February 5, 2012
WELCOME! May God’s love be in us and around us so no one feels like a stranger and all know that they are children of our Creator. Everyone is invited to join in the church basement after the morning service for a time of fellowship, cookies, and coffee.
—Next Sunday, February 12, we plan to celebrate the Lord’s Supper during the morning service.
Children in Worship:
Today:
A - Story: Parable of the Fishnet — Leader: Heidi — Greeters: Sarah Aukeman, April Walters
B - Story: Parable of the Treasure — Leader: Pam — Greeters: April Oosting, Michelle Geysbeek
February 12:
A - Story: The Wise & The Foolish — Leader: Rosie — Greeters: Kayli Schout, Kailee Potgeter
B - Story: Parable of the Good Samaritan — Leader: Joyce — Greeters: Shelby Hassevoort
Sammi Nyenbrink
Caring for Our Children Today:
AM-Infants - Angie DeYoung, Leah Driesenga
Toddlers - Pat Hirdes, Alexandria Buist, Katie Bolhuis
PM - Geanie Mulder, Kayli Schout
Next Week: AM-Infants - Joanne Klinger, Kailee Potgeter
Toddlers - Mary K. Hassevoort, Alli Miedema, Megan Glashower
PM - Jennifer Bouwkamp, April Oosting
Greeters for Today:
AM - Jim & Elaine, Ryan Walters; Ross & April Walters family
PM - Rob & Carla Woodwyk family; Jim & Dianne Arntz
Next Week: AM - Nate & Becky Bakker family; Arvin & Joan Boersema
PM - Randy & Brenda Aukeman family; Doug & Melissa Beyer
Sound for Today: AM — Jim Arntz PM — Rog Overweg
Next Week: AM — Bob Bolhuis PM — Jerry Braun
Power Point for Today: AM — Dustin Deters PM — Ben DeJonge
Next Week: AM — Justin Gruppen PM — Luke Aukeman
Ushers for February: AM — Scott Bouwkamp, Bob Miedema, Ken Vugteveen
Library Helpers for February: AM - Linda Haveman PM - Nellie Driesenga
Fellowship Time Servers for Next Week (February 12): Communion Servers
Valet Parking: February 12 — AM - ____________ PM - __________ (volunteers needed)
CALENDAR OF THE WEEK:
Today: 10:45-11:45 am — Sunday School Classes
Today: Sweetheart Dinner Sign-Up in the church basement
Monday: 7:00-9:00 pm — Cadets (Lesson #15 A&B)
Monday: 7:00 pm — Council
Tuesday: 1:30 pm — Ladies’ Bible Study — Lesson #7 (Lunch: Alma and Connie)
(We will be preparing the college boxes)
Tuesday: 7:00 pm — Men’s Bible Study
Wednesday: 5:00-6:00 pm — Martial Arts Classes (meet at Borculo Christian School)
Wednesday: 7:00 pm — Worship Committee
Wednesday: 7:00 pm — Women’s Small Group (Lesson #7)
Thursday: 2:30-4:30 pm — Prayer Shawl Ministry (meet at Bev Horinga’s home)
Friday: 6:30-8:30 pm — Jr. High Youth Group set up for Sweetheart Dinner (eat before you come)
Saturday: 8:30 am — Cadet Snow Derby (see announcement for details)
Saturday: Sweetheart Dinner
ADVANCE NOTICES:
-Communion will be held on Sunday, February 12 during the morning worship service
-GEMS meet on Monday, February 13 from 7:00-9:00 pm
-3-Point working at soup kitchen and then watching movie/having discussion on Saturday, February 18
-Newsletter Deadline is February 19
-Elders meet on Monday, February 20 at 7:00 pm
SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE: Today: Regular Sunday School Classes
February 12 — No Sunday School Classes (Communion)
February 19 — Regular Classes
February 26 — Regular Classes
UPCOMING SERVICES:
February 12 — AM (Communion) — Series: Counterfeit Gods — Sermon: The Power and the Glory
Scripture: Daniel 4:19-37; Heidelberg Catechism Q&A #26
PM — Series: “Minor” Prophets — Sermon: Grace for the Godless
Scripture: Jonah — Ministry in Music: Rog & Carol Overweg
February 19 — AM — Series: Counterfeit Gods — Sermon: Hidden Idols in Our Lives
Scripture: selections from Jonah; Heidelberg Catechism Q&A #97
PM — Series: “Minor” Prophets — Sermon: Justice is Coming
Scripture: Micah — Ministry in Music: Sunday School Kids
Congregation: To shorten the lines for our Coffee/Fellowship Time and for those who sit by the tables -- there will be carafes of coffee and cups available on the tables in the basement.
