CENTRAL AVENUE Christian Reformed Church 259 Central Avenue Holland, MI

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1 CENTRAL AVENUE Christian Reformed Church 259 Central Avenue Holland, MI How faithful are the ways of God; His love endures the same. He keeps the promise of His grace: preserves His children s name. So to the parents and their seed shall God s salvation come, and numerous households meet at last in one eternal home.

2 September 25, 2011 A warm and loving welcome to Central Avenue CRC for praise and worship on this God s holy day. If you are visiting with us today, we are happy that you are here and trust that together we find joy and blessing in the hearing of God s Word. This morning we have the privilege of witnessing the baptism of Claire Elizabeth Bruinsma, infant daughter of Mark and Kris, as we celebrate the covenant promises of God to us and to our children. Pastor Chad will lead us in worship. Jessica Rozema will offer special ministry of music. This evening Pastor Chad brings the message from God s Word. TODAY AT CENTRAL AVENUE 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service Children s Worship as indicated 10:45 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Catechism 11:00 a.m. Afterglow 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship Service 7:15 p.m. High School Only Bible Study CHILDREN S WORSHIP Teacher: Bev Bareman Helper: Emily Kuipers NURSERY A.M. Libby and Adrianne Ellerbroek On Call: Shelley Plaggemars P.M. Lois Persenaire/Roz Evink A.M. P.M. SEPTEMBER USHERS A.M. Loyal Vannette Harv Plaggemars Sharon Berkompas Con Boeve Balcony: Linda Zwart P.M. Mike Bouma Dave Vander Haar Margo Hoekstra Nick Hoekstra SEPTEMBER GREETERS Don and Roz Evink family Merle and Bernice Cook Marv and Lois Nienhuis Tim and Tricia Greving family JUNIOR GREETER The Greving family Any cancellations due to weather will be announced on AM1260, WOOD-TV8, via the prayer line and on our church website. If there is a tornado watch or warning in effect for Ottawa County for the same time an event Is scheduled, it is automatically cancelled as well. SEPTEMBER VISITOR ASSISTANTS A.M. Floyd and Bertha Maat P.M. Phil and Lois Persenaire Tapes and CDs for each of our worship services are available to anyone who might be interested. Please contact Bev Bareman. 1

3 ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. Celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism of Claire Elizabeth Bruinsma CALL TO WORSHIP from Ezekiel 36:25-28, Titus 3:4-6 and Ephesians 4:4-7 PASTOR: The Lord says, I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses, and from all your idols I will cleanse you. PEOPLE: AND I WILL GIVE YOU A NEW HEART, AND A NEW SPIRIT I WILL PUT WITHIN YOU. AND I WILL REMOVE THE HEART OF STONE FROM YOU AND GIVE YOU A HEART OF FLESH. AND I WILL PUT MY SPIRIT WITHIN YOU, AND CAUSE YOU TO WALK IN MY STATUTES AND BE CAREFUL TO OBEY MY RULES. PASTOR: You shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers, and you shall be My people, and I will be your God. PEOPLE: BUT WHEN THE GOODNESS AND LOVING KINDNESS OF GOD OUR SAVIOR APPEARED, HE SAVED US, NOT BECAUSE OF WORKS DONE BY US IN RIGHTEOUSNESS, PASTOR: But according to His own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by His grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. PEOPLE: THERE IS ONE BODY AND ONE SPIRIT JUST AS YOU WERE CALLED TO THE ONE HOPE THAT BELONGS TO YOUR CALL ONE LORD, ONE FAITH, ONE BAPTISM, ONE GOD AND FATHER OF ALL, WHO IS OVER AND ALL AND THROUGH ALL AND IN ALL. *OPENING HYMN: O God, Great Father, Lord and King - Psalter Hymnal #274 (all stanzas) 2

