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October 16, 2018
Sunday's sermon by Pastor Ryan 
"Oikos:  Hospitality as Prophetic Witness"
Philippians 2

A special offering will be taken to help fund the annual Christmas party at the Fridsro Children's Home in Sri Lanka.  To read more information about the blessing this offering will bring to Frisdro, click here.
Council News
Council Briefs:
 
Last week Wednesday council had a special meeting for the purpose of discerning the call of Noah and Kristen Livingston. After much positive and meaningful discussion, the council voted on and unanimously approved the following motion:
 
“The Council of the Ann Arbor Christian Reformed Church moves to call Noah Livingston as the Pastor of Worship Arts and Kristen Livingston as the Pastor of Congregational Care and amend the budget for the 18-19 FY by $65,486. In addition, we approve the financial package and benefits laid out in the draft call letter.”
 
On October 28th, the congregation will meet to vote on the call.
 
Council Announcement:

The Council and Hiring Team invites you to attend one of two information sessions before we have the congregational vote on October 28th. The budget implications and other important items will be discussed, and the content of each of these two meetings will be the same but held at different dates so hopefully all who want to can attend.
 
Session One: Wednesday, October 17, 7:30 PM
Session Two: Sunday, October 21, 7:00 PM
 
We’re hoping that the space provided on the 17th& 21st will allow for prayerful discernment that leads to a place of decision making on October 28th. Come and ask your questions and hear what Council has heard that has led them to enthusiastically recommend the Livingstons for a call. 
Council Financial Update:
Pizza Night this Wednesday, October 17 at 5:45pm!
Come and fellowship while enjoying some pizza together before the start of our evening programs.  All are welcome!
Post-High Care Packages:
Grab some dinner and then join us this Wednesday, October 17, to assemble care packages and to write notes of encouragement for our post-high members.  If you signed up to bring an item, please make sure to bring those in!

Please contact Arnie & Dawn Geldermans to find out more information: geldermans@comcast.net or 734-995-5463.

CAP Thanksgiving Basket Time!
 
Option 1 (Due by Sunday, November 18):  
It's that time of year! We once again have the opportunity to be a blessing in our community by providing holiday meal baskets to those in need in the Detroit area through the Community Assistance Program (CAP). If you want to get a jump on purchasing the food items, click here for the list and details.  A bulletin insert will also be coming soon with details and basket collection dates. 
 
New this year! Option 2 (Due by Sunday, November 4): 
If you desire to contribute to the CAP meal service opportunity but doing the shopping is not feasible, the Roots students are happy to announce that they will do that part for you! All you need to do is provide a donation of $55 ($30 for items plus $25 for a turkey) for each basket you wish to donate.  The check should be made out to CAP and “CAP Thanksgiving Basket” should be in the memo line. These donations must be received by Sunday, November 4 to allow time for the Roots students to perform the necessary shopping and bagging.  The checks can be added to the usual Sunday collections or delivered to the church office.
 
Help us reach our goal of 150 Thanksgiving Baskets for CAP this year!
 
Youth Unlimited -  Middle School Serve
Middle School Serve was featured in the latest issue of Youth Unlimited's magazine, including some great pictures of a few of our own middle school students that were in attendance. To see those pictures and read more about middle school Serve, click here.
Our country has been hit by yet another devastating hurricane, Hurricane Michael.  For ways in which you can respond through World Renew, click here.  

Recently, our own church members, Jack and Gladys Thonus, were in North Carolina working with Children's Disaster Services (CDS).  Read about their experiences here. 
CPR/AED: If you would like to learn the current method for cardiac resuscitation and correct operation of the AED machine a CPR/AED class will be offered November 6, 6:30-8:30 in room 24. Please RSVP by November 1st to Barb Okonkwo at bjokonkwo69@gmail.com so materials can be ordered.
 
Upcoming Big House Sundays
  • October 28 - Harvest Celebration Brunch, Reformation Sunday, with a congregational meeting following
  • November 4 - Rev. Kate Kooyman
 
Fall 2018 Schedule:
Oct. 28 - Rev. Dr. Tim Brown (Reformation Sunday)
Nov. 4 - Rev. Kate Kooyman: Making Room for Justice 
Nov. 11 - Pastor John: Making Room for Difference
Nov. 18 - Pastor Ryan: Entertaining Angels
Nov. 22 - Thanksgiving Day Service (9:30 AM)
Nov. 25 - Pastor John: Welcoming God the Stranger
 
Church Website
Church Calendar
Church Office Hours:  8:30AM - 2:30PM, Mon.-Thurs.
Contact Information:  734-665-0105, office@aacrc.org

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Youth Programming Corner

REACH Large Group Outing - Join us this Sunday, October 21 at 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at the Bennink's house for a bonfire, dinner, and pumpkin carving!  Questions? Contact Andrea Bennink.

Have you seen the orange fish?

Our students are collecting their Sunday school tithe for World Renew's Passion Project, BEE-A Life Changer (https://www.myworldrenew.net/beealifechanger).  Our goal is to raise $200.  The students may turn in their collection at the beginning of Sunday school on Sunday, October 21.  Please bring the coins or bills collected in an envelope or Ziploc bag labeled BEE collection and list the amount enclosed.  Do not bring in "the fish".  Thank you for your support.  
Sunday School -- Sundays from 10:50-11:50
Ages: Pre-K through 8th grade
Program Leader: Mary Admiraal
 
GEMS & Cadets
1st/3rd Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM
Gender specific programming for 2nd-5th grade
Program Leader: GEMS -- Jeanne Palmbos
Cadets -- Paul DeKraker 
Next Meeting: October 17
Roots
1st/3rd Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM
Ages: 6th-8th grade
Program Leader: Paul Machiele
Next Meeting:  October 17
REACH Sunday AM
High School Fellowship from 11:10-11:50 each Sunday
Program Leader: Jim & Jennifer Bryson

REACH Small Groups:
Megan Boes & Andrea Bennink
Chris Van Ee & Ross Weener
Youth Permission Form
Subscribe/Unsubscribe: Contact Rachel Redder
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