Ø    The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated this morning.

Ø    Council members, note that Tuesday’s Council meeting will start at 7 p.m. The Council Retreat on June 13 at Allendale Christian School will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner provided. Pastors Jim De Vries and Norm Thomasma will be guest speakers. Retiring members are encouraged to attend the retreat.  

Ø    Items for the next Second Thoughts are due June 15. Share notes of praise and prayer, and ministry plans. Turn items in to the mailbox (bottom row, 2^nd from left) and/or if possible also email a copy to Gailepunt@aol.com.

Ø    Three big grills for cooking hamburgers or hot dogs are still needed for the July 16 Church Picnic. If you have one to lend, please call Rog Jeurink at 669-2132.

Ø    Save your pop cans for the GEMS’ Pop Can Fund Drive! Put cans into the bin in the lobby or to have them picked up from your house, call Rachael Taylor at 895-9414. Refunds collected will help cover expenses for leaders attending the GEMS Leadership Conference.

Ø    Kids Hope USA is looking for at least 12 new mentors for this coming school year.  The school has given me 12 referrals for this next school year. It is a great opportunity to make a positive difference for Christ in an elementary school aged child’s life. These are children who need extra love, or need to know that someone does love them. The need is great! Ask God if this is how He can use you. Training will take place in the Fall. If you are interested or if you would like more information, please contact Aileen VanderSchuur by phone (616) 204-3540 or email aileenv@altelco.net

Prayer List

GOD’S FAMILY  

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

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

Ø    Tracy Schierbeek and 20 other young people from the US and Canada are being commissioned at Hahn-In CRC in Grand Rapids today for the Summer Missions Program with Christian Ref. World Missions. Tracy leaves for Nigeria on June 9. Mail will go out every 2 weeks and can be sent to her c/o CRWM USA, 2850 Kalamazoo Ave., SE., Grand Rapids, MI  49560-0200.  

Ø    Children’s Worship needs more “teachers”. If you love 3, 4 and 5 year olds and want to help them grow in the Lord, please contact Sue Brown at 892-4555 or Jerene Schierbeek at 892-4675. This is not a weekly commitment and you don’t need a degree – just love for kids and a willingness to “step out of the box”.

Ø    Join the Lakeshore Pregnancy Center’s 14^th Annual LifeWalk on June 14. Make a life-saving difference and enjoy family fun too. For details, call Kari Wiersema at 895-1893 or check the table in the lobby.

Ø    It's time to Go...do you hear the drum roll and the phones ringing? Unity's fundraising campaign is moving along. The "It's time to Go" phase will run from Memorial Day through July 4. Unity is moving forward contacting 3000 more Unity patrons for financial commitments toward constructing its new high school facility on 48th Ave. It's time to Go...is a call for all God's people to pray.  Pray that people will respond in faith and with passion for advancing our Lord's kingdom through the ministry of Unity Christian High School--through our common prayers we are united in our communion with God.   

Ø    Pray for the disaster survivors and relief workers. Emergency assistance continues for Burma/Myanmar, as CRWRC moves staff into the country to assist in the ongoing response, and to begin distributing the seeds needed to replant fields devastated by Cyclone Nargis. For details or to make a donation, go to www.crwrc.org or call 800-55-CRWRC.

Ø    Voices 4 Praise, a Nashville recording gospel quartet, will give a concert Thurs, June 12, at the Central Wesleyan Church in Holland at 7 p.m. to benefit survivors in Burma. An offering will be received to help provide safe water for the millions affected by Cyclone Nargis. 

Ø    Christian Reformed World Missions has opportunities for teachers and administrators to serve in schools and universities around the world for the ’08-’09 school year. For further information, visit www.crwm.org/teaching or call 1-800-346-0075.

Ø    The Association for a More Just Society (AJS) invites you to the Doing Justice Locally and Globally Conference on Sat., June 28, from 1:30 - 5:00 p.m. at Church of the Servant CRC in GR. Presenters include Honduran, Christian justice worker Carlos Hernández, who has received death threats for his efforts on behalf of the poor; AJS Pres.  and Calvin College sociology Prof. Dr. Kurt A. Ver Beek; Higher Grounds Trading Co.; Safe Haven Ministries; Clearwater Local Foods Market; and AJS-supported justice workers in Honduras (via videoconference). Registration: $5 ahead of time / $10 at the door / free for Justice Club members. AJS also invites you to join the Just Run team running for justice in the Reeds Lake Run (a.m.) and to the Celebration of Justice dinner at 5:30 p.m. on Sat., June 28. For details and to register, visit www.ajs-us.org/celebration or call 1 (800) 897-1135.

Ø    The Lighthouse Project is seeking families willing to host a Russian orphan, 7-14 yrs. old., in their home in early July. During that time, the children will participate in a Russian-language Vacation Bible School, receive a Russian Bible, enjoy family activities. Host families needn’t be interested in adoption. The cost to host a child is $1000. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please call Becky De Nooy at (616) 245-3216 or visit www.lhproject.com .

Ø    Come to the Small Group & Evangelism Conference presented by Christian Ref. Home Missions July 18-20 in Lombard, IL. Enrich and transform your life, your church, and your ministry. For registration information, go to www.crhm.org/conference.

Ø    Have you ever been frustrated because you don’t know what’s coming next in life? You want to follow God, but he doesn’t seem to reveal his plans to you and knowing what to do next seems like a stab in the dark. God does have a will for how you live your life. Find out on the June 15 Back to God Hour. Go to www.BacktoGod.net for program details.  

Ø    Have you ever dreamed of crossing the finish line first? Liz has the chance to be a winner, but will he have to cheat to win? Check it out on this week’s Kids Corner then visit  www.kidscorner.net and order your Racing to Win CD.

Ø    Pray for Synod which will start June 14 at Calvin College. Congregations are asked to remember the assembly in prayer. Pray that the Holy Spirit will equip the delegates to serve in faith and obedience and will lead the CRC into new and challenging areas of ministry. May we experience the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace as we strive to know and do God’s will. Find news, photos, live web casts, etc. at www.crcna.org.  For daily updates, phone 1-888-CR-SYNOD or get them by e-mail by signing on to the Synod News List, subscribe at www.crcna.org. Area CRC members are invited to the Synodical Service of Prayer & Praise on Sun., June 15, at 3 p.m. in the Calvin College Chapel. Rev. Richard H. Verkaik and members of River Walk Community CRC, Battle Creek, MI, the convening church of synod, will lead the service.

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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