards our God; it involves speaking, listening, and doing.

My only plan for TNW is to create a space for us to come together as a corporate body and respond to what God is doing in us. We will be engaging in some new worship songs, some old ones, Scripture, prayer, and whatever it is that draws us to His dwelling place (Psalm 84).

Please feel free to invite your friends, family, co-workers, etc. to come and join us for this worship experience on Thursday, February 9th at 7pm. Let this be our outlet to give the Honor and Glory to God Almighty.

~ Phil Haydn, Director of Worship Arts

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Interested in Participating?

New Life Sunday is February 26th. It will be an honor for us to walk alongside you as you take this step in your spiritual journey. Invite your family and friends. This is a day of celebration!

Pick up a Baptism or Child Dedication card at the Info Center.

Questions? Contact Jen Doerfler at 330.828.8356 or jendoerfler@livingwaterfmc.org

Impacting our NeighborhoodLifeSong Church in the Walnut Hills community of Massillon began as a church plant from LW in 2007. Today, Living Water partners with LifeSong to help them fulfill their mission of reaching their community. One way LW has been able to help them is with professionally designed signs. While these may seem like ordinary signs, they provide LifeSong and the surrounding community with a sense of pride.

This project would not have been possible without the assistance of LetterGraphics Inc. in Orrville. They took on these signs as missions projects for their company, while Living Water’s Cross Cultural Resources contributed money for the cost of materials. Through this partnership, we were able to bring New Life to a neighborhood that will greatly benefit from it.

A note from Natura Wright, Pastor at LifeSong:LifeSong is so thankful for the incredible new signs that were donated by Living Water! The power of God has brought great transformation to Walnut Hills. It no longer highest crime in the city. Still referred to by many as the ghetto or projects, this negative reputation takes far longer to repair. The new signs contribute to repairing the reputation of the neighborhood,gives greater visibility to our ministry, and brings a sense of pride and increased ownership to those in our neighborhood. The installation was great timing as we sent 70 letters to Massillon Churches and a press release inviting the community to quality training that began the week after the signs were installed. Living Water, I am very thankful for your generous hearts and this gift that I truly believe will draw many more to come find hope and transfor-mation in Jesus Christ. I believe this once scorned and avoided area of Massillon will be-come the “Hub of Hope” for this city, where many will be drawn and find life change. Thank you for helping make this possible.

Thank you, Living Water, for continuing to give and lead with generosity!

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God StoryBeing the Spiritual Leader of your home is the most important job we have as parents. It looks different in each of our homes. How we have devotions, where we spend our time, and the interests of our children will define what this leadership may look like. Tom Martin shares his life and how he has chosen to lead his family towards Christ.

Tell us a little about your familyLaura and I have been married for 21 years. We have two boys, Andrew is 13 and in the 7th grade and Daniel is 12 and in 6th grade and both attend Dalton Local Schools. If you do the math, you will find that we were married about 8 years before we had children. Both boys are a gift from God to us through adoption. We’ve been attending Living Water since 1996.

You are very involved in the lives of your boys, tell us about these different activities.I started helping in SPLASH and Riverland about 3 years ago by teaching in their classes. I realized that being a part of their lives both inside and outside of the church was important. Currently, I am helping out with the EPIC 6th graders on Wednesday nights.

Outside of church, Andrew took an interest in Cub Scouts so I became an assistant leader to be with him. While it wasn’t always easy for us…sometimes Andrew didn’t want to go to things, and it wasn’t always my first choice to participate in the camp outs. I encouraged Andrew and now we both enjoy this time that we share together. He has been promoted to Boy Scouts and currently I am serving as the Scout Master. Daniel’s interest lean more towards sports, specifically football. As a father of a football player, I take him to practices every night, stay and watch him practice, volunteer with the Dalton Youth Football program, and help at games.

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Pictured above (Tom Martin, his wife, Laura, and their sons Andrew & Daniel)

Why have you chosen to be so involved with your sons?I think there are a couple of parts to that answer. For me, being a father later in life, I recognized my mortality and how important it is to spend the time that I have with my children. I feel a sense of urgency to spend that time and interact with them as much as possible. I also realize the value in building relationship with my boys during these activities.

I know that homes aren’t perfect, but what are some things that take place as you spiritually lead your family?I think there are a couple of things that we have really been blessed by. Having my wife be self-employed and at home allows her to be with the boys before and after school. They have had the privilege of having a parent with them every time they come home. I would like to say that we have done an excellent job at teaching our children from Scripture. If I could do something over again, I would have been more faithful in that. I do know that the times we sit down as a family and have devotional times, they are very meaningful. I notice a difference in them after those times.

