9:00 am Blended Worship - April 3, 2016

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1 Prelude: In the Cross of Christ I Glory - Held Welcome I Serve a Risen Savior I serve a risen Savior, he s in the world today I know that he is living, whatever people say I see his hand of mercy, I hear his voice of cheer And every time I need him he s always near 9:00 am Blended Worship - April 3, 2016 He lives, he lives, Christ Jesus lives today He walks with me and talks with me along life s narrow way He lives, he lives, salvation to impart You ask me how I know he lives? He lives within my heart In all the world around me I see his loving care And though my heart grows weary, I never will despair I know that he is leading through all the stormy blast The day of his appearing will come at last Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian, lift up your voice and sing Eternal hallelujahs to Jesus Christ the King The hope of all who seek him, the help of all who find No other is so loving, so good and kind I m So Glad I m so glad Jesus lifted me (3X) Singing glory, hallelujah! Jesus lifted me Satan had me bound; Jesus lifted me (3X) Singing glory, hallelujah! Jesus lifted me When I was in trouble, Jesus lifted me (3X) Singing glory, hallelujah! Jesus lifted me Responsive Reading LEADER: Because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy

2 ALL: made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions LEADER: It is by grace you have been saved ALL: Thank You, Father, for your amazing love LEADER: This is how God showed his love among us ALL: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him LEADER: This is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. ALL: Thank you, Father, for your amazing love And Can It Be And can it be that I should gain an interest in in the Savior s blood Died he for me, who caused his pain? For me, who caused his bitter death Amazing love! how can it be that thou, my God, shouldst die for me Amazing love! how can it be that thou, my God, shouldst die for me He left his Father s throne above so free, so infinite his grace Emptied himself of all but love, and bled for Adam s helpless race What mercy this, immense and free, for, O my God, it found out me No condemnation now I dread, for Christ and all in him is mine Alive in him, my living Head, and clothed in righteousness divine bold I approach the eternal throne and claim the crown, through Christ, my own Oh How He Loves You and Me Oh how he loves you and me, Oh how he loves you and me He gave his life, what more could he give Oh how he loves you, Oh how he loves me Oh how he loves you and me Jesus to Calvary did go, his love for sinners to show What he did there brought hope from despair Oh how he loves you, Oh how he loves me Oh how he loves you and me Greetings I Want Jesus to Walk With Me I want Jesus to walk with me (2X) All along my pilgrim journey Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me When I'm in trouble Lord walk with me (2X) When my head is bowed in sorrow Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me In my trials Lord walk with me (2X) When my heart is almost breaking Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me

3 Prayer - Caryn Rivadeneira He Leadeth Me He leadeth me: O blessed thought O words with heavenly comfort fraught Whatever I do, where I be, still tis God s hand that leadeth me He leadeth me, he leadeth me; by his own hand he leadeth me His faithful follower I would be, for by his hand he leadeth me Sometimes mid scenes of deepest gloom Sometimes where Eden s flowers bloom By waters calm, over troubled sea, still til God s hand that leadeth me And when my task on earth is done When, by thy grace, the victory s won Even death s cold wave I will not flee, since God through Jordan leadeth me Message: A Perspective on Suffering - Peter Semeyn, Lead Pastor James 1:1-8 Prayer of Response Announcements Offering It Is Well When peace like a river attendeth my way When sorrows like sea billows roll Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say It is well, it is well with my soul It is well (it is well) with my soul (with my soul) It is well, it is well with my soul Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come Let this blest assurance control That Christ has regarded my helpless estate And has shed his own blood for my soul My sin - oh, the bliss of this glorious thought My sin, not in part, but the whole Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul O Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight The clouds be rolled back as a scroll The trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend

4 Even so, it is well with my soul The Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow Praise him all creatures here below Praise him above ye heavenly hosts Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost Sending & Blessing Postlude: Triumphal March - Handel Prelude: Holy Spirit Welcome Organist - Jake Groenewold, Pianist - Ticks Groenboom, Song Leaders - Maria Vos, Mary Ziegler 10:30 am Contemporary Worship - April 3, 2016 Mighty to Save Everyone needs compassion, love that s never failing, let mercy fall on me Everyone needs forgiveness, the kindness o a Savior, the hope of nations Savior, he can move the mountains My God is mighty to save, he is mighty to save Forever, Author of salvation He rose and conquered the grave, Jesus conquered the grave So take me as you find me, all my fears and failures; Fill my life again I give my life to follow,everything I believe in, now I surrender Shine your light and let the whole world see we re singing For the glory of the risen King Jesus Responsive Reading LEADER: Because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy ALL: made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions LEADER: It is by grace you have been saved ALL: Thank You, Father, for your amazing love LEADER: This is how God showed his love among us ALL: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him LEADER: This is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. ALL: Thank you, Father, for your amazing love I Will Follow - Jon Guerra

