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1 Allen Avenue Christian Reformed Church July 9, 2017 Pastor Benjamin Oliveira

2 Prelude Welcome and Announcements Steve Morris Invitation to Quiet Call To Worship Leader: The LORD be with you. The People: And also with you. Leader: Lift up your hearts. The People: We lift them up to the LORD. Leader: Let us give thanks to the LORD. The People: It is right to give Him Thanks and Praise. Mutual Greeting Songs of Praise This I Believe For The Cause Lift High The Name of Jesus Children s Message Kellie Cavanaugh Offering General Fund Confession and Assurance O Come To The Altar Congregational Prayer Judy Vaandering Song of Preparation Spirit of the Living God Scripture Exodus 11-12:30 Response to Scripture: Leader: This is the word of the Lord. The People: Thanks be to God. Message: A Meal to Remember Song of Application Lamb of God Parting Blessing Closing Song There Is Power In The Blood

3 Sermon Outline - Exodus 12:1-13 I. What is the context of the Passover meal? II. The Passover Meal: A. What were the ingredients of the meal and what do they signify? B. Why does the Lord put the blood of the lamb over the doorposts of the Israelites? C. Who would be included in this whole household? D. Is this significant when we think of the New Covenant in Jesus? III. What do you notice about God in these chapters? IV. Application: Is this the same wrathful God that is in the New Testament? V. The shadow of the things to come: which meal does the passover meal point to in the New Testament? A. They are not the same. How are they different? VI. Additional Comments/Thoughts:

4 WELCOME TO ALLEN AVENUE Welcome to all members and visitors who are worshiping with us today! We encourage any visitors and those who may be seeking a new church home to join us regularly for worship. Please join us for a cup of coffee or cold drink on the outside patio after the service. Visitors Please fill out one of the Welcome cards you will find in the cardholders on the back of the pews. After filling out the card, please place it in the offering plate as it is passed. Leading us in worship is Pastor Benjamin Oliveira. OUR CHURCH FAMILY Please lift up in prayer our missions of the week, Stan and Bessie Kruis serving in the Philippines. Our shut-in of the week is Donna Bishop. Please remember Donna with prayers and cards, Room L-17, Christian Care Nursing Home, 2053 Sheridan, Muskegon, MI Thank you for the many cards and phone calls I received for my birthday. Milly Baker Cadet Camp is July 13 th -16 th, please be in prayer for the health and safety of our counselors and cadets that will be attending: (Cadets) Jacob West, Andrew West, Tim Cloud, Devin Snyder, Travis Snyder, Delaney, (Counselors) Gary Schelske, Trevor Schelske and Dale Johnson. The congregation of Allen Avenue extends our heartfelt sympathy to Bob and Jean Botting and family in the passing of Bob s mother, Elizabeth Botting. Funeral services were yesterday in Grand Rapids. May God grant them comfort and peace during this time of loss. Directory Updates: Rebecca Cloud s new address is lilangel20025@gmail.com

5 WEEKLY CALENDAR July 9, 2017 Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. Fellowship Breakfast at Mr. B s *see announcement Thursday: 9:30 a.m. Hearts to Hands Work Bee and lunch with Allison Karnes *see announcement Next Sunday: 9:30 a.m. King s Kids Teacher/Helper meeting *see announcement 11:20 a.m. King s Kids canvassing *see announcement OFFERING INFORMATION Today s Offerings General Fund July 16 General Fund & Christian Care July 23 General Fund From the Council: Last week s offering for Western Michigan Christian School was $340.89, the General Fund Offering was $ Thank you for your faithful financial support. ANNOUNCEMENTS Fellowship Breakfast will meet Wednesday, July 12 th at 8:30 a.m. at Mr. B s. Please RSVP to Pearl Kitchen by Monday, July 10 th, Hearts to Hands will have a work bee on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Allison Karnes, our Ethiopian contact will be there and is excited to meet with us. We will have a light lunch together at 11:30. Come and join us and learn about making feminine hygiene kits for women and girls in third world countries and how it changes their lives. Please RSVP by contacting Vicky Fisher, or vanhouse1@aol.com Next Sunday, all King's Kids teachers and classroom helpers are asked to meet before church at 9:30 a.m. to finalize everything for the week. We will meet in the house. Please try to be there. If you cannot make it, please let Jill know so she can get with you. The Sytsema Small Group will meet after church on Sunday, July 23 rd at John and Sue Sytsema, 958 Mona Brook, Muskegon,

6 ANNOUNCEMENTS CON T THANK YOU so much to all who have already volunteered to help with our VBS program, King's Kids July Your overwhelming response is greatly appreciated! We're still looking for help with providing snacks so if you'd like to do that or contribute money for our ice cream sundaes, just let Jill know. Also, next Sunday (July 16) is our day to pass out fliers in the neighborhood. If you can help at all with that, please let Jill know. Many hands make light work! Thanks again for your support of the King's Kids program and please keep the kids and the volunteers in your prayers. Small groups for the Fall: Because "the Books of the Bible" will not be ready for the Fall, we will read in our small groups for the Fall "Autopsy of a Deceased Church", by Thom Rainer. The books can be purchased on or Or you can sign up on the "green" sign-up sheets placed at the two entrances, or on the clipboard by coffee and cookies. Books will be ordered in early August. Any questions, please contact Pastor Ben or Bob Cavanaugh. REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS Worship on the Waterfront, tonight at 7:00 p.m. 1 N Harbor Drive, Grand Haven. This Hope, The group began in a small town three hours from Anchorage. Most of them grew up in the same church, and all spent a lot of time together. The Christian Reformed Conference Grounds, Lakeshore Drive, Grand Haven, hosts The Ball Brothers in concert, Saturday, July 15 th at 7:00 p.m. When it comes to the Ball Brothers, forget what you know about other gospel quartets. Because this unique group stands in stark contrast to many preconceived notions regarding traditional quartet music, the Ball Brothers have found life outside of the box. Maranatha Bible & Missonary Conference, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Muskegon, presents I Am They in concert, Saturday, July 15 th at 7:00 p.m. I AM THEY made its national debut in January 2015 with their selftitled album on Essential Records. The band s five-piece, pop-acousticworship sound is anchored by three-part vocal harmonies.

