Church Bulletin 10-18-20
Worship October 18, 2020
Scripture: Isaiah 9:6
Message: “Rooted: Who Is Jesus?” Pastor Rob Latiak
TODAY’S MEETINGS
9:30 A.M. WORSHIP
NURSERY IS AVAILABLE: Volunteers – Angela Myers, Kendra Zylstra
9:50 – 10:30 A.M. BIBLE ADVENTURES: (3 years old - 5th grade) will gather at the back of the Sanctuary to go down to Bible Adventures.
OFFERING BASKETS are located at Sanctuary exits. Our offering will be received for the General Fund.
10:30 A.M. WE WILL CELEBRATE Pastor Appreciation Month with coffee and donuts in the Fellowship Hall after worship. Please join us!
MOVEMENT WILL NOT MEET TONIGHT.
5:30 – 7:00 P.M. SUNDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY, led by Roy Gouwens will meet in the Promiseland Area. Some upcoming topics are: Filled with the Holy Spirit, Fruit of the Holy Spirit, Trust, Love, Justice, Witness, the Church, Ministry Gifts, Spiritual Warfare, Walking in Obedience, Sharing Wealth, and Finances.
WEEKLY MEETINGS
THURSDAY – October 22
7:00 P.M. EVE CIRCLE will meet in the Fireside Room. Lesson – Pam Schultz, Devotions – Barb Kaluf; Hostess – Ardy Myers
SATURDAY – October 24
6:15 – 7:30 A.M. MEN’S LIFE will meet in the Fireside Room. We will be looking at the series, “Land of the Bible: Jordan and Judea”. Come and see Jericho or where David hid in the caves or where Moses saw the Promised Land. See Roger Knip or Roy Gouwens for more information. All men are invited. Coffee and snacks provided.
NEXT LORD’S DAY – October 25
9:30 A.M. WORSHIP
NURSERY IS AVAILABLE: Volunteers – Amy and Kelsey Kohlhagen
9:50 – 10:30 A.M. BIBLE ADVENTURES: (3 years old - 5th grade) will gather at the back of the Sanctuary to go down to Bible Adventures.
OFFERING BASKETS will be located at Sanctuary exits.
Our offering will be received for the General Fund. Donations for our Missions & Benevolences Fund are also welcome.
5:00 – 7:00 P.M. MOVEMENT will be in the Fellowship Hall.
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
WE EXPRESS our sympathy to Jasper Brouwer and Beth Brouwer on the passing of Jasper’s cousin, Rena Halbersma. Services were held this past Wednesday in Minnesota. Please keep family and friends in prayer during this difficult time.
“WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK the members of our church family for the support, cards, gifts, and especially prayers over the last year while Carol had cancer and with a broken back. Carol was giving her testimony up to the last day before her surgery. We have peace knowing she is now with the God she loved so much. We would also like to thank Pastor Troy for his prayers and support during this past year. His phone calls meant so much to us.”
– Sam Sietsma and Family
BEGINNING TODAY….. BIBLE ADVENTURES! Kids 3 years old through 5th grade are invited to meet at the back of the Sanctuary when prompted during the service to go down to the Promiseland Area for an interactive Bible message just for them! Children may be picked up in the Promiseland area after worship.
WE HAVE MANY TICKETS TO SELL for the Drive-Thru Chicken Fundraiser which is being hosted by Boy Scout Troop 157 to help finish raising money for the new church pavilion. It will be on Saturday, October 31 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. in the ARC front parking lot. Please pre-purchase your tickets ASAP from the church office for $8.00 each (good for one half chicken). Potatoes will also be available and may be purchased at the fundraiser for $4.00.
THE ARC CENTURY ROOM will remain open until October 25 for those who haven’t had a chance to see it. We encourage not to miss this opportunity to see many of our church artifacts and photos. Everything is set up in the Consistory Room which is located just outside of the left wing exit.
FORMER MEMBER, John Pruis, who attended ARC many years ago, is turning 90 years old on November 1. He currently lives in Missouri in assisted living where visitors are limited due to Covid. His family will not be able to have a party for him and reached out to us to encourage a card shower which would help him have a happy birthday. If you wish to send a card, please send to John Pruis, 2899 S. Grasshill Rd. #179, Brookline Station, MO 65619.
TRAINING CONTINUES! Please pray for our runners as they train for the Indy Monumental Marathon and Half Marathon in November. They are working with Team World Vision to help raise money for clean water for communities in need in underdeveloped countries. If you’d like to donate, go online to Team World Vision and search American Reformed Church. You can donate on behalf of a specific runner or the team as a whole.
OUR ROSTER INCLUDES:
Christy Nelms Kathy Roorda Kevin Nelms
Connie Hoffman Katlyn Sipkema Tammy Szostek
Curtis DeKock Keith Jolink Victoria DeKock
IF YOU KNOW of someone who needs help from Christians Helping Christians, please contact Bonnie Sanow (987-6252).
OTHER REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE DEMOTTE HISTORICAL SOCIETY is selling greeting cards with old photos of historical sites featured on the front. Some of the sites include, our church, Zylstra’s Tire Service, Halleck Street, the Windmill at Kal-Bro, etc. They come in packs of 8 and the cost is $5.00. Funds raised will help support the Society’s projects. Please contact Donna Lageveen if interested (987-3462).
JUST IN TIME OR CHRISTMAS! DeMotte Christian Grade School 7th and 8th graders will be selling poinsettias, wreaths, and 2021 God’s Creation calendars to benefit their 8th grade class trip to Washington D.C. The sale will begin October 20 and end on November 2. Items will be available for pick up at DeMotte Christian Grade School from December 2 - 4. from 8:15 A.M. to 3:15 P.M.
BUTTER BRAIDS: Covenant Christian High School students are selling delicious Butter Braids and rolls! Store in your freezer, thaw to rise, and bake. Contact any student to order or stop by either school to pick up an order form (orders are due by Monday, October 27). Pick-up date is Nov. 10, from 2:00 – 3:00 P.M. at CCHS.
BOXED CARD SALE: Remaining inventory of boxed cards will be sold at $1 off each box until they are gone! They are located in the DMC office.
PINT-SIZE HERO RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE will be at DeMotte Christian School on October 27 from 2:00 – 6:00 P.M. Each student who recruits one presenting donor will receive an American Red Cross LCD writing pad! To schedule your donation, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or go to redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code “demcs”. Volunteers are needed at the reception or refreshment area, too!