November 26, 2017 8:45 & 11:15 am Pastor John Groen Ephesians 5:21-6:9 Loving God, Serving People We welcome you into our community and our lives. Following this morning s worship, we invite you to join us for a cup of coffee in the Fellowship Hall. Babies & Young Children A nursery for children 2 years and younger is next to the kitchen off of the Fellowship Hall. Children, 3, 4, and 5 years old who have not started Kindergarten will be dismissed before the sermon to room 27 for Preschool Church Hour. Aids to Worship Hearing assistance devices are available in the narthex. Please ask our greeters for assistance. Ann Arbor Christian Reformed Church 1717 Broadway, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 734-665-0105 office@aacrc.org www.aacrc.org
Church: Becoming and Remaining Human In Paul s letter to the church in Ephesus, he declares that Jesus is the savior of the world and has launched God s kingdom in his life, death, resurrection and ascension. Jesus has made it possible for us to be a part of that kingdom as the Church. Paul takes this truth and draws out the most startling and affirming conviction: We are the people of God. All of us. When we are the Church, we are God s people. God has drawn us from all places of life and backgrounds and created a people. The implication then is that we are fully human when we live into this identity. To be the Church is to be truly human. After Paul declares we are the Church, he shows us then how to live as church. It is like he is saying, now that you see what it is like to be human because you ve seen Jesus, be that person! You are human! To be in Christ is what human means! Now live as a human! In our lives there are many things, activities, behaviors, relationships, mindsets, that rob us of our humanity. Oppressive cultures or ideologies can rob of us of our humanity. Paul writes to the Church that once we are in Christ there is nothing that can take our humanity. Rather, we live as the people of God! We are free from the humanity robbing ways of life! This fall, we invite you to consider all the things that try to rob us of our humanity, and how God is inviting us to be everything God has called us to be in Christ. We are the people of God! Now it s time to go live that truth! Pastor John Pastor Ryan AACRC Staff John Groen, Pastor of Worship Ministries 734-239-2348 jgroen@aacrc.org Ryan Boes, Pastor of Family & Youth Ministries 734-545-4324 rboes@aacrc.org Marilyn McLaughlin, Worship Coordinator marifaye@umich.edu Paul Herrema, Worship Coordinator pherrema@sbcglobal.net Jan Musch, Worship Coordinator janmusch78@gmail.com Barbara Okonkwo, Parish Nurse, 734-476-4440 bjokonkwo69@gmail.com Ross Weener, Family & Youth Ministries Coordinator rweener@aacrc.org Carolyn Wurster, Office Manager 734-665-0105 office@aacrc.org
8:45 worship Christ the King Sunday Gathering around the Word Prelude At the Name of Jesus Shout, for the Blessed Jesus Reigns Alfred Fedak Michael Burkhardt Choir: Jesus Is Our King Red Hymnal 602:3 Welcome Responsive Prayer Lord God, the words Jesus is King come easily to our lips, yet we often fail to grasp the significance of what they mean for us. In this service, help us to worship you in spirit and truth, and give us a vision for how we may live in loving devotion to you every day of our lives, through Christ, our Lord. Amen. *Song: Shout, for the Blessed Jesus Reigns Red Hymnal 261 *We Receive God s Greeting and Greet One Another Children s Time (Children in the Preschool Church Hour Class dismissed to Room 27.) Song: Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying Red Hymnal 896 Call to Confession Putting away dishonesty, gossip and lies, let us all speak the truth to our neighbors, confessing our sins before God and one another. Prayer of Confession (responsive) Merciful God, we confess that we have not lived as your faithful children. We have been angry with the world around us and nursed grudges against people who don t treat us fairly. We have hoarded the wealth you have given us through our daily work. We have not built up our neighbors with words of kindness, but have indulged in evil gossip. *Please stand if you are able.
