THIS WEEK: May 10-16,2015
Today: / 9:30 a.m.10:45 a.m.
5:50 p.m.
6:00 p.m. / Morning Worship Service
Coffee Fellowship, Library is Open
Song Service
Evening Service
Tuesday: / 6:30 p.m. / Ladies Night Out: Tomato Bar (Schererville)
Thursday: / 7:00 p.m. / Ascension Day Service
Saturday: / 7:00 a.m.
7:30 p.m. / Men’s Life Breakfast
Men’s Life Bible Study
CHURCH NEWS
The Dykstra family would like to thank the congregation for their cards, words of encouragement and expressions of sympathy on the passing of Eldene. We are thankful also to the Care Committee and Funeral Committee for taking care of the luncheon and food at the funeral home. "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him." I Cor. 2:9
The next Fusion meeting at the Vermeer home is scheduled for Sunday, May 17, 2015 at 7:30 PM with Rev. Bassam Madany leading another discussion on Islam. As always all post-high young adults and their friends our welcome.
Today, May 10, we will be collecting food items for the Lansing Food Pantry.
Heart to Heart is collecting Baby Box items for Krystal Brooke Kretschmer. She is the newborn daughter of Darryl and Anita (Darryl is just graduating from Mid-America now and Anita attended Heart to Heart during the Seminary years!). Krystal joins an older brother and older sister! We will collect items through Sunday, June 7, in the Baby Box located on the piano in the Fellowship Hall.
VBS Registration begins TODAY in the fellowship hall. Anyone from 4 years old to going into 6th grade are welcome to register. Registration is open until Sunday, June 7.This year's Vacation Bible School is slated for June 15 to June 19.
LADIES' NIGHT OUT-----Tues. May 12th @ 6:30p.m. at Tomato Bar (Schererville). Please contact Mary Bush to reserve your seat by Monday, May 11th. Love to have YOU join us especially for the summer months!
UPCOMING EVENTS and SERVICES
Communion Dates: May 10, August 9, November 8 and December 31 (New Year’s Eve)
Ladies’ Night Out:
Tuesday, May 12, 6:30 p.m. at Tomato Bar (Schererville)
Tuesday, June 9, 6:30 p.m. at Coopers Hawk (Tinley Park, IL)
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)
Thursday, May 14-Ascension Day Service, 7pm
Saturday, August 1-Church Picnic
MISSION NEWS
Those with last names Gabrielse-Hoogstraare asked to write our missionaries during the month of May.
Divine Hope Reformed Bible Seminary invites to attend the Sunday worship service at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City, IN on Sunday June 7. The service begins at 7:00AM. If you would like to worship with the men in Michigan City, contact Ron Ellens at or 815-514-3083 no later than May 24.
Bible League International comes alongside local churches and ministries to equip them for Bible-based evangelistic outreach, discipleship, and church planting. They are currently seeking candidates for the Associate Director of Partner Relations position. Please visit the careers page at for a position summary. If you are interested and meet the qualifications, please email a cover letter and resume to .
Mission News (continued)
Please plan to join friends of Divine Hope Reformed Bible Seminary for an afternoon of fun and fellowship at the 1st DHRBS Golf Outing on Saturday May 30th at Minne Monesse Golf Club in Grant Park, IL.Register online at: ww.divinehopeseminary.org or contact Tim Beezhold at , 708-473-1393 for information. Registration deadline May 20.
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, May 11, 2015 - Lansing Christian School will be holding its much anticipated BBQ fundraiser! Order LCS' famous BBQ (sloppy joes) today! Go to to place your order or call the school office at 708-474-1700. The price is $6.00/lb. They are only making 600 lbs, so first come, first served! Pick up date for the BBQ will be from 12:00-5:30 pm on Monday, May 11 by the kitchen.
Mid-America Reformed Seminary cordially invites you to their 30th Commencement on May 21, 2015, 7:30 pm at Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 3500 Glenwood-Lansing Road, Lansing, IL. Rev. Paul Murphy of Messiah’s Reformed Fellowship in New York, NY will be the speaker. A reception will immediately follow commencement exercises.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: The Harvest Thrift Center is looking for a few good men (or women) who would be willing to fill a couple openings at our Furniture desk on a Thursday afternoon or a Friday morning - once or twice a month. No special skills needed - just a smile or a handshake to our customers! If this may be of interest to you, please call the store at 708-868-6150 for more information. The coffee is always on and the Diet Pepsi is always chilled! Thank you for your continued support of Christian education at Calvin Christian and Lansing Christian Schools!
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP
USHERS Today:Dan DeBoer, Vance Venhuizen, Roy Vander Molen, * Kevin Vermeer
Ascension Day:Drew Eenigenburg, Duane De Jong, Scott Kooiman, *Dan Ipema
Next Sunday: Bob Vander Zee, CJ Beezhold, Bill Beezhold, *Dan Bruinsma
LIFT ATTENDANT Today:Noah Venhuizen
Ascension Day: Payton Smit
Next Sunday:Hunter Smit
NURSERY Today: AM – INF: Sandy & Noah Venhuizen
TDL: Stephanie & Callie Boss & Samantha Venhuizen
PM – INF: Bev Beezhold & Casey Kramer
TDL: Curtis & Rachel Nelson
Next Sunday: AM – INF:Lorna & Miriam DeWindt
TDL: Jill, Julie & John Rich
PM – INF: Drew & Melinda Eenigenburg
TDL: Katelyn, Kurtis & Tarvares Van Kuiken
GREETERS Today: Wayne & Char Lewis
Next Sunday: Roy & Brenda Vander Molen Family
PARKING LOT PATROL Tonight: Roy Vander Molen
Next Sunday:Larry Vander Wall
SONG SERVICE Tonight: Bob Krygsheld
Next Sunday: Rich Van Wolde
OFFERINGS Next Sunday AM: Benevolence
PM:Rehoboth Christian School
Ascension Day: URC Classis Central USA
Sunday, May 10, 2015 9:30 AM
“The Husband’s Life Fills His Table”
Ephesians 5:22-33; Lord’s Day 28
1. The Table Instituted
2. The Table in Action
3. The Table Benefitting
Sunday, May 10, 2015 6:00 PM “Coming Alive to Joy
Romans 6:1-14; Lord’s Day 33
1. Dead to Sin
2. Alive to God