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lmmanuel Christian Reformed Church Marge De Boer - chemotherapy August 20, 2017 Lester Knot - immunotherapy WELCOME TO IMMANUEL! Joe Lems – severe back pain We’re glad that you joined us today, and we pray that you will Joan Miller - The Laurels of Hudsonville, hospice care encounter God through prayer, worship, and his word. Sharon Ondersma – M.S. Guest mailboxes are located after the alphabetical list of members. Please pick up this information if you would like Pete Van Rijs – durable cancer remission details on Immanuel’s ministries. Karla Veldink - chemotherapy

This morning we welcome our missionary partners, Cal & Military Jamie Hofland as they update us on their work in West Africa. Offerings: General Fund & Short-Term Missions Ethan Ritsema DC3 - Navy, Japan There will be no evening service at Immanuel as we will Lance Corporal Josh Ter Keurst – Marines combine with Georgetown CRC & Hillcrest CRC at Georgetown Captain Ron Thenn – Army at 5:30PM. Pastor Bob will be preaching on Lord’s Day 22 – Life Everlasting. We will also celebrate the Lord’s Supper together. Lance Corporal Trevor Vedders - Marines

NURSERY Community Freedom Ministries Today: 10:00AM Jessica Den Hartigh, Lisa Vander Veen, WEEKLY PRAYER GUIDE Carter Vander Veen, Lindsey De Boer 5:30PM The nursery room will be open but unstaffed. SUNDAY Remember in prayer and with a card this week our shut-ins: Next Sunday: Clara Timmer & Agnes Koomen 10:00AM Tracy Ridder, Betsy Vander Ploeg, Conner Vander Ploeg, Janelle De Boer MONDAY 5:30PM The nursery room will be open but unstaffed. Pray for God’s strength to be with the many persecuted Christians in Peru. THIS WEEK TUESDAY MONDAY AUGUST 21 Pray for God’s blessing and protection this week on our 7:00PM Part 2 – Cal Hofland Minister of Visitation, Rachael Taylor. “Implementing What You Learned WEDNESDAY About Islam” Pray for Revs Linda & Trevor Rubingh and their work with New City Kids GR. NEXT SUNDAY – AUGUST 27, 2017 THURSDAY 10:00AM Pastor Bob Pray for these young adults and remember them with a note or card: Samantha Bosma, Brevin De Boer, Hannah Gaffner Gratitude – Part 1 Colossians 3:1-4, 15-17 Zuni Mission Trip update FRIDAY Offerings: General Fund & Level 3 Tuition Assistance Pray for God’s blessing on our Youth Ministries. 5:30PM Pastor Bob SATURDAY Lord’s Day 23 True Faith Ask God to bless the civil and church leaders of our city and Offering: Hudsonville Christian School the residents of your street. Denominational Prayer Line: 1-888-CRC-PRAY THE LAURELS OF HUDSONVILLE – 9:00AM Elder Kendall Ymker Van Koevering, Van Rijs, Van Singel families OPPORTUNITIES THANKSGIVING & PRAISE Circle Letter A – Seasoned Citizens Outing on August 30 Keep Wednesday, August 30, open and sign up for a motorized Congratulations to Melvin & Elizabeth Brink as they celebrate tour of Meijer Gardens. We will depart church at 1PM. No lunch their 68th wedding anniversary! Their family is thankful for the is being planned. The tour starts at 2PM; we will be first on the many years that God has given them together. tram. Expect to return to church by 4PM. Your cost is $10.

