First Christian Reformed Church

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1 09/19/10 First Christian Reformed Church Pastor Craig Van Hill / pastorvanhill@gmail.com 20 Bly Street, Waupun, WI / firstcrcwaupunwi@juno.com / CCLI License

2 Prelude *Call to Worship 9:30 AM Worship (*Please stand if you are able) *Songs of Praise: Blessed Assurance G490 vs. 1 & 2 Blessed Be Your Name (see screen) *God s Greeting *We Greet Each Other We Confess Our Sins We Are Assured of Forgiveness Song: Oh, Be Careful (see screen) (Children ages 3 years through 4 th grade may come forward for the Children s Message during the song.) Children s Message by Marla De Jager (Afterwards, children ages 3-6 may leave for Children & Worship in the upstairs Youth Room.) Song of Preparation: Oh, Be Careful (see screen) Scripture: Job 1 read by Jen Ritzema We Hear God s Word: Why do Bad Things Happen to Good People? Prayer *Song of Response: God Will Take Care of You R692 vs. 1, 3 & 4 Congregational and Offertory Prayer Offering: Classical Ministry Shares *Closing Song: Let It Be Said of Us vs. 1 (see screen) *Benediction Accompanist Cara Aylesworth Children & Worship Teacher: Brenda Kamphuis Helpers: Lynnae Smits Cody Zonnefeld Fellowship Coffee Den & Nancy Vande Berg Greeters Steve, Melissa, Whitney, & Max Wierenga Nursery Bonnie Vander Berg Shelly Bronkhorst Jason De Jager Sound System Pete Vander Werff Transportation Percy D.V. ( ) Glen & Sandy G. ( ) Ushers Jason De Jager Seth Huizenga Brian O Donovan Brad Schouten Video Projection Lois Mulder *Closing Song: Let It Be Said of Us vs. 2 (see screen) *Postlude Missionary Letters Leanne J. to Daryl Pfantz + Byron K. to Brother Bob Grace K. to Chaplain Peter + Please pray especially for this missionary family this week.

3 7:00 PM Worship (*Please stand if you are able) Prelude *Call to Worship Musical Praise led by Ben Homan Pastoral Prayer led by Ken Homan We Study God s Word *Scripture: Judges 15 Prayer of Application *Song of Response: What a Friend We Have In Jesus R630 vs. 1-3 *We Profess What We Believe: Nicene Creed G814 Offering: Building Fund *Benediction *Parting Song: You Are My All in All R583 vs. 1 & 2 *Postlude Accompanist Brenda Hofman Greeters Gregg, Kristi, Trevor, Cody, & Mikayla Zonnefeld Library Angela Buwalda Marcia Buteyn Faith Miedema Nursery Dale & Beth Andrew Dylan Vander Berg Sound System Pete Vander Werff Transportation Percy D.V. ( ) Glen & Sandy G. ( ) Video Projection Lois Mulder Welcome We welcome our visitors and hope that you enjoy worshiping with us. If you are presently seeking a church home, we welcome you to join our fellowship. If you would like further information about our church, check out our website at or contact Pastor Craig ( ) or the church office ( ). The songs and responsive readings will be displayed on the video screens, but feel free to use the hymnals if you wish. The Celebration Hymnals (R) are located under the pew in front of you. Large-print bulletins and children's bulletins are available in the back sanctuary rack. Please feel free to check one of the Visitor mailslots in the narthex for additional materials.

4 Worship Notes This morning we begin a new sermon series entitled Tough Questions. Pastor Craig will help us delve into the scripture to tackle some of those troubling questions that Christians often face. Anyone (young or old) who has a question they would like Pastor Craig to consider addressing is encouraged to submit it to him or the church office. Sunday School Teachers: please take a few moments during class today to allow your students to offer a suggestion or two. This morning s offering is for Classical Ministry Shares to support regional ministries that are designated by Classis Wisconsin. This fund currently supports a Classis Fund, a Student Fund, Classis Home Missions, Classis World Missions, Dordt College, and Trinity Christian College. This evening s offering is for the Building Fund to pay for repairs and purchases for the parsonage, church building, and church equipment, including maintenance of the buildings and grounds and any needed additions to accommodate the growing church. Verse of the Week: Job 1:20-21 At this, Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground in worship and said: Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised. Our Family We thank the Lord that Minnie Tobak was spared from serious injury when she fell last Sunday. She was admitted to the Waupun Memorial Hospital on Monday for fluid around her lungs and, as of Friday, was doing fairly well. Orlene Smits was hospitalized on Wednesday evening with an abdominal aneurysm that was leaking. As of Friday, the leakage had decreased somewhat and she was in good spirits. Please pray for comfort and assurance for her and the family during this difficult time. Please continue to remember the Hofman and Hartgerink families in the heavenly homecoming of Kathryn Hofman Hinkes. May you find comfort in the palm of the Lord s loving hands during this time of sorrow and celebration. Address Update: Trevor & Anna Venhuizen 1510 Birch St. PO Box 62 Henderson, NE Phone: New address: Phil & Mary Nell Hofman philandmarynell@gmail.com

