Welcome to Worship with our Niles Westside Adventist Church Family.

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1 Welcome to Worship with our Niles Westside Adventist Church Family. May we Enter to Worship, and Depart to Serve Motto: Christ Our Confidence 8:30 a.m. Divine Worship Welcome & Invocation Steve Grooms Opening Hymn Praise Ye the Father #70 Congregational Prayer Steve Grooms Offering Michigan Advance Partners Steve Grooms Offertory Tyler le Roux & Mitchell Meekma Onward Christian Soldiers Sermon Put the Lord Behind You Exodus 14:10-31 Joseph Kidder Closing Hymn Nothing Between #322 Benediction Joseph Kidder Elder: Steve Grooms Pianist/Organist: Daphne Kent Deacon/Junior Ushers: Bob Horvath; Alex Horvath, Matthew Horvath Deaconess: Sue Rose 9:30 a.m. The Church at Study Song Service Kristine Horvath Special Feature Study of the Word Closing Prayer In Classes In Classes Bible Study Classes: Two classes meet in the sanctuary. One class meets in the foyer, and Pastor Bill s class is in the Pastor s Study. Two classes meet at the school. You are welcome to join whichever class you choose. Pianist: Daphne Kent

2 The Upper Room 11 a.m. Praise in Song Welcome & Announcements Sue Fattic Call to Worship Rick Loenser Praise in Song Congregational Prayer Rick Loenser Offering Jody Seigal Michigan Advance Partners Children s Story Jody Seigal Please remember the Lamb s Offering for Student Aid. Special Music Kaoma Chende Sermon Joseph Kidder Put the Lord Behind You Exodus 14:10-31 Closing Hymn #322 Nothing Between Benediction Joseph Kidder Praise Team: Westside Kids Pianist: Denise Kidder Elder: Rick Loenser Deacons/Junior Usher: Rick Mann; Brendan Carlsen, Steve Carlsen Sr, Randal Mack, Doug Taylor, Elijah le Roux Deaconesses: Barb Harris, Esther Jones

3 Offerings for December 2016: Church Budget Student Aid School Addition Monthly Budget Needs Received in December $11,059 $4,333 $16,303 $4,084 $1,757 Fiscal Year-to- Date Budget $66,354 $25,999 Received YTD $71,506 $19,028 Loan Balance January 10 YTD (+ or -) +$5,152 -$6,971 $43,162 Note: The furnace fund is fulfilled with pledges and donations. Thank you! Christmas Tree Gifts for Mission Project: $1,045 Today Church Events Pathfinders at Teen Snow Outing (Camp Au Sable) thru Sunday Lunch & Ministry Fair (gym)... after 2 nd svc. Sunset... 5:36 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday Sunday Sunup Runners/Walkers (Plym Park)... 8 a.m. Men s Basketball (gym)... 8 a.m. Badminton (gym) :30 p.m. Adult Volleyball (gym)... 6 p.m. No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day Finance Committee Meeting... 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Journaling for All (Youth Room)... 6:30-8:30 p.m. Pathfinders (gym)... 6:30-8:30 p.m. Christ Our Confidence Mid-Week Bible Study... 7 p.m. Thursday Friday Sabbath Gina s Church Office Hours p.m. Sunset... 5:44 p.m. Pastor Darrel le Roux, Speaker... 8:30 & 11 a.m. Pastor Bill s SS Class (Pastor s Study)... 9:45 a.m. Offering: Local Church Budget CareNet/Community Services Donations Sunshine Band (Riveridge Manor)... 2:30 p.m. Deacon/Deaconess Meeting... 4:15 p.m. Photo Vespers... 5:15 p.m. Bulletin Information Deadline: Wednesdays by 9 p.m. to Gina Meekma, Church Secretary, at or secretary@nileswestside.org. Niles Westside Adventist Church 1105 Grant Street, Niles, Michigan ~ ~ Like us on Facebook!

