ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
 
Children.  Class Sunday for all children ages 4 to 10 are invited to join the Sunday school class following the Object Lesson. The topic is “You Are Blessed." Matthew 4:23 – 5:11. They will learn to bless others with their encouragement and support.
 
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" ($1,114 collected so far!) our support for kids!
 
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.
 
Neighborhood News. North Park Presbyterian Church 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 
(Grab your bike and helmet and come have a great time!)

Sat, May 20. 10:30 am Meet @ NKPC. Ride Musketawa from Marne to Conklin & back

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

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

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

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

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

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


 
SESSION MEETING MINUTES Summary – April 17, 2017
 
The meeting opened with prayer and worship led by Pastor Fitz La Barge. A discussion of goals for our church followed. By consensus, it was agreed to set a goal of an average of 80 individuals in attendance at worship by Easter of 2018.
 
Treasurer’s Report – Almost 41K in the general fund. 
 
The financial audit for 2016 was completed. There were no irregularities. 
 
Motion from F & S committee. Committee recommends the Session authorize the Committee to apply for an NKPC credit card, with a credit limit of $2000 if possible, and then monitor the card monthly and conduct an annual card audit with a report to Session. Supported and approved.
 
Air conditioning installation will be scheduled in late April. A new trash service, Herrington’s, has begun, saving the church $400 per year. 
 
The logo for NKPC has been unanimously accepted by F&S (Marketing is still tweaking). A-1 will be contacted about several small cracks in the parking lot. Discussion about Session accepting the donation of an 8’ stainless steel hood and fire suppression system to be installed in our kitchen.  We could then resume using all of our present gas stove. Installation may cost in the thousands of dollars, but this would be an effective way to upgrade the kitchen to current Health Department standards. Motion from F&S committee: Session approves that the hood and suppression equipment be evaluated. The F&S committee would also work to identify installation contractors and cost including possible temporary storage and provide to Session a final proposal. Supported and approved.
 
A donor came forward who will pay to repair the floor and upgrade the men’s restroom. Best repair would be to tile the floors. The toilet in the men’s room doesn’t meet today’s handicap standards. Motion from F&S committee: Facilities to pursue a proposal in conjunction with the donor for the costs to upgrade and repair the men’s, women’s, and nursery restrooms and direct the committee to work with the donor with regard to their support for a portion of the proposed project. Supported and approved.
 
A summer facility clean-up will be scheduled, probably the first Saturday in June, for both inside and outside clean-up.
 
Some members have been investigating the installation of a disc golf course on NKPC property. The thought is to install three baskets. There is a local manufacturer in Saranac, who makes the kinds of baskets that will last and can be locked in securely. Motion: To authorize F&S to use $1500 of the building fund to purchase and install a 3 basket disc golf course on NKPC property. Supported and approved. There will be a 6-8 week lag time as the baskets are manufactured. It was suggested the Boy Scouts might help with installation.
 
The new sign will cost twenty thousand dollars if we have to start from scratch. We already have a base, with electricity in place. Cost should be considerably less than the 20K, perhaps about $15K. They are still working on costs.  There are questions about the 32 sq. ft. allowed by the township, and what is included in those measurements.
 
Pastor's Report: Pastor Karen presented a list of activities with which she has been involved. She stated that she would like to dedicate the Camp Greenwood staff at NKPC on Sunday, June 18. 
 
Next Presbytery meeting is June 15.
 
Pastor Karen asked Session permission to serve as chaplain at Camp Greenwood June 25-30. Motion made, supported, and approved.
 
Pastor mentioned she thought it would be a good idea to buy a couple of $100 bricks to be installed at the Rockford dam with NKPC’s name on them. Approved by consensus.
 
Pastor Karen presented a draft letter to the Leadership Team at Presbytery regarding Presbytery funding and budgeting, which she had been asked to write last month. After discussion and suggestions, the draft was given to the Clerk to edit and develop a final copy.
 
Clerk of Session Report: No correspondence. 
 
Committee Reports:
 
Missions - The 40 day Closet Purge for the Working Women’s Closet has come to an end. Next project is preparation for the Pentecost offering on June 4th. We keep 40% for local mission. Last year that was Safe Haven Ministries. Cell phones will be collected for them during the month of May. 
 
This weekend is the 30 hour Famine/Hunger Fast for the Youth Crew. Motion: Permission to take up a collection during church on Sunday, April 23rd. Supported and Approved. This money and the Souper Bowl money will go to World Vision.
 
Half of the money allotted for Declaration of Intent/Shared Mission for 2017, plus half of the money already in the budget, will be sent to the Unified Mission account in the amount of $915.50.
 
