Worship March 24, 2019

                                                                                                                                   

    Scripture                                                                                   Luke 23: 26                                                           

                                                                                               (N.T. Page 1641)        

  

   Message              “What Do You Do When You Are Asked to Do Something       

                                                                            Unexpected and Unwanted?”  

                                                                                        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

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 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.)   

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

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

  ADULTING will meet in the Consistory Room.

  Nursery is available upon request. 

5:00 – 7:00 P.M.  MOVEMENT YOUTH MINISTRY will meet in the Fellowship Hall.

6:00 P.M.  PRAYER/BIBLE STUDY GROUP will meet in the Consistory Room.

WEEKLY MEETINGS

MONDAY – March 25

7:00 P.M.  JOY CIRCLE will meet in the Youth Room where Kathy Veld will lead lesson 2, Julie Hoffman will give devotions and Spiritual Life Thought and Betty Boon will serves refreshments.

7:00 P.M.  EVE CIRCLE will meet in the Fireside Room where Barb DeVries will lead the lesson and host and Phyllis Belstra will provide devotions.

7:00 P.M.  FAITH CIRCLE will meet in Room 16. Kristi Walstra will lead the lesson and Gayle Zeldenrust will host.

SATURDAY – March 30

6:00 – 7:30 A.M.  MEN’S LIFE will meet in the Fireside Room.

NEXT LORD’S DAY – March 31

9:30 A.M.  WORSHIP

THE REGULAR OFFERING will be received for the General Fund.

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.  PRAYER/BIBLE STUDY GROUP will meet in the Consistory Room.

 

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

We continue to remember in prayer…

♦ Sharon Bovenkerk      ♦ Dan Kaluf        ♦ Chris Clark

 

CONGRATULATIONS to Sam & Angela (DeFries) Madson on the birth of Logan Matthew.  Logan was born on March 20.  May God bless both child and parents with His grace. 

 WE’VE HEARD YOUR REQUESTS!  You’re invited to the Annual Request Program hosted by the RCWM on Sunday, April 7 at 6:00 P.M.  It will be night filled with praise and worship by your favorite vocalists and instrumentalists!  Mark it on your calendar!

 

Life has questions…

come hear answers.

 

Continuing today thru April 21

 

"In Christ, She…"  

Registration closes today for the women’s retreat!  Space is still available!  The retreat is open to women post-high and above on April 12-13 at Connect Christian Camp and Retreat Center in Crown Point.  We will explore what it looks like to ground our identity in Christ and allow that reality to permeate every aspect of our lives.  The retreat will begin at 6:00 P.M. on Friday and conclude at 4:00 P.M. on Saturday.  The cost is $45.  We are also offering a “Saturday-only” option at a reduced price of ($20) if you are unable to attend on Friday evening.  Registration forms are available on the table by the kitchen.  Contact a team member                 (Liz Bayci, Stacy Hoffman, Kara Nanninga,                            or Jill Kohlhagen) with questions. 

THERE WILL BE NO Family Night meal or Financial Peace University this week due to spring break.

FAITHFIT YOGA will not meet this week due to spring break.

THE WORSHIP COMMITTEE will meet next on Wednesday, April 3 in the Cry Room at 5:30 P.M.

MOVEMENT YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Tonight:  Drinks – Katelyn Kros

• “Forward” High School Summer Trip dates are June 23-29.                        Your $50 deposit can be paid to Pastor Rob. 

THE MOVEMENT CHICKEN DINNER FUNDRAISER will be on Wednesday, April 3.  Proceeds from this dinner will help fund Movement activities throughout the year.  Mark your calendars! 

HELP GET CAMP MANTOQUA READY for their 2019 camp season!  Every year, a group from ARC goes to Manitoqua for a day and works on projects to help prepare the grounds for the summer.  The work day for this year is Saturday, April 27, 9:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M.  Lunch is provided.  If you are interested in coming along, please contact Chuck Liebbe at (219) 741-7461. 

COMING IN APRIL!  The ARC Newsletter will be back!  Check your mailboxes in April for the first issue and the ARC website and Facebook page for new content!  Committee members are still needed to help with gathering information.  If interested, contact Roy Gouwens, Stacy Hoffman, of Katlyn Kohlhagen.

THANK YOU for your prayers and concerns during my procedure.  I appreciate your thoughtfulness.  – Teresa Evers

CHURCH DIRECTORIES were recently placed in mailboxes for all who had photos taken with Lifetouch.  If you didn’t receive a printed directory and would like one, they can be purchased from the church office for $10.00. 

ONLINE DIRECTORY:  We are excited to announce that a free online directory is now available on our church website.  Contact the church office if you would like login instructions.

CAMP MANITOQUA REGISTRATION FOR 2019 IS OPEN!     This year’s theme is “Imago Dei:  The Image of God” based on Isaiah 43:1. Church will again pay 2/3 for members and non-members.  You can register online at manitoqua.org.  Informational brochures are available in the kitchen window.  Please call the church office for the coupon code. 

 

OTHER REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS

 COVENANT CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL is actively seeking coaches for all positions in our girls basketball program.  If you are interested, please call the school office at (219) 987-7651, or email our Athletic Director, Dennis Lins, at dlins@dmcs-in.org.  The deadline for applying is March 30.

JOIN US FOR DINNER ON THE COURT!  Come on out to the DMC gym on April 1, 2019 from 5-7 and have dinner on the court with your favorite volleyball players.  We will be serving grilled chicken sandwiches, BBQ beans, and side salads.  The food will be delicious, you don't want to miss it!  There will be a free will donation taken at the door.  Dine in or carry out!  Proceeds will help fund 38 DMC and CCHS volleyball players who plan to attend 4 day team camp in June. 

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED about being a hospice volunteer?  VNA of NWI has openings for volunteers to visit patients in the DeMotte and Jasper County area.  The most important qualifications for a VNA Hospice volunteer are a compassionate heart, love of life, and the ability to really listen and be there for a patient.  If this sounds like you, give us a call!  Training is available in the Lake County area now.  Please contact VNA Volunteer Services Coordinator, Erica at 219-531-8057 or by email at ekerkes@vnanwi.org to get started today!

THE ANNUAL SPRING LUNCHEON hosted by Bible League Volunteers is on Thursday, April 11 at 11:30 A.M. at Teibel’s Restaurant, Schererville, IN.  Special guests include Andrew Earnshaw from Bible League International and award winning Violinist, Katie Mattix.  See a BL Volunteer for tickets.  ($18.00/chicken or $22.00/perch).  Ticket deadline is Thursday, April 4.

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

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

TODAY:

     USHER:         Scott Tysen

     GREETERS:  Fred & Janelle Abbring, Kyle & Jill Kohlhagen

     WING:           June Hielema and Donna Zandstra

     NURSERY:    Lindsey Broertjes, Angela Myers

                          Daniel Abbring, Hope Zylstra

                         

 NEXT WEEK:

     USHER:         Ryan Hilton

     GREETERS:  Jonathan & Amber Hart Family

     WING:           Jim & Darlene Wiers

     NURSERY:    Sarah Kikkert

                          Lindsay Zeldenrust, Kendra Kohlhagen             

                         

American Reformed Church

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