Sandram Phiri, one of our MRN Fellows, has completed his studies and will return to Malawi at the beginning of October. Sandram has held soccer camps in Malawi and here at URC and plans to continue this kind of outreach when he returns to Malawi. Many Malawi communities have only one (old) soccer ball or use compacted plastic bags and ropes to form a soccer ball. We would like to collect funds to purchase soccer balls that could be used for camps and then leave them behind so the community could use them when the camp is over. The Missions Committee, along with the Diaconate, are encouraging donations to enable Sandram to purchase the soccer balls back in Malawi. The cost of each ball ranges from about $20-40. Any contributions are appreciated – please donate directly to MRN via their website and note “Sandram Soccer Balls” in the comments section at the bottom.
The “Counseling Theology, Practice and Issues” class meets every Friday from 4:00-6:00 p.m. The class covers biblical counseling model and methods and the following counseling issues: helping hurting people, depression and anxiety, anger and conflict, gender and sexuality, grief and hope. This class is open to all and would be helpful for all those who counsel, disciple, mentor, lead growth groups, teach, and do evangelism; as well as those who would like to be lay counselors at URC. The class begins Friday October 6 and runs through May. Contact Pat Quinn with any questions.
Join us for our GO/SEND Missions Gatherings as we fellowship over a meal, explore topics related to missions (often with guest speakers), and pray for our missionaries together. We will meet after the second morning service on 9/17, 10/22, and 11/19. Contact Mary Simon if you would like to help with food.
All women are invited to join an evening Bible study starting in September. This year there are a few different options:
~ Studying the book of Genesis using “The Promised One: Seeing Jesus in Genesis” by Nancy Guthrie. Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd & 4th weeks of the month either Wednesdays (at URC) or Thursdays (in Holt), beginning September 27th & 28th. Sign up HERE.
~ Focusing on D.A. Carson’s book “Praying with Paul”. Meeting at 7:00 p.m. every other Thursday via Zoom, beginning September 28th. Contact Cheryl McCormick with questions. Sign up HERE
Books are available on the book table.
The class reviews basic Biblical teachings on what it means to be a Christian, the nature of revelation, sin and salvation, the sacraments, worship, and faithful communion with God. About URC also paints a picture of what it means to be a part of our church family. The 10-week class will start Sunday, September 10 at 9:00 a.m.
More information and sign up HERE.
To promote equipping the saints for the work of ministry (Eph. 4:12) URC is offering its Biblical and Theological Foundations course this Fall. If you are interested in growing in your knowledge of Scripture and theology, and your ability to minister the Word to those around you, this class is for you. The class is a prerequisite for those interested in serving URC as an elder or deacon one day, but it is open to all members of the church — both men and women — with a heart to grow in leadership in the church. Meets Thursday mornings at 6:30 am, beginning September 14. Contact Chip Cogan for more info. Sign up here to attend.
Class syllabus available soon.
The URC Men’s Ministry will be hosting a six-session study on Colossians for Fall 2023. The study will be held every other Saturday starting at 7:30am at URC. Please bring your Bibles and commentaries and join us for a great time of fellowship and time in God’s word. Check the calendar for dates or email JC Ortiz with any questions or for more information, ortizz811@gmail.com.
URC women are invited to join us every other Wednesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall, beginning September 20th. This semester we will be reading “The Mortification of Sin” by John Owen. Books are available on the book table for $8. Join us for book discussion, testimony panels, guest speakers, wonderful fellowship and great food! Childcare provided, homeschool classes offered. Registration is open now through August HERE.
Join us for a summer women’s dessert night on August 16th at 7:00 p.m. in the URC Fellowship Hall. Come enjoy fellowship with one another and hear about upcoming women’s events for the year.
DIG kids are invited to join us for a fun filled day at Michigan’s Adventure in Muskegon, MI on August 16th. We will leave from URC on Wednesday, August 16th at 10am and to return by 10pm-ish. The cost is $65/person which includes a ticket, dinner, and travel. Students will need to pack their own lunch or buy onsite.
Plan to bring own lunch, a bathing suit, towel, sunscreen, hat, water bottle, etc.
This is a consent form/travel release for minors as well as any info that will be needed in case of an emergency. A limited number of partial scholarships are available. If you have any questions, contact Katie Middlestead.
