Calvin Christian Reformed Church November 5, 2017 Worship Services: 10 am and 5 pm
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits. Psalm 103:2 Ordinary Time Preacher: Rev. Cal Van Reken Organist: Kenneth Bos Ministry of Music: Cherub, Covenant, and Sanctuary Choirs Directors: Amy Netz, Maria VandenBosch, Kenneth Bos Chimes: Ethan Baker, Charles Molenbeek, Lucy Molenbeek Tambourine: Allory Netz Triangle: Abi Lizewski Woodblock: Grace Spoelma Scripture Reader: Rachel Hubka Ten o clock November 5, 2017 GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP Prelude: Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven E. Maxson Porter; P. Manz Welcome and Announcements Call to Worship: General Antiphon Dan R. Edwards This is the day that the Lord has made, We will rejoice and be glad in it: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! * Opening Hymns: All Are Welcome #269:1,2,3,5 O Give the Lord Wholehearted Praise #502:1-4 * God s Greeting Call to Confession WE CONFESS OUR SIN Prayer of Confession: Almighty God, merciful Father: We confess to you this morning that we are prone to forget that all our blessings are from you. Too often we enjoy the good things we have, and fail to give you thanks, taking credit for them ourselves. Forgive us. By your Spirit prevent us from forgetting your goodness to us and for robbing you of your glory. May we be ever more mindful of your generosity and grateful for your mercy. In Jesus name, Amen.
Hymn of Confession: God, Be Merciful to Me #623:1-3 Assurance of Pardon * Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles Creed front cover of hymnal * Hymn of Response: Bless the Lord, O My Soul #516 (sung twice) GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS WORD Message for Children Julie DeKoster Blessing for Children Leader: People of God, what is your prayer for these children? Congregation: The Lord be with you. Children: And also with you. Congregation: Go in Peace. Anthem: I Will Praise God Vicki Hancock Wright I will praise God with my heart every day I will praise you. I will thank God with my heart every day I will thank you. Thank you, God, for staying close to me. Thank you, God, for hearing me pray; Thank you, God, for watching over me, Thank you, God, my Father. I will love God with my heart every day I will love you. Every day, every day, every day I ll praise my God. Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession Presentation of Offerings and Passing of Friendship Pads Offertory Prayer: Kris Bergh Offering for Grand Rapids Christian School Tuition Support Offertory: Offertoire Alexandre Guilmant * Hymn of Preparation: How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds #453:1-3 Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading: Psalm 103 page 482 Sermon: FORGET NOT ALL HIS BENEFITS Prayer of Application
The Great Prayer of Thanksgiving: The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. THE LORD S SUPPER Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right for us to give thanks and praise. With joy we praise you, gracious God, for you created heaven and earth, made us in your image, and kept covenant with us, even when we fell into sin. We give you thanks for Jesus Christ, our Lord, who by his life, death, and resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. Therefore we praise and thank you and sing with your people everywhere: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God almighty, All thy works shall praise thy name in earth and sky and sea! Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty, God in three persons, blessed Trinity! Institution and Preparation Among friends, gathered round a table, Jesus took bread, and broke it, and said, This is my body given for you. Later, he took a cup of wine and said, This is the new covenant with God made possible because of my death. Take it, all of you, to remember me. So we remember him, saying, together: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. Lord our God, send your Holy Spirit so that this bread and cup may be for us the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. May we and all your saints be united with Christ and remain faithful in hope and love. Gather your whole church, O Lord, into the glory of your kingdom. * Passing of the Peace Thanks be to God: Christ makes us one. The peace of Christ be with you all. And also with you. (God has given us his peace and we are invited to offer that peace to one another. Many people do this by shaking hands, but if for any reason you would rather not shake hands, you are encouraged to pass the peace with a smile and a nod; as you say, The peace of Christ be with you. )
Welcome to the Table Congregation of Jesus Christ, the Lord has prepared his table for all who love him and trust in him alone for their salvation. All who are truly sorry for their sins, who sincerely believe in the Lord Jesus as their Savior, and who desire to live in obedience to him as Lord are now invited to come with gladness to the table of the Lord. The gifts of God are for the people of God. Anthem: At the Table of the World At the table of the world, some have plenty, some have none. At the table of our God, all are plentifully fed. Blow among us, Spirit of God, fill us with your courage and care! Hurricane and Breath, take us on a journey of love! At the table of the world, some have honor, some have scorn. At the table of our God, all are welcomed and acclaimed. Set the table of our God in the Church and in the world, Till the children, fed and loved, taste and see that life is good. Carl Johengen Anthem: Just as I Am Bob Chilcott Just as I am, without one plea but that thy blood was shed for me, And that thou bid st me come to thee, O Lamb of God, I come. Just as I am, though tossed about with many a conflict, many a doubt, Fightings within and fears without, O Lamb of God, I come. Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind; sight, riches, healing of the mind, Yea, all I need, in thee to find, O Lamb of God, I come. Just as I am, thou wilt receive, wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve, Because thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come. Just as I am (thy love unknown has broken every barrier down); Now to be thine, yea, thine alone, O Lamb of God, I come. Just as I am, of that free love the breadth, length, depth, and height to prove, Here for a season, then above, O Lamb of God, I come. Prayer: Lord, you have put gladness in our hearts; you have satisfied our hunger with good things. In giving all, you have not withheld from us your own dear Son. How can we withhold anything from you, our Lord and our God? Renew us day by day with the gift of your Spirit that we may give ourselves completely to your service and walk with joy in the footsteps of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
* Hymn of Response: Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven #571:1-4 (Benevolence offering taken during this song) * Benediction * Doxology: Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven #571:5 Angels, help us to adore him; you behold him face to face. Sun and moon, bow down before him, dwellers all in time and space. Alleluia, alleluia! Praise with us the God of grace! Amen. * Postlude: All Glory Be to God on High [#542] Max Reger
Calvin CRC Announcements for November 5, 2017 WORSHIP Today, 10 AM and 5 PM Morning worship: Rev. Cal Van Reken preaches on Psalm 103. We celebrate communion, and the Cherub, Covenant, and Sanctuary Choirs bring the ministry of music. Evening worship: Rev. Ruth Romeyn preaches as we worship in the sanctuary. WORSHIP Next Sunday, November 12 Morning worship: Rev. Scott Hoezee will preach. Our Allegro Ringers will bring the ministry of music. Our offering will be for Mission Outreach. Evening worship: Lisa Meyer will preach on Acts 16:11-15. Our Junior Bells will bring the ministry of music. Our offering will be for The Calvinist Cadet Corps. CHURCH FAMILY Thank you, congregation, for the gifts, cards, and words of congratulations to welcome baby Lazarus! We are so grateful for a loving church to join us in teaching him about Jesus as he grows up. Pastor Rebecca, Kyle, Jubilee, and Lazarus CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRIES TLC and CHILDREN S WORSHIP: 2-4 year-olds Joseph Explains a Dream Merri, Clara Kindergarten Exile and Return 1 st & 2 nd grade Jesus Feeds Five Thousand People Worship Center children are encouraged to continue their giving for missions and to bring their offerings for Family Assistance each Sunday. MEETINGS, ACTIVITIES, AND EVENTS Today ADULT EDUCATION: Christian Education in the Age of Choice Presenter: Dr. Mark Krommendyk, Principal, Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School Today s K-12 education landscape is primarily made up of three types of schools: local public schools, public schools of choice, and private religious schools. School choice is polarizing and it is political. It is also well researched. What is research saying about the impact of school choice and religious schooling? How is choice impacting students, families, and communities? You may be surprised. Be prepared to have opinions challenged, assumptions questioned, and myths dispelled.
Next Sunday ADULT EDUCATION: Unlocking Poverty from Its Box Presenter: Carol Bremer-Bennett. World Renew works with churches to change the story of communities from poverty to flourishing. But what is poverty? And how can we be sure that we are getting at the root causes so that we can have long-term impact? Come and learn about the tiny work that started in a CRC basement and now has grown into one of the most respected Disaster Response and Community Development organizations in the world. FISH FOR MY PEOPLE: The next date for Calvin Church participation in the Fish program is Wednesday, November 8. Our volunteers are appreciated and can expect to receive a call on Tuesday, November 7 if their services are needed. It would be helpful if you let Ken Lobbes know if you will not be available on November 8. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meetings are held for one hour at 4:00 PM the second Wednesday of each month (year round) in the church office conference room. Patients, and their caregivers, who are dealing in any way with the effects of cancer are invited to attend. For additional information call the church office at 451-8467 or Mr. Hecker at 451-8855. FAMILY SUPPER: A light supper will be provided at church on November 8 for adults and their children, especially those involved in Wednesday evening programming. A donation from each family will cover the cost of the meal. Districts 5 and 6 will serve food from 5:00-6:30, and provide nursery care from 5:30-7:00. LECTIO DIVINA SMALL GROUP: We will meet next week Sunday, November 12, from 11:45-12:15 in the lounge to spend time with God s word. All are welcome. Contact Julie Bowden at juliembowden@live.com with questions. FAMILY PROMISE: Calvin church will be hosting Family Promise families November 19-26. All help is appreciated. The sign-up board is near the kitchen. SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES IN 2018: You are invited to participate in a year of focusing on the classic Christian spiritual disciplines at Calvin Church! Check out Pastor Rebecca s article in the October Courier for more details. Contact Yvonne Triezenberg if you would like to join a small group. And stay tuned for information about purchasing a copy of Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster, our guide for the year.
