Bulletin Board

Ø     Tonight’s worship service will be a combined service at First Allendale CRC at 5:00 p.m. Note the time. Pastor Aaron Vriesman from North Blendon CRC will give the message. An offering will be received for Allendale Family Life Center.

Ø     Next Sunday, the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated.

Ø     Church School will begin next Sun., Sept 13!  1st -3rd graders will be dismissed from church at the same time as Children's Worship. They are to line up along the wall across from the bathrooms. Their teacher will lead them to their assigned rooms. Parents can pick up their child after 10:45 in the triple room. However, there are activities for them until 11:10 in the triple room. 4th/5th graders are to go to the triple room after church with their cookies. They will then be dismissed to their class at the appropriate time. 6th-8th graders just look at the signs on the classroom doors to know where your class will meet. 9th-12th graders will meet in the triple room after the 1st-5th graders have been dismissed at 11:10. Can't wait to see everyone on the 13th! If you have any questions, please contact Kristina Moelker 895-5946 or kmoelker@altelco.net.

Ø     Church School needs two more teachers. 2nd/3rd grader team teacher during church (8 times throughout year) and a 4th/5th grade team teacher after church (11 times throughout the year). Please contact Kristina Moelker if you can help with all of the times or just a few. 895-5946 or kmoelker@altelco.net.  

Ø     Children’s Worship for children 3 yrs. old through Kindergarten will begin Sept. 13 with two classes; one for 3&4 yrs. olds and one for 5’s through Kindergarten. Teachers & helpers are still needed. Questions? Call Sue Brown at 723-2397 or Jerene Schierbeek at 608-5272. 

Ø     Church School Teachers, there will be a meeting at 7 p.m. on Wed., Sept 9 to go over routine, schedule and receive material. If you can not make it please let me know so I can get you the information. Thank you to all of you for being a part of our children's spiritual growth. – Kristina Moelker 

Ø     Reminder, bulletin announcement deadline: 3 p.m. on Wed.

Ø     The Cadet Campout will be Sept. 11 & 12 and dads are invited. Meet at church at 5:30 p.m. Please call Dr. Zahl at 895-5035 by Sept. 8 if you plan to attend.  The Cadet ministry needs tools and supplies. If you have any you aren’t using but they’re still in good condition, please consider donating them. Counselors and helpers are also needed. For details, please contact Marty Zahl at 895-5035 or at DocZahl@altelco.net.  

Ø     Join the Kids Hope USA Prayer Walk next Sun., the 13^th, at 4 p.m. to pray for Allendale Public School and the KHUSA ministry. Please sign up at the Information Desk or email Aileen Vander Schuur at aileen@altelco.net. KHUSA mentoring will start the week of Sept. 14.

Ø     If you are 55 or older and are available on Tuesday afternoons, you’re invited to join the Prime Timers. The new season will start with a Potluck in the triple room on Sept. 15 at noon. Prime Timers is a group of people who enjoy good food and fellowship, and also Bible study. Regular meetings begin at 1:00 p.m. on alternate Tuesdays. This year, the Gospel of Matthew will be studied. After each Bible study, snacks and chit-chat are shared. If you have any questions, please call Ida Roon at 895-6246.

Ø     Our church family here at Second CRC would like to congratulate our couples that are planning to get married. We’d like to do this in the form of a grocery shower. It will not involve any extra time on your part. Anyone that is getting married and has a date set please send the following information to lorraine@altelco.net or inform the office: first and last name of bride and groom, a picture (if possible) and the date of the wedding. There will be a box in the lobby a couple of weeks before the wedding. Bring in a recipe and the ingredients or any nonperishable groceries for the box. We want to offer something to couples that are getting married and to help them feel part of our church family. Thank you for participating in these joyous occasions!

Ø     One more leader is needed for GEMS Girls’ Club, someone for the 4^th grade group. Please call Rachael Taylor at 895-9414 for details.  

Ø     Cooks are needed for Connections Night. For more information, please call Deb at 895-5160 or 540-5995.

Ø     Refer to the kiosk in the lobby for the Sunday Servant schedule.

Ø     Do you work with or will you be working with the children of our church?  If the answer is yes AND you have not yet attended a Safe Church meeting, you will need to attend the meeting being held Tues., Sept. 22, from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the double room.  Questions or concerns?  Contact Lorie DeYoung (895-7649 or lady@altelco.net) or Pastor Harold.

