Vol. 17 No. 08 • August 2017PENNWAY

Are you looking for a fun, free event for your whole family?

Come to our Minute to Win It Block Party!Saturday, August 5 @ 11am - 1pm

The Minute to Win It Block Party will feature Minute To Win It themed games for all ages. Not only will there be games for all, but there will be opportunities for people

of all age groups to compete in age appropriate tournaments to see who will be the Minute to Win It champions of our neighborhood.

There will also be free food, bounce houses, yard games, and face painting!

We hope you can make it to the Minute to Win It Block Party, Saturday, August 5 from 11am-1pm.

PRIME Road TripsIt’s time once again to start making plans for our PRIME outings this fall. We have two trips planned. On Thursday, October 5, we will be going on the Michigan Princess Color Tour. The cost is $35.00 per person. Arrive at the boat docks at 11:00am and we set sail at 11:30am. We will enjoy lunch and the beautiful fall colors while onboard and return to the docks at 1:30pm. You must be signed up and paid by September 17.

Our second trip will be Thursday, November 9. We will be going to Turkeyville to see “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree.” The cost of this trip is $35.00 per person. This includes lunch and the show. Doors open at 11:00am with lunch at noon, followed by the show at 2:00pm. The last day to sign up and pay for this trip is October 15. We will plan to car pool for both trips. If you plan to drive and have room for extra people, or if you need a ride, be sure to let Joyce know (676-9360). We don’t want anyone that wants to go to be left behind. Checks for these trips can be made out to Pennway Church of God and put the name of the trip in the memo line. You can either drop it in the offering or bring your payment with you to our PRIME luncheons. Hope to see you all there! Please note, there is NO PRIME luncheon for the month of August.

Mobile Food Pantry - Saturday, August 19On Saturday, August 19, Pennway will be hosting the Lansing Mobile Food Pantry from 8am -12 pm. About 600 people will arrive at the church to receive a food box. Each host church is asked to provide a snack/light breakfast for those who come to get a food box. In order to provide a snack, we are asking for donations of granola bars, breakfast bars, cheese sticks and water. Please place all donations in the church kitchen marked “Food Pantry” by Wednesday, August 16. We also need volunteers to help things run smoothly. To volunteer, sign up at the Welcome Desk. Questions? See Pastor Doug

Pastors ParagraphWhen God asked Abraham to give up his only son, to place on the altar the one son that he had through which God had promised would come a nation too large to count, Abraham willingly obeyed God. When he was going up on the mountain to make the sacrifice and Isaac asked him, “Where is the lamb for the sac-rifice?” Abraham simply said that God will provide. As we face any change in our lives or in our church, there is a feeling of sacrifice, letting go of something. But in those times we can know that God will pro-vide. As we move into a great fall season for our church, expecting God to continue to do amazing things, we have to do so without Pastor James. James has been trained and equipped to lead God’s church and God has called him to do that in the church in Grass Lake, MI. While it is so hard to say goodbye to this fine young minister who has contributed so much to our ministry over these last 8 years, we can rejoice in how God is going to use him to help build the kingdom of God. We will pray that God will speak through him to this new church and help them become all that God intends them to become. But some of us might feel like Isaac, “where is the person or people to fill this position?” I would respond to you as Abraham did, “The Lord will provide.” We have a plan in place to fill the jobs that James did this year with some who are on staff now and some volunteers picking up some of those roles. James has shown us some much needed ministry roles in the church and we don’t want any of them to fall away. They are vital to our future ministry. In the future, God might provide us another minister to fill some of these roles, but for now God will provide. As we go into August, we desire to help everyone in the church find their role in our min-istry for this year. We are looking at a “Say Yes” campaign to help everyone find and be equipped in the role that God has for them in the ministry here. God will bless those that serve, and bless the church with growth, as we each find our role in His ministry. God will provide!

In His Service,Pastor John

K-O-N-N-E-C-T-I-O-NWednesdays, 6:30-8:00 for all kids, infant - 4th grade

Save the Date!Kidzone Konnection and our Free Family Meals kick off on Wednesday, September 20. The Free Family Meal is for all kids and families and runs from 6-6:30pm. Kidzone Konnection is for all kids, infants through 4th grade, and runs from 6:30-8pm.

