Church Bulletin 11.4.18
Worship
November 4, 2018
Organist: Diana Kooy Praise Team
Pianist: Donna Ooms
Prelude
*Welcome & Greeting
*Open Songs of Praise – 207 “We Have Come to Join in Worship”
– 56 “To God Be the Glory”
*Opening Prayer
Ministry of Music Van Kley Family
Offering of Gifts to God (Please sign and pass the friendship folder.)
The first offering will be for our Regular Fund.
The second offering will be for Gideons International.
Announcements
Gideon Sharing – Dennis Martin
Congregational Prayer
*Song of Preparation “Build My Life”
Scripture Matthew 18: 15-20
(N.T. Page 1527)
Message “DNA for Life: Healthy Communication”
Pastor Troy Nanninga
Prayer
*Closing Song “Let Us Be Known By Our Love”
*Parting Blessing
*Postlude
*Please stand if able
TODAY’S MEETING
9:30 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP
THE REGULAR OFFERING will be received for the General Fund and the second offering will be for our Missions & Benevolences Fund.
GIDEON SPEAKER, Dennis Martin, will share with us during morning worship.
9:30 A.M. CHILDREN’S CHURCH for kids 3 years old through 5th Grade will meet in the Promiseland Area.
10:45 – 11:45 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL for all ages.
(Parents: please pick your child up in his/her classroom.)
w 3 yr. old – 12th Grade will meet in their respective classrooms.
w ORGANIC OUTREACH group will meet in the Fireside Room.
w EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY SPIRITUALITY group will meet in the Consistory Room.
w Nursery is available upon request.
5:00 – 7:00 P.M. MOVEMENT YOUTH MINISTRY will be in the Fellowship Hall.
6:00 P.M. EVENING PRAYER GROUP/BIBLE STUDY will be in the Consistory Room.
WEEKLY MEETINGS
MONDAY – November 5
1:00 P.M. FELLOWSHIP CIRCLE will meet in the Fireside Room. Donna Knip will lead the lesson. Mary Kucharik will have devotions and Karen Lolkema will host.
6:30 P.M. DARTBALL: Team #1 will be in the Fellowship Hall
6:45 P.M. DARTBALL: Team #2 will be at Sorrowful Mother.
7:00 P.M. CONSISTORY will meet in the Consistory Room. Those who would like to request baptism or make profession of faith in Christ are invited to meet with the elders at 7:30 P.M.
TUESDAY – November 6
6:00 P.M. & 7:15 P.M. FAITHFIT YOGA will be in the Fellowship Hall.
WEDNESDAY – November 7
FAMILY NIGHT
§ DINNER will be served from 5:15 – 6:30.
§ FOOD BACKPACKS will be stuffed in the Fellowship Hall at 6:00.
§ ORGANIC OUTREACH group will meet in Fireside Room at 6:30.
SATURDAY – November 10
6:00 – 7:30 A.M. MEN’S LIFE will meet in the Fireside Room.
NEXT LORD’S DAY – November 11
9:30 A.M. WORSHIP
THE REGULAR OFFERING will be received for the General Fund and the second offering will be for our Reformed Church Women’s Ministries.
9:30 A.M. CHILDREN’S CHURCH
10:45 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL
5:00 – 7:00 P.M. MOVEMENT YOUTH MINISTRY will meet in the Fellowship Hall.
6:00 P.M. EVENING PRAYER GROUP/BIBLE STUDY will be in the Consistory Room.
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please continue to remember in prayer…
♦ Sharon Bovenkerk ♦ Dan Kaluf
MESSAGE SERIES
CONTINUES TODAY
“DNA FOR LIFE”
TODAY “Healthy Communication”
Nov. 11 “Passionate Worship”
Nov. 18 “Family Values”
YOU ARE INVITED to join in a season of prayer leading up to Christmas. We are asking God to bring revival, new life, and kingdom growth to our church, our community, our families, our region, and our world. Each day will have a different focus:
Sunday: Pray for our church
Monday: Pray for your family
Tuesday: Pray for our community
Wednesday: Pray for our region
Thursday: Pray for missionaries
Friday: Pray for confession and forgiveness
Saturday Free day (pray as you feel led)
We are eager to see how God will use this season of prayer to make a big Kingdom impact!
