​DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME STARTS THIS SUNDAY.  REMEMBER TO FALL BACK ONE HOUR.

Please remember to wear your name tags.  Our new friends and visitors thank you.
 
Please note that childcare volunteers are provided in our wonderful nursery for all of those who are 4 years old and younger!
 
ADULT DISCUSSION GROUP:  Join Ron at 9:15 a.m. Sunday mornings for great discussion and mind stimulating conversation with the DVD study guide by Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crosson!
 “Eclipsing Empire: Paul, Rome, and the Kingdom of God”

J.O.Y. Bible Study meets this Tuesday, Nov. 5th! Join us 1:15 - 2:45 pm!
 
WE HOST OUR FIRST FAMILY PROMISE GUESTS the WEEK of 11/24/19
--THIS IS THANKSGIVING WEEK---
 Family Promise North Kent IHN is coming our way, and we need all hands on deck! We are in need of volunteers of all ages to help us serve families and children experiencing homelessness. Sign up for SUNDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY and ESPECIALLY SATURDAY. Together, we can end family homelessness in North Kent! Wendy is coordinating food planning. Contact her for details.
                 
Thanksgiving Potluck!  Everyone is invited to join the NKPC potluck on Thanksgiving afternoon at 2:00 pm.  Bring enough food to share with our Family Promise guests and come celebrate our blessings together.  The turkey will be provided, but the rest of the feast is up to you! Sign-up on the bulletin board today!
  
$5,000  Match for Camp Greenwood!  Camp Greenwood is in need of operating funds for the rest of 2019. A generous NKPC member has stepped up and offered matching funds up to $5,000 to inspire other NKPC members to give.  Currently $1250 has been pledged.  Can you help us meet the $5 K goal? You may either make out your check to Camp Greenwood or to North Kent Presbyterian with Camp Greenwood in the subject line.  Both organizations are 501(c) 3 non profits and all contributions qualify as a charitable gift. Let's keep up the good work that God is doing through our camp! 
  
Meijers Double Match (Rockford Meijers store only) takes place on November 26th.  If you purchase a Meijer donation gift card for North Kent Connect in any amount that day, Meijers will donate 2x the amount to North Kent Connect. (A $10 donation turns into $30.)  This will enable them to purchase food and gifts for their clients.  Thank you!

Week of Nov. 3, 2019 through Nov. 10, 2019 

Sunday November 3
 9:15 am:  Adult Discussion Group
10:15 am:  Choir Rehearsal
11:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service
12:00 pm:  Deacons Meeting

Monday November 4
10:30 am:  Free Play Group
 7:00 pm:  Boy Scouts

Tuesday November 5
 7:30 am:  Men's Breakfast Mr. Berger, 5181 Northland Dr.
 1:15 pm:  J.O.Y. Bible study
 7:00 pm:  Boy Scouts
 
Wednesday November 6
 8:00 am:  Women's Breakfast Russ's, 3966 Plainfield Ave.
 7:00 pm:  AA
  
Thursday November 7
 6:30 pm:  Choir Rehearsal
 7:30 pm:  Bells Rehearsal

FridayNovember 8
 9:00 am:  Morning AA

Saturday November 9

Next Sunday November 10
 9:15 am:  Discussion Group
10:15 am:  Choir Rehearsal
11:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service

ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
OUR FLOWERS this morning are dedicated to Rev. Karen Fitz LaBarge in honor of October being Pastor Appreciation Month.
 
ADULT DISCUSSION GROUP:  Join Ron at 9:15 a.m. Sunday mornings for great discussion and mind stimulating conversation with the DVD study guide by Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crosson!
 “Eclipsing Empire: Paul, Rome, and the Kingdom of God”

The NKPC 2019 FISHING CONTEST WINNERS will be announced today during fellowship hour! Come congratulate the winners!
 
J.O.Y. Bible Study meets this Tuesday, Oct. 29th!  Join us 1:15 - 2:45 pm!
 
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ends on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd. (In one week, fall back in bed for an extra hour of sleep!)
 