Christian Ed. - Children & Youth – Over half of the $2000 goal to send our kids to Camp Greenwood has been raised.
 
The worship center for the kids in the Sunday School room has been completed. 
 
Youth Crew - There is interest in planting a youth garden.
 
Membership – The Spring Fling will be changed to May 21.
 
Worship – Discussion of using recorded music in worship has been referred back to the worship committee.
 
Next Regular Meeting Date – Monday, May 15, 2017

This Week of April 30, 2017 through May 7, 2017

Sunday April 30, 2017
 9:30 am:  Discussion Group “Living Questions”
10:00 am:  No Choir Rehearsal
10:45 am:  Worship Service

Monday May 1, 2017
10:30 am:  Moms & Munchkins (Free Play Group)
 7:00 am:  Boy Scouts
 
Tuesday May 2, 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
7:30 pm:  Choir Rehearsal

Wednesday May 3, 2017
8:00 am:  Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave. NE) 
7:00 pm: AA

Thursday May 4, 2017
 
Friday May 5, 2017
9:00 am:  Morning AA 

Saturday May 6, 2017
10:00 am: Presbytery Minutes Review
 
Next Sunday May 7, 2017 
9:30 am:  Discussion Group “Living Questions”
10:00 am:  Choir Rehearsal
10:45 am:  Worship Service

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

  ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
Flowers Sunday are in celebration of the Joy of Easter and the many gifts and challenges Jesus has provided for us.
 
Children.  No class Sunday.  Next Sunday 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?
 
Pastor Karen's email is Pastor.nkpc@gmail.com   Her office hours are Monday - Wednesday 9:30 - 3 pm. Contact her for lunch or coffee! 
 
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!
 
Please reserve 7:00 pm on Thursday, April 20 and join New City Kids for The Turnaround.  New City Kids is an inspiring youth leadership development program where 100% of alumni graduate high school and go to college. RSVP by visiting  www.newcitykids.org
 
Together in Action to End Human Trafficking. The Presbyterian Women of Lake Michigan Presbytery are gathering to work on the issue of human trafficking. April 22nd 8:30 - 1 pm First Presbyterian Church of Battle Creek. Cost $12.  See: https://sites.google.com/view/pwsoc/lmpw

J.O.Y. Bicycle Group Trail Ride-- We are ready to get the wheels in motion for 2017.  We will meet at the church at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2017.  The first ride will be from Belmont to Rockford and back.  Bring your helmet, enthusiasm, a well-tuned bicycle, and a picnic lunch, as we share in fellowship on the trail and at Rogue River Park. Questions?  Call the church office 866-2230.

Youth Crew!  The hunger fast is April 21 and 22nd!  Are you ready? Bring your friends!
 
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
 

 
This Week of April 16, 2017 through April 23, 2017

Sunday April 16, 2017
 9:30 am:  No Discussion Group “Living Questions”
10:00 am:  Choir Rehearsal  
10:45 am:  Worship Service 
 
Monday April 17, 2017
10:30 am:  Moms & Munchkins (Free Play Group)
7:00 pm:  Boy Scouts
7:00 pm:  Session  

Tuesday April 18, 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
7:30 pm:  Choir Rehearsal

Wednesday April 19, 2017
8:00 am:  Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave. NE)
7:00 pm:  AA
 
Thursday April 20, 2017

Friday April 21, 2017
 9:00 am:  Morning AA
 6:00 pm:  Hunger Fast begins

Saturday April 22, 2017
 6:00pm:  Hunger Fast ends

Next Sunday April 23, 2017
 9:30 am:  Discussion Group “Living Questions”
10:00 am:  Choir Rehearsal
10:45 am:  Worship Service

The Marketing Committee has been working on creating a new logo for the front sign, letterhead, envelopes, etc.  The hope is it will be eye catching and create interest by others about what is happening at North Kent.  

ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
Children.  All children ages 4 to 10 are invited to join the Sunday school class following the Object Lesson. The topic is “A Palm Sunday Parade” Matthew 21:1-11.   The lesson teaches us to celebrate the coming of Jesus to Jerusalem.
 
 DON'T MISS OUR MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE on 4/13/17 at 7 pm!
  
COLD NEWS! While few of us have been thinking about air conditioning, Session and the Facilities/ Stewardship Committee have been busy checking out options for providing January/February temperatures in July/August.  Facilities/Stewardship has worked with several vendors on how to best air condition the sanctuary, narthex and fellowship room.  Our evaluation determined that our 30 year old forced air furnaces (used to heat the sanctuary/narthex) are near the end of their useful life.  All of the vendors suggested a furnace upgrade now is much cheaper than later and would get a more energy efficient solution for both air and heat going forward.
 
