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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN (all women of the church, members and friends) will meet after church services (approximately 12 noon) today. How to apportion $3257.89 in 2019 will be the subject of discussion. Treasurer Deb reports receipts from LPGA Parking, Cookie Walk Sales, and Cookie Walk Donations totaled $3793.00. The Balance left on 12/31/2017 minus Disbursements during 2018 leaves $3257.89 to apportion. Treasurer Deb warns we need to leave some of that money in the treasury for unexpected events and expenses necessary to fund our next money making events. FEBRUARY 3RD IS SOUPER BOWL OF CARING! While many people look forward to Super Bowl Sunday, we look forward to different kind of bowl, a soup bowl! Please bring a can of soup or a cash donation for the youth and the scouts to collect that day. Help stop hunger in Northern Kent County! SCOUT SUNDAY! Our annual celebration of our Scout troop will also happen on February 3rd. Be prepared for a flag ceremony as they open our worship service that day. FEB 10TH SLEDDING PARTY! Hey all you snow loving outdoor types, the Youth Crew is planning their annual sledding party on February 10th. After worship, grab your sleds and your outdoor clothes and head to Bertha Brock Park. We will be having a pizza lunch and then hitting the slope for some winter fun. If there is not enough snow, this event will simply be canceled. SOUP FOR LENT! During the six weeks of lent, (which begins on March 6th), North Kent is planning on starting a new tradition of gathering for a soup dinner at 5:30 on Thursday evenings before Bell choir and Chancel Choir rehearsal. If you are interested in being a part of this new endeavor, contact Pastor Karen. A sign-up sheet will be available soon. ANNUAL REPORTS ARE DUE. It is that time of the year again. If you are a committee leader, your annual report for 2018 is due by January 31. Guido is taking names and making a list of those individuals who are going to being held responsible to turn this information into the church office in electronic format. Please, for your own sake, be diligent! CAMP STAMPS! Children and Youth, do you want to go to Camp Greenwood this summer? Please let us know. A new system at NKPC called "Camp Stamps" will be revealed soon! MESSAGE FROM MICKI. Our own Micki has published 3 of her poems in Pure Slush literary magazine’s anthologies about the 7 deadly sins. “Supersloth”. (Sloth), “Eternal Recurrence and So On and So Forth” (Wrath) and “Oblivia’s Dilemma “ (Envy). She recently performed her protest poetry at Los Angeles Arts and Science Academy followed by a presentation on the Court’s holdings on free speech and protests. GUINEA PIG SUNDAY 2019 Have you ever wanted to try a new recipe or food item? But you did not want to have a lot of leftovers, if it did not turn out. Here is your chance for that something new! On Sunday, Feb 3, after church you are invited to bring your new dish or food item for the congregation to sample and share. We can be your guinea pigs as you try out something new! Sponsored by the Membership Committee PER CAPITA TIME! North Kent Presbyterian Church supports the greater mission and ministry of our denomination of the PCUSA, specifically it's work at our headquarters in Louisville and its mission and disaster relief around the world. To support all those efforts, each member is asked to voluntarily give our "denominational tax" around this time of the year. In your giving boxes, there is a special envelope just for this purpose. Please put a check for $32.20 in your Initial envelope and either put it in the collection plate or return it to the church office. Thank you for your support of our denomination. This Week of January 20, 2018 through January 27, 2019 Sunday January 20 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service Monday January 21 10:30 am: Free Play Group 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts 7:00 pm: Session Tuesday January 22 7:30 am: Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.) 1:15 pm: Joy Bible Study 7:00 pm: Women’s AA Wednesday January 23 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave.) 7:00 pm: AA Thursday January 24 6:30 pm: Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm: Chancel Choir Rehearsal Friday January 25 9:00 am: Morning AA Saturday January 26 Next Sunday January 27 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service