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS Caring Well Conference: On Saturday, November 11 from 8:00 AM 4:00 PM. Calvin College is hosting a one-day conference at the Prince Center sharing how we can care well for people while holding to a biblical sexual ethic. More information and registration can be found at https://caringwell.org/conference/ Tax Return Volunteers: Will you help lower-income families receive important tax credits and refunds? Tax credits reduce poverty, promote work, improve the school performance of children, and help our neighbors pay important bills or generate savings. We ll provide the free training, materials, equipment, and support that you need to be an IRS-certified, volunteer tax preparer. Training will take place in December or January. A team of volunteers from Oakdale Neighbors will prepare tax returns on Thursday afternoons and evenings in February and March. If you can help or want to learn more about this valuable ministry, please contact Tom Bulten at Oakdale Neighbors: 248-2848 or info@oakdaleneighbors.org
Today, Sunday, November 5 9:40a Atrium Greeters: Corrin & Lisa Meyer East Greeters: Tim & Lindsay Molenbeek Nursery Supervisor: Lindsay Molenbeek Nursery Helpers: Dwight & Tammy Baker, Lydia Tolsma, Maria Poortenga Parking Attendant: Paul Bulthuis 11:15a Library Volunteer: Kris Kamper Coffee Servers: Rosema, Sytsma 11:20a Church School 11:30a Adult Education: Christian Education in the Age of Choice. Presenter: Dr. Mark Krommendyk 3:30p Light of Christ Church in the Fellowship Hall 4:40p Parking Attendant: Randy Nyhof 6:30p CYG in the Catacomb Tuesday, November 7 9:30a Family Assistance 5:30p Building and Grounds committee meeting 6:00p Executive committee meeting Wednesday, November 8 9:30a Women s Bible Study 4:00p Cancer Support Group in the Conference Room 5:00p Family Supper in the Fellowship Hall 5:30p Junior Bells 6:15p Cherub Choir and Covenant Choir (Molenbeek) Allegro Ringers 7:00p GEMS, Cadets, and 78ers 7:30p Sanctuary Choir Thursday, November 9 9:00a Take Charge meeting 9:30a Family Assistance Friday, November 9 Wedding Reception Rental in the Fellowship Hall Saturday, November 11 Connection s Club Next Sunday, November 12 9:30a Prayer Time (Prayer Room) 9:40a Atrium Greeters: Brian & Amy Netz East Greeters: Brian & Jackie Noordewier Nursery Supervisor: Christine Coulter Nursery Helpers: Nate & Marissa Dierlam Jacob Noordewier, Isaac Hubka Parking Attendant: Mike TerBeek 11:15a Library Volunteer: Tammy Baker Coffee Servers: DeKoster, Feenstra 11:20a Church School 11:30a Adult Education: Unlocking Poverty from Its Box by Carol Bremer-Bennett 11:45a Lectio Divina in the Lounge 4:40p Parking Attendant: Chad Jansen
Growing in Discipleship Transformed for Ministry Welcome to Calvin Church In Worship: Our worship proceeds unannounced and follows the printed liturgy. Our Christian Life banner is inspired by the words of Paul in II Corinthians 3:18. But we Christians have no veil over our faces; we can be mirrors that brightly reflect the glory of the Lord. And as the Spirit of the Lord works within us, we become more and more like Him. Large print resources are available at the information desk. Our facility is equipped with the Loop hearing system. For Children: Ages 0-2: Infant and toddler nurseries are available. Preschool: The Little Children (TLC) gathers downstairs in room 19 prior to the morning worship. K-2 nd : After the Children s Message the Children s Worship ministry meets downstairs in rooms 11 & 13 until the conclusion of worship. Parents meet their children there following the service. Busy Bags for young children are on the picket fence in the atrium. Bulletins for older children are in the rack in the narthex. Fellowship and Information: Everyone is invited to the Fellowship Hall for refreshments following the morning service. Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/calvinchristianreformedchurch All of our ministries are described in the colorful folders at the Information Desk near the nurseries. Church office hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday Thursday Bulletin deadline: Wednesday Noon 616-451-8467 Office@CalvinCRC.org www.calvincrc.org
Five o clock November 5, 2017 Prelude: Reformation Suite Gerhard Krapf Welcome and Call to Worship * God s Greeting * Opening Hymn: Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above #572:1-5 Opening Prayer A Psalm of Comfort: Psalm 27 page 437 * Hymn of Preparation: Children of the Heavenly Father #23:1-4 Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading: Psalm 46 page 450 Sermon: Comfort Because God is Trustworthy Prayer of Application * Hymn of Response: A Mighty Fortress is Our God #776:1-4 * Affirmation of Faith: The Nicene Creed back cover of hymnal Evening Prayer and Offertory Prayer Presentation of Offerings Offerings for Eastown Community Association Offertory: Now Pray We the Holy Spirit Krapf * Benediction * Doxology: To God Be the Glory #956 (concluding with sung Amen ) * Postlude: A Mighty Fortress Krapf Preaching Pastor: Rev. Ruth Romeyn Pianist: John Tiemstra