Prelude: Glorious Celebration All Glory, Laud and Honor Choir Processional: Sing Alleluia Allelu Welcome Children s Choir: Clap Your Hands Hosanna Loud Hosanna March 29, 2015-8:55 am Worship Hosanna loud hosanna the little children sang Through pillared court and temple the lovely anthem rang To Jesus who had blessed them, close folded to his breast The children sang their praises, the simplest and the best From Olivet they followed amid an exultant crowd The victory palm branch waving and chanting clear and loud The Lord of men and angels rode on in lowly state Nor scorned the little children should on his bidding wait Hosanna in the highest, that ancient song we sing For Christ is our Redeemer, the Lord of heaven our King O may we ever praise him with heart and life and voice And in his holy presence eternally rejoice Responsive Reading from Psalm 150 - Lisa Capozzoli, Director of Care & Community Leader: Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. All: Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Leader: Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, All: Praise him with timbrel and dancing, praise him with the strings and pipe, Leader: Praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. All: Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.
Praise the Lord with the Sound of the Trumpet Praise the Lord with the sound of trumpet praise the Lord with the harp and lute praise the Lord with the gentle sounding flute Praise the Lord in the field and forest praise the Lord in the city square praise the Lord anytime and anywhere Praise the Lord in the wind and sunshine praise the Lord in the dark of night praise the Lord in the rain or snow or in the morning light Praise the Lord in the deepest valley praise the Lord on the highest hill, praise the Lord never let your voice be still Praise the Lord with the crashing cymbal praise the Lord with the pipe and string praise the Lord with the joyful songs you sing Praise the Lord on a weekday morning praise the Lord on a Sunday noon praise the Lord by the light of sun or moon Praise the Lord in the time of sorrow praise the Lord in the time of joy praise the Lord every moment; nothing let your praise destroy Praise the Lord in the peace and quiet praise the Lord in your work or play praise the Lord everywhere in every way Greetings - Lisa Capozzoli, Director of Care & Community Hosanna to the King Hosanna to the King of kings, Hosanna to the Lord of lords Hosanna to the Great I am who reigns forevermore You will feed the hungry, give water to the thirsty And welcome any stranger, then you may call him Lord O brother if you keep silent, O sister if you keep silent O brother if you keep silent the rocks and stones will cry out Congregational Prayer - Gregg DeMey, Director of Worship Announcements
Offertory: Hosanna The offering is for the Elmhurst Ministries Fund Message: The Practice of Prayer - Peter Semeyn, Lead Pastor Psalm 150 Prayer of Application What a Friend We Have In Jesus What a Friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer O what peace we often forfeit, o what needless pain we bear All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer Have we trials and temptations; Is there trouble anywhere We should never be discouraged; Take it to the Lord in prayer Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share Jesus knows our every weakness; Take it to the Lord in prayer Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care Precious Savior still our Refuge; Take it to the Lord in prayer Do thy friends despise forsake thee; Take it to the Lord in prayer In his arms he'll take and shield thee, thou wilt find a solace there Benediction Postlude Bell Choir Director - Mary Reitsma, Choir Director - Marve Wolterstorff, Church School Song Leader - Kären Wiener, Organist -Judy Doot, Pianist - Gregg DeMey, Song Leaders - Cal & Marcy Tameling
Prelude: Let It Rise March 29, 2015-11:05 am Worship Welcome Children s Choir: Clap Your Hands Hosanna Praise is rising, eyes are turning to you; We turn to you Hope is stirring, hearts are yearning for you; We long for you 'Cause when we see you we find strength to face the day And in your presence all our fears are washed away, washed away Hosanna, hosanna You are the God who saves us, worthy of all our praises Hosanna, hosanna Come have your way among us, we welcome you here, Lord Jesus Hear the sound of hearts returning to you, we turn to you In your Kingdom broken lives are made new, you make us new 'Cause when we see you we find strength to face the day And in your presence all our fears are washed away, washed away Responsive Reading from Psalm 150 - Lisa Capozzoli, Director of Care & Community Leader: Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. All: Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Leader: Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, All: Praise him with timbrel and dancing, praise him with the strings and pipe, Leader: Praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. All: Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord. We Have Come To Worship We have come to worship, we have come to praise We have come to give glory to your name We have come to bow down, we have come to seek your face We have come to exalt your holy name
