North Kent Presbyterian Church: 01/07/18

 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
OFFICE VOLUNTEERS Our not so able bodied and challenged office help will be having knee surgery on February 8th and has been advised to stay home for up to six weeks.  Pastor Karen asks for volunteers to help cover the office functions.  A new printer with more sensitive tension sensors is now available to test the printing volunteers.  Let the office know if you can help and training will be thought about.
 
FLOWERS Sunday today are in celebration of the New Year! What new ways can we grow in Christ this year?
  
FLOWER CHART.  The flower chart for 2018 has been posted on the narthex hall wall.  Save your special dates now for the coming year before they are all taken!!!!!
 
UN-DECORATING PARTY today after the service a chili luncheon will be served prior to un-decorating the church.  Your Membership Committee promises it will be a HOT time!
 
MISSION UPDATE
·         21 Care Bags have been delivered to D. A. Blodgett. They were very happy to see them. Thank you for all your help with that project. We will definitely do this again, but not at Christmas next time!
·         A check totaling $520 for Bucks for Birds has been delivered to North Kent Connect. As always this comes in very handy during the Holiday Season. 
·         The clothing from the Winter Apparel Tree has been delivered to NKC. Watch for the tally of items at a later date. Now, it’s time to refill the tree with gently used items.  Those items will be delivered January 8, 2018.
·         A comforting Christmas surprise awaits a ten year old girl named Molly who will be spending the holidays in foster care through D.A. Blodgett. Thanks to the generosity of this church, we were able to purchase everything on her Christmas wish list, including a cozy comforter and sheets.
·         This year, as we do every year, our thoughts turn to those members of our clergy who are retired or in need. Please read the inserts in this month’s bulletins and give generously to the Christmas Joy Offering. 
·         Looking ahead to the New Year, the Youth Crew will be doing their own mission work raising funds and canned soups for the Souper Bowl of Caring February 4th and the World Vision 30 Hour Famine. Keep your eyes open for news from our youth.
 
CAMP GREENWOOD MATCHING FUND!  The session has set a goal of raising $1000.00 in general operating support for Camp Greenwood in 2018. To that end they have designated $500.00 from the 2017 church budget and are seeking matching contributions from the congregation. (This $1000 is in addition to the camper scholarships that we will be sponsoring for our children this summer.)  If you can match the session’s donation, please contact Pastor Karen.
 
SLEDDING / MOVIE DAY!
The Youth Crew is planning on going sledding at Bertha Brock Park in Ionia on Sunday January 21st after worship.  We have obtained use of the Fred Green Lodge in the park and plan on eating pizza there.  Connect with the Youth Crew today, 1/7/2018 to get more details and all your questions answered. 
 
February 4th is Souper Bowl Sunday!  Please plan on bringing your donation of a can of soup or gift some funds for the Youth Crew as they raise awareness around our local food insecurity needs!
 
 
This Week of January 7, 2018 through January 14, 2018

Sunday January 7, 2108
  9:30 am:  Discussion Group
  9:45 am:  Tween Sunday School
10:00 am:  Choir Rehearsal
10:45 am:  Worship Service

Monday January 8, 2018
10:30 am:  Moms & Munchkins (Free Play Group)
  7:00 am:  Boy Scouts
  7:00 pm:  Facilities & Stewardship​ 

Tuesday January 9, 2018
  7:30 am:  Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.)
  1:15 am:  JOY Bible Study
  7:00 pm:  Women’s AA
 
Wednesday January 10, 2018
  8:00 am:  Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave. NE)
  7:00 pm:  AA

Thursday January 11, 2018
  6:30 pm:  Bell Choir Rehearsal
  7:30 pm:  Choir Rehearsal

Friday January 12, 2018
 9:00 am:  Morning AA

Saturday January 13, 2018

Next Sunday January 14, 2018  
  9:30 am:  Discussion Group
  9:45 am:  Tween Sunday School
10:00 am:  Choir Rehearsal
10:45 am:  Worship Service