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Immanuel Christian Reformed Church NEXT SUNDAY – MAY 12, 2013 May 5, 2013 8:45 & 11AM: Pastor Bob WELCOME TO IMMANUEL! Mother’s Day We’re glad that you joined us today, and we pray that you will Offerings: General Fund & Level 3 Tuition Assistance experience a meaningful time of worship with us. 5:30PM: Guest Pastor Chris De Graaf Guest mailboxes are located in the south entrance after the Combined worship with Georgetown CRC at Immanuel alphabetical list of members. Please pick up this information if Offering: Volunteers in Service you would like details on Immanuel’s ministries. THE LAURELS OF HUDSONVILLE – 9:00AM This morning Pastor Bob will lead us and conclude the series of Elder Mike Vredevoogd messages, “The Invisible War”. Blom, Boehm, Bonner families Offerings: General Fund & Building Fund This evening our message focus will be I Samuel 9-31. PRAISE & THANKSGIVING We will also honor our 8th & 12th grade graduates. Congratulations to our College Graduates! Offering: Georgetown Harmony Homes Emily Boven – Grand Valley State University NURSERY Bachelor of Science in Hospitality & Tourism Management Today: 8:45AM Jan Sal, Carly Geers Angela Schut – Kuyper College 11:00AM (Infant) Cyndy Hoogeboom, Laura Huberts Bachelor in Social Work, Bachelor in Bible and Theology, minor (Toddler) Ellen Vander Ploeg, Phyllis Wigger, in Communications Mia Heun, Riley Kooienga, Abby Postma Justin Smidstra – Calvin College 5:30PM John Dykstra Jr, Dawn Van Dyken, Bachelor of Arts in History, Classic Study, and Greek Eli Van Dyke Alicia Ter Keurst – Davenport University Next Sunday: Associate Degree in Accounting 8:45AM Michelle Hamberg, Trevor Vedders 11:00AM (Infant) Marianne Postma, Samantha Bosma Aaron Vander Stelt – Davenport University (Toddler) Shelli Bosma, Elizabeth Bovard, Bachelor in Computer Science - double major in Networking and Josh Ridder, Paige Heemstra, Network Security Bethany Austhof Scott Van Wylen – Dordt College 5:30PM Lori Wierenga, Luke Dykstra Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, minor in Psychology

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP (Season concludes on May 19) Thank you so much to all those who came to help us out with the Today: (Saul’s Shipwreck) flooding in our home recently. We are still having some water 8:45AM Ruth Pohler issues, but pray they will be resolved soon. Again, we 11:00AM Jessica Smith, Krista Herweyer appreciate all that you’ve done! Larry & Lori De Young Next Sunday: 8:45AM Betty Laninga PRAYER REQUESTS 11:00AM Cyndy Hoogeboom, Riley Kooienga Del De Kleine was hospitalized this past week for a few days MEETINGS TODAY due to low potassium. Pray for regained health and strength. 10:00AM Education Hour Fernando Capestany – rehab at Brookcrest 6:30PM Sub Supper – FLC Crossroads – following sub supper until 9PM Joe Lems – severe back pain Sharon Ondersma – M.S. THIS WEEK Pete Van Rijs – cancer treatment MISSIONARY CORRESPONDENCE Revs Linda & Trevor Rubingh: Riley Westerhuis (Rozema’s great-niece) – cancer treatment Van Rijs, Van Singel families Captain Ron Thenn – Army Bart & Arlene Adema: Van Solkema, Van Wylen families OPPORTUNITIES TUESDAY MAY 7 Circle Letter A – Spring Dinner for all Immanuel Seniors 7:00PM Mission Committee Please mark Tuesday, May 14, on your calendar for the Spring Dinner/ Cookout hosted by the deacons. In past years, the WEDNESDAY MAY 8 event was for the senior singles from our congregation, but this 4:30-6:30PM Cincinnati Fundraiser Car Wash year we would like to expand the invitation to all Immanuel 5-7:00PM GEMS Supper seniors. Sorry, no high school seniors. Punch bowl will begin 6:30PM Executive Committee at 5:30PM with dinner shortly after. 7:00PM Full Council If you would like to join us, please circle Letter A in the 7:30PM Congregational meeting Friendship Folder so we can have an accurate count for the Pastoral Elders & Deacons, evening. If you have already circled the letter in previous weeks, Administrative Committee we have you on a list and there’s no need to sign up again. THURSDAY MAY 9 If you have any questions, please contact any deacon. 