North Kent Presbyterian Church: 8/25/2019

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