Growing in Discipleship Transformed for Ministry. November 23, Welcome to Calvin Church

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1 Growing in Discipleship Transformed for Ministry November 23, 2014 Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & 5:00 PM Sunday Church School Classes 11:30 AM-12:15 PM Welcome to Calvin Church In Worship: Our worship proceeds unannounced and follows the printed liturgy. The Chancel banner expresses the Christian belief that in one God there are three divine persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The color green represents growth in this season of the church year. Large print resources are available at the information desk. Our facility is equipped with the Loop hearing system. For Children: Ages 0-2: Infant and toddler nurseries are available. Preschool: The Little Children (TLC) gathers downstairs prior to the morning worship. K-2 nd : After the Children s Message the Children s Worship ministry meets downstairs until the conclusion of worship. Parents meet their children there following the service. Children s Bulletins are in the holder in the narthex. Fellowship and Information: Everyone is invited to the Fellowship Hall for refreshments following the morning service. An introductory church DVD is available at the Information Desk. All of our ministries are described in the colorful folders on the table near the nurseries. Church office hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday Wednesday Bulletin deadline: Tuesday Noon Office@CalvinCRC.org

2 Lord, it is good for us to be here. Matthew 17:4 Christ the King Sunday Ten o clock November 23, 2014 Prelude: Three Trumpet Pieces Gilbert Martin Welcome and Announcements Call to Worship: Come to worship Jesus Christ, Alpha and Omega, the one who is, who was, and is to come (Rev. 1:8). We come to worship the one who rules justly. (2 Samuel 23:3). Come to worship Jesus Christ, the faithful witness The firstborn of the dead, The ruler of the kings of the earth! (Rev. 1:5) Eternal Word, Great I AM. (John 1, John 8:58) Wonderful Counselor, Prince of Peace! (Isaiah 9:6) We come to worship Jesus Christ, King of kings, and Lord of lords! (Rev ) To him be glory and dominion forever and ever! Amen. (Rev. 1:6) Musical Call to Worship: Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty Joachim Neander Open now thy gate of beauty; Zion, let me enter there, Where my soul in joyful duty waits on him who answers prayer; O how blessed is this place, filled with solace, light, and grace. Speak, O God, and I will hear thee; let thy will be done indeed; May I undisturbed draw near thee, while thou dost thy people feed. Here of life the fountain flows; here is balm for all our woes. * Opening Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty #538:1-4 * God s Greeting Revelation 1:4-5 CHRIST IS KING Declaration of Allegiance: We declare with those who insist, even in perilous times, that not even the most powerful rulers of this earth hold our eternal destiny in their hands. We are secure in Christ, whose reign is just, whose power is endless, and whose love is unfathomable. We join the historic and future testimony of saints declaring that Christ is our King.

3 Prayer: May your kingdom come. Let your word and Spirit rule us so that we increasingly yield ourselves to you. Keep your church strong, and make it grow. Destroy the works of the devil and every power or scheme opposed to your majesty and your word. Do this till your kingdom is complete when you will be all in all. Amen (Heidelberg Catechism, Q&A 123, translated by R. Wevers) Hymn of Dedication: Lead On, O King Eternal #328:1-3 * Affirmation of Faith: Our Faith page 176 With the whole creation we join the song: Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise! He has made us a kingdom of priests to serve our God, and we will reign on earth. God will be all in all, righteousness and peace will flourish, everything will be made new, and every eye will see at last that our world belongs to God. Hallelujah! Come, Lord Jesus! PRAISE AND PRAYER * Song of Response: Shout, for the Blessed Jesus Reigns #261:1,5 (Kindergarten 4 th grade children may come forward during the singing of this song.) Message for Children Anthem: God Has Gone Up with a Shout Hal Hopson God has gone up with a shout, the Lord with the sound of the trumpet. Sing praises to God, O sing to our King! Sing praises, for God is the king, God is the king of all the earth. A hymn of glory let us sing; new hymns throughout the world shall ring: A way that none has ever trod Christ takes his place, the throne of God. O risen Christ, ascended Lord, all praise to you let earth accord. You are, while endless ages run, with Father and with Spirit One. God is gone up. Alleluia! Alleluia! Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession

4 PREPARATION AND PROCLAMATION * Hymn of Preparation: Jesus Is Our King #602:1,2,4 Presentation of Offerings and Passing of Friendship Pads Offertory Prayer: Allyson Koeman Offering for the Grand Rapids Christian School s Eagles Fund Offertory: Rejoice, the Lord Is King [#224] George Miles; Flor Peeters Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading: Matthew 17:1-13; 2 Peter 1:16-18 pages 798 and 987 Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon: Coming into God s Presence Prayer of Application * Hymn of Response: Come Thou Almighty King #492:1-3 * Benediction * Doxology: Come Thou Almighty King #492:4 To thee, great One in Three, eternal praises be hence evermore! Thy sovereign majesty may we in glory see, And to eternity love and adore. Amen. * Postlude: Shout, for the Blessed Jesus Reigns M. Burkhardt, S. Bingham Preacher: Rev. Douglas MacLeod Choir Director and Organist: Kenneth Bos Ministry of Music: Sanctuary Choir Reader: Bill Stevenson

5 Five o clock November 23, 2014 Prelude: We Praise Thee, O God [#560] John Carter; Faye López Welcome and Opening Prayer Call to Worship: As the Deer [#503] Martin Nystrom As the deer pants for the water, so my soul longs after you; You alone are my heart s desire, and I long to worship you. Refrain You alone are my strength, my shield; to you alone may my spirit yield; You alone are my heart s desire, and I long to worship you! Christ, my Lord, you are my brother, even though you are a king. I love you more than any other, so much more than anything. * God s Greeting * Opening Hymn: All Glory Be to God on High #542:1-3 Revised Common Lectionary reading: Psalm 100 page 481 Anthem: Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven [#571] John Goss * Hymn of Preparation: Come, You Thankful People, Come #473:1-4 Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading: Genesis 14:18-20; Hebrews 7 pages 10 and 974 Reader: This is the Word of the Lord, People: Thanks be to God! Sermon: A Superior Priest Prayer of Application * Hymn of Response: The Lord unto My Lord Has Said #217:1-3 * Affirmation of Faith: Apostles Creed front cover of hymnal Evening Prayer and Offertory Prayer Presentation of Offerings Offering for Criminal Justice Chaplaincy Offertory: Tranquillo Amy Beach * Benediction * Doxology: All Praise to You, My God, This Night #394:1,4 All praise to you my God, this night, for all the blessings of the light. Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, beneath the shelter of your wings. Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below. Praise him above, you heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. * Postlude: Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven [#571] Larry Shackley Preaching Pastor: Rev. Douglas MacLeod Pianist: Kenneth Bos Ministry of Music: Lynn Bardolph McBroom

