The week of: June 29, 2014  
This Week's Message
"Solomon the Evangelist" ~ 1 Kings 8:41-43 and Ephesians 2:11-22

Lou Bury, preaching

We as humans like to exclude people.  We can be clubby, cliquey, call it what you may. Anthropologists claim that we are tribal by nature; that it is a defense mechanism against other tribes.  Yet the Gospel, ever counter-cultural, is anti-tribal.  At the dedication of the temple, Solomon prayed for the "foreigners" he hoped would visit and worship there.  Likewise, Paul claims in Ephesians that in Christ there are neither "foreigners" nor "strangers."
Who's Celebrating This Week?
During the week of June 29 through July 5, 2014.
We would like to wish those who are celebrating a birthday or anniversary this week a sincere:  
Happy Birthday!
 
Happy Anniversary!
Matt Bury
Cindie Collum
Don Smit
 
Marge & Al Bouma
Joan & Stephen Fuesting
Lori & Ralph Gutierrez
Abi and Steve Habegger
Vacation Time

Pastor Howard will be on vacation this week and next and will return to the pulpit on Sunday, July 13. 

"Heaven is for Real" Summer Book Study

For those who have signed up, your book has arrived and can be found on the table in the Fellowship Hall.  There are three (3) extra books available as well if you would like to either read the book and/or participate in the discussion beginning Wednesday, July 30 at 7 pm.

Prayer Group

This group is an extension of the Prayer Concerns posted in the weekly bulletin, where we pray for the needs of the church and community is lifted up in prayer.  We meet every other Sunday at 9 am just before Sunday service in the classroom near the front entrance of church.  All are welcome and encouraged to join in and bring your prayer requests.

Community Fun Night
Join us on Friday, July 25 beginning at 6 pm with a Bouncy House, Games & Cookout, the "Snake Man" at 6:40 pm, followed by a Talent Show at 7 pm and afterwards at 8 pm, we will have a bonfire with s'mores! There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place!  All proceeds will benefit CCK.
I Still Do...
FamilyLifeŽ announces "I Still Do™", a powerful, practical, one-day marriage event where couples can invest in and strengthen their marriage. Couples will join thousands of others to affirm the fundamental importance of strong, healthy, committed marriages in every culture.  By exploring God's design for marriage, couples will have a chance to reaffirm that their marriage matters - to their children and to the rest of society. Join us on August 2, at the Allstate Arena for this wonderful event. Tickets range from $59 to $89 per person (plus applicable fees).  For more information, please see the brochure on the table or go to their website: http://istilldo.com/the-event/chicago/ 
Volunteer Schedule
 
This Week
Next Week
GreetersSuzanne Smith
Andy Arnold
Shawna & Tom Reidy
Marilyn Preslicka
Jim Jalowiec
Ray Nekola
Dorothy Nekola
NurseryBev Dorko
Christy Meier
Bev Dorko
Jessica Ahlers
Coffee Clean Up
Beth & Gary Bakker
Theresa & Jeff Arnold
Sound BoardSydney Spellman
Dan Draayers
Tim Hillegonds
Dan Draayers

 
What's Happening This Week?

Sunday, June 29

"embrace" Rehearsal, 8 am

Pre-Worship Prayer, Middle School Room, 9 am

Lou Bury, preaching

Worship, Sanctuary, 9:30 am

Fellowship, 10:30 am

 

Monday, June 30

Divorce Care Workshop, Classroom, 7 pm

 

Wednesday, July 2
CCK, 5:30 pm
 
Thursday, July 3
"ROOTED" Youth Ministry, 6:30 pm
 
Friday, July 4
Independence Day
Office Closed
 

Sunday, July 6

"embrace" Rehearsal, 8 am

Rev. Marge Vander Wagen, preaching

Worship & Communion, Sanctuary, 9:30 am

Fellowship, 10:30 am
Worship Times

9:30  AM
Worship 
Children's Worship*
Communion**
10:30 AM
Fellowship
10:45 AM
Sunday School*
(for all ages)

* September - May 
** 1st Sunday of the month unless otherwise noted.
 
In This Issue
This Week's Message
Who's Celebrating This Week?
Vacation Time
"Heaven is for Real"
Prayer Group
Community Fun NIght
I Still Do
Volunteer Schedule
What's Happening?

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