Sunday, September 3, :30 A.M.

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1 Christian Reformed Church of Pease Pastor Michael Ten Haken Sunday, September 3, :30 A.M.

2 Christian Reformed Church of Pease Pastor Michael Ten Haken September 3, 2017 We Prepare To Hear God s Word Call to Worship Opening Song: Amid the Thronging Worshippers God s Greeting and Our Mutual Greeting Song of Praise: You Are Holy/Prince of Peace Holy is the Lord Confession and Assurance Song: Blessed Assurance Offering Received for 1) General Fund 2) Community Christian School Intercessory Prayer Children s Message: Shelly Ash Scripture: Luke 16:1-15 Message: The Generous Rich Man Song of Response: Come Thou Fount, Come Thou King God s Parting Blessing Closing Song: Step by Step We Hear God s Word We Respond To God s Word

3 Welcome to the worship of the living and Triune God here at the Peace CRC! We re glad you re here with us on this Labor Day weekend. The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it (Genesis 2:15). On this Labor Day weekend, it is good to be reminded that God made us to work. Our work is good and it brings glory to God when we do it well. So, whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men...it is the Lord Christ you are serving. Colossians 3:23-24 This morning Pastor Michael will be walking us through one of the most difficult parables to understand the Parable of the Unjust Steward as found in Luke 16. Next week, we will begin our series on the 5 Solas beginning with Sola Scriptura looking together at Romans 1:1-17 and Article #7 from the Belgic Confession. Nominations for new office-bearers are due today. Thank you for your submissions and please continue to keep that process in your prayers. Pastor Michael will be offering a Profession of Faith/New Members class on Sunday afternoons. We will meet for four weeks beginning September 17 th from 2:00-3:15 p.m. in the Fireside Room. If you are considering profession of faith and/or membership and would like to join the group, we would love to have you. Please contact Pastor Michael or Anita to register so that we have enough materials ready. Total budget receipts for last Sunday, August 27, were $6,377. The offering received for Partners in Education was $ The deacons thank you for your support. Your offering next Sunday, September 10, will be received for the Back to God Ministries. Our Church Family Congratulations to the following congregational members observing special days this week: Jim & Carol Kragt celebrating their 53rd wedding anniversary today, September 3 Laurence Kiel observing his 93rd birthday on Wednesday, September 6 The cookies for our time of fellowship this morning are in honor of Laurence. Ray Droogsma celebrating his 84th birthday on Wednesday, September 6.

4 Thank you to all of you who attended our farewell coffee last Sunday and thank you to those who served. We felt the real meaning of the church as so many encouraging words were offered. The Pease Church will always hold a special place in our heart! God bless you. Ray & Sadie Tellinghuisen Please pray for all the students, teachers, and staff starting school this week. THANK YOU! Next Sunday, September 10 th we will be saying thanks to Trudy and Shelly for their 12+ years of service to Pease CRC. Please plan to join us after the Sunday School hour for brunch and fellowship. Calling all girls in grades 1-8! You are invited to GEMS Camp...indoors! We are going to kick-off our new year on Sunday, September 10 from 4-6. (Note: this is not the first SNL night, but this will be our new meeting time.) Come see the church transform into a campground as we have fun exploring our new theme. We will end with a weenie roast. Bring a friend to join in on the fun! GAP Update! The dates for the Guatemala trip have been changed to February 23 -March 3, Commitments are needed by October 1st in order to secure airfare and make other arrangements. Please continue to pray about this opportunity and the blessing it can be not only to you, but to our brothers and sisters in Guatemala. If you have any questions, please talk to anyone from the GAP team: Pastor Michael, Julee Moorlag, or Julie Goslinga. A Sunday School teacher is still needed for 8th & 9th grades. Please talk to Trudy if interested. Nursery Coordinator: We are looking for someone to coordinate all things nursery. That means scheduling volunteers and maintaining the toys and supplies. If interested, talk to Michelle Schluender or the church office. Community Christian School would like to invite parents, grandparents, alumni and friends to join us for our opening morning chapel on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 8:30 A.M. Our theme this year is based on Philippians 4:8. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable if anything is excellent or praiseworthy think about such things. We would love to have you join us as we celebrate the beginning of the school year.

