Second Reformed Church 2323 Stadium Dr. Kalamazoo 49008 June 4, 2017 secondfamily2323@yahoo.com Pastor Kevin V. Hart kvhart5@att.net
Our Approach to God Votum Our help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth. Amen. Prelude We Pray Now to the Holy Spirit Dietrich Buxtehude *Call to Worship Adapted from Psalm 104 Let us worship God, who in wisdom has created the world. Let us worship God, who gives good things to the creation. Let us worship God, who sends forth the Spirit to the world. Let us worship God and sing praises to the Holy One as long as we live. *Hymn No. 847 This Holy Covenant Was Made Preparation for Communion: Beloved in the Lord Jesus Christ, we propose to celebrate together, with the gracious help of God the Sacrament of the Lord s Supper this Lord s Day. Our conscience, instructed by God s law, rightly declares us unworthy of this gift. We find we have neither loved the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, and mind, nor have we loved our neighbor as ourselves. To examine our lives is to confirm that we deserve exclusion from this royal banquet, and, indeed, from God s presence forevermore. Yet this is God s feast of love, and it was in love that Christ gave himself for us. When we were unworthy, Christ made us worthy. When we should have justly died as punishment for our sins, Christ freely paid our penalty, dying in our place. Christ has become our complete righteousness. Therefore, our self-examination must not end in despair. We are called to trust God s work on our behalf and to receive the gift of forgiveness offered us in Christ Jesus. Our reconciliation to God is found in trusting this good news, that before we chose God, God chose us. We are what God has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, prepared beforehand to be our way of life. Partaking at the Lord s Table is not an act of virtue. This table is prepared for those who humbly trust Christ alone and find in his death, resurrection, and ascension their only peace. Though they often fail in their efforts, those who thus approach this table will desire to please God, conforming their lives to God s purposes. Rest fully assured that when God finds such contrite trust and godly intention, God will forgive all our sins and make us worthy partakers of this heavenly kingdom. page 2
Prayer of Confession Holy God, whose wind still blows, whose breath still brings life, whose Spirit still stirs and enlivens: hear our confession. Blessed with your Spirit s gifts, we have at times left them unused or unrecognized. Blessed by the gifts your Spirit brings to those around us, we have at times not nurtured or even encouraged their gifts. Forgive our neglect of our gifts or those of others, and renew us with a commitment to be open to the ways you would work through us. Help us, through your Spirit, to be the people you would have us be, loving you and our neighbors, and working together as the body of Christ; we pray in Christ s holy name... (please continue in silent prayer) Assurance of Pardon Romans 8:26-27 *Passing of the Peace The Peace of Christ be with you. How We Are Called to Live Matthew 28:18-19 Ministry of Music Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart Children s Word And also with you. Children's Song (3-3rd Grade Children dismissed to Worship Center; rooms 211/213) Oh, how I love Jesus, Oh, how I love Jesus, Oh, how I love Jesus, because He first loved me. The Word of God in Proclamation and Sacrament Scripture Reading Acts 2:1-21 Scripture Response No. 762 Ancient Words (v. 1) Sermon Poured Out *Hymn No. 762 Ancient Words (v. 2) Offering of Ourselves & Gifts Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah Teacher and Graduate Recognition *Doxology arr. Lloyd Larson arr. Dana Everson page 3
