May 17, 2015 MORNING WORSHIP 9:30 AM. God Calls Us to Worship. God Renews Us By Grace

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1 May 17, 2015 MORNING WORSHIP 9:30 AM God Calls Us to Worship Prelude *Welcome and God s Greeting *Song of Worship: #208 (LH) A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing Be Unto Your Name God Renews Us By Grace Confession & Assurance: Rock of My Salvation *Songs of Worship: #262 (WC) Rejoice, the Lord Is King (children ages 3 - Kindergarten are dismissed for Children s Church) Offertory Offering: Faith General Fund God Speaks to Us Through His Word Scripture: Matthew 28:20b; 2 Peter 1:4 (pp. 989, 1200) Sermon: STANDING ON THE PROMISES: ASCENSION DAY PROMISES God Blesses Us to Bless Others *Song of Response: #209:1,4,5 (LH) *Benediction *Doxology: #92:1 (WC) Postlude Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise Crown Him with Many Crowns LEADING US IN WORSHIP Worship Leaders: Sermon: Organ: Piano: Oboe: *Please stand if you are able Pastors Lanser and Schuringa Pastor Greg Schuringa Donna Erdman Jan Slinkman Olivia Schuringa (PH-Psalter Hymnal; WC-Worshiping Church)

2 EVENING SERVICE 6:00 PM We Enter His Presence Prelude *Welcome and God s Greeting *Song of Praise: #366 (PH) Alleluia! Sing to Jesus! *Profession of Faith: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A #49 (p. 25, back of the PH) *Songs of Worship: #29:1,3-5 (PH) Offertory Offering: Jehovah s Perfect Law #1 (PH) That Man Is Blest I Will Delight We Listen Calvin Seminary Scripture: Romans 7:7-25 (p. 1117) Sermon: OUR JOURNEY OF FAITH: THE BATTLE RAGES ON We Are Sent to Serve *Song of Response: #756 (WC) *Benediction *Doxology: #97 (WC) Postlude Soldiers of Christ, Arise He is Lord LEADING US IN WORSHIP Worship Leader: Sermon: Piano: *Please stand if you are able Pastor Matthew Lanser Pastor Greg Schuringa Jan Slinkman (PH-Psalter Hymnal; WC-Worshiping Church)

3 TODAY AT FAITH Today we remember and celebrate Ascension Day, the day Jesus rose into the clouds forty days after the resurrection, while His disciples watched in wonder. In morning worship we start a new sermon series Standing on the Promises. Today we ll see various promises of God connected to Jesus ascension into heaven. As a congregation you are invited to participate in this series by sharing with the pastors a biblical promise precious to you. As we compile these promises we will do our best to preach from your promise this summer. Either Pastor Greg at gschuringa@faithelmhurst.org or use the form on the sign-up counter and place it in his family s church mailbox. Thank you for your participation! In evening worship our study of Romans continues at 7:7-25 under the theme The Battle Rages On. UPCOMING WORSHIP HIGHLIGHTS May 24: Pentecost Sunday May 24, 6:00 PM: Memorial Day Hymn Sing with Burt Kettinger and message from Rev. Mac Wiener May 31, 9:30 AM: Communion June 7, 9:30 AM: Installation of new Elders and Deacons. OFFERINGS Today: AM: Faith General Fund. PM: Calvin Seminary. May 24: AM: Chicago Christian Counseling Center. PM: Ebenezer CRC. May 31: AM: Timothy Christian School. PM: Elmhurst Walk-in Ministry. PRAYER & PRAISE After the morning service, if you have prayer needs, please visit room 1 on the north side of the sanctuary. Congratulations to Chris & Mindy Slinkman on the birth of their daughter, Elaina Jane, on Saturday, May 8. Bill Bolt is at Oak Brook Care for continued rehab. He s planning to move into Saratoga Grove in the next week or so. Ken Van Byssum, Jr., will be having surgery this week Thursday to remove his esophagus. Pray that Ken s surgery goes well, and that his recovery over the next several months also goes according to plan. Jeanette Tazelaar was in the hospital for a few days due to infections and weakness. She s hoping to move to Providence for rehab soon. Jerry Wieringa is at Lexington Square in Elmhurst for rehab following knee replacement surgery. Remember to pray for those who are unable to join us in worship. Today we think of Stella Van Tholen who lives in Providence Healthcare. Pastor Matthew Lanser will be out of the office from this Thursday through next Monday.

