Christian Reformed Church of Pease Pastor Michael Ten Haken Sunday, January 21, :30 A.M.

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1 Christian Reformed Church of Pease Pastor Michael Ten Haken Sunday, January 21, :30 A.M.

2 Christian Reformed Church of Pease Pastor Michael Ten Haken January 21, 2018 We Prepare to Hear God s Word Call to Worship Opening Song: Come, Now is the Time to Worship God s Greeting and Our Mutual Greeting Songs of Response: Shine, Jesus Shine Confession and Assurance Ministry Moment: Carol Veurink Intercessory Prayer Amid the Thronging Worshippers Offering Received for 1) General Fund Song: Find Us Faithful 2) Rum River Life Choices Center Children s Message: Beth Vander Plaats We Hear God s Word Scripture: Acts 12:25-13:12 Message: Confrontation Song of Application: My Life Is In You, Lord We Respond to God s Word God s Parting Blessing Parting Song: Lord, Dismiss Us With Your Blessing

3 Sermon Notes Thank you for allowing our nursery staff to care for your little ones so the worship of others will not be distracted. Pagers are available. Children are invited to participate in the Children s Message. When they exit they may join the Little Lambs (age 3-5) or the Worship Center (K-2nd grade). At the close of the service, please call for your child. Both centers are located upstairs, first hallway on the left. As a courtesy, please switch your cell phone & pagers off or to silent mode. Hearing enhancers are available. Please ask an usher. The flow of the worship service is subject to change.

4 Not to us, O Lord, not to us. But to your name give glory for the sake of your steadfast love and faithfulness (Psalm 115:1). We gather for worship not for us, but him who gave himself up for us. As you come into his presence, ask God to remove any distractions and allow your heart and mind to seek him and his glory this morning. Pastor Michael continues his series on the early ministry of Paul. This morning Saul and Barnabas will leave on their first missionary journey and immediately be confronted with opposition. How will they respond? How would we? Next week, we will read about and think on the very first church council meeting ever recorded in Acts 15. What we can learn from it for today? Pastor Michael s sermon discussion class will take place in the Fireside Room immediately following the worship service. Everyone is welcome! If the door is closed, feel free to come on in and help us learn together! Today has been designated by our denomination as Sanctity of Life Sunday. While we focus on protection of the lives of the unborn we ought also to be reminded that the same sanctity applies to all lives: born and unborn, immigrant and non-immigrant, healthy and sick, young and old, African and Asian and Mexican, rich and poor. All of us have been fearfully and wonderfully made. As a part of Sanctity of Life Sunday, Carol Veurink will be sharing with us about a recent trip she took to the Dominican Republic where she, among other things, volunteered at and delivered supplies to a pregnancy center there. Please pray for the Shepherding Team as they meet tomorrow night. The Associate Pastor Search Team is busy interviewing applicants and making reference calls. Please pray for them and the applicants as we discern God s will for our future leadership. Your offering next Sunday, January 28, for the Pease CRC Scholarship Fund. This fund was established to assist students from our church who will be attending Christian colleges.

5 Your offerings for February 2018 will be received as follows: February 4 Community Christian School February 11 Building Fund February 18 Partners in Education February 25 Benevolent Fund (communion) The deacons gratefully acknowledge the January 14, 2018 receipts: Budget-$4,837; Trinity Hill Church-$1, Our Church Family Congratulations to: Joanne Ruis is celebrating her 87th birthday today, January 21; Helen Kok observing her 82nd birthday today and Jeanne Kragt-Barchinger celebrating her 89th birthday on Friday, January 26. Calendar for the Week Sunday, January 21 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for all Ages Monday, January 22 7:00 p.m. Shepherding Teams meet Wednesday, January 24 9:00 a.m. Coffee Served in the Fireside Room 6:00 p.m. RecJr 7:30 p.m. REC Thursday, January 25 6:00 p.m. Coffee Break Bible Study Advanced Dates Next Sunday, January 28, Sunday Night Live at 4:00 p.m. Men s Time Out, Saturday, February 3 at 8:00 a.m. February 5, Elder Meeting/Deacon Meeting/Council Meeting Outreach Meeting, February 6 at 8:00 a.m. Save the Date: Cabin Fever Brunch (Replaces the Valentine s Brunch), Saturday, February 11, at 10:00 a.m. More information coming next week.

