Weekly Bulletin 6/15/14
Hamilton Christian Reformed Church Sunday, June 15, 2014 “God offers each of us acceptance and love. Let us pass that love to others. In Christ’s name, welcome.
9:30 am ~ Morning Worship Service Worship Leader: Pastor John Gathering ~ Where Should I Go? God and God Alone
Welcome & Opening Prayer ~ Pastor John Our Faith Confession ~ Lord’s Day 1 Praise Songs ~ I Was Glad / This Is the Day Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing In Christ Alone Words of Assurance ~ I John 4:9-12 ~ Jaclyn Driesenga Wonderful Merciful Savior Children’s Message ~ Zena Walters Ministry Reflections ~ Larry Meiste & Dave Visser Prayer Song ~ O Jesus Joy of Loving Hearts God’s Word ~ 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 (pg. 1798) Message l Treasure in Jars of Clay Offering Prayer ~ Dave Visser Tithes & Offerings | HCRC Ministries & Building Fund Offertory ~ The Anchor Holds God’s Blessing To God Be the Glory Sending Praise Prayer Ministry ~ Dave Visser and Zena Walters 6 pm – Evening Worship Service Worship Leader: Jacob Porter God’s Word ~ Matthew 13:31-33 The Kingdom of Heaven Is Like a Mustard Seed and Yeast Offerng: Christian Support Ministry
OUR CHURCH FAMILY Thank You! ”I’m sorry it took me so long to send this. I want to thank Pastor John for doing the service and being there for Jennifer. I want to thank everyone who brought dinners while she was sick. A special thanks to Paul and Trisha for being there and helping Jennifer and Nevada, and an extra special thank you to Zena and Sandi for wrapping the Christmas presents. I couldn’t have done it myself. Thank you ALL. “ Brenda McKinney (Jen’s mom)
Bills Fitts was able to come home last Sunday and continue his recovery from the lung transplant. “He is doing well and happy to be home. He still has a long road ahead with his recovery, but all signs point up. We are all singing praises to God for this wonderful miracle He has given to Dad and all of us. Thank you for the kinds words and encouragement!“ Amber Childs
Hazel Geurink will celebrate her 87th birthday on Saturday, June 21. Remember her with a birthday greeting.
Open House ~ The church family is invited to the graduation open house of Chad, Cournty and Denise Schierbeek on Thursday, June 19 from 5 – 8 pm in the church fellowship hall.
Thank You ~ “Words cannot express how touched and grateful we are to our friends and church family here at Hamilton CRC for the many ways you have blessed us with the birth of Evelyn Christine and the baptisms and Jon’s profession of faith. All the beautiful and thoughtful gifts, cards and meals when Evelyn was born were very much appreciated and enjoyed. The prayers, encouragement and friendship of Pastor John and members of the congregation have been and will continue to be treasured. We are blessed by you all!” Jon & Suzanne Barnum OUR CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Morning Worship will be Pastor John & Kathy’s farewell service as they will be retiring from the ministry. A reception with light refreshments follows the service in the fellowship hall.
Our 6 pm Worship will be led by Youth Director Jacob Porter.
Service ~ Next Sunday, June 22, Rev. Ruth Lemmen, a daughter of our congregation, will lead our worship services.
Message Outline Treasure in Jars of Clay 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 (pg. 1798) Worship Leader: Pastor John 2 Cor. 4:7 “But we have this treasure in jars of clays to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.”
This __________ … NOT this treasure chest …
This __________ … NOT this religious practice …
This __________ … NOT this “us” …
OUR SERVICE ATTENDANTS Sunday, June 15 Nursery am – Lori Essink, Courtny Schierbeek Greeters am – Rich & Betty Driesenga Tom & Marge Tucker pm – Garry & Marian Nyboer Ushers am – Tim Driesenga, Bruce Eding Fellowship Server Fellowship Team Sound Nick Kloosterman, Larry Meiste Powerpoint Matt Nyboer Praise Leader Charles Driscoll, Mark Driesenga, Kris Porter Praise Team Jill Vander Bok, Matt Vander Bok Sunday, June 22 Nursery am – Tricia Kloosterman, Sarah Linkous Greeters am – Rich & Betty Driesenga Tom & Marge Tucker pm – Paul & Teresa Nyboer Ushers am – Tim Driesenga, Bruce Eding Fellowship Server Kirk & Sue Tyler Sound Matt Vander Bok Powerpoint Chad / Courtny Schierbeek Praise Leader Mark Driesenga, Charles Driscoll, Kris Porter Praise Team Judy Overbeek, Tom Tucker Prayer Team Jacob Porter, Michele Dykstra
Words of Appreciation from Pastor John & Kathy “Kathy and I are very thankful to have received God’s call to serve Hamilton CRC these eleven years. Thanks, too, for your special blessings to our entire family! We are grateful for all the ways God taught us and helped us to grow ourselves as we were privileged to minister in this place. Thanks for providing the wonderful parsonage and for that beautiful new Pastor Study that was prepared just before we came. It has been a joy to serve here!” Thank you, Pastor John & Kathy
OUR CHURCH CALENDAR Today: June 15 ~ Farewell Service for Pastor John & Kathy 9:30 am ~ Morning Worship Service ~ Pastor John Offering: HCRC Ministries and Building Fund Prayer Ministry & Fellowship Time follows the service 6 pm – Evening Worship Service ~ Jacob Porter Offering: Christian Support Ministry
Monday, June 16 7 pm – Council meeting
Wednesday, June 18 7 am – Prayer Time in the sanctuary 6:30 pm – Community Garden Work Night 7 pm – Praise Team
Thursday, June 19 5 – 8 pm Chad, Courtny & Denise Schierbeek Graduation Open House ~ fellowship hall
Saturday, June 21 8 – 9 am – Men’s Breakfast in the fellowship hall.
