Understanding the Ministry of Helps

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1 January 18, Who are the most important people in the church and who are the most valued in building God s Kingdom? Do you struggle with your value in this process called kingdom building...this process called life? Next week could be the first time that you have heard a message that puts your mind at ease in this area. See you next week! Understanding the Ministry of Helps 1 Corinthians 12:12-30

2 J a n u a r y 1 8, Imlay City CRC 395 N. Cedar Street Imlay City, MI Welcome to ICCRC Whether you have been around church your entire life or this is your first peek into it, Imlay City Christian Reformed Church has something for you. And our hope is that you will take the next step into this community. Thank you for coming this weekend and make sure to look at the Guest Information insert in the welcome packets in the pews, fill out the Communication Card, and drop it into the offering plate today as it comes by. Whether it is your first time at ICCRC, or you've been attending for years, you never know what to expect during our worship experience. From the moment you walk in the door, until the moment you leave, we are committed to a creative, compelling, challenging presentation of God's truth. ICCRC is a community of people led by Jesus Christ to bring hope, strength and change to the world one life at a time. Vision and Purpose Statement As we grow together in Christ the vision and purpose of ICCRC is simple. We exist to Celebrate together in worship (Reach Up), to Connect in meaningful ways as a family (Reach In), and to use our gifts to Contribute to one another in love (Reach Out). We are committed to be reforming instruments of the power and love of Jesus Christ, to our congregation, to our community, and to our world. Church Staff and Board Pastor Dave Spoelma pastordave@imlaycitycrc.org Office Admin. Tammy Lesniak office@imlaycitycrc.org Worship Coord. Cheryl Coots cheryl.coots@imlaycitycrc.org Financial Admin. Lori Jager lori.jager@imlaycitycrc.org Youth Director Adam Van Dyk adam.vandyk@imlaycitycrc.org Children s Ministry Cheryl Spoelma clspoelma@yahoo.com Custodian Becky Hilborn bchilborn@gmail.com Meeting tonight at 6:00 pm The All Night party was a huge success! Thank you to all of the volunteers for your hard work and dedication. Without you we could not make this happen. Thank you to all the kids who came out, we hope you had a great time! Next up is the Super Bowl Party, be sure to mark your calendars for February 1st. More details coming next week. January 18 January 25 February 1 February 8 Meeting Meeting Super Bowl Party Meeting Rick Mooi President of Council and Elders Rob Sommer Vice President of Council and Elders Brian Kinzer President of Deacons Bob Wait Clerk Frank Cox Treasurer Elders District Phone Deacons District Phone Carl Hilborn A-D Brain Penzien A-D Norm Tanis E-H Justin Binkley E-H Earl Hummel I-L Nate VanDenBerg I-L John Saunders M-P Joe Rekowski M-P Doug Van Dyk Q-T Kurt Nagy Q-T Rob Sommer U-Z Neil Collins U-Z Check out our website: and like us on Facebook to keep up to date with all the youth group happenings. Our yearly schedule is now posted.

3 Worship Center 9th/10th 6th/7th/8th Fellowship Hall 2nd-5th Children s Worship/ Preschool/K/ 1st Grade Nursery Room 5 Kitchen Becky Hilborn Custodian Lori Jager Financial Admin West Entrance Family Restrooms Women s Children s Worship Room 3 Library Men s Youth Room 2 11th/12th Sunday School Adam Van Dyk Youth Director Cheryl Coots Worship Director Cheryl Spoelma Children s Ministries Storage Room Pastor Dave s Office Diane Babcock, Librarian Council Room Church Office Tammy Lesniak Lobby South Entrance

