​ANNOUNCEMENTS
WELCOME GUESTS! If you are a guest today, know that we are happy to meet you, and hope you will be blessed by the worship service and our fellowship time afterwards.  It is our goal to show you the love and the hospitality of Christ.  Welcome!   Please note that childcare volunteers are provided in our wonderful nursery for all of those who are under 4 years old!
 
SUMMER SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL—The Church had purchased the Veggie Tale series of videos/dvd’s last summer for the children, 4 years old through 5th grade. We would like to offer these to children again this summer, after the Object lesson, during the church service. Please see the signup sheet if you would be able to watch the children as they watch the video, giving the Sunday school teachers a break during the summer. Dvd’s and player can be pushed into the tween Sunday school room for you. Thanks!
 
SAFETY OF OUR CHILDREN is most important. During the Worship service, all children need to be in direct supervision of adults, that is the Nursery staff for children birth through 4 years of age, or the Sunday school staff for children 5 years old through 5th grade, or the parents of children who are 6th grade or older as they participate in the sanctuary/balcony during the worship service. Please help us keep all of our children safe during the worship hour.
 
CONCERT SUCCESS!  A big thank you to Micki and Todd for putting on another fabulous event, a lot of work, great cause and support.  Final total still counting!
  
GOING TO CAMP!  LEAVES ARE BREAKING OUT WITH 86 LEAVES FOR A TOTAL OF $868.00.  Many more are needed to reach our goal of $ 3000 because our kids have already earned over $2500 in camp stamps!  4 youth are already at 100% well before their mid June deadline.  Contribute to the NKPC Greenwood Scholarship Fund today!

GOT PLANTS?  Chet is seeking the donation of your extra plants this spring to NKPC.  Please contact him with your questions or just hand him your extra plants. Be sure to check out the latest additions by Chet and his assistant Gary.

LPGA TOURNAMENT VOLUNTEERS! The LPGA tournament will soon be upon us, and Presbyterian Women need all the men, women, and Youth Crew volunteers we can get to man our parking lot in the 2nd week of June, Thursday through Saturday, June 13, 14, and 15. Sign up schedule posted on the Narthex bulletin board. Laura is the best person to ask for information. Money raised will help fund Camp Greenwood scholarships. Thank you from your Mission committee.

SUMMER MUSIC:  If you would like to provide special music for a summer worship service, please contact our Music Director, Brian Beecher.
 
NORTH KENT CONNECT is looking for women to become volunteer listening partners for the women entering their THRIVE program.  See the THRIVE flyer on the bulletin board for details or call North Kent Connect. 
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR SUMMER WORSHIP TIME OF 10 AM BEGINS SUNDAY JUNE 2ND.
 
?!QUESTIONS FROM THE CONGREGATION!?
Our 2019 Summer Sermon Series will again feature questions from the congregation. If you have something you have always wondered about or if you have a question about something spiritual, now is the time to ask!  Sermons will be between June 16th and September 1st.  Every question thoughtfully considered, even the "heretical" ones.  Just email Pastor Karen.
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This Week of May 26, 2019 through June 02, 2019

Sunday May 26
11:00 am:   Traditional Sunday Service  
 
Monday May 27
10:30 am:  Free Play Group
 7:00 pm:  Boy Scouts
 
Tuesday May 28
 7:30 am:  Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr. )   
 7:00 pm:  Women’s AA
  
Wednesday May 29
 8:00 am:  Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave.)
 7:00 pm:  AA
  
Thursday May 30
 
Friday May 31
 9:00 am:  Morning AA
 
Saturday June 1
 
Next Sunday June 2:  Traditional Sunday Service
 

NKPC Memorial / Funeral planning booklets are now available in the narthex.  Please fill one out and drop off a copy of your forms to the church.

​WELCOME GUESTS! If you are a guest today, know that we are happy to meet you, and hope you will be blessed by the worship service and our fellowship time afterwards.  It is our goal to show you the love and the hospitality of Christ.  Welcome!   Please note that childcare volunteers are provided in our wonderful nursery for all of those who are under 4 years old!
 
