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A Special Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, April 3 after worship. The purpose of the meeting is to pass borrowing resolutions required by the lender and take any other required actions for the loan approval and closing.   This relates to our loan from the Presbyterian Church USA for parking lot repairs. The contract for the work has been approved and signed. Many thanks to the members of the Finance and Stewardship Committee and our Treasure for careful planning and decision making and thanks to the congregation for input on the process.  
 
Agenda
 
The Meeting is Called to Order- Quorum confirmed
The Convening Prayer
Necessary Motion:  that this meeting of North Kent Presbyterian Church also
be a meeting of the Corporation – ACTION
 
The facilities committee has discussed our parking lot needs and sought advice and ideas from the congregation last year and also sought estimates on the costs to deal with the deterioration of the parking lot. 
 
Formal bids for the work were requested and reviewed and A-1 Asphalt was selected based on a very complete bid and positive comments from people who had knowledge of their work.  A signed contract has been completed.
 
The project will involve a slight expansion of the lot, removing the top layer of asphalt, repair of the base coat of asphalt as needed, and a final resurfacing and striping of the lot.  Work is expected to be done after April 15th depending on the weather.  
Session approved the proposal and authorized seeking a loan from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).  The loan has been approved for $55,000,00 amount at 3.5% interest for 10 years with a monthly payment of about $543.00 per month, with no prepayment penalty.  The loan office requires some specific resolutions from the congregation and the church corporation to pass as part of the loan documentation.
 
ACTION - Motion
Resolved, the North Kent Presbyterian Church (“Congregation” and “Corporation”) desires to borrow money from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation, in the amount of $55,000.00 unsecured for the purpose of construction/repair of the church parking lot.
 
Further, be resolved that the Congregation approves entering into a loan as indicated above.
 
Further, be resolved that the Church Corporation is authorized to enter into a loan as indicated above and that the officers of the Church Corporation are authorized to sign any and all loan documents, and Promissory Note as authorized agents of the Church Corporation.
 
Motion to adjourn
Concluding prayer
 
 

On Sunday, April 24 Rev. Darrin Compagner and a member 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.  
 
Ladies of the church are invited to a tea on Wednesday April 6.   The tea will at 2 pm in a conference room (515) at Sanctuary of St. Mary’s, 1050  4  Mile Road N.W.  
 
Celebration of Life for Linda Frampton.  You are welcome to join Linda’s family and friends to celebrate her life.  A light buffet will be served at the UAW Hall Local 138, 127 W. Apple St., Hastings, MI on April 9, 2016 between 1 and 5 pm.

 
This Week of April 3, 2016 through April 10, 2016
 
Sunday           (3)               9:30  am    Discussion Group  
                                          10:00  am    Choir Practice
                                          10:45  am    Worship Service
                                          After Worship – Special Congregational Meeting
 
Monday          (4)              10:30  am     Moms & Munchkins
                                          5:30  pm     PNC meeting
                                          7:00   pm     Boy Scouts
 
Tuesday          (5)             7:15  am    BNI 
                                          1:15  pm    J.O.Y. Bible Study
                                          6:30  pm    Disciple Bible Study 
                                          7:30  am    Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.
                                          7:00  pm      Women’s AA
 
Wednesday     (6)             8:00  am    Women’s Breakfast (Real Food Café, 5430 Northland Dr. NE)  
                                          7:00  pm     AA
                                          7:00  pm    Membership
                                          7:00  pm    CE for Youth
 
Thursday        (7)              7:30  pm   Choir Rehearsal
                                      
Friday             (8)             9:00   am    Morning AA
                                            
Saturday         (9)            
 
Next Sunday   (10)           9:30  am     Discussion Group 
                                         10:00  am    Choir Practice
                                         10:45  am    Worship Service

 
Hunger Fast happened for the youth of the church and their friends on Friday, March 18 - Saturday, March 19. Many thanks to the good team of adults who coordinated this effort. The youth who participated in Hunger Fast prepared baked goods for sale and a total of $370.75 has been donated by this congregation for World Vision. Thank you for your generous gifts.  
 
Ladies of the church are invited to a tea with Jeanette Perry on Wednesday April 6.   The tea will at 2 pm in a conference room (515) at Sanctuary of St. Mary’s, 1050  4  Mile Road N.W.
 
