Welcome to Graafschap Church September 10, 2017 Welcome to worship today. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you (James 4:8). Sunday worship is one way to draw near to God. He is worthy. MORNING WORSHIP GATHERING PRELUDE WELCOME GOD S GREETING CALL TO WORSHIP PRAISE Come, People of the Risen King Better Is One Day CONFESSION GOD S WILL FOR OUR LIVES PASSING THE PEACE Come Holy Ghost COMMUNITY LIFE MORNING PRAYER Offering Cadet Headquarters Special Offering World Renew Disaster Relief CHILDREN S MESSAGE WORD RESPONSE WE HEAR THE WORD OF GOD Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12 Sermon: He is Able Series: Able to Keep God Moves in a Mysterious Way GOING BENEDICTION Take My Life and Let It Be POSTLUDE
EVENING WORSHIP GATHERING PRELUDE WELCOME GOD S GREETING CALL TO WORSHIP PSALM 27 PRAISE Trust and Obey Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus APOSTLES CREED COMMUNITY LIFE EVENING PRAYER Offering Youth Unlimited WORD RESPONSE Come Holy Ghost WE HEAR THE WORD OF GOD Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-6 Sermon: Prophets Series: Elijah - Messenger of God Eternal Weight of Glory GOING BENEDICTION How Great Is Our God POSTLUDE Our AM services are televised on Thursdays at 3 pm, Saturdays at 3 am, and Sundays at 12:30 pm. Our PM services are televised on Tuesdays at 4:30 pm, Wednesdays at 3:30 am & 8:00 am, and Sundays at 7:00 pm. Comcast channels are 24 or 916, AT&T U-Verse channel is 99. Contact Ron Breuker (396.8143) for CD s & DVD s of the services.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY Gayle De Frell was in Holland Hospital this past week. She had a mild heart attack and they did a heart cath and put in one stint. She is now dealing with some infection issues but they are not related to the heart. She is doing well again. Matt Viel is back home again after reconstructive surgery on his foot. There was a lot of damage that needed to be repaired. Please keep him and Jen and the boys in your prayers as he recovers. Judson Geurink is also home again after his cleft palate surgery on Tuesday. The surgery went well, but it s a long road to recovery. He will be on a liquid diet for several weeks, followed by a soft food diet for several weeks after that. Keep the Geurink family in your prayers. We extend our sympathy to Don & Nancy Gritter. Nancy s brother in law, Glen Boerman passed away on Monday, September 4. The funeral was this past Friday. Pray for comfort for Don & Nancy and the rest of Glen s family. Deb Robbins sister-in-law passed away this past Wednesday at the age of 62. We pray for comfort for Deb, Dan & Julie and the rest of the family. Phyllis Schrotenboer was able to return back to American House last Monday, after being in and out of the hospital several times. She is still very weak, so keep her and Austin in your prayers. Remember Marilyn Dykstra in your prayers as she is recovering at home following her hip replacement surgery. Marissa Sanchez is scheduled for back surgery this Tuesday, September 12 at Helen DeVos Children s Hospital. We pray things go well for Marissa and for a smooth recovery afterwards. Mike Melling is scheduled for cardiac bypass surgery this week Tuesday, September 12. The surgery is expected to take several hours while they give him 3-5 bypasses. Please keep Mike & Lyn in your prayers. ANNOUNCEMENTS This morning the deacons will be collecting an additional offering for World Renew Disaster Relief. This is in response to the recent flooding and devastation in Texas from Hurricane Harvey. Let s continue to uphold the people of Texas with financial support as well as your prayers.
