September 18, 2016 MORNING WORSHIP 9:30 AM. God Calls Us to Worship. God Renews Us By Grace

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1 September 18, 2016 MORNING WORSHIP 9:30 AM God Calls Us to Worship Prelude *Welcome and God s Greeting *Song of Worship: #306 (WC) "Standing On the Promises" Celebrating Baptisms: Prayer *Song of Worship: God Renews Us By Grace Alexis Marie Koopmans & Eva Grace Speelman Behold Our God Offering (children ages 3 - Kindergarten are dismissed for Children s Church) Offertory Prayer Offering: God Speaks to Us Through His Word CRC World Missions Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-7 (p. 1174) Sermon: BUILDING THE HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH #1: COVENANT ESSENTIALS Prayer God Blesses Us to Bless Others *Song of Response: #43 (LH) *Benediction *Doxology: #946:1,3 (LH) Postlude Guide Me, O My Great Redeemer "Go, My Children, with My Blessing" LEADING US IN WORSHIP Worship Leaders: Sermon: Organ: Piano: Guitars: *Please stand if you are able Pastors Lanser and Schuringa Pastor Greg Schuringa Donna Erdman Jan Slinkman Matt Bulthuis, Mike Printz (PH-Psalter Hymnal; WC-Worshiping Church)

2 EVENING WORSHIP 6:00 PM We Enter His Prresence Prelude *Welcome and God s Greeting *Song of Praise: #298 (PH) *Profession of Faith: Prayer: *Song of Worship: Offering: I Will Extol Thee, O My God Apostles Creed Hear, O Lord, and Answer Pacific Island Ministries We Listen Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33 (p. 16) Sermon: DRAWING NEAR: ABRAHAM S CONVERSATION WITH GOD We Are Sent to Serve *Song of Response: #325:1-2 (PH) *Benediction *Doxology: #325:3 (PH) Postlude Lord Dismiss Us with Your Blessing "Lord Dismiss Us with Your Blessing" LEADING US IN WORSHIP Worship Leader: Sermon: Piano: *Please stand if you are able Pastor Greg Schuringa Pastor Matthew Lanser Jan Slinkman (PH-Psalter Hymnal; WC-Worshiping Church)

3 TODAY AT FAITH In morning worship we celebrate God s grace in the baptisms of Alexis Marie Koopmans and Eva Grace Speelman. We praise God for His covenant promises and depend on Him for strength to carry out the commitments we make in baptism, as families and as a church family. This morning we begin a new sermon series called Building the Household of Faith. Household or family is one of the key pictures of the church that the Bible gives us. Our plan is to look at 2 Timothy and Titus, two of the pastoral letters of the New Testament (called that because they were written to pastors of churches). From these books we hope to grow as God s household together here at Faith CRC! This evening our Drawing Near: When God s People Pray series will take us to Genesis 18:16-33, where the Lord and Abraham talk about the fate of the people of Sodom. Come to hear how God invites us into a conversation with Him. OFFERINGS Today: AM: CRC World Missions. PM: Pacific Island Ministries. September 25: AM: Rehoboth Christian School. PM: World Renew. PRAYER & PRAISE If you have prayer needs, please visit room 1 on the north side of the sanctuary after the morning service. Congratulations to Ryan and Sara Swanson on the birth of their son, William Donald, last Sunday, September 11. Congratulations also to Cal and Sue Boonstra on the birth of their daughter, Annabelle Ruth, last week Monday, September 12. Congratulations also to Bob and Ruth Flikkema on the birth of their son, Nathaniel Henry YeSun, last Wednesday, September 14. Dick Brichta recently moved to Lexington Square in Elmhurst. His new address is 400 West Butterfield Rd, Room 228, Elmhurst, IL 60126, and his phone number is now Lorraine Hodapp continues to recover at home following a broken foot. Please pray that Lorraine s recovery process goes well. Chris Kakabeeke s father started hospice care last week. Please pray for peace for him and for the family. Todd and Heather Lindemulder have changed their phone number to Please record this change in your contact information. Marge Van Tholen's family would like to thank Pastors Schuringa and Lanser and the congregation for the prayers and many expressions of sympathy on the loss of our mother. Remember to pray for those who are unable to join us in worship. Today we think of Elmer & Evelyn Wettour who lives in Saratoga Grove. Thank you for participating in the HOPE Pack supply drive. Your church did a phenomenal job and raised just short of $1,000 and over $371 in supply donations. These contributions were applied to Roseland Christian Ministries and allowed them to receive over 200 school supply kits with backpacks. Thank you so much! - ELIM Christian Services

