Faith Christian Reformed Church August 28, 2011

1 Faith Christian Reformed Church August 28, 2011 Morning Worship 9:30 AM Entering Into His Presence Prelude *Welcome and God s Greeting *Songs of Praise: #320 (PH) Safely Through Another Week Be Unto Your Name We are a moment; You are forever, Lord of the ages, God before time We are a vapor; You are eternal, love everlasting, reigning on high (chorus) Holy, holy, Lord God almighty, worthy is the Lamb who was slain Highest praises, honor, and glory, be unto Your name, be unto Your name We are the broken; You are the healer, Jesus Redeemer, mighty to save You are the love song, we ll sing forever Bowing before You, blessing Your name (By Lynn DeShazo & Gary Sadler; 1998 Integrity Music; CCLI #387557) Prayer *Song of Worship: #523:1 3 (WC) Trust and Obey Offertory Prayer Offering: Back to God Ministries International Hearing God s Word Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11 14 (p. 1150) Sermon: LIVING IN THE BLESSING Going Out to Serve *Song of Response: #569:1,2 (WC) Living for Jesus a Life That Is True *Benediction *Closing Song: We Receive Your Blessing We receive Your blessing, we receive Your grace As we walk in the light shining from your face May the peace that You give change the way that we live We receive Your blessing as we leave this place (2x) Praise God from whom all blessings flow Praise Him all creatures here below Praise Him above you heavenly hosts Praise Father, Son, and praise the Holy Ghost (2x) (to verse 1) (By Grace & Natasha Moes; 2003 Unity Music Ministries; CCLI#387557) Postlude

2 Worship Leaders: Sermon: Organ: Violin: Guitars: *Please stand if you are able Pastors Laird & Schuringa Pastor Greg Schuringa Donna Erdman Kristen Voss Matt Bulthuis, Mike Printz (PH Psalter Hymnal; WC Worshiping Church) ********************* Sermon Notes August 28, 2011

3 Prelude *Welcome and God s Greeting *Song of Praise: #669:1,3,4 (WC) *Profession of Faith: Prayer Evening Worship 6:00 PM We Gather *Song of Worship: Hear, O Lord, and answer, I am poor and needy Guard my life for I am devoted to You Hear my prayer, O Lord, and my cry for mercy, In this day of trouble I will call to You God of Grace and God of Glory Apostles Creed (p. 3 in the back of the PH) Hear, O Lord, and Answer Teach me, O Lord, I will walk in Your truth; give me an undivided heart Nations You ve made will worship You, for You alone are the living God I will praise You; I will praise You, glorify Your name, O Lord I will praise You; I will praise You, glorify Your name, O Lord (By Tom & Dori Howard; 1986 Maranatha! Music; CCLI #387557) Offertory Prayer Offering: Tapestries of Life We Listen Scripture: Ephesians 6:10 20 (p. 1160) Sermon: MIRACLES AND EVERYDAY LIFE Prayer *Song of Response: #560:1,2,5,6 (WC) May the Mind of Christ My Savior *Benediction *Closing Song: Step by Step O God, You are my God, and I will ever praise You O God, You are my God, and I will ever praise You I will seek You in the morning and I will learn to walk in Your ways And step by step You ll lead me, and I will follow You all of my days (By Beaker; 1991 BMG Songs;CCLI #387557) Postlude Worship Leader & Sermon: Piano: *Please stand if you are able Pastor Mike Laird Chris Kuiper (PH Psalter Hymnal; WC Worshiping Church)

4 Today at Faith This morning our 2 Corinthians series comes to conclusion with the last verses of chapter 13 under the theme, Living in the Blessing. May we hear the gracious invitation of our God to live in His blessing and respond! This evening we will be wrapping up our Miracles and Message of Jesus series by asking the question: Are miracles still a common occurrence today? Calendar for the Week Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Fellowship Hour, Library 6:00 p.m. Worship Service Tuesday: 7:00 p.m. The gathering Leader s meeting Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. Men s Prayer Group Upcoming Worship Highlights September 4 PM: Joint worship at Western Springs CRC September 11 AM: Missionary Rev. Eric Schering preaching September 11 PM: Proverbs: Smart Living, new PM sermon series September 18 AM: Lord s Supper; Prayer, new AM sermon series Noelle Heber in worship September 25 AM: Baptism Our Church Family Congratulations to Jacob & Jodi DeMaster on the birth of their daughter, Kieran Rye, this past Tuesday. The pink rose in the sanctuary is in honor of her birth. Congratulations to Joshua Biesboer and Kimberly Mayer who were united in marriage yesterday at Faith. Their address is 340 Cascade Lane, Oswego, IL 60543; 708 359 6146. May God bless them as they begin their lives together. Please continue to pray for Pete Boonstra as he undergoes difficult immune therapy treatments to cure his cancer. Colleen Bos would like to thank the congregation for their prayers concerning her recent health difficulties. Please continue to pray for her as doctors seek to find the best way to treat her ailments. Pastor Jon Hoekema could use our continued prayers as he recovers from a recent back surgery. Jon is the pastor of Horizon Community Church in Downers Grove. Irwin Skrysak had a procedure to put a stent in. Please keep Irwin in your prayers as he recovers. Continue to keep Val Warneke in your prayers as she is largely immobile, recovering from surgery to repair broken bones in her ankle.