THANK YOU to everyone who helped North Kent Connect raise $96,000 at the Pastors Feud fundraising event on October 10th!  Your donations will help serve the needs of the "least of these"!
 
 WE HOST OUR FIRST FAMILY PROMISE GUESTS the WEEK of 11/24/19
--THIS IS THANKSGIVING WEEK---
Family Promise North Kent IHN is coming our way, and we need all hands on deck! We are in need of volunteers of all ages to help us serve families and children experiencing homelessness. We need volunteers to help set-up rooms, make meals, serve meals, play with kids, take down rooms, and wash laundry after the week is over! Sign up for SUNDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY. Together, we can end family homelessness in North Kent! Wendy is coordinating food planning. Contact her for details.
                 
MORE FAMILY PROMISE TRAININGS:                                                            
Sun., 10/27/19, 12:30-3:00 pm at Bella Vista, 5100 Belding Rd., Rockford
Tues., 10/29/19, 6-8 pm at Tribes Church, 6070 Kuttshill
 
Suicide Prevention is a task for all of us.  If you know of someone who is thinking about suicide, please have them call 1-800-273-8255.  Together we can help each other get through the dark times with the love of Christ. 
 
Thanksgiving Potluck!  Everyone is invited to join the NKPC potluck on Thanksgiving afternoon at 2:00 pm.  Bring enough food to share with our Family Promise guests and come celebrate our blessings together.  The turkey will be provided, but the rest of the feast is up to you!  Sign-up on the bulletin board today! 
 
$5,000  Match for Camp Greenwood!  Camp Greenwood is in need of operating funds for the rest of 2019. A generous NKPC member has stepped up and offered matching funds up to $5,000 to inspire other NKPC members to give.  Currently $1250 has been pledged.  Can you help us meet the $5 K goal? You may either make out your check to Camp Greenwood or to North Kent Presbyterian with Camp Greenwood in the subject line.  Both organizations are non profits and all your donations are fully tax deductible.  Let's keep up the good work that God is doing through our camp!  
 
 

Week of Oct. 27, 2019 through Nov. 03, 2019

Sunday October 27
 9:15 am:  Adult Discussion Group
10:15 am:  Choir Rehearsal
11:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service
 
Monday October 28 
10:30 am:  Free Play Group
 7:00 pm:  Boy Scouts
  
Tuesday October 29
 7:30 am:  Men’s Breakfast Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.
 1:15 pm:  J.O.Y. Bible Study
 7:00 pm:  Women’s AA
 
Wednesday October 30
 8:00 am:  Women’s Breakfast Russ’s, 3966 Plainfield Ave.
 7:00 pm:  AA
  
Thursday October 31

Friday November 1
 9:00 am:  Morning AA

Saturday November 2
 
Next Sunday November 3
 9:15 am:  Adult Discussion Group 
10:15 am:  Choir Rehearsal
11:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service
12:00 pm:  Deacons Meeting

 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
ADULT DISCUSSION GROUP:  Join Ron at 9:15 a.m. Sunday mornings for great discussion and mind stimulating conversation with the DVD study guide by Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crosson!
 “Eclipsing Empire: Paul, Rome, and the Kingdom of God”
(Note: Class is Cancelled this Sunday, Oct. 20th)
 
NKPC FISHING CONTEST UPDATE:
The NKPC FISHING CONTEST ENDS ON OCTOBER 20th!  Can anyone beat Chet?  Submit your photo to Pastor Karen by 10/20/19!
 
J.O.Y. Bible Study meets this Tuesday, Oct. 22nd!  Join us 1:15 - 2:45 pm!
 
Thank you to all who helped at CAMP GREENWOOD on October 19th, for the Cleanup and Annual Meeting.
 
Youth Crew Trunk or Treat is 10/25!
 
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ends on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd. (In two weeks, fall back in bed for an extra hour of sleep!)
 
THANK YOU to everyone who helped North Kent Connect raise $96,000 at the Pastors Feud fundraising event on October 10th!  Your donations will help serve the needs of the "least of these"!
 
