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Pentecost May 24, 2015

Rehoboth Reformed Church

Winning People for Christ and Equipping Them to Serve Rev. Adam Grill, Pastor www.rehoboth.church Prelude

*Praise Time I Will Follow Step by Step On Mountains High

Welcome, Announcements & Prayer

Ministry of Music – Amy Swanson

Children & Worship Blessing (4 year olds thru 2nd grades are dismissed to Children & Worship activities)

Hymn #422 vss.(1,2,3) No, Not One

Scripture 1 Corinthians 12: 12-27

Message SALT & LIGHT: EMBRACE YOUR PLACE

Offertory Hymn #358 I Am Thine, O Lord (please remain seated as our morning offering is received)

*Benediction/*Closing Song –Room for All ______8372 S. Lucas Rd. Church Parsonage Fax e-mail McBain, MI 49657 775-7943 775-5298 775-4845 [email protected] TODAY Welcome on this day when we celebrate Pentecost. God’s powerful Holy Spirit is present for all who are willing to receive the gift. May the same joy and fellowship and closeness be among us today as they were on the day the church was born in Jerusalem so long ago.

8:15 A.M. – The Green Praise Team will practice.

9:30 A.M. SERVICE Nursery: Infant: Ruth Stahl, Angel DeZeeuw, Jenny Grill, Megan Taylor. Toddler: Tony & Val Brunink, Stevie Scholten, Michelle Taylor. Greeters & Coffee Fellowship: Bill & Margaret Elenbaas, Barb Hoekwater. Pianist: Rachel Potter Praise Band Pianist: Sandy Bode. Praise Time: Green Team. Children in Worship: 4 year olds & Kdg. – Lesson: Response Sunday. Leader: Jody Brunink. Helpers: Gracie Brunink & McKenna Gilde. 1st & 2nd grades – Lesson: Response Sunday. Leader: Charity Dick. Helper: Jenna Dick. Children & Worship will be meeting in the basement due to remodeling of the Children & Worship rooms.

THIS WEEK TUESDAY 9:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.*Footprints in Time (Adult Day Program) will meet in the church basement. 12:30 P.M.*Dorcas Circle will meet at the home of Bev Orvis for a potluck lunch. THURSDAY 9:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.*Footprints in Time (Adult Day Program) will meet in the church basement. FRIDAY 9:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.*Footprints in Time (Adult Day Program) will meet in the church basement.

NEXT WEEK – Sunday, May 31high school.

8:15 A.M. – The Purple Praise Team will practice.

9:30 A.M. SERVICE Nursery: Infant: Jennifer & Emma Schierbeek, Nancy Thompson, Hilary Sawmiller, Malorie Bosscher. Toddler: Peggy & Haley Swiger, Kait Reinink, Abigail Abrahamson. Greeters & Coffee Fellowship: Kerwin & Eleanor Karsten, Phyllis Liedeke. Organist: Sandy Bode. Pianist: Angela Warner. Praise Time: Purple Team. Children in Worship: 4 year olds – 2nd grade – Leaders & helpers: Brenda, Haven, Kenda & Zachary DeZeeuw.

Monday, June 1 – Elizabeth Circle will meet at the home of Deb Vivian. Leader: Vickie Bosscher. Tuesday, June 2 – Footprints in Time (Adult Day Program) will meet in the church basement at 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Thursday, June 4 – Footprints in Time (Adult Day Program) will meet in the church basement at 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Friday, June 5 – Footprints in Time (Adult Day Program) will meet in the church basement at 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Saturday, June 6 – 125th Anniversary Golf Outing. It will be held at Missaukee Golf Club at 9:30 am. 4 person scramble. Cost - $40 per person. Signup sheet is on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall. OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS Please check the church kitchen to see if there are any dishes that belong to you.

We need teachers for Summer Children's Church. We need two teachers and two helpers for each week. Please sign up today to help teach our kids about the Fruit of the Spirit this summer.

ADVANCED NOTICE: The 125th Anniversary Committee has changed their meeting to Monday, June 15th at 7:00 P.M. at the Stahl Event Barn.

WE NEED MORE GOLFERS FOR THE GOLF OUTING on Saturday, June 6th. It will be held at Missaukee Golf Club at 9:00 am. 4 person scramble. (Note change in time). Registration will start at 8:30 am. Cost is $40 per person. Signup sheet is on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall.

Let’s celebrate Rehoboth Wedding History Day with formal wear! Get out your mother of the groom/bride dresses, bridesmaids dresses, flower girl dresses, prom dresses, tuxes and suits and wear them to church Sunday, June 14. We encourage all decades of formal wear to partake. If you want to wear your wedding dress or have someone you know wear your wedding dress please contact Holly Helsel at 231-825-9857 or at [email protected]. It is going to be an exciting occasion. Please join in the fun!!!

In the bulletin on June 7 th & 14 th will be a tear off that will ask you to indicate how many of your family plan to attend the catered meal, July 5th, at the Stahl Event Barn to celebrate our 125th Anniversary. Please check with your extended family to ensure that enough food will be prepared.

Relay For Life - Our Missaukee County 'Relay For Life' for the American Cancer Society will be Saturday, July 25, 2015. It will be held from Noon to Midnight. It will be held at the Lake City Area Schools Athletic Complex. The board is hoping the change will get more people involved from the Lake City area. Opening ceremony will be at noon. Survivor lap and ceremony 5:30 P.M. Auction at 6:30 P.M. Luminary ceremony at 10:00 P.M. Closing ceremony at midnight. I am asking my Rehoboth family to continue to support the Relay as you have done in the past. I feel led to work on this project. I will need help. Anyone willing to help defeat Cancer please contact me. More details to come. Thank you! Cindy Buning - 878-3883.

