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SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 CONNECT CHURCH THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF CONNECT CHURCH PELLA, IOWA THE POWER OF COMMUNITY THE POWER OF COMMUNITY: Idowu Koyenikan, an international consultant and author, said, “There is immense power when a group of people with similar interests gets together to work toward the same goals.” This is a general statement about humanity which is true. But add in that the church is a community of people whose interest is Jesus and who are filled with the power of the Holy Spirit. Think of the immense power we have when we work together toward the same goal. Our goal at Connect Church is that people are connected to Jesus, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit lives are transformed all for His glory and for an eternity. What a joy it is to be connected together in this way and for this purpose. If you are visiting with us, we would love to have you join our community and work together for this goal! In fact, Pastor Brad would love to meet you and have a conversation, so feel free to reach out to him at (641) 629-1575 (call or text). OUR MISSION: CONNECT PEOPLE TO JESUS OUR VISION: DISCIPLES MADE, MATURED, MULTIPLIED
Transcript of C ON N E C T C HUR C H · 2020. 9. 17. · T H E P O W E R O F C O M M U N I T Y : I d o w u K o y...
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020
CONNECT CHURCHT H E O F F I C I A L N E W S L E T T E R O F
C O N N E C T C H U R C H P E L L A , I O W A
THE POWER OF COMMUNITY
THE POWER OF COMMUNITY: Idowu Koyenikan, an
international consultant and author, said, “There is
immense power when a group of people with similar
interests gets together to work toward the same goals.”
This is a general statement about humanity which is true.
But add in that the church is a community of people whose
interest is Jesus and who are filled with the power of the
Holy Spirit. Think of the immense power we have when
we work together toward the same goal. Our goal at
Connect Church is that people are connected to Jesus, so
that by the power of the Holy Spirit lives are transformed
all for His glory and for an eternity. What a joy it is to be
connected together in this way and for this purpose. If
you are visiting with us, we would love to have you join
our community and work together for this goal! In fact,
Pastor Brad would love to meet you and have a
conversation, so feel free to reach out to him at (641)
629-1575 (call or text).
OUR MISSION: CONNECT PEOPLETO JESUS
OUR VISION: DISCIPLES MADE,MATURED, MULTIPLIED
Happy birthday:
24-Maria Heschke25-Carson Dugger Karen Keuning
27-Joyce Vink28-Brenda Olsthoorn
Happy Anniversary:
27-Andy and Mary Ellen Uitermarkt
Prayer Items:
Case De Haan has started a new round oftreatment last week for cancer in his lymph
nodes. Paula De Haan will have surgery on herright foot on September 21. She will have to beoff that foot for three months. Case and Paula
covet the prayers of our church family andcontinue to thank God for all of the support they
have received.
Kristi Pineger was diagnosed with melanoma inSITU and had a procedure last week to removethis. Please pray for healing and recovery for
her.
Andy Uitermarkt returned home last week fromthe North Mahaska Specialty Care. Give thanksfor the strength he has gained, and continue tokeep both him and Mary Ellen in your prayers.
Keep in your prayers: Al Kopaska, Lavonne Vande Kamp,
Vernon Vander Weerdt, Trudy Van Zee,Dewey Veenstra, Karen Ver Meer, Joyce Vink,
and Mavis Vos when it comes to their healthchallenges and struggles.
Please keep Luke Callahan in your prayers, as hecontinues to serve our country.
Pray for those who are shut in and quarantined intheir respective care facilities including: Grada
De Bruin (Homestead in Oskaloosa),Junior Langstraat (Vriendschap), Neola Kooyman
(Fair Haven East), Betty Schutte (West RidgeSpecialty Care in Knoxville), and Al Van Zee
(home).
Be in prayer for the missionaries we support as achurch: Craig & Jeanine Broek, Doug & Pricilla
Higby, Joel & Jeannie Huyser, andJustin Van Zee.
IN OUR FAITH FAMILYIN OUR FAITH FAMILY
Dear congregation! We would like to expressour sincere appreciation for all the expressions
of sympathy that were shown to us followingthe death of Darlene's mom. The prayers, cards,calls and words of support and encouragementwere overwhelming. It is in times like this when
we can see that being a part of a church isindeed being a part of a family. We know thatMom is now with Him after these 98 years!
To God be the glory! With Christian love, Pete and Darlene
AnnouncementsConnect Church Giving Update 9/13/2020
General Fund Actual Budget DifferenceLast Week $980 $5,063 -$4.083
Fiscal YTD $131,340 $187,331 - ($55,991)
Offering Last Week
Denver Table: $452.00
Baptism: This morning, we will witness the baptism of Jayden Joseph Veenstra, son of Kyle & JaceyVeenstra. We welcome the family and friends of the Veenstra’s! We also praise God for life and for Hispromise of life found in Jesus!
