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PRAYER AND PRAISE REQUESTS
Remember to pray for, call and visit our church family members who can’t be with us for worship: Tom Entingh, Hermina Jansens, Warren Naber, Riena Timmer, Nell Schuurman, Marguerite Vander Heide, Grace Vander Ploeg and Dorothy Woltjer.
We praise God that both Marge Machiela and Garry Whaley came through their surgeries very well.
Pray for Mike Sanders that his blood platelet count will increase so he can continue his treatment plan.
Pray for Diane Tebben who will have rotator cuff surgery on Thursday and Tom De Young who is scheduled for biopsy of a tumor next week.
Please include the following in your personal and family prayers:
Marge Machiela Mike Sanders
Garry Whaley Diane Zandstra
Our servicemen: Nate Post, Brian Smit and Chris Smit
WORSHIP
Today: In this season of Epiphany when we celebrate Jesus ministry of revealing God to us, we continue a series of messages called, “Winning the Struggle”. This morning we will hear God speak from James 3 on winning the struggles in our relationships. In the evening we will hear God speak from Ephesians 5 on how we knowing and obeying God’s boundaries in relationships defeats our enemy.
Next Week: We celebrate communion in the morning and will continue the messages called, “Winning the Struggle”.
On February 12, Kevin and Sherly DeVrou and Ashley Stencel will profess or reaffirm their faith and we will baptize Tristen DeVrou and Alexa and Jonathan Stencel.
Choir Opportunity: The choir will meet for rehearsal at 6:30pm on February 2 for singing on February 5 in the pm service. If you would like to be part of a short term choir, please join us!
DISCIPLESHIP
Sunday School Parent Helpers:
This week – Huizingas
Next week – De Vries’
Bible Memory Camp: PreK – 2nd
& Due February 5 – “My child, give Me your heart.” Proverbs 23:26 and
“Nothing is too hard for God.” Jeremiah 32:17
Bible Memory Camp: 3rd – 5th Grades
& Due today – Psalm 100
& Due February 5 – Psalm 131
Any ?’s; talk to MaryAnne Ten Haaf.
Bean Bags and Bible Study Men: We started “The Prodigal God” study by Tim Keller. Books for the study are recommended and you can request a copy from JB. Cost $12.
CARE AND FELLOWSHIP
Visitors and New Members: If you have any questions about Providence Church or would like to hear of areas where you might be able to get “plugged-in” or if you have any questions about joining our church and the process, please see or call Max Lambert. Contact information is 698-6672 or
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. Looking forward to talking with you.
Please note: The deadline for bulletin announcements is Thursdays, by 12 noon. You can call them in (698-7930), email them (
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) or write a note and drop it in Lori’s mailbox in the work room. Thanks!
Thank you for the prayers, cards and kind words offered in the passing of Ron’s dad. We are so glad to be a part of such a caring church family.
~Ron and Luanne Venneman
Dorothy Woltjer was just thrilled with all the Christmas cards she received!!! She thanks everyone that sent a card for blessing her in such a special way. Advance Notice: On Tuesday, February 28, Dorothy will be celebrating her 95th birthday. Her daughter asked if people would be interested in sending Dorothy a birthday card to help her celebrate this special day. We will remind everyone of that special date again in February.
Celebrating a special birthday in February (in our congregation):
Gert De Kam – February 2
Senetta Dykstra – February 20
Grace Groeneveld – February 27
Dorothy Woltjer – February 28
(on the mission field):
Caleb Sluiter (12) – February 4
Jack Sluiter – February 28
As many of us make a resolution for the New Year, let’s make a commitment to complete the Providence prayer walk during 2012. As you walk the halls of Providence, look for the framed posters with the names of God. Take time to praise our Lord at each one, soaking in Who He Is and how much He loves you personally. Stop by the Welcome Center for a checklist. ~The Prayer Team
Do you feel more stress than you can handle? Is it affecting your quality of life? We are here to help. Call your CAP Hotline at 455-6210 or 1-800-442-0809.
Lost and found: There is a table set up by the kitchen with many items that have been left at church. Please look these over and take what is yours. Anything left after Sunday, February 5, will be given to the Rustic Market. Thank you!
Reimbursements: If any one has a church expense and needs to be reimbursed, please use the forms which are located in the lower left corner of the church mailboxes. Simply fill this out and turn in to Craig Fredricks. If you have any questions, please call Max Lambert or Pam in the office.
TODAY!!!!! District A – C: (Care Team-Delores / Gert) Potluck Lunch 12 noon. See YOU there?!!!
