The Bulletin for May 11, 2008

TODAY'S WORSHIP AT SOUTH GRANDVILLE 

       This morning's message combines the message of Pentecost with our sermon series on becoming the kind of church we're meant to be. Using Galatians 5:16-26 as the text, we will explore how a healthy congregation needs to be sensitive to the Spirit's leading.

       During the morning service we'll be celebrating the sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Visitors who love the Lord and belong to another church family are invited and encouraged to participate in this sacrament.

        Today we also give heartfelt thanks to the Lord for the mothers He has given us.

       Our morning offerings are for the General Fund and a special offering for the South Grandville Summer Work Project.

       Our worship service this evening will be held in Friendship Hall and will include a special time of prayer for needs in our local and church community, for work and farming, and for our nation and world. Our praying takes place in a world that comes from the creative hand of God and loudly proclaims his handiwork. What's more, creation is entering a new growing season in the northern hemisphere. Our springtime prayers remind us to be very conscious of our surroundings in God's creation and of the needs throughout our community and world.

        Our evening offering is for Dordt College .

NEXT WEEK'S WORSHIP AT SOUTH GRANDVILLE

        Next Sunday morning Pastor Dan will conclude the six-part sermon series, “All We're Meant To Be.” This last message will help us focus on finding places for our church to be “engaged” in the world, and to demonstrate the love of Jesus to a world full of people who need that love.

       During our evening service, Pastor Dan's message will come from Isaiah 55. We will also enjoy the music of a guest organist, Mr. Stan Blum.

       Next week's offerings will be for the General Fund and the South Grandville Baby Supply Pantry in the morning, and for Kids Hope USA in the evening.

OUR CHURCH FAMILY: PRAYER NEEDS & PRAISES

Please call the Prayer/Newsline 246-8860. To add or update the prayer line, please call Pastor Dan, Marc Faasse, or your household elder. Encouragement Cards are in the pews for your use to encourage, express appreciation, or convey the fact that you are praying for a member of our church family.

•  Mr. Ken Wolters (7) was admitted to St. Mary's Hospital on Wednesday with possible pneumonia. He has also begun chemotherapy while he is hospitalized.

•  Rev. Bernie Byma (7) is a resident at the VanAndel Pavilion at Fulton Manor where he continues to receive hospice care.

•  Mr. Leon Oosterink (4) is weak but is feeling quite well as he continues with hospice care at home.

•  Mr. Stan Quist (6) was transferred last Wednesday to the Waldon Woods Retirement Village (2600 Waldon Woods Dr., Wyoming, 49509) where he is now in assisted living.

•  Mrs. Jessica Cajigas (3) is doing well in her pregnancy as she continues on complete bed rest.

•  Dylan Berkenpas (6) remains a resident at Wedgwood.

•  Mr. Ryan Sweeney's condition has improved significantly at the University of Michigan Medical Center and he is once again eligible to receive a lung transplant.

•  Please keep Bob and Jill Morren and their family in prayer. Their home in Kalamazoo suffered extensive damage from a fire last Monday.

•  Larry and Nancy Groothuis are currently heading up a needs assessment team for the CRWRC in Aberdeen , Washington. This area has experienced widespread flooding. They expect to be there for two more weeks.

SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY: Congratulations to Ike & Sharon Brinks, who celebrated their 50 th wedding anniversary this past Friday, May 9! The Brinks' invite you to join them during the coffee hour this morning to enjoy a piece of cake and celebrate with them!

Happy Anniversary also to Jim & Shirley Schipper who will be celebrating 55 years of marriage on Thursday, May 15!

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE EACH OTHER

NURSERY : Today, a.m. Pat Mouw, Kristina Netz , Nick Reed

             p.m . Annette Howerzyl, Abby Streelman

Next Sunday, a.m. Marge Mulder, Barb Schemper, Michael September

            p.m . Jane Schut, Vanessa Zuverink

CHURCH BUS DRIVERS : Today & May 18: Roger Grit; May 25: John Kortman

USHERS : a.m. Dave Struck, Jerry Stuyvesant, Mike Sytsma, Bernie VanderIest

            p.m . Bill VanZalen , Jim & Steve Vos, Ruth VanZanten

COFFEE SERVERS : Today: Toby & Kathie Heberly, Dave & Mary Heuker, Herm & Alice Heuker

       Next Sunday: Jim & Karen Hoekstra, John & Joan Hoelsema, Les & Sharon Holwerda

CHILDREN'S WORSHIP : Children's Worship is for children in Pre-K through 3 rd grade. The children leave the service at the time indicated in the order of worship and meet in room #6, which is directly beneath the sanctuary. Children's Worship is dismissed at 10:45 ; if the church service ends before that time, please feel free to enjoy a cup of coffee before picking up your child.

Today's schedule: “Pentecost: God's Gift of the Holy Spirit” ; Leader: Julie Ebels; Helper: Nick Reed

        Next Sunday: “Peter Heals a Lame Man” ; Leader: Dave Gort; Helper: Kylie Wilson

LITTLE LAMBS : Little Lambs is for children ages 2-4. The children leave the service at the time indicated in the order of worship and meet in room #14, which is at the end of the south hallway downstairs. Children in Little Lambs may be picked up in the nursery at the end of the service.

