Christian Reformed Church of Pease Pastor Michael Ten Haken

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1 Christian Reformed Church of Pease Pastor Michael Ten Haken Sunday ~ July 20, 2014

2 SERVE Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday, July 20, 2014 Gathering As the Family of God Prelude Opening Song: Indescribable Welcome and God s Greeting Song: All Creatures of Our God and King VBS Kids Presentation Time of Confession Offering Received for Ministry Shares Song: He Ran to Me by Phillips, Craig & Dean Song: How Great is Our God Children s Message: Stacy Patten Intercessory Prayer We Hear The Word of God Scripture: Luke 15:11-32 Sermon: THE PARABLE OF THE LOST SONS Song: Amazing Grace My Chains Are Gone God Sends Us Out With His Blessing God s Departing Blessing Closing Song: My Friends, May You Grow in Grace

3 This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it! (Psalm 118:24, NIV). Welcome! Today we continue our series on the parables by looking at the Parable of the Lost Sons from Luke 15: Next week, we will study the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard from Matthew 20:1-16. We will also witness the baptism of Wilfred Cabot Bekius, the son of Cabot and Jackelyn Bekius. After this morning s worship service we will cast lots for new deacons and also vote for new elders. All new elders and deacons should plan to attend an orientation meeting on Monday, August 4th at 6:00. Supper will be provided. Afterward deacons and elders will each have their monthly meeting at 7:00. New and current officebearers should plan to attend that meeting. Your offering next Sunday, July 27, will be received for the General Fund. DONATIONS FOR A NEW PARSONAGE GARAGE: The Deacons are inviting you to come to the parsonage garage this Wednesday, July 23 or Thursday, 24 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. and are asking for your help financially with this project. A dessert and beverage will be served. Please come and support this effort. If you have any questions please talk to Char DeKraker. This morning each of you received a letter about welcoming children to the communion table. If you have questions, please contact Pastor Michael or your household elder. All parents of baptized children who haven t made public profession of faith but are too old for Worship Center should have received an additional letter as well inviting you to discuss this new opportunity as a family. If you did not receive one of those letters and should have, please inform Pastor Michael or Anita. Our Church Family Congratulations to Ryan & Lisa (Servaty) Angermeier who were united in marriage yesterday in our church.

4 Congratulations to the following congregational members observing special days this week: Rena Top - 98th birthday, Tuesday, July 22 Maynard Smith - 88th birthday, Tuesday, July 22 (Maynard s address is c/o Mikel Smith, 1213 Circle High Dr. Burnsville, MN 55306) Ray Tellinghuisen - 86th birthday, Friday, July 25 Marie Larson had successful partial knee replacement surgery this week. Please keep her and Darold in your prayers as she recovers. We express our sympathy to Frank Kuperus and his family in the passing into glory of his sister-in-law, Marie Kuperus, in Ackley, IA Bonnie Kaun has been busy completing a few of the things on her bucket list which included a trip to California to visit her sister and attend a nephew's wedding. Her health has had its ups and downs but overall she is doing well. Her pain medication is under control, unfortunately the side effects have made her somewhat confused and more forgetful. She tires easily so she goes to bed early and sleeps late most days. Bonnie & her family continue to thank everyone for their prayers, love and support. Keep checking her CaringBridge site for updates. The Goodness, Patience, Joy & Gentleness Households will meet at Rock Pile Driving Range (across from the Stones Throw Golf Course) this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. for a picnic. Hamburgers & Hotdogs will be provided. Bring a chair and your golf clubs and enjoy an afternoon together. BIRTHDAY PARTY: The congregation is invited to the Activity Room at the Elim Home on Saturday, July 26, at 2:00PM to help Teunis Stob celebrate his 89th birthday! Cards only please. The congregation is invited to attend the wedding ceremony of Dan Shuff & Dana Hanenburg at 3:00 this Saturday, July 26. Old Church Bench: I am looking for a church bench from the old church. If anyone has one, I am very interested. Please contact me at Laurie (Kok) Braun

5 Sunday, July 20 Calendar for the Week 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Congregational Meeting to vote for Elders 3:00 p.m. Goodness, Patience, Joy & Gentleness Household met at Rock Pile Driving Range 6:00 p.m. Kick-Ball in the Park Monday, July 21 7:00 p.m. Executive Team Meeting 7:15 p.m. Church League Softball vs. New Life #1 Wednesday, July 23 5:00-8:00 p.m. Building Fund Drive at the Parsonage Garage Thursday, July 24 5:00-8:30 p.m. Building Fund Drive at the Parsonage Garage Saturday, July 26 3:00 p.m. Wedding of Daniel Shuff & Dana Hanenburg Advanced Notices Council & Facilitators meet at 7:00 p.m. and Council meets at 7:30 on Monday, July 28. All Young Couples (married 10ish or less years) are invited to the Ten Haken s on Sunday, August 10, at 4:30 for a games and food. Bring your children and something to share for supper. After supper we will head over to the ball field to play kickball and have freezies! Back To School Give Away: August 16, 9:00 to 11:00 am, at the Spire Credit Union in Milaca. We will start set-up at 8:00 a.m. Guatemala 2015: The dates have been set for February 13-21, If you are interested in going, please talk to Julee Moorlag or Tom Kiel.

