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lmmanuel Christian Reformed Church

September 24, 2017

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 the series of messages on Gratitude. At the 11AM worship, we welcome the New City Kids Praise Team.

Offerings: General Fund & Short-Term Missions

This evening Pastor Bob will lead us from Romans 6:1-11, “Genuine Conversion”.

Offering: Immanuel Knitting Ministry

NURSERY

Today:

8:45AM Lette Huisman

11:00AM Curt & Cody Hoogeboom,

Holly & Analiese Vredevoogd

5:30PM The nursery room will be open but unstaffed.

Next Sunday:

8:45AM Lette Huisman

11:00AM Kris Ter Keurst, Alexia Hoogeboom,

Morgan Ridder, Joshua Ridder

5:30PM The nursery room will be open but unstaffed.

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP – 11AM

Today: Noah and the Ark

Ruth Pohler, Logan Kooienga

Next Sunday:

Cathy Dykstra, Aspen Postma

MEETINGS TODAY

10:00AM Education

6:30PM E.T.

THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 27

7:00PM Immanuel Circle

7:00PM Kids Hope Prayer Time –

Basement Prayer Room

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 28

7:00PM Knitting Ministry

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29

12:00PM Seasoned Citizens Lunch – FLC

NEXT SUNDAY – OCTOBER 1, 2017

8:45 & 11AM Pastor Bob

Children at the Table

Offerings: General Fund & Building Fund

Reverse Offering – Love INC Food Pantry

5:30PM Pastor Bob

1st Commandment

Offering: World Renew DRS – Hurricane Relief

Your offerings for the recent hurricanes through World Renew Disaster Response Services make a significant difference among people who can least afford to recover from this disaster. Will you give generously to help?

MEETINGS – OCTOBER 1

10:00AM Education

6:30PM Crossroads

THE LAURELS OF HUDSONVILLE – 9:00AM

Elder Curt Hoogeboom

Bonner, Boven, Breuker families

THANKSGIVING & PRAISE

Congratulations to Lanae (Nesky) & Tyler De Kryger who were united in marriage on September 22, 2017! May God bless their new life together.

PRAYER REQUESTS

We extend our sympathy to our missionary partners, Trevor & Linda Rubingh and family on the death of Trevor’s mother, Darlene Rubingh, on September 18. May God comfort them in this time of sorrow.

Please continue to pray for health and strength for Ralph Bosgraaf. Cards and notes of encouragement would be very much appreciated!

Ralph Bosgraaf

Sheldon Meadows

4482 Port Sheldon Rd

Hudsonville MI 49426

Sophie De Young had knee surgery this past week and returned home again. We pray for continued healing.

Dear Immanuel family,

We thank you so much for all your gracious support over the last few months during my cancer journey. Your gifts, meals, visits but especially your prayers are so appreciated.

I am finished with my chemo and am only receiving a preventative treatment every 3 weeks until March 2018 (no more side effects).

We do ask for prayer on Monday, September 25. I will have reconstructive surgery with a recovery time of 1-2 weeks. Thank you for the blessing you are in our lives.

Karla & Jim, Joshua, Jacquelin and Vanessa Veldink

Marge De Boer - chemotherapy

Les Knot - immunotherapy

Joe Lems – severe back pain

Joan Miller - The Laurels of Hudsonville, hospice care

Sharon Ondersma – M.S.

Pete Van Rijs – durable cancer remission

Karla Veldink - chemotherapy

Military

Lance Corporal Josh Ter Keurst – Marines

Captain Ron Thenn – Army

Lance Corporal Trevor Vedders - Marines

Community Freedom Ministries

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 Singapore.

TUESDAY

Pray for God’s blessing and protection this week on our Youth Director/Young Life Church Partner, Kyle Roskamp.

WEDNESDAY

Pray for Jennifer Kragt and her work with FUEL Uganda.

THURSDAY

Pray for these young adults and remember them with a note or card: Rose Thompson, Annalise Van Rijs, Jacob Vander Ploeg

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

OPPORTUNITIES

Circle Letter A – Immanuel Seasoned Citizens Lunch

Join us for a soup & salad lunch this Friday, September 29, at noon in the FLC. Our guests will be Pastor Milt & Jeanne Doornbos. If you plan on coming, please circle Letter A in the Friendship Folder.

