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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Christmas Decorating SUNDAY after worship! Today is the first Sunday of Advent and it is time to decorate the church in preparation for Christmas! You are invited to a light lunch after worship and then to lend your energy to making our space festive and bright! NEW MEMBERS will be joining during worship on December 9th. PLEASE remember to wear your name tags to help them feel welcome here at NKPC! CONGREGATIONAL MEETING. A congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, December 9th to finalize the 2019 budget. Please plan to stay for this meeting following the worship service at approximately 12 p.m. BUCKS FOR BIRDS: Each year we collect money to purchase holiday food baskets for our neighbors in need. That money is donated to the North Kent Connect who are able to make the purchases in bulk and at a discount, enough to serve 2000 clients. Christmas delivery will be December 16. Please give generously. WINTER WARMTH TREE: Please help fill the Winter Warmth Tree! We will collect new clothing (hats, mittens, scarves, PJ’s, socks, undies, sweat shirts, etc.) until December 16 and then refill the tree with gently used items until January 8. All items will go to North Kent Connect. HOLIDAY CONCERT! Rockford Holiday Concert on today at 3 pm in the Rockford High School Auditorium. Admission is FREE. THE WORLD FAMOUS NKPC COOKIE WALK WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15. TIME TO START BAKING! The church doors open to the public at 9 am. Volunteers are needed for set up on Friday night and to help with the cookie sale on Saturday. Please volunteer and register your cookie pledge in the Narthex. SANTA CLAUS GIRLS DELIVERY DRIVERS NEEDED! You are invited to come join the fun and help deliver Christmas presents to children on December 15th! The Santa Claus girls of Grand Rapids are at it again and we are coordinating the drivers for Northern Kent County. If you have an hour or two at 9 am on 12/15 please contact Pastor Karen! CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP AND COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY! Monday, December 24th we will join together for a Christmas Eve Service: Lessons, Carols and Communion at 7 PM. Afterwards, everyone is invited to a Community Christmas Party in Fellowship Hall at approximately 8 pm. Bring some food to share and come celebrate the birth of the Christ child with us! FROM THE FACILITIES COMMITTEE: For safety reasons, beginning this morning the rear church doors will be locked when worship begins. If you are late, please use the Narthex doors to enter the church. Thank You! This Week of December 02, 2018 through December 09, 2018 Sunday December 2 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service 12:00 pm: Christmas Decorating Monday December 3 10:30 am: Free Play Group 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts Tuesday December 4 7:30 am: Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.) 1:15 pm: Joy Bible Study 7:00 pm: Women's AA Wednesday December 5 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave. NE) 7:00 pm: AA Thursday December 6 6:30 pm: Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm: Chancel Choir Rehearsal Friday December 7 9:00 am Morning AA Saturday December 8 Next Sunday December 9 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service
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ANNOUNCEMENTS CONGREGATIONALMEETING. A congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, December 9th to finalize the 2019 budget. Please plan to stay for this meeting following the worship service at approximately 12 p.m. SUNDAY DISCUSION GROUP. The Group will take the next two Sundays off to recharge their mental batteries. BUCKS FOR BIRDS: Each year we collect money to purchase holiday food baskets for our neighbors in need. That money is donated to the North Kent Connect who are able to make the purchases in bulk and at a discount, enough to serve 2000 clients. Thanksgiving delivery was on November 19, and Christmas delivery will be on December 16. Please give generously. WINTER WARMTH TREE: Please help fill the Winter Warmth Tree! We will collect new clothing (hats, mittens, scarves, PJ’s, socks, undies, sweat shirts, etc.) until December 16 and then refill the tree with gently used items until January 8. All items will go to North Kent Connect. HOLIDAY CONCERT! Rockford Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 2 at 3 pm in the Rockford High School Auditorium. Admission is FREE. THE WORLD FAMOUS NKPC COOKIE WALK WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15. TIME TO START BAKING! FROM THE FACILITIES COMMITTEE: For safety reasons, beginning this morning the rear church doors will be locked when worship begins. If you are late, please use the Narthex doors to enter the church. Thank You! This Week of November 25, 2018 through December 02, 2018 Sunday November 25 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service Monday November 26 10:30 am: Free Play Group 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts Tuesday November 27 7:30 am: Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.) 1:15 pm: Joy Bible Study 7:00 pm: Women’s AA Wednesday November 28 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave. NE) 7:00 pm: AA Thursday November 29 6:30 pm: Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm: Chancel Choir Rehearsal Friday November 30 9:15 am: Morning AA Saturday December 1 Next Sunday December 2 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service 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! Please remember to wear your name tags. Our new friends and visitors thank you. OUR FLOWERS Our flowers Sunday are in honor of Pastor Karen. Happy Birthday! CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS CORRECTED!!! If you are at least 70 1/2, you can avoid tax on transfers made directly from your traditional IRA to an eligible charity. The transfer must be made by the trustee directly to the qualifying charity. The distribution counts toward the required minimum distribution. If you choose this option, you cannot than use the gift as an itemized charitable deduction. Your trustee should be able to provide the necessary forms and answer any questions. Property donations: Fair market value is deductible for appreciated personal property stocks) and real estate held long term.
