March 20, 2016 Palm Sunday 10:00 am: Pastor Josh Tuininga (*please stand if able) Welcome and Announcements God Calls Us to Worship *Call to Worship (adapted from Heb. 12:1-3) Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. We worship you, Lord. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. We worship you, Lord. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Let us turn our eyes to Jesus and worship him. *Song: PsH 461 Beautiful Savior *Opening Prayer *Gods Greeting *Song: PsH 472 Oh Jesus, We Adore You God Reconciles Us to Himself Call to Confession (adapted from Heb. 4:14-16) When we confess our sins, we do so in recognition that Jesus has already sacrificed and made forgiveness available to us. Hebrews 4 says, Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. In confidence of God s mercy and grace, let us confess our sins together. Prayer of Confession Song of Assurance: PsH 556 Great is Thy Faithfulness 2 11
Call to Holy Living (Heb. 10:19, 23-25) Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus... let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Song of Dedication: PsH 384 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Prayer with the Children Children s Song: Hosanna, Hosanna God Speaks To Us Through His Word Song of Preparation: PsH 378 Hosanna, Loud Hosanna Prayer of Illumination Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25; 11:1 Message: Jesus is the Greatest Lent Series: Jesus> We Respond to God s Word *Song of Response: PsH 446 If You But Trust in God to Guide You *Profession of Faith: Apostles Creed Prayers of the People Offering: Wallaceburg Christian School God Sends Us Out With His Blessings *Blessing *Closing: PsH 401 Oh How Good is Christ the Lord x2 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome to all those who are visiting with us today. We are so glad you are here. Please join us in the gym after the service for a time of fellowship together. May we have a blessed day as we praise our awesome God. OFFICIATING ELDER: March 20: Gary DePooter March 27: John Lubbers April 10: John Kraayenbrink March 25: Alfred Feddes April 3: John Feddes April 17: Charley Feddes GOOD-FRIDAY SERVICE: Our Good Friday Service is this Friday, March 25 at 10 am. It is a combined service with First Baptist Church. The Young People s Good-Friday brunch will be served following the service. HYMN-SING: Join us for a Hymn-Sing at Sydenham Residence of Tuesday, March 22 at 1:30pm. All are welcome. 10 3
OFFERINGS: March 20: March 25: March 27: April 3: April 10: Wallaceburg Christian School Deacons: Olga DePooter and Kurtis Lubbers NeighbourLink Deacons: Casey DePooter and Brian Kraayenbrink Home Missions Deacons: Kurtis Lubbers and Olga DePooter Refugee Fund (Wallaceburg CRC) Deacons: Brian Kraayenbrink and Casey DePooter World Renew (Refugee Sunday) Deacons: Olga DePooter and Kurtis Lubbers NEXT WEEKS OFFERING: NEIGHBOUR LINK CHATHAM-KENT: neighbourlinkck.com NeighbourLink Chatham-Kent is a network that equips churches to work together to respond to needs in our community. Birthday Blessings: Congratulations to Reese Lumley-Druer, Judy Dumont, and Ty Munday who will be celebrating their birthdays in this coming week. May God bless your celebrations. FAMILY CIRCLE: Pray for all of our seniors, those who suffer illnesses and those who are lonely or shut-in. May they feel God s presence in their lives and may He bring healing. YOUNG PEOPLES: We will be meeting this week on Thursday, March 24th to prepare for our Good Friday Brunch Fundraiser. Please be at the church by 7:00 that evening to set up tables and chairs and chop potatoes. You'll be receiving a text message with any items we need you to bring that night. (If Tara does not have your phone number please let her know what it is by texting her at 519-917-1346.) If you are still interested in signing up for Convention it isn't too late! The price will increase again on April 15. VBS: VBS preparations have begun. Join us this week Tuesday, March 22 beginning at 9:30 until 2:30pm to do some fun painting and preparations for VBS. Even if you can only come for an hour or two, any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!! Upcoming Young People Fundraiser: Everyone is welcome to join us after church on Good Friday for brunch. Cost is on a donation basis and the funds raised will help to offset the cost of all the youth we have who are attending the All Ontario Convention. This year we will be serving egg sandwiches and home fries. Thank you! Holy Week Services: The Holy Week Services are this week Monday, March 21 to Thursday, March 24 at Bethel Pentecostal Church. The services begin at 12:10pm and conclude at 12:30pm, with a light lunch to follow each service. The speakers for the week are Mon., March 21 Pastor Chuck Wilson, Tues., March 22 Pastor Josh, Wed., March 23 Pastor Rob Browning, Thurs., March 24 Pastor Doug Cameron. All are welcome. 4 9
