March 7, 2010
WELCOME! Reach out a friendly hand to those around you. As brothers and sisters in Christ,
we have gathered as the family of God. We welcome all who are visiting. Everyone is invited to join together in the church basement following the morning worship service for a time of fellowship, cookies, coffee and punch.
—Mary Koosterhouse will be sharing her favorite scripture and song during our evening service.
Children in Worship:
Today:
A - Story: Jesus and Zaccheaus — Leader: Rosie — Helpers: Kayli Schout, Kristen Mesbergen
B - Story: Cleansing the Temple — Leader: Heidi — Helpers: Shell Driesenga, Staci Schout
March 14:
A - Story: Jesus and Bartimeaus — Leader: Jill — Helpers: Shelby Hassevoort
Kristy Overweg
B - Story: Mary Anoints Jesus — Leader: Pam — Helpers: Alexandria Buist
Holly Van Klompenberg
Caring for Our Children Today:
AM — Infants - Becky Bakker, Katie Bosch
Toddlers - Mary K. Hassevoort, April Oosting, Taylor Haveman
PM — Melissa Vugteveen, Megan Glashower
Next Week: AM-Infants - Wendy Van’t Land, Dylan Nyenbrink
Toddlers - Emily Lengkeek, Alli Miedema, Brett Visser
PM - Jennifer Bouwkamp, Leah Driesenga
Greeters for Today:
AM - Ron & Rosie Hutson; Curt & Tami Klinger family
PM - Herb & Shirl Klomparens; Don & Mary Kloosterhouse
Next Week: AM - GEMS
PM - Mike & Kathy, Mitch Lengkeek; Todd & Kristen Mesbergen family
Sound for Today: AM & PM — Bob Bolhuis
Next Week: AM — Jim Arntz PM — Rog Overweg
Power Point for Today: AM — Ben DeJonge PM — Carlton Aukeman
Next Week: AM — Keith Oosting PM — Justin Gruppen
Ushers for March: AM - Dave & Luanne Overweg, Joanne Klinger
PM - Carl Haveman, Brandon Elzinga, Travis Essenburg
Library Helpers for March: AM - Sylvia Horinga PM - Annabelle Driesenga
CALENDAR OF THE WEEK:
Today: 10:45-11:45am — Sunday School Classes
Tonight: 4:30 pm — Kidz Praise practice
Monday: 6:30 pm — 8th Grade GEMS meet at church
Monday: 7:00-9:00 pm — GEMS (GEMS Badgebooks need to be turned in tonight)
(Snack: Holly, Sarah and Anna Aukeman)
Monday: 7:00 pm — Council
Tuesday: 9:00 am-Noon — Sewing Group meets in the Youth Building
Wednesday: 5:00-6:00 pm — Martial Arts (meets at Allendale Community Church)
Wednesday: 7:00 pm — Women’s Small Group Bible Study
Friday: 5:30 pm — Sr. High Youth Group Retreat at the Conference Grounds (meet at church)
(See Youth Sheet for more details — sign up today!)
Friday: 7:00 pm — GEMS Sleepover (The GEMS can be picked up at 8:00 am on Saturday)
Saturday: 9:00 am — Mobile Food Pantry at Allendale Community Church
ADVANCE NOTICES:
-GEMS Sunday is Sunday, March 14 (during the morning worship service)
-Sr. High Youth Group leading Song Service on Sunday, March 14 (meet at 4:45 pm)
-Jr. High Youth Group Game Night on Sunday, March 14 from 6:45-8:00 pm
-Cadets meet on Monday, March 15 from 7:00-9:00 pm (last regular meeting)
-Ladies’ Bible Study meets on Tuesday, March 16 at 1:30 pm (Lesson #11)
(Prayer: Connie Lunch: Connie and Robin)
-Anniversary Committee meets on Thursday, March 18 at 7:00 pm
-Soup Supper is Wednesday, March 24 from 5:00-7:00 pm
-Mother/Daughter Banquet is Wednesday, March 31
SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE: Today - Regular Sunday School Classes
March 14 — Regular Classes
March 21 — Regular Classes
March 28 — Regular Classes
UPCOMING SERVICES:
March 14 — AM) GEMS Sunday — Sermon: Prayer - No Worries
Scripture: Philippians 4:6
PM) Series: Deal-Breakers: Doctrines That Divide — Sermon: Non-Denoms
Scripture: Various Passages (Sr. High Youth Group leads the Song Service)
March 21 — AM) Series: “Perfect” People — Sermon: Sarah
Scripture: Genesis 16; Heidelberg Catechism Q&A #61
PM) Series: Deal-Breakers: Doctrines That Divide — Sermon: Mormons
Scripture: Various Passages (Ministry in Music: Kidz Praise)
“Did You Know?”
