OUR CHURCH FAMILY:
We extend our sympathy to Sheryl Ver Steeg, her children, and the brothers and sisters of Edgar Ver Steeg. Edgar passed away into Glory at Courage Cottage on Tuesday, April 16. We pray for God’s comforting mercies upon them as we by faith hold to the promises of God for eternal life for his children. The funeral was held this past Friday morning here in the church, with Pastor Newhouse officiating. Please keep them in your prayers.
Prayer Chain: The prayer chain signup sheet has been lost.
If you signed up for the prayer chain and your name is not on the new list placed in the foyer, we ask that you do it again on the lines below.
Group Email:
Council requests that we establish a church wide email group to enable us to share prayer concerns and other announcements during the week. Please see the signup sheet in the foyer and take a moment to answer yes or no if you wish to participate and provide your email address where these announcements can be sent.
BIRTHDAYS:
April 23:
Justin Bolluyt;
April 27:
Lowell Evink;
April 28:
Dan Bolluyt,
Shelley Evink;
Cole Evink.
ANNIVERSARIES:
April 28: Marlin and Evelyn Baas (1967).
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Couples Club would like to thank everyone for a great time of fun and fellowship during our fundraiser at theannual church auction. A total of $3,254.92 was raised thatwill be divided three ways: Domestic Disaster Relief Program (CRC), Ray and Angie DeLange, and local church needs.
Please Save the Date: "Celebration Sunday" will be held on Sunday, May 5 during the 10:00 A.M. service. Please invite your family, relatives, and friends. Our Sunday School and Kids Connection children will be providing music. Our theme for the year 2018-2019 is "Trust and Obey”. Our Sunday School Church Education Director will be presenting Bibles to our 5th grade graduates and Storybook Bibles to our 2nd grade graduates. The offering for Sunday School this year is for Ray and Angie DeLange. A potluck dinner with filled buns and salads will follow the service. A special cake with ice cream will also be served. Circle 2 is asked to serve.
Council is looking for someone to volunteer to care for the flowers outside of the church building this spring and summer. If you can help please contact John Boon or Cory Evink.
Council is accepting bids for mowing the church back lawn this spring and summer. Please contact John Boon or Cory Evink for details.
The Lakeside Cemetery Board is looking for a new board member from our church. There is usually only one meeting annually. If you would be willing to help out please contact Jerry Ver Steeg.
Schedule for April - May
Wednesday, May 1:
Kid Connection and Catechism will conclude for 2018/2019.
Friday, May 3, 10:00 A.M.:
Ladies Fellowship will meet for Bible study at Walnut Court. Pastor Newhouse will lead Lesson 6, “God Calls Abram” from Discover Genesis: Creation and Covenant. Elna Smith will be hostess.
Thursday, May 2, 7:00 P.M.: Education Committee meets.
Sunday, May 5, 10:00 A.M.: Celebration Sunday.
Sunday, May 5, 5:00 P.M.:
Young Adults Bible Study and Fellowship will meet at the church for supper and to continue the study on the Attributes of God. Childcare will be provided.
Thursday, May 9, 7:30 P.M.:
Bible study will meet at the church to study lesson #6 “Standing Firm” from Discover Philippians. Audrey Evink will host. We will also discuss new material.
Sunday, Mother’s Day
May 12, 7:00 P.M.:
The Hancock High School Baccalaureate service will be held at the Hancock High School Gym. Pastor Julius Miller will give the message. A time to greet the seniors and enjoy refreshments will be held in the school cafeteria following the service.
Tuesday, May 14, 7:30 P.M.:
Council will meet. Benjy Ver Steeg will serve refreshments.
