First Presbyterian Church of Holland Michigan (PCUSA)

Once again, each meeting with the First Presbyterian Church Youth groups continues to be a fun-filled and exciting learning experience. First off, the Mid-High Youth will be hosting a Bake Sale during fellowship time on Sunday the 8th of October. The money raised will go to help the “Hope Fund” which is used to provide medical care for rescued animals at the Humanize Society. This is only the first of what we hope will turn out to be many chances to help the Humane Society for this particular group as they have all expressed a desire to help and care for the animals of God’s creation.
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Our preacher October 1st is the Rev. Alexa Smith. She has served 11 years as International News Coordinator for the Presbytery News Service. She has traveled widely in the Middle East and Central America and has recently accepted a position with the Presbyterian Hunger Program. She has received numerous awards for journalism for her news coverage of religious events.

Right now Care Closet really needs liquid hand soap, laundry detergent, diaper wipes, and tall kitchen bags (most apartment buildings require these for garbage). Care Closet is always grateful for anything on our list.

Time to sing in church! Please join us if you will be in church on Sunday, October 8. Please go to your regular choir room at 9:50 am. We will be singing in both services. The Little Lamb Singers (3years –K) – will sing the Benediction at the first service and the Introit at the second service. Amy’s group (1st-2nd graders) will sing during the Offertory at the first service and during the anthem at the second service. Children are free to go or sit with their parents after they are done singing in the second service.

Bring a dish to share to this evening (5:30 pm) focusing on the Middle East. Our speaker for this evening will be The Rev. Alexa Smith, former international reporter for the PCUSA news service, whose frequent reporting about issues in the Middle East has won her journalism awards and the respect of both church and secular media. There will be childcare. Alexa will also be our preacher this morning.

Our October newsletter is available for download! Click on the link below.

Profiles October 2006

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You can download the Sermon The “Oops” Heard Round The World as preached by Rev. Linda Knieriemen.

Participating in Worship: Rev. Linda Knieriemen, Associate Pastor Matt Webber, Liturgist: Tim Staal

We will be receiving our Peacemaking Offering on October 1 which is also World Communion Sunday. The Peacemaking Offering provides ways for Presbyterians to promote peace at the local, national, and international level. Last year, this offering supported programs such as:

• The itineration of 14 International Peacemakers, International church leaders who share their ministry in peacemaking with churches across the country.
• Antiracism training
• Young Adults travel/study seminars to Colombia and Russia
• Seminars for groups from churches, seminaries, and colleges at the PresbyterianUnited Nations Office.
Please give generously to the Peacemaking Offering.

HOPE STUDENT needs housing within walking distances from campus. Will help with chores. Please call 269-823-3890 or 269-823-3814.

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You can download the Sermon You Are Called For! as preached by Rev. Linda Knieriemen.

Participating in Worship: Rev. Linda Knieriemen, Associate Pastor Matt Webber, Liturgist: Liz Bristol