Worship: June 6, 2021

   Scripture: Acts 15

   Message: “The Big Meeting” 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:  Sharon Van Kley / 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 – Pam Abbring / Macie Kellner                         

     1st – 5th – Amy Kohlhagen

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

  

WEEKLY MEETINGS

MONDAY – June 7

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.

 TUESDAY – June 8

10:00 A.M.  PRAYER FOR REVITALIZATION will take place in the Consistory Room.  Pastor Troy will lead a time of prayer (about 30 minutes) for the revitalization process of ARC.  We encourage all to come participate!

 NEXT SUNDAY – June 13

9:30 A.M.  WORSHIP

NURSERY VOLUNTEERS:  Marie Hilton / Logan 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 – Kristy Kohlhagen

OFFERING BASKETS will be located at Sanctuary exits.               

 Our offering will be received for the General Fund. 

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

 CONGRATULATIONS for Matt & Gianna Kallemeyn on the birth of their son, Wesley David.  Wesley was born on Saturday, May 29.  May God bless the Kallemeyn Family with His Grace.  A Meal Train has been set up for the family to help them while they adjust to life with their newest little one.  You can find the link on the ARC Facebook page or you may call the church office for assistance in signing up.

WE EXTEND our warm congratulations to all those graduating from their studies.  We pray for the Lord’s guiding light and blessings upon all of you as you seek to serve Christ in your life. Our 2021 graduates are:

Covenant Christian High School – Jon Lapsley

Kankakee Valley High School – Bryce Brodner, Curtis DeKock, Mason Fagenbaum, Alyson Lagestee,

                                                and Kaylee Smith             

Rensselaer Central Middle School – Ryan Kellner

 DeMotte Christian School 8th Grade – Luke Bayci, Garrett Daniels,  and Allie Myers

Vincennes University – Adonia Dalton Meiss

Purdue University Northwest – Mallory Hanewich

RAILCATS NIGHT 

Let’s all go to the ballgame!   RailCats game night for ARC will be Saturday, July 24.  It will be a 4:10 P.M. game and tickets are $13 each.  Sign up for tickets in the kitchen window on your way to coffee!  The deadline to sign up is June 20.

 A NEW ARC ADDRESS DIRECTORY  will be distributed this summer.   An info update form has been placed in your mailbox today.  Please fill out    your current information and return to Stacy Hoffman’s mailbox by Sunday, July 4.  Extra forms are available in the kitchen window.  Thanks! 

100th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION PHOTOS are available to order if you would like your own copy.  There are two sizes available on display downstairs on the bulletin board.  Check them out on your way to coffee.  Both sizes are $10.00 each.  If you’d like to order, please contact Stacy in the church office.  

 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

FAREWELL CELEBRATION FOR THE BRINKS FAMILY:  Join us in a bittersweet Farewell Celebration for The Brinks Family as they begin a new journey!  Drop in from 6:30-8:00 P.M., Thursday, June 10, at Spencer Park/Pavilion #1 in DeMotte.  Light snacks will be provided.  Your presence is your present!  This event is lovingly sponsored by friends of The Brinks Family.  

 SOCCER ALUMNI GAME @ CCHS:  Join us for our annual Alumni Soccer game at CCHS on June 11th at 8:00 P.M. Players will play against the current team and should plan to arrive early. Players should bring both a black and white t-shirt. All Alumni will receive a gift. We hope to see you at this year’s Alumni Soccer game. Contact Coach Andrew Dunham for more information: adunham@dmcsemail.org

VOLLEYBALL ALUMNI GAME @ CCHS:  Mark your calendars for our Volleyball Alumni game at CCHS on June 18th. Please check back for more info on DeMotte Christian School’s Facebook page. Contact Coach Tawnya Roodzant for more information: tawnyaroodz@gmail.com

30th ANNUAL DMCS FOUNDATION GOLF OUTING:  June 16th will mark the 30th Annual DMCS Foundation Golf Outing!  Registration will begin at noon with a shotgun start at 1:00 P.M. at the beautiful Sandy Pines Golf Course ending with an evening dinner and award ceremony.  The cost for dinner, tournament and awards is $100 per golfer.  Contact Tim McKenna (219-246-0337) or Eric Van Kley    (219-863-3474) to register!