PREVIEW THE NEW WORSHIP SONG FOR SUNDAY
We will be learning a new song for worship beginning this Sunday. You can listen to ReGen Harmony perform Romans 8 by clicking here and be ready to join in when we sing this beautiful song on Sunday.
SERVING OUR NEIGHBORS MEETING
The committee for Serving Our Neighbors as Missionaries will meet this Sunday after service (11:15) in classroom 7 downstairs. If you are not currently on this committee, but would like to learn more, please join us! Contact Glenda Neff if you have questions, glendaneff61@gmail.com.
CHILI COOKOFF – HOT FUN FOR EVERYONE!
The chili cookoff is Sunday, Jan. 29 at 5:30 p.m. We need people to compete! Please sign up on the sheet posted in the lobby to bring your best chili. The chili is for tasting only, so we’ll need more food for the night. Families with last names A – J bring desserts. If your last name is K – S, bring sandwiches. Last names T – Z bring chips or other snack items.
NEW YEAR, NEW LADIES BIBLE STUDY
Ladies Bible Study begins a new series on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 10 a.m. This 13-week study will cover the book Echoing His Heartbeat – the Life of David by Casandra Martin. Books are $15 and will be available on the first day of class. Sign-up in the lobby this Sunday if you can join us.
2023 CARING HEARTS GALA
The annual gala benefiting Mid-Western Children’s Home will be Friday, Feb. 10 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Manor House Event Center in Mason. Cost is $60 per person. The reservation deadline has been extended to Wednesday, but you will need to email to mid-western@mid-western.org to be sure it is received in time.
In addition to attending the event, please consider donating to the Live and Silent Auctions. Both monetary and “in kind” auction items, such as theme baskets, services, or merchandise, are accepted. Contact Pam Eichhold at 513-675-2845 or peichhold@yahoo.com if you would like to donate or your business is interested in a corporate sponsorship.
THE HOMEBUILDERS HAVE A MYSTERY TO SOLVE!
Join the Homebuilders on February 4 at 6 p.m. for a Mystery Masquerade dinner where you will work together to figure out “whodunit.” Please RSVP on CCB by January 29. Questions? See Tessa Taylor, Monica Moore, or Shara Aubrey.
GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER
Your financial gifts help the church continue our work here and around the world. You can give by placing cash or check in the contribution box, mailing your check to the church, or giving online through CCB.
TROUBLE HEARING THE SERVICE?
There are devices available at the sound booth that can help you hear the service. Ask someone in the booth at the back of the auditorium for one of these portable devices to use at your seat.
If you cannot join us in person this Sunday, please join through our YouTube livestream.
- Bible class begins at 9 a.m. – Why We Trust the Old Testament, Part 2
- Worship service starts at 10 a.m. – Church Vital Signs
Thank you for clicking the “like” button in YouTube under each class and sermon.
JANUARY PRAYER FOCUS
Remember God’s grace offers salvation to all people through Jesus. We have been redeemed and purified by Jesus to be his very own people, eager to do what is good (Titus 2:11-14).
PRAYER REQUESTS
- Pam Wanninger is having some infection complications from her recent hand surgery.
- Longtime member Earl Proffitt is currently fighting cancer
- Gary Kiser requests prayers for his good friend, Bud Vallandingham, who has an inoperable cancerous tumor in his abdomen.
- Larry Cruzen, a member of the church where Kevin preached in Oklahoma, was recently diagnosed with liver and lung cancer..
Submit prayer requests online through CCB, which also go directly to all of the elders, or email the church at office@withamsville.church.
- Piecemakers – Saturday, Jan. 28, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
- Siena Gardens Service @ Siena Garden – Sunday, Jan. 29, 4 p.m.
- Chili Cookoff – Sunday, Jan. 29, 5:30 p.m.
- Mid-Western Gala – Friday, Feb. 10, 5:30 p.m.
ROCKs events are for children ages 1 through grade 5. Children are encouraged to bring friends to all ROCKs fun activities!
Youth Group is for young people in grades 6 through 12. Youth are encouraged to invite friends to participate in studies and activities.
- Winterfest: High School Student Retreat in Gatlinburg, TN – Friday, Feb. 18 – Sunday Feb. 20
SUNDAY MORNING
Adults – WhyWe Trust the Old Testament (Part 2),Kevin Stewart, auditorium.
This second class in the series will explore some of the many archaeological and historical evidences that prove the veracity of the Old Testament. The presentation will include many interesting pictures of archaeological artifacts that confirm the writings in the Bible. These sessions will focus particularly on Joseph and Moses in Egypt and the conquest of the Promised Land.
College and Young Adults Class –Colossians, Mike Gulley’s Office
For Paul, the nature of Jesus as Creator and Redeemer was nonnegotiable. He focuses on Christ as being sovereign and over all things. As such, Jesus is also Head over the church. He has reconciled all things to Himself through His death on the cross, making believers alive to God and setting them on the path to right living.
Youth Classes
OT1: Where’s Jesus? Joe Pauley/Ben Painter – Youth House
For kids in grades 6-8. Sometimes is difficult for us to see and understand that the God of the Old Testament and the God of the New Testament is the same. The truth is, not only is He the same God but scripture as a whole is telling the same cohesive story. In this study, we will be looking at part one of our journey of seeing Jesus throughout the Old Testament.
Deal or No Deal, Mike Gulley/Dan Moore – Youth House
For teens in grades 9 and 10, Deal or No Deal is a study of the various covenants in scripture and the God who made them. Throughout this study, we strive to establish the importance of covenants in our lives today as well as understand God’s role and usage of covenants throughout scripture.
Bible v. World, Don Moore – Youth House
For teens in grades 11 and 12, the purpose of Bible V. World is to provide a strong, biblical foundation on some of life’s more difficult topics or struggles. The aim is to help strengthen/prepare the students before the next step of the journey in life.
Children’s Classes – Lower-level classrooms, 4-K in the loft
This week, the lesson for our kids through grade 5 will come from Jeremiah 31 and is titled God Can Always Be Trusted.
WEDNESDAY EVENING
Adults –Mosaic Law, Adam Szabo, teacher.
To understand New Testament stories, an understanding of Old Testament stories is essential. On Wednesdays, we will be studying the Mosaic Law and its application to Israelite history, Jesus’s interactions with Jewish leaders, and the trials that the Apostles faced while spreading the Gospel. Class will be held in the auditorium through the end of February.
Youth – Sermon on the Mount: Living the High Life
Meet in the Fellowship Hall for Hangout Time at 6 p.m. and class at 7 p.m.
Children – Meet in the auditorium with parents. Dismissed to class after announcements. Kids age 2-K are in the loft. Kids in grades 1-5, meet downstairs, classroom #7.
Nursery – The nursery is now staffed on Wednesday evenings for children under 2. Meet in the auditorium with parents. Dismissed to nursery after announcements