Church Bulletin 10.24.21
Worship: October 24, 2021
Opening Songs: “Nothing but the Blood” “It Is Well” “Your Love Defends”
Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17
Message: “How to Deal with Anger” Pastor Troy Nanninga
Closing Song: “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)“
TODAY’S MEETINGS
9:30 A.M. WORSHIP
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS: Kelli Hale / Sierra Evers
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 – Shannon Scheurich / Diane Veld
1st – 3rd – Deb Klemp / Jillian Tysen
4th – 5th – Sharon Van Kley
OFFERING BOXES are located at Sanctuary exits.
10:45 A.M. GREETER TRAINING will be in the Consistory Room.
5:00 – 7:00 P.M. MOVEMENT will be in the Fellowship Hall.
Greeters: Madison Zeldenrust and Molly Roodzant
Snacks: Logan / Brayden Hanewich
WEEKLY MEETINGS
MONDAY – October 25
7:00 P.M. JOY CIRCLE will meet in the Youth Room. Gloria has the lesson, Audrey has devotions, and Barb is hostess. We will be studying Lesson 2 in “Images of the Spirit". See you there. We welcome anyone who would like to come!
TUESDAY – October 26
6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. FAITHFIT YOGA will be in the Fellowship Hall.
WEDNESDAY – October 27
5:30 P.M. We will have a meeting for people who are currently leading/serving at ARC. We will have food at 5:30 P.M. and then at 6:00 P.M., a time of worship and a presentation from the Transition Team on some of their work and how you can be involved with it. Childcare will be provided. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to the church office by tomorrow, October 25.
NEXT SUNDAY – October 31
9:30 A.M. WORSHIP
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS: Angela Myers / Mitchell Myers
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.
NEXT SUNDAY AFTER WORSHIP: We will have a congregational town hall meeting to share some changes we are making to the governing structure of ARC which we believe will help make us more effective in our mission for the kingdom of God. We hope you will join us for this exciting, informative update. Childcare will be provided.
5:00 – 7:00 P.M. MOVEMENT will be in the Fellowship Hall.
Greeters: Gwen Walstra
Snacks: Allie / Mitchell Myers
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please continue to remember in prayer…
♦ Chris Clark ♦ Tammy Szostek ♦ Maryann Mehan
♦ Harold Sills
OUR NEXT MOBILE FOOD PANTRY and the final one for 2021 will be on Fri., November 5. We will need about 10 volunteers to help pack boxes outside for the drive-thru pantry. Volunteers are asked to arrive by 9:15 A.M. Clients should arrive no earlier than 9:30 A.M. If you would like to help, please sign up on the sheet in the kitchen window.
YOUTH CHRISTMAS CHOIR: Come join us for the Youth Christmas Choir! Practices will begin on November 7 after worship in the Sanctuary from 10:45 - 11:15 A.M. All children ages 3yr old – 12th grade are encouraged to join. We will sing during morning worship service on December 19.
WE HAVE A LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY for someone to co-lead Kids Hope with Heather Veld. We are looking for someone who can oversee the administrative and communications for our Kids Hope ministry. This will include creating schedules, emailing teachers and mentors, and coordinating trainings. If you are interested, please talk to Heather Veld or Pastor Troy.
THE RACE IS 2 WEEKS AWAY! We are working hard to bring clean water to communities in need in underdeveloped countries through Team World Vision. We will participate in the Indy Monumental Marathon on November 6 and appreciate all donations for clean water. You can donate on behalf of a specific runner or give a gift to the ARC Team as a whole by designating gifts in the offering or going to teamworldvision.org and searching American Reformed Church. You can also support us by keeping us in your prayers as we train and praying for all who are in desperate need of clean water.
OUR ROSTER INCLUDES:
Mindy Abbring Brian Hoffman Kevin Nelms
Tom Abbring Stacy Hoffman Katlyn Sipkema
Curtis DeKock Christy Nelms Bree Tauber
Victoria DeKock
IF YOU KNOW of someone who needs help from Christians Helping Christians, please contact Bonnie Sanow (987-6252).
NEW OFFERING DROP BOXES have been installed on the walls at the back of the Sanctuary and Wing. Offering can now be placed there. Thank you!
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.
WOULD YOU LIKE to receive ARC updates and cancellation info via text message? Just text @demottearc to 81010 to sign up!
OTHER REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
BUTTER BRAIDS: Covenant Christian High School students are selling delicious Butter Braids again! Just store in your freezer, thaw to rise, and bake. Contact any student to order, stop by either school to pick up an order form, or order online at: https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/RegisterSeller/f379e8f5-d568-44f1-9430-46374dc494c2 Orders are due Tuesday, October 26, and pick up will be on Wednesday, November 10(from 2:00 -3:00 P.M. at CCHS).
PAMPERED CHEF: DMCS is excited for another year of Pampered Chef! Please visit http://www.pamperedchef.com/party/dmc2021 to place your order! Be sure to share the link with family and friends also! Top sellers will be given their choice of free items and there will be a random drawing for anyone selling over $50! The sale runs from October 18-31.
PINT-SIZE HERO RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: DMC is sponsoring an October blood drive on October 28 at the Keener Township Fire Department from 1:00 - 6:00 P.M.
DMC SEEKING SUB CUSTODIAN: DMCS is looking to create a list of substitute custodians if any of our current custodians need additional help or are absent. If you are interested, please contact Superintendent Hucks at lhucks@dmcsemail.org.
MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS’ BASKETBALL COACHES SOUGHT: DeMotte Christian is looking for girls basketball coaches for the middle school level. Please email athletic director, James Blom, at jblom@dmcsemail.org at your earliest convenience if you are interested in more information about this opportunity.
CCHS FALL PLAY: Have you ever wondered what Shakespeare and his famous tragedy Hamlet were all about, but you never tried to find out because it is all too confusing? The fall play this year, “HAMLET or Does Father Reeeeeealy Know Best? is for you. This is a brief re-telling of the story with original dialogue and explanation mixed in. There is dancing, sword fights, madness, treachery, murder, a ghost – all the necessary elements for a Shakespearean tragedy. Join us on Nov. 5 & 6 at 7:30 P.M. in Covenant’s gymnatorium. Admission is by donation.
CONSTRUCTION CLASS TEACHER: Covenant Christian HS is looking for someone with construction experience that would be interested in teaching our construction class for the second semester. The class would be from 7:50-8:37 A.M. each day, leaving the rest of the day to work. This could easily be a hybrid course where part of the class is at the school and part is at a job site where students can gain practical experience in the field. Anyone interested should contact Rick DeFries at Covenant Christian HS at 219-987-7651 or by email at rdefries@dmcsemail.org.
SPANISH INSTRUCTOR: Covenant Christian HS is looking for a part-time Spanish instructor for 3-4 periods per day, for the second semester of this school year. This could also be a part-time to full time position for the 2022-2023 school year. Anyone interested should contact Rick DeFries at Covenant Christian HS at 219-987-7651 or by email at rdefries@dmcsemail.org.