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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Christmas Decorating SUNDAY after worship! Today is the first Sunday of Advent and it is time to decorate the church in preparation for Christmas! You are invited to a light lunch after worship and then to lend your energy to making our space festive and bright! NEW MEMBERS will be joining during worship on December 9th. PLEASE remember to wear your name tags to help them feel welcome here at NKPC! CONGREGATIONAL MEETING. A congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, December 9th to finalize the 2019 budget. Please plan to stay for this meeting following the worship service at approximately 12 p.m. BUCKS FOR BIRDS: Each year we collect money to purchase holiday food baskets for our neighbors in need. That money is donated to the North Kent Connect who are able to make the purchases in bulk and at a discount, enough to serve 2000 clients. Christmas delivery will be December 16. Please give generously. WINTER WARMTH TREE: Please help fill the Winter Warmth Tree! We will collect new clothing (hats, mittens, scarves, PJ’s, socks, undies, sweat shirts, etc.) until December 16 and then refill the tree with gently used items until January 8. All items will go to North Kent Connect. HOLIDAY CONCERT! Rockford Holiday Concert on today at 3 pm in the Rockford High School Auditorium. Admission is FREE. THE WORLD FAMOUS NKPC COOKIE WALK WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15. TIME TO START BAKING! The church doors open to the public at 9 am. Volunteers are needed for set up on Friday night and to help with the cookie sale on Saturday. Please volunteer and register your cookie pledge in the Narthex. SANTA CLAUS GIRLS DELIVERY DRIVERS NEEDED! You are invited to come join the fun and help deliver Christmas presents to children on December 15th! The Santa Claus girls of Grand Rapids are at it again and we are coordinating the drivers for Northern Kent County. If you have an hour or two at 9 am on 12/15 please contact Pastor Karen! CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP AND COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY! Monday, December 24th we will join together for a Christmas Eve Service: Lessons, Carols and Communion at 7 PM. Afterwards, everyone is invited to a Community Christmas Party in Fellowship Hall at approximately 8 pm. Bring some food to share and come celebrate the birth of the Christ child with us! FROM THE FACILITIES COMMITTEE: For safety reasons, beginning this morning the rear church doors will be locked when worship begins. If you are late, please use the Narthex doors to enter the church. Thank You! This Week of December 02, 2018 through December 09, 2018 Sunday December 2 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service 12:00 pm: Christmas Decorating Monday December 3 10:30 am: Free Play Group 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts Tuesday December 4 7:30 am: Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.) 1:15 pm: Joy Bible Study 7:00 pm: Women's AA Wednesday December 5 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave. NE) 7:00 pm: AA Thursday December 6 6:30 pm: Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm: Chancel Choir Rehearsal Friday December 7 9:00 am Morning AA Saturday December 8 Next Sunday December 9 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service
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ANNOUNCEMENTS CONGREGATIONALMEETING. A congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, December 9th to finalize the 2019 budget. Please plan to stay for this meeting following the worship service at approximately 12 p.m. SUNDAY DISCUSION GROUP. The Group will take the next two Sundays off to recharge their mental batteries. BUCKS FOR BIRDS: Each year we collect money to purchase holiday food baskets for our neighbors in need. That money is donated to the North Kent Connect who are able to make the purchases in bulk and at a discount, enough to serve 2000 clients. Thanksgiving delivery was on November 19, and Christmas delivery will be on December 16. Please give generously. WINTER WARMTH TREE: Please help fill the Winter Warmth Tree! We will collect new clothing (hats, mittens, scarves, PJ’s, socks, undies, sweat shirts, etc.) until December 16 and then refill the tree with gently used items until January 8. All items will go to North Kent Connect. HOLIDAY CONCERT! Rockford Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 2 at 3 pm in the Rockford High School Auditorium. Admission is FREE. THE WORLD FAMOUS NKPC COOKIE WALK WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15. TIME TO START BAKING! FROM THE FACILITIES COMMITTEE: For safety reasons, beginning this morning the rear church doors will be locked when worship begins. If you are late, please use the Narthex doors to enter the church. Thank You! This Week of November 25, 2018 through December 02, 2018 Sunday November 25 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service Monday November 26 10:30 am: Free Play Group 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts Tuesday November 27 7:30 am: Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.) 1:15 pm: Joy Bible Study 7:00 pm: Women’s AA Wednesday November 28 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave. NE) 7:00 pm: AA Thursday November 29 6:30 pm: Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm: Chancel Choir Rehearsal Friday November 30 9:15 am: Morning AA Saturday December 1 Next Sunday December 2 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service 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! Please remember to wear your name tags. Our new friends and visitors thank you. OUR FLOWERS Our flowers Sunday are in honor of Pastor Karen. Happy Birthday! CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS CORRECTED!!! If you are at least 70 1/2, you can avoid tax on transfers made directly from your traditional IRA to an eligible charity. The transfer must be made by the trustee directly to the qualifying charity. The distribution counts toward the required minimum distribution. If you choose this option, you cannot than use the gift as an itemized charitable deduction. Your trustee should be able to provide the necessary forms and answer any questions. Property donations: Fair market value is deductible for appreciated personal property stocks) and real estate held long term.
