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Bulletin 11-27-2011 =
Welcome
November 27, 2011
We’re glad you’re here!
“How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity…For there the Lord bestows His blessing, even life forevermore.” Psalm 133: 1,3b
Morning Worship
Message: Common Ground
Scripture: I Corinthians 1:10-17
Pages 807 in the blue Bibles
Tonight: 5:00
I Corinthians 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.
________________________________________
ANNOUNCEMENTS
This morning we look at the issue of church unity. What is it that holds the Church of Christ together as one? What is the one thing that always threatens the oneness that the Holy Spirit has blessed the Church with? Those are some of the questions we’ll address together this morning.
The second offering next week will be our annual collection for CRWRC, the Christian Reformed World Relief Committee.
There are Sunday School classes for all ages following the morning service, beginning at 11:00. Men meet in the northeast corner of the sanctuary. Women meet in the big room downstairs. All other classrooms are marked.
I Corinthians Study tonight at 5:00. Please read I Corinthians 1:18-2:5 in preparation.
Youth Group meets tonight at 5:00.
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.
Pick Up Basketball on Tuesday at the Woodland Elementary gym at 7:00 pm.
The December issue of Harvest Times is scheduled for printing this week. Please have your submissions in no later than Wednesday.
Coffee Break and Little Lambs meets this Wednesday at 9:00 am. We will be studying Genesis 42—45:15. Women, join us!
GEMS Girls Club meets this Thursday at 6:00 pm.
We are still in need of several gifts for girls age 6 and girls age 10 for the Lakewood Community Council Christmas Basket Program. Gifts should be wrapped and tagged and brought here to church by Wednesday, December 7. Hats, socks and mittens, any size, are also welcomed. There is a sign up sheet on the back table along with more information about how you can help.
Congregational Meeting for the purpose of voting on the 2012 proposed budget is scheduled for Sunday, December 11, following the service. The proposed budget is in your mailboxes, with extra copies on the back table.
MARK THE DATE..Saturday, December 17, from 5-10 pm, YOUTH GROUP babysitting night. Bring snacks. Sign up on the back table. $20 for the first child. $10 for any additional children in the family. Supper will be provided.
Volunteers needed: Children’s Worship ages 3-4, 5-6, and Nursery are looking for a few good men and women to pass on their faith to our little ones. Please sign up on the volunteer sheet on the back table. The 2012 schedule will be posted on December 11, so don’t hesitate! Helpers are also needed, ages 10 and up.
Christmas Wreaths. Anybody interested in making an “individualized” wreath to be used as decoration in the church sanctuary over the Christmas season, please meet with Marilyn DeJong for more details following the service this morning.
“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: Marshann Ludema, Kaity Jackson, Georgiana Gallardo
Dec. 4: Karilynn Ridder, Hannah DeJong, Dallas Gallardo
Greeters
Today and Dec. 4: Joel and Gail Pepper
Children’s Worship
Today: Ages 3,4—Amanda Stoel, Megan Zook
Ages 5,6—Mary Flohr
Dec. 4: Ages 3, 4—Lisa Jackson, Georgiana Gallardo
Ages 5, 6—Robin Bartlett
Prayer Family
Keep this family in your prayers this week:
J. Gerke
Prayer Ministry
Today: Gail Pepper Dec. 4: Marshann Ludeam
Coffee Host/Hostess
Today: Terri Cappon
Dec. 4: Sandie Burke Snacks: Open
CALENDAR OF THE WEEK
Today 9:30 am—Worship Service
11:00 am—Sunday School
5:00 pm—I Corinthians Study
5:00 pm—Youth Group
Monday 7:00 pm—Worship Team
Tuesday 7:00 pm—Prayer & Praise
7:00 pm— Pick up Basketball
Wednesday 9:00 am—Coffee Break/Little Lambs
Thursday 6:00 pm—GEMS Girls Club
Bulletin - November 20, 2011
Welcome
November 20, 2011
We’re glad you’re here!
“I will bow down towards your holy temple and will praise your name for your love and faithfulness, for you have exalted above all things your name and your word.” Psalm 138:2
Morning Worship
Message: The Living Active, Piercing Word of God
Scripture: Hebrews 4:12
Pages 847 in the blue Bibles
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.
________________________________________
ANNOUNCEMENTS
As we left off last week, our persecuted brothers and sisters have some things to teach us here in North America. This morning we seek to emulate their reverence for the Bible, the word of our God.
This morning we have before us the meal of grace through the sacrament of Holy Communion. All are invited to partake 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 are also welcomed.
There are Sunday School classes for all ages following the morning service, beginning at 11:00. Men meet in the northeast corner of the sanctuary. Women meet in the big room downstairs. All other classrooms are marked.
Samaritan Purse Shoe Boxes are due at church by noon today. Thank you to all who have participated in this ministry for the sake of Christ’s love for his world!
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.
Pick Up Basketball on Tuesday at the Woodland Elementary gym at 7:00 pm.
