Bad Weather Policy. In the event of bad weather, please tune in to channel 8 (WOOD-TV) or channel 6 (WLNS) for Harvest closing information.
December 30, 2011 by Evie
Filed under Ministries
Bulletin January 1, 2012 =
Welcome
January 1, 2012
We’re glad you’re here!
“Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:7-12
Morning Worship
Message: What Time Is It?
Scripture: Psalm 97:7-12
Page 424 in the blue Bibles
Children’s Worship for ages 3-6 will meet downstairs
during the offering this morning.
Please join us for coffee and fellowship time following the service this morning.
________________________________________
ANNOUNCEMENTS
This morning we welcome Grant Russell to bring us God’s Word. Pastor Ben and family will be out of town visiting extended family.
Children’s Worship for ages 3-6 will meet this morning. Children are dismissed to go downstairs during the offering.
Sunday School reminder: No classes this week.
January’s special offerings:
This morning: War Chest
January 15: Lakewood Youth Fellowship
Pray to the Lord of the Harvest. For the next four weeks check your mailboxes for Pray to the Lord of the Harvest bookmarks. Join with Christian Reformed Home Missions and Christian Reformed World Missions on a 28 day vigil to focus on praying for workers for the harvest. The book-marks include a prayer for each day of the week.
Elder’s Meeting on Wednesday at 7:00 pm.
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 Prayer Room bowl. You are also encouraged to join us!
Pick Up Basketball change of venue for this week —meet at West Elementary at 7:00 pm.
Coffee Break and Little Lambs meets on Wednesday at 9:00 am.
Advance Notice: Outreach Purpose Team will meet on Tuesday, January 10 at 6:00 pm. Fellowship Purpose Team will meet on Wednesday, January 11 at 6:30 pm.
Church Family:
Karen Martin will be needing transportation to and from therapy appointments for the next few weeks. Please see the sheet on the back table if you would like to be of help.
Church Parking. Especially as the weather is getting worse, please be considerate of those who could benefit from parking in front of the church, instead of having to park in the lot and walk up the stairs. Thank you.
Bad Weather Policy. In the event of bad weather, please tune in to channel 8 (WOOD-TV) or channel 6 (WLNS) for Harvest closing information.
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENT
Parents of high school students: A Calvin College financial aid representative will be at several area schools in January to lead a seminar on financial aid for college. Parents of current high school juniors and seniors are especially encouraged to attend. A listing of the financial aid seminars being offered can be found at www.calvin.edu/finaid/seminars.html.
“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, Megan Zook, Georgiana Gallardo
January 8: Marshann Ludema, Jessica Kastanek, April DeVries
Greeters
Today and January 8: Phil and Sandie Burke
Children’s Worship
Today: Ages 3, 4—Joann Gerke, Brooke DeVries
Ages 5, 6—Val Livingston
January 8: Ages 3,4 –Karilynn Ridder, Mycah Ridder
Ages 5,6—Tamara Reser
Prayer Family
Keep this family in your prayers this week:
Lee Jackson
Prayer Ministry
Today: Sandy Stoel January 8: Cindi Coats
Coffee Host/Hostess
Today: Dave and Kay Beach
January 8: Sandie Burke Snacks: Open
CALENDAR OF THE WEEK
Today 9:30 am—Worship Service
Monday 7:00 pm—Worship Team
Tuesday 7:00 pm—Prayer & Praise
7:00 pm— Pick up Basketball at West Elementary
7:00 pm—Elder’s Meeting
Wednesday 9:00 am—Coffee Break/Little Lambs
Thursday 6:30 pm—GEMS Girls Club
Blessed New Year = 2012
Advent Candle theme this morning JOY. Psalm 126:2 on December 18, 2011
Bulletin December 25, 2011 =
Welcome– Christ is born!
December 25, 2011
We’re glad you’re here!
“Do not be afraid, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in clothes and lying in a manger.” Luke 2:10-12
Morning Worship
Message: “Why…?”
Scripture: Luke 2:1-20
Page 724 in the blue Bibles
Children’s Worship for ages 3-6 will NOT meet today.
Please join us for coffee and fellowship time following the service this morning.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Blessed Christmas Day to you all! Glad you are here to celebrate the coming of Jesus into this world. “Glory to God in the highest! And on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests!”
There will no Children’s Worship this morning.
Sunday School reminder: No classes this week or next.
