February 15, :55 am Worship Prelude: Oh How He Loves You and Me; Make Me A Channel of Your Peace

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1 February 15, :55 am Worship Prelude: Oh How He Loves You and Me; Make Me A Channel of Your Peace Welcome - Peter Semeyn, Lead Pastor Choral Introit: Then Will the Very Rocks Cry Out Jesus Saves We have heard the joyful sound Spread the tidings all around Bear the news to every land Climb the steps and cross the waves Onward 'tis our Lord's command Waft it on the rolling tide Tell to sinners far and wide Sing ye islands of the sea Echo back ye ocean caves Earth shall keep her jubilee Give the winds a mighty voice Jesus saves Jesus saves Let the nations now rejoice Jesus saves Jesus saves Shout salvation full and free Highest hills and deepest caves This our song of victory Jesus saves Jesus saves

2 Responsive Reading Leader: Joining the mission of God, the church is sent with the gospel of the kingdom All: to call everyone to know and follow Christ, and to proclaim to all the assurance that in the name of Jesus there is forgiveness of sin and new life for all who repent and believe. Leader: The Spirit calls all members to embrace God s mission in their neighborhoods and in the world: All: to feed the hungry,bring water to the thirsty, welcome the stranger, clothe the naked, care for the sick, and free the prisoner. We repent of leaving this work to a few, for this mission is central to our being. I Love To Tell the Story I love to tell the story of unseen things above Of Jesus and his glory, of Jesus and his love I love to tell the story because I know tis true It satisfies my longings as nothing else can do I love to tell the story, 'twill be my theme in glory To tell the old old story of Jesus and His love I love to tell the story more wonderful it seems Than all the golden fancies of all our golden dreams I love to tell the story, it did so much for me And that is just the reason I tell it now to thee This Little Light of Mine This little light of mine, I m gonna let it shine this little light of mine, I m gonna let it shine this little light of mine, I m gonna let it shine let it shine, let it shine, let it shine Everywhere I go, I m gonna let it shine everywhere I go, I m gonna let it shine everywhere I go, I m gonna let it shine

3 let it shine, let it shine, let it shine Jesus gave it to me; I m gonna let it shine Jesus gave it to me; I m gonna let it shine Jesus gave it to me; I m gonna let it shine let it shine, let it shine, let it shine Greetings Congregational Prayer Let All the Nations Praise the Lord Announcements Offertory: There Is a Redeemer, arr. Cota The offering is for the Elmhurst Ministries Fund Message: Local Congregations and the Future of Missions Peter Semeyn, Lead Pastor; Dr. Steve Timmermans, Guest Speaker Prayer of Application Hear the Call of the Kingdom Benediction Postlude: Who Is On the Lord s Side?, arr. Smith and Hustad Choir Director - Marve Wolterstorff, Handbell Director - Mary Reitsma, Organist - Judy Doot, Pianist - Gregg DeMey, Song Leaders - Jack Lanenga, Dina Zeilstra Prelude: In Every Tongue February 15, :05 am Worship Greetings King of Heaven Jesus, let Your kingdom come here Let your will be done here in us Jesus, there is no one greater You alone are Savior, show the world your love King of heaven come down

4 King of heaven come now Let your glory reign shining like the day King of heaven come King of heaven rise up Who can stand against love You are strong to save in your mighty name King of heaven come We are children of your mercy Rescued for your glory, we cry Jesus, set our hearts towards you That every eye would see you lifted high Mighty To Save Everyone needs compassion, love that s never failing, let mercy fall on me Everyone needs forgiveness, the kindness of a Savior, the hope of nations Savior, he can move the mountains my God is mighty to save, he is mighty to save Forever, Author of salvation he rose and conquered the grave, Jesus conquered the grave So take me as you find me, all my fears and failures fill my life again I give my life to follow, everything I believe in, now I surrender Shine your light and let the whole world see we re singing For the glory of the risen King, Jesus Shine your light and let the whole world see we re singing For the glory of the risen King Your Grace Finds Me It's there in the newborn cry, there in the light of every sunrise There in the shadows of this life, your great grace It's there on the mountain top, there in the everyday and the mundane There in the sorrow and the dancing, your great grace, o such grace From the creation to the cross, there from the cross into eternity Your grace finds me, yes your grace finds me It's there on a wedding day, there in the weeping by the graveside There in the very breath we breathe, your great grace The same for the rich and poor, the same for the saint and for the sinner Enough for this whole wide world, your great grace, o such grace

