HRC Heartbeat April 2014 - Hamilton Reformed Church

HRC Heartbeat April 2014
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3554 M-40 Hamilton, MI 49419 269.751.5145
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Holy Week Calendar
April 13, Palm Sunday
9:30am – Pastor Tom will lead us in our morning worship service.
Children (3 years old – 5th grade) - We will be singing during the worship service. Please meet
in the Red Carpet Room downstairs at 9:00am.
10:45am – Sunday School Classes
6:00pm – Rev. Leigh Van Kempen
April 17, Maundy Thursday
7:00pm – This Maundy Thursday we will gather in the Fellowship Hall around table and experience the
Jewish tradition of the Seder or Passover meal. This will be followed by the celebration of
The Lord’s Supper.
April 20, Easter Sunday
7:00am – Sunrise Service – Hamilton’s own Ray Vander Laan, author of the video series That The World
May Know will lead us in Worship. Alan & Kari Vierkant will lead the praise and worship time.
9:30am – Pastor Tom will lead us in an Easter Celebration Service. All Praise Teams and Musical
Instruments will lead us in music. Please arrive at 8:30am for rehearsal.
No Children in Worship or Sunday School Classes
No Evening Worship Service
Easter Flowers
As is our tradition, you are invited to bring flowering plants to decorate the
sanctuary for Easter. Spring plants in bloom remind us of the new life that is
ours through the resurrection of Jesus from the grave. Please bring your spring
flower to the church kitchen on Thursday, April 17. Remember that those
plants with short bloom periods may be past prime by Sunday if they are in
full bloom when dropped off. Please select your plant accordingly. Plants may
be given in memory of a loved one, in honor of someone, or simply to bring color
and life to the sanctuary. A sheet will be located in the kitchen to fill out with your information, as well as,
labels to write your name on and attach to the bottom of your pot. The names of those donating plants
and those in whose honor or memory they are given will be published in the Easter worship folder. You
may take your plant home after the 9:30am Easter worship service. Thank you for making our worship
center a sanctuary of new life!
A Full Roster
Dates to Remember
April 2 – Women’s Missionary Society
April 6 – No Children in Worship or Sunday School
(Spring Break)
April 6 – Adult Sunday School WILL Meet
April 7 – Seniors Breakfast at Trestle
April 10 – Community Kitchen
April 13 – Palm Sunday (children singing)
April 15 – Quilting Group
April 17 – Maundy Thursday Service
April 18 – Kindergarten Screening
April 20 – Easter Sunrise Service
April 20 – No Children in Worship or Sunday
School (Easter)
April 23 – Parent’s Night Out at Hamilton High
School – Walt Mueller
April 24 – Red Cross Blood Drive
April 26 – Tim Hawkins
April 27 – Last Day of Sunday School Classes
April 28 – Consistory Meeting
April 28 – Ladies Night Out – “My Favorite Things”
April 30 – Kids Hope Easter Celebration & End of
the Year Party
May 2 – Alaska Mission Trip Fundraiser Meal
May 4 – Last Day of Children in Worship
May 4 – Ice Cream Social
May 4 – Love INC Community Service (PM)
May 10 – Super Saturday Parking Lot Sale
May 18 – Recognition of Graduates
Attention Graduates
Are you graduating from high school
or college this Spring? Did you
graduate from college this past winter? We would
like to celebrate with you! Fill out a graduate form
and submit it to the church office along with a
photo of yourself (forms are available in the church
office or at the Welcome Center). We will be
honoring all of our graduates in the May Heartbeat
as well as at the morning worship service on
Sunday, May 18. Contact the church office or
Pastor Tom if you have any questions.
God is good!! Our list of
students waiting for a mentor
has finally been filled.
36 students at Hamilton Elementary are matched
with a mentor. What a blessing that is. Thank you
to Hamilton Reformed Church and Haven
Reformed Church for your dedication to helping
kids in our community. If God is still tugging at
your heart to become a Kids Hope mentor, don’t
hesitate to step forward. A waiting list of mentors
is better than a waiting list of kids. There will
always be a need to have more mentors, a need to
show our community who Jesus is.