The Sacrament of the Lord s Supper: The Meaning of the Sacrament The Invitation Communion Prayer The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts! We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. Holy and right it is, and our joyful duty to give thanks to you at all times and in all places, O Lord our Creator, almighty and everlasting God... we worship and adore your glorious name. Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest! Most righteous God, we remember in this Supper the perfect sacrifice offered once on the cross by our Lord Jesus Christ for the sin of the whole world. In the joy of his resurrection and in expectation of his coming again, we offer ourselves to you as holy and living sacrifices. Together we proclaim the mystery of the faith: Christ has died! Christ is risen! Christ will come again! Send your Holy Spirit upon us... Even so, come, Lord Jesus! Communion The Response to God Prayers of the People and the Lord s Prayer *Hymn No. 590 Oh, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing (vv. 1 & 2) *Benediction *Postlude If You But Trust in God to Guide You J.S. Bach Service Participants: Rev. Kevin Hart, Pastor; Sonya Smith, Liturgist; Amy Galick, Organist; John Bonnema, Trombone Thank you, Nathan Hart, for the wonderful doves you made for us on this Pentecost Sunday. page 4
...begins SUNDAY, JUNE 11. Please sign up, in the Fellowship Room, to help. Elizabeth Zabik: recovering from back surgery at Borgess Hospital (June 5) Continued Prayer: Ann Southerton Karen Tanner Julie Yelsma Homebound: Cress Strand, Upjohn Center, 2400 Portage, #33, 49001 Missionary: Wayne & Miho Jansen serving in Japan Thank you everyone, for your prayers, cards, phone calls, food certificates and visits during my recovery from a knee replacement. I thank God for a successful surgery and a good recovery. All of you helped me through it. Nancy Bonnema Thank you, from the youth group, to all who came out for our dessert auction and hymn sing. We had a great evening and raised over $1,000 that we will put toward VBS youth activities. Thank you for your generosity! Our faithful servants were at Ministry with Community serving breakfast to 250 people on May 27: Deb Wylie, Mack Gill, Lynne Hall, Stan Smith, Jim Kooi. Thank you for taking time out of your schedule to serve these needy people. THIS Week, 6/4: Welcome Team: Mack & Dianne Gill, Irene Zuiderveen Sound Board: Carol Willson Visual Support: Jim Novaria Bus Driver: Jack Smith Nursery: Tina & Caroline Jordan, Larry & Lynnae Stankus Coffee Servers: Dick & Ellen Yingling, Lori Yingling, Helen Lukan & Cameron Brown NEXT Week, 6/11: Welcome Team: Mack & Dianne Gill, Irene Zuiderveen Sound Board: Ray Vinstra Visual Support: Ben Hart Bus Driver: Jerry Drews Nursery: Carol Willson, Dick & Ellen Yingling Coffee Servers: Stan & Sonya Smith, Walker & Julie Batts page 5
June 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 4 9:30am Worship; Congregational Meeting 10:45am Coffee Time 6:00pm Discovery 11 9:30am Worship; Ron DeYoung, luncheon to follow (see page 6) 9:45am Children s Summer Sunday School 6:00pm Discovery 18 9:30am Worship 9:45am Children s Summer Sunday School 10:45am Coffee Time 6:00pm Discovery 5 7:00pm Mission Team Mtg. 6 6:45pm Education Team Mtg. 7 9:30am Hearts to Hands 12 13 14 5:45pm 2nd Wed. @Second 8 8:30am Grounds Keepers 9:30am Coffee Time 15 8:30am Grounds Keepers 9:30am Coffee Time 19 20 21 22 8:30am Grounds Keepers 9:30am Coffee Time 9 7:30am Men s Bible Study 16 7:30am Men s Bible Study 23 7:30am Men s Bible Study 10 9:00am Women s Breakfast Out 17 24 7:15am Breakfast Serving @ Ministry with Community 25 9:30am Worship 9:45am Children s Summer Sunday School 10:45am Coffee Time 6:00pm Discovery 26 1:30pm Circle 6 Mtg. 27 28 29 8:30am Grounds Keepers 9:30am Coffee Time 30 7:30am Men s Bible Study Volunteer Sign ups for VBS are available on the table in the narthex. Check it out; there is something for everyone, even if you are not available during the week of VBS! page 6
