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2/27/2020

North Kent Presbyterian Church: 3/01/2020

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
OUR FLOWERS Sunday are in remembrance of Civil Rights activist Viola Luizzo who gave her life 55 years ago in Selma defending the right of all citizens to vote.
 
FOOD DISTRIBUTION.  The next USDA Food Commodities Distribution is Thursday March 5th from 9 am to noon at River Grove Retirement Community.  Questions call 866-0213?
 
TIME CHANGE!  Daylight savings time starts next Sunday March 8th.   Don’t forget to spring forward 1 hour!
 
PER CAPITA is the "head tax" that the denomination collects on each Presbyterian Church USA member.  This year it is $35.20 per person. ($8.95 for General Assembly, $3.25 for the Synod, and $23.00 for the Presbytery of Lake Michigan).  Please contribute your per capita using the appropriate envelope. Thank you. 
 
NEED GREETERS FOR APRIL, as well as Ushers and Nursery and other positions later in the year. Sign up TODAY in the Narthex so we can get the schedule finalized. Thanks!
 
LOOKING FOR LINENS:  If you have any of the Family Promise Linens that you have taken to be washed, THANK YOU!  Please return them to the church ASAP, we are currently packing up our boxes and would like to figure out our storage space needs.
 
SING FOR JUSTICE!  A community hymn sing will be held at NKPC on Sunday, March 15th at 7:00 pm.  This is put on by the National Association of Pastoral Musicians and features musicians from all over the Grand Rapids area.  Join us for a night of excellent music as we sing for justice together.
 
NEW MEMBER CLASS. Our next group of New Members are joining NKPC on March 22nd.  Please let Pastor Karen know if you are interested in joining then. 
 
LENTEN PURGE.  It is time for our 40 items in 40 days purge of closets for Lent.  Ladies, your items will be going to the Women's Resource Center to help other women interview and obtain employment.  Gents, your items can do the same for other men through North Kent Connect.  Please share your blessings with others!
 
Pastor Karen will be gone to the NEXT Church Presbyterian Conference in Cincinnati  Sunday Afternoon March 1 - Wednesday March 4th.  Please contact Pastor Laurie TenHave-Chapman for any pastoral emergencies. Brian Beecher will be preaching on March 8th. 
 
2020 LENT STUDY
THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS AND THE SEVEN VIRTUES


This Lenten season, our congregation will hear about the ancient list of sins that Christians have been avoiding for millennia and focus on the seven virtues that replace them. Join us for this practical and historic sermon series that will help you to prepare your heart for Easter Sunday! 
 
March  1:  Gluttony and Temperance
 
March 8: Sloth and Diligence (Brian Beecher Preaching)
 
March 15th: Lust and Chastity
 
March 22nd: Wrath and Patience
 
March 29th:  Envy and Gratitude
 
April 5th:  Pride and Humility (Palm Sunday)


Week of March 01, 2020 through March 08, 2020
 
Day                                TIME                        EVENT
 
Sunday            01            9:15   am                Adult Discussion Group
                                       10:15   am                Choir Rehearsal
                                       11:00   am                Traditional Sunday Service
                                       12:00   pm                Deacons Meeting
 
Monday           02          10:30   am                Free Play Group
                                        7:00   pm                 Boy Scouts
                                         
Tuesday          03            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     04             8:00   am               Women’s Breakfast, Russ’s, 3966 Plainfield Ave.
                                         7:00   pm               A.A.
                                       
Thursday         05            6:30   pm               Choir Rehearsal
                                         7:30   pm               Bell Choir Rehearsal
 
Friday              06            9:00   am               Morning AA
 
Saturday          07            
 
Sunday            08             9:15   am               Adult Discussion Group
                                       10:15   am               Choir Rehearsal
                                       11:00   am               Traditional Sunday Worship
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2/20/2020

North Kent Presbyterian Church: 2/23/2020

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
 
OUR FLOWERS Sunday are in celebration of Fred and Val’s granddaughter Daphne’s 11th birthday.  
​Happy Birthday!
 
