Weekly Bulletin 1/11/15
Sunday, January 11, 2015
“Welcome to worship in the name of God the Father, his beloved Son, Jesus and the Holy Spirit, who descended as a dove at Jesus’ baptism. May we all sense God’s presence today.
Worship Leader: Mr. Jake Porter
9:30 am ~ Morning Worship Service
Gathering Praise ~ Jesus Paid It All
Welcome & Announcements
Praise Songs ~ Ten Thousand Reasons
Amazing Love
How Great Thou Art
God’s Greeting and Our Shared Greetings
Confesion and Assurance
Verse of Assurance ~ I Timothy 1:15 ~ Morgan Childs
Community Ministry ~ Q-Place
Children’s Blessing ~
“May the Lord bless you as we worship and grow together.”
Morning Prayer ~ Mark Driesenga
God’s Word ~ 2 Corinthians 5:16 – 6:2 (p. 1799)
Message l The Art of Spiritual Conversation
Community 2015 Series
Offering Prayer ~ Garry Nyboer
Tithes & Offerings | HCRC Ministries & Building Fund
Offertory ~ Be Thou My Vision
God’s Blessing
Sending Song ~ Benediction Song
Sending Praise
Prayer Ministry ~ Garry Nyboer and Zena Walters
6 pm – Evening Worship Service
Worship Leader: Mr. Jake Porter
Scripture: Psalm 145
Message ~ Our World Belongs to God: Stanza 2
Offering: Christian Support Ministry
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
Jerene Schrotenboer was transferred to Heritage Health Care Center (320 E. Central Avenue, Zeeland – Room 2) for rehabilitation. Remember all of our elderly church family (Ron Boerman, Hazel Geurink, Ken Laninga, Harlan & Harriet Meiste, Julia Menken, Wilma Schierbeek, Charles Volkers) in your prayers throughout this cold winter.
Friends at Hamilton CRC
What a surprise and encouragement to receive the whole packet of Christmas cards from you… I was blown away! Thank you so much for your encouragement, prayers and support. We are so grateful. I look forward to further connections and perhaps meeting you in the near future – either in Michigan or Maine. May God bless each of you and your congregation as a whole, in the new year.
In our Lord – Jonathan Fisher – New Hope Church
OUR CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Morning and Evening Worship Services will be led by Pastor Jake. Today we begin our seven week community series that will culminate in our combined worship service at the high school on February 22. This year the ten churches of the Hamilton area are joining together to explore The Art of Spiritual Conversation. This curriculum was created by Q-Place to equip Christians for everyday evangelism. The creator of Q-Place, Mr. Jeff Kline, will be our guest speaker for the combined service on February 22.
Ministry Offering next Sunday evening will be for Right to Life of Holland. As January is highlighted as Sanctity of Life let us remember this ministry in educating people the life begins at conception. Your gift may be placed in the morning or evening offering, marked “ Right to Life”.
Fellowship Night wil be held on Wednesday, January 14. Supper will be from 5:30 – 6:30 pm in the fellowship hall.
OUR CHURCH CALENDAR
Today: January 11
9:30 am ~ Moring Worship Service ~Mr. Jake Porter
Sunday School: Pre-K – 4th grade
Story: A Smashing Success
Offering: HCRC Ministries and Building Fund
Prayer Ministry & Fellowship Time follows the service
10:45 am – Sunday School: 5th – 12th grade
6 pm ~ Evening Worship Service ~ Mr. Jake Porter
Offering: Christian Support Ministry
Tuesday, January 13
3 pm ~ GATE After School Ministry
Wednesday, January 14
7 am ~ Prayer Time in the sanctuary
5:30 – 6:30 pm ~ Fellowship Night Supper
6:30 pm – Cadets meet
7 pm ~ Praise Team
Thursday, January 15
3 pm ~ GATE After School Ministry
Sunday, January 18
9:30 am ~ Morning Worship Service ~ Mr. Jake Porter
Sunday School: Pre-K – 4th grade
Offering: HCRC Ministries and Building Fund
10:45 am ~ Sunday School: 5th – 12th grade
6 pm ~ Evening Worship Service ~ Mr. Jake Porter
Offering: Right to Life of Holland
Advance Notices
Monday, January 19 ~ 7 pm – Council meeting
Wednesday, January 21 – 6 pm – Worship Planning time
Saturday, January 24 ~ 8 – 9 am – Men’s Breakfast
Weekly Prayer Opportunities
Sunday ~ 9 – 9:15 am (Council Room)
Wednesday ~ 7 – 8 am (Church Sanctuary)
Anyone is welcome to come and pray.
