Church Bulletin 12.6.20
Worship: December 6, 2020
Scripture: John 1:1-5
Message: “Christmas Isn’t Cancelled: Hardship” Pastor Troy Nanninga
TODAY’S MEETINGS
9:30 A.M. WORSHIP
NURSERY IS AVAILABLE: Volunteers – Gayle and Madison Zeldenrust
BIBLE ADVENTURES VOLUNTEERS:
Pre-K/K – Heather Veld / Jillian Tysen
1st – 5th – Amy Kohlhagen / Johnathan Latiak
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.
OUR ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING will follow morning worship in the Sanctuary. The purpose of the meeting is to select new consistory members.
Elder candidates are: Brian Hoffman, Larry Hoffman, Dave Jolink, Chuck Liebbe, Bryan Overstreet, and Jay Starkey. (three will be elected by lots)
Deacon candidates are: Jason Abbring, Jeff Fase, Brian Hoffman, Keith Jolink, Kevin Nelms, and Pete Zeldenrust. (three will be elected by lots)
5:00 – 7:00 P.M. MOVEMENT will be in the Fellowship Hall.
WEEKLY MEETINGS
MONDAY - December 7
7:00 P.M. CONSISTORY will meet. Those who would like to request baptism or make profession of faith in Christ are invited to meet with the elders at 7:30 P.M.
NEXT LORD’S DAY – December 13
9:30 A.M. WORSHIP
BAPTISM of Kayleigh Joelle, daughter of Pastor Troy and Kara Nanninga will take place during 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 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
WE EXPRESS our sympathy to Julie DeKock, the Eric & Lauren DeKock Family, Brian DeKock, Karen & Dick Wiseman, and Diane & John Spurgeon, as well as all family and friends on the passing of our brother in Christ, Rich DeKock. Rich went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, November 29. Services were held this past week. May God grant comfort during this difficult time.
WE EXPRESS our sympathy to Marv & Lola Arnett and the Brandon Arnett Family on the passing of Marv’s mother, Wava Davis. Wava went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, December 1. Services were held this past week in Francesville. May God grant comfort during this difficult time.
ADVENT MESSAGE SERIES
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!
A LIST OF THOSE IN OUR CONGREGATION whose outside activities are limited is in your mailbox today. Sending Christmas greeting cards would be most appreciated. Also, please keep in mind that in addition to the list, there are many who are not coming out due to the pandemic. Please consider those who you know are limiting their exposure and send them a Christmas greeting.
THANK YOU to all who took Angel Tree tags for the kids of the K.V. School Corporation. Please remember, gifts are due back by this Wednesday.
WE STILL HAVE SEVERAL SPOTS OPEN for Salvation Army Bell Ringing this Saturday, December 12. The KVMA is again this year coordinating a special mission of mercy outreach. We will partner with the Salvation Army by placing a bucket at Tysen’s Grocery. A sign up sheet for one hour slots beginning at 9:00 A.M. and running through 7:00 P.M. is posted in the church office window. There will be sanitizing wipes available for bell ringers and masks are required.
OUR FINAL MOBILE PANTRY FOR THIS YEAR will be on Friday, December 18. This 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.
AT THIS TIME we would like to recognize those graduating mid-term from college. If you know of someone, please call the church office this week.
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.
IF YOU KNOW of someone who needs help from Christians Helping Christians, please contact Bonnie Sanow (987-6252).
OTHER REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
CCHS PREVIEW NIGHT (Monday, December 7): We are excited to welcome families to our upcoming Preview Night! This is a great way to take a closer look at what Covenant Christian High School has to offer. We are also welcoming 6-8th grade students to participate in Preview Night. CCHS teachers have planned activities for each classroom. Sign ups start at 6:30 pm, sessions start promptly at 7, ending around 8:30. Please check out our Preview Night event on our school’s Facebook event page!
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).