Your weekly news update from Rockford Reformed Church
Aug 31 - Sept 6, 2015
This Sunday 9:30am

"Unimaginable Impact"
Ephesians 3:20-21
Pastor Paul Bradford

Fall Programming at RRC!

Fall Festival - Sunday, Sept 13
Join us as we celebrate, and lift up, the upcoming Church activities!

Worship is back to two services:  8:45 & 11:00am

Information about fall programming will be available in the gym after both services.

Cookies, coffee, and punch will be served in the gym after the 8:45am service.

Join us for an All-Church Picnic following the 11:00am service (children's activities outside!) - menu includes hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, chips, drinks, etc.

We need grills and people to "man" the grills to cook hot dogs & hamburgers - please contact the church office if you can help us out - thanks!

Then join us for an All-Church Prayer Meeting at 6:00pm to pray for RRC and our ministries as we launch into a new program year (children are encouraged to attend with their parents - if needed, child care is available for 7 and under).
Start Dates:

September 15

September 20
High School Youth Group

September 23
Middle School Youth Group

September 25
Volunteers Needed:

Grillers
--for the Fall Festival picnic

Nursery
--This Sunday, Sept 6, 1 adult
--Sunday, Sept 13, during the prayer meeting
--Two adults needed for Sunday School nursery
--Two adults needed for Pioneer Clubs nursery

Pioneer Clubs
--One leader needed for 2-3 year olds
--One male leader needed for 1-2 grade boys
--One volunteer to help in the gym
--Volunteers needed to man the doors during simple supper (keep kids in the gym)
Events & Program Details
Life Groups
Learn more about our new Life Groups on our website, and watch for details on signing up!
Men's Prayer Breakfast
Tuesdays 7-8am
Join us in the Fellowship Hall any time for breakfast, fellowship, and prayer.
Adult Fellowship
First Wednesday of each month
Next meeting: September 2.  (more info)
Living Room Chats
Sundays 6:00-7:30pm
Join Pastor Paul & Tammy for dessert. Sign up online or in the back of the sanctuary.  (more info)
Family Biking Day
September 12, 9:30am
Meet at the White Pine trailhead in Rockford (by the Wolverine Shoe Store) for muffins and juice. Bike at your own speed.  (more info)
All-Church Prayer Meeting
September 13, 6pm
Cap off our Fall Festival Sunday with a worship and prayer gathering as we pray over the major areas of ministry at RRC.  (more info)
Women's Tues. Bible Study
Tuesdays 9:30-11:00am
Beginning September 15: A study of the book of Romans. Led by Marcia Coleman and Jean Boyd.  (more info)
Adult Sunday School
Sundays 10:00-10:45am
Beginning September 20: "Follow" - a video series by Andy Stanley. Led by Kevin and Polly Johnson.  (more info)
Pioneer Clubs
Wednesdays 6:30-8:00pm
Beginning September 23: A fun mid-week program for kids ages 2.5 years through 5th grade.  (more info) (register)
Women's Wed. Bible Study
Wednesdays 6:45-8:00pm
Beginning September 23: "Let. It. Go." - discover the freedom and reward of living a life "out of control," in which you allow God to be seated in the rightful place in your life. Led by Polly Johnson.  (more info)
Prayer Ministry Class
Wednesdays 6:45-8:00pm
Beginning September 23: The ministry of loving, listening, and praying. Equips participants to join Sunday morning prayer teams, though open to everyone.  (more info)
Women's Fri. Bible Study
Fridays 9:30-11:00am
Beginning September 25: "Children of the Day" - a study of 1 & 2 Thessalonians. Led by Emillie Clayton and Trisha Van Stensel. Childcare available.  (more info)
Human Trafficking Summit
October 23-24 in Cadillac, MI
Did you know that Michigan is the second highest human trafficking state in the country? That there are over 2400 children for sale on the internet at any given time in West Michigan alone?  (more info)
Rockford Reformed Church
4890 Eleven Mile Road, Rockford, MI 49341
616-866-2308

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