CLOVERDALE
UNITED REFORMED
CHURCH
3580 N. Cloverdale Road
Boise, Idaho 83713
Church Office (208) 375-4219
Email: curcoffice@cloverdaleurc.net
Web Site: www.cloverdaleurc.net
Ladies’ Tuesday Evening Bible Study will NOT meet
this week.
Meridian Bible Study will be meeting April 10 and 24 at
7:30, at the home of John and Judy. We will be studying
Lesson 7, Matt. 25:1-13 on April 10 and Lesson 8, Matthew
25:14-30 on April 24.
The Women’s Discussion Group will meet to discuss
the entire book of Generous Justice by Timothy Keller on
Wednesday, April 23, at the home of Renae B. All ladies are
welcome!
April 6, 2014
WELCOME! If you are a guest today we invite you to fill
Our Church Family
out one of the blue cards found in the pews or sign the guest
register in the entry way. We would also love to have you
join us for coffee following the morning worship service!
New 2014 Church Directories are now available!
Please stop by the table in the back of church to pick one up
for your family today.
Upcoming Events
Prayer Corner
Rehearsal TODAY for Easter Choir: All those high
school and above who are interested in singing in the Easter
Choir on April 20, we will rehearse TODAY, April 6, and
next week, April 13, at 4:30PM. Please see Sue with any
questions.
GEMS Sunday: The GEMS will participate in our morning
worship service by saying their theme verse, what it means to
be a GEM, and singing a song. If you have any questions
about the GEMS program, please speak to Alyssa G.
YOUNG ADULTS RETREAT 2014: The retreat is
fast approaching! Join us as we explore the topic: “Lukewarm
Christianity,” led by both Rev. Van der Woerd and Rev.
Oord, to be held Friday, May 16 – May 19 at Trinity URC in
Lethbridge, Alberta, LORD willing. Open to young adults
(18+). Reminder that registration must be completed no
later than Tuesday, April 8 and sent to
youngadultsretreat2014@gmail.com. Please also
indicate if you require billeting. There will be a fee of $50.00
that can be paid upon arrival. For any questions or more
information, please contact via email or phone Justin at (403)
715-8064.
The Love INC Boise 5th Annual Benefit
Fundraiser will be held on Monday, April 28, at 7:00P at
Boise First Community Center located at 3852 N. Eagle
Road. Mark your calendars and save the date! More details
to follow soon.
Cloverdale Ministries
Youth Group will meet again next week Sunday evening,
April 13. Josh R has refreshments.
Adult Sunday School: This week we will discuss
Chapter 6 of Reason for God by Tim Keller; this discussion
will be around the assertion of "Science has Disproved
Christianity" by the skeptic. Feel free to drop in and join our
discussion - anyone is welcome to join us, even if you have
not read the chapter. The class will include watching a video
by Tim Keller discussing this topic with skeptics. Next week
will cover "You Can't take the Bible Literally."
Prayer Requests:
*Pray for a full recovery for Deb deJong as she heals at home after
her surgery this past Monday.
*Steve Ilunga’s cousin Vincent passed away at 48 years old and
leaves behind a wife and two children, so please pray for this entire
family as they mourn a great loss.
*Pray for our Council and the members of our congregation as
letters for the nominations of elders and deacons have been sent
out.
*Remember the Search Committee in prayer as they continue to
search for pastoral candidates.
Outreach Opportunities
Dominican Republic: RMS is partnering with Dr.
Hegeman to assist in the building of a house for a
pastor/school teacher in Sabana Grande de Boya, Dominican
Republic. The dates for this trip are June 16-26, 2014. The
cost to work on this project is $1,400.00 plus your airfare to
and from Santo Domingo airport. This money includes all of
the costs for food, inland travel, and materials. Spanish
speaking persons are encouraged to join us but not required.
If you would like to donate to this project or would like more
information, please go to www.rms.org or email Rob at
rob@rms.org.
TASC: TASC registration is winding down. There is just
over three weeks to sign up, fill out your forms, and send
them (and your payment) in. There is one opening at the
California site and approximately 15 for Iowa. Sign up today!
April: Trenton R
In God’s Service:
PM Song Service
Today: Bill P
Apr. 13: Herm R
Apr. 20: Terry R
Greeters:
Today Judd & Renee M
Apr. 13 Thomas & Betty S
Apr 20 Robert & Brooke VS
THIS WEEK
Kitchen/Coffee
Today Herm & Margaret R
Apr. 13 Tim & Diana S
Apr 20 Glenn & Rhea VW
Cookies for Next Week, April 13
Julie R, Jane VS, Tracy VS, Kim VG, Jeni B
Accompanists
Today
AM:
O: Robin VS
PM:
S. Cooke
April 13
AM:
O: Robin VS
PM:
S. Wigboldy
P: S. Wigboldy
April 20—Easter
AM:
O: S. Wigboldy
PM:
S. Cooke
Nursery
Today
AM:
Judy VW, Jane VS
PM:
Tracy VS, Rhea VW
April 13
AM:
Renee & Elli M, Carrie VS
PM:
Jeni & Lilly B
April 18—Good Friday
PM:
Candace C, Cindy & Jonelle K
Sound
Deacon’s Report for March 30, 2014:
General Fund: $3,540.00
Love INC: $302.75
P: Deb dJ
April Ministry of Music Contacts: Kim/Deb/Sue
Ushers
Today Josh dJ, Jesse G
Apr. 13 Matt C, Sean C
Apr. 20 Ben B, Glenn VW
Morning Worship Service
Sunday School
Easter Choir Rehearsal
Evening Worship Service
Youth Group (Snacks: Annetta dJ)
Ladies’ Morning Bible Study
GEMS/Cadets (Snacks: Hailey/Derek)
Coffee Break (Romans, Lesson 8)
Meridian Bible Study (Lesson 7)
P: S. Wigboldy
April 18—Good Friday
PM:
Deb dJ/Kyra K
April 20--Easter
AM:
Katie K, Brooke VS
PM:
Lauren & Anna P
SUN: 10:00AM
11:30AM
4:30PM
6:00PM
7:15PM
TUE: 10:00AM
WED: 6:45PM
THUR:9:30AM
7:30PM
PM Prayer & Share
Today: Bill P
Apr. 13: Doug R
Apr. 20: Terry R
Today’s Offerings:
General Fund: Money collected goes to the day-to-day
operations and expenses of this church.
GEMS: GEMS (“Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior”) is
a nationwide group for girls in grades 2-6. Our GEMS
here at Cloverdale meet on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday
evenings of each month, and money collected today will
go toward the support of this group.
Next Week: General Fund & Christian Education
Assistance Fund