This month of April we will celebrate our Risen
Lord!! On April 30, Kids Hope will have a
celebration. We will celebrate Easter, the 5th
graders graduation and our year end. We will
have some fun, some learning and a meal with
families and mentors. How can you help? Look
for sign-up sheets on the bulletin board by the
kitchen in the next weeks for donations or
volunteer opportunities.
Thank you for your
continuing support of
the Kids Hope program.
Serving Him,
Jill Deters
Parking Lot
Due to the age and poor condition of the parking
lot, a severe winter, and now the spring thaw
we’ve encountered some severe parking lot
issues. With water seeping down into the cracks
settling under the asphalt, the winter freeze, and
now the spring thaw rotten/spongy spots have
been created. The result was an area where the
parking lot busted up and another area where it
settled under traffic and parked vehicles. The
deacons are presently seeking bids to determine
the cost of partial or total replacement. More
information will be shared as bids and decisions
are made. Any questions should be directed
to the deacons.
Severe Weather Cancellation Guidelines
If a Tornado Watch or Warning has been posted one hour prior to a church service or church
activity, the service/activity will be cancelled. Please listen to one of the
following for the status of church activities:
WJQ (99.3 FM)
WPNW (1260 AM)
WHTC (1450 AM)
WYVN (92.7 FM)
WZZM (TV – Channel 13)
WOOD (TV – Channel 8)
You can also call the church prayer line (751-5422, option #5) or the church office for
the status of events that may have been scheduled to occur that day.
Spring Clean-up Service Project
Tim Hawkins LIVE
CIA is looking to help those who need it with yard
work or light maintenance projects. Contact Michelle
King or Phil Boerman for more information or if you
have a project you would like us to help with.
We will be attending the 4:00pm show on
Saturday, April 26, at Sunshine Community
Church in Grand Rapids. Please be at
church by 2:15 to board the bus! Sign up on
the bulletin board by the kitchen. The cost
will be $23.00 per person and is due at sign
up. Money can be given to Lisa Hulst (or
placed in her mailbox). April 6 is the last day
to sign up. Contact Lisa for more information
or if you have any questions.
4th Annual
Super Saturday
Parking Lot Sale
Vendors, crafters, rummage sellers,
mark your calendar
th
for our 4 Super Saturday Parking Lot Sale.
Saturday, May 10
8:00am – 2:00pm
Rain date – May 17
Start sorting your stuff, making your crafts, or
planning what to bake for this sale. $10 will reserve
you 2 parking lot spaces and $15 will buy you 3.
The church has a limited number of tables available
for rent at $5 per table. To sign-up contact Sara in
the church office at 751-5145 or Joy Essenburg in
the evening at 751-5431. Deadline for sign-up is
April 23. Reservation fees must be paid in full to hold
your spot. Lot numbers will be given out when you
arrive that morning. Individuals and church groups
are encouraged to participate. All proceeds will
support our Community Kitchen.
VBS 2014 – Weird Animals
July 21-24, 2014 6:00-8:30pm
at Haven Reformed Church
Work is getting
underway and planning
has already begun for
our Community Vacation
Bible School July 21-24
held at Haven Reformed
Church. This wonderful event needs more
volunteers to be part of the committee.
If you would be interested
in serving in this ministry,
please contact
Cassie Avink
at (269) 214-1215.
Personal Needs Pantry Updates
During the month of February, 85 items
were donated to stock the shelves of the
Personal Needs Pantry. They included:
15 toilet paper
3 deodorant
14 detergent
3 shaving cream
14 paper towels
2 boxes of bandages
13 dish soap
2 dryer sheets
6 feminine products
1 conditioner
6 boxes of tissues
1 shampoo
5 tooth paste
Thank you for your continued support of
this ministry!
April Collection
The collection for the month of April will
be for the Community Kitchen which
serves the community a meal on the
second Thursday of each month. They
are in need of:
plastic food storage baggies (all
sizes)
heavy paper plates
napkins
plastic silverware
lemonade mix
There will be a tote by the Welcome
Center. Your donations will be a
blessing to this ministry.
Love INC News
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that
he gave his one and only Son…” for you.
