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Welcome to

VOGEL CENTER CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

“A body of believers dedicated to worshiping, reaching out, and serving in the name of Christ Jesus.”

“Your Kingdom Come!”

Matthew 6:9-15; 7:7-12

Morning Worship @ 10:00 AM

Refreshments and fellowship following the service.

“Renewing Covenant”

Psalm 50

Evening Worship @ 6:00PM

Pastor Adam Barton

May 28, 2023

Order of Worship – 10:00 a.m.

Prelude

Welcome

*Mutual Greeting

*Call to Worship – Acts 2:1-4a

*Opening Praise

“Days of Elijah””

“Holy Spirit”

Baptism of Jesύs Barton

Morning Prayer 

Offertory

Offerings for General Fund & Reframe Ministries (Back to God)

*Song – “No Longer Slaves”

Testimony

Scripture – Matthew 6:9-15; 7:7-12

Message – “your Kingdom Come!”

Message Prayer  

*Song – “Shine Jesus Shine”                                                                                                                           

*God’s Blessing

*Doxology – “Shine Jesus Shine” chorus                                                                                                                       

Postlude  

Pastor: Adam Barton                                  

Accompanists: Shelly Jenema, Molly Nienhuis

Praise Team: Keith & Carol Buning, Marv Quist, Ashley Winkel,

                                                      

Serving This Week – May 28

Pastor: Adam Barton

Accompanist: Shelly Jenema

Sound Booth: Chris Martz, Zeb Broersma

Offerings: General Ministries & Reframe Ministries

Nursery: Laurie Moore, Kenda Gernaat, Kaylie Gernaat, Betsy Diemer

Greeters: Jack & Jacie VandePol, Dale VandePol, Kyle Rozeveld

Coffee Prep: Lyn & Dawn Zuiderveen

Coffee Hosts: Ted & Bobbie Heuker, Jerry & Teresa Quist

PM Offering: Crossroads Christian Fellowship

Serving Next Week – June 4

Pastor: Adam Barton

Accompanist: Sally Westmaas

Sound Booth: Phil Hoekwater, Brian Hoekwater

Offerings: General Ministries & Resonate Global Mission

Nursery: Alyssa Bode, Ellie DeZeeuw, Katlyn England, Miriam Hoekwater

Greeters: Marv & Sherrie Quist, Travis & Sara Quist

Coffee Prep: Julie Bonham & Becky Velfling

Coffee Hosts: Ray & Carol Hoekwater, Julie Bonham & Becky Velfling

 

Prayers and Praises

Remember these with ongoing prayers for God’s Mercy and Blessing:  

Health concerns:

Carrie Rozeveld had surgery on Tuesday.  Surgery went well. Pray for healing and for her mobility will be restored.

Sandy Quist had a successful revision surgery on Tuesday.  Pray for a good recovery.

Betty Allan, Teresa Quist’s mother, will be having a carotid artery procedure on June 1.  Pray that all will go well for her.

Al Diemer, Lois Westdorp, Myrtle Holley, Chris DeBoer, Mickey Lockhart, Jim Miller, Gerry & Freda Velzen, Maranda Koopman, Jack Van Drie, and all others who are experiencing health concerns or are healing from surgery. 

Lois Yack, Laurie Koning and all those in our church and community who are walking a cancer journey.

Homebound, Elderly & Mourning:

We express our sympathy to the family and friends of Rhea Dore. Rhea passed away on Thursday, May 25.  We thank God for 99 years of life and pray for God’s comfort and peace for the family.

Shirl VandePol, Chris DeBoer, Agnes Euwema, Lisa Proctor, Vivian Reinink, Edie Meyering, Lois Westdorp and others who are in care facilities and/or homebound.

Senior saints and all who are limited in their daily activities due to age or illness and all those who mourn the loss of loved ones. 

Missionaries & Military:

Shaarda’s, Hoekwater’s, and Crossroads Community Church.

Jessica Campbell and her family and all others we know who serve in the military.  Thank you for your service.

Praising and thanking God:

Praise God for the celebration of baptism today for Jesύs Barton, son of Kia Barton.   Celebrate God’s faithfulness and grace!

