October 12, 2014 MORNING WORSHIP 9:30 AM God Calls Us to Worship Prelude Call to Worship *Welcome and God s Greeting *Song of Worship: #120 (PH) Come, All Ye People, Bless Our God God Renews Us By Grace Prayer Ministry of Music: Sovereign Over Us *Song of Worship: Your Grace is Enough (children ages 3 - Kindergarten are dismissed for Children s Church) Offertory Prayer Offering: Timothy Christian School Offertory God Speaks to Us Through His Word Scripture: Job 1 (p. 496) Sermon: OLD TESTAMENT HEROES OF THE FAITH #5: JOB FACING LOSS Prayer God Blesses Us to Bless Others *Songs of Response: #638 (WC) Precious Lord, Take My Hand #60 (WC) Great Is Thy Faithfulness *Benediction *Doxology: #493 (PH) Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow Postlude LEADING US IN WORSHIP Worship Leaders: Sermon: Organ: Piano: Guitars: Bass Guitar: Soloist: *Please stand if you are able Pastors Lanser and Schuringa Rev. Gerry Erffmeyer Donna Erdman Jan Slinkman Matt Bulthuis, Mike Printz Cassidy Bulthuis Brandon Van Dyk (PH-Psalter Hymnal; WC-Worshiping Church)
Facing Loss Job 1 I. Losses (verses 1-19) There are basically 2 types of Losses: 1: Loss of 2: Loss of Job s loss: 1. All of his 2. His 3. His Job s losses came and without. We never know when it will be turn to suffer loss! Remember; Loss is in this broken world. II. Reactions (Verses 20-22) At first we feel. We are in. Next: We ask the question:? Job did 3 things: 1. Job. 2. Job God. 3. Job asked? III. Learning from Job about loss: Lesson 1. God will never you in your time of loss. Whether you feel to God or you don t feel, God never moves. Lesson 2. Loss reminds us that every and every we have is a gift from God. Don t wait to tell those you how much you them. Lesson 3. God gives you tools to help you in your grief over loss: Tool 1: Tool 2: The. There are promises for the believer! Tool 3: - God gives us. Hint: Don t be like Job s. Don t try to why the loss happened. % of helping is just up. Give a. Say: so. Lesson 4. Be ready every day for the day when you will stand before and you will meet. Are you?
EVENING WORSHIP 6:00 PM We Enter His Presence Prelude *Welcome and God s Greeting *Song of Praise: #20 (WC) *Profession of Faith: Prayer *Song of Worship: #540 (WC) Offertory Prayer Offering: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Apostles Creed (p. 3 in the back of the PH) Take Time to Be Holy Faith Education Fund We Listen Scripture: James 2:14-26 (p. 1197) Sermon: JAMES: A FAITH THAT WORKS #4: FAITH, DEAD OR ALIVE? Prayer We Are Sent to Serve *Song of Response: #240:1,2,4 (PH) *Benediction *Doxology: #462:1,6 (PH) Postlude Teach Me, O Lord, Thy Way of Truth Take My Life, and Let It Be LEADING US IN WORSHIP Worship Leader: Sermon: Piano: *Please stand if you are able Pastor Greg Schuringa Pastor Matthew Lanser Jan Slinkman (PH-Psalter Hymnal; WC-Worshiping Church)
WORSHIP AT FAITH This morning we welcome Rev. Gerry Erffmeyer to our pulpit. Rev. Erffmeyer was the long-time senior pastor at Orland Park CRC. After retiring from full-time ministry last year he keeps busy preaching at various churches and serving as the chaplain at Park Place here in Elmhurst. This evening for our James: Faith that Works series, we re reading James 2:14-26. The message will focus on faith (dead or alive) and on the (real or imagined) conflict between James and Paul on faith and works. UPCOMING WORSHIP HIGHLIGHTS SAVE THE DATES! Sunday, October 19, 7:00 PM: Getty Worship Concert (note time change for evening worship for this night only) Sunday, October 26, 9:30 AM: The Gloryland Band in Worship Sunday, October 26, 6:00 PM: The Moody Men s Collegiate Choir Sunday, November 2, 9:30 AM: Guest Pastor Dr. David Schuringa from Crossroad Bible Institute and Baptism in worship Sunday, November 9, 9:30 AM: Men s Chorus for Veteran s Day Sunday, November 9, 6:00 PM: Trinity Christian College Honors Ensemble Thursday, November 13, 7:00 PM: Night of Worship with the Worship Team Sunday, November 16, 9:30 AM: Baptism in Worship OFFERINGS Today: AM: Timothy Christian School. PM: Faith Education Fund. October 19 AM: Faith Benevolent Fund. PM: Faith Benevolent Fund. October 26 AM: P.A.D.S. PM: Elim Christian Services. PRAYER & PRAISE After the morning service, if you have prayer needs, please visit room 1 on the north side of the