4 ANNOUNCEMENTS Do you care about people? Do you have a desire to pass on to others the love and care that God has shown to you? Do you want to learn to know yourself better? If you answered yes to these then the Stephen Series is for you. Join us today after morning worship in the Choir room and explore what this exciting ministry is all about. Contact Stephen Leader, Grace Harbaugh, , or Dorothy Vanerka, , if you have any questions. The Gathering Sub Sale begins today. Orders can be placed through any youth group member or by filling out a form on the signup desk. Delicious Sub Sandwiches are only $5.00 each, and need to be ordered by May 31. Everyone is invited to the annual Memorial Day Hymn Sing on Sunday, May 24, at 6:00 PM. Recording artist, minister, and former solo artist from Moody Bible Institute, Burt Kettinger, will be the director and soloist for this evening of patriotic and hymn selections. Timothy Christian Bible Teacher Mac Wiener will be giving the message. Everyone is welcome! Refreshments will be served after the service. Come for a night of music and fellowship! Springfest Saturday, May 30! We still need of a lot of volunteers! Please stop and see Julie Huisman by the sign up table in the Fellowship Hall today to see the list of volunteer opportunities. We could still use items for our Silent Auction - if you are not able to donate items and wish to give a cash donation for the committee to purchase items, please talk to Jen David. Coming to this year s Springfest: Dunk Tank! Keep an eye out for a list of people to dunk - coming soon! Volunteers are still needed for VBS, June Sign-ups have begun and kids are coming! Kelly will be in the Fellowship Hall today to answer your questions and help you decide where you fit in! You can register your kids at our website, Faith CRC on Facebook and Twitter - Help expand our church s online presence: like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, review our church on Facebook too. In all of these ways our reach will grow so we can share the message of Jesus with even more people. TODAY Sunday School & Catechism are on summer break. Stephen Ministry Introduction in the Choir room at 10:45 AM. The Sermon Discussion Group will meet in Pastor Schuringa s office at 11:00 AM. The Missions Committee will meet in room 4/5 at 11:00 AM. The Gathering Sunday Night Party will begin at 7:15 PM at the house. MONDAY, MAY 18 New Elder & Deacon Orientation will meet at 7:00 PM. TUESDAY, MAY 19 The Youth Ministries Committee will meet at 7:00 PM.

5 WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 Men s Group will meet from 7:00 8:00 AM. The Adult Ministries Committee will meet at 7:00 PM. Men s Bible Study will meet at the house. FRIDAY, MAY 22 Men s Bible Study will meet at 6:30 AM. YOUTH NEWS The Gathering summer dates: Asylum summer Dates: 6/6 Sub Sale 6/5, 7/10, 8/14 6/13 Paintballing 7/5 Sunday Night Party 7/11 Great America 7/19 Sunday Night Party 8/1 Day Serve Project 8/16 Sunday Night Party SERVING FAITH CHURCH Welcome Center: Marlene Vos Next Week: Cathy Bulthuis Greeters: Ed & Kim Biesboer, Don & Lindy Oostman Saratoga Driver: Bill Ridder Next Week: Randy Van Dahm Kitchen: Val Hoving, Mary Huizinga, Bob & Linda Loerop Next Week: Dave & Marsha Printz, Al & Jannie Vanderschoot Kitchen Servers: Jack & Marlene Vos Next Week: Darrell & Linda Stodola Library: Chuck Slinkman Next Week: Nancy Boer, Sharon Herlien Audio Visual: Steve De Boer, Chris Kakabeeke, Charles Hooker Next Week: Ryan Swanson, Mary Huizinga, Jonah Vander Naald Infant Nursery: Cathy Bulthuis, Cathy Canelos Emily De Boer, Kelli Van Dahm Next Week: Charis Engel, Christina Muruato Karoline Monaco, Sarah Printz Toddler Nursery: Joy Koopmans, Liz Boonstra, Nicole Allen, Nathan Printz Next Week: Jen Bernahl, Sue Dillon, Tyson Baron, Samantha David PM Nursery: Susan Boonstra, Olivia Schuringa Next Week: Joy Koopmans, Hannah Schuringa STEPHEN MINISTRY Be completely humble and gentle; Be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2

6 FAITH MINISTRY CONTACT INFORMATION Adult Ministries Randy Van Dahm Pastor Lanser Asylum (grades 6-8) Kelly Cornelisse (Middle School Youth Group) Bible Study Fellowship Traci Hoogendoorn Cadets Boys Club Lambert Bronger Children s Church Christy Hooker College/Young Adults Kelly Cornelisse Crossroad Bible Institute Ray Middel Deacons/Finance Randy Huisman Elders Dirk Glaubke Evangelism Dirk Glaubke Faith Family Focus Kathy De Vries Greeters GEMS Girls Club Karen De Los Santos Flory Hoving Hospitality/Meals Hank & Becky Vander Naald Library Membership Classes Chuck Slinkman Pastor Schuringa Men s Group Lambert Bronger Missions Mom2Mom Ministry Don Oostman Sarah Schuringa Music Ministries Ted Vander Naald Nursery P.A.D.S. Allison Sowers Lambert Bronger Profession of Faith Classes Pastor Schuringa Senior Bible Study Shoebox Ministry Pastor Lanser Evelyn Wieringa Shut-in Visitation Ken Huizinga Small Groups Herman Vander Naald Pastor Lanser Stephen Ministry Dorothy Vanerka Sunday School Technology Ministries Joy Hoving Ryan Swanson The Gathering (High School) Kelly Cornelisse Transportation Ushers Bill Ridder Ray Rozendal Women s Bible Study Sarah Schuringa Women s Group Jan Slinkman