Growing in Discipleship Transformed for Ministry March 1, 2015 Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & 5:00 PM Sunday Church School Classes 11:30 AM-12:15 PM In Worship: Our worship proceeds unannounced and follows the printed liturgy. The black dominating our Lenten banner symbolizes the death of our Lord. The red expresses Christ s suffering; the branch is a symbol of His crown of thorns. These symbols are not meant to be concerned only with death and suffering; the thorny branch is white and flowering to indicate that from suffering triumph will come, and the red orb symbolizes Christ s victory. Just as the sun illumines, quickens and comforts, so Christ as the Son of Righteousness gives new life to His own. Large print resources are available at the information desk. Our facility is equipped with the Loop hearing system. For Children: Ages 0-2: Infant and toddler nurseries are available. Preschool: The Little Children (TLC) gathers downstairs prior to the morning worship. K-2 nd : After the Children s Message the Children s Worship ministry meets downstairs until the conclusion of worship. Parents meet their children there following the service. Children s Bulletins are in the holder in the narthex. Fellowship and Information: Everyone is invited to the Fellowship Hall for refreshments following the morning service. An introductory church DVD is available at the Information Desk. All of our ministries are described in the colorful folders at the Information Desk near the nurseries. Church office hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday Thursday Bulletin deadline: Wednesday Noon 616-451-8467 Office@CalvinCRC.org www.calvincrc.org
If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. Mark 8:34 Second Sunday in Lent This morning we celebrate the Lord s Supper; a gracious gift that God provides to Christ s body, the church. All who have been baptized into Christ, and who desire to honor him with grateful and obedient living, are invited to participate in this sacrament discerning that this bread and cup are signs and seals of God s love for us and that we who participate are members of Christ s body. We serve gluten-free bread and non-alcoholic grape juice. Ten o clock March 1, 2015 Prelude: Triptych on Wondrous Love [#164] Nicholas Palmer Welcome and Announcements Call to Worship: Jesus, Lover of My Soul Jesus, lover of my soul, let me to thy bosom fly, While the nearer waters roll, while the tempest still is high; Hide me, O my Savior hide, till the storm of life is past; Safe into the haven guide, O receive my soul at last. Joseph Parry * Opening Hymn: Come, Worship God #509:1,3,4 * God s Greeting Call to Confession CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE Prayer of Confession O God, you have shown us the way of life through your Son, Jesus Christ. We confess with shame our slowness to learn of him, our failure to follow him, and our reluctance to bear the cross. We confess the poverty of our worship, our hesitating witness for Christ, our evasion of responsibilities in our service, our imperfect stewardship of your gifts. Have mercy on us, Lord, and forgive us. Amen. Hymn of Assurance: Be Still and Know #907 Assurance of Pardon bjhed2@sbcglobal.net
PRAISE AND PRAYER Professions of Faith: Hannah Overbeek, Kate Poortenga, and Sam Poortenga * Affirmation of Faith: Apostles Creed front cover of hymnal *Hymn: In Christ Alone #770:1,4 (Supporters and children through 4 th grade may come forward.) Message for Children Prayer for our newest professing members Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession PREPARATION AND PROCLAMATION * Hymn of Preparation: Seek Ye First #899:1-3 Presentation of Offerings and Passing of Friendship Pads Offertory Prayer: Allyson Koeman Offering for Holland Home Offertory: My Song Is Love Unknown [#148] Ralph Vaughan Williams Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading: Mark 8:31-38 page 820 Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon: Lifesaver Prayer of Application THE LORD S SUPPER Invitation Great Prayer of Thanksgiving Passing of the Peace Thanks be to God: Christ makes us one. The peace of Christ be with you all. And also with you. Before we come to the Lord s Table, we signify our reconciliation with one another by extending the peace of Christ to each other. During this winter season, if you are ill or would rather not shake hands, you are certainly encouraged to pass the peace with a smile and a nod; otherwise you are very welcome to shake hands with your neighbors as you say, The peace of Christ.