7:00PM Knitting Ministry SATURDAY MAY 11 8AM–12PM Day of Service Circle Letter B - Day of Service your mailbox for more information on how you can donate or Our annual spring Day of Service will be this Saturday, May 11, volunteer. from 8AM-12:00 noon. Please join with other members of Church Softball Team - The Tradition Continues!! Immanuel to do some spring cleanup for those who need Immanuel Church is well known in the area for our slightly above assistance, as well as projects around the church building and mediocre softball teams. Even more than that, we love to have grounds. If Saturday morning sports are on your calendar, feel fun playing ball together. Whether you can hit like Miguel free to join in when your schedule allows. Cabrera or like Pastor Bob, we want you to come join the fun. Please circle Letter B in the Friendship Folder to let us know you Please contact Steve Herweyer or Mike Le Febre by May 12 to will be joining us. be a part of it all. Circle Letter C – Pastor Prayer Team Every day we have a list of things to pray for. Is your pastor on ADULT MINISTRIES that list? Circle Letter C in the Friendship Folder if you would Immanuel Seniors like to be part of a "Pastor Prayer Team". Emails of prayer Hillcrest CRC has invited us to an event at their church this calendars and updates will be sent to you. Printed copies of the Wednesday, May 8, at 1PM. Larry & Mary Gerbers have calendar will also be available in the FLC entrance. collected and commissioned art on the Parable of the Prodigal Son. It will be a special afternoon with a time of fellowship and CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS refreshments following. There is no cost, but donations will be accepted. Transportation General Fund Offerings is on your own. If you plan on coming, call Ella (669-6758) or Thank you for your continued support of our ongoing ministries Margaret (669-6857) or leave a note in their church mailbox. here at Immanuel. As of April 28, 2013 we have received $456,983 (90%) of our year-to-date general fund offering goal of YOUTH MINISTRIES $506,249. This leaves us with a current shortage of $49,266. Our budget for the current fiscal year anticipates expenditures of Pop Can Collections $609,800. If giving remains at the current level I anticipate a Pop can collections for Cincinnati will be held from 9am-12pm on fiscal year end (July 1 – June 30) shortage of $56,105 and we May 18 & 25. Students who arrive will receive an equally divided will not be able to meet all of our commitments. amount of the funds toward their trip to Cincinnati. There are only nine Sundays remaining in this fiscal year, so please prayerfully consider how you will include Immanuel in FINANCIAL UPDATES your weekly tithes and offerings. Kendall Ymker, Treasurer (813-0109) Corners Offering Lost & Found May Love for Liberia Many items (clothing, meals dishes, books) have been left at April 28, 2013 church over the winter months. Please check out the Lost & General Fund $7,556 Found area, just inside the FLC, and see if anything belongs to Benevolent Fund 821 your family. Anything left after today, will be given to Love INC GEMS Girls’ Clubs Organization 325 tomorrow. General Fund Year-to-Date Congregational Meeting Received $456,983 Our annual congregational meeting will begin at 7:30PM this Budget goal 506,249 Wednesday, May 8. Over (Under) (49,266) Budget received – 90% Church Potluck Fiscal year – July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013 The Mission Committee will be hosting a potluck lunch on To fulfill our General Fund budget, Sunday, May 19, at approximately 12:30PM so you can meet an average weekly offering of $11,506 is necessary. Jennifer Kragt, a medical missionary serving in Uganda. We Please tithe in faith and as your response to God’s blessings. have decided to financially support her efforts. Please bring a dish or two to pass, as well as table service for your family. Coffee & lemonade will be provided. The country of Uganda has an unbelievable number of languages and dialects. Have you ever wondered how a young lady from the American Midwest deals with this challenge as a disciple of Christ? If you are at all curious/ interested, come to the potluck on May 19. In addition, the Mission Committee’s minutes are available on the Information Rack in the FLC foyer. Spring Clean-Up for Cincinnati! Are you in need of some strong, hard working youth to come help you clean up your yard after a hard winter? Do you need some mulching done or flowers planted? Well from now until the last weekend in May we are offering clean-up crews on Saturdays to head over to your place and help you get ready for summer! We need 2-3 days notice, but please contact Brittnee Blom to