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lmmanuel Christian Reformed Church

May 26, 2019

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 Swieringa will lead us in worship.

Offerings: General Fund & Benevolent Fund

This evening Pastor Tom will focus on selections from John 14-16, The Power of Prayer – In the Name of Jesus!

Offering: Unity Christian High School

NURSERY

Today:

9:30AM Judi Van Dyke, Mary Jane Geers,

Annabeth Eggebeen, Ella Sage

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

Next Sunday:

9:30AM Lindsey Heuker, Curt Hoogeboom,

Monica Hoogeboom, Jonathan Heuker

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

NEXT SUNDAY – JUNE 2, 2019

9:30AM Interim Pastor Tom Swieringa

Select & Install Elders and Deacons

Offerings: General Fund & Building Fund

5:30PM Interim Pastor Tom Swieringa

Offering: Love INC (In the Name of Christ)

THE LAURELS OF HUDSONVILLE – 9:00AM

Elder Doug Dykema

Gemmen, Gulker, Hamberg families

THANKSGIVING & PRAISE

It is with praise & thanksgiving that I thank my God for a successful surgery & an ongoing recovery because of your prayers. Thank you for them, your cards & notes of encouragement. Also, thanks to Jim & Chris for their spiritual visits & encouragement.

May I also thank you for your prayers for Gracile's current hospitalization and recovery & my being able to see her home soon. Thanks to all of our Immanuel family. Bob Boehm

PRAYER REQUESTS

Gracile Boehm was admitted to Spectrum-Zeeland Hospital last week with pneumonia. Pray for a good recovery.

Continue to pray for patience and healing for Coleton Butterworth who had surgery for a pressure ulcer and is expected to be in the hospital for 6-8 weeks. If you would like to send a note/card, please address as follows:

Attn: Patient Coleton Butterworth

Helen De Vos Children’s Hospital

100 Michigan St NE

Grand Rapids MI 49503

Julie Capestany returned to Rest Haven in Holland (Janssen Cottage) to receive care. Pray for regained strength and complete recovery.

Les Knot is now receiving hospice care at home. Continue to pray for God’s strength for Les, Joan, and their family.

Edwin Pettinga is at Mary Free Bed and will receive therapy there for up to 12 weeks. Pray for healing and recovery for Edwin, as well as God’s strength for Mark, Emily & Aubrey as they support and care for him in the coming weeks.

Laurie Kooienga – stem cell transplant recovery

Joe Lems – severe back pain

Sharon Ondersma – M.S.

Clarence Pohler – hospice care

Pete Van Rijs – durable cancer remission

Council Members

Please keep our council members in your prayers during this time of transition.

Military

Major Ron Thenn – Army (Hawaii)

WEEKLY PRAYER GUIDE

SUNDAY

Remember in prayer and with a card this week:

Adaline Lems, Clara Timmer

MONDAY

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

TUESDAY

Pray for God’s blessing and protection this week on our Communications Director, Eric Miedema.

WEDNESDAY

Pray for Rev Cal & Jamie Hofland and their work with Resonate Global Mission.

THURSDAY

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

Nathan Vandermeer, Lucas Vander Ploeg, Joshua Veldink

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

Mission Committee Members Needed

The Mission Committee is looking for new members starting in July. Please contact Jim (893-3813) for further details.

New City Kids Bike Tour

This summer New City Kids Bike Tour will be riding over 800 miles from June 21-July 1 to support the mission of New City Kids. Mark Bonner will be representing Immanuel CRC on the New City Kids Bike Tour team and will be riding June 29-July 1. You may donate at:

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Thanks so much for your support!

Mark and Katie Bonner

Guatemala Vision Team Fundraiser

The Vision Team is collecting your returnable cans and bottles from now until the end of July. There is a drop box in the FLC entry where you can drop off your donation - OR, just call or text Tammy Wolters at 616-813-1354, and she will arrange a time to pick them up from your house.

We will gladly accept all of your returnables - aluminum, plastic or glass, pop, "soda", or "other".

