Christian Reformed Church of Pease

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1 Christian Reformed Church of Pease Pastor Michael Ten Haken Sunday, October 7, 2018 ~ 9:30 A.M.

2 Christian Reformed Church of Pease Pastor Michael Ten Haken October 7, 2018 We Prepare to Hear God s Word Call to Worship Opening Song: I Stand in Awe God s Greeting & Our Mutual Greeting Praise Song: Blessed Be Your Name Prayer of Confession Words and Song of Assurance: Lord, I Need You Guide to Grateful Living Intercessory Prayer Jesus Paid It All Offering Received for 1) General Fund 2) Community Christian School Children s Message: Pastor Michael We Hear God s Word Scripture: 1 John 2:3-17 Message: Walking in the Light II: Obedience Song of Application: When We Walk with the Lord God s Parting Blessing We Respond to God s Word Song: My Friends May You Grow in Grace

3 Sermon Notes Thank you for allowing our nursery staff to care for your little ones so the worship of others will not be distracted. Pagers are available. Children are invited to participate in the Children s Message. When they exit they may join the Little Lambs (age 3-5) or the Worship Center (K-2nd grade). At the close of the service, please call for your child. Both centers are located upstairs, first hallway on the left. As a courtesy, please switch your cell phones off or to silent mode. Hearing enhancers are available. Please ask an usher. The flow of the worship service is subject to change.

4 Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts (1 Chronicles 16:8-9). That is exactly what we are gathered to do just like the Israelites did thousands of years ago when the ark of the covenant was brought back to Jerusalem. May we indeed give him praise together this morning in worship. Welcome! This morning Pastor Michael will continue his series on I John Walking in the Light looking at I John 2:3-17. Next week, we will study I John 2: We will also take a few moments this morning and begin to prepare our hearts and minds for communion. Next week we will come to the tale of grace to remember and believe that we have been forgiven for all of our sins, in Jesus Christ. Along with our regular Sunday School classes, Pastor Michael will also be holding his sermon discussion class at 11:00 in the sanctuary. Everyone is welcome to attend as we will focus on this question: What does it look like to obey God s commands in your life? Please keep your council members in prayer as they meet tomorrow night to, among other things, approve the agenda for the upcoming congregational meeting, finalize nominations for new office-bearers, and discuss the 2019 operating budget. SNL will be back next week Sunday, October 14 th! Kids Club, Cadets, and GEMS will all be meeting as will Pastor Michael s ALPHA Course where we will take up the question, Who is Jesus? Everyone is welcome. The deacons gratefully acknowledge the September 30, 2018 receipts: General Fund-$5,485 and Building Fund-$901. Your offerings next Sunday, October 14, will be received for the Benevolent Fund; on October 21 for GAP (Guatemala) and October 28, Food Resource Bank. Our Church Family Congratulations to Harlin Hanenburg who will celebrate his 82nd birthday on Thursday, October 11. Congratulations to Logan and Karlee (Visser) Bemis who were married yesterday. May God bless them and their new home.

5 Please pray for Ed Winters. Ed was admitted to the Princeton Hospital earlier last week for breathing problems. Doctors treated him for bronchitis and COPD. We rejoice that Diana Krueger had successful shoulder surgery this past week. Please keep her in your prayers as she continues her long recovery. We express our sympathy to the families of Carol Veurink and Mary Koppendrayer following the death of their father, Bennie Groen. Bennie s funeral was this past Wednesday and it was a celebration of a life lived for Jesus. Please keep Richard Clark in your prayers as he spent some time in the Mora Hospital with heart trouble. Les Ruis thanks you for your prayers. He had a stent inserted and feels much better. Please keep John and Sheryll Kjos in your prayers. Sheryll is scheduled for surgery this Thursday, October 11, at the University of MN hospital to remove a mass on her ovaries. The doctors believe the mass to be benign but it will have to be tested to know for sure. PIE MAKING CONTINUES THIS WEEK Tuesday, October 9, at 1:00 p.m. Your help would be appreciated in the Fellowship Hall that afternoon making pies for this GAP Fund Raising Project. Treats Provided! Young Adults Group: I am continuing to reach out to see if there are any young adults that would like to be a part of a young adults group? This group would be for those of us who are no longer young enough to attend youth group but would like to be in a group of other young adults in the same stage of life. If this is something you are interested in please reach out to me in person or by phone at (call or text) or me at moorlagc27@gmail.com. I would love to here from you and get this group up and running! The Milaca E Free Church invites you to attend a concert by the Chancellors Quartet this evening, October 7, 6:00 p.m. A free-will offering will be received and refreshments will be served. Reservations for the Life Choices Center Fall Fundraising Banquet need to be in by October 16. They hope to gather over 400 supporters on Friday, October 26, at Henry s Catering in Foley. Social time is at 6:00 p.m. with the meal at 6:30. Reservations can be made at rumriverforlife.org, under the Events Tab.

