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12/6/2019

North Kent Presbyterian Church: 12/08/2019

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
OUR FLOWERS Sunday are in celebration of the beauty of the Advent season!
 
Meijer’s Double Match only one day left!  Friday December 13th , ONLY at Rockford Meijer.  If you purchase a Meijer gift card for North Kent Connect in any amount that day, Meijer’s will donate 2x the amount to North Kent Connect. (A $10 donation turns into $30.)  This will enable them to purchase food for their clients.  
 
Please note:
NKPC Annual Congregational Meeting is today after worship. Thank you for participating in this important administrative task.
 
ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS! Laura is working on the 2020 volunteer schedule, posted near the flower chart.  Current verified volunteers will rotate forward two weeks so nobody is assigned the same weeks every year.  We NEED more regular and substitute nursery volunteers, and have openings for one or two more counters, liturgists, greeters, communion servers, and ushers.  We will also be scheduling communion servers.  Please take a few moments to check out the list and let us know ASAP if you need changes to your tasks or are willing to be added to the list for next year.  This church runs like clockwork....but only because of each and every one who steps up to keep it going. Thanks for your willingness to help!
 
The Winter Warmth Tree Please help decorate it with NEW items such as gloves, mittens, scarves, hats and other warm items for North Kent Connect this Christmas. Delivery Dec 16th in time for their Christmas Store.  After Christmas we will decorate it with gently used items, for Delivery January 6th.
  
Sign up today to deliver presents at 9 am on December 14th for Santa Claus Girls!
Let Pastor Karen know if you can help. 

 
Don't forget to sign up for the Cookie Walk on December 14th.  Women's Association runs this traditional fundraiser each year to support our Mission Projects, including Family Promise and Camp Greenwood.  Please bring cookies...our loyal following is looking forward to them!
 
THANK YOU to all of you for supporting Family Promise/Interfaith Hospitality Network.  We hosted our first two families last week and everything worked well.  We have developed a wonderful partnership with our neighboring Tribes church and they pretty much split the duties with us.  Flexible schedules during Thanksgiving week was the biggest challenge, but everything worked out well.   The good news was that both our guest families got to spend the Holiday with their extended families, and had a warm dinner and a place to sleep the rest of the week.  The best news is that at least one of our families has found more permanent housing.  We look forward to hosting again the last week in January, probably with all new guests.  If you didn't have a chance to participate this last week, please take the opportunity to do so during one of our five 2020 rotations.  I guarantee you will feel blessed and grateful for the opportunity to lend a hand to our neighbors. 
 
ROCKFORD COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND CONCERT.  Everyone is invited today Sunday, December 8th at 3 pm! This wonderful FREE concert will be held at Rockford High School. Come and join in the community holiday spirit!
 
KENT PHILHARMONIC CHRISTMAS CONCERT. Selections from the Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky will lift your Christmas Spirits at 7:30 pm on Friday, December 13th at St. Cecilia's Music Center Grand Rapids!  Tickets available at the door for $10.
 
Our Christmas Eve Service  will be held on Tuesday, December 24th at 7:30 pm.
Come and join us as we tell the Christ Story, sing our favorite carols and end with the singing of Silent Night by Candlelight!  The NKPC Christmas Party will be held immediately following the Christmas Eve service at approximately 8:15 pm. Bring food to share and celebrate Christmas with your friends!
 
Thank you to everyone who helped decorate the church on 12/1/2019.   It looks lovely!



Week of Dec. 8, 2019 through Dec. 15, 2019
 
Day                                TIME                        EVENT
 
Sunday              8            9:15   am                Adult Discussion Group
                                       10:15   am                Choir Rehearsal
                                       11:00   am                Traditional Sunday Service
                                       12:00   pm               Congregational Meeting
 
Monday             9          10:30   am                Free Play Group
                                         7:00    pm              Boy Scouts
                                         7:00    pm              Facilities & Stewardship Committee
 
Tuesday          10            7:30   am                Men’s Breakfast Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland 
                                         1:15   pm               J.O.Y. Bible Study
                                         7:00   pm               Women’s AA
 
Wednesday    11              8:00   am               Women’s Breakfast Russ’s 3966 Plainfield 
                                         7:00   pm               AA
 
Thursday      12              6:30   pm               Choir Rehearsal
                                        7:30   pm               Bell Choir Rehearsal
 
Friday           13               9:00   am               Morning AA
 
Saturday      14               9:00   am                Santa Claus Girls Gift Delivery
                                        9:00   am                Cookie Walk
 
Sunday        15                9:15   am                Adult Discussion Group
                                       10:15   am                Choir Rehearsal
                                       11:00   am                Traditional Sunday Worship with Elder
                                                                        Deacons Meeting
                                  

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11/27/2019

North Kent Presbyterian Church: 12/01/2019

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PASTOR KAREN’S email is Pastor.nkpc@gmail.com or REVKFL@NKP.CHURCH
Cell phone is 616-644-5122.  Her office hours are Monday - Wednesday 9:30 - 3 pm. Contact her for lunch or coffee!
 
Please remember to wear your name tags.  Our new friends and visitors thank you.
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
OUR FLOWERS today are in thanks for all of the people from both North Kent Presbyterian, Scout Troop 282 and Tribes Church who volunteered to help with Family Promise this week.  We appreciate and celebrate you and your good work and all of your donations!  We had a very successful first experience providing meals and housing for two families!
             
$5,000  Match for Camp Greenwood!  DEADLINE is today DEC. 1st.  A generous NKPC member has offered matching funds up to $5,000 to inspire other NKPC members to give.  Currently $4260 has been donated.  Can you help us? You may either make out your check to Camp Greenwood or to North Kent Presbyterian with Camp Greenwood in the subject line.  DONATE TODAY!


