Member News
A heartfelt thank you to all.  What a blessing to be part of the Spring Lake Presbyterian family!  So many have shown their caring and kindness in so many ways.  Your prayers and healing thoughts have meant to much to me.  Flo Boes

Words  cannot express the thanks we feel for our church family and deacons for the support, cards, love, meals, and prayers we received during Dave’s illness and passing.  A special thank you to Carla Vink, Ricardo Laranja, and Terry Plews, who provided a wonderful celebration of Dave’s life.  And finally to Rev. Dan, whose support, visits, and uplifting service will always be treasured.  Judy Tanis, Veronica, Alex, & Abrielle Turien

Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace University”

Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace University” begins tonight at 6:00 p.m.  This is a 13-week course.  If you have any questions, please contact Jill Kelly at jillekelly@gmail.com or Ryan Kelly at sinowal@gmail.com, or phone 231-557-5555.  The FPU website for class registration and membership information is http://www.daveramesey.com/fpu/home/.

Nursing Home Service Today
The Deacons will be conducting two nursing home services at Seville/Simarron nursing homes this afternoon.  The homes are located at the corner of Clovernook and Robbins Road in Grand Haven Township.  We start at the northern-most building at 2:20 p.m., then head to the southern building at 2:50 p.m. for another service.  Come join us for lots of music, fellowship, and God’s Word shared with those who cannot get out for church services.

Coffee Hour Help Needed for the Next Two Sundays
We don’t have anyone to do coffee for the next two Sundays (March 14 & 21).  Robin & Bill, who always take care of coffee hour if nobody has signed up, will be on a well-deserved vacation.  Please help out if you can.  It’s just a matter of starting the coffee, cutting the donuts, and setting the table.  You don’t even need to pick up the donuts - we have a volunteer who does that.

Daylight Savings Time Begins Next Sunday!
It’s hard to believe, but it’s time to change the clocks to Daylight Savings Time next weekend.  Daylight Savings Time begins at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 14th.  If you don’t want to stay up that late, please remember to set your clocks ahead one hour next Saturday before you go to bed.  It’s a good time to change the batteries in your smoke detectors, too!

Church Business Directory
Did you ever need a painter, a plumber, electrician, etc. and wonder if there was anyone from church who performed a certain service or had a business you could use?  We’re going to make it easier for you to find out that information.  At the February meeting, Session approved the implementation of an on-line church business directory.  To advertise your business or service, simply drop your business card in the offering plate, or bring it to the office.  We ask that you print a 1– to 3-word category you would like your card to appear under (i.e. Plumbing, Furnace Repair, etc.).  We will scan your business card and put it on the website.  It will also be linked to the weekly Headlines.

 Mission Council Meeting
The Mission Council will be meeting between the services next Sunday, March 14, between the services in Fellowship Hall.  Grab a cup of coffee and join us.  All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Easter Flowers
Easter flowers are being sold to decorate the sanctuary for Easter.  If you would like to purchase a flower in memory/honor/celebration of a loved one, forms are available in the Narthex or the office.  Please return forms, with payment, to the office by March 31.

Acoustic Jam Fest
Back by popular demand, the Sorensens and their friends will be singing and playing at the Acoustic Jam Fest on Wednesday, March 24th, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.  There will be free popcorn and coffee.  Hotdogs, chips, soda, cookies, and brownies will be available for sale.  There will be a free-will offering at the door.  This is an evening of fun you won’t want to miss!  Come -  raise the roof and help decrease the mortgage.

Deacon News
We had the privilege of serving our community this winter by offering food from our pantry to the following number of families:

January 2010 : 73 families, 136 adults, 66 children

February 2010* : 36 families, 71 adults, 50 children

*February’s numbers reflect 3 weeks only.

A special thanks to the Mission Council for once again sponsoring the Have a Heart Food Drive.  Several families purchased pantry items to show their love to the hungry in the our community.  We received 50 bags of groceries!  Thanks for sharing these gifts from your heart.

Your Deacons at Work
In addition to our church ministry, God has inspired us to distribute your many donations to the Deacons with the following groups:

The Turien Children in Haiti - We sent a cash donation to help them survive the post-hurricane conditions.  We look forward to meeting them when they move to Spring Lake and pray that the paperwork will be approved as quickly as possible!