READERS FOR ADVENT WREATH NEEDED: If you and your family or a group of friends would like to lead us in worship for our Sunday Advent Wreath readings in December, please contact Pastor Karen for your super-secret instructions! PLAYGROUND COMMITTEE: There will be a meeting of the Playground Committee after worship this morning! MAKING WORSHIP HAPPEN VOLUNTEERS: The office is thinking about 2019 already and would like to update the volunteer schedule for Liturgist, Greeter, Ushers, Counters and Nursery volunteers. We especially need more people for Nursery. Contact the church office is you want your name added to the list for any of the important Sunday Worship helpers. Let the office by Sunday, November 18th. Thanks to all who serve! BUCKS FOR BIRDS: Each year we collect money to purchase holiday food baskets for our neighbors in need. That money is donated to the North Kent Connect who are able to make the purchases in bulk and at a discount, enough to serve 2000 clients. Thanksgiving delivery will be November 19, and Christmas delivery December 16. Please give generously. WINTER WARMTH TREE: Please help fill the Winter Warmth Tree! We will collect new clothing (hats, mittens, scarves, PJ’s, socks, undies, sweat shirts, etc.) until December 16 and then refill the tree with gently used items until January 8. All items will go to North Kent Connect. NKPC Thanksgiving Potluck! You are invited to come to our thanksgiving dinner potluck on Thursday November 22nd at 3:00 pm. A turkey with stuffing and other goodies will be provided. You are invited to bring your appetite and some food to share. Please contact the church office for more information at 616-866-2230. THE WORLD FAMOUS NKPC COOKIE WALK WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15. TIME TO START BAKING! FROM THE FACILITIES COMMITTEE: For safety reasons, beginning this morning the rear church doors will be locked when worship begins. If you are late, please use the Narthex doors to enter the church. Thank You! Today, please join the deacons in signing notes for our college age students. Exams are coming up soon. Deacons will also enclose a gift card for their use. We send our good wishes to: Nicole (GRCC), Jennifer (NMU), Julia (CMU), Lauren (U of F) and JP at (MSU). This Week of November 18, 2018 through November 25, 2018 Sunday November 18 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service Monday November 19 10:30 am: Free Play Group 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts 7:00 pm: Session Tuesday November 20 7:30 am: Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.) 1:15 pm: Joy Bible Study 7:00 pm: Women’s AA Wednesday November 21 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave. NE) 7:00 pm: AA Thursday November 22 THANKSGIVING Friday November 23 9:00 am: Morning AA Saturday November 24 Next Sunday November 25 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service ANNOUNCEMENTS
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! Please remember to wear your name tags. Our new friends and visitors thank you. Thank you to our Scout Troop 282 for your help and leadership in worship Sunday. We appreciate you! Sunday is the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI. We thank all Veterans for their service and sacrifice for their country. We have committed ourselves to joining with the United States World War One Centennial Commission by ringing our bells 21 times at 11 am today. This act of ringing "Bells of Peace" is a celebration of the end of war. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The Nominating Committee is looking for a few good individuals to serve as Elders and Deacons. CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS CORRECTED!!! If you are at least 70 1/2, you can avoid tax on transfers made directly from your traditional IRA to an eligible charity. The transfer must be made by the trustee directly to the qualifying charity. The distribution counts toward the required minimum distribution. If you choose this option, you cannot than use the gift as an itemized charitable deduction. Your trustee should be able to provide the necessary forms and answer any questions. Property donations: Fair market value is deductible for appreciated personal property stocks) and real estate held long term. 1. Your taxes are reduced by the deduction of the fair market value of the property as a charitable donation. READERS FOR ADVENT WREATH NEEDED: If you and your family or a group of friends would like to lead us in worship for our Sunday Advent Wreath readings in December, please contact Pastor Karen for your super-secret instructions! HERITAGE SUNDAY Sunday, November 11, after church, the Membership Committee is inviting you to share your heritage! You are asked to bring a “snack” that reminds you of your family’s heritage or a snack from your childhood. For example, if your ancestors came from The Netherlands, you could bring banket ( Almond pastry) or something as simple as windmill cookies. Or if your ancestors are Hispanic, maybe chips and salsa. Or you could bring something that is not ethnic, but that your family enjoyed in the past, maybe popcorn? There will be 3x5 cards available for you to describe the snack you are sharing. PLAYGROUND COMMITTEE: If you are interested in helping the Youth and NKPC build a playground please contact the church office at 616-866-2230! MAKING WORSHIP HAPPEN VOLUNTEERS: The office is thinking about 2019 already and would like to update the volunteer schedule for Liturgist, Greeter, Ushers, Counters and Nursery volunteers. We especially need more people for Nursery. Contact the church office if you want your name added to the list for any of the important Sunday Worship helpers. Let the office know by Sunday, November 11th. Thanks to all who