You are welcome to join us for our Gather and Grow session today. Our Israel travelers will be bringing us highlights and life lessons in a five-week series. It all begins in the East Fellowship Room this morning from 11-11:30. High School Ministry kicks off tonight in the Loft at 7:00 pm. Feel free to join us at 6:00 for worship ahead of time. We will be talking about the year's events and begin our teaching series regarding the "Tough Teachings of Scripture." Senior Breakfast: We will meet at church this week Tuesday, September 12, at 8:00 am and take the church bus to the Community Restaurant in Zeeland. After breakfast we will go to the farm of Del & Jan Hoffman. You will pay for your breakfast and we will collect $5 per person for the gas, driver, and a donation for the museum. Please sign up on the kiosk. Sandy Scholten and Mary Heerspink are teaming up on the organ and piano next week Sunday morning, the 17 th. You may want to be seated on time Welcome Mary!! Hilltop News items are due next week Sunday. Narthex Update Fundraiser: Don t forget that up until September 17 th, there is a dollar for dollar match on all donations and pledges to help us quickly reach our goal of $180,000. There are additional pledge envelopes on the kiosk. If you have any question, see the Finance Committee members. On Sunday, September 17, the Sunday School and Catechism classes will have their Meet and Greet time. The children will be able to find their classrooms and meet their teachers. After they get acquainted with their teachers, the children in grades 1-5 (or older if they wish) are invited to visit the Prayer Room to learn more about a new Card Ministry starting up this year. Mrs. Ruth Vikstrom and Mrs. Jen Viel will be showing how we can create cards of encouragement for our shut-in members. This will be a fun way to show some of our older members that we care for them! Sunday, September 24, will be the first day of Sunday School and Catechism classes. Classes will meet from 11:00-11:40. Grades 1 5 will be meeting in the sanctuary from 10:45-11:00 every week to practice for the Christmas program. Not all children will be practicing every week, if it is not your week to practice, then you can go to your classrooms to work on creating cards. There is an URGENT need yet for a 3 rd grade Sunday School teacher. Could you check your heart to see if you can help? Please see Deb Gunnink.
The Gather & Grow team is looking for volunteers to help out on occasion with nursery during the Sunday morning 11:00-11:30 time. If you can help out for a week we have a signup sheet on the kiosk. The Wednesday Night Ladies Bible Study will begin on September 20. We will continue the lessons in Love to Pray. Please study week seven, lessons 1 & 2. The Endowment Committee is offering an estate planning meeting with attorney, Jeff Helder, on Wednesday evening, September 27. The Growth and Fellowship Committee will be serving a supper from 5:45-6:45. The meeting will follow from 7-8 in the East Fellowship Room. Please plan to attend and invite relatives and friends. A sign-up sheet is on the kiosk. The deacons will be taking a food and supplies offering for My Brother s House for the month of September. There is a list on the kiosk for the items most needed. Please place all donations in the grocery carts in the Narthex. Thank you for your support. Graafschap Church will be participating in Operation Christmas Child this year. We are asking you to purchase a plastic shoe box from the Dollar Store and fill it with items for a boy or girl. You will need to choose items for your boy or girl, ages 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14. All items need to fit in your shoebox and be returned to church to ship overseas. Some suggestions for gifts include toys, school supplies, hygiene items, clothing items and accessories. Please do not include toothpaste, food, candy or military items. Examples of completed boxes will be on display in the narthex by late September. LAST WEEK S OFFERING REPORT: AM Graafschap Youth Ministry $358.66 PM City on a Hill $155.00 LAST DEACON S COUNT (8/28/17) REPORT: Budgeted: $22,937 Amount Received: $13,136-57.27% OFFERINGS NEXT SUNDAY: AM Resonate Global Mission Formerly Christian Reformed Home & Christian Reformed World Missions PM Christian Reformed Conference Grounds
NURSERY ATTENDANTS THIS SUNDAY: AM Pam Scholten, Marcia Veltman, Jenny Sytsma, Ryan Windemuller PM Bethany Reimink, Elaine Holstege NURSERY ATTENDANTS NEXT SUNDAY: AM Sheryl Brink, Rachel Meiste, Amber Scholten, Collin Frieling PM Emily Algera, Crystel Van Beek CALENDAR September 10-16 SUN. 9:00 am, Prayer Time, Prayer Room 11:00-11:30 am, Gather & Grow, E. Fellowship Room 7:00 pm, HSM, Loft MON. 7:00 pm, Deacons Meeting TUE. WED. THU. 8:00 am, Senior Breakfast Outing 7:00 pm, Heritage Committee Meeting 7:00 pm, Finance Meeting 6:30-7:45 pm, Praise Team Practice, Sanctuary 6:30 pm, House of Prayer, Prayer Room 7:45 pm, Evangelism Committee Meeting, Council Room 7:00 pm, Shepherding Elders Meeting