READERS FOR ADVENT WREATH NEEDED: If you and your family or a group of friends would like to lead us in worship for our Sunday Advent Wreath readings in December, please contact Pastor Karen for your super-secret instructions! PLAYGROUND COMMITTEE: There will be a meeting of the Playground Committee after worship this morning! MAKING WORSHIP HAPPEN VOLUNTEERS: The office is thinking about 2019 already and would like to update the volunteer schedule for Liturgist, Greeter, Ushers, Counters and Nursery volunteers. We especially need more people for Nursery. Contact the church office is you want your name added to the list for any of the important Sunday Worship helpers. Let the office by Sunday, November 18th. Thanks to all who serve! BUCKS FOR BIRDS: Each year we collect money to purchase holiday food baskets for our neighbors in need. That money is donated to the North Kent Connect who are able to make the purchases in bulk and at a discount, enough to serve 2000 clients. Thanksgiving delivery will be November 19, and Christmas delivery December 16. Please give generously. WINTER WARMTH TREE: Please help fill the Winter Warmth Tree! We will collect new clothing (hats, mittens, scarves, PJ’s, socks, undies, sweat shirts, etc.) until December 16 and then refill the tree with gently used items until January 8. All items will go to North Kent Connect. NKPC Thanksgiving Potluck! You are invited to come to our thanksgiving dinner potluck on Thursday November 22nd at 3:00 pm. A turkey with stuffing and other goodies will be provided. You are invited to bring your appetite and some food to share. Please contact the church office for more information at 616-866-2230. THE WORLD FAMOUS NKPC COOKIE WALK WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15. TIME TO START BAKING! FROM THE FACILITIES COMMITTEE: For safety reasons, beginning this morning the rear church doors will be locked when worship begins. If you are late, please use the Narthex doors to enter the church. Thank You! Today, please join the deacons in signing notes for our college age students. Exams are coming up soon. Deacons will also enclose a gift card for their use. We send our good wishes to: Nicole (GRCC), Jennifer (NMU), Julia (CMU), Lauren (U of F) and JP at (MSU). This Week of November 18, 2018 through November 25, 2018 Sunday November 18 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service Monday November 19 10:30 am: Free Play Group 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts 7:00 pm: Session Tuesday November 20 7:30 am: Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.) 1:15 pm: Joy Bible Study 7:00 pm: Women’s AA Wednesday November 21 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave. NE) 7:00 pm: AA Thursday November 22 THANKSGIVING Friday November 23 9:00 am: Morning AA Saturday November 24 Next Sunday November 25 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service ANNOUNCEMENTS
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! Please remember to wear your name tags. Our new friends and visitors thank you. Thank you to our Scout Troop 282 for your help and leadership in worship Sunday. We appreciate you! Sunday is the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI. We thank all Veterans for their service and sacrifice for their country. We have committed ourselves to joining with the United States World War One Centennial Commission by ringing our bells 21 times at 11 am today. This act of ringing "Bells of Peace" is a celebration of the end of war. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The Nominating Committee is looking for a few good individuals to serve as Elders and Deacons. CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS CORRECTED!!! If you are at least 70 1/2, you can avoid tax on transfers made directly from your traditional IRA to an eligible charity. The transfer must be made by the trustee directly to the qualifying charity. The distribution counts toward the required minimum distribution. If you choose this option, you cannot than use the gift as an itemized charitable deduction. Your trustee should be able to provide the necessary forms and answer any questions. Property donations: Fair market value is deductible for appreciated personal property stocks) and real estate held long term. 1. Your taxes are reduced