There will be NO Coffee Break and Little Lambs this week.
Community Thanksgiving Service this Wednesday, 7:00 at Zion Lutheran Church on Velte Road.
Community Thanksgiving Service will be held Wednesday evening, November 23, 7:00 at Zion Lutheran Church on Velte Road.
Lakewood Community Council Christmas Basket Program. We will again be participating in this effort to provide gifts for area families who have been disadvantaged in some way. We will need gifts for 10 girls, age 6, and 10 girls, age 9, wrapped and tagged. Last year the Council served about 200 families. Please see the sign up sheet on the back table and note some other ways you can also help. Gifts are due here at Harvest by Wed., Dec. 7.
Missing from the Prayer Room. If you removed one of the multi-bound books from the prayer room from Set Free Ministries, please return it! Thank you.
Congregational Meeting for the purpose of voting on the pro-posed budget for 2012 will be held following the service on Sun-day, December 11. The proposed budget will be in your church mail boxes soon.
Bad Weather closing information. As we enter into the winter season, please check either TV-8 or TV-6 locally to get any church activity closing information because of severe weather.
“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: Lisa Jackson, Taylor Van’t Land, Brooke DeVries
Nov. 27: Marshann Ludema, Kaity Jackson, Georgiana Gallardo
Greeters
Today and Nov. 27: Joel and Gail Pepper
Children’s Worship
Today: Ages 3,4—Harlene Westendorp, April DeVries
Ages 5,6—Sarah Oosterhouse
Nov. 27: Ages 3,4—Amanda Stoel, Megan Zook
Ages 5,6—Mary Flohr
Prayer Family
Keep this family in your prayers this week:
L. Gallardo
Prayer Ministry
Today: Cindi Coats Nov. 27: Gail Pepper
Coffee Host/Hostess
Today: Joyce Tuitman
Nov. 27: Terri Cappon Snacks: Open
CALENDAR OF THE WEEK
Today 9:30 am—Communion Sunday
11:00 am—Sunday School
5/6:00 pm—CHEERS Small Groups
Monday 7:00 pm—Worship Team
Tuesday 7:00 pm—Prayer & Praise
7:00 pm— Pick up Basketball
Wednesday 7:00 pm—Community Thanksgiving
Service at Zion Lutheran
Community Thanksgiving Service will be held Wednesday evening, November 23, 7:00 at Zion Lutheran Church on Velte Road.
Can you help? =
Lakewood Community Council Christmas Basket Program. We will again be participating in this effort to provide gifts for area families who have been disadvantaged in some way. We will need gifts for 10 girls, age 6, and 10 girls, age 9, wrapped and tagged. Last year the Council served about 200 families. Please see the sign up sheet on the back table and note some other ways you can also help. Gifts are due here at Harvest by Wed., Dec. 7.
Bulletin November 13, 2011 ==
Welcome
November 13, 2011
We’re glad you’re here!
“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” Matthew 5:11-12
Morning Worship
Message: Is it Worth It?
Scripture: Romans 14:17, Matthew 13:44-46
Pages 804 and 691 in the blue Bibles
Tonight:
I Corinthians 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.
________________________________________
ANNOUNCEMENTS
This morning we stand together in prayer for our persecuted brothers and sisters in the faith. “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Second offering this morning is for Open Doors, a ministry dedicated to getting Bibles into areas where they are scarce and banned.
Youth Group meets tonight at 5:00.
I Corinthians Study tonight at 5:00. Please read I Corinthians 1:9-17 in preparation. With everything else that was going on in the Corinthian church, why does Paul begin with the issue of church unity?
Following the Sunday School hour today there will be a shared dinner, featuring some recipes from around the world. Tableware and drink will be provided. The Men’s Sunday School is in charge of the set up AND take downs. Thanks guys!
Next Sunday as part of our time together we will be celebrating the death and resurrection of our Lord through the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper.
Samaritan Purse Operation Christmas Shoebox. All shoe-boxes are due here by next Sunday, November 20, noon! Any questions can be directed to Karilynn Ridder at 374-8576.
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.
Pick Up Basketball on Tuesday at the Woodland Elementary gym at 7:00 pm.
Consistory meets this Wednesday at 7:00. Bob DeJong hosting.
Purpose Groups, Bible Studies, GEMS, and all other ministries still have time to present their budget requests for 2012 to the deacons as the budget is a work in progress.
Community Thanksgiving Service will be held Wednesday evening, November 23, 7:00 at Zion Lutheran Church on Velte Road.
Thank you! We would like to thank everyone who supported the GEMS Sleepover through food donations and prayer. We had almost 60 girls attend this year and they had loads of fun! Thanks everyone!
Lakewood Community Council Christmas Basket Program. We will again be participating in this effort to provide gifts for area families who have been disadvantaged in some way. We will need gifts for 10 girls, age 6, and 10 girls, age 9, wrapped and tagged. Last year the Council served about 200 families. Please see the sign up sheet on the back table and note some other ways you can also help. Gifts are due here at Harvest by Wed., Dec. 7.