Love is a VERB – artists have painted it and sung about
it. Our call is to act, to give, just as God gave. LIFE Skills
in Hamilton needs you to put your love, your call, into
action. Here are current opportunities:
Mentors – both male and female, willing to give one
hour per week to walk along someone in need of
support. Training is provided.
Front desk volunteers –willing to greet and direct
participants, two hours per week.
Children’s ministry class leaders and helpers: Next
session, (April through June), there is a need for
volunteers willing to give two hours either once a
month, or, up to weekly during those 10 weeks.
Meal preparation: A simple, child friendly meal for 8
to 15 children – prepare, serve and clean up – enlist
your family, small group, youth group, or friends in
serving the children of participants, one hour each
week. You/your group may choose how often you
wish to provide.
For more information, contact Mary at 751-2533, ext. 112,
or loveincmp@frontier.com.
Annual Love INC Worship Service
Sunday, May 4, 6:00pm
Overisel Reformed Church
4706 142nd Ave., Holland 49423
Join us for praise and worship led by the ORC Praise
Team. A night of testimonies to the glory of God through
the working of YOU – the Love INC Network. There will
be a time of fellowship and refreshments after the
service. We hope to see you there!
Love INC’s Firewood Ministry
We need restocking. If you have firewood to donate,
please consider blessing Love INC families. Contact Sue,
at 751-2533, ext. 109 or loveincsf@frontier.com. Delivery
of precut/split wood is what we are especially seeking.
Ladies Night Out
“My Favorite Things”
You are invited to attend a fun filled evening with ladies sharing their favorite things. The night
will include mouthwatering desserts, a time of fellowship, and our favorite “must haves”.
You are asked to bring 3 of your favorite things:
 all 3 items can be identical
 they can be 3 different things
 each item must be valued at approx. $10 (totaling approx. $30 for the 3)
During the evening, you will be choosing 3 different items to take home–3 other ladies favorites.
Some ideas would include:
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food/beverage items
beauty/hair products
home décor,
seasonal items
plants/flowers
Be creative – the possibilities are endless! Something that is a must have -favorite of yours. Your
items must be visible; no packaging or gift bags etc. Feel free to make them look fun!
Details of the event:
Monday, April 28 – 7:00pm in the Fellowship Room
A sign-up sheet is located on the bulletin board by the kitchen; deadline to sign is April 20.
Invite your friends and family!
Questions? See any of the committee members: Libby Casemier, Cassie Avink,
Misti Lindholm, Lisa Hulst, Karen TerHaar or Shelly McCormick
We hope to see you there!!
This is a great opportunity for any church member,
student or pastor who would like to learn more about
using spiritual gifts within a Reformed point of
view. Participants may commute or stay at Camp
Geneva.
A Dunamis Conference on "The Gifts of the Holy
Spirit" will be held at the Camp Geneva Retreat Center,
April 9 - 13. Dr. Brad Long and Rev. Cindy Strickler will
be the speakers. For more information call 616-281-2013
or http://.prmi.org
Compassionate
Heart Ministry
is a safe, Christ
centered, drop in
center for teens
and young
adults, ages 14-35 with mild to moderate
disabilities. Whether it is playing video games,
watching movies, shooting pool, doing puzzles, or
just talking with friends, our peer mentors will come
alongside and be a friend. Individuals can find a
sense of belonging in a world where they are so
often shunned and misunderstood. At
Compassionate Heart, individuals will be
greeted with a warm smile and an accepting
heart. They can feel confident, encouraged
and loved when entering our doors.
For more information, visit their website at:
www.compheart.org
You’re Invited to…
Compassionate Heart Ministry’s 7th Annual
Friends of the Heart
Benefit Dinner and Auction
When: Friday, May 2, 2014
Time: 6:00pm Punch
6:30pm Dinner
Where: The Pinnacle
3330 Highland Dr.
Hudsonville, Michigan
Join us as we honor our shining stars!
Sponsorship Options
Gold heart: $2,000
Name on big screen, program,
5k/10k shirt, and table (8 tickets)
Silver Heart: $1,000
Name on big screen, program,
5k/10k shirt, and 4 tickets
Bronze Heart: $500
Name on program and 5k/10k shirt,
and 2 tickets
Reservations Options
Individual Dinner Ticket: $30
Date: Thursday, April 24, 2014
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Compassionate Heart Ministry
100 South Pine, Zeeland
(entrance on Taft St.)