ATTENTION SINGERS! PRACTICE BEGINS TODAY for the Christmas Choir! This group will meet each week at 11:30 A.M. on Sunday for practice, and will share a song each Sunday during the Advent season beginning on November 25. If you would like to be part of the Christmas Choir, join us today! This group is open to anyone from 3rd grade – senior adults. No experience necessary!
JOIN THE SOUND TEAM! The Sound Team is looking for some new volunteers to help serve on Sundays and Wednesdays! The Sound Team plays an important role in the worship service by working to make sure all music and voices are heard well. Sound team members usually serve once a month by running all sound equipment for Wednesday night band practice and Sunday morning worship. No training? No problem! We will be having a workshop after church on November 18, where two professional sound technicians will teach about how to run the sound equipment. Anyone interested in joining the sound team can come to the workshop and see what running sound is all about! Lunch will be provided – please RSVP to Brittany Janiszewski at brittany@demottearc.com by 11/14 if you would like to attend. For more information, contact Brittany Janiszewski or Dave Kampenga.
“THANK YOU to everyone for the expressions of sympathy after Mom's recent transition from earth to eternal life with her Lord and Savior. She had prayed often for Him to take her home! What rejoicing when her wishes finally became reality.
All the cards & expressions are so appreciated. As were visits and inquiries into how she was doing over her time at Oak Grove and especially during hospitalizations, which became more frequent the past year.
When Pastor Dan left Mom became very sad because she felt she had lost all contact with the church. Then Pastor Troy made special effort to become acquainted and she was so pleased to again feel a true part of ARC. He recently also brought Pastor Rob over to Oak Grove to meet her - she also appreciated that so much!
Then there's Max & Will. They are her "Birthday Buddies"! Pastor Troy & Kara visited Mom on her birthday after a routine doctor's appointment, then to everyone's surprise, Kara went into labor & delivered the babies that night! Mom was thrilled! She also made it to church to witness their baptism - for that she was overjoyed!
So thank you to everyone. It is all so appreciated!
– The Family of Jean Peterson”
“THANK YOU for the recent financial gift designated for me in the offering. Your kindness means so much.” - Theresa Mak
“THE BIBLE LEAGUE had another successful year to enable $13,646.00 to be given to our global project, placing 2,729 Bibles where needed. 1,285 pies were made by many faithful volunteers. Thank you to all who supported the Apple Pie project again this year through volunteering, donations, prayers and purchasing pies to support us. We plan to continue next October! “
Let’s Get Together!
The new Fall season has begun at ARC. The “Get Together” program is ready for new hosts and repeat hosts to hold gatherings. Have you considered hosting? The program is in need of additional hosts in order to reach a greater amount of people. The purpose of “Get Together” is to strengthen ties with other ARC members, welcome newcomers and engage in fellowship and fun.
How does it work?
· STEP ONE: Hosts volunteer by filling out a form found in the Get Together tray on the table by the kitchen or by calling/texting Kristi (219-964-9957 or 987-5195) or Donna (219-730-9824 or 987-4289). Get togethers can be as simple or as involved as the host desires… bonfire, pizza night, carry-in dinner, coffee and cards… whatever’s comfortable!
· STEP TWO: The committee compiles a mix of people for a one-time get together for the host matching the type of gathering the host would like to hold and gives the host invitations to fill out.
· STEP THREE: The hosts fill out the invitations and put them in mailboxes.
· STEP FOUR: Guests reply to hosts. This is important for the hosts so they know how many to plan on. When you receive info about a Get Together, please let the host know whether or not you will be attending.
· STEP FIVE: The group Gets Together and enjoy some time with one another!
What a blessing to be part of the family of God here at ARC! Let’s be deliberate about forming relationships and intentional in showing interest in one another. Let’s Get Together!
WOULD YOU LIKE to receive ARC updates and cancellation info via text message? Now you can! Just text @demottearc to 81010 to sign up!
THE LOCAL WOMEN’S SHELTER is in great need of supplies. They could use toiletry items, housewares such as kitchen items and bedding, furniture, and any household item you have to spare. The only things they are not accepting are mattresses and clothing. If you have anything to donate, please contact Tammy Szostek (219-895-1334).
IF YOU KNOW of someone who needs help from Christians Helping Christians, please contact Bonnie Sanow (987-6252).
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS are in mailboxes today.
