Welcome to Worship at Niles Westside Adventist Church.

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1 Welcome to Worship at Niles Westside Adventist Church. We welcome you to our church. The Lord is in His Holy Temple Enter to Worship, Depart to Serve 8:30 a.m. Divine Worship Welcome & Invocation Steve Grooms Opening Hymn I Will Sing of My Redeemer #343 Congregational Prayer Steve Grooms Offering NAD Women s Ministries Steve Grooms Scripture Luke 9:51-56 Sermon A Heart for People Brandon Koleda Closing Hymn Higher Ground #625 Benediction Brandon Koleda Elder: Steve Grooms Deacons: Bob Horvath Deaconess: Sue Rose Pianist: Denise Scameheorn Junior Ushers: Alex and Matthew Horvath 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: Denise Scameheorn

2 The Upper Room 11 a.m. Praise in Song Welcome & Announcements Sue Fattic Call to Worship Alex Prouty Praise in Song Congregational Prayer Alex Prouty Offering Delbert Hunt NAD Women s Ministries Children s Story VBS Please remember the Lamb s Offering for Student Aid. Profession of Faith Julie Ailey Special Music Lyons & Landry Families Sermon Brandon Koleda A Heart for People Closing Hymn #625 Higher Ground Benediction Brandon Koleda Praise Team: Lyons & Landry Families Pianist: Shari Lyons Elder: Alex Prouty Deacons: Rick Mann; Brendan Carlsen, Steve Carlsen Sr, Ron Coffen, Doug Taylor Junior Usher: Elijah le Roux Deaconesses: Barb Harris, Esther Jones

3 Offerings to Date: July 2, 2016 Church Student Weekly: Budgeted Received Budget $2,552 $2,812 Aid $829 $498 Renovation $203 $405 School Addition $489 $281 Year-to-date: Budgeted Received Difference Today $2,552 $2,812 $260 $829 $498 -$331 Church Events Pastor Bill s Revelation SS Class (Pastor s Study)... 9:45 a.m. Sunset... 9:23 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday Sunday Sunup Runners/Walkers (Plym Park)... 8 a.m. Vacation Bible School :45 a.m. Vacation Bible School :45 a.m. Wednesday Vacation Bible School :45 a.m. Bulletin Items Due... 9 p.m. Thursday Friday Sabbath Vacation Bible School :45 a.m. Gina s Church Office Hours... 2:30 4:30 p.m. NAS Early Registration Fee Due Vacation Bible School :45 a.m. VBS Clean-up... afternoon Sunset... 9:19 p.m. Joseph Kidder, Speaker... 8:30 & 11 a.m. Pastor Bill s Revelation SS Class (Pastor s Study)... 9:45 a.m. Offering: Local Church Budget CareNet/Community Services Donations Fellowship Lunch (Berrien Township Park)... after 2 nd svc Sunshine Band (Riveridge Manor, Niles)... 2:30 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! 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 wcrawford@misda.org

4 Niles Westside Seventh-day Adventist Church A Heart for People July 9, 2016

5 Church Life Remember to take five minutes after church to meet someone new! Second Reading for Membership Transfers: Incoming Cyndi Prouty from Sligo Adventist Church, Takoma Park, MD Connie Strang from South Bend First Adventist Church, South Bend, IN Outgoing Ronald Benjamin to Daytona Beach Adventist Church, Daytona Beach, FL 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 Graduation Open House: Sonya Granvold Tomorrow, Sunday, July 10, from 2-5 p.m. at st Street, Niles. Come celebrate Sonya s graduation from Berrien Springs High School! Vacation Bible School: July from 9-11:45 a.m. for kids ages 4 12 (grade 6). Please preregister ASAP for VBS at or by contacting Gina Meekma (secretary@nileswestside.org or ). There are also registration forms in the hallway. Invite your neighbors! Needed to Borrow for VBS: Glow paint; handheld UV light; kiddie pools (inflatable or plastic); hula hoops; flameless candles and battery tea lights; camping lanterns; squirt bottles; pool noodles; bean bags; big sponges; tennis balls; and brown or tan tarps. Contact Erica Hippler (jande_hippler@yahoo.com or ) for drop off times. To donate towards our VBS program, please mark your tithe envelope VBS. Thank you! Fellowship Lunch: Due to VBS, our potluck lunch at Berrien Township Park (Rangeline Rd & Old 31) will be next Sabbath, July 16, after second service. Communion: Sabbath, July 30, both services. Grant Street Viaduct Closed for the Summer: The bridge/viaduct that goes over the train tracks near the church is closed for repairs through August 26. To detour, use Phillip Rd. from the South, or Platt St. to Christiana Dr. from the North, and plan for extra travel time if you are coming from the City of Niles. 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.

