November 7, 2010
Welcome! If you are a guest today we would invite you to fill out one of the blue cards found in the pews or sign the guest register in the entry way. We would also love to have you join us for coffee following the morning worship service.
THE LORD’S SUPPER: As we anticipate celebrating the Lord’s Supper this morning we rejoice that God calls us to his table. If you are visiting with us and would like to join us in this celebration, please read the item entitled “Invitation to the Lord’s Supper.” If you can agree with the affirmations found there, please join us in this celebration.
ATTN ADULT CHOIR (High School Age & Above): Please meet with Sue Pastoor by the organ today immediately after the morning worship service to discuss the schedule for the upcoming holiday season.
Also, our first rehearsal will be next Sunday, November 14, at 4:45PM here at church.
ATTN YOUTH GROUP: We will meet this evening immediately after the evening worship service. Seth McKenzie will be leading our lesson. Come and bring a friend!
CADET PINEWOOD DERBY: The Cadets will have their annual Pinewood Derby this Wednesday, November 10. If you are up for the challenge and would like to be a part of this fun & exciting race, there is still time to join us by purchasing a car kit for $50. Proceeds from the derby help fund the Cadet program. Please see Chris Cooper if you have any questions or would like to purchase a car kit.
PINEWOOD DERBY & FUNDRAISING DINNER for GEMS & Cadets will be held this Wednesday, November 10, here at church. Dinner will begin at 6PM with the race immediately following. We need lots of help in providing soups, fruit platters, salads & desserts. We also need helpers to be in charge of beverages & coffee and to clean up after the dinner. If you would like to help, please sign up on the sheet in the back of the narthex. If you have any questions, please speak to Julie Ribbens or email her at .
REVELATION BIBLE STUDY is meeting on Wednesdays at 7:00PM at the home of Barbara McDermott. Our study commentary is the book, The Triumph of the Lamb by Dr. Dennis Johnson of Westminster Seminary. Wednesday’s study will be on Revelation chapters 4 & 5 (Caught Up to Heaven). Terry Wright leads this study.
THE MEN’S BIBLE STUDY will meet on Thursday morning from 6:15–7:30AM for prayer and study. We are now studying “Glory in Our Midst – Studies in the Visions of Zechariah” by Meredith Kline. This week we will continue in our study in the Structure of Zechariah found the Appendix of “Glory in Our Midst.”
THE MERIDIAN BIBLE STUDY will meet this Thursday, November 11, at 7:30PM, at the home of John & Judy Vander Woude. Our lesson will be #10 – 1st Corinthians 12, Body of Christ. All are welcome. Please contact Judy with questions.
SOUP & PIE SUPPER: The Kids Fellowship of the URC of Nampa is hosting their annual soup & pie supper fundraiser this Friday, November 12, from 5:00–7:30PM. Nampa URC is located at 55 So. Midland Blvd, in Nampa. All are welcome to come and enjoy homemade pie & soup!
FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON: Household #1 (Vander Stelt/Winter) and Household #2 (Cooper/Vander Schaaf) will have a fellowship luncheon next Sunday, November 14, immediately after Sunday School. Household #1 families please bring a salad, and Household #2 families please bring a dessert. Soup and bread will be provided. If you have questions, please speak to one of your Household leaders.
THE PILGRIM PEOPLE BIBLE STUDY: Our next meeting will be at the Boles’ home from 7 to 9 PM on Wednesday, November 17, to continue our discussion of church history.
BRIDAL SHOWER: All ladies are invited to a bridal shower in honor or Priscilla Van Hoogen. The shower will be held here at church on Thursday, November 18, at 7:00PM. If you would like to help with the shower, please speak to Tracy Vander Stelt.
SEES CANDIES are now on sale in the foyer. Please stop by the table and pick up an order form. Please leave your order along with your payment in the can provided on the table. All orders must be in by next Sunday, November 14, for your December 5 delivery. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go toward the Youth Group mission trip to the Yakama Indian Reservation next summer. Thank you for supporting our Youth Group!
CHURCH LIBRARY: The CURC library is open every Sunday after the morning worship service. It is located in the back SS room hallway in Room #7. We have over 1500 items including books, magazines, cassette tapes, DVDs, and many books and videos for children. We are currently "missing" about 120 items. Can you help them return to the library?
THANKSGIVING OFFERING: We will again be using the pre-printed envelopes for our Thanksgiving offering. These envelopes list a variety of organizations, or you may designate another cause for your offering. The deacons will be handing out the envelopes on Sunday, November 21. Your family is invited to take an envelope and contribute toward whatever cause or causes you would like. If you need an envelope prior to November 21, please see one of the deacons.
A NOTE OF THANKS: “Claudette Wright came home last Friday after an extended stay in the hospital. We are so very appreciative for all the visits, prayers, cards, meals, and outpouring of compassion upon Claudette. We will never forget Cloverdale's faithful love towards our family. Thank you all so much!” Terry & Claudette Wright
LOVE INC NEEDS: Love INC needs more client intake volunteers, volunteers who love to visit, can provide transportation and pray with people, and volunteers for their gap ministries. If you are interested in any of these service opportunities, please contact Kippy Jacob at the Boise Love INC at 377-3502. Please see the Love INC cabinet in the narthex for a complete list of praises and prayer requests.
