Knapp Street Reformed Church Sunday, July 17, 2011

MISSION SUNDAY

Welcome! We are so glad you have come to worship with us today. Our hope and prayer is that you will experience God in

fresh new ways through His Word, His Spirit, music and fellowship. – Pastor Dean Sinclair

Prelude

Opening Song: In the Secret

Welcome and Announcements

Songs of Praise and Worship: Let the River Flow How Deep the Father’s Love for Us You Are Worthy of My Praise

Everlasting God

Worship through Giving / Offertory Prayer Please fill out the ‗Connection Card’ in the bulletin and place in

the collection plate or give to any Elder, Deacon or staff member.

Mission Team Update

Congregational Prayer – Pastor Dean Sinclair

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-18 Message: ―Don‘t Stop! Live Like a Christian‖ (Part 2)

– Pastor Sinclair

Closing Song: Above All

Benediction

Postlude

Elders and Deacons will be available for prayer and fellowship at the front of the sanctuary following the service.

Large print bulletins are available on the back table.

NURSERY CARE is available downstairs for infants up to 2 years old. The Little Lambs program for 2-4 year olds meets in Room 17.

FELLOWSHIP & REFRESHMENTS will be served downstairs

following the morning service. Please join us in the multipurpose

room.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE CONNECTION CARD FOR…

PRAYER REQUESTS

SERMON CD REQUESTS

MINISTRY INFORMATION

ADDRESS AND/ OR EMAIL CHANGES

WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK TO A PASTOR/ ELDER

WEEKLY BUDGET SUMMARY: To meet General Fund budget (per Sunday in 2011): $4,738.96 Last Sunday‘s General Fund received: $3,844.00

Y-T-D BUDGET SUMMARY: To meet YTD General Fund 2011 budget: $132,690.88 YTD General Fund Received: $115,773.03 YTD General Fund Expenses: $139,311.66

Office Hours: Monday– Thursday, 9am-4pm

PRAYER CONCERNS

THANK YOU, PRAISES, REQUESTS

Pray for new Pastoral Nominating Committee being formed

Please pray for the Phase II Vision Committee

Please pray for Consistory and Ministry Councils

Continue to pray for the Postema family, grieving loss of Dorothy

OUR SICK OR RECOVERING

De Boer family –pray for overall health and finances

Evonne Doctor‘s mother – recovering from serious illness

Linda Donker—recovering at home from hospitalization for heart issues

Kerri Feikema‘s nephew – recovering at home from brain blood clot

Stuart Jonas – pray for complete return of nerve function, future

treatments, and pain management as well as emotional wellness

and spiritual peace

Vern & Denise Neeley‘s brother-in-law with ongoing health issues

IN TREATMENT FOR CANCER

Brenda Brizzolara‘s mom (Nancy Roy)

Mary Doane‘s brother, Paul

Niki Finney‘s great niece, Alysia with leukemia

June Holthof

SHUT-INS

Larry Bainbridge (Baraga Max. Correctional Facility)

Aura Geldhof (Ludington)

June Holthof (Holland Home Fulton Manor)

Dorothy Miller –undergoing rehab

PLEASE WRITE to our military guys and remember them in prayer…

PFC DRUMM, JACOB PFC DRUMM, ADAM Sr A THOMAS LA PEER ALPHA 1/38 A CO 3BSTB 1CD Back in U.S. UNIT #15683 BOX 58 COB ADDER New address coming APO AP 96224-5683 APO AE 09331 Ph# 365-5358 (Adam is stationed in Iraq)

Message Notes – July 17, 2011

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-18 Message: “Don’t Stop! Live Like a Christian!” (Part 2)

Pastor Dean Sinclair

1. Love God’s _________________________.

2. Follow God’s ________________________.

3. Worship God’s _____________________.

July 17, 2011

Knapp Church News

** Explore, Learn, Serve! ** www.knappchurch.org

All of our ministries at KC are designed with the purpose of fulfilling Jesus’ great commission:

“Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son

and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am

with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:18-20

Please join us as we seek to worship God seven days a week.