What are your hopes and dreams for your boys?I really think that my goal as a father and parent is to see my children grounded in Scripture with a good foundation. I hope they will make their own, mature decisions and learn from their mistakes.

What advice do you have for other dads?As an older father, I will advise you to get involved when you are young because it doesn’t get easier as you age. Secondly, I see a lot of families emphasizing sports and school activities which are good things, but don’t let them take the place of interacting in spiritual things. For example, the EPIC 6th grade meets at the YMCA on Wednesday nights. When I visited the first time, I saw four women and one man leading this group. It was then that I saw the need to help. These students need to have Christian men interacting with them, having fun, and demonstrating Christ-like qualities in their lives. I would challenge men to determine for yourselves to spend times in spiritual activity with your children.

We want to know what God is up to in your life! If you have a story or praise that you’d like to share with us, please email Jen Doerfler at jendoerfler@livingwaterfmc.org

Let’s celebrate together what God is doing in our lives!

I feel a sense of urgency to

spend that time and interact with them as much as possible.

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Parental Guidance Required - February 5th - March 25th

Let’s face it, parenting is tough! This 8 week class centers on a curriculum by Andy Stanley & Reggie Joiner from North Point Community Church. Together, they bring a balanced, Godly perspective to the task of raising children. This class is designed to give you counsel and encouragement as you prepare to help your children for the future. Deb Himes, Director of Children’s Ministry, will lead this class, which will meet from February 5th - March 25th in room 23. There is no cost for this class. Space is limited, so reserve your seat today! Sign up at the Info Center.

The Me I Want to Be - March 4th thru May 6th

Based on a book by John Ortberg, this 8-week class helps you understand God’s design for you, His redemptive plan for you, and the potential He sees in you. Let’s face it, there’s usually a gap between the person you are today and the person you want to become. Through focusing on several areas of your life, you’ll begin to see the ME God created you to BE and how you can bridge that gap in your life. This class will meet in room 26. There is no charge. Sign up at the Info Center.

Getting Unstuck - March 18th thru May 20th

Jesus said He came that we may have life and live it to the full (John 10:10). We all go through periods in our life when we feel “stuck” or not living in the fullness that Christ desires for us. How can we break free from being stuck? Is it possible to live life without feeling like you’re in a rut? Join in this Sunday morning experience, which offers practical insight into understanding yourself, seeing yourself as God sees you, and breaking free from habitual ruts. “How do we live this out?” is one of the key questions of this class, which will meet in room 24 from March 18th - May 20th. There is no cost, and you can sign up at the Info Center.

Marc Harvey, Director of Operations & Adult Group Lifemarcharvey@livingwaterfmc.org or 330.828.8356

Adult Group Life

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Mid-sized Class Opportunities:

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Total Money Makeover

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March 17th, 201212:45pm - 6:00pm

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marcharvey@livingwaterfmc.org

Sign upToday!

February 2012 Schedule:Sr. HighEPIC Sunday10:00am - Uth Rm

EPIC Wednesday7-8:15pm (Feb. 1st & 15th) EPIC, Uth Rm (Feb. 8th & 22nd) Small Groups (Feb. 29th) Open Night, Uth Rm

Jr. HighEPIC Sunday10:00am - The Shack

EPIC Wednesday7-8:15pm (Feb. 1st & 15th) EPIC in Shack (Feb. 8th & 22nd) EPIC, Uth Rm (Feb. 29th) Friends Night, Shack

6th gradeEPIC Sunday10:00am - The Shack

EPIC Wednesday7-8pm (Feb. 1st, 8th, 15h, 22nd, & 29th) @ Dalton YMCA

John Grandy ~ Director of Student Ministryjohngrandy@livingwaterfmc.org

Andrea Denning ~ Student Ministry Assistantandreadenning@livingwaterfmc.org

Student Ministry

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SR. HiGHGameDay Winter Retreat 2012

March 2nd-4th, Dayton, OH, Cost: $165Forms & money due by 2.15.2012

“Game Day” is a training event where students will face the reality and the urgency of the

“competition” that they are a part of every day in the conflict of their hearts and minds. We will have the time of our lives as we encounter God

and have some fun spending two nights in a hotel together! Don’t miss it!

