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ALL CHURCH CLEANING DAY this Saturday, September 14th starting at 9:00 a.m. For more information, contact Sally. ADULT DISCUSSION GROUP resumes on Sunday, September 15th. Join Ron at 9:15 am Sunday mornings for great discussion and mind stimulating conversation! Sunday Morning Discussion Group to use DVD study guide: “Eclipsing Empire: Paul, Rome, and the Kingdom of God” Join the discussion as we are led by New Testament Scholars Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan on location as they trace the Apostle Paul’s footsteps throughout the Roman Empire. This multi-session DVD and web-based study explores fresh insights into Paul’s message of the Kingdom of God, its challenge to Roman imperial theology, and the apostle’s relevance for today. Filmed in Hi-Definition across Turkey, Greece and Italy. NKPC FISHING CONTEST UPDATE: Chet is currently in the lead in Adult Division with a huge pumpkinseed entry. Colin and Nate are tied for second. Morgen is currently in the lead in Youth Division with an 18 inch largemouth bass, with Aubrey 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. Bicycle Ministry September 28th Saturday. 9:00 am Musketawa Trail (Please see the flyer for details.) Part time pet visiting job available at Pet Sitters Plus in Rockford. Contact Kathi Kishkorn for details. 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! Mark your calendars for THANKSGIVING WEEK as 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. Please sign up for the Family Promise training at website-- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4DAFAE29A1F58-called1 as soon as possible! This is a onetime two hour training that everyone who is working on Family Promise is asked to participate in. It is designed to answer all of our questions and help us better understand the program and how to interact with our guests. While suggested for everyone, it is required for all guest interacting volunteers. LAUNDRY! PLEASE! Take home several sets of sheets or a batch of towels or some blankets and launder them, and return them to the plastic bins. (We could use a few more bins.) Please keep sheet sets together as sets...we don't have extra pillow cases! (All our linens are being temporarily staged in the tweens classroom.) North Kent Celebration Kick Off Family Promise and Mamrelund Church are hosting a North Kent IHN Celebration Kick-Off on Sunday, September 29th from 2:00-4:00 at Mamrelund Church! There will be donuts and cider a tour of the Day Center, Silent Auction and a chance to hear from Cheryl Schuch, Executive Director at Family Promise as well as other North Kent community members. RSVP HERE: http://bit.ly/NorthKentIHN PASTOR'S FEUD! Join the NKPC table at the Pastor's Feud on OCTOBER 10th! 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 Sept 15, 2019 through Sept 22, 2019 Sunday September 15 9:15 am: Adult Discussion Group 10:00 am: Choir Rehearsal 11:00 am: Traditional Sunday Service 12:30 pm: Youth Crew Meeting Monday September 16 10:30 am: Free Play Group 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts 7:00 pm: Session Meeting Tuesday September 17 7:30 am: Men’s Breakfast Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr. 7:00 pm: Women"s AA Wednesday September 18 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast Russ’s 3966 Plainfield Ave. 7:00 pm: AA Thursday September 19 6:30 pm: Choir Rehearsal 6:30 pm: Cub Scouts 7:00 pm: AA Step Workbook Group 7:30 pm: Bells Rehearsal Friday September 20 9:00 am: Morning AA Saturday September 21 Sunday September 22 9:15 am: Adult Discussion Group 10:00 am: Bells Rehearsal 11:00 am: Traditional Sunday Service
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NKPC FISHING CONTEST UPDATE: Chet is currently in the lead in Adult Division with a huge pumpkinseed entry. Colin and Nate are tied for second. Morgen is currently in the lead in Youth Division with an 18 inch largemouth bass, with Aubrey 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. Bicycle Ministry September 28th Saturday. 9:00 am Musketawa Trail (Please see the flyer for details.) RALLY SUNDAY is this Sunday, September 8th! Membership committee is planning a Potluck. Membership will provide a meat dish (lasagna, casserole, etc) and rolls. Congregation will bring side dishes, salads, vegetables, and desserts. Come and kick off a new season with us! THANK YOU…to all who supplied items for SAFE HAVEN MINISTRIES in August. The Mission Committee. Part time pet visiting job available. Contact Kathi Kishkorn for details. ADULT DISCUSSION GROUP resumes on Sunday, September 15th. Join Ron at 9:15 am Sunday mornings for great discussion and mind stimulating conversation! 