Calvin Christian Reformed Church

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1 Calvin Christian Reformed Church July 2, AM and 5 PM

2 And they will not need to teach their neighbors, nor will they need to teach their relatives, saying, You should know the LORD. For everyone, from the least to the greatest, will know me already, says the LORD. And I will forgive their wickedness, and I will never again remember their sins. Jeremiah 31:34 Season of Ordinary Time Ten o clock July 2, 2017 GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP Prelude: Come, Holy Spirit J.S. Bach Welcome and Announcements Call to Worship: Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven [#571] John Goss Praise, my soul, the King of heaven; to his feet your tribute bring. Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, evermore his praises sing. Alleluia, alleluia! Praise the everlasting King! Praise him for his grace and favor to his people in distress. Praise him, still the same as ever, slow to chide, and swift to bless. Alleluia, alleluia! Glorious in his faithfulness! Father-like he tends and spares us; well our feeble frame he knows. In his hand he gently bears us, rescues us from all our foes. Alleluia, alleluia! Widely yet his mercy flows! * Opening Hymns: When Morning Gilds the Sky #372:1-3 We Will Extol You, God and King #562:1,2,4 * God s Greeting Call to Confession WE CONFESS OUR SIN Litany of Confession: Leader: Those who are homeless can be seen in doorways, in bus stations, in parks, and on the roadside. They can be found in abandoned buildings, in shelters, and in parked cars. In the hustle and bustle of our lives, we walk by them, for they are invisible to us.

3 People: O God, help us slow down our fast-paced lives and give us the strength to open our eyes to those who are homeless. Leader: They are the men, women, and children who, due to unfortunate circumstances, are left without a place to live or food to nourish them. People: O God, you call us to help them as best we are able. Leader: They have stories rich in both joy and sadness to tell. They seem voiceless, but only because we are too involved in our own lives to take the time to listen. People: O God, please help us to find the courage to stop and listen to the stories of your people. Leader: Often they are lonesome and desperate with few people willing to notice or to provide them with the warmth they deserve. People: O God, help us to open our hearts to accept your people whom society has abandoned. Leader: They are your children. They are us. They too have hopes, dreams, desires, and aspirations. People: O God, help us open our minds so we may recognize all on the earth as your people. Leader: These are your people, filled with your goodness although often overlooked. People: O God, open our minds to allow us to see the beauty in all of your people. Leader: They frighten us because we do not know their stories. They frighten us because deep down we know that we could easily become one of them. People: O God, forgive us for our fears and help us to remember that your light shines through them just as brightly as it shines through any of your children. Leader: O God, hear our prayer today for all women and men, boys and girls, who are homeless this day. For those sleeping under bridges or on park benches, in doorways or bus stations. For those who can only find shelter for the night but wander in the daytime. For families broken because they could not afford to pay the rent. For those who have no relatives or friends who can take them in. For those who have no place to keep possessions that remind them who they are. For those who are afraid and homeless. For those who have been betrayed by the social safety net. For all these people, we pray that you will provide shelter, security and hope. We pray for those of us with warm houses and comfortable beds that we not be lulled into complacency and forgetfulness. Jesus, help us to see your face in the eyes of every homeless person we meet and, through the political means we have, to bring justice and peace to those who are homeless. People: Amen.

4 Hymn of Assurance: May the Mind of Christ, my Savior #334:1-5 Assurance of Pardon * Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles Creed front cover of hymnal * Hymn of Response: Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love #299:1-4 (Children come forward during last verse) GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS WORD Message for Children Cindy Lanning Burch Blessing for Children Leader: People of God, what is your prayer for these children? Congregation: The Lord be with you. Children: And also with you. Congregation: Go in peace. Moment of Gratitude for Family Promise Anthem: You Are Mine I will come to you in the silence, I will lift you from all your fear. You will hear my voice, I claim you as my choice, Be still and know I am here. I am hope for all who are hopeless, I am eyes for all who long to see. In the shadows of the night I will be your light, Come and rest in me. Refrain: Do not be afraid, I am with you. I have called you each by name. Come and follow me, I will bring you home; I love you and you are mine. I am strength for all the despairing, Healing for the ones who dwell in shame. All the blind will see, the lame will all run free, And all will know my name. I am the Word that leads all to freedom, I am the peace that world cannot give. I will call your names, embracing all your pain, Stand up, now walk, and live! David Haas

5 Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession * Hymn of Preparation: They ll Know We are Christians #256:1-4 Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 31:27-34 Wayfinding Bible Sermon: A Covenant of the Heart Prayer of Application WE RESPOND IN GRATITUDE * Hymn of Response: You Are Our God, We Are Your People #35:1-4 Presentation of Offerings and Passing of Friendship Pads Moment for Family Promise Offertory Prayer Offering for Family Promise Offertory: Kyrie, God Holy Spirit J.S. Bach GOD SENDS US INTO THE WORLD * Benediction * Doxology: Go Now In Peace (sung twice) #950 Go now in peace, go now in peace; May the love of God surround you everywhere, Everywhere you may go. Amen. * Postlude: Come, Creator Spirit J.S. Bach Preaching Pastor: Becky Tjapkes Organist: John Tiemstra Ministry of Music: Lynn Bardolph McBroom Scripture Reader: Kyle Heys