Open NightFeb 29th, 7-8:15pm in the Uth Rm

No agenda, no gimmicks, no fanfare. Come and simply hangout! Enjoy the Epic Cafe with tons of great snacks and drinks, sit around and chat with

friends, play a card game, listen to music...it’s up to you! Our doors are open so you can

bring a friend and come as you are.

JR. HIGHFun with Friends Night

Feb 29th, 7-8:15pm in the ShackA night totally about you and your friends! Come play games, hangout, eat some good food and relax together. Life is crazy busy but sometimes

you just need to take a break to have fun!

RIVERLAND Middle Hour, 10am-11amNursery I (infant - walking)...Rm 1Nursery II (walking up to 2)..Rm 2Toddler (2’s).........................Rm 3Preschool (3’s & 4’s)............Rm 4Pre-K (5’s)...........................Rm 5K- 5th.................................Rm 12

1st/2nd worship, 8:30am & 11:15amNursery (infant up to 2)........Rm 1Toddlers (2’s & 3’s)..............Rm 2

SPLASHWednesday nights 7pm-8:10pm in the Worship Center

Weather: If Dalton Schools are closed we will not have SPLASH...listen to WQKT 104.5 for other cancellations.

Deb Himes, Director of Children’s Ministry debhimes@livingwaterfmc.org

Kelly Manley, Children’s Ministry Assistant kellymanley@livingwaterfmc.org

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February • Virtue: Honor - letting someone know you see how

valuable they really are• Verse: “Love each other deeply. Honor others more than yourselves.” Romans 12:10

Parental Guidance RequiredOf all the assignments God will give you during your time on earth, none may be more valuable and challenging than the task of raising your children. While the culture around you may offer many suggestions about parenting, God has much to say about how to navigate the road ahead of you. You won’t want to miss this 8 week discussion about preparing your children for the future. See page 10 for more details!

Sessions include: Experience Isn’t Everything, The Three Dials, Turning the Spiritual Dial in Your Child’s Life, The Big “I”, Out of Control, Turning the Relational Dial in Your Child’s Life

Children’s Ministry

Care Ministries

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The Pregnancy Care CenterLiving Water desires to lead with generosity. Currently, Living Water is partnering with The Pregnancy Care Center to help women who are facing pregnancy related challenges by raising funds through filling baby bottles with change. Please take a baby bottle from the lobby display, fill it with change, and return it by February 12, 2012.

The Pregnancy Care Center has programs that help new mothers with parenting classes. By participating in the programs, new mothers earn baby care items. Here is a list of items that are needed throughout the year:

Baby lotion, wipes, powder, new bottles, baby cereal, disposable diapers, sippy cups, baby food and formula, baby toys and stuffed animals, bibs, onesies, sleepers and blanket sleepers, mattress pads, crib sheets, quilts, receiving blankets, new baby clothes, wash clothes, & towels.

Collected items can be dropped off at the Pregnancy Care Center at 2330 Cleveland Rd. Wooster, Ohio 44691.

Car Care: Oil Change

If you are retired, a single parent, a widow, elderly, handicapped, etc. and need your vehicle checked over and oil changed, we’d love to help. Care Car service will be performed Saturday morning, February 18th, at Living Water. If interested, please contact Arlin Steiner (evenings 330-464-5129) or Sanford Yoder (evenings 330-465-2316) for details, or watch for us at the table in the foyer on February 5th & 12th. We need your vehicle model, year, & VIN number to be registered with us by February 12th.

We’re also looking for help with the Car Care service. In addition to mechanics, we need drivers and “parts gophers” to make this happen, so owning a wrench is not a prerequisite. We had nearly 30 people help with the last Car Care. It’s a great way to provide a service to others while getting to know each other better. If interested, please contact Arlin or Sanford.

Transport For ChristTFC will hold its Annual Banquet on Saturday, March 10th at the Amish Door Restaurant in Wilmot. Doors open at 6:00PM with guests seated at 6:30PM. Please join us and be encouraged by the Special Music of the Hostetler Family as they give praise on their harps – yes harps! Hear the testimony of truck driver, Gary Martin, from Florida and be challenged and encouraged by the reports of the chaplains.

Your meal has been graciously provided by supporters and businesses so those attending can give more generously to the offering that will be taken during the evening. That means all you have to do is mark your calendar and let us know if you plan to attend. Contact Gary & Pearl Nussbaum at 330.465.4587 or 330.317.1116 by Sunday, March 4th.