Meijers Double Match takes place on Tuesday, December 3rd and Friday December 13th  ONLY those days, ONLY at Rockford Meijer.  If you purchase a Meijer gift card for North Kent Connect in any amount that day, Meijers will donate 2x the amount to North Kent Connect. (A $10 donation turns into $30.)  This will enable them to purchase food and items for their clients.  
 
Christmas Decorating Today. Come decorate with us!  On Sunday, December 1st after worship we will not only be putting away our Family Promise supplies, we will be decorating the church for Christmas.  Come for a light lunch of sloppy joes and join in the decorating fun.  We will un-decorate on Jan. 5th 2020. 
 
Note: The Deacons Meeting has been moved to December 15th after worship.

Women Who Care of Kent County meet at Blythefield Country Club on 12/5 at 5 pm. This giving circle pools $100 contributions of women together for a common cause in Kent County. Talk to Pastor Karen for details. 
 
Attention! The NKPC Annual Congregational Meeting is NEXT SUNDAY, December 8th, after worship. Thank you for participating in this important administrative task.

 
SAVE the DATE! & EAT COOKIES!
The Santa Claus Girls Gift Delivery and the world famous NKPC Cookie Walk will be on Saturday, December 14th!  Start planning now!  Cookie sign up sheets are on the bulletin board in the narthex.
 
ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS! Laura is working on the 2020 volunteer schedule.  The plan is to rotate the Nursery volunteers and counters forward two weeks so nobody is assigned the same weeks every year.  The current schedule is posted near the flower chart.  Please verify that you are willing to continue in your current volunteer jobs and let Laura know if you need to change anything.  We will be adding the Communion Servers to the list this year. We NEED more nursery volunteers, and have openings for one or two more counters, liturgists, greeters, communion servers, and ushers.  We also need substitutes.  Please take a few moments to check out the list and help keep our church running smoothly.  
 
The Winter Warmth Tree arrives at NKPC Today, December 1st!  Please help decorate it with NEW items such as gloves, mittens, scarves, hats and other warm items for North Kent Connect this Christmas.  After Christmas we will decorate it with gently used items!
 
A Memorial Service for Sally and Russ Bullis.  The Bullis family were long time members of NKPC who moved to Mission, Texas in their retirement.  Most recently they have been living in Cambridge Manor in Grandville near their children as they struggled with memory loss. Russ died on January 28, 2018 and Sally died Nov. 15, 2019. Their family is gathering with friends for a joint memorial service for both Russ and Sally on Sunday, December 1st at 2 pm at Stroo Funeral Home 1095 68th St Grand Rapids.  A visitation with the family at Stroo precedes the service at 12:30 pm. Please remember the whole extended Bullis family in your prayers as they grieve their parents.  
 
FREE Government Food Commodities are available on Dec. 5th from 
9 - Noon at the Rivergrove Retirement Community 5761 Jupiter, Belmont.
 
                    The PCUSA Christmas Joy offering will be collected on 12/ 15 and 12/22!
 

Week of Dec. 1, 2019 through Dec. 8, 2019
 
Sunday December 1
 9:15 am:  Adult Discussion Group
10:15 am:  Choir Rehearsal
11:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service w/ Communion
12:25 pm:  Christmas Decorating Party
 
 
Monday December 2
10:30 am:  Free Play Group
 7:00 pm:  Boy Scouts
 
Tuesday December 3
 7:30 am:  Men’s Breakfast Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.
 1:15 pm:  J.O.Y. Bible Study
 7:00 pm:  Women’s AA
All Day:  DOUBLE MATCH DAY for North Kent Connect  


Wednesday December 4
 8:00 am:  Women’s Breakfast Russ’s, 3966 Plainfield Ave.
 7:00 pm:  AA

  
Thursday December 5
 6:30 pm:  Choir Rehearsal
 7:30 pm:  Bell Choir Rehearsal

 
Friday December 6
 9:00 am:  Morning AA

Saturday December 6

 
Next Sunday December 7
 9:15 am:  Adult Discussion Group 
10:15 am:  Choir Rehearsal
11:00 am:  Traditional Worship Service
12:00 pm:  Congregational Annual & Corporate Meeting


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11/21/2019

North Kent Presbyterian Church: 11/24/2019

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PASTOR KAREN’S email is Pastor.nkpc@gmail.com or REVKFL@NKP.CHURCH
Cell phone is 616-644-5122.  Her office hours are Monday - Wednesday 9:30 - 3 pm.  Contact her for lunch or coffee!
 
Please remember to wear your name tags.  Our new friends and visitors thank you.
 
OUR FLOWERS today are in celebration of sharing Thanksgiving with our Family Promise guests. 
 
J.O.Y. Bible Study meets this Tuesday, Nov. 26th!  Join us 1:15 - 2:45 pm!
               
Thanksgiving Potluck!  Everyone is invited to join the NKPC potluck on Thanksgiving at 2:00 pm.  Bring enough food to share with our Family Promise guests and come celebrate our blessings together.  The turkey will be provided, but the rest of the feast is up to you! Sign-up on the bulletin board today!
 
$5,000 Match for Camp Greenwood!  DEADLINE DEC. 1st.  A generous NKPC member has offered matching funds up to $5,000 to inspire other NKPC members to give.  Currently $3880 has been donated.  Can you help us? You may either make out your check to Camp Greenwood or to North Kent Presbyterian with Camp Greenwood in the subject line.  Let's keep up the good work that God is doing through our camp! 
 