Circle Letter B – Deacons/Seniors/Singles Fall Dinner

Reserve Tuesday, November 7, for the Deacons/Seniors/Singles Fall Dinner. A punch bowl will be available at 5:30PM with dinner served at 6PM. If you plan on attending, please circle Letter B in the Friendship Folder.

CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pray for Kids Hope

Please join us as we pray for our Kids Hope ministry this Wednesday, September 27.  Everyone is welcome!  We will meet in the basement prayer room from 7-8PM.

Knitting Ministry

Join us for our prayer shawl ministry this Thursday, September 28, at 7:00PM.

Reverse Offering – October 1-15

The deacons will have a Reverse Offering next Sunday, October 1, for the Love INC Food Pantry. During the 3rd offering, please take a slip of paper that lists some needed items. Please place your donations under the Giving Tree by Sunday, October 15.

Crop Walk – October 8

Guess what time it is? It's time to dust off those walking shoes and get them ready for the Crop Walk on Oct. 8th!!!

We are excited to have more churches involved this year and the starting location is at 12th Avenue CRC in Jenison (corner of 12th Ave. and Baldwin). We would love to have a ton of walkers represented from Immanuel so come see either Holly Postma or Marge Vande Steeg after the morning services in the foyer to sign up and grab a collection envelop. You can also collect your pledges online at and sign up under our Immanuel Team. Let's go and raise some money not only for our community but for communities around the world including those affected right here in the USA affected by the hurricanes!!! 

You can turn your collection envelops in on the 8th beginning at 1PM @ 12th Ave. CRC and the walk will begin at 1:30PM. Don't forget to wear your old T-shirts if you have them! We are looking forward to another great year!! 

Hand2Hand

For the month of September, we are collecting 100% juice boxes and small, 10 oz, bags of white rice. Please place your donations in the shopping cart under the youth bulletin board.

Meals for New City Kids

You can make a difference!  We are partnering with New City Kids again this season by providing meals on Monday nights for the Worship Team and possibly some Wednesday nights for the Brighter Day group.  If you like to bake or cook please consider making a difference in the lives of those who are a part of New City Kids.  Please call Phyllis Wigger (669-0594) to become a part of this special ministry.

Flu Shot Clinic – October 11

We are hosting a flu shot clinic on Wednesday, October 11, from 4-7PM. Anyone 9 years and older is eligible; insurance is accepted. Look for the sign-up poster in the FLC foyer.

Kids Hope

We have the privilege of building God's kingdom in our neighborhood at Park Elementary. There are students who are waiting for you!!  If you are interested in becoming a prayer partner or mentor, please contact Evamarie Eggebeen: kidshope@   or 616-914-5629.

Classis Georgetown Habitat Home

Check out the bulletin board in the FLC foyer with updates on the home that Classis Georgetown is sponsoring.

[pic]Save The Date!

Suppers for Seven (formerly known as Guess Who's Coming to Dinner) will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Watch for more information in your church mailbox.

FINANCIAL UPDATES

September 17, 2017

General Fund $20,368

Short-Term Missions 1,053

General Fund Year-to-Date

Received $133,367

Budget goal 149,724

Over (Under) (16,357)

Budget received – 89%

Fiscal year – July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018

To fulfill our General Fund budget,

an average weekly offering of $12,477 is necessary.

Please tithe in faith and as your response to God’s blessings.

September Corners Offering – CRC Faith Formation Ministry

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 Offerings

1 General Fund & Building Fund

World Renew DRS – Hurricane Relief

8 General Fund & Level 3 Tuition Assistance

World Renew DRS – Hurricane Relief

15 General Fund & Short-Term Missions

World Renew DRS – Hurricane Relief

22 General Fund & Benevolent Fund

Resonate Global Mission

29 General Fund & Legacy Fund (Chr Education)

Resonate Global Mission

REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS

Hudsonville Christian School Faith Campaign

Hudsonville Christian School’s Faith Campaign is underway, with a campaign goal this year 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!  

Free Women’s Livestream Conference! Hillcrest CRC invites all women on September 29 & 30 for the Revive 17 presented by Revive Our Hearts.  The theme is Adorned: Women Mentoring Women the Titus 2 Way.  As Christian women, we need to be in community together, living with and loving one another.  Come hear Nancy DeMoss, Mary Kassian, Dannah Gresh and others teach us how to live out God’s plan for us!  Totally free.  A door prize given away at each of the 4 sessions, snacks and meals provided.  You are welcome to any or all of the sessions.  RSVP at our Facebook event or email tbosma@ .  Email with questions to Tricia Bosma.

