9:00 am Blended Worship Service - January 31, 2016

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9:00 am Blended Worship Service - January 31, 2016 Prelude: Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart - Atkinson/Hustad May the Mind of Christ My Savior - Barham-Gould/Schrader Welcome Come, All You

1 9:00 am Blended Worship Service - January 31, 2016 Prelude: Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart - Atkinson/Hustad May the Mind of Christ My Savior - Barham-Gould/Schrader Welcome Come, All You People, Praise Our God Come, all you people, praise our God and tell his glorious works abroad Who holds our souls in life Who never lets our feet be moved and, through our faith has often proved Upholds us in the strife We come with offerings to God s house, and here we pay the solemn vows We uttered in distress To him our all we dedicate, to him we wholly consecrate The lives his mercies bless Come, listen, all who fear the Lord, while I with grateful heart record What God has done for me I cried to him in deep distress, and now his wondrous grace I bless For he has set me free Come, All You People Come, all you people, come and praise your Maker (3X) Come now and worship the Lord Come, all you people, come and praise the Savior (3X) Come now and worship the Lord Come, all you people, come and praise the Spirit (3X) Come now and worship the Lord As the Deer/Psalm 42 As the deer pants for the water so my soul longs for you, my Lord When can I come to you again to praise you as before

2 Why should I let this sorrow fill my soul? My life is in his hands My hope is in the Lord; and he, I know, will be my Savior still Day after day he sends his love; I feel his peace come raining down I raise a song to him at night like fire from the ground Send me your light and truth to guide me as I travel through this land Lead me to your holy dwelling at my journey s end Responsive Reading from the Heidelberg Catechism Leader: How are you made right before God? All: Only by true faith in Jesus Christ. Leader: Even though my conscience accuses me of having grievously sinned against all God's commandments, nevertheless, any merit of my own, out of sheer grace All: God grants to me the perfect righteousness and holiness of Christ. Leader: It's as if I had never sinned or been a sinner All: As if I had been as perfectly obedient as Christ was obedient for me Leader: All we need to do All: Is accept this gift with a believing heart. Thanks be to God! I Serve a Risen Savior I serve a risen Savior, he s in the world today I know that he is living, whatever people say I see his hand of mercy, I hear his voice of cheer And every time I need him he s always near He lives, he lives, Christ Jesus lives today He walks with me and talks with me along life s narrow way He lives, he lives, salvation to impart You ask me how I know he lives? He lives within my heart In all the world around me I see his loving care And though my heart grows weary, I never will despair I know that he is leading through all the stormy blast The day of his appearing will come at last Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian, lift up your voice and sing Eternal hallelujahs to Jesus Christ the King The hope of all who seek him, the help of all who find No other is so loving, so good and kind Greetings - Lisa Capozzoli, Director of Care & Community Choir Anthem: I Want Jesus to Walk With Me Prayer Offertory: I Love to Tell the Story The offering is for the Elmhurst Ministries Fund

3 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; tis pleasant to repeat What seems, each time I tell it more wonderfully sweet I love to tell the story, for some have never heard The message of salvation from God s own holy Word I love to tell the story, for those who know it best Seem hungering and thirsting to hear it, like the rest And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song Twill be the old, old story that I have loved so long Message: Joining Up - Gregg DeMey, Director of Worship Romans 10:9-10 Prayer of Response I Surrender All All to Jesus I surrender, all to him I freely give I will ever love and trust him, in his presence daily live I surrender all, I surrender all; all to thee, my blessed Savior, I surrender all All to Jesus I surrender, make me, Savior, wholly thine Let me feel thy Holy Spirit, truly know that thou art mine All to Jesus I surrender, Lord, I give myself to thee Fill me with thy love and power, let thy blessing fall on me We Are People On a Journey We are people on a journey, following where the Master walks We are people on a journey in the shadow of the cross What compels? The face of Jesus! Who protects? Our faithful guide He who treads the road of service, Christ the Lord, the crucified We are people on a journey, taking up the cross of Christ We are people on a journey, moving on from death to life We release the sin that tangles. We relinquish all acclaim We receive the suffering Savior, he our glory, wealth, and fame We are people on a journey to the table of the Lord We are people on a journey, fed by water and the Word We remember, we remember how you wash disciples feet

