Weekly Bulletin 4.05.15
Sunday, April 5, 2015
Christ is risen! Hallelujah! A joyous welcome to all as we gather with Jesus’ closest friends at his empty tomb.
9:30 am ~ Morning Worship Service
Worship Leader: Mr. Jacob Porter
Gathering Praise ~
Welcome & Announcements
Praise Songs ~ Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
Because He Lives
God’s Greeting and Our Shared Greetings
Confession and Assurance
Morning Prayer
God’s Word ~ Matthew 28:1-15 (p. 1549)
Message l He Is Risen! Do You Believe It?
Offering Prayer ~ Jerry Prince
Tithes & Offerings | HCRC Ministries & Building Fund
Tithe-of-Tithe ~ $1,660
Offertory ~ Lord I Need You
Always and Forever Love – The Rest of the Story
Sunday School Children Pre-K – 4th Grade
God’s Blessing
Sending Song ~ Christ Arose
Sending Praise
Prayer Ministry ~ Jerry Prince and Esther Vander Laan
6 pm – Community Easter Hymn Sing
Worship Leaders: Mr. Jake Porter, Rev. Tom Dekker
Song Leaders: Mr. Randy Poll, Paul Bosch, Tom Tucker
Musician: Mr. Mark Driesenga
Offering: Love INC
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
Thank You to those who have placed a flower in the sanctuary in memory of a loved one for this Resurrection Sunday. After our evening service today you are encouraged to take your plant home or share with others.
OUR CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Christ Is Risen~ This morning Pastor Jake will lead us in worship on this Easter Sunday. The Sunday School children will be part of the service with the program, Always and Forever Love ~ The Rest of the Story.
Easter Hymn Sing will be held tonight at 6 pm at Hamilton CRC. Join us as we sing the songs that Jesus lives!
Ladies Guild Bible Study will meet Tuesday, April 7 at 10 am in the Council Room. We will discuss lesson 2, Living Godly Lives. Our next meeting will be April 21.
Church Family Bowling Night is this week Tuesday, April 7 starting at 5:30 pm at BAM Bowling Lanes (478 E. 16th Street – Holland). Your $10 ticket includes two games of bowling and shoe rental and the private bowling room. Sign-up in the fellowship hall today so we know how many bowling lanes need to be reserved. This event is sponsored by the High School Youth Group.
Small Group Bible Study will meet on Tuesday, April 7 at 7 pm. at Royal Park Atrium. We will discuss lesson 1 in our new study book of Elijah and Elisha.
Sunday School classes will not meet April 5 or April 12 due to Easter and Spring Break.
OUR CHURCH CALENDAR
Today: April 5 ~ Easter Sunday
9:30 am ~ Morning Worship Service ~ Mr. Jake Porter
6 pm ~ Community Easter Hymn Sing
Offering: Love INC
Monday, April 6
6:30 pm ~ Executive Team meeting
7:15 pm ~ Elders meeting
Tuesday, April 7
10 am ~ Ladies Guild Bible Study – Lesson 2
5:30 pm ~ Church Bowling Night – BAM Bowling Lanes
7 pm ~ Sign Language Class
7 pm ~ Small Group Bible Study – Lesson 1
Wednesday, April 8
7 am ~ Prayer Time in the sanctuary
7 pm ~ Praise Team
Sunday, April 12 – Cadet Sunday
9 am ~ Prayer Time in the Council Room
9:30 am ~ Morning Worship Service ~ Mr. Jacob Porter
Offering: HCRC Ministries and Building Fund
Cadet Ministry
6 pm ~ Evening Worship Service
Offering: Christian Reformed Home Missions
Advance Notices
Tuesday, April 14 ~ 3 pm – GATE After School Ministry
Saturday, April 18 ~ 8 – 9 am – Community Breakfast
Monday, April 20 ~ 7 pm – Council meeting
Wednesday, April 22 ~ 5:30 pm – Fellowship Night
Thank you ~ Your gifts and offerings for the month of March for World Renew are helping DRS volunteers reach North American families, offering hope to those struggling to recover from a disaster.
Easter Community Hymn Sing will be hosted by our church tonight at 6 pm. Randy Poll and Mark Driesenga will lead us in singing. The offering will be for Love INC.
Ladies Guild Bible Study will meet on Tuesday, April 7 at 10 am. We will discuss lesson 2 “Living Godly Lives”. All ladies are welcome to join us for this study on Titus and Philemon.
Church Bowling Night will be held on Tuesday, April 7 starting at 5:30 pm at BAM Bowling Lanes (478 E. 16th Street – Holland). We will be able to use the private room for our bowling night. Join your church family and friends for a fun night of bowling. For a $10 ticket you will be able to bowl 2 games and receive shoe rental. Sign-up in the fellowship hall to receive your ticket today. Even if you are not bowling you can still come and be part of the fun.
Sign Language Classes will begin this week Tuesday, April 7 starting at 7 pm. If you would like to learn the basics of sign language sign-up in the fellowship hall. The class will be held for six weeks. There is no cost to attend, but donations are appreciated. If you have any questions, contact Zena Walters.
Cadet Sunday will be held next Sunday morning. The Cadets theme for this year is “Branded With Christ” based on Deuteronomy 6:5, “Love the Lord your God withal your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” A special offering will be received for the Cadet Ministry at the morning service.
Ministry Opportunity ~ Love INC is in need of volunteers for the office in Allegan. These volunteers would serve as loving listeners / caring support to those in need of assistance with local pantry supplies. Tasks include answering phone calls, interacting with clients and giving out vouchers. Training and support is offered. Ministry days are Tuesday, 1 – 4pm and Thursday, noon – 3 pm at the First Baptist Church. For more information call 269.751.2533. Let your light shine in our community.
Love INC Class ~ “Putting Your Past In Its Place And Moving On” class is being taught by Love INC staff at Haven Reformed Church in Hamilton. Please join this community class if you would like to learn this material and share with your church or if you would like to learn how to deal with your past. This class is part of the L.I.F.E. Skills Program and it will be taught on Thursdays for 10 weeks starting April 9 from 7 pm to 8pm. Please contact us at loveincje@frontier.com to register.
Hungry for Christ is part of the Simply Give campaign sponsored by Meijer Store (16th Street – Holland). A letter explaining the campaign is available on the Welcome Table.
Home Missions ~ Pray that God will provide necessary resources to allow Christian Reformed Home Missions to support local congregations and campus ministries throughout the United States and Canada. Keep Christian Reformed Home Missions in your prayers as they seek to join God’s mission in spreading and strengthening the Gospel throughout North America.
Serve in Honduras ~ Christian Reformed World Missions is looking for someone to support local ministry activities of a small group of churches. This volunteer will accompany local ministry leaders in leading Bible studies, Sunday School and other activities that engage young people in following Christ. For information on this opportunity email Lisa at Lsochacki@crwm.org.
Heart to Heart of Love INC is accepting spring items for the resale store. Donations may be dropped off Monday – Thursday (9:30 am – 5:30 pm); Friday (9:30 am – 5 pm); Saturday (9:30 am – 2 pm). Donations of clothing, books, decorations, collectibles, furniture and other goods are greatly appreciated. Also be sure to check out the inventory of items for sale. Profits from the store supports the ministry of Love In the Name of Christ.
Right to Life 5K Walk / Fun Run For Life will be held on Saturday, April 18 at 10 am at Lawrence Street Park in Zeeland. Pledge sheets can be downloaded at rtlofholland.org. Walkers and Runners with pledges will be entered into the prize drawing and all walkers who raise $50 or more receive a T-shirt and all runners will receive a Finisher Medal.