Home-Based Business Expo Sat, Oct 16th

This year's Expo is scheduled for Saturday, October 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and will be held in the south end of the building. Additional features and increased advertising will highlight this year's Expo. Register at the transaction counter or online at Waterview.org and use the HBB Expo link. Registration is $25.00 per booth. If you have a product or service to showcase, registration is for a limited time only so don't wait - sign up to participate today. We look forward to seeing you there!

Supporting Our Troops...With VBS? Thu, Sep 2nd

Last month, children filled Waterview hallways for VBS. They sang songs, did crafts, and had a great time. But something else happened that week that affected people a world away.

Members (children and adults) contributed some rather ordinary things to send to the troops serving our country in tough places, like Afghanistan. They collected 48 boxes of necessities that were sent to three servicemen and their units.

This past week, we received the following email from 1LT Kenneth Coleman of the 864th Engineer Battalion in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

Hello!

I wish to thank you all for the wonderful gift boxes you sent our way. It is missions like this one that keep us going. My soldiers greatly enjoyed the goodies and consumables that you all sent over here. The "hand blankets" were a big hit and the soldiers were walking around for about the next hour saying "for the kids!" they were all in agreement and happy to take a picture to give you some faces that you have helped. The church here is not overly strong but we always have a Sunday service and we average about 16-32 depending on the units missions. Please keep us in your prayers and continue to support our troops the way you do.

God Bless 1LT Kenneth Coleman (Maintenance Platoon Ldr) FSC, 864th Engineer Battalion Kandahar Air Field

Just so you will know, someone besides our children benefit from VBS!

New Classes Begin This Week Thu, Sep 2nd

This Wednesday we return to our regular adult class schedule with two new classes.

• Lawrece Smith will teach a class on Christian Ethics in the chapel.
• In S101 a new kind of class will be held, along the lines of the class for young mothers. The class is for young men guided by Jim Alexander and Jim Stigers. It will deal with the various areas of a young man's life to make them a more effective Christian, husband, and father.

A brochure with complete listings is available in the foyer.

Quarter Collection Nets Over $4000 Thu, Sep 2nd

Last week's basket for the quarter collection was heavy! When all was counted (checks, bills, and change) $4,285.02 was given to the Breakfast Program for Children in Nicaragua. The work progresses and even expands because of the gifts given on these Sundays.

Singing and Ice Cream Closes Out Summer Wed, Sep 1st

Wednesday night closes out our summer activities at Waterview and summer is going out with a bang. This week, we will have a singing in the auditorium followed by an ice cream supper in the south wing. There will be no classes or Footprints that evening so bring the whole family to the auditorium. Be sure to bring your favorite ice cream or any other treats and enjoy the fellowship.

Quarter Collection Sun, Aug 29th

On August 29, we will let our children bring their quarters to the front of the auditorium for the Breakfast program in Nicaragua. This year Waterview has been able to expand its work among the children of Managua and the quarters provide the bedrock for that work.

Angela Withrow Leaves For Italy Sat, Aug 28th

Angela Withrow, the daughter of James and Sheilia Withrow, will leave this week for Florence, Italy. She has signed up for a two-year commitment through the Avanti Italia mission program. While in Italy, she will work with local churches through the Avanti program. Several Waterview members are contributing toward her support and Waterview has agreed to serve as her sponsoring congregation for her work. This morning, we wish her Godspeed in her work and pray for her safety as she leaves.

Mission Needs Thu, Aug 19th

The following items are needed to aid our mission work in Nicaragua:

• Used suitcases - When supplies are taken to Nicaragua, it is more convenient to be able to leave the suitcases.
• 35 mm film cans for our quarter collections

Trailblazers Needed Thu, Aug 19th

Our visitation program is back in action. If you would like to be a part of this important ministry, please contact Barbara Jackson in the church office.

Waterview Calendar from Your Phone Sat, Aug 14th

You can now stay connected to our calendar events from any mobile device that supports iCal. This has been tested with the iPhone, but most other smartphones support this protocol as well. let me know if this works on Android-based devices please.

To add these individual calendars to your phone, from your phone, come to this webpage and click on each subscribe link desired.

If you are a ministry-leader and would like to add your events to the calendar, please let me know.

Elder Selection - Where to Now? Sat, Aug 14th

Waterview members submitted names of dozens of men to be considered for additional elders at Waterview. What happens next? The Elder Selection Task Force will enter a period of "silence" as they consider which men nominated will be recommended to the congregation as possible elders. They will spend many weeks doing due diligence in their search. During this period, you will hear little about the workings of the task force but the work will progress at all deliberate speed.

Home-Based Business Expo News Sat, Aug 14th

Mark, Saturday, October 16, on your calendar for the second annual Home-Based Business Expo. This year's event promises to be bigger and better than last year! If you have a business or product you'd like to showcase, we invite you to join us. If you like to browse for unique gifts or services, we invite you to come and shop. Vendor registration starts Sunday, August 29. Mark your calendars. We'll see you at the Expo!

ChristianWorks for Children Auction Sat, Aug 14th

Today someone will be coming to your Bible classes to give you details about the annual ChristianWorks for Children's Auction. The auction will be held October 2, at the Hilton Anatole Hotel, Dallas. On August 22 and 29, envelopes will be in the classes to collect donations. If you have any questions regarding these donations, please contact Barbara Kuwitzky. If you would like to attend this event, please contact ChristianWorks directly at 972-960-9981 for ticket information.

Camrose Report Sat, Aug 14th

Summer has been busy for David Friesen. In May, the church restarted the Men's Prayer Breakfasts. About 8 men met on a Saturday morning for the breakfast and then did some maintenance on the building. The highlight of the summer was Waterview's teens going to Camrose to do their annual VBS. Kids turn out from everywhere for VBS and it is a week of outreach and bonding with Waterview. A full report is posted in David's newsletter on the bulletin board.