1 Faith Christian Reformed Church June 24, 2012 Morning Worship 9:30 AM We Receive God s Abundant Love with Praise Prelude *Welcome and God s Greeting *Song of Praise: #2:1,3,4 (WC) Holy, Holy, Holy! Ministry of Music *Song of Worship: How Great Is Our God (verse 1) The splendor of the King, clothed in majesty Let all the earth rejoice, all the earth rejoice He wraps Himself in light and darkness tries to hide And trembles at His voice, trembles at His voice (chorus) How great is our God, sing with me How great is our God, and all will see How great, how great is our God (verse 2) Age to age He stands and time is in His hands Beginning and the end, beginning and the end The Godhead, three in one: Father, Spirit, Son The Lion and the Lamb, the Lion and the Lamb (to chorus) Name above all names, worthy of all praise My heart will sing how great is our God (to chorus) (by Tomlin, Reeves, Cash; 2004 worshiptogether.com songs/sixsteps Music; CCLI #387557) Offertory Offering: Tom & Kristen Buursma We Experience God s Life-Transforming Word Scripture: Colossians 1:15-17 (p. 1165) Sermon: FINDING GOD IN UNEXPECTED PLACES, PART 1 We re Powerfully Equipped to Serve God and Others *Song of Response: #384 (WC) This Is My Father s World *Benediction *Closing Song: #118:1 (WC) We Will Glorify We will glorify the King of kings, we will glorify the Lamb We will glorify the Lord of lords, who is the great I Am Postlude
2 Worship Leader & Sermon: Organ: Piano: Guitars: Ministry of Music: *Please stand if you are able Pastor Mike Laird Jan Slinkman Donna Erdman Matt Bulthuis, Mike Printz Peter Holtrop (PH-Psalter Hymnal; WC-Worshiping Church) Evening Worship 6:00 PM Gathering & Giving Prelude *Welcome and God s Greeting *Profession of Faith: *Song of Worship: #62 (WC) *Song of Worship: #514 (WC) Offertory Offering: Apostles Creed (p. 3 in the back of the PH) Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine Luke Society Listening & Growing Scripture: Psalm 1 & Psalm 96 (pp. 532 & 592) Sermon: TREES IN THE BOOK OF PSALMS *Song of Response: #356: 1, 2, 5 (WC) All Creatures of Our God and King *Benediction *Closing Song: #493 (PH) Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host: Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen Postlude Worship Leader: Sermon: Piano: *Please stand if you are able Pastor Mike Laird Rev. Mac Wiener Thomas Seidel (PH-Psalter Hymnal; WC-Worshiping Church)
3 Today at Faith This morning we are looking at part 1 of a two part series called Finding God in Unexpected Places. This morning we ll see just how true All things were created by Him and for Him really is. This evening, we are delighted to have Rev. Mac Wiener as he creatively leads us through Psalms 1 and 96. Offerings Today: AM: Tom & Kristen Buursma, Philippines. PM: Luke Society. Next Week: AM: Timothy Christian School. Faith Promise Missionaries, DeLange. PM: Timothy Tuition Assistance Fund. The Deacons gratefully acknowledge the following offerings received on June 10 & 17: Faith General Fund - $18,792; Faith Promise Missionaries - $340; Faith Benevolent Fund - $1,825; Timothy Christian Schools Tuition Assistance Fund - $40; Faith Education Fund - $90; Faith Building Fund - $45; Elim Christian Services - $1,235. Our Church Family The Elders have received and accepted the membership transfer of Mrs. Effie Dykstra from Munster Church, a CRC church in Munster, Indiana. We welcome her into our Faith family. Also, a request to transfer the membership of Lesley Poltrock and her baptized children Brooke and Hutson to Elmhurst CRC was approved. We wish William, Lesley and their children God s blessings in their new church home. Remember to pray for those who are unable to join us in worship. Today we think of Flores Ottenhoff who lives in St. Joseph, MN. Pastor Greg Schuringa is on a study leave this week. He will be working on contributing a chapter to an upcoming book on the Reformation and also, especially, doing sermon planning for the upcoming months. Happy 80+ Birthdays to Betty Klaassens who will be 81 on July 4, George Vos who will celebrate 82 on July 8, Gert Tazelaar (Mrs. Ray) who will turn 85 on July 14, Tracie Herlien who will be 86 on July 15, Eric Johnson and Marcy Laning who celebrate 81 on July 18, Grace Bolt who will be 87 on July 23 and Al Rispens who will be 83 on July 25. Happy 90+ Birthdays to Dena Rooney who will be 92 on July 16 and Flores Ottenhoff who will turn 98 on July 16. Thank you for all the cards and prayers I received after my recent surgery. The comforting words I kept hearing were "Be still and know that I am God, and I am the Lord that healeth thee" as the song based on Psalms 34:10. Although I have 6 more weeks on a restricted diet, I am getting stronger every day, and can't wait to have my favorite foods again! Ruth Kwarta
4 Calendar for the Week Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Fellowship Hour, Library 6:00 p.m. Worship Service Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. Men s Group Thursday: 7:00 p.m. Asylum @ Youth House Opportunities to Serve, Grow and Connect Children s Church is on Summer break. We will begin again on September 9. Beginning tomorrow the church office will be on summer hours. The office will be open on Monday through Thursday and most Fridays from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Bulletin announcements need to be in the office by Thursday morning. Interested in Synod? Scott Smits from our church was a delegate to this year s synod, our denomination s annual meeting of leaders. Kyla Smits was a youth representative. They will be available in Rooms 4-5 after morning worship today for anyone who is interested in hearing about their experience and getting an insider s view on some of the decisions made. You can find information on this year s synod at our denomination s website, www.crcna.org. A farewell dinner will be held for Pastor Mike Laird and family on Sunday, July 8, after the morning worship service. Please sign up in the narthex so we know how many people to plan for. Diaper Derby s Extension Week Ends Today! The diapers and other items donated will soon be delivered to the distribution point, the Oak Brook Community Church. In the weekly prayer request e-mail I received from CareNet, nine clients are considering an abortion. Their reasons range from: Had one abortion, considering another; I m not ready; my Mother told me to abort; 16 years old & afraid to tell her Dad; undecided but leaning toward abortion; 15 with no adult support; single Mom & a victim of violence; trying to balance work & school & husband out of the country for an indefinite period of time. Please pray for these women that they will save their unborn child and come to know Christ. Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for I pray to no one but you. Psalm 5:2. Many thanks for supporting CareNet and the families in crisis! Call me with questions. Kathy De Vries Children s Church has several volunteer opportunities available for leadership and teaching. The only requirement is to be a professing member of Faith CRC. Feeling called to serve? Call Diana De Boer, 630-537- 1298. The Library Committee is looking for a new chair person and a few new library helpers. Please consider this opportunity to help continue this ministry in our church. Thank you to those who served in this ministry for so long. Please contact Bob Wieringa if you are interested.