Thank God for all those who have served our country and gave their time and sometimes their lives for our freedom as we celebrate Memorial Day this weekend.

Praise God for His gift of the Holy Spirit as we celebrate Pentecost Sunday today!

Church Announcements

Today, Sunday, May 28 – Pentecost Sunday

10:00 AM worship – Welcome to worship in person or livestreamed on the church Facebook page, celebrating the baptism of Jesύs Barton, son of Kia Barton.

Nursery is available as well as the “Quiet” bags.

Monday, June 5 – Regular monthly council meeting @ 7pm.

Summer Mission Trip -Gaylord

Attention all VIBE & Integrate Students and adults!! Our time for the Gaylord Mission Trip is coming up soon - June 14-18.  Please see Jerry Quist soon if you are interested in being part of the team working with Friendship CRC in Gaylord.

Church Office Summer Hours

Beginning this week, summer office hours will begin.  The office will be open Tuesday – Thursday from 8:30am-1pm.  Please have all bulletin information submitted by Wednesday @ 1pm. 

New Updated Church Directory Info

It’s time for an updated church directory!!  If you would like to be included (members or attendees), please fill out a card found in the pew racks with any info/changes to addresses, phone numbers or emails.  Please take the time to make necessary changes or new information and drop the card in the offering plate or the basket on the office counter or in the narthex..  Thanks for your help in keeping our contact info current!

Reminder and Request

Please remind your children that we ask that there be NO food or drinks brought into the sanctuary.  We would appreciate your help in keeping the carpets and pews spill-free.  Thanks!

Faith Formation Family Tip

Check out the new kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net. The Spirit came in a powerful way and filled the people. That’s because we serve a powerful God! The wind and fire are symbols for God’s presence. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net like the Bible story podcast “The Story of Pentecost.

Community Blood Drive

Join us on the blood bus for a day of saving lives!  Ebels’ General Store 420 E Prosper Rd. Falmouth - Friday, June 2 – 11:00AM-3:30PM.  Sign up at www.Versiti.org/Mi or call 1-866-Mi-Blood.  Donate blood and be entered for a chance to win a motorcycle!. 

Summer Fun for Kids

Lake City CRC has three fun events for kids this summer: School’s Out Party, June 7, 6pm, Stellar VBS, June 26-29, 9am, and Candyland, August 2, 6pm. Online registration for one or all of these events is now open!
https://lakecitycrc.breezechms.com/form/766e2936

Bible Bee 2023

 Bible Bee is a summer family discipleship program that encourages your family to memorize God's Word, study the Bible, and pray together.  You are also welcome to gather with local families for learning and encouragement throughout the summer as part of the local Bible Bee in Northern Michigan.  If your 7-18 year old is new to Bible Bee, contact Amy Vredevoogd at 231-290-1806 for a discount code to use during registration.  See more information at www.BibleBee.org and join the life-changing fun!

Classis Northern Michigan

Classis Northern Michigan supports a fund for helping students working their way through seminary with the intent of doing ministry in the Christian Reformed Church. If you are a student of seminary or looking to go to seminary and are interested in financial help, please contact Pastor Mark Bonnes by June 1 @ 765-532-4612 or hcrcpastor@gmail.com.

Missaukee Area Food Pantries

***There is free food available for families who need it at this time. Rehoboth Ref. Church (every Thursday), Good Neighbor Food Pantry at Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Lake City (1st & 3rd Thursdays), or Prosper CRC (every other Thursday – June 1, 15, 29)

Biblical Citizenship

Get inspired to establish and preserve religious and civil liberty! On Tuesday, June 13th from 6:30pm-8:15pm Calvin CRC will begin hosting Biblical Citizenship to encourage and equip Christians by learning and applying biblical truth to the world around us. This is an 8-week video course with the flexibility to drop in as you can. It is free to attend and registration is not required but can be done at patriotacademy.com/coach/register/6260 or you can email Rae at rparke87@yahoo.com.

