About Saranac Community Church Our Mission We are committed to being a fellowship of believers in Jesus Christ who glorify our Triune God and practice positive Christian living by growing in God s Word, caring for each other, and reaching out with God s love by responding to the physical and spiritual needs of others. Our Values As members of the Evangelical Covenant Church, we gladly affirm the following as essential to who we are as a community: * The centrality of the Word of God * The necessity of New Birth * A commitment to the whole mission of the Church * The Church as a fellowship of believers * A conscious dependence on the Holy Spirit * The reality of freedom in Christ Please visit the denominational website at www.covchurch.org. This Week at SCC Sunday: Combined Youth Groups at special time Monday: Financial Peace University Relating With Money Boy Scouts Tuesday: Sacraments and Visitation Meeting Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study Choir Praise Team Practice Thursday: Food Pantry Capital Campaign Meeting Friday: AA Saturday: 4:00-5:30 6:30-8:30pm 7:00pm 6:00pm 9:30am 6:30pm 7:30pm 2-4pm 6:00pm 8:00pm Pastor Becky will be on vacation Feb. 8-14 Saranac Community Church Pastor Jeff Kahl 125 S. Bridge Street, PO Box 47 Saranac, MI 48881 616-642-6322 Fax: 616-642-9659 www.saranacchurch.org Saranac Community Church February 7, 2016
February 7, 2016 9:30am Worship Service Transfiguration Sunday Prelude Today s Theme/Announcements Moment of Silence *Call to Worship * More Love/More Power with They ll Know We Are Christians *Let the Church Rise *Invocation INVITATION TO COMMUNITY First Reading Ephesians 2:11-13, 19-22 Christ s Invitation To Us Sacrament of Baptism Collin Stratton Response The Lord Bless You and Keep You FORMATION IN COMMUNITY Second Reading Acts 2:42-27 We Are Formed In Community CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY Invitation to Communion w/ Prayers for Our Life Together Communion by Distribution Communion Prayer Offertory and Offertory Song Give Thanks *Doxology Offertory Prayer and Blessing of Community Meal DISPERSION INTO THE COMMUNITY * By Our Love *Community Blessing based on Ephesians 1:18 Prayer Concerns Colleen Kiechle, Martin Pennington, Marcia Rickert, Amy Miles, Tabra Bellomy, LeeAnn Bowen, Kim Coulson, Bruce Hubble, George and Rosalie DeYoung Peace for Our World Senior Citizens of the Week: Bill and Jean Hecht SCC Leaders of the Week: Rae-Ann Oakley, Financial Secretary Church of the Week: Paul Carlson - Congo Project Mission of the Week: Saranac Housing Commission Covenant Leader of the Week: Faith House, Grand Rapids Community Group of the Week: Boy Scout Troop 71, Cub Scout Pack 3071; have conducted food drives for our Food Pantry and Christmas Care Center Military Friends around the World THANKS TO OUR VOLUNTEERS THIS WEEK: February 7 - Community Meal Lay Leader: Virgil Biggs Readers: Sharon Blanchard, Julie Gage, Bryan Gregory Ushers: Harvey Flanagan, Karen Haskins, Ojars and Mary Jo Smits Acolyte: Sofia and Izabella Blanchard Praise Team: Chris Roberts, Virgil Biggs Instrumentalists: Nancy Downs, Bob Krieger, Ken Poor, Joel Fritsma Nursery: Claire Morrison, Jillian Merrifield Greeters: Margi Baker, Terri McCready Projector: Aaron Fritsma Sound Board: Mark Fritsma NEXT WEEK: February 14 - Lent begins Feb. 10 Readers: Bob Hemmingsen, Cathy Merrifield Ushers: Harvey Flanagan, James Merrifield, Brad Edwards, need volunteer Praise Team: Jim Lóser, Chris Roberts Instrumentalists: Nancy Downs, Bob Krieger, Ken Poor, Joel Fritsma Group 1: Kristen Fritsma, Valerie Hubble Group 2: Connie Biggs, Luke Gillette Nursery: Rachel Klahn, Tami Coulson Greeters: Margi Baker, Terri McCready Projector: D. Washburn Sound Board: D. Washburn *congregation please stand if you are able