MIP (Moms in Prayer) is an International Prayer Ministry where moms pray together for their children and their schools.  There are groups in the elementary, middle, and high schools in the Hudsonville area.  To find a group in your school go to . There is a post high (college and careers) group made up of moms and grandmas from area churches that meets weekly at Hillcrest Church, 3617 Hillcrest, Hudsonville on Thursday mornings at 7:30 AM, enter Door B.  Please join us!  Questions, call Barb at 896-7876.

Hymn Sing

Join us tonight for our annual hymn sing to benefit Mississippi Christian Family Services.  It will be held at the Baldwin St CRC, 2101 Baldwin St in Jenison at 7:30PM. Cliff Doornbos will be the director accompanied by many musicians.  The men's chorus, Hope Heralds, will again bring their wonderful music.  Join us for a night of praise to God in song.

Love INC Opportunities

• Life Skills Program: Local Mission Opportunity

Are you looking for a way to walk with someone who is seeking support and transformation? Do you have an hour a week to be used by God to make a difference in someone's life? Love INC offers tangible support but relies on the church (that's YOU!) to provide volunteer mentors and teachers to journey in relationship with others. Save the date! Join us Thursday, October 12 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm for a non-obligatory presentation on a local mission opportunity for YOU.

To RSVP: volunteer@ or 616.662.3300 x127

• Winter Item Drive Love In the Name of Christ is in need of new or gently used winter coats, boots and gloves for both genders and all ages for the families in our Life Skills Program. If you wish to be "Part of the Solution", clothing local families this winter, please bring your winter items to Love INC's Relational Ministry Center by September 30. 

For more information, call 616.662.3300x114.

Join Right to Life of Holland Area at the National Life Chain on Sunday, October 1, from 2-3PM beginning near 16th St & Fairbanks in Holland. Life Chain is a pro-life, peaceful, prayerful public witness on behalf of the unborn at risk of elective abortion. Signs to hold during the prayer vigil will be provided. This is a Prayer Vigil so we do ask for those who attend to be fairly silent or to speak quietly.

Don't miss out! Brian Free and Assurance are coming to the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds, 12253 Lakeshore Dr., Grand Haven, MI on Saturday, October 7! We are so excited about this Dove Award winning group coming to the Grounds! The mission of Brian Free and Assurance is to lift up Jesus Christ through their music, see souls come to know the Lord as Savior and be an encouragement to Believers across the nation and abroad. They believe in helping others grow in their walk with the Lord by forming exhorting relationships with their fans and investing in them at concerts. Everything is done for the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ. Brian, Bill and Mike are passionate about their calling and they are unashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Check them out at .  Tickets are only $10 if you buy them in advance, they will be $15 at the door. Be sure to call and get tickets for only $10! 616-842-4478. Plus, the Grounds is serving up its delicious Swiss steak dinner before the concert! Dinner will be served from 5:00-6:30 pm, the concert will begin at 7 pm. See you there!

The Mommy & Me Pantry, is a ministry of Coit CRC.  This ministry is partnered with Alpha Women's Center, Cradles of Grace, and Strong Beginnings.  Through these agencies Young Mothers that are in need, and participating in their programs are referred to the Mommy & Me Pantry for Baby and Mommy items that can be difficult to purchase when you are on a fixed income.  We are currently in need of the following items.  You can drop off donations at 606 Lafayette Tues, Wed, Thurs between 10am and 3:00pm or call Kristin at 808-5562.

• Baby Spoons

• Baby Wipes

• Baby Bibs

• Baby Powder

• Children's tooth brushes and tooth paste

• Laundry Soap

• Pacifiers

• Baby Bottles

• Diapers ( newborn  to 5) 

• Winter Clothes (newborn to 5T)

• Adult & Baby Shampoo

For 50 years, since 1967, Audio Scripture Ministries in Holland has helped missionaries and others give the Bible to thousands of people who cannot read one. To celebrate those 50 years of ministry, a banquet and program is planned for Friday, October 13 at the Haworth Conference Center, 225 College Ave., Holland MI 49423. Punch will be at 6:00 p.m. with dinner and program from 6:30-8:30. For more information or to reserve your free ticket, go to 50years or phone 616.396.5291 before October 1.

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