 

VOGEL CENTER CRC COUNCIL OFFICERS

President – Jerry Quist

Vice-president – Loren Quist

Alternate – Al Diemer

Clerk – Ray Hoekwater

Chair of Deacons – Kyle Zuiderveen

Secretary of Deacons – Josh Quist

Treasurer- Jake Huttenga

VOGEL CENTER COUNCIL MEMBERS

Elders – Al Diemer, Ray Hoekwater, Jerry Quist

               Jason Hoekwater, John Quist, Loren Quist

Deacons - Jake Huttenga, Josh Quist, Kyle Zuiderveen

                 Jacob England, Dan Hoekstra, Austin Lucas

                  

District Elders/Deacons                                    Church Contact Information                                

A-C  John Quist/Josh Quist                                Church address – 1789 E. Stoney Corners Rd.      

D-Hoekstra  Loren Quist/Jacob England                                         McBain, MI 49657

Hoekwater – K  Jerry Quist/Kyle Zuiderveen      Church website – www.vogelcentercrc.org

 L-P  Ray Hoekwater/Jake Huttenga                   Church email – vccrc@outlook.com

Q-T  Jason Hoekwater/Dan Hoekstra                 Church office – (231) 825-2053

 V-Z  Al Diemer/Austin Lucas                              Church Office Hours – Tues. – Thursday   

  Marquette – Andy Liimata                                                              8:30 am – 1:00 pm

                                                                             Bulletin information by Wed. at 1:00 pm

      

Pastor’s Church Office Hours & Prayer Requests

Tuesday and Thursday mornings – 10:00AM – 12:00PM

Wednesday afternoons – 12:00PM – 1:30PM

Pastor Adam can be reached at (231) 825-2038 or (616) 566-7937 for prayer requests and other concerns. District elders can also be called for prayer requests and other items of concern.

 

Welcome to

VOGEL CENTER CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

“A body of believers dedicated to worshiping, reaching out, and serving in the name of Christ Jesus.”

“Speck-takers and Log-leavers”

Matthew 7:1-5

Morning Worship @ 10:00 AM

Refreshments and fellowship following the service.

 

Pastor Adam Barton

May 21, 2023

Order of Worship – 10:00 a.m.

Prelude

Welcome

*Mutual Greeting

*Call to Worship – Romans 8:1-2

*Opening Praise

“You Are My King (Amazing Love)”

“We Believe”

Integrate – Celebrating Our High School Youth Group

Graduation Recognition

Morning Prayer

Offertory

Offerings for General Fund & NMCS Scholarship Fund

Children’s Worship – Children leave when “Jesus Loves Me” is played

*Song – “Whiter Than Snow”

Scripture – Matthew 7:1-5

Message – “Speck-takers and Log-leavers”

Message Prayer

*Song – “I Then Shall Live”                                                                                                               

*God’s Blessing

*Doxology – “My Friend, May You Grow in Grace”                                                                                                                                       

Postlude  

Pastor: Adam Barton                                  

Accompanists: Karen Westmaas, Molly Nienhuis

Praise Team: Alyssa Bode, Molly Nienhuis, Jim & Kim Winkel

                                                      

Serving This Week – May 21

Pastor: Adam Barton

Accompanist: Karen Westmaas

Sound Booth: Dan Hoekstra, Brian Hoekwater

Offerings: General Ministries & NMCS Scholarship Fund

Nursery: Amber DeZeeuw, Jamie Eling, Cheyenne Zuiderveen, Aylah Winkel

Greeters: Bryce & Ashlie Winkel, Ryan & Kimber Westmaas

Coffee Prep: Lyn & Dawn Zuiderveen

Coffee Hosts: David & Carie Mendoza, Keith & Carol Buning

Children’s Worship: Heather Haverkamp, Miriam Hoekwater, Aubrie Kamphouse

Serving Next Week – May 28

Pastor: Adam Barton

Accompanist: Shelly Jenema

Sound Booth: Chris Martz, Zeb Broersma

Offerings: General Ministries & Reframe Ministries

Nursery: Lori Moore, Kenda Gernaat, Kaylie Gernaat, Betsy Diemer

Greeters: Jack & Jacie VandePol, Dale VandePol, Kyle Rozeveld

Coffee Prep: Lyn & Dawn Zuiderveen

Coffee Hosts: Ted & Bobbie Heuker, Jerry & Teresa Quist

PM Offering: Crossroads Christian Fellowship

Prayers and Praises

Remember these with ongoing prayers for God’s Mercy and Blessing:  

Health concerns:

Carrie Rozeveld will be having surgery on Tuesday.  Pray that corrections to the crushed, broken and dislocated bones will be successful and her mobility will be restored.

