Bulletin – August 19, 2018
Hamilton Christian Reformed Church – August 19, 2018
Our Church Calendar:
Today: August 19
9:10 am ~ Prayer Time (Pastor Jake’s office)
9:30 am ~ Morning Worship Service – Joshua 10-12
Worship Leader: Rev. Jacob Porter
Offerings ~ HCRC Ministries and Building Fund
Fellowship Time follows the morning service
6 pm ~ Evening Worship at Hamilton Reformed Church
Worship Leader: Pastor Ron Lugten
Monday, August 20
6:30 pm ~ Council meeting
Tuesday, August 21
7 pm ~ Small Group Bible Study – lesson 11
Wednesday, August 22
7 am ~ Prayer Time in the sanctuary
Saturday, August 25
8 am – 4 pm ~ Youth Group Car Wash & Garage Sale – Cadet Building
Sunday, August 26 – Celebration of Holy Communion
9:10 am ~ Prayer Time (Pastor Jake’s office)
9:30 am ~ Morning Worship Service
Worship Leader: Rev. Jacob Porter
Scripture Reading: Joshua 12 – 13:7
Offerings ~ HCRC Ministries and Building Fund
Faith Promise Mission
6 pm ~ Prayer Service for Schools at Hamilton Reformed Church
Requested & Expanded Announcements
August 19, 2018
Evening Worship Service tonight will be held at Hamilton Reformed Church. Pastor Ron Lugten will lead the worship service. As a community let us join together in worshipping our God.
Small Group Bible Study will meet on Tuesday, August 21 at 7 pm. We will discuss lesson 11, Making Friends Forever.
Car Wash & Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, August 25 by the Cadet Building. Come and have your car washed and find some treasures at the garage sale to help out the youth group. Cost is by donation with proceeds going towards their Mission Trip in 2019 to Colorado. Help support our youth!
Communion Service will be held next Sunday, August 26. Prepare your heart to receive this sacrament. A thank offering will be received for Faith Promise Mission Support.
Coffee With the Pastor Gets New Life! Beginning Sunday, September 9 from 4 pm – 5:30 pm the Porters will once again be hosting Coffee with the Pastor. We will be serving coffee, some kind of dessert and life giving conversation. Come with your questions about the morning sermon, ideas about how to apply God’s word to your life, ponderings about God’s Word or simply a hearty appetite for dessert and conversation.
RVL Video Study ~ This fall we will be diving into another RVL video series. This meeting will be scheduled for Wednesday nights through the school year, on the opposite nights as Wednesday Night Fellowship. We will be meeting from 6:30 – 7:30 pm on Wednesday nights in the fellowship hall. Childcare will be provided. A full schedule will be released soon.
Profession of Faith Class will be starting soon. We will begin a new round of the Profession of Faith classes for anyone who would like to take the next step in their life with God. If you would like to participate let Pastor Jake know.
Devotionals ~ The September / October Today devotional is available in your church mailbox. This monthly devotion book is provided by the Back to God Hour. Extra copies and large print are available on the shelf in the narthex.
Volunteers are needed for the Children’s Worship Ministry this upcoming church season. If you would like to spend time helping our children worship on Sunday morning, please contact Pastor Jake.
Prayer Partners ~ School begins this Wednesday for some of our children and youth. We are in need of prayer partners to cover them in prayer throughout the school season. If you would be willing to be a prayer partner, sign the sheet on the Welcome Table.
Newsletter ~ Information for the September church newsletter is due August 26 and may be placed in the newsletter box in the narthex.
Prayer Service for Schools will be held on Sunday, August 26 at 6 pm at Hamilton Reformed Church. This service will focus primarily upon praying for the Hamilton area school district, but all are welcome to attend. If you would like to participate in this service by leading a prayer please let Pastor Jake know at 616.437.0288 or email pastor@hamiltoncrc.com to volunteer or questions.
Mark Your Calendar ~ Our church fall kick-off will be held on Wednesday, September 12 at the Heath Township Park. The Council will be taking on the Youth Group in a game of kick ball. We will also be having a potluck starting at 5:30 pm. More details coming, but mark your calendar for this great night!
