March 26, 2017 Fourth Sunday in Lent

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1 March 26, 2017

2 March 26, 2017 Fourth Sunday in Lent 10:00 am: Pastor Josh Tuininga (*please stand if able) Welcome and Announcements God Calls Us to Worship *Opening Songs: LUYH 529 Gather Us In *Call to Worship Shofar and Isa 30:15 NIV *Song: LUYH 660 Jesus, Draw Me Ever Nearer *Opening Prayer *Gods Greeting God Reconciles Us to Himself Call to Confession Sound the Shofar and Exodus 20:18-20 Song of Confession: LUYH 639 Lord, Have Mercy Prayer of Confession Merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart and mind and strength. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. In your mercy forgive what we have been, help us amend what we are, and direct what we shall be, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen. Assurance of Pardon 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 Song of Assurance: LUYH 481 My Lord, What a Morning Call to Holy Living Hebrews 10:22-25 Prayer with the Children 2 11

3 God Speaks To Us Through His Word Song of Preparation: LUYH 659 Nearer, Still Nearer Scripture: Leviticus 23:23-25 Message: The Feast of Trumpets Lent Series: Fulfilled We Respond to God s Word *Song of Response: LUYH 174 I Stand Amazed *Profession of Faith: Apostle s Creed Congregational Prayer Offering: Wallaceburg CRC Refugee Fund God Sends Us Out With His Blessings *God s Blessing *Closing Song: PsH 384 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A special welcome to all those who are visiting with us today. We are so glad you are here. Please join us in the gym after the service for a time of refreshments and fellowship together. May we have a blessed day as we praise our awesome God. OFFICIATING ELDER: March 26: Jeff DePooter April 9: John Feddes April 2: John Lubbers April 14: John Kraayenbrink OFFERINGS: March 26: April 2: April 9: WCRC Refugee Fund Deacons: Nick Dykema and Casey DePooter Bible League Canada Deacons: Marlene Allaer and Kutis Lubbers Beginnings Deacons: Casey DePooter and Nick Dykema RECEIPTS: Pastor Glenn and Laura Adams (new vehicle fund).... $ Classical Appointment.. $ Deanna Bulsink ~ Sea to Sea.. $ Budget.... $ EVENING COLLECTIONS: For the month of March all evening service offerings will support the Wallaceburg Christian School. 10 3

4 NEXT WEEKS OFFERING: BIBLE LEAGUE CANADA: We are called by God to provide Scriptures and training worldwide, so that people prepared by the Holy Spirit will be brought into relationship with Christ and His Church. Our purpose is to do all we can to bring the Living Word of God into the hands of people around the world, because the world needs the Living Word of God more than anything else. BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS: Congratulations to Ty Munday who is celebrating his birthday today. Congratulations also to Hailey MacKenzie and Nicole DePooter who will be celebrating their birthdays in this coming week. May God bless your celebrations. FAMILY CIRCLE: Pray for all our seniors, those who suffer illnesses, and those who are lonely or shut-in. May they feel God s presence in their lives and may He bring healing. YOUTH GROUP: Join us for Young People s this week on Tuesday, March 28th at 7 pm for a regular meeting. All kids high school age are older are welcome. See You Tuesday!! Upcoming Young People Fundraiser: Everyone is welcome to join us after church on Good Friday for brunch. Cost is on a donation basis and the funds raised will help to offset the cost for the 10 youth we have who are attending the All Ontario Convention. This year we will be serving egg sandwiches, pancakes, and home fries. Thank you! PROFESSION OF FAITH CLASSES: Profession of Faith Classes will be starting soon. Anyone interested in taking this class both young and old please speak to Pastor Josh. This class is open to all and does not have to lead to making Profession of Faith. If interested or have any questions, please contact Pastor Josh. WATOTO CHILDREN S CHOIR: We are excited to announce the Watoto Children s Choir will be with us this Saturday, April 1 at 6:30 pm at Bethel Pentecostal Church. Join us for a vibrant worship experience. The sound of a transformed generation from a family of orphans. Admission is free. A free will offering will be taken. For more information about the Watoto Children s Choir visit or to watch a video visit Invite your friends, family, and neighbours for a wonderful evening!! COUNCIL NOMINATIONS: Council is asking the congregation for nominations for office bearers. Retiring Elders are Charley Feddes and John Lubbers and retiring Deacon is Casey DePooter. Please prayerfully consider who you feel are gifted for these tasks. Please submit your signed nominations to any member of council. For your convenience, a table is provided at the end of the bulletin that you may use to submit your nominations before the next council meeting. The date of the next council meeting is April 11, Please have all nominations to council before April 11th. Thank-You. Please note: nominations are not limited to the 4 spots on the form in the bulletin. 4 9