Sandy Quist will be having surgery on Tuesday.  Pray that her surgery and recovery goes well.

Al Diemer, Lois Westdorp, Myrtle Holley, Chris DeBoer, Mickey Lockhart, Jim Miller, Gerry & Freda Velzen, Maranda Koopman, Jack Van Drie, and all others who are experiencing health concerns or are healing from surgery. 

Lois Yack, Laurie Koning and all those in our church and community who are walking a cancer journey.

Homebound, Elderly & Mourning:

We express our sympathy to the family of Ken Westmaas who passed away early Thursday morning.  We thank God for a home in glory and pray for God’s comfort and peace. Visitation will be today, 4-6pm at Burkholder’s with the funeral service, Monday at 11am.

Rhea Dore, Shirl VandePol, Chris DeBoer, Agnes Euwema, Lisa Proctor, Vivian Reinink, Edie Meyering, Lois Westdorp and others who are in care facilities and/or homebound.

Senior saints and all who are limited in their daily activities due to age or illness and all those who mourn the loss of loved ones. 

Missionaries & Military:

Shaarda’s, Hoekwater’s, and Crossroads Community Church.

Jessica Campbell and her family and all others we know who serve in the military.  Thank you for your service.

Praising and thanking God:

Congratulations to Jason and Sherrie (Bisballe) Huttenga who were married on May 5.  May God bless their life together!

Congratulations to all our graduates!  Graduating from high school – Alaina Rozeveld and Mackenzie Warfield – graduating from higher education – Emylee Bonham, Noah Proctor, and Alison Ren.  We wish you God’s blessings on your future plans!

Special Birthday

Rhea Dore will be celebrating her 99th birthday on May 23.  Rhea has become more homebound of late, so let’s help her celebrate her birthday with cards.  Her address is: Country View Apartments #109, 229 S. Pine St. McBain, MI 49657

Church Announcements

Today, Sunday, May 21 -Integrate/Graduation Sunday

10:00 AM worship – Welcome to worship in person or livestreamed on the church Facebook page. 

Nursery is available as well as the “Quiet” bags.

Children’s Worship – Children leave worship when “Jesus Loves Me” is played. Lesson – “Jesus Our Savior” – Final Class until fall.

New Updated Church Directory Info

It’s time for an updated church directory!!  If you would like to be included (members or attendees), please fill out a card found in the pew racks with any info/changes to addresses, phone numbers or emails.  Please take the time to make necessary changes or new information and drop the card in the offering plate or the basket on the office counter or in the narthex..  Thanks for your help in keeping our contact info current!

Reminder and Request

Please remind your children that we ask that there be NO food or drinks brought into the sanctuary.  We would appreciate your help in keeping the carpets and pews spill-free.  Thanks!

Summer Mission Trip -Gaylord

Attention all VIBE & Integrate Students and adults!! Our time for the Gaylord Mission Trip is coming up soon - June 14-18.  Please see Jerry Quist soon if you are interested in being part of the team working with Friendship CRC in Gaylord.

Faith Formation Family Tip

Kids Corner: Great Joy. Deep Roots. - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net. In Psalm 92, the writer takes great joy in God’s faithfulness, praising him day and night. When we praise God, we share his goodness with others. Praising God also helps us grow deep roots of gratitude that can last for a lifetime. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net like “The Bible in One Year Plan.

Watershed CRC in Traverse City

The council is looking for a family or families to go to worship with the Watershed congregation in Traverse City.  If you are interested, please talk to Pastor Adam.  Our assigned month for visits is May.

