Calvin Christian Reformed Church Rev. Gideon Wamala November 12, 2017

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1 How Can You Serve at Calvin? Opportunities this week Opportunities next week Prayer Warriors: AM: Floyd D, Galen VM PM: Herlan DJ, Brent E Prayer Warriors: AM: Dennis W, Les B PM: Cara S, Joyce D Greeters AM: Mike & Cara Suter PM: Jason & Becky Statema Greeters AM: Milt Swier & Greta Eckardt-Swier PM: Kenny & Michelle Swigart Nursery AM: Dawn S, Julie VT, Kaite K, Kendra S PM: Carla DJ, Maggie K Nursery AM: Lisa V, Ann W, Shaylei K, Hannah VB PM: LaDawn, Abby VB Offering: AM: General Fund, Cornerstone Prison Church PM: Kids Block Offering: AM: Christian Ed. Chapter, Classical Fund PM: Voice of the Martyrs Ushers: AM: Steve DV, Kyler S, Ross S PM: Cody H, Kyler S, Ross S Ushers: AM: Dennis W, Dave VB, Ross S PM: Dennis W, Dave VB, Kyler S Coffee Servers: Jason & Robbi K Milt S, Greta E-S Coffee Servers: John & Helen K Kenny & Michelle S Accompanists: AM: Marlene PM: Vonnie Accompanists: AM: Linda PM: Janika Morning Praise Team: Howie & Vonnie VG, Titus W, Agnes W, Myron K Morning Praise Team: Howie & Vonnie VG, Titus W, Agnes W, Myron K Evening Praise Team: Jeaneen DJ, Amy VB, Galen VM, Cara S, Dennis & Diane VZ Calvin Christian Reformed Church Rev. Gideon Wamala November 12, 2017 Worship services: 9:30 AM & 6:00 PM Local Channel: 75 Address: th Ave., Rock Valley, IA Phone: (712) secretary@calvincrcrv.org Exalting God through loving worship and Biblical teaching. Evangelizing through faithful witness and exhibiting Godliness through a positive presence in our community. Le

2 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 9:30 AM MINISTRY OF PRAISE Prelude: Welcome & Announcements: Special Music: Children s Choir Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone) *Call to Worship: Psalm 66: 1-3 *Opening Prayer *Opening Song: 128 I Sing the Mighty Power of God *God s Greeting *Mutual Greetings MINISTRY OF GRACE Children s Tyme: Helen C Song: 688 (1, 3, 4) Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us Congregational Prayer Offering (s): General Fund, Cornerstone Prison Church Reverse Offering: Thanksgiving Food Drive Offertory Music:: MINISTRY OF THE WORD *Song: Find Us Faithful (John Mohr, Ppt) Sermon Text: Luke 4: Sermon Title: Given to Chastity Closing Prayer MINISTRY OF SERVICE *Song: 575 Leaning on the Everlasting Arms *Benediction *Doxology: 454 (1, 3) Now Thank We All Our God (Grey Psalter, ppt) Postlude: EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE 6:00 PM GATHERED TOGETHER Prelude: Welcome & Announcements Call to Worship: Psalm 100:1-3 Silent Prayer Praise Time: 793 (1, 2, 5) For the Beauty of the Earth 786 (1, 2, 3, 4) Count Your Blessings 790 (1, 2, 3) We Gather Together *God s Greeting *Mutual Greetings STATING OUR BELIEF *Apostles' Creed: (Ppt.) *Song of Response: 93 (4) "God Our Father We Adore Thee" (The Celebration Hymnal, Ppt.) Pastoral Prayer Offerings: Kids Block Offertory Music HEARING GOD S WORD *Song of Preparation: 169 I Will Sing of the Mercies of the Lord (Grey Psalter, Ppt) Sermon Text: Exodus 20: 15 (Page 117) Sermon Title: "Not Given to Stealing Closing Prayer DEPARTING TO SERVE *Closing Hymn: 296 (1, 2, 4) We Give You but Your Own (Grey Psalter, Ppt) *Benediction *Doxology: 789 "In All Things Give Thanks" (The Celebration Hymnal, Ppt.) Postlude Today 9:10 AM Prayer Warriors 9:30 AM Worship Service 10:45 AM Sunday School Catechism 5:40 PM Prayer Warriors 6:00 PM Worship Service Monday 7:00 PM Worship Committee Tuesday 8:30 AM Morning Bible Hour (Lesson 4) Wednesday 6:00 AM Men s Bible Study at Cedar Rock Grill 6:30 PM Youth ENERGY 7:00 PM Men s Bible Class Thursday 1:45 PM Faith Circle Saturday Visit to the Women s Prison in Pierre What s Coming Up at Calvin? Calvin Council Members Sunday, November 19 Morning Pulpit Supply: Deon Wynia Monday, November 20 GALS Bible Study Wednesday, November 22 Men s Morning Bible Study Quilting for a Cause Thursday, November 23 Thanksgiving Day Service Monday, November 27 Council Meeting Tuesday, November 28 Morning Bible Hour CEC Welcome Sign Make & Take Wednesday, November 29 Youth ENERGY Men s Morning Bible Study Men s Bible Class Thursday, November 30 Faith Circle Elders: Gary Blom (2018), Brent Eshuis (2018), Les Burggraaf (2020), Jeff Santema (2020), Pat Van t Hul (2019), John Hoogendoorn (2019), Darwin De Jager (2019) Deacons: Steve Cannegieter (2018), Brad Grevengoed (2018), Jordan Van Beek(2018), Jeff De Weerd (2020), Dan Ver Burg (2020), Eric De Jager (2019), Matt Kooima (2019). If you would like a pastoral visit, we would love to help you with that. Please contact your district elder or Reverend Wamala.