4 Prayer Needs Order of Worship Pray for Mike and June Touchette and their family as they mourn the loss of Mike's father. Pray for Quirenus Groenewoud who is hospitalized and undergoing tests. Also keep Joyce in your prayers as well. Pray for Roger Rose, husband of Bob Ettema's sister Lori, who is in hospice. Keep Leonard Mooi in your prayers as doctors determine the best course of treatment for tumors recently discovered. Continue to pray for Andrew Miller, a young man known to members of our church, who is currently in basic training. Continue to pray for Annie Timmer who is home recovering. Praise God, Susan Locke, Roger and Bonnie VanDenBerg s daughter is on her way to healing from her stroke. She received her license and is now back to work. If you would like to receive mid-week prayer updates by or phone, please contact Tammy in the church office. Continue to pray for Bonnie Tuttle's daughter, Maria, and her ongoing health issues. Pray for continued healing for Kyle Clark, John and Annie Timmer's grandson. Continue to pray for Geneva Toering, Sue Mooi's mom, who was diagnosed with cancer. Continue to pray for James McKeon, a friend fo Jennifer Lamphere, who is recovering from a stroke. Continue to pray for Dan Wilmot, Sally Godo, Lorraine Cramer, Lois Sample, Delores Flanagan and Linda Williams as they deal with cancer. Nahum 1:7 "The Lord is good, a refuge in time of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him." TODAY Nursery: Sharon Mulder, Chelsea Hibbler, Kendall Sommer Computer: Nate VanDenBerg Greeters Main: Norm & Debbie Tanis West: Doug Bosch Prayer: Doug Van Dyk Children s Message: Cindy Hummel Cookies: Diane Babcock & Joyce French Children s Worship Helper: Brandon Shafer Welcome Greeting Time Opening Praise Jesus Messiah Jesus, Lover of My Soul We Believe Children s Message Congregational Prayer Offering: General Fund Special Offering: Building Improvement Fund Text: 1 Corinthians 12:12-30 Understanding the Ministry of Helps Parting Challenge & Blessing Song of Response We are the Body of Christ Ministry Schedule NEXT SUNDAY Nursery: Karen Hibbler, Linda VanPutten, Sarah Keller Computer: Lori Gebhardt Greeters Main: Rick & Sue Mooi West: Mike & Willene Tanis Prayer: Gary Klumpenhower Children s Message: Norm Tanis Cookies: Lori Penzien & Kathy McGathy Children s Worship Helper: Eli Hilborn

5 Guest Information Welcome! You are among friends at Imlay City CRC. We are the young and old, the experienced Christians, the brand new Christians, and those who are just curious about Jesus Christ. We are families, singles, students, kids, and couples. Wherever you are coming from, and wherever you are at, you are welcome to come as you are to Imlay City CRC! The service lasts about 75 minutes, then please stay for a cup of coffee or lemonade in the fellowship hall following the service. Guests are encouraged to fill out the communication card found in your bulletin, and drop it in the offering plate as it comes by. Please take a moment and visit the Welcome Center where you can receive additional information about our church. If you are a regular attendee of Imlay City CRC, we would like to provide you with a mail box. Please submit your request to Tammy in the church office Children s Bulletins and fun pages are available on clipboards in the lobby. Nursery care is offered during the morning service near the west entrance for infants and toddlers through age 3. Please honor the age limit. Immediately following worship, please meet your children at the nursery area. Children s Message during the service, children of all ages are invited to come forward to sit at the front of the church and hear a message designed especially for them. Children s Worship all children ages 3 years old through 3rd grade are invited to join Children s Worship, which takes place during the church service. Wait for Pastor Dave to announce the Children s Message, after which the children will be dismissed from the sanctuary for Children s Worship. Out of respect for others, please silence your cell phone. Restrooms are located just past the lobby on the right hand side of the hallway. Wednesday Night Family Night This will take place the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month, October March. Dinner is served from 6:00-6:45 pm and classes are from 6:45-8:00 pm. for grades PreK-12 meets immediately after the worship until 12:15 pm, during the school year (September May). Please refer to your building map for where the classes meet. Today (1/18) 7:30 am Prayer Time 10:00 am Worship Special Offering: Building Improvement Fund 11:30 am 6:00 pm Youth Group Tuesday (1/20) 6:30 pm Children of the Day Beth Moore Bible Study Wednesday (1/21) 6:00 pm Wednesday Night Family Night Thursday (1/22) 6:30 pm Secret Sister Reveal Party 6:30 pm Praise Team practice Sunday (1/25) 7:30 am Prayer Time 10:00 am Worship Special Offering: MOPS 11:30 am 6:00 pm Youth Group Looking Ahead 1/27 MOPS 1/27 Children of the Day Beth Moore Bible Study 1/28 Kingdom Man Men s Bible Study