AMEN Chorus Concert

The AMEN Chorus will be presenting a program on Sunday, May 21 at 3:00 at the United Methodist Church in Cadillac.  We invite you to attend this afternoon of worship and praise as we sing about the life of Jesus.  A free will offering will be collected.  

Community Blood Drive

Join us on the blood bus for a day of saving lives!  Ebels’ General Store 420 E Prosper Rd. Falmouth - Friday, June 2 – 11:00AM-3:30PM.  Sign up at www.Versiti.org/Mi or call 1-866-Mi-Blood.  Donate blood and be entered for a chance to win a motorcycle!

Footprints in Time Perennial Plant & Garden Sale

Footprints in Time Adult Day Program will be having a plant and garden sale on Friday, May 26 from 7am-4pm at Mike and Chris Klein’s home, 805 Mitchell St., Lake City.  For more information, check out the poster on the mirror in the narthex. 

Summer Fun for Kids

Lake City CRC has three fun events for kids this summer: School’s Out Party, June 7, 6pm, Stellar VBS, June 26-29, 9am, and Candyland, August 2, 6pm. Online registration for one or all of these events is now open!
https://lakecitycrc.breezechms.com/form/766e2936

Bible Bee 2023

 Bible Bee is a summer family discipleship program that encourages your family to memorize God's Word, study the Bible, and pray together.  You are also welcome to gather with local families for learning and encouragement throughout the summer as part of the local Bible Bee in Northern Michigan.  If your 7-18 year old is new to Bible Bee, contact Amy Vredevoogd at 231-290-1806 for a discount code to use during registration.  See more information at www.BibleBee.org and join the life-changing fun!

Classis Northern Michigan

Classis Northern Michigan supports a fund for helping students working their way through seminary with the intent of doing ministry in the Christian Reformed Church. If you are a student of seminary or looking to go to seminary and are interested in financial help, please contact Pastor Mark Bonnes by June 1 @ 765-532-4612 or hcrcpastor@gmail.com.

Missaukee Area Food Pantries

***There is free food available for families who need it at this time. Rehoboth Ref. Church (every Thursday), Good Neighbor Food Pantry at Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Lake City (1st & 3rd Thursdays), or Prosper CRC (every other Thursday – June 1, 15, 29)

Graduating from Northern Michigan Christian School

Alaina Rozeveld

Future plans – Attend Grand Valley State University to pursue elementary education.

Graduating from McBain Rural Agricultural School:

Mackenzie Warfield

Future plans – Take a gap year to earn money for college to become a youth pastor.

College and Higher Education Graduates

Emylee Bonham

Graduated from Cadillac Institute of Cosmetology

Future Plans – Working in a Traverse City Bridal Shop and will be selecting a salon to work in.

Noah Proctor

Graduated from Northern Michigan University in Marquette

Future Plans – Work in the field for a year or two and then continue education for technical direction.

Alison Ren

Graduated from Michigan State University

Future Plans – Attending Cornell University for a Master’s degree in Hospitality Business Management and minor in Real Estate Investment.

VOGEL CENTER CRC COUNCIL OFFICERS

President – Jerry Quist

Vice-president – Loren Quist

Alternate – Al Diemer

Clerk – Ray Hoekwater

Chair of Deacons – Kyle Zuiderveen

Secretary of Deacons – Josh Quist

Treasurer- Jake Huttenga

VOGEL CENTER COUNCIL MEMBERS

Elders – Al Diemer, Ray Hoekwater, Jerry Quist

               Jason Hoekwater, John Quist, Loren Quist

Deacons - Jake Huttenga, Josh Quist, Kyle Zuiderveen

                 Jacob England, Dan Hoekstra, Austin Lucas

                  

District Elders/Deacons                                    Church Contact Information                                

A-C  John Quist/Josh Quist                                Church address – 1789 E. Stoney Corners Rd.      

