ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
NKPC FISHING CONTEST UPDATE:
Chet is currently in the lead in Adult Division with a huge pumpkinseed entry. Colin  and Nate are tied for second. Morgen is currently in the lead in Youth Division with an 18 inch largemouth bass, with Aubrey  coming in second with a 16 1/4" small 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”
Sept. 1:  What is "Just War" Theology?
 
J.O.Y. Bicycle Ministry Summer 2019 Schedule
September 7th, Saturday. 8:00 am Millennium Park
September 28th Saturday. 9:00 am Musketawa Trail 
(Please see the flyer for details. Note: Sept 8th changed due to Rally Sunday.)
 
NOTICE!!!!  WORSHIP Time Change--NEXT Sunday, September 1, 2019:  Our Traditional Sunday Service will begin at 11 a.m.  This is Labor Day weekend.  

RALLY SUNDAY is September 8th!  Membership committee is planning a Potluck. Membership will provide a meat dish (lasagna, casserole, etc.) and rolls. Congregation will bring side dishes, salads, vegetables, and desserts. Come and kick off a new season with us!
  
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.  Please support this worthy cause as you are able.  Many thanks, The Mission Committee.
 
GRCC CAMPUS MINISTERY The Listening Post is beginning its fifth year of compassionate, non-judgmental listening on the campus of Grand Rapids Community College. Volunteers work as part of a team, with training and a flexible volunteer schedule and free parking. (You do not need to commit to every week!) The Listening Post needs volunteers on Tuesdays from 11 am- 12:30 pm and 12:30 pm- 2 pm beginning August 27 through Nov 26. For more information contact Nancy Janisch, 616-821-0351, nancy@truenorthonine.org
 
WE HOST OUR FIRST FAMILY PROMISE GUESTS the WEEK of 11/24/19
                        --THIS IS THANKSGIVING WEEK---
Many of our guests may have plans for Thanksgiving weekend. Some perhaps will not. NKPC is planning a Thanksgiving dinner. Details soon.
 
SIGN UP TODAY to volunteer to host our guests coming for FAMILY PROMISE on the week of Thanksgiving.  Sign-up sheets on bulletin board in narthex for Sunday 11/24, Tues 11/26, Thurs 11/28 and Sat 11/30.  Wendy is coordinating food planning. Contact her for details.
  
 
This Week of August 25, 2019 through Sept 1, 2019

Sunday August 25
10:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service

Monday August 26        
10:30 am:  Free Play Group
 7:00 pm:  Boy Scouts

Tuesday August 27
 7:30 am:  Men’s Breakfast Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.
 7:00 pm:  Women's AA
  
Wednesday August 28
 8:00 am:  Women’s Breakfast Russ’s 3966 Plainfield Ave.  
 7:00 pm:  AA
 
Thursday August 29
 7:00 pm:  AA Step Workbook Group
 
Friday August 30
 9:00 am:  Morning AA

Saturday August 31
 
Next Sunday September 1
11:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service

ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
OUR FLOWERS this morning are in celebration of Joe & Kathleen's  Wedding  Anniversary.  Congratulations!
 
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 largemouth 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. 25th:  Pastor Karen off. Taking Elisa to MTU. Brian Beecher leads worship.
Sept. 1:  What is "Just War" Theology?
 
J.O.Y. Bicycle Ministry Summer 2019 Schedule
September 7th, Sunday. 1:00 pm Millennium Park
September 28th Saturday. 9:00 am Musketawa Trail 
(Please see the flyer for details.)
 
WORSHIP Time Change
 On Sunday, September 1, 2019:  Our Traditional Sunday Service will begin at 11 a.m.
This is Labor Day weekend.  

 RALLY SUNDAY is September 7th!  Watch for more details soon!
  
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.  Please support this worthy cause as you are able.  Many thanks, The Mission Committee.
 
GRCC CAMPUS MINISTERY The Listening Post is beginning its fifth year of compassionate, non-judgmental listening on the campus of Grand Rapids Community College. Volunteers work as part of a team, with training and a flexible volunteer schedule and free parking. (you do not need to commit to every week!) The Listening Post needs volunteers on Tuesdays from 11 am- 12:30 pm and 12:30 pm- 2 pm beginning August 27 through Nov 26. For more information contact Nancy Janisch, 616-821-0351, nancy@truenorthonine.org
 
 
WE HOST OUR FIRST FAMILY PROMISE GUESTS the WEEK of 11/24/19
                        --THIS IS THANKSGIVING WEEK---
Many of our guests may have plans for Thanksgiving weekend. Some perhaps will not. NKPC is planning a Thanksgiving dinner. Details soon.
 
SIGN UP TODAY to volunteer to host our guests coming for FAMILY PROMISE on the week of Thanksgiving.  Sign-up sheets on bulletin board in narthex for Sunday 11/24, Tues 11/26, Thurs 11/28 and Sat 11/30.  Wendy is coordinating food planning. Contact her for details.
 
NORTH KENT CONNECT Note from NKC. “We are so thankful for your recent donation of food items to our pantry.  Many families have been blessed by your gift.  Thank you so much!”
 
NOTE: The women's breakfast would proudly like to announce that they had a record 20 people at breakfast at Russ' on 8/14/19.  If you would like to join us, we will pull over a 5th table! Everyone is welcome!
 