Serving in Ministry Today… Next Sunday… Greeters: Scott & Deb Waldron, John Waringa Anne Williamson, Maxine Bogerd Ushers: Ken Marsh, Dale Millard, Russ Ripma Dave Shymanski, Jason & Joel Vergouwe Coffee: Ken & Leisa Lodden (Margaret Lutke) Jim & Alice La Peer (Tena Phillips) Nursery: Lynne Spoelhof & Brenda Brizzolara Carol Huizinga,Cathy Millard, Rachel Feikema Little Lambs: Kerri Feikema & Katelyn Millett Little Lambs will combine with Nursery next Sunday

Children thru Adult Ministries

Cookies for Soldiers from Sunday School Students! Meet Melanie and Kerri to make and bake cookies and create a fun care package for Knapp‘s soliders: Jacob Drumm, Adam Drumm, and Tom LaPeer. Come one day or both days. If you can‘t come, write a little something for us to include. We would like each student to bring a joke or a Bible verse. Please bring anything you would like for the Care Packages such as inexpensive novelty items, magazines, or food items. Research online for other ideas.

What: Church Cookies for Knapp Soldiers from Sunday School Students Who: 6th to 12th grade and anyone else who would like to join us Where: Brighton house, 5040 Wabash Ct. NE When: Friday July 22, from 9:30 to noon Saturday July 23, from 9:00 to noon

Zumba!! Love (or need) to exercise? Join

the group on Tuesdays and/ or Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:45! Only a $6 suggested donation!

Student Ministries (6th-12th grade)

Band Practice will resume July 17 at 11am, and continue on Sundays at this time until fall.

Regular Youth Group will begin again in September.

Questions on youth events? Contact Erich Strehl at erich@knappchurch.org.

Worship, Music & Arts

Worship & Technical Team Recruiting – If you are interested in being a part of the worship team, either vocally, instrumentally, or with the sound or visual projection, please contact Candice at candice@knappchurch.org.

Missions: Local & Global

Kids Hope USA – You are encouraged to pray for Trinity R. this week. She is mentored by Denise Marsh and prayed over by Jan Vergouwe. Trinity helped out with the blood drive by calling church members and helping out at the blood drive canteen here at church last week. She has 5 brothers and is the only girl! Back to School Supplies – It is time already to start thinking ‗Back to School!‘ Supplies are starting to go on sale. Please consider purchasing some for needy inner-city school kids. A box is in the narthex for donations OR if you would prefer, every $10 can provide a pair of NEW shoes for a needy child through In the Image. Please see Karen for these donations.

This Week at Knapp:

Today Mission Sunday Youth Band Practice – 11am Monday Cradles of Grace – 5:30pm Tuesday Zumba class – 6:30pm Wednesday Men‘s Prayer Group – 6:30pm Thursday Zumba class – 6:30pm Youth Movie Night at Celebration Next Sunday ‗Loose Change‘ collection (Heartside)

Youth Band Practice – 11am

Announcements

FAMILY MUSIC ON THE HILL @ KNAPP Mark your calendars for August 21 & 28 as KC will be inviting the whole community to come hear live music on the south lawn while enjoying snowcones and popcorn. We will also have a kids‘ activity area. Please stay tuned how you can help with this exciting outreach event. A signup is available or see a missions committee member with questions.

NAME CHANGE CONTEST – We are holding a contest to rename our church. Please submit suggestions to Pastor Dean or any vision committee member. A great prize will be awarded to the winning choice! CHURCH PICNIC & BALLGAME at GR Twp Park Save the Date: Sunday, August 14 – 4:30pm BLOOD DRIVE RESULTS Knapp Church‘s Kids Hope program received $10 for every attempted donation last Sunday. Of 17 attempts, 13 were successful, so thank you for helping our program here at Knapp and a special thanks for helping to save lives with your donation. ZONE CHANGES: Your zone elder/ deacon may have changed. Please note who your elder and deacon is, categorized alphabetically by last name, at the bottom of this page. CHANGE OF ADDRESS for Andrew and Meryl Kimble: 2041 Sandpiper Point, NE, GR 49505. Please make a note of it in your home directories.

2011 Consistory Executive Committee:

President – Dean Sinclair Deacon Chair – Dave Shymanski Vice-president – Dave Decker Clerk – Cathy Millard

Congregational Care Zones: Elder Deacon

A-De Scott Beckett Joel Vergouwe Df-H Ken Lodden Marc Feikema I-O Ken Marsh Pam Dykehouse P-S Jim La Peer Paul Doctor T-Z Dave Decker & Cathy Millard Dave Shymanski