Morning Worship The Lord s Day 10:30 a.m. January 28, 2018 Welcome! We re glad you re here! Please join us in praise and prayer. Welcome and Announcements Call to Worship * He Has Made Me Glad * Made to Worship * Blessed Be Your Name * Praise the Name of Jesus Our Adoration of God Ministry of Music Prayer of Oversight Tithes and Offerings * Give Thanks Give thanks with a grateful heart; Give thanks to the Holy One. Give thanks because He s given Jesus Christ, His Son; Give thanks. * Hymn #338 - We Sing the Greatness of Our God God s Word Today Scripture - 1 Peter 5:6-11 Message - The Battle * Hymn #67 - Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine * Benediction * Response - Now Unto the King Eternal Now unto the king eternal, immortal, invisible, The only wise God, Be glory and honor forever and ever, amen, amen. Be glory and honor forever and ever, amen. * Indicates congregation will stand, for those who are able. All music used by permission CCLI #536906. Welcome, visitors! We extend a sincere welcome to our visitors. It s a privilege to have you with us. We d like to get to know you; please fill out a visitor card located in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate. As our guest, please do not feel obligated to participate in the morning offering. Annual meeting today! Forreston Grove s annual meeting will take place immediately following this morning s worship service. Please plan to attend! Members, please sign in at the back of the sanctuary, and pick up a lavender-colored 2018 annual meeting booklet as your guide. Newsletter available The church s February newsletter is now available in the narthex. It includes a church calendar and letters from missionaries. Please pick one up at your convenience! Pioneer Club continues this Wednesday Pioneer Club continues this Wednesday night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Women s Bible study begins this Thursday A new women's Bible study will begin this Thursday, February 1st at 9:30 a.m. at the Jones home. Join us this week for an overview of the study, The Gospel According to the 10 Commandments. Women s breakfast set for February 5th All women of Forreston Grove are invited to our women's breakfast on February 5th at 9 a.m. at Farmer's Restaurant in Forreston. This is a great time to get to know one another and catch up with our sisters in Christ! Officer installation February 11th All elders, deacons and trustees elected at our annual meeting today will be installed during the morning worship service on Sunday, February 11th. If you are elected today as an officer, please plan to be there. Soup luncheon planned for February 11th Our annual soup luncheon will be held February 11th following the morning worship service. Please plan to attend this church-wide fellowship event. The menu signup is posted on the narthex bulletin board. Session meeting February 12th The monthly meeting of the elders of Forreston Grove will take place Monday, February 12th at 10 a.m. (announcements continued on back )
February nursery: 4 - Lamm family; 11 - Ratledge family; 18 - Diane Duitsman & Pam Greenfield; 25 - Flynn family February flowers: Linda DeVries February greeters: 4 - Adam & Jen Drinkall; 11 - Todd & Emily Greenfield; 18 - Erma & Diane Duitsman; 25 - Jason & Kim Lamm 2018 flower signup available A signup sheet has been posted in the narthex for those who would like to decorate the sanctuary for Sunday morning worship services in 2018. Please sign up for as many Sundays as you wish! Greeters sought for 2018 If you d like to be included in the Sunday morning greeter rotation for 2018 (or if you d like your name removed), contact Kelli Gunderson. The rotation has greeters serving approximately twice per year. Thank you from the Virtues As we begin the New Year, we're reminded how much your partnership to reach college students means to us. We love being a part of the Lord's work and love college students. It's really clear to us how much we depend on others who have a heart for that ministry as well. Thank you for being a part with us over so many years. It's amazing to realize that we have decades of ministry together. We were anticipating a shortfall for 2017, but because of your gift and others at the end of the year, we are starting 2018 on much better footing! That is such a help to us. We are looking forward to a new year of ministry. Next weekend, we'll be with a large gathering of students and are anticipating how God will work in their lives. Thanks for having a part in that. God bless you in 2018! In Him, Tom & Karen Virtue Forreston Grove Church Presbyterian Church in America Pastor Drew Jones "To know Christ and to make Him known." Please contact Kelli Gunderson with announcements or other items to be included in next Sunday s bulletin by Friday at 9 a.m. Kelli can be reached at kelli@forrestongrovechurch.com or at 815-821-5905. 7246 N. Freeport Road Forreston, IL 6l030 8l5-938-3605 info@forrestongrovechurch.com www.forrestongrovechurch.com
Sermon notes The Battle 1 Peter 5:6-11 Sermon notes The Battle 1 Peter 5:6-11 Questions about today's sermon? Contact Pastor Drew at 815-291-2123 or at drew@forrestongrovechurch.com. Questions about today's sermon? Contact Pastor Drew at 815-291-2123 or at drew@forrestongrovechurch.com.
