IMMANUEL COMMITTEES
Contact Person(s)
Building and Grounds----------------- Duane Haack
Christian Education Society Board-Ryan Freese
Communion------------------------------ Derrick Vander Waal
Education--------------------------------- Robin Haack
Evangelism------------------------------- Tom Wibben
Executive--------------------------------- Pastor Muyskens
Fellowship-------------------------------- Cliff Bootsma
Prayer Ministry-------------------------- Lyle Hoekstra
Worship----------------------------------- Pastor Muyskens
Decorations------------------------------ Deb Peters
Kitchen------------------------------------ Kathy Wieringa
Library------------------------------------- Roz Geels
Nursery------------------------------------ Katie Wieringa
Profile------------------------------------- Shantel Oostra
Sound------------------------------------- Klint Tatsumi
Cadets------------------------------------- Mike Christians
Ryan Kats
GEMS------------------------------------- Tracy Wieringa
Shantel Oostra
Youth Elder------------------------------ Brad Kraayenbrink
Small Groups---------------------------- Cliff Bootsma
Youth Group----------------------------- Dane & Kerri Buren
Todd Miedema
Klint Tatsumi
Jeff & Jill Schemper
Children & Worship-------------------- Shonna Wassenaar
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324-0187
324-9758
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324-2150
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324-2914
324-4569
348-0031
324-4523
324-3769
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324-1284
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COUNCIL MEMBERS
Elders:
Deacons:
Mark Vander Pol, Vice Pres. (#4)
Wade Heemskerk, Pres. (#4)
Micah Schreurs, Clerk
Matt Dykstra, Vice Pres. (#2)
Derrick Vander Waal (#1)
Brian Wieringa,
TreasurerTom Wibben (#3)
Bruce Yenzer, Sec. (#1)
Cliff Bootsma (#2)
Blake Snieder (#6)
Gene Van Bruggen (#5)
Ron Smit (#5)
Lyle Hoekstra (#6)
Allan Walker (#3)
Brad Kraayenbrink (Youth Elder)
Household of Faith Ministry Partners:
#1 Janelle Martin---------------------------------------------------------324-3758
#2 Lori De Jong-----------------------------------------------------------324-3869
#3 Nancy Van Otterloo--------------------------------------------------324-4981
#4 Sharla Vander Pol----------------------------------------------------724-6118
#5 Krista Van Bruggen--------------------------------------------------324-4784
#6 Lois Postma----------------------------------------------------------- 324-4740
WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT IMMANUEL
Pastor Kevin Muyskens
November 23, 2014
MORNING WORSHIP: Faith is the hand that receives the gift of God’s grace
and salvation. At some point we must trust God without undeniable
evidence. As we come to the conclusion of our series based on Letters
from a Skeptic, we see the skeptic challenged finally to believe in Jesus on
the basis of good, but not undeniable proof. We are all faced with that
challenge; do you believe?
Children & Worship dismisses during the service this morning. The lesson
will be “Mary & Joseph and Shepherds Show the Way to Bethlehem” (Luke
1:26-33, 46-47, Luke 2:8-20). All children age three through kindergarten
are welcome.
EVENING WORSHIP: Love one another. It is one of the most basic
commands of the Christian life, yet it is so difficult to live out. The call to
love is not to be satisfied with mere words, but with action and in truth.
Such love comes from being rooted in Jesus and reflects the love of Jesus.
It also assures us that we belong to him.
Church Wide Bible Study: This morning we conclude the fall series with a
call to faith. We will look together at Hebrews 11, Heidelberg Catechism
question and answer 21, and correspondence 29 and the epilogue from
Letters from a Skeptic. The sixth session of the study material covers the
sermons of this week and next; groups are encouraged to finish the study
before Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Worship: We will be joining together to give thanks to our
Lord for his many blessings on Thanksgiving Day at 9:30 a.m. During our
Thanksgiving service there will be an opportunity for you to speak your
gratitude to the LORD for the blessings you have experienced this past
year. Please consider what you might say. Offering envelopes are in your
church mailboxes and extras are on the bulletin table.
There will be no Sunday School, Catechism, or Choir next week Sunday,
November 30.
Advent Activities: The choir will be presenting a Lessons & Carols service
on Sunday, December 14 at 9:30 a.m., the Sunday School children will be
singing during the morning service of December 21, and our Christmas
service will be at 9:30 a.m. on Christmas morning. Invite your friends,
family, and neighbors to join us for these services proclaiming the birth of
our Savior.
School-Age Musicians: We would love to have you help provide our
preludes and offertories during the Advent Season. If you are in grade
school or high school and have a solo or ensemble worked up on your
instrument, please let Shannon know at schreurs@nethtc.net.
