GREETERS: North Door South Door Aug. 19 Jerry & Diane Nemeth Paul & Jan Rivera Aug. 26 Ed & Nicole Schultz Paul & Carole Shaarda Sept. 2 Adam & Maggie Southwick Hilda Cruz Sept. 9 Rick & Julie Dorman BJ & Sue Cook Sept. 16 Bryce & Amy Eisenga Jerry & Patti Koop NURSERY: Aug. 19 Amy Eisenga, Kasey McQuestion, Addean Oeverman Shari Benthem, Karen Oeverman, Karly Crowe______ Aug. 26 Becky Wemple, Bev Taylor, Megan Benthem Lindsay Beerens, Sherry Jackson, Tana VanPolen____ Sept. 2 Diane Eisenga, Melissa Oeverman, Emma Oeverman Brandy VanPolen, Kaylie Hiller, Grace VanHaitsma___ Sept. 9 Ruth Kulhawick, Nicole Schultz, Joey Kulhawick Sheri Fiet, Kathy Vana, Ryan Kirkby_______________ Sept. 16 Lizelle Bazuin, Sue Cook, Katie Medendorp Christina Dodde, Linda Ellens, Caitlin Dodde SOUND SYSTEM, VIDEO, POWERPOINT: Aug. 19 Kyle Meyering, Roger Hagerman, Deb Eisenga Aug. 26 Cary Sikkema, Dan Ouwinga, Tana VanPolen Sept. 2 Mark Eisenga, Paul Rivera, Tami Eisenga Sept. 9 Al Baas, Al Fox, Jodi DeHate Sept. 16 Kyle Meyering, Roger Hagerman, Julie VanHaitsma AUGUST OFFERINGS: 26th New Building Fund AUGUST USHERS: Aaron Pluger, Al Fox, Jason Benthem, Jonathan Ouwinga Note: If you are unable to make it on your Sunday, please find your own replacement or

call the office for assistance.

HIGHLAND CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

August 19, 2018

Vision Statement In our endeavor to seek Christ’s will and follow His calling,

we desire to strengthen our church through growth in prayer,

growth in vibrant worship, growth in committed outreach,

and growth in thriving fellowship.

9034 23 Mile Rd. ● Marion, MI 49665 Morning Worship: 9:30 AM (231) 825-2171 Sunday school: 10:50 AM office@highlandcrc.org www.highlandcrc.org

MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE – 9:30 AM Highland Christian Reformed Church

August 19, 2018 Prelude “Blessed Be Your Name”

Welcome and Greeting

The Joining of the Brandal Family at Highland CRC

“How Marvelous”

Children’s Message

Congregational Prayer

Scripture: Esther 4

Sermon: Stop and Help

Offerings: “It Is Well”

1st - General Fund; 2nd – Existing Building Fund

Blessing

“Servant Song”

Postlude

Fellowship: Everyone is invited to refreshments in the Fellowship Hall following the morning service. DVD: If anyone would like to see a video from a past church service, they are in the rack on the information table. The most current service is at the bottom of the rack.

2017 Council

Exec. Board - * Pastor Greg Kett 825-2171 Church

ELDERS DEACONS

Joe Kulhawick 825-8098 District #1, A-C Matt Thompson-Sec. of Deacons* 620-0119

Lars Fredin 429-7023 District #2, D-E Mike VanPolen 920-3846

Gary Vana - Clerk* 878-1226 District #3, F-L Rick VanPolen 620-4378

Bryce Eisenga 920-7187 District #4, M-O Adam Southwick 920-1757

Scott VanPolen 825-8323 District #5, P-T James Bazuin - V. Treas* 825-9722

Don Eisenga - V.P.* 825-2828 District #6, V-Z Aaron Koetje 631-9809 Ministry Team Leaders: Outreach Team (Jodi DeHate) Care & Share Team Prayer Team (Sandy Rice) Education Team Service Team (Julie Dorman) Worship Team (Hilda Cruz) Facilities Team (Rick Dorman)

OFFICE HOURS: August 20-24 Tuesday-Friday 8:30-2:30 Monday- off

Bonnie Fox 231 878-6424 Pastoral Support

Pastor Greg Kett 231 425-8819 Kathy Vana 231 667-4146

“In seasons of turbulence, going to our Father in prayer is the best thing we can do. The phrase ‘grace to help us when we need it’ – means that in His presence we can be...at peace during threatening times, because we bring our concerns to the One who is greater than all! When life feels overwhelming, we can pray. He can help us through the turbulence.” Bill Crowder Pam Pluger is asking for your prayers, as she travels to Cleveland Clinic this Tuesday to see if she can get some questions answered about and relief from the pain of rheumatoid arthritis. A very friendly black and white kitten has been around church lately. It seems to visit in the afternoon and evening and is extremely friendly. If you know if it actually belongs to a neighbor of the church, please let the office know. A concert by Barney and Nancy Miesse will be held here at church next Sunday, August 26th beginning at 6:00 pm. You are cordially invited to attend. Luncheon will be served after the concert.