4 We remember on the last night gifts of wine and bread to eat We are people on a journey, rising up in life reborn We are people on a journey, speaking peace, accepting scorn We are walking toward a homeland, to a mystery yet unknown To a kingdom coming quickly, to the light of God s own throne Sending & Blessing Postlude: Marching to Zion - Lowry/Young Choir Director - Marve Wolterstorff, Organist - Mary Reitsma, Pianist - Dina Zeilstra, Song Leaders - Gregg DeMey, Jack Lanenga Prelude: Good Good Father Welcome 10:30 am Contemporary Worship Service - January 31, 2016 Forever Reign You are good, you are good when there's nothing good in me You are love, you are love on display for all to see You are light, you are light when the darkness closes in You are hope, you are hope, you have covered all my sin You are peace, you are peace when my fear is crippling You are true, you are true even in my wandering You are joy, you are joy, you're the reason that I sing You are life, you are life, in you death has lost its sting I'm running to your arms, I'm running to your arms The riches of your love will always be enough Nothing compares to your embrace; Light of the world forever reign You are more, you are more than my words will ever say You are Lord, you are Lord, all creation will proclaim You are here, you are here, in your presence I'm made whole You are God, you are God, of all else I'm letting go My heart will sing no other name Jesus, Jesus Holy Is the Lord We stand and lift up our hands, for the joy of the Lord is our strength We bow down and worship him now, how great, how awesome is he And together we sing Holy is the Lord God almighty, the earth is filled with his glory (2X)

5 The earth is filled with his glory It s rising up all around, it s the anthem of the Lord s renown (2X) And together we sing; Everyone sing Responsive Reading from the Heidelberg Catechism Leader: How are you made right before God? All: Only by true faith in Jesus Christ. Leader: Even though my conscience accuses me of having grievously sinned against all God's commandments, nevertheless, any merit of my own, out of sheer grace All: God grants to me the perfect righteousness and holiness of Christ. Leader: It's as if I had never sinned or been a sinner All: As if I had been as perfectly obedient as Christ was obedient for me Leader: All we need to do All: Is accept this gift with a believing heart. Thanks be to God! Cornerstone 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 Greetings - Lisa Capozzoli, Director of Care & Community May the Words of My Mouth May the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart Bless your name, bless your name, Jesus And the deeds of the day and the truth in my ways Speak of you, speak of you, Jesus For this is what I'm glad to do It's time to live a life of love that pleases you And I will give my all to you Surrender everything I have and follow you, I'll follow you Lord, will you be my vision, Lord, will you be my guide Be my hope, be my light and the way And I'll look not for riches, nor praises on earth Only you'll be the first of my heart I will follow, I will follow, I will follow you

6 Prayer Offertory: The Heart of Worship The offering is for the Elmhurst Ministries Fund Message: Joining Up - Gregg DeMey, Director of Worship Romans 10:9-10 Prayer of Response Take My Life/I Am Yours Take my life and let it be consecrated, Lord, to thee Take my moments and my days, let them flow in ceaseless praise Let them flow in ceaseless praise Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of thy love Take my feet and let them be swift and beautiful for thee I am yours, set apart for you, I am yours, hungry for your truth Take my life, you are all I live for, I am yours Take my voice and let me sing, always only for my King Take my lips and let them be filled with messages from thee Take my will and make it thine, it shall be no longer mine Take my heart it is thine own, it shall be thy royal throne I Will Follow - Jon Guerra When the sea is calm and all is right When I feel your favor flood my life Even in the good I'll follow you (2X) When the boat is tossed upon the waves When I wonder if you'll keep me safe Even in the storms I'll follow you (2X) I believe everything that you say you are I believe and I have seen your unchanging heart In the good things and in the hardest part I believe and I will follow you (2X) When I see the wicked prospering When I feel I have no voice to sing Even in the want I'll follow you (2X) When I find myself so far from home And you lead me somewhere that I don't wanna go Even in my death I'll follow you (2X)