It is time for the annual Sweetheart Dinner which will be held on Saturday, February 11 and the last day to sign up for the dinner is today following the morning service in the church
basement. Check out our expanded menu and sign up for a cozy dinner for two or get a
group of friends together for a fun and delicious dinner.
Ladies’ Bible Study: At our next meeting, Tuesday, February 7, we will be putting together boxes for college students who are living away from home. We will be doing 3 boxes.
There is a sheet of ideas on the shelf in the narthex.
Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet on Thursday, February 9 from 2:30-4:30 at Bev Horinga’s home. Check out the details in the February Newsletter.
Cadet Snow Derby will be held on Saturday, January 11 at 8:30 am at the Horinga Farm
(8315 Polk Street). Dress appropriately because we will be outside all morning. Dinner will
be served. Bring a can of vegetable or noodle soup, a cup and a spoon.
There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex for food donations for the Sweetheart Dinner.
We appreciate your support and your generosity. Sincerely — Brenda, Carla, and Mark.
From 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.
Jr. High Youth Group Schedule:
Friday, February 10 - Set Up for the Sweetheart Dinner from 6:30-8:30 pm.
Eat before you come.
Saturday, February 11 - Sweetheart Dinner — be at church at 4:30 pm.
Dress in your Sunday best.
3-Point Schedule:
Saturday, February 18 - We will be working at a soup kitchen and then watching
a movie/having a discussion at church when we return. More details and time
to follow!
Saturday, March 3 - Amazing Race
Saturday, March 24 - Spaghetti Dinner with ‘Minute to Win It’ games to follow!
The Family Life Center and Lakeshore Pregnancy Center demonstrate Christ’s love to
women with unplanned pregnancies. These ministries are dedicated to providing support
for those who choose life. If you would like to support their mission, there is a collection spot
at the bottom of the stairs for your donations. Especially needed right now: diapers (size 1, 2,
and 5), wipes, baby wash and lotion, Desitin, trash bags, ziplock bags, toilet paper, paper towels,
and for the new moms at FLC: gas and phone cards. Thank you for your support!
Church Picture Directory — There are several 2006 picture directories in the church office.
If you would like one, please contact Robin Fennema.
SCHOOL NEWS:
-Allendale Christian School Paper Drive in school’s front parking lot on February 10 & 11.
-Allendale Christian School’s 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament is March 24. This event is for
boys and girls in grades 3-8. Everyone is invited to join the fun. It will be held at the Allendale
Public High School for grades 5-8 and at Allendale Christian School for grades 3-4. Registration
forms are due by March 2 and are available at Allendale Christian School or on their website at
allendalechristian.com. For questions please contact Stephanie Stevens at 895-5857.
-Borculo Christian School Kids’ Clothing & Toy Sale (spring and summer items) will be held
on March 3 from 9:00 am - Noon in the school’s gym.
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS:
-Michelle Jannssen and Kathy Demers will once again be leading a trip to Guatemala on
August 14-22. There will be an information meeting on February 7 at 7:00 pm at Lighthouse
Community Church. Attendance at the informational meeting will not commit you to the trip,
but gives you an opportunity to have your questions answered and allows plans to begin.
You may also contact Michelle at 895-5476 or Kathy at 895-5055.
PRO-LIFE CORNER:
“There is no difference between a first, second or third trimester abortion or infanticide.
It’s all the same human being in different stages of development. I finally got to the point
I couldn’t look at those little bodies anymore.” Dr. Arnold Halpern, ex-abortionist
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:
Some people think it is holding on that makes one strong...sometimes it’s letting go.