Week of 9/4 Activities & Announcements

ACTIVITIES

• September 6-11
  • Marion County Bible Reading Marathon
    • In Isaiah 55:11 God declairs, “My Word…shall not return to Me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose.” What does our country need more than the transformation God brings through His word? Convinced of this, the Iowa Prayer Caucus Network is asking Christians to donate at least 15 minutes to publicly reading Scripture. In Marion County, the entire Bible will be read in the gazebo by the courthouse between September 6-11. Volunteers are needed to read for 15 minute segments or to serve as two-hour ‘captains,’ as well as to pray. To learn more or to sign up, go to Facebook and search for “Marion County Bible Reading Marathon.” On that page, a “sign-up” link can be found under the directions tab. If you don’t have access to Facebook or need assistance, contact Dennis Fairchild (904-236-9187), Jim Den Hartog (641-627-5008), or Irene Blom (641-780-1057).
• September 7
  • 6 PM – GEMS Kick-Off Event at Deb Vande Voort’s home
• September 11
  • 8:45 AM – Morning Worship led by Pastor Kyle Dieleman
    • Offering: Mahaska Crisis Intervention
    • Fellowship Coffee: Group 3
  • 10:00 AM – Coffee Fellowship Time
  • 6 PM – Combined Evening Worship with Tracy CRC at Leighton CRC led by Pastor Kyle Dieleman

UPCOMING EVENTS

• September 12
  • 2:30-6:30 PM – Leighton Lions Club Blood Drive at Leighton CRC
    • To schedule an appointment contact Gary Vandenberg at 641-780-0694. Thank you for your continued support of our blood program.
  • 7 PM – Council Meeting
  • 7 PM – “The Psalms Around Us” Travelogue at PCHS Vermeer Auditorium
    • After 40 plus years Don and Fran Van Polen are making this their farewell travelogue so you won’t want to miss this opportunity to view landscapes of America blended with thoughtful meditations on the Psalms. This event is sponsored by the PCHS Student Council and the price of admission is $10.
  • 7 PM – Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) College Planning Night at Pella Christian High School music room
    • ICAN will make a presentation on the search for a college as well as navigating thorugh the financial aid process. The guidance office highly recommends this meeting to juniors, seniors and their parents. It’s also a good opportunity to connect with parents who have already experiences sending a child off to college!
• September 15
  • Bible League International retreat at Calvary CRC in Pella
    • September 3 is the last day to register for this event. At the retreat there will be a unique opportunity to give an offering to provide Bibles to Africa. If you are able to come, you won’t want to miss hearing Adelle Dickie who has spoken internationally at conferences, seminars, and to students on university and college campuses. Act now!
• September 16
  • New Families & PCHS Alumni night at the PC football game versus Interstate 35
    • Come out and celebrate! We will be welcoming new families to PCHS and showing our appreciation for PCHS alumni who have provided tremendous support and faithfulness to PCHS over the past 75+ years. New families and Alumni be sure to stop by the tent before the game on Friday night to pick up your free tickets for the event. We will be located by the big eagle close to the concession stand and tennis courts.
• September 18
  • 2 PM – “Jim Brady Trio” Concert at Pella Christian High School Vermeer Auditorium
    • God’s plan for salvation will be presented in music and testimony. This concert is hosted by Tom & Cindy Drost [www.IowaSouthernGospel.com]. Reserved seating tickets are $18 in advance, $21 after September 11, $6 for children ages 2-12, and $16 each for groups of 10 or more. Call Cindy to order your tickets.
• September 24
  • 9 AM-1 PM – Vines of Life-Walk for a Cure at Tassel Ridge Winery
    • You are invited to participate in the “Vines of Life-Walk for a Cure” fundraiser benefitting the Relay for Life and American Cancer Society. Walk individually or form a team to support a cancer survivor, someone currently fighting against cancer, or in memory of a loved one. Registration is $25 by September 8 or $30 after that date. It includes a t-shirt and glass of wine, a soft drink, or a bottle of water. For those unable to walk in the vineyard, participate in “Sip for a Cure” by sitting and sipping one of the above beverages and enjoying the view. Tassel Ridge Winery will also be selling Wood Fired Oven Pizzas from 11 AM-4 PM with $1 per pizza going towards Relay for Life. Download the Vine of Life 2016 Registration form and Consent, Release, and Waiver of Claims for athttp://www.tasselridge.com. Hopefully, someday, no one will have to hear the words, “you have cancer.”

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Invitation to Sing in the Male Chorus-The 47th season of Gospel Singers Male Chorus will begin on Saturday, September 10, 7 PM, at 1st Christian Reformed Church in Oskaloosa. All men who enjoy singing sacred music in harmony are invited to come and participate. This season’s conert contains a collection of incredibly strong men’s arrangements that give testimony to the theme “Amazing Love, Amazing Grace.” For more information, call Gary Verhoef at 641-628-9593.
• Areopagus Campus Ministry at ISU is looking for input from a Classis Central Plains church member who is willing to contribute to the discussion of campus ministry at Iowa State. The Board position would have an initial term of one year and meet monthly (via technology or face-to-face). Contact Tyler Helfers, Director of Areopagus Campus Ministry at director@isu-areopagus.org. Learn more about the ministry at isu-areopagus.org.