Sunday school starts today! Teachers and grades are the following: Leanna Van Zee (Miss Leanna) Pre-K - Kindergarten. Katie Van Den Broek ~ 2nd - 5th Grade, Celia Stouwie ~ 6th - 8th grade and Pastor Brad Meinders ~ High School
COVID - Protocol Reminder for Social Distancing: When entering the church building for Sundayservices, please go directly into the sanctuary. Also, when services are over, please directly exit thebuilding for fellowship. In order to provide social distancing for all members, it is recommended thateveryone avoid congregating in the back of the sanctuary. This applies whether or not you are wearing amask. We want to provide an environment where everyone feels safe. Your compliance is reallyappreciated. Thank you.
Council Meeting: September 21 @ 6:30pm with Elder/Deacon Meetings to follow.
Adult Sunday School: This Sunday, we are offering an Adult Sunday School Class located in the Sanctuaryfollowing the 9:30 am service. The study we are going through is on the book of Ephesians by J.D. Greearfrom RightNow Media. Please bring your Bibles along with something to write with and on to take notes.We ask that you sit in the same seats you sat in during the service to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. No sign up is required to join the class. Blessings!
Needed: Projectionist volunteers for our Sunday worship services
LITTLE BLESSINGS!
CELEBRATING THREE BUNDLES OF JOY!
CONNER AND ABIGAIL VAN WALBEEK WERE BLESSED WITH A SON, EVAN TUNISKYLE AND JACEY VEENSTRA WERE BLESSED WITH A SON, JAYDEN JOSEPH.
JOSEPH AND ANNALEYZA KINOTI WERE BLESSED WITH A DAUGHTER, LAYLA GAKENIA
IF YOU HAVEN’T DONE SO YET, PLEASE CONGRATULATE THEM/THEIR EXTENDED
FAMILIES.
THE HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE MADE A DISPLAY IN THE NARTHEX WITH A“FAMISHED” FROG BANK FOR YOU TO “FEED” IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP
PURCHASE THEIR GIFTS.
Announcements (cont)PCHS College Planning Night: Parents of juniors and seniors are invited to the annual Fall College PlanningNight on Monday, September 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the library. Mr. Engbers will review the college applicationand campus visiting process, talk about current trends in career planning, and give some college scholarshipsearch tips. This information may be especially valuable to parents preparing to send their first student offto college in the coming years, but anyone is welcome to attend!
END AHC: Want to contribute to AHCS for Estella Henderson but don't want to do the work? Sponsorher Grandma Judy who is going to walk/run on October 4. You can do a one-time gift or donate per mile. Questions, please contact Judy De Vries at 641-780-4777.
Join Stephen and Lacey Henderson and their daughter Estella on Sunday, October 4, between 1-3 pm fora 5K event, OneMillion Steps for a Cure to END AHC. This will be held at the Pella Christian High Schoolparking lot and a 5k route will be available to walk, run, or bike. There is no official start time, and there ismore information available on Estella’s Facebook page, END AHC for Estella, or on her donationwebsite https://ahckids.z2systems.com/estellah . To register for the race (FREE), goto www.ahckids.org/race and learn more about AHC and how to donate to the AHCF (AlternatingHemiplegia of Childhood Foundation) to END AHC.
PO Box 321, Pella, IA 50219(641) 628-2321
For bulletins, schedules, sermons, and otherinformation, please visit our website:
www.connectchurchpella.org
*Announcements must be turned in by 2:00 pm onWednesdays.
Pastor Brad Meinders641-629-1575
Worship/Discipleship LeaderOffice Hours and Info
Monday: noon - 2:00 pmThursday: 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
Church Office Hours:Thursdays: 10:00 am-2:30 pm
I can be reached via thechurch e-mail: [email protected]
My cell phone: 641-780-4777
Church ContactInformation
Sunday, September 20, 2020
9:30 am...........Worship Serviceon the radio and in person.
Here is the order of worship for thisSunday:
Welcome & PrayerSong: Great Are You Lord
Song: Amazing GraceBaptism of Jayden Joseph Veenstra
Special Music: The Veenstra'sMorning Prayer
Scripture: John 5:4-14Sermon: A Place For You
PrayerSong: The Blessing
Blessing
Offering this week: Connect Church Christian Education
Offering next week: Worship and Discipleship Development
Sunday school and Catechism......10:50 am - 11:30 am
Monday, September 21Happy Quilters..............1:00 pm
Council...........6:30 pmElders//Deacons.........7:30 pm
Wednesday, September 23YACS........................6:30 pm
Saturday, September 26Refuge (at PRC)........................5:00 pm
Weekly Schedule