by the deduction of the fair market value of the property as a charitable donation. READERS FOR ADVENT WREATH NEEDED: If you and your family or a group of friends would like to lead us in worship for our Sunday Advent Wreath readings in December, please contact Pastor Karen for your super-secret instructions! HERITAGE SUNDAY Sunday, November 11, after church, the Membership Committee is inviting you to share your heritage! You are asked to bring a “snack” that reminds you of your family’s heritage or a snack from your childhood. For example, if your ancestors came from The Netherlands, you could bring banket ( Almond pastry) or something as simple as windmill cookies. Or if your ancestors are Hispanic, maybe chips and salsa. Or you could bring something that is not ethnic, but that your family enjoyed in the past, maybe popcorn? There will be 3x5 cards available for you to describe the snack you are sharing. PLAYGROUND COMMITTEE: If you are interested in helping the Youth and NKPC build a playground please contact the church office at 616-866-2230! MAKING WORSHIP HAPPEN VOLUNTEERS: The office is thinking about 2019 already and would like to update the volunteer schedule for Liturgist, Greeter, Ushers, Counters and Nursery volunteers. We especially need more people for Nursery. Contact the church office if you want your name added to the list for any of the important Sunday Worship helpers. Let the office know by Sunday, November 11th. Thanks to all who serve! BUCKS FOR BIRDS: Each year we collect money to purchase holiday food baskets for our neighbors in need. That money is donated to the North Kent Connect who are able to make the purchases in bulk and at a discount, enough to serve 2000 clients. Thanksgiving delivery will be November 19, and Christmas delivery December 16. Please give generously. WINTER WARMTH TREE: Please help fill the Winter Warmth Tree! We will collect new clothing (hats, mittens, scarves, PJ’s, socks, undies, sweat shirts, etc.) until December 16 and then refill the tree with gently used items until January 8. All items will go to North Kent Connect. NKPC Thanksgiving Potluck! You are invited to come to our potluck thanksgiving dinner on Thursday November 22nd at 3:00 pm. Turkey with stuffing will be provided and you are invited to bring your appetite and food to share. Please contact the church office for more information at 616-866-2230. This Week of November 11, 2018 through November 18, 2018 Sunday November 11 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service Monday November 12 10:30 am: Free Play Group 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts Tuesday November 13 7:15 am Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.): 1:15 pm: Joy Bible Study 7:00 pm: Women’s AA Wednesday November 14 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave. NE) 7:00 pm: AA Thursday November 15 6:30 pm: Bells Rehearsal 7:00 pm: AA Step Meeting 7:30 pm: Chancel Choir Rehearsal Friday November 16 9:00 am: Morning AA Saturday November 17 Next Sunday November 18 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service *THE WORLD FAMOUS NKPC COOKIE WALK is on SATURDAY DECEMBER 15th! DO NOT FORGET TO END DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ON SATURDAY NIGHT BY FALLING BACK ONE HOUR! ANNOUNCEMENTS OUR FLOWERS Sunday are dedicated to the volunteers at North Kent Presbyterian church. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The Nominating Committee is looking for a few good individuals to serve as Elders and Deacons. Listen carefully and change your hearing aid batteries so you can be sure to hear the Lord calling you take a leadership position at North Kent Presbyterian Church. CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS CORRECTED!!! If you are at least 70 1/2, you can avoid tax on transfers made directly from your traditional IRA to an eligible charity. The transfer must be made by the trustee directly to the qualifying charity. The distribution counts toward the required minimum distribution. If you choose this option, you cannot than use the gift as an itemized charitable deduction. Your trustee should be able to provide the necessary forms and answer any questions. Property donations: Fair market value is deductible for appreciated personal property stocks) and real estate held long term.