The name of Jesus; Name above all names The name of Jesus; The name by which we re saved Holy is your name 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 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 - Gregg DeMey, Director of Worship Announcements Offertory: Still Listening The offering is for the Elmhurst Ministries Fund Message: The Practice of Prayer - Peter Semeyn, Lead Pastor Psalm 150 Prayer of Application Everlasting God Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord We will wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord (2X) Our God, You reign forever Our Hope, our strong Deliverer You are the Everlasting God, the everlasting God You do not faint, You won t grow weary You re the defender of the weak, You comfort those in need You lift us up on wings like eagles Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord We will wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord (2X) Our God, You reign forever Our Hope, our strong Deliverer You are the Everlasting God, the everlasting God You do not faint, You won t grow weary You re the defender of the weak, You comfort those in need You lift us up on wings like eagles Our God, You reign forever Our Hope, our strong Deliverer You are the Everlasting God, the everlasting God You do not faint, You won t grow weary You re the defender of the weak, You comfort those in need You lift us up on wings like eagles Benediction Postlude Worship Team - Doug Bardolph, Kevin McCullough, Kyle Olson, Steve VanHout, Dan Vlcek
TODAY AT ELMHURST CRC Prayer is not easy. Richard Foster writes that to pray is to change. When we practice biblical prayer our lives will change! We will explore a variety of models of prayer during this Palm Sunday service. NEXT WEEK AT ELMHURST CRC On Easter Sunday we will celebrate the most miraculous event in world history, the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead! Our two services will be identical and will feature inspiring music and a powerful message of hope. Jesus has defeated our greatest enemy, death. Therefore there is nothing that we face in life that should paralyze us with fear or cause us to lose heart. Join us for this engaging hour of worship. Holy Week 2015 DEVOTIONALS Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday with Jesus talking about the rocks crying out in worship, and ends on Easter Sunday with a huge rock being rolled away from the empty tomb and us crying out in worship and praise. We invite you to take a significant moment each day to consider the symbolic weight and beauty that rocks play in the story that changes everything. Each day you will have the opportunity to interact with, and experience, Jesus passion story through readings and different activities with rocks. Daily devotionals will be delivered via email or text, Palm Sunday thru Easter Sunday. Sign up online at elmhurstcrc.org/events to receive daily emails. Text the word ECRC to the number 292-929 to receive texts. SERVICES Maundy Thursday: April 2 at 7 pm On Maundy Thursday we remember the last supper celebrated by Jesus and his twelve disciples. In this service we will recount the dramatic action of Jesus as he washed his disciples feet. This worship service will be held in the Garden Room and conclude with the celebration of the sacrament of Holy Communion in obedience to Jesus command to do this in remembrance of me. Good Friday/Tenebrae: April 3 at 7 pm Tenebrae is the Latin word for shadows. This solemn service of worship recalls the passion of Jesus through scripture and song as the power of darkness and shadow seemingly grows. The Elmhurst CRC Choir will lead us in worship as we listen, remember and meditate on the seven last words of Jesus spoken from the cross.
Easter Sunday Morning: April 5 at 8:55 & 11:05 am On Easter Sunday we will celebrate the most miraculous event in world history, the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead! Our two services will be identical and will feature inspiring music and a powerful message of hope. Jesus has defeated our greatest enemy, death. Therefore there is nothing that we face in life that should paralyze us with fear or cause us to lose heart. Join us for this engaging hour of worship. Nursery for children 0-36 months is available at all services. A STARTER PLAN FOR DAILY PRAYER (15 MINUTES) from Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy With God by Timothy Keller Approaching Think of the privilege of prayer. Realize God is present. Ask him to help you pray. Meditation Read a Scripture passage. Discern one or two truths you learn there. Choose the one that most impresses you and write it in a sentence. Now ask: How does this truth help me praise God? How does it show me a sin to confess? How does it show me something to ask God for? Word Prayer Now turn the answers to the three questions into a prayer - adoration, petition, and supplication. Free Prayer Pray about whatever needs are on your heart. Also spend time thanking God for the ways you see him working in your life and caring for you. Contemplation Take a moment to thank and admire God for what he has showed you today. End with a note of praise. OUR CHURCH FAMILY The Missionary of the month is Mama Maggie Gobran in Egypt, who offers hope and transformation for children and families living in Cairo s slums and impoverished communities in rural Upper Egypt. This ministry touches nearly 30,000 children and their families each year. The Missions Team is also looking for housing during the month of June and July for our missionaries. One need is for a missionary partner and his family of three children that will be returning from the Middle East for two months this summer. The other need is for a Jubilee Fellow from Calvin College, a single college junior who will be engaged this summer with an internship of prison ministry. If you want more information please contact Rev, Mike Boot, or any Missions Team member about these housing needs.