Cost: $25 if registered before 4/14/14
$30 after 4/14/14 to day of race
Family rate: $18/person (for 3 or more)
Register by April 14
and you’re guaranteed a shirt!
Register at: www.signmeup.com/92911
www. compheart.org
(or pick up a form at the Welcome Center)
Table of 8: $240
RSVP by April 24
Email: katie@compheart.org
(616) 748-6011
Compassionate Heart is raising funds to build
their own facility. Visit their website
(www.compheart.org) and click on the
READY.SET.GROW. link. With your help, they
can do this. YOU can be a part of something
special as they Build on the Faithfulness of God!
Ministry Helpers for April
We thank our Ministry Helpers for giving of their time!
If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take
the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly. Romans 12:8
Ministry
April 6
April 13
Maundy
Thursday
Easter
Sunrise
April 20
April 27
Greeters
Lynn & Luanne
Elenbaas
Rick & Bev Ende
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Scott & Joy
Essenburg
Tanya Folkert
and family
Nursery
Karen TerHaar
Hope Doolaard
Carol
VanderPoppen
Lisa Hulst
No Nursery
No Nursery
Kathy Weerstra
Nicki Boerman
Holly Fales
Cassie Avink
Children’s
Message
Communion
Calvin Kragt
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Tech Booth
Camera
Missy Eustice
Jerry VanLente
Ryan Lindholm
Ryan Lindholm
Randy Poll
Tech Booth
PowerPoint
Mark Kleinhkesel
Jessi Groenheide
Craig Poll
Joshua Driscoll
Joshua Driscoll
Craig Poll
Tech Booth
Sound
Brian Kleinheksel
Jeff Mulder
Tim Bleeker
Paul Koopman
Paul Koopman
Paul Bosch
AM Pianist/
Organist
Sherry
Kleinheksel
Nancy
Kleinheksel
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Nancy
Kleinheksel
Nancy
Kleinheksel
Ruth Brink
Nancy
Kleinheksel
Praise
Team
Musical
Instruments
Brian, Tim
& Company
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All Praise Teams
Brian, Tim
& Company
PM Pianist/
Organist
Deb Meiste
June VanFarowe
Deb Meiste
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Sherry
Kleinheksel
Randy Poll
DVD Delivery
Ron VanDyke
Valet Parking
Ryan Lindholm
HRC Volunteer Opportunities
There are MANY opportunities to help out at HRC. Stop by the bulletin board by the kitchen to sign up.
Children’s Message – The spring sign-up sheet is posted and there is an immediate need for
presenters. Ideas can be found in the purple notebooks in the Conference Room or online at
www.sermons4kids.com
DVD Delivery
Cookies for Sunday morning fellowship time
Community Kitchen – Helpers are needed once a month. Watch for a sign-up sheet the Sunday
before each meal (Community Kitchen is the 2nd Thursday of each month).
April
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
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*Please see the church directory
for address.
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7
Bill & Gladys
Serie (58)
13
2
Arlyn Wolters
8
Reba Mokma
Wednesday
3
Jeff Mulder
Warren
VanderKolk
Dylan Weerstra
9
Ron VanDyke
15
Jackie Devereaux
Friday
4
Florence Koops*
Jim VanGelderen
Saturday
5
Brian Kleinhkesel
Ruth Lubbers
Terry & Joan
Dougan (44)
10
11
12
18
19
Brayden Jipping
Bill Sheffield
Jim & Eunice
Veldhoff (36)
14
Thursday
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17
Rob Dubbink*
Chris Schippa
Larry & Bonnie
Schrotenboer (43)
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21
22
Brian Kempkers
Vern Klein
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24
Carol
VanderPoppen
25
Marian Lohman
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Pastor Tom
Madison Fales
Matthew Fales
Gloria Haverdink
Jon & Eileen
Scrotenboer (57)
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29
Leona Langejans*
Craig Scholma
Kevin & Michelle
King (18)
Nick & Karen
King (42)
Reed & Debbie
Lampen (36)
30
Nicki Boerman
Mason Haverdink
Rick & Missy
Eustice (20)
Birthday Blessings
Florence Koops will celebrate
her 93rd birthday on April 3.