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COUNTERS NEEDED! We some additional counters for our Sunday collection. With term limits and new assignments, some cannot also count. If you have past experience as a counter your help will be appreciated, if not training is available. Please let the office know of your interest. FROM THE FACILITIES COMMITTEE: For safety reasons, the rear church doors will be locked when worship begins. If you are late, please use the Narthex doors to enter the church. Thank You! PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN (all women of the church, members and friends) will meet after church services (approximately 12 noon) on Sunday, January 20. How to apportion $3257.89 in 2019 will be the subject of discussion. Our treasurer reports receipts from LPGA Parking, Cookie Walk Sales, and Cookie Walk Donations totaled $3793.00. The Balance left on 12/31/2017 minus Disbursements during 2018 leaves $3257.89 to apportion. The treasurer warns that we need to leave some of that money in the treasury for unexpected events and expenses necessary to fund our next money making events. FEBRUARY 3RD IS SOUPER BOWL OF CARING! While many people look forward to Super Bowl Sunday, we look forward to different kind of bowl, a soup bowl! Please bring a can of soup or a cash donation for the youth and the scouts to collect that day. Help stop hunger in Northern Kent County! SCOUT SUNDAY! Our annual celebration of our Scout troop will also happen on February 3rd. Be prepared for a flag ceremony as they open our worship service that day. FEB 10TH SLEDDING PARTY! Hey all you snow loving outdoor types, the Youth Crew is planning their annual sledding party on February 10th. After worship, grab your sleds and your outdoor clothes and head to Bertha Brock Park. We will be having a pizza lunch and then hitting the slope for some winter fun. If there is not enough snow, this event will simply be cancelled. SOUP FOR LENT! During the six weeks of lent, (which begins on March 6th), North Kent is planning on starting a new tradition of gathering for a soup dinner at 5:30 on Thursday evenings before Bell choir and Chancel Choir rehearsal. If you are interested in being a part of this new endeavor, contact Pastor Karen. A sign-up sheet will be available soon. ANNUAL REPORTS ARE DUE. It is that time of the year again. If you are a committee leader, your annual report for 2018 is due by January 31. Guido is taking names and making a list of those individuals who are going to being held responsible to turn this information into the church office in electronic format. Please, for your own sake, be diligent! CAMP STAMPS! Children and Youth, do you want to go to Camp Greenwood this summer? Please let us know. A new system at NKPC called "Camp Stamps" will be revealed soon! This Week of January 13, 2018 through January 20, 2019 Sunday January 13 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service Monday January 14 10:30 am: Free Play Group 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts 7:00 pm: Facilities and Stewardship Tuesday January 15 7:30 am Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.) 1:15 pm: Joy Bible Study 7:00 pm: Women’s AA Wednesday January 16 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave.) 7:00 pm: AA Thursday January 17 6:30 pm: Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm: Chancel Choir Rehearsal Friday January 18 9:00 am: Morning AA Saturday January 19 8:30 am: Men’s Fellowship Next Sunday January 20 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service ANNOUNCEMENTS WINTER WARMTH TREE: Please help fill the Winter Warmth Tree! Let’s refill the tree with gently used clothing (hats, mittens, scarves, PJ’s, socks, undies, sweat shirts, etc.) until January 8. All items will go to North Kent Connect. COUNTERS NEEDED! We some additional counters for our Sunday collection. With term limits and new assignments, some cannot also count. If you have past experience as a counter your help will be appreciated, if not training is available. Please let the office know of your interest or contact Ron Waybrant. FROM THE FACILITIES COMMITTEE: For safety reasons, the rear church doors will be locked when worship begins. If you are late, please use the Narthex doors to enter the church. Thank You! FLOWER CHART FOR 2019 the flower chart for 2019 in the narthex and ready for you to reserve your favorite dates before someone else steals it. Sign up today! UN-DECORATING PARTY. SUNDAY! After worship today, you are invited to join us in a quick lunch and then to join in the group effort to take down all the Christmas decorations around the church. Will you be the one to save us from the horror of un-organized decorations next Advent? Please help us to put away our things, "decently and in order"! Thank you for your energy and all of your good work! THE JOY BIBLE STUDY resumes on Tuesday, January 8th at 1:15 pm. Come and join us on Tuesdays for a hearty discussion on the book of Matthew! HAND BELL CHOIR AND CHANCEL CHOIR resume their regular schedule on January 3rd, and the Theological Discussion group meets again on Sunday morning, January 6th at 9:15 am. Please check your calendars! FEBRUARY 3RD IS SOUPER BOWL OF CARING! While many people look forward to Super Bowl Sunday, we