7 When I come to end this race I've run And I receive the prize that Christ has won I will be with you in Paradise (2X) Sending & Blessing Postlude Worship Team - Doug Bardolph, Bethany DeHaan, Jennifer DeVries, Lori Helmus, Kyle Olson, Glenn Vanderveld, Dan Vlcek TODAY AT ELMHURST CRC If Jesus really is who he says he is, how does it work for us to join with him? To become part of his body? To benefit fully from his work? It may help us to understand how Jesus' sacrifice works, but what matters most is that God s work is in fact being done to us, and for us, and within us. This final message from Mere Christianity will conclude with an invitation to join up with Jesus Christ. NEXT WEEK AT ELMHURST CRC Next Sunday will be our annual Missions Celebration. Dr. Steve Timmermans, the Executive Director of our denomination, The Christian Reformed Church in North America, will be our guest preacher and share his perspective on the Holy Spirit's work on a national and global level. All worshippers are invited to stay after services for snacks and a short missions program, as we hear directly from missionaries that are supported by our church and hold up the work that God is doing to grow his Kingdom around the world. You can read Matthew 28:16-20 to prepare for this worship service. ANNOUNCEMENTS Informational Budget Meeting in Garden Room Today: David Zeilstra, Chair of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and Jack Lanenga, Executive Director of Operations, will be available to answer questions regarding the proposed 2016 budget and changes to the Covenant Education Plan. The meeting will be held in the Garden Room Sunday, January 31, beginning at 10:15 am and also after the second service at 11:45 am. There also will be an opportunity to attend an Informational Budget Meeting on Sunday, February 7, in the second floor Gathering Area, beginning at 10:15 am and also after the second service at 11:45 am. The annual Congregational Meeting will be held Tuesday, February 9, at 7:30 pm in the Garden Room. Items on the agenda include approving the budget and electing Elders and Deacons. Elder nominees are Paul Buikema, Doug Evenhouse, Richard Kuhr, Bill Kuiper, Dan Leo, Bill Terpstra, John Vander Kamp, and Greg Wolterstorff. Deacon nominees are Barb Bulthuis, John Deters, Paul Koldenhoven, Nathan Plasman, Dan Rudman, Phil Sikkenga, Brian Stolzenbach, and John Wilbraham. Materials for the congregational meeting, including nominee profiles and ballots, are available in the lobby. January 17 was our nation's designated "Sanctity of Human Life Sunday". This was a day to celebrate God's gift of life, commemorate the many lives lost to abortion, and commit ourselves to protecting human life at every stage. In the hallway by the nursery is a table at which you can pick up an empty baby bottle. Just fill it with loose change, dollar bills, or even checks, then return it to the church by February 14. You can drop it off in the CareNet cube behind the Information Center on Sunday or during the week. Your contributions will go to help our ministry partner, CareNet Pregnancy Services of DuPage, continue to offer compassion, hope, and help to anyone considering an abortion by presenting them with realistic alternatives and Christ-centered support, as well as providing support to those who have already had an abortion. Is your student interested in making Profession of Faith? Join them for an informational meeting January 31 at 10 am in the youth room. We will discuss a little bit about the process, the reason why we make Profession of Faith, and answer any questions you may have.

8 The two most important catalysts for spiritual growth are scripture reading and serving. With this in mind we want to encourage you to make a commitment to reading the scriptures this coming year. To assist with this we are offering a Bible Reading Plan called The Essential 100 (E100). This plan is an exciting systematic approach to reading the Bible. The E100 will guide you through the big picture of the Bible with carefully selected list of passages - 50 from the Old Testament and 50 from the New Testament. For more information visit elmhurstcrc.org/100days. Pathfinders: It doesn't look good for our scheduled sledding night on February 3! We will have a regular meeting at church instead. Our next GROW session will be on February 9 at 7 pm in the Upper Gathering Room. We will once again be blessed with Worship led by Elissa Metropoulos and Lauren Visser. Then, using the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12) as a backdrop, we will transition into "What is Spiritual Formation: How Do We Open Ourselves to God?" We will engage in Spiritual Disciplines led by Lisa Capozzoli, Elissa Metropoulos, and Lauren Visser, and will close out the evening with Worship and prayer. Come and enjoy this special time to deepen your relationship with God. Ashes Meditation Music. You are invited to mark the first day of Lent by attending one of four special 15-minute Ash Wednesday events on February 10 at 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., or 6:30 p.m. Each mini-service will include music, 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. Join the Single Mothers Support Group (SHE) on February 14 for a special Valentine's Day event where you will be encouraged and experience love. Anita Lustrea, co-host on Moody Radio, author, & conference speaker along with her husband, Mike Murphy, both who were divorced prior to marrying, will give you advice and hope! From 12:15-2:30 pm there will be a luncheon in the Garden Room. Children, infants-age 12, are welcome to attend and are dismissed at 1:15 for supervised activities. If you have any questions, contact Jane at jane.loerop@elmhurstcrc.org. No reservations are necessary and everyone is welcome! Save the date for our Heart-Felt Community Supper! Please join us on February 17 from 5:30-6:30 pm in the Garden Room for a delicious supper prepared by our Community Supper Team! The menu will include a heart-healthy meatloaf, baked potato, salad, roll, vegetable and dessert. We look forward to seeing you. Please reserve your spot now at dinners@elmhurstcrc.org. Annual ECRC Friends & Family Swim Party at the Oakbrook Aquatic Center: It is cold outside, but warm in Oak Brook Aquatic Center so come join us for an evening of swimming and splashing on February 20 from 6-8 pm! The price is only $10 per family or $3 per person. Complimentary snacks will be served. Register online at elmhurstcrc.org/events or pick up a form at the information center. 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)

