MORNING WORSHIP

March 11, 2018

   Baptism – Pastor Troy and Kara present

                                       William Alan and Maxwell Keith Nanninga

  Scripture                                                                                    John 3: 1-21

                                                                                               (N.T. Page 1649)

  Message                                                                                  “Renew: Life”                               

                                                                                          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

THIS MORNING, we will baptize William Alan and Maxwell Keith, sons of Pastor Troy and Kara Nanninga.

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 – Please note that there will be no Bible Drill until March 18 due to the Easter Play.

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 – Reagan Thomas

6:00 – 7:30 P.M.  IMPACT will meet in the Youth Room.                           

                                             Snacks – Katlyn & Kristy Kohlhagen

SUNDAY SCHOOL

EASTER PLAY

TONIGHT AT 6:00 P.M.

All are invited to our Easter Play presented by the 3rd – 8th grade students!  This is sure to be a special night!

 

WEEKLY MEETINGS

 

MONDAY – March 12

7:00 P.M.  FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE will meet in the Consistory Room.  Members are Kristi Bonicontro, Kevin & Lindsey Broertjes,      Eric DeKock, Kevin & Christy Nelms, Allan Ooms, Bonnie Sanow,    Gene Veld, Eric Veldman, Robb & Kristi Walstra, and Jorie Wireman.  See you then!

TUESDAY – March 13

6:00 & 7:15 P.M.  FAITHFIT YOGA will be in the Fellowship Hall.

WEDNESDAY – March 14

1:30 – 3:00 P.M.  NIFTY NEEDLES will meet in the Fireside Room. 

LAST FAMILY NIGHT of the season

§  DINNER will be served from 5:15 – 6:30 P.M.  Menu:    shepherd’s pie, chicken rice casserole, pulled pork, rolls, veggies and dip, salad, apple sauce, ice cream

§  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.

NEXT LORD’S DAY – March 18

9:30 A.M.  WORSHIP

THE REGULAR OFFERING will be received for the General Fund.

 

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Please continue to remember in prayer…

♦ Thelma L’Huillier          ♦ Donna Zandstra

♦ Teresa Evers had surgery on her foot this past Friday

ARC:  LET’S GET TOGETHER!  This new program is designed to strengthen ties, welcome newcomers and engage in fellowship and fun with our church family.  You will be invited now and then to various homes for different events with a new mix of people each time.  When an invitation shows up in your church mailbox and it works for you, join the fun!  If not, catch the next one.  Please take note of the detailed information in your church mailbox today.  If you would be willing to be a host, please fill out the host volunteer form and return it the box in the narthex or on the table in the kitchen hallway.  We are excited to see what God will do when we make an effort to make connections!  We are blessed with a wonderful church family!  Let’s Get Together!

IMPACT STUDENTS:  The summer mission trip to Detroit, MI, is scheduled for June 24-29. To reserve your spot, a $50 deposit is due by 4/1. Please contact Amanda DeVries (219-863-7844) with any questions!  

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!!

THE ANNUAL CAMP MANITOQUA WORK DAY will be on Saturday, April 21.  The work day is from 9:00 – 2:30 P.M. and lunch will be provided.  We will need handymen for projects and light construction.    If you are able to come along to help, please talk to Chuck Liebbe (741-7461).

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).

 “THANK YOU to everyone who sent cards to Linda, visited her, and prayed for her while she was ill.  Thanks also for the cards and prayers since her passing.  Thank you to those who helped with the funeral lunch and a special thank you to Pastor Troy for helping us through this difficult time.”  – The Family of Linda Bakker

SEVERAL MEMBERS OF ARC are set to leave for the Houston, TX area this Saturday, March 17.  We value your prayers as they will leave home to aid those affected by the flooding caused by last August’s Hurricane Harvey.  If you also wish to support them financially, to help offset travel and other expenses, we encourage those funds to be designated and deposited into the regular offerings take during the remaining month of March.  You can also support them from the DONATE link at the DeMotteARC.com website or a drop box has been setup in the church office.

OTHER REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

   CCHS SPRING DINNER PLANNED:

               When:  Thursday, March 15, 5:00-7:00pm

               Menu:   Pork Chops, mashed potatoes, green beans,

                                                   Rolls, Applesauce, and desserts

               Where: Covenant Christian High School Cafeteria,

                                                   Eat-In or Carry-Out

               Cost:    Freewill Donation

               Why:    To support Partners In Education, funding the needs of DMC

                              and CCHS that tuition does not cover.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE:  DMC is sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive at the Keener Township Emergency Services meeting room at 321 15th Street SE, DeMotte, on Tuesday, March 13, from 1:00-6:00pm.  Call 1-800-RED CROSS or go to redcrossblood.org, sponsor code “demcs” to schedule your blood donation appointment.  Hope begins with you!  #PintSizeHero

HEAD COOK POSITION:  DeMotte Christian Schools, Inc. is looking for a Head Cook to oversee and prepare lunches for DeMotte Christian Schools starting in the 2018-2019 school year.  The position is full-time, but willing to make position part-time in the right circumstances.  If interested in the position, please contact Mr. Brinks, Principal, at dbrinks@dmcs-in.org or contact the school office at 219-987-3721.

PARR BAPTIST CHURCH presents Doug Anderson in concert on Saturday, March 17 at 6:00 P.M.  All are invited.  A love offering will be received.  Questions?  Call Randy & Janet Morris at 219-394-SING.  Parr Baptist Church (1075 N. 890 W. Rensselaer, IN 47978)

SPRING LUNCHEON:  THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018 – 11:30 A.M.  Bible League Volunteers invite you to their Spring Luncheon at Teibel’s Restaurant.  Our soloist is Sarah Van Drunen.  An offering will be taken for Bibles for Latin America.  Call your key contact person, Barb DeVries (987-5192) by the deadline, March 19, for your reservation.  Tickets are $18 for chicken and $22 for perch.

TODAY:

         USHER:         Mitch Kingma

         GREETERS:  Jim Sampson, Amanda DeVries, Jim & Barb Ash

                              Wing:  George & Connie Altman

NURSERY:    Kristi Walstra, Sharon Van Kley,

                     Jarred Ooms, Hope Zylstra

 

NEXT WEEK:

         USHER:        Steve Szostek

         GREETERS:  Mike & Liz Bayci Family  

                                Wing:  Chet & Jeanna Fagenbaum Family         

NURSERY:    Lauren DeKock, Lindsey Broertjes,

                     Lindsay Zeldenrust, Kristy Kohlhagen

                     Jarred Ooms, Hope Zylstra

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American Reformed Church

Senior Pastor:  Rev. Troy Nanninga    Worship Leader:  Brittany Janiszewski

1021 So. Halleck St., P.O. Box 366, DeMotte, IN  46310

219.987.5115  ~  office@demottearc.com  ~  www.demottearc.com

 

“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

 

 

 

WOULD YOU LIKE to receive ARC updates and cancellation info via text message?  Just text @demottearc to 81010 to sign up. 

 

 

NEW BOXED GREETING CARDS:  Visit DeMotte Christian Grade School and view our new fabulous boxed cards!  Assortments include:  Wedding, Anniversary, Birthday (men, women, children), Encouragement, Thinking of You, Praying For You, Sympathy, Get Well, Thank You, Friendship, New Baby, and All Occasion!  All cards and notes include inspirational messages to share with family and friends every day.  Boxed card prices range between $5 and $6.  That makes each quality card .42-.50 cents each!

 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.

 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.

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.

IF YOU KNOW of someone who needs help from Christians Helping  Christians, please contact Bonnie Sanow (987-6252).