6 Calvin CRC Announcements for July 2, 2017 WORSHIP Today, 10 AM and 5 PM Morning worship: Seminarian Becky Tjapkes will preach from Jeremiah 31: We will celebrate our 20th anniversary of being a Family Promise host congregation, and our own Lynn McBroom will lead us in ministry of music. The offering will be for Family Promise. Evening worship: Rev. Rebecca Jordan Heys will preach from Psalm 91 as we host a combined service of worship with Woodlawn CRC. The offering will be for Grand Rapids Christian School Tuition Support Fund. WORSHIP Next Sunday, July 9 Morning worship Morning worship: We will celebrate the sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Rev. Rebecca Jordan Heys will preach from Daniel 6, The Lions Jaws Shut, and our own Penny Kindraka will lead us in ministry of music. The offerings will be for Mission Outreach and Benevolence. Evening worship: Seminarian Becky Tjapkes will preach from Ephesians 1:3-14, beginning a four-week series on the book of Ephesians. The offering will be for Wings of Mercy. CHURCH FAMILY John VerHulst (district 1) had extensive heart monitoring tests this past Thursday at Spectrum Hospital. Pray that this will lead to a clear diagnosis and treatment plan, and for restored strength. Judy Jongsma (district 10) is scheduled for rotator cuff surgery on her shoulder on Monday, July 3. Please join Art and Judy in praying for good reports on the surgery and a timely recovery. We convey our sympathy and love to Bob and Bobbie Talsma (district 8) in the death of Bob's daughter-in-law Connie Talsma, Friday, June 23. She was the wife of Bob's son Steve. May the Lord bring them comfort and hope in this time of their loss. MEETINGS, ACTIVITIES, AND EVENTS FAMILY ASSISTANCE: Summer hours for Calvin Church Family Assistance are Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM. We need volunteers to help purge, fold, size, and stock shelves during those hours. We will return full time, August 1 from 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM. SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: From July 2 August 31 the church office hours are Monday Thursday 8:00 AM 3:00 PM.

7 CHURCH IN COMMUNITY: Show support for our neighborhood join a Calvin Church group participating in the Hollyhock Lane parade! It's on Tuesday, July 4 at 8:30 AM. Bob Houskamp s 1930 Ford will be the float, and you can join us in two ways. Sign up on the list in the atrium. 1. Donate a bag of small candy (like tootsie rolls) for us to hand out during the parade. Bring it to church by Monday, July Most important walk with us during the parade! (wagons and strollers are welcome, too!) Meet at the corner of Calvin and Alexander at 8:00 AM. Contact Pastor Rebecca if you have questions or if you d like to sign up. FISH FOR MY PEOPLE: The next date for Calvin Church participation in the Fish program is Monday, July 10. Our volunteers are appreciated and can expect to receive a call on Friday, July 7 if their services are needed. It would be helpful if you let Ken Lobbes know if you will not be available. FOOD TRUCK: You are invited and encouraged to serve those in need by handing out food from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Sigsbee School on Wednesday, July 26. This will be a very rewarding experience! Contact any deacon or the church office to sign up. We still need more helpers. Welcome to Calvin Church In Worship: Our worship proceeds unannounced and follows the printed liturgy. Large print resources are available at the information desk. Adult coloring pages are on the TRIP table in the narthex. Our facility is equipped with the Loop hearing system. For Children: Ages 0-2: Infant and toddler nurseries are available. Preschool: The Little Children (TLC) gathers downstairs in room 19 prior to the morning worship. Busy Bags for young children are on the picket fence in the atrium. Bulletins for older children are in the rack in the narthex. Coloring pages and colored pencils are available at the table in the narthex. Fellowship and Information: Everyone is invited to the Fellowship Hall for refreshments following the morning service. Like us on Facebook: All of our ministries are described in the colorful folders at the Information Desk near the nurseries.

8 CALENDAR Today, Sunday, July 2 9:30a Prayer Time (Prayer Room) 9:40a Atrium Greeters: Rob & Susan Stafford East Greeters: Celia Steele, Kris Bergh Nursery Supervisor: Rachel Rayburn Nursery Helpers: James & Allyson Koeman Carolyn Prince, Jacqueline Lanning Parking Attendant: Mike TerBeek 11:15a Library Volunteer: Joan Houskamp Coffee Servers: Vanderhill, Schoone-Jongen 4:40p Parking Attendant: Gary Burghgraef 8a-3p Office is open Office is closed Monday, July 3 Tuesday, July 4, Independence Day 9:00a Take Charge meeting Thursday, July 6 Next Sunday, July 9 9:30a Prayer Time (Prayer Room) 9:40a Atrium Greeters: John & Eunice Stegink East Greeters: LeRoy & Anjean Stegink Nursery Supervisor: Kim Wierenga Nursery Helpers: Dan & Melanie Yff Nathan Baker, Rachel Hubka Parking Attendant: Paul Bulthuis 11:15a Library Volunteer: Anjean Stegink Coffee Servers: Bulthuis, DeKoster 11:45a Lecto Divinia in the lounge 4:40p Parking Attendant: Randy Nyhof Church office hours: 8:00 AM 3:00 PM, Monday Thursday Bulletin deadline: Wednesday Noon Office@CalvinCRC.org