Sunday, February 3, 2019

To all who may enter this holy place of the Lord we extend a cordial welcome. We trust you will find within this church the warmth of Christian awareness of God’s presence.

THOSE SERVING TODAY:

Nursery

AM: Heather & Alyssa Brown

PM: Carla Lieffers

Greeters

AM: Larry & Lori Pals

PM: Jim & Cindy Raterink

Song Service: Tim Lieffers

Organist

AM: Lorna Miedema

PM: Lorna Miedema

Coffee: Joel & Sue Molyneux

Offering for today: International Aid

Ushers for February: Joel Molyneux, Gage Kamps

Mother of the month for February: Sue Zandstra

CHURCH FAMILY:

*Continue to pray for the following members of our congregation: Judie Sall,

Floyd and Albertha Martinie, Joyce Zylstra, and Henry White

*Our shut-ins: Frank & Gert Meerman

*Our service men: Ray Whitman at IMF Trident Base in Bangor, Washington;

Eric Zandstra at the Naval Submarine Base in  Groton, Connecticut; and Nate VanDenTop.

CHURCH CALENDAR:

Today: 11:00a.m. Sunday School, Catechism Classes

Tuesday: 6:30p.m. Consistory Meeting

UPCOMING EVENTS:

February 12, 7:00p.m. Council Meeting

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Hearing Aid devices are available in the back of church for anyone upon request.

There are large print NKJV Bibles available in the back of church.

You are cordially invited for a time of coffee and refreshments in the Fellowship Hall following the morning service.

The pastor and Arlene are on vacation.

Today, we welcome Rev. Michael Schout to lead us in worship this morning and Rev. Brian Najapfour to lead us in worship this evening.

Next week Sunday, February 10, Rev. Michael Schout will lead our morning worship service and

Rev. Brian Najapfour will lead the evening worship service.

We as a congregation extend our sincere sympathy to Dora Vander Hulst and the Kulikamp family in the passing of Joy Kulikamp on Wednesday.

Positive Options of Allendale Annual Baby Bottle Change Drive: a collection box will be in the fellowship room, please return the bottles by Sunday, February 17. Thank you so much in advance for considering and supporting this truly lifesaving work!

Allendale Christian School Auction: Invite your family and friends to our Annual Auction on Saturday, February 9. Dinner will begin at 4:30p.m., the silent auction begins at 6:00p.m., and the live auction will begin at 7:00p.m. More details to come! Thank for your support! If you would like to make a donation, please contact the school office at (616)895-5108.

Coopersville Cares 5th Annual Winter Benefit Sale: Tuesday, February 12, 2019, 7:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. Coopersville Community Center, 182 East Street. New Items Sale. All proceeds go to Coopersville Cares.

Zion Christian School invites interested families to an Info Night on Tuesday, February 12, at 6:30p.m. Whether you are interested in preschool, high school, or something in between, please consider joining us at 6:30p.m. for a brief overview of Zion, after which you can tour the school, meet teachers, and ask questions.

Cornerstone URC announces its 23rd Annual Women’s Conference: “A Woman’s Wisdom – How the Book of Proverbs Speaks to Everything.” The conference will be held on March 15 and 16, with the main speaker, Lydia Brownback. Information detailing the conference is available in the Fellowship Hall. This year’s conference price is $35/person and includes refreshments on Friday evening and breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Early registrations received by March 1, qualify for a reduced rate of $25. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to fellowship with sisters in the faith as we glorify God together and grow in the knowledge of His truth. For more information, contact Cornerstone URC, by visiting www.cornerstoneurc.com or calling (616)669-2190.