Bulletin for May 4, 2008

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    Today is the last day for Sunday School this season. In a way we are sad to see the 5th graders leave the early years of the Sunday School program, and yet we are excited that they will be moving on to further learning with catechism and other opportunities. 5th graders, soon to be 6th graders, you will be missed!! 

Ø    Pop Cans! Pop Cans! Pop Cans! Save your pop cans for GEMS’ Pop Can Fund Drive! Funds will go towards expenses for leaders who will be attending the GEMS Leadership Conference in North Carolina this summer. Please put your pop cans in the trash bin in the lobby at church or if you would like to have them picked up from your house, call Rachael Taylor at 895-9414. The leaders who will be attending the conference are Lonna Driesenga, Sara Ambrose, Rachael Taylor, and Deb Zeinstra. Thank You 

Ø    There’s been a request to include people’s interests and hobbies in the Second CRC Yellow Pages Directory for congregational members. Forms are available on the table in the lobby. If you have questions about this project, contact Steve or Sara Ambrose (saraambrose@charter.net,  442eman@charter.net or 847-2984). 

Ø    Jump right in and serve! Here are some opportunities: Sunday School Superintendent (1 person or team of 2), Missions Committee (2 people), Worship Planning Team (2-3 people), Media Center Director (1 person). To find out more, contact John Worst (895-5117) or Pastor Veldman (office: 895-7694).        

Ø    Would you like to order a hanging basket for display in the May 11 Mothers’ Day Garden? Order forms are available at the Information Desk; orders due today.

Ø    Church families who are in need of Christian Education tuition assistance for the 2008/09 school year can apply by getting in touch with Jim Krikke at 895-5195. 

Ø    The Worship Planning Team is seeking more input. If you have not yet done so, please complete the Worship Planning Survey. Forms are available from the counter in the church office and at the Information Desk.  

Ø    We still need people to lead stations at Vacation Bible School this year from July 28 –Aug. 1. We MUST have someone to lead Crafts, Games, Drama and Snacks!  We have curriculum that spells each of these out in great detail down to the supplies needed and special hints.  Without these individuals and teams, VBS cannot happen.  We will have an initial meeting in the next couple of weeks!   Please contact Sarah Gemmen sgemmen@charter.net  or call 616-892-6009 if you are willing to help.  

Ø    Attention Junior and Senior Highers: Do you find yourself drowsier than usual on Sunday mornings? Are you looking for a way to make the morning message more applicable to your life? Does your bulletin look like a doodle masterpiece? Starting today, a new sermon outline will be available to you. It's the same outline, but with some added info and fun just for teenagers. Pick one up at the Information Desk.  

The congregation is notified that a meeting of members will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at 7:30 p.m., to consider the Restatement of the Articles of Incorporation of our church. Copies of the proposed Restatement will be available from the Information Desk prior to the meeting. The purpose of the Restatement is to consolidate in one document all the Articles of Incorporation of our church, to adopt the most recent provisions limiting the liability exposure of council members and volunteers and to adopt articles regarding distribution of assets on disbanding which have been recommended by Synod. Other items for the Congregational Meeting: voting on the 2008-2009 Budget and selection of new Council members. Following are the nominees for the office of Elder and Deacon: Elder – Doug Bergakker, Ron Borst, Randy Bosch, Gary Kleinjans, John Knoppers, Arlyn Smits, Bill Stehouwer, Arlyn Wittingen; Deacon – Scott Albers, Josh Bergakker, Matthew Camp, Brad Ensing, John Konyndyk, Brian Roon, Scott Smith, Gary Zeinstra. The terms of four Elders and four Deacons will need to be filled. Absentee ballots are available at the Information Desk
 


Schedule for This Week:

 May 4 - 10, 2008

Sunday:            
9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. – Worship Services
10:45 a.m. – Sunday School & Coffee Talk
after p.m. service – Youth Group Deep Impact

Wednesday:     
7:30 p.m. – Men’s Bible Study at Biggby’s

Thursday:         
7:00 p.m. – His Talents

Saturday:         
Youth Group Canoeing

 

Prayer List

GOD’S FAMILY  

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

Ø    Missions and Missionaries: Zach & Sharon Segaar-King and family in Haiti; Mississippi Christian Family Services in Rolling Fork, MS; Chaplain Larry Norman and Forgotten Man Ministries; Rob & Betty Wood in Quito, Ecuador
 

Praise God that Pres Jeurink returned home on Wednesday. Pray for wisdom, strength and patience as recovery continues.
 

 

 

Ø    Plan for spring planting by purchasing Greenhouse Gift Cards, $25 each, from Allendale Christian School to any of the following: Motman’s (new to the list), Countryside, Feenstra Greenhouse, Garden Crossings, Kraker Greenhouse, or W.W. Greenhouses.  Countryside is donating 50% and the others are donating 20% back to the school for each card sold.  Purchase cards in the school office or order by May 14 using an order form and pick them up May 20. For forms or details, call Jody at 895-6016 or go to www.allendalechristian.com.

Ø    Allendale Christian School’s Annual Society meeting will take place on May 5, at 7:30 p.m. and you are invited. ACS will have a Paper Drive on May 9 & 10.

Bauer Christian Reformed Church will host a "Shopping Extravaganza" on Tues., May 13 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. featuring over 20 home-based businesses including Tupperware, Mary Kay, Stanley, Silpada Jewelry, Just Me! Music & Books, Tastefully Simple, Watkins and more! Come for an fun evening with special sales, cash and carry items, door prizes, refreshments, hand waxes and a flower sale. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.  Proceeds will benefit Bauer CRC's Building Debt Reduction Campaign. Call the church office at 669-1061 for details.

 

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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