First Presbyterian Church of Holland Michigan (PCUSA)

First Sunday in Advent

The Gospel: Matthew 1:1-17

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Participating in Worship: Rev. Linda Knieriemen, Rev. Matt Webber, Liturgist: Richard Rust, Assisting with Baptism: Elder Diane Johnson

CAMP GREENWOOD IS HIRING! Camp Greenwood is now accepting applications for the summer of 2009. Staffing is needed in the area of counselors, support staff, a program director and lifeguards. Applications are on the web at Camp Greenwood employment.

The First Presbyterian Church Preschool has a new web site. Please click here to visit!

Here are some photos from the recognition of Rev. Allen Nafuki and Elder Jonah William at the November 16, 2008 11am Worship Service.

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New this year is a SERVE Week for Sr. and Jr. High Youth at Camp Greenwood. (LIMIT 60 PEOPLE!) During the week of July 5 – 11, kids and their leaders will venture into Grand Rapids and surrounding areas to serve the poor and homeless. Last year Erika Parkinson of Richland (269.629.4944) brought her youth group and has signed up again for 2009. Four days will be devoted to going into Kent & Montcalm Counties as servants for Christ. In the evening you will join together for praise & worship, a dynamic speaker and camp life. The 5th day the whole group will relax at Michigan Adventures, a rollercoaster/water theme park. For more information contact Greg Hoekman at greghoekman@yahoo.com. The price for SERVE set up, a speaker, 6 days of food, lodging, music and all camp has to offer is $200.

High School Youth Group Meeting Dates
All Youth Group Meetings are from 6:00-8:00pm

December 7
December 14
December 21

Middle High School Youth Group Meeting Dates
All Wednesday Meetings are from 6:00-7:30pm
All Friday Meetings are from 6:00-8:00pm

December 3
December 10
December 17

Dinner will begin at 5:30 pm in the fellowship hall. There is no charge for this event, but a free will offering will be taken. At 6:30 pm, The Shepherd’s Story will be presented in the sanctuary by our children’s choirs. Dessert will be served in the fellowship hall following the program. Please join our children in anticipating and celebrating the birth of Jesus.

Diapers size 4,5,6, liquid dish soap, laundry detergent, tall kitchen bags.

We are looking for volunteers to help during the Sunday School hour going forward. We are now have approximately 5 children during this time and need to get some additional help for Nancy. Please contact Sandy Updegraff if you are willing to volunteer during this time. 616-399-4171 or bigbear@chartermi.net

SANTA’S BREAKFAST is SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6th…from 8:30-10:30 AM in the fellowship hall.  Come enjoy breakfast, crafts for the children, a visit with Santa, and a chance to purchase raffle tickets with items donated from area businesses!  Breakfast tickets are $4 each for adults and children, age 2 and under are free.  Hope to see you there!