Jesus > Angels. Allen Avenue Christian Reformed Church. March 12 th, 2017

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1 Allen Avenue Christian Reformed Church March 12 th, 2017 Jesus > Angels Hebrews 1:5-2:4 (NIV) 5 For to which of the angels did God ever say, You are my Son; today I have become your Father? Or again, I will be his Father, and he will be my Son? 6 And again, when God brings his firstborn into the world, he says, Let all God s angels worship him. 7 In speaking of the angels he says, He makes his angels spirits, and his servants flames of fire. 8 But about the Son he says, Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. 9 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy. 10 He also says, In the beginning, Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. 11 They will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment. 12 You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed. But you remain the same, and your years will never end. 13 To which of the angels did God ever say, Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet? 14 Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation? 2 We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. 2 For since the message spoken through angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment, 3 how shall we escape if we ignore so great a salvation? This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him. 4 God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.

2 Prelude Welcome and Announcements Deanna VanderPloeg Invitation to Quiet Call To Worship Leader: Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. People: We worship you, Lord. Leader: For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. People: We worship you, Lord. Leader: Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. People: Let us turn our eyes to Jesus and worship him. Assurance of Pardon and Call To Confession Leader: When we confess our sins, we do so in recognition that Jesus has already sacrificed and made forgiveness available to us. Hebrews 4 says, People: Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Leader: In confidence of God s mercy and grace, let us confess our sins together.

3 Call to Holy Living Leader: Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus... let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Songs of Praise Lord Most High LUYH 593 Rejoice The Lord Is King LUYH 224 See The Conqueror Mounts in Triumph Gray 414 Professions Of Faith (PH 964) - Jacob VanderPloeg, Carlie VanderPloeg and Shelby Schuitema Great Is Thy Faithfulness LUYH 348 Children s Message Kelly Dauser Congregational Prayer Dan DeKam Offerings General Fund, World Renew Prayer of Illumination Scripture Hebrews 1:5-2:4 Message Jesus is Greater Than the Angels Celebration of the Lord s Supper Parting Blessing Closing Song My Friends, May You Grow In Grace, SNC 288

4 1. Do you talk to angels? Should you? 2. What are the role of angels in the scriptures? 3. Why do you think the author spends so many verses talking about angels in regards to the Son? 4. How do we worship angels today? Should you? 5. What do we do to Jesus when we make Jesus = angels? 6. The writer is telling us that Jesus is far superior to the angels. Do you need to change any of your practices?

5 WELCOME TO ALLEN AVENUE Welcome to all members and visitors who are worshiping with us today! We encourage any visitors and those who may be seeking a new church home to join us regularly for worship. Please join us for a cup of coffee or cold drink in the fellowship hall after the service. Visitors Please fill out one of the Welcome cards you will find in the cardholders on the back of the pews. After filling out the card, please place it in the offering plate as it is passed. Leading us in worship is Pastor Benjamin Oliveira. OUR CHURCH FAMILY Missions of the week Stephen Lutz & Aliciz Zents, Kenya, Africa Our senior member of the week is Bernice Ossink. Please do not send cards but pray for her as she is under Hospice Care. Thank you for the cards I received for my birthday. It s good to be a part of Allen Avenue. - Bob Niemeyer WEEKLY CALENDAR March 12, 2017 Today: 11:20 a.m. Sunday School and Catechism K-12 Adult Education - Hermeneutics Wednesday: 5:15 p.m. Prayer Group meets 6:15 8:00 p.m. GEMS *see announcement 6:30 p.m. Shepherding Team Thursday: 7:00 a.m. - Ladies meet at Herbie s Café Sunday, March 19: Jesus is Greater Than Moses Jesus has built the house of God and been given more glory, even more than Moses. Hebrews 3:1-19.

6 OFFERING INFORMATION Today s Offerings General Fund, World Renew March 19 th General Fund March 26 th General Fund, Muskegon Rescue Mission From the Council: Last week s offering for Benevolence was $80.00, the General Fund Offering was $7, Thank you for your faithful financial support. ANNOUNCEMENTS This morning we will celebrate the Lord s Supper. Today we have the privilege of witnessing the professions of faith of Jacob VanderPloeg, Carlie VanderPloeg and Shelby Schuitema. Please join us for a time of celebration following the service in the fellowship hall in the lower level. Wednesday, March 15 th, 6:15-8:00 p.m - GEMS meet in the Education Center. We will be working on a couple of badges tonight. This is the final night to turn in any badgework you have completed this year. Make sure your counselor gets that information and signs your book. Also, don't forget to keep praying for the kids and teachers at the Esther School. If you have any change for the Esther school, be sure to add it to the change jar when we meet. Also, tonight you will be going home with GEMS Camp registration forms. Be sure to complete those and return them when we meet again in April. There's still room for more change in that huge jar in the entrance to the sanctuary. We will be collecting change for the Esther School through the end of April. Thank you so much for supporting the school. Please keep the students and teachers in your prayers. Copies of the March/April Allen Avenue News are available at both entrances to the sanctuary.

REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS West Michigan Christian Schools is seeking a manager for our resale store, Dibs! on Resale. This is a full or nearly full time position.

7 REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS West Michigan Christian Schools is seeking a manager for our resale store, Dibs! on Resale. This is a full or nearly full time position. Previous retail management and or sales and marketing experience is desired. Interested candidates may their resume and/or direct their questions to Dan DeKam at ddekam@mchristianschool.com. Muskegon Christian School will be hosting a Mom 2 Mom Sale on Saturday, March 25 th from 8:00am 2:00pm. Don t delay, register today! Time is running out to get early bird registration rates for this summer s Inspire 2017 event. Join Ann Voskamp, Richard Mouw, and partners in ministry from CRC congregations for an unforgettable three days in Detroit, Michigan, August 3-5. You will be fed with great worship, challenged by amazing presenters, equipped and intrigued at interesting sessions, and connected to others like you - who are inspired to serve God. Register at crcna.org/inspire2017. You won t want to miss this event!

8 IN SERVICE AT ALLEN AVENUE Nursery Today: March 19 March 26 April 2 Mary Patton, Carlie VanderPloeg Renee Vlasma, Emily Snyder Jill Schuitema, Yeabsira Vlasma Brittany Schuitema, Zoe Sytsema Children In Worship Today: Rebecca Sytsema, Ellie DeKam March 19 Rebecca Sytsema, Kayla Johnson March 26 Amber Johnson, Trent Alphenaar April 2 Amber Johnson, Kyle Morris Greeters Today: March 19 March 26 April 2 Coffee Today: March 19 March 26 April 2 Dan & Carmen Huttenga Family Scott & Rebecca Sytsema Family Bob & Kellie Cavanaugh Gord & Carol Peterman Dave & Joanne Bishop Steve & Val Morris Bob & Jean Botting John & Carol Schuitema Bob & Kelli Cavanaugh Scott & Toni Schuitema Jack & Laurie DeJonge Jim & Sue Secord Congregational Prayer Next Sunday: Pastor Ben Announcements Next Sunday: Bob Vanderlaan Sound Next Sunday: Dave Bishop Projection Next Sunday: Jim Malda Worship Team Next Sunday: Katelyn Morris, Taylor Johnson, Emily Snyder, Karolyn DeKam, Molly Patton, Pastor Ben - Guitar Ushers for March: Steve Morris, Kyle Morris, Jim Secord

9 Prayer Concerns Sunday, March 12, Thessalonians 5:16 22 (NIV) 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God s will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not treat prophecies with contempt 21 but test them all; hold on to what is good, 22 reject every kind of evil. Eric and Judith Tuls: Continue to pray for their protection and the country they are ministering in. Ask the Lord to protect them from evil. Jonah DeJong: Jonah has been moved from the hospital to a rehab center. He has a long road to recovery. The stroke he suffered was major. Pray for his attitude and the strength to rebuild his weak side. Carol Dirkse: Carol was pretty sick last week. Pray for her healing and recovery. Arn Vanderlaan: Arn s legs are hurting him. Pray for encouragement and strength for him and Pearl. David Malda: David had his gall-bladder removed this week. Pray for his recovery. Case Vaandering: Case is preparing for a cardio version. Ask the Lord for an effective procedure and normal heart rhythm. Pastor Ben: Pastor Ben has been sick for two weeks. Ask the Lord to heal his lungs. Council and Pastor Ben: Ask for the Holy Spirit to guide them in all that they do.

10 Prayer Concerns Pray for the following members of Allen Ave: Our Senior Members and Shut-ins: *Wilma Doctor *Ellen Huizenga *Evelyn Peterman *Ott Van Andel *Lorraine Wolffis *Donna Bishop Our Missionaries Angell Community Church Eric and Judith Stephan Lutz and Alicia Zents Rev. Jerry An Zuni Christian School Stan and Bessie Kruis Matt and Katie DeKam *Donna Fongers *Bernice Ossink *Marv Pike *Dorothy VanDam *Dee Bishop Muskegon Western Asia Kenya Back to God Ministries New Mexico Philippines Honduras

II. What is the math of mercy and forgiveness? Does it add up? III. Application: How merciful has Allen Ave been over the years?

Sermon Outline Matthew 5:7 I. Initial Thoughts: what does it mean to be merciful? II. What is the math of mercy and forgiveness? Does it add up? III. Application: How merciful has Allen Ave been over the