Church Bulletin 7.11.21
Worship: July 11, 2021
Scripture: Romans 8:12-17
Message: “Who Are You?” Pastor Paul Ipema
TODAY’S MEETINGS
9:30 A.M. WORSHIP
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS: Beth Veldman / Jeff Liebbe
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 / Skylar Evers
1st – 5th – Deb Klemp
OFFERING BASKETS are located at Sanctuary exits. Our offering will be received for the General Fund.
Young Adults Group Callout meeting:
TODAY In the consistory room
following the service
Calling all ARC young adults! We are excited to announce that a new group is forming for young adult Bible study and fellowship. The group will include singles and couples from college age - approximately early 30’s, or whoever is interested in attending. Come find out more!
See you at the meeting!
WEEKLY MEETINGS
THURSDAY – July 15
1:00 – 7:00 P.M. RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE will be in the Fellowship Hall. Eligible and healthy donors are strongly urged to make an appointment to give soon. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or go to redcrossblood.org code “amrefch” to schedule an appointment.
NEXT SUNDAY – July 18
9:30 A.M. WORSHIP
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS: Sue Steinke / 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 – Shannon Scheurich / Kendra Kohlhagen
1st – 5th – Deb Klemp
OFFERING BASKETS will be located at Sanctuary exits.
Our offering will be received for the General Fund.
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
RESCHEDULED MOBILE FOOD PANTRY: Our last pantry was cancelled due to weather and we now have a new date of Monday, July 19. 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.
SAVE THE DATE! The Annual ARC Golf Outing at Sandy Pines will be on Saturday, September 18. Watch future bulletins for details.
PASTOR TROY is currently on vacation through July 18 and will return to the office on July 19. Please contact an elder with any pastoral concerns. Jill Kohlhagen will provide our message next Sunday morning.
THE TUESDAY MORNING PRAYER MEETING will not meet this week. We will meet again on July 20.
THE BOZELL FAMILY wishes to thank everyone for their prayers, cards and letters sent during Lucile’s stay at Oak Grove and through her passing. They also appreciate and thank the ladies who put on the luncheon after her service.
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!
TRAINING IS UNDERWAY! 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
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
FULL-TIME LOWER ELEMENTARY TEACHER FOR 2021-2022:
DeMotte Christian Schools, Inc. is accepting applications for a dedicated and enthusiastic lower elementary grade teacher. Based on enrollment, this position’s main responsibility could be to teach 1st or 2nd grade students from a Reformed perspective. The ideal candidate should have strong Christian values, flexibility in their schedule, a love for teaching students and experience working with children/students. It is required that the applicants have a baccalaureate degree in or related to Elementary Education from an accredited college or university. Background checks are required. If interested, complete an application at https://www.demottechristianschools.org/employment-opportunities/ and submit it to the contact below:
Mr. Dan Weaver, DeMotte Christian School Assistant Principal; Email: dweaver@dmcsemail.org; 219-987-3721
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL REGISTRATION: DeMotte Christian Grade School and Covenant Christian High School Registration is on the evenings of Thursday, July 22, and Tuesday, July 27, from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. These registration nights are intended for ALL parents of DMC and CCHS students enrolled for the 2021-2022 school year. It allows parents to complete necessary forms, pick up vital information, ask questions, make financial arrangements, etc. All parents must plan to attend one of these evenings. If you have children at both schools, you need to visit both schools.