6 Calvin CRC Announcements for November 23, 2014 WORSHIP Today, 10 AM and 5 PM Morning Worship: Rev. MacLeod is preaching from Matthew 17:1-13 and 2 Peter 1:16-18, "Coming into God's Presence." Our offerings are for Grand Rapids Christian School s Eagles Fund. Evening Worship: Lynn McBroom is our soloist and Rev. MacLeod preaches from Hebrews 7, "A Superior Priest." Our offerings are for Criminal Justice Chaplaincy. WORSHIP Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 10 AM Rev. MacLeod will be preaching from Psalm 104, "God is Great; Let Us Thank Him." Our Offerings will be for Family Assistance and food offerings. Thanksgiving Day Food Drive and offering. As we approach Thanksgiving Day in our homes and here at Calvin Church, we at Family Assistance encourage you to donate a bag or two of non-perishable food on Thanksgiving Day. We support two area food pantries year around with your donations; Neland Avenue CRC and Baxter Community Center. Please use paper bags if possible. We suggest the following food items are always needed: Peanut butter and jelly Macaroni and cheese Canned fruits and vegetables Dry cereal and oatmeal Tuna and other canned meats Spaghetti and sauce Personal care products and soap Soups Thank you for all you do in support of Calvin's many missions and ministries. WORSHIP Next Sunday, November 30, The First Sunday of Advent Morning Worship: The First Sunday of Advent will include our Cherub and Covenant Choir and the lighting of the first Advent candle We will celebrate the sacrament of baptism and Rev. Rebecca Jordan Heys will be preaching from 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, "Welcome to the Church." Our offerings will be for Dégagé. Evening Worship: Classis Grand Rapids East churches are invited to Church of the Servant CRC at 6:00 PM. Rev. Jack Stewart will preach. He recently retired as Professor of Practical Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary. He was Senior Pastor at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids from The offering is for Celebration Fellowship, the Ionia prison church which Classis Grand Rapids East supports. Coffee and cookies will be served following the service. COUNCIL NEWS ADVANCE NOTICE CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: Immediately following the worship service on December 7 the Council hosts a congregational meeting in the sanctuary, which includes the consideration of our budgets for 2015.

7 STAFF NOTE Pastor Bob is leaving for vacation Monday, November 24. He will return on Monday, December 1. CHURCH FAMILY A significant number of our homebound members are dealing with health issues which is normal. We trust you save the list of homebound for remembering them in prayer. Our policy is to report about them when there are major concerns or changes in their status. On November 30, an updated list will be made available in connection with the opportunity to gather season greeting cards. If family members have specific concerns that they want mentioned on the prayer line or in the bulletin, they should feel free to contact the church office or any of the pastoral staff. We extend our sympathy to Ellie Zwier (District #11) as she mourns the death of her brother Willis DeBoer. I would like to thank all those who sent me cards when my friend, Neil Vogel, passed away. We know he is with our Lord and Savior. With love, Ann Boermans The Van Antwerpen family thanks the Calvin congregation for all the loving kindness shown to our mom, Berdela Van Antwerpen, since she lived out her last years as a member of your church family. Surely, you shared God s grace with her. Also, thank you for the cards and visits to our family as we celebrated her entry into heavenly glory. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far, (Philippians 1:23) is our comfort. May God continue to bless all your ministries! Thank you so much to the loving and caring members of Calvin Church for reaching out to us at the time of the death of our dear mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Your cards, prayers, and hugs have been a real manifestation of Christ's love for us. Ken & Fay Bos, Rachel & Graham Rayburn, and Lisa & Corrin Meyer CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRIES BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: 11/23 Katherine Triezenberg (5!) 11/25 Jubilee Heys (1!) 11/26 Luke Spoelma (5!) 11/28 Adam Baker (13!) TLC and CHILDREN S WORSHIP: 2 & 3 year-olds Christmas/Angels Kim and Katie 4 & 5 year-olds Christmas/Angels Claire and Sam Kindergarten Exile and Return 1 st & 2 nd grade Jesus Feeds Five Thousand People Worship Center children are encouraged to continue their giving for missions and to bring their offerings for Family Assistance each Sunday. 2 & 3 year-olds Christmas/Shepherd Jenna and Rachel 4 & 5 year-olds Christmas/Shepherds Cheri, Erin, and Louisa Kindergarten How the Church Tells Time 1 st & 2 nd grade Advent Stories