4 Niles Westside Seventh-day Adventist Church By Eva Prouty January 14, 2017

5 Church Life Remember to take five minutes after church to meet someone new! Thank You: The food basket from the church was very much appreciated! ~ Ellie Eager New Prayer Requests: Jackie Barney and Bud & Christine Robbins (accident recovery for all) Ministry Fair Today: Do you want to know where you can serve in a Ministry with the Niles Westside Church Family? Come to the Ministry Fair luncheon in the gym right after church today and affirm God's commission to Go help make disciples. From simply praying to participating and partnerships, you will find opportunities to serve. CareNet/Community Services: Next Sabbath we will collect food for members of our church and community who are in need. Funds to help with other necessities are always welcome too. Mark your tithe envelope Community Services. Thank you for your continued support! ~ Lorraine Thames Sledding & Games Social: Saturday, January 28, at 6 p.m. at Niles Adventist School. Hopefully we will get some snow so that we can enjoy the fun NAS sledding hill! Watch the bulletin and ed announcements for more info. Deacon & Deaconess Ministries: Please note that Pastor Darrel would like to meet with you to discuss your ministry to our church family and potential outreach opportunities. Plan on meeting together at the church at 4:15 p.m. next Sabbath, January 21. Thank you! Photo Vespers: Come and enjoy a special Sabbath vespers at 5:15 p.m. next Sabbath, January 21. This vespers will display some photographs taken by some of our own keen photographers. You will enjoy the music, places, and scenes that display Delightful Moments. Afterwards, a group plans to go to the Ice Fest in Niles (weather permitting), so please join us! BibleStudyOffer.com: Here s an easy way to offer someone a Bible Study simply ask, Have you heard about Bible-Study-Offer.com? and give them a BibleStudyOffer.com card. That s it! On Sabbath, January 28, we plan to launch our BibleStudyOffer.com. (See a card today and keep an eye on the bulletin for more info!) Heart-Side Conversations: You are invited to join other couples in heartwarming and relationship affirming conversations this winter. We will meet in a lovely, private home near a small lake on Sabbath, January 28, from 4-5:30 pm. See the bulletin insert for details and RSVP info. Christ Our Confidence Mid-Week Bible Study & Bible Journaling: The topic this Wednesday at 7 p.m. is Growing in Christ. Come prepared to affirm God's word in your life as we Grow in Christ together.

6 Church Life Cont. God s Liberating Word: A special Religious Liberty Sabbath Service is planned for Sabbath, January 28. Plan your support in appreciation of having religious liberty. Bible Journaling: Everyone is invited to join this group to learn how to do Bible Journaling. We meet on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Youth Room. Bring a Bible that can be marked in, as well as craft markers, pens, etc. Church Directory: Members, please contact Gina, church secretary (secretary@nileswestside.org or ), for information on how to easily access the church directory on your phone, tablet, computer, etc. A black and white printed copy of the directory is available for members upon request. Sunday Sunup Runners/Walkers: Are you a runner or walker who would like to exercise with others? Bring a friend and join us on Sunday mornings at 8 a.m. at Plym Park. All fitness levels welcome. RSVP to Marga Prouty at or carrot.tops@gmail.com. Men s Basketball: Most Sundays at 8 a.m. in the gym. Contact Greg Barney ( ) for more information. Badminton: Most Sundays from 2-5:30 p.m. in the gym. Those interested in playing can contact Richard Makungu at (text or leave a message). Adult Volleyball: Most Sundays at 6 p.m. in the gym. RSVP to Gina Meekma (call/text ) to make sure we have enough people to play. Adventurers is for families with children in Pre-Kindergarten - 4 th grade. We meet on most Mondays during the school year, from 6-7:30 in the NAS gym. A parent must accompany children. Keep praying for our families. Please Tami le Roux at nwcaterpillars@gmail.com for more information. Pathfinders: We meet on most Wednesdays during the school year, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the gym for kids in grades Contact Janessa Howell (niles4flagspathfinderclub@gmail.com or ) for more information. Going Out of Town or Prefer Online Banking? Tithe and offerings can be paid online through our web site ( using Adventist Giving. You can also mail a check to the church. Church Web Site: Find the monthly calendar, weekly bulletins and events, listen to sermons, and more on our web site at Lost and Found: Items can be found in the hallway outside the Copy Room.

