Calvin Christian Reformed Church Growing in Discipleship Transformed for Ministry October 30, 2016 Sunday Worship 10:00 AM
God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 Reformation Sunday Youth-Led Worship Service Ten o clock October 30, 2016 GATHERING Prelude: Three Preludes on A Mighty Fortress M. Praetorius, J. Kittel, J. Hanff How Firm a Foundation arr. Sondra Tucker Welcome and Announcements Call to Worship: I Need Thee Every Hour [#322:1,5] Tyler Koeman Robert Lowry * Opening Hymns: When Morning Gilds the Sky #372:1-3 Spirit of the Living God #749:1-2 * God s Greeting CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE Call to Confession Louisa Houskamp Prayer of Confession Hymn of Confession: God Be Merciful to Me #623:1-3 Assurance of Pardon Hear the good news! Who is in a position to condemn? Only Christ, and Christ died for us, Christ rose for us, Christ reigns in power for us, Christ prays for us. Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation, The old life has gone; a new life has begun. Know that you are forgiven, and be at peace. Thanks be to God. Bobby Houskamp * Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles Creed front cover of hymnal
PRAISE AND PRAYER *Song of Response: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God #776:1-4 (Children may come forward during the singing of this song.) Message for Children Annika Baker Blessing for Children Annika Baker Leader: People of God, as these children continue their worship in another room, let us remind them of their connection to our worship here and send them with a blessing. Congregation: The Lord be with you. Children: And also with you. Congregation: Go in peace. Anthem: Let Justice Flow [#295:1-3] Douglas Romanow Prayer of Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication A Rachel Hubka C Grace Poortenga T Maria Poortenga S Erin Hubka PREPARATION AND PROCLAMATION *Hymn of Preparation: Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty #538:1,3,4 Presentation of Offerings and Passing of Friendship Pads Offering: Ministry Fund Offertory Prayer: Dan Bode Offertory: I m So Glad Prayer for Illumination arr. Susan Nelson Olivia Prince Scripture Reading: Romans 5:1-11 page 917 Sermon: Not My Deserving Prayer of Application * Hymn of Response: Beneath the Cross of Jesus #167:1-3 * Benediction Aubrie Cok
* Doxology: Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #964 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen, amen. * Postlude: Postlude in F Alexandre Guilmant Liturgists: Members of Calvin s Youth Groups Preacher: Rev. Rebecca Jordan Heys Organist: Kenneth Bos Ministry of Music: Youth Choir and Joy Ringers Handbell Director: Melanie Tolsma Youth Choir Director and Flutist: Amy Netz Calvin CRC Announcements for October 30, 2016 WORSHIP Today, 10 AM and 5 PM Morning worship: Our 7 th -12 th graders will lead us in worship and Rev. Rebecca Jordan Heys preaches from Romans 5:1-11, Not My Deserving. Evening worship: You are invited to a Reformation Day service at Neland Ave. Christian Reformed Church, 5:00 PM. Pastor Joel DeMoor will bring the message. The offering will be for Safe Haven Ministries. Nursery is provided. Join us for a time of fellowship and refreshments following the service. Staff notes: Pastor Rebecca is preaching at the Breton Terrace worship service this evening. WORSHIP Next Sunday, November 6 Morning worship: We will celebrate the sacrament of communion, and we will welcome Rev. Mark VanderWerf to preach from Philippians 3:17-4:1, "Dual Citizens." Rev. VanderWerf is a Bible teacher at Grand Rapids Christian High School. Our offering will be for Inner City Christian Federation. Evening worship: Our biennial Service of Remembrance will be held on this Sunday after All Saints Day. We will remember those from our congregation who have died in the last two years. The Elders will host us for dessert and conversation around tables after the service. Pastor Rebecca will give a meditation on Isaiah 25:6-9, A Mountaintop Promise and Carl Kromminga will give a testimony of knowing God's presence and hope in the midst of loss. Our offering will be for Family Promise.
