American Reformed Church

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Church Bulletin 6.28.20

Worship: June 28, 2020

   Scripture: Acts: 8: 26-40

   Message: “Family Values:  Go”     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 and we will also welcome donations for our Missions & Benevolences Fund. 

SPECIAL REMINDER:  All are invited to a coffee time celebration after worship this morning.  We will shower Melissa and Jacob with love as they look forward to their upcoming wedding.

WEEKLY MEETINGS

MONDAY – June 29

7:00 P.M.  FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE will meet in the Consistory Room.  Members are Mitch Kingma, Josh Luedtke, Ron Evers,     Bonnie Sanow, Kristi Walstra, Maryann Mehan, Steve & Sue Daniels, Kevin & Christy Nelms, Kevin Broertjes.                   

NEXT LORD’S DAY – July 5

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.  We also welcome donations for DeMotte Christian Schools, Inc.

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONGRATULATIONS to Mr. & Mrs. Blake and Kristin (Drenth) Scheurich who were married on Saturday, June 27.  May God bless the happy couple as they seek to serve Christ together.

WE EXPRESS sympathy to the Tim & Marcia Kent Family on the passing of Tim’s mom, Norma Kent.  Norma went home with be with her Lord on Friday, June 19.  Services were held this past Friday in Valparaiso.   May God grant comfort to the Kent Family during this difficult time.

WE EXPRESS sympathy to James & Diana Veldman, the Eric & Laura Veldman Family, the Josh & Sheri Luedtke Family and Brian & Stacy Hoffman on the passing of Jim’s mom, Anna Mae Veldman.  Anna Mae went home to be with her Lord on Friday, June 19.  A private family service was held in Illinois this past Wednesday.  May God grant comfort during this difficult time.

EMAIL LISTIf 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! 

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.

ARC PAVILION PIZZA FUNDRAISER: Our Scout, Adam, continues to raise money for the new church pavilion. Here is a way to get a deal on Casey's Pizza and help him out!   HOW IT WORKS: Contact the church office to reserve your pizza punch card for a cost of $15. Each card gets you ten punches of a free medium one topping pizza with the purchase of a large specialty pizza. (that comes out to a $108 value)! Contact the church office to put your name in and once we have the cards, we will call you for pick up.

JOIN US IN 100 DAYS OF PRAYERAs we approach our church’s 100-year anniversary, we invite you to join us in 100 days of prayer leading up to the 100-year anniversary of ARC’s very first worship service.  Our 100-day countdown begins this Friday, July 3.  We have placed a July prayer calendar in your mailbox today with daily topics we ask you to focus on.  We will distribute prayer calendars each month leading up to October 10.  Extra calendars are available at Sanctuary exits as well.  Topics will also be listed in the bulletin.  “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.” Ephesians 6:18

This week:

100 Days:  Friday, July 3          Healthcare Workers

99 Days:  Saturday, July 4     Our Nation

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 is  next Sunday, July 5.

WORDS OF HOPE devotionals for July, August, and September are on shelves at Sanctuary exits today.  We have the regular print available and are still waiting on the large print to be delivered.

ADDRESS UPDATE:  June Hielema’s address in Oak Grove is 221 West Division Road, Room 205, DeMotte, IN 46310

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). 

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.