American Reformed Church

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Church Bulletin 6.14.20

Worship: June 14, 2020

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11- 6:3

Message: “Family Values:  Grow” Pastor Troy Nanninga

TODAY’S MEETINGS

9:30 A.M.  WORSHIP

NURSERY IS AVAILABLE

OFFERING BASKETS are located at Sanctuary exits.  Our offering will be received for the General Fund. 

WEEKLY MEETINGS

MONDAY – June 15

7:00 P.M.  VISION LEADERSHIP TEAM will meet in Pastor Troy’s office.

TUESDAY – June 16

1:00 – 2:00 P.M.  THE FOOD BANK OF NW INDIANA will host a food pantry in the church parking lot.  All are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis.

FRIDAY – June 19

3:00 – 7:00 P.M.  CAR WASH FUNDRAISER for the Pavilion Project.  Come on out and get your car sparkling clean!  Adam Collard, the scout in charge of the project, is hosting the fundraiser.  We’d love to see everyone show him support and get a clean car at the same time!  Washes are by free will donation.

NEXT LORD’S DAY – June 21

9:30 A.M.  WORSHIP

NURSERY IS AVAILABLE

OFFERING BASKETS will be located at Sanctuary exits.  Our offering will be received for the General Fund. 

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

PASTOR TROY will be on vacation from June 17 - June 23.  Please contact Pastor Rob or an Elder with pastoral concerns.

FAMILY VALUES MESSAGE SERIES

·   JUNE 14  GROW

·   JUNE 21  GIVE

·   JUNE 28  GO

EMAIL LIST:  If you would like to receive prayer chain requests, updates, and other church info via email, please contact the church office at office@demottearc.com.

TEXT LISTIf you would like to receive ARC updates and cancellation info via text message, text @demottearc to 81010 to sign up! 

MOVEMENT WATER WARS:   Who’s ready for the first youth event of the summer?  Friday, June 26, 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. Pizza and water games here at church!  Bring a lawn chair and wear something you don’t mind getting wet in.  Spread the word, Movement is back!!

KIDS HOPE USA...CO-DIRECTOR NEEDEDLove kids?  Love our community?  Have administrative and interpersonal skills?  If so, please consider being a Kids Hope Co-Director with Heather Veld.  Training IS provided.  Kids Hope is a great ministry that has been serving our community and local schools for over 5 years.  If you are interested or would like more information, please talk directly to Heather Veld (veldheather@yahoo.com; 219-869-3403) or Kara Nanninga (kara.bruxvoort@gmail.com;  219-805-9926). 

HOMEMADE MASKS AVAILABLE:  We've placed baskets in the front entrance (door #8) with homemade masks for adults and children.  They are free to take for anyone who needs them. If you or someone you know in the community is in need, please feel free to share!  Masks are available to pick up Monday thru Friday from 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. and Sunday mornings.

WE’RE STILL LOOKING FOR YOUR STORIES and/or memories about your time at ARC.  Please write your memories down and place them in the ‘church’ in the hallway under the trophy case on the way to coffee.  The deadline to contribute in  Sunday, July 5.

THE GENE VELD FAMILY would like to express their thanks for the many cards, calls, and expressions of sympathy in the passing of Joyce Bosgraaf and her brother, John VanKalker.  We rejoice in the knowledge that they are now in a much better place!

AFTER 47 YEARS IN MINISTRY WITH CRU, Linda Cotton has retired as of May 31.  Linda spent twelve years with campus ministry, seven with high school ministry, one at Arrowhead Springs (Campus Crusade’s former headquarters), and twenty-seven with inner city ministry in Chicago.  Although she is retiring, she will continue to find ways to be involved with ministry; except she will be in Indianapolis instead of Chicago. She is moving to be with her dad, who is turning 93 years old this year.  Linda has been an incredible witness for God, and we are so grateful for her faithful work. 

IF YOU KNOW of someone who needs help from Christians Helping Christians, please contact Bonnie Sanow (987-6252).

ONLINE GIVING is available through demottearc.com by clicking on the “Donate” link at the bottom of the home page.  You can set up a one-time gift or a recurring donation.  Thank you for how you support ARC financially.

PAVILION CAR WASH FUNDRAISER

THIS FRIDAY, JUNE 19

3:00 – 7:00 P.M.

WASHES ARE BY

FREE WILL DONATION

Come and get your car sparkling clean and raise funds for the new church pavilion!  Adam Collard, the scout in charge of the project is hosting the fundraiser.    He is working toward becoming an Eagle Scout with this project.  We’d love to see everyone show him support!