sanctuary. Ruth Beetz, one of our shut-ins, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 7. We extend our Christian sympathy to her daughter Barb & Garry Wieringa and their family. Visitation will be at Knollcrest tonight from 2:00 8:00 PM, with a funeral at 10:00 AM on Monday also at Knollcrest. Our former pastor, Rev. Lee Koning went to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 4. We extend our sincere sympathy to his wife Pat and children David & Desiree and Sue & Brian Isenhoff and their families. Services were held in Grand Rapids, MI this past Wednesday and here at Faith this past Thursday evening. Correspondence can be sent to Pat at 2624 Village Circle Ct. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315. We also extend our Christian sympathy to Henry & Phyllis Van Kampen on the death of Henry s brother, Marvin Van Kampen. Services were held this past Monday. May the love, mercy, and comfort of our God be with these families as they go through the difficult time of bereavement. Michael Holtrop had a severe flare-up of Crohn s disease this week and had to be in the hospital for several days. Judy Rispens had abdominal surgery this week to deal with an infection. The surgery seems to have gone well, but it will take Judy a while to recover.
Ken Van Byssum, Jr., has gotten very good test results back the last couple weeks. He is cancer-free at this point, but is still consulting with doctors to decide whether to do surgery to reduce the risk of the cancer returning later. Garry Wieringa is finished with chemo at this point, but is in the midst of some tests and appointments to figure out options for surgery. Remember to pray for those who are unable to join us in worship. Today we think of Herb & Gen Torringa who live in Park Place of Elmhurst. I want to thank everyone for their prayers, cards and visits when I was sick. Also thanks to Pastor Lanser for his visits and calls and Pastor Schuringa for his calls. I m very thankful to Elder Ken Huizinga for his calls, visits and all he did for me. A big thanks to Karen & Susan in the church office who send me the bulletin and dvds every week. I really do enjoy them and look forward to receiving them each week. Sis Bosman Thank you for the encouraging cards and prayers during Ken s treatment for cancer. We re grateful for your prayers and for how God has worked! Ken, Jr. & Jan Van Byssum ANNOUNCEMENTS Children's Church would love to use your gift of piano playing if you are willing to share it! Please talk to Christy Hooker or Nelly Groenewold if you will play piano for us a couple of Sundays a quarter. Added bonus: get your heart filled while listening to some of our youngest members praise God! Volunteers are needed for the Getty concert on October 19! There are several opportunities for YOU to help create a memorable event! We need people willing to serve in the following areas: merchandise sales, minivan drivers, set up and take down, sound and lighting, loading and unloading trailers, and hospitality. Volunteers need to be 16 years or older. Please sign up in the narthex or call Kim Kakabeeke, 630-359-5007. Everyone is invited to attend an all church luncheon as part of Crossroad Sunday with CBI president, Dr. David Schuringa. The luncheon will take place on Sunday, November 2, from 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM at Faith. Dr. Schuringa will provide an update on 30 years of blessing and growth that CBI as an international prison ministry has experienced. Ray Middel will provide an update on his trip to South Africa, where he also visited the South Africa CBI office. The event is free of charge, but advanced registration is requested. Please sign up in the narthex or online at www.faithelmhurst.org if you are planning to attend. Reserve the date! On Friday, November 7 at 7:00 PM a certified therapist from New Leaf Resources will speak on the topic of depression here at Faith. You will not want to miss this seminar hosted by Stephen Ministry and the Adult Ministries Committee. A Fall Women s Breakfast is coming up on Saturday, November 8 from 8:30-9:30 AM. Pete Holtrop and the crew will be providing the usual excellent breakfast, and Kelly Cornelisse and Pastor Matthew will be presenting some challenges and goals for ministry to young people. Sign up in the narthex.