Meijers Double Match takes place on Tuesday, December 3rd and Friday December 13th  ONLY those days, ONLY at Rockford Meijer.  If you purchase a Meijer gift card for North Kent Connect in any amount that day, Meijers will donate 2x the amount to North Kent Connect. (A $10 donation turns into $30.)  This will enable them to purchase food for their clients.  
 
December 1st Decorating. Come decorate with us!  On Sunday, December 1st after worship we will not only be putting away our Family Promise supplies, we will be decorating the church for Christmas.  Come for a light lunch of sloppy joes and join in the decorating fun.  We undecorate on Jan. 5th 2020. 
 
Please note:
NKPC Annual Congregational Meeting is December 8th after worship. Thank you for participating in this important administrative task.

SAVE the DATE! & EAT COOKIES!
The Santa Claus Girls Gift Delivery and the world famous NKPC Cookie Walk will be on Saturday, December 14th! Start planning now! 
The Cookie Walk sign-up sheet is on the Narthex bulletin board.
 
ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS! Laura is working on the 2020 volunteer schedule.  The plan is to rotate the Nursery volunteers and counters forward two weeks so nobody is assigned the same weeks every year.  The current schedule is posted near the flower chart.  Please verify that you are willing to continue in your current volunteer jobs and let Laura know if you need to change anything.  We will be adding the Communion Servers to the list this year. We NEED more nursery volunteers, and have openings for one or two more counters, liturgists, greeters, communion servers, and ushers.  We also need substitutes.  Please take a few moments to check out the list and help keep our church running smoothly.  Please let the church office know ASAP if you need changes to your tasks or are willing to be added to the list for next year.  This church runs like clockwork....but only because of each and every one who steps up to keep it going. Thanks for your willingness to help!
 
Family Promise...OK. The pedal is hitting the metal!  Anyone who has been waiting to sign up to help, now is the time!  Wendy, Laura, or Cindy will be glad to answer questions.  You can help by being a host or hostess at meals, by asking the person who has volunteered to do dinner what they need help with, and signing up to be here on Saturday...or any other day on the list...just to see what is needed during that shift.  Thanksgiving week requires more volunteers than any other week of the year, so please help share in this Mission opportunity.  If it turns out that all of our guests have other plans for a day, which is possible, we will let you know as soon as we know that your service will not be needed.  Our thanks to Tribes, which is our support church, for splitting the days and nights with us.  

Family Promise donation requests are on the board in back of the church.  Please take some slips home and bring your donations as requested (some items are fresh foods for our hosting week).  If you cannot be here in person this is a great opportunity to contribute. Let's fill the clothes basket!
 
The Winter Warmth Tree arrives at NKPC on December 1st.  Please help decorate it with NEW items such as gloves, mittens, scarves, hats and other warm items for North Kent Connect this Christmas. Delivery Dec 16th. 
After Christmas we will decorate it with gently used items, for Delivery January 6th.

Week of Nov. 24, 2019 through Dec. 1, 2019
 
Sunday November 24
 9:15 am:  Adult Discussion Group
10:15 am:  Choir Rehearsal
11:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service

 
Monday November 25
10:30 am:  Free Play Group
 7:00 pm:  Boy Scouts, who are providing dinner for our Family Promise guests.

Tuesday November 26
 7:30 am:  Men’s Breakfast Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.
 1:15 pm:  J.O.Y. Bible Study
 7:00 pm: Women’s AA
 
 
Wednesday November 27
 8:00 am:  Women’s Breakfast Russ’s, 3966 Plainfield Ave.  
 7:00 pm:  AA

 
Thursday November 28
 2:00 pm:  
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
 
Friday November 29
 9:00 am:  Morning AA

Saturday November 30

 
Next Sunday December 1
 9:15 am:  Adult Discussion Group
10:15 am:  Choir Rehearsal
11:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service with Communion  


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11/16/2019

North Kent Presbyterian Church: 11/17/2019

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                   PASTOR KAREN’S email is Pastor.nkpc@gmail.com or REVKFL@NKP.CHURCH
Cell phone is 616-644-5122.  Her office hours are Monday - Wednesday 9:30 - 3 pm. Contact her for lunch or coffee!
Please remember to wear your name tags.  Our new friends and visitors thank you.
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
OUR FLOWERS today are given in celebration of Pastor Karen's birthday !
 
J.O.Y. Bible Study meets this Tuesday, Nov. 19th!  Join us 1:15 - 2:45 pm!
               
Thanksgiving Potluck!  Everyone is invited to join the NKPC potluck on Thanksgiving at 2:00 pm.  Bring enough food to share with our Family Promise guests and come celebrate our blessings together.  The turkey will be provided, but the rest of the feast is up to you! Sign-up on the bulletin board today!
 
$5,000  Match for Camp Greenwood!  DEADLINE DEC. 1st.  A generous NKPC member has offered matching funds up to $5,000 to inspire other NKPC members to give.  Currently $3850 has been donated.  Can you help us? You may either make out your check to Camp Greenwood or to North Kent Presbyterian with Camp Greenwood in the subject line.  Both organizations are 501(c) 3 non profits and all contributions qualify as a charitable gift. Let's keep up the good work that God is doing through our camp! 
 
Meijers Double Match takes place on Tuesday, December 3rd and Friday December 13th  ONLY those days, ONLY at Rockford Meijer.  If you purchase a Meijer gift card for North Kent Connect in any amount that day, Meijers will donate 2x the amount to North Kent Connect. (A $10 donation turns into $30.)  This will enable them to purchase food for their clients.  
 
December 1st Decorating. Come decorate with us!  On Sunday, December 1st after worship we will not only be putting away our Family Promise supplies, we will be decorating the church for Christmas.  Come for a light lunch of sloppy joes and join in the decorating fun.
 
