Christian Reformed Church of Pease Pastor Michael Ten Haken

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1 Christian Reformed Church of Pease Pastor Michael Ten Haken Sunday ~ August 24, 2014

2 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. August 24, 2014 Gathering As the Family of God Prelude Opening Songs: We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise God s Greeting and Our Mutual Greeting Song: And Can It Be Psalter Hymnal #267 Amazing Love (You Are My King) Offering Received for Partners In Education Song: Knowing You This Little Light of Mine Children s Message: Shelly Ash Intercessory Prayer: Carl Veurink We Hear God s Word Scripture: John 8:31-37 Sermon: CHILDREN OF THE TRUTH Pastor Arlan Koppendrayer Prayer of Application Song: Redeeming Love God Sends Us Out With His Blessing God s Departing Blessing Closing Song: Shine Jesus Shine

3 Sermon Notes Thank you for allowing our nursery staff to care for your little ones so the worship of others will not be distracted. Pagers are available. Children are invited to participate in the Children s Message. When they exit they may join the Little Lambs (age 3-5) or the Worship Center (K-2nd grade). At the close of the service, please call for your child. Both centers are located upstairs, the first hallway to the left. As a courtesy, please switch your cell phone & pagers off or to a silent mode. Hearing enhancers are available. Please ask an usher. The flow of the worship service is subject to change.

4 WELCOME TO GOD S FAMILY as we gather to worship our God and renew our love for Jesus Christ our Lord. God calls us to focus on the two most important aspects of life, Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your heart. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Deuteronomy 6:5-7. We welcome Pastor Arlan Koppendrayer this morning, who leads us in worship. Your offering next Sunday, August 31, will be received for the General Fund. Our Church Family Congratulations to the following congregational members observing special days this week: Ray & Sadie Tellinghuisen are celebrating their 66th wedding anniversary today, August 24. Jerome Hanenburg observing his 86th birthday on Wednesday, August 26 Kathryn Timmer celebrates her 90th birthday Wednesday, August 26 Carol Droogsma observes her 81st birthday Thursday, August 27 Please remember Bonnie Kaun and her family in your prayers as Bonnie s time on this earth is nearing an end. Her family and hospice care are keeping her as comfortable as possible. Karen Bouma will have shoulder surgery on Wednesday. Our sincere thanks for the many acts of kindness shown to us during my fall and recovery. Thank you for cards, flowers, phone calls, visits and food brought to our home. Most of all, thank you for your prayers. A special thanks to Pastor Michael for his visits. We praise God for healing mercies. Bernard, Adeline & Curt Nobel You are invited to the Fellowship Hall this morning where cake & coffee will be served to help Kathryn Timmer celebrate her 90th birthday. Church Directory: A rough draft is located in the foyer. Please make changes, as necessary, of your s, phone numbers and address.

5 Youth Group - Meet at Milaca River Park at 1:30 on Tuesday to tube down the Rum River. More details via . Tubes will be provided by Craig Peterson. Open House for Laurence Kiel's 90th birthday, this Saturday, August 30, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Cake and ice cream will be served in the Fellowship Hall. Pastor Tom Sahlstrom is retiring after 19 years of faithful ministry to the residents, families and staff of the Milaca Elim Home and Country Meadows. They are honoring him with a farewell coffee in the Elim dining room this Thursday, August 28, from 2:00 3:00 p.m. Please come and wish him God s blessing as he begins a new journey! Calendar for the Week Sunday, August 24 9:30 a.m. Worship Service Pastor Arlan Koppendrayer 10:45 a.m. Cake served to honor Kathryn Timmer 6:00 p.m. Kick Ball in the Park Monday, August 25 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting (No Household Facilitator Meetings) Tuesday, August 26 1:30 p.m. Youth Group tubing the Rum River Saturday, August 30 3:00-5:00 p.m. Open House at church to honor Laurence Kiel on his 90th birthday Advanced Notices First Youth Group Night, Wednesday, September 3, 6:00 8:00 p.m. at Mark Wolbert s shed. Men s Time Out, Saturday, September 6, at 8:00 a.m. Outdoor Worshp Service and Community BBQ -Sunday, September 7. The worship service begins at 11:00 with a community meal will follow. The main dish, table service, and drinks will be provided. Please bring a dish to share.