4 *GOD S GREETING *RESPONSE: Jesus Loves Me - Psalter Hymnal #571 (all stanzas) BAPTISM OF CLAIRE ELIZABETH BRUINSMA GOD S WORD ON BAPTISM Psalter Hymnal p. 960 HYMN: Our Children, Lord, in Faith and Prayer - Psalter Hymnal #270 (all stanzas) (Children, please come forward to the steps during the singing of this song.) VOW OF THE PARENTS VOW OF THE CONGREGATION: Response WE DO, GOD HELPING US. CHILDREN S MESSAGE SACRAMENT PRAYER MINISTRY OF MUSIC: See This Wonder in the Making by Carl Schalk See this wonder in the making: God Himself this child is taking as a lamb safe in His keeping, His to be, awake or sleeping. Miracle each time it happens, as the door to heaven opens and the Father beams: Beloved, heir of gifts a king would covet! Far more tender than a mother, far more caring than a father, God, into Your arms we place her, with Your love and peace embrace her. Here we bring a child of nature, home we take a newborn creature, now God s precious son or daughter, born again by Word and Water. 3

5 MORNING PRAYER OFFERTORY OFFERING: General Fund (Please sign and pass the Fellowship Registers at this time.) *HYMN: Great Is Thy Faithfulness - Psalter Hymnal #556 (all stanzas, 3rd stanza acapella) Children ages 3-4 are dismissed for Children s Worship during the singing of this song. HEIDELBERG CATECHISM Q&A 70 Psalter Hymnal p. 890 SCRIPTURE LESSON: John 3:1-21 (p. 1111) MESSAGE: BORN AGAIN PRAYER *HYMN: Lift High the Cross - Psalter Hymnal 3373 (stanzas 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7) *BENEDICTION from I Peter 1:3 PASTOR: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to His great mercy, He has cause us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. PEOPLE: AMEN! 4

6 *DOXOLOGY: Refrain of Lift High the Cross - Psalter Hymnal 1976 by CRC Publications. CCLI# LIFT HIGH THE CROSS, THE LOVE OF CHRIST PROCLAIM TILL ALL THE WORLD ADORE HIS SACRED NAME! *MOMENT OF REFLECTION *POSTLUDE *Please stand, if you are able. Participants: Minister of the Word, Pastor Chad Steenwyk Organist, Bea Meier Ministry of Music, Jessica Rozema; Accompanist, Bea Meier To us and our children the promise is made, if we will but trust in His Word. In baptism joining the people of God, we live in the power of His grace. God gives us life, and we give Him thanks: To You be our praise evermore! You are our God; we are Your people. 5

7 Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m. PRELUDE: Heaven Came Down and Glory Filled My Soul When We All Get to Heaven WELCOME CALL TO WORSHIP from Psalm 24:7-9, Psalm 146:10 and Isaiah 12:5-6 PASTOR: The Lord will reign forever, your God, O Zion, to all generations. Praise the Lord! PEOPLE: LIFT UP YOUR HEADS, O GATES! AND BE LIFTED UP, O ANCIENT DOORS, THAT THE KING OF GLORY MAY COME IN. PASTOR: Who is this King of glory? PEOPLE: THE LORD, STRONG AND MIGHTY, THE LORD, MIGHTY IN BATTLE! PASTOR: Sing praises to the Lord, for He has done glorious things. Let this be made known in all the earth. Shout and sing for joy, O inhabitant of Zion, for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel. PEOPLE: LIFT UP YOUR HEADS, O GATES! AND LIFT THEM UP, O ANCIENT DOORS, THAT THE KING OF GLORY MAY COME IN. *HYMN OF PRAISE: Come, Thou Almighty King - Psalter Hymnal #246 (all stanzas) *GOD S GREETING 6

8 *RESPONSE: Lift Up Your Heads by Steve 1974 Birdwing Music/SMG Songs. CCLI# EVENING PRAYER OFFERTORY: Shall We Gather at the River? OFFERING: Resthaven Care (Please sign and pass the Fellowship Registers at this time.) *HYMN: Man of Sorrows What a Name - Psalter Hymnal #482 (all stanzas) SCRIPTURE LESSON: I Thessalonians 4:13 5:11 (p. 1239) MESSAGE: COMING AGAIN! PRAYER *HYMN: Day of Judgment, Day of Wonders - Psalter Hymnal #614 (all stanzas) (Sung to tune of Blue Psalter Hymnal #370) 7

