TODAY’S ACTIVITIES (March 7)
Confession of Faith Class will meet in the Living Room of
the Church House during the Sunday School Hour.
Insight Youth Sunday T-shirt orders are due TODAY!!
Please get your name and size into Nikki if you haven’t
already done so.
There will be an Insight worship team practice for Youth
Sunday at 2:00 PM in the church sanctuary.
Friends in Christ meets today from 6:00 – 7:00 PM in the
White Church House.
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
(March 8 – March 13)
MONDAY: 6:30 PM – PCD meeting in the
Fellowship Hall. Opening Prayer & Devotions – Allen
Rounds; Closing Prayer – Ron Den Boer
TUESDAY: 9:30 AM – Time for Your Heart
Exercise Class in the Fellowship Hall.
3:30 PM – Terrific Tuesday.
6:30 PM – Women’s Ministry Team Meeting in the
Lounge.
WEDNESDAY: 6:00 PM – Bell Choir
6:30 PM – Bible Classes and Insight Small
Groups meet. Insight members please see announcement
under Youth Ministries for more information about
your meeting tonight!
7:30 PM – Sr. Choir. Devotions – Karen Leaman;
Prayer – Bob Van Der Puy
THURSDAY: 9:00 AM – MOPS meets in the
Fellowship Hall.
9:30 AM – Time for Your Heart Exercise Class.
4:30 PM – Insight Worship Team Practice for
Youth Sunday in the sanctuary.
SATURDAY: 1:30 – 3:30 PM – Open House for
the 80th Birthday of Arline Lammers.
GENERAL INFORMATION
FOR EVERYONE!
Attention Congregation! Don’t forget to set your clocks
ahead one hour next Sunday as Daylight Savings Time
begins on March 14.
Reminder to Insight Youth & Parents! Please fill out
the survey mailed to your house about Youth Ministry
at FRC and return to Nikki’s mailbox by next Sunday,
March 14th. Thanks!
The congregation is invited to an Open House next
Saturday, March 13th, from 1:30 – 3:30 PM in the Church
Fellowship Hall for the 80th Birthday of Arline Lammers.
The Administrative Consistory is calling for a brief
congregational meeting at the conclusion of our first am
service (approximately 10 am) next Sunday, March 14th.
The purpose of the meeting is to confirm Chris Arnold,
Justin Van Ess, Bruce Fischer and Grant Markus as
Pastoral Care Deacons. The reason for adding some
PCD’s is that the number we are currently working with
needs to be increased to spread out the workload. This is
the only item on the agenda and the meeting will be brief.
We thank you in advance for planning to attend.
Trinidad Meal Share – Next Sunday, March 14th, we will
be serving the Meal Share at Iglesia Trinidad Church in
Milwaukee. Food and cash donations are needed and
greatly appreciated. If you would like to come along to
serve the meal and worship with the people of Trinidad or
to sign up for donations, come to the Women’s Ministry
Booth or contact Cindy at 564-3150.
Trinidad’s Morning Glory – How can you help? Pick up
a needs list at the Women’s Ministry Booth. Any
questions call Cindy Hoitink at 564-3150.
Planning for our youth – We value the youth of our
church, and we are committed to building a sustainable
youth ministry that is going to have a deep impact. That’s
why we are developing a game plan together. We have
invited Youth Ministry Architects to visit us on March 17-
19th (Learn more about them at www.ymarchitects.com.)
YMA will spend the majority of their time listening to a
variety of groups within the church through focused
listening groups. We hope to see participation in those
groups from a broad spectrum of parents, volunteers,
youth and people who just love our youth. We want your
insights, your frustrations and your dreams to be heard.
After spending 2 days in these listening groups, the YMA
team will hunker down to write a report, sharing with us
what they’ve heard about the youth programs – including
assets, challenges, and how we compare to youth
ministries around the country – and where it seems that
God might be taking us next. Their report will be
presented to the consistory, laying out specific
recommendations and a blueprint for how to move
forward. We would like you to be part of this process and
hear your voice. Please contact the church office to
register your interest, and we will announce the actual
times and lists of groups that will meet in next weeks
bulletin. It is our prayer that we will not only learn about
our church’s youth program, but the community as well.