6 Church Life Cont. 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: Next Sunday, July 17, at 8 a.m. in the gym. Contact Greg Barney ( ) for more information. Adult Volleyball: Next Sunday, July 17, at 7 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 Kindergarten - 4 th grade. Starting again in the Fall, we will meet on Monday nights, from 6-7:30 in the NAS gym. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Keep praying for our families. Please Tami le Roux at nwcaterpillars@gmail.com for more information. Pathfinders: We typically meet on Wednesdays, starting again in the Fall, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the gym for kids in grades Contact Janessa Howell (niles4flagspathfinderclub@gmail.com or ) for more information. Lost and Found: Items can be found in the hallway outside the Copy Room. 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. Niles Adventist School Grades K 8 ~ William Crawford, Principal ~ Harding s Community Rewards Program: Harding s will give rebates to NAS if you sign up at go to Savings & Rewards, Community Rewards, register, and choose NAS. When you check out at Harding s, remember to type your phone number on the key pad no swipe card needed! Office Hours: Tuesdays Thursdays, from 9 a.m. 1 p.m., our new Principal, William Crawford, will be in the office. (During VBS, July 11-15, the hours will be approximately 12 1 p.m.) Now Registering: Even though it is summer break, we are taking applications for this coming school year, which begins on Thursday, August 18. Please see our web site or contact the school for registration information. There is a discount on the registration fee if paid by July 15. Please spread the word about NAS, and keep the students, families, and staff in your prayers. We bring our children to Jesus to be touched by His love, trained for service, and educated for Heaven.

7 Community & Other Announcements Religious Liberty Conference: There will be a Union-wide religious liberty conference in Detroit from July 21-24, spearheaded by the Lake Region Conference Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Department. Adventist religious liberty leaders from all levels of the church will be gathering in Detroit to present and attend major presentations on current issues relating to religious liberty, prophecy, and community justice. These will include Liberty magazine editor Lincoln Steed; our GC Representative to Congress, attorney Dwayne Leslie; and the Lake Union PARL Director, attorney, and Andrews Professor, Nicholas Miller. Go to to register. In order to accommodate cost and scheduling conflicts, registration for individual days is also available. This event may be of interest for Pastors, PARL Leaders, and any member who has concerns about our uncertain political times and how we can best protect and promote religious freedom. The Adventist Health Initiative - Benton Harbor Presents Dental Missions/Health Expo: You are invited to participate in a free dental/health event coming to Benton Harbor on Sunday, August 21, from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Benton Harbor High School. Participation from Southwest Michigan dental professionals is vital. We need dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants who are community minded and have a desire to provide better health to those in need. Other health professionals are also welcome, such as nurses, physical therapists, physicians assistants, etc. who are willing to help with triage and the Health Expo. Receptionist and data entry help is also needed. To be a part of this rewarding health event, please contact dental coordinator, Randy Griffin, DDS ( or randy.griffin@lakeunion.org) for all dental professionals. For all other health professionals and data entry, please contact Cathy (cathyycole@gmail.com). You may volunteer for a full/half day, depending on your schedule. Thank you for prayerfully considering this invitation. We look forward to hearing from you!

8 Continued Prayer Requests Please keep us updated on these requests: Cancer: Joe Buda; Laura Robbins (Bud s daughter-in-law); Mike Grooms (Steve Grooms brother); Karen Hillebert Health: Julie Richter; Don Wheeler (kidney failure issues); Robbin Down; Drew Evans; Jerry Edwards; Peggy Nannay (kidney problems); Yelena Wheeler; Susan Hobson; Abbey Bredenkamp; Sylvia Budd; Don Hilliard; Tori Meekma; Louise Demler; Grace Singer; Mark (Tami le Roux s brother heart); Glory Einhorn (recovery from dislocation of left artificial hip); Ruth Miller (eyesight); Marilyn Wood; Terry (aneurisms) & Hope Housam; Jerry Siebold; Charlie Jones; Sara Herzberg; Mary (Dan Minter s mother); Ray Constable; Siebold s great-grandson; Michael Murphy s father (not long to live); Ester Crawford (shingles); Bud Robbins; Alma Carlsen (broken ankle phone calls appreciated); Wilma Warren (rehab) Missions: Neish, Storie, Sutton, and Shameerudeen families School: Students, teachers, and school board members Armed Services: Caleb Barney (Navy); Frank Riley (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); Luzadder Family (recent death of Ron s mother, Marleen Swan) 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.