D-Hoekstra  Loren Quist/Jacob England                                         McBain, MI 49657

Hoekwater – K  Jerry Quist/Kyle Zuiderveen      Church website – www.vogelcentercrc.org

 L-P  Ray Hoekwater/Jake Huttenga                   Church email – vccrc@outlook.com

Q-T  Jason Hoekwater/Dan Hoekstra                 Church office – (231) 825-2053

 V-Z  Al Diemer/Austin Lucas                              Church Office Hours – Tues. – Friday   

  Marquette – Andy Liimata                                                              8:30 am – 1:00 pm

                                                                             Bulletin information by Thurs. at 1:00 pm

      

Pastor’s Church Office Hours & Prayer Requests

Tuesday and Thursday mornings – 10:00AM – 12:00PM

Wednesday afternoons – 12:00PM – 1:30PM

Pastor Adam can be reached at (231) 825-2038 or (616) 566-7937 for prayer requests and other concerns. District elders can also be called for prayer requests and other items of concern.

Welcome to

VOGEL CENTER CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

“A body of believers dedicated to worshiping, reaching out, and serving in the name of Christ Jesus.”

“Stuff of Earth”

Matthew 6:19-34

Morning Worship @ 10:00 AM

Refreshments and fellowship following the service.

“You Can’t Take It with You”

Psalm 49

Evening Worship @ 6:00 PM

Pastor Adam Barton

May 14, 2023

Order of Worship – 10:00 a.m.

Prelude

Welcome

*Mutual Greeting

*Call to Worship – Revelation 5:12

*Opening Praise

“Blessed Be the Name”

“Blessed Be Your Name”

Morning Prayer

Offertory

Offerings for General Fund & Many People’s Church – Hoekwater support

Children’s Worship – Children leave when “Jesus Loves Me” is played

*Song – “Be Thou My Vision”

Scripture – Matthew 6:19-34

Message – “Stuff of Earth”

Message Prayer

*Song – “It Is Well With My Soul”                                                                                                                    

*God’s Blessing

*Doxology – “It Is Well With My Soul”                                              v.4                                                                                        

Postlude  

Pastor: Adam Barton                                  

Accompanist: Lorraine Rozeveld

Praise Team: Jim DeZeeuw, Rachel Kamphouse, Molly Nienhuis

                                                      

Serving This Week – May 14

Pastor: Adam Barton

Accompanist: Lorraine Rozeveld

Sound Booth: Seth DeZeeuw, Zeb Broersma

Offerings: General Ministries & Many People’s Church – Hoekwater support

Nursery: Chantel Zuiderveen, Carrie Rozeveld, Megan DeZeeuw, Taylor Benthem

Greeters: Jim & Kim Winkel, Jack & Ruth Winkel

Coffee Prep: Lyn & Dawn Zuiderveen

Coffee Hosts: Brad & Lori Gernaat, Marv & Donna Bode

Children’s Worship: Danielle Hoekstra, Sandy Lutke, Aylah Winkel

PM Offering: Crossroads Christian Fellowship

Serving Next Week – May 21

Pastor: Adam Barton

Accompanist: Karen Westmaas

Sound Booth: Dan Hoekstra, Brian Hoekwater

Offerings: General Ministries & NMCS Scholarship Fund

Nursery: Amber DeZeeuw, Jamie Eling, Cheyenne Zuiderveen, Aylah Winkel

Greeters: Bryce & Ashlie Winkel, Ryan & Kimber Westmaas

Coffee Prep: Lyn & Dawn Zuiderveen

Coffee Hosts: David & Carie Mendoza, Joe & Carrie Rozeveld

Children’s Worship: Heather Haverkamp, Miriam Hoekwater, Aubrie Kamphouse

Prayers and Praises

Remember these with ongoing prayers for God’s Mercy and Blessing:  

Health concerns:

Pray for healing from injuries for Carrie Rozeveld and thank God that her life was spared in the motorcycle accident this week.  God is good!

Continue to pray for healing for Al Diemer as he recovers from his accident.  Thank God that his life was spared and that he has returned home to continue his recovery from injuries.

Lois Yack, Lyn Zuiderveen and Lana Bos’ mother, who has been diagnosed with leukemia and is dealing with the effects of treatment.  Pray for God’s mercy and peace!