look forward to different kind of bowl, a soup bowl! Please bring a can of soup or a cash donation for the youth and the scouts to collect that day. Help stop hunger in Northern Kent County! SCOUT SUNDAY! Our annual celebration of our Scout troop will also happen on February 3rd. Be prepared for a flag ceremony as they open our worship service that day. FEB 10TH SLEDDING PARTY! Hey all you snow loving outdoor types, the Youth Crew is planning their annual sledding party on February 10th. After worship, grab your sleds and your outdoor clothes and head to Bertha Brock Park. We will be having a pizza lunch and then hitting the slope for some winter fun. If there is not enough snow, this event will simply be cancelled. If you are planning on joining us, contact Fred Adgate. SOUP FOR LENT! During the six weeks of lent, (which begins on March 6th), North Kent is planning on starting a new tradition of gathering for a soup dinner at 5:30 on Thursday evenings before Bell choir and Chancel Choir rehearsal. If you are interested in being a part of this new endeavor, contact Pastor Karen. A sign-up sheet will be available soon. This Week of January 06, 2018 through January 13, 2019 Sunday January 6 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service Monday January 7 10:30 am: Free Play Group 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts Tuesday January 8 7:30 am: Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.) 1:15 pm: Joy Bible Study 7:00 pm: Women’s AA Wednesday January 9 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave.) 7:00 pm: AA Thursday January 10 6:30 pm: Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm: Chancel Choir Rehearsal Friday January 11 9:00 am: Morning AA Saturday January 12 Next Sunday January 13 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service ANNOUNCEMENTS
OUR FLOWERS Our flowers Sunday are for JOY of the new year and a fresh start. WINTER WARMTH TREE: Please help fill the Winter Warmth Tree! Let’s fill the tree with gently used clothing (hats, mittens, scarves, PJ’s, socks, undies, sweat shirts, etc.) until January 8. All items will go to North Kent Connect. UNDECORATING PARTY!! Please join us after church on Sun Jan 6, for a quick cup of chili and then removing the decorations from the church. Lunch is courtesy of the membership committee. COUNTERS NEEDED! We some additional counters for our Sunday collection. With term limits and new assignments, some cannot also count. If you have past experience as a counter your help will be appreciated, if not training is available. Please let the office know of your interest or contact Ron Waybrant. FROM THE FACILITIES COMMITTEE: For safety reasons, the rear church doors will be locked when worship begins. If you are late, please use the Narthex doors to enter the church. Thank You! FLOWER CHART FOR 2019 the flower chart for 2019 in the narthex and ready for you to reserve your favorite dates before someone else steals it. Sign up today! JOY BIBLE STUDY VACATION. Joy Bible will not meet on January 1st. They will resume on 1/8/2019. ADULT DISCUSSION GROUP will take a break on 12/30. They resume 1/6/2019. This Week of December 30, 2018 through January 06, 2019 Sunday December 30 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service Monday December 31 10:30 am: Free Play Group 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts Tuesday January 1 Wednesday January 2 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave.) 7:00 pm: AA Thursday January 3 6:30 pm: Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm: Chancel Choir Rehearsal Friday January 4 9:00 am: Morning AA Saturday January 5 Next Sunday January 6 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service ANNOUNCEMENTS WINTER WARMTH TREE: Please help fill the Winter Warmth Tree! Let’s refill the tree with gently used clothing (hats, mittens, scarves, PJ’s, socks, undies, sweat shirts, etc.) until January 8. All items will go to North Kent Connect. CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP AND COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY! Monday, December 24th we will join together for a Christmas Eve Service: Lessons, Carols and Communion at 7 PM. Afterwards, everyone is invited to a Community Christmas Party in Fellowship Hall at approximately 8 pm. Bring some food to share and come celebrate the birth of the Christ child with us! FROM THE FACILITIES COMMITTEE: For safety reasons, the rear church doors will be locked when worship begins. If you are late, please use the Narthex doors to enter the church. Thank You! FLOWER CHART FOR 2019 the flower chart for 2019 in the narthex and ready for you to reserve your favorite dates before someone else steals it. Sign up today! JOY BIBLE STUDY VACATION. Joy Bible will not meet on December 25 or January 1st. They will resume on 1/8/2019. ADULT DISCUSSION GROUP will take a break on 12/23 and 12/30. They resume 1/6/2019. This Week of December 23, 2018 through December 30, 2018 Sunday December 23 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service Monday December 24 6:30 pm: Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm: Lessons, Carols and Communion 8:00 pm: Community Christmas Party potluck Tuesday December 25 Wednesday December 26 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave.) 7:00 pm: AA Thursday December 26 7:30 pm: Chancel Choir Rehearsal Friday December 27 9:00 am: Morning AA Saturday December 28 Next Sunday December 29 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service ANNOUNCEMENTS