We have not forgiven the wrongs others have done, even though we desire your forgiveness toward us in Jesus Christ. Heal us, O God, and give us the grace to love as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us. Amen. Declaration of Forgiveness As God in Christ has forgiven us, so let us be kind to one another, putting aside bitterness, anger and slander. Let us forgive one another, and live together in unity. *Song: The Servant Song Red Hymnal 309 Prayers of the People We Present our Gifts & Offerings for: The Lord s work through AACRC Choral Offertory: Not for Tongues of Heaven s Angels Red Hymnal 307 Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-6:9 Listening for the Word Message: Resurrection and Human Relationships Responding to the Word *Hymn: As We Gather at Your Table Green Songbook 245 We Celebrate the Lord s Supper Institution and Invitation Communion This morning we celebrate communion. All who love Jesus Christ, trust in him alone for their salvation, and agree to be his disciple are invited to join with us in this celebration. With thanks and joy, take the bread and dip it into the cup. If you are unable to proceed to the front of the sanctuary to partake of communion, remain seated and the elements will be brought to you. Communion Song As Your Family, Lord Green Songbook 246 *Prayer of Thanksgiving
Bearing the Word into the World *We Receive God s Parting Blessing *Hymn: He Is Lord Red Hymnal 227 *Postlude: Rejoice, the Lord Is King Pastors: Ryan Boes, John Groen Piano/Organ: Jan Musch; Choir: Paul Herrema Healey Willan Songs used with permission UBP OneLicense A-703004 & CCLI #224005
11:15 worship Prelude We Gather to Worship the Triune God *Gathering Song: Hands to the Heavens words and music: Kari Jobe, Jason Ingram, Bryan Brown and Tofer Brown *Call to Worship (responsive) Sons and daughters of God, we are here today at God s bidding, to find ourselves in God s story of love and wholeness. We are God s sons and daughters, the church Jesus loves, the people he gave himself up for. God s people made holy by the washing with water through the word. We are God s people, gathered in one Spirit, to worship one Lord, the God and Father of all. *Song of Praise: Come, People of the Risen King *We Receive God s Greeting and Greet One Another Baptism of Lucy Oram, daughter of Daniel & Rachael Congregational Response: We do, God helping us. (Children in the Preschool Church Hour Class dismissed to Room 27.) *Song: Come to the Water Green Songbook 234 We Seek Renewed Lives, Shaped by God s Spirit *Song: Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying Call to Confession Putting away dishonesty, gossip and lies, let us all speak the truth to our neighbors, confessing our sins before God and one another. Prayer of Confession (responsive) Merciful God, we confess that we have not lived as your faithful children. Red Hymnal 896:chorus We have been angry with the world around us and nursed grudges against people who don t treat us fairly. We have hoarded the wealth you have given us through our daily work. We have not built up our neighbors with words of kindness, *Please stand if you are able.
We have not forgiven the wrongs others have done, even though we desire your forgiveness toward us in Jesus Christ. Heal us, O God, and give us the grace to love as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us. Amen. Declaration of Forgiveness As God in Christ has forgiven us, so let us be kind to one another, putting aside bitterness, anger and slander. Let us forgive one another, and live together in unity. Song of Response: The Kingdom of God Prayers of the People We Present our Gifts & Offerings for: The Lord s work through AACRC Offertory Christ Feeds Us as We Gather at His Table Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-6:9 Message: Resurrection and Human Relationships *Song of Preparation: As We Gather at Your Table Green Songbook 245:1,2 We Celebrate the Lord s Supper Institution and Invitation This morning we celebrate communion. All who love Jesus Christ, trust in him alone for their salvation, and agree to be his disciple are invited to join with us in this celebration. With thanks and joy, take the bread and dip it into the cup. If you are unable to proceed to the front of the sanctuary to partake of communion, remain seated and the elements will be brought to you. Communion Song As your Family, Lord Green Songbook 246 *Prayer of Thanksgiving
We Depart to Serve the Lord Wholeheartedly *We Receive God s Parting Blessing *Song of Sending: As We Gather at Your Table *Postlude Green Songbook 245:3 Pastors: Ryan Boes, John Groen Worship Team: Victor Chen, Veena Kulkarni, Chase Lancaster, Don Streng, Teressa Streng, Mike Wilson, Carolyn Wurster Songs used with permission UBP OneLicense A-703004 & CCLI #224005
inside a 2 crc November 26, 2017 today next sunday dec 3 Sunday Morning 8:45 & 11:15 am Preacher: John Groen Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-6:0 Lucy Oram, daughter of Dan & Rachael, will receive the sacrament of baptism during the 11:15 service. Youth Ministry Preschool Church Hour class will meet during this morning s worship services in Room 27 for children 3-5 years of age who have not started Kindergarten. The children will be dismissed to their class during the worship service. No Youth singing or Sunday School Adult Sunday School No Adult Ed this morning. At 11:30 am, downstairs in Room 17, BESEL Sunday School, studying the Bible in English, sing Gospel songs in different languages. Teachers: Mark and Naomi Nah Schult, Yang Liu, Jukie Wilson. Sunday Morning 9:30 am Preacher: Ryan Boes Scripture: Mark 13:24-37 A special offering will be received for the Fridsro Christmas Party, see inside for details. Youth Ministry Preschool Church Hour class will meet during worship in Room 27 for children 3-5 years of age who have not started Kindergarten. The children will be dismissed to their class during the worship service. 10:50 Sunday School (pre-k through 1st grade) in Room 28 10:50 Sunday School (2nd 5th grade) in Room 23 10:50 Savior Servant Singers in Room 19 11:10 Middle School Sunday School in Rooms 12 & 13 11:10 REACH in Youth Room Adult Sunday School 11:10 am In Room 24, sharing Christmas memories. Adult Ed downstairs in Room 18, led by George Lindquist and Tom Trevethan. Downstairs in Room 17, BESEL Sunday School, studying the Bible in English, sing Gospel songs in different languages. Teachers: Mark and Naomi Nah Schult, Yang Liu, Jukie Wilson.
