ANNOUNCEMENTS

From a card received at the church:
“Dear Friends, Thank you for all you did for us and Sandy. Love, Judy and Bob”
 
OUR FLOWERS are given today in honor of all workers. May God continue to bless you in all that you do.

NKPC 2018 FISHING CONTEST!  Our annual fishing contest is back, and this year it will be even easier to score points.  We will be using Michigan's "Master Angler" records to score our fish and to compete against each other for a $50 prize and very important bragging rights!  Submit your photo of your catch next to a tape measure to enter the contest.  Multiple entries encouraged.  Everyone is invited to participate.

MARK THIS DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR!  Thursday, September 6 will be the beginning of rehearsals for the Bell & Chancel Choirs. We are having a potluck to celebrate a new year of joyous music! Bells practice at 6 PM, followed by a Potluck for all at 6:45 and Choir rehearsal at 7:15. We welcome all who may be interested in joining us to come for fellowship, food and, of course, music!

PASTOR KAREN’S email is Pastor.nkpc@gmail.com or REVKFL@NKP.CHURCH
Cell phone is 616-644-5122.  Her office hours are Monday - Wednesday 9:30 - 3 pm. Contact her for lunch or coffee!
 
RALLY SUNDAY – September 9 – You are invited to share in a potluck meal with activities following the 11:00 AM Church service. The membership Committee will provide fried chicken from Jodie’s, along with drinks (coffee, tea, lemonade & water) and table service. Please sign up if you are coming and able to donate something for the meal…possibly veggies or salad, rolls or chips, a yummy dessert? Activities will be available before and after the meal.
  
YOUTH CREW CAR WASH – The Youth Crew will be doing a Car Wash on Rally Sunday, September 9 to raise money for a playground at the church. Please put the date on your calendar and get your cars dirty so we can clean them! No set price, just donations. Thank you!
 
We are starting to include younger youth in our activities, so if you have children or grandchildren who would be interested in any of the things we do, please email nkpcyouthcrew@gmail.com and we will send you Youth Crew Invitation Cards through the mail to let you know what is happening! Our current schedule is up on the church website. Please look at it often as it could change at any time. Thank You!
  
All Church Campout at Camp Greenwood - If you are interested and  available to go camping October 5th, 6th and 7th, please contact Pastor Karen ASAP! You may bring your own tent or camper, or if you wish, stay in one of the cabins or the air conditioned Retreat Center. The cost is determined by the number of people attending, so let Pastor Karen know ASAP!
 
MISSION COMMITTEE UPDATES: We will be filling backpacks for a local foster care agency. D.A. Blodgett-St. John’s Home keeps a steady supply of age and gender appropriate backpacks for children who are new to the foster care system. Watch the table in the fellowship room for details.  Please join us in this worthwhile cause.
 
SAFE HAVEN is looking forward to a new facility with increased capacity of services for those seeking freedom from domestic violence. They expect the building to be ready for occupancy in mid-December. Their Capital Campaign has raised $4.9 million so far!
Representatives from Safe Haven will visit NKPC in October to give us an update.
 
THANK YOU to all who donated pantry supplies for Safe Haven Ministries! Thursday, September 13 North Kent Connect is hosting a hands-on workshop for the entire community, to provide insights on what living in poverty feels like. The poverty simulation, presented by Access of West Michigan, will take place from 2-4 PM at Bella Vista Church. Please register with Erin Niece at erin.niece@nkconnect.org or call (616) 866-3478. There is a registration fee of $35, and checks may be made payable to North Kent Connect prior to the event. For more information visit www.nkconnect.org.
 
