March 5, 2017 MORNING WORSHIP 9:30 AM. God Calls Us to Worship. God Renews Us By Grace

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1 March 5, 2017 MORNING WORSHIP 9:30 AM God Calls Us to Worship Prelude *Welcome and God s Greeting *Song of Praise: #733:1,2,4 (WC) We ve a Story to Tell to the Nations Prayer *Songs of Worship: God Renews Us By Grace It Is Well Hope of the Nations (children ages 3 - Kindergarten are dismissed for Children s Church) Offertory Prayer Offering: Christian Reformed World Missions God Speaks to Us Through His Word Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20 (p. 989) Sermon: THE GREAT COMMISSION: A CALL TO REMAIN FAITHFUL Prayer God Blesses Us to Bless Others *Song of Response: #377 (PH) *Benediction *Doxology: #95:4 (WC) Postlude We Have Heard the Joyful Sound All Hail the Power of Jesus Name LEADING US IN WORSHIP Worship Leaders: Sermon: Organ: Guitars: *Please stand if you are able Pastors Lanser and Schuringa Missionary Tom Buursma Donna Erdman Matt Bulthuis, Mike Printz (PH-Psalter Hymnal; WC-Worshiping Church)

2 EVENING WORSHIP We Enter His Presence Prelude *Welcome and God s Greeting *Song of Praise: #731 (WC) O Christians, Haste *Profession of Faith: Our World Belongs to God, Articles Prayer *Song of Worship: Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God Offertory Prayer Offering: CenterPointe Church We Listen Scripture: Sermon: Prayer Matthew 28:19; Acts 1:6-8 (pp.989,1077) SPIRIT-LED MISSION: NATION NEAR, NATION FAR We Are Sent to Serve *Song of Response: #462:1-3,5 (PH) *Benediction *Doxology: #953 (LH) Postlude Take My Life, and Let It Be Now Blessed Be the Lord Our God LEADING US IN WORSHIP Worship Leaders: Sermon: Piano: Violin: Oboe: *Please stand if you are able Pastors Lanser and Schuringa Rev. Fred De Jong Jan Slinkman Kristen Voss Olivia Schuringa (PH-Psalter Hymnal; WC-Worshiping Church)

3 TODAY AT FAITH Today we begin a week of special focus on missionaries that we support near and far. We ll have guest pastors this Sunday and next in our worship services, and Sunday luncheons are planned. We will also have a mid-week meal and opportunity to serve at Feed My Starving Children on Thursday evening. Register for these events of Mission Emphasis week at our sign-up counter or This morning we welcome the Buursma family to Faith CRC. We have supported their ministry in the Philippines for some time. We ll hear a word about their work, and Tom will bring the morning message. After our Sunday School, Catechism and Sermon Discussion hour we ll have lunch together in the fellowship hall (about 11:45 AM). Tom and Kristen will field questions about their work and their daughters will also be sharing with us a special dance from the Philippines. This evening we welcome Pastor Fred De Jong who will bring the message. He has served as a Christian Reformed pastor in our region for many years, and is currently serving a growing church community in Plainfield called CenterPointe Church. We ll hear about the work in Plainfield and also about some church planting work in Myanmar that Pastor Fred has been involved with. We celebrated the Lord s Supper last Sunday because we have entered the period of the church year called Lent. Lent is a 40 day period of preparation and repentance as we look ahead to celebrating Good Friday and Easter. This period of 40 days starts with Ash Wednesday (this past Wednesday) and does not include Sundays, which historically are reserved for celebratory worship as the day of resurrection. As a church we d encourage any personal spiritual practices that could help in your time of reflection and preparation on the heart of our faith the death and resurrection of Jesus for sinners. MISSION EMPHASIS WEEEK AT FAITH Sunday, March 5: AM: Rev. Tom Buursma; All Church Luncheon PM: Rev. Fred De Jong Thursday, March 9, 6:00 PM: Soup & Salad Supper 8:00 PM: Feed My Starving Children Sunday, March 12: AM: Rev. Joe Huizinga; All Church Luncheon PM: Rev. Pedro Aviles Everyone is invited to the all church luncheons & supper. Please sign up online or in the narthex and indicate if you are willing to bring a dish. The Evangelism and Missions Committees invite you to join us in a time of service at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) in Aurora. On Thursday evening, March 9, from 8:00 9:30 PM we will be filling food packets that are sent out globally to needy people. You can sign up online at or in the narthex. We have reserved 100 spots so bring your friends and families to join us to fight world hunger. Children age 5 and older are welcome! Directions to FMSC are available at the sign up counter. Any questions, talk to Dirk Glaubke,

