lmmanuel Christian Reformed Church
March 19, 2017
WELCOME TO IMMANUEL!
We’re glad that you joined us today, and we pray that you will encounter God through prayer, worship, and his word.
Guest mailboxes are located after the alphabetical list of members. Please pick up this information if you would like details on Immanuel’s ministries.
This morning we welcome Rev Shelby Gemmen as he leads us in worship.
Offerings: General Fund & Short-Term Missions
This evening as we celebrate GEMS Sunday, we welcome as our guest pastor, Rev Robert Holwerda, who will lead us from Ephesians 3, Molded By Love.
Offering: GEMS Girls’ Clubs
NURSERY
Today:
8:45AM Jessica Den Hartigh
11:00AM Tracy & Morgan Ridder,
Lisa & Carter Vander Veen,
5:30PM The nursery room will be open but unstaffed.
Next Sunday:
8:45AM Lette Huisman
11:00AM Phyllis Wigger, Betsy Vander Ploeg,
Sarah Hoekwater, Jessie Gulker
5:30PM Mary Jane Geers, Eli Van Dyke
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP - 11AM
Today: Saul believes in Jesus
Amy Wigger, Grady Vander Ploeg
Next Sunday:
Cathy Dykstra, Madison Herd
MEETINGS TODAY
10:00AM Education Hour
6:30-8:10PM E.T.
THIS WEEK
MONDAY MARCH 20
6-9:00PM Pickleball - FLC
No experience required!
WEDNESDAY MARCH 22
7:00PM Immanuel Circle - Adult Ed Room
THURSDAY MARCH 23
7:00PM Knitting Ministry
7:00PM Education Committee
FRIDAY MARCH 24
Cadets Father/Son Camp
NEXT SUNDAY – MARCH 26, 2017
8:45 & 11AM The Essential Jesus Challenge
The Second Coming of Jesus I Thessalonians 4:13-5:11
Offerings: General Fund & Benevolent Fund
5:30PM Messiah in the Passover - FLC
Offering: Chosen People Ministries
THE LAURELS OF HUDSONVILLE – 9:00AM
Elder Kevin Steen
Duimstra, Dyk, Dan Dykstra families
MEETINGS - MARCH 26
10:00AM Education Hour
6:30PM Crossroads
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING
Thank You from GEMS!
The GEMS girls and counselors are overwhelmed with your support of the Esther School in Zambia through our GEMS supper in February. You donated an amazing $6,000! We are thrilled to be able to furnish one of the school's new classrooms and still have money to sponsor two students for a year. Thank you so much!
PRAYER REQUESTS
Joan Miller continues to receive outpatient hospice care. Please call Joan (669-6089) first if you are planning on visiting.
Joe Lems – severe back pain
Sharon Ondersma – M.S.
Pete Van Rijs – durable cancer remission
Karla Veldink - chemotherapy
Military
Ethan Ritsema DC3 - Navy, Japan
Lance Corporal Josh Ter Keurst – Marines
Captain Ron Thenn – Army
Lance Corporal Trevor Vedders - Marines
Community Freedom Ministry - Please pray for the Freedom appointment scheduled for this week.
WEEKLY PRAYER GUIDE
SUNDAY
Remember in prayer and with a card this week our shut-ins:
Agnes Koomen, Clara Timmer, Corky Van Leeuwen
MONDAY
Pray for God’s strength to be with the many persecuted Christians in Iraq.
TUESDAY
Pray for God’s blessing and protection this week on our Worship & Communications Leader, Matt Sytsma.
WEDNESDAY
Pray for Michele Vande Steeg and her ministry to people around the world.
THURSDAY
Pray for these young adults and remember them with a note or card:
Brittany Ymker, Brendan Albers, Justin Schout
FRIDAY
Pray for God’s blessing on our Youth Ministries.
SATURDAY
Ask God to bless the civil and church leaders of our city and the residents of your street.
Denominational Prayer Line: 1-888-CRC-PRAY
OPPORTUNITIES
Circle Letter A - Deacons & Seniors/Singles Spring Dinner
Please join us on Tuesday, April 11, for an evening of food, fellowship, and entertainment. Punch bowl begins at 5:30PM, with dinner at 6PM. Please circle Letter A in the Friendship Folder if you can join us.
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Education Committee
We will meet this Thursday, March 23, at 7PM.
Picture Directories
If you do not have a copy of the picture directory by this Sunday, please contact Tammy Wolters (662-9901). Extra binders for the directories are available on top of the member mailboxes.
Zuni Mission Trip Fertilizer Sale
Please help support the Zuni Mission Trip by purchasing fertilizer & grass seed! Product will be available for pickup at church on Saturday, April 15.
Order forms with more information have been placed in your church mailbox. Please return the order form, including payment, to Curt Hoogeboom by April 9.
“Messiah in the Passover”
Join us as we welcome Chosen People Ministries to give a presentation of "Messiah in the Passover". Using traditional elements of a Jewish Passover Seder, see the deep history, the representation of each element, and the way that the Passover is fulfilled through Jesus’ death at Calvary. The presentation will take place in the FLC on March 26 at 5:30PM.
Pray for Life
The spring campaign, 40 Days for Life, is underway across the nation. Our church family is going to be praying at the abortion clinic in Grand Rapids on TUESDAY, MARCH 28. You can sign up to pray for a one-hour time slot with a friend, small group or your family. Contact Evamarie Eggebeen to sign up, or use the Sign-Up Genius link provided via email and on our Facebook page.
Tuition Assistance Program
For the upcoming school year, families who wish to apply for Level 2 tuition assistance from Immanuel will need to use the FACTS application format online via a confidential web site atwww.FACTStuitionaid.com.
