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October 28, 2011 by Evie
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Samaritan Purse Operation Christmas Shoe Boxes. Once again we will be involved in this ministry. Shoe Boxes must be here by Sunday, November 20. If you have any questions, contact church office..616-374-8697
Bulletin October 30, 2011 –
Welcome
October 30, 2011
We’re glad you’re here!
“ May God be gracious to us and bless us and make His face shine upon us; that Your ways may be known on earth; Your salvation among the nations.” Psalm 67:1,2
Morning Worship
Message: “I Got Nuthin”
Scripture: Various
Children’s Worship for ages 3-6 will meet today. Children are dismissed to go downstairs during the offering.
Please join us for coffee and fellowship time following the service this morning.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
This morning we continue in our series “The Power of a Whisper,” do you find yourself in the camp that says “I got nothing and I get nothing”? This morning’s message will address that issue and provide some help for the journey.
Second offering next Sunday will be for the War Chest of Harvest Church.
Prayer for the Persecuted Church Sunday is November 13. We will be participating in the world-wide remembrance and prayer here at Harvest. Following the service we will be having a shared dinner featuring some recipes from other countries. Contact Lisa Jackson or Joann Gerke for recipe ideas. Even if you don’t use different recipes, will you please bring a dish or two to share? Drinks will be provided.
Sunday School classes for all ages today at 11:00. Men’s class meets in the corner of the sanctuary, Women are downstairs in the big room. All other classrooms are marked.
Samaritan Purse Operation Christmas Shoe Boxes. Once again we will be involved in this ministry. Shoe Boxes must be here by Sunday, November 20. If you have any questions, contact Karilynn Ridder.
Prayer Chain Update. This is the final Sunday to indicate if you would like to be a part of the prayer chain. See the table in the back of the auditorium for the sign up sheet.
Prayer and Praise meets on Tuesday at 7:00. Please share your prayer requests with us by using the form included in the bulletin and placing it in the offering or in the Prayer Room bowl.
Church Family
Gloria Martinez will undergo surgery tomorrow morning in Ann Arbor for the removal of a brain tumor. Let’s keep her in our prayers throughout the day.
Card of Thanks—”Thank you for all the cards, food, prayers, and words of encouragement since my surgery. God has been faithful and each day is getting better. Thank you for being such a wonderful church family. God bless you,!” Joyce Tuitman
New phone # Joyce Tuitman— 616-902-4863
Outreach Purpose Group meets this Tuesday night at 8:00 pm.
The November issue of Harvest Times will be printed this week. Please have your submissions in no later than Wednesday.
Elders Meeting this Wednesday night at 7:00.
Pick Up Basketball will begin this Tuesday, November 1, 7-9 pm, at the Woodland Elementary gym and will meet each Tues-day through the end of March.
Cadet Boys (1st—6th grade) will be having a sleepover week-end at the Wilcox cabin on Nov, 4, 5, 6. Call Royce Wilcox with any questions—616-299-7819
Advanced Notice: This year we will be participating in the community Thanksgiving Service, Wednesday night, November 23, 7:00 at Zion Lutheran Church.
The GEMS Girls’ Club is looking for a leader for the 3rd grade girls. If you are interested, call Lisa Jackson at 616-902-1815.
From the deacons
All Purpose groups and ministry groups are asked to submit their financial requests for the year 2012 as the deacons will be working on the proposed budget for 2012 in the near future.
“Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Heb. 4:16
Please pray for _________________________________________
______________________________________________________
_______________________________________Date___________
(tear off and place in offering or prayer room bowl.)
ASSIGNMENTS
Nursery
Today: Audrey Mason, Hannah DeJong, Georgiana Gallardo
Nov. 6: Sarah Oosterhouse, April DeVries, Megan Zook
Greeters
Today and Nov. 6: Josh and Kristi Trumble
Children’s Worship
Today: Ages 3, 4—Karilynn Ridder, Mycah Ridder
Ages 5, 6—Tamara Reser
Nov. 6: Ages 3,4—Mary Murray, Tre Gallardo
Ages 5, 6—Dave Kastanek
Prayer Family
Keep this family in your prayers this week:
R. Duits
Prayer Ministry
Today: Jackie Sheldon Nov. 6: Karilynn Ridder
Coffee Host/Hostess
Today: Sandie Burke
Nov. 6: Dave and Kay Beach
Bulletin October 23, 2011 =
Welcome
October 23, 2011
We’re glad you’re here!