4 PRAYER & PRAISE If you have prayer needs, please visit room 1 on the north side of the sanctuary after the morning service. Congratulations to Dan & Kimberly Kooyenga on the birth of their daughter, Abrielle Karen-Mae on February 23. We extend our Christian sympathy to Mike & Jill Veenstra and family following the death of Jill s father, Chuck Hayes last week. Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted. Pearl Dykstra is undergoing rehab at Oak Brook Care. Please pray that she regains strength and mobility. Gary Groenewold was in the hospital for a few days this week for some tests. Pastor Greg Schuringa completed 6 weeks of 30 radiation treatments this past Wednesday. This was phase one of a treatment plan following successful brain surgery in December that will also include chemotherapy after Easter, if all goes as planned. He is so thankful to have done well so far and he and the family are so grateful for the tremendous support and love from the church family. He asks for prayers during this time of recovery from radiation and that God uses all the amazing modern medical means and also works directly to bring complete healing. He is able! Gert Tazelaar (Mrs. Ray) is at Park Place recovering from a broken leg. Our Faith Promise Missionaries this month are Rev. Eric & Penny Schering who serve in New Guinea. They can be reached at Pacific Island Ministries, P.O. Box 1765, Grass Valley, CA or epspim@ncws.com. Please remember them in your prayers throughout March. Remember to pray for those who are unable to join us in worship. Today we think of Evelyn Wettour who lives in Saratoga Grove Retirement Home. We would like to thank Pastor Lanser for visiting with Jack, and our family, during his time in the hospital. We found comfort in the Scripture passages that he read and appreciated the time he spent in prayer with us. We would like to thank both him and Pastor Schuringa as they supported us during such a difficult time in our lives. We are also incredibly thankful to our district elders, Matt Bulthuis and Bob Loerop, and the congregation for all of your support. The cards, calls, words of encouragement and prayers are very much appreciated and have been such a comfort to us as we grieve. We ask that you continue to pray for us in the days and weeks ahead. We truly feel blessed to be surrounded by such a loving and caring congregation. Netty Heerdt, and the families of Scott & Jean Gehrke, Jack & Abby Heerdt, Steve & Stephanie Heerdt and Kurt & Barbara Recker Bob and Ellyn Nicodem thank the congregation for their many cards, prayers, and kind words in the passing of Bob s mother, Chris Nicodem. Thanks also to Pastor Matt Lanser for his visits with Chris. Even though she couldn t always express it, we know she appreciated those visits. We take comfort in knowing she is celebrating with her Lord in heaven, free from the chains of this world.

5 This past Wednesday, Pastor Matthew, Elder Greg Lanenga, and Deacon Al De Los Santos, represented our church Council at a meeting of Classis Northern Illinois. This is the regional group of churches we belong to. We give thanks for the blessing of sharing in gospel ministry with all Biblebelieving Christians everywhere, and we especially give thanks to be one of the thousand or so congregations in the U.S. and Canada that make up the Christian Reformed Church in North America. Classis elected Faith CRC Council members Chuck Slinkman and Al De Los Santos to be two of four classical delegates to Synod this coming June. Synod is the annual gathering of leaders of the CRC. OFFERINGS Today: AM: Christian Reformed World Missions. PM: CenterPointe Church. March 12 AM: Roseland Christian Ministries. PM: Ebenezer CRC. March 19 AM: Timothy Tuition Assistance Fund. PM: Horizon Community Church. March 26 AM: Elim Christian Ministries. PM: CareNet Pregnancy Services. ANNOUNCEMENTS Congregational Survey: Faith Church has been selected to be part of a denomination-wide study to assess congregational and denominational health. You are encouraged to participate in this online survey. If 30 or more people from Faith CRC complete it, the results will be shared with us. These results will help us as a church to evaluate where we are doing well and where we might do better. Please consider taking part! It will take about 30 minutes to complete. Please follow this link to take this survey: If you would like assistance completing the survey please contact the church office, New Welcome Team: We ll be launching a new welcome team at Faith in the next few weeks. Every Sunday morning, we ll have people assigned to actively welcome our guests here. This will involve seeking out guests for about 20 minutes before and after the morning service, welcoming them to Faith, and helping them feel at home here. Each team member will be responsible for one Sunday every two or three months. Training will be provided. If you re interested in joining this team, contact Pastor Matthew. Senior Bible Study will meet this week Tuesday, March 7 at 1:15 PM. We ll continue studying Exodus (Lesson 7 in our study guide). The Faith Book Club has chosen Preemptive Love: Pursuing Peace One Heart at a Time by Jeremy Courtney for the March 8 meeting. Jeremy shares how he and others founded the Preemptive Love Coalition to obtain lifesaving surgeries in Iraq and provide emergency relief for families victimized by ISIS. We will meet at 7:00 PM. You re Invited! On the evening of March 23, the Adult Ministries Committee is hosting the screening of the highly acclaimed movie and documentary called Poverty Inc. Bring your family, co-workers, neighbors and friends to this engaging and thought-provoking documentary that will confront us as Christians on how to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our God. Please go to for more information including the movie trailer, and to RSVP. The event is free, and free childcare will be provided.

