Church Bulletin 2.11.2018
Scripture I Corinthians 13:7 (N.T. Page 1787)
Message “Love Is…” Rev. Troy Nanninga
TODAY’S MEETINGS
Feel free to grab a cup of coffee from the Fellowship Hall/Kitchen serving ledge downstairs before the service! You are also invited to stay for a time of fellowship and refreshments in the Fellowship Hall after the service!
9:30 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP
THE REGULAR OFFERING will be received for the General Fund.
10:45 – 11:45 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL for all ages.
(Parents: please pick your child up in his/her classroom.)
w 3 yr. olds – 2nd grade meet in the Promiseland area to sing and have snack time then go to their classrooms.
w 3rd & 4th Grade will meet in the Bible Drill Room #21.
w 5th – 12th Grade will meet in their respective classrooms.
w 3rd grade – 12th grade meet in respective classrooms.
w An adult small group will meet in the Room 37.
w An adult current events class will meet in the Consistory Room.
w Nursery is available upon request.
4:30 – 6:00 P.M. JOURNEY will meet in the Fireside Room.
Snacks – Grace Daniels
6:00 – 7:30 P.M. IMPACT will meet in the Youth Room.
Snacks – Jarred and Gerrit Ooms
6:00 P.M. PRAYER MEETING/BIBLE STUDY in Consistory Room.
WEEKLY MEETINGS
MONDAY – February 12
7:00 P.M. THE SEARCH TEAM will meet in the Consistory Room.
TUESDAY – February 13
6:00 & 7:15 P.M. FAITHFIT YOGA will be in the Fellowship Hall.
7:00 P.M. FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE will meet in the Consistory Room. Members are: Gene Veld, Robb Walstra, Allan Ooms, Eric DeKock, Eric Veldman, Kevin & Lindsey Broertjes, Kevin & Christy Nelms, Kristi Bonicontro, Jorie Wireman, and Bonnie Sanow.
WEDNESDAY – February 14
1:30 – 3:00 P.M. NIFTY NEEDLES will meet in the Fireside Room.
FAMILY NIGHT
§ A SPECIAL VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER will be served from 5:15 – 6:30 P.M. Let us show our love and care for you by serving you a delicious meal with great company! Menu: roast beef, gravy, potatoes, California medley vegetables, salad, rolls, fruit, veggies and dip, ice cream and desserts.
§ FOOD BACKPACKS will be stuffed in the Fellowship Hall at 6:00.
§ GOD’S ANGELS CHOIR (Kindergarten – 5th grade) practice in basement from 6:15 – 6:45.
FRIDAY – February 16
MOBILE FOOD PANTRY will be in the Fellowship Hall. Doors open at 8:00 A.M. and food distribution begins around 10:00 A.M. A volunteer sign up sheet is posted by the kitchen. We need volunteers to help with various jobs such as working in the kitchen, helping with registration, and helping clients carry food to their cars. We also need baked goods to serve while clients wait in line. We also hope to finish collecting blankets to pass out to clients. We are in need of (new or homemade) full or queen size blankets or throw blankets that are large and warm. Please keep them coming! We are so thankful for all the donations so far. We ask that all blanket donations be dropped off on the Fellowship Hall stage by this Wednesday.
NEXT LORD’S DAY – February 18
9:30 A.M. WORSHIP
THE REGULAR OFFERING will be received for the General Fund.
6:00 – 7:30 P.M. IMPACT will meet in the Youth Room.
Snacks – Dalton Meiss
6:00 P.M. PRAYER MEETING/BIBLE STUDY Consistory Room.
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please continue to remember in prayer…
♦ Thelma L’Huillier ♦ Donna Zandstra ♦ Jean Peterson
♦ Nancy Bovenkerk remains at Oak Grove receiving hospice care.
NEXT WEEK, Rev. Don Poest will provide our message during morning worship. Rev. Poest served as pastor of the Brunswick Reformed Church in Ohio for 38 years. Don was an officer in the RCA from 2009-2012. In 2017 he was called out of retirement to the role of Interim General Secretary. Rev. Poest is married and has two sons who are both in ordained ministry. Don also has two grandchildren.
REV. POEST will also lead a time of questions and answers regarding the work of the RCA during Sunday School time in the Consistory Room.
EASTER FLOWERS are ready to be ordered! We will be offering 6 different varieties. They include: Azaleas ($17.00); Lilies ($10.50); Mums ($9.50); and Tulips, Hyacinths, and Daffodils ($9.00). Order forms were placed in your mailboxes last week. Additional forms can be found in the kitchen window. Please turn in your form to Jerry & Diane Veld’s mailbox by Feb. 25.
ATTENTION PROMISELAND PARENTS: The Sunday School Promisland kids (Ages 3 - 2nd Grade) will be singing on Palm Sunday (March 25).
WE HAVE OPPORTUNITY to partner with Jardin de Gracia (www.jardindegracia.com)- a Christian school located in the mountains of Honduras- to show God's love by providing the school children with gifts to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. If you are interested in participating, there are plastic shoe boxes with instructions in the Fellowship Hall. Boxes are due by March 2 to allow time for shipment to Honduras. If you have questions, please ask Liz Bayci.
VBS 2018 is coming and we once again need your help to make it a success! This year’s theme is "Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus" and the dates are June 11-15. We have 10 leadership positions to fill and we need 20 adults and 20 high school age teens to serve as crew leaders. There is a sign-up table in the Fellowship Hall this morning where you can get more information and also sign up. Sign up to help us make this year's VBS the best yet!!
