Our next STW offering will go to fight malaria by purchasing mosquito nets for World Vision. 655,000 people die each year from mosquito born malaria. Just $6 can buy a chemically net that could save the life of a child in Africa. Just a few dollars after your regular tithes and offerings can make a real difference in the world.

This is a ministry almost everyone could do. Just an hour one Saturday a month and one hour one Sunday. Easy! But this is the most understaffed ministry in our church! We can’t do all of our “between Sunday mornings” ministry without this team. To join, contact Steve Pylkas at steve@twinoakschristian.com.

We just received initial info on the 3 projects our December offering will fund to bring clean water to thirsty souls.
We’ll be digging a well in Rwanda and repairing 2 wells in Sierra Leone. Click the links below for more information and pray that God will use these projects to save lives and save souls. The Water Project will post specific details about the project, including locations, as they are made available by their partners.

http://thewaterproject.org/community/projects/rwanda/new-well-in-rwanda-3067
http://thewaterproject.org/community/projects/sierra-leone/well-repair-in-sierra-leone-596
http://thewaterproject.org/community/projects/sierra-leone/well-repair-in-sierra-leone-597

“40 Days in the Word”
– January 27-March 10.  This is an all – church emphasis on Loving, Learning, and Living the Word. For 40 days through the messages, small groups, and devotional guides we will learn to not just be “hearers” of the Word, but also “doers” of the Word! We will reignite and strengthen our passion for God’s Word together.

“Jonah, Navigating A Life Interrupted” (Ladies Bible study)  A 7-week study beginning in February led by Louise Catton with video teaching from Priscilla Shirer.

“The Story” –
Fall 2013 – For 31 weeks our entire church, from young children through adults, through the sermons, small groups, and classes, will be experiencing God’s Word in a whole new way as we look at the grand, unfolding story of the Bible as one sweeping narrative, arranged chronologically from Genesis to Revelation. Churches across the country who have done “The Story” have found their members growing in excitement and understanding of God’s Word and have seen many new faces as seekers have come to learn about God’s love for them as revealed through His Word. We have already purchased hundreds of copies of “The Story” in
preparation for this grand adventure.

Would you like to be a part of a team that has an amazing  influence on mothers of young children?  MOPS motto is, “better moms make a better world”. If you have two mornings available per month, we would love to consider you for our  MOPPETS team.  Every 2nd and 4th Thursday mornings from 9-11am, you will  be able to provide young mothers with an opportunity for growth and support by simply providing childcare!!!  Please contact Rhonda at rhdolunt@yahoo.com

We still have 10 Gems girls that are waiting to be matched with a Treasured Friend. Please do not hesitate, partner with us in this Ministry, we have 87 Gems girls working on building a relationship with their Father God. Pray for them and send them a card of encouragement. Join us!!!! Send me an e-mail today! debk@twinoakschristian.com

The insanity of addiction is living it. BREAK FREE, LIVE FREE, BE FREE. For more info contact Harold Fuqua at frog382@hotmail.com.

Mothers of teenagers & preteens, join us as we pray for our youth & provide an area of support for many of the challenges they may face & we may face with them. 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm in the foyer. For more info contact Barb Benak at benakj@wowway.com or Lonetta Ford at lford1@prodigy.net.

We’re trying a new thing beginning this Sunday. If you would like to have one of the church “Shepherds” (elders) pray with you about a need, please meet them in front of the stage immediately after the service.

Children’s ministry – Our new check in system has taken the place of all of those handwritten name tags! Remember your first stop Sunday morning needs to be at the children’s check in station, centrally located at the north counter.  Here you will receive tags for your whole family with one security receipt to match all of your children.  Be sure to hold onto your parent receipt in order to pick up your child.  I case of a lost security parent sticker, you’ll be asked to fill out a security form and show your driver’s license. Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation.  Any questions please contact Rhonda Dolunt (Infant Preschool) at rhondad@twinoakschristian.com  or Deb Kok (K-5th grade) at debkok10@aol.com