THIS WEEK: June 14-20, 2015
Today: / 9:30 a.m.10:45 a.m.
5:50 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m. / Morning Worship Service
Coffee Fellowship, Library is Open
Song Service
Evening Service
Fusion Meeting (following evening service)
Wednesday: / 7:00 p.m. / Elders Meeting
Saturday: / 7:00 a.m.
7:30 a.m. / Men’s Life Breakfast
Men’s Life Bible Study
CHURCH NEWS
MEN’S LIFE BIBLE STUDY: Our next meeting is this Saturday, June 20, breakfast at 7:00 a.m. (optional) and our study at 7:30 a.m. We are looking at the book of Isaiah under the points: 1.) Isaiah ambassador of God, 2.) Isaiah prophet of the Redeemer, and 3.) Isaiah prophet of light & hope. All men of the congregation are encouraged to join us. If you plan to join us for breakfast please let Jack Wieringa know by no later than June 18 (phone 219-365-1868 or email ).
Today, June 14, we will be collecting food items for the Lansing Food Pantry.
Vacation Bible School runs this Monday thru Friday.
VBS snack donations are due TODAY. Please contact Charity Regnerus with any questions. Thank you for your contributions!
LADIES' NIGHT OUT-----Tues. July 14 @ 6:30p.m. at Light House (Cedar Lake, IN) Please contact Mary Bush to reserve your seat by Monday, July 13th. Love to have YOU join us especially for the summer months!
UPCOMING EVENTS and SERVICES
Communion Dates: August 9, November 8 and December 31 (New Year’s Eve)
Ladies’ Night Out:
Tuesday, July 14, 6:30 p.m. at Light House (Cedar Lake, IN)
Tuesday, August 11, 6:30 p.m. at Granite City (Orland Park, IL)
Burger Bash-Friday, July 24
Church Picnic-August 1
MISSION NEWS
Those with last names Huisenga-Jonkman are asked to write our missionaries during the month of June.
Divine Hope Reformed Bible Seminary invites you to attend the Sunday worship service at the Danville Correctional Center in Danville, IL. The worship service begins at 8:00 AM. If you would like to worship with the men in Danville, you must send your information to Ron Ellens at or 815-514-3083. Worship for the prisoners at Danville will be on Sundays June 21 and 28. The deadlines for requests are June 27 and June 3 respectively.
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
The HTC needs you! The Harvest Thrift Center is looking to fill a couple of positions in our Linen's Dept.
Job description includes measuring and pricing! You pick the day and the time! No experience is necessary! This is a wonderful opportunity to grab a friend and spend some quality time together while supporting Christian education! Please call the store at 708-868-6150 to volunteer in any capacity! The coffee is always on, and the Pepsi is always cold - just ask Bob H.
Car Shows: Do you love cars and Elim? Then join us at one of Elim’s Car Shows! On June 27, 2015, Schepel and Scott’s Garage host car shows to benefit the children and adults of Elim. The Scott’s Garage show, held on Elim’s Campus, will also include an Arts and Crafts show, new special vendors, and a kids’ area. Visit www.elmics.org for more details on both of these exciting events.
Requested Announcements (continued)
Elim Team Tri-Chicago Triathlon: You can compete with Elim Team TRI at the Chicago Triathlon on August 29 or 30, 2015 and raise valuable funds for Elim HOPE Packs! Register as an individual or recruit your own relay team! You or your relay team can choose to participate in the international, sprint, or the super-sprint race distance. Sign up today to be a part of this impactful event or sponsor another participant! Elim’s HOPE Packs program equips adults with developmental disabilities with the opportunity to assemble school kits for disadvantaged children in Chicago. Learn more and view our promo video at www.elimcs.org or contact Laura Schnyders at 708-293-6509 or for more information.
The LOGOS 2015 Young Adults Conference will be held August 5-8 at Potter’s Ranch in Union, Kentucky, D.V. Rip Pratt of New Life PCA will be our keynote speaker with workshops led by Rev. Brian Najapfour, Rev. Aaron Verhoef and Rev. Jeremy Veldman. Cost is $275.00 (including Creation Museum) or $250.00 for the program only. Register online by July 15 at reformedyouthservices.org.
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP
USHERS Today: Dan Boss, Roger Dykstra, Jim De Young, *Mike Bush
Next Sunday: Paul Bakker, Paul Beezhold, Jeff Evers, *Scott Trester
LIFT ATTENDANT Today: Ethan Beezhold
Next Sunday: Zack Beezhold
NURSERY Today: AM – INF: Kathy & Kristy Sinwelski
TDL: Randy, Joanne & Dale Eenigenburg
PM – INF: Doris & Alison Trester
TDL: Pete, Denise, Madison & Travis Hoogstra
Next Sunday: AM – INF: Vicki & Amanda Evers
TDL: Kim, Tim, & Kaylee Ipema
PM – INF: Roger & Ellen Dykstra
TDL: Donna Vander Wall & Joel Dykstra
GREETERS Today: Kevin, Marilou & Justin Ooms
Next Sunday: Bill & Charity Regnerus Family
PARKING LOT PATROL Tonight: Vance Venhuizen
Next Sunday: Jerry Walstra
SONG SERVICE Tonight: Bob Venhuizen
Next Sunday: Jim De Boer
OFFERINGS Next Sunday AM: Benevolence
PM: Middle East Reformed Fellowship
Sunday, June 14, 2015 9:30 AM
“Working Well by God’s Good Work in Us”
2 Peter 1:3-11; Lord’s Day 33
1. A Work from the Heart
2. A Work in Progress
3. A Work of Contrasts
Sunday, June 14, 2015 6:00 PM “The Better High Priest Gives Grace”
Hebrews 4:14-5:10