9:00 am & 10:30 am Worship - October 2, 2016

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1 Prelude: The Gift of Love - H. Hopson What Wondrous Love Is This - arr. J. Carter Welcome - Peter Semeyn, Lead Pastor Lord Most High From the ends of the earth (echo) From the depths of the sea (echo) From the heights of the heavens (echo) Your name be praised From the hearts of the weak (echo) From the shouts of the strong (echo) From the lips of all people (echo) This song we raise, Lord 9:00 am & 10:30 am Worship - October 2, 2016 Throughout the endless ages you will be crowned with praises Lord Most High, be magnified Exalted in every nation, sovereign of all creation Lord Most High, be magnified The Solid Rock (9:00 am) My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus blood and righteousness I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus name On Christ, the solid rock, I stand; all other ground is sinking sand All other ground is sinking sand When darkness veils his lovely face, I rest on his unchanging grace In every high and stormy gale, my anchor holds within the veil His oath, his covenant, his blood support me in the whelming flood When all around my soul gives way, he then is all my hope and stay When he shall come with trumpet sound, O may I then in him be found Dressed in his righteousness alone, faultless to stand before the throne

2 Cornerstone (10:30 am) My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly trust in Jesus' Name Christ alone, cornerstone; Weak made strong in the Saviour's love Through the storm he is Lord, Lord of all When darkness seems to hide his face I rest on his unchanging grace In every high and stormy gale my anchor holds within the veil When he shall come with trumpet sound oh may I then in him be found Dressed in his righteousness alone, faultless stand before the throne Responsive Reading - Lisa Capozzoli, Director of Care & Community Let Us Break Bread Together Let us break bread together on our knees (2X) When I fall on my knees, with my face to the Lord of life O Lord, have mercy on me Let us drink wine together on our knees (2X) Let us praise God together on our knees (2X) Greetings A Time of Confession and Assurance They ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love Yes they'll know we are Christians by our love We are one in the Spirit; We are one in the Lord We are one in the Spirit; We are one in the Lord And we pray that all unity may one day be restored We will walk with each other; We will walk hand in hand We will walk with each other; We will walk hand in hand And together we'll spread the news that God is in our land We will work with each other; We will work side by side We will work with each other; We will work side by side And we'll guard each man's dignity and save each man's pride All praise to the Father from whom all things come And all praise to Christ Jesus, his only Son And all praise to the Spirit who makes us one

3 Announcements Offertory & Choir Anthem: Grace Greater Than Our Sin The offering is for the Elmhurst Ministries Fund Message: Why Christianity? - Gregg DeMey, Director of Worship Acts 4:12 Prayer of Response The Lord s Supper Jesus Christ Is the Way I will open my heart to everyone I see Jesus Christ is the way When I think about the hour then I know what I must do When I think about what God has done for me No one knows the day nor the hour, morning night or noon But just rest assured time will be no more He is coming soon There Is a Redeemer There is a Redeemer, Jesus, God s own Son Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, Holy One Thank you, O my Father, for giving us your Son And leaving your Spirit til the work on earth is done Jesus, my Redeemer, name above all names Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, hope for sinners slain When I stand in glory I will see his face There I ll serve my King forever in that holy place Jesus Messiah He became sin who knew no sin That we might become his righteousness He humbled himself and carried the cross Love so amazing, love so amazing Jesus Messiah, Name above all names Blessed Redeemer, Emmanuel The Rescue for sinners, the Ransom from heaven Jesus Messiah, Lord of all His body the bread, his blood the wine Broken and poured out all for love

4 The whole earth trembled and the veil was torn Love so amazing, love so amazing All our hope is in you, all our hope is in you All the glory to you God, the Light of the world Prayer of Thanksgiving My Friends May You Grow In Grace My friends, may you grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior My friends, may you grow in grace and in the knowledge of Jesus Christ To God be the glory, now and forever, now and forever, Amen (2X) Sending & Blessing Postlude: And Can It Be? - arr. T. Doran Organist - Mary Reitsma, Pianist - Dina Zeilstra, Choir Director - Marve Wolterstorff, Violins - Bethany DeHaan, Cindy Vos, Song Leaders - Ashton Byrum, Gregg DeMey, Worship Band - Kyle Olson, 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 Today is Worldwide Communion Sunday. In solidarity with Christians all over the globe, we'll celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper in worship today. All baptized members of the Body of Christ are invited to participate at an age and ability appropriate level. If you have received Jesus as both your Lord and Savior, if you are a repentant sinner and are actively striving to follow Jesus as one of his disciples, this Sacrament is intended for you. Today we look at the fundamental beliefs and doctrines of the five major world religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism and Christianity. We'll compare their views of salvation, their vision of our ultimate destiny and then observe what is unique about Christianity. Acts 4:12 puts it directly, Salvation is found in no one else (but Jesus) for there is no other name under heaven given by which we must be saved. NEXT WEEK AT ELMHURST CRC One church surveyed its members with this question: If you could ask God any question what would you want to know? The overwhelming answer was, Why is there suffering? The ultimate manual on understanding suffering is the Old Testament book of Job. The Job story puts suffering in perspective and also serves as a model for dealing with suffering. God didn t create evil, but evil exists and God is the resource by which we deal with the suffering that is part of life. Consider Job 23:10 to prepare for this service: "But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold." OUR CHURCH FAMILY Congratulations to David Stremler & Ellen Radandt, who were married on September 24. Congratulations to Kim Bulthuis & Derek Lejcar, who were married on September 24. We extend our sympathy to Maria & Rey Ramos and family as they mourn the loss of Maria s father, Lucas Torres, who passed away on September 26. Prayer Requests: Please pray for healing and strength for Lois Arthur, Doris Baur, Henrietta Hall, Marlene Iwema, Jack McNamara, Bill Poe, Maria Ramos, and Marilyn Ward.