announcements & reminders Advent Worship As a reminder, we will begin a year-long period of worshiping in a single service on December 3, 2017. The worship service will begin at 9:30 am with Sunday School at 10:50 and Adult Ed at 11:10. Adult Ed: Christmas Memories Do you have special memories of Christmas to share, or would you like to hear from others about the interesting ways (and places) they ve celebrated Christmas? If you do, please come to our Adult Ed session on December 3rd. And if you d like time set aside for you to share, please contact John Bush. Special Offering for Fridsro Dec. 3 For quite a few years, we have had a special offering to help cover the costs of gifts and treats for a Christmas meal and party at the Children s Home in Sri Lanka. The Fridsro Christmas party/ meal is a much-needed and appreciated encouragement for the both the staff and all the children. The cost for this party is close to $4,800. Those who wish to join in sponsoring this party can make a check out to AACRC with Fridsro/ Christmas Party on the memo line. CONNECT Save the Date December 10th we ll have our annual Carol Sing, Youth Singing Groups, and Chili Supper. It will begin at 5 PM as we hear our three youth singing groups and also sing some carols. Afterward, around 6, we will have a chili potluck meal. Lessons & Carols Save the Date On December 17 at 6 PM, join the adult choir as they present the annual Festival of Lessons and Carols. Special Offering The special offering received last Sunday for the GEMS ministry amounted to $676.25. Thank you for your support!
Friends In Deed For the fourth year in a row, Ken Fil of Van Winkle Mattress Co. has agreed to a matching donation on Giving Tuesday. On Giving Tuesday (November 29th, 2017), Ken will donate one (1) bed for every four (4) beds donated on that day. Over the past three years, Ken not only donated dozens of matching beds, he let us choose what size we needed. With your help and Van Winkle s generosity, we might just be able to reach 100 bed donations on the big day. Better yet, we ll be able to provide beds/cribs to every family on our waiting list! Donate online at: friendsindeedmi.org/bed-crib/ Mail a check to: Friends In Deed, 1196 Ecorse Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48198 Donate by phone: 734-485-7658
AACRC Weekly Calendar Today, November 26 8:45 & 11:15 AM Morning Worship Monday, November 27 6:30 AM AA New Awakening 7:00 PM Worship Team, Room 24 7:00 PM Stephen Ministers Tuesday, November 28 6:30 AM AA New Awakening 9:30 AM & 1:15 PM Coffee Break 7:00 PM Tuesday Night Dinner at Lindquist s home 7:30 PM Praise Team Rehearsal Wednesday, November 29 6:30 AM AA New Awakening 6:30 & 8:00 AM Men s Prayer & Study 7:00 PM Choir Thursday, November 30 6:30 AM AA New Awakening 10:00 AM Crafters 10:00 AM Prayer in the Prayer Room Friday, December 1 6:30 AM AA New Awakening Saturday, December 2 No events scheduled Sunday, December 3 9:30 AM Morning Worship 10:50 AM Sunday School 11:10 AM Adult Ed Assisting This Week 11/26 Coffee Servers 8:45 Ken & Phyllis Timmer Joel & Nancy Hofman 11:15 Don & Teressa Streng Ryan & Melissa Swieringa Nursery 8:45 Leanne Groen, Kelly Van Ee Helen Brush 11:15 Lyndsey Chisholm Dawn Zinsser, Sara Bush Preschool Church Hour 8:45 De Anna Stephenson Jack Doorlag 11:15 Chuck & Debbie Bigelow Sara Bush Assisting Next Week 12/3 Coffee Servers 9:30 Ross & Deb Weener Konstantin & Theresa Tanin Nursery 9:30 Sue De Zeeuw, Mary Admiraal Darian Karr &/or Elaina Baker Preschool Church Hour 9:30 Louise Gruppen, Sara Bush Nicole Michmerhuizen Zachary Redder Ann Arbor Christian Reformed Church 1717 Broadway, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 734-665-0105 office@aacrc.org www.aacrc.org
Mission Focus: Lynn & Mary Degener China Outreach Ministries (China Friends) Serving Chinese Students, Scholars & Families @ U-M The following note was recently received from Lynn and Mary: Dear AACRC family, As Thanksgiving approaches, we are thinking of the many ways in which God has blessed us and the things we are thankful for. Sometimes we get so busy that we forget how wonderful and perfect God s provision for us is. We were reminded to pause and thank God for his goodness. We are thankful for your faithful love and support of our ministry here among the Chinese on Michigan s campus. Together, giving Christ to China s future leaders. It s a partnership and together we are making an impact. Please pray for our upcoming Christmas/ Outreach Dinner on December 9. Thanks! Lynn and Mary Degener Mission Team contact: Barbara Fichtenberg E-mail address: lynnandmarydeg@gmail.com