Weekly Bulletin 08/23/15
Sunday, August 23, 2015
“O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever” (Psalm 107:1, NRSV). We gather to worship in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.”
9:30 am ~ Ordination and Installation
Worship Service of Mr. Jake Porter
Gathering Praise
Welcome & Call to Worship ~ Rev. Ray Vander Laan
Praise Songs ~ A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Mighty to Save
It Is Well With My Soul
Children’s Message ~ Kurt Dykstra
Children’s Blessing
Prayers of the People ~ Rev. Janelle Lopez Koolhaas
God’s Word ~ I Corinthians 12:12-26 (pg. 1785)
Message l Many Members But ONE Body
Ordination / Installation ~ Rev. Chris DeVos
Offering Prayer ~ Harley Elshuis
Tithes & Offerings | HCRC Ministries & Building Fund
Offertory ~ I Need Thee Every Hour
God’s Blessing
Sending Song ~ Doxology
Sending Praise
Prayer Ministry ~ Harley Elshuis and Esther Vander Laan
6 pm – Community Worship Service at Hamilton CRC
God’s Story With God’s People
Guest Speaker: Dr. Tom Boogaart
Message ~ Free in the Fire
Scripture ~ Daniel 3
Offering: Teen Life On Campus
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
Bruce Eding was able to come home on Tuesday to continue recovery following heart surgery.
Prayer also for Dale Eding that he may continue to gain strength.
Ed Scholten went to be with his Savior on Thursday night. Pray for Margaret and the Scholten and Schutte family through this time. “Even though I walk through the valley of death I will fear no evil for you are with me.”
We extend sympathy to Doug & Betty Wabeke in the death of Doug’s dad, Marvin Wabeke on August 24.
Continue to pray for those of our church family who are dealing with health, loneliness, and spiritual issues.
OUR CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Morning Service ~ This morning we will have the installation and ordination service for Pastor Jake. Rev. Chris DeVos of Classis Holland will give the charge and Rev. Jose Angel Lopez/Dominguez will be the guest speaker. Following the service, cake and refreshments will be available.
Community Worship at 6 pm is hosted here at HCRC. Tonight Dr. Tom Boogaart, professor at Western Theological Seminary, will lead us in worship. Next Sunday we will have a time of prayer for the start of the school season.
Vacation Bible School will be held on Wednesday, August 26 at our church. Any children Pre-K – 4th grade are welcome to attend. God’s farm opens at 6:30 – 8 pm. This night will wrap up our VBS farm nights.
September Newsletter ~ Articles for the September newsletter are due today and can be placed in the newsletter box.
Small Group Bible Study will meet on Tuesday, September 1 at 7 pm at the Royal Park Atrium. We will discuss lesson 9, ‘Trusting God’.
OUR CHURCH CALENDAR
Today: August 23 ~ Ordination / Installation Service
9:30 am ~ Morning Worship Service
Offering: HCRC Ministries and Building Fund
Prayer Ministry & Fellowship Time follows service
6 pm ~ Community Worship Service ~ Hamilton CRC
Guest Speaker: Rev. Tom Boogaart
Offering: Teen Life On Campus
Tuesday, August 25
6:30 pm ~ Community Garden Night
Wednesday, August 26
7 am ~ Prayer Time in the sanctuary
8:30 am ~ Sr. Breakfast at Hawk’s Nest Restaurant
6:30 – 8 pm ~ Vacation Bible School at HCRC
Sunday, August 30
9:30 am ~ Morning Worship Service
Offering: HCRC Ministries and Building Fund
6 pm ~ Prayers for our Schools ~ HCRC
Offering: Love INC
Requested & Expanded Announcements
August 23, 2015
August Community Evening Services (6 pm) hosted at Hamilton CRC
August 2: Rev. Janelle Koolhaas-Lopez
(Offering: GATE After School Ministry)
August 9: Rev. Amber Taylor (Offering: Love INC Food Pantry)
August 16: Ms. Jenna Brandsen
(Offering: Love INC Personal Needs Pantry)
August 23: Dr. Tom Boogaart (Offering: Teen Life On Campus)
August 30: A Time of Prayer for Our Schools: Pastor Jake (Offering: Love INC)
Vacation Bible School for children, 4 years-old – 4th grade will be held on Wednesday, August 26 at Hamilton CRC from 6:30 – 8 pm. All children, Pre-K – 4th grade are encouraged to attend. This will be the last session of being on God’s farm. Remember your food items for the offering.
September Newsletter information is due today August 23 and should be placed in the newsletter box in the narthex.
A Prayer Service for our Schools will be held on Sunday, August 30 at 6 pm at HCRC. As children and youth are getting ready for school and college we want to cover them with prayers.
Classis Holland ~ The Lao Christian Reformed Church invites you to the ordination service of their new pastor Mr. Lee Khang. The service will be held on Sunday, August 30 at 11 am at the Lao CRC. A meal of celebration will be held after the service.
Love INC Medical Supply Ministry at Haven Reformed Church is in need of a few wheelchairs that are in good condition to restock their supply. If anyone has a wheelchair(s) to donate please contact Lynn Etheridge at lynn@havenchurch.com or 269.751.7321.
Hamilton Community Series will begin on September 20 – October 18. We will continue with the series of last winter The Art of Spiritual Conversation. The October 18 service will be held at Hamilton High School with guest speaker Mr. Jeff Klein.
Lakeshore Little People’s Place Christian Childcare is hiring teachers and assistants. Full-time and part- time positions are available in Holland and Hamilton. Applicants must be 18 or older and available year- round until 6 pm. A degree in early childhood or related field and/or experience working in a licensed childcare preferred. Send your resume to llpp.office@gmail.com or visit llpp.org for more information on site locations.
Super Storm Sandy ~ Many Sandy Survivors have not been able to repair or return to their homes since 2012 and they could use your help! Volunteer by yourself or others in Ocean County, New Jersey with World Renew DRS. Give one to three weeks of your time, all skill levels are encouraged to volunteer. For more information go to worldnrew.net/drs or call 800.848.5818.
Living Proof Live Simulcast with author Beth Moore and worship leader Travis Cottrell will be held at Community Reformed Church in Zeeland on Saturday, September 12 from 10:15 am – 5 pm. Tickets are $20 (includes lunch) or $15 (excludes lunch). For ticket and registration go to communityreformed.org.
