The Olive ConnectionApril 28, 2013 - South Olive Christian Reformed

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The Olive Connection▪April 28, 2013
Welcome!
A special welcome to our guests today!
Please sign the Welcome Pad when it is passed
during the morning offering or evening announcements.
Morning Nursery is available for children under age 3.
Children in Worship for children ages 3-K.
Refreshments in the Fellowship Room after the
morning service.
DVDs/CDs of today’s messages are available at the
sound booth. Hearing assisted devices are also available
at the sound booth. Our church is equipped with
the hearing loop.
If you would like more information about the ministries
and activities of South Olive Church, please contact one
of the Elders or the Pastor when you leave today. Please
come back to worship with us again.
Morning Worship - 9:30 a.m.
Pastor Al Schipper
"Wisdom from the FIRST Pews"
Acts 4:32 - Acts 5:11 (pg. 1697)
Offerings: South Olive Church Ministries
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Evening Worship - 6:00 p.m.
Pastor Al Schipper
“Habakkuk Sings”
Habakkuk 3:17-19 (pg. 1461)
For the evening service, please use the
Offering Boxes located
in the back of the Auditorium
Songs projected per CCLI #784411
Sunday, April 28
This Week at South Olive
9:30 AM Morning Worship
After AM
Service
CWSCS Service Team/Chapel
6:00 PM Evening Worship
7:15 PM Sr. High @ the Pit
Monday, April 29
6:30 PM Deacons, Elders Meet
7:30 PM Council Meeting
Wednesday, May 1
8:00 PM Deadline for Bulletin Announcements
Thursday, May 2
7:00 PM National Day of Prayer Service @
Noordeloos CRC
Nursery AM
Serving South Olive Today
PM
Ushers
Tech
Greeters
Children in
Worship
Coffee Set-Up
Coffee Servers
Next Sunday
AM-Pastor Michael DeVries
PM-
Cheryl Zwagerman, Lydia Wiersma
Cry Room Available
AM Ken Koetsier
PM Terry Brandsen
Kurt Potter
Amy Koetsier, Kevin Muckey,
Ken Koetsier, Marissa Koetsier
Ward/Felicia Grigsby,
Kristopher/Michelle Hop
“JIR: Road to Emmaus”
Laurie Brandsen, Hanna Garber
Elinor Koetsier
Ron/Elinor Koetsier,
Howard/Noreen Weener

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Thank you
A big thank you once again to all who were a part of last week Sunday night’s Hymn Sing. No matter in what
way you were involved, even if you just came to “Worship and Praise the Lord” (we couldn’t have a hymn sing
without you). It was very much appreciated: “To God be the Glory forever, Amen!”
Dear Friends of South Olive Church, Many thanks for all your prayer and support over the past couple of
months. God has blessed us abundantly in our time of need. Thank you, the Drost Family.
Thank you South Olive for the wonderful baby shower last week! We are so blessed with a loving church family,
and appreciate your prayers in the coming weeks as we welcome our new baby to our family! Also, thank
you to the anonymous gift giver for the car seat/stroller! MUCH appreciated! Jordan and Tiffany Miedema
Choir Members
Our season of singing is done for another year. THANK YOU for your part in the choir and your willingness
to lead worship and glorify our awesome God through music!
CWSCS Summer Serve Team Members: Please meet in the Chapel immediately following the service
this morning for an important meeting. Thanks!
Special Services at Noordeloos CRC
South Olive Church will be joining Noordeloos CRC for the following special worship services:
This Thursday, May 2 - National Day of Prayer – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 9 - Ascension Day – 7:00 p.m.
All Church Potluck Next Week at 11:30 a.m.
Families of more than three are asked to bring a hot and a cold dish. Families of three or less need
only bring one dish. Drinks will be provided.
The Blessing Barrel
Congratulations to Kayla Dykstra and Paul Riemersma who will be married on May 10. The Blessing Barrels
are out in the narthex for South Olive Church family members to fill with useful household items and gifts
through NEXT Sunday, May 5. Let’s help Kayla and Paul fill their cupboards and feel blessed by being part
of the family here at South Olive. THANK YOU!
ONE MORE HOST FAMILY (for 2 girls) IS STILL NEEDED! The sixth grade class from Chicago West Side
Christian School is coming to South Olive for their annual Farm Tour May 16-19. We’re still looking for one
more host family to take in two female students. If you are interested in being a host family, please sign up in
the narthex or see Mike VanderZwaag.
HEY KIDS, YOU WANT TO PLAY BALL?
Any kids ages 8-13 interested in playing on a church softball team sign up TODAY in the
narthex. Games are played on Wednesday nights starting in June. Any questions, see
one of the coaches, Paul Riemersma, Marlin Brandsen, Amy or Ken Koetsier.
We Still Need More Volunteers to Mow the Church Lawn
We need volunteers to help mow the grass again this year. The sign up is at the
Welcome Center. Any questions, please see Dan Green or one of the Deacons.