Next Sunday’s special offering will be for the War Chest of Harvest Community.
Next Sunday we welcome Grant Russell to bring us God’s Word. Pastor Ben and family will be out of town visiting extended family.
Pray to the Lord of the Harvest. For the next four weeks check your mailboxes for Pray to the Lord of the Harvest
bookmarks. Join with Christian Reformed Home Missions and Christian Reformed World Missions on a 28 day vigil to focus on praying for workers for the harvest. The bookmarks include a prayer for each day of the week.
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 Prayer Room bowl. You are also encouraged to join us!
Pick Up Basketball change of venue for December 27 and January 3—meet at West Elementary at 7:00 pm.
Coffee Break and Little Lambs will not meet this week. We will resume on January 4.
The January issue of Harvest Times is scheduled for printing this week. Consistory, Purpose groups, Sunday School teach-ers, small groups, youth group etc: If you have any news to include, please submit it no later than Wednesday, January 4. at the church office.
Youth Group After Christmas Party…Thursday night, De-cember 29 at 10:00 pm. Bring snacks, games and drink.
Advance notice: Outreach Purpose Team will meet on Tues-day, January 10 at 6:00 pm. Fellowship Purpose Team will meet on Wednesday, January 11 at 6:30 pm.
Church Family
Ann Snyder has returned home from the hospital following her heart surgery. Karen Martin continues to rehab from her hip replacement surgery. She does need rides to her therapy sessions. If any one is willing to help out, please call the church office.
Bad Weather Policy. In the event of bad weather, please tune in to channel 8 (WOOD-TV) or channel 6 (WLNS) for Harvest closing information.
“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: Sara Hyland, Jessica Kastanek, Derrica Desgranges
January 1: Marshann Ludema, Megan Zook, Georgiana Gallardo
Greeters
Today: Jason and Mary Flohr
January 1: Phil and Sandie Burke
Children’s Worship
Today: No meeting today
January 1: Ages 3, 4—Joann Gerke, Brooke DeVries
Ages 5, 6—Val Livingston
Prayer Family
Keep this family in your prayers this week:
D. Hyland
Prayer Ministry
Today: Karilynn Ridder January 1: Sandy Stoel
Coffee Host/Hostess
Today: Joyce Tuitman
January 1: Dave and Kay Beach
CALENDAR OF THE WEEK
Today 9:30 am—Worship Service
Monday 7:00 pm—Worship Team
Tuesday 7:00 pm—Prayer & Praise
7:00 pm— Pick up Basketball at West Elementary
Thursday 10:00 pm—Youth Group After Christmas Party
Sunday Bulletin again - old method! =
Welcome
December 18, 2011
We’re glad you’re here!
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weakness, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are– yet was without sin. 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.” Hebrews 4:15-16
Morning Worship
Message: “I Know”
Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-18
Page 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.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
As we continue to ask “why?” in connection with the coming of Jesus, this morning’s question is “Why did Jesus come as a baby?” Wouldn’t it have been enough for him to suddenly appear as a grown man and go directly to the cross for our salvation?
Advent Candle theme this morning is JOY. “When the Lord brought back the captives to Zion, we were like men who dreamed. Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy.” Psalm 126:2
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.
Coffee Break and Little Lambs will not meet this week. We will resume on January 4.
Consistory meets this Wednesday at 7:00. Jason Flohr hosting.
Christmas Celebration will be held here next Sunday, December 25 at 9:30 am. There will be no Christmas Eve service.
Sunday School will not be meeting on the Sundays of December 25th and January 1st.
Church Family
Karen Martin underwent hip replacement surgery this past week and is convalescing at home. Continue to pray for her complete recover.
Ann Snyder underwent heart surgery this past Friday. Please pray for restoration of strength as she recovers as well.
Parker Grace, granddaughter of Joann Gerke, continues her stay in natal intensive care. A few more concerns have recently come up. Let’s keep this little one in our prayers as well.
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENT
The Lakewood Area Choral Society will be presenting “A Christmas Concert” this afternoon at 3:00 pm. at the Lake-wood H.S. Performing Arts Auditorium. A free will offering will be taken to benefit Lake Odessa Community Library Building and Renovation Project.