Sunday mornings for kids will be changing! Watch for all the details in next month's proclaimer. The new format for kids will begin kick off Sunday, September 17.

Say Yes!Check out the “Say Yes” board in the lobby to see how you can be a part of children's and youth ministry this fall. With our growing ministries, we will need many people to be a part this year.

Would you like your event or minis-try featured on Pennway's website or Facebook page? If so, please email your information to: communications@pennway.org

01 • Senior Adult Breakfast.........8:30am02 • Prayer Time.....................5:15-6pm02 • 7:12 (Youth Ministry)...........6-8pm05 • Block Party....................11am-1pm 06 • Spanish Worship................10:30am06 • Reception for James..........11:45am09 • Prayer Time.....................5:15-6pm09 • 7:12 (Youth Ministry)...........6-8pm10 • PROCLAIMER DEADLINE10 • Friendship Group Meet.....6-7:45pm10 • Zumba W/ Ronda..................6-7pm12 • 56 Club Movie Night.............5-7pm13 • Spanish Worship................10:30am15 • Senior Adult Breakfast.........8:30am15 • Women in Relationships...6:30-8pm (Espresso Royale)16 • Prayer Time.....................5:15-6pm16 • 7:12 (Youth Ministry)...........6-8pm17 • Zumba W/ Ronda..................6-7pm18 • Visitation Team Meet............6-8pm19 • Mobile Food Pantry.........8am-12pm19 • 7:12 (Youth) Pool Party.......12-6pm20 • Spanish Worship................10:30am20 • Wortley’s Reception............12-2pm23 • Prayer Time.....................5:15-6pm23 • 7:12 (Youth Ministry)...........6-8pm24 • Zumba W/ Ronda..................6-7pm27 • Spanish Worship................10:30am30 • Prayer Time.....................5:15-6pm31 • Zumba W/ Ronda..................6-7pm

August Calendar

Christian ServicesAugust is Clothe a Child for SchoolBring clothing to Judson Memorial Baptist Church, 530 Vernon, Lansing 48910. They are collecting children’s clothing size 4T - teens. They need help: normally Judson is not open on Saturday however if they can get a team of volunteers (5 to 6 people) to work one Saturday in August or September it helps families get school clothes for their kids. Questions, call Geneva @ 882-0223.

Everyone has a story to tell. Each month we will feature a member of our congregation sharing how God is working in their lives. If you have a story to tell, email laura@pennway.org.

Vacation Bible School was such an awesome experience this year! I played lots of games with my class and met many new friends. I also learned about the stars that God created and was able to explore them in an inflatable planetarium. Every night I learned a new song that taught me about God and how He is important in my life. My class finished each night with a Bible story that helped me grow closer to God and made me realize that

God loves each and every one of us just the way we are. I can’t imagine living my life without God there to guide me each and every day. I even decided to get baptized the Sunday after VBS!Kailey Nelson

You’re Invited!The children of Maxine and Gailen Wortley would like to invite you to a 70th Wedding Anniversary Cake Reception on Sunday, August 20 from 12-2pm in the Fireside Room. No gifts please.

Sunday, August 6 is the last Sunday Pastor James and Meredith will be at Pennway before assuming their new position as Senior Pas-tor in Grass Lake, MI. We are planning a "Thank You reception" for them following the morning service. We will have light refresh-ments and a basket for cards. Please plan to be there or send your cards to the church if you are unable to come. Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 6th, 11:45 am - 1:30 pm, in the Fireside room. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to share in their new adventure.

Thank You Reception

The monthly potluck for August 6 has been can-celed. We invite you to stay for Pastor James’ and Meredith’s reception following the service.

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(All 6th grade grads through 12th grade grads are invited to attend!)

August 2 - 7:12August 9- 7:12

August 16- 7:12August 23- Messy Game Night!

August 12 - 5/6 Club Movie Night in the Youth Room from 5-7pm.

August 19 - Pool Party 1pm-5pm. Students will need to bring themselves, their swimwear, towel, sunscreen, and a snack to share. If students need a ride, Shelby will be meeting at the

church at 12:30pm and then we will be back to the church around 5:45pm. Address is 1707 Whispering Pines Dr., Lansing MI 48917