Weekly Update
View our weekly announcements below!
Chancel Choir Resumes
We welcome back our Chancel Choir in September as they begin again leading worship music at the start of our ministry season. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30 and kick-off with the fall choir retreat on Saturday, September 5. New participants are very welcome. Contact Dr. Ryan Kelly at ryan@proclamation.org for more information.
ESL Training • Thursday, August 27
Interested in serving in our ESL ministry? Join us for a volunteer training on Thursday, August 27, from 6:30–8:00 p.m. here at the church. We especially need 3 teachers for Monday mornings and 2 teachers for Wednesday evenings to meet the needs of our students. Classroom assistants and check-in volunteers are also always welcome and needed! Come learn how you can help make a difference in the lives of our ESL students. We’d love to have you join us!
Children’s Ministry Volunteer Training • Monday, August 31
All children’s ministry volunteers are invited to attend or view our volunteer training which will happen via Zoom on August 31st at 7 p.m. If you intend on serving in children’s ministry in any of our ministries this year, or are interested in attending children’s ministry, please sign up for to receive the link to this volunteer training at this link: https://forms.gle/FRACPC9Fr3Mp7WKK7
Youth Group Kick Off • Saturday, September 5
All families of youth group students (6th-12th grade) are invited to our Youth Group Kick-Off on September 5th, at 5:00 p.m. here at the church. It will be a time of food, fun, and fellowship as we reconnect and gear up for the new ministry season. Main entree and drinks will be provided. RSVP link includes a sign-up to bring a side, salad, or dessert. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/vJtza8QkhVYwE87c9
Church Directory Updates
If you would like to be included in the church directory or to update your contact information, please carefully note your information on the worship attendance sheet, fill out an update form in the narthex, or email kristen@proclamation.org. We will be printing updated directories soon.
Wednesday Family Nights Begin September 9
Mark your calendars for Wednesday Family Night, beginning on September 9. There will be music, discipleship, and fellowship opportunities for all ages, along with dinner.
Inauguration of Dr. Dave Garner • September 25
Proclamation is pleased to host the inauguration service of Dr. Dave Garner as the fifth President of Westminster Theological Seminary. Join us on Thursday, September 25, at 7:00 p.m. If you plan to attend, please RSVP at wts.edu/inauguration.
Save the Date • 2027 Women's Retreat
Mark your calendars for the 2027 Women’s Retreat, taking place March 5–7, 2027, at Black Rock Retreat. We’re excited to welcome Virginia Spykerman again as our guest speaker. We hope you’ll plan to join us for a meaningful weekend of fellowship, encouragement, and spiritual renewal!
Save the Date • 2027 Men's Retreat
The 2027 Men’s Retreat, will take place April 16–17, 2027. Planning is underway and more details will be coming soon!
Give Online
Did you know you can give online? Did you know that the missions budget is separate from the operating budget? Did you know you can pay for those going on missions trips or give to the compassion fund online? Consider setting up an account online at
proclamation.org/give.
We welcome back our Chancel Choir in September as they begin again leading worship music at the start of our ministry season. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30 and kick-off with the fall choir retreat on Saturday, September 5. New participants are very welcome. Contact Dr. Ryan Kelly at ryan@proclamation.org for more information.
ESL Training • Thursday, August 27
Interested in serving in our ESL ministry? Join us for a volunteer training on Thursday, August 27, from 6:30–8:00 p.m. here at the church. We especially need 3 teachers for Monday mornings and 2 teachers for Wednesday evenings to meet the needs of our students. Classroom assistants and check-in volunteers are also always welcome and needed! Come learn how you can help make a difference in the lives of our ESL students. We’d love to have you join us!