You can help with Love INC’s gas voucher ministry by dropping your spare change or larger donations in the gas can which is located on the top of the Love INC cabinet in the narthex.
PASTOR RYAN’S EMAIL ADDRESS is now as follows: .
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, INC is looking for families that would be willing to include international students in their holiday meals at Thanksgiving and/or Christmas. If you would be willing to invite a student to share your meal with your family, please contact Kathi Branahl ().
PRAYER CORNER:
1. Michael & Megan Ribbens and family serving in Nigeria.
2. Continue to remember those in our congregation who are struggling financially and are looking for employment.
3. Eric Roest and Matt Kuperus serving our country in the armed forces.
4. Dean Obenchain, Claudette Wright and Joan Daley, all suffering with serious health concerns.
THIS WEEK
SUN: 10:00AM Morning Worship Service
11:20AM Sunday School Singing
Ages 3-Kindergarten – Fellowship Hall
Grades 1-6 – Sanctuary
11:20AM Adult Choir – Sanctuary by organ
11:30AM Catechism – Grades 7-12
11:30AM Adult Sunday School Classes –
Dust to Glory – Fellowship Hall
Old Testament Characters – Room #8
6:00PM Evening Worship Service
7:15PM Youth Group – Snacks: Life Ilunga
Snacks next week: Victoria McKenzie
TUES: 9:30AM Women’s Bible Study@ Bernice Cooper’s
Let’s Study Mark – Chapters 20-22
Snacks: Kathi Branahl
WEDS: 9:30AM Coffee Break Bible Study @ church
Ruth – Lesson 1
6:00PM GEMS/Cadets Fundraising Dinner &
Cadet Pinewood Derby @ church
7:00PM Revelation Bible Study @ B.McDermott’s
THURS: 6:15AM Men’s Bible Study @ church
7:30PM Meridian Bible Study @ Vander Woude’s
FRI: 5:00PM Soup & Pie Supper @ URC of Nampa
IN GOD’S SERVICE
November Household of Faith Leaders:
Bruce & Bernice Cooper/Rose Vander Schaaf
Greeters/Guest Book:
Today Harry & Marge Pieksma/Vicki Van Hoogen
Nov 14 Robert, Kathy & Stephanie Hinton/
Rose Vander Schaaf
Nov 21 Robert & Brooke Vander Stelt/Sean Cooper
Accompanists:
O - Sara Cooke P - Leslie Vander Schaaf/
P - Kim Van Grouw Kim Van Grouw
November 14
O - Sharon Wigboldy O - Sharon Wigboldy
P - Teresa Smith P - Deb de Jong
November 21
O - Robin Vander Stelt O - Robin Vander Stelt
P - Leslie Vander Schaaf P - Julie Brands
Thanksgiving – November 25
O - Sara Cooke
P - Julie Brands/Deb de Jong
Nursery:
November Committee contact: Renae Bieri (319-0777)
Infant: Juliane Oppedyk, Brooke Vander Stelt,
Marilee Landers
Toddler: Katie Wigboldy, Wendy & Jeana Siegersma
PM: Serena Koning & Margaret Roest
November 14
Infant: Irma & Monica Kopp, Rose Vander Schaaf
Toddler: Amanda Van Grouw, Carrie Vander Stelt,
Patti Crager
PM: Tracy Vander Stelt & Nancy Rotman
November 21
Infant: Patty, Taylor & Tori Thomas
Toddler: Miriam De Winkle, Catherine Helphinstine,
Renee McNicol
PM: Bernice Cooper & Deb de Jong
Thanksgiving – November 25
Infant: Tabitha Findley, Chris Vander Woude, Julie Ribbens
Toddler: Janine & Melissa Ropp, Laura Stenquist
Sound:
Nov Ryan Arendse
Ushers:
Today Daniel Ropp, Ben Bieri, Gregg Russell
Nov 14 Adam, Sam & Ben Van Hoogen
Nov 21 Matt Howerzyl & Scott Den Hartog
Thanksgiving – Nov 25 – Simon de Jong & Tom De Groot
Library:
Nov 7 & 14 Debie Wood
Nov 21 & 28 Janice De Groot
PM Song Service PM Prayer & Share
Nov 14 Terry Ribbens Nov 14 Bruce Cooper
Nov 21 Kim Van Grouw Nov 21 Bill Pastoor
Kitchen/Coffee:
Today Herm & Margaret Roest
Nov 14 Simon & Krisha Vander Woude
Nov 21 Ed & Anne Van Grouw
Cookies for Next Sunday:
Patty Thomas, Julie Howerzyl, MaryAnn Slegers,
Bernice Cooper, Yvette Ilunga, Rose Vander Schaaf