Today's schedule: “ Jericho ” ; Leader: Luanne Cammenga

        Next Sunday: “Hannah” ; Leader: Nicole Dornbos

OUR CHURCH CALENDAR

Today :      11:00 a.m. Fellowship Coffee

                  5:30 p.m. Prayer Service in Friendship Hall

Tuesday :   6:30 a.m. Men's Group at Russ'

                 2:00-4:30 p.m. Baby Supply Pantry Open

Wednesday :   9:00 a.m. Ladies' Sewing Group

                       8:20 p.m. Men's Softball vs. Boston Square, Diamond 2 ( Rec Center )

NOTES OF THANKS

•  Thank you to all who have donated to support my Sea to Sea ride for poverty awareness and alleviation. I have achieved approximately half of my $10,000 goal. If you have not yet made a donation, please prayerfully consider what you can give to support this cause. Checks should be made out to “Sea to Sea Bike Tour” and given to me or placed in my mail slot. On-line donations may be completed at www.seatosea.org . Please complete your donation as soon as possible so that I may concentrate on training and the tour organizers are assured of the necessary financial support. Love like Christ; ride like Lance! – Marc Faasse

•  A big “Thank you” to everyone that sent me care boxes and words of encouragements. They are very much appreciated and enjoyed. – LCPL Jordan R. Grit

NOTES FROM COUNCIL

At the Congregational Meeting last Monday the following nominees were chosen to be office-bearers:

       Elders: Tim Bosscher , Jon Larry Hulsebus, John Kortman and Ken Schemper

       Deacons: Brian Breuker, Lois Haagsma and Ed Peters

The proposal to choose all office-bearers by lot was defeated.

The proposal to amend the 2008 church budget to include Christian Education costs for the final four months of the year, and to include the balance of the Christian Education amount for the 2008-09 school year , was adopted.

The congregation also approved the recommendation to spend up to $55,000 for a new boiler system, a new tile floor in the sanctuary, and a hearing loop system in the sanctuary.

Following the congregational meeting, the 2008-09 church Council chose the following officers:

        Vice President: Brian Reed     

       Clerk:   Tom Vryhof

       Chairman of the Deacons: Pete Retsema

       Administrative Committee Members: Steve Maring, Ed Peters, Ron Willett

Installation of incoming office-bearers will take place during the morning worship service next Sunday, May 18.

General Fund Update

  Needed weekly:   $11,655.54                Total Received for the Year:   $193,562.38

  Received May 4:   $12,699.00               Needed to Date:                    $191,463.18

  Difference:              $ 1,043.46                                                               $ 2,099.20

Food Drive for Love INC: The deacons have designated the month of May as a food drive for Love INC. Supplies at the pantries are low. Please bring your items in throughout the month. The deacons appreciate your willingness to help those in need!

Please note that beginning on Sunday, May 25 (Memorial Day weekend) , our morning worship services will begin at 10:00 a.m. Our morning services will continue to meet at 10:00 a.m. through Labor Day weekend, when they will return to 9:30 a.m.

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Parents of Elementary, Middle and High School Students : If you need enrollment forms signed by a church representative, please see Pete Retsema in the narthex after this morning's service. Enrollment deadlines are this week!

Parents of Graduates : If you have a child graduating from high school or college , please complete the half-sheet form for the newsletter. Extra forms are on the table by the office. The information needs to be turned in by the end of this week. Parents of high school grads – don't forget to also turn in the items needed for the posters.

If you're considering making public profession of faith , Pastor Dan would like to meet with you today in the Council Room downstairs right after the morning worship service. If you can't attend but are interested, please give Pastor Dan a call.

Book Club will meet on May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Ruth VanZanten (note the change in location). The book to be discussed is The Novelist by Angela Hunt. All women are invited to attend.

Senior Fellowship – Thursday May 15 : Judge Peter Versluis from the 59 th District Court will welcome us to his courtroom at 3161 Wilson at 10:00 a.m. He will show us what a typical day in his courtroom is like, and will answer most any questions you might have. Please sign up on the sheet at the bulletin counter. If you would like to go out for lunch afterward at the Grand Villa, please sign up for that too.

Volunteer Appreciation Sunday is next week! The staff would like to thank all volunteers in our church. See the orange insert in the bullet for more information, and please sign up today so we know how much food to fix!

The Requested & Community Announcements sheet is on the bulletin counter for those who wish to read it.

VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED FOR VBS!!!

June 23 – 27, 6 pm – 8 pm

We are still in need of some volunteers to help this VBS run smoothly!

Some of the positions still needed to be filled are:

Backyard Bible Club Leader – Bible story leader – you do not have

to tell the story everyday. If you want to sign up for one day or

two that would be great!

Cooper the Dog puppet

Nick the Squirrel puppet

Music Leader – learn the motions to the songs, play instruments and get the kids excited to sing these fun songs!

Assembly Leader – welcome kids to VBS each day, introduce the skit and closing

Community Corner Leader – introduce kids to other people, young and old alike, who serve Jesus through their jobs or through special projects and hobbies.

Decorating Coordinator – give our VBS that backyard look!

Clothesline Creations Leader – gathering craft supplies, putting samples together, and showing the kids how to put them together.

If you could let Holly Gort know what you are interested in as soon as possible or sign up at the puppet theatre in the narthex. Thank you for your support!