Church Bulletin 1.31.21
Worship: January 31, 2021
Scripture: Acts 4
Message: “To the Ends of the Earth: Confrontation” Pastor Troy Nanninga
TODAY’S MEETINGS
9:30 A.M. WORSHIP
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS: Maddy Smoker / Marie Hilton
9:50 – 10:30 A.M. BIBLE ADVENTURES: Kids 3 years old - 5th grade will gather at the back of the Sanctuary to go down to Bible Adventures.
BIBLE ADVENTURES VOLUNTEERS:
Pre-K/K – Stacy and Allison Schultheis
1st – 5th – Deb Klemp
OFFERING BASKETS are located at Sanctuary exits. Our offering will be received for the General Fund.
5:00 – 7:00 P.M. MOVEMENT will meet in the Fellowship Hall.
Snacks – Kyle, Drinks – Luke
WEEKLY MEETINGS
MONDAY – February 1
7:00 P.M. CONSISTORY will meet. Those who would like to request baptism or make profession of faith in Christ are invited to meet with the elders at 7:30 P.M.
NEXT LORD’S DAY – February 7
9:30 A.M. WORSHIP
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS: Sharon and Elizabeth Van Kley
9:50 – 10:30 A.M. BIBLE ADVENTURES: Kids 3 years old - 5th grade will gather at the back of the Sanctuary to go down to Bible Adventures.
BIBLE ADVENTURES VOLUNTEERS:
Pre-K/K – Heather Veld / Kendra Kohlhagen
1st – 5th – Gayle and Madison Zeldenrust
OFFERING BASKETS will be located at Sanctuary exits.
Our offering will be received for the General Fund.
5:00 – 7:00 P.M. MOVEMENT will meet in the Fellowship Hall.
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
WE EXPRESS our deepest sympathy to Alvin & Nancy Hamstra, Gene DeYoung, and all family and friends on the passing of our sister-in-Christ, Susie Hamstra. Susie went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 26. A private service was held yesterday here at church. May God grant comfort during this difficult time.
THE FLOWERS on the organ this morning are in memory of Nicholas Tysen. Nicholas went home to be with his Lord 15 years ago on January 30. The flowers were placed by his loving parents, Scott & Leslie Tysen.
BIBLE ADVENTURES KIDS will be singing for our special music next Sunday, February 7! Parents: Please bring your kids downstairs to the Promiseland area at 9:20 that morning.
CHURCH CAMPOUT 2021: It’s time to make your reservations for the 2021 church campout! The dates will be August 6, 7, and 8 at Potato Creek State Park. We would love to have new families, couples, and singles join us!! Making reservations now will help make it possible for us all to camp next to each other. The Tysen’s are booking site #147 again this year. If you have any questions or would just like to learn more about the campout, please call Leslie Tysen (219-863-3822). She also has a map of the sites everyone had last year.
IF YOU KNOW of someone who needs help from Christians Helping Christians, please contact Bonnie Sanow (987-6252).
WOULD YOU LIKE to receive ARC updates and cancellation info via text message? Just text @demottearc to 81010 to sign up!
DID YOU KNOW that American Reformed has online giving available? It’s a convenient way to set up a one-time donation or recurring donations. Just go to demottearc.com and click on “Donate” at the bottom of the home page to get started.
ATTENTION PARENTS OF BIBLE ADVENTURES KIDS: We now have our weekly videos and take-home sheets available on our website! This gives kids an opportunity to watch the video again at home or see videos they missed! There are printable coloring pages for Pre-K/K and printable Take Home Sheets for 1st – 5th grade. Visit demottearc.com and go to the Children’s Ministry page. There, you will find a link to the content (please note that the content page is password protected; the password is “adventures”. New lessons will be posted weekly!
OTHER REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
GOD’S CREATION CALENDARS: There are a few 2021 God’s Creation calendars available in the DMCS office for $10.
DMCS CARRYING ON THE PROMISE: The annual Carrying on the Promise Drive to support the General Fund for DMCS is currently in progress. If you would like to contribute, a check made out to DMCS Inc. can be sent to DeMotte Christian Schools, PO Box 430, DeMotte, IN 46310 or dropped off at one of the schools. You may also donate online at www.demottechristianschools.org. If you’re unable to give this year, please pray for our schools. Thank you for your support!
UP-TO-DATE ATHLETIC EVENTS: For up-to-date information on all athletic events, visit eventlink.com! Choose the calendars you want to see, get live notifications about schedule changes and cancellations, and receive a daily event summary from the calendar(s) YOU choose!
SUPERINTENDENT NEEDED: DeMotte Christian Schools, Inc. is seeking applicants for the Superintendent position for the 2021-2022 school year. Applicants must hold at least a Master’s degree in education administration or business (MBA), have at least three years of experience in educational administration or leadership, fully embrace the school’s statement of beliefs, and is an active member of a church with a Reformed persuasion. Please contact David Ritter, at dritter@csionline.org for additional information.