August 2, 2015 MORNING WORSHIP 9:30 AM. God Calls Us to Worship. God Renews Us By Grace. God Speaks to Us Through His Word

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1 August 2, 2015 MORNING WORSHIP 9:30 AM God Calls Us to Worship Prelude *Welcome and God s Greeting *Song of Worship: #307 (PH) Ye Who His Temple Throng God Renews Us By Grace Baptism: *Songs of Worship: Offertory Offering: Elaina Jane Slinkman Holy Spirit Living Breath of God Your Grace is Enough Faith Promise Missionaries God Speaks to Us Through His Word Scripture: Acts 2:39 (p. 1079) Sermon: STANDING ON THE PROMISES: WHY WE BAPTIZE OUR CHILDREN God Blesses Us to Bless Others *Song of Response: #306:1,3,4 (WC) *Benediction *Doxology: #946:1,3 (LH) Postlude Standing on the Promises Go, My Children, with My Blessing LEADING US IN WORSHIP Worship Leader & Sermon: Organ: Piano: Oboe: Violins: Guitars: Bass Guitar: *Please stand if you are able Pastor Greg Schuringa Donna Erdman Jan Slinkman Olivia Schuringa Cassidy Bulthuis, Kristen Voss Matt Bulthuis, Mike Printz Cassidy Bulthuis (PH-Psalter Hymnal; WC-Worshiping Church)

2 Prelude *Welcome and God s Greeting *Song of Praise: #115 (WC) *Profession of Faith: *Songs of Worship: Offertory Offering: EVENING WORSHIP 6:00 PM We Enter His Presence Fairest Lord Jesus Belgic Confession Article 13 (p. 75 in the back of the PH) We Listen Take My Life Ancient Words Chicago Christian Counseling Center Scripture: Romans 8:31-39 (p. 1119) Sermon: OUR JOURNEY OF FAITH: CHRISTIAN ABSOLUTES IN AN AGE OF RELATIVISM We Are Sent to Serve *Song of Response: #386 (PH) *Benediction *Doxology: #493 (PH) Postlude How Vast the Benefits Divine Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow LEADING US IN WORSHIP Worship Leader & Sermon: Piano: *Please stand if you are able Pastor Greg Schuringa Donna Erdman (PH-Psalter Hymnal; WC-Worshiping Church)

3 TODAY AT FAITH In morning worship we celebrate the sacrament of baptism as Elaina Jane Slinkman receives the sign and seal of God s promises. In the morning message we look forward to looking closely at the promise of baptism and in the evening message we finish chapter 8 of Romans where we see three Christian absolutes in the midst of our age of relativism. OFFERINGS Today: AM: Faith Promise Missionaries. PM: Chicago Christian Counseling Center. August 9: AM: Timothy Tuition Assistance Fund. PM: P.A.D.S. Du Page. August 16: AM: Roseland Christian Ministries. PM: Crossroad Bible Institute. August 23: AM: Tapestries of Life. PM: Faith Education Fund. August 30: AM: Faith General Fund. PM: World Renew. PRAYER & PRAISE After the morning service, if you have prayer needs, please visit room 1 on the north side of the sanctuary. Congratulations to Brooke Tobin & Michael Capozzoli, who were united in marriage at Faith yesterday, August 1, Their new address is Anza Ave., #1, Torrance, CA We wish them God s blessings as they begin their lives as husband and wife. Lorraine Hodapp hopes to return home this week after a number of weeks in rehab. Theresa Woldman has returned to Saratoga Grove after some time in the hospital and in rehab. Remember to pray for those who are unable to join us in worship. Today we think of Sis Bosman who resides in Oak Brook. Pastor Matthew is out of the office this week for some study and vacation time. Brian Langeland s deployment address was listed incorrectly in the bulletin a few weeks ago. Please change it to: AGC Langeland, Brian; USS ESSEX (LHD-2); Unit Box 2228; FPO AP Happy Birthday to Jeanette Tazelaar (87) on August 3, Marian Slinkman (85) on August 4, Jeanette Van Dyke (89) on August 5, Bernie Wiersum (89) on August 13, Bernice Lindemulder (87) on August 16, Chris Nicodem (83) on August 18 and Bill Finniak (94) on August 28. ANNOUNCEMENTS Summer office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. The Elim HOPE Packs Drive will run through August 16. Please put your supplies in the boxes in the Fellowship Hall. Your donations help in 2 ways providing much needed school supplies and providing meaningful work for Elim clients! Please see Sandy Turnbull with any questions. Thank you for partnering with Elim! CareNet Pregnancy Services is opening a new location in Elmhurst. You are invited to an open house today, Sunday, August 2, from 11:30 AM 1:30 PM at 201 N. York St. Elmhurst. Come and see how God s vision to spread hope and save lives in our community is unfolding!

