It's easy to stumble when we forget that this world isn't our permanent home. We can find ourselves adopting the values and habits of those solely focused on the here and now. But today, we're going to dive into what God teaches us about living for the Kingdom of God. Join us as we explore the changes needed to be faithful citizens of this eternal kingdom.
Order of Worship – October 1st
Intro Video: “As One (We Are the Church)”
Opening Song: God With Us
Welcome & Prayer
Call to Worship: Psalm 47: 1-2,5-7 – Hillary VanDerMolen
Song: That’s The Power
Song: O Come to The Altar
Mutual Greeting (252 Kids Dismissed to Class)
Congregational Prayer
Offertory
Message: “Not Home Yet: Church & Forever Belonging” - Rev. Samuel Sutter
Closing Song: Jesus Paid It All
Communion Preparatory
Benediction
Doxology: Jesus Paid It All
After the worship service concludes, all are welcomed to join us in the church Lobby for a time of fellowship and refreshment. Youth (6th-10th grade) will be meeting in the classroom under the stairs for Catechism class.
This Week:
- Monday, 2nd – 7pm Women’s Stitch or Chat (See Robin to RSVP)
- Tuesday, 3rd – 7:30pm The Bridge (Young Adult’s Bible Study)
- Wednesday & Thursday, 4th-5th - Classis Atlantic North East
- Friday, 6th - 10am Blood Drive in Youth Building (Sign up at Goshen.Church/RedCross)
- Friday, 6th – 6:30pm Spanish Bible Study
- Sunday, 8th – Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
Upcoming Events:
- October 10th – 7pm Cadets & GEMS (Kid’s Club)
- October 11th – 7pm Council Meeting
- October 12th – 7:30pm Youth Group (Grades 7-12)
- October 14th - 9am Goshen Ecumenical Food Pantry
- October 18th – 7pm Prayer Meeting (Elder’s to Follow)
- October 28th – 6am Cadet’s w/ Encounter Pancake Breakfast
Goshen Christian Preschool - Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 4th from 4:30pm - 6:30pm! The Goshen Christian Preschool is partnering with the Fishers of Men Fish n Chips (Holland American Bakery) and hosting a DRIVE THRU Fish and Chip Fundraiser! For $15.00 your dinner will include a serving of fish (or chicken fingers), french fries, coleslaw, & roll. Reserve your dinner today by email to [email protected]. (We will accept cash or check made out to the Goshen Christian School at pick up.)
Red Cross Blood Drive - Friday, October 6th, we will be hosting a Blood Drive with The Red Cross in the Youth Building. There is an immediate need - Help Save Lives! Appointments still available. Sign up at www.Goshen.Church/RedCross.
October Second Offering Schedule:
8 – Warming Station, 15 – Disability Concerns, 22- Faith Promise, 29 – Gideons
RIGHT NOW Media: Our church has access to an extensive, new video library called RightNow Media! Sign up today for FREE access to thousands of video resources to help you with parenting, marriage, discipleship and more. It includes content for all ages and stages of life, and all of your family members are invited to set up their own accounts as well. Sign up for free at www.Goshen.Church/RNMedia
Sussex Christian School is holding their annual Harvest Dinner and Auction on Saturday, November 4 beginning at 4:30 pm with Hors D'oeuvres and a Silent Auction. A delicious buffet dinner will be served with Prime Rib, Glazed Ham, and Vegetable Lasagna as main course offerings. Tickets are $40 each. (No takeout dinners available.) Seating is limited so we encourage you to reserve your tickets as soon as possible by calling 973.534.1426 or emailing [email protected]. Please note that this is an adult only evening, and no childcare is provided.
FREE GIFT: Reading the Bible is one of the best ways to know God better. If you don’t have a copy of the Bible, we’d like to give you a copy free of charge to read and learn more about God. Look for the orange New Testaments in the back of the sanctuary.
Nursery Staff:
October 1st Kim DeVries & Taylor DiMartino
October 8th Britanni & Harleigh Gaucher
October 15th Paige Matuszewski & Maddie VanPelt
October 22nd Amber Goudreau & Jessica DeVries
Coffee Hour:
October 1st Justin & Britanni Gaucher
October 8th Karen VanEeuwen
October 15th Linda VanDeWeert & Betsy Yntema
October 22nd Doug & Marci Wade