Water Situation

Dear Vesper Lakers, This is just a friendly reminder to please use the water sparingly while we have the temporary tank. The more water we use, the more frequently the tank has to be refilled, which costs us every time. The prospects are looking good that we will have a new water system in early 2009, but until then please remember to limit your water usage.
Thank you,
Travis Capper

Melting Pot

Our reservation is for 7:15 and I am working on a group rate since we have so many coming. Many of you have asked about departing time. Due to people's varying schedules they are leaving at different times. I know some are interested in going up early to do some shopping and some are leaving the church at 6:30. I would suggest contacting some from the list you may know and carpooling up to Legacy Village. The church is a great meeting place as you can easily access hwy 77.
For those that need directions you can mapquest or google the Melting Pot at Legacy Village. It takes roughly 30 minutes from the church.

I know it will be a great evening of fellowship and great food - let me know if you have any questions!

No Evening Service 11/30

There will be no Sunday evening service this Sunday, Nov. 30th, due to the holiday weekend. Please join us on December 7th for Family Night and our Sunday evening series, "Walking in the Spirit," taught by Jim Burkett.

APS Giving Tree

The Giving Tree, supporting Akron Pregnancy Services, is currently in the foyer on the bulletin board. Please take a tag (or two) and purchase the item as written, then return it wrapped with the tag taped to the outside of the gift. It is VERY important to remember to attach the tag so APS knows what is inside each present. Tags are now available anytime you are at the church, and gifts are due by December 7th. Please put your wrapped gifts in the labeled boxes near the tree. Thank you!

December Events

We have a lot of fun and special fellowships scheduled over the next several weeks, and almost everything is "guest friendly," so everyone is encouraged to invite neighbors/co-workers/family/friends who don't already have a church family. Mark your calendars and watch for emails with more information, and don't forget about our regularly scheduled Wednesday night and Sunday evening services (please view the attached calendar for a complete listing of all events over the next month).

11/26- Thanksgiving Eve service, 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join us for this special service (please note: there will be no Word of Life programs).

11/30- Christmas card drop box will be in the foyer until 12/10. The youth group will deliver your cards free-of-charge to all attendees of VLBF! Please use FIRST AND LAST NAMES to address your cards.

12/4- M.O.M.S. Group @ the Shady Hollow Pavilion in Sand Run MetroPark, 11:00 a.m. See Deb Capper or Ros Burkett for details.
- Men's Night Out/Game Night @ Shady Hollow Pavilion, 7:00 p.m. Please bring a snack/appetizer, 2-liter, and cards or game.

12/5- Special Ladies' Evening Out @ Melting Pot, 7:00 p.m. There will be at least one group going up early to do some shopping around Legacy Village before dinner. Please rsvp Ros Burkett @ rb0119@roadrunner.com. For more information (menu, prices, etc...) go to www.meltingpot.com then click on Locations, Ohio, Lyndhurst, Menu.

12/6- "Parents' Night Out" youth group babysitting fundraiser @ the church, 6:15-9:15 p.m. All proceeds/donations support yg mission projects. Conact Sarah Koehler @ sarahekoehler@gmail.com or Pastor Brad @ bwhorner@yahoo.com.

12/7- Giving Tree gifts are due under the tree. The Giving Tree will be in the foyer and all gifts will benefit the Akron Pegnancy Services. Contact Nanette Maletich @ 330.854.6884 with any questions.

12/10- Last night for Word of Life programs until after the Christmas holiday. Also, last day to drop off your Christmas cards in the drop box (cards will be passed out Dec. 14th and 21st).

12/13- Adult Fellowship @ the home of Jim & Ros Burkett, 6:30-9:00 p.m. Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share and a 'food-related item' for the white elephant gift exchange. Also, please dress party-casual for pictures.

12/14- Special evening service- making Christmas cards and caroling for our elderly and shut-ins. This is a fun and special way to minister to some of the most wonderful people in our church family:) If you are interested in heading up this event, please contact Sarah @ sarahkoehler@gmail.com.

12/18- Ladies' Night Out @ Cracker Barrell, 7:00 p.m.

12/19- Annual Christmas Dinner @ Yocono's, 7:00 p.m. Please rsvp Deb Capper tdjmcapper@hotmail.com or 330.785.3449. Due to funds needing to be allotted elsewhere, the church will not be picking up the tab this year. Meal selection prices will range between $10-$15 and include your drink, soup, salad, bread, main course and dessert (gratuity not included).

12/20- Youth group Christmas party, 3:00-9:00ish. Plan on ice skating, white elephant gift exchange and a Christmas movie. More details to come.

12/24- Christmas Eve Service, 6:30 p.m. All are invited to attend this celebration of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ!

12/28-1/1- Youth group Snow Valley Rally in Tremont, IL (9th grade and up).

Special Ladies' Evening Out 12/5

Ladies, December is around the corner and we are interested in getting a group to go back to the Melting Pot at Legacy Village for dinner (and shopping) on December 5th. This has been a special ladies' night out the last couple of years in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the holidays. If you are interested in going, let Ros Burkett know at rb0119@roadrunner.com.

Adult Fellowship 11/15

Just a reminder that Adult Fellowship will be this coming Saturday, Nov. 15, at Great Oaks Lanes in Wadsworth. The address is 210 Great Oaks Trail, right off Route 94, across from Beuhlers. Please meet at 4:45 to get shoes, set up teams, and start bowling by 5:00. We will play 2 games and then head over to Maries Pizza at 7:00.

Please RSVP to Mark and Sandra Gruich by email or a phone call if you haven't already. Hope to see you there! Looking forward to a fun night of fellowship and "non competitive" (ha ha) comradeship.

Please feel free to bring any friends that you've been wanting to introduce to our church fellowship/family!

msgruich@yahoo.com

Men's Night Out 11/13 7pm at Emich's

MEN'S NIGHT OUT - The next MNO will be on Thursday, Nov.13th , 7:00 p.m. at the home of Brian (& Janelle) Emich. Main dish provided, please bring a side dish or dessert.

Wednesday - No Adult or Children Programs, but Still Youth Group

Wednesday night Word Of Life program has been cancelled this week, November 5th, due to water concerns. There will be no children or adult programs in the church building. The youth group WILL be meeting at the Thompson's home (normal time 6:30-8:00). 3985 Foxtail Trail, Copley, OH 44321 Please spread the word and contact the church with any questions. Thanks!