On November 13, at 6:00 PM at Elmhurst CRC, All God s Children will be holding the "first ever" benefit and fundraiser for the children at Hogar de Ninos. This fund raiser will have a special emphasis on the need we have to fund the education of all the children at the orphanages. There will be a special screening of an extraordinary video which highlights the work of our ministry over the last 25 years. In addition, we will hear testimonials from some of our orphanages alumni. As a special guest, Heather Headley will also perform. We are hoping to reach out to many of our existing sponsors and to introduce the ministry to new friends. Please consider hosting a table, inviting others or coming as a guest. Those considering hosting a table, please contact Bob Loerop, gtobob@aol.com or 630-988-2625, this week! A request was received and approved at this week s elder s meeting to transfer the membership of Barbara Heerdt Recker to Orland Park CRC. May God bless Barb and her husband Kurt in their new church home. TODAY Sunday School meets from 10:45 11:45 AM. Catechism classes meet from 11:00-11:45 AM for grades 7-12. Sermon Discussion Group meets in the Choir Room at 11:00 AM. The Gathering will meet at 7:15 PM in the Fellowship Hall. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 Creative Connections begins tonight. Arrive anytime after 6:30 PM. Bring your latest craft project to work on for an informal evening of working on your hobby or sign up in the narthex to make a set of three wooden pumpkins to display inside or outside (approximate cost $6.50). Come, bring your friends, exchange tips and tricks with other ladies and enjoy an evening of fellowship and crafts. If you have any questions please contact Susan Middel, 630-656-2801. Stephen Ministry will meet at 7:15 PM. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 Men s Prayer Group at 7:00 AM. Bible Study Fellowship at 9:10 AM. Cadets & Jr. Cadets will meet from 7:00-9:00 PM at church. Please turn in uniform shirt orders, dues & other paper work. We will also be making plans for upcoming campout. The Adult Ministries Committee will meet at 7:00 PM. Men s Bible Study will meet at 7:15 PM at the church house. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 Women s Bible Study will meet at 9:00 AM at church. Women s Evening Bible Study will meet at 7:30 PM at the church house. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 Cadet Campout for 4 th 8 th Grade Boys at Green Valley Forest Preserve. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 Sunday School will dismiss at 11:30 AM. Keith & Kristyn Getty in Worship at 7:00 PM.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 Executive Committee will meet at 6:30 PM. Deacons will meet at 6:30 PM. Council Meeting at 7:00 PM. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 Seniors Bible Study at 1:15 PM. This Bible Study provides an opportunity for anyone 65 and up to enjoy a time of fellowship and studying the Bible together. Our theme for this year will be Promises Kept, and we ll be looking at various promises that God made and fulfilled over the course of the Bible. Contact Pastor Matthew with questions. The Faith Book Club has chosen One Nation: What We Can All Do to Save America s Future by Ben Carson. In this best seller, Ben, a neurosurgeon and advocate for education admonishes politicians and challenges everyone to take more individual responsibility for ourselves and our country. We will meet at 7:00 PM. Grab a copy and join us. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 Men s Prayer Group at 7:00 AM. Bible Study Fellowship at 9:10 AM. GEMS Girls Club will meet from 6:30 8:30 PM. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 Men s Bible Study from 6:30 7:30 AM. YOUTH NEWS 10/12 12 th Graders: Pastor Greg will be visiting your catechism class to talk about the Profession of Faith class that will be held in February. 