Bulletin Board

Ø     All women are invited to church tomorrow at 9 AM to join in prayer for our church. Questions? Call Rachael T. at 895-9414.

Ø     PrimeTimers (anyone 55 yrs.+): On Tues., July 20, at 5:00 PM, come for a picnic in the Allendale Township Park. Food will be catered so if you can join in, please call Ida Roon at 895-6246.

Ø     Please submit all items to be included in the next Second Thoughts newsletter in to the church office by July 15 or into the newsletter mailbox (bottom row, 2^nd from left) or email to Gail Punt at Gailepunt@aol.com by July 18. Newsletter out: Aug. 1.

Ø     Kids Hope USA is looking for people who like to do photo scrap booking. We have photos from the past 10 years that we would like to make a display of for our 10 year Celebration. If you would be willing to help in this way, please contact Aileen VanderSchuur at (616) 204-3540 or aileenv@altelco.net.

Ø     GEMS Counselors attending the annual conference in Minnesota are collecting pop cans for travel expenses. A container is available in the lobby. If you want cans picked up from your home after an Open House or holiday gathering, call Lonna Driesenga at 892-4808.

Ø     Details about Seed Money and the Building Principle Reduction Match, two challenges taking place to reduce debt on our facilities, are available at the Information Desk. 

Ø     Copies of the latest news from Zach & Sharon Segaar-King are available at the Information Desk.

Prayer List  / God's Family

Ø     Church Prayer Line: 892-8700

Ø     Community Needs & Service People: Lance Corp. Matthew Smits, Love INC, Allendale Christian School, Unity Christian High School, Allendale Public Schools, Lakeshore Pregnancy Center, Allendale Family Life Center, GVSU

Ø     Pray for Pastor Zach King who plans to travel from Haiti to Grand Rapids on July 14 to rejoin his family here; then all return to Haiti.

Ø     Prayer Request: Please pray for the VanderSchuur family as we help move our daughter-in-law and grandson into their new apartment in Ft. Lewis, WA this week. Our son Staff Sgt. Jesse VanderSchuur plans to leave Iraq July 22 and join his family in WA. Pray for them as they adjust after being apart for a year. Thank you! -- Joe & Aileen VanderSchuur

 Requested Announcements

Ø     Allendale Christian School is having a Paper Drive in the school’s front parking lot July 9 – 24 for newspapers and phonebooks. Thank you for your continued support.

Ø     Unity Christian High School has a part-time job opening for fueling and cleaning buses, end of August through mid-June.  Interested?  Please call Bill at Unity at 669-1820.

Ø     Come hear the gospel music group, The Dixie Echoes, in concert Sat., July 17, at 7 PM at the Christian Ref. Conf. Grounds. Dinner available from 5-6:30.  Questions?  Please call 616-842-4478. 

Ø     The Lakeshore Pregnancy Center is offering a training session for anyone interested in becoming a volunteer peer counselor.  Classes will be held in Holland Aug. 3, 4, 6, 10, 11 & 13 from 9 AM – 2 PM. This is a 27-hour training and all classes are required.  Interested? Please call Carolyn (ext. 12) or Sue (ext. 22), at 396-5840, Mon. 9am-7pm, Tues.-Thurs. 9am-5pm. Other volunteer opportunities are available also.  Please call.  

Ø     Spring Hill Day Camp is coming July 19-23 to Daybreak Church, 3501 Baldwin St., for kindergarten to 4^th graders. For more information, go to springhillcamps.com/mi/daycamp or call 231-734-2616 between 9 am – 5 pm.

Ø     It’s volunteer night July 13 at Crossroad Bible Institute. Gather a group or come on your own be part of the assembly line. Doors open 6-8:30 PM. For availability, call 530-1300.

Ø     Sunset Retirement Communities & Services invite you to a free concert featuring the Big Band of Praise on July 15, at 7:00 PM at Brookcrest in Grandville. Come; bring a lawn chair and a smile.

Ø     What does murder mean? Liz is sure that he’s never murdered anyone, but he needs your help figuring out this commandment on this week’s Kids Corner. Then check out the Kids Corner website at www.kidscorner.net for stories, devotions, puzzles and more.

Ø     Internet abuse statistics are shocking, even among Christians. Learn how to protect yourself, your family, and your congregation with “Just One Click,” written by two leading experts. Read a sample chapter at www.FaithAliveResources.org or call 1-800-333-8300

Ø     If you lead or participate in a small group, check out the new small groups area of The Network. Read articles, comment on the blog, and compare notes with others across the CRC in an open discussion forum. In addition to small groups, The Network covers dozens of ministry areas. It's all at www.crcna.org/Network

Ø     The Christian Reformed Church in North America has positions open: (1) A full-time opening for an Administrative Assistant in Grand Rapids for the Denominational/Synodical Office. Deadline: July 23. (2) A part-time Administrative Assistant in the Grand Rapids office of World Missions. Deadline: July 19. (3) A new Director of Loan Fund based in Grand Rapids. This position will manage lending programs and real estate holdings for the Loan Fund and Home Missions. Deadline: August 27. For more information or to apply for any of these positions, visit www.crcna.org/pages/opportunities.

Ø     Sympathy to Joe, Aileen and family in the passing away of Aileen’s mother, Marian Lynch, on July 7.