5 REC JR and REC start this week Wednesday, September 6, from 6:30 8:30 with a hot dog roast! There will be games, activities and we will talk about the year ahead. All 7 th through 12 th grade students are invited and feel free to bring a friend. We re looking forward to seeing you all there. If you have any questions, feel free to talk to Pastor Michael. Women s Bible Study: We are so excited to once again study the Word of God through Priscilla Shirer's newest Bible study, Discerning the Voice of God. This seven-week study will begin Monday, Sept. 25 thru November 6, from 6:30 8:30 p.m. Through 7 sessions, we will discover the depth to clear and daily communication with God - humble obedience. We will learn how surrender unlocks His many blessings intended for us, centers us in His will, and helps us discern His voice in everyday life. We will have group discussion, followed by the teaching video. If you were in this Bible study last year, you are registered, and a study book will be ordered for you. If unable to attend this year, please advise Jamie or Myra. Please prayerfully consider joining us, by calling, Myra Minks or Jamie Manke Calendar for the Week Sunday, September 3 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Cookies served in the Foyer this morning are in honor of Laurence Kiel s 93rd birthday Wednesday, September 6 9:00 a.m. Coffee in the Fireside Room 6:30 p.m. RecJr and REC Hotdog Roast at church Thursday, September 7 6:00 p.m. Circles of Hope at Zion Lutheran Church Advanced Notices Sunday School will begin next September 10. Mission Society begins on Monday, September 11 at 1:30 pm. Administrative Team meets Monday, September 11, at 7:00 p.m. Ladies Bible Study by Priscilla Shirer will start on September 25 Sunday Night Live will be starting September 24 and will run twice a month on the second and fourth Sundays.

6 Opportunities to Serve Ushers Today & Next Week: Dan Minks, Curt Nobel, Paul & Sheila Peterson, Jay Pipkin Greeters Today East Door: Jerry & Peggy Baas West Door: Louise Spoeltra & Joyce Vander Plaats Roving Greeters: Bill & Pam Ruis Greeters Next Week East Door: Sylvia Timmer & Eleanor Veurink West Doors: Jim & Carol Kragt Roving Greeters: Steve & Anita Hubers Nursery Today: Jamie Manke, Jenny Santema, Bethany Ten Haken, Stephanie Patten Next Week: Ali Droogsma, Linda Droogsma, Lucas Pipkin, Sydney Haliburton Worship Center Next Week: Leader-Wanda Rensenbrink Little Lambs Next Week: Leader-Jenny Santema Sound Board Today: Bernie Boldt Media Today: Linda Droogsma Greeter: Gracie Ash Greeter: Alexis Lloyd Next Week: Bernie Boldt Next Week: Anita Hubers World Renew: In the days and weeks ahead, World Renew will be joining other organizations in responding to the needs of thousands of people who have lost homes and livelihoods and will be facing other serious challenges in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. To support World Renew Disaster Resource Services in responding to Harvey, call in the U.S., or mail your check to World Renew, th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI, , with Hurricane Harvey in the memo line. Trinity Hill Church: In your mailbox today you will find an update and a request from Pastor Arlan Koppendrayer to help his church distribute flyers on Saturday, September 16 to the people in the Chanhassen/Chaska area.

7 Sunday School 2017/2018 September 10 First Day of Sunday School Time 10:50 to 11:40 Here is a list of Grades, Teachers and Class Locations: Please thank all the leaders for their willingness to be a part of our children s spiritual journey and for the time they put into preparing and teaching. We still need a few leaders for the 4 th /5 th grade class and the 8 th /9th grade class. If interested, please talk to Trudy ASAP!! 3 & 4 year olds: Preschool Room, (Nicole Hoffman, Beth VanderPlaats, Char Burkland) Kindergarten 1st Grade: Downstairs hallway, last class on left (Carol Lloyd, Brenda Ellefson) 2 nd & 3 rd - First classroom past downstairs kitchen (Jody Patnode) 4 th & 5 th - Old Video Library (Jeff Hanenburg) 6 th 7 th - Second classroom downstairs (Mike Kok) 8 th 9 th : Last classroom upstairs ( ) 10 th 12 th : Youth Space in back of Fellowship Hall (Nick Hoffman) Adults: Fireside (Sermon Discussion Class, Pastor Michael) Parents - Please go to your children s class to pick them up promptly at 11:40. Please pray for the students and their families as the Sunday School year begins!

8 2017 Council Members Administrative Team Elders: Larry Kuperus President John Goslinga-Vice President Doug Brink-Clerk Pastor Michael Ten Haken Deacons: Carol Van Someren President Marla Ruis Treasurer Jackie Bekius Secretary Shepherding Team Elders: Harly Pap, Duane Droogsma, Jeff Hanenburg, Phil Vedders, Kevin Koppendrayer, Tom Patten Deacons: Lois Ritzema, Kevin Santema, Curt Hanenburg, Byron Byker, John Teeler, Nancy Larsen Christian Reformed Church of Pease 117 West Main St. Pease, MN Prayer Line: or Radio Broadcast: WQPM 1300-AM Princeton from 9:30 10:45 a.m. Pastor Michael Ten Haken