STRONG FAITH. Nov. 15, Exodus 14:21-31 Hebrews 11:29

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1 Nov. 15, STRONG FAITH Next week Pastor Dave will resume the message series and we will look at Elijah handing off the baton to another prophet...elisha. Elijah s name means God is Lord Elisha s name means God is Salvation. We will see again about how God is asking to be the center of your life. The real God is going to continue to stand up! See you next week! Exodus 14:21-31 Hebrews 11:29

2 N ove m b e r 1 5, 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. Michon Thompson office@imlaycitycrc.org Worship Coord. Beth Van Dyk vandyk.beth@yahoo.com 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 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 Brian 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

3 Worship Center 9th/10th Room 9 6th/7th/8th Room 8 4th/5th Room 7 Fellowship Hall 1st/2nd/3rd Room 6 Children s Worship/ Preschool/K/ Room 4 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 Storage Room Diane Babcock, Librarian Council Room Lobby Adam Van Dyk Youth Director Beth Van Dyk Worship Coordinator Cheryl Spoelma Children s Ministries Pastor Dave s Office Church Office Michon Thompson South Entrance

4 Prayer Needs Pray for Lindsey Sidell as she struggles to recover from hip surgery and deals with a considerable amount of pain. Continue to pray for Becky Barr, the daughter of Norene Msal s friend, as she recovers from surgery and will start radiation in the near future. Pray for April Schmidt who is dealing with a blood clot in her arm. Pray that the blood test results she will receive on Monday are favorable. Continue to pray for Wendy Armstrong s father as he faces surgery on November 18 to remove part of his foot. Pray for Mike Louwsma, Barb Rozema and Patricia Land as they deal with chemo and cancer concerns. Pray for Stewart Shafer II as he continues training to become a combat medic. Continue to pray for Charles Hamlin, Joe Tuttle, Margaret Thomson, Delores Flanagan, Michelle Tanis, Nancy Osentowski and Bonnie Tuttle s daughter, Maria, as they struggle with health issues. Pray for our shut-ins: Marian Seidell, Esther Eckel, Trace Elling, Ruby Meyer, Bernice Knight, Ann Timmer, Gloria Tanis, Irene VanPutten and Eleanor Brandt. Order of Worship Opening Praise How Great is Our god w/ How Great Thou Art Just a Closer Walk Because He Lives I Surrender Congregational Prayer Welcome & Greeting Children s Message Offering: General Fund Special Offering: Building Improvement Fund Text: Strong Faith Exodus 14:21-31; Hebrews 11:29 Parting Challenge & Blessing Song of Response Anywhere with Jesus I Can Safely Go Pray for Jonathon, an employee of Lindy s carrots, as he continues in rehab due to injuries received in an accident. Give thanks that Steve Carroll and Julie Berry are both doing much better. If you would like to receive mid-week prayer updates by or phone, please contact Michon in the church office. Psalm 105:4 Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Ministry Schedule TODAY NEXT SUNDAY Nursery: Sharon Mulder, Beverly Takacs Nursery: Karen Hibbler, Linda VanPutten Brandon Shafer Isabell Binkley Computer: Cooper Armstrong Computer: Nate VanDenBerg Greeters Greeters Main: Doug Bosch Main: Bob & Kathy Ettema West: Rick & Sue Mooi West: Mike & Willene Tanis Prayer: Gary Klumpenhower Prayer: John Mulder Children s Message: Norm Tanis Children s Message: Cindy Hummel Cookies: Tracey Keller & Barbara Hoeksema Cookies: Linda VanPutten & Kathy Brandt Preschool Worship: Amie VanDenBerg & Preschool Worship: Becky Hilborn & Kyler VanDenBerg Eli Hilborn Older Kids Worship: Lori Penzien & Older Kids Worship: Tracey Keller & Cooper Armstrong Sarah Keller

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 Michon 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. Today (11/15) 7:30 am Prayer Time 10:00 am Worship Special Offering: Building Improvement Fund 11:30 am 6:00 pm Youth Group Thursday (11/19) 6:30 pm Praise Team Friday (11/20) 6:00pm Scrapbooking Saturday (11/21) 8:00 am 5K fundraiser for Imlay City Christian School Sunday (11/22) 7:30 am Prayer Time 10:00 am Worship Special Offering: Carriage Town Ministries 11:30 am 5:45 pm Youth Group Progressive Dinner (FREE) Looking Ahead 11/24 MOPS 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.