Requested & Expanded Announcements
January 11, 2015
Sunday School classes will resume this morning. Pre-K – 4th grade will be dismissed during morning worship; Middle School and High School will meet following worship time.
Fellowship Night will be held this Wednesday, January 14. We will be having a summer cookout with hamburg’s, hot dogs, baked beans, chips and ice cream be served from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Cadets will meet at 6:30 pm.
Nominations ~ At the Council meeting of January 19, nominations for the office of Elder and Deacon will be made. If you would like Council to consider someone for this office of the church, please submit it in writing to any elder or deacon prior to the meeting of January 19.
Cookies are needed for our morning fellowship time. If you would be willing to donate cookies, please sign the sheet in the fellowship hall.
Chili Cook-Off and Bread Bake-off ~ Our church’s annual Chili Cook-off and Bread Bake-off will be held on Wednesday, January 28. Consider entering your best chili and /or bread to make this event a great success. Sign-up today in the fellowship hall.
Worship Planning ~ If you have ever wanted to be part of the team that picks songs, writes prayers and in general think you could add something to the Sunday morning worship service then on Wednesday, January 21 at 6 pm we are going to have a Worship Planning Meeting. Every month Pastor Jake will bring the sermon passages to the meeting and we will collaborate to put the services together.
Seminar Weekend with Rev. Ray Vander Laan will be held in our church on Friday, March 20 (7-8:30 pm), Saturday, March 21 (9 am – 4 pm) and Sunday, March 22 (9:30 am worship service). You must register to attend this weekend and registration is limited due to seating. Registration forms are available on the Welcome Table. This weekend is open to everyone – invite your friends. Together we will journey through the world of Jesus.
Prayer Sheets for Love INC Ministry is available on the Welcome Table. Many praises and concerns for the Love INC clients to be prayed for.
Love INC ~ The Heart to Heart Store appreciates your gently used donations of clothing and household items. Donations may be brought to the store Monday – Thursday (9:30 am – 5:30 pm); Friday (9:30 am – 5 pm) and Saturday (9:30 am – 2 pm) The store is located at 4621 – 135th Avenue.
March for Life will be held on Monday, January 19 at 7 pm, starting at the corner of 10th and Central and ending at Central Avenue CRC in Holland. A Memorial Service of unborn children will be held at 7:20 pm at Central Avenue CRC. The memorial service will feature Ed Rivet, legislative director at Right to Life of Michigan. The events are free. Join us with Family and Friends! Donations will be accepted for Right of Life of Holland. January 22, 2015 marks the 42nd anniversary of the date of the infamous Roe vs. Wade and Doe vs. Bolton decisions which legalized the violence of abortion throughout our country during the entire nine months of a woman’s pregnancy. Since that date nearly 56 million pre-born lives have been destroyed.
Dine Out on Tuesday, January 20 from 5 pm – 9 pm at Russ’ Eastown. Russ’ will donate 25% of your total bill to Right to Life of Holland Area. Coupons for this are available at the Welcome Table and by the church mailboxes.
Camp ~ Kids even though the weather does not seem like it – it is time to start thinking about summer camp. Registration information for Camp Geneva, located in Holland, is available on the kiosk.
Calvin Symposium on Worship will be held on January 29-31, 2015 at Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary. This year’s theme in based on 2 Corinthians. To register for the Symposium go to worship.calvin.edu/symposium.
Thank You for your gift in support of the children and families that Bethany Christian Services serves. Bethany envisions a world where every child has a loving family. Thanks to partners like you, each day we are one step closer to achieving this vision.