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! Mark your calendars for THANKSGIVING WEEK as 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. Please sign up for the Family Promise training at website-- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4DAFAE29A1F58-called1 as soon as possible! This is a onetime two hour training that everyone who is working on Family Promise is asked to participate in. It is designed to answer all of our questions and help us better understand the program and how to interact with our guests. It is suggested for everyone in the congregation, and is required for all who will be working closely with our guests. LAUNDRY! PLEASE! feel free to take home several sets of sheets or a batch of towels or some blankets and launder them, and return them to the plastic bins. (We could use a few more bins.) Please keep sheet sets together as sets...we don't have extra pillow cases! (All our linens are being temporarily staged in the tweens classroom.) North Kent Celebration Kick Off Family Promise and Mamrelund Church are hosting a North Kent IHN Celebration Kick-Off on Sunday, September 29th from 2:00-4:00 at Mamrelund Church! There will be donuts and cider a tour of the Day Center, Silent Auction and a chance to hear from Cheryl Schuch, Executive Director at Family Promise as well as other North Kent community members. RSVP HERE: http://bit.ly/NorthKentIHN Let's wash the choir robes! Contact Kathi Kishkorn to help! This Week of Sept 8, 2019 through Sept 15, 2019 Sunday September 8 11:00 am: Traditional Sunday Service 12:15 pm: Rally Day Potluck (TODAY!) Monday September 9 10:30 am: Free Play Group 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts 7:00 pm: Facilities & Stewardship Committee Meeting Tuesday September 10 7:30 am: Men’s Breakfast Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr. 7:00 pm: Women's AA Wednesday September 11 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast Russ’s 3966 Plainfield Ave. 7:00 pm: AA Thursday September 12 6:30 pm: Choir Rehearsal (Note change of time) 7:00 pm: AA Step Workbook Group 7:00 pm: Bells Rehearsal (Note change of time) Friday September 13 9:00 am: Morning AA Saturday September 14 Next Sunday September 15 9:15 am: Adult Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Sunday Service 12:30 pm: Youth Crew Meeting ANNOUNCEMENTS
OUR FLOWERS this morning are in honor of all who work and for all of their excellent achievements, both paid and volunteer. NKPC FISHING CONTEST UPDATE: Chet is currently in the lead in Adult Division with a huge pumpkinseed entry. Ron has just moved into second with a 10.25" rock bass. Colin and Nate are now tied for third. Morgen is currently in the lead in Youth Division with an 18 inch largemouth bass, with Aubrey coming in second with a 16.25" 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. Bicycle Ministry Summer 2019 Schedule September 7th, Saturday. 8:00 am Millennium Park September 28th Saturday. 9:00 am Musketawa Trail (Please see the flyer for details. Note: Sept 8th changed due to Rally Sunday.) RALLY SUNDAY is September 8th! Membership committee is planning a Potluck. Membership will provide a meat dish (lasagna, casserole, etc) and rolls. Congregation will bring side dishes, salads, vegetables, and desserts. Come and kick off a new season with us! THANK YOU…to all who supplied items for SAFE HAVEN MINISTRIES in August. The Mission Committee. GRCC CAMPUS MINISTERY The Listening Post is beginning its fifth year of compassionate, non-judgmental listening on the campus of Grand Rapids Community College. Volunteers work as part of a team, with training and a flexible volunteer schedule and free parking. (You do not need to commit to every week!) The Listening Post needs volunteers on Tuesdays from 11 am- 12:30 pm and 12:30 pm- 2 pm beginning August 27 through Nov 26. For more information contact Nancy Janisch, 616-821-0351, nancy@truenorthonine.org WE HOST OUR FIRST FAMILY PROMISE GUESTS the WEEK of 11/24/19 --THIS IS THANKSGIVING WEEK--- Many of our guests may have plans for Thanksgiving weekend. Some perhaps will not. NKPC is planning a Thanksgiving dinner. SIGN UP TODAY to volunteer to host our guests coming for FAMILY PROMISE on the week of Thanksgiving. Sign-up sheets on bulletin board in narthex for Sunday 11/24, Tues 11/26, Thurs 11/28 and Sat 11/30. Wendy is coordinating food planning. Contact her for details. Please sign up for the Family Promise training at website-- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4DAFAE29A1F58-called1 as soon as possible! This is a onetime two hour training that everyone who is working on Family Promise is asked to participate in. It is designed to answer all of our