set something up! WeServe Kickoff Join us in fellowshipping with our neighbors Tuesday, May 28, at 5:30pm at Presidential Estates. We will be serving a taco bar and will have fun activities for kids and adults. See the flier in Christian Reformed Conference Grounds Camping season is coming and we still have availability! Kick off your summer by camping at the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds on Memorial Day WEEKLY PRAYER GUIDE Weekend; enjoy some quiet camping time during x-week, June 1-8; or May 5, 2013 help us kick off our season by camping Orientation week, June 8-15. We also still have availability for Special Needs Week, June 15-22. This is SUNDAY always an unforgettable week that you won't want to miss out on! Check Remember in prayer and with a card this week our shut-ins: us out on the web - www.crcg.org and call us at 616-842-4478. Lula Ringerwole, Henrietta Meinema Lakeshore Pregnancy Center of Allendale invites you to a Free Community Showing of October Baby. This will be held this evening MONDAY at 7PM at Allendale Baptist Church, 6651 Scott Street, Allendale. Pray for God’s strength to be with the many persecuted Snacks will be provided ~ come and join us in viewing this must-watch Christians in Slovakia. movie with special guests from Bethany Christian Services, Family Life Center and Healing Hearts Ministry. TUESDAY Pray for God’s blessing and protection this week on our Only 2 weeks left to help Jehovah Jireh Ministries help the hungry by Pastor, Bob Huisman. getting free food from the Jenison Meijer store. Before May 18, please purchase one or more Simply Give cards when you checkout at the WEDNESDAY Jenison Meijer. These will be translated into gift cards which JJM can Pray for Rev Cal & Jamie Hofland as they work with World use to get food for the people they serve. Thank you. Missions in West Africa. Hunting Expo at Hudsonville Fairgrounds Come join our free THURSDAY event this Saturday night, May 11. Fairway CRC will be hosting a free hunting expo featuring a presentation by Mark and Dan Witt. Pray for these young adults and remember them with a note or card: In the fall of 1974, Dan and Mark lost their father in a hunting accident in Pennsylvania. Since 2004, they have spoken across the country about Nick Van Dyken, Zak Vruwink, Brendan Albers their father's death and how it affected their relationships with friends and family, their views of hunting and the outdoors, and most importantly, FRIDAY their relationship with God. You can read their story at Pray for God’s blessing on our E.T. Ministry. www.followingourfather.com. Join us for wonderful hunting stories, taxidermy displays, vendors, SATURDAY Michigan Out- of-Doors Staff, etc. The schedule for the evening is: 6- Ask God to bless the civil and church leaders of our city and 7:30PM - Hunting Expo, 7:30-8:30PM - Speaker followed by door prizes the residents of your street. from 8:30-9:30PM. Call Fairway's office (662-0368) if you have questions. Denominational Prayer Line: 1-888-CRC-PRAY Love INC Opportunities  Would you enjoy meeting lots of people while having fun and worthwhile tasks to fulfill? Consider volunteering a few hours a week at Love INC – a variety of enjoyable opportunities await. REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS Training is always provided. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Tonia at 662-3300 ext 122. Would you like to reduce your Christian education cost? Please  Love INC is in need of the following items to complete more come to a Tuition Reduction Incentive Program (TRIP) Foster Care Kits: regular fabric, fleece fabric, yarn, baby information/registration meeting on Monday, May 6, at 6PM in the lotion, baby shampoo, diaper rash cream, bar soap (travel Hudsonville Christian Elementary building. Please enter at the west size), shampoo (travel size), conditioner (travel size), doors. You must attend a registration meeting to begin saving though deodorant, night lights, coloring books, toothbrushes TRIP. The next registration meeting will not be until September! (individually packaged), toothpaste (travel size), combs and hairbrushes. Please bring your donations to Love INC, 3300 Unity’s Education Foundation and Hudsonville Christian Van Buren, Hudsonville. If you are interested in helping with a Foundation will once again sponsor a Scrap Metal Drive on the special project – please contact Karla at 662-3300 ext 130. following