5 Remember to pray for those who are unable to join us in worship. Today we especially think of Dena Rooney who lives in Providence Healthcare. Happy 80+ Birthdays to Robert Laning who will be 80 on September 2, Irwin Skrysak who will turn 89 on September 9, Evelyn Zeilstra who will be 86 on September 17 and Evelyn Ottenhoff who will be 85 on September 19. Happy 90+ Birthdays to Fern Myroup who will be 94 on September 13, Edith De Boer who will turn 91 on September 15 and Ruth Beetz who will be 97 on September 26. Thank you to Pastor Greg and Pastor Mike for your calls & prayers, and to all of you for the cards, calls & prayers after my accident and surgery on my hand and wrist. Please continue to pray that I will regain full use of my hand and wrist. We ll be in Michigan for the next month for visits with the doctor. Your love and concern shown made us feel so blessed to be part of the Family of God here at Faith. Thanks so much. Marlene Vos Offerings Today: AM: Back to God Ministries International. PM: Tapestries of Life. Next Week: AM: Timothy Christian Schools. Faith Promise Missionaries. Actual General Fund receipts for the period from June 1 through August 21 were $129,000 compared to a budget of $173,000. Actual General Fund disbursements for the same period were $104,000. Please keep in mind that these expenses do not yet include the quarterly payment of classical and denominational ministry shares which total about $44,000 and will be due at the end of this month. The deacons recognize that the summer is a time where many families are away from church and budget giving typically declines; however, your church home continues to operate and relies on your faithful and continued support. Please reflect on your summer giving and consider how God has blessed you, and how you can help us reduce the $44,000 budget shortfall that we now have for the current fiscal year, and partake in the joy that He has in store for us through our faithful tithes and gifts. Opportunities to Serve, Grow and Connect Please check out the Cadet International Camporee display in the Fellowship Hall. Thank you to the family of Faith for the prayers and support given for the Camporee. The Cadets are looking for counselors. If you are interested in applying to be a Cadet Counselor please contact Lambert Bronger, 630 665 9422. The Shoebox Committee needs your help! Loyola pediatric ward (where our boxes go) needs school supplies for their classroom and toys for the playroom. We have offered to help them in hopes that you will help us. In your mail slot is a list of their wishes. Anything on this list can be bought and placed in the Shoebox bins in the Fellowship Hall, by September 25. Questions? Call Linda Decker, 630 293 7675.

If you have any interest in being in a Life Group or a Small Group, please put your name and contact information on the sheet at the signup counter. There are always openings in Small Groups and also opportunities for Life Groups. Contact Rev. Laird, 630 279 1776 or Greg Lanenga, 708 562 6697 for more information. A small group is being formed to be a prayer support team for the Mexico serve project. This group will meet every morning from September 12 16 while the serve team is out of the country. We will be dedicating a ½ hour time of prayer at church beginning at 7:00 AM each morning. This will be a short term commitment and your attendance can be as often as you can make it in that time period. This is a great opportunity to be a major part of a great ministry and outreach of this church. Anyone interested in being part of this group, men, women or students, please contact Greg Lanenga, 708 562 6697, for details or sign up in the narthex. Women s Thursday Morning Bible Study will be meeting each week from September through May, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM here at Faith Church, using Beth Moore s study, Daniel: Lives of Integrity Words of Prophecy, using the DVD and workbook. Childcare is provided. If you are looking for in depth Bible Study as well as great fellowship and a place to connect, please contact Sarah Schuringa at sschuringa@sbcglobal.net, or call 630 279 0016. Invite a neighbor or friend to join you. Thursday Morning Bible Study Group needs nursery helpers. The study runs from 9:00 11:00 AM on Thursday mornings. We have a lot of spots open, so we would love volunteers who could help 1 day per month, but even if you could help only 1 or 2 days for the whole year, we would be incredibly grateful. Please call Niki, 773 332 0405 or email nikitazelaar@gmail.com if you are able to help us out. Children's Church is starting up on September 11! This walk out worship time is for 3 year olds through Kindergarten children. We are looking for three 7th 10th grade helpers. Please contact Christy Hooker (cmhooker@usa.net) or Diana DeBoer (dideboer@comcast.net) for more information. Sunday School: Teachers: Save September 11 after church from 10:45 to 11:15 AM for an orientation meeting in room 4/5. Parents and Students: Sunday School begins September 18 at 10:45 AM in the Sanctuary. Bible Study Fellowship is accepting registration of women, students, infants and preschool children for the fall season. The study will be the Acts of the Apostles. Introduction classes to enroll in the Fall Day Women s Class will be held Wednesday, September 14 & 21, from 9:15 11:00 AM in our church sanctuary. Introduction classes to enroll in the Monday Evening Women s and Men s classes will be September 12 & 19 from 6:55 8:45 PM. The Evening Women s class meets at Lombard CRC and the Evening Men s class meets at Christ Church of Oak Brook. For further information, please contact Traci Hoogendoorn, 630 789 8336, Day Women s Class, Sharon Rozendal, 630 782 1998, Evening Women s Class, or Ricardo Simmons, 779 550 1154, Evening Men s Class. Soup's on again! We need 6 soup makers for the Soup Dinner, prior to the Third Thursday Worship on September 15. Try out your new recipe on us! Please contact Diana DeBoer, 630 537 1298 or dideboer@comcast.net, if you are able to help out with cooking, set up, serving, or take down. 6