questions and help us better understand the program and how to interact with our guests. It is suggested for everyone in the congregation, and is required for all who will be working closely with our guests. PLEASE feel free to take home several sets of sheets or a batch of towels or some blankets and launder them, and return them to the plastic bins. (We could use a few more bins.) Please keep sheet sets together as sets...we don't have extra pillow cases! (All our linens are being temporarily staged in the tweens classroom.) We will be partnering with Tribes church, our neighbor across Kuttshill, and they are signing up volunteers, just as we are. Please check out the Narthex bulletin board and take the opportunity to sign up to spend some time with our guests, to stay overnight, or to prepare a meal to share. We drew Thanksgiving week, which means we will need more volunteers than we normally will have, so please sign up to help. This mission gives us a real opportunity to actually get to know our neighbors, to see how we can help them get through a tough time in their lives. It's often easier to write a check, but for this mission we need to get personally involved... hopefully that will mean as much to us as it will to our guests. Thank you to all who are supporting this Mission. Questions?--contact–Laura, Cindy or Deb A. Let's wash the choir robes! Contact Kathi to help! This Week of Sept 1, 2019 through Sept 8, 2019 Sunday September 1 11:00 am: Traditional Sunday Service 12:15 pm: Deacons Meeting Monday September2 10:30 am: Free Play Group 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts Tuesday September 3 7:30 am: Men’s Breakfast Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr. 7:00 pm: Women's AA Wednesday September 4 8:00 am: Women's Breakfast Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave. NE 7:00 am: AA Thursday September 5 6:30 pm: Choir Rehearsal (Note change of time) 6:30 pm: Cub Scouts 7:00 pm: AA Step Workbook Group 7:30 pm: Bells Rehearsal (Note change of time) Friday September 6 9:00 am: Morning AA Saturday September 7 Sunday September 8 11:00 am: Morning AA 12:15 pm: Potluck dinner after service ANNOUNCEMENTS
NKPC FISHING CONTEST UPDATE: Chet is currently in the lead in Adult Division with a huge pumpkinseed entry. Colin and Nate are tied for second. Morgen is currently in the lead in Youth Division with an 18 inch largemouth bass, with Aubrey 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. 2019 Summer Sermon Series “Questions from The Congregation” Sept. 1: What is "Just War" Theology? J.O.Y. Bicycle Ministry Summer 2019 Schedule September 7th, Saturday. 8:00 am Millennium Park September 28th Saturday. 9:00 am Musketawa Trail (Please see the flyer for details. Note: Sept 8th changed due to Rally Sunday.) NOTICE!!!! WORSHIP Time Change--NEXT Sunday, September 1, 2019: Our Traditional Sunday Service will begin at 11 a.m. This is Labor Day weekend. RALLY SUNDAY is September 8th! Membership committee is planning a Potluck. Membership will provide a meat dish (lasagna, casserole, etc.) and rolls. Congregation will bring side dishes, salads, vegetables, and desserts. Come and kick off a new season with us! SAFE HAVEN MINISTRIES: The Mission Committee is sponsoring a “reverse offering” for Safe Haven again this August. Wish List Items include: Bleach Pods, Sponges, Dishwasher Pods, Swiffer Mop Pads, Brooms and Dustpans, Pregnancy Tests, Hair Brushes, Twin XL Mattress Covers, Disinfecting Wipes, Black Pepper Spice, Potatoes/ Instant Mash Potatoes, AAA Batteries, Diapers Size 4, Baby Wash, Clorox Wipes. We will have a collection box out for the month of August and deliver donations at the end of August. Safe Haven Ministries provides shelter and support for abused women and children in our area. Please support this worthy cause as you are able. Many thanks, The Mission Committee. GRCC CAMPUS MINISTERY The Listening Post is beginning its fifth year of compassionate, non-judgmental listening on the campus of Grand Rapids Community College. Volunteers work as part of a team, with training and a flexible volunteer schedule and free parking. (You do not need to commit to every week!) The Listening Post needs volunteers on Tuesdays from 11 am- 12:30 pm and 12:30 pm- 2 pm beginning August 27 through Nov 26. For more information contact Nancy Janisch, 616-821-0351, nancy@truenorthonine.org WE HOST OUR FIRST FAMILY PROMISE GUESTS the WEEK of 11/24/19 --THIS IS THANKSGIVING WEEK--- Many of our guests may have plans for Thanksgiving weekend. Some perhaps will not. NKPC is planning a Thanksgiving dinner. Details soon. SIGN UP TODAY to volunteer to host our guests coming for FAMILY PROMISE on the week of Thanksgiving. Sign-up sheets on