5 From the creation to the cross, there from the cross into eternity Your grace finds me, yes your grace finds me There in the darkest night of the soul, there in the sweetest songs of victory Your grace finds me, yes your grace finds me Your great grace, O such grace; Your great grace, O such grace The same for the rich and poor, the same for the saint and for the sinner Enough for this whole wide world, your great grace O such grace So I'm breathing in your grace, and breathing out your praise I'm breathing in your grace forever I'll be breathing in your grace, and breathing out your praise I'm breathing in your grace forever I'll be breathing in your grace, and breathing out your praise I'm breathing in your grace forever I'll be breathing in your grace, and breathing out your praise I'm breathing in your grace forever God, forever God It's the same for the saint and the sinner It's enough for this whole wide world Yes your grace finds me; Yes your grace finds me Congregational Prayer Announcements Missions Video Message: Local Congregations and the Future of Missions Peter Semeyn, Lead Pastor; Dr. Steve Timmermans, Guest Speaker Closing Prayer For These Reasons For your endless love, for the life you gave For second chance, for your priceless grace For your healing hands, for the gift of peace

6 For the blessed hope, and for the faith to believe For these reasons I praise you, for these reasons I worship you For these reasons I live to tell of your love to all the world Benediction Postlude Worship Team - Doug Bardolph, Janice Crothers, Craig Kocol, Kyle Olson, Glenn Vanderveld, Dan Vlcek Sunday worship services are streamed live and archived for viewing on the web via LIVESTREAM. ( For much more info, weekly events, or to give online connect with us at elmhurstcrc.org. TODAY AT ELMHURST CRC Today is our Annual Mission Celebration. In worship we will focus on God s call to involve all his people at all time in the work of building his kingdom. Mission is not something we support, but it is something in which we participate. Rev. Peter Semeyn and Dr. Steve Timmermans, the Executive Director of the Christian Reformed Church in North America, will share God s call for us to follow him where he is leading us. Our focus will be on what God is doing in and through the local church. NEXT WEEK AT ELMHURST CRC As the season of Lent begins, we'll begin a new series on following Jesus' footsteps by growing in the art of prayer. Even though praying is an almost universal human experience, most Christians are dissatisfied with the current state of their own prayer life. You can read Luke 11:1-4 to prepare for this worship service. We will also ordain and install new Elders and Deacons in both worship services. OUR CHURCH FAMILY Congratulations to Amy & Nathan Diepstra who welcomed a son, Graham Nathan, on January 29. The Missionary of the Month is Chris Langkamp of Lampstand Ministries. Lampstand is now celebrating 19 years of urban ministry on the west side of Chicago. Chris assists My Brother s Kitchen on Saturdays, which served about 15,000 meals to those in need in Please attend the Missions program that will be held in the Garden Room right after each service today to enjoy good food and to hear an interview with Chris as he tells about his ministry.

