Church Bulletin 10.31.21
Worship: October 31, 2021
*Opening Songs: “Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)” “Trust and Obey” “Forever Reign”
Scripture: Luke 15:1-32
Message: “From Sadness to Joy” Pastor Troy Nanninga
Song of Reflection: “I Will Rise”
*Closing Song: “Graves into Gardens“
TODAY’S MEETINGS
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.
BIBLE ADVENTURES VOLUNTEERS:
Pre-K/K – Heather Veld / Kendra Kohlhagen
1st – 3rd – Amy Kohlhagen
4th – 5th – Nathan & Nicole Ooms
OFFERING BOXES are located at Sanctuary exits.
10:45 A.M. TOWN HALL MEETING 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.
MOVEMENT “FALL FOR ALL” PARTY
4:30 – 6:30 P.M.
Under the Church Pavilion
Music . Games . Food . Prizes
Greeters: Gwen Walstra, Allie, and Mitchell Myers
WEEKLY MEETINGS
MONDAY – November 1
1:00 P.M. FELLOWSHIP CIRCLE will meet in the Fireside Room. Lesson: Karen Lolkema; Devotions: Barb Kingma; Hostess: Joyce Fase.
7:00 P.M. CONSISTORY will meet in the Consistory Room. 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.
TUESDAY – November 2
6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. FAITHFIT YOGA will be in the Promiseland area.
WEDNESDAY – November 3
7:00 P.M. THE TRANSITION TEAM will meet in the Consistory Room. Please continue to pray for ARC’s revitalization process. Members are Pastor Troy, Matt Kallemeyn, Dave Kampenga, Angela Myers, Tim Steinke, Tim Zylstra, and Stacy Hoffman.
FRIDAY – November 5
MOBILE FOOD PANTRY We will need about ten 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. This will be our final pantry for 2021.
SATURDAY – November 6
WORLD VISION HALF/FULL MARATHON: We are wrapping up our final week of training for the Indy Monumental Marathon. It is not too late to donate to help bring clean water to communities in need in underdeveloped countries through Team World Vision. 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 today or going to teamworldvision.org and searching American Reformed Church. You can also support us by keeping us in your prayers as we train this last week and on race day 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
NEXT SUNDAY – November 7
9:30 A.M. WORSHIP
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS: Marie Hilton / Skylar Evers
9:50 – 10:30 A.M. BIBLE ADVENTURES: Kids 3 years old – the 5th grade will gather at the back of the Sanctuary to go down to Bible Adventures.
5:00 – 7:00 P.M. MOVEMENT will be in the Fellowship Hall.
Greeters: Reegan and Kendra
Snacks: Skylar & Sierra Evers
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please continue to remember in prayer…
♦ Chris Clark ♦ Tammy Szostek ♦ Maryann Mehan
♦ Harold Sills
♦ Silvia Andree remains in Lowell Healthcare Center.
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 BIBLE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEEERS wish to thank ARC for the use of the Fellowship Hall for making apple pies as well as all of the volunteers who came to help with assembly. Also, they give a big thanks to everyone who purchased pie! They were able to raise $12,000 for the Bible League! That amount puts Bibles into the hands of 2,400 people!
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!
OTHER REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 & six at 7:30 P.M. in Covenant’s gymnatorium. Admission is by donation.
POINSETTIA/WREATH/CALENDAR/GOD’S CREATION CALENDARS:
This popular fundraiser is being conducted by the DMC 7th and 8th graders for their class trips and promotions. Sale ends on Monday, November 1.
4-1/2” Poinsettia $10 2022 Calendar $12
6-1/2” Poinsettia $15
8’1/2” Mumsettia $25 20” Wreath $20
8’ Garland $12 24” Wreath $24
10’ Garland $16 30” Wreath $30
15’ Garland $22 40” Wreath $37
18” Pine Cross $17 48” Wreath $45
18” Swag $15
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR (November 2-5): Come find great books and gifts while benefiting our school! The book fair is located in the front hallway. It will be open:
Tuesday, Nov. 2: 7:30-8:30am; 10:30-11:30am, 2:00-3:00pm
Wednesday, Nov. 3: 7:45-8:45am; 2:15-3:15pm
Thursday, Nov. 4: 7:30-8:30am; 2:00-6:00pm
Friday, Nov. 5: 7:30-8:30am; 10:30-11:30am; 2:15-4:00pm
Parents, see the books that your child is wishing for and get a jump on this year’s Christmas shopping! We will accept cash, check, debit/credit cards, and Scholastic eWallet for your convenience. Are you unable to stop in or looking for more? Find even more great books online at scholastic.com/fair. DMC students can earn raffle tickets for books by coming to the fair with a parent/grandparent and completing a book scavenger hunt. We hope to see you there!
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 ends November 7.
75th ANNIVERSARY CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WEAR SALE: There are so many great options for commemorative gifts and Christmas gifts! Plus, lots of fun designs for students to show their school pride on Spirit Days! The sale ends November 15th, so place your orders via the link on our Facebook page or visit Varsity Sports in DeMotte.