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lmmanuel Christian Reformed Church

February 8, 2015

WELCOME TO IMMANUEL!

We’re glad that you joined us today, and we pray that you will experience a meaningful time of worship with us.

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 the E100 New Testament series of messages. We will prepare to celebrate the Lord’s Supper next Sunday morning. We also welcome Dan & Mary Webb to Immanuel!

Offerings: General Fund & Level 3 Tuition Assistance

This evening Shelby Gemmen will lead us in worship as we focus on Lord’s Day 25.

Offering: Other Way Ministry

NURSERY

Today:

8:45AM Dot Vruwink, Erica Dykstra

11:00AM (Infant) Kara Plaisier, Alexi Hoogeboom

(Toddler) Ellen Vander Ploeg, Mike Wigger,

Vanessa Veldink, Maria Larsen,

Chad Koenig

5:30PM Julie & Janelle De Boer

Next Sunday:

8:45AM Amber Vedders, Sydney Koster

11:00AM (Infant) Phyllis Wigger, Emily Wolters

(Toddler) Stephanie Miedema, Judy Schmitt,

Logan Kooienga, Josh Ridder,

Anna Huberts

5:30PM Ruth Pohler, Grace Thompson

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP (The Sower)

Today:

11:00AM Betsy Vander Ploeg, Jill Wiechel,

Jenna Bosma

Next Sunday:

11:00AM Cathy Dykstra, Shelli Bosma, Kate Plaisier

MEETINGS TODAY

10:00AM Education Hour

10:00AM Christian Education Assistance Enrollment

6:30PM E.T. -

Snack: Hoogeboom, Vredevoogd, Postma

Drink: Thompson

THIS WEEK

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 10

7:00PM Fired Up Fit Class

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 11

6:00AM Prayers for Immanuel & our community

- basement Prayer Room

6:30PM Executive Committee

7:00PM Full Council

7:00PM Immanuel Circle

7:30PM Pastoral Elders & Deacons,

Administrative Committee

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 12

7:00PM Knitting Ministry

NEXT SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 15, 2015

8:45 & 11AM Pastor Bob

E100: New Testament - Paul to the Churches

More Than Conquerors - Romans 8

Lord’s Supper Celebration

Offerings: General Fund & Faith Promise Missionary Support

5:30PM Encounter Worship

Offering: YWAM

THE LAURELS OF HUDSONVILLE – 9:00AM

Elder Joe Lems

Wandalee Schut, Smidstra, Steen families

MEETINGS - February 15

10:00AM Education Hour

10:00AM Chr Education Assistance Enrollment

12:15PM District #9 Potluck - FLC

3:00PM Encounter practice

6:30PM Crossroads

Snack: Le Febre, Herweyer, Huberts

Drink: Huisman

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING

I would like to thank the congregation for the wonderful cards and visits during this difficult time of my mother’s passing.  Your words of comfort and prayers have been such a blessing.

Judy Schmitt

Thank you so much for your Giving Tree donations to Alpha Women's Center!  The basket was overflowing with gifts that will bless so many families in need.  Alpha WC is always looking for volunteers in areas such as mentoring, organizing the gift "store" and working with moms in need.  Check out their website or call 459-9955 if you are interested in working with this great organization.

PRAYER REQUESTS

We express our sympathy to Darrell & Lindsey Heuker and family on the death of Darrell’s brother, Doug, on January 30. May God continue to uphold them with his comfort and peace.

Rose Dykstra - Freedom Village

Wes Kremers - chemotherapy treatment

Joe Lems – severe back pain

Sharon Ondersma – M.S.

Pete Van Rijs – durable cancer remission

Brian Wigger – medication to shrink tumor

Josh Ter Keurst – Marines

Capt Ron Thenn – Army

2nd Lt Stephan Thenn – Marines

Edwin Pettinga - adoption process - Liberia

Angela Schut – Youth With A Mission (YWAM) – England

Extra prayers for healing and strength are appreciated for my sister, Vicki, as she had stem cells harvested recently and this Wednesday will undergo a week of heavy-duty chemo. Following chemo, she will have the cells transplanted and expects to be hospitalized for a month. Cheri Lutke

OPPORTUNITIES

Circle Letter B - Church Planting Task Force

If you are interested in being involved in a Church Planting Task Force, please circle Letter B in the Friendship Folder.

CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Christian Education Assistance Program (CEAP) Enrollment

Enrollment for parents of children attending Christian day school, K-12, will take place today and February 15 & 22 between the morning services.  Look for Rob Plaisier in the church office area.

Immanuel will provide some tuition assistance to all families that choose to enroll their children in the CEAP.  Additional levels of assistance are available from Immanuel, if needed.

Plan to attend one of these meetings to get more information and to enroll your children.  If you can't attend one of these meetings please call Rob Plaisier (616-745-1647) to get an enrollment form and/or more information.

Elder & Deacon Nominees

The council invites the congregation to submit names for consideration to be selected for the church offices of Elders and Deacons.

As a reminder, the council approved beginning last year, to allow women to serve in the office of deacon. To submit names, or if you have any questions, please contact your district elder or deacon by this Wednesday, February 11.

Committee Chairpersons

A reminder that all budget requests for the July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016 fiscal year are due on March 1, 2015. If you have any questions, please contact Rob Plaisier (745-1647).

District #9 Potluck

We will meet next Sunday, February 15, following the 11AM service, in the FLC. Hot sandwiches and dessert will be provided; please bring a side dish to share. Please RSVP to Maribeth Stech (616-403-4557).

Found Coats

Many coats have been left at church in the past weeks. Please check out the FLC coat rack and see if any belong to your family.

Church Wide Pinewood Derby Car Races

On Saturday, March 7, we will have church wide derby car races! Anyone is invited to make a car - trophies will be handed out! If you are interested in building a car, please contact Jeff Kooienga.

Tuition Assistance Program

For the upcoming school year, families who wish to apply for Level 2 tuition assistance from Immanuel will need to use the FACTS application format online via a confidential web site at .

The required application information is easily accessible data from the 2014 tax return along with other basic information.  Copies of confirming tax documents will be required to be sent to the FACTS center.  The $30 application fee will be paid by the schools.  Parents who have children in more than one participating school need only to fill out the application one time--the information will be available to the schools where their children attend and to Immanuel CRC.

The FACTS organization will analyze the information of each applicant.  Through FACTS Immanuel CRC and participating schools have the ability to more evenly distribute available tuition assistance funds based upon factual information the families provide in the application.  While the schools and Immanuel CRC will use the same information, the schools will distribute their funds after they know how much assistance Immanuel CRC will provide.

Please contact FACTS at (866) 315-9262 with any questions.  The deadline for submitting this application is March 31, 2015.  You may also contact Rob Plaisier (616) 745-1647 with questions.

2015 CRC Yearbooks

CRC yearbooks are available for $13.99/each; spiral bound - $15.99 each. If you would like a copy, please call or email the church office (669-9725 or office@) and we will order one for you.

YOUTH MINISTRIES

GEMS

You are invited to “Special Guy Night” at Byron Fun Spot on February 18th from 7-8:30PM.  Skates are provided.  GEMS girls may invite their dad, grandpa, brother or a special someone to join them for a fun night of roller skating.  Concessions are available to purchase.  If you have any questions, call Joanne Herd (802-7334).

Crossroads Winter Retreat

Grace Adventures in Mears, MI - March 6-8

Because we were unable to secure a date with Camp Roger that didn't interfere with school events, we are having our retreat for high school at Grace Adventures. The format will still be the same...all programing will be done by our leaders. We are required to use their staff/resources for food.

The cost is $81 per student and that covers 2 nights + all food.  There will be broomball, basketball, volleyball, and other outdoor activities for the weekend. The weekend will include worship time together, small group discussion, and quiet retreat time with the Lord.

Save the date! There is no cap for this trip, but we will have sign-ups on Facebook and the youth board soon!  If you have any questions, please contact Tyler Cook.  (Also, please let us know if cost is ever an issue.  We don't want to limit students from this opportunity and believe God will always provide!)

Pure at Heart Conference

This conference is Saturday, May 2, at Fellowship Reformed Church in Hudsonville. This is an exciting 1 day event for moms, grandmothers and girls ages 7-12. It includes teaching time, crafts, lunch and amazing time of worship and praise!!

