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July 20, 2008
Meals for Moms
The phone is ringing. The dog is barking.
The cat needs to be fed. The bowls that held the morning's cereal are
still in the sink along with the dirty dishes from dinner last night.
You trip over the stack of dirty clothes in front of the washing
machine while the older children are discussing, rather loudly, who
actually owns the Lego's. You look down and realize that you haven't
showered for two days, and you slept in the clothes you are now
wearing—and it's 5:15 in the evening! The doorbell chimes and you
breathe a sigh of exasperation as you again trip over the mountain of
dirty laundry on the way to the door. Prepared to decline when asked to
buy more Girl Scout cookies, you realize this smiling person is not
standing there with a clipboard in hand asking for something. Rather,
she is bringing you something to make life a little easier.
"Hi. I'm from Central Wesleyan Church. We want to congratulate you with
the arrival of your new baby. Here is dinner for tonight. We want you
to know you have the hardest job in the world and we value you."
She hands you the warm, freshly-made meal, and you put it in the
kitchen. A hug is offered and the visitor emits "oohs" and "ahhs" of
admiration at your little bundle of joy. After a short visit and a
smiling good bye, the door is shut. The dirty dishes are still there
and so is the laundry, but warm, delicious food is on the table, and
your family is gathered around.
Having a baby is such an amazing and blessed time in the life of a
family, but it can also be an overwhelming experience. There are so
many responsibilities that are immediately placed in your hands as a
new mother or the mother of a few. Even if you have family and friends
in the area, it can still be a difficult time, and Central Wesleyan
would love to be your local family and lend a helping hand. We're
committed to our moms to give them "serenity now," which could mean a
little more time for a shower and a clean change of clothes!
One way we would love to help is through this Meals for Moms ministry.
If you and your family are blessed by a new arrival, we would love to
know about it and share with you in that joy! Meals for Moms is
designed to help the transition of bringing a new baby home a little
easier.
If you are willing to help by volunteering or if you know someone who
could benefit from this ministry, please contact Holly at 395.3138 or
email her at
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Adults
Women of Faith Tickets
If you are a member of the Girlfriends group and have purchased a Women
of Faith ticket, you may pick it up between services on July 20 or 27
at the Women's kiosk in the Main Lobby. There are still a couple of
tickets available to purchase if you missed out earlier. If you are
interested, please contact Elaine Zwagerman at
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Girlfriends (women 45 & older)
Bring a dish to pass, your
own place setting and beverage for our potluck picnic. We are ending
the summer with a picnic at the beach Tuesday, August 19 at 6 p.m. at
Tunnel Park. Teresa and Carolyn will be waiting to greet you.
Engaged or Young Married Couples:
If
you are an engaged or young married couple with or without children and
would like to get involved with a mentoring small group, please call
395.3113.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
For all knitters and crocheters—please
join us in this wonderful ministry! Many prayers have been said over
our work, and many people have already been comforted by this ministry.
We feel God is moving in our efforts each month, and we praise Him for
how He is using us. We meet the third Monday of each month in C164 at
2:30 p.m. For more information contact Jean Sybesma at 335.7285.
Students
Pool Night
High school students,
tonight we'll be at the Gaspers' for another pool night! We're meeting
from 6:30 p.m.- 8 p.m. Bring your bathing suits! Directions: Take US-31
North to Van Buren. Go left on Van Buren. Once you pass 152nd, Quail
Meadow is on the left. Their address is 5511 Quail Meadow Ct., West
Oliv 49460.
Sunny Sundays
High School students,
this Sunday Encounter will be meeting out at the Gazebo at 9:15 a.m. Please bring a
beach towel or chair to sit on!
Big Wednesday
Middle school students, this Wednesday we'll be at Cenral for Big
Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. We'll probably be running around, so wear gym
shoes and clothes that you don't mind getting dirty!
St. Louis Mission Trip
Student Ministries is sending out a team of 30 middle school students
and leaders to St. Louis July 26-August 2. Please be in prayer for the
team that they may connect with the poor, widows, orphans, immigrants
and refugees of St. Louis through various work projects and backyard
Bible Clubs. Those on the trip are: Abby Schultz, Abbie Westveer,
Alison Orton, Anna Seaborn, Anna Wentzloff, Austin VanDyke, Zachary
Zylstra, Connor Diemer, Emily Tuls, Eric Suits, Ethan Webster, Jami
Renzema, Katie Bajema, Rebekah Domke, Laura Tuinenga, Lindsey Busscher,
Lisa Busscher, Marcy Lampe, Mariah Sissing, Matt Buhl, Michael Bowen,
Rachel Little, Kyle Bratt, Silas Courey, Tyler Scott, Christy Moo,
Lance Young, Carl Bowen, Brent Webster, Tyler Joldersma and Hannah
Huber.
