WELCOME TO THIS SERVICE OF
WORSHIP! In the spirit of the psalmist who
said, “I will sing and make melody to the Lord”
(Psalm 26:12), let us join together in song and
prayer and waiting upon the Lord that we may be
refreshed in the Spirit and encouraged for the
week ahead.
After the morning service, join together in the
Fellowship room for refreshments.
-OUR CHURCH IN WORSHIP –
TODAY, DURING THE SUNDAY SCHOOL
TIME - Shelley Zimmerman from Love INC of
Newaygo County will lead a session to help us
further process all we've learned through
Redemptive Compassion by giving us a picture of
how those principles are practices at Love INC
and by challenging us to put those principles into
practice in our congregation's ministries.
THIS EVENING, our evening worship service
at 6:00 will include a message on prayer and a
time where we will be led through a series of
prayers centered around 4 topics: crops and
industry, our nation and world, church and
community, and families. We are looking
forward to this special worship time. The Bible
encourages us to "pray without ceasing," meaning
that we are called to lives of prayer. We are
blessed to live in a nation that not only allows but
encourages us to pray.
NEXT SUNDAY EVENING we welcome Rev.
Mark Stephenson with Disability Concerns to our
pulpit.
THE LOOP SYSTEM is available in the
sanctuary for those who are in need of hearing
assistance.
CHURCH BULLETINS: If you need a larger
print bulletin, please let the secretary know.
Children’s bulletins are on the shelves in the
narthex.
-SERVING ONE ANOTHER –
-CHURCH FAMILY-
Greeting You: Jack Lubbers & Jess DeYoung;
Marv & Helen Witte
Next Week: Gord & Charlene Luchies; Dave &
Coralee Spoelman
Nursery Attendants: Elaine Powers, Kelly &
Matthew Minasian
P.M.: Sal Bielema
Next Week: Lisa Maynard, Jodi Ferris, Carson
Herman
P.M.: Louise Pearson
Children's Worship: Lauren Ferris & Lydia
Deters
Next Week: Kimberly Ames & Matthew Minasian
Ushers: Sid & Caitlyn Luchies, Janiece Zahrt
Next Week: Carolyn Kempf, Dave & Sharon
DeKryger
Projection System: Lori Jacobs
Next Week: Jake Brinkman
Sound & Video: Carl & Louise Pearson
Next Week: Rick Mansfield
MISSION CONCERNS: We are adding all the
missions and causes that our congregation
supports. Some can be contacted by letter or
email, but all will be blessed by our prayers.
Missionary/Missions Letters/Emails/Prayers This
Week: Fremont Service Committee. Families of
Byron Sharp, Lavonda Smith, Dave Spoelman
THANK YOU to our church family for
remembering us on our 70th Wedding
Anniversary! -Hank & Marie Terpstra
YOU ARE INVITED to attend a gathering at
the Stone Lodge on May 9 from 2-4 p.m. to
celebrate Betty Harmsen's 85th Birthday. Happy
Birthday, Betty!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Marilyn Weaver this
week! She will celebrate her birthday on May 12.
We hope you have a blessed day, Marilyn!
-FROM THE COUNCILNEXT SUNDAY OFFERING- AM: Christian
Education Fund & Noisy Collection. PM: Church
Operations.
IF ANYONE NEEDS ASSISTANCE to and
from their car, please sign the sheet on the cabinet
near the Council room or call Greg Hoekman,
924-1504.
-CHURCH CALENDAR THIS WEEKToday: A time of fellowship and refreshments
follows the morning service.
6:00 p.m. - Evening Worship Service
7:10 p.m. - FYSH at 2nd CRC
Monday: 7:00 p.m. - Knit Club meets
Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. - Coffee Break at 2nd CRC
Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. - Missions Committee
meeting
Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - Mens' Bible Study at Side
St. Café
7:00 p.m. - GriefShare
Friday: BASIC overnight at First CRC
-CHURCH MINISTRIESSCRIPTURE FOR THIS WEEK - PSALM
31. Let this Scripture give you words to pray
when you cannot find the words to pray.
Next week's Scripture AM: John 14:1-14. PM:
Colossians 1:9-14.
GRIEFSHARE - The GriefShare website gives
us lots of information about what other groups are
doing and how they function. After prayerful
consideration, the GS team has decided to ask the
congregation if there is anyone who would be able
to knit or crochet a "prayer blanket' (around 30
inches by 53 inches). We would like to be able to
give each participant a blanket at the end of the
program. There are many other churches that do
this and we felt it would be another way of
showing God's love. IF you are willing to help us
out in ANY way with this project (knitting,
crocheting, donations of money, yarn or prayer),
please contact Marian Breuker (924-0478) for
more information. Thank you so much.