5 Youth Ministry News The Gathering (for high school students): Col. 2:6-7 Our next BASIC fellowship night will be Wednesday, July 11, @ 7:00 PM. Join us at the Youth House. Asylum: This Thursday, June 28, from 7:00-9:00 PM, come to the youth house for some fun and fellowship. Serving Faith Church Greeters: Rich & Cheryl Miedema, Ryan & Sara Swanson Next Week: Grace Harbaugh, Bill Tate, Dorothy Vanerka Welcome Center: Sandy Turnbull Next Week: Len Turnbull Saratoga Driver: Dirk Glaubke Next Week: Randy Van Dahm Kitchen: Tim & Nan Loerop, Tony & Liz Tabb Next Week: John & Grace Harbaugh, Matt & Lindsey Van Schepen Library: Jeri Cook, Joyce Hoogstra Next Week: Jayne Lindemulder, Theresa Woldman Audio Visual: Steve De Boer, Chris Kakabeeke, Andrew Groenewold Next Week: Todd Lindemulder, Ryan Swanson, Colin Middel Infant Nursery: Dawn Plowman, Val Smits Emily De Boer, Heidi Huiner Next Week: Shelly Voss, Melinda Eizenga Alexis Hoogendoorn, Kaitlyn Tobin Toddler Nursery: Niki Tazelaar, Kathy Workman Lauren Gehrke, Olivia Reamer, Kelli Van Dahm Next Week: Mary Huizinga, Kathleen Glaubke Kaitlyn Gehrke, Grace Veenstra, Riley Wieringa PM Nursery: Linda Van Dyk, Jimmy Huisman, Bonnie Van Dyk Next Week: Laurie Vander Naald, Stephanie Groenewold, Megan Middel
6 Notes from the Elder s Meeting Reviewed and approved changes in the members serving on committees for the upcoming church season and expressed thanks for the serving attitude and leadership within our church. Learned that Karen Folkerts is retiring from GEMS as head counselor. Expressed thanks for her 30+ years of service in GEMS. Bryce Vander Stelt gave an oral report on his work as our Director of Youth Ministries. Noted with great thanks the congregation s faithful giving towards our church budget in the past year allowing our actual expenses to be covered in our fiscal year ended May 31. Heard an initial progress report from the search committee as they seek to find our next Minister of Congregational Life. Council discussed the important leadership expectations desired in the person who fills this position. Listened to an update on the plans for an improved west entrance along with automatic doors at the west and north entrances, all made possible through an estate gift. Heard a report from Scott Smits on his time serving as a delegate from our Classis at Synod. Expressed thanks for Pastor Mike Laird s service the past two years and noted our farewell for the Laird family will occur on July 8. Heard reports on the various ministries at Faith CRC. 2012 2013 FAITH CRC COUNCIL Rev. Greg Schuringa, President Rev. Mike Laird ELDERS: DEACONS: Jim Engel - 2013 Jim Allen, Jr. - 2013 Dirk Glaubke - 2015 (Vicar) Dave Baron - 2015 Jack Heerdt - 2014 (Clerk) Jim Holtrop - 2013 Ed Hoogstra - 2013 Justin Hoogendoorn - 2013 (Chair) Mike Hoving - 2015 Randy Huisman - 2015 Ken Huizinga - 2015 Chris Kakabeeke - 2014 Greg Lanenga - 2013 Chris Kuiper - 2014 (Treasurer) Tim Loerop - 2014 Luke Lentscher - 2014 Don Oostman - 2015 Bill Ridder - 2015 Scott Smits - 2014 (Vice President) Al Tobin - 2013 Ted Vander Naald - 2015 Len Turnbull - 2013 Dave Voss - 2014 Matt Van Schepen - 2015 Henry Voss - 2016 Gary Vander Naald - 2014 Bob Wieringa - 2013 Ryan Vander Naald - 2015
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