5 When the sea is calm and all is right When I feel your favor flood my life Even in the good I'll follow you (2X) When the boat is tossed upon the waves When I wonder if you'll keep me safe Even in the storms I'll follow you (2X) I believe everything that you say you are I believe and I have seen your unchanging heart In the good things and in the hardest part I believe and I will follow you (2X) When I see the wicked prospering When I feel I have no voice to sing Even in the want I'll follow you (2X) When I find myself so far from home And you lead me somewhere that I don't wanna go Even in my death I'll follow you (2X) When I come to end this race I've run And I receive the prize that Christ has won I will be with you in Paradise (2X) Your Grace Finds Me It's there in the newborn cry, there in the light of every sunrise There in the shadows of this life, your great grace It's there on the mountaintop, there in the everyday and the mundane There in the sorrow and the dancing, your great grace, o such grace From the creation to the cross, there from the cross into eternity Your grace finds me, yes your grace finds me It's there on a wedding day, there in the weeping by the graveside There in the very breath we breathe, your great grace The same for the rich and poor, the same for the saint and for the sinner Enough for this whole wide world, your great grace, o such grace From the creation to the cross, there from the cross into eternity Your grace finds me, yes your grace finds me There in the darkest night of the soul, there in the sweetest songs of victory Your grace finds me, yes your grace finds me Your great grace, O such grace; Your great grace, O such grace The same for the rich and poor, the same for the saint and for the sinner Enough for this whole wide world, your great grace O such grace

6 Greetings Prayer - Caryn Rivadeneira Blessed Be Your Name Blessed be your name in the land that is plentiful Where your streams of abundance flow, blessed be your name Blessed be your name when I m found in the desert place Though I walk through the wilderness, blessed be your name Every blessing you pour out I ll turn back to praise When the darkness closes in, Lord, still I will say Blessed be the name of the Lord, blessed be your name Blessed be the name of the Lord, blessed be your glorious name Blessed be your name when the sun s shining down on me When the world s all as it should be, blessed be your name Blessed be your name on the road marked with suffering Though there s pain in the offering, blessed be your name You give and take away, you give and take away My heart will choose to say, blessed be your name Message: A Perspective on Suffering - Peter Semeyn, Lead Pastor James 1:1-8 Prayer of Response Announcements Offertory: Bound For Glory Sending & Blessing Postlude Worship Team - Doug Bardolph, Justin Bardolph, Angela Buikema, Janice Crothers, Glenn Vanderveld, Dan Vlcek Sunday worship services are streamed live and archived for viewing on the web via LIVESTREAM (new.livestream.com/ecrc). TODAY AT ELMHURST CRC Last week we celebrated Easter, he is risen! In the weeks to come, we'll be studying the book of James (who was Jesus' brother! in the New Testament in order to help guide us into living our lives in the light of the resurrection. In this first week, we'll consider what James says about suffering and Christian maturity. NEXT WEEK AT ELMHURST CRC We are quick to blame God when things don't go well in our lives. Never mind that our own desires and wills are the sources of difficulty and tension in our lives! Next week, we'll look at what James has to say about Christianity maturity and the ability to affirm God as the giver of every good and perfect gift. For preparation, read James 1: 12-18, which will be our text.

