Worship December 22, 2019

   Scripture: Luke 2: 8-15      

   Message: “The Angels”  Pastor Troy Nanninga

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!  

                                                                                             

TODAY’S MEETING

8:45 A.M.  CHRISTMAS CHOIR PRACTICE will be in the Sanctuary.

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.

9:30 A.M.  CHILDREN’S CHURCH for kids 3 years old through 5th Grade will be in the Promiseland Area.

10:45 – 11:30 A.M.  SUNDAY SCHOOL for all ages.

(Parents:  please pick your child up in his/her classroom.)   

  3 yr. old – 12th grade will meet in their respective classrooms.

  A group that discusses current events will meet in the Cry Room.

  Nursery is available upon request. 

WEEKLY MEETINGS

TUESDAY – December 24

CHRISTMAS EVE

CANDLELIGHT SERVICE

6:00 P.M.

Come and enjoy a night of song, celebration and reflection on the birth of Christ.  An offering will be received for our Christian Aid Fund.

NEXT LORD’S DAY – December 29

8:45 A.M.  CHRISTMAS CHOIR PRACTICE will be in the Sanctuary.

9:30 A.M.  WORSHIP

THE REGULAR OFFERING will be received for the General Fund.

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Advent Series

 

“Hidden Figures”

 

Continuing now thru

Dec. 24

 

THE CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE by Kyle Idleman is our pick for a great study for the Advent Season.  Experience the Christmas story in detail and help prepare yourself and your family for Advent.  God chose each individual in the Christmas Story for a specific purpose.  If you join with us, you will find yourself in the Christmas story, as you learn that what happened then changes everything now.   To access it, log in to Right Now Media and click on American Reformed Church in the Library section on the left side.  Don’t have an account?  Sign up for your FREE membership by scanning this QR code as our gift to you. 

NEXT WEEK IS FAMILY SUNDAY!  On months that have a 5th Sunday, we invite all kids to join their families in worship on that 5th Sunday!  Nursery is still provided however, we do not hold Children’s Church or Sunday School on those days.  This gives kids a chance to worship alongside their parents and siblings and spend extra time with family.

MOVEMENT will meet next on January 5.

THE SUNDAY NIGHT prayer group/study will meet next on January 5.

MEN’S LIFE will meet next on January 11.

OUR WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNERS are on a break for the holidays and will return on January 15.

FAITH CIRCLE will be having their Christmas party on January 2 at 6:30 P.M.  Any new members are also welcome.  We will be starting the book             How Happiness Happens by Max Lucado in our January meeting.  We usually meet the 4th Monday of the month at church.  Our Circle consists of women of various ages.  Please bring an appetizer to share and a   $10-15 gift for an exchange.  It will be held at the home of Gayle Zeldenrust (1862 W. 900 N., Wheatfield).  If you have any questions, call Gayle at 219-863-2283.

POINSETTIAS may be picked up after the Christmas Eve Service.

WORDS OF HOPE DEVOTIONALS for January, February, and March are available on shelves by Sanctuary doorways today.  Please help yourself.

DEMOTTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is in need of lice kits and lice spray to have on hand for families in need.  ARC would like to supply them with some.  If you’d like to donate some, please drop off in the church office anytime.  Thank you!

AT THIS TIME, we would like to recognize those graduating mid-term from college.  If you know of someone, please call the church office this week.

THE CHURCH BULLETIN will be printed on Thursday this week.  Please turn in all requested announcements by noon that day.  Thanks!

ADDRESS UPDATE:  Marv & Ruth Peterson – 10191 Rustic Drive, DeMotte, IN 46310

ON SUNDAY, January 5, 2020, we will be ordaining and installing our new elders and deacons. 

DID YOU KNOW that American Reformed has online giving available?  It’s a convenient way to set up a one-time donation or recurring donations.  Just go to demottearc.com and click on “Donate” at the bottom of the home page to get started.   

WE NEED COOKS!  We are looking for people to prepare Wednesday Night dinners for the month of February to fill in for Tammy while she is out of town.  If you’d like to take a week, please sign up on the sheet down by the kitchen.

WE ARE LOOKING for one leader for Children’s Church lessons!  This would be for ages 3-1st grade.  Leaders are asked to teach once every 6 weeks.  If interested, please contact Stacy Hoffman (869-8114 or office@demottearc.com).

LAST SUNDAY’S OFFERING: Regular Fund – $5,672.00; DeMotte Work Team - $185.00; Pavilion - $150.00; Food Pantry - $250.00.

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

AMERICAN REFORMED CHURCH is about to have a milestone birthday!  A big celebration is being planned for October of 2020.  ARC will be turning 100 years old!  We would like to invite you to share your memories and stories about your time here at ARC no matter if you have grown up here or have just recently started attending.  There is a table downstairs on your way to coffee with a box where you can place your memories and stories.  They can be serious, humorous, whatever you choose.  Please sign your name to your story in case we have any questions.  We plan to compile your stories into a book so your memories will be available for others to enjoy.  If you have any questions, please talk to an ARC 100-year celebration committee member (Roger & Donna Knip, Chuck & Lynn Liebbe, or Ralph & Ardy Myers).  Stories can also be emailed to rknip@netnitco.net.

OTHER REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS

BOXED 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.

DEMOTTE CHRISTIAN GRADE SCHOOL PRE-SCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN SIGN UPS:  Beginning January 6, DeMotte Christian School will accept sign ups for the 2020-2021 Pre-School and Kindergarten classes.  Space is limited; all new families to the school will need to complete an application (available online at www.demottechristianschools.org.).  Call 219-987-3721 to sign up!

For 3-Year-Old Pre-School (T/Tham),

your child must be 3 years old by August 1, 2020.

For 4-Year-Old Pre-School (M/W/Fam or M/W/Fpm),

your child must be 4 years old by August 1, 2020.

For Kindergarten (1/2 day or Full Day),

your child must be 5 years old by August 1, 2020.

 

 

 

 

 

Children in Covenant

 

♥ Talon John Nelms

        ~by Grandma Kathy Roorda

 ♥ Gabriella Caroline Kratt

        ~by Grandma Joyce Fase

 ♥ Andrew William Kohlhagen

        ~by Great-Grandma Nettie Glessner

 

 If you have a new grandchild or great-grandchild whom you would like to enroll in the Children of Covenant, please contact Joyce Fase.

TODAY:

      USHER:             Scott Tysen

      GREETERS:     Pete & Gayle Zeldenrust Family                             

      WING:                Scott & Leslie Tysen Family

      NURSERY:       Lindsey Broertjes, Angela Myers

                                  Hazel Veldman, Bryce Polletta

NEXT WEEK:

      USHER:             Brian Hoffman

      GREETERS:     Andy & Sharon Nannenga,

                                  Nettie Glessner, Jim Sampson                         

      WING:                Taylor DeYoung

      NURSERY:       Lola Arnett, Rachel Fase

                                  Kurt Kros, Katelyn Kros

                                 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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American Reformed Church

Senior Pastor:  Pastor Troy Nanninga; troy@demottearc.com  

Pastor of Youth & Education:  Pastor Rob Latiak; rob@demottearc.com 

Director of Worship:  Melissa Smoker; melissa@demottearc.com

Office:  office@demottearc.com