Preparing the Bread and Cup Communion As the bread is shared, the choir sings: Jesu, Word of God, Incarnate Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Jesu, Word of God Incarnate, of the Virgin Mary born, On the Cross thy sacred Body for us with nails was torn. Cleanse us by the Blood and water streaming from thy pierced side; By thy sacred Body broken be in life and death our food. As the cup is shared, the choir sings: When You Prayed Beneath the Trees John Barnard When you prayed beneath the trees, it was for me, O Lord; When you cried upon your knees, how could it be, O Lord? When in blood and sweat and tears you dismissed your final fears, When you faced the soldiers spears, you stood for me, O Lord. When their triumph looked complete, it was for me, O Lord; When it seemed like your defeat, they could not see, O Lord! When you faced the mob alone you were silent as a stone And a tree became your throne; you came for me, O Lord. When you stumbled up the road, you walked for me, O Lord, When you took your deadly load, that heavy tree, O Lord; When they lifted you on high and they nailed you up to die, And when darkness filled the sky, it was for me, O Lord. When you spoke with kingly power, it was for me, O Lord; In that dread and destined hour, you made me free, O Lord; Earth and heaven heard you shout, death and hell were put to rout, For the grave could not hold out; you are for me, O Lord. Prayer Hymn of Response: Oh, the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus #796:1-3 Offering for Benevolence * Benediction * Doxology: Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow #964 * Postlude: Prelude and Fugue in E Minor Johann Sebastian Bach Preaching Pastor: Rev. Rebecca Jordan Heys Organist and Choir Director: Kenneth Bos Ministry of Music: Sanctuary Choir Reader: Thea Van Halsema
Five o clock March 1, 2015 Prelude: What Wondrous Love Is This [#164] Craig Curry; Molly Ijames Welcome and Opening Prayer * God s Greeting * Hymnsing Revised Common Lectionary reading: Psalm 139:1-12 page 503 * Hymn of Preparation: I Sought the Lord #685:1-3 Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading: Genesis 3:1-10 page 2 Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon: Hide and Seek Prayer of Application * Hymn of Response: O Love that Will Not Let Me Go #457:1-4 * Affirmation of Faith: The Nicene Creed back cover of Hymnal Evening Prayer and Offertory Prayer Presentation of Offerings Offerings for A.C.C.E.S.S. Offertory: Day by Day [#437] Tom Fettke * Benediction * Doxology: Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow #965 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. * Postlude: Moderato Robert Schumann Liturgist: Rev. Rebecca Jordan Heys Preaching Pastor: Andrea M. Baas Pianist: Kenneth Bos
Calvin CRC Announcements for March 1, 2015 WORSHIP Today, 10 AM and 5 PM Morning worship: We celebrate the Lord's Supper and hear the Professions of Faith of Hannah Overbeek, Kate Poortenga, and Sam Poortenga. Rev. Rebecca Jordan Heys preaches from Mark 8:31-38, "Lifesaver." Our offering is for Holland Home. Evening worship: We have a congregational hymn sing and welcome Andrea Baas, who will be preaching from Genesis 3:1-10. She is a recent graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, preparing for ministry in the Christian Reformed Church. Our offering is for A.C.C.E.S.S. WORSHIP Next Sunday, March 8 Morning Worship: Our Sanctuary Choir will lead us in ministry of music, and we will welcome Rev. Howard Vanderwell to our pulpit. Rev. Vanderwell is a retired Christian Reformed minister who teaches worship at Calvin Theological Seminary and the Calvin Institute for Christian Worship. He will be preaching from Psalm 27. Our offering will be for Mission Outreach. Evening Worship: The Junior Bells will lead us in ministry of music. We will welcome Nick Baas, who will be preaching from 1 Peter 1:1-9. He is a recent graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, preparing for ministry in the Christian Reformed Church. He is married to Andrea Baas, our preacher this evening. Our offering will be for Christian Rest Home. CHURCH FAMILY Our hearts go out to Jim, (District #10) Doug, Anne, Sam, Kate, Maria, Grace and Natalie Poortenga (District #4) as they mourn the death of a dear wife, mother and grandmother. Vonnie died peacefully this past Wednesday evening, February 25. We extend our sympathy to all her loved ones and close friends. We thank God for his faithfulness to Vonnie and using her in so many ways to touch the lives of others. Vonnie has been a faithful member of Calvin Church for 51 years. She was delighted to serve in many capacities both within and outside of the church family. She will be deeply missed. Three days into an annual golf outing in Arizona, Dick Wilkins (District #6) was admitted to the hospital in Scottsdale due to pneumonia and other difficulties. He and Jan were scheduled to fly home this past Friday with their friends but Dick had to remain in the hospital. Please pray that he will regain strength and be able to fly home in the near future. Bob Schoonen-Jongen (District #4) was admitted to Butterworth hospital last weekend due to a bad reaction to an oral antibiotic. A new prescription appears to be working. Further interventions were still being discussed. The membership of Mark Stegink was transferred to Madison Square CRC where his wife, Hannah, has been a member for some time. We wish them God s blessing.