7 REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS CON T The Esther School in Zambia, Africa, has a job opening for a Sustainability Manager. This operational, leadership position is integral to the school s mission to connect with the local Zambian families and community. You can view the job description at For questions and inquiries, contact Jill Postma by , jill.p@estherschool.org. Ideally, the chosen applicant should be available to begin service in Are you going? The excitement is building as CRC members from all corners of the continent prepare to converge in Detroit, Michigan this August for Inspire Don t miss out on this one-of-a-kind opportunity to worship, connect, learn and serve with others like youwho have been inspired to serve God in their local church. Why not team up with others from your congregation and plan to attend August 3 rd -5 th. Visit crcna.org/inspire2017 to learn more and to register. Enter promo code 50OFF to receive 50% off your registration. Register by midnight tonight! The Christian Care Assisted Living Ice Cream Social is August 3 rd from 3:00-7:00 p.m. Tickets are $2.00 and available from Judy Vaandering, , judyvaandering@comcast.net. As a church we need to bring 15 cakes in disposable containers, please indicate the type of cake and deliver to Christian Care by 2:00 p.m. on August 3. Please contact Randy Fisher, , randy10-1@comcast.net to let him know if you can help out with a cake. Volunteers are needed to help with serving food, selling tickets, and operating Kids Games. If you can help out with that, please contact Linda Ferguson, Unleavened Bread 1 c flour 1/3 c vegetable oil 1/8 tsp salt 1/3 c water Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix flour, oil, and salt together in a bowl. Add water and mix until dough is soft. Using your hands, form dough into six balls and press into disks onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 425* for 8-10 minutes or until bread is cooked.

8 Prayer Concerns Sunday, July 9, 2017 Colossians 3:1 4 (NIV) Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. John Walhout: Please continue to pray for John. He is recovering from shingles and tired. Eric and Judith: Eric and Judith are asking for prayers. Please pray for their protection and that the Lord will provide for their needs. The Snyders: Continue to pray for all the Snyders. They have moved out and are waiting for news. Carlos and Sandee Davis: Please pray for Carlos and Sandee. They have had a rough couple of weeks with stresses, job loss and lots of small things going wrong. Ask the Lord to strengthen them. Cadet Camp is July 13 th -16 th, please be in prayer for the health and safety of our counselors and cadets that will be attending: (Cadets) Jacob West, Andrew West, Tim Cloud, Devin Snyder, Travis Snyder, Delaney, (Counselors) Gary Schelske, Trevor Schelske and Dale Johnson. Rebecca Cloud: Rebecca is scheduled for back surgery on August 9th. It will be a major surgery. Please pray for her recovery. Pray for the family too, as they live through this.

9 Prayer Concerns Pray for the following members of Allen Ave: Our Senior Members and Shut-ins: Wilma Doctor Ellen Huizenga Marv Pike Dorothy VanDam Tressa Lubbers Donna Fongers Bernice Ossink Ott Van Andel Lorraine Wolffis Donna Bishop Our Missionaries Angell Community Church Eric and Judith Stephan Lutz and Alicia Zents Rev. Jerry An Zuni Christian School Stan and Bessie Kruis Matt and Katie DeKam Stan and Bessie Kruis Muskegon Western Asia Kenya Back to God Ministries New Mexico Philippines Honduras Philippines

10 IN SERVICE AT ALLEN AVENUE Nursery Today: Renee Vlasma, Carlie Vander Ploeg July 16 Jill Schuitema, Emily Snyder July 23 Brittany Schuitema, Yeabsira Vlasma July 30 Ashly Schuitema, Zoe Sytsema Children In Worship Today: Renee Vlasma, Kayla Johnson July 16 Sherrie Wolffis, Marcia Breuker July 23 Sherrie Wolffis, Zoe Sytsema July 30 Sue Sytsema, Ellie DeKam Greeters Today: David Johnson & David Rop July 16 Bob & Susan Vanderlaan July 23 Roger & Laurie Slorf July 30 Stan & Peg Rop Coffee Today: Scott & Toni Schuitema Stan & Peg Rop July 16 Dave & Joanne Bishop Bob & Myla Workman July 23 Roger & Laurie Slorf Karen Alphenaar July 30 Phil & Charry Snyder Jim & Sue Secord Congregational Prayer Next Sunday: Pastor Ben Announcements Next Sunday: Judy Vaandering Sound Next Sunday: Brian Schuitema Projection Next Sunday: Jim Malda Worship Team Next Sunday: Kristen VanderStelt, Taylor Johnson, Zoe Sytsema, Jill Schuitema, Bethany Schuitema Ushers for July: Walt Kitchen, Steve Rop, Dan DeKam

Jesus > Angels. Allen Avenue Christian Reformed Church. March 12 th, 2017

Jesus > Angels. Allen Avenue Christian Reformed Church. March 12 th, 2017 Allen Avenue Christian Reformed Church March 12 th, 2017 Jesus > Angels Hebrews 1:5-2:4 (NIV) 5 For to which of the angels did God ever say, You are my Son; today I have become your Father? Or again, I