Dear Friends and Family!
We had a great day in the Lord Sunday! We welcomed back Pastor Ed Douglas to speak to us this week.
God’s message this week was titled “The Great Shepherd”. We as people are called sheep many times by Jesus, so we all need a shepherd.
Sheep have a reputation of being dumb or stupid (Isaiah 53:7). Sheep require a caretaker or a shepherd. The shepherd protects the sheep as they are defenseless. The sheep need someone to look after their smallest needs. Sheep need someone to lead them where they need to go. We have a shepherd to do everything for us! His name is Jesus!
Sheep form a special bond with their shepherd due to their dependence on him. [Psalm 23] A Shepherd in the Bible knew everything he needed to know about his sheep intimately, i.e. which ones were wanderers, which ones were loyal, and which ones were mischevious. Sheep knew their shepherd’s voice, his sound, and his smell. [Isaiah 53:6] As long as we, you and I, trust our shepherd [the Lord Jesus Christ], we will have our needs met in His time.
The shepherd gave his sheep the best that he had. He even slept and ate with the sheep. The sheep followed him and trusted him to supply their needs.
In John 10:1-21, Jesus labels himself as a good shepherd. Jesus knows us by name and He calls us to follow Him. [1 Peter 2:25] Jesus wants the same relationship with you as a shepherd has with his sheep. Do you know His voice? Are you listening?
Blessings!
NEWS AND EVENTS
ALABASTER OFFERING – Continues
Remember to bring in your Alabaster box money, within the next few weeks, to help support the many mission projects this money is used for. Thank you!
TRAINING SESSION FOR ALL CHILDREN’S WORKERS
On Saturday, September 8, at 10:30 AM, there is a training session for all teachers, helpers, and nursery workers. We will learn how to better serve our children. After the meeting, we will have pizza and a time of fellowship. There will be a sign up at the back of the church. (Children’s Church will begin again on Sunday, Sept. 9th) See Mary W with any questions.
RENUCCHI HOUSE BREAKFAST!
Once again, the ladies, and any men that want to, will be bringing breakfast to be served at Renucchi House. This is a place where family can stay while they support their loved ones at Butterworth Hospital. We will be going September 22. Meet at church at 8 am, car pool downtown, and serve from 9-10 am. This is a wonderful opportunity to be the eyes, ears, and hands for Jesus!
CHURCH WORK DAY – SEPT 29th
Meet at the church at 9 AM and help our church and property look a little bit better. See Larry with any questions. (There may even be doughnuts!)
SCHOOL PAL PAKS
We continue to gather school supplies for children (through the month of
September) around the world who cannot afford the basic supplies necessary to go back to school. Our goal is to get 20 paks! If you don’t like to shop, just put a contribution in the offering and mark it “Pal-Pak” or give it to Fran or Sherry. We will be collecting school items through September. These items are needed:
September) around the world who cannot afford the basic supplies necessary to go back to school. Our goal is to get 20 paks! If you don’t like to shop, just put a contribution in the offering and mark it “Pal-Pak” or give it to Fran or Sherry. We will be collecting school items through September. These items are needed:
· 2 Composition Notebooks (Mead) no larger than 9-3/4 x 7-1/2 (not spiral bound); 1 package of #2 pencils (10-12 pencils); 1 package of black pens (10-12 pens); 2 pink erasers, 2-3 inches long; 2 rulers (6” or 12” with metric measurements); 1 package of colored pencils (12-15); 1 pair blunt-nosed scissors; 1 hand-held pencil sharpener
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER THIS WEEK
Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 6:15 pm(before Bible study). Volunteers are needed to make main dishes, side dishes, or desserts. Please contact Cherry with any questions.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON BIKE RIDES ANYONE?
Some take a ‘Nazarene Nap’ Sun. afternoon; others ride their bikes and enjoy the fresh air, exercise, and each other’s company! Just grab a quick lunch and nap and join us in Belmont for a relaxing Sunday afternoon bike ride! Nobody will get left behind! We will have a lot of fun! This is a great family event to invite a friend to, too! Need a bike or a tune up on your old bike? We can help! Just let Pastor Dan know if you’re interested! He’s got all the tools needed for minor repairs, too!
Where: From Rogue River Park in Belmont to Rockford on the paved White Pine Trail (9 miles). Rogue River Park is located at 6300 Belmont Ave NE – Belmont, MI 49306
BOOTH PERSON STILL NEEDED:
The church is looking for someone who is interested in being a sound booth technician. You will need to be able to attend music practices Sunday morning at 9 AM. Let Janie know if you are interested at 616-204-2499 or hathjan@icloud.com.
GATHER BOX TOPS FOR NAZARENE INDIAN MISSIONS!
Thank you for collecting General Mills box tops! This program has provided PA equipment, computers, and even a 15-passenger van for the Native American Christian Academy. Questions and box tops should go to Fran S. or Sherry J.
CHURCH POSTCARDS ARE AVAILABLE!
Is there someone missing or would like to invite to church? Why not grab a few church postcards and send them out? A simple hand written note blesses everyone! You will find them on the table under the missionary bulletin board in the Annex.
DAILY DEVOTIONS – “REFLECTING GOD” IS AVAILABLE! FREE!!
“Reflecting God” is a daily devotional guide our church makes available free to anyone interested. The devotions provide a brief truth from the Bible every day. Reflecting God also has a section for reading the Bible in a year and praying for our missionaries! Feel free to take one! You’ll find them located on the table outside the sanctuary!
GUIDELINES FOR PRAYER REQUESTS:
Remember, to keep our prayer lists current, we only place requests in the newsletter and bulletin for 3 weeks without an update. If you want to keep your prayer request in the bulletin or newsletter, just keep filling out the tear off tabs and keep us informed!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sept. 5 Bible Study 6:30 PM at church
Sept. 9 Alabaster Offering
Sept 9 Sunday afternoon bike rides @ 2:30 PM – Rogue River Park
Sept. 20 Third Thursday Chinese Lunch at Hibachi Grill – 11:30 AM
Sept. 22 Renucchi House Breakfast being served
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