Dear Calvin Church family, we are very thankful to each of you for your kind words of concern, many cards, and prayers on our behalf. God is good, always! Gord & Sylvia Bordewyk CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRIES TLC and CHILDREN S WORSHIP: 2 & 3 year-olds Simon s Fishing Days are Over Merri and Carolyn 4 & 5 year-olds Ten Men Who Were Very Sick Aubrey and Olivia Kindergarten Jesus and Bartimaeus 1 st & 2 nd grade A Woman Anoints Jesus for Burial Worship Center children are encouraged to continue their giving for missions and to bring their offerings for Family Assistance each Sunday. Next Sunday: 2 & 3 year-olds I am Changing Mary Carol and Annika 4 & 5 year-olds Simon s Fishing Days are Over Sarah and Morgan Kindergarten Jesus and Zacchaeus 1 st & 2 nd grade Too Afraid to Follow Jesus CYG: We meet next Sunday night, 6:30 to 9 PM, March 8, which will be our third-to-last Sunday night meeting for the year! Everyone is welcome! Thanks to the Brouwers, Houskamps and Van Harns for providing supper, to Sam Poortenga for sharing a devotion, and to Emily DeKoster for providing a birthday snack. 78ERS: Join us Wednesday, 7 to 8:30 PM on March 11 for our next meeting! VOLUNTEERS REQUESTED!: Our church will again be hosting Family Promise the week of March 8. We are looking for 7 th through 12 th grade youth to come and play with children or youth in the fellowship hall from 6:30 to 8 PM. You are also very welcome to join the families for dinner at 6 PM. Please contact Char or Cindy Lanning Burch if you are able to help. MEETINGS, ACTIVITIES, AND EVENTS FUNDRAISER EARNINGS: Thanks to all who participated in the Soup Supper fundraiser and the Cadet and GEMS Derby this past Wednesday night. It was a great night for fellowship, delicious soups, and some great Derby races by the GEMS and Cadets. Through the generous donations, we raised $565 at the Soup Supper and $160 from the Butter Braid sales to be used toward the youth attending Crown Point SERVE this summer. To date, fourteen youth and leaders are planning to attend the service trip June 20 to 27. COFFEE GROUNDS TODAY: Specialty coffees and hot chocolate will be served after the morning worship in the Fellowship Hall. Donations are accepted and will be used to defray costs. Servers today are: Claire Brouwer, Sarah Brouwer, Aubrie Cok, Sam Koeman, and Olivia Prince. Today ADULT EDUCATION: Young children often say cute and funny things about God that sometimes differ from what they are taught. What do children really think God is like? How does that understanding change with age? What kind of mind do children bring to the task of spiritual development? In this talk, Melanie Nyhof, Postdoctoral Researcher, Indiana University, South Bend,
presents research on children s developing God concepts and the implications for religious education. Next Sunday ADULT EDUCATION: The church has always had a problem keeping its young people. Theories abound as to why this may be the case. In recent years several groundbreaking studies have been conducted on teenagers, young adulthood, faith identity, and church life, showing why young people tend to leave church and what to do about it. In this two-part series Todd V. Cioffi, Department of Congregational and Ministry Studies, Calvin College, will explore these issues, topics, and questions, seeking to provide practical suggestions on what local churches can do to keep their young people in church. LENT SCRIPTURE READING THIS WEEK: Monday: Mark 1-2, Tuesday: Mark 3-4, Wednesday: Mark 5-6, Thursday: Mark 7-8, Friday: Mark 9-10, Saturday: Mark 11-12. WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY: Join us on Wednesday, March 4 at 9:30 AM as we study Revelation 16 led by Pastor Rebecca. Study sheets are on the table in the narthex. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP is scheduled to meet next Wednesday, March 4 at 4:00 PM in the conference room. FISH: The next date for Calvin Church participation in the FISH program is Tuesday, March 10. Our volunteers are appreciated and can expect to receive a call on March 9 if their services are needed. It would be helpful if you let Ken Lobbes know if you will not be available to drive on March 10. Check out the KIDSHOPE bulletin board near the Fellowship Hall. Read the thank you notes written by Campus students to our congregation! PANCAKES FOR VBS: Sunday, March 15, following the worship service you are invited to a breakfast fundraiser. Because of budget reduction, we are seeking to raise funds to support a VBS program this summer. Our goal is $1,000, and $200 has been pledged. INTERGENERATIONAL EVENT: The congregation is warmly invited to attend a youth-led fundraiser March 14, from 1 to 4 PM, for 40 for Haiti and for CYG SERVE. 40 for Haiti is a Habitat for Humanity Kent County project which raises funds to train Haitians in construction skills which enable them to build roads, houses, and other needed things. The event will take place at the 3 MILE Project. This 34,000 square foot former warehouse contains mini-movie theatres, table games, sport courts, observation areas, a re-ball arena, a skateboard park, video games, and a café. Congregation members of ALL ages: please invite friends to join you for this wonderful afternoon of fun and fellowship together! The Plymouth Heights CRC congregation is joining us! Cost of event is donation only, which you may choose to go to either cause, 40 for Haiti or CYG s SERVE trip.