6 Opportunities To Serve This Week Greeters Today- West Door : John & Barb Goslinga East Door: Elmer & Maxine Carlson Roving Greeter: Jim & Joanne Vedders Greeters Next Week- West Door: Josh & Nancy Winkelman East Door: Terry & Sharry Kragt Roving Greeter: Den & Jayne Kiel Little Footprints Nursery This Week: Sharon Hanenburg, Jenny Santema, Marissa Peel, Zach Ten Haken Nursery Next Week: Stacy Patten, Nicole Hoffman, Hailey Peel, Madyson Vander Plaats Worship Center Today: Barb Goslinga The Great Pearl Matthew 13:45,46 Leader Next Sunday: Jayne Kiel Greeter Today: Bethany Ten Haken Greeter Next Week: Shelby Wicklund Little Lambs Today: Wanda Rensenbrink It s a Noisy Place Leader Next Week: Peggy Timmer Greet Today: : Ellie Banks Greeter Next Week: Cole Patten Video Library Today: Vonda Terpstra Next Sunday: Miranda Caflisch Sound Board Today: Tom Patten Next Week: Zach Ten Haken Media Today: Linda Droogsma Next Week: Anita Hubers Haiti: Join World Renew in their continued efforts to encourage Haitians in the post-earthquake rehabilitation phase. Your team is invited to help build a community center in the Corbon region to provide a place for local gatherings and events. More information on this 7 10 day opportunity is available at or volunteer@crcna.org. World Mission: Political differences among major tribes in South Sudan caused the whole nation to erupt in civil war last December, leading to many deaths and displacements and destruction throughout the nation and within the Sudanese Reformed Church. Pray for a quick and peaceful end to the war. Pray for the safety of all who are stuck in war zones or living in undersupplied refugee camps.

7 Volunteer List 2014 One-of-a-Kind Bible Adventures Opening & Closing Trudy Ash* Shelly Ash* Crew Leaders Brody Ash Gracie Ash Dylan Ash Zach Ten Haken Stephanie Patten Ryan Droogsma Madyson Vander Plaats Joe Meyer Bodee Zens Jolene Huonder Jake Koppendrayer Bethany Ten Haken Jackson Kvien Grace Erickson Carter Herbst Avery Herbst Morgan Pipkin Kaitlyn Kiel Riley Stout Bonnie Kvien* Carrie Luckhurst* Shelby Wicklund-Kvien KidVid Cinema Gretchen Ploeger* Marla Ruis* Kaylee Rothanburg Imagination Station Nicole Hoffman* Ellie Banks Untamed Games Nick Hoffman * Shane Lloyd Peyton Rothanburg Critter Cafe Peggy Baas * Brenda Ellefson Megan Hawkins Jaime Pipkin Pip s Preschool Palace Michelle Schluender* Melissa Wilmes Donna Hastings Bonnie Ash Crew Leader s Leader Jessica Ten Haken* Pre-School Crew Leaders Alex Hastings Kira Erickson Hoyez Makenzie Koppendrayer Lydia Erickson Jade Canfield Jenna destefano Cassidy Burrow Alexis Lloyd Pictures Carol Van Someren* Nursery Christina Moorlag* Floaters Cole Patten Zach Patten Jody Patnode Molly Banks Cassie Patten

8 Elder 14 Morris Droogsma 14 Steve Hubers 14 Damian Patnode Deacons 14 Curt Bekius 14 Rob Droogsma 14 Sam Pearson 15 Jim Kragt 15 Phil Van De Riet 15 Carl Veurink 15 Char De Kraker 15 Jan Hanenburg 15 Kent Sikkink 16 Duane Bouma 16 Jeff Kiel 16 Tom Kiel 16 Jay Goslinga 16 Mary Koppendrayer 16 Julee Moorlag President of Council: Jim Kragt Vice-President of Council: Tom Kiel Clerk of Council: Phil Van De Riet President of the Deacons: Char De Kraker Secretary: Jan Hanenburg Treasurer: Curt Bekius Christian Reformed Church of Pease P.O. Box 69 Pease, MN Prayer Line: or Radio Broadcast: WQPM 1300-AM/Princeton From 9:30 10:45 a.m. Pastor Michael Ten Haken Nick Hoffman ~ Youth Leader