Weekly Bulletin 6/18/2017

Sunday, June 18, 2017

Welcome to worship and Christian fellowship!
Happy Father’s Day to dads, grandpas and father-figures who rely on our heavenly Father as their model of love and faithfulness.

9:30 am ~ Morning Communion Worship Service
Worship Leader: Rev. Jacob Porter

Gathering Praise ~ Great I Am
Welcome & Call to Worship
Praise Songs ~ When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Everlasting God
God’s Greeting and Our Shared Greetings
Confession and Assurance
Children’s Message
Offering Prayer ~ Larry Meiste
Tithes & Offerings l HCRC Ministries & Building Fund
Offertory ~ There Is Power In The Blood
Morning Prayer
God’s Word ~ Acts 5 (pg. 1698)
Message ~ Signs of God’s Presence
Service of Communion
Song ~ O Come To the Altar
Thank Offering – Faith Promise Mission Support
God’s Blessing
Sending Song ~ No Longer Slaves
Sending Praise

Prayer Ministry ~ Larry Meiste and Esther Vander Laan

6 pm ~Evening Worship Service at Bentheim Reformed Church
Worship Leader: Rev. John Delger

OUR CHURCH FAMILY
Hazel Geurink will celebrate her 90th birthday on Wednesday, June 21. Remember her with a special birthday greeting.

Mission Team departed this morning for Staten Island, New York for a week of work projects. Remember them in prayer.

OUR CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Morning Service ~ This morning Pastor Jake will lead us in worship. We will also have the celebration of Holy Communion. Those who believe Jesus died for their sins are invited to participate in this sacrament.

Evening Worship Service will be held tonight at Bentheim Reformed Church at 6 pm. Rev. John Delger, pastor of Bentheim, will lead the worship service.

Next Sunday morning the Youth Group will lead us in worship. They will be sharing with us their experiences of their mission trip to New York and their youth group year.

Directory ~ A new church address directory will be printed soon. Please check the proof pages in the fellowship hall to make sure your information is correct (email, cell phone, landline, address).

Newsletter articles for the July / August issue are due next Sunday, June 25 and should be placed in the newsletter box in the narthex.

Offerings ~ General Fund offering for June 11 was $1,851.00; Building Fund offering was $45.00.

OUR CHURCH CALENDAR

Today: June 18 – Communion Service
4:50 am ~ Prayer Send-Off for Youth Group
5 am ~ Youth Mission Team departs
9:30 am ~ Morning Worship Service – Rev. Jacob Porter
Offerings ~ HCRC Ministries & Building Fund
Faith Promise Mission Fund
Fellowship Time follows the morning service
6 pm ~ Evening Worship Service ~ Bentheim Reformed
Worship Leader: Rev. John Delger

Wednesday, June 21
7 am ~ Prayer Time in the sanctuary

Sunday, June 25 – Youth Sunday
9:30 am ~ Youth Service Worship Service ~
Offerings ~ HCRC Ministries & Building Fund
Fellowship Ice Cream Social follows service
6 pm ~Evening Worship Service ~ Bentheim Reformed
Worship Leader: Rev. Jacob Porter

Requested & Expanded Announcements
June 18, 2017

Hungry for Christ is in need of volunteers to help in the warehouse. The warehouse is located at 4565 – 134th Avenue in Hamilton. Hours are flexible to fit volunteer schedules. The crew begins each morning at 9 am for a time of prayer and briefing. If you are interested in volunteering contact Tricia at 269.264.1307, ext. 1001.

CRCNA Synod 2017 concluded on Thursday noon in Palos Heights, Illinois. For complete coverage of the weekly meetings and decisions go to crcna.org/synod.

Infant Needs Pantry ~ The Love INC Infant Baby Needs Pantry drive for donations has been coming along well – but is still in need of a few things. Items needed are: baby wipes, lotion, shampoo, baby oil, bottles, baby wash, larger afghans for girls and boys, rattles or small toys. Each year baskets for newborns are given to expecting moms or new moms. These baskets are greatly appreciated and are a loving gesture. The pantry is coordinated by Bentheim Reformed Church and blesses the lives of the youngest who are precious in His sight! If you would like to donate items for these baskets, your donations can be brought to the Love INC office in Hamilton.

Looking for Inspiration ~ Plan to join 2,000 other CRC servants at Inspire 2017, August 3-5 in Detroit, Michigan. This one-of-a-kind event is designed for people like you, who are actively serving their local congregations and communities. Be nourished by meaningful worship, be challenged by great presenters, and explore new ministry tools. Join us as we gather as CRC people to refresh, refocus and reimagine how our shared calling finds expression in our local communities and beyond. Don’t miss this opportunity. Register today at crcna.org/Inspire2017.

Pray for Inspire 2017 ~ Inspire 2017 is a conference to connect people from across the 1,000+ churches in the Christian Reformed Church for three days of worship, workshops, speakers and conversation. As we plan and prepare for this event, happening August 3-5 in Detroit, Michigan, please join us in praying for the event and all who will attend. This week, please pray for breakout speakers in sessions about family, marriage, parenting and doing life together in community. Pray for them as they make decisions about topics and as they prepare messages. Pray that God will guide them as they present and discuss, and that people will be blessed by their words and ideas.

Christian Reformed Conference Grounds (12253 Lakeshore Drive Grand Haven) is excited to welcome The Browns in concert on Saturday, June 24. You are invited as they deliver their powerful message in music through word and song. The doors to the Worship Center will open at 6 pm, the concert will begin at 7 pm. No tickets are needed, however a free-will offering will be taken to help offset the music ministry. Be sure and come early as it is also the first Chicken BBQ of the summer! Your dinner will be complete with either ¼ or ½ BBQ chicken, that has been slow roasted over the BBQ pit, sides and your beverage