10/12 The Gathering: Tonight at 7:15 PM we will finish up our series on stress. Join us to help practice ways to relieve stress. If you are unable to make it tonight and have signed up to help with the Getty concert please contact Kelly for more information. There won t be Youth Group the night of the Getty Concert (though you are encouraged to sign up to help serve that night) and Youth Group will not meet on October 26 due to fall break. 10/15 Cadets & Jr. Cadets will meet at church from 7:00 8:00 PM. Please turn in uniform shirt orders, dues & other paper work. We will also be making plans for upcoming campout. 10/17 The Cadet Campout for 4 th 8 th Grade boys is October 17-19 at Green Valley Forest Preserve. More information is in your mailbox or in the narthex. A signup sheet is in the narthex. Questions or comments please call Lambert Bronger, 630-665-9422. 10/25 Asylum, for 6 th -8 th graders. We will be going to a Corn Maze. Meet at Church at 2:00 PM and we will be back at 8:30 PM. Cost: $15 (Dinner that night will be included). Please let Kelly know if you are planning on coming so we can make sure to have enough drivers!
SERVING FAITH CHURCH Welcome Center: Andy Venhousen Next Week: Pete Holtrop Greeters: Kathy Greenfield, Grace Harbaugh, Martha Hoekstra, Marion Van Dyke, Dorothy Vanerka Next Week: Scott & Sandy Roelofs, Len & Sandy Turnbull Saratoga Driver: Bill Ridder Next Week: Ken Teune Kitchen: Josh & Kim Biesboer, Scott & Janna Piersma Next Week: Bob & Christy Hooker, Bob & Linda Loerop Kitchen Servers: Jerry & Pearl Dykstra Next Week: Jack & Marlene Vos Library: Nancy Boer, Sharon Herlien Next Week: Kathleen Glaubke, Laurie Wieringa Audio Visual: Steve David, Chris Kakabeeke, Charles Hooker Next Week: Steve De Boer, Mike Speelman, Adam Zarek Infant Nursery: Christina Muruato, Joy Koopmans Heidi Huiner, Karoline Monaco Next Week: Rachel Baron, Susan Dillon, Alison De Boer, Sarah Printz Toddler Nursery: Jamie Glover, Ashley Van Byssum Heather Holtrop, Ernie Monaco Next Week: Diana De Boer, Mindy Slinkman, Tyson Baron, Sam Davids PM Nursery: Bethany Voss, Morgan Hoving Next Week: Jill Veenstra, Marta Veenstra 2014 2015 ELDER/DEACON DISTRICTS Church Members: Elder/Deacon team: A Bo Ken Huizinga/Bill Ridder Br D Randy Van Dahm/Bill Hoving E Go Bob Loerop/Mike Printz Gr - Hol Mike Hoving/Matthew Sowers Hoo Ki Tim Huiner/Hank Vander Naald Kl L Ted Vander Naald/Ryan Swanson M Re George Folkerts/Steve David Ri S Ken Rusthoven/Ryan Vander Naald T John Veldsema/Randy Heerdt Van Don Oostman/Matt Huizinga Vander Vos Ken Folkerts/Scott Boonstra Voss Z Herm Vander Naald/Jon Rauwerda Out of Town Chuck Slinkman/Randy Huisman STEPHEN MINISTRY Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS PrimeTime (formerly Elmhurst Senior Ministry) invites those 55 and older to enjoy two special tours. On Wednesday, October 15 a Taste of Starved Rock is a motor coach tour of Illinois premier tourist destination. The day long tour begins with coffee and sweets at Jeremiah Joe s in Ottawa, a tour of the Reddick Mansion, lunch at the Lodge in Starved Rock State Park and ends with a docent guided ride on a mule pulled canal boat down the I&M canal. The 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM tour is $66 per person. Contact Bert or Celia De Jong, 630-530-2924, to reserve your place or have your questions answered. Reservations cannot be guaranteed until payment is received. On Friday, December 12 our comfortable motor coach will take us to Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin for A Fireside Christmas. We ll have time to enjoy the beautiful Christmas decorations, sit down to a memorable lunch and then watch the 50 th anniversary show that celebrates Christmas through songs, stories and dance. The 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM tour is $92 per person. Contact Bert or Celia De Jong, 630-530-2924, to reserve your place. The Elmhurst CRC Women's Ministry, G.R.O.W, (Grace Received