Calvin CRC Announcements for January 29, 2012

WORSHIP TODAY: 10 AM & 5 PM                                                     

            Morning worship includes our Allegro Ringers and Pastor MacLeod continues the series of messages on the Lord’s Prayer:  “The Disciples’ Prayer: Deliver Us.”  (Matthew 6:9-13, Lord’s Day 52).

            Evening worship is a joint service between Calvin CRC and Woodlawn CRC held at the Calvin College Chapel.  Our worship is led by our combined choirs singing anthems tracing the place of hymns and choral music in church history.  The singing will be interspersed with readings from people like John Calvin, Charles Wesley, Isaac Watts, and Fanny Crosby.

WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY, February 5                                         ___

            Morning worship will include the sacrament of holy communion and Pastor MacLeod preaching on the closing doxology of the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13, Lord’s Day 52).  Our offerings will be for the Ministry Fund and the Benevolence Fund.

            Evening worship will include our suggesting songs for a congregational hymn sing and Pastor MacLeod preaching in the series from the Gospel of Mark dealing with the Pharisees’ question of divorce, along with Jesus’ blessing of children; Mark 10:1-16.  Our offering will be for Home Repair Services.

CHURCH FAMILY                                                                                

Rejoice with Dave and Becky Baker (District #14), who welcomed their newborn daughter Emma Frances Baker on Tuesday night, January 24.  Emma is welcomed by her siblings Annika, Nathan, and Ethan.  Praise God for a healthy baby girl!

Weldon Brumels (District #10) was admitted to Butterworth Hospital last Monday due to side effects from his radiation treatments.

Al Lobbes (District #05) was admitted to St. Mary’s Hospital last Monday due to complications related to his breathing problems.

Rich Baker (District #10) had hip surgery last Tuesday and hoped to transition to Porter Hills by the weekend for a period of physical therapy.

Judy Jongsma (District #03) went home from the hospital last Sunday.

Ade VanderVeer (District #02) spent last weekend in the hospital.  Ginny VanderVeer became a resident at the Cook Center (Raybrook Campus) on Wednesday.

Please pray for good recoveries and renewed strength for these persons as well as others who have experienced physical difficulties recently.

Thank you:  Just a note to members of Calvin Church, our thanks for the flowers, cards, and visits.  Calvin Church is always in our prayers, and we are grateful for yours on our behalf.            Homer and Joanne VanderMey

Thank you, Calvin Church, for your encouragement and expressions of care and concern shown to me during my recovery from hip surgery.

                                                                             Jack Holwerda

With praise and thanksgiving, the following birthdays will be celebrated during the month of February:  8~Les Ippel, 90 (District #03); 12~Carl Kromminga, 87 (District #10); 13~Alma Walhout, 86 (District 02); 21~Ruth DeKoster, 91 (District #09); 22~Boyd Hoffman, 88 (District #14); and 26~Dorothy Sytsma, 92 (District #02).

CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRIES                                             

            BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK:  1/31—Ben Kuiper (8!), 2/1—Katrina Sandman (7!), Keira Sandman (7!), Rhys Sandman (7!) and Annika Sandman (7!), 2/2—Stuart Lanning (14!), 2/3—Isaac Hubka (7!), 2/4—Annelise Kuiper (6!)

            78ERS LOCK-IN:  Our combined churches Lock-In at East Hills is scheduled for this Friday night, February 3 at 11 PM to Saturday at 5 AM.  All attendees and friends from Calvin CRC will need to have a completed Participation Release form turned in to Char.  Cost to attend is $15.  Bring a swimsuit and towel to swim, and wear athletic clothing to be active in!

            78ERS: Our next regular meeting is Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 7 PM.

            CYG: Our next regular meeting is Sunday, February 12 at 6:30 PM when we will learn more about homelessness in Grand Rapids from Laura of Family Promise.  We will also have the opportunity to make some small gifts for children who experience homelessness and prepare a gift auction basket for their Kid’s Care Carnival which is coming February 25.

MEETINGS, ACTIVITIES, AND EVENTS                                          

            Today:  Don't miss the latest COURIER in your boxes today.  Thanks to contributors Kyle Heys who wrote an article for the Disability Concerns Committee; Ken Oosterhouse for his article about Family Promise; Jan Dykgraaf for her article on Family Assistance, and Tom Prince for his article about his work with Faith Alive Christian Resources. You will also find a report from our pastoral staff regarding specific ways that Calvin Church can grow in discipleship, and there is an introduction to some of our new Calvin Church members.  Always keep the Courier in mind as a platform for your own musings!  Next due date is:  March 20—ANYone can submit material!

            Today:  ADULT EDUCATION:  As a member of the United States Army National Guard, John Hendrikse was sent for a one-year tour of duty in Iraq.  He will describe some of his experiences there, and will also share his thoughts on ways families, friends and congregations can be supportive of those serving in harm's way during extended tours of duty far from home.

            Today: COMMUNITY CARE/SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE meets at 3:45 at the home of Bob DeVries.

            Feb. 5:  ADULT EDUCATION:  The Manasseh Project, a ministry of Wedgwood Christian Services, is dedicated to ending the sexual exploitation of young men and women in West Michigan.  Andy Soper, the Director, will describe not only the scope of the problem, but also efforts to respond with compassion and courage in the name of Jesus Christ.

            Feb. 5:  CHURCH SCHOOL TEACHERS:  The 3rd through 8th grade church school teachers are invited to a meeting scheduled February 5, at 9:15 AM in the Catacomb.  We will discuss the new DWELL curriculum that we are using from Faith Alive.

            Feb. 15:  SOUP SUPPER: We will be having our annual fundraising SOUP and SALAD supper to benefit the youth and adults attending this summer’s youth trip to Colorado Challenge.  Soups and salads will be served beginning at 5 PM until 6:30 PM.  This is a great night to try a variety of soups and enjoy the company of other congregants!  This will also be the evening of the Blood Drive held in the church narthex.         SOUP MAKERS NEEDED:  Let Char know if you are willing to donate a pot of soup.

            GLOBAL GIFTS:  Don’t forget to shop Global Gifts for your birthday and Valentine’s Day gifts!  Browse through the coffee, tea, and cocoa products or pick up a fair trade candy bar.  New products are arriving all the time so check it out (2055 28th St. SE, Suite 8).

            LOST AND FOUND:  Our lost and found box is overflowing!  Please check the table in the hallway to the fellowship hall—does anything look familiar?  Any unclaimed clothing items will be donated to Family Assistance after February 5.

            THANK YOU!  Thanks to all congregation members for your participation and support at last week’s pancake brunch youth group fundraiser.  Total donations the youth group received were $828, before expenses!  A warm thanks to all!

TRIP VENDORS INCLUDE PHARMACIES:  Walgreen’s, CVS, and Rite Aid all offer 6%; Meijer, Target, Wal-Mart, and D & W are also involved.  If you need prescriptions filled and have a co-pay, why not use TRIP for your part of the cost and let Calvin CRC benefit from the transaction?

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