NURSERY HELP!!! The office is trying to finalize the volunteer schedule for 2019, but we are very short on help in the nursery. With the present volunteers each would spend over 13 weeks helping. Please volunteer to help so we can spread the effort more evenly. WINTER WARMTH TREE: Please help fill the Winter Warmth Tree! We will collect new clothing (hats, mittens, scarves, PJ’s, socks, undies, sweat shirts, etc.) until December 16 and then refill the tree with gently used items until January 8. All items will go to North Kent Connect. CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP AND COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY! Monday, December 24th we will join together for a Christmas Eve Service: Lessons, Carols and Communion at 7 pm. Afterwards, everyone is invited to a Community Christmas Party in Fellowship Hall at approximately 8 pm. Bring some food to share and come celebrate the birth of the Christ child with us! FROM THE FACILITIES COMMITTEE: For safety reasons, the rear church doors will be locked when worship begins. If you are late, please use the Narthex doors to enter the church. Thank You! FLOWER CHART FOR 2019 The flower chart for 2019 in the narthex and ready for you to reserve your favorite dates before someone else steals it. Sign up today! VACATION. Joy Bible will not meet on December 25 or January 1st. They will resume on 1/8/2019. ADULT DISCUSSION GROUP will take a break on 12/23 and 12/30. They resume 1/6/2019. This Week of December 16, 2018 through December 24, 2018 Sunday December 16 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service Monday December 17 10:30 am: Free Play Group 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts 7:00 pm: Session Tuesday December 18 7:30 am: Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.) 1:15 pm: Joy Bible Study 7:00 pm: Women’s AA Wednesday December 19 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave. NE) 7:00 pm: AA Thursday December 20 6:30 pm: Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal: Friday December 21 9:00 am: Morning AA Saturday December 22 Next Sunday December 23 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service: Baptism of Ryder Waybrant Monday December 24 7:00 pm: Lessons, Carols and Communion: Christmas Eve Service 8:00 pm: Community Christmas Party: Potluck ANNOUNCEMENTS
OUR FLOWERS Our flowers this morning are given for all that you do as disciples of Jesus Christ! NURSERY HELP!!! The office is trying to finalize the volunteer schedule for 2019, but we are very short on help in the nursery. With the present volunteers each would spend over 13 weeks helping. Please volunteer to help so we can spread the effort more evenly. NEW MEMBERS Today in worship we welcome five new members to our church family! CONGREGATIONAL MEETING. A congregational meeting will be held today, December 9th, to finalize the 2019 budget. Please plan to stay for this meeting following the worship service at approximately 12 p.m. BUCKS FOR BIRDS: Each year we collect money to purchase holiday food baskets for our neighbors in need. That money is donated to the North Kent Connect who are able to make the purchases in bulk and at a discount, enough to serve 2000 clients. Christmas delivery will be on December 16. Please give generously. WINTER WARMTH TREE: Please help fill the Winter Warmth Tree! We will collect new clothing (hats, mittens, scarves, PJ’s, socks, undies, sweat shirts, etc.) until December 16 and then refill the tree with gently used items until January 8. All items will go to North Kent Connect. THE WORLD FAMOUS NKPC COOKIE WALK WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15. TIME TO START BAKING! The church doors open to the public at 9 am. Volunteers are needed for set up on Friday night and to help with the cookie sale on Saturday. Please volunteer and register your cookie pledge on the sign up sheet in the Narthex. This Week of December 09, 2018 through December 16, 2018 Sunday December 9 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service 12:00 pm: Congregational Meeting Monday December 10 10:30 am: Free Play Group 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts 7:00 pm: Facilities & Stewardship Tuesday December 11 7:00 am: Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.) 1:15 pm: Joy Bible Study 4:00 pm: Marketing Committee 7:00 pm: Women’s AA Wednesday December 12 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave. NE) 7:00 pm: AA Thursday December 13 6:30 pm: Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm: Chancel Choir Rehearsal Friday December 14 9:00 am: Morning AA Saturday December 15 9:00 am: Cookie Walk 9:00 am: Santa Claus Girls Delivery Next Sunday December 16 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service ANNOUNCEMENTS