“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: Joann Gerke, Dallas Gallardo, Brooke DeVries
Dec. 25: Sarah Hyland, Jessica Kastanek, Derrica Desgranges
Greeters
Today and Dec. 25: Jason and Mary Flohr
Children’s Worship
Today: Ages 3,4—Karilynn and Mycah Ridder
Ages 5,6—Tamara Reser
Dec. 25: Ages 3,4—Mary Murray
Ages 5,6—Dave Kastanek
Prayer Family
Keep this family in your prayers this week:
T. Hilley
Prayer Ministry
Today: Jackie Sheldon Dec. 25: Karilynn Ridder
Coffee Host/Hostess
Today: Carole Jackson Dec. 25: Joyce Tuitman Snacks: Reynolds
CALENDAR OF THE WEEK
Today 9:30 am—Worship Service
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—Consistory Meeting
Sunday =
12-11-2011 =This morning we lit the candle of Peace. Scripture tells us that it’s the peace with God that leads to the peace of God.
Bulletin = December 11, 2011….
Welcome
December 11, 2011
We’re glad you’re here!
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and you will call him Immanuel” Isaiah 7:14
Morning Worship
Message: “But I’m a Virgin!”
Scripture: Luke 1:26-38
Page 723 in the blue Bibles
Tonight: I Corinthians Study 5:00
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 continue our Advent series, today we consider the fact of a virgin birth. Does it make a difference that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin, and why should we care?
Advent Wreath. This morning we light the candle of Peace. Scripture tells us that it’s the peace with God that leads to the peace of God.
Congregational Meeting for the purpose of adopting the pro-posed 2012 budget is scheduled for this morning after the worship service. All communicant members of Harvest Church 18 years and older are eligible to vote. Reminder, there will be Sunday School classes for all ages.
I Corinthians Study will meet tonight at 5:00. Please read I Corinthians 2:6-16 in preparation.
Youth Group meets tonight at 5:00. We will be doing lesson three in our current look at sexuality under the heading of The Truth About Boundaries.
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.
Coffee Break and Little Lambs meets this Wednesday. This will be our last meeting until the new year. Women, remember to bring a t-shirt and a favorite Christmas treat.
The Youth Group will be babysitting this Saturday, December 17, from 5-10 pm as a fundraiser and way to give parents a night away. 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.
Christmas Celebration will be held here on Sunday, December 25 at 9:30 am. There will be no Christmas Eve service.
Sunday School Schedule. There will be no Sunday School classes on the weeks of December 25 and January 1.
Thank you to all who contributed to the Lakewood Community Council Christmas Basket Program; wrapped gifts, money, hats and mittens. Your gifts will bless those in the Lakewood Community who have few resources this Christmas season.
Church Family: Karen Martin is recovering from hip replacement surgery this past Friday. Please keep her in your prayers.
Winter Bad Weather Policy: Please check WOOD-TV channel 8, or WLNS –TV channel 6 for any church event change or closing information.
Winter Outerwear Closet. We have had several people stopping by Harvest’s outerwear closet this past week. If you have children’s coats, boots, snow pants, etc. that you no longer need, please bring them in and they will benefit someone who can really use them.
Requested Announcement. The Lakewood Area Choral Society will be presenting ―A Christmas Concert‖ on Sunday, December 18 at 3:00 pm. at the Lakewood H.S. Performing Arts Auditorium. A free will offering will be taken to benefit Lake Odessa Community Library Building and Renovation Project.
“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, Kaity Jackson, Tre Gallardo
Dec. 18: Sherri and Taylor Van’t Land, Brooke DeVries
Greeters
Today and Dec. 18: Jason and Mary Flohr
Children’s Worship
Today: Ages 3,4—Amy Gallardo, Hannah DeJong
Ages 5,6—Ken & Amanda Stoel
Dec. 18: Ages 3,4—Karilynn and Mycah Ridder
Ages 5,6—Tamara Reser
Prayer Family
Keep this family in your prayers this week:
M. Hilley
Prayer Ministry
Today: Joel Pepper Dec. 18: Karilynn Ridder
Coffee Host/Hostess
Today: Dave and Kay Beach
Dec. 18: Carole Jackson Snacks: Open
CALENDAR OF THE WEEK
Today 9:30 am—Worship Service
10:30 am—Congregational Meeting
11:00 am—Sunday School
5:00 pm—I Corinthians Study
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’ Christmas Party
Please join us on a Sunday!
This morning we lit the candle of HOPE and ask our God to once again be the LIGHT for us in the darkness of despair.