Profile articles and announcements are due today.
Immanuel Deacons would like to thank the congregation for their faithful
giving and support of the work of Immanuel. To update you on the current
status of the 2014 budget, thru the end of October we have a budget
shortfall of $26,788.32. We ask that you continue to prayerfully consider
your financial contribution to the ongoing work of Immanuel.
Now that the meetings with the architect are past we have a better
understanding of the possibilities and challenges in front of us. Please pray
for clarity and unity for the council and congregation as we continue this
course. Pray especially for the finance team as they take the lead in
gathering funds and pledges and determining a fitting financial plan.
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Apple Pies: We have approximately 125 pies left. If you are interested in
purchasing any, please contact Shantel during office hours (TuesdayThursday from 8:30-3:00).
Thank you Immanuel for your giving hands and hearts! The game and
dessert night at the RTF (Residential Treatment Facility) was a hit! You
may have baked and donated a C.E.S. apple pie, ice cream, drinks, snacks
for prizes, your time for the evening or even let us borrow your Pictionary
Board Game; these actions helped the group of energetic, spirit-filled
Immanuel people connect with the men in a way that most of them are not
accustom to in their broken lives. Please continue to pray for these men as
they move forward in their lives, work towards better goals, transition into
the community, and most importantly that they ask the Lord to come into
their hearts and lives as their Savior. If you see them in our church or on
the street be sure to say Hello!
Christmas Fudge and Christmas Cards for Cornerstone Prison Church
are due to church by Monday, December 8. The fudge can be left in the
church kitchen and cards can be placed in Lois Postma’s church mailbox.
Michelle’s Orphans: In the busyness of your Thanksgiving week,
remember to bless orphaned children with a birthday card! God has given
us—and our children—so much they may hardly notice a greeting card. But
when it’s all a child receives, it is a big deal. January greetings may be sent
to (girls) Alla D (9), Tanya M (11), Luda B (15), and Kristina P (17) – the
number refers to the age they will be. Boys: Victor S (10), Maxim K (11),
Tolik M (13), Rustam K (15), and Vanya K (18). Cards will be mailed next
week.
Thank you: Seventy-nine pairs of bedroom slippers have been shipped off
to Michelle Maly’s orphan ministry. They should arrive in time for Christmas
in Ukraine, celebrated on January 7 according to the Gregorian calendar
used in countries with an Orthodox Christian heritage. Your generosity was
wonderful—many of you gave multiple pairs. Thank you for remembering
“the least of these.” The words of Jesus: “Truly I tell you, whatever you did
for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
Matthew 25:40
Scrip Announcement: Only local orders this week, due to the short week
of school.
PRAYER CONCERNS:
Pray for Wilma De Boer as she is struggling with her hearing and has a
month to wait before she can have an appointment to deal with this.
GREETERS:
Today:
Thanksgiving:
November 30:
Chuck & Jackie Mulder
John & Shantel Oostra
Dave & Lora Vande Brake
NOTE: Greeters are responsible for the AM & PM Services
USHERS: Butch Anderson, Tom Schemper, Dale Boer
NOTE: Ushers are reminded to seat latecomers during the (**) noted in the order of worship.
AUDIO/VIDEO:
Thanksgiving:
November 30:
Audio: Scott
Video: Jacquely n
Audio: Treyton
Video: Nate
Audio: Bruce
Video: AJ
POWERPOINT:
Thanksgiving:
November 23:
Allan
Madie
Joe’l (AM) & Madie (PM)
LIBRARY:
November 30:
Teresa
Roz
NURSERY:
AM:
Thanksgiving:
PM:
AM:
November 30:
AM:
PM:
Infant: Sherri B, Jeffrey M
Toddler: Dianne S, Taylor M, Joya S
Mark Wieringa family
Infant: Melissa W, Jacquelyn G
Toddler: Teresa H, Chandler S, Josie I
Infant: Arlene S, Keaton H
Toddler: Jill H, Samantha H, Jackson H
Gene Van Bruggen family
CHILDREN & WORSHIP:
Today: Amy S, Krista VB, Treyton S, Elizabeth VB, Jeffrey M
NOTE: Set up and Prayer Time at 9:15 in the Worship Center.
November 30: Amy S, Tracy W, Treyton S, Allyson W, Katey W
OFFERING:
Thanksgiving:
November 30:
AM: Building Fund
PM: Christa Geels
Thanksgiving Envelopes
AM: Mission Faith Promises
PM: Christian Reformed Home Missions
ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK:
SUN:
9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
WED:
7:15 p.m.
THU:
9:30 a.m.
November 23-29
Worship Service
Sunday School, Catechism, Choir
Worship Service
Young Peoples
Thanksgiving Service