MOTHER'S DAY is the perfect day to honor
those who gave us the gift of life. If you would
like to thank your mother, grandmother, or any
special mom for choosing life, place their name
on the list in the narthex and enclose $2 for each
name. They will be placed in the Hi-Lites on
Mother's Day by Newaygo County Right to Life.
Every life is precious and designed by God.
JASON GRAY TICKETS! If you would like to
get tickets for the upcoming concert held here,
please contact either Pastor Drew or Kristi. Cost
in advance is $7 ($10 on the day of - Friday, May
19). Tickets are also available at Fremont
Christian School and The Rec Center.
SPRING IS HERE!!! That means it is time to
start planning our ANNUAL CHURCH CAMP
OUT at Woods and Water RV Park in White
Cloud. Please mark June 23 - 25 on your
calendars for this great weekend! Everyone is
welcome to come, even if you do not have
camping equipment. There are park rentals and
motel rooms available for those who want to stay
on site. You are also welcome to attend during
the day, even if you are not staying at the park.
There is a nominal daily fee for use of the
facilities. To reserve your campsite, Park Rental
or Motel Room, please call 231-689-6685 or go
to http://www.woodsandwaterrvpark.com/. Make
sure to let them know that you are with the First
CRC of Fremont group. We cannot wait to see
everyone there!!
UNITY 2017 - Mark August 9-12 on your
calendar for the Unity Christian Music Festival at
Heritage Landing in Muskegon featuring
TobyMac, Casting Crowns, Matthew West and
Tenth Avenue North, just to name a few. To find
out who else will be appearing there and to learn
more
about
the
event,
go
to
www.unitymusicfestival.com. Between now and
May 28, special ticket prices are available through
our church. Sign up and pay before May 28 for a
one-day pass ($25), a 3-day pass ($45) or a
Family Pass (parents and children ages 6-18 living
in the same household - $175). Use the sign-up
sheet on the table outside the Council room. After
you sign up, you will be contacted to collect your
payment.
THE FREMONT SERVICE COMMITTEE
has partnered with Pastor Doug of Second CRC,
who is planning on biking a one-week portion of
Sea to Sea. A portion of the funds raised will go
towards the Fremont Service Committee's work
with needs in Newaygo County; the rest will go to
World Renew's wider efforts for poverty and
hunger relief. Full information on the ride is
available at seatosea.org The best way to make a
donation
is
at
the
webpage:
https://my.seatosea.org/DougMa c
-REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTSSPRING CLEANING? The Nest is in need of
good used furniture that you may need to move
out of your home. Call Tamara at 924-3930 and
we can arrange pick up! The Spring merchandise
is in so stop in and take a look!
THE FREMONT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
AUCTION was a great evening of community
building
and
fund-raising. Thanks
to
everyone who participated and gave of their time
and treasure in so many ways! At this point it
appears that profits will exceed $65,000! Thanks
be to God!
FCS - The Annual Society Meeting of the
Fremont Christian School will be held on Monday
evening May 15th, at 7:00 PM in the Middle
School gym. Board members will be elected, and
the budget for 2017/2018 will be presented for
review and approval. All Society Members are
encouraged to attend.
FCS - On Friday, May 12 at 1:00 PM and
7:00 PM Fremont Christian School will be
presenting their Festival of the Arts at the
Dogwood Center. Choir and Bands will be
performing, our Elementary grades will be
presenting “King of the Jungle” and samples of
artwork from all students will be displayed in the
lobby. Please come and see how the students have
used their talents to honor God this school
year. Everyone is invited!!
FCS - PLEASE KEEP SAVING! Spartan
labels, Shop and Save receipts and BoxTops for
Education. Thank you for your support!
SENIOR CHATS sponsored by Fruitport
Pastors' Group: On May 31 at 6:30 PM, You are
invited to attend a presentation on fraud
awareness by The Michigan Attorney General's
Office at Fruitport CRC. Seniors and adult
children who assist their elderly parents are
especially encouraged to attend. There is no
charge, but so we have enough materials on-hand,
please RSVP by May 24 to 231-865-6548 or
email [email protected].
THE GREAT SOCK RACE: a sock drive for
TrueNorth Community Services. Please donate
your new or gently used socks (any type of sock is
acceptable, including dress and athletic socks),
sizes infant to adult, for Ben DeKryger's service
project. Socks can be placed in the box located
on the table in the Fellowship room beginning
May 7 until May 21. Thank you.
Prayer Needs & Praises
-Remember in your prayers those who are unable
to attend our worship services. This week we
remember Lillian Oosterhouse at Green Acres and
Linda Bultman at Raybrook Manor.