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lmmanuel Christian Reformed Church
October 2, 2016
WELCOME TO IMMANUEL!
We’re glad that you joined us today, and we pray that you will encounter God through prayer, worship, and his word.
Guest mailboxes are located after the alphabetical list of members. Please pick up this information if you would like details on Immanuel’s ministries.
This morning Pastor Bob will continue with part 3 of the message series, The Essential Jesus. Seth Verkaik will publicly profess his faith in Jesus Christ. We will also celebrate the Lord’s Supper together as part of Worldwide Communion Sunday.
Offerings: General Fund & Building Fund
This evening Pastor Bob will focus on part 7 of the Lord’s Prayer, Forgiveness, and Lord’s Day 51.
Offering: FARM INC
(Feeding And Reaching Many In the Name of Christ)
NURSERY
Today:
8:45AM Lette Huisman
11:00AM Melanie & Addison Kamminga,
Kerri & Evan Nieuwenhuis
5:30PM The nursery room will be open but unstaffed.
Next Sunday:
8:45AM Ruth Pohler
11:00AM Melissa Steen, Mike Wigger,
Analiese Vredevoogd, Cameron Van Dyken
5:30PM The nursery room will be open but unstaffed.
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP - 11AM
We invite all children, ages 3-PK, to join us for Children’s Worship. Parents, please pick up your child from the Worship Center in the basement following the service.
MEETINGS TODAY
10:00AM Education Hour
6:30PM Crossroads
THIS WEEK
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 5
6:30PM GEMS & Cadets
NEXT SUNDAY – OCTOBER 9, 2016
8:45 & 11AM The Essential Jesus - Psalms About a Savior
Part 4 of 10 Psalm 69:1-36
Offerings: General Fund & Level 3 Tuition Assistance
5:30PM Guest Pastor Roger Kleinheksel
Philippians 4:4-20 In Everything Pray
Offering: FARM INC
(Feeding And Reaching Many In the Name of Christ)
THE LAURELS OF HUDSONVILLE – 9:00AM
Elder Kevin Steen
Heyboer, Hoekwater, Holmes families
MEETINGS - OCTOBER 9
10:00AM Education Hour
1:00PM Crop Walk registration
1:30PM Crop Walk begins
6:30PM E.T.
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING
The flowers in the sanctuary are in honor of the following birthdays:
Virginia Kuipers October 8
Ella Jane Newenhouse October 10
Bunny Bergsma October 23
Clara Timmer October 30
We are so thankful for your very generous giving through the Corners Offering last month. It will help our Hand2Hand Program so much!! Thank you, Marianne Postma
Thank you, thank you, thank you! We want to express a sincere and huge THANK YOU to Immanuel church for all you have done and continue to do for us. Thank you for all the meals, the prayers, the hugs and tears as we travel this journey. We all serve an awesome God and all of you are examples of God’s love for us. Thanks for the bottom of our hearts.
Ron & Lynne Rozema
PRAYER REQUESTS
Jonathan De Young had a heart procedure this past Friday. Pray for God’s wisdom for the doctors with regards to treatment and good health for Jon.
Joan Ringerwole returned home again following surgery and is waiting for further test results. Pray for continued recovery.
Wes Kremers was hospitalized for a few days this past week. He was released and received another chemotherapy treatment later that day.
Marcia Gemmen - last chemotherapy treatment this Tuesday
Joe Lems – severe back pain
Sharon Ondersma – M.S.
Lynne Rozema - chemotherapy
Pete Van Rijs – durable cancer remission
Brian Wigger – medication to shrink tumor
Military
Ethan Ritsema DC3 - Navy, Japan
Lance Corporal Josh Ter Keurst – Marines
Captain Ron Thenn – Army
2nd Lieutenant Stephan Thenn – Marines
Private First Class Trevor Vedders - Marines
Alan & Betty Miller will be volunteering with World Renew Disaster Response Services from October 8-29 repairing homes in Rio Grande Valley, TX due to flooding in May and October, 2015.
Pray for safety, good health, and a meaningful experience with opportunities to touch and give hope to hurting people in this relief ministry.