Christmas Decorating SUNDAY after worship! Today is the first Sunday of Advent and it is time to decorate the church in preparation for Christmas! You are invited to a light lunch after worship and then to lend your energy to making our space festive and bright! NEW MEMBERS will be joining during worship on December 9th. PLEASE remember to wear your name tags to help them feel welcome here at NKPC! CONGREGATIONAL MEETING. A congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, December 9th to finalize the 2019 budget. Please plan to stay for this meeting following the worship service at approximately 12 p.m. BUCKS FOR BIRDS: Each year we collect money to purchase holiday food baskets for our neighbors in need. That money is donated to the North Kent Connect who are able to make the purchases in bulk and at a discount, enough to serve 2000 clients. Christmas delivery will be December 16. Please give generously. WINTER WARMTH TREE: Please help fill the Winter Warmth Tree! We will collect new clothing (hats, mittens, scarves, PJ’s, socks, undies, sweat shirts, etc.) until December 16 and then refill the tree with gently used items until January 8. All items will go to North Kent Connect. HOLIDAY CONCERT! Rockford Holiday Concert on today at 3 pm in the Rockford High School Auditorium. Admission is FREE. THE WORLD FAMOUS NKPC COOKIE WALK WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15. TIME TO START BAKING! The church doors open to the public at 9 am. Volunteers are needed for set up on Friday night and to help with the cookie sale on Saturday. Please volunteer and register your cookie pledge in the Narthex. SANTA CLAUS GIRLS DELIVERY DRIVERS NEEDED! You are invited to come join the fun and help deliver Christmas presents to children on December 15th! The Santa Claus girls of Grand Rapids are at it again and we are coordinating the drivers for Northern Kent County. If you have an hour or two at 9 am on 12/15 please contact Pastor Karen! CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP AND COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY! Monday, December 24th we will join together for a Christmas Eve Service: Lessons, Carols and Communion at 7 PM. Afterwards, everyone is invited to a Community Christmas Party in Fellowship Hall at approximately 8 pm. Bring some food to share and come celebrate the birth of the Christ child with us! FROM THE FACILITIES COMMITTEE: For safety reasons, beginning this morning the rear church doors will be locked when worship begins. If you are late, please use the Narthex doors to enter the church. Thank You! This Week of December 02, 2018 through December 09, 2018 Sunday December 2 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service 12:00 pm: Christmas Decorating Monday December 3 10:30 am: Free Play Group 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts Tuesday December 4 7:30 am: Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.) 1:15 pm: Joy Bible Study 7:00 pm: Women's AA Wednesday December 5 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave. NE) 7:00 pm: AA Thursday December 6 6:30 pm: Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm: Chancel Choir Rehearsal Friday December 7 9:00 am Morning AA Saturday December 8 Next Sunday December 9 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service ANNOUNCEMENTS CONGREGATIONALMEETING. A congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, December 9th to finalize the 2019 budget. Please plan to stay for this meeting following the worship service at approximately 12 p.m. SUNDAY DISCUSION GROUP. The Group will take the next two Sundays off to recharge their mental batteries. BUCKS FOR BIRDS: Each year we collect money to purchase holiday food baskets for our neighbors in need. That money is donated to the North Kent Connect who are able to make the purchases in bulk and at a discount, enough to serve 2000 clients. Thanksgiving delivery was on November 19, and Christmas delivery will be on December 16. Please give generously. WINTER WARMTH TREE: Please help fill the Winter Warmth Tree! We will collect new clothing (hats, mittens, scarves, PJ’s, socks, undies, sweat shirts, etc.) until December 16 and then refill the tree with gently used items until January 8. All items will go to North Kent Connect. HOLIDAY