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!
 
OUR FLOWERS this morning are in appreciation for all the quiet things people do for others. 
 
NKPC FISHING CONTEST UPDATE:
Chet is currently in the lead in Adult Division with a huge pumpkinseed entry.  Morgen is currently in the lead in Youth Division with an 18 inch large mouth bass.  Check out the photos in Fellowship Hall.  What can you enter to compete?  Remember to take a photo of your fish next to a tape measure and send the photo to Pastor Karen to enter the contest. 
 
2019 Summer Sermon Series
Questions from The Congregation
Aug. 4th:  Pastor Karen off on vacation. 
Aug. 4th:  Cara leads worship.  Is God a Micro Manager?
Aug. 11th:  What about Hell?  Is God Vengeful like in the Old Testament?
Aug. 18th:  Are there Modern Prophets?
Aug. 25th:  Pastor Karen off. Taking Elisa to MTU. Brian Beecher leads worship.
Sept. 1:  What is "Just War" Theology?
 
THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to send our kids to CAMP GREENWOOD!  Reports are coming back with fabulous experiences, amazing stories and strengthened faith!  You made this possible!
 
Thank you to everyone who helped with the fallen tree and branches clean up at the church!  You are very much appreciated!
 
J.O.Y. Bicycle Ministry Summer 2019 Schedule
August 10th, Saturday. 8:00 am Fred Meijer Trail. 
September 7th, Sunday. 1:00 pm Millennium Park
September 28th Saturday. 9:00 am Musketawa Trail
(Please see the flyer for details.)
 
Safe Haven Ministries:  The Mission Committee is sponsoring a “reverse offering” for Safe Haven again this August.  Wish List Items include:  Bleach Pods, Sponges, Dishwasher Pods, Swiffer Mop Pads, Brooms and Dustpans, Pregnancy Tests, Hair Brushes, Twin XL Mattress Covers, Disinfecting Wipes, Black Pepper Spice, Potatoes/ Instant Mash Potatoes, AAA Batteries, Diapers Size 4, Baby Wash, Clorox Wipes.  We will have a collection box out for the month of August and deliver donations at the end of August.  Safe Haven Ministries provides shelter and support for abused women and children in our area.  Safe Haven Ministries’ residential and non-residential services are available to women and their children who have experienced or who are experiencing domestic abuse.  They serve all women equally regardless of age, race, religious belief, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or socio-economic status.  Please support this worthy cause as you are able.  Many thanks, The Mission Committee.
 
Fundraising Concert for Family Promise:  Our congregational friends, Bostwick Lake Congregational UCC are hosting a benefit concert on Sunday, August 11th, 2019 from Noon until 3:30 p.m.  The band is Lake Effect from Grand Rapids covering songs from many different genres of music.  All donations and funds from the food sales (Hamburgers, hotdogs, brats, garden burgers, chips, drinks and desserts) go toward funding Family Promise in Northern Kent County.  Bring your lawn chairs, and your appetites for good food and music for a good cause!
 
Family Promise:  Mark your calendars!  We are tentatively scheduled for our first Family Promise guests the week of November 10th, 2019.  Opportunities for volunteer training will occur August, September, and October.  Watch for more details coming soon to the NKPC yellow pages!
 
 
This Week of July 28, 2019 through August 4, 2019

Sunday July 28
10:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service
 
Monday July 29
10:30 am:  Free Play Group
 7:00 pm:  Boy Scouts
 
Tuesday July 30
 7:30 am:  Men’s Breakfast Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.
 7:00 pm:  Women’s AA
  
Wednesday July 31
 8:00 am:  Women’s Breakfast Russ’s 3966 Plainfield Ave.
 7:00 pm:  AA
 
Thursday August 1
 7:00 pm:  AA Step Workbook Group
 
Friday August 2
 9:00 am:  Morning AA
 
Saturday August 3
 
Next Sunday August 4
10:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service
11:00 am:  Deacons Meeting

 Congratulations to our philosopher pianist, Michaeleen Kelly!  Micki has just had her article, Interality and Legal Rights published in the China Media Research Journal issue 15.4 (2019).  The paper philosophically explores the legal rights of those who are in an “in between” state, such as the dying, the transgendered, and refugees without a country.  (Copies of the paper are available if you would like to read it.)  Congratulations, Micki!
 
 Pastor Karen will be on vacation and out of town, July 30th - August 5th.  If you are in need of pastoral care, please call:  Rev. Tom Lawton: 616-874-7045; Rev. Laurie TenHave-Chapman: 616 866-2412; or Rev. Helen Havlik: 616 363-6864. Thank you for this time of rest and recuperation!

ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
OUR FLOWERS this morning are in celebration of our many dedicated volunteers.
 
NKPC FISHING CONTEST UPDATE:
Chet is currently in the lead with a huge pumpkinseed entry. 
What can you enter to compete?  Remember to take a photo of your fish next to a tape measure and send the photo to Pastor Karen to enter the contest. 
 
2019 Summer Sermon Series
Questions from The Congregation
July 28th: What is a Soul? Do Animals have Souls? (Should we eat them?)
Aug. 4th: Pastor Karen off on vacation. Cara Oosterhouse leads worship.
Aug. 11th: What about Hell?  Is God Vengeful like in the Old Testament?
Aug. 18th: Are there Modern Prophets?
Aug. 25th: Pastor Karen off. Taking Elisa to MTU. Brian Beecher leads worship.
Sept. 1: What is "Just War" Theology?
  
THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to send our kids to CAMP GREENWOOD!  Reports are coming back with fabulous experiences, amazing stories and strengthened faith!  You made this possible!
  
J.O.Y. Bicycle Ministry Summer 2019 Schedule
 
August 10th, Saturday. 8:00 am Fred Meijer Trail. 
 
September 7th, Sunday. 1:00 pm Millennium Park
 
September 28th Saturday. 9:00 am Musketawa Trail

(Please see the flyer in the Narthex or on the doors for details.)
 
  
FUNDRAISING CONCERT FOR FAMILY PROMISE
 
Our congregational friends, Bostwick Lake Congregational UCC are hosting a benefit concert on Sunday, August 11th, 2019 from Noon until 3:30 pm.  The band is Lake Effect from Grand Rapids covering songs from many different genres of music. All donations and funds from the food sales (Hamburgers, hotdogs, brats, garden burgers, chips, drinks and desserts)  goes toward funding Family Promise in Northern Kent County.  Bring your lawn chairs, and your appetites for good food and music for a good cause!
 
 
Mark your calendars!  We are tentatively scheduled for our first Family Promise guests the week of November 10th, 2019.  Opportunities for volunteer training will occur August, September and October. Watch for more details coming soon to the NKPC yellow pages!
 
 
This Week of July 21, 2019 through July 28, 2019
 
Sunday July 21
10:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service
 
Monday July 22
10:30 am:  Free Play Group
 7:00 pm:  Boy Scouts

Tuesday July 23
 7:30 am:  Men’s Breakfast Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.
 7:00 pm:  Women’s AA

Wednesday July 24
 8:00 am:  Women’s Breakfast Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave.
 7:00 pm:  AA

Thursday July 25
 
Friday July 26
 9:00 am  Morning AA
 
Saturday July 27 
 
Next Sunday July 28
10:00 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.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
OUR FLOWERS Sunday are in celebration of our new members joining North Kent Presbyterian Church today!
 
NKPC FISHING CONTEST UPDATE:
Chet is currently in the lead with a huge pumpkinseed entry. 
What can you enter to compete?  Remember to take a photo of your fish next to a tape measure and send the photo to Pastor Karen to enter the contest. 
 
PRAYER SHAWLS: We are currently down to ONE prayer shawl!  If you would be willing to knit or crochet one for NKPC to give away, please take some skeins of yarn, a pattern and even borrow some needles if you need them. Let's continue to make these beautiful ministry gifts!
 
2019 Summer Sermon Series
Questions from The Congregation
July 21st: Love your neighbor and yourself?  How?
July 28th: What is a Soul? Do Animals have Souls? (Should we eat them?)
Aug. 4th: Pastor Karen off on vacation. Cara Oosterhouse leads worship.
Aug. 11th: What about Hell?  Is God Vengeful like in the Old Testament?
Aug. 18th: Are there Modern Prophets?
Aug. 25th: Pastor Karen off. Taking Elisa to MTU. Brian Beecher leads worship.
Sept. 1: What is "Just War" Theology?
  
SUMMER MUSIC: If you would like to provide special music for a summer worship service, please contact our Music Director, Brian Beecher.
  
ATTENTION WOMEN!  There will be a brief Presbyterian Women meeting after worship today, July 14th to discuss Camp Scholarships and bed linens for the Family Promise Project.  Please plan on staying in the sanctuary for this quick update and discussion!
  
THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to send our kids to CAMP GREENWOOD!  Reports are coming back with fabulous experiences, amazing stories and strengthened faith!  You made this possible!
 
Thank you to everyone who worked so diligently to welcome and accommodate our two guest churches last week.  Your hospitality was noted and appreciated! THANK YOU!
 
 
J.O.Y. Bicycle Ministry Summer 2019 Schedule
 
August 10th, Saturday. 8:00 am Fred Meijer Trail. 
 
September 7th, Sunday. 1:00 pm Millennium Park
 
September 28th Saturday. 9:00 am Musketawa Trail

(Please see the flyer in the Narthex or on the doors for details.)
 
 
This Week of July 14, 2019 through July 21, 2019

Sunday July 14
10:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service
 
Monday July 15
10:30 am:  Free Play Group
 7:00 pm:  Boy Scouts
 7:00 pm:  NO SESSION MEETING
 
Tuesday July 16
 7:30 am:  Men’s Breakfast Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr
 7:00 pm:  Women's AA
  
Wednesday July 17
 8:00 am:  Women’s Breakfast Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave
 7:00 pm:  AA
 
Thursday July 18
 
Friday July 19
 9:00 am:  Morning AA
 
Saturday July 20
 
Next Sunday July 21
10:00 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.

                                                                   ANNOUNCEDMENTS
 
PRAYER SHAWL THANKS.  Judy sends a special thanks for her prayer shawl, she had it with her for both of her back operations and was helped by the support it brought to her during her time of need.
 
NKPC FISHING CONTEST UPDATE:
Check out the photo of Chet's huge Pumpkinseed Fish in the fellowship hall. 
What fish can you enter to compete?  Remember to take a photo of your fish next to a tape measure and send the photo to Pastor Karen to enter the contest. 
Winners are determined by percentage of Master Angler score. EVERYONE is WELCOME to participate!  Multiple entries encouraged.
 
Prayer Shawls: We are currently running low on prayer shawls!  If you would be willing to knit or crochet one for NKPC to give away, please take some skeins of yarn, a pattern and even borrow some needles if you need them. Let's continue to make these beautiful ministry gifts!
 
POTLUCK THIS SUNDAY JULY 7th
We hope that you are thinking of your special dish from your family heritage or history that you would like to share with at the potluck on Sunday after church. Remember it can be simple like a package of windmill cookies or Mac and cheese!  If you are available to help set up the tables in the T room, please meet at the church about 1:00 pm on Friday afternoon, July 5th.
 
10:00 am
2019 Summer Sermon Series
Questions from The Congregation
July 7th: 3 Church Combined Service at NKPC. Potluck afterwards
July 14th:  Is Prayer Actually Effective?
July 21st: Love your neighbor and yourself?  How?
July 28th: What is a Soul? Do Animals have Souls? (Should we eat them?)
Aug. 4th: Pastor Karen off on vacation. Cara Oosterhouse leads worship.
Aug. 11th: What about Hell?  Is God Vengeful like in the Old Testament?
Aug. 18th: Are there Modern Prophets?
Aug. 25th: Pastor Karen off. Taking Elisa to MTU. Brian Beecher leads worship.
Sept. 1: What is "Just War" Theology?
 
A Triad of Churches:
First Congregational Church of Rockford, UCC
Bostwick Lake, UCC
North Kent Presbyterian Church
 
Will meet together for worship at North Kent Presbyterian Church on July 7th at 10:00 am for a service filled with scripture, music and the stories behind some of your favorite hymns.  Following the service, there will be a potluck in which you are invited to bring your favorite ethnic food to share in a time of fellowship with the three congregations. Join us for a feast for the ears, a feast for the stomach and a feast for the soul on July 7th!  
 
SUMMER MUSIC: If you would like to provide special music for a summer worship service, please contact our Music Director, Brian Beecher.
 
 
This Week of July 07, 2019 through July 14, 2019
 
Sunday July 7
10:00 am:  Triad of Churches Service
11:00 am:  Potluck
  
Monday July 8
10:30 am:  Free Play Group
 7:00 pm:  Boy Scouts 
 7:00 pm:  Facilities & Stewardship Committee

Tuesday July 9
 7:30 am:  Men’s Breakfast Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr
 7:00 pm:  Women's AA
  
Wednesday July 10
 8:00 am:  Women’s Breakfast Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave
 7:00 pm:  AA
 
Thursday July 11

Friday July 12
 9:00 am:  Morning AA
 
Saturday July 13
 
Next Sunday July 14
10:00 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.