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Serving South Olive Next Week-May 5
Nursery AM
PM
Ushers
Tech
Greeters
Children in
Worship
Char Dozeman, Marissa Koetsier
Cry Room Available
AM Terry Brandsen
PM Ken Koetsier
Kurt Potter
Judy Bergman, Jerry Bergman
Levi Brandsen
Jon/Noel Rink, Randy Rop family
“TR:Apr to 10”
Mackenzie, Ryan & Gabe DeBoer
Coffee Set-Up
Cookies
Coffee Servers
Brenda Hop
Elinor Koetsier, Helinda Hossink,
Marcia Zoerman
Rick/Kathy Schut
Bob/Evie Wassink
Youth Happenings and Events
Sr. High
Last meeting of the season:
Tonight at 7:15 p.m. at the Pit
Upcoming Events
Mike’s Diner returns to South Olive School
on Friday, June 14 and
Saturday, June 15. We’ll be serving cheeseburgers,
hot dogs, chili dogs, chips, malts, shakes and
more from 4-8 p.m. both evenings. All funds raised
will support South Olive Bible Camp 2013.
Cedar Point Trip!
We’re going to Cedar Point
on Tuesday, June 18. Cost
per person is $70 and includes your transportation
and ticket. Space is limited and just $20 will reserve
your seat (checks payable to Randy Rop) with the
remaining amount ($50) due by June 1. All are welcome!
Sixth grade and under requires an adult chaperone.
Sign up at the Welcome Center in the narthex.
Questions? See Randy, Paul or Mike VanderZwaag.
South Olive Bible Camp registration Forms will
continue to be accepted as space allows.
Registration forms are located at the Welcome
Center in the narthex.
July 13-16 SonQuest Session (grades 3-6)
July 16-20 Summit Session (grades 7-10)
Save the Date:
Our annual Church Picnic
is Saturday, June 29 at
Camp Geneva.
More details to come!
S.O.S. is planning a second trip to Blue Gate in
Shipshewana on Friday, September 20. We will
leave church at 2:15 p.m. and first go to E & S
sales, then have a family style dinner at Blue Gate
Restaurant at 5:15 p.m. followed by a program
provided by the "Brown Family". We will get back
to church around 11:00 p.m. Cost is $60.00 (Due
by August 5). For reservations, call
Elinor 875-8047 or Carolyn 875-8609.
In Your Mailbox
May’s Calendar
On the Fellowship Room Table
Focus on the Family Bulletin
CRC May Prayer Guide
Today Booklet for May/June
(note there are limited large print Today bookletsif
you need one, please let Karen Kooiker know)

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Council and Care Teams 2012-2013
A-Breu
Elder: Mike VanderZwaag, Missions (‘14)
Deacon: Joel Miedema, Secretary (‘13)
Care Team: Bob & Thelma Hop
Brew-G
Elder: Larry Nienhuis, President (‘14)
Deacon: Doug Overweg, Building/Grounds (‘15)
Care Team: Roger & Carolyn Brandsen
H-Ma
Elder: Steve Cooley, Vice President (‘13)
Deacon: Dan Witteveen, Treasurer (‘14)
Care Team: Bob & Evie Wassink
Mi-Sm
Elder: Cal Dozeman, Clerk (‘15)
Deacon: Glenn VanderZwaag, Food Pantry (‘13)
Care Team: Laverne & Ruth Kooiker
Sp-Va
Elder: Tom Zwagerman, Hospitality (‘15)
Deacon: Scott Evans, Missions (‘14)
Care Team: Mark & Ann Maas
Ve-Z
Elder: Glenn Mulder, Education (‘13)
Deacon: Dan Green, Building/Grounds (‘15)
Care Team: Willard & Karen Klein
Upcoming Events
May
8 PM Wedding Rehearsal
10 PM Wedding
12 AM Pastor Dan Stouten
PM Pastor Todd Krygsheld
13 PM Food Pantry
June
2 AM Lord’s Supper
9 AM Fellowship Room Reserved
29 PM Church Picnic
July
13-16 Bible Camp SonQuest Session (grades 3-6)
16-20 Bible Camp Summit Session (grades 7-10)
September
28 PM Church Auction
HIS MEN, a male chorus from Western Michigan, will be presenting a 40th anniversary concert at 5:00 p.m.
on Sunday, May 5, at Maranatha Christian Reformed Church (918 Central Avenue in Holland). Both current
and former members will participate.
Our Mission
To develop a community of believers who love God and one another and
are equipped to impact their world for Jesus.