CONCERT! Rockford Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 2 at 3 pm in the Rockford High School Auditorium. Admission is FREE. THE WORLD FAMOUS NKPC COOKIE WALK WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15. TIME TO START BAKING! FROM THE FACILITIES COMMITTEE: For safety reasons, beginning this morning the rear church doors will be locked when worship begins. If you are late, please use the Narthex doors to enter the church. Thank You! This Week of November 25, 2018 through December 02, 2018 Sunday November 25 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service Monday November 26 10:30 am: Free Play Group 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts Tuesday November 27 7:30 am: Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.) 1:15 pm: Joy Bible Study 7:00 pm: Women’s AA Wednesday November 28 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave. NE) 7:00 pm: AA Thursday November 29 6:30 pm: Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm: Chancel Choir Rehearsal Friday November 30 9:15 am: Morning AA Saturday December 1 Next Sunday December 2 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service 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 Our flowers Sunday are in honor of Pastor Karen. Happy Birthday! CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS CORRECTED!!! If you are at least 70 1/2, you can avoid tax on transfers made directly from your traditional IRA to an eligible charity. The transfer must be made by the trustee directly to the qualifying charity. The distribution counts toward the required minimum distribution. If you choose this option, you cannot than use the gift as an itemized charitable deduction. Your trustee should be able to provide the necessary forms and answer any questions. Property donations: Fair market value is deductible for appreciated personal property stocks) and real estate held long term.
READERS FOR ADVENT WREATH NEEDED: If you and your family or a group of friends would like to lead us in worship for our Sunday Advent Wreath readings in December, please contact Pastor Karen for your super-secret instructions! PLAYGROUND COMMITTEE: There will be a meeting of the Playground Committee after worship this morning! MAKING WORSHIP HAPPEN VOLUNTEERS: The office is thinking about 2019 already and would like to update the volunteer schedule for Liturgist, Greeter, Ushers, Counters and Nursery volunteers. We especially need more people for Nursery. Contact the church office is you want your name added to the list for any of the important Sunday Worship helpers. Let the office by Sunday, November 18th. Thanks to all who serve! BUCKS FOR BIRDS: Each year we collect money to purchase holiday food baskets for our neighbors in need. That money is donated to the North Kent Connect who are able to make the purchases in bulk and at a discount, enough to serve 2000 clients. Thanksgiving delivery will be November 19, and Christmas delivery December 16. Please give generously. WINTER WARMTH TREE: Please help fill the Winter Warmth Tree! We will collect new clothing (hats, mittens, scarves, PJ’s, socks, undies, sweat shirts, etc.) until December 16 and then refill the tree with gently used items until January 8. All items will go to North Kent Connect. NKPC Thanksgiving Potluck! You are invited to come to our thanksgiving dinner potluck on Thursday November 22nd at 3:00 pm. A turkey with stuffing and other goodies will be provided. You are invited to bring your appetite and some food to share. Please contact the church office for more information at 616-866-2230. THE WORLD FAMOUS NKPC COOKIE WALK WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15. TIME TO START BAKING! FROM THE FACILITIES COMMITTEE: For safety reasons, beginning this morning the rear church doors will be locked when worship begins. If you are late, please use the Narthex doors to enter the church. Thank You! Today, please join the deacons in signing notes for our college age students. Exams are coming up soon. Deacons will also enclose a gift card for their use. We send our good wishes to: Nicole (GRCC), Jennifer (NMU), Julia (CMU), Lauren (U of F) and JP at (MSU). This Week of November 18, 2018 through November 25, 2018 Sunday November 18 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service Monday November 19 10:30 am: Free Play Group 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts 7:00 pm: Session Tuesday November 20 7:30 am: Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.) 1:15 pm: Joy Bible Study 7:00 pm: Women’s AA Wednesday November 21 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave. NE) 7:00 pm: AA Thursday November 22 THANKSGIVING Friday November 23 9:00 am: Morning AA Saturday November 24 Next Sunday November 25 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service |
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