4 Mom2Mom will be having a beach day on Thursday, August 6. If you are interested in the beach day please contact Sarah Schuringa at for more information. Trivia Night! The young adults in our church (graduated high school to 25) are invited to join us for a trivia night at Gulliver's pizza on Tuesday, August 11, at 7:00 PM. Kelly (kelly@faithelmhurst.org) if you have any questions. The Evangelism Committee is meeting on Wednesday, August 12, at 7:00 PM at church. Please make the meeting if at all possible. We will be planning the calendar year and want to include everyone in that effort. Please contact Dirk if you have questions, d.glaubke@yahoo.com or Asylum: Save the date, August 15, for our Chicago day trip! More details coming soon! Fall Fest Family Night: grab your family and invite some friends to Faith s first Fall Fest, August 29, 3:30-5:30 PM. We will have activities, snacks and games for families. We will also have tables promoting our children and family programs here at Faith. If you are interested in helping out or have any questions contact Kelly (kelly@faithelmhurst.org). Calling all Golfers! Save the date for the annual Faith CRC Golf Outing which will be held on Saturday, September 19, at 1:00 PM. People of Faith Newsletter: Do you like spreading good news? Enjoy writing? Want to know more about other members of the congregation? The Adult Ministries Committee is looking for several people willing to write brief articles for a quarterly congregational newsletter. We d like to highlight new members, baptisms, and significant milestones in members lives, as well as the different ministries here at Faith. If you d be willing to be part of a writing team, please contact Pastor Matthew or Randy Van Dahm. Faith is looking for one or more volunteer photographers to use their creative gifts to capture the many facets of Faith CRC including events, services, ministries, church facilities and more! The ideal candidate(s) will have no less than an intermediate level of digital photography skills. Volunteer photographers will coordinate with the church office to help develop a database of photos for church use. Please contact Susan Middel (church office) or Rev. Matthew Lanser. New to You Needs You! New to You thrift store is located on Roosevelt Rd in Broadview, only a 10 minute ride from Faith Church! Just ask some of the Faith members who volunteer on a regular basis: Thea Bakker, Al Rispens, Betty Klassens, Susan Middel, Sue Folkerts, Becky Vander Naald, Bern & Jan Slinkman, Sharon Rozendal, Bill Tate, Sharon Herlien, Sue Weglarz and Marcia Evenhouse why they volunteer! All the proceeds (over $2 million so far) are given to four Christian Chicago area schools (Timothy Christian, West Side Christian, Humboldt Community Christian and Daystar) for tuition assistance. Not only that, but New to You serves the community right where they are, providing a wonderful Christ-centered place for the local residents to shop for gently used high quality merchandise at prices that are affordable. New to You really needs people to commit to coming to the store to serve. It could be two hours once a month, two hours once a week, one day every month or every day of the week! It's your choice! So, go ask our Faith volunteers why they continue to serve at New to You. Our guess is they will say IT'S FUN! The New To You Management Team