5 Join us in praying for each other. To send your prayer requests or praises to be included in the prayer chain, or to receive a daily of these requests, prayer@elmhurstcrc.org or call the church office at If you would like your prayer request included in the weekly announcements in the worship folder please Lisa Capozzoli, Director of Care and Community, at lisa.capozzoli@elmhurstcrc.org by 11 am on Wednesday. ANNOUNCEMENTS Attention parents of college students: It is time to sign up your student for the goodies boxes! Sign up binder is at the information desk. Be sure to include their full mailing address. Students will receive one in December and one in April. Questions? Contact Kathy Feringa at or kathy.feringa@alloyacorp.org. Handbell Choir is open to new members! If you would like to be part of a group that enjoys making music and serving in worship, contact Mary Reitsma at dmajreitsma@att.net or by phone at Newcomers welcome (we provide training) as well as experienced handbell players: Rehearsals begin in early October. The next Single Mothers Support Group (SHE) luncheon will take place on October 9. The speaker is Elaine James who will speak on the topic of "A Life in the Day of Marjorie Overload, with lots of encouragement to single mothers who feel stressed or overwhelmed. Lunch will take place at 12:15 pm. The children (infants through age 12 years) will be dismissed to their activities at 1:15 pm. Come and bring a friend. For further information contact Jane at janeloe@aol.com. PrimeTime (55+) Join us this October for the The Terrorism Puzzle. Our speaker Roger Wiers will present compelling material from his Trinity Christian College class which looks at the reality of terrorism and asks how as Christians we can respond. The evening includes a Q&A time and refreshments. All are welcome on October 11 at 7 pm in the Garden Room. Sign up at PrimeTime table in the lobby and help us plan for the event. Faith Evangelical Methodist Church, led by Pastor Jason Turner, is offering an all-inclusive worship experience called "Accessible Hearts Worship Experience" October 16 at 5 pm at ECRC in the Worship Center and Garden Room. The Accessible Hearts Worship Experience is a multi-sensory and support-based experience with special needs families in mind. People of ALL ages and abilities are welcome! Food will be from Chick-fil-A. Vinnie Adams Praise Band; Hope Out Loud (hopeoutloud.com), and the Elim Christian Drama Team will be featured special guests. MISSIONS MOMENT Our missionary partner, Mark Hobson, and the organization he is part of, the National School Project, are inviting us to join them in 40 Days of Prayer for a national spiritual awakening in our public schools. Pray is requested for the lost students who need to hear the life-changing message of Christ as well as for the student leaders and their communities. The NSP has made a 40 Day Prayer Guide detailing specific prayers for each day. Copies of the guide can be picked up on the table in the lobby, or print from our website at elmhurstcrc.org/resources/publications. SERVE - DONATE Today is the last Sunday to bring in diapers, wipes, and gift cards for CareNet s Diaper Derby, helping to support families in need in our community. Thank you for participating! Help us fill a suitcase! for the ECRC 2016 Dominican Republic Mission Trip November 1-7, each team member will be bringing 50 lbs of supplies to be donated to the local mission. The following items are still needed (especially those in bold): a few more large suitcases, hand tools (can be new and inexpensive): hammers, drills, measuring tape, screwdrivers, pliers, summer clothing for all ages, both male and female shoes, wedding dresses, extension cords, electrical wire (house wire), deck screws (1/2'', 1 1/2'', 2"), toothpaste and toothbrushes, hairstyle equipment, medicines: anti -inflammatory medicines, vitamins,