Brochures are available with all the information.  There is a discount for early registration and you can get an additional 25% off if you register by February 14 with promo code FRC. The GEMS girls received this information. 

If you have any questions or would like to come, please call Michelle Gulker (662-9573) or Evamarie Eggebeen (371-2086).

FINANCIAL UPDATES

February Corners Offering

Sus Manos Gleaners

February 1, 2015

General Fund $14,174

Building Fund 1,074

General Fund Year-to-Date

Received $345,588

Budget goal 359,175

Over (Under) (13,587)

Budget received – 96%

Fiscal year – July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

To fulfill our General Fund budget,

an average weekly offering of $11,586 is necessary.

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

WEEKLY PRAYER GUIDE

February 8, 2015

SUNDAY

Remember in prayer and with a card this week our shut-ins:

Lula Ringerwole, Henrietta Meinema

MONDAY

Pray for God’s strength to be with the many persecuted Christians in Afghanistan.

TUESDAY

Pray for God’s blessing and protection this week on our Renewal Intern, Shelby Gemmen.

WEDNESDAY

Pray for Rev Joel & Marilyn Van Dyke as they work with World Missions in Guatemala.

THURSDAY

Pray for these young adults and remember them with a note or card:

Lette Huisman, Jordan Kuiper, Kaden Nesky

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

REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS

Unity Christian High School will be hosting orientation evenings for 8th graders and parents on February 11 & 16.  These evenings are especially planned for 8th graders and their parents to check out Unity as they make plans for high school.  Call Unity (669-1820) during any school day to reserve an evening.

Unity Christian High School is looking for an individual to work with our pole vaulters on the track & field team this spring.  We are searching for someone who has a passion for the Lord, enjoys working with high school students, and is knowledgeable about pole vault.  If you have any interest or know of someone who might have interest, please contact Athletic Director Jeff Engbers at 669-1820 or jengbers@.

The Hudsonville Christian School Auction is just two weeks away! We extend to our friends in the HCS community a warm invitation to our Auction on Saturday, February 21st at the HCS Elementary. Silent bidding begins at 4:15pm for hundreds of gift certificates, craft items, Buy-A-Line items, Teacher Donations, and many other physical items. Dinner from On The Border will be available from 4:30-6:30pm. The exciting Live Auction begins at 6:15pm. Thank you for praying for this special event and for supporting our school. For more information and pictures, please visit auction.

Sunset Communities & Services

1. Volunteer Opportunities:

a. Meals at Home - Our Meals at Home ministry is in dire need of volunteer drivers through April. Delivery takes approximately 1½ hours and is very important to the homebound seniors that we serve. Call Ellen at 457.7777 for more information.

b. Waterford Place – Our senior independent living campus is in need of life enriching volunteers. Please consider if this is a calling you can help with. Call Shelley at 667.1725 for more information.

2. Save the Dates!

a. Free Estate Planning Seminars – March 11 & 12 - When was the last time you did a ‘pre-flight check’ on your will or trust? Now’s the time to dust it off or begin one!

b. Volunteer Banquets – April 22 & 23 – If you’re one of our valued volunteers, mark your calendar now. Theme this year is ‘Clue’ (the board game)!

Love INC Opportunities

Easter Food Baskets for families in our LOVING HELP Program. Show the love of Christ through family sponsorship by providing a Good News & Food Basket for Easter. Please visit and select, “Easter Family Sponsorship” to complete the form and send to Karla at karlav@ or via mail Love INC, Attn: Karla, 3300 Van Buren Street, Hudsonville 49426.

The following items are needed for our Foster Care and Diaper Bag Kit Ministries: fleece blankets (large and small), diaper ointment, baby blankets, baby lotion, baby bottles, nightlights, flashlights (including batteries) hair brushes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, sippy cups, hair accessories, deodorant (especially men’s), Please bring your donations to Love INC, 3300 Van Buren, Hudsonville, attn. Karla. If you are interested in helping with a special project – please contact Karla at 616-662-3300 ext 130. Thank you so much for your continued support.