8 CHURCH SCHOOL CLASSES: The 3 rd through 6 th grade classes will meet in the Covenant Choir room during church school today to practice for the Children s Christmas program. The 7 th and 8 th grade church school class will meet in the sanctuary to begin Christmas program practice. Next Sunday, November 30, the 3 rd through 7 th grade will meet for practice in the Covenant Choir room and the 8 th will meet in the Sanctuary. The Worship Center children will have an extended practice time and may be picked up from the Covenant choir room at 11:40 AM. CYG: See you tonight 6:30 to 9 PM in the Catacomb. Our bowling event is Tuesday, November 25 from 9 to 11 PM, at Spectrum Lanes. Cost is $5 each, and please meet at Spectrum Lanes, 5656 Clyde Park Ave SW, Wyoming by 8:45 PM. This will be a combined event with several other churches in the area. Invite friends; the more, the merrier. Bowling is $10 (includes pizza and pop, shoes and unlimited games). 7 th through 12 th Grade Youth: Please consider volunteering a couple hours one evening at Family Promise this week, November 23 to 30, at Calvin CRC. Opportunities of involvement include getting to play with children that will be staying at our church for the week. RSVP to Cindy Lanning Burch or Char Bulthuis if you are able to help out. JUNIOR BELLS, CHERUB, AND COVENANT CHOIRS: Due to last week s cancellation the children s choirs WILL MEET on Wednesday, November 26 at their usual times. Thank you parents for giving our children the opportunity to do their best. MEETINGS, ACTIVITIES, AND EVENTS FAMILY PROMISE begins today and goes through Sunday, November 30. Join us after the service to unload the cots. Many hands make light work. ADVENT SCRIPTURE READING: Look for a scripture reading calendar in your mailboxes today. Let's read through the "Jesse Tree" texts together, starting November 30, the first Sunday of Advent. This calendar includes some optional ideas for family devotions. See Pastor Rebecca with any questions. COFFEE GROUNDS TODAY: Specialty coffees and hot chocolate are served after the morning worship in the Fellowship Hall. Donations are accepted and will be used to defray costs. Servers today are: Meg Noordewier, Doofan Nyamor, Jenna Swets, Jared Bulthuis, Nick and Hannah Overbeek. ADULT EDUCATION: Our presenter, Elaine Van Kley, offers a description of fair trade and its sustainable provisions for producers mostly in developing countries. This affects women especially since they are often the sole wage earners of the family, and 70% of women live in extreme poverty. Next Sunday ADULT EDUCATION: Michael A. Baker will openly share his testimony of failures while using substances, and the success the Lord has given him while walking in faith with God. He will share accounts of the massive damage which substance abuse inflicts on people, based on first hand involvement at the Jellema Treatment Center and at Dégagé with persons who are seeking the Lord s help.

9 CO-ED VOLLEYBALL: Looking for a fun way to get some good exercise? Join us on Monday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 for competitive pick-up volleyball in the fellowship hall. Friends welcome. Questions? Call Allyson Koeman at or at jamesandallyson@msn.com CHURCH OFFICE: Please submit your bulletin announcements by noon on Tuesday, November 25. The office will be open Monday Wednesday this week. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4: Young adults (20s, 30s, 40s), save the date for dinner and singing Christmas carols. More details to come. Contact Pastor Rebecca or Amy Netz. FESTIVAL CHOIR REHEARSALS for the Candlelight Service will be held on the first three Thursdays in December at 7:00 PM in the balcony choir room. We welcome all interested singers to join us as we prepare for the service on December 21. New choristers are especially encouraged to be a part of the choir this year. Talk to Ken Bos if you have questions, or just show up on December 4. BUTTER BRAID ORDERS: The frozen Butter Braid pastry orders are available for pick up today in the Atrium. Thanks to the congregation for helping the youth to raise $550 toward the summer service trip! ENJOY THE CITY COUPON BOOKS: Enjoy some savings at several area establishments by purchasing a $20 coupon book. Ten dollars from each book sold will benefit the high school youth on their service trip this summer. CALVIN COLLEGE SUNDAY DRIVERS NEEDED: Would you like to further our outreach to Calvin College students by picking some up for our Sunday morning worship service? Several members have been doing this and report positive experiences. Our goal is to form a pool of ten or more drivers so that two cars can be present each week at 9:40. With this size pool each individual driver would be scheduled approximately once per month during the school year. If you can assist with this work please contact the church office. Thanks in advance for volunteering! SEVERE WEATHER POLICY: In case of severe weather and a need to cancel church activities during the week, the cancellation notice will be posted on News 8, WOOD-TV, WOTV 4 and WXSP-TV by 3:00 PM. In addition, the church office will contact the choir directors or group leaders and notify them of the cancellation. If severe weather requires the cancellation of any worship service, notice will be posted at least one hour before the start of the scheduled service. FREEZER MINISTRY: Calvin's ill and home-bound members always express appreciation for soup and stew. We are low on these items, and ask for your help to build up our supply. Please place your donation in the freezer in the Fellowship Hall kitchen. Thank You! FRIENDS OF GEMS: Please take a moment to add to our Blessing Tree. Calvin Church s GEMS have started a Blessing Tree on the bulletin board across from the kitchen. Help our tree grow by adding your own blessing to it!

