Church Bulletin 12.13.20
Worship December 13, 2020
Scripture Luke 2:16
Message “Christmas Isn’t Cancelled: Expectations”
Pastor Rob Latiak
TODAY’S MEETINGS
9:30 A.M. WORSHIP
NURSERY IS AVAILABLE: Volunteers – Sarah Kikkert / Skylar Evers
BIBLE ADVENTURES VOLUNTEERS:
Pre-K/K – Pam Abbring / Daniel Abbring
1st – 5th – Angela Myers / Allie Myers
9:50 – 10:30 A.M. BIBLE ADVENTURES: Kids 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.
5:00 – 7:00 P.M. MOVEMENT will be in the Fellowship Hall.
WEEKLY MEETINGS
FRIDAY – December 18
OUR FINAL MOBILE PANTRY FOR THIS YEAR will again be a drive-through pantry due to Covid. We will not open the building to the recipients, nor will we need baked goods or kitchen help. We will need about 10 volunteers to help pack boxes outside. Volunteers are asked to arrive by 9:15. Clients should arrive no earlier than 9:30. If you would like to help, please sign up on the sheet in the kitchen window.
NEXT LORD’S DAY – December 20
9:30 A.M. WORSHIP
WE WILL CELEBRATE communion during worship.
NURSERY IS AVAILABLE: Volunteers – Diane Ottinger / Sierra Evers
BIBLE ADVENTURES VOLUNTEERS:
Pre-K/K – Pam Abbring / Daniel Abbring
1st – 5th – Angela Myers / Allie Myers
9:50 – 10:30 A.M. BIBLE ADVENTURES: Kids 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.
5:00 – 7:00 P.M. MOVEMENT will be in the Fellowship Hall.
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE RESULTS of the Congregational Meeting Consistory Selection;
New Elders: Larry Hoffman, Dave Jolink, and Chuck Liebbe
New Deacons: Jeff Fase, Keith Jolink, and Pete Zeldenrust.
Please remember to pray for our new and existing consistory members as they listen for God’s guidance in leading our congregation.
ATTENTION PARENTS OF BIBLE ADVENTURES KIDS: We now have our weekly videos and take home sheets available our website! This gives kids an opportunity to watch the video again at home or see videos they missed! There are printable coloring pages for Pre-K/K and printable Take Home Sheets for 1st – 5th grade. Visit demottearc.com and go to the Children’s Ministry page. There, you will find a link to the content (please note that the content page is password protected; the password is “adventures”. New lessons will be posted weekly!
WE HOPE you’ll join us on Christmas Eve for our Candlelight Service! It will be a time of song, celebration and reflection on the birth of Christ. The service begins at 6:00 P.M. An offering will be received for our Christian Aid Fund.
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS SIGN UP: Interested in serving as a nursery volunteer? If so, there is a sign up sheet down by the kitchen. If you have any questions, please talk to or contact Kara Nanninga (219-805-9926, kara.bruxvoort@gmail.com).
IF YOU KNOW of someone who needs help from Christians Helping Christians, please contact Bonnie Sanow (987-6252).
WOULD YOU LIKE to receive ARC updates and cancellation info via text message? Just text @demottearc to 81010 to sign up!
HAVE YOU NOTICED the new look in the church kitchen? We've been hard at work remodeling the kitchen and hallway over the past few months. A new window and exterior door were installed, as well as new countertops, sinks, cabinets, ceiling, flooring, and hardware. The walls and our existing cabinets were painted. As the project is just about complete, we are happy with the new look and functionality of the space. If you would like to contribute to the cost of the project, you may do so by designating gifts in the church offering. We are thankful for the generous donations we have already received. Currently, we still have $15,300.00 left to cover the remaining costs.
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.
OTHER REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
CCHS WINTER BAND CONCERT will be December 15 at 7:00 P.M. Come and celebrate the musical talents of our students! There will be a mixture of Christmas and other music, and everyone is welcome to join us. (Face coverings are required unless medically excluded).
DMCS SIGN UPS: Beginning January 4, DeMotte Christian School will accept sign ups for the 2021-2022 Pre-school and Kindergarten classes. Space is limited; all the new families to the school will need to complete an application (available online at www.demottechristianschools.org). Call 987-3721 to sign up!
For 3 year old Pre-School (T/Th- A.M., your child must be 3 years old by August 1, 2021.
For 4 year old Pre-School (M/W/F A.M. of M/W/F P.M.), your child must be 4 years old by August 1, 2012.
For Kindergarten (1/2 day or full day), your child must be 5 years old by August 1, 2021.