MinistryDetail - Holland Heights Christian Reformed Church

Holland Heights Christian Reformed Church
Reaching Out ... and Building Up ... in Holland, MI

December 3, 2008

Ministries, Activities and Service Opportunities
at Holland Heights Church

Worship Services

At our Sunday 10:00am Worship Celebration and the 6:00pm Praise and Worship Service
you are welcomed as one of the family of God. We may have differences, but we all have one
thing in common... we all need Jesus. The music is worshipful, using both traditional and
contemporary songs. Drama, video and other arts are also utilized to bring a clear Biblically
based message. Transportation, hearing aids and signing are available.

Bible Study & Education (Adult Discipleship)

Women in the Word meets Tuesday Morning at 9:45am for informal Bible study, friendship,
and sharing. All women, their friends and neighbors are invited. Story Hour & Little Lambs for
ages 2-1/2 to 5 with stories, organized crafts and play time along with a nursery for babies are provided.
Women in the Word also meets Wednesday as a Family night activity with nursery provided.
Tuesday Noon Bible Study is an in depth and unique study of Old Testament
scripture led by Pastor George De Jong.
Wednesday Family Night activities meet September through April. The evening begins
with dinner at 6:15pm. Small groups, speakers and Youth programs meet after dinner
at 6:45pm or 7:00pm. Heights Nights Detailed Schedule
Men's Life Bible Study and discussion meets Friday morning at 6:30am.
Small Group Bible Studies and Care Circles meet regularly as the group decides for
fellowship, sharing, support, Bible study and prayer.
Our Library of books, cassettes and VCR tapes for adults and children is available to
everyone. It is attended after each Sunday morning worship service for assistance.
Audio cassettes and DVD's of all services are available.

Outreach, Evangelism & Missions

Neighborhood welcome calls are made to new residents in the Holland Heights area.
A plate of homemade cookies, church information and an invitation to visit and enjoy
our church fellowship is given.

Vacation Bible School is held each summer to provide children a program of
Bible songs, stories, activities and crafts.

Tract distribution

Kids' Life Bible Club

is for K through 5th grade students from Holland Schools.
We meet each Tuesday after school October through April for an hour of fun
and learning about the Bible and Jesus Christ.

We support selected missionaries through prayers, financial support and letters.
Mission/Evangelism Emphasis times are utilized to inform and encourage us to
reach out to others.
We support Home and World Missions through the Chr. Ref. Church in North America.

Music & the Arts

Friendship Children's Choir provides a group singing opportunity and activities on
Wednesday evenings at 6:45pm for 3 year olds through 1st grade as part of Family Night.
Worship Choir is for anyone, high school age and older, who desire to assist in the
enhancement of our worship services. Rehearsals are on Sundays at 4:30pm as announced.
Praise Team is a group that enjoys singing to lead our worship services. Rehearsals
are Wednesdays at 7:00pm.
Praise Band/Orchestra is a group of instrumentalists who play periodically for worship
times and to accompany vocal groups.
Seasonal Musicals are presented periodically giving an opportunity for children and
adults to use their talents in praise to God.
Handbell Choir groups are available for adults as well as 4th graders and older.
Group formation and practice times are announced in the weekly bulletin.
Drama and Liturgical Dance Groups bring additional meaning to our services.
Audio/Visual Tech Team prepares presentations and operates the A/V equipment during our services.
Accompanists & other Special Music are used to provide music during worship services.

Children & Youth

Children's Worship is held during the Sunday morning worship service for 3 year
olds through Kindergarten. This includes a time of singing, play and a Bible story.

Children's Nurseries for infants and toddlers are available during Sunday worship
services, Tuesday Woman in the Word and Wednesday Family Night activities.

Carpenter's Workshop for 1st through 5th grade meets Sunday morning at 11:15am
for a time of group singing and hearing a Bible story. They also meet in small groups
to spend time with their leader discussing the story.

Workshop 678 meets Sunday morning at 11:15am. Grades 6, 7 and 8 study what
the Bible teaches and how it is relevant to their age group.