Per Capita is the "head tax" that the denomination collects on each Presbyterian Church USA member.  This year it is $35.20 per person. ($8.95 for General Assembly, $3.25 for the Synod, and $23.00 for the Presbytery of Lake Michigan).  Please contribute your per capita using the appropriate envelope.  Thank you. 
 
Ash Wednesday:  February 26th 7 pm.  Join with the Triad of Churches for an Ash Wednesday service at 7 pm at NKPC.  Pastor Laurie TenHave-Chapman will be preaching and we will have a combined choir from three congregations.  Come and begin your lent with this special worship service!
 
Need Greeters for April, as well as Ushers and Nursery and other positions later in the year.  Sign up TODAY in the Narthex so we can get the schedule finalized. Thanks!
 
Looking for Linens:  If you have any of the Family Promise Linens that you have taken to be washed, THANK YOU!  Please return them to the church ASAP.   We are currently packing up our boxes and would like to figure out our storage space needs.
 
Sing for Justice!  A community hymn sing will be held at NKPC on Sunday, March 15th at 7:00 pm.  This is put on by the National Association of Pastoral Musicians and features musicians from all over the Grand Rapids area.  Join us for a night of excellent music as we sing for justice together.
 
Our next group of New Members are joining NKPC on March 22nd.  Please let Pastor Karen know if you are interested in joining then. 
 
Lenten Purge.  It is time for our 40 items in 40 days purge of closets for Lent.  Ladies, your items will be going to the Women's Resource Center to help other women interview and obtain employment.  Gents, your items can do the same for other men through North Kent Connect.  Please share your blessings with others!
 
2020 LENT STUDY
THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS AND THE SEVEN VIRTUES


This Lenten season, our congregation will hear about the ancient list of sins that Christians have been avoiding for millennia and focus on the seven virtues that replace them. Join us for this practical and historic sermon series that will help you to prepare your heart for Easter Sunday! 
 
 
This Sunday, February 23rd:  Greed & Generosity
 
Wednesday, February 26: Ash Wednesday, Combined Service
 
March  1:  Gluttony and Temperance
 
March 8: Sloth and Diligence (Brian Beecher Preaching)
 
March 15th: Lust and Chastity
 
March 22nd: Wrath and Patience
 
March 29th:  Envy and Gratitude
 
April 5th:  Pride and Humility (Palm Sunday)
 
 
Week of February 23, 2020 through March 01, 2020
 
Day                                TIME                        EVENT
 
Sunday            23            9:15   am                Adult Discussion Group
                                       10:15   am                Choir Rehearsal
                                       11:00   am                Traditional Sunday Service
                                       
Monday           24          10:30   am                Free Play Group
                                         7:00   pm               Boy Scouts
                                         
Tuesday          25            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     26             8:00   am               Women’s Breakfast, Russ’s, 3966 Plainfield Ave.
                                         7:00   pm               A.A.
                                         7:00   pm               Ash Wed. Service at NKPC with 3 churches
 
Thursday         27           6:30   pm               Choir Rehearsal
                                        7:30   pm               Bell Choir Rehearsal
 
Friday              28            9:00   am                Morning AA
 
Saturday         29            
 
Sunday           01             9:15   am                Adult Discussion Group
                                       10:15   am                Choir Rehearsal
                                       11:00   am                Traditional Sunday Worship
                                       12:00   pm                Deacons Meeting
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2/13/2020

North Kent Presbyterian Church: 2/16/2020

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
 
OUR FLOWERS today are in celebration of Fred and Val’s 34th wedding anniversary on 2/24/2020. 
 
FAMILY HERITAGE POTLUCK. Members and visitors are welcome to the Family Heritage Potluck after worship on today.   Join us in sampling favorite dishes and desserts from many countries. 
 
Child Protection training will be held Sunday, February 16th at 12:30 pm in the conference room. Grab your heritage meal and join us if you would like to work with the children at North Kent. 
  
Per Capita is the "head tax" that the denomination collects on each Presbyterian Church USA member.  This year it is $35.20 per person. ($8.95 for General Assembly, $3.25 for the Synod, and $23.00 for the Presbytery of Lake Michigan).  Please contribute your per capita using the appropriate envelope. Thank you. 
 
