Ø    Everyone is encouraged to attend the Community Worship Service in the township park tonight at 6:00 p.m. Pastor Harold will present the message. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. In case of inclement weather, it will be held in our church.

Ø    Next week Wed., July 16, will be the Church Picnic. Please complete the RSVP to help those planning the event.

Ø    Calling all Christians who would like to publicly proclaim Jesus as their Savior.  Faith Friends begins Monday, Sept. 8 and we'd like to get you and a mentor connected and ready to go.  Just fill out the forms in the Faith Friends mailbox and return as soon as possible.  Contact Lorie DeYoung with any questions or concerns. Remember - we do have an alternative plan for those who would rather go that direction to Profession of Faith.

Ø    Do you love working with children ages 5-10?  Prayerfully consider becoming a part of Second CRC’s Church School team. You may teach a class alone or as a team.  Contact Lorie DeYoung, Head of Discipleship Ministries at 895-7649 or Kristina Moelker, Church School Director at 895-5946.

Ø    For you bargain hunters, Kids Hope USA will be having a Backpack Drive in August.  Supply lists are on the Information Desk for packing the backpacks with school supplies. Contact Aileen VanderSchuur at 204-3540 if you have any questions.

Ø    Nursery Notes & Needs: Jennifer Konyndyk is now the Nursery Coordinator. Needed are 2 teams of 2 people, either a couple or two separate individuals to help check children in and out for morning nursery. If you are willing to volunteer to help in the nursery anytime or to help with signing children in and out, please contact Jennifer at 895-4884 or email johnandjenk@allco.net.

Ø    Save your pop cans for Leaders attending the GEMS Leadership Conference later this month. Please put your pop cans in the bin in the lobby or call Rachael Taylor at 895-9414 if you’d like them picked up. 

Ø    An Outdoor Worship Service is being planned for the evening of July 20. Watch for further information.

Ø    Advance Notice: Anyone involved in a ministry at 2nd CRC - particularly a ministry involving minors - if you have not yet attended an Abuse Prevention meeting, please reserve Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 7:00 pm.  In order to comply with all the requirements, staff and volunteers must have the signed information on file AND must attend this meeting.  If you attended last year, you need not attend again.

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, Sunday School, Council, His Talents, Kids Hope USA, SOS, Vacation Bible School, Youth Group, Just Between, Discovery Groups, GEMS, SERVE Projects
 

Ø    Thanks from the Harold DeYoung family to the congregation. The concern and prayers expressed to them during Christi's recent surgery for colon cancer have been much appreciated.
 

Ø    Edna DeYoung is undergoing tests and faces possible surgery for a large growth in her colon. Keep her and Harold in your prayers.
 

Ø    Howard Beelen was admitted to Holland Hospital last week with a bowel obstruction. Pray for complete recovery.
 

Ø    Mission Letters from Tracy Schierbeek (Nigeria) and Zach & Sharon Segaar-King (Haiti) have been received and are in your mailboxes. Contact Tracy at  http://tracysmission.blogspot.com and Zach & Sharon at segaarking@yahoo.com
 

Ø    Christian Reformed Conference Grounds events: Sat., July 12, at 7 p.m. – The Crist Family will be in concert.

Ø    If you are not able to be part of the Sea to Sea Tour for the whole 9 weeks, you can still participate for one day! For a donation of $100 to Volunteers In Service (chosen by CRWRC to fight poverty locally) you can cycle with the tour from Grand Haven to Grand Rapids on Sat., Aug. 16. Bus transportation from Grand Rapids to Grand Haven for you and your bike will be available. Call Karyl at VIS (616-459-7500x225) for more details.

Ø    Small Group & Evangelism Conference: Transform yourself, your ministry, and your church by attending In Community, the Home Missions Small Group and Evangelism Conference! There’s still time to register for this inspiring event, which takes place July 18-20 in Lombard, Illinois. To register and view detailed conference information, visit www.crhm.org/conference.

Ø    The mission of The Back to God Hour is more far reaching than only a single North American radio program. Now, Synod 2008 has approved a new name, Back to God Ministries International, to communicate the international and multi-media scope of the ministry. Thank you for your continued support of worldwide media ministries as we remain committed to "Telling His Story...Sharing His Love." To read a brief history of how The Back to God Hour became Back to God Ministries International, visit www.btgh.org/newname.

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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