6 Operation Community Connect: This year for Operation Community Connect our church is providing funds to purchase children s winter boots in bulk. Please place your donations in the boot located in the back of church by next Sunday, October 14 th. If you would like to volunteer for OCC, you are asked to contact Beth Vander Plaats. She needs help with intake forms, setup and take down. Thanks for your support of this important community services event. Help with Hurricane Florence Clean Up: Can you help clean up homes after massive flooding left by Hurricane Florence a few weeks ago? If you are able to volunteer for one or two weeks between October 12 and the end of November 2018, please contact Chris Gibson at World Renew Disaster Response Services at or cgibson@worldrenew.net An new assortment of greeting cards with Scripture verse is now available at the church near the Ladies' Room. Christmas cards, Get Well, Birthday, Sympathy, Anniversary and All Occasion cards are available with all proceeds supporting our own Mission Society. The Christmas cards sell quickly so stop by soon for the best selection! Cadets will be meeting next Sunday, October 14. Parents, you are reminded to have your son there by 3:50 p.m. and also to sign and return the Ducks in a Row form as well as the Parental Consent Medical Form. Thanks! Calendar for the Week Sunday, October 7 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:50 a.m. Sunday School Monday, October 8 6:30 p.m. Ladies Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Elders & Deacons Meeting 8:30 p.m. Council Meeting Tuesday, October 9 1:00 p.m. Pie Making in the Fellowship Hall Wednesday, October 10 6:00-7:00 p.m. RecJr 7:30-8:30 p.m. REC Thursday, October 11 6:00 p.m. Coffee Break Bible Study

7 Advance Notices Sunday Night Live, October 14, at 4:00 p.m. Lunch with the Pease Bunch, Wednesday, October 17, 11:30 a.m. The menu includes Country Fried steak, Whipped Potatoes with Gravy, Squash, Wheat Bread and Sliced Pears. Congregational Meeting on Monday, October 29 th at 7:00PM Family Faith Formation Tip - Involve kids in the practice of hospitality as often as possible. When you re expecting a guest, invite them to help prepare and serve food, choose flowers for the table, create place cards, and brainstorm conversation ideas or sightseeing destinations. Encourage them to help you create a home where all are welcome. (Faith Formation Ministries; crcna.org/faithformation) Opportunities to Serve Ushers Today, October 7 & Next Sunday, October 14: Roger Greene (center); Jim Santema (east) Jeff & Colton Kiel (west) Greeters Today, October 7 East Door: Den & Jayne Kiel Greeters Next Week, October 14 East: Mitch & Edie Kuperus West Door: Jim & Carol Kragt West: Terry & Sharry Kragt Nursery Today: Christina Moorlag, Jim Santema, Morgan Pipkin, Shelby Haske Next Week: Twila Hastings, Rhonda Moorlag, Kaitlyn Kiel, Isabel Byker Worship Center Today: Noah Genesis 9:8-15 Leader: Carol Veurink Greeter: Kaitlyn Kiel Next Week: Michelle Schluender Greeter: Bethany Ten Haken Little Lambs Today: A Very Sad Day! Leader: Jody Meixell Next Week: Wanda Rensenbrink Sound Board Today: Jeff Hanenburg Media Today: Stacy Patten Greeter: Gracie Ash Greeter: Stephanie Patten Next Week: Bernie Boldt Next Week: Anita Hubers

8 2018 Council Members Administrative Team Elders: John Goslinga President Kevin Koppendrayer -Vice President Bob Van De Riet-Clerk Pastor Michael Ten Haken Deacons: Nancy Larsen President Marla Ruis Treasurer Jackie Bekius Secretary Shepherding Team Elders: Dennis Kiel, Duane Droogsma, Jeff Hanenburg, Phil Vedders, Merlin Koppendrayer, Tom Patten Deacons: Jan Pearson, Don Moorlag, Curt Hanenburg, Byron Byker, John Teeler, Judy Vander Linden Christian Reformed Church of Pease 117 West Main St. ~ Pease, MN peasecrc@frontiernet.net Prayer Line: or Radio Broadcast: WQPM 1300-AM or FM, Princeton Pastor Michael Ten Haken