Immanuel Men’s Softball

It's that time of year! The snow has melted, and the birds are singing. The Tigers are on their way to, well, at least winning a few games. It's time to start thinking about signing up for the Immanuel softball team! If you would like to sign up, or just want more information - please contact Eric Miedema (616-215-8425).

FINANCIAL UPDATES

May 19, 2019

General Fund $10,385

Short-Term Missions 516

Safe Families – Bethany 235

General Fund Year-to-Date

Received $567,243

Budget goal 574,635

Over (Under) (7,392)

Budget received – 99%

Fiscal year – July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019

To fulfill our General Fund budget,

an average weekly offering of $12,226 is necessary.

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

May Corners Offering – Mel Trotter Ministries

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

June Offerings

2 General Fund & Building Fund

Love INC

9 General Fund & Level 3 Tuition Assistance

World Renew

16 General Fund & Short-Term Missions

FARM INC

23 General Fund & Benevolent Fund

Love INC

30 General Fund & Legacy Fund – Chr Education

World Renew

REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS

Have you read the story of how Hudsonville Christian School started 100 years ago?  This anniversary was celebrated last year and the committee has put together a 200 page “TELLING THE STORY” book commemorating the years that HCS has been in existence.   It includes 8/9th grade graduation pictures dating back to 1921, pictures of many of the school parades that were held, articles that were published, plus many stories and memories passed along to us.  Copies of these books are available in both elementary and middle school offices for purchase at $15.00. These books would also make a great gift for parents and grandparents that graduated from HCS.

Unity Christian Golf Outing You are invited to join us at the Unity Christian Golf Outing, which will take place on Monday, June 3, at Sunnybrook Country Club in Grandville.  This fun event offers either a morning or afternoon flight of golf at a beautiful course, prizes, food, and fellowship with other Unity Christian supporters!  You can sign up as a golfer, sponsor, or both in this outing that benefits the Unity Christian Education Foundation and Unity Christian Athletics.  For more details and to register for the golf outing and/or to be a sponsor, please go .  If you have any questions or need further information, contact Unity's Athletic Office at 669-1820 or email at athletics@.  We look forward to seeing you on June 3!

Attention All Fishermen The Calvinist Cadet Corps is hosting its 17th annual fishing tournament to raise funds to support its ministry – helping boys grow spiritually in all areas of life. The fishing tournament will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Gun Lake State Park in southwest Michigan. For more information, call the Corps office at 616-241-5616 ext 4, or check out the Cadet website under the “Events” tab. Everyone is welcome! Registration forms are available from your Cadet club’s head counselor, or you can register at our website: . Lunch will be served at noon. Join us for a fun filled day!

Love INC Opportunities

• Love INC is this year's recipient of the Meijer Simply Give program! Thank you so much to their store Manager, Henry, and his team for choosing our ministry to support.

Through June 22, you can impact our Life Skills families by picking up a Simply Give donation card.

Hudsonville Meijer customers are encouraged to purchase a Simply Give donation card ($10) upon checkout. The donation card is then converted into a Meijer Food-Only Gift Card. The $10 donation directly impacts our specific Love INC food pantry, providing our families with weekly food orders. Please consider purchasing the Simply Give donation card at the local Hudsonville Meijer, starting May 12.

• Attention all runners out there! Every fall Love INC hosts a 5K where you can grab your running friends while supporting Love In the Name of Christ. The HayDay 5K run is Saturday, October 12 at 10AM. The route will begin on our campus at 3300 Van Buren Street. The early bird special ends June 29th. Register on our website at .

H.U.G.S. Ranch

Come pray with us at the “Blessing of the Ranch” as we kick off our season centered around "God Keeps His Promises”.

June 2, 7:00 p.m. at (284 Byron Road, Byron Center, MI 49315). Ice Cream Social following event. Please bring a lawn chair and dress according to weather. 

We look forward to seeing you! Questions? hugsranch2006@ | 616-312-5254

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