March 21, 2010
The Fifth Sunday in Lent
PARTICIPANTS IN SERVICE:
Dr. Laura Smit, Preaching
Nancy Ryskamp, Organ
Megan Horist, Music Ministries
Jan Pietrzyk, Soundboard
Jeff Bacon, Screens
Ed Grimaldi, AV Supervisor
Sue Grimaldi, Justin Moyer, Will and Liz Weaver, Ushers
NEXT WEEK’S COUNTERS: Dave Bardolph and Jan Bennett
NEXT WEEK’S COFFEE SERVERS: 8:00 AM - Dee Dee Geerdes, 9:30 AM - Jane Herrmann, 11:00 AM - Jane Herrmann
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: Monday—Friday, 9 AM—3 PM.
CHANCEL FLOWERS: The Lenten arrangement on the altar is given by the Worship Committee. This barren arrangement reminds us of Jesus' journey into the desert and so, during Lent we are invited to enter the desert, to embrace solitude and silence, and to listen for the voice of God in our restless spirits.
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WELCOME VISITORS
We welcome you to Forest Hills Presbyterian Church! We hope you experience worship as faithful and inspiring, and as relevant to your life. The green booth located immediately to your right as you leave the Sanctuary is the Visitor Welcome Center. Name tags for visitors are there, along with church information that's of interest to visitors and prospective new members. We also invite you to gather with us for refreshments and conversation. Thanks for worshiping with us, and please, come again!
NEW MEMBERS will be received into the church on sunday, April 25. There will be two classes for those considering church membership to learn more about Forest Hills Presbyterian Church - on Sunday, April 11 and 18, following the service, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM. We'd love to visit with you about the joys, challenges and opportunities here at FHPC. Come to either class or both.
UPCOMING WORSHIP
Sunday, March 28. Palm Sunday
Holy Week
Maundy Thursday, April 1 - Worship at 8:00 PM
Good Friday, April 2
Noon - Community Interfaith Service,
at Christ Community Church, 2400 Forest Hills Ave.
8:00 PM - worship at FHPC
Easter, April 4 Worship at 8:00 and 10:15 AM
No Adult Education
Sweet rolls, juice and coffee all morning
The LENTEN PRAYER FLAGS on display in the Narthex were made by our Jr. and Sr. High School Youth Group.
MISSION/SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING envelopes are now available in the pew racks. Please support our annual OGHS offering, which finances emergency hunger relief, refugee resettlement, community self-development and disaster assistance programs. Although we diesgnate Palm Sunday as the "official" OGHS Offering Day, envelopes will be available and offerings gratefully received through April. Please help the neediest.
FUNDRAISER FOR YOUTH MISSION TRIP Leslie DeJong Bonney will be holding a Silpada Jewelry Open House at here home on Thursday, March 24, from 12:00 - 2:00 PM, and 6:30 - 8:30 PM. All profits from sales will go to the Sr. High Youth Mission Trip. Also, the free jewelry awarded from sales will be added to the Silent Auction items on April 25. Call Leslie with any questions.
PIECEFUL GATHEIRNG QUILTERS We had 19 quilters working on Thursday, March 11th, and we completed 5 quilts to be donated! Each one was different and they all looked wonderful. We also cut up all the fabric we had into 5-inch squares and have several quilts at different stages of completion. Our next meeting will be Thursday, April 8th, from 2:00 to 8:00 PM. Remember - everyone is welcome to join us. You do not need to know how to sew. There are many different jobs to do and we are more than happy to teach you. Patty Moyer and Mary Klynstra
ADULT EDUCATION
JANUARY - MAY 2010 The Adult Education Committee is offering two excellent series of programs, both to be offered at 9 AM.
Great Figures: A Christian Assessment - in the Bread House.
Today: Dr. Mary VanderGoot, on Sigmund Freud
Family Survival Skills. A class led by Betsy Parolini in the new downstairs classroom.
BIBLE STUDY - The Book of Philippians, led by Rev. Raum. The Sunday class will meet March 28 at 6:30 PM. The Thursday class will meet March 25 at 9:30 AM. Both classes meet in the Oasis.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
9:00 EDUCATION HOUR: "Hands on Experience" Join us for the hands-on fun whilte your parents are in their adult classes.
10:15: (252 Basics): In March our virtue is "Honesty". Today, our Bible story is "Backfire" (Haman's plt to destoy the Jews). The bottom line: "Lying to hurt someone else really hurts YOU."
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING: Fish banks: extras are available on the name tag table in the Narthex. They should be returned, well-fed, on Palm Sunday, March 28. (Parents - please tape them together so we don't have to "fish" for coins on the floor. Thank you!)