OUR FLOWERS Our flowers this morning are in celebration of David McIntyre’s 18th birthday on 5/11.  So proud of you! Love Mom.
 
COMMUNION SERVERS. If you would like to be considered for a Communion Server for the summer please let Mike Nelson know. The only requirement is that you have been or are now an elder of our church. Summer Communion dates are: June 2, July 7, and August 11. Four persons are needed each time and a short how-to instruction is also available!
 
GOING to CAMP! The Greenwood tree in the narthex is leafing out, and we need more of your green dollars to bring it to full growth and to send our kids to camp!  Contribute to the NKPC Greenwood Scholarship Fund today!

NEW MEMBERS:  If you are interested in or have questions about becoming a member of North Kent Presbyterian, Pastor Karen would love to have a lunch conversation with you!  Email Pastor.nkpc@gmail.com to set it up. WELCOME!
 
GRADUATION SUNDAY!  Sunday, May 19, please come to recognize the achievements of our graduates:  Elisa and David from high schools, and Jennifer, Lauren and JP from colleges, and share in their excitement for their next adventures!  Are there any others we have overlooked?
 
OPEN HOUSE Everyone is joyfully invited to Elisa La Barge's Graduation Open House on Friday, May 24th from 5 - 9 pm.  Food and festivities are being planned for Pastor Karen's backyard.  Contact the church for more information.
 
CHURCH GARDENS.  It is time to start gardening!  We are in need of someone to work with Chet Knox to co-ordinate a watering/weeding schedule for the landscaping around the church. Also, it has been suggested that the gardening space created by the youth crew could become a learning lab with experienced gardeners sharing their expertise with newbie gardeners. If you are interested in this opportunity, please let Sally (facilities) or Jake (Elder for youth) know.

GOT PLANTS?  Chet Knox is seeking the donation of your extra plants this spring to NKPC.  Please contact him with your questions or just hand him your extra plants.

LPGA TOURNAMENT VOLUNTEERS! The LPGA tournament will soon be upon us, and Presbyterian Women need all the men, women, and Youth Crew volunteers we can get to man our parking lot in the 2nd week of June, Thursday through Saturday, June 13, 14, and 15. Sign up schedule posted on the Narthex bulletin board. Laura Weld is the best person to ask for information. Money raised will help fund Camp Greenwood scholarships. Thank you from your Mission committee.

SUMMER MUSIC:  If you would like to provide special music for a summer worship service, please contact our Music Director, Brian Beecher.
 
NORTH KENT CONNECT is looking for women to become volunteer listening partners for the women entering their THRIVE program. See the THRIVE flyer for details.

40 FOR 40. Lent is past, Easter is past, but you can still contribute to the 40 items/40 days campaign.  This Sunday is the last opportunity to donate good condition business appropriate clothing to the Women's Resource Center or North Kent Connect.  So please take a last look in your closets and see what you don't need that might benefit others.  The Mission Committee will work on sorting and delivery next week.  Many thanks for your contributions!

?!QUESTIONS FROM THE CONGREGATION!?

Our 2019 Summer Sermon Series will again feature questions from the congregation. If you have something you have always wondered about or if you have a question about something spiritual, now is the time to ask!  Listen for a sermon on your topic on Sundays between June 16th and September 1st.  Every question thoughtfully considered, even the "heretical" ones.  Just email Pastor Karen at: pastor.nkpc@gmail.com.

​NKPC Memorial / Funeral planning booklets are now available in the narthex.  Please fill one out and drop off a copy of your forms to the church.
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR SUMMER WORSHIP TIME OF 10 AM BEGINS ON JUNE 2ND.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
OUR FLOWERS  Our flowers Sunday are in celebration of the beauty of spring. 
 
COMMUNION SERVERS. If you would like to be considered for a Communion Server for the summer please contact the church office. The only requirement is that you have been or are now an elder of our church. Summer Communion dates are: June 2, July 7, and August 11. Four persons are needed each time and a short how-to instruction is also available!
 
GOING to CAMP! The Greenwood tree in the narthex is leafing out, and we need more of your green dollars to bring it to full growth and to send our kids to camp!  Contribute to the NKPC Greenwood Scholarship Fund today!