5 We rejoice with the following who will celebrate an anniversary or birthday this week: Anniversary: Sep Sep Dan & Gladys Montsma 21 Randy & Brenda Kamphuis 23 Birthdays: Sep Sep Casey Derksen 19 George Aalsma 21 Aron Mc Reynolds 19 Petra Hofman 21 Jason De Jager 20 Shirley Jansma 22 Brian O'Donovan 20 Whitney Wierenga 23 Bonnie Vander Berg 20 Noah Mulder 24 Louie Wierenga 25 A Word of Thanks Dear Friends: Thank you for your gifts of Bibles and tree seedlings to Haiti through CRWRC! I hope you enjoyed your time with one another at VBS as you learned more about the Lord and worshiped together. Your gift helps people rebuild the lives of families and communities after disasters--who knew that tree seedlings could do such a thing! Blessings to you for your generosity and care for others. - Kellie Scholma, CRWRC Church Relations Associate Church News Congratulations! Council is looking for someone to Co-Chair the Nursery Committee with Jen Ritzema. Please inform Marla if you are willing. More Musical Praise Leaders are also needed to lead the 6:50 PM congregational singing on the last Sunday night of the month. It doesn t matter if you are young or young at heart, please inform Marla if you would like your name added to this list. If you donated food to the Community Meal or for the funeral, please pick up your pans/containers from the kitchen. After October 3 they will be donated to Bargains Galore. Directory Updates: Please take a moment today or next Sunday to confirm or update your information on the narthex table. Feel free to add information if you wish (cell phone number, winter address, etc.). SWaT Tonight! All 6th-8th graders are invited to come to our first SWaT meeting of the year. It is tonight, 5:45 PM, at Bethel CRC. We will attend church together after the meeting. Please bring $5 to help cover the cost of snacks for the year. See you tonight! Friendship Bible Study will meet tomorrow at Bethel CRC. Kids (ages 7-18) at 5:45-6:45 PM; Adults at 7:00-8:00 PM. New this year is Connections a group for higher functioning adults that will meet from 5:45-6:45 PM.

6 Council will meet at 8:00 PM tomorrow. Please inform an elder or deacon if you have any matter for the council. Worship Committee will meet this Tuesday at 6:00 PM. Rhonda and Renae will arrange supper. Mary/Martha Society will meet at 1:30 PM on Wednesday. Our study will be Deborah and the questions are in your mailslot. Grace Hartgerink will be the song leader. Adult Church Choir will begin next Sunday. members are always welcome. New Food donations and workers are still needed for the Classis Wisconsin meeting to be held at our church next Tuesday, September 28. Please sign up in the narthex or talk with Marla or Renae. Are you tired of always having to make supper, trying to decide what to have? WE CAN HELP! The Youth Group is putting on a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser for their Mission Trip next summer. When: September 29 Time: 4:45-7:30 PM Come for yummy homemade Spaghetti, Salad, Bread, and Ice Cream Sundae Bar If you have any questions please call Dominique Van Hill at On October 16 our church is participating in the area C.R.O.P. Walk (Communities Responding to Overcoming Poverty). If you would like to be involved by walking or sponsoring a walker, please contact Bob Mulder. Funds raised will go to Waupun Area Food Pantry (25%) and C.R.W.R.C. (75%). You are invited to attend a GEMS Zambian Fashion Show on Saturday, October 16, at 10:00 AM at Bethel CRC. You will learn about the culture and the everyday life of Zambian women by way of a fashion show of Zambian dress. You won't want to miss this! Dessert and beverages will be served. A freewill offering will be taken for The Esther School in Zambia. RSVP to Kathy at or to kathywestra@hotmail.com by October 5.