Deacons: Please meet this Tuesday at 6:30pm to set up for the Refuel Dinner on Wednesday.
Health Ministries will be checking B/P’s on Wednesday night between 6 – 7pm in the library. Stop by!
Ladies! Please join us for a time of crafting this Friday from 6pm – 12am. Come when you can and leave when you must. Take your scrap-booking, card making, and / or knitting! Snacks to share are also a great idea. Sign-up sheet is by the kitchen. Any questions? Ask Roxanne Brummel or MaryAnne Ten Haaf.
BBQ Potluck for District F – H, February 12: Bring a side dish, salad or dessert. Sign up on the board by the kitchen or call Karen Piersma or Deb Buiter.
Ladies In The Congregation: We are looking for help!! Do you have any dress forms we could borrow?? Also, we are in need of older style table cloths for the Mother / Daughter banquet. We would like any you have to borrow. We are looking for the crocheted doily kind. We also are in need of some of your teacups and teapots. We are looking for the delicate kind maybe with a floral pattern. If you would have any of these things we could use please contact Jen Sterk by February 18.
Ladies: Love Is In The Air!! Remember G.E.M.S. Mother / Daughter Tea is coming up!!! We would like this to be an event for all the women in your family, or dear friends. For tickets call Jen Sterk by February 18. I will take your name and the number of guests; you will pay at the door. Tickets are $2 a person. The event is February 29 at 6:30pm. We will have a light tea, small sandwiches and dessert. The wedding fashion show will be the main event of the evening with lots of beautiful dresses to see! Come enjoy a night out with the ladies cause the G.E.M.S. would love to spend some time with you!
Thanks to everyone who made Simmerin’ Sisters a success last week. Save the date for the next one – February 25! Don’t deny yourself the blessing of this ministry! You know how busy you are, so why don’t you come on down and make yourself some meals? Get your order in by February 12, and enjoy food and fellowship with friends.
LIBRARY
Fiction: Christian Suspense – Shadow In Serenity, by Terri Blackstock.
KIDS HOPE USA
Advanced Notice to Mentors and Prayer Partners: Our sledding party will be held on Wednesday, February 22nd. Please mark you calendars for this event.
Y.B.C.’s
If you are going on the retreat in February, please turn your Camper Health Form in to Pam Jager by no later than Sunday, February 5th. If you should have any questions or have misplaced your form, please see Pam Jager.
OUTREACH
Hello Providence Church!
I am heading to the Dominican Republic in May with my Social Work class from Kuyper College. We will be working at an orphanage, teaching English, running a sports camp, and much more. Are you willing to help? I need to bring along bubbles, stickers, and bags of hard candy for the kids we work with. Any donations would be greatly appreciated!! They can be given to Vicki Vermeer. Thanks for your help! ~Krista Vermeer
Don’t forget February 15 is the Master Builders fund raising dinner. We will be going to Alabama which was hit by tornados last year to help them rebuild. Thank you for helping us so we can help them.
Master Builder’s: Please see me after the morning service TODAY to let me know what week or weeks that you are going. Also, if anyone else would like to go there is room and time to sign up. The weeks that we are going are March 3 – 10 and 10 – 17. You can go either week or both weeks. Please see me; I will be by the kitchen. Thanks. Arie Docter
CONTINUE TO PRAY, PRAY, PRAY!!
Invite One and Participate:
Two simple ways to support REFUEL.
Refuel THIS Week: Meal at 5:45pm; sponsored by the deacons, with proceeds going toward the Benevolent Fund, Come hear Jan Coates’ Testimony at 6:30pm, Love and Logic Class and more at 7pm!
Dr. Robert Bulten will be leading a “Love and Logic” Parenting Seminar open to any and all who wish to gain tools for parenting or grand-parenting. J Classes are during REFUEL so invite a friend!! Join us this Wednesday, February 1st.
Nursery helpers for Refuel this week:
Jill Musch and Deb Buiter
“REVIVE” (AA meeting) at Providence: Do you struggle with abuse of alcohol or drugs or live with someone who does or know someone who does? Every Monday at 7pm, Providence is hosting an open (anyone can come) AA meeting at our church. Steve Huizinga will lead the meeting. Contact Steve with any questions. Pray that God will use this opportunity to help many.
Men’s Basketball (December – February): Will be on Thursday Nights at 7:30pm.
Upward Basketball: Practices continue Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays! We still need volunteers for Game Days. Our biggest need is GAMEDAY HOST. Sign up in the Fellowship Room for a morning or afternoon shift of simply welcoming visitors and showing them where to go! It is easy and fun!! Only 4 Saturdays Left!! (8 week season). |