Our church has been so blessed with amazing volunteers in the children's ministries. Thank you to all of you for sharing the love of Jesus with our children! - Kara, Ashley, and Lynda ANNOUNCEMENTS Join us today between services for Adult Ed, Network: Session 6 on how to find your role in the body of Christ. Discover your spiritual gifts, personal style, and God-given passion (Room 204). Please note there will be no classes on April 5. Thinking about summer? It is time to register for summer camps! Look for Spring Hill and VBS fliers in the lobby today. Little Lambs VBS: June 9-11 for preschool children. Paper registration forms on the camp table in the lobby. Spring Hill Day Camp: June 15-19 for children who have completed K-5th grade. Registrations available online at elmhurstcrc.org/events. Raise money for Lampstand Ministries! Visit Buona at 498 E. Roosevelt Road in Lombard on April 7, and 15% of your sales will be donated directly to Lampstand Ministries. You must bring a "Support A Buona Cause" flyer with you. Flyers are available in the church lobby. Mark your calendars to come out and help raise funds for our youth missions trip. We will have our annual Youth Missions Dinner on April 8th at 5:30 pm. Its going to be an authentic fiesta prepared by one of Chicago's finest chefs! Single Mother's Support Group (SHE) is collecting gently used spring and summer clothes for children infant through teens now through April 9. Please place bags labeled according to size in the box by the Living Tree in the Lower Level. Your donations are a real blessing to someone with no or a very limited income. Single Mothers Support Group (SHE) invites you to come for a delicious brunch on April 12, 12:30-2:30 pm in the Garden Room. Bring your children, and we will have child care from 1:15-2:30 pm for infants through age 12 while Sharon Kane, a therapist/counselor, speaks on the topic, "Unlocking Emotional Obstacles to Happiness." Spring clothes will be distributed for the children. Come with a friend! For further information email Jane at jane.loerop@elmhurstcrc.org. Mandatory Meeting for Covenant Education Plan Parents: Parents who would like to participate in the Covenant Education Plan for the 2015-2016 school year must attend a mandatory small group meeting, or arrange for a one-on-one meeting with an Elder and Christian Education Committee (CEC) member. Each participating parent who is an ECRC member must have completed a meeting by May 1. Meetings will be held between the services at 10:10 am April 12, 19 and 26. Meeting size is limited, so reserve your spot online at elmhurstcrc.org/events. For questions or assistance signing up please contact Mimi Stanton, CEC Chair, at mimistanton@comcast.net.
PrimeTime (55+) invites you to a very special program: "The Greatest Generation - One Soldier's Story" is a personal perspective of World War 2 which follows the steps of Sgt. George Rinsema (father of Clyde Rinsema), a tank commander in the 638th Tank Destroyer Battalion. Clyde will tell the story of his father s combat action in the European theater of the war. The presentation will include actual pictures taken with a liberated German camera during combat, German pictures discovered in a bombed out house in Hannover, video segments related to the War, quotes from letters written home during combat, and anecdotes about people George reconnected with 50 years after the war, when he and his sons retraced his steps through his combat route. Join us on April 16 at 7 pm in the Garden Room, with refreshments to follow. Sign up today in the lobby! Fall in love all over again! Join us for The Art of Marriage, a special video event that weaves together expert teaching, real-life stories, humorous vignettes and more to help strengthen and grow your relationship. Six engaging sessions are interspersed with projects for couples to complete together. When: April 17 & 18 (Friday 7-9:30 pm & Saturday 9-4 pm) Where: Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church Cost: $50 per couple which includes all materials. If you would like to donate items for the Spring College Goodie Boxes you can sign up at the Information Center. Donations are due on Sunday, April 19, and will be packed and shipped on the 20th. Items may be left in the storage room in the kitchen. Questions? call Bev Visser @ 630-832- 1858 or e-mail bjvisser@comcast.net. Save the date for our annual Blood Drive with Heartland Blood Centers on May 4. Give the gift of life! More info at elmhurstcrc.org/events. Mark your calendars for a preventative health event. LifeLine Screening is coming to ECRC on May 11 with five health screening options. Info and registration at elmhurstcrc.org/events. We have been invited to partner with Elim Christian Services in the Chicago Triathlon on August 29 & 30 with the purpose of helping to raise funds for Elim's HOPE Packs of school supplies for children in some of Chicago's neediest schools. The process of putting together the HOPE Packs provides the adults at Elim meaningful work to complete. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to be able to help Elim and also help Chicago's neediest schools. To donate to Elim go to www.crowdrise.com/tritomakeadifference2015 (click on Elmhurst CRC, then click on the orange DONATE button). To register yourself or your relay team: Go to www.chicagotriathlon.com. If you have any questions along the way, please contact Laura Schnyder at 708-293-6509 or lschnyders@elimcs.org. SERVE Our 1st-5th grade children's worship during the second service is in need of small group leaders for the 1st grade group and the 2nd/3rd grade boys group. It is a fun and meaningful time of worship with the children. We would love for you to join us! If interested contact Kara Hackert at kara.hackert@elmhurstcrc.org.