serve! BUCKS FOR BIRDS: Each year we collect money to purchase holiday food baskets for our neighbors in need. That money is donated to the North Kent Connect who are able to make the purchases in bulk and at a discount, enough to serve 2000 clients. Thanksgiving delivery will be November 19, and Christmas delivery December 16. Please give generously. WINTER WARMTH TREE: Please help fill the Winter Warmth Tree! We will collect new clothing (hats, mittens, scarves, PJ’s, socks, undies, sweat shirts, etc.) until December 16 and then refill the tree with gently used items until January 8. All items will go to North Kent Connect. NKPC Thanksgiving Potluck! You are invited to come to our potluck thanksgiving dinner on Thursday November 22nd at 3:00 pm. Turkey with stuffing will be provided and you are invited to bring your appetite and food to share. Please contact the church office for more information at 616-866-2230. This Week of November 11, 2018 through November 18, 2018 Sunday November 11 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service Monday November 12 10:30 am: Free Play Group 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts Tuesday November 13 7:15 am Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.): 1:15 pm: Joy Bible Study 7:00 pm: Women’s AA Wednesday November 14 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave. NE) 7:00 pm: AA Thursday November 15 6:30 pm: Bells Rehearsal 7:00 pm: AA Step Meeting 7:30 pm: Chancel Choir Rehearsal Friday November 16 9:00 am: Morning AA Saturday November 17 Next Sunday November 18 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service *THE WORLD FAMOUS NKPC COOKIE WALK is on SATURDAY DECEMBER 15th! DO NOT FORGET TO END DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ON SATURDAY NIGHT BY FALLING BACK ONE HOUR! ANNOUNCEMENTS OUR FLOWERS Sunday are dedicated to the volunteers at North Kent Presbyterian church. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The Nominating Committee is looking for a few good individuals to serve as Elders and Deacons. Listen carefully and change your hearing aid batteries so you can be sure to hear the Lord calling you take a leadership position at North Kent Presbyterian Church. CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS CORRECTED!!! If you are at least 70 1/2, you can avoid tax on transfers made directly from your traditional IRA to an eligible charity. The transfer must be made by the trustee directly to the qualifying charity. The distribution counts toward the required minimum distribution. If you choose this option, you cannot than use the gift as an itemized charitable deduction. Your trustee should be able to provide the necessary forms and answer any questions. Property donations: Fair market value is deductible for appreciated personal property stocks) and real estate held long term.
Please congratulate the 2018 NKPC fishing contest winners during fellowship time today! READERS FOR ADVENT WREATH NEEDED: If you and your family or a group of friends would like to lead us in worship for our Sunday Advent Wreath readings in December, please contact Pastor Karen for your super-secret instructions! HERITAGE SUNDAY On Sunday, November 11, after church, the Membership Committee is inviting you to share your heritage! You are asked to bring a “snack” that reminds you of your family’s heritage or a snack from your childhood. For example, if your ancestors came from The Netherlands, you could bring banket ( Almond pastry) or something as simple as windmill cookies. Or if your ancestors are Hispanic, maybe chips and salsa. Or you could bring something that is not ethnic, but that your family enjoyed in the past, maybe popcorn? There will be 3x5 cards available for you to describe the snack you are sharing. Any questions, see Mike Nelson. PLAYGROUND COMMITTEE If you are interested in helping the Youth and NKPC build a playground please contact the church office at 616-866-2230 MAKING WORSHIP HAPPEN VOLUNTEERS The office is thinking about 2019 already and would like to update the volunteer schedule for Liturgist, Greeter, Ushers, Counters and Nursery volunteers. We especially need more people for Nursery. Contact the church office is you want your name added to the list for any of the important Sunday Worship helpers. Let the office by November 11th. Thanks to all who serve! BUCKS FOR BIRDS: Each year we collect money to purchase holiday food baskets for our neighbors in need. That money is donated to the North Kent Connect who are able to make the purchases in bulk and at a discount, enough to serve 2000 clients. Thanksgiving delivery will be November 19, and Christmas delivery December 16. Please give generously. WINTER WARMTH TREE: Please help fill the Winter Warmth Tree! We will collect new clothing (hats, mittens, scarves, pj’s, socks, undies, sweat shirts, etc.) until December 16 and then refill the tree with gently used items until January 8. All items will go to North Kent Connect. This Week of November 04, 2018 through November 11, 2018 Sunday November 4 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service. Monday November 5 10:30 am: Free Play Group 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts Tuesday November 6 7:30 am: Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr) 1:15 pm: Joy Bible Study 3:30 pm: Marketing 7:00 pm: Wonen's AA Wednesday November 7 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave) 7:00 pm: AA Thursday November 8 6:30 pm: Bells Rehearsal 7:00 pm: AA Step Meeting 7:30 pm: Chancel Choir Rehearsal Friday November 9 9:00 am: Morning AA Saturday November 10 Next Sunday November 11 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service THE WORLD FAMOUS NKPC COOKIE WALK is on DECEMBER 15th! |
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