GREETERS: North Door South Door

April 8 Bob & Lori Hesselink Seth & Mallory Meeuwenberg April 15 Paul & Carole Shaarda Ryan & Kasey McQuestion April 22 Don & Linda Ellens Paul Ouwinga April 29 Ken VanPolen Kevin & Jodi DeHate May 6 Bob & Cindy Vennema Scott & Karen Oeverman NURSERY: April 8 Amy Eisenga, Kasey McQuestion, Karly Crowe Shari Benthem, Becky Wemple, Keegan Crowe_______ April 15 Karen Oeverman, Becky Wemple, Megan Benthem Bev Taylor, Lindsay Beerens, Caleb Vana____________ April 22 Sherry Jackson, Diane Eisenga, Emma Oeverman Melissa Oeverman, Brandy VanPolen, Joey Kulhawick_ April 29 Kaylie Hiller, Lizelle Bazuin, Tana VanPolen Ruth Kulhawick, Sue Cook, Ryan Kirkby_____________ May 6 Christina Dodde, Nicole Schultz, Caitlin Dodde Sheri Fiet, Linda Ellens, Grace VanHaitsma CHILDREN IN WORSHIP – LITTLE LAMBS: April 8 DaNay Tossey, Tana VanPolen - Becky Wiinikainen, Kari VanPolen April 15 Lizelle Bazuin, Emerson Tossey – Anne Thomas, Tucker Tossey April 22 Kaylie Hiller, Karsyn Meyering – Kasey McQuestion, Leah Thompson April 29 Lacy Veddler, Miranda Dykhouse – Nicole Koetje, Karen Oeverman May 6 Tiffany Ouwinga, Madelyn Benthem – Amy VanPolen, Megan Benthem SOUND SYSTEM, VIDEO, POWERPOINT: April 8 Al Baas, Dan Ouwinga, Deb Eisenga April 15 Kyle Meyering, Paul Rivera, Julie VanHaitsma April 22 Cary Sikkema, Al Fox, Tana VanPolen April 29 Mark Eisenga, Roger Hagerman, Deb Eisenga May 6 Matt Thompson, Dan Ouwinga, Jodi DeHate APRIL OFFERINGS: 15th Existing Building, 22nd Parsonage, 29th Josh and Mandy Shaarda APRIL USHERS: Devon Dracht, Adam Swiler, Mike Southwick, Bryan Eisenga MAY USHERS: Scott Oeverman, BJ Cook, Steve Meeuwenberg, Kevin Huttenga 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

April 8, 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

April 8, 2018 Prelude

“Hosanna”

Welcome and Greeting

A Mississippi Minute

“Days of Elijah”

“Jesus Draw Me Ever Nearer”

Congregational Prayer

Children’s Message

“Word of God Speak”

Scripture: John 21: 1-15

Sermon: Net Casting 101

Offerings: “Power in the Blood”

1st - General Fund; 2nd –New Building

Blessing

“My Friends May You Grow in Grace”

Postlude

Children’s Church: Children are welcome to attend Children in Worship (preschool and kindergarten) and Little Lambs (3-4 yrs. non-preschool) programs. They leave the sanctuary and go down the NORTH stairs to the basement. You may pick them up there after the morning service. Fellowship: Everyone is invited to refreshments and fellowship following the morning service in the Fellowship Hall. 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.

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 Michael VanPolen 920-3846

Gary Vana - Clerk* 942-4363 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

2018 Council

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

Ministry Team Leaders: Outreach Team (Jodi DeHate) Care & Share Team (Bev Taylor) Prayer Team (Sandy Rice) Education Team (Laura Hesselink) Service Team (Julie Dorman) Worship Team (Hilda Cruz) Facilities Team (Rick Dorman)

OFFICE HOURS: April 8-14 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

“When we are in pain, or come in contact with someone in pain…we can head to ‘the rock that is higher’ (Psalm 61) or lead someone there. While God may not take away all our pain, we can rest in the peace He provides and the assurance that He hears our cry.” Linda Washington

There are a number of dishes on the shelves in the north hallway. Please check to see if any of them belong to you and if so, take them home. (Some of them have been there for a while.) Thank you. The Sunday Evening Bible Study and Fellowship will resume tonight at 5:00 pm. We will discuss Chapter 6: Kingdom in Conflict. The Amen Chorus will be having concerts at Rehoboth Reformed Church in Lucas on April 28th at 7:00 pm and April 29th at 3:30 pm. You are invited to come for this wonderful time of ministry and worship through song. A free-will offering will be collected for our area non-profit organizations.

