North Kent Presbyterian Church: 9/30/18

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.  No homework required.
 
JOY BIBLE STUDY: The Joy Bible Study is back for another year of study and fellowship.  Everyone is invited to join this group of "armchair scholars" as we finish our study of Genesis and delve deep into the background and the themes in the book of Matthew.   Join us at 1:15 pm  on Tuesdays in the conference room.  Snacks provided!
 
 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.
 
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 the air conditioned Retreat Center.  Electric hook up for campers is $20 a night. Staying in the retreat center will be $30 per family per night.  
          Friday Night: dinner on your own.  Campfire with S'mores in evening.
          Saturday: Breakfast together in retreat center, optional camp activities and        board games together, lunch on own, dinner together in retreat center.
        Sunday am: Breakfast on your own.  Worship at NKPC (World communion        Sunday).  All church clean up after worship. 
 
ALL CHURCH CLEAN UP After worship on OCTOBER 7th!  Stay for a while and help our church home to shine!
 
MEMORY MATTERS SYMPOSIUM sponsored by Story Point and the Alzheimer’s Association will be held on October 17 from 9 am to 3 at Thousand Oaks Golf Club.  Renowned dementia voice Teppa Snow will highlight the event.  Reserve your seat at 616-866-6300 by October 12.  Free for caregivers and families.  Professional or education groups larger than 5 people, a $20 per person fee will apply.  Complimentary lunch included.
 
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!  Kent Bosma from Safe Haven will visit NKPC on October 21st to give us an update for our Domestic Violence Awareness Sunday.
 
Our Boy Scout Troop will offer us a Popcorn Sale at NKPC on October 21st!
 
This Week of September 30, 2018 through October 07, 2018
 
Sunday September 30
11:00 am:  Traditional Worship Service  
  
Monday October 1   
10:30 am:  Free Play Group
 7:00 pm:  Boy Scouts

Tuesday October 2
 7:30 am:  Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.)
 1:15 pm:  Joy  Bible Study
 7:00 pm:  Women’s AA
  
Wednesday October 3
 8:00 am:  Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave. NE)
 7:00 pm:  AA
  
Thursday October 4 
 6:00 pm:  Pastor’s Feud
 6:30 pm  Bells Rehearsal
 7:00 pm:  AA Step Meeting
 7:00 pm:  Chancel Choir Rehearsal 

Friday October 5
 9:00 am:  Morning AA
 7:00 pm:  Church Camp Out Starts at Camp Greenwood
 
Saturday October 6

Next Sunday October 7
11:00 am:  Traditional Worship Service
12:30 pm:  Fall Church Clean Up
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