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 Sue Fattic Opening Hymn A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing #228 Congregational Prayer Offering Local Church Budget Sue Fattic Sue Fattic Offertory My Country Tis of Thee Josh Loenser Scripture Galatians 5:1, 13-17; Sue Fattic Sermon Pastor Darrel le Roux Heaven s Independence Day Closing Hymn Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory #647 Benediction Pastor Darrel le Roux Elder: Sue Fattic Deacons: Mark Howell; Jim Mann Deaconess: Michelle Oliphant Pianist/Organist: Daphne Kent 9:30 a.m. The Church at Study Song Service Nancy Rader 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 Pastor Darrel le Roux Call to Worship Fred Hebard Praise in Song Congregational Prayer Fred Hebard Offering Lester Merklin Local Church Budget Children s Story Doug Taylor Please remember the Lamb s Offering for Student Aid. Special Music Frank Chole Scripture: Galatians 5:1, 13-17; Zachary le Roux Sermon Pastor Darrel le Roux Heaven s Independence Day Closing Hymn #647 Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory Benediction Pastor Darrel le Roux Pianist: Jennifer Payne Elder: Fred Hebard Deacons: Eric Tudor; Robbie Benjamin, Bob Benner, Peter Lyons, Mike Villwock Junior Usher: Asher Prouty Deaconesses: Dagi Benner, Carol Minter

3 Offerings to Date: June 25, 2016 Church Student Weekly: Budgeted Received Budget $2,539 $1,928 Aid $829 $163 Renovation $203 $100 School Addition $489 $140 Year-to-date: Budgeted Received Difference $132,047 $120,284 -$11,763 $43,100 $36,961 -$6,139 Church Events Today Sunday Monday Pastor Bill s Revelation SS Class (Pastor s Study)... 9:45 a.m. Sunset... 9:25 p.m. Sunday Sunup Runners/Walkers (Plym Park)... 8 a.m. Happy Independence Day! Wednesday Bulletin Items Due... 9 p.m. Thursday Friday Sabbath Gina s Church Office Hours a.m. 12 p.m. Sunset... 9:23 p.m. Brandon Koleda, Speaker... 8:30 & 11 a.m. Pastor Bill s Revelation SS Class (Pastor s Study)... 9:45 a.m. Offering: Women s Ministries NAD 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 July 2, 2016

5 Church Life Sing the praises of the LORD, you His faithful people; praise His holy name (Psalm 30:4, NIV). Welcome to worship! Remember to take five minutes after church to meet someone new! New Prayer Request: Wilma Warren (health Lakeland Hospital, Niles) First 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 Fellowship Lunch: Due to VBS, our potluck lunch at the park will be on Sabbath, July 16, after the VBS program. Communion: Sabbath, July 30, both services. Graduation Open House: Sonya Granvold Next 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. Volunteers are still needed to help during VBS, as well as with preparation beforehand. Please contact Erica or Gina if you can help. To donate towards our VBS program, please mark your tithe envelope VBS. Thank you! Grant Street Viaduct Closed for the Summer: The bridge/viaduct that goes over the train tracks near the church will be 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: July 24 at 8 a.m. in the gym. Contact Greg Barney ( ) for more information. Adult Volleyball: July 24 at 7 p.m. in the gym. RSVP to Gina Meekma (call/text ) to make sure that 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: The school office will be closed through July 4. Starting July 5, 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. There is an early-bird registration rate available until July 7. 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) 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.