North Kent Presbyterian Church: 2/11/18

 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
PER CAPITA.  Time to pay our fee to the PCUSA.  This year the fee is $28.98 per member.  You can help us meet our obligation by using your Initial Envelope and put a check or cash in to cover your share as a member.  Thank you for helping if you are able.
 
Youth Crew News. We are doing Hunger Fast again, and this year we are going to bring back the pledges! Find a youth crew member to make a pledge to, and help give a meal to a kid who needs it. Any questions? Please email nkpcyouthcrew@gmail.com or look at the poster in the Narthex. Thank you!
 
TODAY is Scout Sunday.  Today we are worshipping with our Boy Scout troop 282 today and are celebrating their good work as well as dedicating the new NKPC collection bins.  

CAMP GREENWOOD staff is also here to tell us about their summer camps! Everyone is invited to go sledding with the Youth Crew after worship today.
 
ASH WEDNESDAY
February 14th is Ash Wednesday and we will be participating in a combined service at First Congregational Church of Rockford (192 E Bridge St NE) at 6:30 pm along with Bostwick Lake Congregational.  A combined choir will sing and the three congregations will be coming together again here at NKPC again on Maundy Thursday.  Please plan on joining us for this special service of repentance and healing prayer.
 
LENT 2018 Book Study: Christianity for the Rest of Us by Diana Butler Bass 
This lent, you are invited to read and explore themes of prayerful contemplation and spiritual growth practices!  These topics will be reflected in the Sunday sermon and you are invited to practice them through a different prayer type each week: 
2/18: Discernment & Contemplation (Contemplative & Examen Prayer)
2/25: Reflection & Study  (Lectio Divina Prayer)
3/4:  Worship & Beauty (Psalms & Music)
3/11: Healing, Hospitality & Diversity (Healing & 12 Step Prayer)
3/18: Testimony & Justice (Intercessory Prayer)
Please see the handout on the table in the Narthex for details and let Pastor Karen know if you would like for her to order you a copy of this book. 
 
VALENTINE'S BRUNCH: Sunday, Feb 18 after church. Men, it is time again to honor the ladies. Check your recipes and be ready to make your favorite brunch item.
 
TROUBLED WATERS:
A COMMUNITY WORSHIP SERVICE OF LISTENING, LAMENT AND HOPE
On Sunday, March 18th at 4 pm, the community is invited to this service at Blythefield CRC church at 6350 Kuttshill Rd.   Watching and hearing the deep concern and widespread effects regarding the contaminated water in our communities, we are coming together as concerned clergy and churches to bring this troubled matter to God in prayer. By hearing the stories of affected persons, hearing the words of Scripture, through song and prayer, we will lament the layers of trouble that are coming to light and pray together for God's help and healing.  All are warmly welcomed. 
 
 
This Week of February 11, 2018 through February 18, 2018

Sunday February 11, 2018
 9:30 am:  Discussion Group
 9:45 am:  Tween Sunday School
10:00 am:  Choir Rehearsal
10:45 am:  Worship: Scouts Sunday
 1:00 pm:  Sledding at Bertha Brock park in Ionia
 
Monday February 12, 2018
10:30 am:  Moms & Munchkins (Free Play Group)
 7:00 pm:  Boy Scouts  
 7:00 pm:  Facilities & Stewardship Committee
 
Tuesday February 13, 2018
 7:30 am:  Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.)
 1:15  pm:  JOY Bible Study
 7:00 pm:  Women’s AA    
 
Wednesday February 14, 2018
 8:00 am:  Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave. NE)
 7:00 pm:  AA
 6:30 pm:  Ash Wednesday Service at Rockford Congregational Church   

Thursday February 15, 2018
 6:30 pm:  Bell Choir Rehearsal
 7:30 pm:  Choir Rehearsal

Friday February 16, 2018
 9:00 am:  AA

Saturday February 17, 2018
 8:30 am:  Men’s Fellowship Breakfast

Next Sunday February 18, 2018  
 9:30 am:  Discussion Group
 9:45  am:  Tween Sunday School
10:00 am:  Choir Rehearsal
10:45 am:  Worship Service
12:00 pm:  Valentine’s Brunch for the ladies