Women’s Retreat at Spring Hill Camp on October 2nd – 4th. There is a signup sheet on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall. If you have any question you may contact Connie Schepers at [email protected] or 231-884-4277.

Friends Ministry has joined a community effort to help a local family of 3 replace a mobile home that was lost in a fire this past winter. We are asking for your prayers and insight. The Family already has land, water, septic, and a little money set aside. In order to meet Missaukee County code they need a mobile home 1979 or newer, 30# snow load for the roof and an original factory sticker for verification. If you know of such a home of sale or donation please contact Friends Ministry at 231-839-8816 or stop into the office at 3728 S. Morey Rd., Lake City, MI 49651 PERSEVERE---That's the theme of Life Resources of Northern Michigan (formerly Care Net) for this year. Our LIFE WALK FUNDRAISER will take place on MAY 30th at the ROTARY ARTS PAVILION at 9:30 am. Join us in walking to support life, to support families, and to teach teens how to avoid sexual risk, and to help us present Christ to our clients. You may be contacted by one of our walkers to support LRNM. See the table in the fellowship room concerning information.

PIANO CONCERT: Lake City CRC is having a piano concert by Forrest Wakeman, who will be performing pieces from his latest recording, "Instrumental Hymns". Come out for a great night of piano and beautiful hymns on May 31 at 7pm. This is a free concert.

Rehoboth Congregation: “We are so grateful for your partnership with The Other Way Ministries this year. Thank You for your generous offerings in support of our mission to empower families in Westown. These resources allow us to walk along side our neighbors as they navigate the joys and challenges of life and offer them hope in Jesus. We appreciate your prayers and mission giving and ask God to bless your congregation with great joy and peace as you serve Him.” Serving the Lord with you! For The Other Way Ministries, Kurt Reppart, Executive Director

“ Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6

Requests for prayer *Pray for our nation’s military, volunteering their lives and service for our country. *Please continue to keep Carter Brunink in your prayers as he is undergoing chemotherapy treatments for lymphoma.

*Pray for Duane Sluiter, Connie Eisenga’s brother, who was in a serious car accident on Wednesday with multiple broken bones and is in Munson Hospital in Traverse City.

IGNITE Ignite is Rehoboth Reformed Church's Middle School (6th-8th) Student Ministry reaching to inspire a community of young disciples to enjoy loving and serving God, in a safe environment.

Ignite Leader: Ashley Bronkema, Jen Gilde, Kendra Vandervelde, Truman Gilde & Tyler Sterk.

BIG TICKET FESTIVAL is June 25-27. All 6th-12th grade students are invited to attend. A $20 deposit is needed by May 31 to secure your ticket. Cost of the ticket is $54. Questions? Contact Ashley.

Ignite will be going to Benton Harbor, MI on August 2-6, 2015 for our first ever middle school mission trip. A $50 deposit is needed by May 31 to reserve your spot. Please contact Ashley at [email protected] with any questions. YOUTH IMPACT Calling all youth 9th – 12 th grade: Youth Impact is Rehoboth Reformed Church’s High School Student Ministry, designed for students to grow in their personal relationship with Christ by worshiping, praying, building relationships, studying God’s Word in a new way, and creating a willingness to serve.

Youth Impact Leaders: Ashley Bronkema, Nicole Bosscher, Tammy Westdorp, Bryan Meyering, Brent Eisenga & assistant, Tyler Eisenga.

BIG TICKET FESTIVAL is June 25-27. All 6th-12th grade students are invited to attend. A $20 deposit is needed by May 31 to secure your ticket. Cost of the ticket is $54. Questions? Contact Ashley.

All 9th-12th graders are invited to serve in Cleveland, OH this summer. This mission trip will be July 11-17, 2015. A $50 deposit is needed by May 31 to reserve your spot. Please contact Ashley at [email protected] with any questions.

REHOBOTH STAFF

Pastor – Rev. Adam Grill Email – [email protected] Phone – 231-846-5664

Youth Program Coordinator – Ashley Bronkema Email – [email protected] Phone – 231-878-4253 Office hours – Wednesdays 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Children’s Education Program Coordinator – Brenda DeZeeuw Email – [email protected] Phone – 231-429-4302 Office hours – Mondays 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Youth & Education Administrative Associate – Betsy Benson Email – [email protected] Phone – 231-920-0162

Church Secretary – Nancy Thompson Email – [email protected] Phone – 231-775-7943 Office hours – Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Maintenance Director – David Thompson Phone – 231-775-7943

Music Director – Angela Warner Email – [email protected] Phone – 231-775-1067

Kids Hope Director – Jessica Whetstone Email – [email protected] Phone – 231-920-8082

Media Director – Brian Chapman Email – [email protected] Phone – 231-846-6073

------Consistory Members

Elders Deacons Larry Buning (15) 231-826-3391 Cainen Gilde (15) 231-878-3985 Tom Bosscher (15) 231-779-2820 Nate Swiger (15) 231-775-4616 Mark Scholten (16) 231-878-2359 Trent Mulder (16) 231-942-1771 Tom Whetstone (16) 231-775-2943 Michael Vandervelde (16) 231-876-2097 Pat Birtles (17) 231-775-5544 Troy Finstrom (17) 231-878-0012 Ken DeZeeuw (17) 231-775-3518 Bob Potter (17) 231-942-1154