SIENA GARDENS SERVICE SUNDAY
Please join us for service with the residents of Siena Gardens,1055 Ohio Pike, Sunday, Jan. 29 at 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome – no RSVP required.
NEW DATE!! CHILI COOKOFF MOVED TO FEB. 5
The chili cookoff has been moved out a week to Sunday, Feb. 5 at 5:30 p.m. so that everyone can cheer for the Bengals in the final playoff game. We hope to see you Feb. 5 and to have you compete for the best chili at Withamsville. Our top three chefs from last year have already signed up. Are you ready to compete? Please sign up on the needs list. Coming but not cooking? We’d like to know that, too. Here’s the link to RSVP. 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.
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 Sunday, Jan. 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.
LIFE MINISTRY INITIAL PLANNING ON FEB. 12
We are excited to launch a new outreach and service ministry honoring the sanctity of life called Life Ministry. This is in the initial planning stages, and we are looking for those interested to join us for a brief meeting on February 12 in the blue room following services. Please see Chelsea Peters or Barry Boverie for more information.
FOLLOW THE BOA VISTA MISSION TEAM ON INSTAGRAM
Stay connected to what’s happening with our Boa Vista mission team by following them on Instagram – @igrejadecristoboavista
BUILDING REQUESTS
If you need a room in the church for a special event or meeting, submit a completed Building & Media Request Form to reserve the space. We also have paper copies of the form if you are not comfortable using the online system.
DON’T REMEMBER YOUR CCB LOGIN DETAILS?
If you can’t remember your Church Community Builder (CCB) login information, or maybe you haven’t gotten yours yet, please email the office at office@withamsville.church to receive a reset link.
SUNDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY
The Sunday Evening Bible Study is taking a break during the cold weather and will resume on Sunday, March 5.
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: Godly Leadership
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
- Marcy Wesley fell Saturday night and shattered her shoulder down to her elbow.
- Mary and Wayne Sullivan are struggling with health issues and Kevin Sullivan is having issues with his heart.
- Pam Wanninger is having some infection complications from her recent hand surgery.
- Longtime member Earl Proffitt is currently fighting cancer
PRAY FOR OUR EXPECTING MOTHERS: Jessica Gillespie and Chelsea Whitaker
Submit prayer requests online through CCB, which also go directly to all of the elders, or email the church at office@withamsville.church.
- Siena Gardens Service @ Siena Garden – Sunday, Jan. 29, 4 p.m.
- Chili Cookoff – Sunday, Feb. 5, 5:30 p.m.
- Mid-Western Gala – Friday, Feb. 10, 5:30 p.m.
- Ladies Book Club – Tuesday, Feb. 14, 6 p.m. @ Bob Evans, Eastgate
ROCKs events are for children ages 1 through grade 5. Children are encouraged to bring friends to all ROCKs fun activities!
- Love ROCKs Valentine Party & Class – Wednesday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Youth Group is for young people in grades 6 through 12. Youth are encouraged to invite friends to participate in studies and activities.
- Sports N’ Stuff – Saturday, Feb. 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
- 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, our kids through grade 5 will learn how Esther Saved Her People from the book of Esther.
WEDNESDAY EVENING
Adults –Your Spiritual Battle: We Are At WAR, Monty Gillespie, teacher.
There is a WAR raging around us. In fact, we are caught up in the battle unaware…. it is a war of ideas. You and your church are under attack. We will explore the enemy’s weapons and discuss our action plans. 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.