9 *CONFESSING OUR FAITH The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, our Lord Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary; suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit. I believe a holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. AMEN. *BENEDICTION *DOXOLOGY: By the Sea of Crystal - Psalter Hymnal #620 (all stanzas) *MOMENT OF REFLECTION POSTLUDE Participants: Minister of the Word, Pastor Chad Steenwyk Organist, Ruth Klaasen *Please stand if you are able. Our Lord Jesus Christ died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him. I Thessalonians 5:10 8

10 THIS WEEK AT CENTRAL AVENUE Monday 7:00 p.m. Christian Ed Committee Meeting Tuesday 4:30 p.m. Tuesday Afternoon Bible School Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal 6:45 p.m. Men s/women s Bible Study 6:45 p.m. GEMS and Cadets Thursday 6:00 a.m. Men s Bible Study 7:05 a.m. Men s Bible Study Friday 9:00 a.m. Prayer Builders Saturday 5:00 p.m. Young Couples/Singles Outing meet at Hoekstras and then to Art Prize NEXT SUNDAY AT CENTRAL AVENUE A.M. Minister of the Word Pastor Jim Scholten Offering Central Avenue Christian Education Expense Nursery Libby Ellerbroek/Adrianne Ellerbroek On Call Adrianne Ellerbroek P.M. Minister of the Word Pastor Chad Steenwyk Offering Trinity Christian College Nursery Karen Nealssohn/Dianne Ritsema BULLETIN ASSEMBLERS for September 29 Irv and Marianne Bos SEPTEMBER 25 JUNIOR GREETERS The Greving family OCTOBER 2 CHILDREN S WORSHIP Teacher: Stacey Jackson Helpers: Shari Smith and Jacob Jackson CENTRAL AVENUE PRAYER LINE Call To receive the prayer-line via , send a message to prayerline@centralavecrc.org. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING MISSIONARIES THIS WEEK Rev. Gil and Joyce Suh Serving with World Missions c/o World Missions 2850 Kalamazoo Avenue SE Grand Rapids, MI gilsuh@sbcglobal.net Mark and Deb Wilson Serving with Food for the Hungry in Cambodia mwilson@fh.org Collections for September 18, 2011 General Fund $8, The Connection $1, Special Mission Commitment $ Central Avenue Charity Fund $1, Area Christian Schools $ Pine Rest $ Collections vs. Budget Y-T-D Budget Y-T-D Receipts General $160, $155, $13, X Week # Special Mission Commitment $9, $10, $ X Week # DEBT REMAINING $61,

11 OUR CHURCH FAMILY Happy Birthday wishes to Don Eggebeen (83) on September 26 Alma Tubergen (87) on September 26 Willie Pelon (93) on September 27 Julie Eggebeen (84) on October 2 May God bless and keep each of you in His love and care. We pray that your special days will be filled with joy and happiness. We offer our sincere Christian sympathy to the family and friends and to sister Gertrude Menken in the passing of Florence Wierda. Florence went to be with the Lord on Friday morning, September 16. May the God of all peace and comfort sustain you in your loss and sorrow. Chuck Schaap has moved to Oakcrest Manor. Pray that God will be close to him and to Caroline as they look to Him for peace in this transition. Case Deventer continues at Heartland. Elsa Deventer has moved to Resthaven Maple Woods Room #157. Pray for God s blessing on their new arrangements. Pastor Na WILL BE TRAVELING TO Cambodia this Wednesday to conduct church leadership training for a month. Pray for safety and effectiveness. CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS Please note that all are welcome to join in the activities offered each week. Please enjoy OUTDOOR COFFEE FELLOWSHIP after morning worship if weather permits. Fellowship Group #8 CHILDREN S WORSHIP, SUNDAY SCHOOL and CATECHISM will meet today. See the Youth Corner for more detailed information. AFTERGLOW meets today following morning worship in the Gathering Room. Coffee and cookies are available. All are invited to this informal time of discussion, reactions and responses to the morning worship service and message. Those who have not been to a training session for the YOUTH SAFETY AND WELFARE POLICY must watch a DVD of the training to complete the process. Copies are avail to sign out in the mailroom. Please receive a copy of the October CHANNEL in your mailboxes today. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this month s church newsletter. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE will meet on Monday evening, September 26, at 7:00 p.m. in The Gathering Room. TUESDAY AFTERNOON BIBLE SCHOOL meets for the first time this Tuesday, September 27, at 4:30 p.m. We still could use more names on the list of those who might be willing to sub from time to time. Please contact Sue Zwiep if you think you might be able to help. CHOIR REHEARSAL this Wednesday evening from 6:30 8:00 p.m. New members are always welcome to join! 10

