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February 5, 2012
WORSHIP
Welcome to all who are guests with us. Welcome to all who are guests with us. Please join us after our morning worship for refreshments in the Fellowship Room to the right of the sanctuary. Children ages 3 - 1st grade are invited to Children’s Church.
This morning: Come join us as we travel down the Roman Road in answer to the question from the congregation: “I would like to hear a sermon on how to introduce someone to Jesus Christ, especially Muslims and other religions without offending them.” Faith Promise Pledge cards will be available for Faith Promise Sunday on Feb. 12.
This evening: It will be a super service of worship as Pastor Rick preaches a message called “Are you a Sabbath Breaker?” based on Mark 2:23-3:6.
Next Sunday morning: Missions Emphasis Sunday! Come hear Moses Chung, the new director of Home Missions for the CRCNA, as we focus our hearts on fulfilling the Great Commission. We will also be collecting the Faith Promise Pledge cards as we prepare for another year of supporting local and global Missions.
Next Sunday evening: Our study of the book of Mark continues as Pastor Rick preaches s sermon called “You Can’t Do It Alone” based on Mark 3:7-19.
DEACON NEWS
Offerings next week:
AM – ACCESS
PM – East Leonard Food Pantry
MISSIONS
Today is the first Sunday of the month, when we bring our monthly Faith Promise offerings for missions, and place them in the World Globe in the narthex. Next Sunday is our special "faith promise Sunday, 2012" when we make our new pledges for the coming year.
Our theme for next year will be "Let the SON shine!" Matt. 5:14-16"Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds, and praise your Father in heaven."
Today you will find your new Faith Promise Pledge Cards in your member mail boxes. Please take them home, pray about what God would have your family, young people, and children pledge to support our Missionaries and local outreach ministries in 2012. Then bring them back next Sunday,
and they will be collected in a special faith offering during the morning service. There will be extra pledge cards on the Mission Display Table for those young people and children who might want to make their own pledges, along with packets of envelopes for them to use for their monthly offerings.
The flags in the sanctuary and narthex all represent the countries of the world where the Christian Reformed Church has missionaries working to bring God's love to the Nations. The flags on the steps represent the Missionaries that we support with our Faith Promise Offerings.
Please pray this week for each of our Missionaries, that we will be able to continue our faithful support of each of their ministries for another year, or possibly even increase our support, as it is needed by all of them. Our current support for them is:
Jan and Darlene Van Ee, Mexico $7,000.00
Bob and Patti Harris, Philippines $6,000.00
Jeong and Misook Gho, Japan $4,000.00
Mwaya and Munyiva WaKitavi, Africa $6,000.00
Ron and Fran De Young, WMUKalamazoo, $5,000.00
Our local Outreach Ministries are Leonard Terrace, Heron Court, Kent Community Hosp., and local neighborhood projects.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Teen Adventure: We will not be meeting tonight. Our next meeting will be on the 19th.
Attention Beckwith Winter Series attendees: Next Sunday morning the focus will be on children and families moving through the Family Division of the Circuit Court in Kent County as we continue our series on social justice issues. Join us as Circuit Court Judge Patricia Gardner presents, “Children at Risk, Families in Pain…the role of the Court in moving families forward” 8:45-9:45AM in the main floor Fellowship Room.
Women’s Bible Study: All are invited to meet on Thursday morning at 9:30 as we learn about Elijah from 1 Kings 21-22. We meet in the fellowship room. Come the weeks you can. Nursery is provided. Questions? Contact Carol Buist or Laura Pinckney.
Consider volunteering at the Pregnancy Resource Center once a week for a half day. The required volunter orientation will be held on the morning of January 31and specific counselor training will be held from 9-3 on February 6, 8, 13, & 15. An application and interview are required. Call Becky Buick for an appointment or information at 616.776.3840, ext. 116.
Do you have a passion for feeding the hungry? If so, the East Leonard Food Pantry can use your help! The needs of our neighborhood continue to grow and we no longer have enough volunteers to serve in the pantry on Thursday afternoons. If you have time to volunteer weekly, monthly or just once in a while we can put you to work. Contact Diane in the church office (454-4444) if you are interested in becoming involved or have questions about this ministry to our northeast neighbors. As always, food donations are gratefully accepted.
SCHEDULES
Greeters Today
Elder Bob Peters
Tyler & Marylynn Gaastra*
Pete & Mary DeWys
Next Sunday
Elder Bob Boersma
Greg & Rachel Dykema family*
Gary & Donna Engels
*coffee servers
Audio
2/5 AM: Jeff Collins
PM: Mark Hanley
2/12 AM: Dave Ronda
PM: Kevin Bouws
Video
2/5 AM: Doug Vanderwell
PM: MarcyHanley
2/12 AM: Daniel DeVries
PM: Mark Hanley
Nursery
2/5 AM: Caitlin Buddingh, Stephanie DeVries, Devon Jeltema
PM: Sara Koster, Ben Vanderwell
2/12 AM: Carol Buist, Derrek Dykema, Lindsay Wieland-Capel
PM: Heather Peters, Alyssa Meekhof
Children’s Church - 3 & 4 year olds
2/5: Jen Huizinga, Alexis Santiago
2/12: Jen Huizinga, Ben Vanderwell
Worship Center helper - K & 1st grade
2/5: Andrew Mulder
2/12:
Leonard Terrace
2/9: Todd & Deb VandenAkker, Char Pyp, Jim & Alma Mulder
2/16:Al & Sara Veen, Rick & Laura Pinckney
ACTIVITIES
Today
9:00 AM Sunday School
9:45 Worship Leaders’ Prayer
10:00 Morning Worship
5:45 PM Worship Leaders’ Prayer
6:00 Evening Worship
Monday
4:40 PM Praise Dance
Tuesday
9:00 AM Worship planning
12:30 PM Clothes Folding
1:00 Prayers of the People
7:00 Worship Committee
Wednesday
7:00 PM Worship Choir
Thursday
9:30 AM Women’s Bible Study
7:00 PM Leonard Terrace
Next Sunday
9:00 AM Sunday School
9:45 Worship Leaders’ Prayer
10:00 Morning Worship
5:45 PM Worship Leaders’ Prayer
6:00 Evening Worship
Junior choir
Youth Group
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