Ø     Kids Hope USA needs 10 new mentors; men, women, 16 years old to senior citizens qualify. Help area children at risk by committing one hour each week to them. Help them reach their full potential. If you love children, then this is a ministry for you. God loves these children and he’s waiting for you to love and accept them and their families. They eagerly await your time and love. If we don’t step forward, who will? Their faces have been sad for too long. Contact Aileen VanderSchuur at aileenv@altelco.net or at 616-214-3540 to learn about being a mentor or substitute mentor.

Ø     Thirteen Leadership Training Seminars will be presented at the Fall Leadership Kick-Off at Calvary Chr Ref Church in Holland on Sept. 17 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Elders, Deacons, Youth Leaders, Church School teachers, Prayer Team Members as well as people interested in “Healing Prayer”, “Evangelism”, and “Worship Planning” can learn more about their areas of interest and ministry and become more effective servants of Christ.  Brochures are available at the Information Desk. The event is sponsored by Classis Holland and Zeeland.  Register as early as possible. Questions? Please call Rev. Milton Doornbos at (616) 443-1799.

Ø     Allendale Christian School is kicking off the school year with their 4th Annual KeyCard Fundraiser. With a KeyCard, you get the best discounts everyday at many participating area merchants (and even more local merchants have been added since last year)!  Cost is $20 and includes a Savings Guide Coupon Book.  Call Denise Gulker at 892-4868 to place your order or if you have any questions.  KeyCards will be available while supplies last. 

Ø     Dunamis is the Greek term for “power”. The Dunamis Project is a series of six retreats designed to equip clergy and laity in the gifts and power of the Holy Spirit. The teachings have been forged from the Scriptures and are applicable in a Reformed context. The workshop environment embraces prayer, trust, mutual accountability and a full expression of the spiritual gifts for the advancement of God’s Kingdom. Brochures on the two Dunamis events to be held in this area in Oct. are available at the Information Desk. Questions? Please call Dave Bosch at 291-5917 or Rachael Taylor at 895-9414.

Ø     Are you well loved?  Do you love others well?  Plan to attend the Loving Well Retreat with Beth Moore on Fri., Oct. 2 from 7 – 9:30 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 3, from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at First Allendale CRC, 5734 Country View.  Through video you will hear from best-selling author and teacher Beth Moore, enjoy fun fellowship with other women, laugh our heads off, shed a few tears, eat, make new friends, and enjoy old friends.  It’s a weekend you don’t want to miss!  Grab some girlfriends and mark your calendar.  Register online at www.firstallendalecrc.org.  Open to the community.  No cost.  No child care available.  RSVP by Sept., 25.  Questions?  Call Cindy at 895-1223.

Ø     World Missions: With pencils sharpened and in hand, students and teachers overseas have begun another school year. Like teachers in Christian school classrooms here, CRWM missionary teachers have a unique opportunity to present the Gospel in their classrooms. As you pray for education programs here, pray for missionary teachers working around the world. 

Ø     CRWRC: Thousands of people affected by Hurricane Ike last year are still in need of CRWRC's help. CRWRC Disaster Response Services is at work in Louisiana and Texas, and in other locations affected by disaster and need to raise approximately $350,000 to complete projects in these areas. To give to these disaster response efforts, mark your gift "Disaster Response Services" and mail to 2850 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI  49560, call 800-55-CRWRC, or give online at www.crwrc.org.

Ø     The Bible tells many stories of God speaking directly to people in the Old Testament.  And in the New Testament, Jesus Christ walks on earth with people. We can see the Spirit at work in Jesus’ disciples even after he returns to his Father’s side.  But where is he today?  How can we see him working?  Find out on the Sept. 13 Back to God Hour. Visit BacktoGodradio.net to find a station in your area or listen to a sermon. You can also download our podcast. No station in your area? Can’t listen on line? Call or email to request a CD to be sent to you.

Ø     Liz and his friends have arrived in Ireland just in time for Liz to get stuffed into a suitcase by kidnappers. Join the search to save Liz on this week’s Kids Corner. Then write to Kids Corner at Box 506, Worth IL 60482 for your very own Bible study.

