Bulletin Board

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

Ø   Hope to see everyone on Wed. night!  Remember: NURSERY IS AVAILABLE.  There’s a group for everyone ages 3 – 103!  We have a topical Bible study and a prayer group for adults; Senior High students also meet for fun and Bible study. Junior High students don’t forget your $5.00 gift (should be good for both genders).  This Wed. night will be it until after the holidays!  See you then!

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   Christmas Break: There will be no Church School for all grades Dec. 20 and 27. Have a Merry Christmas!

Ø   Dave Ramsey Financial Peace classes will begin here Mon. Jan. 11, at 6:45 pm. For details or to register, go to www.daveramsey.com or call Curt Gulker at 892-4868.  Please register soon.

Ø   The Women’s Vocal Group will begin rehearsals Thurs. at 7:45 pm to sing on Jan. 10. The Men’s Vocal Group singing Dec. 27 will rehearse Thurs. at 7 pm.  Questions? Call Lorraine at 895-6377. 

Ø   We’ll have a Christmas Eve Worship Service Dec. 24 at 6:30 pm.  

Ø   Nursery is needed for our Christmas Eve service. If you are willing to volunteer and help out that evening, please contact Jen Konyndyk as soon as possible at 895-4884. Thanks much for your willingness to serve!

This Week:      December 13-19, 2009 

Today:        9:30 am & 5:30 pm - Worship Services
                   am - Church School classes
                   After pm service - Youth Group Deep Impact

Tuesday:      9:30 am – Women’s Coffee Break/Story Hr. Christmas Party

Wednesday:     3:45 pm – Children’s Choir
                        4:30 pm – Jr. Praise Team
                        5:30 pm – Connections Dinner
                        6:15 pm – GEMS, Cadets, Jr. High Group, Children’s Activities
                        6:30 pm – Sr. High Group, Prayer Group, Bible Study Group      
                        7:00 pm – 2 Meetings: Deacons and Worship Planning Team

Thursday:      7:00 pm – Men’s Chorus rehearsal
                     7:45 pm – Women’s Chorus rehearsal

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

Prayer List  / God's Family

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

Pray for Dianne Rozema who is recovering from recent surgery.

Requested Announcements

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 tonight at 8 pm at Calvin CRC in Grand Rapids. 

Ø   The Staffmen Quartet will host its annual New Year's Eve Concert at Grace Community Church at 3500 New Holland Rd., in Hudsonville.  Their guests are "The Voices of Victory" and "The Men of Grace".  Time: 8 pm – midnight. A free will offering will be received for "Harmony Homes". Refreshments will be served. Come when you can and leave when you must.

Ø   The Grand Rapids Choir of Men & Boys, will give a Christmas Concert on Fri., Dec. 18, at 8 pm in the Cathedral of St. Andrews in Grand Rapids. Admission is free, but an offering will be received. Go to www.grcmb.org for more details.