6 ANNOUNCEMENTS MIDWINTER DINNER: On Saturday, February 21, Congregational Life is planning on holding the annual Mid Winter Dinner at 5:00 p.m. This will be a catered affair and the cost is $8.00 per person. There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board so the committee can give the caterer a head count. The committee is also exploring several avenues for entertainment after the dinner. Come and join us for this time of fellowship and good food. If you have any questions, ask a committee member. MENS BIBLE STUDY is underway. It will be running every other Wednesday, at 7:00 pm. The next meeting is January 28. This study is called Kingdom Man and is a DVD led series featuring Tony Evans. There is no cost, and all men high school and up are invited. Bring a friend with you. See Doug Van Dyk for more information. BOOK CLUB: February 19 is the date for the meeting of the Book Club. We will be discussing "Sanctuary" by Ted Dekker, The book is available from the public library. We will meet at 6:30 with the location to be decided later. Please join us. SECRET SISTER questionnaires are in your mailbox, be sure to look for it, also check out flyer on the bulletin board for more information on the reveal party and how you can participate for next year. The Reveal party is this Thursday, January 22, at 6 pm. See Cindy Hummel or Lori Jager for more information. COLLEGE STUDENT UPDATE & CARE PACKAGES: Congregational Life is getting ready to start putting together care packages for our college students. In order to do that, we need an updated list so Pastor Dave can deliver the boxes. If you have a student in college please let Norm Tanis know or call the office so we can get them on the list. Also in the next few weeks we will be looking for donations to fill the boxes. More details are coming soon. A NOTE OF CONCERN regarding member safety. If you see your child or any child running in the fellowship hall after services or playing in the balcony, please tell them to walk. On a few occasions we have had elderly people knocked over as well as hot coffee spilled. Also, children have been observed dangerously hanging over the balcony. JOY GROUP will not be meeting for the month of January and February and will resume in the month of March. ANNOUNCEMENTS GENERAL FUND OFFERINGS: Actual amount received through November 30, 2014 $ 218, Budgeted amount expected through November 30, 2014 $ 234, Difference: $ 15, REMINDER: Monday is Pastor Dave's Sabbath day to worship (his day off). Please contact your elder if you have a concern on Mondays. OFFICE HOURS: New winter office hours. Tammy will be in the office on Monday 9-2, Tuesday 12-4:30, and Thursday 9-3. ICCS NEWS SCRIP: It s a NEW YEAR! Have you considered using SCRIP to help meet New Year s Resolutions? More organized? How about Container Store gift certificates? Travel more? How about Disney, hotel or gas certificates? Stick to a budget? How about putting your Meijer grocery limit on a gift card and that is all you have to spend, or gas on a card and that is all you have to spend. SCRIP is so easy to use whether you like to go online or use the paper system. See Jen Schoenherr if you want to get started. Next paper order will be due on January 18. BOWLING: The next big fundraiser for the school is scheduled for Saturday, January 24th. ICCS is having a bowling, euchre, chili fundraiser at the Hideaway Lanes in Almont. We need lane sponsors and bowlers. Please spread the word and start inviting friends and family to join you for a great day out. Call the school at for team forms. PASTIES: Pasty sales for our February delivery are underway. The pasties are made in Marquette Michigan by Lawry s Pasty Shop. The pasties are 12 oz. in size and come filled with beef, potato, carrot, onion and rutabaga. Prices stay at $6 each, half dozen for $32 or a full dozen for $60. Orders are due by February 6th and delivery date is set for Tuesday, February 17th. Call the school or see one of the students around church to order. SCHOOL BOARD OPPORTUNITY: There is an open school board position available for the second half of the current school year. If you are interested in getting more involved in Imlay City Christian School, this is the place for you to help out! If you are interested or have questions, please see Mrs. Hibbler.