Church Bulletin 9.20.20
Worship: September 20, 2020
Scripture: John 17: 13-19
Message: “As the World Turns: Truth in the Age of Skepticism”
Pastor Troy Nanninga
TODAY’S MEETINGS
9:30 A.M. WORSHIP
NURSERY IS AVAILABLE: Volunteers – Jeff Liebbe/Beth Veldman
OFFERING BASKETS are 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.
WEEKLY MEETINGS
MONDAY – September 21
7:00 P.M. VISION COMMITTEE will meet in Pastor Troy’s office.
WEDNESDAY – September 23
9:00 A.M. PRAYER TIME at church for parents, grandparents and anyone who would like to come pray for our students. See the announcement below for details.
THURSDAY – September 24
7:00 P.M. EVE CIRCLE will meet in the Fireside Room. Lesson – Sue Steinke, Devotions & Hostess – Sherri Overstreet
NEXT LORD’S DAY – September 27
9:30 A.M. WORSHIP
NURSERY IS AVAILABLE: Volunteers – Mallory & Logan Hanewich
OFFERING BASKETS will be located at Sanctuary exits.
Our offering will be received for the General Fund. Donations for our Missions & Benevolences Fund are also welcome.
5:00 – 7:00 P.M. MOVEMENT will be in the Fellowship Hall.
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
ALL ACROSS AMERICA students will be praying by their flag poles for their schools for See You at the Pole this Wednesday morning before school. We are having a special prayer time at ARC this Wednesday at 9:00 A.M. for our students and their schools.
MOMS, DADS, GRANDPARENTS,
EVERYONE IS WELCOME.
This is be a brief time of prayer in the sanctuary headed up by Pastor Rob at 9:00 A.M. Be there so we can ask God to do something great this school year.
CONSISTORY NOMINATION BALLOTS were placed in your mailbox a couple of weeks ago. Those ballots need to be returned by next Sunday, September 27. They can be dropped off in the nomination box in the church office window.
WE’VE GOT THE PEANUT BUTTER! NOW, WE NEED THE JELLY! You were so generous with collecting 100 jars of peanut butter that we want to see if we can collect 100 jars of jelly! 100 jars collected for our local food pantries will help us celebrate our 100th anniversary! Assorted flavors are appreciated! We will collect jelly the same way we did the peanut butter. Please bring your jelly next Sunday, September 27. There will be a table at the front of church that you can place your donations on before the service. Thank you all for your generosity!
IT’S BACK! Mark your calendars, Children’s Church will begin on October 18!! All children ages 3yr – 5th grade are welcome! Details to come! In the meantime, we will have children’s bulletins available at the doors for ages 3-6, as well as our regular 7-12 children’s bulletins.
“THANK YOU for the prayers and cards. Al continues to receive medications for the myelofibrosis. He is unable to have transfusions for now due to high iron levels. He has no pain, for which we are so thankful. We continue to isolate as much as possible, due to his impaired immune system. Again, thank you for your prayers, we feel them. Love to all our ARC family.” – Al & Arlene Grube
SAM & CAROL SIETSMA wish to thank everyone for their prayers and cards sent through Carol’s illness.
WORDS OF HOPE devotionals for October, November, and December are on church shelves today.
TRAINING CONTINUES! Please pray for our runners as they train for the Indy Monumental Marathon and Half Marathon in November. They are working with Team World Vision to help raise money for clean water for communities in need in underdeveloped countries. If you’d like to donate, go online to Team World Vision and search American Reformed Church. You can donate on behalf of a specific runner or the team as a whole.
OUR ROSTER INCLUDES:
Christy Nelms Kathy Roorda Kevin Nelms
Connie Hoffman Katlyn Sipkema Tammy Szostek
Curtis DeKock Keith Jolink Victoria DeKock
JOIN US AS WE CONTINUE OUR 100 DAYS OF PRAYER! As 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 September prayer calendar in your mailbox with daily topics that 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:
21 Days: Sunday, Sept. 20 Give thanks for God’s Faithfulness
20 Days: Monday, Sept. 21 First Responders
19 Days: Tuesday, Sept. 22 Those who are looking for employment
18 Days: Wednesday, Sept. 23 Our Pastors
17 Days: Thursday, Sept. 24 Those grieving the loss of a loved one
16 Days: Friday, Sept. 25 Healthcare workers
15 Days: Saturday, Sept. 26 Our World Vision Team
ADDRESS UPDATE: Maryann Mehan – 12322 80th Place Dyer, IN 46311; Phone – 219-775-0725
ANOTHER MOBILE PANTRY by Food Finders (not sponsored by ARC) will be at Fountain Stone Theater in Rensselaer on Tuesday, September 22 at 10:00 A.M. They will be short-handed at that one and could use a few volunteers. It will also be a drive-through pantry. If you’d like to help with that one, please contact Mike Bayci (956-9164 or Michael.Bayci@franciscanalliance.org).
THE PANDEMIC has changed many lives and we have learned that it has affected Camp Manitoqua greatly. Due to not being able to host camp this summer, they have lost much income. They’ve had to make many financial adjustments including a spending freeze and letting many great employees go. In addition to the regular quarterly donation we send, ARC will be making a donation in line with what we normally contribute for campers each summer. However, we also encourage our congregation members to make donations if possible. Donations can be made directly to the camp or noted and placed in the offering. They hope to open and thrive again in 2021!
PIE-LESS FUNDRAISER: Due to restrictions for health concerns, the Bible League International Volunteers will be holding a Pie-less Fundraiser. Although we need to follow restrictions concerning the virus, we still need to raise funds for Bibles. There are many people hungering for God’s Word in this world. We have many loyal customers and this year we are requesting your continued support without the benefit of receiving pies. $5 = one Bible! The deadline to donate to this fundraiser is October 4. Please note donations in the offering or turn them into the ARC church office. Checks should be made payable directly to Bible League. We’ll be back with pies next year! Thank you!
You Are Invited!
We encourage you to help us celebrate the
100th Anniversary
of American Reformed Church!
Schedule of Events:
(schedule is tentative – subject to change due to Covid-19)
Saturday, October 10, 2020
7:00 – 10:00 A.M. Pancake Breakfast (no RSVP required)
(A Free will donation will be accepted for the Helping Hands Fund which is a local ministry through Burr Oak Church of Rensselaer that assists people in need with funds for utilities, rent, medical bills, food, gas, etc.
Visit with our former Pastors and sons and daughters of ARC who have gone into ministry.
Sunday, October 11, 2020
9:30 A.M. Celebrating 100 years during Worship
All Church Photo following Worship
11:00 A.M. Filling Time Capsule
12:30 P.M. Dinner (RSVP Required)
(Free will donations to help cover the cost of the meal
are welcome)
TODAY IS THE DEADLINE TO RSVP FOR THE CATERED DINNER ON SUNDAY.
There are two ways to RSVP: Fill out the RSVP card insert in this bulletin and drop it in an offering plate on your way out or contact Stacy Hoffman (call) 987-5115 (text) 219-869-8114 (email) office@demottearc.com.