The team will also be meeting with the area pastors to
explore possibilities of a community based youth ministry.
Please pray for them and us as we seek to minister as
effectively as we can to the young people of our
community.
NOTE: Next Sunday evening, March 7th, Rev. Bob James
of “Hope Crossings” will be bringing the evening message.
Ex-Muslim and former member of the Palestine Liberation
Organization Walid Shoebat will speak at First Reformed
Church on March 21st at all three services: 9:00 AM,
11:00
AM and 6:00 PM. Public Welcome. If you have interest
on working with the team of people organizing the event,
please contact Pastor Wayne DeVrou.
Attention Congregation! On Sat. April 3rd, at 4:00 PM
the Church Life Team is sponsoring a bowling event at the
Belgium Community Center. This will include bowling,
shoe rental, pizza, soda and prizes. This event is free of
charge. Everyone is invited but you are encouraged to
sign up at the Information Booth. If you have questions
please contact Pastor Brian.
PINK ENVELOPE OFFERINGS FOR MARCH: The
offerings received will go to Evan Wenig for his mission
trip to Asia.
Canadian Adventure Camp: There is still room for 11
people for this trip which is scheduled for June 19-25. If
you are interested but missed the information meeting last
Sunday, please contact Pastor Brian.
There will be a time of worship-testimony and prayer each
Saturday evening in the Sanctuary from 5:00 – 6:00 PM
during Lent. We will begin on February 20th and conclude
the Saturday night before Easter. After the first meeting
there may be a change in the time of the gathering. Hope
to see you there!
NOTE: There are many dishes left in the Kitchen. Please
stop in the Kitchen TODAY and pick up any dishes that
may belong to you. Thank You!
NOTE: There will be a Blood Drive on Monday, April 19,
from 2:00 – 6:00 PM at the First Reformed Church of
Cedar Grove and also on June 8th at our church from 2:00
– 6:00 PM in the Church Fellowship Hall. Please mark
these dates on your calendar!
Children’s Sunday School Teachers: Please check out
your attendance chart sleeve for an exciting opportunity
on March 20. Please see Lori this week if you want/need
more information.
Watch the bulletin for more information regarding More
than Fun and Games – A Spring Break Event for
Elementary ages students on Tuesday, March 30th from
1:30 – 3:00 PM at the Middle School Gym.
Last week the kids learned that Jesus teaches us how to
be friends with the verse, Luke 6:31—“Do to others as
you would have them do to you.” This week the kids are
being reminded that God can help you live what you
believe with the verse Matthew 5:16, “In the same way,
let your light shine before men, that they ay see your good
deeds and praise your Father in heaven. We encourage
families to learn this new verse and shine together for
Him!
WORDS OF HOPE RADIO BROADCAST – Can be
heard on Sunday mornings at 7:30 AM over WJUB-AM
1420. Next Sunday, March 14th, the message is entitled:
“Come Lord Jesus!” – Rev. 22:6-21.
Youth Sunday is next Sunday, March 14th! Please be
praying for our young people and their leaders as they
prepare for Youth Sunday. Pray that God would be
working in them as they make final preparations for the
service and plan on attending the service next Sunday.
Oostburg Christian School is currently accepting preregistrations
for the 2010/2011 school year. 4K students
should register now to guarantee placement. 4K will
meet M/W, 8:30 – 12:00, with optional Friday sessions.
OCS offers Christ-centered education for students from
4K-8th grade. Find out why parents from 27 area churches
partner with OCS to provide a consistent message of
Biblical truths at home, at church and at school. Contact
us at 564-2664 or www.oostburgchristian.com
A big "THANK YOU" to all of the Women who brought
breakfast items (muffins, breads, juice, water bottles, fruit,
etc.) to last weeks morning conference "Invest In Your
Soul". We appreciate your willingness to donate the items.
They were enjoyed by the many women who attended.
Thank you!
I would like to thank friends and church family for prayers,
cards, and support during my two recent surgeries. A
special thank you to Pastor Brian for phone calls, visits,
and prayers. Also a special thank you to my immediate
family for their help and support. I also covet the
continued support and prayers during my recovery.