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS The Choral Scholars will be presenting a concert entitled "O Sacred Head" on March 15 at 3:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church (2700 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49506). This Lenten reflection will feature Ralph Vaughan Williams' Mass in G Minor, Pablo Casals' O Vos Omnes, along with other favorite hymns and anthems. This concert is free of charge; a free-will offering will be received. Calling all golfers! Sign up today for the 2015 GEMS Open on Thursday, May 14 at Quail Ridge Golf Club in Ada, Michigan! Can t make it to the Michigan outing? Golf at a Distance for a discounted rate. You choose the golf course and we recognize you at our event and send you a goody bag. Contact the GEMS Service Center at (616) 241-5616 ext. 3035 for registration information or visit our website www.gemsgc.org and click on the Event link. If you are a business owner, consider making a donation or contributing a prize! We hope to see you there! CALENDAR Today, March 1, Second Sunday of Lent 9:30a Prayer Time (Prayer Room) 9:40a Atrium Greeters: Dan & Melanie Yff East Greeters: Dave & Becky Baker Nursery Supervisors: Yvonne Triezenberg and Christine Coulter Nursery Helpers: Gary, Melanie, Chase, & Morgan Burghgraef Parking Attendant: Kyle Heys 11:15a Library Volunteer: Chris Ekdom Coffee Servers: Bulthuis and DeKoster 11:20a Church School 11:30a Adult Education: God s Shape Is Like the Sky: Children s Developing Ideas About God Presenter: Melanie Nyhof 4:40p Parking Attendant: Mark DeKoster Monday, March 2 7:00p Co-ed Volleyball Refugee Resettlement Committee meeting in the conference room Tuesday, March 3 9:30a Family Assistance 6:00p Building and Grounds Committee meeting 6:30p Evangelism Committee meeting 7:30p Elders and Deacons Wednesday, March 4 9:30a Women s Bible Study 4:00p Cancer Support Group in the conference room 5:30p Junior Bells 6:15p Cherub Choir and Covenant Choir (Molenbeek) 7:00p Allegro Ringers
Thursday, March 5 7:30a Chaplain/Pastor Meeting in the conference room 9:00a Take Charge meeting 9:30a Family Assistance 7:00p Eastown Basketball Sanctuary Choir rehearsal 8:00p Calvin Basketball 7:30a Senior Men s Bible Study Friday, March 6 Next Sunday, March 8, Third Sunday of Lent Family Promise begins 9:30a Prayer Time (Prayer Room) 9:40a Atrium Greeters: Dwight & Tammy baker East Greeters: Rich & Fran Baker Nursery Supervisors: Sarah Williamson and Kim Stapert Nursery Helpers: Bob, Donna, Louisa, & Bobby Houskamp Parking Attendant: Dave Dykgraaf 11:15a Library Volunteer: Barb Hoekwater Coffee Servers: Feenstra and Rosema 11:20a Church School 11:30a Adult Education: Young Adults and the Future of the Church: Cause for Concern or Reason for Hope? Presenter: Todd V. Cioffi 4:40p Parking Attendant: Corrin Meyer 6:30p CYG Supper: Houskamp, Brouwer, VanHarn