6 Household Facilitator: There are three openings for Household Facilitator. If you love working with people and don t mind organizing events, this would be a great ministry for you. You will not be doing it alone. You would be joining a great team of 7 other facilitators! Contact Trudy. Sunday Night Live: Thank you to all who have already stepped up to be a part of the SNL leadership team, but there are a few spots left in the following ministries: Gems, Nursery, and Kidz Club (Preschool & Kindergarten). Trudy Guatemala Team 2015: Are you being challenged to work in God's Kingdom in Guatemala? You can talk to anyone who has gone before the past 3 years if you have questions and concerns. The dates are February 13-21, Let Tom Kiel or Julee Moorlag know by August 30 if you are planning to go. Opportunities To Serve This Week Greeters Today- West Door : Bill & Pam Ruis East Door: Morris & Linda Droogsma Roving Greeter: Merlin & Bev Koppendrayer Greeters Next Week- West Door: Harlin & Lois Hanenburg East Door: Chad Weirke & Miranda Caflisch Roving Greeter: Harly & Pauline Pap Ushers Today: Jay Pipkin, Jim Santema, Curt Nobel, John Santema, John Teeler, Den Kiel Next Week: Al Bekius, Ed Hanenburg, Bob Hastings, Roger Greene, Jim & Joanne Vedders Little Footprints Nursery This Week: Ali Droogsma, Jim Santema, Ellie Banks, Shane Lloyd Nursery Next Week: Jaime Pipkin, Rhonda Moorlag, Lucus Pipkin, Dylan Ash Worship Center Today: Michelle Schluender Jesus & Barterers Luke 18:35-43 Greeter Today: Kaylee Rothanburg Greeter Next Week: Zach Ten Haken Leader Next Week: Jenny Santema Little Lambs Today: Plenty to Eat! Leader Today: Betty De Boer Greet Today: Cole Patten Leader Next Week: Peggy Timmer Greeter Next Week: Gracie Ash Sound Board Today: Bernie Boldt Next Week: Dean Angermeier Media Today: Stacy Patten Next Week: Linda Droogsma

7 SNL Sunday Night Live An evening of family, fellowship, fun and Bible-based learning as together, we Reach and Teach to Redeem and Restore, Through Christ 5:00-7:00 p.m. the 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month 5:00pm - Supper (Suggested Dona on of $2/person, $10 maximum/family) 5:30 - Kids programming starts 6:00 - Adult programming Chris an Reformed Church of Pease Schedule September 14 & 28 October 12 & 26 November 9 & 23 December 14 January 11 & 25 February 8 & 22 March 8 & 22 April 12 & 26 Available Programming Nursery (Infant 2yrs) Kidz Club (3yrs Kindergarten) Gems (Girls: 1st 8th) Cadets (Boys: 1st 8th) High School Youth (Leadership Training) Adults (2 classes available)

8 Elder 14 Morris Droogsma 14 Steve Hubers 14 Damian Patnode Deacons 14 Curt Bekius 14 Rob Droogsma 14 Sam Pearson 15 Jim Kragt 15 Phil Van De Riet 15 Carl Veurink 15 Char De Kraker 15 Jan Hanenburg 15 Kent Sikkink 16 Duane Bouma 16 Jeff Kiel 16 Tom Kiel 16 Jay Goslinga 16 Mary Koppendrayer 16 Julee Moorlag Christian Reformed Church of Pease P.O. Box 69 Pease, MN Prayer Line: or Radio Broadcast: WQPM 1300-AM/Princeton From 9:30 10:45 a.m. Pastor Michael Ten Haken Nick Hoffman ~ Youth Leader