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Clergy, Staff & Consistory

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 November 2, 2014
~This Week's Message~
Smelly, Dirty Feet, And All!
-John 13:1-17-

 

As we celebrate the Lord's Supper, we will look at the servant attitude of Jesus toward His disciples as He, their Lord and Master, was willing to humble Himself and perform this most menial task in order to demonstrate and challenge them to do the same - serve one another.  We are challenged and called to have the same humble attitude toward people in our daily lives - an attitude of servanthood.

 

~This Week's Events~

Tuesday, November 4 

Be Well--Healthy Living Support Group, Fellowship Hall, 7:00 pm

 

Wednesday, November 5

Coffee Break, 9:30 am

Young Mother's Bible Study, 9:30 am

Caring Community Kitchen, 5:30 pm

 

Thursday, November 6

Bulletin Deadline, 9:00 am

Youth Group Annual Food Drive, 5:00 pm

"ROOTED" Youth Ministry, 6:30 pm

 

Sunday, November 9

Worship, 9:30 am

Script Orders & Fellowship, 10:30 am

Youth & Adult Sunday School, 10:45 am

 

~Celebration Time!~
Week of November 2 - November 8

Happy Birthday
Happy Anniversary

Al Bouma
Kate Even
Debra Havidic


Tom & Shawna Reidy
~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. 

 

~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 16 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 November 11.  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.

 

~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.

 

~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.