6 Tylenol, Children's Tylenol, bandages, ointment to treat cuts. Items can be dropped off anytime at Cal and Marcy Tameling s front porch (1060 S. Prospect, Elmhurst). Lampstand Ministries: We are accepting toiletries and lightly used coats for people of all ages. Lampstand Ministries (a Community Service Team Partner) is a Christian outreach organization that serves the inner city of Chicago by offering help and hope to people by providing them with resources that address their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. Please drop off your contributions in the Lampstand Ministry bins near the Information Center. SERVE My Brother's Kitchen is a collaborative ministry, bringing together suburban and urban people to serve a meal to the community and eat together. This is an opportunity to be a source of shining light and living water to the homeless and hungry in Chicago! Our church has committed to serving every 2nd Saturday of the month (9 am-1 pm). This is a great opportunity for small groups, neighborhood groups or families to do together- or you can sign up individually as well. Please call Bob Keizer at (630) or him at rnkeizer@hotmail.com for more information or to set a date. If anyone is interested in volunteering as a Security Host please contact Diane Otters at or dotters69@att.net. GEMS is currently recruiting for two counselors for the combined 7th/8th grade. Please contact Chris Kocol or Tania Molendyk at gems@e lmhurstcrc.org if you are interested in serving. 1st-5th Grade Children's Worship is looking for a once a month Large Group Story Teller for 9 am service. Contact Kara Hackert at kara.hackert@ elmhurstcrc.org to serve in this role. There are several opportunities to serve during Pre/K Children's Worship at both services: Once a month Classroom Teachers (3 yr olds, 4 yr olds, 5 yr olds), once a month Buddy Room Teachers, adult rover to monitor the two wings, and once a month Large Group Leader. Please contact Ashley Slinkman at ashley.slinkman@ elmhurstcrc.org if you re interested or would like to learn more. COMMUNITY Timothy Christian Schools (188 W. Butterfield Rd., Elmhurst) will be hosting an Open House and High School Showcase on October 30 at 2 pm. Prospective parents of children entering Preschool-12th grade are invited to explore our school, meet with our amazing faculty, staff, and students, as well as, check out the many activities available to our students in our extra-curricular fair! Parents and students are welcome to attend. Preschool-8th grade will meet in our grade school library; high school will begin in the auditorium. Save the date for the CareNet 35th Anniversary Banquet taking place October 27 at 6:15 pm at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. Attend and be encouraged by Dr. Ed Stetzer, PhD, new Executive Director of the Billy Graham Center for Evangelism. To sit with other ECRC friends please register for the CareNet Banquet by ing Amy VanderMolen at jerryamyv@comcast.net. For more information visit carenetdupage.com. CareNet reaches out to women in unplanned pregnancies with free counseling, ultrasound and material goods support (a Community Services Team Partner). Join LOVE Christian Clearinghouse for a lively and enjoyable evening of jazz and country music on November 4 at 7:00 pm at Elmhurst CRC. The concert will feature singer/songwriter and winner of the Pepsi Southern Original competition Andrew Salgado, with special guests American Idol contestant Chris Medina; singer and talented musician Ivy Ford; renowned pianist Jim Sellers; and vocalist/guitarist for "Fire the Canon" band, Tristan Jewel Abrams. Also performing are Glenn & Ted Duo from Thadeus Project, the College of DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble, and the Elmhurst College Luis Haller Sextet. To purchase tickets text lovecc to 51555, call , visit or purchase at the door. WEEK AT A GLANCE

7 Sunday, :00 am Blended Worship 9:00 am Children s Worship, 3 yrs-5th 9:00 am Men s Fraternity 10:00 am Coffee & Community 10:15 am Dominican Trip Meeting 10:30 am Contemporary Worship 10:30 am Children s Worship, 3 yrs-5th 11:30 am Coffee & Community 5:30 pm Maximum Velocity (youth) 6:00 pm Small Groups 7:00 pm The Edge (youth) Monday, Tuesday, :00 am Men s Fraternity 9:00 am Little Lambs 9:00 MOPS 12:30 pm Coffee Break Leaders Meeting 6:30 pm Journey (New Member) Class 7:00 pm Missions Team Wednesday, :00 pm Prayer Time 9:00 am Little Lambs 9:00 am Coffee Break 12:30 pm Little Lambs 12:30 pm Coffee Break 6:15 pm Little Lambs Wednesday, (cont.) 6:15 pm Cadets 6:15 pm Pathfinders 7:00 pm Coffee Break 7:00 pm GriefShare 7:00 pm Men s Fraternity 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal Thursday, :00 am Men s Fraternity 9:00 am Men s Group 9:00 am Little Lambs 9:00 am Coffee Break Friday, Saturday, :30 am Prayer Group Sunday, :00 am Blended Worship 9:00 am Children s Worship, 3 yrs-5th 9:00 am Men s Fraternity 10:00 am Coffee & Community 10:30 am Contemporary Worship 10:30 am Children s Worship, 3 yrs-5th 11:30 am Coffee & Community 12:15 pm Single Moms Support Group (SHE) 5:30 pm Maximum Velocity (youth) 7:00 pm The Edge (youth) 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 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

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

8 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, 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 grade 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.

10:00 Worship. Prelude. Welcome - Kara Hackert and Peter Semeyn

10:00 Worship. Prelude. Welcome - Kara Hackert and Peter Semeyn 10:00 Worship Prelude Welcome - Kara Hackert and Peter Semeyn Jesus, What a Wonderful Child Jesus, Jesus, oh, what a wonderful child Jesus, Jesus, so holy, meek, and mild New life, new hope, new joy he