bulletin board in narthex for Sunday 11/24, Tues 11/26, Thurs 11/28 and Sat 11/30. Wendy is coordinating food planning. Contact her for details. This Week of August 25, 2019 through Sept 1, 2019 Sunday August 25 10:00 am: Traditional Sunday Service Monday August 26 10:30 am: Free Play Group 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts Tuesday August 27 7:30 am: Men’s Breakfast Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr. 7:00 pm: Women's AA Wednesday August 28 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast Russ’s 3966 Plainfield Ave. 7:00 pm: AA Thursday August 29 7:00 pm: AA Step Workbook Group Friday August 30 9:00 am: Morning AA Saturday August 31 Next Sunday September 1 11:00 am: Traditional Sunday Service ANNOUNCEMENTS
OUR FLOWERS this morning are in celebration of Joe & Kathleen's Wedding Anniversary. Congratulations! NKPC FISHING CONTEST UPDATE: Chet is currently in the lead in Adult Division with a huge pumpkinseed entry. Morgen is currently in the lead in Youth Division with an 18 inch largemouth 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. 2019 Summer Sermon Series “Questions from The Congregation” Aug. 25th: Pastor Karen off. Taking Elisa to MTU. Brian Beecher leads worship. Sept. 1: What is "Just War" Theology? J.O.Y. Bicycle Ministry Summer 2019 Schedule September 7th, Sunday. 1:00 pm Millennium Park September 28th Saturday. 9:00 am Musketawa Trail (Please see the flyer for details.) WORSHIP Time Change On Sunday, September 1, 2019: Our Traditional Sunday Service will begin at 11 a.m. This is Labor Day weekend. RALLY SUNDAY is September 7th! Watch for more details soon! SAFE HAVEN MINISTRIES: The Mission Committee is sponsoring a “reverse offering” for Safe Haven again this August. Wish List Items include: Bleach Pods, Sponges, Dishwasher Pods, Swiffer Mop Pads, Brooms and Dustpans, Pregnancy Tests, Hair Brushes, Twin XL Mattress Covers, Disinfecting Wipes, Black Pepper Spice, Potatoes/ Instant Mash Potatoes, AAA Batteries, Diapers Size 4, Baby Wash, Clorox Wipes. We will have a collection box out for the month of August and deliver donations at the end of August. Safe Haven Ministries provides shelter and support for abused women and children in our area. Please support this worthy cause as you are able. Many thanks, The Mission Committee. GRCC CAMPUS MINISTERY The Listening Post is beginning its fifth year of compassionate, non-judgmental listening on the campus of Grand Rapids Community College. Volunteers work as part of a team, with training and a flexible volunteer schedule and free parking. (you do not need to commit to every week!) The Listening Post needs volunteers on Tuesdays from 11 am- 12:30 pm and 12:30 pm- 2 pm beginning August 27 through Nov 26. For more information contact Nancy Janisch, 616-821-0351, nancy@truenorthonine.org WE HOST OUR FIRST FAMILY PROMISE GUESTS the WEEK of 11/24/19 --THIS IS THANKSGIVING WEEK--- Many of our guests may have plans for Thanksgiving weekend. Some perhaps will not. NKPC is planning a Thanksgiving dinner. Details soon. SIGN UP TODAY to volunteer to host our guests coming for FAMILY PROMISE on the week of Thanksgiving. Sign-up sheets on bulletin board in narthex for Sunday 11/24, Tues 11/26, Thurs 11/28 and Sat 11/30. Wendy is coordinating food planning. Contact her for details. NORTH KENT CONNECT Note from NKC. “We are so thankful for your recent donation of food items to our pantry. Many families have been blessed by your gift. Thank you so much!” NOTE: The women's breakfast would proudly like to announce that they had a record 20 people at breakfast at Russ' on 8/14/19. If you would like to join us, we will pull over a 5th table! Everyone is welcome! This Week of August 18, 2019 through August 25, 2019 Sunday August 18 10:00 am: Traditional Sunday Service Monday August 19 10:30 am: Free Play Group 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts 7:00 pm: Session Meeting Tuesday August 20 7:30 am: Men’s Breakfast Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr. 7:00 pm: Women's AA Wednesday August 21 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast Russ’s 3966 Plainfield Ave. 7:00 pm: AA Thursday August 22 7:00 pm: AA Step Workbook Group Friday August 23 9:00 am: Morning AA Saturday August 24 Sunday August 25 10:00 am: Traditional Sunday Service FAMILY PROMISE VOLUNTEER TRAINING DATES Hillcrest: 5994 18 Mile Rd. Cedar Springs: Wednesday 9/11 6-8 pm 1st Congregational: 192 E. Bridge St. Rockford: Sunday 9/15 12:15-2:15 pm Mamrelund Lutheran: 4085 Lutheran Church Rd. Kent City: Tuesday 9/16 6-8 pm Sparta Baptist: 38 S. State St. Sparta: Sunday 9/22 12:15-2:15 pm Peace Lutheran: 1225 12 Mile Rd. Sparta: Tuesday 9/26 2-4 pm Bella Vista: 5100 Belding Rd. NE Rockford: Tuesday 10/1 9-11 am ANNOUNCEMENTS