Our next group of New Members are joining NKPC on March 22nd.  Please let Pastor Karen know if you are interested in joining then. 
 
Ash Wednesday:  February 26th 7 pm.  Join with the Triad of Churches for an Ash Wednesday service at 7 pm at NKPC. Pastor Laurie TenHave-Chapman will be preaching and we will have a combined choir from three congregations.  Come and begin your lent with this special worship service!
 

 
Week of February 16, 2020 through February 23, 2020
 
Day                                TIME                        EVENT
 
Sunday            16            9:15   am                Adult Discussion Group
                                       10:15   am                Choir Rehearsal
                                       11:00   am                Traditional Sunday Service
                                       
Monday           17          10:30   am                Free Play Group
                                         7:00   pm               Boy Scouts
                                         7:00   pm               Session
 
Tuesday          18             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     19             8:00   am               Women’s Breakfast, Russ’s, 3966 Plainfield
                                         7:00   pm               A.A.
 
Thursday         20           6:30   pm               Choir Rehearsal
                                        6:30   pm               Cub Scout Pack 3282
                                        7:30   pm               Bell Choir Rehearsal
 
Friday              21            9:00   am                Morning AA
 
Saturday         22            
 
Sunday           23             9:15   am                Adult Discussion Group
                                       10:15   am                Choir Rehearsal
                                       11:00   am                Traditional Sunday Worship
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2/6/2020

North Kent Presbyterian Church: 2/09/2020

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
 
FAMILY HERITAGE POTLUCK. Members and visitors are welcome to the Family Heritage Potluck after worship on Sunday, February 16. It was so much fun last year that once again we invite you to make and bring a main dish or dessert from your ethnic heritage, or a bring a favorite from another heritage if you prefer. Polish, Mexican, English, Dutch? We look forward to trying them all. Table service and drinks will be provided. There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex. 
 
SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING.  A special congregational meeting will be held after worship today for the purpose of electing an elder.
 
CHURCH DIRECTORY Time to update the Church Directory for 2020.  Please let the church office know of any changes to your information or that of any of your children listed in the directory.  Let the office know by Tuesday, February 11, 2020.
 
FLAG RETIREMENT Our Boy Scout Troop will be retiring flags on Friday, February 14th as an event during their camping trip. The flags will be honored and then burned. If anyone in the church has flags to retire, they can be placed on the counter top in the Boy Scout area in the “not a basement” storage room. 
 
Child Protection training will be held next Sunday, February 16th at 12:30 pm in the conference room. Grab your heritage meal and join us if you would like to work with the children at North Kent. 
 
Per Capita is the "head tax" that the denomination collects on each Presbyterian Church USA member.  This year it is $35.20 per person. ($8.95 for General Assembly, $3.25 for the Synod, and $23.00 for the Presbytery of Lake Michigan).  Please contribute your per capita using the appropriate envelope. Thank you. 
 
Our next group of New Members are joining NKPC on March 22nd.  Please let Pastor Karen know if you are interested in joining then. 
 
 
 
Week of February 09, 2020 through February 16, 2020
 
Day                                TIME                        EVENT
 
Sunday            09            9:15   am                Adult Discussion Group
                                       10:15   am                Choir Rehearsal
                                       11:00   am                Traditional Sunday Service
                                       12:00   pm               Special Congregational Meeting 
 
Monday           10          10:30   am                Free Play Group
                                         7:00   pm               Boy Scouts
                                         7:00   pm               Facilities & Stewardship
 
Tuesday          11             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     12             8:00   am               Women’s Breakfast, Russ’s, 3966 Plainfield Ave.
                                         7:00   pm               A.A.
 
Thursday        13            6:30   pm               Choir Rehearsal
                                        7:30   pm               Bell Choir Rehearsal
 
Friday             14             9:00   am                Morning AA
 
Saturday        15             8:30   am                Men’s Fellowship
 
Sunday          16              9:15   am                Adult Discussion Group
                                       10:15   am                Choir Rehearsal
                                       11:00   am                Traditional Sunday Worship
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Rockford, MI 49341
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