12 CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS cont. DISCIPLER S BIBLE STUDY GROUPS meet this week: Men/Women 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday evening. Early Men s Groups: 6:00 and 7:05 a.m. on Thursday morning. We will be discussing Lesson 2: Job 3. Lessons are available in the mailroom by the library. New members are always welcome to join. Contact Pastor Chad with any questions. CADET SEASON KICK-OFF this Wednesday from 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The cadets will also begin their annual Light Bulb Sale. We ask that at least 1 parent be at this meeting as we go over all of the information for this year. We will be measuring boys for shirts as well as handing out guidebooks. Refreshments will be provided. GEMS also will meet for the first time this Wednesday evening at 6:45 p.m. with a Mother/Daughter Scavenger Hunt. PRAYER BUILDERS meets every Friday from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. They meet in the Prayer Room at The Connection. All are welcome to join for this time of prayer. YOUNG COUPLES/SINGLES: Those participating in the outing to Art Prize on Saturday are asked to meet at Ken and Sue Hoekstra s house at 5:00 p.m. for pizza. The group will leave from there after supper. WEDNESDAY ACTIVITY NIGHTS start on October 5. We need two people each week to help serve the meal and two people to help with clean-up. We also need pumpkin desserts donated on November 16. You can sign up for both in back of church. October 8 will be the CHURCH PICNIC/ PASTOR APPRECIATION at Drenthe Grove. Sign up in the narthex. Pies are needed for the Pie Walk at this year s Harvest Party/Church Picnic. If you wish to make a pie for the event, please sign the sheet in the narthex. Just bake your favorite pie and bring it to the picnic on October 8. Please, no pies that need refrigeration. Questions? See Lloyd Cook. SENIORS: On Thursday, October 13, our seniors will be going to Cran Hill Ranch. You are asked to be at church by 9:30 a.m. Cost is $25.00 per person payable to Irv Bos. Transportation will be by the church vans. There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex. The trip is limited to 35 people so sign up soon! We are updating our list of those who would be willing to bring meals to those in need. There is a sign up sheet in the narthex. Thanks for your help in this ministry. THE FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE 11

13 CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS cont. Pictures for the NEW PICTORIAL DIRECTORY will be taken November 9-12 and the 14-15th. We will begin scheduling in church on September 25 after church and every Sunday following. On September 26 the online scheduling will begin for those who want it. The session is free and every family will receive a free directory and free 8X10. Any questions can be directed to Hilary Rozema at Snowbirds leaving before November can contact Hilary about getting early photos taken. ADVANCE NOTICE: On Thursday and Friday, October 13 and 14, the Evergreen Chorale will be using Central Avenue Church s facilities for recording sessions to produce a requested third CD of hymns. The Chorale s intent is to cause the least interruption of any church staff ministry; however, church members are asked to be considerate of the recording activities and give accommodation and tolerance of these two days. Entrance into the building may be restricted at times. Recording periods are scheduled for Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Thank you ahead of time for your cooperation! 12