OUR FLOWERS this morning are in celebration of George and Susan's 52nd wedding anniversary. Congratulations! NKPC FISHING CONTEST UPDATE: Chet is currently in the lead in Adult Division with a huge pumpkinseed entry. Morgen is currently in the lead in Youth Division with an 18 inch largemouth 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. 2019 Summer Sermon Series “Questions from The Congregation” Aug. 18th: Are there Modern Prophets? Aug. 25th: Pastor Karen off. Taking Elisa to MTU. Brian Beecher leads worship. Sept. 1: What is "Just War" Theology? J.O.Y. Bicycle Ministry Summer 2019 Schedule September 7th, Sunday. 1:00 pm Millennium Park September 28th Saturday. 9:00 am Musketawa Trail (Please see the flyer for details.) SAFE HAVEN MINISTRIES: The Mission Committee is sponsoring a “reverse offering” for Safe Haven again this August. Wish List Items include: Bleach Pods, Sponges, Dishwasher Pods, Swiffer Mop Pads, Brooms and Dustpans, Pregnancy Tests, Hair Brushes, Twin XL Mattress Covers, Disinfecting Wipes, Black Pepper Spice, Potatoes/ Instant Mash Potatoes, AAA Batteries, Diapers Size 4, Baby Wash, Clorox Wipes. We will have a collection box out for the month of August and deliver donations at the end of August. Safe Haven Ministries provides shelter and support for abused women and children in our area. Safe Haven Ministries’ residential and non-residential services are available to women and their children who have experienced or who are experiencing domestic abuse. They serve all women equally regardless of age, race, religious belief, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or socio-economic status. Please support this worthy cause as you are able. Many thanks, The Mission Committee. GRCC CAMPUS MINISTERY The Listening Post is beginning its fifth year of compassionate, non-judgmental listening on the campus of Grand Rapids Community College. Volunteers work as part of a team, with training and a flexible volunteer schedule and free parking. (you do not need to commit to every week!) The Listening Post needs volunteers on Tuesdays from 11 am- 12:30 pm and 12:30 pm- 2 pm beginning August 27 through Nov 26. For more information contact Nancy Janisch, 616-821-0351, nancy@truenorthonine.org FUNDRAISING CONCERT FOR FAMILY PROMISE: Our congregational friends, Bostwick Lake Congregational UCC are hosting a benefit concert today, August 11th, 2019 from Noon until 3:30 p.m. The band is Lake Effect from Grand Rapids covering songs from many different genres of music. All donations and funds from the food sales (Hamburgers, hotdogs, brats, garden burgers, chips, drinks and desserts) go toward funding Family Promise in Northern Kent County. Bring your lawn chairs, and your appetites for good food and music for a good cause! NORTH KENT CONNECT Note from NKC. “We are so thankful for your recent donation of food items to our pantry. Many families have been blessed by gift. Thank you so much!” GIANT ANNUAL CHURCH SECOND BEST SALE: Holy Spirit Episcopal Church is holding its giant annual Second Best Sale on Friday, August 16, from 9 am to 4 pm, and Saturday, August 17, from 9 am to 2 pm. Friday 8-9 am only: $5 "Early Bird Admission." Free admission after 9 am. We have something for everyone! +4 rooms of gently used treasures. Holy Spirit Episcopal Church is located at 1200 Post Drive NE, Belmont, MI 49306 (corner of Post and Pine Island drives, just west of US Route 131 exit in Belmont). More information can be found at www.holyspiritbelmont.org WE HOST OUR FIRST FAMILY PROMISE GUESTS the WEEK of 11/24/19 --THIS IS THANKSGIVING WEEK--- Many of our guests may have plans for Thanksgiving weekend. Some perhaps will not. NKPC is planning a Thanksgiving dinner. Details soon. This Week of August 11, 2019 through August 18, 2019 Sunday August 11 10:00 am: Traditional Sunday Service Monday August 12 10:30 am: Free Play GroupFree Play Group 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts 7:00 pm: Facilities and Stewardship Tuesday August 13 7:30 am: Men’s Breakfast Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr. 7:00 pm: Women's AA Wednesday August 14 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast Russ’s 3966 Plainfield Ave. 7:00 pm: AA Thursday August 15 7:00 pm: AA Step Workbook Group Friday August 16 9:00 am: Morning AA Saturday August 17 Next Sunday August 18 10:00 am: Traditional Sunday Service FAMILY PROMISE VOLUNTEER TRAINING DATES Hillcrest: 5994 18 Mile Rd. Cedar Springs 1st Congregational: 192 E. Bridge St Rockford Mamrelund Lutheran: 4085 Lutheran Church Rd Kent City Sparta Baptist: 28 S. State St. Sparta Peace Lutheran: 1225 12 Mile rd. Sparta Bella Vista: 5100 Belding Rd NE Rockford