through Other Women) cordially invites all women from Faith CRC to join us at our next GROW Women's Ministry meeting on Tuesday, October 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the Garden Room on the main level of the Church. This month, Rev. Katherine Willis Pershey will be speaking to us about loving yourself when you feel unlovable. We will also have time for fellowship, treats and giveaways. We hope to see you there! Remember to bring a friend! The Illiana Oratorio Society would like to announce that Messiah rehearsals will start October 20, at 8:00 PM and will take place at First CRC of South Holland. This will be the first of seven practices and the performance will be held on December 7, at 2:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to join! Join CareNet Pregnancy Services of DuPage at their annual banquet on Tuesday, October 21 at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Tony Evans. CareNet reaches out to women in unplanned pregnancies with free counseling, referrals, ultrasound and material goods support. Information and registration at www.carenetdupage.com or call 630-493-1340. It s time to order your Banket! Banket (Bahn-ket) is a traditional Dutch pastry of almond filling in a rolled stick of flaky crust. Yum! Timothy Banket is sold three sticks to a package for $20. The Banket is frozen with baking instructions. It s a unique sweet to add to any occasion. Be sure to place your order early online at www.timothychristian.com. You may also order 1 pound packages of almond paste for $6 each, or a 9 pound tub for $54. Please consider helping us make the Banket either Wednesday, October 29 from 6-9 pm, or on Thursday, October 30. We need help on Thursday in three hour shifts, beginning at 9:00 am and ending at 6:00 pm. If interested in volunteering, go to www.timothychristian.com (links for ordering and volunteering are on the home page).
Timothy Christian Schools invites all moms to attend the Ultimate Moms Night out at the Mighty Trojan Moms Conference on Friday, November 14, beginning at 6:30 pm. There will be dynamic worship, your choice of two break-out sessions, an encouraging keynote speaker and a lot of fun! Even if your kids are gone or you are a mom-to-be, there is something for everyone! Registration closes October 14 so don t delay! Visit Timothy s website at www.timothychristian.com and look for the MTM Conference banner on the home page for all the details. Hope to see you there! Join the Providence family as we celebrate 100 years of God s faithfulness for Christian eldercare services provided by Providence Life Services in Chicagoland! On Friday, November 7, we re heading to the Chicago History Museum for our 54th Annual Torchlight Dinner. In addition to enjoying an elegant dinner, there will be time before and after dinner to see some popular exhibits, including: Chicago-Crossroads of America, The Dioramas, Treasures, and a limited engagement of Railroaders, and 1968. After dinner enjoy desserts and music in the North & Clark Café. Complementary transportation and valet parking are provided. We are nearing capacity, so call Joan soon at 708-342-8108 to make your reservation. Start your Christmas season with West Towns Chorus Christmas Show Christmas by the Fireside, their 23rd Christmas Extravaganza. This wonderful show will start with a variety of fun-filled music and end with the telling of the Christmas story in word and song. It is at the Tivoli Theater, 5021 Highland Ave, Downers Grove, IL on Saturday, December 6 at 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM, and Sunday, December 7 at 2:00 PM. For tickets, go to www.westtowns.org/christmas.cfm or call the box office (630) 201-5544. All seats are reserved. Saturday and Sunday tickets are $23, $25 or $27, students with ID are $15 and children 12 and under are $11.50. Handling charges apply for phone orders. (Groups of ten or more, call the box office for a group discount.)