6 ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS NOTE FROM THE OFFICE FOR WEEK OF THANKSGIVING: Because of the short work week the week of Thanksgiving, all announcements, prayers to be included in bulletin, any information you would like in the bulletin the week of Thanksgiving, needs to be into Michon no later than Monday, November 23, 2015!!!! Any information received after that day is not guaranteed to be printed in that weeks bulletins. THANK YOU!!!!!!!! INSTALLATION SUNDAY NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, November 22nd, all new elders and deacons will be installed. NEXT COMMUNION: Our next time to celebrate the Lord s Supper will be on Sunday, Dec. 13th. Please prepare your hearts, minds, and lives for communion on that day. SAMARITAN S PURSE: Pack a shoebox for a boy or girl! No liquids, chocolate or war toys please. Enclose a check to Samaritan s Purse for $7 shipping or pay online and follow your box at Pray for the receiver of your gift. Due today!!! YOUTH GROUP: Koeze Nut orders are NOW available and information is on the bulletin board! Orders are due today!!! THE VOICE OF THE MARTYRS: Please browse our table just outside the Sanctuary!! ALL literature, magazines and DVDs are FREE!!! Please feel free to take any of these tools if you are interested in learning more about The Voice of the Martyrs! Thank you! BOOK CLUB: Jacob Have I Loved", a children's classic, by Katherine Paterson is the book to read for the November book club meeting. The meeting will be at 6:30 on Nov 19 at Kathy Brandt's home. The book is available at the public library. Please join us for an interesting discussion, tea and goodies. We would love to have your ideas and input regarding this book. GENERAL FUND OFFERINGS: Actual amount received through October 31, 2015 $ 185, Budgeted amount expected through October 31, 2015 $ 223, Difference: $ 37, ICCS NEWS SCRIP: Get ready for the busiest shopping season of the year with the return of our bonus bonanza: Thank-Scriping Day is BACK on November 26! Don't miss 24 hours of awesome ScripNow, Reload, and ReloadNow bonuses from dozens of your favorite retailers. As always, our list of retailers is TOP SECRET - you'll have to wait until the promotion begins to find out who's participating. To participate, you just need a ShopWithScrip account, and you must be able to login to place online orders. Click here to learn about PrestoPay, our secure online payment system. Sign up ASAP if you haven't already so you can receive your ScripNow ecards and add funds using ReloadNow in minutes, or use Reload to add funds overnight!* Plus, with PrestoPay you can place your Thank-Scrip-ing Day order with MyScripWallet, our mobile scrip experience. You can still participate and receive bonuses if you pay by check, as long as you place your orders within the 24 hours, you just won't receive your scrip until your coordinator releases the order. See Jen Schoenherr if you have any questions. Next plastic card order due November 15. FUN RUN: Start a new Thanksgiving tradition: Run or walk the ICCS Turkey Trot. Did you know that Thanksgiving has become the most popular holiday for recreational distance running in the United States? You don't have to run. Walking is a perfectly acceptable pace for the event. Sign up today for the ICCS Turkey Trot scheduled for November 21st. For more information, contact Mindy Kinzer. Also if you are an alumni or a support of the school in ANY way we would love to have you come out and cheer runners on. 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 9:30 and 5K at 10 am. Runners go down 5th St starting from the church and on the Pollyanna trail. Station yourself anywhere! We are looking to make this a successful event and runners love to get energy from the crowd. Cost is $30 5K/ $ mile and can be paid the day of the race. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: There are only a few short weeks until the all-school Christmas Program, Christmas Hangups. The program will be held on Friday, December 11 at 7:00 PM, at the Christian Reformed Church. Come on out and see this great program, the audience ALWAYS has a great time. Good entertainment that is free and only a short drive, you can t beat that! COOKIES AND CAROLS: Our annual Christmas band concert, Cookies and Carols will be held in the I.C. Christian School gym on Thursday, December 17th at 7 PM. We will sing familiar Christmas carols and enjoy cookies and punch afterward. Invite your friends and family for a festive hour of music and merry-making! Once again a FREE event and short drive!