7 Project Peter: Anyone willing to donate school supplies, coloring books, sandals, soccer balls, etc. to Chaplain Peter Hofman to hand out to the children of Afghanistan is invited to leave them in the narthex container by next Sunday. These kids live in very remote villages and really have nothing and nothing to do. Also needed will be money to cover the cost of shipping. Please mark your financial donation Project Peter and place in the Return mail slot or any offering bag. School Notes The society of Central Wisconsin Christian School took a step forward last Monday night by giving 92% approval to a $3.9 million building project which will create a 4K-12 campus setting at our Fox Lake Road facility. Everyone is invited to join us for a Groundbreaking Celebration tomorrow night at 6:30 PM at the CWC Secondary Campus. Please join us as we reflect on God s blessings in the past and celebrate moving forward into an exciting future for such a time as this! Weather permitting the ceremony will be held outdoors, so please bring your lawn chairs! On October 4, CWC s Parents in Action group is bringing in Eric Szatkowski, a speaker that is a must hear for all parents. Mr. Szatkowski will be giving his presentation on the dangers associated with the internet and cell phones. He has instructed more than 31,000 people on Internet crimes against children in Wisconsin and the U.S. Audiences which has include police officers, prosecutors, child welfare advocates, correctional and social works, civic groups, business professionals, doctors, school officials, teachers, parents and students. As parents, we want our children to understand and use current technology in a way that is God-glorifying. But how can we help and teach our children to use this technology and at the same time protect them from the dangers? Please mark your calendars and attend this event. The presentation will be held at Central Wisconsin Christian Schools Secondary Campus in the gymnasium at 7:00 PM. Refreshments will be served. Don and Fran Van Polen will be returning to CWC with their newest program called Backroads and Byways of America. Their photographic journey begins in the tulip fields of Washington State and ends in Boston, MA, whose narrow streets were purported to have been laid out by drunken sailors and sober cows. Visit scenic and historic places, listen to the amazing stories of Mercer s Maidens, the strange journey of Willie Keil, the Redwoods of California, the Donner Party, Virginia City, Mount St. Helens and the largest landslide in recorded history, San Jaun Sapistrano, Cripple Creek; trace the Sante Fe Trail, muse on the Skies of Kansas, visit Lincoln Country and finally, learn more about an incredible place called Gettysburg. The Van Polens are well known not only for their great landscape

8 photography but also for an evening of entertainment filled with humor, amazing stories with an invitation for the audience to join in singing some of American s heart warming music. Please join us at CWC Saturday evening, October 9, for this enjoyable journey. The program begins at 7:00 PM. Cost is $5.00 per person or $15.00 for an immediate family. Community Happenings Are you looking for a great place to volunteer your time and talents? The Christian Home & Rehab Center is expanding their volunteer base. Crafts, light clerical, general store, reception/greeter and helping with activities are some of the opportunities waiting for you! Please contact Fawn Senn or Val Vande Zande at for more information. Being part of a Bible League retreat is an incredible experience! In our busy world, this is a rare opportunity to come away and rest in God s presence. Don t miss the unparalleled blessings of this event Glenna Salsbury, professional speaker and author. Contact Margaret Miedema TODAY if you didn t register but would like to attend The Wisconsin Retreat of the Bible League International Volunteers held on Tuesday at the Second Randolph CRC. Check-in for the day activities is from 9-10 AM. The banquet begins at 6:00 PM, followed by a 7:15 PM concert by The Reflections to raise money for Bibles in India. The Green Lake Conference Center is offering the following upcoming events. For more information, log onto or call (920) Enriched Christian Marriage Workshop, September 24-26, focuses on developing healthy relationship skills to refresh, renew and restore marriages. Led by David and Phyllis Howie. Experience inspiring speakers, music, golf, shopping and fall leaf watching at Green Lake Chautauqua, October Explore the theme Strength for the Living of These Days through devotions, seminars and worship. Explore both the biblical and scientific bases of the church as a place of healing at Whole Person Care, November Would you like to join other singers from the Waupun area in lifting up our voices in praise? The Waupun Area Community Choir will be presenting the cantata "Heaven's Hero" by Phil Cross on Sunday, November 14 at the First Reformed Church. All proceeds will go toward the Christian Home. Rehearsals begin Sunday, September 26, at First Reformed Church beginning at 4:00 PM. Cost is $10 per person to cover the cost of the book. Please consider joining us. Questions may be directed to Sue Buwalda ( ) or Laura Ten Pass ( ). Many hands make light work! The Union is holding a work weekend, October 22 and 23 to help with projects around the building. The Union is a youth center that offers

9 events and ministry opportunities to the youth of Waupun, many of whom don t have a church to call home. Projects will include light construction, painting, and cleaning. Please sign up in the narthex if interested. Contact Jon Venhuizen at if you have questions. Around the World Challenging the Stereotypical Mindset of Missions: Join us September 22 at noon (EST) for this webinar by Esteban Lugo and Steve Kabetu of the CRC's Office of Race Relations. This is the first in a series of Global Mission webinars available free this fall. For details, registration, and the full list of dates/topics, visit There s still room for you to be part of Dordt College s new learning vacation to the Netherlands May 17-28, Travel with Dordt Professors James C. Schaap and Leendert van Beek who will share their expertise on Dutch culture and history. This motor coach tour includes medieval castles, the homes of Anne Frank and Corrie Ten Boom, and the Rijksmuseum. You ll visit tulip gardens, cheese farms, and Delft shops. Cost includes airfare, motel accommodations and most meals. For more information, contact Dianne De Wit at ddewit@dordt.edu or or see full details at Frisian Connection Cruise: You are invited to be part of an incredible, fully escorted cruise to Alaska on June 2-12, Travel with fellow Frisian and Dutch immigrants as a group and enjoy the exclusive entertainment of comedian Teake VanderMeer and singer Griet Wiersma from Friesland, Netherlands, and their new 2010 program, "Efkes de sinnen fersette"... Get to know others from all over the world that come together with a Frisian connection to sing the old songs with the accordion, socialize and worship while enjoying 3 days sightseeing the home of the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver and a 7 night Alaskan cruise. This tour is fully escorted for your ease of travel and if you are a single traveler and would like a room-mate, we will do our best to match you with someone. As English will be the main language spoken, you don t have to be or speak Fries to enjoy this time together however the Frisian comedy will be in Fries. Sunday worship will be provided. To join the fun or for more information please go to or contact Lorraine van Bodegom at or vanbodegom@telus.net.

