North Kent Presbyterian Church: 9/16/18

 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
  
SUNDAY MORNING DISCUSSION GROUP. FALL 2018.
 
Curriculum: “Painting the Stars,  Science, Religion and an Evolving Faith “ - A 2013 Living the Questions Series. 
 
The goal is to listen and discuss a theme for each session. According to the study guide the theme of each session seeks to expose participants to observations and ideas that have been long held by scientists, theologians and many lay-people alike. One of the instructors, Dr. Barbara McClintock indicated that, rather than diminish our sense of awe and wonder, science can deepen our feeling for mystery.   As much time can be taken on each session as deemed necessary or desirable. 
 
Initially we’ll take up one session per Sunday. And there is no homework that needs to be done before each session, as each session pretty much stands on its own. However, having participated in a session helps understand some of the concepts and the presentation process in subsequent sessions. 
 
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!
 
NKPC YOUTH CREW NEWS
Thank you to everyone who supported the Car Wash last Sunday, it was a great success! In other news, our October event will be going to Fruit Ridge Hayrides in Kent City. We haven't chosen a date yet, but we will make sure to post the date here once it's chosen. Reminder, we are opening up our Youth Crew events to all youth in the church (even the youth at heart), so please let us know if you'd like to join us on any of our adventures! Please e-mail nkpcyouthcrew@gmail.com with any questions you may have.

ALL CHURCH CAMPOUT AT CAMP GREENWOOD - If you are interested and  available to go camping October 5th, 6th and 7th, please contact Pastor Karen ASAP! You may bring your own tent or camper, or if you wish, stay in one of the cabins or the air conditioned Retreat Center. The cost is determined by the number of people attending, so let Pastor Karen know ASAP!
 
MISSION COMMITTEE UPDATES: We will be filling backpacks for a local foster care agency. D.A. Blodgett-St. John’s Home keeps a steady supply of age and gender appropriate backpacks for children who are new to the foster care system. Watch the table in the fellowship room for details.  Please join us in this worthwhile cause.
 
SAFE HAVEN is looking forward to a new facility with increased capacity of services for those seeking freedom from domestic violence. They expect the building to be ready for occupancy in mid-December. Their Capital Campaign has raised $4.9 million so far!  Brittany  Shetler from Safe Haven will visit NKPC on October 21st to give us an update for our Domestic Violence Awareness Sunday.
 
PASTOR'S FEUD!  The supremely fun North Kent Connect fund raising night at Fredrik Meijer Garden is on Thursday, OCTOBER 4th.  We are trying to seat a table of 10 people from NKPC.  Tickets are $75 and going fast!  Please mark your funds for "Pastor's Feud" and turn it in to the office ASAP.
 
Our Boy Scout Troop will offer us a Popcorn Sale at NKPC on October 21st!
 
The fishing contest continues!  Have you entered yet?
 
 
This Week of September 16, 2018 through September 23, 2018

Sunday September 16
11:00 am:  Traditional Worship Service
 
Monday September 17  
10:30 am:  Free Play Group
 7:00 pm:  Boy Scouts
 7:00 pm:  Session

Tuesday September 18
 7:30 am:  Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.)
 7:00 pm:  Women's AA

Wednesday September 19
 8:00 am:  Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave. NE)
 7:00 pm:  AA

Thursday September 20
 6:30 pm:  Bells Rehearsal
 7:00 pm:  AA Step Meeting
 7:30 pm:  Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Friday September 21
 9:00 am:  Morning AA

Saturday September 22
 8:30 am:  Men's Fellowship Breakfast

Next Sunday September 23
11:00 am:  Traditional Worship Service