Weekly Bulletin 9/06/15
Sunday, September 6, 2015
“Welcome to worship on this Labor Day weekend,
as we celebrate all work – paid and unpaid –
that’s done for the glory of God and the service of others.”
9:30 am ~ Morning Worship Service
Guest Pastor: Rev. Chris Dorsey
Gathering Praise
Welcome & Call to Worship ~ Harlan Elshuis
Praise Songs ~ Agnus Dei
I Will Rise
Wonderful, Merciful Savior
Confession & Assurance
Children’s Message ~ Sandy Lemmen
Children’s Blessing
Bible Reading ~ James 2:1-17 ~ Kirk Tyler
Morning Prayer ~ Tom Tucker
God’s Word ~ Mark 7:24-37 (pg. 1564)
Message l It’s Not What You Think
Offering Prayer ~ Kirk Tyler
Tithes & Offerings | HCRC Ministries & Building Fund
Tithe-of-Tithe ~ $1,500
Offertory
God’s Blessing
Sending Song ~ Doxology
Sending Praise
Prayer Ministry ~ Kirk Tyler and Sue Tyler
6 pm – Outdoor Community Worship Service
at Diamond Springs Wesleyan Church
Worship Leader: Rev.Mark Inman
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
Jodi Schierbeek had foot surgery on Thursday and is recovering at home. Pray for a complete recovery.
We would like to express our thanks to Pastor Jake for the many visits and the participaton of the funeral for Ed. Also to the congregation for the prayers, visits and concerns which were very much appreciated. Thank you again.
~ The Scholten families and Schutte families
To Our Church Family ~ There’s a wonderful peace knowing that our Lord is always watching over us with boundless love, keeping us in his care. Thank you for your prayers, loving words and acts of kindness. We serve a Mighty God.
~ Bruce & Betty Eding
OUR CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Morning Service ~ This morning Rev. Chris Dorsey, professor at Western Theological Seminary, will lead us in worship.
Community Evening Service tonight at 6 pm will be held at Diamond Springs Wesleyan Church. The service will be held outdoors, weather permitting.
Cadet Kick-off will be held on Wednesday, September 9. All boys in grades first – 6th are invited. We wil be going to Zeeland to watch Mike Grupeen and his Solid Rock strength team. Meet at the clubhouse at 6:30 pm.
Morning Worship next Sunday, September 13 will be led by Dr. Mike Johnson, our missionary from Ascending Leaders in Texas. Sunday School classes will also begin
Small Group Bible Study will meet on Tuesday, September 15 at 7 pm at the Royal Park Atrium. We will discuss lesson 10, “Prophecy and Power”.
OUR CHURCH CALENDAR
Today: September 6
9:30 am ~ Morning Worship Service
Offering: HCRC Ministries and Building Fund
Prayer Ministry & Fellowship Time follows service
6 pm ~ Community Worship Service ~
Diamond Springs Wesleyan Church
Tuesday, September 8
6:30 pm ~ Community Garden Night
Wednesday, September 9
7 am ~ Prayer Time in the sanctuary
6:30 pm ~ Cadet Kick-off. Meet at the clubhouse
7 pm ~ Praise Team
Sunday, September 13
9:30 am ~ Morning Worship Service ~ Dr. Mike Johnson
Offering: HCRC Ministries and Building Fund
Sunday School begins for Pre-K – 12th grade
6 pm ~ Service at Hamliton Reformed Church
Advance Notices
Monday, September 14 – 6:30 pm ~ Executive Team
Monday, September 14 – 7:15 pm ~ Elders meeting
Tuesday, September 15 – 10 am ~ Ladies Guild Bible Study
Tuesday, Septemer 15 – 7 pm ~ Small Group Bible Study
Sunday, September 20 – 9:30 am ~ Mission Emphasis Week
Requested & Expanded Announcements
September 6, 2015
Worship Services for September:
September 6 ~ 6 pm: Labor Day Worship Service at Diamond Springs Wesleyan Church
September 13 ~ 9:30 am – Guest Pastor: Rev. Mike Johnson of Ascending Leaders
September 13 ~ 6 pm: Service at Hamilton Reformed (due to Pastor Jake’s vacation we will worship with Hamilton Reformed)
September 20 ~ 9:30 am – Mission Sunday Guest Missionaries: Rev.’s Gil & Joyce Suh
September 27 ~ 9:30 am – Mission Sunday ~ Rev. Jake Porter
Cadets Kick-off will be held on Wednesday, September 9. All boys, 1st grade – 6th grade should meet at the Cadet Clubhouse at 6:30 pm. We will be going to Zeeland to be inspired and amazed by Mike Gruppen and his Solid Rock strength team.
Sunday School will begin their season on September 13. The Pre-K – 5th grade will meet during the worship service; middle school and high school will meet following the worship time.
Ladies Guild Bible Study will begin their autumn study session on Tuesday, September 15 at 10 am at church in the Council Room. This will be a seven session study titled “Peter, The Making of a Disciple” and will conclude on December 15. We meet the first and third Tuesday of the month. Guild members will find the new study books in their mailboxes. All ladies of all ages are invited and most welcome to join us in fellowship and learning. There is no preparation required. If you need a study book, contact Naomi Olson at 751.7174.
Heart to Heart Store of Love INC appreciates your gently used donations of clothing, toys, household items and miscellaneous items. Your items help support the Love INC ministry.
Hamilton Community Series will begin on September 20 – October 18. We will be using the book, The Ways of the Alongsider, by Bill Mowry. Each week we will look at how all Christians are called to follow Jesus and to invite others along the way. On October 18 we will worship at Hamilton High School as a community. Jeff Klein will be the guest speaker.
Living Proof Live Simulcast with author Beth Moore and worship leader Travis Cottrell will be held at Community Reformed Church in Zeeland on Saturday, September 12 from 10:15 am – 5 pm. Tickets are $20 (includes lunch) or $15 (excludes lunch). For ticket and registration go to communityreformed.org.
The Backpack Ministry has once again been a huge success for the children and youth in our communities! Thank you to each person who donated backpacks, supplies and financial gifts to support this important project. A huge thanks also to Immanuel Lutheran Church of Allegan and Bravo Community Church of Fennville who did a terrific job of coordinating the project, and hosting a great distribution day. In total 390 backpacks with supplies were distributed in Allegan, Hamilton, and Pullman. All of the students will be off to a great start on their first day of school thanks to your generosity. God bless you for blessing our kids!
Pray for our children, teen-agers and youth as school and college begin.