"Sieze life! Eat bread with gusto; dress festively every morning. Don't skimp on colors and scarves. Relish life with the spouse you love each and every day of your precarious life. Each day is God's gift. It's all you get in exchange for the hard work of staying alive. Make the most of each one! Whatever turns up, grab it and do it. And heartily!" —Ecclesiastes 9:7-9 (The Message)
"Once you're over the hill, you begin to pick up speed." —Charles M. Schultz
From the creator of the world, to the not-so-powerful creator of "Peanuts," we hear the message of "sieze the day." On Friday, June 1, the perfect opportunity to embrace this message will present itself for our senior adults: The 7th Annual Senior Community Day, hosted by Central, and presented by the Lakeshore Area Senior Marketing Group. From 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., the focus will be products, services and education designed especially for seniors, their caregivers and families. Free seminars, free health screenings, over 70 resource booths and door prizes are all planned for the day.
Choose one seminar from three different time frames—all helping you in diverse areas of your life: financial, physical, recreational, emotional and more. There is no registration fee to attend! Here is the schedule:
Senior Community Day Schedule8:30-9 a.m. Registration
8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Visit Resource Booths
8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Health Screenings
9:45-10:30 a.m. Session 1
11-11:45 a.m. Session 2/Lunch A
12:15-1 p.m. Session 3/Lunch B
1:30-2 p.m. Door prizes
Advance registration is only necessary for lunch and to reserve your free seminars. You can find registration forms at the Information Desk in the Main Lobby on Sundays.
Forms must be mailed to Alliance Home Health Care at 529 East 16th Street, Holland 49423, or to the Senior Marketing Group, P.O. Box 1344, Holland 49422. For more information, check out their
website.
Adults
Neighborhood Picnics, June 10, 5 p.m.
Everyone is invited to a picnic! Come have some fun in the sun and get to know those who live in your neighborhood. Hamburgers, hot dogs and tableware are provided. Please bring your own lawn chairs, a dish to pass and drinks. To sign up to attend, please circle the corresponding letter: "A" for Tunnel Park (North Holland), "B" for Kollen Park (South Holland), "C" for Lawrence Park (Zeeland) or "D" for Heath Park (Hamilton).
Ray Vander Laan Video SeriesJoin renowned teacher and historian, Ray Vander Laan as he guides you through the land of the Bible in the series,
Walking with God in the Desert. This seven-week video series will be offered Sunday mornings at 8 a.m. in the Gym beginning June 3. Sign up in your current 8 a.m. class or call Bette at 616.395.3109.
Discovering Central, May 20, 11 a.m.
Are you ready to take the next step at Central? Join us for Discovering Central on Sunday, May 20 at 11 a.m. in A244. You will learn how to get more connected in the church, hear about ways to serve and ways to grow in your faith. Even if you didn't sign up, you can still come!
Beth Moore’s Esther
Women, join us for this amazing Bible study opportunity on Wednesdays from 6:30–8 p.m. starting June 6. This 10-week study of the book Esther is an in-depth and very personal examination of a great story of threat and deliverance. Beth Moore peels back the layers of history and shows how very contemporary and applicable the story of Esther is to us today. Cost is $20. For more info, please email
Judy.
Becoming a Woman of Influence
Another great opportunity for women this summer is a 9-week DVD study called, Becoming a Woman of Influence. We meet Wednesdays from 6:30–8 p.m. starting June 6. Led by Carol Kent, this experience will help you discover the power you have in Christ to influence others as Jesus did. Cost is $20. For more info, please email
Judy.
Beth Moore’s James
Women, don’t miss this Beth Moore Bible study on James starting July 11. We’ll meet for eight weeks on Wednesdays from 6:30–8 p.m. James, Jesus’ own brother, started out as a skeptic. See how one glimpse of the resurrected Savior turned an unbeliever into a disciple. Topics include joy, hardship, wisdom, faith and prayer. For more info, please email
Judy.
Women of the Wordjoin Lynnelle Pierce in her summer study of the Psalms. Through these beautiful verses you will learn that He's God, He's Personal, He's Your Helper, and He Loves Praise. The class meets Mondays at 7 p.m. in C161 on June 4, 11, 18 and 25. No childcare is provided.
