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1 Weekly Ministry Calendar Sermon Notes Full event calendar available here. Square Campus August 9, 2015 Sunday 9 & 11 am Nursery (0-5), Rooms am only Children s Church, Multipurpose Room Tuesday 11 am-1 pm Food Pantry, Madison Place 6-7 pm Zumba (free), Multipurpose Room 7 pm Women s Recovery, Room pm Men s Bible Study, Room 305/306 8 pm Men s Recovery, Room 307/308 Wednesday 6:45-7:45 am Morning Prayer Group, Gathering Room 5:30 pm Family Night Out Dinner 6:30-8:30 pm Family Night Out Classes Final Week for the Summer 6:45 pm Neighborhood Prayer Team, Gathering Rm. Thursday 6-7 pm Zumba (free), Multipurpose Room 7-9 pm Gospel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary (nursery available) Connect with Madison Church Office Phone: Pastoral Care Phone: x350 Website: Weekly Newsletter: sign up here office@madisonsquarechurch.org Pastoral Care pastoralcare@madisonsquarechurch.org. Office Hours: 9:30 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday Important Addresses: Madison at Ford: 851 Madison Ave. SE (10 am Worship) Madison North: 1445 Emerald Ave. SE (10 am Worship) Madison Place: 1401 Madison Ave. SE Madison Office: 1434 Madison Ave. SE Cover art courtesy of cliparts101.com

2 Today at the Square Welcome! If you are new today, please stop at the Welcome Center to connect and help you get to know us, and us to know you. If you need a Bible, you can pick up a free one at the Welcome Center. Worship: 9 and 11 am Two Ways for Teenagers: A Challenge Text: Psalm 1 Preaching by Pastor Dave Beelen Today: General Fund, Mission Fund Evening: Grand Rapids Christian Schools Next week: General Fund, Christian Education Praying Together If you are in need of prayer, feel free to go to a prayer station after the service or send prayer requests to prayer@madisonsquarechurch.org. Evening Worship: 6 pm God Gives Us a Heritage of Those Who Fear Him Text: Psalm 61:5 Preaching by Andrea Bult Large Print & Children s Bulletins Large print bulletins and children s bulletins are available from your usher. Summer Coffee Policy Our coffee team is on a well-deserved break for the summer. However, you are welcome to bring your own coffee from home. If you do, please make sure it is covered and secure. Thank you. SQUARE NEWS Providence Baptist Church Delegates Providence Baptist is our sister church in Monrovia, Liberia (West Africa), pastored by former Madison Pastor Dr. Samuel Reeves. Every year Providence sends a delegation to Grand Rapids for a church exchange. This year the delegation will be here from today through August 24. You re welcome to spend time with our guests; in particular, we are looking for daytime drivers. The 2-week schedule and list of the potential delegates is available at the Welcome Center. To help out or for more information, Nicole Broyles at nsimpson32@yahoo.com. African-Caribbean Picnic with Delegates Just before our Providence Baptist Church delegates return home, we will enjoy a celebration picnic with them. Please bring a dish to pass (Last names A-K: side dishes; L-U: dessert; V-Z: beverages), a game, and/or lawn chairs. 12:45 pm Sunday, August 23 at Garfield Park. Table settings and lemonade are provided. To help with set-up and tear-down, contact Brenda Fowler- Becker at bjfowler65@yahoo.com or Soul Food Sunday Bring your friends and neighbors to a special evening service that includes a delicious menu and preaching by Paula Seales. We ll enjoy greens, cornbread, turkey knuckles, barbecue chicken, macaroni and cheese, candied yams, and sweet potato pie. 5:30 pm August 30 at the Square Campus. RSVP to Paula Seales at paula.seales@gmail.com by August 23. The Soul Pantry Bookstore Presents Kinita Schripsema, a Madison women s ministry leader, has written and published her first book, I Am Hagar: Forgotten No More. Purchase a copy today in the Soul Pantry Bookstore. Small Group Opportunities (1) Soul Care for Women (7 sessions): This group is for women who want to grow in their relationship with God and with each other. We will draw inspiration and instruction from the gospel of John. The group is highly interactive and meets every other Tuesday from 7:30-9 pm starting September 15. (2) Strengthening Good Marriages (8 sessions): This group is for couples who want to strengthen their marriages. We will be using materials written by Gary Thomas called Sacred Marriage. The group is highly interactive and meets on Sunday afternoons from 4-5:30 pm starting September 13. For details about either group, contact Carol Petter at cpetter5018@gmail.com or at Dear Madison family member, thank you for your faithful support. so far this year are behind what is needed for the Square Campus to stay on budget. Please prayerfully consider how the Lord might be leading you to help Madison financially. Offering received last week: $22,932 Needed to meet weekly budget: $27,164 Deficit for the week: -$4,232 received this year: $108,964 Budget to date: $135,820 DEFICIT for the year: -$26,856 ALL-SITE NEWS Youth Group Grill & Chill We will meet to grill burgers and hot dogs followed by pool games and a movie. Hope to see you there! 12-5 pm Tuesday, August 11 at Madison Place (or, if more convenient for you, meet us at the Teitsmas home, 2032 Porter SW, Wyoming, 12:30-4:30 pm).