We thank God, along with the Pohler family, that Ken’s tests CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS showed that the cancer has not spread. He has a team consultation on August 28 to determine treatment. Directory Update PRAYER REQUESTS Carolyn Morren Cell #822-7411, Apt #667-6017 725 Baldwin St Apt C-11 We express our sympathy to Kerrie & Keith Meinema on the Jenison MI 49428 death of Kerrie's sister, Kim, on August 16. May the Lord comfort & uphold the family with His love and peace. Sunday School and Higher Ground – 3 Teachers Needed Three teachers, as well as subs, are needed for this coming year Continue to pray for a complete recovery for Lane Lems as he which will begin on September 10. Please prayerfully consider if had eye surgery last week. you can help out and contact Lisa Vander Veen ([email protected]). Thank you for helping the youth at Immanuel grow in their faith! Next Sunday, August 27, Worship On the Waterfront 2017 welcomes Feeding America Food Truck back Mark Schultz to the Grand Haven Waterfront Stadium from 7– We are teaming up with Sunrise Ministries to provide a Feeding 8:30PM. Listeners have come to expect inspiring and remarkable stories America Food Truck at Presidential Estates each month until the in song from this Dove Award winning artist who is inspired by God in daily life. There is no cost, nor any tickets needed to attend W.O.W. A end of the year. free will offering will be taken. Check out our web site at We really need your help! Please pray if God is leading you to www.worshiponthewaterfront.org. Any questions? Call: (616) 842-6600. help with this community outreach effort. If you would like to help, please contact John Dykstra Sr. Love INC Opportunities  Kids Club Volunteer Teachers Searching for more You may also use the following link: volunteers to help lead our Thursday night Kids Club http://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094ea5ae22a0fa7- Ministry at Hillcrest Christian Reformed Church. 6:30-7:30 pm, feeding2. curriculum provided. If you love Jesus, love kids and are This is a great opportunity for you to show Christ’s love to those searching for a local mission opportunity, please contact Kaitlin around us.  Email: [email protected] or call 616.662.3300x127 Trying to Make Service a Regular Part of Your Life? FINANCIAL UPDATES If you are searching for purpose and want to help a great cause, Love INC invites you to join our warehouse and resale August 13, 2017 team weekdays and Saturdays. Varieties of tasks include General Fund $6,756 cashiering, sorting or transporting donations. If you, your family Level 3 Tuition Assistance 653 or your small group want to join a great community of servant Unity Christian High School 113 leaders, please call us today. We'd love to have you join the team! General Fund Year-to-Date Email: [email protected] or Received $69,073 call 616.662.3300x127 Budget goal 87,339  Winter Item Drive Love In the Name of Christ is in need Over (Under) (18,266) of new or gently used winter coats, boots and gloves for both Budget received – 79% genders and all ages for the families in our Life Skills Program. If you wish to be "Part of the Solution", clothing local families Fiscal year – July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 this winter, please bring your winter items to Love INC's Relational Ministry Center by September 30. To fulfill our General Fund budget, For more information, call 616.662.3300x114. an average weekly offering of $12,477 is necessary. Please tithe in faith and as your response to God’s blessings. Heaven No word brings more calm into our lives than the word “heaven”. Have you ever wondered what “heaven” will be like? Do you enjoy quilting and Bible Study? Living Threads combines them both into August Corners Offering – Community Freedom Ministry our Bible Block of the Month program. Our study this year will help us develop a biblical view of heaven. The truths we will learn about heaven Contributions to Immanuel can be made in four ways: are fuller, richer and more exciting than anything you’ve ever imagined  Weekly offerings during our worship service before. Register to join us once a month for 9 months starting September  Online giving through PayPal 2017. Living Threads is located at City on a Hill in Zeeland. For more  Auto-giving through your bank information visit our website at www.livingthreadsministry.org or call 748- 6505. You may also call Pam Van Koevering (540-4617) for info.  Mailing a check to the church address Borculo Christian School Fall and Winter Toy and Clothing Sale is REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS being held on Saturday, September 9, 2017 from 9 - noon at the school - 6830 96th Ave, Zeeland. If you are interested in being a seller, please Tonight, Worship On the Waterfront 2017 welcomes Citizen Way to contact us at [email protected]. the Grand Haven Waterfront Stadium from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Citizen Way’s songs sport pop-rock influences, infectious lyrics and create The Esther School in Zambia, Africa, has a job opening for a ambitious new sound from the trio composed of Ben and Josh Calhoun Sustainability Manager. This operational, leadership position is integral to and David Blascoe. Some of their top hits are “Bulletproof”, and “I Will.” the school’s mission to connect with the local Zambian families and There is no cost, nor any tickets needed to attend W.O.W. A free will community. You can view the job description at offering will be taken. Check out our web site at https://www.estherschool.org/get-involved. For questions and inquiries, www.worshiponthewaterfront.org. Any questions? Call: (616) 842-6600. contact Jill Postma by email, [email protected]. Ideally, the chosen applicant should be available to begin service in 2018. The Christian Reformed Conference Grounds, 12253 Lakeshore Dr., Grand Haven, is excited to welcome The Allen Family, in concert this Bible League Volunteers Michigan Retreat Saturday, August 26. We hope you will come on out and enjoy the music Ask a friend or two to join you at the concert hosted by Bible League and message of this nationally known family who live on their bus 365 International Volunteers on September 7 at the Friendship Christian days a year as they go from place to place spreading the gospel Reformed Church in Byron Center. Encourage your husbands and message through song. The doors to the Worship Center will open at 6 friends to come for the along with you for the evening. The concert pm, the concert will begin at 7 pm. No tickets are needed for any of our featuring Scott Griffin and Burt Kettinger is open to the public and will summer concerts however a free-will offering will be taken to help offset begin at 7:00 pm. This duo’s goal is to make sure Jesus Christ is our music ministry. Be sure and come early and enjoy a delicious Baked glorified. Chicken dinner! Your dinner will be complete with sides and your Please see a brochure/poster or call your Key Contact, Martha Herweyer beverage. It will be served in the Sunshine Room from 5-6:30 pm. To (662-2198) for cost and more information. Everyone is invited to this find out more about our summer concerts go to www.crcg.org and click special retreat! on the summer activities tab.

Come close out the summer with us! The Christian Reformed Conference Grounds, 12253 Lakeshore Dr., Grand Haven, still has some openings for camping. August 26-September 2 is our End of Summer Celebration Week. Call us for special pricing for this week! We also have some sites still open for Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 2-4. Sept. 5-10 is Senior Week and is a great time for you camp and enjoy fun and fellowship with others in your same stage of life. Call us at 616-842-4478 to make your reservations for any of these final weeks of summer.