American Reformed Church

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Church Bulletin 7.5.20

Worship: July 5, 2020

   Scripture: Ephesians 1

   Message: “Summer Book Club:  Chapter 1” 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 DeMotte Christian Schools Inc.

WEEKLY MEETINGS

MONDAY – July 6

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

NEXT LORD’S DAY – July 12

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

JOIN US AS WE CONTINUE OUR 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.  We have placed a July prayer calendar in your mailbox 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:

  98 Days:  Sunday, July 5         Give thanks for all your blessings

  97 Days:  Monday, July 6        Those mourning the loss of a loved one

96 Days:   Tuesday, July 7      Pastor Troy and family

95 Days:   Wednesday, July 8 Covid-19, our world’s health

94 Days:  Thursday, July 9     Pastor Rob and family

93 Days:   Friday, July 10       Police officers

92 Days:   Saturday, July 11   Melissa & Jacob on their wedding day!

TODAY IS THE DEADLINE to turn in your memories/stories of 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 the Fellowship Hall or email them to Donna Knip at rknip@netnitco.net.

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!                                                                       Please get your name in by this Friday! 

    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.

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.

DEAR FRIENDS OF ARC, Thank you so much for your warm expressions of sympathy--in person, through phone calls, cards, memorials, etc.  Even though we don't live so close anymore, our 'roots run deep' and your care for us is touching and appreciated. Love, in Christ, the Lloyd Nordstrom Family”

WORDS OF HOPE devotionals in large print are now available for July, August, and September are on shelves at Sanctuary exits today. 

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.