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Faith Reformed Church1139 East Front Street

Traverse City, MI 49686You are invited to join us for coffee & cookies in the Fellowship Hall after each service.

UPCOMING EVENTS AND NEWS

Welcome to worship at Faith Reformed Church. Worship is granting to God the honor and praise He alone deserves. It is our hope that, combined together, all the elements of our services do just that. We want to provide a meaningful and engaging experience for everyone who attends our services. In an effort to meet the needs of all ages, we have a fully staffed Nursery (ages 0-3) and Kids Club (ages 3-4) available for children during both our 9:00 am and 11:15 am services.

We value children and their presence in worship is important to us. If you choose to have your children accompany you in the Sanctuary, we have “quiet bags” available downstairs in the Children’s Ministry Check-In area. These bags are filled with all sorts of fun and creative goodies to keep younger ones occupied during the worship service.

Our service is available on CD and DVD in the Narthex. If you wish, you can view the service video on our website, www.frctc.org/online media to see what resources are currently available.

If you are visiting with us today, we have a gift bag for you at the Information Center!

SUMMER YOUTH GATHERINGS

July12 - Gathering 6-8 pm Spencer’s 13481 Centennial Ln16 - Leaders’ Planning Meeting 12-3 pm in Jacob’s Well26 - Gathering 6-8 pm Spencer’s 13481 Centennial Ln29 - High School Mission Trip leave for NashvilleAugust 6 - High School Mission Trip return from Nashville16 - Gathering 6-8 pm Spencer’s 13481 Centennial Ln30 - Gathering 6-8 pm Spencer’s 13481 Centennial Ln

For more information regarding the Student Ministry (6th-12th grades), please feel free to contact Drew at DrewP@frctc.org

FOCUS ON MISSIONSJUNE 18 - 25

“And how can they hear without someone (p)reaching to them?”

June 25, 2017

Musical Worship

Greeting

OfferingPlease find the burgundy friendship folder at the end of your row, sign it, and pass it to those seated next to you.

Announcements

Prayer

Message: “Missional What?”Romans 10:10-15 Randy Burgess, Director of Caring, Missions & Outreach

HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED SMALL GROUPS?

We are beginning a campaign to strengthen the reach of small groups at FRC. Our goal is to begin 4 new small groups in September, allowing as many as 50 adults the opportunity to participate in the encouraging environment of community a small group can provide.

If you have ever considered a role in small groups or would consider hosting or leading a small group during the 2017-2018 school year, I would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you about this goal.

Check “SMALL GROUP SURGE” on the connection card in today’s newsletter, contact my office directly at 231.947.7082 ext 206 or email me at ScottB@frctc.org

FAITH@PRAYER - Come join us as we pray on Wednesdays from 12:00 to 1:00 pm for God’s will, God’s direction, and for the people and ministries of Faith. You can find us in the sanctuary where silent and spoken prayers are welcome by our Father.

COOKIES NEEDED FOR SUNDAY MORNING FELLOWSHIP

Help make our church family and guests feel welcome. A small, but personal, outreach is by offering homemade baked goods to accompany a cup of coffee as relationships are developed following the Sunday service. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the office, 231.947.7082

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

JUNE 26-30 9 AM - 12 NOON

STARTS TOMORROW!

Thank you to all who have generously provided donations and have graciously given their time! We ask you all to lift upour volunteers, leaders, and children in yourprayers for a week filled with inspiration, laughter, and God. We couldn’t do what we do without support from you all!

NOTE: The parking lots next to the church will be blocked off during VBS.

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Thank you for the prayers and expressions of care and support for Joan Burgess as she had a macular hole repaired this past week. She asks for prayers for her recovery and renewed vision.

Please pray for Mike who is not well and is going through a lot of medical tests to determine what is wrong with him. Pray for God’s loving arms around him and guidance for the doctors.

Pray for Hugh’s wife who was at U of M this past week related to a tumor on her optical nerve. As this sensitive matter is dealt with may the peace of Christ be with them.

Would you please be in prayer for Vacation Bible School as it begins tomorrow. Pray for the Spirit to rest on this place as the precious youngsters come, and may the love of God be clearly expressed to all who attend and serve.

Pray for the many homeless families in our community. Some are in temporary housing, some are living in vehicles, some are camping and some may even be on the streets. May they be safe, find hope and find housing.