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you.

9 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. Matthew 28: We believe that God has called us through the Great Commission to spread the news of the love of Jesus and the free gift of grace throughout our world. God is working here in the United States and across the world through our missionary partners as they minister and provide resources to the marginalized and poor, translate the Bible into new written languages, train pastors and lay personnel to extend and multiply their reach, and plant new churches.we are excited to be part of a team that acts as a liaison between our missionaries and you the church. And we encourage you to continue to support your missionary ambassadors through prayer, encouragement, and financial support. Join us next Sunday, February 7 for our annual Missions Celebration, and plan on staying after services for snacks and a short missions program, as we hear directly from missionaries that are supported by our church and hold up the work that God is doing to grow his Kingdom around the world. ~ ECRC Missions Team SERVE The children s worship staff is looking for dedicated people who want to share the love of Jesus with our children. They need: Small Group Leaders at both services (pre-5th). The lesson and everything you need is provided. You lead the activities that connect their hearts to the story. Large Group Speaker at first service (1st-5th) You get to tell the Bible story to the children! A script is provided. One on One Buddies at second service (pre-3rd) Provide one on one assistance to a child who needs extra help and encouragement. If you re interested in volunteering for Preschool & Kindergarten contact Ashley Slinkman: ashley.slinkman@elmhurstcrc.org; for 1st-5th grade contact Kara Hackert kara.hackert@elmhurstcrc.org.

10 Sunday, :00 am Blended Worship 9:00 am Men s Fraternity 9:00 am Children s Worship, 3 yrs- 5th 10:00 am Coffee & Community 10: 00 am CEP Update 10:30 am Contemporary Worship 10:30 am Children s Worship, 3 yrs- 5th 11:30 am Coffee & Community 11:45 am CEP Update 5:30 pm Student Ministries Monday, Tuesday, :00 am Men s Fraternity 9:00 am Little Lambs 9:00 am MOPS 12:30 pm Coffee Break Leaders Mtg. 6:30 pm Journey to the Center Class 7:00 pm GROW Bible Study 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 Time 6:15 pm Cadets 6:15 pm Pathfinders 6:15 pm Little Lambs 7:00 pm Evening Coffee Break WEEK AT A GLANCE Wednesday, (continued) 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm Men s Fraternity 7:00 pm Quiet Waters 7:30 pm College Men s Group Thursday, :00 am Men s Fraternity 9:00 am Little Lambs 9:00 am Coffee Break Bible Study 9:00 am Men s Bible Study 4:45 pm Spotlight Youth Theater Friday, Saturday, :30 am Prayer Group 4:00 pm LEAP Family Party Sunday, :00 am Blended Worship 9:00 am Men s Fraternity 9:00 am Children s Worship, 3 yrs- 5th 10:00 am Coffee & Community 10: 00 am CEP Update 10:30 am Contemporary Worship 10:30 am Children s Worship, 3 yrs- 5th 10:30 am Missions Event 11:30 am Coffee & Community 11:45 am CEP Update 11:45 am Missions Event 5:30 pm Student Ministries

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.

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.

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 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 AND SERVE ADULT MINISTRIES: Find opportunities to grow and serve in Small Groups, Coffee Break Community Bible Study, Men s Fraternity, MOPS, GROW, 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.

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