“ He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8
Morning Worship
Message: It All Began with a Whisper
Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-11
*Page 526 in the blue Bible
Tonight: Corinthians Study Begins
Children’s Worship for ages 3-6 will meet today. Children are dismissed to go downstairs during the offering.
Please join us for coffee and fellowship time following the service this morning.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
This morning we continue our series on “The Power of a Whisper” with a glimpse of the heart of God towards the oppressed. Will we have the ears to hear should He call us to do something for those for whom His heart breaks.
Youth Group meets tonight at 5:00.
Sunday Evening Bible Study will begin a new study this evening at 5:00. Join us as we begin to go through Paul’s letters to the Corinthian Church verse by verse. These letters, written some 2000 years ago, are as helpful and relevant today as they were then, both for the church as a whole and individual Christians. Let’s discover how, together.
Sunday School classes for all ages today at 11:00. Men’s class meets in the corner of the sanctuary, Women are downstairs in the big room. All other classrooms are marked.
Prayer Chain Update. Each October we update the list of those who would like to be a part of the prayer chain. There is a sign up
sheet on the back table for all who would like to be involved, either by way of phone call or email address. Please give your phone number and email address and then indicate which is preferable for you. Even if you are on the present chain, you will need to sign up again. The sheet will be out through October.
Annual Samaritan Purse Christmas Shoe Box Drive. We are once again going to be engaged in this international ministry. Collection week is November 14-20. More information will be coming. Any questions can be directed to Karilynn Ridder at 374-8697.
Prayer and Praise meets on Tuesday at 7:00. Please share your prayer requests with us by using the form included in the bulletin and placing it in the offering or in the Prayer Room bowl.
Coffee Break/Little Lambs meets on Wednesday from 9-10:45 am. All women invited!
The GEMS Girls Club will be having their annual Sleepover on Friday, October 28. Would you be willing to donate some needed food items for the girls’ meals? There is a list on the back table.
Pick Up Basketball will begin on Tuesday, November 1, 7-9 pm, at the Woodland Elementary gym and will meet each Tuesday through the end of March.
Church Family
Hip replacement surgery went well for Joyce Tuitman. Pray for growing strength.
New Address: PFC DeJong, Steven A.
LOC# 737 MCCES
Box 788253
29 Palms, CA 92278-8253
Advanced Notice: This year we will be participating in the com-munity Thanksgiving Service, Wednesday night, November 23, 7:00 at Zion Lutheran Church.
From the deacons
The deacons are preparing for the formulation of the 2012 budget and are asking that all Purpose and study groups submit your re-quests to them in the next couple of weeks.
“Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Heb. 4:16
Please pray for _________________________________________
______________________________________________________
_______________________________________Date___________
(tear off and place in offering or prayer room bowl.)
ASSIGNMENTS
Nursery
Today: Gail Pepper, Kaity Jackson, Brooke DeVries
Oct 30: Audrey Mason, Hannah DeJong, Georgiana Gallardo
Greeters
Today: Lee and Carol Jackson
Oct. 30: Josh and Kristi Trumble
Children’s Worship
Today: Ages 3,4—Amy Gallardo, Hannah DeJong
Ages 5, 6—Ken & Amanda Stoel
Oct. 30: Ages 3, 4—Karilynn Ridder, Mycah Ridder
Ages 5, 6—Tamara Reser
Prayer Family
Keep this family in your prayers this week:
D. DeVries
Prayer Ministry
Today: Joel Pepper Oct. 30: Karilynn Ridder
Coffee Host/Hostess
Today: Terri Cappon
Oct. 30: Sandie Burke Snacks: Open
CALENDAR OF THE WEEK
Today 9:30 am—Worship
11:00 am—Sunday School
5:00 pm—Corinthians Study Begins
Monday 7:00 pm—Worship Team
Tuesday 7:00 pm—Prayer & Praise
Wednesday 9:00 am—Coffee Break/Little Lambs
October 16, 2011 =
Welcome
October 16, 2011
We’re glad you’re here!
“ Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.” Psalm 119:105
Morning Worship
Message: Practicing God’s Presence
Scripture: I Thessalonians 5:17*
*Page 837 in the blue Bible
Tonight: CHEERS Small Groups
Children’s Worship for ages 3-6 will meet today. Children are dismissed to go downstairs during the offering.
Please join us for coffee and fellowship time following the service this morning.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
This morning we continue in our series ―The Power of a Whisper‖ with a second look at what it means to practice God’s presence. There are some things we can do to increase the odds of our hearing God’s whispers on a daily basis and therefore live a whisper-led life.
Pastor Ridder is still looking for your whisper stories. You can give him a call, drop him a note, or email him at ben@harvestcrc.com.
The second offering this morning is for the denominational GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior). This is our annual ―dues‖.
Sunday School classes for all ages today at 11:00. Men’s class meets in the corner of the sanctuary, Women are downstairs in the big room. All other classrooms are marked.
Prayer Chain Update. It’s time to update the prayer chain. There is a sign up sheet on the back table for all who would like to be involved, either by way of phone call or email address. If you would like to be a part, please give your phone number and email address and then indicate which is preferable for you. Even if you are on the present chain, you will need to sign up again.
Annual Samaritan Purse Christmas Shoe Box Drive. We are once again going to be engaged in this international ministry. Collection week is November 14-20. More information will be coming. Any questions can be directed to Karilynn Ridder at 374-8697.
Classis Thornapple Valley will be in session this Tuesday evening at Harvest Community Church, 6:00. Pastor Ridder and Elder DeJong are your delegates.
Prayer and Praise meets on Tuesday at 7:00. Bring your prayer requests and join with others in the power of corporate prayer. If you are unable to come, write down your requests on the form included in the bulletin and place in the offering or in the Prayer Room.
Coffee Break/Little Lambs meets on Wednesday from 9-10:45 am. All women invited!
Consistory meets this Wednesday at 7:00, with Dave Beach hosting.
Men With Tools has a home project lined up for Saturday, October 22, 10:30 am. Please call Jason Flohr at 269-367-4239 or the church office 374-8697 if you are a volunteer for MWT and you will be able to help that day.
Church Family
Joyce Tuitman will be undergoing hip replacement surgery tomorrow. Please keep her in your prayers.
Lakewood Youth Fellowship. Over 20 kids committed /recommitted their lives to Christ at last Wednesday evening’s gathering! Praise God for His faithfulness from generation to generation. Thanks to all from Harvest who invest their time and energy in this move of our Lord.
From the deacons
Offerings Oct. 2 —General Fund $2942.00 Budget +$86.60
War Chest $ 50.00
“Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Heb. 4:16
Please pray for _________________________________________
______________________________________________________
_______________________________________Date___________
(tear off and place in offering or prayer room bowl.)
ASSIGNMENTS
Nursery
Today: Jami Edgecomb, Taylor Van’t Land, Tre Gallardo
Oct. 23: Gail Pepper, Kaity Jackson, Brooke DeVries
Greeters
Today and October 23: Lee and Carol Jackson
Children’s Worship
Today: Ages 3, 4– Lisa Jackson, Georgiana Gallardo
Ages 5,6—Robin Bartlett
Oct. 23: Ages 3,4—Amy Gallardo, Hannah DeJong
Ages 5, 6—Ken & Amanda Stoel
Prayer Family
Keep this family in your prayers this week:
J. Desgranges
Prayer Ministry
Today: Gail Pepper Oct. 23: Joel Pepper
Coffee Host/Hostess
Today: Joyce Tuitman
Oct. 23: Terri Cappon Snacks: Open
CALENDAR OF THE WEEK
Today 9:30 am—Worship
11:00 am—Sunday School
5:00 pm—CHEERS Small Groups
Monday 7:00 pm—Worship Team
Tuesday 6:00 pm—Classis Thornapple Valley
7:00 pm—Prayer & Praise
Wednesday 9:00 am—Coffee Break/Little Lambs
7:00 pm—Consistory
Saturday 10:30 am—Men With Tools
10-09-2011 Bulletin =
Welcome
October 9, 2011
We’re glad you’re here!