Mission Committee has added a clothing drive for men at the same time as the clothing drive for the Women’s Closet at the Women’s Resource Center. Men’s clothing will be taken to the North Kent Community Service Center. Racks and a table are set up in the Teeuwissen Room. 

             Please bring appropriate clothing for women and men for job interviews and for work. (Clean, no rips, no missing buttons, no stains, etc.).

            Women: Skirts, blouses, good slacks, suits, sweaters, jewelry, belts, shoes, scarves, purses.


            Men: Pants, shirts, sweaters, suits, belts, shoes, ties.
 
As a challenge to all of us, we suggest choosing (at least) one item to donate for each day of Lent.
 
The session has approved a request from the Northern Region of the Committee on Ministry of Lake Michigan Presbytery to hold meetings in our church as needed. The first of these meetings will be held on Tuesday, March 29. We welcome this group to our church. 
 

 
This week of March 27, 2016 through April 3, 2016
 
Sunday           (27)             9:30  am    Discussion Group  
                                          10:00  am    Choir Practice
                                          10:45  am    Worship Service
 
Monday          (28)            10:30  am    Moms & Munchkins
                                           5:00  pm     PNC meeting
                                           7:00  pm     Boy Scouts
 
Tuesday          (29)            7:15  am    BNI 
                                           1:15  pm    J.O.Y. Bible Study
                                           6:30  pm    Disciple Bible Study 
                                           7:30  am    Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.
                                           7:00  pm    Women’s AA
 
Wednesday    (30)             8:00  am    Women’s Breakfast (Real Food Café, 5430  Northland Dr. NE)  
                                           7:00  pm     AA
 
Thursday        (31)             7:30  pm    Choir Rehearsal
                                       
Friday              (1)              9:00   am    Morning AA
                                            
Saturday          (2)            
 
Next Sunday    (3)             9:30  am     Discussion Group 
                                          10:00  am    Choir Practice
                                          10:45  am    Worship Service 
                                         After Worship – Special Congregational Meeting

  
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
Sunday we are celebrating Palm Sunday, also referred to by the Christian Church as Passion Sunday.  Our focus will be on Jesus’ last hours before his death. As a way to enter deeply into his suffering, our scriptures this morning will be the some of the same scriptures which will be read during our Maundy Thursday service. 
 
Our Maundy Thursday Holy Communion service will be held on Thursday, March 24 at 7:30. It will be a service of scripture, song and sacred drama. Please plan to attend this somber service remembering the last hours of Jesus’ life. 
 
Our Community Good Friday service will be held on Friday, March 25 at 7 pm at the Bella Vista Church at 5100 Belding Rd NE..  Please plan to join with others in the Rockford area for worship to remember Jesus’ death.
 
Hunger Fast happened for the youth of the church and their friends on Friday, March 18 - Saturday, March 19. Many thanks to the good team of adults who coordinated this effort. The youth who participated in Hunger Fast have prepared baked goods for sale following worship today in the Fellowship Hall.  You may also make cash donations in the box provided.  
 
Souper Bowl proceeds totaled $197.96 this year and have been donated to Mel Trotter Missions.  Thank you to all who contributed.
 
JOY Bible Study is on a short break and will start up again on March 22nd.
 
Mission Committee has added a clothing drive for men at the same time as the clothing drive for the Women’s Closet at the Women’s Resource Center. Men’s clothing will be taken to the North Kent Community Service Center. Racks and a table are set up in the Teeuwissen Room. 

             Please bring appropriate clothing for women and men for job interviews and for work. (Clean, no rips, no missing buttons, no stains, etc.).

            Women: Skirts, blouses, good slacks, suits, sweaters, jewelry, belts, shoes, scarves, purses.


            Men: Pants, shirts, sweaters, suits, belts, shoes, ties.
 
As a challenge to all of us, we suggest choosing (at least) one item to donate for each day of Lent.