Their address is:
World Renew – DRS Volunteer
Attn: Alan & Betty Miller
First United Methodist Church of Weslaco
520 North Illinois
Weslaco TX 78596
WEEKLY PRAYER GUIDE
SUNDAY
Remember in prayer and with a card this week our shut-ins:
Clara Timmer, Agnes Koomen
MONDAY
Pray for God’s strength to be with the many persecuted Christians in Bangladesh.
TUESDAY
Pray for God’s blessing and protection this week on our Pastor, Bob Huisman.
WEDNESDAY
Pray for Rev Cal & Jamie Hofland and their work with World Missions.
THURSDAY
Pray for these young adults and remember them with a note or card:
Micah Van Rijs, Katelyn Venema, Allyssa Ver Merris
FRIDAY
Pray for God’s blessing on our Youth Ministries.
SATURDAY
Ask God to bless the civil and church leaders of our city and the residents of your street.
Denominational Prayer Line: 1-888-CRC-PRAY
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Subs Needed for Higher Ground
Are you willing to help out for a Sunday here or there? Once in awhile a need comes up for a 6th-12th grade Higher Ground sub. Can you be that person? Can you put your name on a list to be a sub? We would love to have you. Please let Lisa VanderVeen (danlisaveen@)know. Thank you!
Giving Thanks Need Collection
Remember to bring your reverse offering donations for Love INC to church by next Sunday, October 9. Please place them under the coat rack by the east entrance. Thank you!
Immanuel Deacons
Meals Ministry
You can still sign up to be on the meals ministry list - contact Michelle Gulker or Evamarie Eggebeen. Also, we are hoping to have some of you make meals for the freezer that we can use. There are containers and labels for you to use in the church kitchen. Remember, keep it simple -- it's the thought and love that counts!
[pic]CROP Hunger Walk - October 9
This year we will be starting the walk right here at Immanuel. Registration will begin at 1:00 and the walk will begin at 1:30. The walk be approximately a 5K & you can choose to walk/run all of it or just part of it. Water stations will be provided.
This is a fantastic community event where the whole family can be involved. Our goal is to have 100 walkers from Immanuel!!! WE CAN DO THIS!!! Sign-ups will take place after services today, where you will receive your donor envelopes. Want to bypass the envelopes & start your fundraising early? Resister on-line and email all your friends and family by going to hudsonvillemi. It is quick and easy!!! Don't forget to join the Immanuel CRC Team while you are there.
Looking forward to another great walk this year!! 25% of funds donated will stay right here in Hudsonville and benefit the Refugee Garden Projects and Jehovah Jireh Ministry. Please contact Holly Postma or Marge Vande Steeg with any questions.
Meals for New City Kids
We will need meals for 10 teens and 2 adults every Monday & Wednesday night for the next 12 weeks. We will deliver the meals; all you need to do is prepare it.
If you can help, please call Lynne (669-0527) or Marianne (669-4055). You may drop your meal off by noon at the Rozemas on Mondays or Wednesdays.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Flu Shot Clinic
A Flu Shot Clinic will be held at Immanuel on Tuesday, October 11, from 4-7PM.
Trunk or Treat
We are looking for people to park and pass out candy at Presidential Estates on Saturday, October 29, from 5:30-7:30PM. If you can’t attend, but would like to donate some candy, please drop it off in the church office. See the flyer in your church mailbox for more info.
FINANCIAL UPDATES
September 25, 2016
General Fund $21,520
Benevolent Fund 1,318
Knitting Ministry 107
General Fund Year-to-Date
Received $142,040
Budget goal 162,082
Over (Under) (20,042)
Budget received – 88%
Fiscal year – July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017
To fulfill our General Fund budget,
an average weekly offering of $12,468 is necessary.
Please tithe in faith and as your response to God’s blessings.
Contributions to Immanuel can be made in four ways:
• Weekly offerings during our worship service
• Online giving through PayPal
• Auto-giving through your bank
• Mailing a check to the church address
October Corners Offering - Mel Trotter Ministries
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
Hudsonville Christian School Faith Campaign This campaign is ongoing! This year’s campaign goal is to raise $250,000 to be used for building maintenance and tuition assistance for families who need help. Over the course of the coming weeks you may receive either a letter in the mail from HCS or a phone call from a representative of J. Milito & Associates, an organization that we are partnering with to complete our Faith Campaign. Your gift will help us to continue to tell the story of Christian education in our community and beyond. If you are not contacted but would like to make a contribution to this important campaign, please contact the school office at 669-6689. Thank you for your continued support of Hudsonville Christian School!