Remember her with a card.
Final Alaska Mission Trip Fundraiser
The Alaska Mission Trip members are so grateful for the support demonstrated for their first two
fundraisers. They have one more planned, and it involves (what else?) more food. This time we will be
gathering together on Friday, May 2, from 6:00-8:00pm for an "Alaskan" meal. The menu includes,
among other things: "bear" barbeque, "caribou" soup and "moose tracks" ice cream. Please sign up on
the bulletin board by the kitchen if you will be attending so we can have enough food to feed everyone.
So, reserve the date, and come prepared for a night of food, fun, and fellowship. Please continue to
support this group with your prayers and financial support as they prepare for their early June work
service trip to Camp Li-Wa to assist with building a much needed dining hall for campers, retreats and
staff. Those going to Alaska are: Dick Bonzelaar, Jack & Ann Eding, Rick & Bev Ende, Stan & Ardella
Gates, Phil, Jodi, Chris & Makayla Granfors, Gary & Donna Jurries, Matt & Reba Mokma and Jim &
Tracy Van Den Beldt. If you have any questions call Tracy Van Den Beldt at (269) 751-8654.
April 2014
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
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Wednesday
Thursday
2
3
9:00am Preschool
8:45am Staff Mtg.
Friday
4
Saturday
5
8:45am Moms In
10:00am Pantry
Prayer (HMS/HHS)
9:00am & 12:30pm
6:00pm Wedding
Preschool
9:00am Preschool
Rehearsal
10:00am Pantry
5:00pm Pantry
Kempkers/Poll
Wedding
1:30pm W.M.S.
6:40pm Women’s
Bible Study
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7
8
9:30am Pastor Tom 8:30am Seniors
Communion
Breakfast at Trestle
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10
8:45am Staff Mtg.
5:30pm Community 10:00am Pantry
Kitchen
6:00am Men’s
Bible Study
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17
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8:45am Staff Mtg.
8:45am Moms In
9:00am & 12:30pm
Prayer (HMS/HHS)
Preschool
10:00am Pantry
10:45am Only Adult 10:00am Pantry
Sunday School
Class will Meet
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12
6:00pm Pastor Tom
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15
9:30am Pastor Tom 8:30am Prayer
9:00am Preschool
Palm Sunday
Group
1:00pm Quilting
10:45am Sunday
9:00am & 12:30pm
Group
School Classes
Preschool
6:00pm Rev. Leigh
VanKempen
10:00am Pantry
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7:00am Easter
Sunrise Service
Ray VanderLaan
9:00am & 12:30pm 9:00am Preschool
Preschool
9:30am Pastor Tom
9:00am & 12:30pm
Preschool
9:00am Preschool
10:00am Pantry
10:00am Pantry
5:00pm Pantry
Kindergarten
Screening
7:00pm Maundy
Thursday Service
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10:00am Pantry
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24
25
8:45am Staff Mtg.
8:45am Moms In
9:00am & 12:30pm 6:00am Men’s
Prayer (HMS/HHS)
Preschool
Bible Study
9:00am & 12:30pm
9:00am Preschool
Preschool
10:00am Pantry
10:00am Pantry
No Children in
Worship
No Sunday School
6:30pm Parents
Night Out at
Hamilton High with
Walt Mueller
No Evening Worship
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18
28
29
9:30am Pastor Tom 8:30am Prayer
9:00am Preschool
Group
10:45am Last Day
of Sunday School 9:00am & 12:30pm
Classes
Preschool
6:00pm Ron Lugten 10:00am Pantry
7:00pm Consistory
Meeting
7:00pm Ladies
Night Out
30
8:45am Staff Mtg.
9:00am & 12:30pm
Preschool
10:00am Pantry
Kids Hope
End-of-the-Year
Party at Haven
Calendar items
are subject to change.
Check your Worship Folder
for updated weekly events.
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2:15pm Tim
Hawkins