Easter Worship April 4, 2021

                                                                                                                            

   Scripture: Luke 24: 1-12

   Message:  “Promise Fulfilled”  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 refreshments in the Fellowship Hall                            after the service!

 

TODAY’S MEETINGS

9:30 A.M.  WORSHIP

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 / Amy Kohlhagen  

     1st – 5th – Deb Klemp / Garrett Daniels

OFFERING BASKETS are located at Sanctuary exits.   Our offering will be received for the General Fund. 

  

WEEKLY MEETINGS

 MONDAY – April 5

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 SUNDAY – April 11

9:30 A.M.  WORSHIP

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 / Sue Daniels 

     1st – 5th – Deb Klemp / Elizabeth Van Kley

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 Jack & Mattie Kellner and the Dave & Crystal Kellner family on the passing of John Kellner.  John passed away on Friday, March 26.  Services were held this past Friday in Rensselaer.  May God grant comfort during this difficult time.

 EASTER FLOWERS may be taken home after morning worship by those who ordered them.  Unfortunately, we were unable to get azaleas and mums this year.  However, we do have several extra daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths.  Those who ordered mums may take one of those options, those who ordered azaleas may take two of those options, or we are happy to offer you a refund through the church office if desired.  We apologize for this inconvenience.  Diane Veld will be up front after worship to assist you with any needs.

THANK YOU to all our faithful volunteers at our last mobile food pantry!  We were able to serve just over 100 households.  We couldn’t do it without your help!  We have taken on an extra pantry for this year and it’s coming up soon on Friday, April 16.  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.    

GLOBAL 6K:  Save the date for the World Vision 2021 Global 6K on May 22.  Details to come  in April! 

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! 

 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.   

OTHER REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS

LAKESIDE ARTISTS GUILD is a strings musician group which will be performing a free Concert & Hymn Sing at Immanuel United Reformed Church in DeMotte, Indiana on Wednesday, April 14 at 6:30 P.M. Refreshments will be served following the concert. Everyone welcome!

CCHS JUNIORS are having a coat drive!  They are bringing clean, gently-used coats to Michigan for Service Week.  There is a weatherproof container located at the CCHS front entrance doors under the carport.   Donors can easily drop off without having to come inside the school! Thank you in advance for your support.

DMCS ANNUAL SOCIETY MEETING (April 13):
DeMotte Christian Schools, Inc. strongly encourages you to attend the Annual Society Meeting on Tuesday, April 13, at 7:00pm at DeMotte Christian School OR via ZOOM. 

·         Society members will vote on the proposed advisory budget and new Board members.  The bylaws require that a member “be 18 years of age or older and have individually contributed a minimum of $50 to the school corporation in the 13 months prior to the publication of the agenda.” Parents with children enrolled at Covenant or DeMotte Christian have by default already met the    $50 contribution requirement but still need to sign the      membership affirmation.

·         If submitting an absentee ballot for Board member elections, a member must complete the election ballot and the member affirmation statement, place in a sealed envelope, sign the outside, and turn in to either school office.

·         Society booklets will be available in the CCHS main office and in the literature rack outside the DMC main office by Monday, March 29.  You may also call the school offices at 987-3721 and request one to be emailed to you.

CAR WASH!  Covenant’s NHS is planning a Car Wash to sponsor activities for the elementary students that were prohibited due to COVID-19!  Plan for Saturday, April 10, from 8:30-11:30 A.M. in front of CCHS!  A freewill donation will be accepted.  

 THE CCHS THEATRE DEPARTMENT invites you to join them for their spring production!  This year, we’ll be doing two very different one-act plays in one night. The first, a drama, is entitled, “The Long Christmas Dinner” and the second, a comedy, is called, “Pirates!” April 16 & 17,   7:30 P.M. for both evenings.  We’re very excited to be able again to host a full audience, and tickets will be sold in advance at the school office.  Adult tickets are $7 and students K-12 are $4.  Unsold tickets will be available for purchase at the door. This production will also be live-streamed - watch the DMCS Facebook page for the link.  Please join us for a fun, family-friendly night! 

CCHS TEACHING POSITIONS:  Covenant Christian High School is needing to fill the following teaching positions for the 2021-22 school year:

1.  Part-time Band/Choir Instructor 

2.  Spanish Teacher

3.  Ag Science Teacher

If you are interested in applying, please contact Rick DeFries at (219) 987-7651 or by cell at (574) 242-0313.  Applications can be found at www.demottechristianschools.org.

DMC TEACHING POSITION:  DeMotte Christian Grade School is looking for a full-time teacher for the 2021-2022 school year to teach fourth grade.  Applicants must hold at least a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, agree fully with the school’s statement of beliefs, is an active member of a church with a Reformed persuasion, and demonstrates the ability to teach children well.   If you are interested in applying for the position, please send a resume and application to Devon Brinks, Principal, at dbrinks@dmcs-in.org  or contact the school office at (219)987-3721.  An application may also be found on the school website (www.demottechristianschools.org).

 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 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. at the back door or Friday, April 23 from 8:00 A.M. – 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 219-987-7651 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.