Sunset’s Meals at Home Program, 725 Baldwin Street, is in need of volunteer drivers to deliver hot meals to homebound seniors in Jenison, Hudsonville, and Grandville. The commitment can be for as long as your time will allow. If you are interested in this ministry or would like more information, please call 457-7777 and ask for a Meals at Home staff member.
Community Prayer Service - 7PM, 3rd Wednesday of every month beginning October 19, 2016. The meeting is held at Fair Haven Church (2900 Baldwin Street, Hudsonville) in “The Rock” located at the back of the building.
Senior Health Fair Join The Laurels of Hudsonville and other local healthcare providers this Wednesday, October 5, for a free, fun-filled day for seniors from 8AM to noon. Health fair includes breakfast, vendor booths, flue shots, prizes, spinal checks and hearing checks.
Location: Hillcrest CRC, 3617 Hillcrest Road in Hudsonville.
The Christian Reformed Conference Grounds is excited to welcome LEGACY FIVE in concert this Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 7 PM in our new Worship Center. This group has been making their mark in the Southern Gospel world since 2000. They have been featured in many Gaither and Friends Homecoming videos and appeared on a host of TV networks and magazines. Reserved seating tickets for this concert are now on sale! Advanced sale price is $15 for center, cushioned seating, $10 for side, back, plastic seating. All seats the day of the concert (if available) are $15. Call us today to reserve your tickets! 616-842-4478
October 19-23 is Fall Harvest Festival camping weekend at the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds! Please join us for this weekend of fun, fellowship, and food! There will be hayrides, family games, pumpkin carving, scavenger hunts, hot cider & donuts, and freshly picked apples! Chili and BBQ night, hot dog roast, and a potluck dinner. Sunday morning worship with Pastor Jeremy Kreuze at 10 am. Campsites are still available. Section A - $125 for all 4 nights or $37/night, sections B/C - $100 for 4 nights or $32/night. For more information visit our web site – Call us at 616-842-4478 to make your reservations.
Knowing that the grief journey can be difficult and as a complimentary service to our community, Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Directors provide Grief Support Group meetings on the second Monday of each month. Join us at 1pm at our Kentwood location, 4646 Kalamazoo Avenue SE or at 7pm at our Grandville location, 4145 Chicago Drive, SW. Rev. Gene Pearson, a licensed, certified Professional Counselor, is the facilitator for the groups. Coffee and cookies are served. Our next meetings will be held on Monday, October 10. Please call Marilyn @ 616-534-5417 if you will attend.
Classis Georgetown is seeking to fill two part-time staff positions for the Classis. Both positions are paid by stipend. Questions, position descriptions and inquiries should be directed to Rev Marc Nelesen at marcn@ or 669-5180. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, list appropriate leadership experience, and three references. Candidates should submit their materials no later than October 10. The vision team also welcomes recommendations from the Classis for our consideration.
• Classis Vision Team Leader - the vision team leader will facilitate the monthly meetings of the Classis leadership team and will coordinate the planning and organizational dimensions of Classis. This person will play a leading role in executing the joint leadership and administrative tasks of the Vision Team. The preferred candidate will be a layperson from within one of the classis churches and have proven leadership abilities. The ideal candidate will have a good rapport and reputation within the Classis churches.
• Stated Clerk - the clerk of Classis will handle the dissemination of information within the Classis, will provide organization for the Classis meetings, and will be an ex-officio member of the vision team. The preferred candidate will be familiar with the church order, organized, a team-player, and gifted with communication skills.
Love INC Opportunities
• Join our Resale Team You've shopped at Love's Treasures & The Outback Resale Shoppes, but have you volunteered with us? Join our team! All profits of our stores benefit Love INC, a ministry that partners with local churches to transform lives and communities.
Email: Volunteer@ or call 616.662.3300x127
• Precious Metal Recycling Volunteers Looking for individuals to work with a great team, breaking down broken, donated electronics and sorting different types of metals. Weekdays and hours are flexible.
Email: Volunteer@ or call 616.662.3300x127
• Warehouse Space Needed
Warehouse space is needed for storage of bikes and seasonal items. Please contact Jason if you are aware of storage space that is greater than 2,000 sq ft.
Email: jasond@ or call 616.662.3300x115
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