6:30 pm: Pastor Josh Tuininga (*please stand if able) *Call to Worship Psalm 77:11-14 *Opening Prayer *God s Greeting *Song: LUYH 388 Every Heart Its Tribute Pays Sermon: The Greatness of Prayer Adoration Hymn: LUYH 562 We Will Extol You, God and King Prayers of Adoration Confession Hymn: LUYH 897 What A Friend We Have In Jesus Prayers of Confession Thanksgiving Hymn: LUYH 343 Blessed Be Your Name Prayers of Thanksgiving Offering: Wallaceburg Christian School Supplication Hymn: LUYH 894 May the Lord God Hear You Pray Prayers of Supplication *Parting Blessing *Closing Song: LUYH 923 st. 1, 4 Peace Before Us ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FROM COUNCIL: Council is asking the congregation for nominations for office bearers. Retiring Elders are Gary DePooter and Alfred Feddes and retiring Deacons are Olga DePooter and Brian Kraayenbrink. Please prayerfully consider who you feel are gifted for these tasks. Please submit your signed nominations to any member of council. For your convenience a table is provided at the end of the bulletin that you may use to submit your nominations before the next council meeting. The date of the next council meeting is April 12, 2016. Please have all nominations to council before April 12th. Thank-You. Please note: nominations are not limited to the 4 spots on the form in the bulletin. 8 5
Volunteers Needed: This year we have a number of youth who will be attending the All Ontario Youth Convention in Waterloo. We are looking for one two people who are at least 18 years old and are willing to drive and / or stay for the weekend as a small group leader. The convention takes place over the long weekend in May. (May 20-23rd) You can find out more information by visiting www.allontario.com. Please let Matt or Tara know if you are interested in helping out. Thank you for considering this! Cardio & Strength Training -- Come and join us on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 pm for a fun, easy-to-follow fitness class here in the gym. Bring a towel or mat and free weights if you have any as well as water and good running shoes. Be prepared to sweat and laugh as we get fit together. Women only! SPRING BAZAAR! Please join us for an evening of good food and fun at our Spring Bazaar on Friday, April 1 at the Wallaceburg Christian Reformed Church, 150 Bruinsma Ave. There will be craft tables, bake tables, fun games for adults and children, a silent auction, delicious homemade food and a live auction. Doors open at 4 pm, food is served from 4:30-7:00 pm, and our live auction begins at 7 pm sharp. Admission is free. All money raised from the evening goes to support Wallaceburg Christian School. See you there! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SCRIPTURE READERS: March 20: Lucas DePooter Hebrews 10:19-25; 11:1 March 27: April Tuininga Hebrews 12:1-3; John 20:1-10 April 3: Pastor Josh Esther 1 April 10: Linda Lubbers Esther 2 USHERS: March 20: Henry Griffioen, John Lubbers March 25: Ed Van Gelder, Jeff DePooter March 27: Mason Kraayenbrink, Wilf Allaer April 3: Fred Kraayenbrink, Greg Kraayenbrink April 10: Casey DePooter, Dick Bulsink GREETERS: March 20: Glen Lubbers and family March 25: Wilf and Marlene Allaer March 27: Henry and Tonda Griffioen April 3: Brian and Karen Kraayenbrink April 10: Jeff and Lisa DePooter Coffee Break Nursery: March 23: Ken Roche and Tonda Griffioen March 30: Marlene Allaer and Erica Lubbers April 6: Ken Roche and Tina Feddes 6 SUNDAY SCHOOL Mar 13/20 Mar 27/Apr 3 Pre K/ JK Darlene Kraayenbrink Emily Hoogerbrugge SK & Grade 1/2 Ken Roche Tonda Griffioen Grade 3/4 Mikki Meyer Mikki Meyer Grade 5/6 Karen Roche Karen Roche NURSERY: March 20 March 27 April 3 Infants Infants Infants Carolyn Bulsink Patti Metayer Joyce Dykema Ann Vandendool Trish Van Gelder Judy Foster Toddlers Toddlers Toddlers Nick MacKenzie Mary Lou Snary Fred Kraayenbrink Derek Griffioen Cassandra Lubbers Zack Vancoillie Mother of the Month for March: Tara Feddes Good Friday Nursery: INFANTS: Shirley DePooter and Alie Kraayenbrink TODDLERS: Wayne Dykema and Timothy Kraayenbrink THE KITCHEN: March 20: March 27: April 3: April 10: NAME OF CONFESSING MEMBER FOR ELDER FOR DEACON 1 2 3 4 Signature: John and Erica Lubbers Gerald and Linda Lubbers Kurtis and Evie Lubbers Rick and Kim Vancoillie Dick and Jeannie Vandendool Ed and Trish Van Gelder Bryan and Linda Watson Gary and Jennifer Vandendool SOUND and VIDEO ATTENDANTS: March 20: Sound: Liza Baisden Video: Dylan DePooter March 25: Sound: Bill DePooter Video: Robert Griffioen March 27: Sound: Dylan DePooter Video: Jeff Kraayenbrink April 3: Sound: Brad Kraayenbrink Video Derrek Griffioen April 10: Sound: Timothy Kraayenbrink Video: Liza Baisden 7