In July of 1911 there was a Congregational Meeting held where the grass and wheat growing on the church property was sold for $8.00. It was also decided that for the summer months the members of the congregation would take turns doing the janitor work, except for the Consistory members. However since the furnace needed to be attended to in the winter, bids were taken. Five men put in bids ranging from $21.00 to $50.00. A Mr. VanderVeen got the job, $21.00
for 5 months. In 1915 they hired a custodian for the whole year. The low bid that got the job was by M. Visser, $38.50 for the year.
Teachers and Sunday School Kids (ages 4 years old through 5th grade): We are all
practicing together for Palm Sunday for the next couple weeks. Please meet in your classrooms and then come to the sanctuary for singing before your lesson.
Keep working on your Quilt Blocks: Deadline to turn in your quilt blocks is March 7.
Extra quilt squares are in the back of church in the box with birds on it. You can put your
completed squares in that box or Carol Overweg’s mailbox. We would like your name
on the block. If you have questions or need help, call Carol Overweg. Thank You.
Also - You may do a block in memory of someone who attended our church.
A Mother/Daughter Banquet is being held on March 31, 2010 at Borculo Christian School
and is open to all ladies of our church. Relation from outside our church can also be invited. The cost is $6.00 a ticket for those age 7 and above. Children 6 and under are free. Tickets
can be purchased in the basement this week and next week. Please make your checks payable
to North Blendon CRC GEMS. If you have any questions, please contact Kristi Potts at
616-690-1378 or krispijo@yahoo.com
Kidz Praise: Our next practice will be tonight at 4:30 pm. We will be participating in the
evening service on March 21. We will meet at 4:30 pm on March 21 to prepare for the service.
The Education Committee is starting the process of finding new Sr. High Youth Group Leaders. If you are interested in working with our Sr. High Youth Group as a leader, please contact Mark Hassevoort or Bob Miedema.
Attention Congregation: The Sr. High Youth Group is going to New Orleans for our Serve Project this year and we were asked if we could come up with some supplies for the week we will be there. Some of the things we can use are: outlets & covers, switches & covers,
a ct cabinet for a 1200 amp service, 3” conduit, 12/2 mc cable, drywall mud, mesh drywall tape, Home Depot cards and Lowe’s cards. If you are interested in donating any of these items, please bring them to church and let one of the Youth Leaders know. If you have any questions, please talk with one of the Youth Leaders. Thanks for your help.
From the Council: The process of nominating Elders and Deacons to serve our congregation is beginning. Please pray for leading for our Council as they are considering and praying for those who will serve our congregation. If any members of the congregation have any input please talk to one of the Elders.
Cadets: (Date Change) Cadet-A-Rama/Pinewood Derby Races with Grand River Council which is held at 2nd Allendale CRC has been changed to Thursday, April 15.
The Sr. High Youth Group is having another Soup Supper on Wednesday, March 24 from
5:00-7:00 pm. If you would like to donate soup, BBQ, hot dogs, buns, crackers, mac and cheese, finger jello, desserts or pop, please sign the sheet on the Youth Table. Please have
your donations to church by 3:00 pm on the 24th. Thanks for your help.
Orders are now being taken for subs made by the Sr. High. We will make and deliver them
on Saturday, April 17. We will be making Ham with 2 cheeses and Traditional which have ham, turkey, salami and two cheeses. The cost is $2.25 each. If you order a dozen, you get one free. If you haven’t been contacted by a member of the Youth Group, you can place your order on the form on the Youth Table.
The Sr. High will be leaving on Friday, April 2, for a Serve Trip to New Orleans, LA.
Those going on the trip are Carlton Aukeman, Luke Aukeman, Andrew Bronkema,
Brandon Brower, Alli Miedema, Marianna Miedema, Alexa Nyenbrink, Amanda Prewitt,
Jenna Prewitt, Kayli Schout, Tena Slusser, Tricia Slusser, Tyler Woodwyk, Mary Kloosterhouse, Mike & Kathy Lengkeek and Mike & Nancy Miedema. Please keep this group in your prayers
as they are preparing for the trip and for safety as they travel and are on the worksite. There are prayer cards on the Youth Table for each member going.
The Building and Grounds Committee is now taking Lawn Care Bids. If you are interested check the guideline sheet on the shelf in the narthex and if you have further questions or would like to turn in a bid contact one of the members of the Building and Ground Committee.
A Blood Drive will be held at our church on Friday, April 2. Please sign up on the sheet on the shelf in the narthex if you would be willing to give blood. Questions? Contact Matt Schipper.
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS:
-Female volunteers are needed for the Annual Barnabas Ministries Girl’s Lock-In held in
Zeeland for high-risk teen girls on March 19-20. Crafters, cosmetologists, group leaders, and
more are needed for this event. Contact CJ at 616-748-8435 or cjbender@barnabasmin.org.
SCHOOL NEWS:
-Beaverdam Christian School’s Spring & Summer Clothing and Toy Sale will be held on
March 27 from 9:00 am-Noon. If you are interested in selling please call Candi Brower at
875-7433. For more details visit www.beaverdamchristian.org
Thought for the week:
The secret to happiness is not doing what you like, but liking what you do.