4 ANNOUNCEMENTS Children s Church, Sunday School and Catechism all meet today. Signup sheets are in the Fellowship Hall for PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter). This year our commitment to help at PADS starts the first weekend in October. Please consider accepting this call to get involved in this ministry to the poor. Please contact Lambert or Judy Bronger, , with your questions. Small Groups at Faith: Small groups are starting up again for the fall. We have a wide variety of groups, including couples groups, men s and women s groups, and prayer groups. If you re interested in joining a group, please contact Pastor Matthew or Chuck Slinkman, and we ll help find the right group for you! Wednesday Evening Men s Group: A men s group will be meeting again this year on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. This is a great group to help you grow deeper in your faith! Get in touch with Steve David or Pastor Matthew to join this group. Friday Morning Men s Bible Study: The Friday morning men s Bible study is studying the Gospel of Mark this fall, and would love to have you join in. The group meets from 6:30-7:30 AM on the second and fourth Fridays of the month. Coffee and light breakfast provided. Contact Christopher Koopmans or one of the pastors for more info. Visionary Marriage Groups: God has an incredible vision and purpose for marriages, but it can be hard to keep that in sight from day to day. If you d like to join other couples in deepening and renewing your vision for marriage, consider joining a visionary marriage group this year. We ll be meeting one evening a month starting in early October, and studying the Visionary Marriage curriculum by Rob and Amy Rienow. One group will be meeting on the first Wednesday evening of the month; another will meet on the first Friday of the month. For more details or to join a group, talk to Pastor Greg or Pastor Matthew. Prayer Small Group: The Small Group Committee is exploring starting an additional prayer group at Faith. If you re interested in being part of a prayer group, or in helping to develop this opportunity, contact Pastor Matthew or Chuck Slinkman. Mom2Mom, a group designed specifically for new moms and moms with young children, will meet again on September 22. Mom2Mom meets twice a month for fellowship, encouragement, discussion and mentoring. Mom2Mom provides a beautiful and nurturing environment where Titus 2 relationships are encouraged the older women mentoring the younger women. Mom2Mom meets most 2nd and 4th Thursdays, September - April, from 9:00-11:00 AM. Excellent childcare provided. New moms can join at any time. Just register at faithelmhurst.org. Contact Sarah Schuringa, or sschuringa@sbcglobal.net with any questions. The Women s Bible Studies will start on Thursday, September 22, and will meet most first and third Thursdays. The morning study meets from 9:00 11:00 AM at church and offers childcare. The evening study meets from 7:15 9:00 PM at church. All women are welcome! We ll be studying The 7 Experiment: Staging Your Own Mutiny Against Excess by Jen Hatmaker. Please register at faithelmhurst.org before September 11 so that books can be ordered and childcare planned. Contact Sara Swanson, or srhnnbrg@gmail.com with any questions.

5 Seniors Bible Study: The Seniors Bible study will begin meeting on Tuesday, October 4. We ll be studying the book of Exodus this fall. We ll be meeting on the first and third Tuesdays of the month, starting around 1:15PM. After our study, we have a time of fellowship and refreshments. Study guides for Exodus are available in the church office. Please talk to Pastor Matthew if you have any questions or would like to join this study. Golf Outing - The Timothy Christian Assistance Fund Annual Golf Outing will be held at Maple Meadows Golf Course in Addison on Saturday, September 24, with a shotgun start at 1:00 PM. The cost is $100 per golfer and includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, prizes and a family style dinner. Singles and Foursomes are welcome to register. If you are not a golfer but wish to join in the fun and fellowship you and your family are welcome to attend the dinner at 6:30 PM for a $25 per adult donation. Kids eat for free. Please check your calendar to see if you can participate in this wonderful outing for a great cause. Invite your friends, invite your co-workers, invite the Faith member sitting next to you. You can sign up at faithelmhurst.org, so get your group ready today. If anyone is interested in being a sponsor individually or thinks their company might be interested in sponsoring please contact Matt Huizinga, Night of Worship! On Thursday, September 29, worship team musicians will lead us in a time of worship at 7:00 PM. Join us as we lift up the name of our God in song. Soup and Salad Evening: Please join us for a fellowship dinner on Thursday, September 29 from 6:00-7:00 PM, before the Night of Worship. If you re willing to bring a soup or salad to share, please sign up in the narthex or online at faithelmhurst.org Men s Breakfast on October 8: Faith s Fall Men s Breakfast will be Saturday, October 8 at 8:30 (Note the change from our usual 7:30 time). We ll enjoy a great time of food and fellowship that morning. Kevin Hackert (Timothy s Director of Technology) will be speaking to us about how Christians can engage wisely on social media, with a special focus on how parents can protect their children. This is a great opportunity for fellowship and learning for men of all ages. Dads are especially encouraged to attend with their kids to begin or continue conversations about how to engage with social media well. Young Adult Grill Out on October 8! We're looking to build an inclusive aged group for anyone, whether single, dating, married or married with young children--you are welcome. We'll have a BBQ, games and plenty of time to socialize. At Randy Heerdt's home: 1085 S. Prospect, Elmhurst from 4-6:30 PM on Saturday, Oct. 8th. RSVP to jbarney@faithelmhurst.org. Let us know if you'll be there and if you can bring a salad, starch, or drinks! Our Youth Ministries are looking for new female volunteer leaders! The Gathering (high school) meets 7-9 PM on Sundays and Asylum (middle school) meets from 7:00-9:00 PM on Fridays. Even if you don t have any experience working with youth, if you have a heart for students, building discipleship relationships and sharing God s Word we would love to talk to you. Contact our Youth Director, Jonathan, at jbarney@faithelmhurst.org if interested or if you have more questions. Do you have a favorite hymn, song or chorus that you would like to hear? Place your requests, with your name attached in Donna Erdman or Jan Slinkman s mailbox.