7 OUR CHURCH FAMILY Congratulations to Bill & Krystina Jones on the birth of their son, Travis Martin Jones, on March 24. The missionary of the month is Max & Kina Van Til who raise up short term service teams to serve the needy in simple construction projects. Our church is planning to send a team Nov. 1-7 to serve in the Dominican Republic. We will be working alongside locals building a ministry center and seeing what God is doing in the DR by visiting local pastors. Max Van Til will be present here on Sunday April 10 and will be hosting informational meetings after each service on this unique missions service trip ANNOUNCEMENTS Join us for the Youth Missions Dinner on April 6 from 5-6:45 pm. A delicious Italian dinner will be prepared by some of Chicago finest budding chefs! Bring your appetite. Cost is by donation. Funds raised will support our high school students headed to Honduras this summer to work alongside All God s Children (AGC). AGC works with orphanages and homes for the hurting. The will build, play and pray with children, and show God s love in so many ways. You re invited to attend a free Mental Health Workshop on April 9 in the Garden Room from 8:30 am-5 pm. Hosted by NAMI DuPage, this worship is designed for adults who would like to gain a basic understanding of what different mental illnesses and addictions are, how they can affect a person's daily life, and what helps individuals experiencing these challenges work toward recovery. Register online at elmhurstcrc.org/events. Join us on Saturday April 9 from 7-9:30 pm for our free parenting seminar, BE THE PARENT: Seven Choices You Can Make to Raise Great Kids. Hosted by Kendra Smiley, MS, a writer, speaker, entrepreneur, church and community leader, and former teacher, you ll hear practical advice and learn biblical wisdom for becoming a more effective parent and raising great kids. Childcare available. Register for the seminar and childcare at elmhurstcrc.org/events. You are invited to attend our next Single Mothers Support Group (SHE) meeting on April 10 at 12:15 pm. Our speaker, Attorne Laura Kern, will address the topics of your rights when going through a divorce, child support, domestic violence, and legal services available from government agencies, providing information that will be helpful to everyone. Come with your children to our luncheon and bring your friends. Children will be dismissed at 1:15 pm for appropriate age activities. For information contact jane.loerop@elmhurstcrc.org. PrimeTime invites seniors (55+) on a day long trip on April 12 to Starved Rock State Park. We'll leave ECRC at 9:30 am, enjoy a Italian buffet lunch at the Starved Rock Lodge followed by a concert by "the Tenors 3." These professionally trained tenors will present a delightful program of Opera, Broadway and Italian favorites infused with a touch of comedy. The $65 fee covers bus coach transportation, driver tip, buffet lunch and concert. Only 20 spaces remain, sign up at the table in the lobby or contact Bert or Celia DeJong at or dejong66@comcast.net. Reservations are guaranteed when payment is received. If you would like to donate items for the Spring College Exam Goodie Boxes you can sign up at the information center. Donations are due April 17, and will be packed and shipped on April 20. Items may be left in the storage room in the kitchen. Questions? call Kathy or jnkf@sbcglobal.net. Single Mothers Support Group (SHE) is in need of clothes to be distributed to the children of single mothers at a meeting on May 1. If you have clothes to donate, sizes infants through teens, please leave it in the lower level of church by the living tree. Please identify bags of clothes by sizes. Thank you for your generosity as you begin cleaning the closets in preparation for spring Please join us for our next New Member Class: Journey to the Center of the Church. Classes will be held Tuesday May 24, May 31, and June 7 from 6:30-8:30pm in the Garden Room. To register please contact our church office at Childcare provided for infants to age 3. Please let us know by May 17 if you need childcare.

8 The children s worship staff is looking for dedicated people who want to share the love of Jesus with our children. They need Small Group Leaders at both services (pre-5th): The lesson and everything you need is provided. You lead the activities that connect their hearts to the story. One on One Buddies at second service (pre-3rd): Provide one on one assistance to a child who needs extra help and encouragement. If you re interested in volunteering for Preschool & Kindergarten contact Ashley Slinkman at ashley.slinkman@elmhurstcrc.org; for 1st-5th grade contact Kara Hackert kara.hackert@elmhurstcrc.org Short Term Missions Trip will be November 1-7 in the Dominican Republic. We will be partnering with our long-term supported missionaries Max and Kina Van Til. All skill levels are needed! We will be working alongside locals building a ministry center as well as getting a deeper understanding of what God is doing with our missionaries in the Dominican Republic by visiting with local pastors, participating in Sunday worship and seeing youth involved in outreach to the Cane cutter villages. We are planning to fly non-stop on Southwest and stay in a hotel. Interested? Or to learn more contact Dan Barak at for further details. Have a job you need done around the house? Yard work, painting, cleaning, or that pile of dirt moved from here to over there? Le the youth group do the work for you as your support us in our Honduras Mission trip this summer! Sign up at elmhurstcrc.org/events, studentministries@elmhurstcrc.org or call the church at This year our student mission trip will be to Comayagua, Honduras to work alongside the organization All God s Children (AGC). AGC works with orphanages and homes for the hurting. We will be doing building projects, spending time playing with the children, and teaching them about God s love. Partner with us today! Mandatory Covenant Education Plan meeting for Parents: Parents who would like to participate in the Covenant Education Plan must attend one of the following meetings to held in the Gathering area on the second floor: Sunday, April 10, at 10:30 am and immediately following the second service Wednesday, April 13, at 7 pm Sunday, April 17, at 10:30 am and immediately following the second service Only one parent must attend. If you have any questions, please contact Mimi Stanton at mimistanton@comcast.net. COMMUNITY Timothy Christian Schools (located at 188 W. Butterfield Rd, Elmhurst) will be hosting an open house on April 12 at 7 pm All prospective families with children Preschool through High School are welcome to attend. The event will begin in the high school Learning Commons for a brief presentation and then attendees will break off into tour groups. You will learn about their expansive curriculum, many extra-curricular activities, as well as the new building addition, Project Impact! Please contact Dan Quist at with any questions. You re invited to a Spring Luncheon hosted by the Women s Auxiliary representing Saratoga Grove and Providence Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center on April 26 at 12:30 pm. It will be an afternoon of good food and entertainment. The luncheon is taking place at Faith CRC (1070 S. Prospect, Elmhurst). A freewill offering will be taken. Please RSVP by April 16 to Sharon Rozendale at Sunday, :00 am Blended Worship 9:00 am Men s Fraternity 9:00 am Children s Worship, 3 yrs- 5th 10:00 am Coffee & Community 10:30 am Contemporary Worship 10:30 am Children s Worship, 3 yrs- 5th 11:30 am Coffee & Community WEEK AT A GLANCE Wednesday, (continued) 9:00 am Little Lambs Thursday, :00 am Men s Fraternity 9:00 am Little Lambs 9:00 am Coffee Break 9:00 am Men s Bible Study

