April 17, 2016 North KentPresbyterian News

Pastoral Nominating Committee News  If you notice some extra seats available for this morning’s worship service, there is a good reason. The members of the PNC are visiting another church to hear a candidate preach at a neutral pulpit. The PNC will have meetings on Monday, and will report to Session Monday evening. The PNC is still making progress and we thought you should know.
 
Parking Lot. The Asphalt Repair Supervisors Extraordinary (ARSE) successfully oversaw the repair work of our parking lot.  From their perch (chairs) in the warm comfort of the building, they ensured all elements of the work was done to their high standards.  It appears that the crew had even higher standards.  The ARSE group thanks you for your support for the project.
 
Next Sunday, April 24 Rev. Darrin Compagner and a member of his congregation, from the   Blythefield Christian Reformed Church, will be with us following worship. They will talk with us about how their congregation has moved from a mostly older congregation to one that is now multi-generational.  Please plan to stay for that conversation. 
 
Sunday, May 15 will be a joyful day to thank our choir and musicians for music which has enhanced our worship all year long, and to recognize our Sunday School teachers and students.  We have invited the Moms and Munchkins group to be with us in worship that day as well.
 
2016 J.O.Y. Bicycle Ministry Group 
JOIN US FOR THE FIRST BICYCLE RIDE OF THE YEAR!
On Saturday, April 23, 2016, we will start with a Potluck Breakfast at North Kent Presbyterian Church.  Bring your favorite dish to pass.  Beverages will be furnished.  At approximately 10:00 a.m., we will reassemble at the White Pine Staging Area in Belmont and ride to Comstock Park and back.  A shuttle service will be provided for those who wish to be picked up at Comstock Park.  Please join us for a fun time of fellowship, food, and exercise.  All ages are welcome.  Can’t join us this time?  Keep your calendar open for future activities.
                                                       
The next event is on Saturday, May 14 at 9:00 a.m. Pere Marquette State Trail, Reed City.  
See full schedule on NKPC website:  northkentpresbyterianchurch.com
 
Bottle Deposits NKPC will be sending five of our children to Camp Greenwood on full scholarships this summer!  The session approved tapping into several dormant funds and the Youth Fund to make this possible. Now we want to remind the congregation to keep bringing your RINSED recyclable bottles and cans  and place them in the barrels in the Fellowship Hall.  The refunds will enable us to help our youth again next year.
 
Clothing Drive Thank you to all who so generously gave an article of clothing for each of the 40 days of Lent during the recent clothing drive. At garage sale estimates, the clothing and shoes and belts and more totaled $4,063. The men's clothing will be given to the North Kent Community Service Center; the women's clothing will be given to the Women's Closet of the Women's Resource Center.
 

This Week of April 17, 2016 through April 24, 2016
 
Sunday           (17)              9:30  am    NO Discussion Group  
                                          10:00  am    Choir Practice
                                          10:45  am    Worship Service
                           
Monday          (18)            10:30  am     Moms & Munchkins
                                           5:30  pm     PNC meeting
                                           7:00   pm     Boy Scouts
                                           7:00   pm     Session Meeting
 
 
Tuesday           (19)            7:15  am    BNI 
                                           1:15  pm    J.O.Y. Bible Study at church
                                           6:30  pm    Disciple Bible Study at church 
                                           7:30  am    Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.
                                           7:00  pm    Women’s AA
 
Wednesday      (20)           8:00  am     Women’s Breakfast (Real Food Café, 5430  Northland Dr. NE)  
                                           7:00  pm      AA
                                 
Thursday         (21)            7:30  pm   Choir Rehearsal
                                      
Friday              (22)           9:00   am    Morning AA
                                            
Saturday          (23)      
 
Next Sunday    (24)           9:30  am     Discussion Group 
                                          10:00  am    Choir Practice
                                          10:45  am    Worship Service 
                                          After Worship – Congregational Discussion on Church Growth