Growing in Discipleship Transformed for Ministry May 1, 2016 Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & 5:00 PM Sunday Church School Classes 11:30 AM-12:15 PM Welcome to Calvin Church In Worship: Our worship proceeds unannounced and follows the printed liturgy. Our Easter banner represents our joy in our Lord s resurrection: the purple conveys the reality of Christ s royalty; the blackness, symbolic of His death, moves from the onset easing into light, symbolizing life out of death. It is a promise fulfilled, giving us reason for hope in the truth of the eternal life to come. 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 in room 19 prior to the morning worship. K-2 nd : After the Children s Message the Children s Worship ministry meets downstairs in rooms 11 & 13 until the conclusion of worship. Parents meet their children there following the service. Busy Bags for young children are on the picket fence in the atrium. Bulletins for older children are in the rack 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
Jesus said, My Father is still working, and I also am working. John 5:17 Eastertide Ten o clock May 1, 2016 Prelude: Preludes on Old Hundredth [#1] Manz, Merkel, Pachelbel, Walther Welcome and Announcements Call to Worship: My Soul Finds Rest Aaron Keyes & Stuart Townend My soul finds rest in God alone, my rock and my salvation; A fortress strong against my foes, and I will not be shaken. Though lips may bless and hearts may curse, and lies like arrows pierce me, I ll fix my heart on righteousness; I ll look to him who hears me. Refrain O praise him, hallelujah, my delight and my reward; Everlasting, never failing, my Redeemer, my God. Find rest, my soul, in God alone amid the world s temptations; When evil seeks to take a hold, I ll cling to my salvation. Though riches come and riches go, don t set your heart upon them; The fields of hope in which I sow are harvested in heaven. I ll set my gaze on God alone and trust in him completely; With every day pour out my soul, and he will prove his mercy. Though life is but a fleeting breath, a sigh too brief to measure, My King has crushed the curse of death, and I am his forever. * Opening Hymns: All People That on Earth Do Dwell #1:1-3 We Will Extol You, God and King #562:1,2,4 * God s Greeting Prayer of Confession CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE Hymn of Confession: Come, You Disconsolate #614:1-2 Assurance of Pardon * Affirmation of Faith: Apostles Creed front cover of hymnal
PRAISE AND PRAYER * Hymn of Response: Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing #206:1,5 (Children may come forward during the singing of this song.) Children s Message Anthem: Christ, Be Thine the Glory! Heinrich Schütz Christ, be thine the glory! Thou in deepest woe on the cross didst suffer for us this bitter death, And reignest with the Father in eternity. Help us fainting sinners to our heavenly rest. Kyrie eleison, Christe eleison, Kyrie eleison. Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession PREPARATION AND PROCLAMATION * Hymn of Preparation: Spirit of the Living God #749:1,2 Presentation of Offerings and Passing of Friendship Pads Offertory Prayer: Bob Houskamp, Jr. Offering for Family Promise Offertory: Variations on a Dutch Chorale John Bull Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading: John 5:1-18 page 866 Sermon: Sabbath Healing Prayer of Application * Hymn of Response: Lord, We Hear Your Word with Gladness #766:1,3 * Benediction * Doxology: God of Mercy, God of Grace [with sung Amen. ] #934:1-3 * Postlude: Gaudeamus Sidney Campbell Liturgist: Rev. Douglas MacLeod Preacher: Rev. Rebecca Jordan Heys Organist and Choir Director: Kenneth Bos Ministry of Music: Sanctuary Choir Accompanist: Lisa Meyer Reader: Char Bulthuis
WORSHIP Today, 10 AM and 5 PM Morning worship: Rev. Rebecca Jordan Heys preaches from John 5:1-18, "Sabbath Cure." Our Sanctuary Choir offers music and our offering is for Family Promise. Evening worship: The congregation of St Luke AME Zion joins us for salad and dessert fellowship followed by a panel discussion on the favorite features and blessings of our respective worship traditions. For sharing our food: last name A-M are invited to bring a salad and N-Z are invited to bring a dessert, but there are no rules! Come and enjoy our diversity and our shared love for our Savior. Our offering is for the Criminal Justice Chaplaincy. WORSHIP Thursday, May 5 National Day of Prayer This Thursday, May 5, is the National Day of Prayer. Our church sanctuary will be open for prayer from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Additionally, members of Calvin Church are invited to join our city and community in prayer from 7-8 pm at Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids. We are welcome to join other followers of Christ from West Michigan as we unite to pray to God to move powerfully in business, government, media, arts and entertainment, religion, and families. WORSHIP Next Sunday, May 8 Morning worship: This Ascension-themed service will include the installation of our new Council members, greetings from our Missionary Steve Michmerhuizen, and Rev. MacLeod preaching from Deuteronomy 1:19-33 and Acts 1:6-11, "The Lord Your God Goes before You." The offering will be for Mission Outreach. Evening worship: We are invited to the Table of the Lord for Communion and Pastor MacLeod will preach from Genesis 27:41-28:9, "Ordinary People?" Our offering will be for Wings of Mercy COUNCIL NEWS The Deacons gratefully acknowledge April gifts allocated as follows: Ministry Fund 49,956.00 Mission Outreach 5,278.00 Community Care / Special Offerings ACCESS 103.00 Baxter Community Center 230.00 Degage 243.00 Home Repair Services 141.00 I.C.C.F. 724.53 The Micah Center 301.00 Safe Haven Ministries 718.00 Kid's Hope 400.00 VBS Spring Hill 321.27 Building Fund - Designated FA bldg. 6,250.00 Benevolence 25.00