6 YOUTH NEWS The Gathering, our ministry to high school students, will meet tonight at 7:00 PM. GEMS Girls Club will meet from 6:30-8:30 PM on Wednesday, March 8. Feed My Starving Children: 6-12 th graders are invited to join with the rest of the church from 7:00 10:00 PM on March 9 assembling food boxes for the hungry. Actual serve time is 8:00 9:30 PM. RSVP to Jonathan for rides and sign up on the church website or in the narthex. 4 th thru 8 th Grade Cadets and their fathers will meet at Laser Quest (in the mall at the corner of Finley & Butterfield in Downers Grove) on Wednesday, March 15 for the annual father/son laser tag outing. Please arrive by 7:00 PM for two great games of tag and some tasty refreshments. The cost will be $16 per family. Call Steve Weglarz, if you have any questions. Third grade Jr. Cadets will still meet at church. Asylum: Middle Schoolers are invited to join us on select Fridays at church for games, Bible study and small groups. Our next meeting is on Friday, March 24, 7:00 9:00 PM. Drop off at the church; pick up at the house. Bring your Bible! The Gathering SERVE Trip: ( Your student is invited to join us to serve in Lynden, WA. Cost: $250. Save the date: June 24 - July 2. Open to all current 8 12 th graders; registration due March 19. Taco Dinner: save the date for April 6, 5:00-7:00 PM to support our High School Youth Ministry as they prepare for their summer service project. January July 2017 The Asylum/Gathering Calendar is available on the church website! Vacation Bible School Save the Date: Join us at the Maker s Fun Factory on June 12-15! THIS WEEK AT FAITH TODAY Children s Church will meet during the second half of morning worship. Sunday School & Catechism students should go to their classrooms at 10:45 and will be dismissed at 11:30 AM. PADS sign-up sheets will be in the Fellowship Hall for March & April. Please consider volunteering your time to serve the homeless in our community. An all-church luncheon will be in the Fellowship Hall at 11:45 AM. The Gathering will meet at 7:15 PM. MONDAY, MARCH 6 The Executive Committee will meet at 6:30 PM. The Deacons will meet at 6:30 PM. The Elders will meet at 7:00 PM. TUESDAY, MARCH 7 Senior Bible Study will meet at 1:15 PM.

7 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 Men s Prayer Group will meet from 7:00-8:00 AM. Bible Study Fellowship will meet at 9:15 AM. GEMS Girls Club will meet from 6:30-8:30 PM at church. Faith Book Club will meet at 7:00 PM. THURSDAY, MARCH 9 Mom2Mom will meet at 9:00 AM. Mission Emphasis Soup & Salad Supper will be in the Fellowship Hall at 6:00 PM. Feed My Starving Children Serve Opportunity from 8:00 9:30 PM in Aurora. FRIDAY, MARCH 10 Men s Bible Study will meet at 6:30 AM. SUNDAY, MARCH 12 An all-church luncheon with our guests from Roseland Christian Reformed Church will be in the Fellowship Hall at 11:45 AM. SERVING FAITH CHURCH Greeters: Al & Karen De Los Santos, Bill & Alyssa Ridder Next Week: Christopher & Joy Koopmans, Sandra Sterken & Rob Post Saratoga Driver: Marv Tazelaar Next Week: Ken Teune Kitchen: Spencer & Rebecca Anderson, Ted & Laurie Vander Naald* Next Week: Brad & Kathy Miedema*, Bruce & DeDe Terpstra Coffee Servers: Jack & Marlene Vos Next Week: Darrell & Linda Stodola Library: Nancy Boer, Sharon Herlien Next Week: Jeri Cook, Laura Miller Audio Visual: Todd Lindemulder, Mary Huizinga, Adam Zarek Next Week: Sue Folkerts, Ryan Swanson, Jonah Vander Naald Nursery Hostess: Dorothy Allen Next Week: Allison Sowers Infant Nursery: Joy Koopmans, Lindy Oostman, Cindy Vander Naald Next Week: Rebecca Anderson, Trudy Voss, Kelli Van Dahm Toddler Nursery: Rachel Kinnas, Cindy Tazelaar, Tyson Baron Next Week: Cathy Canelos, Janna Piersma, Savannah Baron PM Nursery: Linda Van Dyk, Etta Veenstra Next Week: Joy Koopmans, Sarah Schuringa STEPHEN MINISTRY Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6