This Week of September 2, 2018 through September 9, 2018

Sunday September 2
11:00 am:  Traditional Worship Service  
 
Monday September 3
10:30 am:  Free Play Group
 7:00 pm:  Boy Scouts  
 
Tuesday September 4
 7:30 am:  Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.)
 7:00 pm  Women’s AA:
 
Wednesday September 5
 8:00 am:  Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave. NE) 
 7:00 pm:  AA
 
Thursday September 6
 6:00 pm:  Bells Rehearsal
 6:45 pm:  All Choir Potluck
 7:00 pm:  AA Step Meeting
 7:15 pm:  Chancel Choir Rehearsal
  
Friday September 7
 9:00 am:  Morning AA
 
Saturday September 8
 
Next Sunday September 9
11:00 am:  Traditional Worship Service
12:00 pm:  Rally Sunday Potluck
                   Youth Crew Car Wash

ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
NKPC 2018 FISHING CONTEST!  Our annual fishing contest is back, and this year it will be even easier to score points.  We will be using Michigan's "Master Angler" records to score our fish and to compete against each other for a $50 prize and very important bragging rights!  Submit your photo of your catch next to a tape measure to enter the contest.  Multiple entries encouraged.  Everyone is invited to participate. 
 
MARK THIS DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR!  Thursday, September 6 will be the beginning of rehearsals for the Bell & Chancel Choirs. We are having a potluck to celebrate a new year of joyous music! Bells practice at 6 PM, followed by a Potluck for all at 6:45 and Choir rehearsal at 7:15. We welcome all who may be interested to join us for fellowship, food and, of course, music!
 
THANK YOU to everyone who worked so hard on the flowers and the mulching outside of the building.  It all looks spectacular!
 
PASTOR KAREN’S email is Pastor.nkpc@gmail.com or REVKFL@NKP.CHURCH
Cell phone is 616-644-5122.  Her office hours are Monday - Wednesday 9:30 - 3 pm. Contact her for lunch or coffee!
 
RALLY SUNDAY – September 9 – You are invited to share in a potluck meal and activities  following the 11:00 AM Church service. The membership Committee will provide fried chicken from Jodie’s, along with drinks (coffee, tea, lemonade & water) and table service. Please sign up with Mike Nelson if you are coming and able to donate something for the meal…possibly veggies or salad, rolls or chips, a yummy dessert? Activities will be available before and after the meal.
  
YOUTH CREW CAR WASH – The Youth Crew will be doing a Car Wash on Rally Sunday, September 9 to raise money for a playground at the church. Please put the date on your calendar and get your cars dirty so we can clean them! No set price, just donations. Thank you!
 
We are starting to include younger youth in our activities, so if you have children or grandchildren who would be interested in any of the things we do, please email nkpcyouthcrew@gmail.com and we will send you Youth Crew Invitation Cards through the mail to let you know what is happening!
 
All Church Campout at Camp Greenwood - If you are interested and available to go camping October 5th, 6th and 7th, please contact Pastor Karen ASAP! You may bring your own tent or camper, or if you wish, stay in one of the cabins or the air conditioned Retreat Center. ~The cost is determined by the number of people attending, so let Pastor Karen know ASAP!
  
MISSION COMMITTEE UPDATES:  THANK YOU to all who donated school supplies for North Kent Connect. They were delivered this past week!
 
We will be filling backpacks for a local foster care agency. D.A. Blodgett-St. John’s Home keeps a steady supply of age and gender appropriate backpacks for children who are new to the foster care system. Watch the table in the fellowship room for details.  Please join us in this worthwhile cause.

As in years past the Mission Committee will be participating a “reverse offering” for Safe Haven Ministries. Watch for those tags in the coming weeks. Take as many as you feel you can purchase. Please bring donations to church this Sunday, August 26th, for delivery the week of August 27th..
 
Thursday, September 13 North Kent Connect is hosting a hands-on workshop for the entire community, to provide insights on what living in poverty feels like. The poverty simulation, presented by Access of West Michigan, will take place from 2-4 PM at Bella Vista Church. Please register with Erin Niece at erin.niece@nkconnect.org or call (616) 866-3478. There is a registration fee of $35, and checks may be made payable to North Kent Connect prior to the event. For more information visit www.nkconnect.org.
 
