Bulletin for October 26

Ø This morning Lily Boers, Noah Boers, Alex Eisen, Troy Potgeter, Nicholas Punt, Blake Schierbeek, and Leah Taylor will be sharing their faith stories. The Lord’s Supper will also be celebrated on this eventful day. Welcome friends and families! Next Sunday evening the service will be lead by members of the Sikma family.

Ø Items for our Second Thoughts newsletter are due today. It will be out Nov. 9 and will include schedules into January. Please submit information into the newsletter mailbox (bottom row, 2^nd from left) and if possible email it also to Gailepunt@aol.com.

Ø Celebrate the season this week!! Pumpkin Carving Party: Oct. 27 & 28, 6-9 p.m. Pumpkin Walk: Oct 29-31, 6-9 p.m. Halloween Open House: Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m. There are many different ways YOU can be part of the fun to make a special night for area children and to share our church with the community. Please contact Adam Todd (895-6087), Rachael Veldman (895-1651), or sign up in the lobby today. More details are on the tables in the lobby.

Ø Just Between children need more adults (18 yrs. +) and young people (10 – 18 yrs.) to share God, play and enjoy time with them during morning worship services. The more people who are willing to help, the fewer times each will be needed. PLEASE consider helping these young children learn more about God in ways they learn best! Materials are waiting for YOU. Also, a new director is needed to take over for Wendy Sweezer. Contact Lorie DeYoung at 895-7649 or lady@altelco.net as soon as possible. Thank you.

Ø Do you have your bags packed? Bag Ladies will meet this Tues., the 28^th, from 7 p.m. until ? in the Double Room (note location change). Bring your crafts, bring your 'to do' list, bring anything you like! If you want to join in the fun and haven't emailed or contacted me yet, please do so by early afternoon on Tuesday so I know how many tables/chairs to set up. Contact me at 895-6594 or at erinensing@hotmail.com. Hope to see you there!

Schedule for This Week:

October 26 - November 1, 2008

Sunday:
9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. – Worship Services
11:00 a.m. – Church School including grades 10 - 12

Monday:
6–9:00 p.m. – Pumpkin Carving

Tuesday:
9:30 a.m. – Coffee Break & Story Hour
1:00 p.m. – Prime Timers
6–9:00 p.m. – Pumpkin Carving
7:00 p.m. – Bag Ladies

Wednesday:
3:45 p.m. – Children’s Choir
4:30 p.m. – Jr. Choir
6-9:00 p.m. – Pumpkin Walk
7:00 p.m. – Adult Choir

Thursday:
6-9:00 p.m. – Pumpkin Walk

Friday:
6-8:00 p.m. – Halloween Open House
6-9:00 p.m. – Pumpkin Walk

Ø Groups and Ministries: Bible Studies, Cadets, Church School, Children’s Worship, Choirs, Coffee Break/Story Hour, Connections Night, His Talents, Kids Hope USA, SOS, Vacation Bible School, Youth Group, Just Between, Discovery Groups, GEMS, Prayer Group

Ø Prayer note: Howard Beelen is scheduled for hip replacement surgery on Tues., Oct. 28.

Ø A big thank you to Chuck & Lorie DeYoung, Bill & Mary Espinoza, Mike & Beth Motman, Pierce & Ida Roon, Ken & Carol Scholten, Rog & Barb Talsma, and Ken & Ann Wolbrink for hosting tables a the Grand Valley Potluck last Sunday. -- The students at Grand Valley Ministries.

Ø A big THANK YOU to everyone who donated to the Allendale Christian School Auction and to everyone who came out for a great night. More than $28,000 was raised for ACS! Thanks again for your generous support.

Ø The Unity Chr. High School 2008-09 P.A.C.E. Campaign will begin this week with a goal of $300,000. Your P.A.C.E. (Partners in Advancing Christian Education) pledges and gifts are crucial in providing tuition assistance and keeping tuition affordable. Your participation in P.A.C.E. helps assure that finances do not hinder the children from receiving Jesus’ blessing through a Christian education. Please give this your prayerful consideration.

Ø CRWRC Disaster Response Services is seeking many volunteers to help with clean up and repair. Hurricane Ike has left 11,000+ homes in Texas, Louisiana, and Indiana damaged. Over 5000 homes in Iowa also had major flood damage in June. Please prayerfully consider how you might help. For more information, contact Art Opperwall, Groups Manager, opperwaa@crcna.org, 800-848-5818 or 224-0843, or Torey Kittleson, Assistant, kittlest@crcna.org, 800-848-5818.

Ø You are invited to the annual Memorial Service hosted by Hospice of North Ottawa Community. It will be held Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. in the Harbourfront Place Grand Ballroom, 41 Washington, in Grand Haven. For many years, this candlelight program has provided a meaningful occasion for individuals to honor and remember loved ones who have died…those who were hospice patients as well as many others. If you have any questions, call 846-2015 ext. 4606.

Ø Camp Geneva is seeking an executive director. To nominate candidates or apply for the position, see www.campgeneva.org.

Ø Mentors needed! Wrap Around of Ottawa County is looking for responsible adults who are willing to spend two hours a week with an at-risk youth in the area. Please contact Tesha Wehrmeyer at the Children’s Advocacy Center at 393-6123 or twehrmeyer@cac-ottawa.org for more information.

Ø Christmas is coming so why not start your shopping now! The students at Allendale Christian School are holding their “Holiday Wishes” fundraiser now through Nov. 3. Items available include: holiday gift wrap, gifts, cookies, nuts, chocolate, etc. Wreaths from KP Tree & Nursery can also be ordered. Please place all orders with an ACS student or contact Diana Overweg (895-6014) or Denise Gulker (892-4868). To place a wreath order, call Rachelle Brown (895-5030). Pickup date: December 2 at school. Proceeds benefit technology at ACS. Thanks for your continued support!

Ø Come and be a part of the Allendale Community Christmas Musical. All ages welcome. Performances will be Sat., Dec. 6 (outdoors) and Sun., Dec. 7 at the Allendale High School Fine Arts Center and will include refreshments and opportunities to connect with the community. Choir rehearsals began Oct. 19 at 4 p.m. at Second CRC. If you missed it, no problem, come today, same time and location. There’s a CD and choral music available for each choir member to take home. There are just 4 pieces of music to learn. Questions? Please call Jeff Bond at 895-4833.

Ø Looking for all crafters, bakers, and home demonstrators! North Blendon CRC will be hosting its first Holiday Craft Show on Sat., Dec. 6, from 9 am to 2 pm! Booth rental: $25. Please call Alicia Schipper at 797-9878 to rent a booth or for more information. All proceeds will go to benefit Kyle Hassevoort as well as Horse Play. Kyle Hassevoort is a 17 year-old from NBCRC who has spina bifida and is in a wheelchair. NBCRC is raising money to add a handicap accessible bedroom and bathroom on to his family's house. Horse Play is a horse therapy program run by Curt & Tami Klinger through Barnabas Ministries and Bethany Christian Services. They feed and care for the horses used in this program through donations only. Thank you for your support!

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.