Sunday, June 22 9:30 am ~ Morning Worship Service ~ Rev. Ruth Lemmen Offering: HCRC Ministries and Building Fund
6 pm ~ Evening Worship Service ~ Rev. Ruth Lemmen Offering: Christian Support Ministry
Advance Notices June 25~Wed – 8:30 am – Sr. Breakfast at Hawk’s Nest Weekly Prayer Opportunities Sunday morning ~ 9-9:15 am ~ Council Room Wednesday morning ~ 7 – 8 am ~ Santuary Anyone is welcome to come and pray!
Requested & Expanded Announcements June 15, 2014 Community Garden ~ Every Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm anyone is welcome to come and work in the garden. Join in on the fun and fellowship of maintaining the garden. Cookies are needed for Sunday morning fellowship time. If you can donate store-brought or home-made cookies sign the sheet in the fellowship hall.
Men’s Breakfast will be held this week Saturday, June 21 in the church fellowship hall. A great breakfast is served from 8 – 9am. Men of all ages are welcome to come for breakfast and a time of fellowship.
Church Camp-Out is planned for July 11, 12 and 13 at Tri-Ponds Family Campground in Allegan. Some lots are still available to camp with your church family. If you would like to reserve a lot contact Michele Dykstra by Thursday, June 19.
Community Vacation Bible School is coming July 21-24 at Haven Reformed Church! Volunteers (6th grade – adults) are encouraged to volunteer to be part of the Zoo Crew. Many positions need to be filled. See the sign-up sheet in the fellowship hall and help the community children have some roaring fun and learn about God and all his wonderful creatures of the world!
Kids ~ It is time to register for Community Vacation Bible School being held the evenings of July 21, 22, 23 and 24 at Haven Reformed Church. Registration forms are available in the fellowship hall. Also a CD is available for a $5 donation to start learning the songs for Vacation Bible School. Be sure to join for this exciting week of animal fun!
CRCNA Synod 2014 of the Christian Reformed Church will conclude on June 19 at Central College in Pella, Iowa. Pray for the delegates to serve in faith and obedience that will lead the Christian Reformed Church into new and challenging areas of ministry. May we together experience the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace as we strive to know and to do the will of the Lord. For new, photos and updates go to www.crcna.org/synod. Christian Reformed Conference Grounds invites you to the Voices of Victory concert on Saturday, June 21 at 7 pm. A chicken dinner is available from 5-6:30 pm.
Home Missions ~ Spend a weekend or a week or two in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. One Hope Community Church, a Home Missions Church Plant, has purchased an old vending machine warehouse that needs to be transformed into a worship and outreach space. Volunteers (individuals, families and groups) are invited to come help out to demolish, construct and beautify, host, engage and love their neighbors. More information is available at volunteer@crcna.org.
Garage Sale and Bake Sale will be held at the Oakland Community Center, 4348 – 38th Street, Hamilton on Saturday, June 21 from 8 am – 2 pm. Barns, garages and closets are all being cleaned to help raise the roof on Oakland Christian Reformed Church youth building.
Community Blood Drive will be held at Hamilton Reformed Church on Thursday, June 19 from 12 noon – 5:45 pm. Blood is especially needed this time of year, so please consider donating. For more information or to schedule an appointment (not required) go to redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: Hamiltonreformed) or call 1.800-REDCROSS. Thank you for taking time to donate.
Love INC ~ Can you help feed the children in the Hamilton Life Skills Program? Time commitment could be once a month, once a session or once a year, but we need help with this program. Without volunteers we will not be able to continue providing meals for the children on Thursday evenings. Children ministry teachers and helpers are needed at the Hamilton Life Skills Program. You set the time commitment that works with your schedule. Children looking for a safe place to stay while mom and dad go to classes need you to spend time with them. Many of the children would have to stay home alone without the program. Many of the children attending are hearing about God and are going to His house for the first time in their lives. This is an opportunity to show these children and their parents God’s love in action. If you can help with these needs please contact Jean Eding at 751.2533, ext. 107 loveincje@frontier.com. Church Prayers ~ Pray this week for our Sunday School children, youth and college youth as summer is here and another year of school / college is compete. Pray for safety and that they may be refreshed in God this summer.