College seniors or seminary ready students who are professing members of one of the churches of Classis Georgetown, pursuing ministry in the Christian Reformed Church, and in need of financial assistance are invited to apply for financial aid for the 2015-16 school year.  Please contact Pastor Stan Drenth by email at sbdrenth@,  or at 3903 Canterbury Dr., Hudsonville, MI  49426  or by ph. 450-7429.  Applications will be accepted until February 21, 2015.

Hillcrest CRC Discovery Night

Please join us on February 25, at 6:30PM, for a one week study to better understand the significance of Jesus as the Passover Lamb.  "When the Passover Lamb Comes to Passover"  will be led by Anita Huizenga.  The evening will include an episode from the Ray VanderLaan series, The Road to the Cross, large group and small group discussions.  Sign up online at (search for our event with the email triciabosma@), or leave a note on our Facebook page, Hillcrest CRC's Discovery Night, or call the Hillcrest office at 669-6556.  Hope to see you there.

The Fourth World

There’s a humanitarian crisis engulfing one-in-six people on planet earth … and the other five are completely unaware of it. One in six of us—over a billion people—live in a slum. Characterized by lack of sanitation, dangerous city zones, and capricious landlords, slums are growing fast.

Join Mark Volkers, professor at Dordt College, on a journey to the world’s slums. His award-winning documentary film, The Fourth World, will be screening at the Pinnacle Center (3330 Highland Drive, Hudsonville, Michigan) on Friday, February 27, at 7PM. Light refreshments will be provided.

The Fourth World—made with student crew—has played at film festivals around the world and has won numerous awards. It has broadcast in many countries and is currently in negotiations with The Discovery Channel. Mark Volkers will present the film and a Q and A as we go inside The Fourth World to discover this hidden sociological time bomb.

Benefit Concert - Save the date - April 25 at 7PM at Hudsonville Reformed Church.  Triumphant Quartet and Faithful Journey Quartet are coming together to host a benefit concert.  No tickets are needed.  A free-will offering will be taken.

This concert is being given to support a local Jenison/Hudsonville Family - Steve and Angie Roon.  This family is very dear and close to Faithful Journey Quartet.  The monies collected are to assist Steve and his family with the daily expenses of living with cancer.

This is sure going to be a great night of Southern Gospel Music and you will not want to miss it.  If you are not able to attend but would like to make a donation to the “Steve Roon Benefit Fund” please call Scott Roon at 616-662-2181.  Hope to see many of you there!  

Looking for a place to camp this summer?  The Christian Reformed Conference Grounds, along the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan in Grand Haven, still has prime sites available!  We are a family friendly camp with fun for all ages!  You will leave here physically, mentally, and spiritually refreshed! We also have a the small cottages left for the holiday weekends. You can check out available weeks and sites on our website, and then give us a call at 616-842-4478 to make your reservations.

Do you have a child that would enjoy playgroup with other children?  Do you work and need childcare?  Do you have a 3 or 4 year old that needs preschool?  If you answered yes to any of the above, Cottonwood Christian Learning Center, 1101 Cypress Dr. in Jenison, will have open enrollment as of Tuesday, February 24 starting at 8 am.  Call Kim Mulder to set up a tour or if you just want more information.  Childcare is available Monday through Friday between 6:15 am-6:00 pm.  457-8123 ext. 2.

Host Families Needed for 4 or 6 weeks this summer for teenage students from Spain who are coming to this area to practice their (already good) English.  The 4-week program is June 30-July 28, and the students attend activities every Tue/Thu out of Hudsonville.  The 6-week program is June 30-August 10, and these students do not attend any activities.  Both programs are flexible and students may go on vacation or to summer camp with you.  Students come fully insured and with their own spending money.  Host families are also needed for students from 40+ countries to attend your local public high school next school year. Please contact Christy Tripp at christytripp@ or (616) 204-4538 for more information.

Speak Up, Speak Out, Speak Life Right to Life Oratory Contest in on March 12 for area high school students. Research one the life issues below and make a 5-7minute presentation to a panel of judges.

Abortion, euthanasia, infanticide, embryonic stem research or human cloning. Contact Betty Driesenga (616-396-1037) or bdriesenga.rtl@.

The entry deadline is March 5. Entry forms are at or call Betty.[pic]

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