Caroline Jordan graduated from Portage Northern High School and the Kalamazoo Area Mathematics and Science Center. Caroline was involved in Civic Youth Theatre, dance through Education for Arts, National Honor Society and Spanish club. She is going to attend Calvin College to study Speech Pathology and Audiology. Elizabeth Ko is graduating from Loy Norrix High School. She was involved in Varsity Volleyball libero and captain, Link Crew, AP Literature and Calculus, National Honors Society, National English Honors Society. Lizzie plans to attend Michigan State (just like her dad), majoring in Business and Marketing. Josh Wylie has graduated from Mattawan High School. He plans to attend Western Michigan University majoring in Engineering Design with a minor in Automotive Systems. Matthew Hecker, Lou Hecker s grandson: graduated from Ferris University with a Doctorate of Pharmacy degree. Claire Watson, Stan & Sonya Smith s granddaughter: graduated from Gull Lake High School. She will be attending Adrian College. page 7
Thank you to the generous people who ordered geraniums to benefit Bethany Christian Services. The Kalamazoo Guild raised between $3,700 $4,000 for additional counseling, new beds, summer camp, special glasses, sports equipment and even prom dresses. It has been my privilege to participate in this endeavor for over 50 years. With the help of SRC members, we become more successful every year. Again, I thank you. -Marian Hoekstra Today is your LAST CHANCE!! Sign up today if you are planning to stay for lunch following the Worship Service NEXT Sunday, June 11. Rev. Ron DeYoung is retiring from the position of Bronco Campus Pastor and will be preaching in the 9:30am service. Come and find out what Ron & Fran are planning for the next phase of their ministry. Stay for lunch, enjoy fellowship around the table and take a minute to thank Ron and Fran for their ministry. Contact information: email: glenmoer@mac.com (subject DeYoung) mail printed memory to: SRC, 2323 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo, 49008 Fill it out, tear it off, put in offering plate Name How Many Attending Willing to help with setting up? page 8
Coffee/Treat Fellowship Every Thursday - 9:30am (Adult Ministries) Room) Thursday, June 8 Birthday Celebration! Thursday, June 15 Bible Study with Pastor Kevin Friday, June 23 Trip to Shipshewana June Suggestion: Healthy Snacks JUNE Birthdays 06-Sonya Smith 08-Ken Dame 10-Sue Smith 12-Pearl Boshoven 17-Fran DeYoung 20-Megan Dubois, Alex Smith 24-Jack Smith 29-Deb Dubois page 9
Congregational Meeting TODAY Following Worship Our newly elected Consistory members are: Elders: Carolyn Drews, Hector Quemada Deacons: Tom Dammer, John Klok, Larry Stankus Tear Off and Place in Box on Welcome Center Is there a favorite hymn in our red Lift Up Your Hearts hymnal, you would like to sing this summer? Pick On several Sundays we will have a time for a short hymn sing and would like to include your favorites. Please use this tear off. Place your requested hymn name and number in the box on the Welcome Center. We will try to get to each one during the summer services. Favorite Hymn Your Name Hymn Name Hymn Number page 10
Financial Page 2017 Weekly Giving to Meet Budget = $9,745.00 Budgeted Giving May 7, 2017 = $ 6,344.00 One Time Offering May 7, 2017 = $ 5,300.00 Budgeted Giving May 14, 2017 = $ 7,992.00 Budgeted Giving May 21, 2017 = $ 8,619.00 Budgeted Giving May 28, 2017 = $10,008.00 Total Budgeted Giving May, 2017 = $38,263.00 Total Expenses May, 2017 = $39,273.00 ($ 1,010.00) Elders of SRC Glennyce Moerman (2017) Ph. 349-9574/glenmoer@mac.com (Open Term 2017) Erin Coxeter (2018) Ph. 599-9887/eamcinty@hotmail.com Sonya Smith (2018) Ph. 324-2522/stsosmith@att.net Mary Ellen Fischer (2018) Ph. 375-0457/fischer.maryellen@gmail.com Ken Luchies (2019) Ph. 330-1081/jluchies@msn.com Susan Dame (2019) Ph. 350-6411/susan.dame@wmich.edu Deacons of SRC Ray Lagoni (2017) Ph. 344-6894/nrlagoni@att.net Kim Melvin (2017) Ph. 375-3321/kimberlypmelvin@gmail.com Debbie Wylie (2018) Ph. 372-0105/d.wylie@aol.com Jerry Zwart (2018) Ph. 375-7688/jerryzwart@gmail.com Jeff Willson (2019) Ph. 330-2747/willson@wmis.net Susan Cumming (2019) Ph. 420-3006/susankcmi@aol.com Julie Cramer (2019) Ph. 345-8913/jules905@charter.net Vice President Consistory Glennyce Moerman Chair of Deacons Jerry Zwart Clerk of Consistory Mary Ellen Fischer (Year) When Consistory Term Ends page 11
Articles for future bulletins must be emailed to the church office, secondfamily2323@yahoo.com, by Tuesday each week. All articles are subject to editing. Thank you! page 12