REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS August 23, 2015

REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS – August 23, 2015

Grace Bible Church: You are invited to join us for a trip to Sight and Sound in Lancaster, PA, to see a brand new production of “SAMSON.” The cost is $100/adult and $75/children 3-12. For more information, contact Linda Pursley at 862-377-0939 or call the church office at 973-427-4032. The bookings for this show will start on May 1st and they are going to book fast—since this is a new show and the bus is almost half filled. Trip will be on June 7, 2016.

- CHRISTIAN HEALTH CARE CENTER – Donations Sought: Heritage Manor Nursing Home at Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff is in need of bingo prizes for resident activity sessions. Items requested include small picture frames, note cards, stationery, crossword puzzle and word-find books, socks, scarves, ties, costume jewelry, and other knick knacks. Items may be dropped off at CHCC at the Commons reception desk. If you have any questions, call 201-848-5921.

- EASTERN CHRISTIAN CHILDREN’S RETREAT – ECCR 50 th Annual Country Fair: ECCR is hosting the 50th Annual Country Fair at the Wyckoff Municipal Field on Saturday, September 26, from 10 AM ~ 4:30 PM. There is something for everyone: vendors, entertainment, games, rides, delicious food, a bake-off, crafts, Dutch specialties, and fun! Don’t miss out on this historic event. Do you make the best cookies? Join the cookie bake-off. The public casts their vote for the People’s Choice winner. There is no fee to enter. Volunteer opportunities are available. Registration and volunteer forms are available at www.eccretreat.org or contact Kimberly Salles at 201-848- 8005 or [email protected].

- EASTERN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION – ECSA TRIP: The Trip store will have additional hours during the summer! Thursday evenings from 5 ~ 7 PM have been added through August 27. We will continue with Friday mornings from 8 AM ~ 12 Noon. Please stop by the Eagle’s Learning Center located at 569 High Mountain Avenue, North Haledon. If you don’t have a TRIP account, come on in and sign up! It’s a great way to save on your tuition while supporting EC. Questions? Call Sharon Spoelstra at 201-650-7056 or 973-427-6244. Homecoming Weekend: October 23-25, 2015. Featuring Battle of the Decades Band Competition, multiple sporting events, class gatherings, school tours, the 1st Annual EC5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 24, Family Fun Harvest Fest, Saturday BBQ, and Sunday Brunch. Mark your calendars and spread the word! For more info, contact the Foundation Office at 973-427-9294 or [email protected]. If you know of an EC alumni who is part of a musical group or band, pass along this info. 2015-16 Host Families: ECS is looking for host families for the 2015-16 school year (August 20-June20) to house international students studying at ECS. If you are interested in learning more about how your family can get involved, the EC International Office is sponsoring a Host Family Information Night on Monday, April 27, at 7:30 PM in the ECHS Media Center. Contact Cathy Lagerveld, Coordinator, at 973- 427-0900, ext. 214 or email at [email protected] if you are interested in attending or for more information on our hosting program. Host families are not only a blessing to our international students, they also receive a blessing for performing this valuable service. - HOLLAND CHRISTIAN HOME – 120th Anniversary Celebration: The HCH Foundation cordially invites you to celebrate this milestone with them. A dinner will be held on Wednesday, September 16, at 6 PM at the Tides Estate in North Haledon. The evening’s guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Michael Brown, Senior Minister of Marble Collegiate Church in New York. For tickets, contact the Foundation Office at 973-427-4087, ext. 651. Employment Opportunity: HCH is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse and a per diem Certified Nursing Assistant. Must work every other weekend. Must have a current NJ driver’s license. Call Kathy, 973-427-4087 at ext. 636, or email [email protected]. Also seeking a friendly, reliable, energetic, creative self-starter for an Activities Assistant position, part-time, 5 – 8 PM, 2-3 weekday evenings, possibly an occasional Saturday, to work with independent and low-functioning residents in small group and one-to-one activities. Call 973-427-4087, ext. 612, or email resume to [email protected], or come to the business office at 151 Graham Avenue, North Haledon. Why Wait? The Holland Christian Home – one of North Jersey’s premier Life Care retirement communities – offers worry-free, independent living for seniors 75 and older. Presently, the Home has just a few open rooms, for single seniors, as well as for couples. Move in by May 31st and receive 2014 pricing! For more information, contact Caryn Edelback, Administrator, at 973-632-7549.

- BACK TO GOD MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL - The Life Everlasting: “The life everlasting:” the final three words of the Apostle’ Creed. Today on Groundwork we think about “the life everlasting” and dig into John 3:16, John 11, and John 17, to see what we’re professing to believe. Join the conversation each week: subscribe for free weekly email notifications at listentogroundwork.com or visit www.GroundworkOnline.com No station in your area? Request a CD; or visit www.btgh.org.

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- CROSSROAD BIBLE INSTITUTE - Life-Changing Letters: No matter your circumstances, God can use you to advance His kingdom. Former NFL player Larry Gudith, founder and director of Lifeline Prison Ministry, shares how he learned this truth firsthand when he started a correspondence ministry for incarcerated people while in prison himself. Go to www.cbi.tv to watch this week’s Crossroad Connection!