Please note:
NKPC Annual Congregational Meeting is December 8th after worship. Thank you for participating in this important administrative task.
 
SAVE the DATE! & EAT COOKIES!
The Santa Claus Girls Gift Delivery and the world famous NKPC Cookie Walk will be on Saturday, December 14th! Start planning now!
 
ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS! Laura is working on the 2020 volunteer schedule.  The plan is to rotate the Nursery volunteers and counters forward two weeks so nobody is assigned the same weeks every year.  The current schedule is posted near the flower chart.  Please verify that you are willing to continue in your current volunteer jobs and let Laura know if you need to change anything.  We will be adding the Communion Servers to the list this year. We NEED more nursery volunteers, and have openings for one or two more counters, liturgists, greeters, communion servers, and ushers.  We also need substitutes.  Please take a few moments to check out the list and help keep our church running smoothly.  Please let the church office know ASAP if you need changes to your tasks or are willing to be added to the list for next year.  This church runs like clockwork....but only because of each and every one who steps up to keep it going. Thanks for your willingness to help!
 
Family Promise...OK, the pedal is hitting the metal!  Anyone who has been waiting to sign up to help, now is the time!  Wendy, Laura, or Cindy will be glad to answer questions.  You can help by being a host or hostess at meals, by asking the person who has volunteered to do dinner what they need help with, and signing up to be here on Saturday...or any other day on the list...just to see what is needed during that shift.  Thanksgiving week requires more volunteers than any other week of the year, so please help share in this Mission opportunity.  If it turns out that all of our guests have other plans for a day, which is possible, we will let you know as soon as we know that your service will not be needed.  Our thanks to Tribes, which is our support church, for splitting the days and nights with us.  

Family Promise donation requests are on the board in back of the church.  Please take some slips home and bring your donations as requested (some items are fresh foods for our hosting week).  If you cannot be here in person this is a great opportunity to contribute. Let's fill the clothes basket!
 
Congratulations Micki! On October 17th & 18th Micki performed poetry of protest with original instrumentals at Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences in Granada Hills, CA! Then on October 25th, she presented her paper, Internality and Legal Rights at GVSU's Philosophy Colloquium and she will be presenting her paper, Just War Theory as Ideological and Combatant Role Confusion at GVSU's Military History Colloquium on Nov 22nd.  We celebrate these very significant academic accomplishments with you!  Congratulations!

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Week of Nov. 17, 2019 through Nov. 24, 2019

Sunday November 17
 9:15 am:  Adult Discussion Group
10:15 am:  Bell Choir Rehearsal
11:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service
 
 
Monday November 18
10:30 am: Play Group
 7:00 pm:  Boy Scouts

 7:00 pm:  Session
 7:30 pm:  Boy Scouts Family Promise Training

Tuesday November 19
 7:30 am:  Men’s Breakfast Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.
 1:15 pm:  J.O.Y. Bible Study
 7:00 pm:  Women’s AA

 
Wednesday November 20
 8:00 am:  Women’s Breakfast Russ’s, 3966 Plainfield Ave.
 7:00 pm:  AA

  
Thursday November 21
 6:30 pm:  Choir Rehearsal 
 7:30 pm:  Bells Rehearsal

 
Friday November 22
 9:00 am:  Morning AA

Saturday November 23

 
Next Sunday November 24
 9:15 am:  Adult Discussion Group
10:15 am: Choir Rehearsal
11:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service


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11/8/2019

North Kent Presbyterian Church: 11/10/2019

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
J.O.Y. Bible Study meets this Tuesday, Nov. 12th!  Join us 1:15 - 2:45 pm!
               
Thanksgiving Potluck!  Everyone is invited to join the NKPC potluck on Thanksgiving at 2:00 pm.  Bring enough food to share with our Family Promise guests and come celebrate our blessings together.  The turkey will be provided, but the rest of the feast is up to you! Sign-up on the bulletin board today!
 
$5,000  Match for Camp Greenwood!  Camp Greenwood is in need of operating funds for the rest of 2019. A generous NKPC member has stepped up and offered matching funds up to $5,000 to inspire other NKPC members to give.  Currently $3850 has been donated.  Can you help us meet the $5 K goal? You may either make out your check to Camp Greenwood or to North Kent Presbyterian with Camp Greenwood in the subject line.  Both organizations are 501(c) 3 non profits and all contributions qualify as a charitable gift. Let's keep up the good work that God is doing through our camp! 
 
Meijers Double Match takes place on Tuesday, December 3rd and Friday December 13th  ONLY those days, ONLY at Rockford Meijer.  If you purchase a Meijer gift card for North Kent Connect in any amount that day, Meijers will donate 2x the amount to North Kent Connect. (A $10 donation turns into $30.)  This will enable them to purchase food for their clients.  Thank you!
 
December 1st Decorating. Come decorate with us!  On Sunday, December 1st after worship we will not only be putting away our Family Promise supplies, we will be decorating the church for Christmas.  Come for a light lunch of sloppy joes and join in the decorating fun.
 
Please note:
Annual Congregational Meeting December 8th after worship. Thank you for participating in this important administrative task.
 
SAVE the DATE! & EAT COOKIES!
The Santa Claus Girls Gift Delivery and the world famous NKPC Cookie Walk will be on Saturday, December 14th!  Start planning now!
 
ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS! Laura is working on the 2020 volunteer schedule.  The plan is to rotate the Nursery volunteers and counters forward two weeks so nobody is assigned the same weeks every year.  The current schedule is posted near the flower chart.  Please verify that you are willing to continue in your current volunteer jobs and let Laura know if you need to change anything.  We will be adding the Communion Servers to the list this year. We NEED more nursery volunteers, and have openings for one or two more counters, liturgists, greeters, communion servers, and ushers.  We also need substitutes who are willing to jump in as needed.  Please take a few moments to check out the list and see what you are called to do to keep our church running smoothly.  Please let the church office know ASAP if you need changes to your tasks or are willing to be added to the list for next year.  This church runs like clockwork....but only because of each and every one who steps up to keep it going. Thanks for your willingness to help!
 
Family Promise...OK. the pedal is hitting the metal!  Anyone who has been waiting to sign up to help, now is the time!  Wendy, Laura, or Cindy will be glad to answer questions.  You can help by being a host or hostess at meals, by asking the person who has volunteered to do dinner what they need help with, and signing up to be here on Saturday...or any other day on the list...just to see what is needed during that shift.  Thanksgiving week requires more volunteers than any other week of the year, so please help share in this Mission opportunity.  If it turns out that all of our guests have other plans for a day, which is possible, we will let you know as soon as we know that your service will not be needed.  Our thanks to Tribes, which is our support church, for splitting the days and nights with us.
Family Promise donation requests are on the board in back of the church.  Please take some slips home and bring your donations in next week or as requested (some items are fresh product for our hosting week).  If you cannot be here in person this is a great opportunity to contribute. Let's fill the clothes basket!

Week of Nov. 10, 2019 through Nov. 17, 2019

Sunday November 10
 9:15 am:  Adult Discussion Group
10:15 am:  Choir Rehearsal
11:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service


Monday November 11
10:30 am:  Free Play Group
 7:00 pm:  Boy Scouts

Tuesday November 12
 7:30 am:  Men’s Breakfast Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr
 1:15 pm:  J.O.Y. Bible Study
 7:00 pm:  Women’s AA

Wednesday November 13
 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast Russ’s, 3966 Plainfield Ave.
 2:30 pm:  Christian Ed Meeting
 7:00 pm:  AA

Thursday November 14
 6:30 pm:  Choir Rehearsal
 7:30 pm:  Bells Rehearsal

Friday November 15
 9:00 am:  Morning AA

Saturday November 16

Next Sunday November 17
 9;15 am:  Discussion Group
10:15 am:  Bells Rehearsal
11:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service

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10/31/2019

North Kent Presbyterian Church: 11/03/2019

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​DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME STARTS THIS SUNDAY.  REMEMBER TO FALL BACK ONE HOUR.

Please remember to wear your name tags.  Our new friends and visitors thank you.
 
Please note that childcare volunteers are provided in our wonderful nursery for all of those who are 4 years old and younger!
 
ADULT DISCUSSION GROUP:  Join Ron at 9:15 a.m. Sunday mornings for great discussion and mind stimulating conversation with the DVD study guide by Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crosson!
 “Eclipsing Empire: Paul, Rome, and the Kingdom of God”

J.O.Y. Bible Study meets this Tuesday, Nov. 5th! Join us 1:15 - 2:45 pm!
 
WE HOST OUR FIRST FAMILY PROMISE GUESTS the WEEK of 11/24/19
--THIS IS THANKSGIVING WEEK---
 Family Promise North Kent IHN is coming our way, and we need all hands on deck! We are in need of volunteers of all ages to help us serve families and children experiencing homelessness. Sign up for SUNDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY and ESPECIALLY SATURDAY. Together, we can end family homelessness in North Kent! Wendy is coordinating food planning. Contact her for details.
                 
Thanksgiving Potluck!  Everyone is invited to join the NKPC potluck on Thanksgiving afternoon at 2:00 pm.  Bring enough food to share with our Family Promise guests and come celebrate our blessings together.  The turkey will be provided, but the rest of the feast is up to you! Sign-up on the bulletin board today!
  
$5,000  Match for Camp Greenwood!  Camp Greenwood is in need of operating funds for the rest of 2019. A generous NKPC member has stepped up and offered matching funds up to $5,000 to inspire other NKPC members to give.  Currently $1250 has been pledged.  Can you help us meet the $5 K goal? You may either make out your check to Camp Greenwood or to North Kent Presbyterian with Camp Greenwood in the subject line.  Both organizations are 501(c) 3 non profits and all contributions qualify as a charitable gift. Let's keep up the good work that God is doing through our camp! 
  
Meijers Double Match (Rockford Meijers store only) takes place on November 26th.  If you purchase a Meijer donation gift card for North Kent Connect in any amount that day, Meijers will donate 2x the amount to North Kent Connect. (A $10 donation turns into $30.)  This will enable them to purchase food and gifts for their clients.  Thank you!

Week of Nov. 3, 2019 through Nov. 10, 2019 

Sunday November 3
 9:15 am:  Adult Discussion Group
10:15 am:  Choir Rehearsal
11:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service
12:00 pm:  Deacons Meeting


Monday November 4
10:30 am:  Free Play Group
 7:00 pm:  Boy Scouts

Tuesday November 5
 7:30 am:  Men's Breakfast Mr. Berger, 5181 Northland Dr.
 1:15 pm:  J.O.Y. Bible study
 7:00 pm:  Boy Scouts

 
Wednesday November 6
 8:00 am:  Women's Breakfast Russ's, 3966 Plainfield Ave.
 7:00 pm:  AA

  
Thursday November 7
 6:30 pm:  Choir Rehearsal
 7:30 pm:  Bells Rehearsal

FridayNovember 8
 9:00 am:  Morning AA

Saturday November 9

Next Sunday November 10
 9:15 am:  Discussion Group
10:15 am:  Choir Rehearsal
11:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service

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10/24/2019

North Kent Presbyterian Church: 10/27/2019

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
OUR FLOWERS this morning are dedicated to Rev. Karen Fitz LaBarge in honor of October being Pastor Appreciation Month.
 