A Special NoteWe have learned of Khoa and Tam Dinh’s desire to visit the US this coming March after being in Taiwan for four and a half years. They would like to come specifically to Ohio where they could spend two weeks with their son Ben (who has a two-week furlough). Ben, who is presently stationed at Fort Bragg in North Carolina, will be deployed to the Middle East following this furlough. They have not seen Ben for over 2 ½ years. Khoa and Tam have lived on a very meager budget and do not have the funds to make this trip. We, the CCR team would like to put this before you all asking that you would consider, above and beyond your tithes, helping to bring Khoa and Tam to the States along with their daughter Jenifer. If you would to support this effort, please direct the money to Living Water designated for Missions with a post note indicating what it is for. If you have any questions, please contact Dan Hostetler, Coordinator of CCRT, at 330.201.1438 or danhostetler@livingwatefmc.org. Thank you for your consideration in this. I believe we are looking at raising approximately $6,000.00 for the tickets, transportation, and support while here. Then they would be available to speak with us

while here. Pray that we can, together, make this possible for them. Thank you! ~ The CCR Team

Dan HostetlerCCRT Leaderdanhostetler@

livingwaterfmc.org

Tom BricelandScott Ferrell

Kathy GadfieldJerry HackettLaura Martin

Pearl NussbaumSuzanne Roebuck

Gary Snyder

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Cross Cultural Resource

Thursday, February 16th

Al-Anon, Rm 23, 7pm

Saturday, February 18thCar Care: Oil Change, LW, 8am

Sunday, February 19th

Fundraiser Lunch, Uth Rm, 11:30am

Wednesday, February 22nd

Sr. High, Small Groups, 7pm-8:15pmJr. High, EPIC in Uth Rm, 7pm-8:15pm6th grade, Dalton YMCA, 7pm-8pmSPLASH, Worship Center, 7pm-8:10pm

Thursday, February 23rd

Al-Anon, Rm 23, 7pm

Monday, February 27th

Food Pantry, Uth Rm, 5:30-7pm

Wednesday, February 29thSr. High, EPIC, Uth Rm, 7pm-8:15pmJr. High, EPIC, The Shack @ LW, 7pm-8:15pm6th grade, Dalton YMCA, 7pm-8pmSPLASH, Worship Center, 7pm-8:10pm

Upcoming EventsWednesday, February 1st

Sr. High, EPIC, Uth Rm, 7pm-8:15pmJr. High, EPIC, The Shack @ LW, 7pm-8:15pm6th grade, Dalton YMCA, 7pm-8pmSPLASH, Worship Center, 7pm-8:10pm

Thursday, February 2nd

Al-Anon, Rm 23, 7pm

Wednesday, February 8th

Knotting Comforters, Lobby, 9am-2pmSr. High, Small Groups, 7pm-8:15pmJr. High, EPIC in Uth Rm, 7pm-8:15pm6th grade, Dalton YMCA, 7pm-8pmSPLASH, Worship Center, 7pm-8:10pm

Thursday, February 9th

Thursday Night Worship, Worship Center, 7pmAl-Anon, Rm 23, 7pm

Wednesday, February 15th

Sr. High, EPIC, Uth Rm, 7pm-8:15pmJr. High, EPIC, The Shack @ LW, 7pm-8:15pm6th grade, Dalton YMCA, 7pm-8pmSPLASH, Worship Center, 7pm-8:10pm

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RandomThe ads listed below are a service for community benefit. Please be sensitive to information given/received, and remember it is the responsibility of the person offering the item or opportunity to respond to those inquiring.

Team Up for HondurasMark your calendars for “Team Up for Honduras” March 11, 2012: Fundraiser-Free Folk Concert featuring Mustard’s Retreat @ Central Christian High School at 5pm. Donations from the concert will go to “Team Up for Honduras”

June 10, 2012: “A Ride in the Country” Motor-cycle/Car Run. Prizes + pulled pork with all the fixin’s.

June 28-July 7, 2012: Mission trip to Santa Rosa de Copan, Honduras.If interested, contact: John & Laurel Leedy - 330.682.0143 or lleedy@zoominternet.net Keith & Flo Ramer - 330.465.0737 or keithflo@embarqmail.com

Watch for details on these upcoming events!

Assisted Living & Recovery RoomsAssisted living or persons in need of recovery - room availabe in Kidron. Couple are welcome. Reasonable rates. Call Edna at 330.857.2694.