Renucci Hospitality House at Spectrum Hospital - We bought some puzzles and books for this temporary housing unit for long-term patients.

Kandu Industries - We have a group of very dedicated handicap students that work in our pantry.  We decided to donate for the furtherance of their program.

Kinderkirk - We donated to our SLPC preschool to help with student program costs.

Faith in Action - This is the mission headed by Tom Braak in Haiti.

The Youth Group Mission Trip - We rented a van for their trip this summer.

Glory be to God for these blessings!  We praise Him for making it possible to share with other and further His work!

Baseball Season Is Coming!
Baseball season is right around the corner, and players will be encouraged to start warming up for this year at SLPC.    Sign-ups for both men’s and coed teams will be in the Narthex over the next few weeks.  The men will be playing on Monday nights, and the coed team will be playing on Thursday nights again this year.  If you have any questions, please contact Ron Morse, 846-2568.

Deacons of the Month
Deacons for the month of March are Carla Vink and Gray Jackson.  If you would like a visit, someone to say a prayer with you, or just someone to talk to, please give one of them a call.  Carla - 846-3244, Gray - 842-7793.

Christ in the Passover
The Nortonville Gospel Chapel invites you to a presentation of Jesus’ Last Supper on Sunday, March 21, at 6:00 p.m.  Jesus’ Last Supper was actually a Jewish Passover.  Andrew Barron of Jews for Jesus will recreate the traditional Passover service and explain how it foreshadowed Jesus’ death and resurrection in a presentation called “Christ in the Passover.” 

Lenten Breakfast
The Women’s Fellowship of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Grand Haven, extends a cordial invitation to our members and friends of the congregation (both women and men) to attend a Lenten breakfast program on Tuesday, March 30, at 9:30 a.m.  A light breakfast will be served.  The program will be the Master Arts Theatre from Grand Rapids’ presentation of  “Window of His Love”  Special music will be provided by Ronald Bishop.  A light breakfast will be served.  A $5 donation is requested.  Reservations may be made by calling Jan at the church office, 842-6870 (mornings).  Child care will be provided.

Feeding America Truck
On Friday, March 26, there will be a truck from Feeding America in the parking lot of Spring Lake Christian Reformed Church to distribute 10,000 pounds of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other perishable items.  The church is located at the corner of Lake Ave. and Fall St. in Spring Lake.  Distribution will begin at 3:00 p.m. and is available to all families in the community.  Please share this event with anyone who has a need, and bring your own containers.

Mom 2 Mom Sale
P.E.O. Chapter CS is sponsoring a Mom 2 Mom Sale on April 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, 973 W. Norton Ave., Muskegon.  This fundraiser is for families who would like to buy or sell children’s items such as clothing, toys, books, furniture, equipment, and maternity clothing.  At this time table rentals are being taken.  You may rent an 8 ft. table for $15.  If you would like to rent a table or get more information, please contact Nancy Jordan at 231-670-2986 or email Nancy2964@att.net.  P.E.O. International is a philanthropic educational organization that is dedicated to raising funds to provide scholarships for women.   

Looking Ahead
March 7:  2:00 p.m. - Eagle Scout Ceremony - Isaac Sorensen

March 7:  6:00 p.m. Financial Peace University begins

March 14:  Daylight Savings Time Begins

March 14:  10:00 a.m. - Mission Council Meeting

March 24:  6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Acoustic Jam Fest

March 27:  Eagle Scout Court of Honor - Kyle Diephouse

March 28:  Palm Sunday, Confirmation Sunday

April 1:  7:00 p.m. - Maundy Thursday Communion Service

April 2:  7:00 p.m. - Good Friday Service

April 4:  Easter Sunday

April 17:  9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Rummage Sale

Birthdays & Anniversaries

March 9  Lory Sabo, Fred VanBemmelen

March 10  Judy Burnside, Patricia Bussard, Alex Turien

March 12  Norman St. Andrew

March 14  Methea Chen

  Anniversary:  Judith & Fred VanBemmelen