Lois Westdorp, Myrtle Holley, Chris DeBoer, Mickey Lockhart, Jim Miller, Jerry & Freda Velzen, Maranda Koopman, Jack Van Drie, and all others who are experiencing health concerns or are healing from surgery. 

Laurie Koning, Betty Kamrath and all those in our church and community who are walking a cancer journey.

Homebound, Elderly & Mourning:

We express our sympathy to Pastor Rod and his family in the passing of Betty on Tuesday.  Funeral services were held yesterday. May God’s comfort and peace be with them!  Pastor Rod’s address is 8131 W. Lotan Rd. Lake City, MI 49651

Rhea Dore, Ken Westmaas, Shirl VandePol, Chris DeBoer, Agnes Euwema, Lisa Proctor, Vivian Reinink, and Edie Meyering and others who are in care facilities and/or homebound.

Senior saints and all who are limited in their daily activities due to age or illness and all those who mourn the loss of loved ones. 

Missionaries & Military:

Shaarda’s, Hoekwater’s, and Crossroads Community Church.

Jessica Campbell and her family and all others we know who serve in the military.  Thank you for your service.

Praising and thanking God:

Today we praise and thank God for Godly women as we honor our mothers on Mother’s Day.

Graduations

If you have a high school, college or other advanced study graduate, please contact the church office by May 17.  We will be honoring our graduates on Sunday, May 21 and we would like to add them for recognition of their accomplishments.

Church Announcements

Today, Sunday, May 14 -Mother’s Day

10:00 AM worship – Welcome to worship in person or livestreamed on the church Facebook page. 

Nursery is available as well as the “Quiet” bags.

Children’s Worship – Children leave worship when “Jesus Loves Me” is played. Lesson – “Let’s Share Jesus with the World”

Evening Worship – 6:00PM  Message - “You Can’t Take It with You”

Thursday, May 18– Ascension Day Service at Vogel Center CRC @ 7pm.

Ascension Day Service

Vogel Center CRC will be hosting an Ascension Day service on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 7PM.  Join us in worshipping our ascended King!

Special Birthday

Rhea Dore will be celebrating her 99th birthday on May 23.  Rhea has become more homebound of late, so let’s help her celebrate her birthday with cards.  Her address is: Country View Apartments #109, 229 S. Pine St. McBain, MI 49657

Reminder and Request

Please remind your children that we ask that there be NO food or drinks brought into the sanctuary.  We would appreciate your help in keeping the carpets and pews spill-free.  Thanks!

Summer Mission Trip -Gaylord

Attention all VIBE & Integrate Students and adults!! Our time for the Gaylord Mission Trip is coming up soon - June 14-18.  Please see Jerry Quist soon if you are interested in being part of the team working with Friendship CRC in Gaylord.

Faith Formation Family Tip

Kids Corner: Mother's Words - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net. Proverbs 31 introduces a mother who also taught her son, King Lemuel, many lessons. No doubt she had to repeat them several times. He used her lessons throughout his reign as king. What can we learn from Lemuel’s example? Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net like the Ten Commandments Bookmark.

ABIDE!

Saturday, May 20, 1pm: A multi-church gathering for a time of worship, prayer, testimony, and resting in the presence of God. Hosted by Lake City CRC.

Watershed CRC in Traverse City

The council is looking for a family or families to go to worship with the Watershed congregation in Traverse City.  If you are interested, please talk to Pastor Adam.  Our assigned month for visits is May.

S.P.U.R.S. Rodeo

“S.P.U.R.S. - Learning the Rodeo Way!” –Hughston’s Cow Camp Rodeo and Friends proudly present “Special People Understanding Rodeo Skills” This event is for disabled persons of all ages! Saturday, May 20 from 12:30-3:00 pm, rain or shine! A light lunch including hotdogs will be provided at 12:30 followed by the events of your choosing: Horseback Riding, Petting Zoo, Mock Steer Roping, Mighty Bronc Ride and Wagon Rides. Participants must be accompanied by an attendant. Due to the generosity of our sponsors, this is a FREE event! This event will be held at Hughston’s Cow Camp located 1 mile north of the blinking light in McBain. Follow the signs. For additional information, call (231) 846-1857.  