7 The Faith Book Club has picked Bonhoeffer, Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy by Eric Metaxas to start the new season. This is a detailed biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a pastor in Germany, the man who stood up to Adolf Hitler. He was one of the first to speak out against Nazism and joined the plot to assassinate The Fuhrer. He was caught and hanged just before the end of the war at the age of 39. We plan on meeting at church on Tuesday, September 20, at 7:00 PM. Grab a copy and join us then. Faith CRC is holding its annual golf outing on September 24, (1:00 PM) at Maple Meadows in Wood Dale, Illinois. Registration includes: 18 holes of golf, cart, BBQ and prizes. This year s outing will benefit the Timothy Fund Drive. Like last year, we will be playing Best Ball. This is very conducive to the novice player. We want to especially encourage families, youth groups and women to come out and join us this year. If golf is not your thing, the BBQ afterwards is for everyone. Flyers will be available on the information table in back of church. Sponsors are needed. Contact: Len Turnbull lturnbull52@sbcglobal.net. Let's Gear up for the Gettys! Save the Third Thursday date of October 20 for Keith & Kristyn Getty and their team for an exciting night of worship. Tickets prices (if you haven t already reserved them) are $15 and $10 and can be purchased online by visiting i tickets at http://www.itickets.com/events/271650.html or following the link on Faith s website www.faithelmhurst.org. Let s get the word out about this amazing night of worshiping our King with the Getty s. Horizon Community Church Used Furniture Sale Horizon has been blessed to receive the furniture from a 72 unit resort that is being remodeled. We have rented out a store front a few doors down from our church and have good quality furniture for sale at very reasonable prices. The majority of the proceeds will be used to support the church and a portion will be given to various social service organizations in the Downers Grove/Woodridge area. The store is located at 2147 63 rd St. in Downers Grove. Go to www.horizoncc.org to view pictures and our store hours. We have staffed the store with all volunteer help. If you have some time to spare and would like to work in the store a few hours, please call Bev at 630 434 9500. Youth Ministry News The Gathering: Our kick off night will be September 11, at 7:00 PM Gathering leaders will meet on Tuesday, August 30, at 7:00 PM Up & Coming Starting this week on Tuesdays and Thursdays the church house (south of church) will be open after school until 5:00 PM for any students (6 th grade Seniors) interested in having somewhere to hang out after school.