10 FISH: After many years of service, Les Ippel is stepping down as Calvin Church's coordinator of drivers for FISH. Ken Lobbes has graciously agreed to take his place as primary coordinator, but Les will stay as a back-up coordinator. When Les completely retires from FISH, greater attention will be given to honor his years of service. More drivers for FISH are needed!! Please consider being a driver, and give Ken a call: NOTE CARD SALE: Consider purchasing note cards for Christmas gifts this year. Proceeds (approximately 85%) from purchases will benefit our high school youth on their summer trip to SERVE in Crown Point, IN. The sales method will be different this year. Please complete an order form for the cards you wish to purchase. Posters with pictures of the note cards will be available to help you in your selection. Filled orders of note cards with envelopes should be available two weeks after received, and will be placed in your box. Card costs: 1 to 7 cards are $2 each; 8 for $14; 12 for $20. REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS Volunteer Opportunity: Did you know that tax credits reduce poverty, promote work, and improve the school performance of children? Can you help lower-income families receive important tax credits? We'll provide free training, materials, support, equipment, and everything else needed for you to be an IRS-certified volunteer tax preparer. Training is offered in December or January. A team of 15 volunteers will prepare tax returns on Thursday afternoons or evenings. If you can help or want to learn more, please contact Tom Bulten at Oakdale Neighbors: or info@oakdaleneighbors.org.

11 Sunday, November 23 Family Promise Week begins 9:30a Prayer Time (Prayer Room) 9:40a Atrium Greeters: Corrin & Lisa Meyer East Greeters: Tim & Lindsay Molenbeek Nursery Supervisors: Melisa Hubka and Kim Stapert Nursery Helpers: Mark, Mary Carol, & Sarah Brouwer, Rachel Hubka Parking Attendant: Mike TerBeek 11:15a Library Volunteer: Elaine Harper Coffee Servers: Buettner and Feenstra 11:20a Church School 11:30a Adult Education: Topic: Why Fair Trade? Presenter: Elaine Van Kley Combined Committees Meeting in room 16 4:40p Parking Attendant: Mark Vanderhill 6:30p A Grace Disguised Book Group in the lounge CYG (Bulthuis) Monday, November 24 7:00p Co-Ed Volleyball 9:30a Family Assistance 7:30p Council 9:00p CYG Bowling Tuesday, November 25 Wednesday, November 26 5:30p Junior Bells 6:15p Cherub and Covenant Choirs (Molenbeek) Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27 9:40a Nursery Supervisors: Sarah Williamson and Kim Wierenga Nursery Helpers: Bob & Donna Houskamp Bobby Houskamp and Chase Burghgraef Parking Attendant: Mark Hoekstra First Sunday of Advent, Next Sunday, November 30 9:30a Prayer Time (Prayer Room) 9:40a Atrium Greeters: Brian & Amy Netz East Greeters: Brian & Jackie Noordewier Nursery Supervisors: Rachel Rayburn and Christine Coulter Nursery Helpers: Ana Gronsman and Diane Joling Aaron Gronsman, Anna Prince Parking Attendant: Drew dejonge 11:15a Library Volunteer: Tammy Baker Coffee Servers: Schoone-Jongen and Bulthuis 11:20a Church School 11:30a Adult Education: 6:00p Combined Service at Church of the Servant