6 On February 17, Bethel Christian Reformed Church will be hosting Building Churches of Influence. This is a Saturday morning seminar for those passionate about the church breaking beyond it s walls. The morning is broken into 3 sections: 1) The Church Mobilized into The Marketplace, 2) Are We Ready to Go Beyond Our Walls and 3) What Does a Mobilized Church Look Like? The sessions will be presented by Pastor Dave Huizenga, Pastor of Bridgewood CRC. This informative and invigorating morning is great for church leadership and also relevant and helpful for every member of your congregation. Please call the Bethel church office at to RSVP. Opportunities to Serve Ushers Today & Next Week: Bud & Vonda Terpstra (West), Jay Pipkin (East), Curt Nobel (middle) Greeters Today East Door: Stacy Knight and Carol Timmer West Door: Alan & Susie Byker Roving Greeters: Harlin & Lois Hanenburg Greeters Next Week East Door: Steve & Sandy Meixell West Doors: Kevin & Kristi Santema Roving Greeters: Harly & Pauline Pap Nursery Today: Carrie Luckhurst, Nicole Hoffman, Gracie Ash, Stephanie Patten Next Week: Sharon Hanenburg, Ali Droogsma, Jaeger Ash, Kaaler Hoyez, Kamry Hoyez Worship Center Today: Calling the Disciples- Mark 4:18-22 Leader: Jenny Santema Greeter: Kaitlyn Kiel Worship Center Next Week Leader: Carol Veurink Greeter: Bethany Ten Haken Little Lambs Today: Who is the Child? Leader: Peggy Timmer Little Lambs Next Week Leader: Jody Mexiell Sound Board Today: Tom Patten Media Today: Linda Droogsma Greeter: Stephanie Patten Greeter: Gracie Ash Next Week: Jeff Hanenburg Next Week: Stacy Patten

7 Dear Friends, Thank you for your kind support and prayers for your new Church plant in the Southwest Metro, Trinity Hill Church. Trinity Hill is a combined effort between Classis Lake Superior, Bridgewood CRC, in Savage and the core group of Trinity Hill. Join us in giving thanks for the following: Since our grand opening on April 16, of 2017, our average attendance has more than doubled. Currently we average 47 people at worship. We had wonderful Services on Christmas Eve Sunday. New people from the community and two of whom continue to attend. We are pleased that a number of people who had stopped attending church are now reconnecting and attending through the ministry of Trinity Hill. We have added programs and classes: Gems, pre-communion classes for children and adolescents, classes for adults. A core group that faithfully gives, a generous group of donors, Churches, Classis Lake Superior, and all who are financially helping this ministry become established. Please Pray: That our efforts to make Trinity Hill known in the community will be successful. For our efforts to evangelize by means of Bible studies and Alpha. For wisdom and stamina for Arlan and Susan as they navigate their teaching jobs and this ministry. Please follow us on Facebook:@trinityhillchurch Find out more on our Website: Look for more updates in your church newsletters or bulletins Pastor Arlan Koppendrayer

8 2018 Council Members Administrative Team Elders: John Goslinga President Kevin Koppendrayer -Vice President Bob Van De Riet-Clerk Pastor Michael Ten Haken Deacons: Nancy Larsen President Marla Ruis Treasurer Jackie Bekius Secretary Shepherding Team Elders: Dennis Kiel, Duane Droogsma, Jeff Hanenburg, Phil Vedders, Merlin Koppendrayer, Tom Patten Deacons: Jan Pearson, Don Moorlag, Curt Hanenburg, Byron Byker, John Teeler, Judy Vander Linden Christian Reformed Church of Pease 117 West Main St. ~ Pease, MN peasecrc@frontiernet.net Prayer Line: or Radio Broadcast: WQPM 1300-AM, Princeton Pastor Michael Ten Haken