8 Council Notes Council wants to share the following items from our meeting last week: Heard reports from each committee about plans and goals for the upcoming Church year. A kickoff Sunday is being planned for September 25 to provide church members a chance to learn about various ministry opportunities, to ask questions, and discover where God might want to you to become involved this year. Ticket sales for the Getty Music event October 20 are selling well and now will be open to the public via internet sales. Bryce Vander Stelt provided a report on his work and plans for the upcoming Church year. The leadership team for the Gathering who will assist him are: Ashley Biesboer, Megan Folkerts, Randy Heerdt, Mike Holtrop, Erin Vander Stelt, Shelly Voss, and Brad Wieringa. The Gathering s kickoff meeting will be September 11. The Deacons expressed gratitude that we met our Timothy obligation this past school year and indicated our Timothy obligation for 2011/2012 is $63,000. The Timothy Fund golf outing is September 24 and they can still use a few more volunteers and additional sponsors for this event. Our Treasurer provided a year end report for our fiscal year ended May 31. The annual statement is being prepared for release to the congregation in September. Council approved establishing a Task Force to study and make recommendations concerning long range land use and facility planning for church properties. Serving Faith Church Greeters: George & Karen Folkerts, Bob & Ellyn Nicodem Next Week: Brad & Kathy Miedema, Henry & Becky Vander Naald Welcome Center: Andy Venhousen Next Week: Pete Holtrop Saratoga Driver: Ted Vander Naald Next Week: Hank Bos Kitchen: Jim & Jody Allen, Tony & Liz Tabb Next Week: Gerry & Ellen Penczak, Matt & Lindsey Van Schepen Library: Jeri Cook, Joyce Hoogstra Next Week: Jayne Lindemulder, Theresa Woldman Audio Visual: Mike Holtrop, Steve Folkerts, Eric Glaubke Next Week: Steve De Boer, Chris Kakabeeke, Andrew Groenewold Infant Nursery: Heidi Koster, Kathleen Glaubke Rebecca Miedema, Kaitlyn Tobin Next week: Rebecca Lentscher, Grace Dryden Sydney Bulthuis, Bonnie Van Dyk Toddler Nursery: Laurie VanDahm, Kathy Workman, Megan Middel Olivia Reamer, Shayna Smits, Grace Veenstra Next week: Kris Heerema, Trudy Voss Carli Allen, Nicole Allen, Zavien Baron, Cassidy Bulthuis PM Nursery: Linda Van Dyk, Bonnie Van Dyk, Brittany Middel

9 Faith Christian Reformed Church Ministry Contact Information Adult Ministries Rev. Mike Laird (630-530-7900) Bob Wieringa (630-932-1464) Apples of Gold Jan De Boer (630-325-8775) Bible Study Fellowship Traci Hoogendoorn (630-789-8336) Cadets Boys Club Lambert Bronger (630-665-9422) Children s Church Diana De Boer (630-932-8403) Christy Hooker (630-832-5378) Crossroad Bible Institute Ray Middel (630-268-1224) Evangelism Rev. Mike Laird (630-530-7900) Pete Holtrop (630-953-2938) Faith Family Focus Kathy De Vries (708-749-3833) Greeters Laurie Wieringa (630-932-1464) GEMS Girls Club Karen Folkerts (630-932-8534) Hospitality Gerrit and Lori Wieringa (630-359-5782) Legacy Foundation Justin Hoogendoorn (630-789-8336) Library Joyce Hoogstra (708-562-0148) Life Groups Rev. Mike Laird (630-530-7900) Greg Lanenga (708-562-6697) Membership Classes Rev. Schuringa Men s Prayer Group Clarence Klaassens (630-861-9010) Middle School Youth Group Bryce Vander Stelt (630-279-0420) (grades 6-8) Missions Don Oostman (630-983-7239) Music Ministries Doug Engbers (630-629-3798) Nursery Heather Lindemulder (630-279-8754) P.A.D.S. Lambert Bronger (630-665-9422 People of Faith Newsletter Kathy Greenfield (630-241-3579) Senior Bible Study Rev. Mike Laird (630-530-7900) Shoebox Ministry Linda Decker (630-293-7675) Shut-in Visitation Doug Engbers (630-629-3798) Small Group Ministry Rev. Mike Laird (630-530-7900) Greg Lanenga (708-562-6697) Stephen Ministry Dorothy Vanerka (630-655-0084) Summer Kid s Program Pete Holtrop (630-953-2938) Sunday School Joy Hoving (630-279-9128) Technology Ministries Steve De Boer (630-932-8403) The Gathering (High School) Bryce Vander Stelt (630-279-0420) Transportation Al Miedema (630-834-2173) Ushers Ray Rozendal (630-782-1998) Women s Prayer Group Jan Slinkman (708) 492-0114) Young Adults Bryce Vander Stelt (630-279-0420)

10 Stephen Ministers at Faith Christian Reformed Church Carry each other s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the laws of Christ. Galatians 6:2 Who are Stephen Ministers? Stephen Ministers are men and women who offer ongoing Christian care to people experiencing a variety of personal difficulties or events. Stephen Ministers are lay people who have been trained in caring ministry skills to nurture and support those who are in need of Christ s healing love. Our Stephen Ministers here at Faith Christian Reformed Church are: Kim Biesboer Beth Cunningham* Rick De Boer* Dennis De Groot Flory Hoving Grace Harbaugh Linda Loerop Craig Stears Bill Tate Amanda Tazelaar Rich Vroom Dorothy Vanerka* *also Stephen Leaders Please keep us in your prayers. It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teacher Ephesians 4:11 May the God of peace equip you with everything good for doing His will. Hebrews 13:20-21