(Updated April 24)
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ROOTED IN CHRIST, REAL IN RELATIONSHIPS, REACHING OUT TO ALL IN JESUS’ NAME.
Join us the next four Sundays as we focus on the scriptural basis for our new mission statement and as we learn what it means for us as a church and as individuals. We will begin this week by focusing on Revival.
Upcoming Sundays:
- May 4: Rooted and Built Up—Colossians 2:1-8
Rev. Suzanne Boel Hart - May 11: Real in Relationship—Ephesians 4:15
Rev. Dr. Stan Mast - May 18: Reaching Out to All in Jesus’ Name—I Peter 3:15
Rev. Dr. Stan Mast.
SERMON SERIES DISCUSSION CLASS: This new class will be held on Sundays, April 27-May 18, 10:50-11:50am in the chapel with Pastor Stan or Pastor Suzanne to dig deeper into our mission statement sermon series. We hope you will join us as together we learn how to live out the mission God has given us.
SERMON NOTES: A sermon note page will be stuffed in the bulletins for this week. If you would like an additional copy, you can find them at the Info Center.
Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers for the wide variety of gifts you have shared with CMC this year. Your partnership with us for the sake of the gospel is precious and an important expression of how we live out our mission together!
CMC LEAD PASTOR SEARCH TEAM UPDATE: Please pray for your representatives on the team: Mary Deur, Nick deVries, Marlene Holstine, Jessica Huizenga, Bill French, Cyndi Nykamp, David Steenwyk, Dirk Start, and Emily Young. We are each praying for God’s leadership in directing the CMC search. Please pray with us.
SUNDAY (APRIL 27)
LEAD ELDER LISTEN will take place TODAY in the Fireside Café after the worship service.
JESUS ENCOUNTERS is in recess so that attendees can be part of the Sermon Series Discussion Class, April 27 – May 18. Jesus Encounters will resume on May 25.
THIS WEEK
WEDNESDAY SUPPER, 5-6PM IN THE GATHERING PLACE: spaghetti and meatballs.
THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT IMMERSE PROPHETS DISCUSSION GROUP wraps up their study this Wednesday, 5:45-6:45pm, in Room 164. Focusing on the prophetic books of the Old Testament, the readings/ discussion will focus on 15 prophets across four historical periods, including Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel. The book is available at the group ($10).
BE PART OF THE CHOSEN—SEASON TWO, WATCH PARTY: Come meet Jesus! Whether you’re a fan or this is new to you, join us! The Chosen is a historical drama based on the life of Jesus, seen through the eyes of those who knew him. We’ll enjoy dessert and an episode together, followed by an informal time of discussion. Wednesdays through June 11, 6-7:30pm, Room 167. Just show up!
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER: The Prayer Team invites all to join them in the chapel THIS Thursday, May 1, from 6:30pm – 7:15pm, for National Day of Prayer. Come for a time of praise, confession, thanksgiving, and intercession. Prayer takes place in small groups with a leader and a prayer guide. All are welcome.
COMING UP
AGING IN PLACE EDUCATIONAL SERIES—SAVE THE DATE! The CMC Care Team, in collaboration with Holland Local Re- sources, is making plans for a three-week educational series in the chapel from 10:30-11:30am on the following Thursdays: Prepare for Your Care (5/15), Support Options (5/22), and Making a Plan (5/29).
KIDS CAMP/VBS IS JUNE 16-20 FROM 9AM TO NOON! We are preparing to host 100 kids: 50 in traditional VBS and 50 in an arts-based VBS. Registration is now open! GO HERE to sign up!
To make this a reality, we need financial support and volunteers. Visit the VBS Kiosk for how to give to the VBS gift registry and contact Rachel to volunteer.
- Volunteers are needed for: craft leaders, check-in/out helpers,
snack leaders, game leaders, and small group leaders.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
KIDS HOPE USA END-OF-YEAR SCHEDULE:
· Week of May 12: Last week of mentoring
· May 14, 5:30-7:30pm: End-of-Year Celebration at the Critter Barn for all students, mentors, and families
· May 21, Noon: Mentor Appreciation Luncheon at CMC
· June 9-13: 4th and 5th grade Kids Hope students attend Camp Geneva
FOOD ITEMS NEEDED FOR MAY: People Helping People, cereal, pancake mix, and syrup. Bring them to the Collection Center in the mixing area.
YOU CAN HELP! CHEMO CAPS meets together twice a month on a regular basis to sew and distribute comfortable head coverings for cancer patients. Can’t sew? You can still be part of the group by helping with cutting, ironing, and/or packaging. Next month they will meet on Thursdays, May 1 and 15, 1-3pm in Room 165-166. For more information, contact Lori.
HAPPY TOWN CHRISTIAN TRAVELERS DAY TRIP: Meet at Christ Memorial on Thursday, June 12, at 9am to board the motor-coach for Warsaw, IN, to take in the performance of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Cost: $135. Find flyers at the Info Center. Registration Deadline: this Thursday, May 1.
SAVE THE DATE: The Holland-Zeeland “ONE COMMUNITY PRAYS” announces the 31 days in May prayer emphasis. CMC’s day to pray for 24 hours is Thursday, May 15. More info to come next week.
GUYS NIGHT OUT—SAVE THE DATE! On Thursday, May 22, at 6pm, all guys are invited to Art Tolsma’s shop at 1895 Russell Court in Holland to view his unusual sign collection and for tacos from the StrEATS food truck. More details will follow.
This page is a full resource of all the announcements listed in the bulletin and e-news so you don’t miss a thing! You may receive more information regarding specific classes pertaining to children, youth & adults if you go to their respective web pages.