 

This Week of August 18, 2019 through August 25, 2019

Sunday August 18
10:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service
 
Monday August 19        
10:30 am:  Free Play Group
 7:00 pm:  Boy Scouts
 7:00 pm:  Session Meeting

Tuesday August 20
 7:30 am:  Men’s Breakfast Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.
 7:00 pm:  Women's AA

Wednesday August 21
 8:00 am:  Women’s Breakfast Russ’s 3966 Plainfield Ave. 
 7:00 pm:  AA

Thursday August 22 
 7:00 pm:  AA Step Workbook Group

Friday August 23
 9:00 am:  Morning AA

Saturday August 24

Sunday August 25
10:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service
 
 
 
FAMILY PROMISE VOLUNTEER TRAINING DATES
Hillcrest:  5994 18 Mile Rd. Cedar Springs:  Wednesday 9/11 6-8 pm
 
1st Congregational:  192 E. Bridge St. Rockford:  Sunday 9/15 12:15-2:15 pm
 
Mamrelund Lutheran:  4085 Lutheran Church Rd. Kent City:  Tuesday 9/16 6-8 pm

Sparta Baptist:  38 S. State St. Sparta:  Sunday 9/22 12:15-2:15 pm
 
Peace Lutheran:  1225 12 Mile Rd. Sparta:  Tuesday 9/26 2-4 pm
 
Bella Vista:  5100 Belding Rd. NE Rockford:  Tuesday 10/1 9-11 am
 

​ ANNOUNCEMENTS


OUR FLOWERS this morning are in celebration of George and Susan's 52nd wedding anniversary.  Congratulations!
 
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 largemouth 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. 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?
 
J.O.Y. Bicycle Ministry Summer 2019 Schedule
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.
 
GRCC CAMPUS MINISTERY The Listening Post is beginning its fifth year of compassionate, non-judgmental listening on the campus of Grand Rapids Community College. Volunteers work as part of a team, with training and a flexible volunteer schedule and free parking. (you do not need to commit to every week!) The Listening Post needs volunteers on Tuesdays from 11 am- 12:30 pm and 12:30 pm- 2 pm beginning August 27 through Nov 26. For more information contact Nancy Janisch, 616-821-0351, nancy@truenorthonine.org
 
FUNDRAISING CONCERT FOR FAMILY PROMISE:  Our congregational friends, Bostwick Lake Congregational UCC are hosting a benefit concert today, 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!
 
NORTH KENT CONNECT Note from NKC. “We are so thankful for your recent donation of food items to our pantry.  Many families have been blessed by gift.  Thank you so much!”
 
GIANT ANNUAL CHURCH SECOND BEST SALE: Holy Spirit Episcopal Church is holding its giant annual Second Best Sale on Friday, August 16, from 9 am to 4 pm, and Saturday, August 17, from 9 am to 2 pm. Friday 8-9 am only: $5 "Early Bird Admission." Free admission after 9 am. We have something for everyone! +4 rooms of gently used treasures. Holy Spirit Episcopal Church is located at 1200 Post Drive NE, Belmont, MI 49306 (corner of Post and Pine Island drives, just west of US Route 131 exit in Belmont). More information can be found at www.holyspiritbelmont.org  
 
 
WE HOST OUR FIRST FAMILY PROMISE GUESTS the WEEK of 11/24/19
                        --THIS IS THANKSGIVING WEEK---
Many of our guests may have plans for Thanksgiving weekend. Some perhaps will not. NKPC is planning a Thanksgiving dinner. Details soon.


This Week of August 11, 2019 through August 18, 2019

Sunday August 11
10:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service
 
Monday August 12
10:30 am:  Free Play GroupFree Play Group
 7:00 pm:  Boy Scouts
 7:00 pm:  Facilities and Stewardship
 
Tuesday August 13
 7:30 am:  Men’s Breakfast Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.
 7:00 pm:  Women's AA
  
Wednesday August 14
 8:00 am:  Women’s Breakfast Russ’s 3966 Plainfield Ave.
 7:00 pm:  AA
  
Thursday August 15
 7:00 pm:  AA Step Workbook Group
 
Friday August 16
 9:00 am:  Morning AA

Saturday August 17
 
Next Sunday August 18
10:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service  

 
 
FAMILY PROMISE VOLUNTEER TRAINING DATES
Hillcrest: 5994 18 Mile Rd. Cedar Springs
 
1st Congregational: 192 E. Bridge St Rockford
 
Mamrelund Lutheran: 4085 Lutheran Church Rd
Kent City
 
Sparta Baptist: 28 S. State St. Sparta
 
Peace Lutheran: 1225 12 Mile rd. Sparta
 
Bella Vista: 5100 Belding Rd NE Rockford

​

ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
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 largemouth 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. 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?
 
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!
 
GIANT ANNUAL CHURCH SECOND BEST SALE: Holy Spirit Episcopal Church is holding its giant annual Second Best Sale on Friday, August 16, from 9 am to 4 pm, and Saturday, August 17, from 9 am to 2 pm. Friday 8-9 am only: $5 "Early Bird Admission." Free admission after 9 am. We have something for everyone! +4 rooms of gently used treasures. Holy Spirit Episcopal Church is located at 1200 Post Drive NE, Belmont, MI 49306 (corner of Post and Pine Island drives, just west of US Route 131 exit in Belmont). More information can be found at www.holyspiritbelmont.org  
 
 
This Week of August 04, 2019 through August 11, 2019

Sunday August 4
10:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service
11:00 am:  Deacons Meeting
 
Monday August 5
10:30 am:  Free Play Group
 7:00 pm:  Boy Scouts

Tuesday August 6
 7:30 am:  Men’s Breakfast Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.
 7:00 pm:  Women's AA
  
Wednesday August 7
 8:00 am:  Women’s Breakfast Russ’s 3966 Plainfield Ave.
 7:00 pm:  AA
  
Thursday August 8
 7:00 pm:  AA Step Workbook Group
 
Friday August 9
 9:00 am:  Morning AA
 
Saturday August 10
 
Next Sunday August 11
10:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service

 
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 Ten Have-Chapman: 616 866-2412; or Rev. Helen Havlik: 616 363-6864. Thank you for this time of rest and recuperation!