3 SQUARE INSERT Missions Update Mission Fund Update July Giving: $2,618 Monthly Need: $5,200 Missionary Update: Tim & Angie Sliedrecht Serving with World Outreach Ministries and Christian Reformed World Missions in Soroti, Uganda Fall Ministry Launch Coming Praises: The Sliedrecht family had a safe trip to the United States in June to begin their home leave. The hatchery pond for the Beyond Fishcage Project was dug before the Sliedrechts left Uganda. The Soroti Prison Bible Listening Groups are thriving with their English Proclaimers, which were repaired by Tim's Dad. Miriam and Zulea, two of the Sliedrechts children, have received their U.S. citizenships! Please Pray For: Amara, the Sliedrechts' youngest daughter, who is scheduled for surgery on August 10, to remove the malformed top lobe of her right lung. Tim and Angie as they recover from a difficult year, facilitated by a retreat at the Cranhill Ranch prayer cabin. the impact of the Job Max music videos, featuring the Freedom Boys, on the young people and their culture. Tim and Angie as they raise funds for the Beyond Transformation Centre, and seek the Lord's plan for their next steps. For more visit WE ARE THE CHURCH. As we head toward the fall, we are reminded of how important each of us is to the body of Christ. God has given us, His Church, a mission to help bring in the coming Kingdom! In the weeks leading up to the launch of fall ministries, we will each be encouraged to reflect on our role within the Body here at Madison. On Sunday, August 23, we will have a special service that will allow all of us to move to various locations within the building to hear more specifically from staff regarding the ways for each of us to actively serve the body and fulfill our mission of Reaching UP, IN, ACROSS, and OUT. More information on ministries to get involved in and to help with will be available at the morning services on August 23.

4 Ford Campus Staff You can contact us using the links on Ford s web page. Pastor Brad Knetsch Campus Pastor Madison is a multisite church and I serve as Campus Pastor for the body of Christ that meets at the Gerald R. Ford Academic Center. I m called to listen and serve the needs of the community, school, and church body. Jason Botbyl Commissioned Ford Pastor I am passionate about sharing the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and bringing hope to the lost and hurting. Sermon Notes Ford Campus August 9, 2015 Sean Johnson-Moore Reaching OUT Director I oversee our campus s efforts to reach out near and far through evangelism, community, and education. I have lived in Madison s neighborhood my whole life and my passion is to see lives from the community built up and transformed. Jermale Eddie Reaching IN Director I oversee our campus s efforts around discipleship and administration. It is my prayer that God will breathe His will for the kingdom into all of us through studying, worshiping, and serving. Joanna DeMoor-Tannor Children s Ministries Director It is my privilege to work with children s ministry leaders to enfold and disciple our children, challenge them to grow in their understanding of God, and to help them develop deeply rooted relationships with their heavenly Father. Layla Kuhl 415 Project Manager I oversee the 415 Project, including fundraising, recruiting partnering organizations, leading volunteers, and designing a long-term management structure. My goal is that 415 Franklin will be a place of reconciliation where God is glorified, people are empowered, and positive social change is created and sustained. Connect with Madison Church Office Phone: Website: E-News: sign up by clicking here office@madisonsquarechurch.org Office Hours: 9:30 am-5 pm Mon-Fri Important Addresses: Madison Square Campus, 9 & 11 am: 1441 Madison Ave. SE Madison North Campus, 10 am: 1445 Emerald Ave. NE Madison Place: 1401 Madison Ave. SE Madison Office: 1434 Madison Ave. SE Cover art courtesy of cliparts101.com