3 Text: Exodus 20:15 Evening Worship Service - November 12, 2017 Calvin Church Family Calvin Church welcomes all of you to worship today! Please feel free to take the materials from the visitor boxes located in the fellowship hall. Title: "Not Given to Stealing" Introduction: Borrowing Theme: Do not steal. I. Charge A. Outright theft is. B. Theft is an attack on the of human beings (Gen. 2:15-16). Happy Birthday to Reverend Wamala on Tuesday, Nancy Van Noort and Jason Timmerman on Thursday, Helen Klomp on Friday. Happy Anniversary to Gary & Carla De Jager today Pray for our men and women in uniform, including the many veterans that have given their life and served our country in the line of duty. Pray for our shut-ins. Pray for those dealing with health issues. Pray for our nation s unity. II. Heart A. another's property. B. Watch out for! (Lk. 12:15) Pray for safety during harvest. Pray that Christian s take a stand for God s truth. III. How to Live A. Be (Heb. 13:5). B. with those in need (Eph. 4:28). Conclusion What belongs to your neighbor is rightfully his or hers. To that end, do not steal.

4 Calvin Announcements We are scheduled to lead worship at visit the prison in Pierre on November 18. Please pray for our group going and that our visit there will be fruitful for all of the women we come into contact with. Volunteers are needed to help serve at the Lighthouse on November 19. The sign up sheets are at the information center. Join us for a Welcome Sign Make N Take. Examples will be in the back of the fellowship hall. Each sign is $50. The make n take will be on November 28 anywhere between 5:00-7:00PM. All proceeds will go toward the Christian Ed. Fund. Sign up at the information center. If you have any questions, contact Mandi Hoekstra. Morning Listening Guide November 12, 2017 Text: Luke 4:31-37 Title: "Impure Spirits Subdued" Introduction: A spiritual reality check Theme: Stand by the power of Jesus Christ! I. Situation Join us on November 12 evening following the evening worship service as we celebrate Reverend Wamala s birthday. This morning we will have the Thanksgiving food drive reverse offering. Food items will be donated to the Love, INC Food pantry, Union Gospel Mission, and the Sioux City mission. Please return all canned goods by Friday, November 24. The children s choir will be singing this morning during the worship service. The children are asked to go directly to the Society Room before the worship service. The Youth ENERGY would like to thank the congregation for their support of the Freezer Meal Fundraiser. It was a huge success and we hope that you all enjoyed your meals! II. A. Jesus Christ the Word in a synagogue. B. Have a for God's Word! (2 Tim. 3:16-17). Reaction A. A man by a demon cries out. B. Be aware of the devil's (Jn. 10:10). Pulpit Supply Calvin will have Pulpit Supply next Sunday morning as Reverend Wamala will be visiting the Women s Prison in Pierre on Saturday with Deon Wynia. The Thanksgiving Day Service will be on Thursday, November 23 beginning at 9:30. Join us as we give thanks and praise for our many blessings. III. Result A. The people are all so. B. on Jesus Christ (Eph. 6:11-12). As cold and flu season is upon us, let us remember that if you are feeling unwell, please stay home or refrain from shaking hands during mutual greeting. Our worship services are aired on cable channel 75 and streamed live on our website: Calvin would like to welcome all of our visitors joining us for worship today! If you would like any of the materials, there are visitor mailboxes located in the fellowship hall. Sunday School is immediately following worship service for all children and you are invited to join us for fellowship in the fellowship hall following the worship services. Conclusion Satan and his minions are out to get you. Given so, stand by the power of Jesus Christ!

5 Community Announcements All 5th-8th graders and their parents are invited to an open house at Western Christian High School on Tuesday, November 14 at 7 PM to learn more about Western. You ll have the opportunity to visit with teachers, coaches, and staff; tour the newly remodeled school; and see how God is working in the lives of Christian young men and women. Please RSVP by to wes.fopma@westernchristianhs.com or call Even if you don t RSVP you are still welcome to come. Attention Grain Farmers! Please remember the annual Winter Festival Grain Project when delivering your corn to Doon Elevator, Farmers Elevator and/or Valley Feed and Seed. Save on drying and storing and make a GREAT donation at the same time! If you have any questions please call Jason De Weerd. Thank you in advance for your generosity! The Winter Festival is slated for Friday, February 23rd. Advanced Notice: The Christmas program is scheduled for Thursday, December 7th at Trinity CRC. Let us help you get into the Christmas Spirit! Order your fresh evergreen centerpiece from Ora Et Labora, or get together with friends to create your own on Tuesday, December 12 from 4:00-7:00 PM at Creative Nature! All proceeds benefit Ora Et Labora. Order forms are available at your church or the Rock Valley Christian school office. All orders are due on November 17! Thank you for your support of Ora Et Labora and Rock Valley Christian School. Just a reminder we have for sale: Apple pies ($13), Chocolate Silk pies ($15), frozen food items and meat items (check website for availability). There will be Christmas cut-out cookies available for sale soon - stayed tuned for more information! Cadets will meet Wed Nov 15 at 7;20. Do lesson 5. All ladies are invited to the Whispering Heights Community room on Wednesday, November am for Women s Connection. the inspirational speaker will be Pam Shram of Ponca, NE with From Fearful to Fantastic. Lois Klarenbeek will provide piano music and the feature is the White Elephant Silent Auction!! An offering will be received for Stonecroft Ministries. Brunch is $4.00 and reservations are essential. Please call Winifred at or Bertha at if you would like to come!! Join us for our annual Youth Group Potato bake at First CRC on Wednesday, November 15 from 5:30-7:30PM. We would love to have you join us for some fun, good food, and fellowship.