ANNOUNCEMENTS NKPC FISHING CONTEST UPDATE: Chet is currently in the lead in Adult Division with a huge pumpkinseed entry. Morgen is currently in the lead in Youth Division with an 18 inch largemouth 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. 2019 Summer Sermon Series Questions from The Congregation Aug. 11th: What about Hell? Is God Vengeful like in the Old Testament? Aug. 18th: Are there Modern Prophets? Aug. 25th: Pastor Karen off. Taking Elisa to MTU. Brian Beecher leads worship. Sept. 1: What is "Just War" Theology? J.O.Y. Bicycle Ministry Summer 2019 Schedule August 10th, Saturday. 8:00 am Fred Meijer Trail. September 7th, Sunday. 1:00 pm Millennium Park September 28th Saturday. 9:00 am Musketawa Trail (Please see the flyer for details.) SAFE HAVEN MINISTRIES: The Mission Committee is sponsoring a “reverse offering” for Safe Haven again this August. Wish List Items include: Bleach Pods, Sponges, Dishwasher Pods, Swiffer Mop Pads, Brooms and Dustpans, Pregnancy Tests, Hair Brushes, Twin XL Mattress Covers, Disinfecting Wipes, Black Pepper Spice, Potatoes/ Instant Mash Potatoes, AAA Batteries, Diapers Size 4, Baby Wash, Clorox Wipes. We will have a collection box out for the month of August and deliver donations at the end of August. Safe Haven Ministries provides shelter and support for abused women and children in our area. Safe Haven Ministries’ residential and non-residential services are available to women and their children who have experienced or who are experiencing domestic abuse. They serve all women equally regardless of age, race, religious belief, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or socio-economic status. Please support this worthy cause as you are able. Many thanks, The Mission Committee. FUNDRAISING CONCERT FOR FAMILY PROMISE: Our congregational friends, Bostwick Lake Congregational UCC are hosting a benefit concert on Sunday, August 11th, 2019 from Noon until 3:30 p.m. The band is Lake Effect from Grand Rapids covering songs from many different genres of music. All donations and funds from the food sales (Hamburgers, hotdogs, brats, garden burgers, chips, drinks and desserts) go toward funding Family Promise in Northern Kent County. Bring your lawn chairs, and your appetites for good food and music for a good cause! FAMILY PROMISE: Mark your calendars! We are tentatively scheduled for our first Family Promise guests the week of November 10th, 2019. Opportunities for volunteer training will occur August, September, and October. Watch for more details coming soon to the NKPC yellow pages! GIANT ANNUAL CHURCH SECOND BEST SALE: Holy Spirit Episcopal Church is holding its giant annual Second Best Sale on Friday, August 16, from 9 am to 4 pm, and Saturday, August 17, from 9 am to 2 pm. Friday 8-9 am only: $5 "Early Bird Admission." Free admission after 9 am. We have something for everyone! +4 rooms of gently used treasures. Holy Spirit Episcopal Church is located at 1200 Post Drive NE, Belmont, MI 49306 (corner of Post and Pine Island drives, just west of US Route 131 exit in Belmont). More information can be found at www.holyspiritbelmont.org This Week of August 04, 2019 through August 11, 2019 Sunday August 4 10:00 am: Traditional Sunday Service 11:00 am: Deacons Meeting Monday August 5 10:30 am: Free Play Group 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts Tuesday August 6 7:30 am: Men’s Breakfast Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr. 7:00 pm: Women's AA Wednesday August 7 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast Russ’s 3966 Plainfield Ave. 7:00 pm: AA Thursday August 8 7:00 pm: AA Step Workbook Group Friday August 9 9:00 am: Morning AA Saturday August 10 Next Sunday August 11 10:00 am: Traditional Sunday Service Pastor Karen will be on vacation and out of town, July 30th - August 5th. If you are in need of pastoral care, please call: Rev. Tom Lawton: 616-874-7045; Rev. Laurie Ten Have-Chapman: 616 866-2412; or Rev. Helen Havlik: 616 363-6864. Thank you for this time of rest and recuperation! ANNOUNCEMENTS