8 FAITH MINISTRY CONTACT INFORMATION Adult Ministries Bob Wieringa Pastor Lanser Asylum (grades 6-8) Jonathan Barney (Middle School Youth Group) Bible Study Fellowship Traci Hoogendoorn Cadets Boys Club Lambert Bronger Children s Church Christy Hooker Crossroad Prison Ministry Ray Middel Deacons/Finance Al De Los Santos Elders Brent Van Dyk Evangelism Dirk Glaubke Pastor Lanser Fellowship Bob Loerop Greeters Karen De Los Santos GEMS Girls Club Flory Hoving Hospitality/Meals Peter Groenewold Library Chuck Slinkman Membership Classes Pastor Schuringa Men s Prayer Group Lambert Bronger Missions Don Oostman Mom2Mom Ministry Sarah Schuringa Music Ministries Bob Loerop Nursery Joy Koopmans P.A.D.S. Lambert Bronger Profession of Faith Classes Pastor Schuringa Senior Bible Study Pastor Lanser Shoebox Ministry Evelyn Wieringa Shut-in Visitation Ken Rusthoven Small Groups Chuck Slinkman Pastor Lanser Stephen Ministry Grace Harbaugh Sunday School Joy Hoving Technology Ministries Adam Zarek The Gathering (High School) Jonathan Barney Transportation Darrell Stodola Ushers Ray Rozendal Women s Bible Study Sarah Schuringa

9 ELDER/DEACON DISTRICTS Church Members: Elder/Deacon team: 1. A Bo Ron Tazelaar/Darrell Stodola 2. Br D Don Miller/Bill Hoving 3. E G Bob Loerop/Jonathan Huizinga 4. H - Huin Matt Bulthuis/Matt Tazelaar 5. Huis K Rich Vroom/Peter Groenewold 6. L Mie Bob Wieringa/John Tazelaar 7. Mil R Greg Lanenga/Mike Speelman 8. S Taz Ken Rusthoven/Adam Zarek 9. Taz Van K Ray Middel/Matt Huizinga 10. Van T Ve Ken Folkerts/Scott Boonstra 11. Vos Z Jim Engel/Jon Kinnas Out of Town Chuck Slinkman/Al De Los Santos

10 ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS The Timothy Christian High School will be collaborating with the Men of A-Chord for a concert on Saturday, March 11. The jazz band, a string ensemble, the high school Concert Chorale and the Men of A-Chord will be performing that night. There will be a free will offering taken for the Timothy Music Department. The concert will begin at 7:00 PM in the auditorium. Roseland Christian Ministries Youth Partnership invites you to a fun-filled event to raise funds for our youth programs. Roseland offers a summer day camp for community children, completely free of charge. In addition to the youth camp, they offer after school activities six days a week during the school year. The fundraiser will be held on Saturday, March 11 from 3:00-6:00 PM at loft space located at 1133 West Fulton Market in Chicago. We will be celebrating where we see God in the Roseland neighborhood. Refreshments and appetizers served. For more information and to purchase your tickets please go to: roselandyouthpartnership.yapsody.com. Please contact Kelly Wilbraham at kwilbraham@me.com with any questions. PrimeTime presents The Artist Within You. On Tuesday, March 14, an artist from Ontario, Canada will lead us in creating our very own work of art! Step by step we ll be guided in making our own acrylic painting! The $30 fee covers all materials and the artist s stipend. Sessions at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church are available at 1:00 PM or 7:00 PM. To register or for further information please contact call Bert or Celia DeJong, or dejong66@comcast.net. Celebrate how students are thriving at Chicago West Side Christian School s Annual Scholarship Benefit on Thursday, March 16 from 6:00 9:00 PM. The event will be at the school (1240 S. Pulaski Road in Chicago). Experience inspiring stories, CWSCS outstanding choir and wonderful fellowship as you learn how you can help CWSCS students thrive! RSVP at or call Humboldt Community Christian School s Annual Auction will be held on Friday, April 21 at Elmhurst CRC at 7:00 PM. You are invited to this entertaining evening and opportunity to support HCCS! Auction items and volunteers are also needed. For information or to donate items, call Attention golfers: It s not too late! Register today for the 2017 GEMS Open on Friday, May 19 at Diamond Springs Golf Club in Hamilton, Michigan. Or golf at a distance for a discounted rate! You still have time to sign up as a foursome, an individual, or a corporate or individual sponsor. Contact the GEMS Service Center, ext for information or gemsgc.org.