This week of March 20, 2016 through March 27, 2016
 
Sunday           (20)               9:30  am    Discussion Group  
                                          10:00  am    Choir Practice
                                          10:45  am    Worship Service
                                          After Worship – Deacons visits 
 
Monday         (21)             10:30  am    Moms & Munchkins
                                            5:00  pm     PNC meeting
                                            7:00  pm     Boy Scouts
                                            7:00  pm     Session Meeting
 
Tuesday          (22)              7:15  am   BNI 
                                            1:15  pm    J.O.Y. Bible Study
                                            6:30  pm    Disciple Bible Study 
                                            7:30  am    Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.
                                            7:00  pm     Women’s AA
 
Wednesday    (23)              8:00  am     Women’s Breakfast (Real Food Café, 5430  Northland Dr. NE)  
                                            7:00  pm     AA
 
Thursday         (24)             7:30  pm    Maundy Thursday Service
                                      
Friday              (25)              9:00   am    Morning AA
                                            
Saturday         (26)          
 
Next Sunday   (27)              9:30  am     Discussion Group 
                                            10:00  am    Choir Practice
                                            10:45  am    Worship Service

​

ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
 
Sunday Rev. Linda Rubingh will be preaching. The session has invited her “New City Kids” to play and sing during worship. Rev. Rubingh is the co-founder with her husband Trevor, of New City Kids and in 2012, she founded The Brighter Day Program at New City, a program for children and teens who have experienced sexual abuse, domestic violence and traumatic loss.  She is a member of Lake Michigan Presbytery. 
 
JOY Bible is on a short break and will start up again on March 22nd.
 
Our Maundy Thursday Holy Communion service will be held on Thursday, March 24 at 7:30. Please plan to attend this somber service remembering the last hours of Jesus’ life. 
 
Our Community Good Friday service will be held on Friday, March 25 at 7 pm at the Bella Vista Church at 5100 Belding Rd NE..  Please plan to join with others in the Rockford area for worship to remember Jesus’ death. Time and location to be determined.
 
Pastor Paula is on vacation from Wednesday, March 2 through Monday, March 14. In her absence Rev. Helen Havlik will be available for pastoral care. If you have a need, please contact our Office Manager, George Rabick, who will contact Rev. Havlik. 
 

​

Hunger Fast 2016 is coming up on March 18 and 19. More information will be coming later. 
 
Mission Committee has added a clothing drive for men at the same time as the clothing drive for the Women’s Closet at the Women’s Resource Center. Men’s clothing will be taken to the North Kent Community Service Center. Racks & a table are set up in the Teeuwissen Room 

             Please bring appropriate clothing for women and men for job interviews and      for work. (Clean, no rips, no missing buttons, no stains, etc.).

            Women: Skirts, blouses, good slacks, suits, sweaters, jewelry, belts, shoes, scarves, purses.


            Men: Pants, shirts, sweaters, suits, belts, shoes.
 
As a challenge to all of us, we suggest choosing (at least) one item to donate for each day of Lent.
 
 
CONCERT. First Congregational Church of Rockford musician Stuart Leitch will present a special brief solo concert of classical piano music he calls “Music Without Sound, Solitude That Sings,” on Palm Sunday, March 20, at 4:00 P.M. in the sanctuary of First Congregational Church of Rockford, 192 E. Bridge Street, Rockford, Michigan 49341. The music, quiet and mystical, is a set of short pieces by Frederic Mompou (1893-1987) entitled “Música Callada.” A reception afterward will provide an opportunity to meet the musician. Please invite your friends. Admission is free; however, a free will offering will be appreciated. Please call the church at (616) 866-2412 for more details.
 
 
 
 
 

 
This week of March 13, 2016 through March 20, 2016
 
Sunday          (13)               9:30  am    Discussion Group  
                                          10:00  am    NO Choir Practice
                                          10:45  am    Worship Service
                                          After Worship – Facilities Committee
 
Monday         (14)             10:30  am    Moms & Munchkins
                                            5:00  pm    PNC meeting
                                            7:00  pm    Boy Scouts
 
Tuesday         (15)              7:15  am    BNI 
                                           1:15  pm     NO J.O.Y. Bible Study
                                           6:30  pm    Disciple Bible Study 
                                           7:30  am     Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.
                                           7:00  pm    Women’s AA
 
Wednesday     (16)             8:00  am   Women’s Breakfast (Real Food Café, 5430 Northland Dr., NE)                                                                                                                 
                                           7:00  pm    AA
 
Thursday        (17)             7:30  pm    Choir Rehearsal
                                      
Friday             (18)             9:00   am    Morning AA
                                           6:00   pm   Hunger Fast Begins  
 
Saturday         (19)             6:00   pm    Hunger Fast Ends.
 