weekend: Friday, May 10, from 12-8PM and Saturday, May 11,  Sewing and Quilting Group from 8AM- 3PM. The location for drop-off is just south of the former site Are you interested in joining a thriving sewing and quilting of Carter Lumber, at 5710 Balsam St. Proceeds from this drive will group who makes many items for those in need? Please benefit the Unity Christian High School and Hudsonville Christian School. contact Carol Yeakey at 669-1643 for more information. This group meets Tuesday mornings at Hillcrest Christian Unity’s Education Foundation Trustees will be hosting an Estate Reformed Church in Hudsonville and always welcomes more Planning Seminar on Tuesday, May 14. Topics to be covered are: members.  Financial Durable Powers of Attorney and Patient Advocate Designations First Jenison CRC will be hosting an Ascension Day Service this  Guardianship – What is it and when is it needed Thursday, May 9, at 7PM. Ascension Day is the crowning event in the  Asset transfers ministry of our Lord! We invite you to celebrate this great event with us  Wills and Trusts law changes and our community. Special music will be provided by the singing group,  Charitable gifting that works for you "Touch of Joy".

Presenters will be Steve Baker of the Barnabas Foundation, and Jim th th DeVries of Nicewander, Berens & DeVries, PLLC. Reservations for this Ascension Day Service 12 Avenue CR (7581 12 Avenue in Jenison) event are required. Plan now to attend! Contact 662.4011 or email invites the community to come to an Ascension Day service this [email protected] to make your reservation. Thursday, May 9, at 7PM. Pastor Mark Bennink will be preaching on Psalm 93, the Senior Choir will be singing two anthems, and the Are you looking for a place to use your time and talents? Want to congregation is invited to come forward at the close of the service to join support your Christian school? Like working with enjoyable people and the choir in singing the “Hallelujah Chorus.” An offering will be taken for feeling like you really accomplished something meaningful? Then the Bible League. Come and join us in worshiping our ascended and volunteer at Revive! Help is needed handling all our donations and triumphant King! displaying the items in the store, especially Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. If you are interested, stop in or contact Revive at 662-3375 or Lakeshore Pregnancy Center of Allendale is in need of both volunteer [email protected] or check out our website at receptionists and client advocates who are able to offer one on one www.ReviveResale.org. counseling with our clients. Receptionists are not required to have training, but a training session for anyone interested in becoming a Client Advocate will be held at the Holland Lakeshore Pregnancy Center May 11, 13, 15, & 17 from 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM. If you are feeling led to serve in either of these roles, please contact Kari Wiersema at 616-895-1893 or [email protected]. You can also visit our website at www.lpcenters.com under “Interested in Volunteering”.

The 2013 West Michigan Cadet Councils are looking for golfers, Come join us on May 18, 2013 at the Pines Golf Course 5050 Byron Center Ave in Wyoming. Shot gun start at 8:30AM with lunch to follow. The cost is $70/ person for a day of fun. The funds raised will go towards the cost of the transportation for Cadets and Counselors attending the 2014 International Camporee Alberta, Canada. For more information, call Bob Post (616 366-1045) or mail registration to Bob Post, 2745 Railside Ct, Byron Center, MI 49315.

Drivers and cleaners needed - Jehovah Jireh Ministries needs people who can do food pick ups with their straight truck (chauffeur's license and medical card), and a couple people who can clean once a month on Thursday evening. Contact Jim at 896-1570 or [email protected] .

Attention All Fisherman The Calvinist Cadet Corps is hosting it’s 11th annual fishing Tournament to raise funds to support it’s ministry – helping boys grow spiritually in all areas of life. The tournament will be held on Saturday, June 1, at Gun Lake State Park. For more information, call the Corps office (241-5616 ext 4) or check out the Cadet website under the “events” tab. You can even register at our website: www.calvinistcadets.org. Registration forms are available from your Cadet club’s head counselor. Lunch will be served at noon. Join us for a fun-filled day!