Please congratulate the 2018 NKPC fishing contest winners during fellowship time today! READERS FOR ADVENT WREATH NEEDED: If you and your family or a group of friends would like to lead us in worship for our Sunday Advent Wreath readings in December, please contact Pastor Karen for your super-secret instructions! HERITAGE SUNDAY On Sunday, November 11, after church, the Membership Committee is inviting you to share your heritage! You are asked to bring a “snack” that reminds you of your family’s heritage or a snack from your childhood. For example, if your ancestors came from The Netherlands, you could bring banket ( Almond pastry) or something as simple as windmill cookies. Or if your ancestors are Hispanic, maybe chips and salsa. Or you could bring something that is not ethnic, but that your family enjoyed in the past, maybe popcorn? There will be 3x5 cards available for you to describe the snack you are sharing. Any questions, see Mike Nelson. PLAYGROUND COMMITTEE If you are interested in helping the Youth and NKPC build a playground please contact the church office at 616-866-2230 MAKING WORSHIP HAPPEN VOLUNTEERS The office is thinking about 2019 already and would like to update the volunteer schedule for Liturgist, Greeter, Ushers, Counters and Nursery volunteers. We especially need more people for Nursery. Contact the church office is you want your name added to the list for any of the important Sunday Worship helpers. Let the office by November 11th. Thanks to all who serve! BUCKS FOR BIRDS: Each year we collect money to purchase holiday food baskets for our neighbors in need. That money is donated to the North Kent Connect who are able to make the purchases in bulk and at a discount, enough to serve 2000 clients. Thanksgiving delivery will be November 19, and Christmas delivery December 16. Please give generously. WINTER WARMTH TREE: Please help fill the Winter Warmth Tree! We will collect new clothing (hats, mittens, scarves, pj’s, socks, undies, sweat shirts, etc.) until December 16 and then refill the tree with gently used items until January 8. All items will go to North Kent Connect. This Week of November 04, 2018 through November 11, 2018 Sunday November 4 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service. Monday November 5 10:30 am: Free Play Group 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts Tuesday November 6 7:30 am: Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr) 1:15 pm: Joy Bible Study 3:30 pm: Marketing 7:00 pm: Wonen's AA Wednesday November 7 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave) 7:00 pm: AA Thursday November 8 6:30 pm: Bells Rehearsal 7:00 pm: AA Step Meeting 7:30 pm: Chancel Choir Rehearsal Friday November 9 9:00 am: Morning AA Saturday November 10 Next Sunday November 11 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service THE WORLD FAMOUS NKPC COOKIE WALK is on DECEMBER 15th! ANNOUNCEMENTS
WELCOME GUESTS! If you are a guest today, know that we are happy to meet you, and hope you will be blessed by the worship service and our fellowship time afterwards. It is our goal to show you the love and the hospitality of Christ. Welcome! Please note that childcare volunteers are provided in our wonderful nursery for all of those who are under 4 years old! OUR FLOWERS today are dedicated to the volunteers who help in hurricane relief. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The Nominating Committee is looking for a few good individuals to serve as Elders and Deacons. Listen carefully and change your hearing aid batteries so you can be sure to hear the Lord calling you take a leadership position at North Kent Presbyterian Church. 2.8 PERCENT RAISE! Our treasurer has announced that beginning January 1st, 2019, the US Social Security Administration will be increasing your annual cash benefit by 2.8 percent. Seniors, please keep this increase in mind as you remember to turn in your pledge card to NKPC by the end of October. CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS! If you are at least 70 1/2, you can avoid tax on transfers made directly from your traditional IRA or 401K to an eligible charity. The transfer must be made by the trustee directly to the qualifying charity. The distribution counts toward the required minimum distribution. This also qualifies as an itemized deduction as a charitable donation. Your trustee should be able to provide the necessary forms and answer any questions. Property donations: Fair market value is deductible for appreciated personal property (stocks) and real estate held long term. Your taxes are reduced by the deduction of the fair market value of the property as a charitable donation. ALL SAINTS SUNDAY. On November 4th, we will be celebrating All Saints Sunday again. If you have a loved one that you would like us to remember during the worship service, please fill out the form and turn it into the church office. Please be sure to write clearly and to give us phonetic hints also. Thank you! NEW MEMBERS! Have you thought about joining North Kent Presbyterian? A new members class is coming together to answer all your questions. We are planning on joining during worship on December 9th. Please contact Pastor Karen for more details. READERS FOR ADVENT WREATH NEEDED: If you and your family or a group of friends would like to lead us in worship for our Sunday Advent Wreath readings in December, please contact Pastor Karen for your super-secret instructions! HERITAGE SUNDAY On Sunday, November 11, after church, the Membership Committee is