Little Lambs and Story Hour (ages 2-1/2 to 5) meet Tuesday at 9:45am during
Women in the Word. We make God known simply and clearly, presenting the Bible
message through singing, crafts, free play, and Bible stories.
Kid's Life Bible Club is for K through 5th grade students from Holland Schools.
We meet each Tuesday after school October through April for an hour of fun
and learning about the Bible and Jesus Christ.
Friendship Circle for preschool children through 1st grade join to sing and do
activities at 6:45pm on our Wednesday Family night.
The Heights Kids Club for 2nd through 5th graders meets at 6:45pm on our
Wednesday Family night for crafts, service projects, Bible study and fun.
Peer 678 is a club for 6th, 7th and 8th graders to get to know themselves, each other
and God a bit better. They meet on Wednesday Family Night at 6:45pm.
High School Education Classes meet Sunday at 11:15am for study and discussion.
High School Bible Study and Fellowship meets Wednesday Family night at 6:45pm.
The Edge High School Group meets weekly to enjoy each other, fun activities and God.

Visitation, Pastoral & Caring

The Pastors, Elders and Deacons visit the sick, elderly and shutins to show love, care
and compassion from the family of God.

Our Stephen Ministry offers trained and supervised lay caregivers who provide one-to-one
Christian hope, support and encouragement to hurting people.
A pastoral visit or discussion is available to anyone. No church connection necessary.
Pastoral counseling for pre-marital, marital, and personal concerns is available.
Our church supports the Pine Rest Counseling Assistance Program which provides
professional counseling for a wide range of personal concerns initially at no cost.
Our Deacons offer kindness and compassion for special financial and physical needs by providing:
- Meals, child care and household help utilizing the Care Persons and Care Districts.
- A Food Pantry which is coordinated by Heights of Hope.
- Financial Budget Counseling in conjunction with Good Samaritan Ministries.
- Christian School tuition assistance.
- Transportation for services or meetings organized through the Congregational Care
Committee. This is available by contacting the church office.
- Monetary gifts from our thank offerings to many benevolent causes and organizations.
Deacon's are involved in the Holland Deacons' Conference which executes community
projects including Christian Adult Foster Care, Domestic Violence Shelter, Transitional
Housing, Christian Child Care and the community Crop Walk in April.

Prayer

Sunday Pre-service Prayer Time (9:15am), Wednesday Barnabas Prayer Fellowship
(6:30am) for men and the Thursday Morning Women's Prayer Group (8:30am) meet for a
time of prayer and sharing for particular needs and joys.

The Prayer Telephone Line 1 (800) 584-8615 provides opportunities for the congregation
to be made aware of urgent concerns in our congregation and community. Prayer requests
can be called into the church office (396-5988) or Emailed to the HHCRC Office
Chr. Ref. Church Denomination Prayer Line 1 (888) 272-7729 contains highlights of
the church's ministry concerns and items of thanksgiving with denomination-wide interest.
The Prayer Room is set aside for personal prayer time to fit your schedule. The
room provides a quiet place for you to pray for personal items or for praises
and petitions provided for you.
Prayer Partners for various ministries and individuals are utilized.

Fellowship

Sunday Worship Greeters, Ushers & Coffee Servers provide a friendly greeting each
week to welcome and assist us.

Wednesday Night Family $ Dinner meets weekly during the school season to start the
Family Night activities for all ages. Small groups, featured speakers and youth programs
meet after dinner.

Wednesday Nights Outside provide supervised roller hockey games in the parking lot
during the summer.

Calling on the Classics occurs after the Wednesday Family Night dinner. Christ's love is
brought to members of the congregation with a group visit from anyone interested.

Sports (volleyball, basketball, etc.) are available in the Gym/Fellowship Center as scheduled.

Friendship Dinners are groups of couples and singles that have dinners together
in their homes for fellowship and to make new friends.

40's and Under is a group for social activities with fellowship and fun for those under 40.

Prime Timers is a group designed to provide occasional social activities for those
over 40 years of age.

Golden Heighters are retirees who meet monthly for breakfast, as well as for outings,
fun activities and support.

Weekly Bulletins, information sheets, and Missionary Newsletters are provided to keep us
informed on happenings in our fellowship.

Neighborhood Picnic/Block Parties are scheduled during the summer in conjunction with
the city and other neighborhood churches.

Summer Co-ed Softball Team plays May through August against other area church teams.

Annual Family Camp Out is held on a weekend in June at a nearby campground.

Annual Golf Outing for our fellowship is held in September.

Holland Heights Christian Reformed Church

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