Session approved Facilities recommendation to use B & V Mechanical (they previously did our boiler and ongoing maintenance/inspections. Their cost estimates were the lowest as well!) and to negotiate final contract terms and the price for the work to be done the later part of April 2017 with a cost not to exceed $45,000.00.  B & V has now met with the township engineer and the good news is that the township will NOT require that we install special air handling equipment for the fellowship hall, which would have cost $13,000.  Earlier estimates included such equipment in case it would be required by the township.
 
Our final cost agreement for this project is $26,000.00 and we have $52,000+ in the building fund.  While it will not be necessary to seek additional contributions before beginning this project, no additional funds will be refused!  This will leave a balance for other important building upgrades.  Facilities/ Stewardship is working with the Marketing Committee and Session on how to upgrade our street visibility as our next big project.  Watch for plans for a new, more visible front sign and other landscaping / grounds improvements as we let the neighborhood know that we are here for them! 
 
Pastor Karen's email is Pastor.nkpc@gmail.com   Her office hours are Monday - Wednesday 9:30 - 3 pm, and she wants to have lunch or coffee with you!
 

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!
 

Forty Days-Forty Items! Your Mission Committee has a challenge for you: A Forty Day Closet Purge! Each day until Easter, we want you to remove one item from your closet or jewelry box and place it in the clear trash bag provided by your Mission Committee (table in Narthex).  Next Sunday or any time this week, bring the bag to church. Women's items go to the Working Women’s Closet at the Women’s Resource Center and Men’s items to the North Kent Community Services.  Clean up your life this Lent and help others as well!


FISH BOXES DUE next Sunday (Easter) Presbyterians have joined with millions of other Christians through One Great Hour of Sharing to share God’s love with people experiencing need.  Our gifts support disaster response, refugee assistance and resettlement, and community development that help people find safe refuge, start new lives and work together to strengthen their families and communities.  The Presbyterian Hunger Program receives 36 percent of undesignated gifts, while Self Development of People and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance each receive 32 percent.


Please reserve 7:00 pm on Thursday, April 20 and join New City Kids for The Turnaround. Based on Isaiah 61:1-4, The Turnaround shows how God’s goodness stops us in our tracks, turns us around, and makes a way out of no way. Join us at the Wealthy Street Theatre for an evening of laughter, dance, video, drama, and amazing music. New City Kids is an inspiring youth leadership development program where 100% of alumni graduate high school and go to college. RSVP by visiting www.newcitykids.org
 

Together in Action to End Human Trafficking. The Presbyterian Women of Lake Michigan Presbytery are gathering to work on the issue of human trafficking. April 22nd 8:30 - 1 pm First Presbyterian Church of Battle Creek. Cost $12.  See: https://sites.google.com/view/pwsoc/lmpw


J.O.Y. Bicycle Group Trail Ride -- We are ready to get the wheels in motion for the 2017.We will meet at the church at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2017.  The first ride will be from Belmont to Rockford and back.  Bring your helmet, enthusiasm, a well-tuned bicycle, and a picnic lunch, as we share in fellowship on the rail and at Rogue River Park. Questions?  Call the church office 866-2230 for more information.


Youth Crew!  The hunger fast is April 21 and 22nd!  Are you ready? Bring your friends!
 
​
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.

 

This Week of April 09, 2017 through April16, 2017

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

Monday April 10, 2017
10:30 am:  Moms & Munchkins (Free Play Group)
7:00 pm:  Boy Scouts
7:00 pm:  Facilities & Stewardship

Tuesday April 11, 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 
7:30 pm:  Choir Rehearsal

Wednesday April 12, 2017
8:00 am:  Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave. NE)
1:30 pm:  Adult Ed Committee
7:00 pm:  AA
 
Thursday April 13, 2017 
7:00 pm:  MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE 

Friday April 14, 2017
 9:00am:  Morning AA

Saturday April 15, 2017
8:30 am:  Men’s Fellowship is cancelled for this month.  

Next Sunday April 16, 2017 
9:30 am:  No Discussion Group on Easter
10:00 am:  Choir Rehearsal
10:45 am:  Worship Service
 

 

 
Saturday, there will be a special event in the life of North Kent Presbyterian Church. We will celebrate the life and the ministry of Hypatia of Alexandria (370-415 AD). She was a Greek philosopher, mathematician, physicist, astronomer and the head of the Neoplatonic Philosophical School at Alexandria.  Bishop Cyril of Alexandria, out of jealousy, had her tortured and murdered by a mob.  Her heretical mistakes were to prefer study to marriage, to be a female teacher of males and to know more than the bishop.  Please observe a moment of silence in her honor at noon on 4/1/2017.  
 