Announcements & Events Welcome Visitors Are you new to Saranac Community Church? We're so glad that you're here! Please stop by the Welcome Center today to receive a small gift and learn how you can get connected with God and others in our faith community. We hope this will be a place where you will feel welcomed, loved and encouraged in your walk with the Lord. 2017 Missions Trip to Dominican Republic There will be meeting for those who have an interest in going to the Dominican Republic in June of 2017 on February 21 right after Growth Groups. If you have any questions please contact Connie at (616-460-2496). The rosebud on the altar is in honor of Arthur Isaac Hernandez-Biggs who was born on January 5 to Jochy and Tammi Hernandez-Biggs. Proud grandparents are Virgil and Connie Biggs. Announcements & Events Welcome Visitors Are you new to Saranac Community Church? We're so glad that you're here! Please stop by the Welcome Center today to receive a small gift and learn how you can get connected with God and others in our faith community. We hope this will be a place where you will feel welcomed, loved and encouraged in your walk with the Lord. 2017 Missions Trip to Dominican Republic There will be meeting for those who have an interest in going to the Dominican Republic in June of 2017 on February 21 right after Growth Groups. If you have any questions please contact Connie at (616-460-2496). The rosebud on the altar is in honor of Arthur Isaac Hernandez-Biggs who was born on January 5 to Jochy and Tammi Hernandez-Biggs. Proud grandparents are Virgil and Connie Biggs. Financial Statements are available in the narthex today. Please pick yours up. Financial Statements are available in the narthex today. Please pick yours up. Due date for our next scrip gift card order is Sunday, February 14th, which will be available Thursday, February 18th. You can bring your order to church or order online by visiting www.shopwithscrip.com and selecting Saranac Community Church with the enrollment code of C632F5C52395L. Remember, you can reload many cards at any time during the month. There are usually a limited number of Meijer and Speedway scrip cards available for purchase in the church office as well. Questions? Contact Mark Fritsma (MarkF@wowway.com). Due date for our next scrip gift card order is Sunday, February 14th, which will be available Thursday, February 18th. You can bring your order to church or order online by visiting www.shopwithscrip.com and selecting Saranac Community Church with the enrollment code of C632F5C52395L. Remember, you can reload many cards at any time during the month. There are usually a limited number of Meijer and Speedway scrip cards available for purchase in the church office as well. Questions? Contact Mark Fritsma (MarkF@wowway.com). 08-Logan Gregory 09-Curtis Washburn 11-Jeff Johnson 13-Sue Nystrom 14-Tammi Hernandez 08-Logan Gregory 09-Curtis Washburn 11-Jeff Johnson 13-Sue Nystrom 14-Tammi Hernandez
COMMUNITY BLESSING (based on Ephesians 1:18) May your hearts be flooded with light so that you can know the wonderful hope God has promised to all of us. And may you realize what a rich and glorious inheritance He has given to His people who believe! Amen. Adult Growth Groups This Weeks Focus: No Groups - Community Meal Texts to Read: Acts 22:42-47, Ephesians 2:11-22, 1:18 Next Weeks Focus: Spiritual Gifts Texts to Read: 1 Peter 4:7-11, Romans 12:4-8 COMMUNITY BLESSING (based on Ephesians 1:18) May your hearts be flooded with light so that you can know the wonderful hope God has promised to all of us. And may you realize what a rich and glorious inheritance He has given to His people who believe! Amen. Adult Growth Groups This Weeks Focus: No Groups - Community Meal Texts to Read: Acts 22:42-47, Ephesians 2:11-22, 1:18 Next Weeks Focus: Spiritual Gifts Texts to Read: 1 Peter 4:7-11, Romans 12:4-8 Breathe Retreat for Mothers March 11-13, 2016 Portage Lake Covenant Bible Camp Come and enjoy a weekend at Portage Lake filled with fun, fellowship, encouragement and rest. Giveaways Cool Beans Coffee Shop Spiritual direction Fun & informative workshops Delicious meals Trunk show by MacBeth & Co. Our speakers are a mother/daughter team: Marti Burger and Melissa Wall. Both women are mothers, pastors and care about growing in Christ and living in fellowship. Worship will be led by Cara Maat. Cost of Retreat is $130 Register by Feb. 15: $110 $99 for First Timers Please see our website for more information and to register. www.portagelake.org Portage Lake Covenant Bible Camp 4158 Camp Delight Rd. Onekama, MI 49675 231-889-5911 info@portagelake.org Breathe Retreat for Mothers March 11-13, 2016 Portage