Ø    This morning the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated and we are thankful to have Pastors Zach & Sharon Segaar King lead us in worship. Tonight God’s faithfulness will be celebrated in the sacrament of baptism. Easton Nickolas Bosch, son of Ryan and Tara Bosch, and Brycen Lawrence Moelker, son of Brett & Kimie Moelker will be baptized. We are pleased to welcome Ryan, Tara, Kylie, Spencer, and Easton Bosch into God’s family at Second CRC. They were members at Coopersville Reformed Church. A warm welcome to all!

Ø    Kids Hope USA Mentors: Please meet Aileen VanderSchuur in the KHUSA office for a short meeting and to get your materials for mentoring immediately after this morning’s service.

Ø    To those of you who HAVE ALREADY TAKEN the Abuse Prevention Class: We are looking for one or two more volunteers to help us out with watching a few children of the parents who are attending the SAFE CHURCH POLICY class on the evening of Sept. 16 for one hour from 7-8 p.m. If you can help us out in the area it would be so much appreciated! Please call Jen Konyndyk at 895-4884.

Ø    Prime Timers: This week Tues, Sept. 16, for our first meeting of the season, we will be having a potluck at noon. This will be at the Allendale Township Park weather permitting. The alternate location will be the triple room at church. If you are retired and available in the afternoon, we encourage you to join us. Our group meet regularly on alternate Tuesdays from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. for Bible study, snacks and fellowship. Check us out!

Ø    Church School for 10^th – 12^th Graders this season will begin Sun., Sept. 21, in the Triple Room from 11:00 a.m. to noon with Hilda Wittingen. 

Ø    Children’s Worship for ages 3 – Kindergarten will begin today. If your child is involved, please check your box for information. We are in need of one or more teachers, especially for the Kindergarten age. This is a commitment of 2 Sundays every 6 weeks or more. Please prayerfully consider this; we would love to have you join our “family”. Any question, call Sue Brown at 892-4555 or Jerene Schierbeek at 608-5272.

Ø    The Praise Team is always looking for new members; of special need are additional guitar players and male vocalists. For more information, please contact Kim Roon (895-6536).

Ø    Kids Hope USA mentoring starts this week at Allendale Public Elementary Schools.

Ø    Reserve Tues., Sept. 16, at 7 p.m. if you are involved in a ministry at 2nd CRC involving minors and have not yet attended an Abuse Prevention meeting. 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. Nursery will be provided the evening of the Safe Church Policy class. We hope this helps so more people will be able to attend.

Ø    Nursery helpers are needed for Coffee Break/Story Hour on Tuesdays beginning Sept. 16 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. If you can help, if only for one time a month, please contact Wendy Sweezer at 892-5279 or Carol Gulker at 895-6321.

Prayer List

GOD’S FAMILY  

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

Ø    Shut-ins, Sick, Recovering: Sally Jaarsma, Kay Klap, Ev Kleinjans, Janet Kleinjans, Ev Kraker, Bernice Piersma, Viola Van Farowe, Gladys Wassenaar, Harold & Julia Kraker, Pres Jeurink, Wanda Branderhorst, Ali Knoppers, Tara De Kryger, Esther Potgeter, Wendy Sweezer, Pat Beelen.
 

Ø    Pat Beelen will be undergoing surgery this Wednesday.  Subsequent tests will determine if cancer is present and if further treatment will be necessary.
 

Ø    Wendy Sweezer will be undergoing surgery for breast cancer this Thursday.  We pray for a swift recovery and for God’s healing.

Ø    Allendale Christian School’s 4th Annual Steak & Clay Shoot at Blendon Pines Sporting Clays (8455 88th Ave., north of Zeeland) is planned for Sat., Sept. 20.  Great food!  Great prizes!  Call Marcel Vander Laan at 895-7723 by Sept. 15 to pre-register your team of five or if you would like to sign up as a sponsor.   

Ø    Allendale Christian School is holding their 3^rd Annual KeyCard Fundraiser.  With a KeyCard, you get the best discounts everyday at many participating area merchants!  Cost is $20 and includes a Savings Guide Coupon Book.  Call Diana Overweg (895-6014) or Denise Gulker (892-4868) to place your order or if you have any questions.  KeyCards available while supplies last. 

Ø    Open House: City on a Hill (100 S. Pine Ave., Zeeland), Fri., Sept. 26, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.  Come check out all the different ministries on site and services that are available to individuals and families.  Ministry leaders will be on hand to answer any questions.  Free hotdogs, chips, and beverage will be served in the café and door prizes will be given away during the evening.  For more information, contact Gary Ellens at 748-6061.” 

Ø    You are encouraged to invest Thurs. evening, Sept. 18, in the Classis Holland/Zeeland Fall Leadership Kick-off. Choose from 13 different seminars or workshops that will challenge, encourage and equip you as a leader and make you more effective in your work in the Kingdom. Please see your pastor or the church office for a brochure on this exciting event. Place: East Saugatuck Chr. Ref. Church in Holland.  Time:  6:15-9:30 p.m.  Questions? Call Pastor Milt Doornbos at (616) 443-1799 or Pastor Jon Vugteveen at (269) 686-8885.  The cost per church: $75.00. 

Ø    Double your fun! The annual Allendale Christian School Chicken BBQ and Family Fun Night will be held on Fri., Sept. 19. The BBQ will be served from 5-7:30 pm. The price of ½ Chicken is $6.50 and ¼ Chicken is $5.50. Dinners include two sides, rolls, dessert and beverage. Kid’s Hot Dog meals also available. Family Fun Night Games and Redemption Center will be open from 6 – 8 pm.

Ø    Christian Reformed World Missions: Christian Schools in Niger—in mid-August, the government of Niger granted official status to Cornerstone, an association of Christian teachers in Niger. Cornerstone has a vision to start Christian schools all across this West African nation and the government’s decision paves the way for the first school to open in the fall. The potential for impact in the lives of children and families is amazing. Please pray for continued vision and unity during this exciting time of ministry.

Ø    The ties that bind and sometimes knot – on conflict: Have you ever had to bite your tongue instead of saying what you really wanted to say to your husband or wife? Why is it that the person you love the most is also the person with whom you have the most heated arguments? What about your children or close friends? How do you address conflict in a healthy way? Find out on the Sept. 21 Back to God Hour. Go to www.BacktoGod.net for local stations and times.

Ø    A Blessing in Disguise: Have you ever had something really rotten turn out to be something really good? Check it out on this week’s Kids Corner. Then check out the new look at the Kids Corner web site www.kidscorner.net.

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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