March 7, 2010
The Third Sunday in Lent
PARTICIPANTS IN SERVICE:
Rev. Richard Raum, Preaching
Nancy Ryskamp, Organ
Megan Horist, Music Ministries
Mary Bardolph, Soundboard
Larry Chesner, Screens
Ed Grimaldi, AV Supervisor
Ryan & Alec Rossi, Rene TerAvest, and Patty Zimmerman, Ushers
NEXT WEEK’S COUNTERS: Kraig Klynstra and Jeanne Waller
NEXT WEEK’S COFFEE SERVERS: 8:00 AM - DeeDee Geerdes, 9:30 AM - Patty Moyer, 11:00 AM - Patty Moyer
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: Monday—Friday, 9 AM—3 PM.
CHANCEL FLOWERS: The flowers this week are given by Scott and Steph Ryan in celebration of their daughter, Sydney's, 4th birthday, and their son, Tyler's, 3rd birthday this week.
WINTER WEATHER CANCELLATIONS: Any Sunday or weekday cancellations due to weather during the winter months will be available on TV channel 8, Radio 1300 AM and on the web at www.woodtv.com. The information will also be on the church's answering system and website www.fhpcusa.org.
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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. Please introduce yourself to Rev. Raum as well. Thanks for worshiping with us, and please, come again!
WORSHIP
Worship today is led by members of Forest Hills Presbyterian Church who recently visited Nueva Guinea, Nicaragua, as participants in the Presbytery of Lake Michigan partnership with churches there: Mary and Henry VanderGoot, Carlos Suarez and Glenda Quarnstrom. Henry VanderGoot serves as one of our presbytery's delegates on the partnership planning team. Church member Sharon Brinks also has been involved for many years in the Nicaragua Partnership, and we welcome her participation today, as well. The wood chalice and plate on the Communion Table are from Nicaragua. There will be occasions after Easter for the congregation to receive a full report of the trip and the partnership, with information about new mission initiatives.
LENTEN SERVICES A service is held every Wednesday during Lent, 7:00 - 7:30 PM. Services include contemplative music, prayers and reflection on a work of art depicting an episode in the life of Jesus.
CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP PLANNING Planning has begun toward the possibility of initiating a new, more contemporary service in September. This service will be offered in addition to, not instead of, our existing services. A gathering is being held for those who have ideas, suggestions, experiences and concerns. This will take place on Sunday, March 14, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, in the Bread House. Pizza will be available and childcare will be provided. This is intended as part of our on-going effort to gather and share thoughts and information. No decisions will be made.
The LENTEN PRAYER FLAGS on display in the Narthex were made by our High School Youth Group. Dating back to ancient Buddhism, prayer flags were intended to be public symbols of prayers for peace, compassion and goodwill, to inspire any who might see them. We used these flags to encourage a different approach to prayer. As the youth talked about Lent and what the sacrifice of Jesus means to them, they were asked to depict whatever prayer was in their hearts on these flags. These prayer flags are daily reminders of the fullness of life we have because of Christ and His ultimate sacrifice for the world. The flags will be displayed in the Narthex throughout Lent.
CONFIRMATION CLASS students will be reading Scripture in worship each week. Today's student is Hanna Sprague. Class members also assisted in worship during Advent.
MISSION/SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
IN THE IMAGE Thanks to everyone who helped out at In The Image on Saturday the 20th. An In The Image collection box is in the Narthex coat closet, if at any time you'd like to drop off clothing/shoes/household goods.
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: J.S. Bach, led by Dr. Richard Plantinga, Professor of
Religion, Calvin College
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 14 and 28 at 6:30 PM. The Thursday class will meet March 11 and 25 at 9:30 AM. Both classes meet in the Oasis.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
9:00 EDUCATION HOUR: "Hands on Experience" in Room 28. Music with Mrs. Horist has been postponed for a few weeks while the Music Dept. prepares for Holy Week.
10:15: (252 Basics): Just a reminder, there is Family Worship today, so there will be no 252 Basics for K - 5th graders. Preschool meets as usual.
Just a "heads up" for small group leaders: your new lesson plans and supplies for March are in your classrooms. Stop by today and pick them up,
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PRAYER CONCERNS
Please submit prayer concerns to the church office by 9:00 AM Thursday.
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, Ed Gerger, 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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SPECIAL FELLOWSHIP TIME On Sunday, March 14th, there will be a couple of baked items raffled off to raise funds to purchase bagels for a special Bagel Sunday on March 21st during Fellowship Time.
HUNKY DORIES "2010 Bunco Tournament" will be held on March 20th at 6:30 PM in Fellowship Hall. Call Ginny Humphrey to reserve a seat at one of the tables. Prizes will be awarded followed by dessert and bragging.
FAMILY ICE SKATING PARTY Congregational Life is sponsoring ice skating at Patterson Ice Center (Patterson Ave., between 28th St. and Burton), Sunday, March 21, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. The cost is $2.00 per person (pay at the rink when you arrive). You purchase your own snacks at the Concession Stand. Everyone is invited! Join us for a great time on the ice!
THE FELLOWSHIP TIME VOLUNTEERS need just a few more hands to help make coffee on Sundays. You can volunteer for as little as one 1-hour shift once a month, do one whole Sunday from 8:00 to 11:45 AM once a month, or pick and choose a couple of shifts each month. We are very flexible. Our new coffee system makes it easier than ever! Please contact Patty Moyer if you are interested.
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 March 17, 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 8. All women are welcome to join us in prayer and thanksgiving!
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.
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: March 18, 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
THANK YOU Bob and Ricky Reed would like to thank all who have sent cards and offered prayers for our son and daughter who were recently diagnosed with cancers. Both of our children have successfully had their cancer removed and are doing well.
CPR/AED If you have current certification in CPR and AED training, please let us know. Our ushers and worship team would like to keep a list of trained people, in the event that an emergency may require your services. Drop an e-mail note to the church office. Thanks.