Bulletin for December 28, 2008

Ø    Welcome to Calvin Seminarian Ashley Plagerman Van Dragt who will be presenting God’s message at both worship services today. Next Sunday Calvin Seminarian James Kuiper will be sharing God’s Word.  If a need arises during Pastor Harold’s absence, please contact a Council member.

Ø    Note: The office will be minimally staffed this week. Please have announcements in to the church office by noon on Tuesday because of the holiday. Thank you. 

The Church School Christmas Program will be this evening. We will be practicing after the morning service. Also the children need be to at church at 5:00 PM to get ready. Thank you for your cooperation in making the Christmas program a success. I would also like to thank all the many volunteers who helped to make this program possible and a special thank you to Kim Roon, Michelle Kolean, Hilda Wittingen, and Rachel Taylor.
 


Schedule for This Week:

 December 28, 2008 - January 3, 2009

Sunday:            
9:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. – Worship Services
 

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, Marian Lynch, Bernice Piersma, Viola Van Farowe, Gladys Wassenaar, Harold & Julia Kraker,  Pres Jeurink, Ali Knoppers, Peggy & Morgan Wondergem, Wendy Sweezer

 

Congratulations to the Williams family on the birth of a baby girl on the 15th.
 

 

Ø    The Staffmen Quartet of Allendale is hosting their 9th annual new Year’s Eve Concert at Grace Community Church located at 3500 new Holland in Hudsonville. Their guests this year will be “Proclaim” from Whitneyville; “New Spirit” from Hudsonville; and “Voices of Victory” from Jenison. The evening will start at 8 p.m. and continue until midnight. There will be a love offering with the proceeds going to “Harmony Home”. Come when you can – leave when you must. Share in a night of praise and thanksgiving to our great God.

Ø    Men of Grace, an area-wide men's chorus will resume rehearsals starting Jan. 4, 2009. New members are always welcome. Rehearsals will be held at Lamont CRC from 4 pm - 5 pm each Sun.  in Jan.. Inquiries may be directed to Tom Vander Wall (677-6056) or Brenda Oosterhouse (677-1890).  

Ø    Camp Geneva is looking for college-age students desiring to be part of something significant!  Applications for all summer staff positions will be accepted until Dec 31. For position descriptions and to print an application, check out www.campgeneva.org.

Ø    It may be cold and snowy outside, but registration for summer cottages at the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds starts on Jan. 10 and summer camping on Jan. 17. It’ll be warm and sunny before you know it!  Build family memories at the Conference Grounds.  It is located just south of Grand Haven on the shores of Lake Michigan.  Visit www.crcg.org for more information and printable registration forms or call 842-4478.

Ø    Camp Roger, a Christian youth camp in Rockford, MI seeks energetic young men and women who are passionate about sharing themselves and their faith with kids.  Camp counselor, waterfront director, ropes ranger, and kitchen staff positions are available for the summer of 2009.  Applications are due by Feb. 15 and are now available online or by calling Camp Roger at 616-874-7286.

Ø    WHO WALK ALONE: Do you ever feel alone? Even when you're surrounded by people? Maybe you've experienced a miracle, maybe you've lost someone very close to you. Whether it's extreme joy or extreme pain, is it possible for anyone else to really know how you feel? Find out on the Back to God Hour. Go to www.BacktoGod.net for local stations and times.

Ø    BEAT THE BUZZER: What do these words mean to you? Justice? Mercy? Grace? Explore them all with Liz on this week's Kids Corner. Then write to Kids Corner at Box 506, Worth IL 60482 for your very own Bible study

POSITION OPENING—Web Developer: The Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Web Developer in Grand Rapids.  For more information and to apply visit www.crcna.org by Jan. 9
 

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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