10 Calendar Today: 8:15 AM 11 th /12 th Catechism 8:45 AM First Fellowship 9:30 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM 4K-10 th Sunday School & Catechism 5:45 PM Bethel CRC 7:00 PM Evening Worship Mon: 5:45 PM Connections & Kid s Friendship Bible Bethel CRC 7:00 PM Adult s Friendship Bible Bethel CRC 7:00 PM Elder s Meeting 7:30 PM Deacon s Meeting 8:00 PM Council Tue: 6:00 PM Worship Committee Wed: 1:30 PM Mary/Martha Society 7:00 PM Youth the Union Next Sun: 8:15 AM 11 th /12 th Catechism 8:45 AM First Fellowship Next Week Accompanist AM - Lois Mulder PM - Laura Ten Pass Children s Message Brian O Donovan Children & Worship Teacher: Pete Vander Werff Helpers: Hollie Ten Pass Trevor Zonnefeld Fellowship Coffee Pete & Tabbie Vander Werff Greeters AM Joe & Geoffrey Aalsma PM George, Karen, & Troy Aalsma Library Arlene De Jager Dorothy Schouten Lori Kitchner Musical Praise Teen Praise Nursery AM Scott & Jen Ritzema Lynnae Smits PM Keith & Laura Venhuizen Jordan De Jager Offering AM Local Budget PM Trinity Christian College Pastoral Prayer Al Venhuizen Scripture Reader Norm Jansma Sound System Seth Aylesworth Transportation Percy D.V. ( ) Glen & Sandy G. ( ) Ushers Jason De Jager Seth Huizenga Brian O Donovan Brad Schouten Video Projection Katie De Jager

11 Prayer List Shut-Ins Gerald Bossenbroek Hazel Buwalda Junice Kamphuis Millie Kuiper Bud Navis Minnie Tobak Ruby Buteyn Bea Heideman Eugene Kikkert Josie Looman Wilma Navis Health Comfort and relief from pain for Harry Homan. Dewey & Don Pausma s brother-in-law, Hank Den Hollander, as he deals with Leukemia. Orlene Smits for God s healing hand to be upon her and for comfort and assurance for her and the family during this difficult time. Minnie Tobak that she may soon return to Prairie Ridge. Janet Ver Hage as she anticipates surgery next month. Louie Wierenga s sister, Connie, who is undergoing chemotherapy. Nancy Wierenga - that the pain may soon leave again and that she may soon be able to go off the feeding tube. Military Larry & Trix Daane s grandson, Jeff Daane (NAS Pensacola, FL) Sam Daane (Beal AFB, CA) Jack & Marla De Jager s nephew, Jonathan Sturing (Fort Carson, CO) Chaplain Peter Hofman (Afghanistan) Orlene Smits step-grandson, Tom Van Buren (Afghanistan) Marge Vande Streek s grandson, Brian Vande Streek (Afghanistan) Louie & Nancy Wierenga s grandson, Devin Terry (Guam) Praise Thank the Lord for the sacrificial commitment to Christian education by the CWC School Society and ask his blessing upon the new building expansion project. Requests Pray for God s continued protection over farmers during this season of harvest. Pray for those running for public office, that they will seek the Lord s guidance and will seek to lead our country back to him.

12 We call ourselves "Christian" because we belong to Jesus "Christian" Christ and want to be his followers. We recognize as fellow- Christians all people who accept the teachings of the Bible as summarized in the Apostle's Creed. We call ourselves "Reformed" because we're part of that "Reformed" historic branch of the Christian church that arose from the Protestant Reformation. We follow the teachings of 16th-century reformer, John Calvin. John Calvin sought to apply faith to all of life, and struggled to return Christianity to its biblical roots. We call ourselves "Church" because God has called us to be a "Church" fellowship of his people in the world. Our Vision With the help and presence of our living Lord, we seek to energize and transform lives and maintain the essence of the historic Reformed faith in our worship, service, and fellowship; and to pass on our faith to others.