Church Bulletin 2.16.20

Worship

February 16, 2020

Scripture: Luke 2: 41-52                                                                                                                               

Message:  “Dangerous Prayers:  I Want to Grow”     Rev. Steven DeVries

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.

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. 

4:00 P.M.  MOVEMENT WORSHIP PRACTICE:  Singers for the week are Kate, Gwen and Keegan.  Cooper will be on guitar, 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 – February 17

6:30 P.M.  DARTBALL:  Team #1 will be in the Fellowship Hall.

6:45 P.M.  DARTBALL:  Team #2 will be at DeMotte Christian (CCOD).

TUESDAY – February 18

6:30 P.M.  FAITHFIT YOGA will be in the Fellowship Hall.

WEDNESDAY – February 19

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:  beef stew, pineapple coleslaw, rolls, ice cream

FRIDAY – February 21

THE MOBILE FOOD PANTRY will be in the Fellowship Hall.  A sign-up sheet is posted down by the kitchen for those who would like to help.   We need volunteers to help that day with various jobs such as working in the kitchen, helping with registration, and helping clients carry food to their cars.  We also need baked goods to serve.  Doors open at 8:00 A.M. with food distribution beginning around 10:00 A.M.  All help is so appreciated!

SATURDAY – February 22

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.

5:00 – 7:00 P.M.  ARC BOWLING NIGHT!  All are invited!  We’re having a bowling night on at Wheatfield Lanes.  We’d love to see all ages there!  Everyone is responsible to pay their own bowling fee and dinner and snacks can be purchased at the alley.  If you plan to attend, please sign up on the sheet down by the kitchen so we know how many to expect.

NEXT LORD’S DAY – February 23

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 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.

4:00 P.M.  MOVEMENT WORSHIP PRACTICE:  Singers for the week are Addy, Kendra and Keegan.  Cooper on guitar, 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

WE WELCOME Rev. Steven DeVries to give our message this morning.  Pastor Steven was raised in ARC and is currently the Pastor of Worship and Congregational Leadership at North Holland Reformed Church in Holland, Michigan.  He will also baptize his nephew, Andrew William Kohlhagen, son of Kyle and Jill Kohlhagen.

DANGEROUS PRAYERS is the six-week message series we continue this morning.  It will conclude on February 23.

EASTER FLOWERS are ready to be ordered!  Every Easter we decorate our Sanctuary with flowers which can be purchased in memory or honor of a loved one.  After the Easter Sunday Service, you are welcome to take your flower home.  They are available in many varieties this year:  Tulips ($9.50), Hyacinth ($9.50), Daffodils ($9.50), Lilies ($10.50), Azaleas ($17.00), Mums ($10.00).  Order forms are in the kitchen window.  Please return them to Jerry & Diane Veld’s mailbox by Sunday, March 1.   

CAMPING CALL OUT!  The ARC Church Campout is being planned.  If you’re interested in finding out details, please talk to Leslie Tysen in the Fellowship Hall after worship today or call her (219-863-3822).

EQUIPPING OURSELVES for God’s use to lead others to Christ is the focus of a new class running from February 23 to April 5 on Sunday mornings (during Sunday School time) and Wednesday evenings (6:15 – 7:00 P.M.) in the Fireside Room.  Witnessing topics:  overcoming objections, your personal testimony, the sinner’s prayer, how to get started questions. Salvation plans:  wordless book, Roman Road, 4 Spiritual Laws, Navigators Bridge. The class will be led by Pastor Troy and Roy Gouwens.  All are welcome!

 CHECK OUT FAITHFIT YOGA!     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.  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!

WE ARE LOOKING TO EXPAND our Safety Team.  If you have interest in volunteering, please speak with Kevin Van Kley, Ron Evers, or Jeff Fase.

THIS WEEK, Stacy will be out of the church office.  She will return on Monday, February 24.  Please give all bulletin announcements to Pastor Troy by this Wednesday.  Thanks!

CAMP MANITOQUA REGISTRATION FOR 2020 IS OPEN!  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 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.

WOULD YOU LIKE to receive ARC updates and cancellation info via text message?  Just text @demottearc to 81010 to sign up! 

WE’RE STILL LOOKING FOR YOUR STORIES and/or memories about your time at ARC.  How old were you when you first came to ARC?  Have you worshipped here all your life or just been here a few years or even months?  Has anything good (or even funny) stood out to you that you could tell us about?  Any special experience you could share?  Did your parents or grandparents worship here?  Any memories or stories are welcome.  Please write your memories down and place them in the ‘church’ in the hallway on the way to coffee.  If you would rather one of the committee members would come over to your house and hear your stories and write them down for you, please contact any of us.  Committee members are: Roger and Donna Knip, Chuck and Lynn Liebbe, Ralph and Ardy Myers, Brian and Stacy Hoffman.  We are also open to hear suggestions and feedback you have for us.  We want this to be an epic celebration giving honor and glory to God for His faithfulness!

OTHER REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS

ENJOY A DELICIOUS BBQ DINNER and support DMC athletics on Monday, February 24, from 5:00 - 6:30 P.M. at DeMotte Christian Grade School.  The dinner price is $8 for adults, $4 for children up to 8th grade, and children under 3 years old are FREE.  Of course, donations are always accepted!  The proceeds allow our families and fans to attend every DMC home game for free! Included in the meal:  BBQ chicken thighs, cheesy potatoes, and coleslaw, all gluten free!  We will also be serving rolls, Fair Life milk, coffee, lemonade & homemade desserts.  Carry-outs  available.

CCHS SERVICE DINNER IS COMING!  This is one of only two fundraisers for the annual Service Week (which will take place on April 27-May 1, 2020). The catered dinner is on Friday, March 13, at 6:30 P.M., with the theme, "He's Always Been Faithful".  We'll enjoy a delicious dinner, a program featuring highlights of last years’ Service Week, and a freewill offering.  Tickets are $15 each, available through the DMC or CCHS office or any Covenant student until February 28.  Join us for a great evening!

TODAY:

      GREETERS:     Sarah Kikkert, Gene & Kathy Veld                                         

      WING:                Kevin & Lindsey Broertjes Family

      NURSERY:       Jorie Wireman, Rachel Fase

                                  Hazel Veldman, Bryce Polletta

NEXT WEEK:              

      GREETERS:     Mike & Deb Curless Family                               

      WING:                Donna Zandstra

      NURSERY:       Pam Abbring, Sharon Van Kley

                                  Daniel Abbring, Kristy Kohlhagen