Sweethearts for Your SweetheartJoan Moore is currently fundraising for an upcoming year-long missions trip with Adventures In Missions. She is baking large (baked on a 12” pan) heart and round shaped cookies in three different flavors: chocolate chips (with or without nuts), white chocolate macadamia nut, and chocolate cookies with peanut butter chips. Suggested donation is $10 per cookie. She will be taking orders in person on February 5th in the foyer between services or you can call her at 330.832.3229 or 330.418.1648. Treat your sweetie to something sweet this Valentine’s Day!

LW Relay for LifeWould you like to be on the Living Water Relay for Life Team, but missed the kick-off meeting? No problem! Come join us for our next team meeting on February 28th at 7pm in room 24. Feel free to bring a friend or two! The larger our team, the bigger the impact we can make in the fight against cancer! We will be making decisions on team t-shirts, designs, fundrais-ing ideas, and kicking off our candy bar and bracelet sales. For questions or more info, please call Megan Brahler (330.234.0821) or Tara Leahy (330.268.5177).

Chili Dog FundraiserJoin Larisa Deusenberry for a chili dog fundraiser on Sunday, February 19th. “To go” orders will start at 10:30am in the foyer and “sit down” meals will begin at 11:30am in the Uth Rm. All donations go towards Larisa’s trip with YWAM.

PSC: The Great TurnaroundThe Great Turnaround is an opportunity to be a part of something that is much larger than any one church, organization, or pregnancy center. It is a national movement that we anticipate will revolutionize the way ministry is done in pregnany centers across America. On Saturday, February 4th, 2012, Dr. Bruce Wilkinson will share a God-given vision with hopes that it will forever change the way we minister to the hurting and broken. Details: At Umstattd Hall (inside McKinley High School) 2323 - 17th St. NW Canton, OH 44708; 6:45pm - doors open, 7pm - program begins; complimentary tickets available at www.psc-stark.com or 330.455.7500. 17

February Anniversaries

2.2 Tim & Cindy Ryder

2.5 Wendell & Daisy Martin

2.7 Dave & Marita Regier Ken & Wendy Swartzentruber

2.8 Mike & Dawn Wagner

2.13 Bob & Linda Ballentine

2.24 Jim & Teri Snyder

2.28 Orris & Susie Schlabach

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When Bad Weather Hits...In order to provide safety for our LW community and to minimize the problems that may occur from severe weather, please check the following for church cancellations:

• Visit our website: www.livingwaterfmc.org

• Listen to WQKT 104.5

• Call the church and listen to the voicemail greeting

**It is our desire to avoid cancelling services, please use your best judgement in the safety of your family.**

February Birthdays

2.12 Blaine Amstutz Katie Gerber

2.13 Cassandra Schartiger James Urwin Jodie Stoltzfus

2.14 Diane Nussbaum Zach Masters Tom Messner

2.15 Jade Mast Audrey Doty

2.16 Elonie Christian Richard Reynolds Dani Meyers Brandon Weeman

2.17 Michelle Vance Jacob Ressler

2.18 Christina Rapp Tony Martin

2.19 Jayden Ressler

2.20 Rick Lockhart Daisy Martin Craig Marty

2.21 Carson Steiner Lauren Weiser Marcus Mason

2.22 Drew Alexander Julia Shoup Rachel Knetzer Alex Mason

2.1 Karri VanKirk Landree Siders

2.2 Jennifer Hostetler

2.3 Randy Mast Renita Spurlock Miriam Harrold Jeffery Mori

2.4 Alice Kreiner Mary Combs Paige Troyer Hannah Ferrell

2.5 Cody Fitzwater Brandon Steiner Brielle Yoder Nathan Basinger Alyssa Ressler Nathan Wenger

2.6 Jake Moore Kathy Messner Aaron Nussbaum Kathy Rufener

2.7 Clare Grismer Melanie Basinger

2.9 Rob Morris

2.10 Lynn Swartzentruber Tom Ryder

2.11 Steve Weeman Michael Alexander Marge O’Dette Tim Smith Barb Snyder

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2.23 Ashley Ressler Tina Buss Ryan Garber Michel Madison Sue Page Ben Gerber Nick Schneider

2.24 Joan Moore Tim Steiner Chris Rowley Lori Finley Ellen Volke Kylie Westfall

2.25 Mike Modarelli KaitlynGriffith Michele Scheibe

2.26 David Baer Esther Hofstetter

2.27 Sommer Alexander

2.28 John Fivecoat

2.29 Merv Siegrist