DEMOTTE ELEMENTARY is in need of school supplies for students. Throughout the year, the school office likes to keep supplies stocked for students in need and unable to afford supplies. Supply donations may be put in the box in the Promiseland area under the “Fruits of the Spirit Tree” wall painting. Specific items requested are: stick glue, crayons (24 pack), pocket folders (plastic), pencil boxes, kid scissors, and dry erase markers (black).
BRAND NEW CHAIRS have been purchased for the Consistory Room! This means the existing green chairs are up for grabs on a first come, first serve basis. If you can use them or know of an organization that can, please help yourself. They are located in the Consistory Room for pick up. Any chairs not claimed by March 5 will be disposed of.
DO YOU HAVE INFORMATION about your group, meeting, or committee you would like help publicizing? We would be glad to get the word out any way you wish. Please email any information or pictures to the Media Committee at media@demottearc.com.
THANK YOU so very much for the kind words, cards, and prayers during my chemo. The chemo is completed. The last CT scans and PET scans are not detecting any cancer. Prayers have been answered! We have an awesome God! – Don Tillema
WOULD YOU LIKE to receive ARC updates and cancellation info via text message? Just text @demottearc to 81010 to sign up.
CAMP MANITOQUA REGISTRATION FOR 2018 IS OPEN! This year’s theme is “Thrive” based on Colossians 3:17. Church will again pay 2/3 for members and non-members. You can register at manitoqua.org. Informational brochures are available in the kitchen window. Please call the church office for the coupon code. Camp spaces fill up fast so registering ASAP is essential to get your first date selection.
OTHER REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
CAMP COUNSELORS WANTED: Camp Manitoqua & Retreat Center is looking for Camp Counselors for the summer of 2018. Visit manitoqua.org/summerstaff for more information and to apply, or call our office at 815-469-2319.
SCIENCE/HISTORY FAIR: Please join us on Thursday, February 15, from 7:00-8:00pm for the 6th and 7th Grade Science Fair and 8th Grade History Fair. Witness the results of the many hours of research and experimentation these eager students have put forth.
DMC TEACHER OPENING: DeMotte Christian School is looking for a full-time 5th grade teacher for the 2018-2019 school year. Applicants must hold at least a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, agree fully with the school’s statement of beliefs, is an active member of a church with a Reformed persuasion, and demonstrate the ability to teach children well. If you are interested in applying for the position, please send a resume and application to Mr. Brinks, Principal, at dbrinks@dmcs-in.org or contact the school office at (219)987-3721. An application can be found on the school website (www.dmchr.org).
TODAY:
USHER: Mike Curless
GREETERS: Randy & Carol Neal Family
Wing: Jim & Diana Veldman
NURSERY: Deb Klemp, Silvia Andree
Kelsey Kohlhagen, Kayla Fase
NEXT WEEK:
USHER: Jonathan Hart
GREETERS: David Hart and Jerry & Diane Veld
Wing: Andy & Dorene Andree
NURSERY: Jorie Wireman, Ellen Kenning,
Hannah Veldman, Maddi Curless
American Reformed Church
1021 So. Halleck St., P.O. Box 366, DeMotte, IN 46310
219.987.5115 ~ office@demottearc.com ~ www.demottearc.com
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1021 So. Halleck St., P.O. Box 366, DeMotte, IN 46310
219.987.5115 ~ office@demottearc.com ~ www.demottearc.com
IF YOU KNOW of someone who needs help from Christians Helping Christians, please contact Bonnie Sanow (987-6252).
EVER WONDERED if CCHS might be the right choice for your high school student? Are you interested in seeing what the school is like, what we offer for students and how your child could thrive here? Get some answers on February 26 at our Info Night/Open House! There will be break out sessions providing important information, as well as time for one-on-one conversations with staff to further guide you. Let the awesome CCHS staff answer your questions and provide you with all the info you need to make this important decision! Looking forward to seeing you there!
February 11,:
DMC Athletic Program Chicken Dinner Monday, February 26!
The Chicken Bus Dinner will be held as a fundraiser for DMC athletics on Tuesday, February 28 from 5-6:30pm at DeMotte Christian Grade School. Since there is no admission fee to games, there is a need for funding the referees for the athletic events. The Chicken Dinner is one way to cover this cost. The dinner price is $8 for adults, $4 for children up to 8th grade, and children under 3 years old are FREE. Included in the meal: broasted chicken, potato wedges, coleslaw, rolls, homemade desserts, milk, coffee and lemonade! Carry-outs available.
DMC Teacher Opening
Golden Opportunities 2018 Coupon Book REDUCED
Purchase your Gold Opportunities 2018 coupon book at the REDUCED price of only $15. Available in the DMC office until sold out.
Covenant Christian High School Preview Night – February 26 starting at 7 pm
Have you ever wondered if CCHS might be the right choice for your high schooler? Are you interested in seeing what our school is like, what we offer for students and how your child could thrive here?
Get some answers on February 26 at our Preview Night!
There will be breakout sessions providing important information, as well as time for one-on-one conversations with our staff to further guide you. Let the awesome CCHS staff answer your questions and provide you with all the info you need to make this important decision! We are looking forward to seeing you there!
Covenant Christian High School
611 15th St SW
DeMotte, IN 46310
(219) 987-7651
“Connecting Our Community to Christ and His Church”
American Reformed Church
1021 So. Halleck St., P.O. Box 366
DeMotte, IN 46310
219.987.5115
office@demottearc.com
www.demottearc.com
Senior Pastor: Rev. Troy Nanninga
Worship Leader: Brittany Janiszewski