7 ANNOUNCEMENTS At the annual Congregational Meeting on February 11, the Elmhurst Ministries Fund (EMF) 2015 budget was approved, and the following members were elected to three-year terms of office: Thomas Day (elder), Bob Venhousen (elder), Dan Van Drunen (elder) John Selph (elder), Eric Anderson (deacon), Kathy Jelinek (deacon), Doug Smith (deacon) and Robert Orange (deacon). Today is Missions Sunday 2015! Join us following each service for snacks and a 45-minute program in the Garden Room. We'll hear directly from missionaries that are supported by our church, and celebrate what God is doing to grow his Kingdom around the world through our missionaries ministries. There is no Adult Ed today. Instead please stop by the Missions Sunday program in the Garden Room. Join us next week for one of two Adult Ed options: a networking session in which you will discover your spiritual gifts, personal style, and God-given passion; or Share Jesus Without Fear - learning how to navigate a witnessing conversation in everyday situations. Last week's worship was enlivened by Cellissimo, a group of cellists from the Western Springs School of Talent Education and the Naperville Suzuki School. In total, the schools have over 65 young cellists who will be performing their annual Winter Concert today at 2 pm in the Worship Center at Elmhurst CRC. You are invited to mark the first day of Lent by attending a special Ash Wednesday worship service, February 18 at 7 pm. The 45- minute service includes a generous amount of music and singing, a time for quiet prayer, and will conclude with the imposition of ashes. The imposition of ashes is an ancient Christian tradition in which worshipers are marked on the forehead with ashes in the sign of the cross. This action has multiple layers of meaning: 1) Ashes are a symbol of our repentance, of our desire to turn back to God; 2) Ashes demonstrate our solidarity with Jesus, and with his journey to the cross and through the grave; 3) The sign of the cross in ashes is Christ s own signature on us that we belong to him. We trust this time of worship will help us enter more fully into the life of Christ this Lent and Easter season. You are invited to the Cadet Pancake Breakfast fundraiser (donation-based) on February 21 from 8-10 am. Join us for a morning of food and fellowship! The LEAP Ministry, for children of special needs, is having a LEAP Family Pizza Party on February 21 from 4-6 pm in the Lower Level West Wing. Come and meet our LEAP Ministry children, families, teachers, and buddies. Please RSVP to Lisa Capozzoli at lisa.capozzoli@elmhurstcrc.org. Our congregation has been invited to partner with Elim Christian Services in the Chicago Triathlon on August to raise funds for Elim's Inner City School Kit Program. Bob Stine,

8 Elim's Manager of Community Engagement, will be providing two information sessions on this wonderful opportunity on February 22 at 10:10 am and 12:15 pm in the Garden Room. Please join us! Did you know that the 1st-5th grade students sponsor a child in Children's Worship? Their sponsor child, Harriet, turns seven on February 22. Our children are bringing in extra offerings this month to help World Vision provide Harriet, her nine siblings, and the children of her village with a birthday party of food, games, and music. Thank you children! As you live out your faith on a daily basis is anyone following you? Are you living into the words of Matthew and the words of our vision? Do you love God and love people? We want to give you the opportunity to become a DISCIPLE MAKER, to help equip you for the task of leading a believer deeper into their faith as you walk alongside them, in turn asking them to do the same. Our five-session DISCIPLE MAKER training sessions are Tuesdays, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 and 3/24 from 7:30-9 pm. Contact Paul Daly for details at paul.daly@elmhurstcrc.org. Save the date for the Elmhurst St. Patrick s Day Parade on March 7 at 12 pm. We ll march as a church community, hand out candy, pass out info about ECRC, and have fun. Dress in green or come as you are; strollers and wagons are welcome. Sign up at the Information Center today. We invite you to donate hard candy for the parade (individually wrapped, no chocolate or nuts) at the box at the Info Center (donation receipt available) by March 1. For 17 years the Association for a More Just Society (AJS) has been praying, dreaming and working to bring hope to Honduras. Join AJS co-founder Kurt VerBeek as he tells the story of how God is using brave Christians in Honduras to use their voice to speak up! Come to the Celebration of Justice Dinner on March 7, 6:30 pm at Elmhurst CRC. Please RSVP online at or via phone at SERVE Do you have the gift of administration and some time each week to assist with administrative tasks? If so, please contact Kirsten at kirsten.fryer@elmhurstcrc.org. Computer proficiency is a plus, but not required. My Brother's Kitchen (A Community Services Team Partner) is a collaborative ministry, bringing together suburban and urban people to serve a meal to the community and eat together. Our church has committed to serving the 2nd Saturday of each month, 9:30 am -1:30 pm, in Lawndale at 1241 S. Pulaski. If you or a small group are interested, contact Bob Keizer at COMMUNITY

