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PASTOR
Rev. Howard Hoekstra

PASTOR OF OUTREACH
Rev. Marge Vander Wagen

CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR
Karen Tucker

DIRECTOR OF 
MUSIC
Jon Wenzel

DIRECTOR OF 
YOUTH MINISTRIES
Austin Bilotto

FACILITY DIRECTOR
Louis Campbell

ELDERS
Lou Bury
Donna Koenes
Shawna Reidy
Suzanne Smith

DEACONS
Jeff Arnold
Gary Bakker
Lou Campbell
Dan Draayers

The Week of October 26, 2014
~This Week's Message~
When The Bad Guys Seem To Get All The Breaks
-Psalm 73-

 

As we go through challenging times in our lives, we can look around and wonder why it seems we get "hammered" and the really awful people just seem to get all the breaks. However, in your walk with God, you realize that life is very fleeting and you must find peace in a broken world of so much injustice and pain and realize that a far more serious future awaits those apart from God.

 

~This Week's Events~

Tuesday, October 28 

Women's Bible Study, Church Office, 7:00 pm

Men's Bible Study, Fellowship Hall, 7:00 pm

 

Wednesday, October 29

Coffee Break, 9:30 am

Young Mother's Bible Study, 9:30 am

Caring Community Kitchen, 5:30 pm

 

Thursday, October 30

Bulletin Deadline, 9:00 am

"ROOTED" Youth Ministry, 6:30 pm

 

Friday, October 31 

Halloween Trunk or Treat, Church Parking Lot, 5:00 pm

 

Saturday, November 1 

Chili Cook-Off & Pie Auction, 6:00 pm

 

Sunday, November 2

Pre-Worship Prayer, Middle School Room, 9:00 am

Communion & Worship, 9:30 am

Fellowship, 10:30 am

Youth & Adult Sunday School, 10:45 am

 

~Celebration Time!~
Week of October 26 - November 1

Happy Birthday
Happy Anniversary

Jake Pusateri


Micah & Christy Meier
~Coffee Break~

 

Coffee Break, a non-denominational, inductive Bible study meets Wednesday at 9:30 am. This year we have a Young Mother's Bible Study Group and babysitting is provided. For more information, please contact Arlene Emde or Starr Hoekstra. All are welcome. 

 

~Sunday School News~

 

Sunday School is held during the worship service for Kindergarten through 5th grade. The children are excused from worship after the time of Praise and Worship, and led through an excellent curriculum.  We believe this is an exciting time for our children as they gather with other children their age. If you have any questions, please contact Judy Bury or Pastor Howard.

 

~Adult Sunday School~

 

We are studying Ray Vander Laan's video series, "Promised Land."  In each lesson of this study, Vander Laan illuminates the historical, geographical and cultural context of the Bible.  Just as the time and place of our birth and life shapes our journey, so the land and culture of the Hebrew people shaped their story.  In this first volume of Faith Lessons, filmed on location in the Middle East, you will discover how God guided his people to a specific place -the Promise Land- to impact the world both in ancient times and today.

 

~Prayer Group~

 

This group is an extension of the Prayer Concerns posted in the weekly bulletin, where the needs of the church and community are lifted up in prayer.  We will meet again on Sunday, November 2 at 9:00 am just before Sunday service in the classroom near the front entrance of church. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

  

~Evening Bible Study News~

 

The Men's and Women's Evening Bible Study groups will next meet on October 28.  The women will be studying a book entitled, "Celebrate - Discovering Joy In Life's Ordinary Moments." The groups meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at the following locations: Men-Fellowship Hall; Women-Church Office.  All are welcome.

 

~Crop Walk~

Congratulations to the following 14 CROP walkers: Jeff Arnold, Kendall Arnold, Teresa Arnold, Jillian Bury, Matt Bury, Cathy Draayers, Debbie Havidic, Jean Hummel, Sandy Lynch, Sandy (the dog), Marge Vander Wagen, Caroline Werr, Nancy Werr. As soon as the totals are in, you will be informed of how much Church World Service has raised.

  

~Thanksgiving Service
And Sharing~

Yes, there's a "nip" in the air, which means "Fall is here!" And with Fall, comes the wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday. We will be gathering on Wednesday, November 26 at 7:00 pm for our annual Thanksgiving Service. Would you be willing to share a short testimony of thanksgiving? If so, please let Pastor Howard know.

 

~Youth Group Annual Food Drive~

On November 6, the youth will have a food drive and will go to homes in the community to distribute a letter and paper bags to be filled with food. They will return to these homes to pick up the bags of food on November 16.

 

~Chili Cook-Off & Pie Auction~

Enter your best pot of chili and judges will vote for the best recipe to win! The cook-off will take place on Saturday, November 1, 6:00 pm and is open for anyone to come and taste. This will be followed by a pie auction.  These events are always lots of fun.  Proceeds will benefit the Deacons Fund. 

 

~Be Well~

If you or someone you know is tired of talking about becoming healthier, NOW is the time to experience it.  Plan on attending our monthly educational gathering to begin your journey of improved health. The gatherings are held the first Tuesday of the month and the next one will be on November 4, 7:00 pm at DGCC. Be informed to make better decisions and experience freedom that comes with a lifestyle of healthy choices-Be Well! To register, contact Jackie Barta, Jackie-cm@comcast.net, (630) 968-8021.

 

~Angel Tree~

DGCC will be partnering with Angel Tree prison ministry to adopt a child whose parent is incarcerated and present that child with a Christmas gift.  Jim Even will address the congregation about the ministry on November 30 and names of the children will be available on that day and the following Sunday which will be December 7. Gifts for those children will be due on Sunday December 21.