 
WE HOST OUR FIRST FAMILY PROMISE GUESTS the WEEK of 11/24/19
--THIS IS THANKSGIVING WEEK---
 Family Promise North Kent IHN is coming our way, and we need all hands on deck! We are in need of volunteers of all ages to help us serve families and children experiencing homelessness. We need volunteers to help set-up rooms, make meals, serve meals, play with kids, take down rooms, and wash laundry after the week is over! Sign up for SUNDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY. Together, we can end family homelessness in North Kent!  Wendy is coordinating food planning. Contact her for details.
                 
MORE FAMILY PROMISE TRAININGS:
Sun., 10/20/19, 1-3 pm at Springs Church, 135 Grand St NE, Cedar Springs                                                                 
Sun., 10/27/19, 12:30-3:00 pm at Bella Vista, 5100 Belding Rd., Rockford
Tues., 10/29/19, 6-8 pm at Tribes Church, 6070 Kuttshill 
 
POTLUCK!  According to the Bible, the fruits of the spirit include love, joy, peace, kindness, temperance, etc. And the fruits of our fall season are apples, peaches, berries, tomatoes (are they fruits or veggies?) So as we practice the fruits of the spirit, let's share the fruits of the season after church on Sunday Oct 20. Some ideas are:  Apple pie or pumpkin cookies, blueberry muffins or zucchini bread, or those cute little cherry tomatoes, bring fruit and veggie dishes to share with our friends as we talk with love and kindness.
 
Healing Sexual Trauma Through The Arts Conference at Tribes Church Oct. 25-26—Tickets are $75.  Direct link to purchase tickets is:  Https://hstconference.eventbrite.com
 
Suicide Prevention is a task for all of us.  If you know of someone who is thinking about suicide, please have them call 1-800-273-8255.  Together we can help each other get through the dark times with the love of Christ. 
 

Week of Oct. 20, 2019 through Oct. 27, 2019

Sunday October 20
 9:15 am:  Adult Discussion Group (cancelled for today)
10:00 am:  Bells Rehearsal
11:00am:  Traditional Sunday Service
12:00 pm:  Potluck
 
Monday October 21
10:30 am:  Free Play Group
 7:00  pm:  Boy Scouts
 7:00  pm:  Session Meeting

Tuesday October 22
 7:30 am:  Men’s Breakfast Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.
 1:15: pm:  J.O.Y. Bible Study
 7:00 pm:  Women’s AA

Wednesday October 23
 8:00 am:  Women’s Breakfast Russ’s, 3966 Plainfield Ave.
 7:00 pm:  AA

Thursday October 24
 6:30 pm:  Choir Rehearsal
 7:00 pm:  AA Step Workbook Group
 7:30 pm:  Bells Rehearsal

Friday October 25
 9:00 am:  Morning AA

Saturday October 26

Next Sunday October 27
 9:15 am:  Adult Discussion Group
10:15 am:  Choir Rehearsal
11:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
OUR FLOWERS this morning are in celebration and thanks for the excellent music that helps us worship God more effectively.  Thank you for your good work! 
 
ADULT DISCUSSION GROUP:  Join Ron at 9:15 a.m. Sunday mornings for great discussion and mind stimulating conversation with the DVD study guide by Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crosson!
 “Eclipsing Empire: Paul, Rome, and the Kingdom of God”
 
NKPC FISHING CONTEST UPDATE:
The NKPC FISHING CONTEST ENDS ON OCTOBER 20th!  Can anyone beat Chet?  Submit your photo to Pastor Karen by 10/20/19!
 
J.O.Y. Bible Study meets this Tuesday, Oct. 15th! Join us 1:15 - 2:45 pm!
 
Suicide Prevention is a task for all of us.  If you know of someone who is thinking about suicide, please have them call 1-800-273-8255.  Together we can help each other get through the dark times with the love of Christ. 
 
CAMP GREENWOOD Cleanup and Annual Meeting is October 19th!
Work starts at 9:00 am, free lunch at 12:30, annual meeting is at 1 pm. 
Everyone is welcome!
 