OUR CHURCH WEEK: August 20-24 SUNDAY 9:15 AM Prayer Meeting in the Prayer Room 9:30 AM Morning Worship Service TUESDAY 7:15 PM JUMP practice WEDNESDAY 7:00 PM Prayer Group FRIDAY REACH, SERVE, LOVE 5:00 PM Kids Games, festivities, etc. 6:00 PM Dinner 7:00 PM Kids Movie - in the Youth Building Dusk Outdoor Movie on the lawn SATURDAY All Day Reach, Serve, Love Service Projects

ANNOUNCEMENTS

We will be celebrating the blessed sacrament of the Lord’s Supper next week. We are called to prepare our hearts by rightly examining ourselves and considering our own sin, to be sure that we humble ourselves in repentance before God. Nominations for Elders and Deacons. The Council will begin the process of nominating elders and deacons soon. If you have suggestions, please talk to a Council member or leave a note for the Council in their mailbox. Jamye Cook and Michael Vanderzand will be married August 25th and we would like to bless this couple by stocking their pantry with nonperishable groceries and other needed household items. A laundry basket is available next to the north doors leading into the sanctuary for you to place your contributions. Thank you. Praise Team 1 practice will be Tuesday, August 28th beginning at 7:00 pm. Please mark your calendars.

Congregational Prayers:

Our heavenly Father, we pray for Dave Westmaas, Marlin Venema,

Ken Meyering, Mary Dracht, Vicki Mosher, Dick Bruno, Matt and

Carrie Thompson and family, Marilyn Ouwinga, Gordon DeHaan, and

Dawn Richardson.

“Father, sometimes life is overwhelming. Help me to trust You with all the

turbulent moments, knowing how deeply You care for my life.

From Our Daily Bread

Aaron Pluger and Megan Ritsema are being married Saturday, September 8th. Let’s ‘shower’ them with nonperishable groceries and other household items. A laundry basket is next to the north entrance into the sanctuary to put your contributions in. Thank you for your generosity. Thanks to all of you who donated or attempted to donate blood this past Wednesday. We had nineteen donors and MI Blood collected twenty pints (one double red). Our second annual Reach, Serve, Love Service Weekend is this Friday and Saturday. If you are able in some way to help with the service projects, please contact Justin Sluiter. Also, plan to come to church on Friday evening, beginning at 5:00 pm for our Community Dinner, Yard Games, and Movie-on-the-Lawn Night! Ask your friends and neighbors to join you for a night of great food, camaraderie, and laughter! Feel free to contact Justin Sluiter with any questions (231) 667-4158. For those of you wanting to connect with Josh Buning, his email is www.joshandpopy@gmail.com. He and his family are planning to leave for Bangledesh next month. Please join Prosper Christian Reformed Church for an evening of worship tonight at 6:00 pm. Author and speaker, David Murray will lead us in worship. Coffee and fellowship will follow the service. A nursery will be provided. Lake City Community MOPS is gearing up for another year of outreach and ministry, where we seek to encourage and equip moms in our community. We’re looking for childcare helpers to make this ministry possible. We meet at Lake City CRC on the first and third Thursdays of the month, September through May, from 9:00-11:30 am. If you are a mom who would like to attend or a volunteer who would like to help, please contact Deborah Ouwinga (douwinga52112@gmail.com or 878-6958) or Desiree Agama (agemafam@gmail.com or 667-0829). All are welcome.

Council Corner

July 2nd Offering

1st 4,075.00

Booster Club 730.00

8th 4,729.00

New Building Fund 3,254.00

15th 6,941.00

Church Building Fund 1,439.00

22nd 4,035.00 Benevolence 916.00

29th 3,870.00

CRC Loan Fund - Beginning Balance 366,650.32

Budget needed weekly 6,434.11 Principal Paid to Date 20,811.61

Times 30 weeks 193,023.42 Ending Balance CRC Loan Fund 345,838.71

Received to date 157,317.61

Balance (35,705.81) Interest paid to date 9,999.55

Four women spoke about women being leaders in Highland CRC and asked the council to discuss this issue.

Classis will be September 26th at Lucas with Pastor Greg and Joe Kulhawick attending.

Names of those nominated for elders and deacons are still being accepted.

The two options for online broadcasting of part or all of the service were explained and will be discussed at a later date.

Northern Michigan Christian School is seeking qualified Christian individuals to fill the following positions for the upcoming school year: long-term substitute teacher for first grade, varsity boys basketball coach, middle school girls volleyball coach, and middle school girls basketball coach. Those interested should send a cover letter, resume and letters of reference to Dr. Daniel Albert, Head of School, at dalbert@nmcs.us.