inviting you to share your heritage! You are asked to bring a “snack” that reminds you of your family’s heritage or a snack from your childhood. For example, if your ancestors came from The Netherlands, you could bring banket ( Almond pastry) or something as simple as windmill cookies. Or if your ancestors are Hispanic, maybe chips and salsa. Or you could bring something that is not ethnic, but that your family enjoyed in the past, maybe popcorn? There will be 3x5 cards available for you to describe the snack you are sharing. FISHING CONTEST WINNERS! Congratulations to our 2018 Fishing Contest Winners! PLAYGROUND COMMITTEE If you are interested in helping the Youth and NKPC build a playground please contact the church office at 616-866-2230. YOUTH CREW! Let's go rake some leaves! Contact Pastor Karen with your availability! This Week of October 28, 2018 through November 04, 2018 Sunday October 28 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service Monday October 29 10:30 am: Free Play Group 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts Tuesday October 30 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 31 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave.) 7:00 pm: AA Thursday November 1 6:30 pm: Bells Rehearsal 7:00 pm: AA Step Meeting 7:30 pm: Chancel Choir Rehearsal Friday November 2 9:00 am: Morning AA Saturday November 3 Next Sunday November 4 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIES, RAPE & MURDER: Please note: Our sermon Sunday on Domestic Violence awareness Sunday is about the horrific "text of terror" of Judges 19. If you would prefer that your child would hear this particular Bible story later in their life, Jen Dennis is leading a special activity for the older children in her classroom after the object lesson. This sermon by Pastor Karen is one of the 100 featured nationally on Sojourners website. https://sojo.net/100sermons. WELCOME SAFE HAVEN! Today on Domestic Violence Awareness Sunday, we welcome Kent Bosma from Safe Haven Ministries to give us an update on the construction of their new building and what is going on with this important organization serving Kent County. Please greet Ken after worship at his table in fellowship hall. POP CORN SALE Our Boy Scout Troop will offer us a Popcorn Sale at NKPC today! SESSION MEETING The next Session meeting will be tomorrow, Monday, October 22, at 7 pm. Thanks for all of your great work! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The Nominating Committee is looking for a few good individuals to serve as Elders and Deacons. Listen carefully and change your hearing aid batteries so you can be sure to hear the Lord calling you take a leadership position at North Kent Presbyterian Church. Please confirm to Mike Frampton that you have heard the call. 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! 2.8 PERCENT RAISE! Our treasurer has announced that beginning January 1st, 2019, the US Social Security Administration will be increasing your annual cash benefit by 2.8 percent. Seniors, please keep this increase in mind as you remember to turn in your pledge card to NKPC by the end of October. FISHING CONTEST: LAST CALL for Fish Photos! Our 2018 NKPC Fishing Contest is almost over. You must get your photograph of a fish caught in 2018 in to Pastor Karen by TODAY 10/21. The session will vote on the winners on 10/22. All decisions are final. Prizes awarded in both Youth and Adult divisions. HERE FISHY, FISHY! ALL SAINTS SUNDAY. On November 4th, we will be celebrating All Saints Sunday again. If you have a loved one that you would like us to remember during the worship service, please fill out the form and turn it into the church office. Please be sure to write clearly and to give us phonetic hints also. Thank you! NEW MEMBERS! Have you thought about joining North Kent Presbyterian? A new members class is coming together to answer all your questions. We are planning on joining during worship on November 18th. Please contact Pastor Karen for more details. Readers for Advent Wreath Needed: If you and your family or a group of friends would like to lead us in worship for our Sunday Advent Wreath readings in December, please contact Pastor Karen for your super secret instructions! This Week of October 21, 2018 through October 28, 2018 Sunday October 21 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service Monday October 22 10:30 am: Free Play Group 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts 7:00 pm: Session Tuesday October 23 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 24 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave.) 7:00 pm: AA Thursday October 25 6:30 pm: Bells Rehearsal 7:00 pm: AA Step Meeting 7:30 pm: Chancel Choir Rehearsal Friday October 26 9:00 am: Morning AA Saturday October 27 Next Sunday October 28 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service REMINDER: SESSION WILL MEET on OCTOBER 22nd at 7 pm. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A CONGREGATIONAL MEETING will be held today after worship to talk about the NKPC 2019 budget and our involvement in the Family Promise program for homeless families in Northern Kent County. SESSION MEETING DATE CHANGE The next Session meeting will be on Monday, October 22 at 7 pm, please change your calendar for the new date. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The Nominating Committee is looking for a few good individuals to serve as Elders and Deacons. Listen carefully and change your hearing aid batteries so you can be sure to hear the Lord calling you to take a leadership position at North Kent Presbyterian Church. 