Lake Covenant Bible Camp Come and enjoy a weekend at Portage Lake filled with fun, fellowship, encouragement and rest. Giveaways Cool Beans Coffee Shop Spiritual direction Fun & informative workshops Delicious meals Trunk show by MacBeth & Co. Our speakers are a mother/daughter team: Marti Burger and Melissa Wall. Both women are mothers, pastors and care about growing in Christ and living in fellowship. Worship will be led by Cara Maat. Cost of Retreat is $130 Register by Feb. 15: $110 $99 for First Timers Please see our website for more information and to register. www.portagelake.org Portage Lake Covenant Bible Camp 4158 Camp Delight Rd. Onekama, MI 49675 231-889-5911 info@portagelake.org
February 2016 Prayer Bulletin Supporting one another in prayer Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and he brought them out of their distress. He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed. They were glad when it grew calm, and he guided them to their desired haven. Psalm 107: 28-30 February 2016 Prayer Bulletin Supporting one another in prayer Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and he brought them out of their distress. He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed. They were glad when it grew calm, and he guided them to their desired haven. Psalm 107: 28-30 Evelyn Adgate Jim Anderson Vicky Barker Zachary Blackmore LeeAnn Bowen Brenda Bristol Roger & Doris Cochrun Sara Conner Tabitha Conner Carol Cook Kim Coulson Aubrey Culver Alissa Curry Bev DeWitt George & Rosalie DeYoung Bob Dunton Twila Elenbaas Daniel and Merry Franks Ben Frazer Carol Gage Pat Garcia Dale and Bea Hauter Tara Haverstick-Smus Jean & Bill Hecht Bill Hecht Sr. Bernie Hendrick Barb Hotchkiss Bruce Hubble Lynne Ihrman Mitchell Jackson Nancy Justice Nora Kauffman Trisha Kelly Colleen Kiechle Janie Kirby Connie Krontz Chad Meyers Amy Miles Cathy Moore Jamie Noorman Gwen O Mara Patton Family Martin Pennington Mike Phillips Sharon Pratt Jim Precord Mary Pryde Marcia Rickert Janice Rzemek Mark Rzemek Dwight Seiler Stacy Shattuck Jack Smit Max Smith Kay Sterken David Talcott Suzanne Tolinson Chad VanderMark Loretta Vosburg Washburn Family Jack Westmoreland Greg Whaley Delores Williams Eleanor Williams Pat Winters Paul & Elaine Young Ayden Zulewski Military Friends: Austin Bruinekool Patrick DeGeus Brad DeRosha Brennan C. Guenzel Tyler Johnson Jeremy Kauffman Ben Littlejohn Andy Lytle Ian Mannion Trey Matthews Dustin Meyers Charlie Miller Jarod Overbeck Justin Provanche Randy Richter Richie Sands Ryan Sweet Brian Swiger Dustin Updyke Kyle Vickery Kaleb Vickery Cody Westbrook Jim Whittum Jayne Wilson Bryant Zander Evelyn Adgate Jim Anderson Vicky Barker Zachary Blackmore LeeAnn Bowen Brenda Bristol Roger & Doris Cochrun Sara Conner Tabitha Conner Carol Cook Kim Coulson Aubrey Culver Alissa Curry Bev DeWitt George & Rosalie DeYoung Bob Dunton Twila Elenbaas Daniel and Merry Franks Ben Frazer Carol Gage Pat Garcia Dale and Bea Hauter Tara Haverstick-Smus Jean & Bill Hecht Bill Hecht Sr. Bernie Hendrick Barb Hotchkiss Bruce Hubble Lynne Ihrman Mitchell Jackson Nancy Justice Nora Kauffman Trisha Kelly Colleen Kiechle Janie Kirby Connie Krontz Chad Meyers Amy Miles Cathy Moore Jamie Noorman Gwen O Mara Patton Family Martin Pennington Mike Phillips Sharon Pratt Jim Precord Mary Pryde Marcia Rickert Janice Rzemek Mark Rzemek Dwight Seiler Stacy Shattuck Jack Smit Max Smith Kay Sterken David Talcott Suzanne Tolinson Chad VanderMark Loretta Vosburg Washburn Family Jack Westmoreland Greg Whaley Delores Williams Eleanor Williams Pat Winters Paul & Elaine Young Ayden Zulewski Military Friends: Austin Bruinekool Patrick DeGeus Brad DeRosha Brennan C. Guenzel Tyler Johnson Jeremy Kauffman Ben Littlejohn Andy Lytle Ian Mannion Trey Matthews Dustin Meyers Charlie Miller Jarod Overbeck Justin Provanche Randy Richter Richie Sands Ryan Sweet Brian Swiger Dustin Updyke Kyle Vickery Kaleb Vickery Cody Westbrook Jim Whittum Jayne Wilson Bryant Zander UPDATES: Please contact the church office if you know of someone who should be removed from or added to our list. THANK YOU! UPDATES: Please contact the church office if you know of someone who should be removed from or added to our list. THANK YOU!