5 Today at Ford Welcome! If you are new, please stop at the Welcome Center to connect, help you get to know us, and us to know you. Sunday Worship: 10 am The Power of God in the Church Text: Matthew 25, Isaiah 43:19 Preaching by Pastor Brad Knetsch Today: General Fund, Mission Fund Evening: Grand Rapids Christian Schools Next week: General Fund, Christian Education Praying Together If you are in need of prayer, feel free to go to a prayer station after the service or send your need to madisonatthefordprayer@gmail.com. Children's Ministry Nursery is available for children 0-2 years old throughout the service. Children in pre-kindergarten up to 5th grade will be dismissed for Children's Church during the service. If you have not registered your child for this ministry year, please escort your child to their room to register. Evening Worship: 6 pm God Gives Us a Heritage of Those Who Fear Him Text: Psalm 61:5 Preaching by Andrea Bult Meets at the Square Campus: 1441 Madison Ave. SE. FORD NEWS Linger: In Community Inviting all ladies to come together for a Ford Women's Ministry kick-off brunch. Linger in community, worship and fun with one another and hear about the exciting events planned for the year! 10 am-12 pm Saturday, September 12 at Madison Place. Questions? Contact Jennifer Greer at or jsjjgreer@gmail.com. 415 Franklin Clean-Up Every Thursday this summer from 7-9 pm, Bill DeJong coordinates clean-up and beautification activities at 415 Franklin. We d love your help with debris removal, bush removal, planting, and much more. Please contact Bill at algerbill@sbcglobal.net for more information. Dear Madison family member, thank you for your faithful support. so far this year are behind what is needed for the Ford Campus to stay on budget. Please prayerfully consider how the Lord might be leading you to help Madison financially. Offering received last week: $2,212 Needed to meet weekly budget: $4,702 Behind for the week: -$2,490 received this year: $20,368 Budget to date: $23,510 DEFICIT for the year: -$3,142 ALL-SITE NEWS Providence Baptist Church Delegates Providence Baptist is our sister church in Monrovia, Liberia (West Africa), pastored by former Madison Pastor Dr. Samuel Reeves. Every year Providence sends a delegation to Grand Rapids for a church exchange. This year the delegation will be here today through August 24 (continued in next column). You re welcome to spend time with our guests; in particular, we are looking for daytime drivers. To help out or for more information, Nicole Broyles at nsimpson32@yahoo.com. African-Caribbean Picnic with Delegates Just before our Providence Baptist Church delegates return home, we will enjoy a celebration picnic with them. Please bring a dish to pass, a game, and/or lawn chairs. 12:45 pm Sunday, August 23 at Garfield Park. Table settings and Lemonade are provided. To help with set-up and tear-down, contact Brenda Fowler-Becker at bjfowler65@yahoo.com or Soul Food Sunday Bring your friends and neighbors to a special evening service that includes a delicious menu, rapping by Sean Johnson-Moore, and preaching by Paula Seales. We ll enjoy greens, cornbread, turkey knuckles, BBQ chicken, macaroni and cheese, candied yams, and sweet potato pie. 5:30 pm August 30 at the Square Campus. RSVP to Paula Seales at paula.seales@gmail.com by August 23. Youth Group Grill & Chill We will meet to grill burgers and hot dogs followed by pool games and a movie. Hope to see you there! 12-5 pm Tuesday, August 11 at Madison Place (or, if more convenient for you, meet us at the Teitsmas house, 2032 Porter SW, Wyoming, 12:30-4:30 pm). Pastor Dave Sieplinga Retiring Pastor David Sieplinga, who pastored Madison Square Church from , has announced that he will retire on September 6, 2015, his 67th birthday. He has served at Bethany CRC in Muskegon since If you would like to send Pastor Sieplinga a note of congratulations or affirmation (how he impacted your life), send it to: Bethany Christian Reformed Church Pastor Dave s Retirement 1105 Terrace Street Muskegon, MI 49441

6 Staff Information Pastor Joy Bonnema North Campus Pastor Phone: Sermon Notes North Campus August 9, 2015 Eric Nykamp Director of Worship Design Phone: Katie Proctor Office Coordinator Phone: Susie Dixon Outreach & Discipleship Catalyst Phone: Calendar of Events Tues August 11 7pm-9pm North Women s Prayer Pastor Joy s home Wed August 12 4:30pm-6pm Girls Discipleship Living Stones Academy (1415 Lyon St. NE) Grades 6-12 Wed August 19 4:30-6pm Kent Hills Food Hills Elementary (1445 Emerald Ave. NE) Sat August 22 Madison North Beach Grand Haven State Park (Details to be announced). Tues August 25 7pm-9pm North Women s Prayer Pastor Joy s home Wed August 26 6pm-8pm: North Community Hills Elementary (1445 Emerald Ave. NE) Connect with Madison Church Website: office@madisonsquarechurch.org Weekly Newsletter: sign up on our website Office Phone: Office Hours: 9:30 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday Pastoral Care Phone: x350 Pastoral Care pastoralcare@madisonsquarechurch.org Important Addresses: Madison at Ford: 851 Madison Ave. SE (10 am Worship) Madison North: 1445 Emerald Ave. NE (10 am Worship) Madison Place: 1401 Madison Ave. SE Madison Office: 1434 Madison Ave. SE Cover art courtesy of cliparts101.com

