Church Bulletin 9.27.20
Worship: September 27, 2020
Scripture: Revelation 21: 1-8
Message: “As the World Turns: Bringing the Things of Heaven to Earth”
Pastor Troy Nanninga
TODAY’S MEETINGS
9:30 A.M. WORSHIP
NURSERY IS AVAILABLE: Volunteers – Mallory & Logan Hanewich
OFFERING BASKETS are 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.
WEEKLY MEETINGS
MONDAY – September 28
7:00 P.M. FAITH CIRCLE will meet in the Youth Room. Lesson – Teresa Evers; Hostess – Sarah Kikkert
NEXT LORD’S DAY – October 4
9:30 A.M. WORSHIP
NURSERY IS AVAILABLE: Volunteers – Angela Myers, Kendra Zylstra
OFFERING BASKETS will be located at Sanctuary exits.
Our offering will be received for the General Fund. Donations for DeMotte Christian Schools, Inc. are also welcome.
5:00 – 7:00 P.M. MOVEMENT will be in the Fellowship Hall.
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONSISTORY NOMINATION BALLOTS ARE DUE TODAY. They can be dropped off in the nomination box in the church office window. Extra ballots are available in the window if you need one.
JELLY DONATIONS for our local food pantries can be placed on the table at the front of the Sanctuary b
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.
DEADLINE TODAY: ARC SHIRTS AND ANNIVERSARY ORNAMENTS are available to order today in the Welcome Center. You can place your order there or online at demottearc.com under the “About” tab. Orders must be placed TODAY!
THE ARC CENTURY ROOM IS OPEN! The Consistory Room currently has several church artifacts and photos on display. Items will remain available to view through the celebration Sunday. Come on in and check it out after worship! The Consistory Room is located just outside of the left exit in the wing.
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO PLACE IN THE TIME CAPSULE? We plan to fill a 25-year time capsule after worship on the day of our anniversary celebration. We welcome you to bring and item to place in the capsule. Please don’t bring anything too large as we want to make sure we can include everyone’s items.
ANNIVERSARY PANCAKE BREAKFAST: All are invited to attend the pancake breakfast on Saturday, October 10 from 7:00 – 10:00 A.M. This will be a great time to visit with some of ARC’s former Pastors and sons and daughters of ARC who have gone into full-time ministry! 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.)
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
“THANK YOU to everyone for your cards, thoughts, and prayers during the passing of my mom.” – The Tim & Sue Steinke Family
NEW ADDRESS: Mike & Liz Bayci Family – 2709 Cardinal Drive Wheatfield, IN 46392
NEW PHONE NUMBER: Jeff Fase – 219-816-2386
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 an October 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:
14 Days: Sunday, Sept. 27 Give thanks to God for His Grace and Mercies
13 Days: Monday, Sept. 28 The unity of our church
12 Days: Tuesday, Sept. 29 Our shut-ins
11 Days: Wednesday, Sept. 30 The preparations being made for our 100th anniversary celebration
10 Days: Thursday, Oct. 1 Give thanks for the generations of ARC who came before us
9 Days: Friday, Oct. 2 The children who receive from our backpack ministry
8 Days: Saturday, Oct. 3 Our World Vision Team
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!
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.
IF YOU KNOW of someone who needs help from Christians Helping Christians, please contact Bonnie Sanow (987-6252).
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 next Sunday, 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!