Ø    The High School Youth Group is going on a SERVE project to LaGrave CRC in Grand Rapids.  They will be at the site from June 21-28, staying at the church and working along side urban ministries to be Christ's hands and feet.  Please pray that doors will be opened for sharing the Gospel.  If you would like a list of who is going, please contact Scott Albers at 895-5973.

Ø    There will be a short informational meeting (no more than 5-10 minutes) after the morning service for everyone going on SERVE.  Please meet Scott by the piano.

Ø    The Weed Squad needs you! For lack of a better term or introduction, I’ll just say that we’re starting a small group to care for that part of the property outside needing regular weeding and some light pruning. This would involve a half hour or so every few weeks. The general plan is to have an area (or areas) assigned to each couple or single volunteer. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Bob & Rose Bosch at boschr@altelco.net or leave a voice message at 895-6978.

Ø    All items for the next Second Thoughts newsletter are due today. Place items in the mailbox (bottom row, 2^nd from left) and if possible also email a copy to Gailepunt@aol.com.

Ø    Save your pop cans for the GEMS’ Pop Can Fund Drive! Use the bin in the lobby or call Rachael Taylor at 895-9414 if you’d like them picked up. Funds will be used for expenses for those going to the GEMS Leadership Conference in July.

Ø    Kids Hope USA is looking for at least 12 new mentors for the coming school year based on requests from the school. What a great opportunity to make a positive difference for Christ in a young child’s life! These children 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 this fall. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Aileen VanderSchuur at (616) 204-3540 or email aileenv@altelco.net.

Ø    Looking ahead: On Sunday, July 6, there will be a Community Worship Service in the township park at 6:00 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. The service will be held in our church here in case of inclement weather.

Ø    For you bargain hunters, Kids Hope USA will be having a backpack drive in August. See Aileen Vander Schuur if you have any questions or call her at 204-3540.

Prayer List

GOD’S FAMILY  

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

Ø    Shut-ins, Sick, Recovering: Wanda Branderhorst, Wilma Buhrer, Sally Jaarsma, Kay Klap, Ev Kleinjans, Janet Kleinjans, Jerry & Ev Kraker, Harold & Julia Kraker, Pres Jeurink, Rog Lemmen, Bernice Piersma, Vi Van Farowe, Gladys Wassenaar
 

Ø    Ali Knoppers decided to begin chemotherapy for her recently diagnosed leukemia. Treatment started on June 11.
 

Ø    Sinus surgery, which was earlier postponed, is now planned for June 20 for Andrew Beelen.
 

Ø    Tracy Schierbeek is serving in Nigeria this summer. Let her know you are praying for her by leaving her a message on her blogspot at http://tracysmission.blogspot.com. It's easy to sign up and leave comments; just follow the directions on the site. There is a link to the blogspot on our church website also. You can send her mail (no packages) at Tracy Schierbeek  C/O CRWM USA  2850 Kalamazoo Ave SE  Grand Rapids, MI 49560-0200
Please send mail before July 1 to ensure she gets it before the time she comes home. Questions? Call Lindsey Batts at 616-566-3191 or email at battsl@student.gvsu.edu.

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       Advancing His kingdom through Christian education is the vision of Unity Christian High School. To achieve this vision in the 21st century, Unity is conducting It’s Time to Go component of fundraising May 27 - July 4. This effort includes calling 3000 Unity patrons for financial commit-ments. Unity’s goal is to raise the needed $28M by Jan. 2009. Pray that people respond in faith and with passion.  Through prayers we unite in spiritual communion with God. May He bless the campaign; may the new facility be built.

Ø       The CRC Synod assembly began June 14 at Calvin College. Area CRC members are invited to the Synod Worship Service of Prayer & Praise today at 3 p.m. in the Calvin College Chapel. 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. Pray for unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace as we strive to know and to do the Lord’s will. Find more on Synod at www.crcna.org or phone 1-888-CR-SYNOD. 

Ø       Guiding Light Mission invites you for lunch and a guided tour to see the life-saving help your donations provide.  Meet staff and talk with clients. Call Ginny at 451-0236 to schedule your tour.   

Ø       Safe Haven Ministries needs your used cell phones to help the abused women and children they serve. For details, call Sarah at SHM at 452-6664.

Ø    Wedgwood Christian Services will hold its 23^rd Annual Charity Gold Classic on June 23 at Egypt Valley Country Club. To register, visit www.wedgwood.org or call 942-2392

Ø    Ideal Park Christian Ref. Church has an opening for a Sport Camp helper/leader for the ‘08-‘09 school year. If interested, please call Todd Grotenhuis (pastor) at 532-2204 or 498-1913.

Ø    Christian Reformed World Missions has opportunities for teachers and administrators to serve in schools worldwide for the coming school year. Call 1-800-346-0075 or visit www.crwm.org/teaching for details.

Ø    The Association for a More Just Society (AJS) invites you to the Doing Justice Locally and Globally Conference on  June 28 at Church of the Servant CRC in GR. Cost: $5 ahead, $10 at door. Join the team running for justice in the Reeds Lake Run (a.m.) and attend the Celebration of Justice dinner that day too. For details visit www.ajs-us.org/celebration or call 1 (800) 897-1135.

Ø    Pray for The Back to God Hour’s Russian language website ministry where many Russian–speaking people go to find answers to religious questions. Pray God will use this tool to led people to Christ.   

Ø    The world around us is full of suffering and pain. If God is loving and just, why do good people suffer? Find out on the June 22 Back to God Hour. See www.BacktoGod.net for local stations and times.

Ø    On this week’s Kids Corner, find out why Liz’s dad is so upset when Liz didn’t do anything really bad. Visit HisKids.net to find more Christian programs for kids.

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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