6 Weekly Faith CRC s: Are you on our list? If not, please add your name to the list at the sign-up counter, or contact You ll receive weekly s about Sunday worship services, special events and also occasional mid-week prayer requests from the Faith Church family. Attention Instrumentalists: The Music Committee is planning for our Thanksgiving Service and would like to have an idea of how many instrumentalists will be available for our service. If you would like to play this year for the first time, or if you usually play and will not be able to play this year, please speak to Donna Erdman or Jan Slinkman so plans can be made accordingly. Each of you is a valuable and needed member. YOUTH NEWS Cadets (boys grades 3-8) meets this Wednesday at church from 7:00-9:00 PM. Please turn in uniform order forms and medical/release forms. GEMS Girls Club (girls in grades 1-8) will meet again on Wednesday, September 28 from 6:30-8:30 PM. Asylum: Middle School students (6-8 th ) are invited to join our youth group meeting on select Fridays from 7:00 9:00 PM. Our next meeting is this week, Friday, September 23. The Gathering: High School students are invited to join our youth group for dinner, games and Bible study on Sundays from 7:00 9:00 PM. Catechism Classes: Every Sunday join us in learning and discussion over basic Christian beliefs, 10:45-11:45 AM. Grades 6-8 meet at the house, grades 9 and 10 meet in room 2, grade 11 meets in room 3 and grade 12 meets in room 15. After Hours (September 28): All 6 th -12 th graders are invited to come hang out, play games and eat snacks at the Church House after school from 3:00-4: 30 PM. The Gathering Bonfire and S mores: September 21 from 6:00-8:30 PM. The Asylum/Gathering Calendar is available at faithelmhurst.org.

7 THIS WEEK S ACTIVITIES TODAY Sunday School children (grades 1-5) should meet in the sanctuary at 10:45 AM. Dismissal will be at 11:45 today. Catechism classes will meet from 10:45 11:45 AM. The Sermon Discussion Group will meet 15 minutes after the morning service in room 4/5. PADS Signup sheets are in the Fellowship Hall. Please consider volunteering your time for this ministry. The Gathering will meet at church at 7:15 PM. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Men s Prayer Group will meet from 7:00 8:00 AM. Bible Study Fellowship will meet at 9:15 AM. The Gathering will meet at the church house from 6:00-8:30 PM. Adult Ministries Committee will meet at 7:00 PM. Cadets meet at church from 7:00-9:00 PM. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Mom2Mom will meet from 9:00-11:00 AM at church. Women s Bible Study will meet at 7:00 PM at New to You. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Men s Bible Study will meet at church at 6:30 AM. Asylum meets from 7:00-9:00 PM at church. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Faith Golf Outing at Maple Meadows Golf Course in Wood Dale, IL at 1:00 PM. SERVING FAITH CHURCH Welcome Center: Len Turnbull Next Week: Pete Holtrop Saratoga Driver: Marv Tazelaar Next Week: Ken Teune Kitchen: Val Hoving, Mary Huizinga, Bob & Linda Loerop Next Week: Dave & Marsha Printz, Jim & Kathleen Lindemulder Library: Kathy Glaubke, Laurie Wieringa Next Week: Chuck Slinkman Audio Visual: Steve De Boer, Mike Speelman, Adam Zarek Next Week: Todd Lindemulder, Jonah Vandernaald, Mary Huizinga Infant Nursery: Diana De Boer, Jill Groenewold, Hannah Schuringa Next Week: Joy Koopmans, Jessi Vander Naald Toddler Nursery: Christina Muruato, Mindy Slinkman Luke Miller, Nathan Printz Next Week: Janna Piersma, Nicole Huizinga Grace Lindemulder, Tyson Baron PM Nursery: Kim Kakabeeke, Paige Hoving Next Week: Allison Sowers, Etta Veenstra