Harold Hendrikse
Thank you to all who prayed for Dick’s recovery from back
surgery and pneumonia. We also appreciate those who
visited and encouraged us, as well as those who sent
cards. A big thank you from Maja goes to the choir for
your prayers, encouragement and Wednesday night
fellowship. On March 9th, we are leaving to resume our
ministry in Bahrain. Please continue to pray for us and the
church in Bahrain. Pastor Dick & Maja Westra
YOUTH MINISTRIES
Attention Insight: This Wednesday, March 10,
“How Great is our God” by Louie Giglio DVD will be
shown. Please meet at the church house at 6:30 PM, and
then we will watch the DVD in the sanctuary at 6:45 PM.
Invite your friends! Also, Youth Sunday T-shirts and final
details will be handed out.
Fifth Graders: Are you diving into your faith, or are you
just treading water? Hope to see you at our next event
which is swimming on March 25. See the High Five Board
outside the library for more information or see Lori since
the location has changed.
Hurry, the registration deadline is just one week away!
Brochures and registration materials for Silver Birch
Ranch are located in the rack next to the information
booth in the narthex. We will provide transportation the
weeks of June 12-18 for Junior Camp for students who
have completed grades 3—6 AND Middler camp for
students grades 5-7; and July 17-23 for Jr. High camp for
kids in grades 6-8. Please remember church will cover
$170 for FRC families. Registration deadline will be
March 14, and the registration fee is $75. If you have
questions, please contact Lori Taylor.
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES
Women's Ministry Team Coordinators –
Women's Ministry Team Business Meeting
will be held this Tuesday, March 9th from 6:30 - 8:30 PM in
the Lounge. Please call Amy Duening at 467-0862 if you
have any questions.
Please be in prayer for the following
people this week.
Pray for Jack Brill as he continues to suffer from
depression and as he receives chemotherapy.
Pray that God would bring healing.
Pray for Sue Ann VanEss as she continues
therapy at Rocky Knoll.
Pray for Donna Tripp as she recuperates at home.
Pray for Wayne Meerdink as he recovers from surgery
which took place on Wednesday at Columbia St. Mary’s
Hospital in Mequon.
Pray for Ken Nyhuis as he receives physical therapy
following an infection in his leg.
Pray for Anneliese Kettleson who is under hospice
care in her home.
Pray for Barb Wildeman as she is recuperating at home
from partial knee replacement surgery on both knees.
Pray for Harold Hendrikse as he continues his recovery
at home from heart bypass surgery.
Pray for the Classis of Wisconsin meeting which will take
place on Tuesday at Emmanuel Reformed Church in
Clinton, Wisconsin. Pastor Wayne and Pastor Brian
will be attending this meeting.
Pray for the Worship Arts search team as they discern
God’s leading in regards to the person of God’s choosing
for our Worship Arts Director.
ADVANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS
March 14 – Registration Deadline for Silver Birch Ranch
March 14 – Trinidad Meal Share
March 14 – Youth Sunday
March 24 – Last Bible Class of the school year
March 25 – High Five Swimming
March 30 – Spring Break Event: More than Fun and
Games!
April 3 – All church bowling event at the Belgium
Community Center
June 19-25, 2010 – Canadian Adventure Camp Trip
sponsored by Men’s Ministries
The Corner Store at Pine Haven is currently in need of
items to sell. We are looking for a variety of crafts of all
types: knitting, crocheting, floral arranging, sewing,
quilting, jewelry and woodworking to name a few, baby
items, embroidered dishtowels, small floral arrange-ments
seem to sell well. We will also be in need of spring and
summer items for the Craft and Bake Sale that will be held
on May 7th at Oostburg State Bank. The Pine Haven’s
Auxiliary’s purpose is to provide activities and raise funds
to enhance the lives of the residents at Pine Haven.
Please, won’t you consider donating an item or two to the
Pine Haven Auxiliary? Please contact Barb Wildeman,
Althea VerVelde or Onalee Laue. Thank You!
NEEDED! Recipes for a Beast Feast Cookbook. Wild
game or fish recipes can be placed in Pastor Brian’s
mailbox, mailed to the church to the attention of Pastor
Brian or you can email your recipes to Pastor Brian at
(btaylor@frcoostburg.org). Thanks for your help!