WE HOST OUR FIRST FAMILY PROMISE GUESTS the WEEK of 11/24/19
--THIS IS THANKSGIVING WEEK---
 Family Promise North Kent IHN is coming our way, and we need all hands on deck! We are in need of volunteers of all ages to help us serve families and children experiencing homelessness. We need volunteers to help set-up rooms, make meals, serve meals, play with kids, take down rooms, and wash laundry after the week is over! Sign up for SUNDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY. Together, we can end family homelessness in North Kent!  Wendy is coordinating food planning. Contact her for details.
                  
MORE FAMILY PROMISE TRAININGS:
Wed., 10/16/19, 6-8 pm at City Impact, 288 N. Main St., Cedar Springs 
Sun., 10/20/19, 1-3 pm at Springs Church, 135 Grand St NE, Cedar Springs                                                                 
Sun., 10/27/19, 12:30-3:00 pm at Bella Vista, 5100 Belding Rd., Rockford
Tues., 10/29/19, 6-8 pm at Tribes Church, 6070 Kuttshill
 
POTLUCK!  According to the Bible, the fruits of the spirit include love, joy, peace, kindness, temperance, etc. And the fruits of our fall season are apples, peaches, berries, tomatoes (are they fruits or veggies?) So as we practice the fruits of the spirit, let's share the fruits of the season after church on Sunday Oct 20. Some ideas are:  Apple pie or pumpkin cookies, blueberry muffins or zucchini bread, or those cute little cherry tomatoes, bring fruit and veggie dishes to share with our friends as we talk with love and kindness.
 
Healing Sexual Trauma Through The Arts Conference at Tribes Church Oct. 25-26—Early Bird tickets are $59 (ends Sept. 30), Tickets then go up to $75.  Direct link to purchase tickets is:  Https://hstconference.eventbrite.com

 
 
This Week of Oct. 13, 2019 through Oct. 20, 2019

Sunday October 13
 9:15 am:  Adult Discussion Group   
10:15 am:  Choir Rehearsal
11:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service  

Monday October 14 
10:30  am:  Free Play Group  
 7:00  pm:  Boy Scouts  
 7:00  pm:  Facilities & Stewardship Committee Mtg.

Tuesday October 15
 7:30 am:  Men’s Breakfast Mr. Burger, 5181 Northlan Dr.
 1:15 pm:  J.O.Y. Bible Study
 7:00 pm:  Women’s AA
  
Wednesday October 16
 8;00 am:  Women’s Breakfast Russ’s, 3966 Plainfield Ave.
 7:00 pm:  AA

Thursday October 17
 6:30 pm:  Choir Rehearsal
 6:30 pm:  Cub Scouts
 7:00 pm:  AA Step Workbook Group
 7:30 pm:  Bells Rehearsal

Friday October 18
 9:00 am:  Morning AA

Saturday October 19
 8:30 am:  Men’s Fellowship Breakfast

Next Sunday October 20
 9:15 am:  Adult Discussion Group  
10:00 am:  Bells Rehearsal
11:00 am:  Traditional Sunday Service
 

Sunday Oct 6
9:15 am   Adult Discussion Group
10:15 am  Choir Rehearsal
11:00 am Traditional Sunday Service : World Communion.
12:00 pm  Deacons Meeting

Monday Oct 7
10:30 am  Mom's and Munchkins - free play group
7:00 pm  Boy Scouts

Tuesday Oct 8
7:30 am  Men's Breakfast  Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Drive
1:15 pm  J.O.Y. Bible Study
7:00 pm  Women's AA

Wednesday Oct 9
8:00 am  Women's Breakfast  Russ's, 3966 Plainfield
7:00 pm  AA

Thursday Oct 10
6:30 pm  NO Choir Rehearsal this week
7:00 pm  AA Step Workbook Group
7:30 pm  NO Bells Rehearsal this week

Friday Oct 11
9:00 am  Morning AA

Next Sunday  13
9:15 am  Adult Discussion
10:15 am  Choir Rehearsal
11:00 am Traditional Sunday Service