Church Bulletin 1.19.20
Worship:
January 19, 2020
Scripture: Matthew 6:9
Message: “The Lord’s Prayer: Why Does Who We Pray to Matter?” Pastor Troy Nanninga
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 DeMotte Christian Schools, Inc.
9:30 A.M. CHILDREN’S CHURCH for kids 3 years old thru 5th Grade.
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.
Nursery is available upon request.
4:15 P.M. MOVEMENT WORSHIP PRACTICE: Singers for the week are Kate L., Gwen, and Keegan. Cooper will be on guitar and Ryder on box drum.
5:00 – 7:00 P.M. MOVEMENT will meet in the Fellowship Hall.
5:30 – 7:00 P.M. DISCIPLESHIP ESSENTIALS BIBLE STUDY will meet in the Promiseland Area. Nursery is available.
6:00 P.M. BIBLE STUDY will be in the Consistory Room.
WEEKLY MEETINGS
MONDAY – January 20
6:30 P.M. DARTBALL: Team #2 will be in the Fellowship Hall.
6:45 P.M. DARTBALL: Team #1 will be at DeMotte Christian (CCOD).
TUESDAY – January 21
6:30 P.M. FAITHFIT YOGA will be in the Fellowship Hall.
WEDNESDAY – January 22
1:00 – 3:00 P.M. GOD’S UNIQUE ANTIQUES will meet in the Fireside Room. If you are retired and have some extra time on your hands, please join us. We usually play a game and have refreshments!
4:45 P.M. BACKPACKS for our Backpack Food Ministry will be stuffed in the Fireside Room.
5:15 – 6:30 P.M. FAMILY NIGHT DINNER will be served in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome! Dinner is by free will donation. Menu: garlic butter chicken, potatoes, corn, salad, ice cream
7:15 P.M. MOVEMENT WORSHIP PRACTICE: Singers for the week are Addy, Kendra, and Keegan. Cooper will be on guitar and Ryder on box drum.
THURSDAY – January 23
7:00 P.M. EVE CIRCLE will meet in the Fireside Room where Barb Kaluf will lead the lesson, Julie Brodner will lead devotions and Barb DeVries will host.
SATURDAY – January 25
6:00 – 7:30 A.M. MEN’S LIFE will meet in the Fireside Room. Each week, men meet to learn from God’s Word, have great fellowship and sharing, and spend time in prayer. All men are welcome to join us.
NEXT LORD’S DAY – January 26
9:30 A.M. 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 thru 5th Grade.
10:45 – 11:30 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL for all ages.
4:15 P.M. MOVEMENT WORSHIP PRACTICE: Singers for the week are Addy, Kendra, and Keegan. Cooper will be on guitar and Ryder on box drum.
5:00 – 7:00 P.M. MOVEMENT will meet in the Fellowship Hall.
5:30 – 7:00 P.M. DISCIPLESHIP ESSENTIALS BIBLE STUDY will meet in the Promiseland Area. Nursery is available.
6:00 P.M. BIBLE STUDY will be in the Consistory Room.
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY for the DeMotte Work Team as they do their work in Nueva Guinea, Nicaragua. They are working to replace the roof structure and sheeting on four buildings located at two different schools. Members of the team from ARC include Marv Peterson, Dan Brodner, Steve Szostek, and Brandon DeYoung. They will return on January 25. Please pray for safety and that they will be able to finish the project. You can follow their posts if you like on Facebook/DeMotte Work Team.
THE SUNDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY is starting the book of Exodus. Come join us as we learn about the wanderings in the desert after the Exodus from Egypt. We meet in the Consistory Room at 6:00 P.M. and end at 7:00 P.M. Please come join us!
BELIEVE TRIP for Middle School Students will be March 6 & 7 in Bloomington, IL. Cost: $50; If you would like to sponsor a students, please contact Pastor Rob.
A CLASS FOR YOUNG ADULTS meets Sundays in the Consistory Room after worship. We are doing a video series called “Finding Truth” by Francis Chan. Pastor Rob and Melanie welcome you to something new for the young adults and young at heart!
FAITHFIT YOGA IS BACK! FaithFit Yoga's mission is to provide a faith based atmosphere to promote health, happiness, and well-being in our community. The body is the temple and we strive to nurture our health while bringing our participants closer to Christ through yoga. FaithFit is led by Christy Nelms, a registered yoga alliance 200 hour instructor and a physical therapist. We will slowly start back up to regain our practice. Newcomers are welcome. Classes are held on Tuesday nights in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 P.M. You can buy a single class for $8 or an 11 class pass for $80!
THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED in the July mission trip to Honduras are invited to a final call-out meeting next Sunday at 6:30 P.M. in the Fireside Room. This will be the last meeting before a final decision about going on the trip needs to be made. James and Brittany Foster, the missionaries at Jardin de Gracia Christian School, will be joining us that evening as well. Questions before then? Contact Liz Bayci at 956-9164.
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!
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.
WOULD YOU LIKE to receive ARC updates and cancellation info via text message? Just text @demottearc to 81010 to sign up!
OTHER REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
DMC SIGN UPS: DeMotte Christian School has begun accepting sign ups for the 2019-2020 Kindergarten and Pre-School. Space is limited so please call the school office soon at 219-987-3721. All new families to the school will need to complete an application (available online at www.demottechristianschools.org.)
For 3-Year-Old Pre-School (T/Tham),
your child must be 3 years old by August 1, 2019.
For 4-Year-Old Pre-School (M/W/Fam or M/W/Fpm),
your child must be 4 years old by August 1, 2019.
For Kindergarten (1/2 day or Full Day),
your child must be 5 years old by August 1, 2019.
BOXED GREETING CARDS AT DMC: Who doesn’t like to receive a card in the mail? Visit DeMotte Christian School and view our new fabulous boxed cards! Assortments include: Valentine’s, Wedding, Anniversary, Birthday (men, women, and children), Encouragement, Thinking of You, Praying For You, Sympathy, Get Well, Thank You, Friendship, New Baby, Blank, All Occasion, and Special 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!
TODAY:
GREETERS: Fred & Janelle Abbring, Marge Evans
WING: Rudy & Diane Zylstra
NURSERY: Marie Hilton, Ellen Kenning
Maddi Curless, Jillian Tysen
NEXT WEEK:
GREETERS: Eric & Laura Veldman Family
WING: Tim & Joni Zylstra Family
NURSERY: Kristi Walstra, Amy Kohlhagen
Kendra Kohlhagen, Kelsey Kohlhagen
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