7 Furnace Fund Update Financial Blessings and Focus: Wow! We are $1,000 over our received and pledged amount for the Furnace & Water Softener Fund! Thank you for being part of this huge blessing. It is wonderful to be part of this Niles Westside Church Family that fulfills developmental goals to improve our facilities and church ministry. Our financial focus for this coming year will be as follows: Fix the leaking roof on the east (Mother s Room) and west (offices and entry way) that would cost about $15,000; Pay off the school renovation loan of about $43,000; Start raising money for a new parking lot, roughly estimated around $150,000 - $200,000. Let s thank God for all His providence for this year, as He has led in the past, He will lead in our future. Pastor Darrel. Niles Adventist School Grades K 8 ~ William Crawford, Principal ~ Citrus Fruit Fundraiser: The fruit delivery has been delayed due to rain in California. It should arrive between January Thank you for your support! 12 th Annual Silent Auction & Taste of Paradise Extravaganza: Sunday, February 12, from 6-8 p.m. Plan now to attend this fun evening that is a fundraiser for the school, with an emphasis on updating technology. Auction items are due by January 30. See our web site or Facebook page event for more information and to reserve a spot at a reduced price. Community & Other Announcements Adventist Book Center.com: You can order books, etc. at and then pick them up at the store in Berrien Springs. If you use our church code when you order online, the church will get a portion of that transaction. Our code is Thank you! SB Christian Homeschool Co-Op Opportunity: South Bend Christian Homeschool Co-op is now inviting homeschool families to join us. We meet twice a month to enjoy chapel together, public speaking practice, hands-on projects, reading with friends, and more. We also participate in field trips and Bible labs. If your family would like more information, please contact Monica Nudd at monjac720@gmail.com. Village Adventist Church offers the following sessions to anyone in the community: GriefShare - A new session begins January 15, with weekly meetings on Sundays, 4-6 p.m. DivorceCare - Resumes meeting March 7, with weekly meetings on Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. For more information, contact

8 Continued Prayer Requests Please keep us updated on these requests: Cancer: Karen Hillebert; Julianna Sayler (2 nd grade daughter of former attendees, Eric & Stacie Sayler - inoperable brain tumor); Joe Buda (Denise Scroggs son) Health: Don Wheeler (kidney failure issues); Drew Evans; Jerry Edwards; Peggy Nannay (kidney problems); Yelena Wheeler; Abbey Bredenkamp; Sylvia Budd; Tori Meekma; Grace Singer; Glory Einhorn (recovery from dislocation of left artificial hip); Marilyn Wood; Terry (aneurisms) & Hope Housam; Ray Constable; Siebold s great-grandson; Ester Crawford (shingles); Alma Carlsen; Pauline Hiatt; Lucas Doyle (5-year-old nephew of Steven Brown - was run over by a lawn mower); Susan Hobson; Don Hilliard (surgery recovery); Ruth Miller (growth on spine and other health issues); Florence Tudor (breathing problems); Jerry Siebold (broken hip) Missions: Neish, Storie, Sutton, and Shameerudeen families School: Students, teachers, and school board members Armed Services: Caleb Barney (Navy); Tori Curtis (Air Force); Aly Pascucci (Air Force); Ryan Hebard (Navy); Casey Scameheorn (Navy); Benjaman and Robert Bishop (Army - McCalments' grandsons); Pavel Poperkov (Yelena (& Don) Wheeler s son - Navy); All service members currently deployed and in harm s way. General: Bible studies; Nicole Gray (family intervention); Kris & Rich Sutton (housing situation in Belize & mission to foster kids and orphans); Erin Dockerty & Family (recent loss of her mother) Mission Statement God s enveloping love inspires us to intentionally abide in His presence and reflect His love by embracing families and individuals serving the community sharing the hope of salvation making disciples as we joyously anticipate His glorious return. Let s Connect Text # or connect@nileswestside.org Darrel le Roux, Pastor ~ Sue Fattic, Head Elder ~ Randal Mack, Treasurer ~ Gina Meekma, Secretary/Clerk ~ William Crawford, NAS Principal ~ evergreen4me@gmail.com suefattic@icloud.com randalmack87@gmail.com secretary@nileswestside.org wcrawford101@gmail.com