Kalamazoo Protestant Reformed Church; Kalamazoo, Michigan

This is the Lord’s Day October 12, 2008

Morning Service 9:30AM Offerings - General Fund - Park Village Pines Next week – Standard Bearer

Evening Service 5:00PM Offerings - Building Fund - Tuition Assistance Fund Next week – Benevolent Fund

We welcome all those who are worshipping with us on this Sabbath Day. If you would like more information regarding our church, please contact our pastor, Rev. Spriensma or one of our elders. You will find the order of worship and the words to our doxologies on the back of the bulletin. DVD’s of our sermons are available upon request.

Today’s greeter: Matt Kiel Next week’s greeter: Tim Kiel

OUR CHURCH IN FELLOWSHIP

Adams Christian School’s Board Newsletter is available today in the back of church.

Wednesday: Catechism

Church visitors are scheduled to meet with the consistory on Wednesday, October 15 at 7 PM after which will be the regular consistory meeting.

Rob & Judy Moerman are inviting the congregation to their home for a potluck and hayride on October 24^th at 5:45 pm. Please bring a dish to pass and lawn chairs. Hotdogs and pop will be provided.

DENOMINATIONAL REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS

Doon PRC called Rev. R. Kleyn to serve as missionary in the Philippines.

Grace PRC called Rev. R. Van Overloop.

There will be a special Classis meeting called for by Providence PRC and Faith PRC of Jenison, and Hudsonville PRC. We will meet to examine Providence’s Pastor-elect Heath Bleyenberg, according to Article 4 of our Church Order. Classis will convene on Tuesday, October 21 at 8 AM at Hudsonville PRC. Ordination for Heath Bleyenberg will take place on October 23 at 7:00 PM at Faith Church in Jenison.

Holland PRC Young People are hosting a Singspiration on Sunday, October 26, at 8:15 p.m. Holland church's choir will also be singing a few numbers. A collection will be taken as a fundraiser for the YP convention. All are welcome!

The South Holland PRC Evangelism Committee is having a Reformation Lecture on October 31, 2008. The Lecture will be held at Cornerstone PRC at 7 pm. The topic is “The Reformed Ecumenical Movement: Was the Reformation a Mistake?” The speaker is Professor Hanko and we will have refreshments afterwards.

Lynden Young Adults Retreat- The Lynden Young Adults are planning a retreat for next summer, July 20-23, 2009! Save the date on your calendar and plan to join us for this great time of Christian fellowship and fun while enjoying the beautiful scenery of northwest Washington. More information to come in the next months!

Rev. C. Hanko's memoirs, as seen in the 2005-2008 Beacon Lights, will be sent to the publisher soon. We hope to have the books ready for you before the end of the year. Please keep in mind that we are printing a limited number of books and are not planning on a second printing. If you would like to order a copy, at the cost of $6-$8 each, please contact Karen Van Baren at (219) 374-6555, karenvanbaren@sbcglobal.net, or Sharon Kleyn at (616) 748-8038, dskleyn@sbcglobal.net. Your money will be due on receipt of your book.

Reformed Witness Hour – tune in each Sunday to WFUR 102.9 FM at 8:00am & WFUR 1570 AM at 4:00pm. Today: A Promise to the Single Members of God’s Covenant – Isaiah 56:3-7

Next week: Use Hospitality – I Peter 4:9

OTHER REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS

You are invited to a special Reformation Day Rally at Covenant United Reformed Church, 3724 Lovers Lane, Kalamazoo, on Tuesday, October 28, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The theme will be “The Marks of Christ,” focusing upon the Reformation and the persecuted church.”

SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Protestant Reformed School in Wingham would like to announce that it plans to start school in September 2009, D.V. We hope to have about 26 students from grades K - 12. To this end we are seeking applicants for two teaching positions. Those applying should be members of the PR churches. For more information please contact Mr. Harvey Kikkert at (519) 523-4823 or email hkikkert@hurontel.on.ca

The 54th Annual Teachers' Convention will be held October 16-17 at Protestant Reformed School in Dyer, Indiana. The theme this year is "Steadfast Labor", and N. Langerak will be giving the keynote address. Those interested in attending should contact Katie Baatenburg at 616-886-7536 or email at kthk23@hotmail.com

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend Eastside's Stop-N-Shop on Saturday, November 8 from 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. We have several crafters and new vendors this year that you won't want to miss! Come early for the best selection of baked goods. Enjoy a cinnamon roll and coffee or our delicious lunch with family and friends. We will also have banket and soups available for purchase. A few vendor spaces are still available. If interested you may call Carol Monsma at 447-1750 or email at DanCarolMonsma@aol.com to reserve a spot. The Promoters of Eastside Christian School are looking forward to seeing you there!