Mission Prayer

Bethany Christian ServicesLocal MissionTraverse Citywww.bethany.org/traverse

El Reino de DiosNational Mission Detroit, MIwww.iglesiaelreino@gmail.comFacebook: Iglesia El Reino de DiosDetroit

Local Churches

Northland Community ChurchHeritage Baptist Church

Today, June 259:00 am Worship, Nursery & Kids Club10:15 am Adult Class on Prayer11:15 am Worship, Nursery, Kids Club

Monday, June 269:00 am Vacation Bible School12:00 pm NA

Tuesday, June 27 7:00 am Raetz Men’s Bible Study 9:00 am Vacation Bible School8:00 pm NA

Wednesday, June 287:30 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast9:00 am Vacation Bible School12:00 pm Faith@Prayer

Thursday, June 299:00 am Vacation Bible School12:00 pm NA5:30 pm Community Meals

Friday, June 30 9:00 am Vacation Bible School

Sunday, July 2 9:00 am Worship, Nursery & Kids Club10:15 am Adult Class on Prayer11:15 am Worship, Nursery, Kids Club

For those who would benefit, a hearing loop has been installed in the sanctuary that should work with all personal hearing aids equipped with “T-Coil” technology. If your aids do not pick up the system or if you need assistance and don’t have hearing aids, an earphone device is available at the sound tech booth. Look for the hearing loop logo.

CONTACT USFaith Reformed Church

1139 East Front StreetTraverse City, MI 49686

phone: 231.947.7082fax: 231.947.1911

e-mail: office@frctc.org

Church Office Hours Monday - Thursday

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

ELDERSSusanne Elenbaas, 231.409.8708

Charles Lamper 231.941.8563Steve Lee, 231.392.9776

Walt Meeker, 231.590.1525Louis Okma, 231.271.6728

Steve Rouse, 231.421.1238

DEACONSSteve Anderson, 231.944.9896

Dale Barker, 231.995.0175Kortney Hawkins, 231.263.3979

Paulette Hunt, 231.933.4264Andy Terrell, 231.642.1843

Jay Youngflesh, 231.929.3545

YOUR STAFFMicha Bancroft, ext. 214

Children’s Ministry Coordinator

Scott Bills, ext. 206Associate Pastor

Randy Burgess, ext. 211Dir. Caring Min., Mission, Outreach

Butch CouturierCustodian

Vicky Hentschel, ext. 204Office Manager

Marshall Holtvluwer, ext. 207Lead Pastor

Mike McGrath, ext. 212Facilities Manager

Brittany Peterson, ext. 214 Nursery Coordinator

Drew Peterson, ext. 213Dir. Student Ministries

Trisha NovakDir. of Kids Hope

Diane Wallman, ext. 202Secretary

Stephanie Wesley, ext. 210Director of Worship

SERMONSPast sermons are available on our website, via streaming video. Click the “online media” then “sermon archive” links at frctc.orgSermon notes can also be accessed by clicking “online media” and then ”sermon notes” links at frctc.org

The prayer requests listed below have come to us from members of the congregation through phone calls or by using the communication card section of the bulletin. They represent what is on the hearts of those with whom you are worshipping. If you would like to submit a request, please feel free to do so. Including your name / contact information helps us to clarify requests before they are published. Thank you.

Congregational Prayer

The Story Behind the Stage Design: “Summer Breeze”Symbolism: We recently celebrated the Day of Pentecost, on which the Holy Spirit “was poured out on all believers” (Acts 2). The Greek work “pneuma” means “wind” or “spirit.” In keeping with that concept, the fabric “sails” represent the wind (breeze) of summer and, more importantly, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the breath of Jesus Christ when he appeared to His disciples after his resurrection. It is also interesting to note that when God first created man, he did so by breathing life into the dirt.• John 20:22 “Then he [Jesus] breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” • John 3: 4-8 The Jewish ruler Nicodemus asked Jesus, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?” Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.”• Genesis 2:7 Then the LORD God formed a man’s body from the dust of the ground and breathed into it the breath of life. And the man became a living person.Color: The fabric colors mirror some of the dominant colors present in the beautiful stained glass windows. The colors in each pane of glass deepen or brighten as the sun shines through in various intensities. Similarly, our lives reflect the many facets of Christ’s love (“the light of the world,” John 8:12) through our own circumstances and the unique way he has designed each of us. We are called to share this “light” with the world around us.