ADULT DISCUSSION GROUP:  Join Ron at 9:15 a.m. Sunday mornings for great discussion and mind stimulating conversation with the DVD study guide by Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crosson!
 “Eclipsing Empire: Paul, Rome, and the Kingdom of God”

The NKPC 2019 FISHING CONTEST WINNERS will be announced today during fellowship hour! Come congratulate the winners!
 
J.O.Y. Bible Study meets this Tuesday, Oct. 29th!  Join us 1:15 - 2:45 pm!
 
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ends on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd. (In one week, fall back in bed for an extra hour of sleep!)
 
THANK YOU to everyone who helped North Kent Connect raise $96,000 at the Pastors Feud fundraising event on October 10th!  Your donations will help serve the needs of the "least of these"!
 
 WE HOST OUR FIRST FAMILY PROMISE GUESTS the WEEK of 11/24/19
--THIS IS THANKSGIVING WEEK---
Family Promise North Kent IHN is coming our way, and we need all hands on deck! We are in need of volunteers of all ages to help us serve families and children experiencing homelessness. We need volunteers to help set-up rooms, make meals, serve meals, play with kids, take down rooms, and wash laundry after the week is over! Sign up for SUNDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY. Together, we can end family homelessness in North Kent! Wendy is coordinating food planning. Contact her for details.
                 
MORE FAMILY PROMISE TRAININGS:                                                            
Sun., 10/27/19, 12:30-3:00 pm at Bella Vista, 5100 Belding Rd., Rockford
Tues., 10/29/19, 6-8 pm at Tribes Church, 6070 Kuttshill
 
Suicide Prevention is a task for all of us.  If you know of someone who is thinking about suicide, please have them call 1-800-273-8255.  Together we can help each other get through the dark times with the love of Christ. 
 
Thanksgiving Potluck!  Everyone is invited to join the NKPC potluck on Thanksgiving afternoon at 2:00 pm.  Bring enough food to share with our Family Promise guests and come celebrate our blessings together.  The turkey will be provided, but the rest of the feast is up to you!  Sign-up on the bulletin board today! 
 
$5,000  Match for Camp Greenwood!  Camp Greenwood is in need of operating funds for the rest of 2019. A generous NKPC member has stepped up and offered matching funds up to $5,000 to inspire other NKPC members to give.  Currently $1250 has been pledged.  Can you help us meet the $5 K goal? You may either make out your check to Camp Greenwood or to North Kent Presbyterian with Camp Greenwood in the subject line.  Both organizations are non profits and all your donations are fully tax deductible.  Let's keep up the good work that God is doing through our camp!  
 
 

Week of Oct. 27, 2019 through Nov. 03, 2019

Sunday October 27
 9:15 am:  Adult Discussion Group
10:15 am:  Choir Rehearsal
11:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service

 
Monday October 28 
10:30 am:  Free Play Group
 7:00 pm:  Boy Scouts
  
Tuesday October 29
 7:30 am:  Men’s Breakfast Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.
 1:15 pm:  J.O.Y. Bible Study
 7:00 pm:  Women’s AA

 
Wednesday October 30
 8:00 am:  Women’s Breakfast Russ’s, 3966 Plainfield Ave.
 7:00 pm:  AA

  
Thursday October 31

Friday November 1
 9:00 am:  Morning AA

Saturday November 2

 
Next Sunday November 3
 9:15 am:  Adult Discussion Group 
10:15 am:  Choir Rehearsal
11:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service
12:00 pm:  Deacons Meeting


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10/17/2019

North Kent Presbyterian Church: 10/20/ 2019

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
ADULT DISCUSSION GROUP:  Join Ron at 9:15 a.m. Sunday mornings for great discussion and mind stimulating conversation with the DVD study guide by Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crosson!
 “Eclipsing Empire: Paul, Rome, and the Kingdom of God”
(Note: Class is Cancelled this Sunday, Oct. 20th)
 
NKPC FISHING CONTEST UPDATE:
The NKPC FISHING CONTEST ENDS ON OCTOBER 20th!  Can anyone beat Chet?  Submit your photo to Pastor Karen by 10/20/19!
 
J.O.Y. Bible Study meets this Tuesday, Oct. 22nd!  Join us 1:15 - 2:45 pm!
 
Thank you to all who helped at CAMP GREENWOOD on October 19th, for the Cleanup and Annual Meeting.
 
Youth Crew Trunk or Treat is 10/25!
 
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ends on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd. (In two weeks, fall back in bed for an extra hour of sleep!)
 
THANK YOU to everyone who helped North Kent Connect raise $96,000 at the Pastors Feud fundraising event on October 10th!  Your donations will help serve the needs of the "least of these"!
 
 
WE HOST OUR FIRST FAMILY PROMISE GUESTS the WEEK of 11/24/19
--THIS IS THANKSGIVING WEEK---
 Family Promise North Kent IHN is coming our way, and we need all hands on deck! We are in need of volunteers of all ages to help us serve families and children experiencing homelessness. We need volunteers to help set-up rooms, make meals, serve meals, play with kids, take down rooms, and wash laundry after the week is over! Sign up for SUNDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY. Together, we can end family homelessness in North Kent!  Wendy is coordinating food planning. Contact her for details.
                 