9 5:30 pm Student Ministries Monday, Tuesday, :00 am Little Lambs 9:00 am MOPS 12:30 am Coffee Break Leaders Mtg. Wednesday, :00 am Coffee Break 12:30 pm Little Lambs 12:30 pm Coffee Break 5:00 pm Youth Missions Dinner 6:00 pm Prayer Time 6:15 pm Cadets and Pathfinders 7:00 pm Evening Coffee Break 7:00 pm Men s Fraternity 7:00 pm Quiet Waters 7:00 pm SHE Bible Study 7:30 pm College Men s Group 7:30 pm ESO Rehearsal 4:45 pm Spotlight Youth Theater Friday, :00 pm Elmhurst Model Railroad Club Saturday, :30 am Prayer Group 8:30 am Mental Health Workshop 7:00 pm Parenting Seminar Sunday, :00 am Blended Worship 9:00 am Men s Fraternity 9:00 am Children s Worship, 3 yrs- 5th 10:00 am Coffee & Community 10:30 am Contemporary Worship 10:30 am Children s Worship, 3 yrs- 5th 10:30 am Covenant Education Plan Mtg. 11:30 am Coffee & Community 11:30 am Covenant Education Plan Mtg. 12:30 pm SHE Ministry 5:30 pm Student Ministries WELCOME We re glad you re here. NEW? We would love to meet you. Please fill out a welcome card and place it in the offering basket. Join us for coffee in the lobby after the service. Stop by the Information Center and let us know you re new. SUNDAY SERVICES 9:00 am Blended Worship Service 10:30 am Contemporary Worship Service

10 CHILDREN Nursery is available for children 0 to 36 months old. Children s Worship (10:00) meets for children 3 years old through 5th grade in the lower level RESOURCES Assisted listening devices are available from an usher or sound booth at the rear of sanctuary Large print bulletins are available in the Worship Center inside the doors PRAYER PARTNERS Prayer partners are available after each service to pray with in the west rear of the Worship Center GROW AND SERVE ADULT MINISTRIES: Find opportunities to grow and serve in Small Groups, Coffee Break Community Bible Study, Men s Fraternity, MOPS, GROW, SHE, Prime Time (55+) and more. STUDENT MINISTRIES Grow together, enjoy relationships, be encouraged and empowered with our student ministry programs; Maximum Velocity (6-8th grade) and The EDGE (9th-12 grade) CHILDREN S MINISTRIES We love children, and want to help raise up children that love God and serve him. From Nursery (0-3 years old), Little Lambs (3-6 years old), Pathfinders and Cadets (1st-8th grade boys), to GEMS (1st-8th grad girls), and much more. More growing and serving opportunities online at elmhurstcrc.org Pastors: Rev. Peter Semeyn - Lead Pastor, Dir. of Outreach peter.semeyn@elmhurstcrc.org Rev. Gregg DeMey - Associate Pastor, Dir. of Worship gregg.demey@elmhurstcrc.org Complete announcements are at elmhurstcrc.org/this Week or scan the QR code below.