We are very glad you decided to come and worship God here today. Welcome! 
We pray that you receive from God what you need today and that you come back again. 
Everyone is invited to stay for refreshments and conversation in the lobby after the morning service.  

Ø    The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated on March 21 during the Good Friday Service at 7:00 p.m. Easter evening worship will be a combined service here at 6 p.m. with some of the area churches.

Ø    Kids Hope USA was asked to find two more male mentors for two young boys at school. At this time, I need people who have already been trained. If you are a former KHUSA mentor and feel God calling, please call Aileen this week at 204-3540.

Ø    Last call for donations for the Kids Hope USA Easter Egg Hunt coming Sat., March 22. Needed are 290 plastic eggs and 540 pieces of wrapped candy that will fit into the eggs. Please bring your donations to church no later than Tues., March 18, and place them in the box on the table in the lobby by the Kids Hope USA sign. Thank you for your support! Questions? Call Aileen at church 895-7694 or at 204-3540.

Ø    Church School will have a Spring Break March 23, April 6, and 13.

Ø    Share your gifts; join the Vacation Bible School planning team.  Contact Sarah Gemmen at 901-7677 or sgemmen@charter.net. 

Ø    Plan to attend the Cadet-0-Rama on March 27; food will be available so bring your appetites. The All Church Pinewood Car Race will be March 28. Proceeds will help Cadets go to the International Camporee. Car kits to pick up and details are on the table in the lobby or talk to one of the counselors. The Cadet room will be open Wed. night to anyone wanting to work on a car.

Ø    Treasurer’s Report – February 2008

Prayer List

GOD’S FAMILY  

Church Prayer Line: 892-8700 CRC                     Prayer Line: 1-888-CRC-PRAY  

Ø    Groups and Ministries: Adult Bible Studies, Bag Ladies, Cadets, Catechism, Children’s Worship, Choirs, Coffee Break/Story Hour, Connections Night, Church School, Council, His Talents, Kids Hope USA, SOS, Youth Group
 

Ø    Harold & Edna De Young will be in Pearl River County, MS on an estimating assignment for CRWRC Disaster Response Services from March 18 – April 2. Pray for safety, good health, a meaningful experience with opportunities to touch and give hope to hurting people in this relief ministry. 
 

Ø    GVSU Student’s for Life will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner on March 29 at Allendale Christian School to benefit the Lakeshore Pregnancy Center of Allendale. The dinner will begin at 6 p.m. and a Dessert Auction will start at 7 p.m. Cost: $8 adult, $5 student, $4 for child 10 yrs. and under. Questions? Call Kari at 895-1893.

Ø    The Heritage Singing Men will sponsor a benefit concert to help fund an adoption for a young couple in the area. The concert will be held at South Grandville CRC on Sun., Mar. 30, at 7:30 p.m. Come for a wonderful concert and help support a worthwhile cause.

Ø    The Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) has a position opening Helpdesk Level 2 w/ Telecommunications experience.  The position will be located in Grand Rapids, MI.  A position description is available at www.crcna.org.  For consideration, submit a letter of interest and your resume electronically via apply@crcna.org by Mar. 31.

Ø    Come to the “IN the Go” Missions Conference at Brookside CRC in Grand Rapids on April 19.  If you are going on a short term mission trip, wish to deepen the connection with your missionary / overseas ministry, or need help for your missions committee, this event is for you!  Registration details are available from Christian Reformed World Missions at www.crwm.org.  For more information, contact CRWM: Bill Thornburg 616-224-0848 thornbub@crcna.org or CRWRC: Wendy Hammond 616-224-5892 hammondw@crcna.org. Registration deadline is Apr. 11.

Ø    Are you a teacher or administrator? From grade school to grad school, you could share your faith in a classroom overseas.  Christian Reformed World Missions has opportunities for educators to serve in Christian and secular schools and universities around the world for the ’08-’09 school year.  Visit www.crwm.org for more information.

Ø    Prayer Request: Pray for a former Muslim in Nigeria who came to know the saving power of Jesus through The Back to God Hour radio program and TODAY devotionals. “I just gave my life to Christ,” he told us. “I am facing challenges from my family. I need your help.”

Ø    Mark’s gospel ends in a strange manner—the frightened women tell no one what they had seen and heard. But from that trembling group bursts forth the leadership of the New Testament church! The March 23 Back to God Hour program shows how we can take our brokenness to the risen Lord so that he can show us the way to eternal life. Go to www.BacktoGod.net for local stations and times.

Ø    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to meet Jesus? Or to be in Jerusalem when Jesus was crucified and raised from the dead? This special Easter Kids Corner tells the story of a little girl who was raised to life by Jesus. But then Jesus himself dies, setting the stage for the most thrilling event of all. Visit the Kids Corner web site for more Bible stories at www.kidscorner.net.

Ø    Immediate Opening: Sea to Sea is looking for interns/volunteers to help with overseeing the Celebration Rallies before and during the summer. The tour will include 12 events across the continent and we need help with coordinating the details. If you have an interest in being a part of the planning team and have the gifts of event planning or hospitality, please contact Erinn at the Sea to Sea office at 1-888-272-2453 or at bike@seatosea.org

Ø    Discerning Your Calling Conversation - Calvin Theological Seminary; April 26: Do you wrestle with what it means to listen to God's voice and to follow God's leading? Are you wondering whether God may be calling you to vocational ministry?  This conversation will provide a space for you to listen to other's stories of God's call on their lives and to share your own. For details and registration visit: www.calvinseminary.edu.

For Your Information:

Ø    Nursery for infants and toddlers is available during both services. Partway into each morning service young children are invited to “Just Between” (for 2 ½ - 3 year olds) in room 122 or “Children’s Worship” (for 3-5 year olds) which meets in rooms 127 & 129.   

Ø    Sermons: Outlines, if used, are available on the carts in the back of the auditorium. Bibles are there also. Previous week’s sermons can be obtained at the Information Desk in CD format or can be accessed at the church website: www.2ndcrc-allendale.org.   Click Here to go to the Sermon page.

Ø    For those with special needs: The entire facility is barrier free. Large print bulletins are available at the Information Desk. The auditorium is equipped with a hearing loop. If you have a hearing aid, please set it to “T” for better hearing during the service. The best reception is at the center of the auditorium.

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