Bulletin for April 26, 2009

Ø    This morning the Adult Choir will present their Concert of Favorites. Tonight we welcome The Men of Grace. 

Ø    Beginning May 3, there will be two offerings on the first Sunday morning of each month. The second morning offering will be for the ACTS (A Church That Serves) Fund and will replace the Benevolence offering usually taken each month. Please prayerfully consider how you can share your blessings through this offering.  

Ø    Would you like to order a hanging basket for display in the May 11 Mothers’ Day Garden? Order forms are available at the Information Desk. Orders are due May 3.

Ø    Kids Hope USA is looking for a female mentor for a girl that just recently lost her mentor. A new mentor is needed for this child as soon as possible even though she has a temporary substitute. If you are interested or want more information, please call Aileen VanderSchuur at 204-3540. 

Ø    All items for the next issue of Second Thoughts will be due on today. The newsletter will be available May 10. Attention Graduates! Share your good news in the next Second Thoughts. Forms are available at the Information Desk. 

A Congregational Meeting is planned for Tues., May 12, at 7 p.m. Nominees for Elder are: Doug Bergakker, Mike Brookhouse, Matt Driesenga, Curt Gulker, Mark Kuzee, Roger Sikma; for Deacon: Derk Dodde, Rob Gemmen, Dave Kolean, Brent Miedema, Eric Schulz.  Three will be chosen from each group to replace outgoing members. The budget will also be presented.

Ø    Prime Timers, please reserve May 12 for a Potluck at noon.  

Ø    Please share your favorite Breakfast, Soup, Salad, Bread, Rolls, Camping, Grilling, and/or Crockpot recipes in the GEMS cookbook that will be available this fall. Forms are available from the table under the mailboxes or by going to our church website at www.2ndcrc-allendale.org. Deadline for recipes: May 17.  

Classis Zeeland is asking for input from churches to develop initial objectives for six future ministry teams: Koinonia (Christian fellowship), Healthy Churches, Leadership Development, Resource Development, Deaconal ministry, Evangelism ministry.  If you have an interest, passion or giftedness for one of these areas, please contact Dan Ondersma for more information before the May 20 Classis meeting.
 


Schedule for This Week:

 April 26-May 2, 2009

Sunday:     
9:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. – Worship Services
11:00 a.m. – Church School through 9th grade

Wednesday:    
6-6:45 p.m. - Jr. Praise Team

Thursday:        
3:45 p.m. – Children’s Choir

 

Prayer List

GOD’S FAMILY 

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

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
 

Remember in your Prayers:
Wanda Branderhorst in prayer as she awaits further surgery.
Pray for healing for Bob Beelen and Barb Schulz from their recent surgeries.
Wendy Sweezer and family as Wendy continues with treatments for cancer. 

Ø    Just in time for Mother’s Day, purchase a $25 gift card to mom’s favorite greenhouse through Allendale Christian’s Greenhouse Gift Card Fundraiser!  Choose from Countryside Greenhouse, Feenstra Greenhouse, Garden Crossings, Kraker Greenhouses, Motman’s Greenhouses, or W.W. Greenhouses.  Gift cards are available for immediate purchase at the school on Tuesdays from 8:15am-10am; 2:45-3:45pm, 6:30-7:30pm or Wed. & Fridays between 12n-3:30pm.  Ralph Meyers Trucking has offered to sell the gift cards on behalf of ACS at their store from 7am-7pm weekdays, and 7am-3pm on Saturdays.  Order forms and more information are available online at www.allendalechristian.com.  Questions?  Call Jenny Walters at 875-6075.  

Ø    The next Reformed Marriage Encounter Weekend at Camp Geneva in Holland will be May 1-3. Interested? Call 538-2749.  

Ø    Bring your newspapers and phonebooks to Allendale Christian School for the Paper Drive May 8 & 9. The PaperGator, located on the south side of school, is available anytime to collect catalogs, magazines, junk mail and office/school paper.  Thank you for your continued support.  

Ø    Allendale Christian School Annual Society Meeting will be held May 4 at 7 p.m. in the school’s gym. All parents of children attending ACS, staff members, and individuals over 21 who have contributed at least $5 to ACS have the privilege of voting at the meeting. As members, you are encouraged to prayerfully consider and/or attend the business of ACS. If you are unable to attend the meeting, you are encouraged to vote by absentee ballot (available from the school office). Each adult member may vote and each ballot must be signed and returned to the ACS office by noon on May 4 or passed in at the meeting.  

Ø    Allendale Christian School’s Annual Loyalty Drive is underway.  This year’s goal: $50,000. Please prayerfully consider a financial gift to help keep Christian education affordable. For more information, call ACS at 895-5108.  

Ø    Everyone is invited to the With A Voice of Singing Concert featuring The Singing Hims, The Heritage Singing Men and The Men of A-Chord on Sat., May 2 at 3 p.m. in Fellowship Ref. Church at 6610 – 36th Ave. in Hudsonville. 

Ø    Bishop Dr. Stephen Kaziimba, from Uganda, East Africa, will speak Lighthouse Community Church on May 8 at 7 p.m. on life in Uganda and the health of the church there.  A free will offering will be received. Questions? Call Ken Vander Wal at 890-0175.

Ø    Zachary Smith of Allendale/Robinson Township Troop 39 will be managing Allendale’s First Battle of the Bands on Sat., May 2 at 6 p.m. in the Ceglarek Fine Arts Center. The Eagle Scout project is a fundraiser with proceeds benefiting the Allendale Music Boosters. To purchase advance tickets (adult $5, children under 10 yrs, and seniors, $3), email allendalebob@gmail.net. Tickets at the door will be $6 adults and$4 children/seniors. Local bands will be competing for an 8 hr. professional recording session as well as cash prizes. Local bands desiring an opportunity for performing in a first class venue, receiving public exposure and having professional recording of their talents, may contact Zac at allendalebob@gmail.net.  

Ø    The 13th Annual GEMS Girls’ Clubs Golf Classic will be May 15. For details, go to www.gemsgc.org or call 241-5616 ext. 3034. 

The Calvinist Cadet Corps is hosting its 7th Annual Fishing Tournament to raise funds to support its ministry – helping boys grow spiritually in all areas of life. The fishing tournament will be held on Sat., June 6, at Gun Lake State Park in southwest Michigan. For more information, call the Corps office at 241-5616 ext 4, or check out the Cadet web site under the “events” tab. You can even register at our website at www.CalvinistCadets.org. Registration forms are also available from you Cadet club’s head counselor. Lunch will be served at noon. Come for a fun-filled day
 

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.