CHURCH FAMILY Ann Noteboom (district 10) underwent surgery to remove a malignant tumor and part of her intestine this past Wednesday afternoon at Blodgett Hospital. Everything went very well as a baseball-sized tumor was removed. Pray for her recovery and as a course of chemotherapy still lies ahead for her. Pray for God's peace for Doug Bush (district 2) and his family as he is receiving hospice care at Metro Health Hospital. With grateful hears, we thank you for enfolding us with your loving concern over Jan s foot surgery. Your prayers, cards, phone calls, meals, and visits encouraged us through the long winter months of recovery. Please continue your prayers for the return of total leg strength and foot flexibility to ensure normal walking once again. Dave & Jan Dykgraaf CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRIES BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK: 5/1 Stella Heyboer (4!) TLC and CHILDREN S WORSHIP: 2-4 year-olds Daniel and the Lions Den Merri, Claire, Sarah Kindergarten Ascension 1 st & 2 nd grade Peter, Follower of Jesus, Heals a Lame Man Worship Center children are encouraged to continue their giving for missions and to bring their offerings for Family Assistance each Sunday. CLASS SCHEDULE: Today TLC and Worship Center meet during the worship service, Intergenerational Church School meets in Fellowship Hall at 11:30 AM. May 8 and 15 TLC and Worship Center meet with May 15 as their final class time. 78ERS: Our final event/meeting of the year is a gathering at Char's house, 2251 Rolling Hills Dr. SE, on Wednesday night, May 4, from 7 to 8:30 PM. 6 th grade youth are also welcome to join us! Bring a planter. Dress warm, if needed! CYG: Join us today! Everyone in 9 th through 12 th grade is welcome! Please meet at Dirk and Char Bulthuis home, 2251 Rolling Hill SE, 12:30 to 2:30 PM to gather for our end of the year party. Don t forget to bring a planter if you have one! Questions? Please contact Char. EDUCATION VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION SUNDAY: We will acknowledge all those who have volunteered in the child and youth programs Sunday, May 15, at the close of the morning worship service. God s gifts abound in those among us who teach and lead, who help and pray so that His work might be done in our church, community and world through those we nurture in faith. We are blessed.
BIBLES FOR SECOND GRADERS: Our second grade class will be presented with their Bibles on May 15 during the morning worship service. MEETINGS, ACTIVITIES, AND EVENTS BLOOD DRIVE: Thank you to the faithful and dedicated persons who gave blood last Wednesday. We at Calvin Church gave seventeen pints. Today INTERGENERATIONAL CHURCH SCHOOL: Presenters: Rev. Rebecca Jordan Heys and Arianna Tolsma. Come to the Fellowship Hall for conversation with all ages on the theme of ACCEPTANCE. Each session stands alone, so you are very welcome even if you couldn't come last week. This is an important faith formation opportunity for our congregation - we hope to see you there! Next Sunday ADULT EDUCATION: Transformational Network Ministry in Romania as Our Mission. Presenter: Steve Michmerhuizen. Enjoy learning more about the work of another missionary we support, who serves with his family in Romania. Steve writes: Our ministry colleagues are Romanian Christians dedicated and committed to the ministry that God has called them to develop and grow. Our work is creating connections and bridges within Romania, regionally, and around the world between these individuals, their ministries and others. Identifying, equipping and encouraging these leaders is a wonderful challenge and great blessing for us. Come and hear their story! ACCESS Hunger Walk reminder: The Hunger Walk takes place today at 2:00 PM. Please support your Calvin Church walkers: Harvey Kiekover, Jim Grayson, Cindy Lanning Burch, Rebecca Jordan Heys, and Bob DeVries. Contributions can be made online at the ACCESS Hunger Walk website, or by check made out to ACCESS Hunger Walk. ATTENTION WOMEN SOFTBALL PLAYERS: Please confirm with Kim Spoelma ASAP if you intend to play this upcoming season. I need to know if we will have enough to field a team. You can email, call or text (kimspoelma@yahoo.com, 616-644-5856). DISABILITIES COMMITTEE is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, May 4, at 7:00 PM in the Conference Room. SAVE THE DATE: MAY 15, 2016, PENTECOST. Please attend the 5:00 PM Evening Worship and Soft Shell Taco Dinner with all the trimmings prepared and presented by the Calvin Church Family Assistance Team of Volunteers and the CC/SJ Committee. Come early and check out the FABulous Boutique of hand crafted quilts, sweaters, and other useful items. We want to show our appreciation for your faithfulness in providing our Program/Ministry to the Head Start Schools and Grand Rapids Social Service Agencies. Pentecost is a day of celebration in the church with red banners and vestments. Please join us in joyful gratitude.
