April 23, 2017 North Kent Presbyterian News

Children.  All children ages 4 to 10 are invited to join the Sunday school class following the Object Lesson. The topic is “Jesus will Always Be with Us." Matthew 28:16-20.  “I am with you always.” -What does that mean?
 
LET’S DO IT – SEND OUR KIDS TO CAMP! We would again like to assist in sending all our children to Camp Greenwood this summer.  You can help by contributing bottle/cans in the T-room, or take them in yourself and put the cash receipt in the collection plate or make a clearly marked cash donation. The tree in the Narthex is tracking our fundraising progress ($10 per leaf), help make it "leaf out" ($998 collected so far!) our support for kids!
 
Graduates. Do you have a pending graduate in your family (high school or college)? 
Please let the church office know so they can be recognized.
 
New Members Class!  Wondering about what it would mean to join North Kent?  Contact Pastor Karen to learn more about North Kent Presbyterian and how to get more involved.
 
Kent Philharmonic Orchestra will perform on Friday May 12th at St. Cecilia Royce Auditorium @ 7:30 PM Downtown Grand Rapids - All are welcome! Program includes Hoedown and Rodeo by Copland and selections from West Side Story and Overture to Candide by Leonard Bernstein.
 
Rockford Community Band and Orchestra will perform at 3PM. Sunday April 23rd at the RHS Auditorium, 4100 Kroes Ave.  Tell all your friends to attend if possible. These groups desperately need your support!
 
Neighborhood News. North Park Presbyterian Church is having a Second Best sale on Thursday April 27 from 9 to 5 and Saturday April 28 from 9 to noon.
They also will host a Kentucky Derby Party and silent auction to support various mission causes.  The date is May 6 with the gates opening at 5 pm.  Advance tickets are $10 or $15 at the door (Children under 10 only $5.00).  Come watch the Big Race via live TV starting around 6:34 pm.  Enjoy heavy hors D’oeuvres and Derby punch.  Prizes for Best Derby Attire and the Biggest Hats!  Both events are at the church at 500 North Part Street NE.
 
Camp Greenwood Clean up Day!  May 13th, Camp Greenwood is inviting you and all of your friends to come enjoy a day up at our beautiful camp.  People of all skills levels are welcome.  Leaves are needing to be raked, windows washed and many things are waiting to be scrubbed or painted. Breakfast is served at 8:32 am! Come ready to get dirty!
 
Did Adam and Eve have belly buttons?  Is there enough water on our planet for a worldwide mountain covering flood? Join the discussion of this and other intriguing questions at the Tuesday afternoon Joy Bible study at 1:15 pm!  

JOY Bicycle Ministry Group Trail Ride Schedule

Sat, May 20. 10:30 am Meet @ NKPC. Ride Belmont to Comstock Park

Sat, June 17. 10:30 am Meet @ Rouge River Trailhead, Belmont. Ride to Rockford

Fri-Mon. June 23 -26.  Camp and Bike in Cadillac at Mitchell State Park

Sat, July 15. 10:30 am Meet @ NKPC.  Ride Greenville Flat River Trail

Sat, Aug 19. 10:30 am Meet @ NKPC.  Ride Hart to Montague Trail

Sat, Sept. 16. 10:30 am Meet @ NKPC. Ride Muskegon Lake Shore Trail

Sat, Oct. 21. 10:30 am Meet @ NKPC.  Ride White Pine Trail

This Week of April 23, 2017 through April 30, 2017
 
Sunday April 23, 2017
 9:30 am:  Discussion Group “Living Questions”
10:00 am:  No Choir Rehearsal
10:45 am:  Worship Service
 
Monday April 24, 2017
10:30 am:  Moms & Munchkins (Free Play Group)
7:00 pm:  Boy Scouts

Tuesday April 25, 2017
7:30 am:  Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.)
1:15 pm:  JOY Bible Study
6:30 pm:  Handbell Choir
7:00 pm:  Women’s AA
7:30pm:  Choir Rehearsal

Wednesday April 26. 2017
8:00 am:  Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave. NE)
7:00 pm:  AA

Thursday April 27, 2017 

Friday April 27, 2017
9:00 am:  Morning AA
 
Saturday April 29, 2017 

Next Sunday April 30, 2017 
 9:30 am:  Discussion Group “Living Questions”
10:00 am:  Choir Rehearsal
10:45 am:  Worship Service