YOU'RE INVITED! Today, after worship, we will be gathering feedback from our current small group leaders about our current 252 Basics program. If you are interested in being a small group leader next year, this might be a good time to come and check it out. Come down to the new education room for some refreshments and good conversation.
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PRAYER CONCERNS
Please submit prayer concerns to the church office by 9:00 AM Thursday.
In Hospital
Ron Thomas
In Retirement Facilities
Mary Thompson, Edith Green
Recovering at Home
Jeanne Moldal, Bern Siebers, Karen Mitchell (daughter of Bob and Vicky Reed), Evelyn Kruse,Jane Cody, Don Breckenridge, Jim Cook, Isla Cook, Norm Sedelbauer, Mary DeZeeuw
Other
Karen Mitchell (daughter of Bob and Vicky Reed, will be having surgery on Monday), Gabbi (granddaughter of Larry and Renee Donovan. Gabbi suffers from Congenital Ullrich Muscular Dystrophy.)
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MIZPAHS MARCH MADNESS (Seasoned Adult Fellowship Group): Get Fired-up about Spring! Join us for dinner at The Rock Fire Grille, 1144 East Paris, On Saturday, March 27 at 5:30 PM. 2 for 1 dinner coupons are available in Grand Rapids Magazine March issue. Reservations are required no later than March 23rd. Please RSVP to Sharon Thorpe or Rita Traynor. And...since March is Reading Month at the schools, come ready to share a favorite book. Everyone is welcome! Hope to see you there!
EARLY BIRD BREAKFAST On Sunday, March 28th, a complete hot breakfast will be served between 8:15 and 9:00 AM. A freewill offering will be taken. Whether you arise early to attend the 8:00 AM service, or arrive early for the 9:00 AM Education Hour, a delicious, filling breakfast awaits you in Fellowship Hall. We'll see you there, bright and early!
SAVE THE DATE: April 17, 2010. The Caring Committee will be hosting a fun night of table & card games for all ages on the evning of April 17. Details will be coming soon!
MEN
MEN'S BREAKFAST meets the first and third Wednesday of each month, at 7:45 AM, at the Gathering Place. The next one is scheduled for April 7, 2010.
WOMEN
PW PRAYER GROUP: The women's prayer groups meets from 9:30 - 11:00 AM on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month in Room 26. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 22. All women are welcome to join us in prayer and thanksgiving!
It's time for PRESB YTERIAN WOMEN'S NIGHT OUT. This fun group will meet for dinner at 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 25, at Carrabba's 4061 28th Street SE. This strictly social group is a grreat way for visitors to meet members of FHPC too. Please let Ann Truemper know if you will be attending.
PW SPRING EVENT Sign-ups begin today for our Spring Event: Fancy Nancy and Me for Tea, Saturday, March 27, from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Be sure to stop by our table in the Narthex and plan to join us for this wonderful party.
HEALTH KITS FOR HAITI AND CHILE Earthquake victims: Presbyterian Women will be collecting and assembling Health Kits for Haiti and Chile earthquake victims. Most of the kits will be assembled during the Spring Event. These kits will be forwarded to Church World Services for distribution to the victims. To contribute to the health kits, please drop off the following items into the bins at the Spring Event sign-up table. Please contribute one or more of the following based on the last name:
Last Name Begins with:
A-G: One wash cloth, one hand towel (approx. 16x28 size hand towel)
H-P: Wide tooth comb, one nail clipper (no metal files or emery boards), 6 band-aids
Q-Z: Bar soap (in wrapper), toothbrush (in original package) No toothpaste.
Toothpaste with extended expiration date will be added to kits prior to shipment.
PW AT THE MOVIES Join us at Woodland Mall's Celebration Cinama the 3rd Thursday of every month for a matinee followed by coffee and conversation at Barnes & Noble. Most movies begin sometime between noon and 2:00 PM. Exact movie times and titles will be announced in church and in the church newsletter. Call Betty Raum or Kathy Sullivan for further information or questions. Upcoming movie dates: April 15 and May 20.
FIRST FRIDAY - Soul Care Strtegies for Women: Next meeting at Forest Hills Foods Deli - April 2 at 7:10 AM. (For handout, e-mail Sharon Brinks,Law.Firm@prodigy.net, "The Myth of the Perfect Parent.") Question of the Month: What mistake did your parent(s) make in raising you? Assignment of the Month: Hug your child(ren) and tell them that you may make mistakes, and you love them. New members welcome.
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST
CONGRATULATIONS The rose on the retable celebrates the March 11 birth of Ian Michael Woodend, son of Paul and Matt.
THANK YOU I wish to thank all of you who have been so thoughtful during my recuperation from an unfortunate fall. I so appreciated your cards, calls, food and many prayers during this nearly two months. I wil be seeing you very soon. God Bless, Evelyn Kruse