8 ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS Providence Healthcare Fall Luncheon will be on Tuesday, September 27 at 12:30 PM. Join us for a delightful afternoon filled with fun, fellowship, good entertainment & good food at Faith CRC. The "men's tables" will be available. This event is hosted by the Women's Auxiliary representing Saratoga Grove & Providence Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. Please RSVP to Sharon Rozendal, by September 18. Restorative Justice, Restorative Practice and Procedural Justice: In Criminal Justice, Schools and Communities Conference will be held at Trinity Christian College on Saturday, October 1, Our society is experiencing deep social divisions, mistrust, and killings. Thankfully a recent approach to criminal justice and many other forms of social relations called Restorative Justice is on the scene with great success. We present a conference introducing you to this perspective or deepening knowledge for those already familiar. We present two keynote speakers, a panel session of experts, and your choice among nine presentations across three timesessions. This conference will enlighten pastors, teachers, police officers, counselors, and others interested in peace, justice and social harmony. Before September 5, registration which includes lunch is $20; $25 thereafter. Full-time students are free. For more information see the poster & brochures in the Fellowship Hall or check out trnty.edu/academics/criminaljustice/cjustice.html. Register at tccrj.eventbrite.com. Cyclist reminder: On October 8, 2016, Roseland Christian Ministries will host a 40 mile bike ride to help celebrate RCM's 40th anniversary (shorter routes will also be available, including a family option). The ride will begin at 8:00 AM on Trinity Christian College's campus in the parking lot of the Bootsma Bookstore Café and take place on the Cal-Sag trail. Registration fee will be $40. Interested cyclists please send your address to pedal40@roselandchristianministries.org and check out the website at Dr. Cornel and Nancy Venema will be hosting a 13 day tour to Germany, France, and Switzerland to celebrate the 500 th anniversary of the beginning of the Protestant Reformation. Tour dates are October 28 November 9, Anyone interested in joining the tour, see the Mid-America Reformed Seminary website ( for more information.

9 FAITH MINISTRY CONTACT INFORMATION Adult Ministries Bob Wieringa Pastor Lanser Asylum (grades 6-8) Bible Study Fellowship Jonathan Barney Traci Hoogendoorn Cadets Boys Club Lambert Bronger Children s Church Christy Hooker Crossroad Bible Institute Ray Middel Deacons/Finance Al De Los Santos Elders Brent Van Dyk Evangelism Dirk Glaubke Pastor Lanser Fellowship Bob Loerop Greeters Karen De Los Santos GEMS Girls Club Flory Hoving Hospitality/Meals Library Peter Groenewold Chuck Slinkman Membership Classes Pastor Schuringa Men s Prayer Group Missions Lambert Bronger Don Oostman Mom2Mom Ministry Sarah Schuringa Music Ministries Nursery Bob Loerop Allison Sowers PADS Lambert Bronger Profession of Faith Classes Senior Bible Study Pastor Schuringa Pastor Lanser Shoebox Ministry Evelyn Wieringa Shut-in Visitation Small Groups Ken Rusthoven Chuck Slinkman Pastor Lanser Stephen Ministry Sunday School Grace Harbaugh Joy Hoving Technology Ministries Adam Zarek The Gathering (High School) Transportation Jonathan Barney Darrell Stodola Ushers Ray Rozendal Women s Bible Study Sarah Schuringa

10 FAITH CRC COUNCIL Rev. Greg Schuringa, President Rev. Matthew Lanser ELDERS: DEACONS: Matt Bulthuis 2018 (Vicar) Scott Boonstra Jim Engel Al De Los Santos 2018 (Deacon Pres.) Ken Folkerts Peter Groenewold Greg Lanenga Bill Hoving Bob Loerop Jon Huizinga Ray Middel Matt Huizinga Don Miller Jon Kinnas Ken Rusthoven Matt Sowers (Treasurer) Chuck Slinkman (Clerk) Mike Speelman Ron Tazelaar Darrell Stodola Brent Van Dyk 2018 (Vice Pres.) John Tazelaar Rich Vroom Matt Tazelaar Bob Wieringa Adam Zarek STEPHEN MINISTRY Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28