Bulletin Board

Ø   Tonight guest Pastor Tim Kauffman will lead us in worship.

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

Ø   A special thanks to all who contributed to the Thanksgiving Day offering. A total of $5441 was collected for the ACTS Fund and for the CRWRC Relief Fund.

Ø   Today is the last day to bring your donations for the Kids HOPE USA Christmas Boxes which will be given out this week. Thank you!

Ø   The GEMS are collecting clean, 16 oz., red cap CoffeeMate creamer containers for a project. Please place them in the marked box under the mailboxes by Dec. 16. Thank you!

Ø   Our church has been asked to provide cookies for the students who attend church at GVSU on Dec. 13. If you would be willing to help bake, please call Mary Espinoza at 895-5251.

Ø   Financial Peace classes by Dave Ramsey will be held here for 13 weeks starting Mon., Jan. 11 at 6:45 pm. Please register soon so materials can be ordered. For details or to register, go to www.daveramsey.com or call Curt Gulker at 892-4868.

Ø   Ladies, come gather in prayer for the congregation tomorrow at 9:00 am at church. Questions? Call Rachael Taylor at 895-9414.

Ø   The Prime Timers will be having their Christmas dinner at the home of Pierce and Ida Roon on Tues., Dec. 8, at 12:30 pm.

Ø   Guys, join the Men’s Vocal Group scheduled to sing in the Dec. 27 morning service. First rehearsal: Wed., Dec. 9 at 7 pm.  Can’t come on the 9^th but want to participate? Call Lorraine at 895-6377.  

Ø   A Christmas Worship Service will be held on Christmas Eve (December 24) at 6:30 pm instead of on Christmas morning.

This Week:      December 6 - 12, 2009 

Today:    9:30 am & 5:30 pm - Worship Services Church School classes
               5:30 pm – Youth Group Celebration

Monday:   9:00 am – Women’s Prayer Group

Tuesday:   9:30 am – Women’s Coffee Break/Story Hour
                12:30 pm – Prime Timers Christmas Luncheon at P&I Roons
                 7:00 pm – Council & Teams

Wednesday:    3:45 pm – Children’s Choir
                       4:30 pm – Jr. Praise Team
                       6:00 pm – Kids Hope USA Christmas Dinner
                       7:00 pm – Men’s Chorus rehearsal

Thursday:     6:00 pm – Grand River Cadet Counselors meeting

Saturday:     7:30 am - Community Men’s Bible Study at A.C.S.

Prayer List  / God's Family

Ø   Area Needs and Service People: Lance Corporal Matthew Smits, Staff Sgt. Jesse Vander Schuur, Love INC, GVSU, Unity Christian High School, Allendale Christian School, Allendale Public Schools, Lakeshore Pregnancy Center, Allendale Family Life Center

Requested Announcements

Ø   Allendale Nursing Home invites you to show God’s love with its residents, especially on holidays when some have no visitors. Share a game, puzzle, or story. Questions? Call Gayla H. at 895-6688.

Ø   Allendale Christian School will host a Retirement Open House on Dec. 15 from 6:30-8:00 pm at the school to honor Mr. Dave Den Ouden who is retiring after 35 years of teaching.

Ø   Come to Allendale Christian School during an Instant TRIP session for one-stop shopping for gift cards. It’s simple; purchase gift cards at face value.  If the cards you want aren’t in stock, they can be ordered and will be available the following week.  Go to www.allendalechristian.com to see the 300+ participating vendors or call Mary Sall (895-5535) or Jenny Walters (875-6075) with any questions.  Proceeds benefit an ACS family tuition account of your choice or ACS in general. Instant TRIP dates: Wednesdays (7-7:30 pm) and Thurs. (8:30-9:30 am & 3-4 pm) on school days.

Ø   Jubal Brass and the Embellish Handbell Choir invite you to a free Christmas Concert Dec. 13 at 8 pm at Calvin CRC in Grand Rapids.  For details, call 363-8206.

Ø   Camp Geneva is now accepting applications for summer staff. Soon interviews will begin. All 4^{th -} 6^th graders are invited to attend Winter Camp, Dec. 29-30. Cost: $70. To learn more about Winter Camp or summer jobs, call 399-3150 or visit www.campgeneva.org.

Ø   All God's Children International will host a free adoption seminar on Dec. 10 at 7 pm at Providence CRC in Grand Rapids to help people learn about current adoption programs. An adoptive family will be available to share their personal experience too. RSVP to rhordyk@allgodschildren.org or call 970-5501.