5 TODAY Children s Church, Sunday School & Catechism are on summer break. MONDAY, AUGUST 3 The Executive Committee will meet at 6:30 PM. The Deacons will meet at 6:30 PM. The Elders will meet at 7:00 PM. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 Men s Group will meet from 7:00 8:00 AM. THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 Mom2Mom Beach Day. YOUTH NEWS The Gathering Summer Dates: Asylum Summer Dates: 8/16 Sunday Night Party 8/15 Chicago Day Trip SERVING FAITH CHURCH Welcome Center: Andy Venhousen Next Week: Pete Holtrop Saratoga Driver: Randy Van Dahm Next Week: Marv Tazelaar Kitchen: Scott & Janna Piersma Next Week: Dave & Marsha Printz, Al & Jannie Vanderschoot Library: Jeri Cook, Laura Miller Next Week: Chuck Slinkman Audio Visual: Steve David, Chris Kakabeeke, Charles Hooker Next Week: Steve De Boer, Mike Speelman, Adam Zarek Infant Nursery: Jill Groenewold, Mary Huizinga, Karoline Monaco Next Week: Charis Engel, Val Hoving, Emily De Boer Toddler Nursery: Kathy Miedema, Niki Tazelaar Samantha David, Carson Hooker Next Week: Sarah Boone, Diana De Boer, Ernie Monaco, Marta Veenstra PM Nursery: Bethany Voss, Grace Veenstra Next Week: Laura Lanser, Morgan Hoving STEPHEN MINISTRY Carry each other s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2

6 ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS Trinity Adult Studies Information Sessions. Learn more about Trinity Christian College s Adult Studies programs at an information session on Tuesday, August 18, at 6:00 PM in the Ozinga Chapel Grand Lobby. Online sessions are scheduled for Monday, August 3, at 4:00 PM and Thursday, August 13, at 2 PM. Register at adultstudies.trnty.edu/moreinfo/infosession or call for more information. Support Elim Team TRI in their 2 nd annual TRI to Make a Difference HOPE Packs fundraiser at the Chicago Triathlon on August 29 and 30, You can join the team or simply sponsor them and help raise valuable funds for Elim HOPE Packs! Elim's HOPE Packs program gives adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to assemble school supply kits for disadvantaged children in Chicago. HOPE Packs provide Elim s adults hardto-find, meaningful employment and also provide essential school supplies to local children in need. To support this impactful event, visit or contact Laura at or lschnyders@elicms.org. You can join the team as an individual or relay participant or simply support other participants. PrimeTime of Elmhurst CRC a monthly gathering of those 55 and older opens its season with a day long bus tour to Shipshewana, Indiana. On Friday, September 11, we ll leave Elmhurst Church by 9:00 AM, enjoy a box lunch en route as we travel through the delightful Amish countryside in our luxury coach. At 1:00 PM we ll enjoy a new play, Half-Stitched, at the Blue Gate Garden Inn Theater. Following the play we ll sit down to a family style all you can eat Amish feast with roast beef, fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, homemade noodles, rolls, dessert and beverage. There will be time for sightseeing and souvenir shopping. The total cost for the day including transportation, meals, theater tickets and tips is $80 per person. We plan to be back at Elmhurst Church by 9:00 PM. To register, contact Bert or Celia DeJong, dejong66@comcast.net or Reservations will not be confirmed until we receive your payment checks can be made out to PrimeTime, Elmhurst Church and sent to PrimeTime, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Rd., Elmhurst IL The 20 th Annual Elim Dutch Festival is coming up on Saturday, September 26! Have a hidden talent? The ELIM Women s Service League invites you to share your giftedness to support Elim Christian Services. Donations of new handmade craft items for this event are being welcomed now through September. Simply give your donated items to Joyce Hoogstra, , and feel free to contact her for more information. Thank You for blessing the children and adults at Elim Christian Services! Save the Date! An Evening of Thanks & Celebration for Elim is being planned for Thursday, October 15, Join Elim in celebrating 20 years of the Elim Dutch Festival! A semi-formal dinner will be followed by a concert featuring Christian recording artist Jason Gray. The event will take place from 6:00 9:30 PM at the Tinley Park Convention Center. For more information, visit or call