COUNCIL NEWS The Deacons are thankful for the following gifts for the month of September and for the September 2016 year-to-date: Ministry Fund totaled $53,364 compared to budget of $64,616 and September 2015 of $46,805. For the year-to-date 2016, Ministry Fund were $527,963, compared to budget of $630,000 and $544,071 in 2015. The deacons prayerfully request your continued support of the Ministry Fund, particularly as we transition into the final quarter of the year. September Community Care totaled $245 for Baxter Community Center, $50 for Family Assistance operations, $668 for Family Promise, $314 for Global Gifts, $191 for Guiding Light Mission, $734 for Holland Home, and $157 for Volunteers In Service. The Deacons are very grateful for the generous hearts of our membership and visitors. CHURCH FAMILY With praise and thanksgiving, the following birthdays will be celebrated during the month of November: 11/5 Anna Mae Holwerda (88) 11/8 Bernie Ritzema (90) 11/8 Marge Lepsch (90) 11/16 Elaine Harper (90) 11/20 Elaine Bardolph (88) 11/30 Marilyn Lobbes (86) CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRIES HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 11/1 Jacqueline Lanning (14!) 11/2 Aubrie Cok (18!) TLC and CHILDREN S WORSHIP: 2-4 year-olds Creation Day 6 & 7 Merri, Melanie Kindergarten The Ten Best Ways to Live 1 st & 2 nd grade Jesus and the Storm Worship Center children are encouraged to continue their giving for missions and to bring their offerings for Family Assistance each Sunday. CATECHISM CLASS TODAY: Please meet in the Catacomb today at 11:30 AM where you will be invited by the Visioning Committee to share your opinions and ideas regarding the future vision of Calvin Church! CYG: We meet tonight for CYG, 6:30 PM to 9 PM. Plans include supper, discussion, and activity. Dinner will be provided. LASER TAG: Join us for Laser Tag at The Lost City in Holland on Saturday, November 12, from 7:45 to 11:30 PM. Cost is $10 per person. We will car pool from Calvin Church and we plan to return to church by 11:30 PM. Parent drivers needed and can play Free of Charge!
TLC, WC, AND 3 rd 5th GRADE SUNDAY SCHOOL should continue collecting money for world hunger and remember to bring their Peter Fish next Sunday, November 6. TLC and 3 rd -5 th grade Sunday school can give them to their teachers. WC children, please bring them forward for the children s message. Thank you for your work and prayers to help those who are hungry. 78ERS: Our next meeting is Wednesday night, November 9, at 6:15 to 7:45 PM. Note the time change. We have the opportunity to help out at Family Promise that night! 3 MILE PROJECT: Our middle school combined church event at the 3 MILE Project is scheduled for Saturday, November 12; from 1 to 4 PM. Join us for movies, volleyball, Re-Ball, Gaga Ball and more. Event location is 3050 Walkent DR, NW. Cost is $5. Friends absolutely welcomed! MEETINGS, ACTIVITIES, AND EVENTS FOOD TRUCK: Thanks to our congregation and the 78ers and CYG students who helped sponsor and pass out food at the Feeding America food truck this past Thursday. Today ADULT EDUCATION: We Have Been Here Before? Historical Perspectives on the Election. Presenter: Robert Schoone-Jongen Every four years since 1789 the United States has elected a president. The campaigns have been both informative and raucous. The candidates have been polarizing. The rhetoric often has been apocalyptic. Sound familiar? So, how does this year s choice compare with elections in the past? Next Sunday ADULT EDUCATION: What you see, why and how it came to be: The History and Significance of the Visual Arts at Calvin Church. Presenter: Mark Vander Hill Learn the ways in which the Visual Arts are used to enhance our worship experience. We will talk about the use and placement of the many visual symbols in the sanctuary, as well as the art collection and changing exhibitions. PLANNING AND VISION COMMITTEE PRAYER: The PVC is gathering for its usual fourth-sunday-of-the-month prayer today. Rather than an open invitation today, however, the PVC is meeting with the 9 th -12 th grade catechism class. The high school students are praying for the work of the PVC and giving input about the work of the PVC and the mission of Calvin Church. 9 th -12 th graders, meet in the Catacomb at 11:30 as usual, and the PVC will meet you there. All Calvin Church members are encouraged to contact members of the PVC for dialogue and prayer. Members are Marissa DeBoer, Dan Hubka, Chad Jansen, Rebecca Jordan Heys, Cindy Lanning Burch, Lisa Meyer, Tim Molenbeek, Graham Rayburn, Ron Rozema, Steve Triezenberg, and Bruce Van Oss.
WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY will meet at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, November 2. We will discuss lesson 4, Worship, from Revelation 4-5. DISABILITY CONCERNS COMMITTEE meets Wednesday, November 2 at 7:00 PM. COLLEGE & CAREER LUNCH: Young adults, please join us for lunch and a time of fellowship next Sunday, November 6, in the Catacomb. Lunch will go from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM and transportation back to Calvin College will occur both after church, and after the lunch. Take the stairwell near the nursery to the lower level and the Catacomb is the first room on the left. FALL CLEANUP: November 19 is the Saturday we rake leaves for church members who are in need of help. If you need this service or can help do it for others, please call the church office or your deacon. REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS International Artisan Market: Cornerstone University presents a craft fair to change the world. Support local and international organizations making a difference in our community and our world on Saturday, November 19 from 9:00 3:00 PM at the Cornerstone University Bernice Hansen Athletic Center, 1001 East Beltline Ave, Grand Rapids. Questions? Email: enactus@cornerstone.edu or go to www.cornerstone.edu and search Artisan Market. CALENDAR Today, Sunday, October 30 9:30a Prayer Time (Prayer Room) 9:40a Atrium Greeters: Walt & Jesslyn DeBoer East Greeters: Mark & Julie DeKoster Nursery Supervisor: Kim Wierenga Nursery Helpers: Tom & Sue Keegstra, Liz DeKoster, Emily DeKoster Parking Attendant: Kyle Visker 11:15a Library Volunteer: Barb Hoekwater Coffee Servers: Feenstra, DeKoster 11:20a Church School Adult Education: We Have Been Here Before? Historical Perspectives on the 11:30a Election. Presenter: Robert Schoone-Jongen 5:00p Combined service at Neland Ave CRC 6:30p CYG in the Catacomb
Tuesday, November 1 9:30a Family Assistance 5:00p Community Living Experiment in the Fellowship Hall 6:00p Building and Grounds Committee meeting Executive Committee meeting 6:30p Evangelism Committee meeting 7:30p Elders meeting Ministry Committee meeting Wednesday, November 2 9:30a Women s Bible Study 5:30p Junior Bells 6:15p Cherub Choir and Covenant Choir (snack: Lisewski) Allegro Ringers 7:00p Disability Concerns Committee meeting 7:30p Sanctuary Choir rehearsal 9:00a Take Charge meeting 9:30a Family Assistance 6:30p Eastown Basketball 8:30p Calvin Church basketball Thursday, November 3 Friday, November 4 7:30a Senior Men s Bible Study 6:30p CYG Game Night in the Fellowship Hall Next Sunday, November 6 Family Promise begins 9:30a Prayer Time (Prayer Room) 9:40a Atrium Greeters: Bert & Sally devries East Greeters: Ray & Jeannine Lanning Nursery Supervisor: Lindsay Molenbeek Nursery Helpers: Tom & Laura Prince Natalie Poortenga, Nick Overbeek Parking Attendant: Ed Tolsma 11:15a Library Volunteer: Kris Kamper Coffee Servers: Crothers, Netz 11:20a Church School 11:30a Adult Education: The History and Significance of Visual Arts at Calvin CRC Presenter: Mark Vanderhill 1-4p Jeffrey & Lisa Schra Open House in the Fellowship Hall 4:00p JoyRingers rehearsal 4:40p Parking Attendant: Bruce Tiejema Church office hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday Thursday Bulletin deadline: Wednesday Noon 616-451-8467 Office@CalvinCRC.org www.calvincrc.org