Next Sunday   (20)             9:30  am     Discussion Group 
                                           10:00  am    Choir Practice
                                           10:45  am    Worship Service 
                                           After Worship – Deacons Meeting

.ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
Today we are celebrating the sacrament of Holy Communion. In the Presbyterian Church we understand that Jesus invites all who love him to the Table which he has prepared for us. If you are a guest with us today, please join in this sacred, joyful sacrament.
 
Today Rev. Sarah Schmidt-Lee will be preaching and administering Holy Communion. She is the Pastoral Transition Coordinator of Lake Michigan Presbytery and in that capacity she is assisting our Pastoral Nominating Committee. Please welcome her to North Kent Church. 
 
JOY Bible is on a short break and will start up again on March 22nd.
 
Our Maundy Thursday Holy Communion service will be held on Thursday, March 24 at 7:30. Please plan to attend this somber service remembering the last hours of Jesus’ life. 
 
Our Community Good Friday service will be held on Friday, March 25.  Please plan to join with others in the Rockford area for worship to remember Jesus’ death. Time and location to be determined.
 
The Presbytery of Lake Michigan will be meeting on Saturday, March 12.  
 
Pastor Paula is on vacation from Wednesday, March 2 through Monday, March 14. In her absence Rev. Helen Havlik will be available for pastoral care. If you have a need, please contact our Office Manager, who will contact Rev. Havlik. 
 
On Sunday, March 13 Rev. Linda Rubingh will be preaching. The session has invited her “New City Kids” to play and sing during worship. Rev. Rubingh is the co-founder with her husband Trevor, of New City Kids and in 2012, she founded The Brighter Day Program at New City, a program for children and teens who have experienced sexual abuse, domestic violence and traumatic loss.  She is a member of Lake Michigan Presbytery.  
 
Hunger Fast 2016 is coming up on March 18 and 19. More information will be coming later. 
 
Along with other Rockford Area churches North Kent Church is invited to a series of Wednesday evening Lenten conversations about tough issues of today, hosted by First Congregational Church of Rockford, U.C.C.  On Wednesday,  March 9, an LGBT open conversation, on March 16, Human Trafficking.  The evenings begin with prayer at 6:00 p.m. followed by a presentation from 6:30-7:30.  See the flyers in the narthex for more information. 
 
Mission Committee decided this year to add a clothing drive for men at the same time as the clothing drive for the Women’s Closet at the Women’s Resource Center. The Men’s clothing will be taken to the North Kent Community Service Center. Racks & a table are set up in the Teeuwissen Room 

Please bring appropriate clothing for women and men for job interviews and for work. (Clean, no rips, no missing buttons, no stains, etc.)

Women: Skirts, blouses, good slacks, suits, sweaters, jewelry, belts, shoes, scarves
Men: Pants, shirts, sweaters, suits, belts, shoes
As a challenge to all of us, we suggest choosing (at least) one item to donate for each day of Lent.
 
PNC has been diligently working for the past few months, meeting almost weekly, to find a pastoral candidate for our church. About 8 applications have been received so far, but only 2 have been candidates that have met the qualifications, which we as a church membership began discussing last summer. We are excited about who we have seen so far, and are looking forward to a few more possible candidates in the next months.  Please pray for us to continue the work that the congregation has charged us with.

 

This week of March 6, 2016 through March 13, 2016
 
Sunday          (6)                9:30  am    Discussion Group  
                                           10:00  am    Choir Practice
                                           10:45  am    Worship Service
 
Monday         (7)                10:30  am    NO Moms & Munchkins
                                            5:00  pm    NO PNC meeting
                                            7:00  pm    Boy Scouts
 
Tuesday          (8)                7:15  am    BNI 
                                             1:15  pm    NO J.O.Y. Bible Study
                                             6:30  pm    Disciple Bible Study 
                                             7:30  am    Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.
                                             7:00  pm     Women’s AA
 
Wednesday     (9)                 8:00  am     Women’s Breakfast (Real Food Café, 5430  Northland Dr. NE)  
                                              7:00  pm      AA
 
Thursday        (10)                7:30  pm    NO Choir Rehearsal
                                      
Friday             (11)                9:00  am     Morning AA
 
Saturday         (12)      
 
Next Sunday   (13)               9:30  am     Discussion Group 
                                            10:00  am    NO Choir Practice
                                            10:45  am    Worship Service