August 1, 2010

 

WORSHIP

Welcome to all who are guests with us.  Please join us after our morning worship for coffee outside under the portico. Children ages 3 & 4 are invited to Children’s Church.  They will be dismissed as indicated in the order of worship.

 

This morning: Wake up!  As we continue our “Summer of Revelation” Pastor Rick will give us Jesus’ wake up call from Revelation 3:1-6. 

This evening: Continuing our study of the Beatitudes Pastor Rick will preach a message called “Blessed are the Pure in Heart.” 

 

Next Sunday morning: Come and hear about “The Small Church with an Open Door” as Pastor Rick preaches a message based on Revelation 3: 7-13. 

Next Sunday evening: “Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called sons of God.”  Matthew 5:9. 

 

August 22 AM - Worship at Lake Wabasis.  Since the annual church campout is August 19 ^-22,  the Elders have decided to cancel the service at Beckwith Hills the morning of August 22^nd and have everyone gather at Lake Wabasis campground for worship (we have reserved a pavilion).  There will be a potluck following the service.  If you need transportation, please contact Jim Tanis to arrange.  If you have any questions please contact your District Elder or Deacon.

 

September 5 PM - Combined Worship Service at Riverside CRC.

 

DEACON NEWS

Next Sunday our offerings will be received for

AM: Forgotten Man Ministries, a non-profit agency, works at the Kent County Correctional Facility, under the direction of Chaplain Bill Bruursema, coordinating the religious programming for the inmates. They counsel inmates through one to one counseling and arrange all religious services and Bible studies.

PM: The East Leonard CRC Food Pantry, associated with the North End Community Pantry, is open to households in their immediate neighborhood.  Beckwith also supports the pantry by collecting food donations on communion Sundays.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please join us at 9:30 Wednesday morning as our summer Bible study ends with the lesson, Final Instructions and Greetings, based on Ephesians 6:10-24.

 

There is still a need for a Kindergarten-1st grade Worship Center teacher.  This class meets during the morning service; it is a team teaching position and is not an every Sunday commitment. Please consider using your spiritual gifts in this special ministry. Contact Amy Marsh if you are able to help, 745-0170.

 

Be sure to mark your calendars for the annual Beckwith Church Family Fun Bike Ride and Picnic on September 18 beginning at 3:30 PM.  Look for more details to follow.

 

Please contact the office if there are changes to your directory page. Updates will be printed in September.

 

REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Hope Heralds and The Heritage Singing Men in concert Saturday, August 7, 7PM at the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds.  Both of these groups of talented men enjoy bringing their praise to our Lord and King and blessing those to whom they sing.  Please join us as we praise our Lord together!  Chicken BBQ dinner available from 4:30-6:30.  Questions?  Please call 616-842-4478.

 

The 1st Annual Wedgwood Wellness 5K Run/Walk will take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Wedgwood Christian Services, 3300 36^th Street SE, Grand Rapids. Proceeds raised from the 5K Run/Walk will support Wedgwood's life-transforming services. Call 942-2392 by September 1 to register or visit www.wedgwood.org.

 

Safe Haven Ministries currently has employment and volunteer opportunities available. Please visit www.safehavenministries.org for more information.