NEW CHILDREN S SUMMER MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY: August 8 to 12 our church is partnering with SpringHill Day Camp (SHDC) to host a Christian adventure camp at Calvin Church. SHDC brings an entire camp experience to the church location to provide opportunity to children who might not otherwise be able to attend. We are raising scholarship funds so approximately thirty children in our neighborhood who come from low-income families will be able to attend at a reduced rate. We are also raising funds to offer aid to children from our congregation. Thanks to all who contributed donations through the Derby and Dog night this past Wednesday evening! What an enjoyable evening of fast cars and food and fun we were able to celebrate. MONEY WALL: An opportunity to donate to Calvin Youth Group students attending the Colorado Challenge trip. Are you interested? Choose from envelopes suggesting different amounts to give, insert your donation into the envelope provided, and return it to the offering plate or to Char Bulthuis. Labeled donations will be posted on your giving statement. Directions included inside the envelopes. REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS The Boston Square Community Bikes program of Oakdale Neighbors needs your bicycle donation to support our work including DIY bike workspace, educational programs in local schools, and low cost bikes for those that need transportation. Donate your bike at our cookout on Saturday, May 7, 1-5 PM at 1260 Kalamazoo SE or contact us for a free pick-up anytime: 248-2848 or info@bostonsquare.org. The Calvin College Alumni Choir welcomes you to enjoy A Feast of Choral Classics on Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 PM in the Cathedral of Saint Andrew (301 Sheldon Blvd. SE). The program will feature some of the choir s favorite selections from Renaissance and Classical masters, contemporary composers, an encore performance of Brahms quartets from their recent Masterworks concert with renowned conductor Joseph Flummerfelt, and much more. Tickets: $20 adult ($25 at the door); $5 student/child available from the Calvin College Box Office. 616-526-6282; tickets@calvin.edu Urban Roots Plant Sale and Open House: We are excited to be preparing all of our spring plants for our second annual Plant Sale and Open House Saturday, May 14 from 9:30 AM 2:00 PM at 1316 Madison SE. Bring your whole family to purchase plants for your garden, participate in family activities, and talk to the Urban Roots team to learn about tips for your spring garden. You can also grab a cup of coffee, tour our new Mobile Classroom, and learn more about the Urban Roots Community Farm in the Madison neighborhood. All of the proceeds will support our YouthCorps Education Program in partnership with Bethany Christian Services and the Center for Community Transformation. To learn more go to www.urbanrootsgr.org
CALENDAR Today, Sunday, May 1 9:30a Prayer Time (Prayer Room) 9:40a Atrium Greeters: Corrin & Lisa Meyer East Greeters: Tim & Lindsay Molenbeek Nursery Supervisor: Melisa Hubka Nursery Helpers: Gary & Melanie Burghgraef Morgan Burghgraef, Chase Burghgraef Parking Attendant: Paul Bulthuis 11:15a Library Volunteer: Tammy Baker Coffee Servers: Sytsma, Buettner 11:30a Inter-generational Church School in the Fellowship Hall 2:00p Access Hunger Walk begins at Park Congregational Church 4:40p Parking Attendant: Randy Nyhof 9:30a Family Assistance 6:00p Building and Grounds Tuesday, May 3 Wednesday, May 4 7:00p Disability Awareness committee meeting in the conference room 78ers at Bulthuis home 7:30p Sanctuary Choir rehearsal 9:00a Take Charge meeting 9:30a Family Assistance 7:00p Eastown Basketball 8:00p Calvin Church basketball Thursday, May 5 Next Sunday, May 8 9:30a Prayer Time (Prayer Room) 9:40a Atrium Greeters: Brian & Amy Netz East Greeters: Brian & Jackie Noordewier Nursery Supervisor: Kim Wierenga Nursery Helpers: Steve & Ellen DeKoster Natalie Poortenga, Grace Poortenga Parking Attendant: Tom Prince 11:15a Library Volunteer: Joan Houskamp Coffee Servers: Feenstra, Vanderhill Adult Education: Transformational Network Ministry in Romania as Our 11:30a Mission. Presenter: Steve Michmerhuizen 4:40p Parking Attendant: Chad Jansen