Missing—If you borrowed one of the spiral bound prayer books from the prayer room, please return it as soon as possible.
“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: Harlene Westendorp, Derrica Desgranges, Jessica Kastanek
Nov. 20: Lisa Jackson, Taylor Van’t Land, Brooke DeVries
Greeters
Today: Josh and Kristi Trumble
Nov. 20: Joel and Gail Pepper
Children’s Worship
Today: Ages 3,4—Joann Gerke, Brooke DeVries
Ages 5,6—Valerie Livingston
Nov. 20: Ages 3,4—Harlene Westendorp, April DeVries
Ages 5,6—Sarah Oosterhouse
Prayer Family
Keep this family in your prayers this week:
J. Flohr
Prayer Ministry
Today: Sandy Stoel Nov. 20: Cindi Coats
Coffee Host/Hostess
Today: Carole Jackson Nov. 20: Joyce Tuitman Snacks: open
CALENDAR OF THE WEEK
Today 9:30 am—Persecuted Church Sunday
11:00 am—Sunday School
12:00 pm—Shared Dinner
Monday 7:00 pm—Worship Team
Tuesday 7:00 pm—Prayer & Praise
7:00 pm— Pick up Basketball
Wednesday 9:00 am—Coffee Break/Little Lambs
7:00 pm— Consistory Meeting
Saturday 10:30 am—Men With Tools
Harvest Community Coat Closet = FREE =
Bulletin - November 6, 2011 =
Welcome
November 6, 2011
We’re glad you’re here!
“…but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak up over his face and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. ” I Kings 19:11-13
Morning Worship
Message: Whisper Stories
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.
________________________________________
ANNOUNCEMENTS
This morning we conclude the “Power of a Whisper” series with testimonies from people of Harvest Church about times when they heard the whispering of God directing them to a certain action, admonishing them for a certain attitude or behavior, and giving His assurance during difficult times in life.
Second offering this morning is for the Harvest Church War Chest, monies used to help people with everyday needs.
Updated Prayer Chains are in your mailboxes. Please use the chain with all prayer requests that come from this week forward.
Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Next Sunday we will join millions of other Christians around the world in prayer for our persecuted brothers and sisters. A special offering will be taken for Open Doors for distribution of Bibles. Following the Sunday School hour we will be having a shared dinner featuring recipes from some of the countries we prayed for. There are some recipes on the back table for you to use if you wish. Please sign the sheet indicating which one(s) you have taken. Thank you.
Samaritan Purse Operation Christmas Shoebox. All shoe-boxes are due here by Sunday, November 20, noon! A brief video clip will be shown this morning featuring this ministry opportunity. Any questions can be directed to Karilynn Ridder at 374-8576.
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
The surgery of Gloria Martinez for the removal of a brain tumor went well this past week. We praise our almighty God and continue to pray for a good recovery.
New Phone number– Joyce Tuitman 616-902-4863
Congratulations to grandparents Joann Gerke, and Richard and Anita Duits in the birth of new grandchildren this past week.
The November issue of Harvest Times is in your mailboxes this morning or was emailed to you if you requested that. Visitors, there are extra copies on the back table. Please take one.
Pick Up Basketball on Tuesday at the Woodland Elementary gym at 7:00 pm.
Lakewood Youth Fellowship will be meeting on Wednesday, November 9 at the Lakewood High School auditorium from 7-9 pm Please pray for this gathering of youth from all over the area.
Advanced Notice: This year we will be participating in the community Thanksgiving Service, Wednesday night, November 23, 7:00 at Zion Lutheran Church.
2012 Church Budget Requests
All purpose groups and ministry leaders are reminded to present their financial requests for 2012 to one of the deacons by this Wednesday, as they will be meeting to formulate a 2012 budget proposal.
“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: Sarah Oosterhouse, April DeVries, Megan Zook
Nov.13: Harlene Westendorp, Derrica Desgranges, Jessica Kastanek
Greeters
Today and Nov. 13: Josh and Kristi Trumble
Children’s Worship
Today: Ages 3,4—Mary Murray, Tre Gallardo
Ages 5, 6—Dave Kastanek
Nov. 13: Ages 3,4—Joann Gerke, Brooke DeVries
Ages 5,6—Valerie Livingston
Prayer Family
Keep this family in your prayers this week:
D. Edgecomb
Prayer Ministry
Today: Karilynn Ridder Nov. 13 Sandy Stoel
Coffee Host/Hostess
Today: Dave and Kay Beach
Nov. 13: Carole Jackson Snacks—Becky Oosterhouse
CALENDAR OF THE WEEK
Today 9:30 am—Worship
11:00 am—Sunday School
Monday 7:00 pm—Worship Team
Tuesday 7:00 pm—Prayer & Praise
7:00 pm— Pick up Basketball
Wednesday 9:00 am—Coffee Break/Little Lambs