Worship: April 18, 2021

                                                                                                     

   Scripture: Acts 9: 32-43

   Message: “To the Ends of the Earth”   Pastor Troy Nanninga

YOU ARE WELCOME…

To grab a cup of coffee from the Fellowship Hall/Kitchen serving ledge downstairs before the service!  You are also invited to stay for a time of fellowship and coffee in the Fellowship Hall after the service!

 

TODAY’S MEETINGS

9:30 A.M.  WORSHIP

NURSERY VOLUNTEERS:  Sue Steinke, Brayden Hanewich

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 Schultheis / Allison Schultheis   

     1st – 5th – Deb Klemp / Grace Daniels

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.

 

 

WEEKLY MEETINGS

 

 

NEXT SUNDAY – April 25

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 – Stacy Schultheis / Allison Schultheis 

     1st – 5th – Deb Klemp / Jillian Tysen

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 meet in the Fellowship Hall.

 

 OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

WORLD VISION GLOBAL 6K REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 

   6 Kilometers is the average distance people in the developing world walk for water - water that is often contaminated with life-threatening diseases. On Saturday, May 22, thousands of people from around the globe will walk or run 6K to bring life-changing clean water to communities in need. Each participant's registration fee provides life-changing clean water for one person, so when you participate in the Global 6K,       you take that distance away from people in need.  This year, there are two ways to participate.  You may choose to do the race on your own at the time and location of your choice OR we plan to do it as a group beginning and ending at church (time to be determined).  This will be an informal event.  Online registration is open through demottearc.com under the "ministries" tab.  Race Fee:  $50 for adults; $25 for age 17 and under.  Once registered, you will receive your race packet in the mail.  We hope you will consider joining us to move our feet for clean water!      

“BOB AND I WOULD LIKE TO THANK this family of God for the prayers, cards, and the Nifty Needles for the beautiful prayer shawl.  It is so good to be a part of the ARC family of God.”

                                                      – Edie Bakker

 “THANK YOU to Faith Circle for the cheer basket and nice gifts, and to Marie for bringing it over.  It really made my day.  Thank you to my ARC family for all of your thoughts and prayers.”

                                                       – Dorathy Rients

BIBLE ADVENTURES videos and take-home sheets are 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 are posted weekly! 

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. 

 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

THE MEN’S GOLF LEAGUE will begin playing on Tuesday, May 4 at 4:30 P.M. at Sandy Pines. All levels of skill are welcome.  If you have any questions, please call or text Dave Jolink at 219-671-0730.

 CAMP MANITOQUA REGISTRATION INFO:  It has just been announced that Camp Manitoqua will be able to have overnight camp this year, however, spots are VERY limited!  This year’s theme is Live - Love based on Mark 12:29-31.  Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.  And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”  You can register online for one of their day or overnight camps beginning this Tuesday, April 20 at 10:00 A.M. at manitoqua.org.  Informational brochures as well as their safety measures are available in the kitchen window.  Church will again pay 2/3 for members and non-members.  Please call the church office for the coupon code.

 RUMMAGE SALE!  Covenant Christian High School invites everyone to their Spring Rummage Sale on Saturday, April 24 from 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. in the school gym.  Only $7 per bag from 9:00 A.M. -12:00 P.M., and $2 per bag from 12:00 – 1:00 P.M.! To donate clean, gently used items for the sale, please bring them on Thursday, April 22 from 2:00 – 5:00 P.M. at the back door or Friday, April 23 from 8:00 – 2:00 P.M. at the front door. Volunteers are needed to set up and sort on Thursday from 2:00 – 7:00 P.M. or Friday from 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Please call CCHS’s office at 987-7651 to sign up. Hope to see you there!  *Please note that due to liability issues, children will not be allowed to accompany adult volunteers. A mask will be required for all volunteers and shoppers.

KAL-BRO GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER:  DeMotte Christian School students will be selling Kal-Bro gift cards just in time for Mother’s Day! The fundraiser begins April 7th and runs through April 22nd. Gift cards can be used at the DeMotte location and are offered in $25, $50, or $100 denominations. Please contact the school office at 219-987-3721 to place your order.

GIVE BACK KNIGHT:  Take the night off from cooking and support the CCHS/DMC Athletic Departments raise some DOUGH by participating in our Give Back KNIGHT partnered with BURNS FAMILY PIZZERIA  on Wed, April 21st from 4:00 – 9:00 P.M. Order pizza(s) for dine in or carry out at Burns Family Pizzeria on Wed, April 21st, show them the flyer (download from the DeMotte Christian Schools Athletics Facebook page or pick up from the CCHS office) and the CCHS Athletic Dept will receive 15% of sales from the night. Along with Burns Family Pizzeria donating 15% of applicable sales (must show flyer), the NASH INSURANCE AGENCY has committed to MATCHING the proceeds doubling our profits. Come out and support your favorite Knight(s) and enjoy some delicious pizza!!
*no other coupons/offers will be honored this night
* dine in/carry out

MATTRESS FUNDRAISER:  Come get a better night’s sleep AND support the 1st Annual DeMotte Christian Schools Mattress Fundraiser! We will carry quality name brands like Simmons Beautyrest Black, Beautyrest Hybrids and Therapedic mattresses priced below retail. This is ONE DAY only, so we need your help to SPREAD THE WORD by inviting all your family and friends! We will have an entire mattress store set up at the Covenant Christian HS Gym on May 15 from 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (elderly/at risk are invited at 9am)