Bulletin for January 7

Ø Welcome to Calvin Seminarian James Kuiper who will be presenting God’s message at both worship services today.

Ø The Women’s Prayer Group will meet tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. in the church auditorium. All women are invited to participate.

Ø The GEMS would like to recycle your used greeting cards for a craft scheduled in February. There will be a box labeled for used greeting cards under the mailboxes. Thanks so much!

Ø Yes, they are always looking for food! Please volunteer to bring supper to our Youth Group kids. There is a sign-up sheet on the Information Desk.

Ø “Because we have not been able to visit with as many of you as we would like during the last few months, we are holding an Open House on Jan. 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fuller Avenue Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids (1239 Fuller Ave. SE). A light lunch will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there. “ – Pastors Zach & Sharon Segaar-King

Schedule for This Week:

January 4-10, 2009

Sunday:
9:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. – Worship Services
11:00 a.m. – Church School resumes for all classes

Monday:
9:30 a.m. – Women’s Prayer Group

Tuesday:
9:30 a.m. - Coffee Break & Story Hour

Wednesday:
3:45 p.m. – Children’s Choir
4:30 p.m. – Jr. Choir
5:30 p.m. – Connections Dinner
6:15 p.m. – GEMS, Cadets, Children’s Activities, Nursery
7:00 p.m. – Adult Choir

Ø Community Needs and Service People: Pvt. 1st Class Matthew Smits, Sgt. Jesse Vander Schuur, Love INC, Allendale Christian School, Unity Christian High School, Allendale Public Schools, Lakeshore Pregnancy Center, Allendale Family Life Center, GVSU

Ø You are invited to the wedding ceremony of Jim Martinus and Alisha Brookhouse on Saturday, January 10, at 4:00 p.m. in Second CRC – Allendale.

Ø Allendale Christian School is having a Paper Drive on Jan. 9 & 10 in the school parking lot. Newspapers and phonebooks will be collected to support technology.

Ø Men of Grace, an area-wide men's chorus resume rehearsals today, Jan. 4, from 4-5 p.m. at Lamont CRC. New members are always welcome. Questions? Call Tom Vander Wall (677-6056) or Brenda Oosterhouse (677-1890).

Ø Show your support for life by attending the combined “March for Life/Memorial for the Unborn” on Mon., Jan. 19, sponsored by Right to Life of Holland Area. The March for Life will begin at 7 p.m. at Centennial Park and end at Central Avenue CRC. At 7:30 p.m. a Memorial Service for the Unborn will be held inside Central Ave. CRC. Barb Listing, president of Right to Life of Michigan will speak. Attend one or both events with family and friends. All donations will be accepted at the memorial service.

Ø Registration for summer cottages at the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds starts on Jan. 10 and summer camping on Jan. 17. 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 has several staff positions available this summer. Applications are due by Feb. 15 and are available online or call Camp Roger at 874-7286.

Ø Thank you for your offerings in support of Back to God Ministries International Russian media outreach. Because of your gifts Alexander, a listener who lives in a small village east of Moscow, heard the Gospel and sent us this response: “From your program I learned what the Lord has done for me. I treasure your broadcasts. They draw us closer to God.”

Ø We know what’s happening all over the world and we are connected to a lot of people. It’s easy to stay in touch with people around us, But often they’re not much more than acquaintances. How many true friends really know what’s going on in your life? What are the marks of a true friend? Find out on the Jan. 11 Back to God Hour. Go to www.BacktoGod.net for broadcast information.

Ø Does God love us more when we are good? Does God love us less when we mess up? Check it out on this week’s Kids Corner. Then check out the Kids Corner website at www.kidscorner.net for stories, devotions, puzzles and more.

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.