WELCOME GUESTS! If you are a guest today, know that we are happy to meet you, and hope you will be blessed by the worship service and our fellowship time afterwards. It is our goal to show you the love and the hospitality of Christ. Welcome! Please note that childcare volunteers are provided in our wonderful nursery for all of those who are under 4 years old! OUR FLOWERS this morning are in appreciation for all the quiet things people do for others. NKPC FISHING CONTEST UPDATE: Chet is currently in the lead in Adult Division with a huge pumpkinseed entry. Morgen is currently in the lead in Youth Division with an 18 inch large 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. 2019 Summer Sermon Series Questions from The Congregation Aug. 4th: Pastor Karen off on vacation. Aug. 4th: Cara leads worship. Is God a Micro Manager? Aug. 11th: What about Hell? Is God Vengeful like in the Old Testament? Aug. 18th: Are there Modern Prophets? Aug. 25th: Pastor Karen off. Taking Elisa to MTU. Brian Beecher leads worship. Sept. 1: What is "Just War" Theology? THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to send our kids to CAMP GREENWOOD! Reports are coming back with fabulous experiences, amazing stories and strengthened faith! You made this possible! Thank you to everyone who helped with the fallen tree and branches clean up at the church! You are very much appreciated! J.O.Y. Bicycle Ministry Summer 2019 Schedule August 10th, Saturday. 8:00 am Fred Meijer Trail. September 7th, Sunday. 1:00 pm Millennium Park September 28th Saturday. 9:00 am Musketawa Trail (Please see the flyer for details.) Safe Haven Ministries: The Mission Committee is sponsoring a “reverse offering” for Safe Haven again this August. Wish List Items include: Bleach Pods, Sponges, Dishwasher Pods, Swiffer Mop Pads, Brooms and Dustpans, Pregnancy Tests, Hair Brushes, Twin XL Mattress Covers, Disinfecting Wipes, Black Pepper Spice, Potatoes/ Instant Mash Potatoes, AAA Batteries, Diapers Size 4, Baby Wash, Clorox Wipes. We will have a collection box out for the month of August and deliver donations at the end of August. Safe Haven Ministries provides shelter and support for abused women and children in our area. Safe Haven Ministries’ residential and non-residential services are available to women and their children who have experienced or who are experiencing domestic abuse. They serve all women equally regardless of age, race, religious belief, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or socio-economic status. Please support this worthy cause as you are able. Many thanks, The Mission Committee. Fundraising Concert for Family Promise: Our congregational friends, Bostwick Lake Congregational UCC are hosting a benefit concert on Sunday, August 11th, 2019 from Noon until 3:30 p.m. The band is Lake Effect from Grand Rapids covering songs from many different genres of music. All donations and funds from the food sales (Hamburgers, hotdogs, brats, garden burgers, chips, drinks and desserts) go toward funding Family Promise in Northern Kent County. Bring your lawn chairs, and your appetites for good food and music for a good cause! Family Promise: Mark your calendars! We are tentatively scheduled for our first Family Promise guests the week of November 10th, 2019. Opportunities for volunteer training will occur August, September, and October. Watch for more details coming soon to the NKPC yellow pages! This Week of July 28, 2019 through August 4, 2019 Sunday July 28 10:00 am: Traditional Sunday Service Monday July 29 10:30 am: Free Play Group 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts Tuesday July 30 7:30 am: Men’s Breakfast Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr. 7:00 pm: Women’s AA Wednesday July 31 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast Russ’s 3966 Plainfield Ave. 7:00 pm: AA Thursday August 1 7:00 pm: AA Step Workbook Group Friday August 2 9:00 am: Morning AA Saturday August 3 Next Sunday August 4 10:00 am: Traditional Sunday Service 11:00 am: Deacons Meeting Congratulations to our philosopher pianist, Michaeleen Kelly! Micki has just had her article, Interality and Legal Rights published in the China Media Research Journal issue 15.4 (2019). The paper philosophically explores the legal rights of those who are in an “in between” state, such as the dying, the transgendered, and refugees without a country. (Copies of the paper are available if you would like to read it.) Congratulations, Micki! Pastor Karen will be on vacation and out of town, July 30th - August 5th. If you are in need of pastoral care, please call: Rev. Tom Lawton: 616-874-7045; Rev. Laurie TenHave-Chapman: 616 866-2412; or Rev. Helen Havlik: 616 363-6864. Thank you for this time of rest and recuperation! ANNOUNCEMENTS OUR FLOWERS this morning are in celebration of our many dedicated volunteers. NKPC FISHING CONTEST UPDATE: Chet is currently in the lead with a huge pumpkinseed entry. 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. 2019 Summer Sermon Series Questions from The Congregation July 28th: What is a Soul? Do Animals have Souls? (Should we eat them?) Aug. 4th: Pastor Karen off on vacation. Cara Oosterhouse leads worship. Aug. 11th: What about Hell? Is God Vengeful like in the Old Testament? Aug. 18th: Are there Modern Prophets? Aug. 25th: Pastor Karen off. Taking Elisa to MTU. Brian Beecher leads worship. Sept. 1: What is "Just War" Theology? THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to send our kids to CAMP GREENWOOD! Reports are coming back with fabulous experiences, amazing stories and strengthened faith! You made this possible! J.O.Y. Bicycle Ministry Summer 2019 Schedule August 10th, Saturday. 