August 29, 2010

The Anchor will be closed this week. September 7 will be the first day of our school year schedule of open Anchor on Tuesday and Thursday from 3-8 pm.

September 8th - Messy Night for UNDERTOW [7th & 8th Grade Students]  6 to 8 PM @ the Anchor.  Wear shoes and clothes you can ruin.  No White T-Shirts!
September 8th - Water Wars  for Riptide [6th Grade Students] 6 to 7:45 @ the Anchor.  Wear clothes and shoes you can get wet.  No White T-Shirts!

UNDERTOW overnighter from 7 pm Saturday, Sept. 11 until 8:30 am Sunday, September 12.    We're going to have a bonfire and hot dog roast at the beach, do a scavenger hunt and capture the flag. Cost is $5 per student!

GEMS is seeking two additional leaders.  GEMS is a relational ministry helping girls (2nd-5th grade) live faithfully for Christ.  It involves Bible study, service projects, crafts and fellowship.  GEMS meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:15 - 7:45 beginning September 15 and continuing through March.  Contact Beth (beth@harderwyk.com  or x307) if you are interested.

Children's Ministry Teachers are still being recruited!  Teachers commit to teaching 10-12 Sundays during the ministry year, teach with a partner, training and curriculum are provided.  Contact Beth (beth@harderwyk.com or x307) if you are interested.

Lakesiders will begin a new series of Biblical Perspectives for Older Folk on Thursday morning, September 16.  Seniors from all of our worshiping communities are welcome.  Come on the 16th to find out about the interesting topics for this season of Bible study which were suggested by participants last May.

The Benevolence Fund is used to help those in and near to our community during times of financial need and is overseen by our benevolence deacon, John Faber.  The money in this fund has been consistently low over the last several months, and without replenishment, we may have to turn down requests.  Please consider an extra donation to the benevolence fund this month.  If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Pastor Heidi (pastor of deaconal ministries - heidi@harderwyk.com) or John Faber (benevolence deacon - john@johndfaber.com).

Medical Equipment: Harderwyk has a room FULL of wheelchairs, a power wheelchair, crutches, commodes, shower seats, walkers, and more! Please call the office if you know of anyone that could use any of these items.

Its not too late! If you have not yet registered for the Letters from Dad program scheduled to start on September 18, you still have time. All the paperwork needs to be sent in on Monday. You can still sign up after the services today. Look for sign ups at the Info Centers.

Don't forget to sign up for the Women's Ministries Beth Moore Bible Study by Tuesday!

Discovery-Sunday, September 26 from 2:30-6 pm. Contact Christine (christinemac@harderwyk.com or x319) to sign up if you are interested in becoming a member and learning more about Harderwyk.
Rehearsals for the Celebration Ringers' Bell Choir will be starting on Sunday, September 5 at 11:00 a.m. in the music room. We still have a couple of ringing positions to fill for the fall. If you are interested in ringing this year, contact Jim De Jong (392-7229 or jdsings@charter.net).

Join us on September 19 at 6:00 pm in the worship auditorium for a concert of worship by the Evergreen Chorale under the direction of Harderwyk's own Cal Langejans and Jim De Jong. Over one hundred singers, brass choir and Harderwyk's Celebration Ringers will present the favorite choral works of past and present as we all give praise to God, This will be the first concert at Harderwyk that will feature the totally restored Wick's pipe organ. Invite your neighbors and friends as we lift our voices in praise!

The Wick's pipe organ restoration is nearly complete! Three of the four pipe divisions have been completed and the pedal division is presently "under construction". The organ console is ready and final tuning will be completed very soon. We are approximately one week away from the instrument playing. We still have approximately $10,000 left to raise for the project. Please prayerfully consider if you are able to help out with this final stretch of the fund raising. Thank you for your continued prayers and support!

Community Night begins September 15. Information is available at the Info Centers or at www.harderwyk.com

Kids Hope Mentors are needed for the upcoming school year. Commitment is 1 hour a week, during the school day, to meet with a child at Lakeshore Elementary. Information sheets and detailed packets are available at all information centers. Contact Mary (maryd@harderwyk.com) for more info.

ASR (After School Recess) volunteers are needed. Can you commit to Wednesdays, from 4:00 - 6:00 to hang out with Kids Hope kids at the Anchor. Activities include devotions, helping with homework, and playing games. This is a great way for high school kids to get service hours. Contact Mary (x 309 or maryd@harderwyk.com).

ESL childcare help is needed for Tues/Thurs nights at Harbor Lights from 6:30-8:30 pm starting on September 14. Contact Sherrie if you are interested in this paid position.

Park2Park Race Volunteers:  Volunteers are needed on September 25 for the Park2Park ½ marathon & 5K.  If you have been a volunteer before and are willing to do the same position again let us know!  If you would like to join the fun of helping 1000 runners along the race course, contact Sherrie (sherriek@harderwyk.com or ext. 303).  We can use you!

IDA Orientation Session - September 1 at 7 pm in the Room 17
Neighbors Plus has received funding for 12 new Individual Development Accounts (IDA)! The accounts may be used to purchase a home or obtain
post-secondary education/training. Note the training/education may be for a child within the household. If you know a household interested,
encourage them to attend the session. The session will explain the details, qualification requirements and application process for the
program. Information and application forms are available on the Neighbors Plus website, www.neighborsplus.org, Financial Services page. If
you have any questions, contact Carol at 399-9190 x 332 or cwilson@harderwyk.com.

Thanks to all the volunteers that helped with the Great Rhythm Stampede.

The 2nd annual RIPPLE EFFECT Dinner/Concert Missions Fundraiser is coming up Sunday, September 26. The goal for this year's event is $5000, to benefit four upcoming short-term mission trips.
To request your favorite song, (for a $50 donation; $75, if you request a specific person (s) to perform the song), fill out a request form, found at all information areas. The song list is limited to 15. There are 6 request forms left. DEADLINE SIGNUP, for songs, is tomorrow!
Then come join us for a great night of food, fun, and a wide variety of music, coordinated by Steve Rockett along with other talented musicians! Please make your dinner reservations on the sign-up sheets. There is no cost for the dinner, and a dinner ticket will be sent you to. Any ?, contact Mary x 309.

PIZZA FUNDRAISER: The 2010 Dominican Republic Mission Team will be making 12' homemade pizzas. Order forms are located at all information centers. Look for the "pizza boxes" to place you orders in. The order deadline is September 7. The pizzas will be made fresh on Saturday, September 11. Thanks for your support!!

Last Week's Giving: $55,414
Budget Weekly Need: $28,168

YTD Income: $852,482
YTD Actual Expenses: $924,904

Today's offerings: Missionary Support Fund
September 5: Neighbors Plus

Organ Restoration Fundraising Report
Required:$188, 470
Received (as of 8/22/10): $178,558

Missionary Support Fund
June 30, 2010:      -$6, 494
August Income:          $2,616
Current Balance:   -$1,718
Commitment July-November 2010: $17,100

Sunday, August 29

9:30 am Celebration (Worship Auditorium)

9:30 am Fusion (Great Room)

9:30 & 11 am Watershed (Anchor)

Monday, August 30

Tuesday, August 31
6:45 pm ESL (Room 21)

Wednesday, September 1
9:45 am Children's Ministry Training (RBB)
6:00 pm Children's Ministry Training (RBB)
7:00 pm IDA Orientation (Room 17)

Thursday, September 2

6:45 pm ESL (Room 21)

Friday, September 3