OUR CHURCH WEEK: April 8-14 SUNDAY 9:15 AM Prayer Meeting in the Prayer Room 9:30 AM Morning Worship Service 10:45 PM Sunday school and Catechism 5:00 PM Bible study and Fellowship-Chapter 6 7:30 PM Strong Tower MONDAY 7:00 PM Men’s Yoga TUESDAY 9:30 AM Bible Study WEDNESDAY 2:00-7:00 PM Blood Drive

THURSDAY 7:15 PM Bible study - Improving Your Prayer Life ANNOUNCEMENTS

We praise God with Nicole and Ed Schultz in the birth of Ashlynn Peg, born March 23, 2018. She weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19 ¼ inches long. She is happy and healthy, and her siblings, Landyn, Aubrie and Lane, all adore her. Our next church Blood Drive will be this Wednesday, April 11th in the new bus from Michigan Blood from 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Please plan to ‘Give the Gift of Life’. You are welcome to come any time, even if you don’t have an appointment. You will be entered to win some tickets to Great Wolf Lodge. A New Members Class will begin today after the service, in Pastor Greg’s office. If anyone is interested in learning more about the church and/or becoming a member, feel free to attend. The 26th Annual Right to Life Banquet will be held on Monday, April 30, 2018 at the Cherry Grove Convention Center (formerly Bill Oliver’s) on M-55, Cadillac, beginning with a social hour at 5:30 pm and dinner being served at 6:30 pm. Please contact Bonnie Veddler (231) 825-2838, if you are interested in attending.

Congregational Prayers:

Please pray for Pearl Koetje, Dawn Richardson, Brenda Ouwinga,

Dave Westmaas, Gordon DeHaan, Carol Niver, Sue Eldridge’s

daughter, Kim Smith, Vicki Mosher, Chris Sikkema and Marilyn

Ouwinga each day.

We extend our sympathy to Cindy and Bob Vennema and family, in

the death of their brother-in-law, Rick Velfling this past week.

“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us – whatever we ask – we know that we have what we asked of him.” 1 John 5: 14

Council Corner

March

2nd Offering

4th 6,155.00 Booster Club

750.00

11th 9,425.00 New Building Fund

3,560.00

18th 4,271.00 Precious Gems

520.77

25th 3,872.00 World Renew 1,206.00

Budget needed weekly 6,551.76

Times 12 weeks 78,621.12 CRC Loan Fund - Beginning Balance 366,650.32

Received to date 65,128.24 Principal Paid to Date 9,249.65

Balance (13,492.88) Ending Balance CRC Loan Fund 357,400.67

Interest paid to date

4,318.47

Parsonage Loan

22,112.00

Loan Repayment

9,000.00

Parsonage Loan Balance

13,112.00

The Council voted to sponsor at table at the Right to Life Dinner being held at the end of this month in Cadillac.

The Council was asked to contribute to the Dordt College PLIA fund, Put Love In Action, at the request of Jonathon Eisenga, who went to Kentucky on a mission trip to work on houses. They approved monies from the Highland Home Mission to be sent to the PLIA.

VBS will again be in the evening this year, set for the week of August 6th.

As a Council, we were reminded that we have a thoughtful, generous church with our time, talents and resources.

Precious Gems is hosting a Mother/Daughter/Friend Tea on May 5, 2018 from 10:30-2:00 pm at Temple Hill Baptist Church. Tickets are $12.00 before April 15 and $15 after that date. Please see the church bulletin board, their website, or call 826-4148 for details. Prime Rib Dinner. Men, it is written “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” Matthew 4: 4 A good steak every once in a while is great, too. Join us at Vogel Center CRC on Monday, April 16th at 6:00 pm. You can feed your stomach and feed your spirit. Chad Schreur, a member of Deeper Journey, the men’s ministry at Hillcrest CRC and Pastor Brian Bosscher from Hillcrest, will be leading us in a night of praise, worship and spiritual growth. Tickets are $10 per seat and seating is limited so you will want to RSVP soon. Contact the church office at (231) 825-2053 or register online at http://www.vogelcentercrc.org by Wednesday, April 11th. The dinner of prime rib, potato and vegetable begins at 6:00 pm. Join Us at Hughston’s Cow Camp. S.P.U.R.S (Special People Understanding Rodeo Skills) will host a free event, rain or shine, on Saturday, May 5th from 12:30 to 3:00 pm. A light lunch, including hot dogs, will be provided at 12:30 pm, followed by events of your choosing: horseback riding, wagon trail ride, mock steer roping, pole bending, mock bronc riding and photo station. This is for people of all ages with disabilities. There will be prizes for all who participate. Participants must be accompanied by an attendant. If you have questions, please call Brenda (231) 920-9391. All are welcome. Mississippi Spring Break Mission Trip Reflections: We will reflect on our recent Mission Trip to Mississippi this Sunday, April 8th at 4:30 pm at Lake City CRC’s Youth Building. All are invited to attend.