The required application information is easily accessible data from the 2016 tax return along with other basic information. Copies of confirming tax documents will be required to be sent to the FACTS center. The $30 application fee will be paid by the schools. Parents who have children in more than one participating school need only to fill out the application one time--the information will be available to the schools where their children attend and to Immanuel CRC.
The FACTS organization will analyze the information of each applicant. Through FACTS Immanuel CRC and participating schools have the ability to more evenly distribute available tuition assistance funds based upon factual information the families provide in the application. While the schools and Immanuel CRC will use the same information, the schools will distribute their funds after they know how much assistance Immanuel CRC will provide.
Please contact FACTS at (866) 315-9262 with any questions. The deadline for submitting this application is March 31, 2017.
You may also contact Kevin Steen (616) 634-1541 with questions.
New City Kids - The Turnaround
Please reserve 7PM on Thursday, April 20, and join New City Kids for The Turnaround. Based on Isaiah 61:1-4, The Turnaround shows how God’s goodness stops us in our tracks, turns us around, and makes a way out of no way. Join us at the beautiful Wealthy Street Theatre for an evening of laughter, dance, video, drama, and the amazing music of New City Kids.
New City Kids is an inspiring youth leadership development program where 100% graduate high school and go to college. Let us know that you will be there! RSVP by visiting www.newcitykids.org
FINANCIAL UPDATES
March 12, 2017
General Fund $11,396
Level 3 Tuition Assistance 723
General Fund Year-to-Date
Received $451,146
Budget goal 461,309
Over (Under) (10,164)
Budget received – 98%
Fiscal year – July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017
To fulfill our General Fund budget,
an average weekly offering of $12,468 is necessary.
Please tithe in faith and as your response to God’s blessings.
March Corners Offering - Zuni Mission Trip
Contributions to Immanuel can be made in four ways:
· Weekly offerings during our worship service
· Online giving through PayPal
· Auto-giving through your bank
· Mailing a check to the church address
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
College seniors or seminary ready students who are professing members of one of the churches of Classis Georgetown, pursuing ministry in the Christian Reformed Church, and in need of financial assistance are invited to apply for financial aid for the 2017-18 school year. Please contact Pastor Jeff Scripps by email or 3645 Perry St. Hudsonville, MI 49426 or by ph. 616-920-2644. Applications will be accepted until March 21, 2017.
Kings Choraliers Spring Concert will be held next Sunday, March 26, at 7:30PM at Ridgewood CRC.
Revive Volunteers
Revive continues to be blessed with more and more shoppers every day but that means we need more help! Could you spare 2 hours one afternoon each week or 3 - 4 hours one Saturday a month?
Revive has a urgent need for the following afternoon cashier positions: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 2–4PM and Saturdays from 11AM–3:00 and 12:30–3:30PM. No experience necessary. We will train you. Revive needs you! Call or stop in to find out more.
Hudsonville Area Child Exploitation/Trafficking Awareness Event
This community event will raise awareness, equip and fight against Child Exploitation and Human Sex-Trafficking.
Nikeidra DeBarge of Wedgewood Christian Services Manasseh Project and Detective Michael Tamminga from the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office will be presenting information and answering questions from the audience. Teenagers are welcome to attend with their parents. This event will be held at Fellowship Reformed Church, 6610 - 36th St, Hudsonville on Wednesday, March 29, at 6:30PM in the sanctuary.
Additional Requested Announcements are online.
Anxiety & Depression 101: What Everyone Needs to Know
A seminar provided by Compassionate Christian Counseling, presented by Ryan Duckworth, PsyD & Kristine Koetje-Balder, LLP, LPCon Thursday, March 30, 6:30-8:00PM, at Alive Ministries, 263 Church Street, Jenison.
This seminar will answer the following questions: What is depression/anxiety? How do I recognize it in myself or others?What does Scripture say about anxiety/depression/stress, and how can I apply Scriptural principles to manage and reduce it?How can I help someone who is struggling? What does counseling look like?
Anyone is welcome to this free event, and a light lunch will be provided. RSVP to is appreciated. Walk-ins also welcome!
Love INC Opportunities
Easter Basket Sponsors Could you, your family or your small group bless a local family in Love In the Name of Christ's Life Skills Program with an Easter Food Basket this year?
For more information,call Linda Postmaat 616.662.3300x114.
Calling All Gardeners The Love In the Name of Christ's Community Garden at Rosewood Church in Jenison is searching for six volunteers to help maintain the garden alongside our Life Skills Program participants for just one hour a week. Join us Thursday nights from 6:30-7:30PM.
Email: or call616.662.3300x127
Female Transportation Volunteers Would you consider serving by driving individuals to or from local medical appointments? Love INC has openings for female drivers willing to use their own vehicles to help individuals without cars who can't miss important medical appointments. This is a great opportunity for volunteers who can't serve on campus regularly, yet wantto serve and get to know new people. Email: or call 616.662.3300x127
Join our Resale Team
You've shopped at Love's Treasures & The Outback Resale Shoppes, but have you volunteered with us? Join our team! All profits of our stores benefit Love INC, a ministry that partners with local churches to transform lives and communities.
Email: or call616.662.3300x127
Volunteers urgently needed at Mississippi Christian Family Services in Rolling Fork MS to work in the Lighthouse Variety Store. People are needed from May through September. A two week minimum is requested. Air conditioned housing is provided. MCFS is a facility that serves mentally and physically disabled people.
Senior retirees, this is a great opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Younger volunteers are welcome as well. For available dates and more info contact Betty at MCFS, 662-873-9055. For first hand info from a volunteer call Gret TenHarmsel@669-6244.