Bulletin Board

Ø     The Mission Committee is involved in the support of local and international missionaries, organizing Faith Promise offerings, mission trips, and supporting other mission opportunities. If you’re interested in missions or have questions about joining this committee, please call Maria Knoppers at 662-3969.

Ø     Everyone is invited to an Ice Cream Social today, 4-7 PM, in the Township Park. Bring a lawn chair, stay to enjoy music by Altar*D Life. The event is hosted by the Lighthouse Community Church Mission Team planning to minister at Dorie’s Promise Orphanage in Guatemala in August. Trisha Kraker is part of the group going there. Free-will donations will be received towards supplies and relief needs for the orphanage. In case of rain, the Social will be held in Lighthouse Community Church.

Ø     Anyone interesting in information, helping, or planning with Church School, please plan to attend a meeting in the triple room on Aug. 1 after the morning service. Any questions, contact Kristina at 895-5946 or kmoelker@gmail.com.

Ø     Beautiful Womanhood is a Christian marriage mentoring pro-gram designed to strengthen marriages and build community among women. Beautiful Womanhood dinners are held once a month for one year using the Titus 2 concept: older women teaching younger women. Do you want to have incredible influence in your marriage and home? Do you want to discover God’s heart for women? Join us this Sept. for a new season of Beautiful Womanhood with women from our church. The first 12 women to call (newly married through those in their 30’s) will be accepted. Please call Cindy Borst (895-5220), Carol Scholten (895-7497), Jan Smits (895-6804), or Joyce Weaver (842-1602).

Ø     The Faith Friends program is designed to match young people seeking to make a commitment to Christ with mature Christians. It seeks to provide a bond between a young person and a significant adult. Is Jesus your Savior? Has He been nudging you to commit to Him in a public way? Interested? Sign up for the next program which will begin Sept. 13. Need more information? Pick up a green sheet in the Faith Friends Mailbox (second row from bottom, second box from right).

Ø     If you like to do photo scrap booking and would be willing to help make a photo display for the Kids Hope USA 10-year Anniversary Celebration here, please contact Aileen VanderSchuur at (616) 204-3540 or aileenv@altelco.net. 

Ø     Kids Hope USA has three children that need new mentors this coming school year. Two of them are a one year commitment and the other is longer. Their mentors are leaving because of going off to college and career changes. Additional mentors are needed for other at-risk children. It is a one–on-one commitment for one hour a week at Allendale Public School and there are some special events throughout the year. Required training will take place in Sept. Substitute mentors also needed. Please contact Aileen VanderSchuur, Kids Hope USA Director, if you would like to know more about this outreach ministry at (616) 204-3540 or aileenv@altelco.net.

Prayer List  / God's Family

Ø     Church Prayer Line: 892-8700

Ø     Groups and Ministries: Bible Studies, Cadets, Children’s Worship, Coffee Break/Story Hour, Connections Night, Council, Church School, Faith Promise, Music Ministries, Kids Hope USA, Youth Groups, Just Between, GEMS, Prime Timers, Prayer Groups

Ø     Please pray for Jim Sweezer who is recovering from back surgery and pray for Zach & Sharon Segaar-King and family as they plan to return to Haiti on July 30.

 Requested Announcements

Ø     The Ball Brothers will be in concert 7 PM July 31 at the Christian Ref. Conference Grounds. Dinner available 5 - 6:30.  Questions?  Please call 616-842-4478.

Ø     Lamont Chr. School invites all supporters to a prayer meeting at the school July 26 at 7 PM to pray for God’s direction and wisdom for the coming school year. 

Ø     For details about Lakeshore Pregnancy Center’s volunteer counselor training sessions starting Aug. 3, contact Kari at 895-1893 or at kari.wiersema@lpcenters.com 

Ø     Unity Christian His School is looking for a boys’ JV tennis coach.  This fall sport’s season will begin Aug. 11. If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please contact Athletic Director Jerry DeGroot at 669-1820.

Ø     Is taking something always stealing? Help Liz figure out the big deal with stealing on this week’s Kids Corner. Kids Corner is a member of the HisKids.net alliance. Visit HisKids.net to find great Christian programs and music for kids.

Ø     CRCNA Position Openings: (1) Full-time opening for Director of Advancement with Home Missions. (2) New Director of Loan Fund. (3) Full-time, possible part-time, opening for an Online Community & Content Manager. For details or to apply for these positions, visit www.crcna.org/pages/opportunities.cfm.

Ø     Knollcrest Music Camp is a performing arts camp held at Grand Rapids Chr. High School for students of all abilities. Your week will include your choice of large ensemble rehearsals and smaller classes. Aug. 2-6: for 9^th-12^th graders. Aug. 9-13 for 7^th & 8^th graders. Cost: $150/student. Learn more or register at www.calvin.edu/music or (616) 526-7145.