Ø     Paul’s Missionary Journeys in Greece (March 31 - April 13):  Walk in the footsteps of Paul during the day and study his letters at night! Travel by motor coach and cruise ship to sites connected with Paul’s second and third missionary journeys.  Join host Jeff Weima, professor of New Testament at Calvin Theological Seminary and leading Pauline scholar, for this tour. For information, contact Dr. Weima at 616-957-6019 or weimje@calvinseminary.edu

Ø     Have you thought of sharing God’s love cross culturally but haven’t found the right opportunity? Please consider refugee foster care and opening your home and heart to a youth from Burma, Africa, or Central America! Room, board, medical and dental expenses for youth are covered.  Training and support for foster parents is provided. Contact Paula at Bethany Refugee Services at 616.284.3290 or pkinzie@bethany.org.

Ø     Prayer Request from Back to God Ministries International: More than 300 million children live in China, most of whom have never heard of Jesus. Praise God that our Chinese website is reaching some of these children. A listener from Anhui province wrote: “My child and I listen to Kids World. Before [I found your program] I did not know there are children’s Gospel programs. Thank you so much, for the children need the Gospel and the truth too.”

This Week:      September 6-12, 2009

Ø     Today:        
9:30 a.m. - Worship Service
5:00 p.m. – Combined Service at First Allendale CRC

Tuesday:            
     7:00 p.m. – Council Teams meet

Wednesday:           
     7:00 p.m. – Church School Teachers meet

Friday:            
     5:30 p.m. – Cadets & Dads Campout

Saturday:            
     2-5 p.m. – GEMS Kick-off Event 

Ø     Next Sunday offerings:   a.m. – General Fund,   p.m. – Christian School Tuition Assistance

Prayer List  / God's Family

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

Ø     Community Needs and Service People: Lance Corporal Matthew Smits, Staff 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     Michael & Sara Motman’s address is 11065 Standford Ave., Allendale if you’d like to send them a caring note. Sons Michael Alan and Mason Robert were born Aug. 29 and are now safe in the arms of their loving Creator.
 

Ø     We are thankful for the family of God in this church. The kindness and concern shown to us during our sister’s illness and death were appreciated and comforting.  – Pierce & Ida Roon

Area Events

Ø     Sept. 7 - “West Coast [USA & Southern Canada] Wonders" travelogue at 7 p.m., dinner available 5-6:30 p.m. at the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds

Ø     Sept. 11 - Allendale Christian School’s four-person golf scramble on at Pigeon Creek Golf Course.  Cost: $50 per golfer; includes 9 holes with cart, refreshments during event, prizes give-a-ways, and dinner after the outing.  Tee off: 5:30 p.m.  Registration forms are available at www.allendalechristian.com or from the school office. Deadline to register: Sept. 8.  Questions?  Call Bruce Driesenga at 437-7677.

Ø     Sept. 12 - Kids Clothing & Toy Sale of fall and winter items from 9 a.m. until noon at Borculo Christian School.

Ø     Sept. 17 p.m. - Fall Leadership Kick-off at Calvary CRC in Holland.  Select any two of the 13 session choices. Brochures are on the Information Desk for anyone interested.

Ø     Sept. 17 & 18 – Two golf events sponsored by Lakeshore Pregnancy Center. To register, call Cori at 396-5840. Brochures are available on kiosk in lobby.

Ø     Sept. 18 - Double the FUN! Allendale Christian School’s Chicken BBQ & Family Fun Night. Dinner will be served from 5-7 p.m.; takeout starts at 4:45 p.m.  Cost: half chicken is $6.50 and quarter 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 p.m. 

Ø     Sept. 19 - The 5th annual “Steak & Clay” Fundraiser promises to be an enjoyable day filled with fun and fellowship.  Enjoy camaraderie with other sportsmen while supporting a great cause – Christian education at Allendale Christian School!  Test your skill at 9 a.m. on the Blendon Pines Sporting Clays course, and then enjoy great food, including New York Strips hot off the grill, corn on the cob, baked potatoes, salad and dessert.  Great prizes for everybody, including door prizes and awards for the high scoring team and individual.  Call Marcel Vander Laan at 895-7723 by Sept. 14 to pre-register your team of five or if you would like to sign up as a sponsor.