Children.  All children ages 4 to 10 are invited to join the Sunday school class following the Object Lesson. The topic is “When Did We See You, Lord” Matthew 25:31-46.   The lesson teaches us to live with grace and justice in Jesus’ name.
 
COLD NEWS! While few of us have been thinking about air conditioning, Session and the Facilities / Stewardship Committee have been busy checking out options for providing January/February temperatures in July/August.  Facilities/Stewardship has worked with several vendors on how to best air condition the sanctuary, narthex and fellowship room.  Our evaluation determined that our 30 year old forced air furnaces (used to heat the sanctuary/narthex) are near the end of their useful life.  All of the vendors suggested a furnace upgrade now is much cheaper than later and would get a more energy efficient solution for both air and heat going forward.
 
Session approved Facilities recommendation to use B & V Mechanical (they previously did our boiler and ongoing maintenance/inspections. Their cost estimates were the lowest as well!) and to negotiate final contract terms and the price for the work to be done the later part of April 2017 with a cost not to exceed $45,000.00.  B & V has now met with the township engineer and the good news is that the township will NOT require that we install special air handling equipment for the fellowship hall, which would have cost $13,000.  Earlier estimates included such equipment in case it would be required by the township.
 
Our final cost agreement for this project is $26,000.00 and we have $52,000+ in the building fund.  While it will not be necessary to seek additional contributions before beginning this project, no additional funds will be refused!  This will leave a balance for other important building upgrades.  Facilities/ Stewardship is working with the Marketing Committee and Session on how to upgrade our street visibility as our next big project.  Watch for plans for a new, more visible front sign and other landscaping / grounds improvements as we let the neighborhood know that we are here for them! 
 
Pastor Karen's email is Pastor.nkpc@gmail.com   Her office hours are Monday - Wednesday 9:30 - 3 pm, and she wants to have lunch or coffee with you!
 
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" ($506 collected so far!) our support for kids!
 
Forty Days-Forty Items! Your Mission Committee has a challenge for you: A Forty Day Closet Purge! Each day until Easter, we want you to remove one item from your closet or jewelry box and place it in the clear trash bag provided by your Mission Committee (table in Narthex). At the end of Lent, bring the bag to church. Women's items go to the Working Women’s Closet at the Women’s Resource Center and Men’s items to the North Kent Community Services.  Clean up your life this Lent and help others as well!

One Great Hour of Sharing Offering. Presbyterians have joined with millions of other Christians through One Great Hour of Sharing to share God’s love with people experiencing need.  Our gifts support disaster response, refugee assistance and resettlement, and community development that help people find safe refuge, start new lives and work together to strengthen their families and communities.  The Presbyterian Hunger Program receives 36 percent of undesignated gifts, while Self Development of People and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance each receive 32 percent.
​
Please reserve 7:00 pm on Thursday, April 20 and join New City Kids for The Turnaround. Based on Isaiah 61:1-4, The Turnaround shows how God’s goodness stops us in our tracks, turns us around, and makes a way out of no way. Join us at the Wealthy Street Theatre for an evening of laughter, dance, video, drama, and amazing music. New City Kids is an inspiring youth leadership development program where 100% of alumni graduate high school and go to college. RSVP by visiting www.newcitykids.org
 
Together in Action to End Human Trafficking. The Presbyterian Women of Lake Michigan Presbytery are gathering to work on the issue of human trafficking. April 22nd 8:30 - 1 pm First Presbyterian Church of Battle Creek. Cost $12.  See: https://sites.google.com/view/pwsoc/lmpw
 
Easter Egg Hunt! NKPC will be hosting an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 8th at 1:30 pm. Please donate wrapped candy and empty egg cartons for this event!
 
Youth Crew!  The hunger fast is April 21 and 22nd!  Are you ready? Bring your friends!
 
  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.
 

This Week of April 02, 2017through April 09, 2017

Sunday April 2, 2017
  9:30 am:  Discussion Group “Living Questions”
10:00: am  Choir Rehearsal
10:45: am  Worship Service
 
Monday April 3, 2017
10:30 am:  Moms & Munchkins (Free Play Group)
 7:00 pm:  Boy Scouts  

Tuesday April 4, 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 
 7:30 pm:  Choir Rehearsal

Wednesday April 5, 2017
 8:00 am:  Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave. NE) 
 7:00pm:  AA

Thursday April 6, 2017
 
Friday April 7, 2017
 9:00 am:  Morning AA
 
Saturday April 8, 2017
 
Next Sunday April 9, 2017 
 9:30 am:  Discussion Group “Living Questions”
10:00 am:  Choir Rehearsal
10:45 am:  Worship Service