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. POP CORN SALE Our Boy Scout Troop will offer us a Popcorn Sale at NKPC on October 21st! ALL CHURCH CLEAN UP Thank you to all who were able to participate, our church home is looking good! PASTOR KAREN will be out of the office and gone to a brief (overnight) leadership conference at 4th Presbyterian in Chicago on October 15th and 16th. She will still be available by cell phone or email. NEW MEMBERS! Have you thought about joining North Kent Presbyterian? A new members class is coming together to answer all your questions. We are planning on joining during worship on November 18th. Please contact Pastor Karen for more details. ALL SAINTS SUNDAY. On November 4th, we will be celebrating All Saints Sunday again. If you have a loved one that you would like us to remember during the worship service, please fill out the form available in the Narthex and turn it into the church office. Please be sure to write clearly and give us phonetic hints also. FISHING CONTEST: LAST CALL for Fish Photos! Our 2018 NKPC Fishing Contest is almost over. You must get your photograph of a fish caught in 2018 in to Pastor Karen by 10/21. The session will vote on the winners on 10/22. All decisions are final. Prizes awarded in both Youth and Adult divisions. HERE FISHY, FISHY! CONCERT NEWS. Rockford Community Orchestra and the RHS Orchestra to perform a joint concert Sunday, Oct. 21st at 3 pm at the RHS Auditorium. Kent Philharmonic Orchestra will host its annual Halloween concert and costume contest on Friday, October 19th at the St. Cecilia Auditorium on Ransom Ave. in Grand Rapids. The costume contest starts at 6:30 followed at 7:30 by Orchestra playing ghoulish pieces such as Excerpts from Pirates of the Caribbean, The Water Goblin by Dvorak and The Flying Dutchman by Wagner. This Week of October 14, 2018 through October 21, 2018 Sunday October 14 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service 12:00 pm: Called Congregational Meeting Monday October 15 10:30 am: Free Play Group 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts Tuesday October 16 7:30 am: Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland) 1:15 pm: Joy Bible Study 7:00 pm: Women’s AA Wednesday October 17 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave.) 7:00 pm: AA Thursday October 18 6:30 pm: Bells Rehearsal 7:00 pm: AA Step Meeting 7:30 pm: Chancel Choir Rehearsal Friday October 19 9:00 am: Morning AA Saturday October 20 8:30 am: Men’s Fellowship Next Sunday October 21 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service REMINDER: SESSION WILL MEET on OCTOBER 22nd at 7 pm. ANNOUNCEMENTS
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. 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. ALL CHURCH CLEAN UP TODAY AFTER WORSHIP! It is that time of year again when our congregation works together to spruce up our building and to prepare things for winter. A list of tasks both big and small will be available to choose from as well as snacks to give you the energy to put in the work. Many hands make light (and fun) work. Come and lend a hand! FLU SHOT CLINIC at Rockford Reformed Church. Wed. October 10th 5- 6:30 pm Room 141. (Next to the gym, use entrance B) --Offered by the Spectrum Health Continuing Care Visiting Nurse Association (VNA). For your health and the safety of others, the best way to prevent the spreading of flu is for YOU to get your flu shot. A Congregational Meeting will be held next Sunday after worship on October 14th to talk about the NKPC 2019 budget and our involvement in the Family Promise program for homeless families in Northern Kent County.
NKPC CLEANUP TASKS– Oct 7, 2018 All: These are the primary tasks to address, to the extent we can. Teamwork is encouraged. Inside: o Clean bugs from light fixture covers. Be careful, the covers are old and brittle. o Clean Nursery furniture, restroom and washable toys o Dust and Remove cobwebs in all window openings o Wash sanctuary windows and screens o Straighten library room books & desk o Shut off outside faucets for winter. o Vacuum pew cushions. o Bring out snow shovels & sidewalk salt buckets Outside: Whoever likes sunshine if we have it. o Empty cigarette cans near back doors and pick up butts. o Wash north outside walls for algae and mold stains. o Pick up branches, sticks and such which have fallen o Walk the property looking for trash o Trim the “suckers” at base of trees. o Pick up around waste container enclosure. This Week of October 07, 2018 through October 14, 2018 Sunday October 7 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service 12:30 pm: Fall Church Clean Up Monday October 8 10:30 am: Free Play Group 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts 7:00 pm: Facilities & Stewardship Tuesday October 9 7:30 am: Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 NorthlandDr.) 1:15: pm: Joy Bible Study 7:00 pm: Women's AA Wednesday October 10 8:00 am: Women’s Breakfast (Russ's 3966 Plainfield Ave. NE) 7:00 pm: AA Thursday October 11 6:30 pm: Bells Rehearsal 7:00 pm: AA Step Meeting: 7:30 pm: Chancel Choir Rehearsal Friday October 12 9:00 am: Morning AA Saturday October 13 10:00 am: Joy Bike Group Ride Next Sunday October 14 9:15 am: Discussion Group 11:00 am: Traditional Worship Service 12:00 pm: Called Congregational Meeting 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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