14 YOUTH CORNER September 25, 2011 CHILDREN S WORSHIP for children ages 3 and 4 meets as indicated in the morning order of worship. We meet in the library so exit the front sanctuary door by the piano. Parents please pick up your children immediately following worship. Teacher: Bev Bareman Helper: Emily Kuipers Sunday School for ages 4 through 5 th grade meets today following morning worship in the Fellowship downstairs. Children can be picked up in their classrooms at 11:50 a.m. Catechism for 6 th -12 th grades begin lessons today. Catechism will meet from 11:00 11:45 a.m. Sr. High (10 th -12 th Grades) meets in the Choir Room Teacher: Pastor Chad Jr. High (8 th -9 th Grades) meets in the GEMS Room at the Connection Teacher: Harwyn Berens Middle School (6 th -7 th Grades) meets in the Library Teacher: Sue Zwiep Bible School begins on Tuesday, September 27, from 4:30 5:30 p.m. KIDS QUEST CLUB for grades 3-5 will meet on Wednesday Activity Night, October 5, from 5:45-6:30 p.m. Contact Mary Teerman GEMS Girls Club or 1 st -8 th grades will begin their season together on Wednesday, September 28, from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. Please be reminded that this year GEMS will be meeting again every Wednesday Night of the month. GEMS will kickoff with a Mother/Daughter Scavenger Hunt. Contact Kathy Kuipers. Cadets Boy s Club for 1 st -8 th grades begins on Wednesday, September 28, and will meet every week from 6:45 8:30 p.m. as well. The boys will also begin their Annual Light Bulb Sale. For the first meeting, one parent is asked to attend to go over information for the year. The boys will be measured for shirts that night and guidebooks handed out. Refreshments provided. Middle School E.T.C. and High School Youth Group High School Only Bible Study meets tonight following evening worship for Bible Study at Connie Knap s house to continue looking at God s perspective on our Relationships. Next High School Bible Study/Middle School E.T.C. Meeting: Sunday, October 2, following evening worship and meeting at church. Hosts: Rozemas and Cooks 13

15 GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS PRO-LIFE CORNER: Ex-abortionist Dr. Randall said, They (the women who were going to have an abortion) are never allowed to look at the ultrasound because we knew that if they so much as heard the heart beat, they would not want to have an abortion. What does that tell us? How can we help? What can we do? Pray that God will lead all of us to LIFE. BACK TO GOD MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL GROUNDWORK - When You Think the World is Beyond Redemption: Do you see God as a God of government or of international affairs? What does Psalm 2 say about governments and rulers? Join the October 2 Groundwork Conversation on Psalm 2 and II Samuel 7:5-16. Find a local radio station or listen online at KIDS CORNER Foul Ball: Liz is super excited when he catches Dizzie s recordbreaking home run ball! But wait, did Liz catch it, or did Morrie? Listen in and find out if their friendship will survive. Then check out for stories, devotions, puzzles and more. SOUTH OLIVE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL is looking for crafters to participate in their Vendor/ Craft Show on Saturday, October 1. Call for more information. TRAIN UP A CHILD LECTURE SERIES Howard Miller Library in Zeeland at 7 pm The Christian Lifestyle of a Parent Speaker: Prof. Barry Gritters Wednesday, September 28th Join RIGHT TO LIFE OF HOLLAND AREA at National Life Chain on Sunday, October 2 from 2-3 p.m. beginning at 16th Street in Holland between Fairbanks and Lincoln Avenue. Life Chain is a pro-life, peaceful, prayerful public witness on behalf of the unborn at risk of elective abortion. Signs to hold during the prayer vigil are provided. The Holland/Zeeland community is invited to tour the new FELLOWSHIP CENTER AT NIEKERK CRC on Saturday, October 8, from 2-4 p.m. The church is located at 545 Country Club Road. WORLD MISSIONS Make Your Gift Count! Bibles can cost up to a month s salary, making owning a Bible only a dream for many Christians living in poverty. But through Christian Reformed World Missions, My Own Bible Program, new believers in Eastern and Southern Africa spend eight weeks in a Bible study and, at the end, receive a Bible in their language at a reduced price. Give to this and other projects through the CRWM Project Giving Guide at ZEELAND CIVIC CHORUS will begin rehearsals for the 72nd performance of The Messiah on October 9 at 2:15 p.m. at the First Protestant Reformed Church, th Avenue in Zeeland. New members are welcome to join the chorus. FAMILY FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL at the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds, October Camp sites available for this great family weekend. $30.00 per night. Hayrides, pumpkin carving, scavenger hung, many activities for the whole family! Call for a reservation. 14

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