On behalf of the Community Service Team, we would like to invite you and your friends and family to pack food for Feed My Starving Children. This event is being held at Glen Ellyn Bible Church April 8-11. You can register for two hour intervals at fmsc.org (go to MobilePack, MobilePack Events, scroll down to Illinois, click on Glen Ellyn Bible Church, Become a Volunteer, click on reserve your date and time, then create an account). Do you have a heart for welcoming and greeting people and showing hospitality? We have a need for more greeters and ushers on our 8:55 am Sunday Welcome All Teams (SWAT). If you are interested or have questions please contact Lisa Capozzoli, Director of Care and Community, at lisa.capozzoli@elmhurstcrc.org. COMMUNITY You re invited to a free concert March 31 at 7:30 pm in the ECRC Worship Center, put on by the Chicago College of Performing Arts and York High School. Musical selections include; Shostakovich: Symphony No. 15 in A Major, Op. 141, Dukas: The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Sibelius: Finlandia, and Rossini: Overture to William Tell. More info at elmhurstcrc.org/events. Discover all that Timothy Christian Schools has to offer during their Open House on Tuesday, April 14. The tours will begin in the High School Library at 7 pm. Prospective families will have the opportunity to tour the Preschool 12 th grade campus and meet with friendly faculty and staff who will answer any questions that you have about Timothy Christian. Please contact Dan Quist at 630-782-4043 with any questions. Ebenezer CRC (1246 S. Harvey, Berwyn) will be hosting A Taste of Ebenezer on April 18 from 6:30-8:30 pm. Come for fellowship, to enjoy a meal prepared by Chef Angela, and to learn about what God is doing through Ebenezer in the communities of Berwyn, Cicero, and Oak Park. Please RSVP by April 13 to Ruth Langkamp at 708-314-9789 or Adam DeHoek at adehoek@gmail.com Join the Women s Auxiliary representing Saratoga Grove and Providence Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center for their Spring Luncheon on April 21 at 12:30 pm at Faith CRC (1070 S. Prospect, Elmhurst). It will be an afternoon of good food and a singalong. A freewill offering will be taken. Please RSVP by April 11 to Ellen Cook at 630-782-0254. Roseland Christian Ministries is hosting their Spring Banquet, Renewed, Recharged, Refocused on April 23 at 7 pm at Georgios in Orland Park. For more information or to make reservations, contact Kisha Pleasant at 773-264-5665. The Spirito! Singers are extremely grateful for the Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church for allowing us to hold our concerts in your Church each year. Please mark your calendars for our spring concerts, Homeland. The concerts will be held at the Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church on May 15 and 16 at 7:30 pm.
Registration is open for Camp Calvin 2015. Camp Calvin is a Christian overnight camp for all youth entering grades 4-9. This year camp takes place June 22-27 in Hartland, WI. Information and registration is available online at campcalvin.com. Sunday, 3-29-15 8:55 am Blended Worship 9:20 am Children s Worship, 3yrs-1st grade 10:00 am Children s Church School & Choir 10:00 am Adult Ed (204) 11:05 am Contemporary Worship 11:20 am Children s Worship, 3 yrs- 5th grade Monday, 3-30-15 10:00 am Ruth Fox Small Group (Green Room) 7:30 pm Roosevelt University Concert Tuesday, 3-31-15 5:30 am Boot Camp 6:00 am Men s Fraternity (Upper Gathering) Wednesday, 4-01-15 6:00 pm Prayer Group (202) 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm Men s Fraternity (202) WEEK AT A GLANCE Thursday, 4-02-15 5:30 am Boot Camp 6:00 am Men s Fraternity (Upper Gathering) 9:00 am Men s Group 7:00 pm Maundy Thursday Service Friday, 4-03-15 9:00 am Bode Small Group (Green Room) 7:00 pm Good Friday Service Saturday, 4-04-15 8:30 am Prayer Group (Conference Room) Sunday, 4-05-15 8:55 am Blended Worship 9:20 am Children s Worship, 3yrs-1st grade 10:00 am Children s Church School & Choir 11:05 am Contemporary Worship 11:20 am Children s Worship, 3 yrs- 5th grade
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 - 630.600.5029 peter.semeyn@elmhurstcrc.org Rev. Gregg DeMey - Associate Pastor, Dir. of Worship - 630.600.5030 gregg.demey@elmhurstcrc.org Complete ann;hgmnn.b,ouncements are at elmhurstcrc.org/this Week or scan the QR code below.