 
 
This Week of August 26, 2018 through September 2, 2018
 
Sunday August 26
10:00 am:  Traditional Worship Service
  
Monday August 27
10:30 am:  Free Play Group
 7:00 pm:  Boy Scouts
  
Tuesday August 28
 7:30 am:  Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.)
 7:00 pm:  Women’s AA 

Wednesday August 29
 8:00 am:  Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave. NE)
 7:00 pm:  AA

Thursday August 30
 7:00 pm:  AA Step Group

Friday August 31 
 9:00 am:  Morning AA

Saturday September 1

Next Sunday September 2
11:00 am:  Traditional Worship Service

THE SESSION HAS VOTED TO CHANGE SUNDAY SERVICE TIME TO
11:00 AM   FROM SEPTEMBER TO MAY.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
NKPC 2018 FISHING CONTEST!  Our annual fishing contest is back, and this year it will be even easier to score points.  We will be using Michigan's "Master Angler" records to score our fish and to compete against each other for a $50 prize and very important bragging rights!  Submit your photo of your catch next to a tape measure to enter the contest.  Multiple entries encouraged.  Everyone is invited to participate. 

STORY POINT is inviting everyone to come to their Purple Palooza Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser and Silent Auction for the Alzheimer's Association on Friday,  August 24th from 7:30 - 10:30 AM. Please RSVP to (626) 866-6300 by Monday, August 20th, to help them get a count for the free breakfast.

All Church Camp Out?  If you are interested in an all Church campout at Camp Greenwood and are available to go October 5th, 6th, and 7th, please contact Pastor Karen ASAP!  We need a head count for this Youth Crew sponsored event to reserve space.


MARK THIS DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR!
 
Thursday, September 6 will be the beginning of rehearsals for the Bell & Chancel Choirs. We are having a potluck to celebrate a new year of joyous music! We welcome all who may be interested to join us for fellowship, food and, of course, music!

THANK YOU to everyone who worked so hard on the flowers and the mulching outside of the building.  It all looks spectacular!
 
Please remember to wear your name tags. 
 Our new friends and visitors thank you.
  
MISSION COMMITTEE UPDATES:
It is time to start collecting school supplies for the North Kent Connect. School supplies sales are starting. Watch for a list of suggested items and the collection box in the T. Room.
            
We will be filling backpacks for a local foster care agency. D.A. Blodgett-St. John’s Home keeps a steady supply of age and gender appropriate backpacks for children who are new to the foster care system. Watch the table in the fellowship room for details.  Please join us in this worthwhile cause.

As in years past the Mission Committee will be participating a “reverse offering” for Safe Haven Ministries. Watch for those tags in the coming weeks. Take as many as you feel you can purchase. 

NORTH KENT CONNECT is inviting area churches to lunch on Tuesday, August 21st at noon to talk about the nationwide Family Promise program.  This program utilizes church buildings to help homeless folks get back on their feet.  If you are interested in learning more about this program, contact Pastor Karen and save this slot on your calendar. 
 
Thursday, September 13 North Kent Connect is hosting a hands-on workshop for the entire community, to provide insights on what living in poverty feels like. The poverty simulation, presented by Access of West Michigan, will take place from 2-4 PM at Bella Vista Church. Please register with Erin Niece at erin.niece@nkconnect.org or call (616) 866-3478. There is a registration fee of $35, and checks may be made payable to North Kent Connect prior to the event. For more information visit www.nkconnect.org.
 
 
PLEASE NOTE THE NEXT SESSION MEETING IS AUGUST 20TH.
 
 
This Week of August 19, 2018 through August 26, 2018
 
Sunday August 19
10:00 am:  Traditional Worship Service

Monday August 20
10:30 am:  Free Play Group
 7:00 pm:  Boy Scouts
 7:00 pm:  Session      

Tuesday August 21
 7:30 am:  Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.)
 7:00 pm:  Women’s AA

Wednesday August 22
 8:00 am:  Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave. NE)
 7:00 pm: AA
 7:00 pm:  CE Meeting

Thursday August 23
 7:00 pm:  AA Step Group

Friday August 24
 9:00 am:  Morning AA

Saturday August 25

Next Sunday August 26 
10:00 am:  Traditional Worship Service