Bulletin for May 11

Ø Please mark your calendars and save the date. A Church Family Picnic is planned for Wed., July 16, in the evening. More details will follow later. – The Picnic Committee: Ken & Rog Jeurink, Mike Motman, Mike Spriensma

Ø 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.

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 This evening, the Men of Grace choral group will share the gift of song during the evening service. Invite others to worship.

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 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 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 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 Allendale Fire Department will be hosting its Second Annual Spaghetti Supper on Friday, May 16 at the Allendale Christian School gym. All you can eat menu of Spaghetti Dinner, bread, coleslaw, applesauce, and drink. Free blood pressure checks, displays, fire truck tours. Serving time 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Cost by donation for the purchase of new equipment.

Schedule for This Week:

May 11 - 17, 2008

Sunday:
9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. – Worship Service

Tuesday:
7:30 p.m. – Congregational Meeting
After Cong. Mtg. – Council meets

Ø Groups and Ministries: Adult Bible Studies & Discovery Groups, Bag Ladies, Cadets, Catechism, Children’s Worship & Just Between, Choirs, Coffee Break/Story Hour, Connections Night, Council, GEMS, His Talents, Kids Hope USA, Serve Projects, SOS, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Youth Group

Ø “Thank you to the congregation for all your supports in these last few months through prayers, cards, visits, meals, and rides. It is so wonderful to be a part of such a caring church family. God has worked a miracle and we are so very thankful and humble. Lorraine continues to make progress and we have no doubt that all will return to normal. God is good!” – Rob & Lorraine Feenstra

Ø 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.

Ø CRWRC is assisting Cyclone Nargis survivors in Burma/Myanmar with life-sustaining emergency items such as shelter, water, kitchen kits, medical, and food supplies. Skyrocketing grain prices combined with the cyclone’s devastation have also thrust millions of Burmese people into hunger. CRWRC will respond with emergency food distribution. Or donate by phone at 1-800-55-CRWRC or online at www.crwrc.org

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 Make a life-saving difference and join others for family fun and a pledge walk. Enjoy refreshments, children’s games and prizes at Lakeshore Pregnancy Center’s 14^th annual LifeWalk on Sat., June 14. This event helps the ministry provide free pregnancy tests, baby items, peer counseling, abstinence education and life skills classes. For details, call Kari Wiersema at 895-1893.

Ø Attention all Fishermen: The Calvinist Cadet Corps is hosting it’s 6^th annual fishing tournament to raise funds to support it’s ministry – helping boys grow spiritually in all areas of life. The fishing tournament will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at Gun Lake State Park. Registration forms are available at the kiosk in the lobby.

Ø Christian Reformed Conference Grounds news: Enjoy a week of service, Bible study, fellowship, and help to prepare the grounds for summer camping during Retirees Weeks, May 13-16 and May 27-31. The grounds are open for spring camping, but with limited services. Memorial Day Weekend: May 25 - New Cottage Dedication Service, 6 p.m.; May 26 - Staffmen Quartet Concert, 7 p.m. For other information or to make camping reservations, call 616-842-4478 or go to www.crcg.org.

Ø Do spiritual things fascinate you? Do you ever wonder if the spirit world is real? And how does the spirit world interact with the physical world we live in? With so many options, how do we make sense of all this? Tune in to the May 18 Back to God Hour. Go to www.BacktoGod.net for local stations and times.

Ø Liz set out on an adventure to become a true hero, but now it’s time to go home. Check out Liz’s homecoming on this week’s Kids Corner. Then visit the web site www.kidscorner.net and order your free heroes highlights CD.

Ø Attention all Fishermen: The Calvinist Cadet Corps is hosting it’s 6^th annual fishing tournament to raise funds to support it’s ministry – helping boys grow spiritally in all areas of life. The fishing tournament will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at Gun Lake State Park. Registration forms are available at the kiosk in the lobby.

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.