We welcome everyone as children of the heavenly King. Your presence adds joy to our gathering and enthusiasm to our worship. May God's presence be real to us all.

Message:

“Asking WHY?”

Scripture:

Psalm 42

Offering:

General Fund

February 5, 2012

Prayer Requests:

This week we are asked to pray for everyone in the church whose last name begins with the letter L. Suggestions for prayers would be for their spiritual growth, the opportunity to see Christ in everyday life, and anything else that God puts on your mind for them.

Announcements:

For a great evening of family entertainment, come to the Lynden Christian High School Drama Department’s presentation of the musical “Hello Dolly!” Showings will be Feb. 7-11 at the LCHS Fine Arts Center. Curtain time is 7:30pm. Tickets may be purchased at the LC Central Office or by calling 3188-9525.

Women of Whatcom Conference: Women of Whatcom presents “Step Into The Power,” the Northwest conference for women, on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10 and 11, at Christ the King Church in Bellingham. To register or for more details call 383-7432 or visit www.womenofwhatcom.com.

The Kings Men of Song will perform in our sanctuary on February 12 at 7 pm as a fund raiser for the Lighthouse Mission. A free-will offering will be taken during the performance to support this ministry. There had been a mix-up in the dates the group was performing at our church, so many people were not aware of the Jan. 22 performance.

Servants Next Sunday, February 12: Greeters: Lou & Ev Kooistra, Darryl & Gloria Groothuis; Nursery: Denise Doezema and Tanya Obbink; Snacks: Ali Laninga, Rosa McAlister, Tanya Obbink; Ushers: Dan Obbink, Don Knutson, Lou Kooistra; Prayer Room: Del Bosman; Sunday school: Tanya Obbink; Children and Worship: Diane Button and Ellie Roberts.

The February issue of “The Heartbeat” is available this morning. It is also posted on our church’s web site, which is www.-hopeinchristchurch.org.

The GEMS will be hosting another “baked potato, chili and Bunko” evening on February 10 from 5:30. Join us here at church as we have a fun evening of dinner and games. A free-will offering will be taken on behalf of GEMS when you pick up your dinner.

Darlys Recker will be offering a crop and craft day here at church on February 11th from 9-5. To reserve your spot at a table or if you have any questions regarding the event contact Darlys.

The Deacons will be hosting a “game night” in the sanctuary on February 17 from 7pm to about 8:30. Contact your Deacon if you will need a ride to church for this evening of fun.

We are considering a mission trip to visit the Cunningham's to construct a workshop for the native men to use during the winter time with the saw milling business that Streetcorners has established. Timeframe is August to early September for the trip. We would like to meet immediately after service this Sunday with anyone who might be interested in learning more about the trip to see if there is enough interest to warrant continued talks with the Cunninghams.

Friendship Class is in need of some puppets to use as visual aid in telling stories from the Bible. If you are willing to provide them, either as homemade sock puppets, have some to donate, or even purchase some for the group, please let Tanya Obbink know.