CAMP GREENWOOD CLEAN UP:  You are invited to help clean up our camp and get it ready for summertime fun!  Clean up will be held May 18th. Stop by 13564 MacClain St NE Gowen anytime between 9:30 am - 5 pm to help.  Please bring your rakes, gloves, tarps and other leaf cleanup weapons.  For more information contact: Jake@CampGreenwood.org. 
 
FACILITIES NEWS!  Church spring clean-up dates - Saturday, May 4th beginning at 10 AM with outdoor items being the top priority and Sunday, May 19th after worship for both indoor and any remaining outdoor tasks.
  
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION SUNDAY Our annual celebration of all of the volunteers that make the work of NKPC possible is on this Sunday, May 5th.  THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS for all of your good work and service to God.  Well done!
 
NEW MEMBERS:  If you are interested in or have questions about becoming a member of North Kent Presbyterian, Pastor Karen would love to have a lunch conversation with you!  Email Pastor.nkpc@gmail.com to set it up. WELCOME!
 
GRADUATION SUNDAY!  Sunday, May 19, please come to recognize the achievements of our graduates:  Elisa and David from high schools, and Jennifer, Lauren and JP from colleges, and share in their excitement for their next adventures!  Are there any others we have overlooked? 
 
OPEN HOUSE Everyone is joyfully invited to Elisa's Graduation Open House on Friday, May 24th from 5 - 9 pm.  Food and festivities are being planned for Pastor Karen's backyard at 4273 Mohave Ct. SW Grandville, MI.  
 
2019 CHURCH DIRECTORY AND ANNUAL REPORT CORRECTION: The new directory is available for pick up on the table in the narthex. Please note that the NKPC 2018 annual report regretfully neglected to include the wedding of Virginia and Taylor on Saturday, May 26th, 2018. Please watch for the label attached to your copy of the new Directory and insert on page 19 of the Annual Report.
 
CHURCH GARDENS.  It is time to start gardening!  We are in need of someone to work with Chet to co-ordinate a watering/weeding schedule for the landscaping around the church. Also, it has been suggested that the gardening space created by the youth crew could become a learning lab with experienced gardeners sharing their expertise with newbie gardeners. If you are interested in this opportunity, please let Sally (facilities) or Jake (Elder for youth) know.

GOT PLANTS?  Chet is seeking the donation of your extra plants this spring to NKPC.  Please contact him with your questions or just hand him your extra plants.

LPGA TOURNAMENT VOLUNTEERS! The LPGA tournament will soon be upon us, and Presbyterian Women need all the men, women, and Youth Crew volunteers we can get to man our parking lot in the 2nd week of June, Thursday through Saturday, June 13, 14, and 15. Sign up schedule posted on the Narthex bulletin board. Laura is the best person to ask for information. Money raised will help fund Camp Greenwood scholarships. Thank you from your Mission committee.

SUMMER MUSIC:  If you would like to provide special music for a summer worship service, please contact our Music Director, Brian Beecher.
 
NORTH KENT CONNECT is looking for women to become volunteer listening partners for the women entering their THRIVE program.  See the THRIVE flyer for details. 
 
 

This Week of May 05, 2019 through May 12, 2019
 
Sunday May 5
 9:15 am:  Adult Discussion Group
11:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service
 
Monday May 6
10:30 am:  Free Play Group
 7:00 pm:  Boy Scouts

Tuesday May 7
 7:30 am:  Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr )
 1:15 pm:  Joy Bible Study
 7:00 pm:  Women’s AA
  
Wednesday May 8
 8:00 am:  Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave.)
 7:00 pm:  AA
  
Thursday May 9
 6:30 pm:  Bell Choir Rehearsal
 7:30 pm:  Choir Rehearsal
  
Friday May 10
 9:00 am:  Morning AA
 
Saturday May 11
 
Next Sunday May 12
 9:15 am:  Adult Discussion Group
11:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service
 

NKPC Memorial / Funeral planning booklets are now available in the narthex.  Please fill one out and drop off a copy of your forms to the church.
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR SUMMER WORSHIP TIME OF 10 AM BEGINS ON JUNE 2ND.