Movers Needed ~ Love INC needs men who are willing to be a call list to help move furniture on occasion. Would you be willing to be on an “on call” list for those times when Love INC is asked to pick up furniture for the Heart-to-Heart Resale Store? Picking up furniture doesn’t happen often, but when it does we sure need 2-4 guys who can go get it. If you happen to have a pick-up truck, that’s a bonus. If that truck has a trailer hitch, even better, but what we really want is you! Please call Tammy at 751.8642 or tammyleutz@gmail.com if you are interested to have your name on the movers call list.
Concert ~ The New Legacy Project, formerly the Blackwood Legacy will be in concert at the Hamilton Reformed Church on Friday, August 24 at 7 pm. This group combines the best of country gospel, traditional and newer southern gospel, with today’s popular music while staying true to the Gospel Message. The Nashville-based group is known for their flawless harmonies, comedy, and homespun humor. Join for a memorable time of live music, fellowship and fun! Admission is free and a love offering will be received. Listen for their new radio single “God of the Empty Grave” and visit them on Facebook or at www.New LegacyProject.com.
Ministry ~ Has God gifted you with a heart for people that are hurting? No special talents or education just a passion to serve God by walking alongside someone who needs encouragement and a reminder that they are not alone. Or if you want to learn about the culture of poverty come to the Mentor / Volunteer training on August 20 and 27 at the Love INC Hamilton office from 6 – 8 pm. No commitment, just exploring where God will use you. Contact Jean at jean@loveincnwa.org to register.
Kid’s Korner ~ The competition at the Junior Reptile Olympics is fierce, and when Morrie goes along with Skink to “positively influence the outcome” the kids run into all kinds of problems. Subscribe for free at getkidscorner.com.
God Answers Job ~ Job gets the opportunity many of us wish for: God himself enters the conversation and answers him. The experience is a humbling one for Job. Join Groundwork in the study of Job 38-42 to see how God answers Job then unpack what God’s response teaches us about why bad things happen to good people. Listen at Groundwork.Online.com.
Wings of Mercy will be having their Holland Careaffair on Saturday, August 25, 8 am – noon. You can register for the 5K online at runsignup.com. Kids ages 8-17 can experience their first flight with the EAA Young Eagles. Registration for Youth Eagles flights start at 8 am and a parent or guardian must be present to sign a waiver. Breakfast will be prepared by the Holland Lions Club. Cost for breakfast is $6, $25 for a family of up to 6 people. There will be a Vintage Car Club, The Hooligans Flight Team, model making with the West Michigan International Plastic Model Society and so much more. This event will take place at Tulip City Air Service, West Michigan Regional Airport, 1581 South Washington Avenue, Holland.
Christian Reformed Conference Grounds (12253 Lakeshore Dr., Grand Haven) is excited to welcome the New Legacy Project on Saturday, August 25. Join us for this special evening of flawless harmonies, homespun humor and southern gospel music. The doors to the Worship Center will open at 6 pm, the concert will begin at 7 pm. No tickets are needed however a free-will offering will be taken to help offset the music ministry. Be sure and come early for a delicious Pecan Crusted Tilapia dinner. Dinner will be served in the Sunshine Room from 5 – 6:30 pm.
Christmas Celebration Dinner Concert at the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds will be held on Friday, December 7 and Saturday, December 8. Doors to the Worship Center open at 6 pm for punch. Dinner will begin at 6:30 pm. During the dessert the Christmas Praise will begin with dueling pianos by Dawn Bouman and Marilyn DeMann as well as local vocalists and gifted musicians. Reservations are being accepted. Tickets are $18 per person or a table of 10 is $170. Seating is by reservation only and is limited so call 616.842.4478 or email ministry@crcg.org to make your reservation.
Communication ~ Help is only a call, click or chat away. CRC Communication is making it easier for you and the church
to access CRC resources. If you are involved in a church ministry and wonder if your denomination can help with something, just CALL (800.272.5125), CLICK (www.crcna.org/Resources), or CHAT (from any page on www.crcna.org). We are here to serve you and would love to connect you with people and resources to support our ministry.