Church Bulletin 1.26.20
Worship
January 26, 2020
Scripture: Matthew 6:10
Message “The Lord’s Prayer “Why Does What We Pray for Matter?”
Pastor Troy Nanninga
TODAY’S MEETING
9:00 A.M. PRAYER TIME in Pastor Troy’s office. All are welcome!
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 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.
Young Adult Class will meet in the Consistory Room.
Nursery is available upon request.
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.
WEEKLY MEETINGS
MONDAY – January 27
6:30 P.M. DARTBALL: Team #1 will be in the Fellowship Hall.
6:45 P.M. DARTBALL: Team #2 will be at Grace Fellowship.
7:00 P.M. JOY CIRCLE will meet in the Youth Room where Betty Boon will lead the lesson, Lola Arnett will give devotions and Spiritual Life Thought, and Corrie Peterson will serve refreshments.
7:00 P.M. FAITH CIRCLE will meet in Room 16. Gayle Zeldenrust will lead the lesson and Amy Kohlhagen will serve refreshments.
TUESDAY – January 28
6:30 P.M. FAITHFIT YOGA will be in the Fellowship Hall.
WEDNESDAY – January 29
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: Chili
SATURDAY – February 1
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 – February 2
9:00 A.M. PRAYER TIME in Pastor Troy’s office. All are welcome!
9:30 A.M. WORSHIP
THE REGULAR OFFERING will be received for the General 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.
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.
WE EXPRESS sympathy to Karen & Richard Wiseman, Richard & Julie DeKock, Diane & John Spurgeon, Susie Hamstra, Gene DeYoung and all extended family and friends on the passing of our sister in Christ, Violet DeKock. Violet went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 18. Services were held on Wednesday here at church. May God grant comfort during this difficult time.
WE EXPRESS sympathy to the Dave & Dorothy Kampenga Family on the passing of Dave’s mom, Bernadine Kampenga. Bernadine went home to be with her Lord on Monday, January 20. Services were held yesterday at Jackson Funeral Service. May God uphold them during this difficult time.
DANGEROUS PRAYERS is the six-week message series we continue this morning. It will conclude on February 23.
THE SUNDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY is studying Exodus Chapter 2. We meet in the Consistory Room at 6:00 P.M. and end at 7:00 P.M. Please come join us!
MOVEMENT will not meet next Sunday, February 2.
BELIEVE TRIP for Middle School Students will be March 6 & 7 in Bloomington, IL. Cost: $50; If you would like to sponsor a student, 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 are slowly starting 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!
WOULD YOU LIKE TO USHER? The next Sunday morning usher schedule is being made. If you’d like to be added to or removed from the current list, please contact Jeff Fase this week (219) 712-9116.
WE ARE WORKING to declutter and organize some areas of the church. Please take time this morning to see if you have left any personal items in the Fellowship Hall, Fireside Room, or kitchen that need to be taken home. We don’t want to remove anything that can be claimed. Thank you!
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!
CAMP MANITOQUA REGISTRATION FOR 2020 opens on February 3rd. This year’s theme is “Courageous” based on Joshua 1:9. Church will again pay 2/3 for members and non-member friends. You can register online beginning February 3 at 5:00 A.M. at manitoqua.org. Informational brochures are available in the kitchen window. Please call the church office for the coupon code. Camp spaces fill up incredibly fast so registering ASAP is essential to get your first date selection.
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:
USHER: Brian Hoffman
GREETERS: Eric & Laura Veldman Family
WING: Tim & Joni Zylstra Family
NURSERY: Kristi Walstra, Amy Kohlhagen
Kendra Kohlhagen, Kelsey Kohlhagen
NEXT WEEK:
USER: Mike Curless
GREETERS: Brian & Mallory Hanewich Family
WING: Corrie Peterson
NURSERY: Gianna Kallemeyn, Sue Steinke
Kurt Kros, Katelyn Kros
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