7 Today at North Welcome! Welcome to Madison s North Campus. We re a worshiping community of Madison Church. Please visit the Welcome Center (next to the coffee station) to learn about us and help us get to know you. Worship: 10 am Sermon Title: The Rescue Sermon Text: Ezekiel 34:11-16 Preaching by Susie Dixon Today: General Fund, Mission Fund Evening: Grand Rapids Christian Schools Next week: General Fund, Christian Education Prayer If you are in need of prayer today, feel free to stop by a prayer station or your requests to prayernorth@madisonsquarechurch.org. Children s Ministry Today: Infant Room (0-2yrs): Open Today (Entire Service) Toddler Room (2-3yrs): Open Today (Entire Service) Children s Church (4yrs-10yrs): Open Today (Second half of the Service) Older Children are released during the Offering time. You must register your children to participate in our children s rooms and you can do so at the beginning of or halfway point of any worships servrice Evening Worship: 6 pm Title: God Gives Us A Heritage of Those Who Fear His Name Text: Psalm 61:5 Preaching by Andrea Bult Meets at the Square Campus: 1441 Madison Ave. SE. North News Registration Help Needed in Children s Ministry Do you enjoy greeting people? If so, you may enjoy serving at our Children s Ministry Registration table on Sunday mornings. Training will be provided and some basic computer skills are needed to set up our registration computers each week. If you are interested contact Twyila Dykhouse at twyilabeth@yahoo.com or North Women s Prayer Gathering: Tue. August 11 There will be another prayer meeting this Tuesday for any women at North who desire to be in authentic community with one another. We will meet from 7-9 pm at Pastor Joy s home. Questions? Pastor Joy at jbonnema@madisonsquarechurch.org. Kent Hills Food Truck: Wed. August 19 There will be a Food Truck at Kent Hills Elementary form 4:30-6 pm. If you have heart for serving others, come on out and help bag and distribute food to our neighbors here in the Kent Hills Community. Questions? Contact Susie Dixon at or sdixon@madisonsquarechurch.org. Madison North Beach Day: Sat. August 22 We will be having a Madison North Beach Day at Grand Haven State Park on Saturday, August 22. If you d like to get involved in the planning of this event, contact Susie Dixon at or sdixon@madisonsquarechurch.org. More details will be announced as the date gets closer. North Community Picnic: Wed. August 26 There will be another community picnic on Wed., August 26 from 6pm-8pm at Kent Hills Elementary. Bring your outdoor games, lawn chairs, blankets, and a side dish or dessert to pass. If you d like to help with set-up, take-down, etc., contact Susie Dixon at sdixon@madisonsquarechurch.org or ALL-SITE NEWS Providence Baptist Church Delegates Providence Baptist is our sister church in Monrovia, Liberia (West Africa), pastored by former Madison Pastor Dr. Samuel Reeves. Every year Providence sends a delegation to Grand Rapids for a church exchange. This year the delegation will be here today through August 24 You re welcome to spend time with our guests; in particular, we are looking for daytime drivers. To help out or for more information, Nicole Broyles at nsimpson32@yahoo.com. African-Caribbean Picnic with Delegates Just before our Providence Baptist Church delegates return home, we will enjoy a celebration picnic with them. Please bring a dish to pass, a game, and/or lawn chairs. 12:45 pm Sunday, August 23 at Garfield Park. Table settings and Lemonade are provided. To help with set-up and tear-down, contact Brenda Fowler-Becker at bjfowler65@yahoo.com or Soul Food Sunday Bring your friends and neighbors to a special evening service that includes a delicious menu, rapping by Sean Johnson-Moore, and preaching by Paula Seales. We ll enjoy greens, cornbread, turkey knuckles, BBQ chicken, macaroni and cheese, candied yams, and sweet potato pie. 5:30 pm August 30 at the Square Campus. RSVP to Paula Seales at paula.seales@gmail.com by August 23. Youth Group Grill & Chill We will meet to grill burgers and hot dogs followed by pool games and a movie. Hope to see you there! 12-5 pm Tuesday, August 11 at Madison Place (or, if more convenient for you, meet us at the Teitsmas house, 2032 Porter SW, Wyoming, 12:30-4:30 pm).