AMEN Chorus Concert

The AMEN Chorus will be presenting a program on Sunday, May 21 at 3:00 at the United Methodist Church in Cadillac.  We invite you to attend this afternoon of worship and praise as we sing about the life of Jesus.  A free will offering will be collected.  

Cadillac Community Chorus

Cadillac Community Chorus invites you to join us for our 2023 season.  Practices are every Monday night, 7:00 p.m., starting Monday, May 15, at Zion Lutheran, Cadillac.  We love to sing and would love to have you sing with us!

Community Blood Drive

Join us on the blood bus for a day of saving lives!  Ebels’ General Store 420 E Prosper Rd. Falmouth - Friday, June 2 – 11:00AM-3:30PM.  Sign up at www.Versiti.org/Mi or call 1-866-Mi-Blood.  Donate blood and be entered for a chance to win a motorcycle!

Summer Fun for Kids

Lake City CRC has three fun events for kids this summer: School’s Out Party, June 7, 6pm, Stellar VBS, June 26-29, 9am, and Candyland, August 2, 6pm. Online registration for one or all of these events is now open!
https://lakecitycrc.breezechms.com/form/766e2936

Bible Bee 2023

 Bible Bee is a summer family discipleship program that encourages your family to memorize God's Word, study the Bible, and pray together.  You are also welcome to gather with local families for learning and encouragement throughout the summer as part of the local Bible Bee in Northern Michigan.  If your 7-18 year old is new to Bible Bee, contact Amy Vredevoogd at 231-290-1806 for a discount code to use during registration.  See more information at www.BibleBee.org and join the life-changing fun!

Classis Northern Michigan

Classis Northern Michigan supports a fund for helping students working their way through seminary with the intent of doing ministry in the Christian Reformed Church. If you are a student of seminary or looking to go to seminary and are interested in financial help, please contact Pastor Mark Bonnes by June 1 @ 765-532-4612 or hcrcpastor@gmail.com.

Missaukee Area Food Pantries

***There is free food available for families who need it at this time. Rehoboth Ref. Church (every Thursday), Good Neighbor Food Pantry at Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Lake City (1st & 3rd Thursdays), or Prosper CRC (every other Thursday – May 18, June 1, 15, 29)

VOGEL CENTER CRC COUNCIL OFFICERS

President – Jerry Quist

Vice-president – Loren Quist

Alternate – Al Diemer

Clerk – Ray Hoekwater

Chair of Deacons – Kyle Zuiderveen

Secretary of Deacons – Josh Quist

Treasurer- Jake Huttenga

VOGEL CENTER COUNCIL MEMBERS

Elders – Al Diemer, Ray Hoekwater, Jerry Quist

               Jason Hoekwater, John Quist, Loren Quist

Deacons - Jake Huttenga, Josh Quist, Kyle Zuiderveen

                 Jacob England, Dan Hoekstra, Austin Lucas

                  

District Elders/Deacons                                    Church Contact Information                                

A-C  John Quist/Josh Quist                                Church address – 1789 E. Stoney Corners Rd.      

D-Hoekstra  Loren Quist/Jacob England                                         McBain, MI 49657

Hoekwater – K  Jerry Quist/Kyle Zuiderveen      Church website – www.vogelcentercrc.org

 L-P  Ray Hoekwater/Jake Huttenga                   Church email – vccrc@outlook.com

Q-T  Jason Hoekwater/Dan Hoekstra                 Church office – (231) 825-2053

 V-Z  Al Diemer/Austin Lucas                              Church Office Hours – Tues. – Friday   

  Marquette – Andy Liimata                                                              8:30 am – 1:00 pm

                                                                             Bulletin information by Thurs. at 1:00 pm

      

Pastor’s Church Office Hours & Prayer Requests

Tuesday and Thursday mornings – 10:00AM – 12:00PM

Wednesday afternoons – 12:00PM – 1:30PM

Pastor Adam can be reached at (231) 825-2038 or (616) 566-7937 for prayer requests and other concerns. District elders can also be called for prayer requests and other items of concern.