September 5, 2010

Anchor Hours: September 7 will be the first day of our school year schedule of Open Anchor on Tuesday and Thursday from 3-8 pm.

Riptide [6th Grade] meets for Water Wars and UNDERTOW [7/8 Grade] meets for Messy Night Wednesday night from 6 to 8 pm. Wear clothes and shoes that can get wet and messy. NO WHITE SHIRTS PLEASE!

No 242 [High School] this week.

Riptide, UNDERTOW & 242 will start regular weekly meetings on September 15.

UNDERTOW [7/8 Grade] Overnighter is from 7 PM on Saturday (9/11) to 8:30 AM on Sunday (9/12). We will have some time at the beach for a bonfire and hot dogs, go on a scavenger hunt and do some late night stuff at the Cadet Campground. The cost is $10 per person and you can sign up by emailing Ty at chap@harderwyk.com.

242 [High School] Overnighter is from 6 PM on Saturday (9/25) to 8:30 AM on Sunday (9/26). We will start out by going to Saturday night Watershed together and then go to Grand Rapids for ArtPrize, rock climbing at GVSU, Yesterdog in Eastown and then on a scavenger hunt in Holland. The cost is $25 per person and you can sign up by emailing Ty at chap@harderwyk.com.

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 on Thursday morning, September 16. We will search the Scriptures on A Life Changing Belief revealed in Luke 1:32-33.  All seniors are invited to come at 9:30 for fellowship and refreshments (bring some refreshment to share, if you are able.)   Our Bible study will be from 10-11 am.

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 today at 11:00 am 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!

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

Removal of Trees on Church Property:  We may  have an opportunity to sell off selected pine trees in our back lot (no hardwoods) prior to them dying from a disease working through this area.  We feel this is a prudent step to make if conditions allow for it. Our property is all mixed forest, so we would see some effect in areas, very little in others, but not near to the extent of some areas in our township.   We don't know when this might take place this fall or next spring, but we wanted everyone to be aware that it might happen soon.

The Watershed worship band is in need of at least one more bass player, and one or two more drummers to play once a month for all three Watershed services.  Please contact Lyn Walker at 886-0985 if you're interested or have questions.

Library News: We have a few items that are missing from the Harderwyk library.
*Unspoken by Angela Hunt was taken before it was checked into the library. There are no stamps or cards on this book yet, if you have a copy of this and think it came from church, please return it.
*Buzby the Misbehaving Bee DVD - the case was returned but still need the DVD
* Reunion by Karen Kingsbury - we are looking to complete this series, if you have a copy of this #5 book of this series you would be willing to donate, please drop it off in the library. Thank you!

Leftover SERVE Dishes are available to be picked up from the Anchor kitchen.

Children's Ministry Sunday School Classes for
Preschool (Horses, Lions, and Mice) through
3rd Grade will begin next Sunday, September 12!

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).

Thanks to all the Great Rhythm Stampede volunteers for a great first year of a kid's camp focused on music!  We hope you enjoy seeing one of the songs from the week's final performance.  The planning group would love your participation planning next year's week of music and movement activities.  Email Sherrie at sherriek@harderwyk.com to learn more about it!

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!

Runners get Ready!  The Park2Park ½ Marathon and 5K is September 25 starting from Harderwyk.  The ½ Marathon is at 8:30 and the 5K at 8:45 a.m.  Both raise funds for Neighbors Plus.  Come run and support the community ministries of Neighbors Plus and Harderwyk.  Park2Park brochures are in the racks around campus or you can register at www.park2parkrace.com. 

2 1/2 gallon Water Jugs are needed in the office for the Park2Park Race.

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. Please join us for a great night of food, fun, and a wide variety of music; Steve Rockett along with other talented musicians will be treating us to anything from some country twang, to a good ole time hymn, and Elvis will even "be in the building"!! Please make your dinner reservations on the sign-up sheets at the information tables. There is no cost for the dinner, and a dinner ticket will be sent you to. Any questions, contact maryd@harderywyk.com or x 309.

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

KEITH AND DEBBIE (AIM-Kenya): Please remember to pray for the family (Keith, Debbie, Dirk, Kent and Julia), as Debbie's mom passed away this week. Debbie will be returning from Kenya in October to attend the memorial service. To send a note of sympathy, you may email them at reo.nr@aimint.net.

Last Week's Giving: $24,209
Budget Weekly Need: $28,168

YTD Income: $876,691
YTD Actual Expenses: $943,571

Today's offerings: Neighbors Plus
September 12: Harderwyk Ministries

Organ Restoration Fundraising Report
Required:$188, 470
Received (as of 8/29/10): $178,773

Missionary Support Fund
June 30, 2010:      -$6, 494
August Income:          $4,814
Current Balance:   $480
Commitment July-November 2010: $17,100

Monday, September 6
Office is Closed

Tuesday, September 7
3:00 pm Open Anchor
6:30 pm Children's Ministry Training

Wednesday, September 8

Thursday, September 9
3:00 pm Open Anchor

Friday, September 10