Prayer Concerns Pray that Forreston Grove Church would overflow with love for God, one another, and our community. Pray that we would live beautiful, holy lives. Pray that we would strive to glorify the Lord in all we do, think, and say. Pray that the Session would faithfully lead, shepherd, and defend the flock. Pray that the deacons and trustees would diligently look after the physical needs of the church. Pray that we would be devoted to prayer and reading God s Word. Pray that we would both individually and as one body joyfully share the good news of Jesus Christ with all who will hear. Praise the Lord that Dan Stott has returned safely home from his tour of duty. Jennifer (Gravenstein) Ruzicka has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Pray for peace for her as treatment decisions are made. Kelly Duncan s mom, Sue Patterson, had hip surgery last week and is now recovering at Pinecrest Manor. Pray for healing for her. Pray for those who have been nominated as officers of Forreston Grove. Ongoing concerns: DJ & Kylia Johnson (pray for healing and peace) Ray Floerke (pray for strength, healing and pain relief) Ciera Kendall (pray for comfort) Thelma Meeks (pray for continued strength) Glenn & Gayle Beckwith (pray for health) Leann Heimerdinger (pray for overall health) Remember our shut-in: Roger Artman (Stephenson Nursing Center) Remember our missionaries: Bob Allums (A Praying Life ministries); Glenn & Gayle Beckwith (ActBeyond); Cody & Allison Buriff (Cru-Indiana); Anna Gabriel (UIM-New Mexico); Rob & Jenny Ilderton (MTW-England); Charles & Mary Kay (Pioneers-France); Alvin Low (ACTS- Colorado/Asia); Jim & Shelley Savage (Wycliffe-Australia); Cathy Schmidt (CrossWorld- Germany); Chris & Heather (Turkey); Joel & Stephanie Swanson (MTW-France); Joel & Emily (Middle East); Uncle Tim (ICBM-Michigan); Tom & Karen Virtue (Cru-California); Bruce & Barbara Wannemacher (MTW-South Africa); Tom & Dana Yeakley (Navigators-Colorado) Remember our supported missions: Cal Farley s Boys Ranch, Freeport Pregnancy Center, Gideons International, Kids Around the World, Pioneer Club, Presbyterian Church in America, Presbytery of Northern Illinois, Radio Bible Class, Rockford Rescue Mission, Vacation Bible School Prayer Concerns Pray that Forreston Grove Church would overflow with love for God, one another, and our community. Pray that we would live beautiful, holy lives. Pray that we would strive to glorify the Lord in all we do, think, and say. Pray that the Session would faithfully lead, shepherd, and defend the flock. Pray that the deacons and trustees would diligently look after the physical needs of the church. Pray that we would be devoted to prayer and reading God s Word. Pray that we would both individually and as one body joyfully share the good news of Jesus Christ with all who will hear. Praise the Lord that Dan Stott has returned safely home from his tour of duty. Jennifer (Gravenstein) Ruzicka has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Pray for peace for her as treatment decisions are made. Kelly Duncan s mom, Sue Patterson, had hip surgery last week and is now recovering at Pinecrest Manor. Pray for healing for her. Pray for those who have been nominated as officers of Forreston Grove. Ongoing concerns: DJ & Kylia Johnson (pray for healing and peace) Ray Floerke (pray for strength, healing and pain relief) Ciera Kendall (pray for comfort) Thelma Meeks (pray for continued strength) Glenn & Gayle Beckwith (pray for health) Leann Heimerdinger (pray for overall health) Remember our shut-in: Roger Artman (Stephenson Nursing Center) Remember our missionaries: Bob Allums (A Praying Life ministries); Glenn & Gayle Beckwith (ActBeyond); Cody & Allison Buriff (Cru-Indiana); Anna Gabriel (UIM-New Mexico); Rob & Jenny Ilderton (MTW-England); Charles & Mary Kay (Pioneers-France); Alvin Low (ACTS- Colorado/Asia); Jim & Shelley Savage (Wycliffe-Australia); Cathy Schmidt (CrossWorld- Germany); Chris & Heather (Turkey); Joel & Stephanie Swanson (MTW-France); Joel & Emily (Middle East); Uncle Tim (ICBM-Michigan); Tom & Karen Virtue (Cru-California); Bruce & Barbara Wannemacher (MTW-South Africa); Tom & Dana Yeakley (Navigators-Colorado) Remember our supported missions: Cal Farley s Boys Ranch, Freeport Pregnancy Center, Gideons International, Kids Around the World, Pioneer Club, Presbyterian Church in America, Presbytery of Northern Illinois, Radio Bible Class, Rockford Rescue Mission, Vacation Bible School
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