5 6:30 pm: Pastor Josh Tuininga (* please stand if able) Welcome *Opening Song: Ancient Words *Call to Worship Nehemiah 8:10-12 *Greeting *Statement of Faith: Nicene Creed Songs: LUYH 597 Holy Is The Lord (Neh 8:10) Faithful One (Job) Blessed Be Your Name (Job 1-2) Congregational Prayer Offering: Wallaceburg Christian School Prayer of Illumination Scripture: Nehemiah 5 Psalm 26 Message *Song of Response: LUYH 25 God Moves in a Mysterious Way (Job 42:1-3) *Blessing *Parting Song: LUYH 926 God of Grace and God of Glory (Esther 4:14) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Photo Directory Update: A Photo Directory update is being worked on. Please the office with updated pictures or changes of address, phone numbers, or addresses. Cell phone numbers will be included with permission. Please send them in if you would like them included in your directory information. Thank-You. CHOIR PRACTICE: Choir practice is this Wednesday, March 29 at 8:00 pm. HYMN-SING: Join us for a Hymn-Sing at Sydenham Residence on Tuesday, March 28 at 1:30pm. All are welcome. FREE Community Breakfast: Save the date on April 29 for 8:30 am 10:30 am we are hosting a free community breakfast. Join us on April 29 for breakfast and to help make the people of our community feel welcome. We are looking for volunteers to help with this event. If anyone is available to help please speak with any member of the Hospitality Committee. Thanks so much!! 8 5

6 LAST FRIDAY S COFFEE & FELLOWSHIP: Join us on Friday March 31st for a Friday Coffee Social at 10 am in the Fellowship Hall of the Living Hope Christian Reformed Church corner of Exmouth Street and Pontiac Dive in Sarnia. There will be showing of the famed orchestra leader, Andre Rieu and his very talented musicians on the large screen of Living Hope's Fellowship Hall. Please join us for this wonderful time of fellowship and bring a friend! Profession of Faith Free Resources - Profession of faith flows from our deep identity as people who have been adopted into God s family through baptism. Check out What Does Baptism Mean? Talking Points for Parents in the Building a Culture of Commitment section of the new online Professing Our Faith toolkit. Visit crcna.org/faithformation/toolkits to access these free resources that Faith Formation Ministries has gathered from CRC churches and other excellent sources. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SCRIPTURE READERS: March 26: Pastor Josh Leviticus 23:23-25 April 2: Henry Griffioen Leviticus 23:33-44; John 7:37-43 April 9: Ryan Hoogerbrugge April 16: Dave Foster John 21:1-14 READING THE BIBLE TOGETHER: March 27: Psalms March 28: Psalms March 29: Psalms March 30: Psalms March 31: Psalms COFFEE BREAK NURSERY: March 29: Erica Lubbers and Marlene Allaer April 5: Ken Roche and Lucia Kraayenbrink April 12: Tina Feddes and Judy Foster USHERS: (Reminder, please help those in need of assistance to their seat) March 26: Mason Kraayenbrink, Wayne Vandendool April 2: Wilf Allaer, Casey DePooter April 9: Lucas DePooter, Fred Kraayenbrink April 14: Rob Kraayenbrink, Dave Foster April 16: Shawn Lubbers, Bill DePooter GREETERS: March 26: Dick and Carolyn Bulsink April 2: John and Tracey Feddes April 9: Brian and Karen Kraayenbrink April 14: Henry and Tonda Griffioen April 16: Jeff and Lisa DePooter 6 SUNDAY SCHOOL (grade 3/4/ 5/6 to leave at first song after the message) Mar 26/April 2 April 9/April 16 3yr old /JK /SK: Shirley DePooter Jaclyn Owusu Grade 1 / 2: Valerie Kraayenbrink Lucia Kraayenbrink Grade 3/4/5/6: Karen Roche Karen Roche NURSERY: Mar 26 Apr 2 Apr 9 Infants Infants Infants Lucia Kraayenbrink Brianne Kraayenbrink Rita Ripley Bertha Kraayenbrink Sarah Kraayenbrink Cassandra Lubbers Toddlers Toddlers Toddlers Kyle Kraayenbrink Mason Kraayenbrink Nicole L. DePooter Jim Kraayenbrink Russell Kraayenbrink Kurtis Lubbers Mother of the Month for March: Brianne Kraayenbrink THE KITCHEN: March 26: Greg and Katie Kraayenbrink Mason and Brianne Kraayenbrink April 2: Glen Lubbers and Rob Kraayenbrink John and Erica Lubbers April 9: Gerald and Linda Lubbers Kurtis and Evie Lubbers April 16: Rick and Kim Vancoillie Dick and Jeanne Vandendool SOUND and VIDEO ATTENDANTS: Mar 26: Sound: Brian Kraayenbrink Video: Dylan DePooter Apr 2: Sound: Liza Baisden Video: Rob Griffioen April 9: Sound: Dylan DePooter Video: Jeff Kraayenbrink April 14: Sound: Jim Kraayenbrink Video: Derrek Griffioen April 16: Sound: Tim Kraayenbrink Video: Brad Kraayenbrink NAME OF CONFESSING MEMBER FOR ELDER FOR DEACON Signature: 7