Kid Central
Kidz Blitz Live, August 4, 6:30 p.m.
Have
you been to the hottest event in America for parents and kids? Join us
on Mondady, August 4 at 6:30 p.m. for this fun event! Kids are invited
on stage to play interactive gamse that teach biblical truths. It's
fast-paced and it's fun! Tickets are $5 per person with a maximum price
of $20 per immediate family. You can purchase tickets at the Kid
Central kiosk in the Main Lobby on Sundays or in the church office
Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Check out video clips online
at kidzblitz.com.
General
Summer Lovin', July 20 & 27
Based on the book of Proverbs, Summer Lovin' is a series on God's plan
for sexuality. Join us this Sunday and next week at 9:15 and 10:50 a.m. as we
separate fact from fiction regarding God's plan for sex. Led by Kevin
Harney, this series is appropriate for the whole family.
Check Out Our Website!
Be sure to visit our homepage for news and information about all of Central's ministries. We have classes, community groups, volunteer opportunities, missions and much more! Be sure to tell others about the eWeekly and the website!
You're not as weird as you think.
Our counseling center, New Direction, provides counseling services from
a biblical perspective. We offer family, marriage, depression and
crisis counseling among others. For more information or an appointment,
call 395.3083. Let's talk.
Summer Baptism
Has God been speaking to your heart about being baptized? Is now
the time for you to follow Christ's example into the waters of baptism?
The next opportunity to be baptized will be at our outdoor service on
August 17 at 6 p.m. Information and registration forms are available online and at the Information Desk.
The Gazebo Isn't Just for Weddings!
The Gazebo is available to Central attenders/members who'd like to use
it. We have a fire pit and a charcoal grill as well as picnic tables.
It's a great location for a summer party! Call Nickie at 395.3092 for
more information or to reserve.
Kid Central Position Available
There is an immediate opening
for a part-time Early Childhood team leader to assist classroom helpers
2-6 hours per week. This is a paid position. For more information,
please call Dawn Heneveld at 395.3082 or email her at
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Serving Opportunities
Help at International Aid
Join others
from Central helping at International Aid this Wednesday. A van will
leave with the group from the church at
8 a.m. and return by 3 p.m. For
more information, contact Marlene Hiemstra at 394.5747.
Small Group Leaders Wanted
Small
groups will be kicking off this fall, and we need some new leaders. If
you are interested and would like to know more about small groups at
central, contact Todd Johnson at 395.3137 or
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Backpack/School Supplies Drive
This year, WCSG and Central Wesleyan are sponsoring the
Backpack/School Supplies Drive for the children of Holland Public
Schools. Collection begins Monday, July 21 and runs through Tuesday,
September 2. You are invited to bring school supplies and backpacks to
any of the three Great Clips locations in Holland and Zeeland, or place
them in containers located at the Influence kiosk or in the 3rd floor
reception area from July 27 until August 31. August 17 is "School
Supply Sunday" at Central! If you have qustions, please call Linda at
395.3085.
Family News
Dale, Hope and Aaron VanderWeide return this Sunday from New
York after leading a team to Anthony Graham's church with KCC. The team
led VBS for inner-city children.
Kenya Team Leaving Today
Central's short-term mission team leaves for Kenya today to serve
with Heart of the Bride Ministries. Team member are: Chris and Susan
Hofland and family, Steve and Rachel Elenbaas and family, Bob and
Brenda Soeters and family and Shari and Alissa Visscher. The Soeters
and Visscher families return August 1. The Hofland and Elenbaas
families return August 8.
Eric and Renee Fogg and family leave for Mexico on a short-term mission trip this Friday. They return August 15.
In Holland Hospital: Ryan Geerts.
Recovering at Freedom Inn: Bunny Todd.
Recovering at Home: Jeremy Myers and Mary Blystra.
Dealing with cancer: Lisa VanderZwaag, Linda Lutz, Lisa Wilkinson, Mel Kirklin, Jim Oonk, Peggy Biller, Alex Puentes and Ann Hildenbrand.
We extend our sympathy to: Ben (Lucy) Perez in the death of his
mother, Elizabeth Perez; Erin Obbink in the death of her father and Rod
(Amy) Obbink in the death of his son, Kevin Obbink.
For The Record
July 13, 2008
Attendance
Morning Worship 2,698
Community Groups 323
Small Groups 1,014
General Budget
Rec’d Last Week $82,700
Weekly Need $77,480
Rec’d Since 6/08 $543,700
Need Since 6/08 $536,200
Faith Promise for Missions
Rec’d Last Week $12,600
Rec’d Since 6/08 $87,600
Need Since 6/08 $75,100
Jubilee Capital Challenge
Rec’d Last Week $15,000
Rec’d Since 6/06 $1,894,400
External Debt
Current Debt $1,820,000
July 2001 Peak Debt $9,462,000
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