Sunday, October 13, 2024 Morning Worship @ 9:30 Sermon Series: How Do You Spell Relief? A Series on Psalm 23
We are all longing for relief in ourselves, our families, and our church as we wander through the wilderness. Join us as we grapple with this question in conversation with David’s reflections in Psalm 23. In our worship, we will pursue Restoration, Indecision, Handling Life’s Valleys, and Facing the Future together. We encourage you to read or recite Psalm 23 and John 10:1-22 often as we listen for the voice of our Good Shepherd over the next seven weeks.
This Week's Offering: Kids Hope USA You may click here to give your offering online. You may also mail it to the church office, or place it in the offering plate during the Sunday service.
New Song This Week:Click here to listen to "Rejoice," a new-to-us song!
Faith Formation Classes @ 10:45 - 11:30am
Main Level: K-1st Gr | Preschool Rm — IMAGINE meeting Jesus Adults | Walnut Rm — Biblical Israel Revealed, taught by Dave Bierenga Church Choir | Cedar Rm — SING sacred music together.
Lower Level (Stairs are located on west end of the building): 2nd-3rd Gr | Rm 1 — WONDER about God’s story and how we fit into it! 4th-5th Gr | Rm 2 — MARVEL at how God works in the world. 6th-8th Gr | GEMS Rm — DIVE in to how the Bible relates to our lives. High School | Youth Room— LEARN from Our World Belongs to God.
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Report on Synod 2024 Decisions Regarding Human Sexuality Part 1: October 27 Part 2: November 3 3-5 PM in the Sanctuary Join us for dinner & conversation afterwards
Join us as Elder Craig Lubben, Head of Council, reviews what the CRC Synod has decided with respect to human sexuality, the Covenant for Officebearers, and the use of confessional gravamen. This presentation will be split into two parts, one on each day. After each of Craig’s presentations, we will eat together while having discussion in small groups. Childcare will be provided. Please RSVP to the office by Tuesday, October 22 so we have an accurate headcount for dinner.
Upcoming Faith Formation Class: Christian Media Literacy in a Chaotic World October 20 & 27 | 10:45 in the Walnut Room
This two week course will cover a few of the topics that Aaron Potter teaches in his Media Literacy class at Kalamazoo Christian High School. If you have questions about media and how we can best use it for God's glory, join us! The class will include:
An introduction to a Reformed Christian perspective on media.
Some ways we can better communicate with one another online.
Some resources we can use to spot and avoid online misinformation.
TRUNK or TREAT Monday, October 28 5:30-7:00pm Join us at church for pumpkin painting, candy, and fun for kids!
We will need plenty of candy and available trunks for this event! If you are interested in donating some candy or joining the line of trunks, please click the button below to sign up. This is a great chance to have fun with decorations and costumes!
You are invited to submit the names of Third Church members who should be prayerfully considered for serving as an elder or deacon next term (2025-2028).
For each nominee, please submit the following information to the church office:
Name
Reason(s) for recommending them (strengths, spiritual gifts, etc.)
Have you communicated with them about the nomination?
Please send in your nominations by Sunday, October 20.
Volunteer at Tree of Life School Thursday, October 24 11:30am-1:00pm
Come and join us for this opportunity to serve others at Tree of Life School! We will provide and serve lunch, and act as Christ's hope-giving presence to all students and teachers. (Tree of Life School was established by Adam Sterenberg, who grew up in our church). If you are interested in this ministry opportunity, please contact Pastor Agshin.
College and Graduate Students (or Parents/Guardians) Please send us your current mailing address so we can send you some encouragement! You can email it to Andi or leave a note in the office.
The Christian Education Breakfast Sunday, November 3, starting at 8:30am (Please note the date change and remember to change your clocks!)
Join us for Bible Study! Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Walnut Room Thursdays at 9:30am in the Fellowship Hall Fridays at 6:30am in the Library
Requested Announcements
Come see the KCHS Fall Musical at Third Church!
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
November 14-16, 2024 Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:00pm Saturday Matinee at 2:00pm
What is the story of Peter and the Starcatcher? The Tony Award Winning Peter and the Starcatcher provides a humorous and fantastical backstory for the beloved character of Peter Pan and his arch-nemesis, Captain Hook. In this imaginative show, we meet a poor orphaned boy on the high seas. His sad and lonely world is turned upside down when he meets Molly, a spunky and hopeful girl. She is on a mission to protect a treasure trunk filled with magical star stuff from getting into the hands of the evil and greedy pirate Black Stache. As they travel aboard the Neverland ship headed for a faraway land, the two children learn about love and friendship and forge an unbreakable bond. (broadwayworld.com)
GET IN TOUCH: How Can We Serve You? Call the Church Office at (269) 343-2400 or Pay Us a Visit! Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am -- 3:00 pm
Pastor Tom Swieringa is our Specialized Transitional Minister. He is a seasoned pastor trained to help our church experience transition in a constructive way. Pastor Tom will preach, ask us thoughtful questions, and create space for conversation with our leadership and congregation. Feel free to connect with Pastor Tom by email!
If you need to get in touch with a member of our Council Leadership Team, to ask questions or seek assistance, you may do so using the information above.
We are thankful to have wonderful leaders here at Third!
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