November 7 2021
TODAY
This Sunday we will conclude our Mission Emphasis week. We welcome our guest pastor Cody Zuiderveen who will be sharing his sermon “Loved more. Love more” from Ephesians 3:14-21
The second offering will be for Faith Promise.
NEXT SUNDAY
Next Sunday Pastor Dan Kroeze will continue the sermon series Prayer: Nurturing a Relationship with a sermon titled “Ask and You Will Receive” Matthew 7:1-11
The second offering will be for Christian Ed.
CHURCH FAMILY
Scott DeKryger suffered a heart attack while he was at work on Monday. They put in a stint and he is now at home and recovering.
Christie VanKuiken heard back from the pathology report and there were no signs of cancer in her lymph nodes – a HUGE answer to prayer and praise to God!!
Tres DeRuischer moved out of her house and is now living in the Edison Assisted Living part of the Christian Rest Home.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pop can fundraiser starts today! The Christian education committee will be collecting your clean, returnable bottles and cans. Collection bins will be located in front of the double stall garage located by the church offices. Thank you for your continuing support!
Sunday Evening Adult Bible Study starts today! The Sunday evening Bible study will begin at 5:30 pm. The topic this year is Paul’s letter to the Romans. We will plan to meet every other Sunday evening beginning on November 7 and continuing on November 21 and December 5. Then we will take a break for the holidays and resume our study in the new year. Come out and enjoy a time of fellowship (No food tonight) and digging into God’s Word as we grow together in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Whats better than eating apple pie? Eating apple pie that you didn’t have to make! Youth group is selling apple pies to raise money for the summer mission trip. Pies are $10 each or $5 for a personal sized pie. They will be made and available for pick up November 20- just in time for the holidays! Order forms are available in your church mailbox or by the Welcome Center.
If you or a family you know could use help with gifts this Christmas season, we are offering WE Bless again this year. Pick up a form at the Welcome Center, fill it out and bring it to the office or back to the Welcome Center. If you have questions, contact Sue Mellema
What are you thankful for? We would like to put together a video for Thanksgiving of the people of our church sharing what they are grateful for. Can you please submit a short video of your family sharing what they are thankful for? Your videos can be sent to worship@westendcrc.org
The Kid’s Christmas Program will be on Sunday morning, Dec. 12 this year. Save the date and join us for this special service!
HELP NEEDED!
Sunday morning coffee servers are still needed! If you could volunteer for 1 Sunday a month or every other month, that would be very helpful! We need 3 people for each Sunday. Please call Kathy Myers or sign up at the Welcome Center if you are able!
We are looking for help making apple pies on Saturday November 20th from 9am-1pm. If you are able to help out, even for a little while, please sign up on the form by the apple pie display.
JROCK (6th-8th graders)
JROCK is meeting this Sunday from 3:45-5:30 PM. We will dig into Psalm 13 and talk about how to ask questions and where we can look to find the answers.
Save the Date for our next outing on Nov 20! We will be doing a service project with Sus Manos Gleaners, an organization in Jenison that processes locally grown produce and sends the food to countries around the world. We will meet at church at 8:30 am and return at 11:30 am.
LIFE(9th-12th graders)
TONIGHT from 6-8pm!! We will meet in the church basement for dinner, a bible lesson and other group activities.
We will be making apple pies on Saturday November 20th. Save the date as we can use your help!
Save The Date! Join us Saturday November 27th for our Sr. High vs. Post High Broomball challenge! We will meet at church at 7 pm and wrap up around 9:30 pm. The cost is $5
This week, please pray that God will use the outreach ministries of our church (Divorce Care, Kid’s Hope, Feeding America, community dinners) to draw people into a saving knowledge of Him
THIS WEEK
TODAY – 11/7
9:15 AM Prayer Time
9:45 AM Morning Worship
11:00 AM Discovery Hour
3:45PM JROCK
5:30PM Bible Study
6:00PM LIFE
MONDAY –11/8
6:30 PM Zumba
7:00 PM – Ad Board
TUESDAY –11/9
6:30 PM Divorce Care
WEDNESDAY –11/10
6:30 AM Men’s Bible Study
8:00 AM Men’s Life
1:00 PM Cafe
7:00 PM Bad Girls of the Bible
THURSDAY –11/11
9:30 AM Knit & Crochet
NEXT SUNDAY – 11/14
9:15 AM Prayer Time
9:45 AM Morning Worship
11:00 AM Discovery Hour
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE
TODAY, November 7th
Nursery- Christina Harms
Children’s Ministry- Tyler Harms and Alisha Myers
Welcome Center-Sandi Ruiter
Audio/Visual:
Slides- Micheal Quigley
Sound- Linda Vanderlaan
Video- Micah Graybill
Coffee Servers:
Jim & Grace Cremer
NEXT WEEK, November 14th
Nursery- Erin Viveros
Holly Milanowski
Children’s Ministry-
Jennifer VanStrien
Welcome Center-Diane Maat
Audio/Visual:
Slides- Micah Graybill
Sound- Linda Vanderlaan
Video-
Coffee Servers:
Bill & Karen Vinegar
