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Prayer Partners Needed

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

We have 67 people signed up to go on mission trips to Mexico, Nashville and Alaska this summer.
We have a great need for prayer partners for each of these individuals. If you would be willing to uphold someone in prayer and give a note of encouragement, please contact Kathy Vander Heyden at 219.322.2722.

Youth Ministry Needs

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

We are currently looking for a few items that will help us in our ministry. For the after-school club, we are in need of some kid’s games, puzzles and soft foam balls. The youth ministry is looking for a couple of used televisions to hook up VCR/DVD players and video games to. If you have any of these items and would be willing to donate them please contact Jim Smith or you can drop them off in his office. Thank you.

Welcome to Hollywood

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

Come walk the red carpet, meet movie stars and have a chance to win your very own Oscar. Join us on Saturday, April 19th for our annual fund-raising dinner.

We’ll have chicken, pork, potatoes and more! Of course, games will be played and prizes will be given away. Come dressed as your favorite star and you can win an Oscar. Meet other stars like Cary Grant and Lucille Ball and many others. Come for fun, food and laughter!

Please RSVP to Jim Smith by Sunday, April 13th.

Motorcycle Ministry

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

Riding season is about here. We’ll start our rides on the second Monday of every month starting April 14th. We’ll meet at church at 6:30 and leave at 6:45 p.m. If you have any questions, call Jim Dekker.

March 2 X-Treme News

Sunday, March 2nd, 2008

Monday night madness returns March 10th at 6:45 p.m. We’ll continue to explore our one-minute Bible and work on our Improving Your Serve project. We’ll wrap up at 8:30.

Pound Your Parents Night is coming again this April. Get ready for another great night of competition!

March 2 HSM News

Sunday, March 2nd, 2008

Join us next week, March 12th, as we continue in our series “Every Young Man’s/ Woman’s Battle”, practical help in the fight for sexual purity. We’ll begin at 7:00 p.m. in the garage.

Registration for Nashville is now open. Info packets are available from the clear mailboxes hanging in the east basement hallway by the bulletin boards. Registration will close on March 9. A registration fee of $100 will hold your spot.

Ministry Team will meat Sunday, March 9th at 7:00 p.m.

A themed dinner is coming in April! Keep watching for details.

Community Palm Sunday Worship Service

Sunday, March 2nd, 2008

Come join in worship with your fellow believers at the Community Palm Sunday Worship Service! It’s at 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 16 at Bethel CRC. Singing will be lead by Katie Kapteyn, Pastor Cal Aardsma will preach, and there will be a community choir. Bring your family and come worship the Lord!

The community is for adults and children ages 4 and up. If you’d like to be in the choir, the rehearsals are on Tuesdays, March 4 and March 11 at 7 p.m. at Bethel.

Cadet Derby

Sunday, March 2nd, 2008

The Cadet derby will be Friday, March 14th at 7:00 p.m. Come to cheer your favorite car! There will also be a bake sale to help with the costs of the derby.

Love and Respect Conference

Sunday, February 24th, 2008

Love and RespectFirst Reformed Church of Lansing will host a Love and Respect video conference on Friday and Saturday, April 11th and 12th. Please visit the L&R page for more information.

GEMS Soup Supper

Sunday, February 24th, 2008

Broccoli Cheese SoupThe GEMS will be hosting our 22nd annual Soup Supper on Friday, March 7. Join us from 5 to 8 pm for five soups with crackers, bread, and homemade desserts. There will be not only great food, but also great fellowship. Bring the whole family! A free-will offering will be taken.

Soups - Chicken Noodle, Pea, Cheese Broccoli, Chili, and GEMS

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