MORE FAMILY PROMISE TRAININGS:
Sun., 10/20/19, 1-3 pm at Springs Church, 135 Grand St NE, Cedar Springs                                                                 
Sun., 10/27/19, 12:30-3:00 pm at Bella Vista, 5100 Belding Rd., Rockford
Tues., 10/29/19, 6-8 pm at Tribes Church, 6070 Kuttshill 
 
POTLUCK!  According to the Bible, the fruits of the spirit include love, joy, peace, kindness, temperance, etc. And the fruits of our fall season are apples, peaches, berries, tomatoes (are they fruits or veggies?) So as we practice the fruits of the spirit, let's share the fruits of the season after church on Sunday Oct 20. Some ideas are:  Apple pie or pumpkin cookies, blueberry muffins or zucchini bread, or those cute little cherry tomatoes, bring fruit and veggie dishes to share with our friends as we talk with love and kindness.
 
Healing Sexual Trauma Through The Arts Conference at Tribes Church Oct. 25-26—Tickets are $75.  Direct link to purchase tickets is:  Https://hstconference.eventbrite.com
 
Suicide Prevention is a task for all of us.  If you know of someone who is thinking about suicide, please have them call 1-800-273-8255.  Together we can help each other get through the dark times with the love of Christ. 
 

Week of Oct. 20, 2019 through Oct. 27, 2019

Sunday October 20
 9:15 am:  Adult Discussion Group (cancelled for today)
10:00 am:  Bells Rehearsal
11:00am:  Traditional Sunday Service
12:00 pm:  Potluck

 
Monday October 21
10:30 am:  Free Play Group
 7:00  pm:  Boy Scouts
 7:00  pm:  Session Meeting

Tuesday October 22
 7:30 am:  Men’s Breakfast Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.
 1:15: pm:  J.O.Y. Bible Study
 7:00 pm:  Women’s AA

Wednesday October 23
 8:00 am:  Women’s Breakfast Russ’s, 3966 Plainfield Ave.
 7:00 pm:  AA

Thursday October 24
 6:30 pm:  Choir Rehearsal
 7:00 pm:  AA Step Workbook Group
 7:30 pm:  Bells Rehearsal

Friday October 25
 9:00 am:  Morning AA

Saturday October 26

Next Sunday October 27
 9:15 am:  Adult Discussion Group
10:15 am:  Choir Rehearsal
11:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service

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10/10/2019

North Kent Presbyterian Church: 10/13/2019

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
OUR FLOWERS this morning are in celebration and thanks for the excellent music that helps us worship God more effectively.  Thank you for your good work! 
 
ADULT DISCUSSION GROUP:  Join Ron at 9:15 a.m. Sunday mornings for great discussion and mind stimulating conversation with the DVD study guide by Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crosson!
 “Eclipsing Empire: Paul, Rome, and the Kingdom of God”
 
NKPC FISHING CONTEST UPDATE:
The NKPC FISHING CONTEST ENDS ON OCTOBER 20th!  Can anyone beat Chet?  Submit your photo to Pastor Karen by 10/20/19!
 
J.O.Y. Bible Study meets this Tuesday, Oct. 15th! Join us 1:15 - 2:45 pm!
 
Suicide Prevention is a task for all of us.  If you know of someone who is thinking about suicide, please have them call 1-800-273-8255.  Together we can help each other get through the dark times with the love of Christ. 
 
CAMP GREENWOOD Cleanup and Annual Meeting is October 19th!
Work starts at 9:00 am, free lunch at 12:30, annual meeting is at 1 pm. 
Everyone is welcome!
 
WE HOST OUR FIRST FAMILY PROMISE GUESTS the WEEK of 11/24/19
--THIS IS THANKSGIVING WEEK---
 Family Promise North Kent IHN is coming our way, and we need all hands on deck! We are in need of volunteers of all ages to help us serve families and children experiencing homelessness. We need volunteers to help set-up rooms, make meals, serve meals, play with kids, take down rooms, and wash laundry after the week is over! Sign up for SUNDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY. Together, we can end family homelessness in North Kent!  Wendy is coordinating food planning. Contact her for details.
                  
MORE FAMILY PROMISE TRAININGS:
Wed., 10/16/19, 6-8 pm at City Impact, 288 N. Main St., Cedar Springs 
Sun., 10/20/19, 1-3 pm at Springs Church, 135 Grand St NE, Cedar Springs                                                                 
Sun., 10/27/19, 12:30-3:00 pm at Bella Vista, 5100 Belding Rd., Rockford
Tues., 10/29/19, 6-8 pm at Tribes Church, 6070 Kuttshill
 
POTLUCK!  According to the Bible, the fruits of the spirit include love, joy, peace, kindness, temperance, etc. And the fruits of our fall season are apples, peaches, berries, tomatoes (are they fruits or veggies?) So as we practice the fruits of the spirit, let's share the fruits of the season after church on Sunday Oct 20. Some ideas are:  Apple pie or pumpkin cookies, blueberry muffins or zucchini bread, or those cute little cherry tomatoes, bring fruit and veggie dishes to share with our friends as we talk with love and kindness.
 
Healing Sexual Trauma Through The Arts Conference at Tribes Church Oct. 25-26—Early Bird tickets are $59 (ends Sept. 30), Tickets then go up to $75.  Direct link to purchase tickets is:  Https://hstconference.eventbrite.com

 
 
This Week of Oct. 13, 2019 through Oct. 20, 2019

Sunday October 13
 9:15 am:  Adult Discussion Group   
10:15 am:  Choir Rehearsal
11:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service  


Monday October 14 
10:30  am:  Free Play Group  
 7:00  pm:  Boy Scouts  
 7:00  pm:  Facilities & Stewardship Committee Mtg.