9 The Timothy Christian School WorldView program exists to build relationships and foster understanding across cultures. If you have ever wondered about being a host family in either our school year, or our short-term programs, please consider attending our informational meeting on February 25 at 7 pm. Contact Laura Hernandez at Hernandez@timothychristian.com for more information. Lombard Christian Reformed Church is pleased to announce a combined concert featuring the Men of A-Chord with the Kings Choraliers of Grand Rapids, MI. The concert will be on February 28 at 7 pm at Lombard CRC (2020 S. Meyers Road). Proceeds from a free will offering will benefit the groups. For more information, please see the Men of A-Chord website at What is Lent? Lent is the 40-day period from Ash Wednesday to Easter. The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are at the heart of the Christian gospel, and Good Friday and Easter are two of the most significant celebrations of the Christian year. Lent is a season of preparation and repentance during which we anticipate Good Friday and Easter. Just as we carefully prepare for big events in our personal lives, such as a wedding or commencement, Lent invites us to make our hearts ready for remembering Jesus passion and celebrating Jesus resurrection. ~ The Worship Sourcebook (CRCNA/RCA publication)

10 Sunday, :55 am Blended Worship 9:00 am Food Pantry Collection 9:20 am Children s Worship, 3yrs-1st grade 10:00 am Sunday Morning Live 10:00 am Children s Church School & Choir 10:00 am 20-Somethings Gathering (208) 10:15 am Missions Emphasis (Garden Room) 11:05 am Contemporary Worship 11:20 am Children s Worship, 3 yrs- 5th grade 12:15 am Missions Emphasis (Garden Room) 2:00 pm Cellissimo Concert 6:00 pm Small Groups (202) 6:00 pm The Edge (Youth Room) Monday, :00 am Ruth Fox Small Group (Green Room) 7:00 pm Deacons Meeting (Conference Room) 7:00 pm ESO Meeting (202) Tuesday, :30 am Boot Camp 6:00 am Men s Fraternity (Upper Gathering) 9:00 am Little Lambs 9:00 am MOPS (Garden Room) 9:00 am Timothy Band Seminars 12:30 pm Coffee Break Leaders Meeting (204) 6:00 pm Band Performance 6:30 pm Journey Class (Upper Gathering) Wednesday, :00 am Little Lambs 9:00 am Coffee Break Bible Study 12:30 pm Little Lambs 12:30 pm Coffee Break Bible Study 6:00 pm Prayer Group (202) 6:15 pm Little Lambs 6:15 pm Pathfinders (Lower Level West) 6:15 pm Cadets (Youth Room) WEEK AT A GLANCE Wednesday, (continued) 6:30 pm Monthly SLT Meeting 7:00 pm Ash Wednesday Service 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm Coffee Break Study 7:00 pm Men s Fraternity (202) 7:00 pm Quiet Waters 7:30 pm ESO Rehearsal Thursday, :30 am Boot Camp 6:00 am Men s Fraternity (Upper Gathering) 9:00 am Little Lambs 9:00 am Men s Group 9:00 am Coffee Break Bible Study 9:00 am Salt Creek Music Teachers (Garden Room) Friday, :00 am Bode Small Group (Green Room) 9:30 am Yoga Class 4:00 pm Maximum Velocity Send Off (Java Stop) 5:00 pm GEMS Sleepover Saturday, :00 am Cadet Pancake Breakfast (Garden Room) 8:30 am Prayer Group (Conference Room) 4:00 pm LEAP Family Party (Lower Level East) Sunday, :55 am Blended Worship 9:20 am Children s Worship, 3yrs-1st grade 10:00 am Sunday Morning Live 10:00 am Children s Church School & Choir 10:00 am 20-Somethings Gathering (208) 10:00 am Adult Ed (204) 10:00 am Elim Triathlon Team Presentation (Garden Room) 11:05 am Contemporary Worship 11:20 am Children s Worship, 3 yrs- 5th grade 12:15 pm Elim Triathlon Team Presentation (Garden Room)

11 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 8:55 a.m. Blended Worship Service 11:05 a.m.: Contemporary Worship Service CHILDREN Nursery is available for children 0 to 36 months old. Children s Worship (8:55) meets for children 3 years old through 1st grade in the lower level Children s Worship (11:05) 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 SUNDAY EDUCATION HOUR (10:10-10:55 a.m.) Adult Education Church School & Kid s Choir: Pre-K-5th grade Sunday Morning Live: 6th-12th grade GROW AND SERVE ADULT MINISTRIES: Find opportunities to grow and serve in Small Groups, Coffee Break Community Bible Study, Men s Fraternity, MOPS, GROW, 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