8:00 am Fred Meijer Trail. September 7th, Sunday. 1:00 pm Millennium Park September 28th Saturday. 9:00 am Musketawa Trail (Please see the flyer in the Narthex or on the doors for details.) FUNDRAISING CONCERT FOR FAMILY PROMISE Our congregational friends, Bostwick Lake Congregational UCC are hosting a benefit concert on Sunday, August 11th, 2019 from Noon until 3:30 pm. The band is Lake Effect from Grand Rapids covering songs from many different genres of music. All donations and funds from the food sales (Hamburgers, hotdogs, brats, garden burgers, chips, drinks and desserts) goes toward funding Family Promise in Northern Kent County. Bring your lawn chairs, and your appetites for good food and music for a good cause! Mark your calendars! We are tentatively scheduled for our first Family Promise guests the week of November 10th, 2019. Opportunities for volunteer training will occur August, September and October. Watch for more details coming soon to the NKPC yellow pages! This Week of July 21, 2019 through July 28, 2019 Sunday July 21 10:00 am: Traditional Sunday Service Monday July 22 10:30 am: Free Play Group 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts Tuesday July 23 7:30 am: Men’s Breakfast Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr. 7:00 pm: Women’s AA Wednesday July 24 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave. 7:00 pm: AA Thursday July 25 Friday July 26 9:00 am Morning AA Saturday July 27 Next Sunday July 28 10:00 am: Traditional Sunday Service NKPC Memorial / Funeral planning booklets are now available in the narthex. Please fill one out and drop off a copy of your forms to the church. ANNOUNCEMENTS
OUR FLOWERS Sunday are in celebration of our new members joining North Kent Presbyterian Church today! NKPC FISHING CONTEST UPDATE: Chet is currently in the lead with a huge pumpkinseed entry. 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. PRAYER SHAWLS: We are currently down to ONE prayer shawl! If you would be willing to knit or crochet one for NKPC to give away, please take some skeins of yarn, a pattern and even borrow some needles if you need them. Let's continue to make these beautiful ministry gifts! 2019 Summer Sermon Series Questions from The Congregation July 21st: Love your neighbor and yourself? How? July 28th: What is a Soul? Do Animals have Souls? (Should we eat them?) Aug. 4th: Pastor Karen off on vacation. Cara Oosterhouse leads worship. Aug. 11th: What about Hell? Is God Vengeful like in the Old Testament? Aug. 18th: Are there Modern Prophets? Aug. 25th: Pastor Karen off. Taking Elisa to MTU. Brian Beecher leads worship. Sept. 1: What is "Just War" Theology? SUMMER MUSIC: If you would like to provide special music for a summer worship service, please contact our Music Director, Brian Beecher. ATTENTION WOMEN! There will be a brief Presbyterian Women meeting after worship today, July 14th to discuss Camp Scholarships and bed linens for the Family Promise Project. Please plan on staying in the sanctuary for this quick update and discussion! THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to send our kids to CAMP GREENWOOD! Reports are coming back with fabulous experiences, amazing stories and strengthened faith! You made this possible! Thank you to everyone who worked so diligently to welcome and accommodate our two guest churches last week. Your hospitality was noted and appreciated! THANK YOU! J.O.Y. Bicycle Ministry Summer 2019 Schedule August 10th, Saturday. 8:00 am Fred Meijer Trail. September 7th, Sunday. 1:00 pm Millennium Park September 28th Saturday. 9:00 am Musketawa Trail (Please see the flyer in the Narthex or on the doors for details.) This Week of July 14, 2019 through July 21, 2019 Sunday July 14 10:00 am: Traditional Sunday Service Monday July 15 10:30 am: Free Play Group 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts 7:00 pm: NO SESSION MEETING Tuesday July 16 7:30 am: Men’s Breakfast Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr 7:00 pm: Women's AA Wednesday July 17 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave 7:00 pm: AA Thursday July 18 Friday July 19 9:00 am: Morning AA Saturday July 20 Next Sunday July 21 10:00 am: Traditional Sunday Service NKPC Memorial / Funeral planning booklets are now available in the narthex. Please fill one out and drop off a copy of your forms to the church. |
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