Children’s Ministry Volunteer Training • Monday, August 31
All children’s ministry volunteers are invited to attend or view our volunteer training which will happen via Zoom on August 31st at 7 p.m. If you intend on serving in children’s ministry in any of our ministries this year, or are interested in attending children’s ministry, please sign up for to receive the link to this volunteer training at this link: https://forms.gle/FRACPC9Fr3Mp7WKK7
Youth Group Kick Off • Saturday, September 5
All families of youth group students (6th-12th grade) are invited to our Youth Group Kick-Off on September 5th, at 5:00 p.m. here at the church. It will be a time of food, fun, and fellowship as we reconnect and gear up for the new ministry season. Main entree and drinks will be provided. RSVP link includes a sign-up to bring a side, salad, or dessert. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/vJtza8QkhVYwE87c9
Church Directory Updates
If you would like to be included in the church directory or to update your contact information, please carefully note your information on the worship attendance sheet, fill out an update form in the narthex, or email kristen@proclamation.org. We will be printing updated directories soon.
Wednesday Family Nights Begin September 9
Mark your calendars for Wednesday Family Night, beginning on September 9. There will be music, discipleship, and fellowship opportunities for all ages, along with dinner.
Inauguration of Dr. Dave Garner • September 25
Proclamation is pleased to host the inauguration service of Dr. Dave Garner as the fifth President of Westminster Theological Seminary. Join us on Thursday, September 25, at 7:00 p.m. If you plan to attend, please RSVP at wts.edu/inauguration.
Save the Date • 2027 Women's Retreat
Mark your calendars for the 2027 Women’s Retreat, taking place March 5–7, 2027, at Black Rock Retreat. We’re excited to welcome Virginia Spykerman again as our guest speaker. We hope you’ll plan to join us for a meaningful weekend of fellowship, encouragement, and spiritual renewal!
Save the Date • 2027 Men's Retreat
The 2027 Men’s Retreat, will take place April 16–17, 2027. Planning is underway and more details will be coming soon!
Support Our Missionaries
Proclamation has the privilege of supporting 29 missionaries around the world. Please consider supporting the work of the Great Commission by committing to pray for our missionaries and by financially supporting the Missions Fund. Proclamation’s Mission Fund is separate and distinct from the church’s Operating Budget so remember to designate your gifts to the Missions Fund. You can give to the Missions Fund online at www.proclamation.org/give or by writing ‘Missions’ on the memo line of your check.
Proclamation has the privilege of supporting 29 missionaries around the world. Please consider supporting the work of the Great Commission by committing to pray for our missionaries and by financially supporting the Missions Fund. Proclamation’s Mission Fund is separate and distinct from the church’s Operating Budget so remember to designate your gifts to the Missions Fund. You can give to the Missions Fund online at www.proclamation.org/give or by writing ‘Missions’ on the memo line of your check.
Important Church Notifications
Proclamation church and our ministries send emergency notifications, announcements, and other ministry news through the Proclamation App. To be sure you do not miss emergency notifications, such as cancelation of worship services or mid-week activities, download the app and make sure notifications are turned on. You may download the app on either your phone or tablet. To permit notifications from the app: Open the app & tap the upper right button & scroll down to app settings & turn on notifications (“general” is the most important). Make sure notifications are turned on in your phone settings as well. If you have any questions, please speak with Kerrick, Kristen, or Jonathan.
Note: Due to an app refresh, all users may need to refresh notification permissions. If you’ve had the app for a while, even if you previously permitted notifications, please make sure they are still permitted.
Proclamation church and our ministries send emergency notifications, announcements, and other ministry news through the Proclamation App. To be sure you do not miss emergency notifications, such as cancelation of worship services or mid-week activities, download the app and make sure notifications are turned on. You may download the app on either your phone or tablet. To permit notifications from the app: Open the app & tap the upper right button & scroll down to app settings & turn on notifications (“general” is the most important). Make sure notifications are turned on in your phone settings as well. If you have any questions, please speak with Kerrick, Kristen, or Jonathan.
Note: Due to an app refresh, all users may need to refresh notification permissions. If you’ve had the app for a while, even if you previously permitted notifications, please make sure they are still permitted.
Give Online
Did you know you can give online? Did you know that the missions budget is separate from the operating budget? Did you know you can pay for those going on missions trips or give to the compassion fund online? Consider setting up an account online at
proclamation.org/give.