Kid Central
FamFest, June 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Mark your calendar and pray about inviting a family to FamFest 2012. Dan Wetzel will perform a basketball routine and provide a mini basketball camp. Mat Emerick will be performing a juggling routine and teach families how to juggle. There will be food, inflatables, games and more! This event is gearted for the whole family focusing on kids ages 2-5th grade.
5th@Central Graduation, June 33rd, 4th and 5th graders, join us in the Chapel on Sunday, June 3 at 9:15 a.m. for worship, a talk by Mark Ebbers and 5th Grade Graduation. This is a meaningful time for all 5th graders, so bring your families to we can celebrate together! A reception will follow for 5th graders and their families in D201; 3rd and 4th graders will have a special snack in C-Zone.
Crash Landing, June 8On eJune 8 from 6-8 p.m. all 5th@Central incoming 6th graders are invited to party in the Ignite Room! There will be pizza, ice cream, four-square, games and the best of all, hang time with Pastor Lance! Oh yeah, you can bring a friend or two (or three or four) as long as they're going into the 6th grade!
Students
NTS Camp: RadicalStudent Ministries is in the Main Lobby on Sunday mornings to answer any questions students or parents may have regarding camp this summer. Look for the lion to the right of the Info Desk after either morning service.
No High School or Middle School
High school and middle school will not be meeting on Sunday, May 27 due to Memorial Day weekend. We'll be back on June 3!
General
Hymn Sing, May 20, 6 p.m.
Lift your spirit with a good old fashioned Hymn Sing! Join us in the Chapel for an evening of praise and worship as we celebrate our musical heritage with special guests, Dixieland Brass. The Hymn Sing will conclude with fellowship and cookies in the Gym.
Mother's Day Photos
If you had your picture taken last week for Mother's Day, don't forget to pick up a print this Sunday, May 20 in the Main Lobby.
Car Wash
Does your car have a case of the bird poops? Is it dusty or covered in tree grime? Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 2 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Student Ministries is hosting its annual car wash here at Central in Parking Lot A. Come and get your car washed absolutely FREE!! Students are raising money for summer camps and mission trips and they have to wash 100 cars, so the more the merrier!
New Website Coming Soon!
We are currently working on a new updated and streamlined website. Be prepared to be amazed and keep a lookout for Central's new site in the next few weeks.
Training National Pastors
Because of your generous gifts for missions we are able to provide scholarships for men and women who are training for ministry at the Wesleyan Bible schools in Indonesia, Swaziland and Zambia. Thank you for your gifts to Faith Giving for missions.
Serve
Gathering Grounds Needs VolunteersWe are looking for volunteers, 16 or older, for one Sunday a month during the first service. If you are interested, please email
Kate.
FamFest 2012 Volunteers NeededOn Wednesday, June 20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Kid Central expects over 1,000 people to attend FamFest, a fun one-night outdoor event for families. We are looking for 300 smiling faces with serving hearts, hands and feet to greet families, run games, help with crafts, host guest artists, treat minor injuries, set up and clean up. Sign up this Sunday at the Kid Central kiosk in the Main Lobby.
Family News
Dealing with a serious or long-term illness: Lainey Baker, Mike Boerman, John Boersema, Jim Bruursema, Bob DeJonge, John DeWys, Diane Grossi, Dan Heiberg, Joy Kirklin, Mel Kirklin, Jodi Lokker, Ron LoPresti, Ron Mast, Janice Mullins, Rosemary Reidsma, Don Shields, Lisa VanderZwaag and Loie VanDis.
Recovering: Lainey Baker, Prudy Berghorst, Sharon Boes, Yvonne Bos, Mike Boerman, Eleanor Brunsell, Amanda Cone, Becky Harrington, Annie Hulce, Randine Johnson, Christie Pilafas, Don Tindall, Ben VanDis, Linda Westenbroek, Karen Ymker and Sarah Young.
For The Record
May 13 2012AttendanceMorning Worship 3,203
Community Groups 443
Small Groups 1,200
General BudgetReceived Last Week $90,700
Received Since 6/11 $4,666,000
Weekly Need $92,700
Need Since 6/11 $4,637,100
Faith GivingReceived Last Week $16,100
Received Since 6/11 $786,900
Need Since 6/11 $748,700
BeyondReceived Last Week $7,400
Received Since 6/11 $491,800
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