“ Since then, you have been raised with Christ:; set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.” Colossians 3:1-3
Morning Worship
Message: Practice, Practice, Practice
Scripture: Philippians 4:8
5:00 pm—II Samuel Study
Children’s Worship for ages 3-6 will meet today. Children are dismissed to go downstairs during the offering.
Please join us for coffee and fellowship time following the service this morning.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
This morning we continue in our series ―The Power of a Whisper.‖ It’s God who desires for us to hear what He has to say for issues big and small. Do we have a part to play in this? Can we increase the odds of actually hearing what He has to say?
Also before us this morning is the grace meal of our Lord through the sacrament of Holy Communion. All are invited to participate who:
* Humble themselves in repentance before God, considering their own sin.
* Trust in Jesus Christ alone for salvation believing their sins are forgiven wholly by grace for the sake of our Lord’s sacrifice on the cross.
* Resolve to live in faith and obedience with his neighbor.
Children who profess a faith in Jesus as Savior also welcomed
Children’s Worship will meet this morning for ages 3-6. Kids may go downstairs during the offering.
II Samuel Study will meet tonight at 5:00. Please read the rest of the book in preparation for tonight’s lesson.
Youth Group meets tonight at 5:00.
Sunday School classes for all ages today at 11:00. Men’s class meets in the corner of the sanctuary, Women are downstairs in the big room. All other classrooms are marked.
Prayer and Praise meets on Tuesday at 7:00. Bring your prayer requests and join with others in the power of corporate prayer. If you are unable to come, write down your requests on the form included in the bulletin and place in the offering or in the Prayer Room.
Coffee Break/Little Lambs meets on Wednesday from 9-10:45 am. All women invited! If you would be interested in helping out with the nursery age children once or twice a month, please contact Marshann Ludema
Prayer Chain Update. It’s time to update the prayer chain. There is a sign-up sheet on the back table for all who would like to be involved, either by way of phone call or email address. If you would like to be a part, please give your phone number and email address and then indicate which is preferable for you. Even if you are on the present chain, you will need to sign up again.
Outreach Purpose Group meeting this Tuesday at 8:00 pm.
Fellowship Purpose Group meets this Wednesday at 6:30 pm.
Ionia County Right to Life Dinner is planned for Thursday, October 13 at St. Edwards Catholic Church here in Lake Odessa. The speaker will be Barbara Listing, President of Right to Life. Individual reservations are $20, or table of 8 for $160.00. See the flyer on the wall by the kitchen for further information.
The Art of Marriage will be held at Living Gospel Church in Lake Odessa on Nov. 4 beginning at 7 pm, and Saturday, Nov. 5. Registration deadline is October 16. Cost is $50 per couple and includes workbooks and meals. Contact Joe or Heather Wortley at 374-1007 for more information. There is also a flyer on the back bulletin board.
From the deacons
Offerings Oct. 2 —General Fund $2719.00 Budget –$136.40
War Chest $495.00
“Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Heb. 4:16
Please pray for ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Date___________
(tear off and place in offering or prayer room bowl.)
ASSIGNMENTS
Nursery
Today: Kristi Trumble, Derrica Desgranges, April DeVries
Oct. 16: Jami Edgecomb, Taylor Van’t Land, Tre Gallardo
Greeters
Today and October 16: Lee and Carol Jackson
Children’s Worship
Today: Ages 3,4—Sarah McGarry, Megan Zook
Ages 5,6—Sarah Oosterhouse
Oct. 16: Ages 3, 4– Lisa Jackson, Georgiana Gallardo
Ages 5,6—Robin Bartlett
Prayer Family
Keep this family in your prayers this week:
B. DeJong
Prayer Ministry
Today: Marshann Ludema October 16: Gail Pepper
Coffee Host/Hostess
Today: Carole Jackson
Oct. 16: Joyce Tuitman
CALENDAR OF THE WEEK
Today 9:30 am—Worship
11:00 am—Sunday School
5:00 pm—II Samuel Study
5:00 pm—Youth Group
Monday 7:00 pm—Worship Team
Tuesday 7:00 pm—Prayer and Praise
8:00 pm—Outreach Purpose Group
Wednesday 9:00 am—Coffee Break/Little Lambs
Friday Youth Group to Cedar Point