TODAY:
USHER: Scott Tysen
GREETERS: Josh & Sheri Luedtke Family
WING: Silvia Andree
NURSERY: Jorie Wireman, Sharon Van Kley
Kurt Kros, Madison Zeldenrust
NEXT WEEK:
USHER: Brian Hoffman
GREETERS: Matt & Gianna Kallemeyn Family,
Chuck & Lynn Liebbe
WING: Marv & Lola Arnett
NURSERY: Pam Abbring, Silvia Andree
Kendra Zylstra, Kristy Kohlhagen
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Senior Pastor: Pastor Troy Nanninga; troy@demottearc.com
Pastor of Youth & Education: Pastor Rob Latiak; rob@demottearc.com
Worship Leader: Brittany Janiszewski; brittany@demottearc.com
Office: office@demottearc.com
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Thursday, NOVEMBER 8 IS THE DMCS FALL SUPPER!
The “Chicken Bus” is coming to Covenant Christian High School again. Enjoy delicious chicken, potato wedges, coleslaw, rolls, and homemade dessert. This will be held in the CCHS cafeteria from 5-7pm; cost is a freewill donation. Please come support our schools and enjoy a delicious dinner!
November 4 and 11:
Join us for CCHS Preview Night!
Have you wondered what Covenant Christian High School could offer your future high schooler? Come on out to Preview Night to find out all you need to know! Our faculty and staff will be there to answer your questions about everything from academics, to Service Week to extra-curricular activities and more! This event is open to ALL 6th-8th graders and their parents/guardians!
Join us Monday, November 12, at 7:00pm at CCHS for a great night of information and getting to know other future families. Any questions? Call the high school office at 219-987-7651.
Communications Coordinator Needed
DeMotte Christian Schools, Inc. is currently looking for a part-time Communications Coordinator. The expectation of the time commitment is about 20 hours per week. Applicants should possess strong organizational and communicative skills, must agree fully with the school’s statement of beliefs, is an active member of a church with a Reformed persuasion, and demonstrates strong computer skills. If you are interested in applying for the position, please send a resume and application to Devon Brinks, Superintendent, at dbrinks@dmcs-in.org, or contact the school office at (219)987-3721. An application may also be found on the school website (http://www.demottechristianschools.org).
Scripture Christmas Cards Available
DeMotte Christian Grade School has a variety of boxed Scripture Christmas cards for purchase near the Superintendent’s office at DMC.
Communications Coordinator Needed
DeMotte Christian Schools, Inc. is currently looking for a part-time Communications Coordinator. The expectation of the time commitment is about 20 hours per week. Applicants should possess strong organizational and communicative skills, must agree fully with the school’s statement of beliefs, is an active member of a church with a Reformed persuasion, and demonstrates strong computer skills. If you are interested in applying for the position, please send a resume and application to Devon Brinks, Superintendent, at dbrinks@dmcs-in.org, or contact the school office at (219)987-3721. An application may also be found on the school website (http://www.demottechristianschools.org).
OTHER REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
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KIDS HOPE USA: We are excited to continue building relationships with the students, teachers and staff at DeMotte Elementary and KV Intermediate School. After another great year, we are confident we will need more mentors who can invest one hour each week in the life of one child. Training is provided. Will you be the one to help change the life of a child? If you are interested in being a mentor, substitute mentor or prayer partner, please pick up an application packet from the table by the kitchen. Completed applications can be returned directly to Kara Nanninga or Heather Veld or put in either of their mailboxes. Questions? Talk to or email Kara (kara.bruxvoort@gmail.com;219-805-9926) or Heather (veldheather@yahoo.com; 219-869-3403).
FAITHFIT YOGA at American Reformed continues this Tuesday! FaithFit Yoga provides a faith based atmosphere to promote health, happiness, and well-being in the community. Because the body is the temple, we strive to nurture our health while bringing our participants closer to Christ through yoga. Two Tuesday class times are offered, 6:00 & 7:15 P.M. Check the flyer in the kitchen window for more info!
· DO YOU HAVE INFORMATION about your group, meeting, or committee you would like help publicizing? We would be glad to get the word out in any way you wish. Please email any information or pictures to the Media Committee at media@demottearc.com.
Children in
Covenant
♥ Braxton Cooper Descho
~by Grandma Betty Boon
♥ Mason James Smit
~by Grandma Carol Sietsma
♥ Kathleen Juliana Kratt
~by Grandma Joyce Fase
♥ Brant Andrew Kaluf
~by Grandma Jean Kaluf
♥ Blake Austin Peterson
~by Grandma Ann Kikkert
♥ Daisy Clara Brockmeyer
~by Grandma Janelle Abbring