Tuesday October 15
 7:30 am:  Men’s Breakfast Mr. Burger, 5181 Northlan Dr.
 1:15 pm:  J.O.Y. Bible Study
 7:00 pm:  Women’s AA

  
Wednesday October 16
 8;00 am:  Women’s Breakfast Russ’s, 3966 Plainfield Ave.
 7:00 pm:  AA

Thursday October 17
 6:30 pm:  
Choir Rehearsal
 6:30 pm:  
Cub Scouts
 7:00 pm:  
AA Step Workbook Group
 7:30 pm:  
Bells Rehearsal

Friday October 18
 9:00 am:  Morning AA

Saturday October 19
 8:30 am:  Men’s Fellowship Breakfast

Next Sunday October 20
 9:15 am:  Adult Discussion Group  
10:00 am:  Bells Rehearsal
11:00 am:
 Traditional Sunday Service
 

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10/3/2019

October 3, 2019

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North Kent Presbyterian News

​TODAY 10/06/2019
LITURGIST:       Pat Dettmer
GREETERS:        Kathleen Bell
USHERS:             Mike & Debby Nelson
COUNTERS:       Laura Weld & Sally Luidens
CHILD CARE:   Laura Weld & Jev Venman
​NEXT SUNDAY 10/13/2019
Ron Roberts
Bob Douglas
Mike & Debby Nelson
Chet Knox & Wendy Bennett
Wendy Bennett & Natalie Waybrant

ANNOUNCEMENTS

OUR FLOWERS this morning are in remembrance of the 62nd Anniversary of Bob and Judy Douglas on October 5th. 
ADULT DISCUSSION GROUP:  Join Ron Waybrant at 9:15 a.m. Sunday mornings for great discussion and mind stimulating conversation with the DVD study guide by Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crosson!
 “Eclipsing Empire: Paul, Rome, and the Kingdom of God”
 
NKPC FISHING CONTEST UPDATE:
Chet Knox is currently in the lead in Adult Division with a huge pumpkinseed entry. Colin Nelson and Nate Waybrant are tied for second. Morgen Bazzett is currently in the lead in Youth Division with an 18 inch largemouth bass, with Aubrey Nelson coming in second with a 16 1/4" small mouth bass.  Check out the photos in Fellowship Hall.  What can you enter to compete?  Remember to take a photo of your fish next to a tape measure and send the photo to Pastor Karen to enter the contest.


J.O.Y. Bible Study meets this Tuesday, October 8th! Join us 1:15 - 2:45 pm!
 
Suicide Prevention is a task for all of us.  If you know of someone who is thinking about suicide, please have them call 1-800-273-8255.  Together we can help each other get through the dark times with the love of Christ.
 
Choir and Bell rehearsal is cancelled this Thursday October 10th!  (You can find many of our members cheering for NKPC at the PASTOR'S FEUD fundraiser for North Kent Connect!)
  
WE HOST OUR FIRST FAMILY PROMISE GUESTS the WEEK of 11/24/19
--THIS IS THANKSGIVING WEEK---
 Family Promise North Kent IHN is coming our way, and we need all hands on deck! We are in need of volunteers of all ages to help us serve families and children experiencing homelessness. We need volunteers to help set-up rooms, make meals, serve meals, play with kids, take down rooms, and wash laundry after the week is over! Sign up for SUNDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY. Together, we can end family homelessness in North Kent! Wendy Bennett is coordinating food planning. Contact her for details.
                  
LADIES: Please bring a friend and join Lauren Steindler at her home for an Essential Oil Party, Sunday, Oct. 6th from 3:00 - 5:00pm. Learn about Oils, Holiday Shop, Pick Up Treat for Yourself or Just Come Visit!  Adults only.  Please email LaurenSteindler@gmail.com for address and include you are from church.
 
POTLUCK!  According to the Bible, the fruits of the spirit include love, joy, peace, kindness, temperance, etc. And the fruits of our fall season are apples, peaches, berries, tomatoes (are they fruits or veggies?) So as we practice the fruits of the spirit, let's share the fruits of the season after church on Sunday Oct 20. Some ideas are:  Apple pie or pumpkin cookies, blueberry muffins or zucchini bread, or those cute little cherry tomatoes, bring fruit and veggie dishes to share with our friends as we talk with love and kindness.
  
Healing Sexual Trauma Through The Arts Conference at Tribes Church Oct. 25-26—Early Bird tickets are $59 (ends Sept. 30), Tickets then go up to $75.  Direct link to purchase tickets is:  Https://hstconference.eventbrite.com
  
Attending College:  David McIntyre is attending Grand Rapids Community College full time.  He is living at home and can receive mail at his home address of 290 South 7th Street, Cedar Springs, MI  49319.  Please send him a note of encouragement!

On The Calendar This Week...

Sunday Oct 6
9:15 am   Adult Discussion Group
10:15 am  Choir Rehearsal
11:00 am Traditional Sunday Service : World Communion.
12:00 pm  Deacons Meeting

Monday Oct 7
10:30 am  Mom's and Munchkins - free play group
7:00 pm  Boy Scouts

Tuesday Oct 8
7:30 am  Men's Breakfast  Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Drive
1:15 pm  J.O.Y. Bible Study
7:00 pm  Women's AA

Wednesday Oct 9
8:00 am  Women's Breakfast  Russ's, 3966 Plainfield
7:00 pm  AA

Thursday Oct 10
6:30 pm  NO Choir Rehearsal this week
7:00 pm  AA Step Workbook Group
7:30 pm  NO Bells Rehearsal this week

Friday Oct 11
9:00 am  Morning AA

Next Sunday  13
9:15 am  Adult Discussion
10:15 am  Choir Rehearsal
11:00 am Traditional Sunday Service

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