Weekly Bulletin 1/18/15
Sunday, January 18, 2015
“Welcome to this house of worship. We are one family, united in our heavenly Father and our Redeemer, Jesus Christ.”
Worship Leader: Mr. Jake Porter
9:30 am ~ Morning Worship Service
Gathering Praise ~ Blessed Be Your Name
Welcome & Announcements
Praise Songs ~ In Christ Alone
Great Is Thy Faithfulnses
God’s Greeting and Our Shared Greetings
Confesion and Assurance
Words of Assurance ~ Psalm 130:3-4 ~ Trey Nyboer
Community Ministry ~ Q-Place DVD
Children’s Blessing ~
“May the Lord bless you as we worship and grow together.”
Children, Pre-K – 4th grade are dismissed for Sunday School
Morning Prayer
God’s Word ~ Luke 18:35 – 19:10 (p. 1630)
Message l The Art of Noticing
Community 2015 Series
Offering Prayer ~ Kirk Tyler
Tithes & Offerings | HCRC Ministries & Building Fund
Offertory ~ Ocean Where Feet May Fail
God’s Blessing
Sending Song ~ Benediction Song
Sending Praise
Prayer Ministry ~ Kirk Tyler and Michele Dykstra
6 pm – Evening Worship Service
Worship Leader: Mr. Jake Porter
Scripture: Psalm 2
Message ~ Our World Belongs to God: Stanza 3
Offering: Right to Life of Holland
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
Julia Menken has moved to Providence Health Center (285 N. State Street, Zeeland – Room 315). Remember her in prayer for this transition.
Thank You ~ It is difficult to find words to express how thankful our family is for your prayers, support, visits, cards and the endless expressions of love shown to our family throughout the truly difficult journey of John’s lengthy illness and passing. It has been a comforting blessing to each of us.
~Corrie Judge and Family
Thank You ~ We appreciate very much the cards and visits from the congregation at the passing of Nancy’s brother, Jerry Van Slooten. It means much to us. ~Berend & Nancy Bergman
Baby Basket ~ Let’s give a warm welcome to Charlie Elizabeth, infant daughter of Renae Turner, who was born on January 5. The baby basket will be in the fellowship hall for “welcome gifts” until February 8.
OUR CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
This morning Pastor Jake will continue with the Community Q-Place series focusing on The Art of Noticing (Luke 18:35-19:10).
Offering ~ The ministry offering today is for Right to Life of Holland. January is observed as Sanctity of Life. Let us remember this ministry with our gifts as they work to educate people that life begins at conception. Please mark your giving envelope “Right to Life” and place in the morning or evening offering.
Chili Cook-Off & Bread Bake-Of wil be held on Wednesday, January 28. If you would like to enter your best chili or bread sign-up in the fellowship hall today.
OUR CHURCH CALENDAR
Today: January 18
9:30 am ~ Moring Worship Service ~Mr. Jake Porter
Sunday School: Pre-K – 4th grade
Story: A Bad Hair Day
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: Right to Life of Holland
Monday, January 19
7 pm ~ Council meeting
Tuesday, January 20
3 pm ~ GATE After School Ministry
Wednesday, January 21
7 am ~ Prayer Time in the sanctuary
6 pm ~ Worship Planning Team
7 pm ~ Praise Team
Thursday, January 22
3 pm ~ GATE After School Ministry
Sunday, January 25
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: Christian Support Ministry
Advance Notices
Wednesday, January 28 – 8:30 am –Sr. Breakfast at Hawk’s Nest
Wednesday, January 28 ~ 5:30 pm – Fellowship Night
Wednesday, January 28 ~ 7 pm – Praise Team
Requested & Expanded Announcements
January 18, 2015
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 ~ Our church has been asked to provide cookies for the Community Service on February 22 at Hamilton High School. If you would be willing to donate home-made or store-brought cookies please sign the sheet in the fellowship hall.
Newsletter ~ The February Observer articles are due next Sunday, January 25 and may be placed in the newsletter box in the narthex.
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. Also we will be needing everyone to help taste the variety of chili’s and breads that are being entered for the contest. Come and join us for this fun evening starting at 5:30 pm. Trophies will be presented at 6:45 pm.
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 this 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.
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.
Fundraiser ~ “Do It For Daniel” Fundraiser will be held on Monday, January 19, 5 -9 pm at the Pizza Ranch in Hudsonville. Daniel Olson, an all-state football player who suffered with depression and anxiety took his own life in 2012. His family along with Michael & Kammi Berens (son of Ken & Verna) are trying to educate and take the stigma away from mental illness. They are telling the story of a small town and how they rallied behind football to heal the entire community. Go to www.DoItForDaniel.com for more information. Show your support and let the Olson family and Michael & Kammi serve you at Pizza Ranch on January 19.
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.
Mission Trip in 2015 ~ Start planning your 2015 mission trip with World Renew Disaster Relief Response Services and spend a week repairing disaster-damaged homes for those in need! Accommodations vary between site and the cost is approximately $0-$25 per day, depending on location. Go to worldnew.net/drs or call 800.848.5818 for more information.
Holland Classis ~ The Gathering, the Church at Benjamin’s Hope in Holland, has started in-home Bible studies. Pray for the Holy Spirit’s blessing on the groups as they meet together and pray that God will bless this new ministry of the Gathering in addition to their weekly worship services.
20 15 Community Series
The Art of Spiritual Conversations
January 11 ~ The Art of Spiritual Conversation
2 Corinthians 5:16-6:2
January 18 ~ The Art of Noticing
Luke 18:35 – 19:10
January 25 ~ The Art of Praying
February 1 ~ The Art of Loving
Community Pulpit Exchange: Rev. Doug Baker
February 8 ~ The Art of Listening and Asking Questions
February 15 ~ The Art of Welcoming
February 22 ~ 9:30 am – The Art of Sharing
Community Service at Hamilton High School
Guest Speaker: Mr. Jeff Kline – Q Place Ministry
Offering: Love INC
Joining with ten churches of the community to glorify God together:
Benthiem Reformed Church Dunningville Reformed Church
East Saugatuck Christian Reformed Gibson Christian Reformed
Harvest Christian Fellowship Hamilton Christian Reformed
Hamilton Reformed Church Haven Reformed Church
Overisel Christian Reformed Overisel Reformed Church
