Under His wings, under His wings, who from His love can sever? Under His wings my soul shall abide, safely abide forever. from Under His Wings by Wm. O. Cushing/Ira D. Sankey CENTRAL AVENUE 259 Central Avenue Holland, MI April 15, 2018
A warm and loving welcome to everyone as we gather on this God s holy day to worship Him. A special welcome to all of our guests and visitors we are glad you have joined us! Pastor Chad will be leading us in our morning worship service. Voices of Praise will offer special ministry of music. Pastor David Bast will lead us in worship this evening. This is the day that the Lord has made! Let us rejoice and be glad in it! TODAY AT CENTRAL AVENUE 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship with Children s Worship 10:45 a.m. Coffee Fellowship Hosting: Fellowship Group #10 (Michael Kortering/Ed Knoll) 10:45 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Catechism 5:00 p.m. Evening Worship Service 6:15 p.m. Profession of Faith Class 6:15 p.m. Couples Group NURSERY A.M. Sue Hoekstra/Kirsten Buter P.M. Audrey Schierbeek/ Lauren Bushouse APRIL USHERS A.M. Max De La Garza Sam De La Garza Brett Vander Slik John Vander Schaaf P.M. Robert Swierenga Paul Koeman Nick Hoeksstra Paul Bult TODAY S GREETERS Bill and Norma Bruinsma Eric and Jodi Bruinsma TODAY S VISITOR ASSISTANTS Alice De Ruiter/Thelma Pelon MISSED A SERVICE? CHECK OUT PAST SERVICES ON OUR WEBSITE AT www.centralavecrc.org UNDER WORSHIP. CDs for each of our worship services are also available. Contact the church office. MORNING & EVENING WORSHIP ARE BROADCAST LIVE ON 96.5 FM AND AM1260 AND ONLINE AT WWW.CENTRALAVECRC.ORG Cancellations will be announced via email, the prayer line, and WOOD-TV8. Week-day events are NOT automatically cancelled if schools are cancelled for the day. Leaders will notify their groups directly. 1
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MORNING WORSHIP 9:30 a.m. Third Sunday of Easter PRELUDE WELCOME CALL TO WORSHIP from I Peter 1:3-5 PASTOR: Alleluia! Christ is risen! PEOPLE: HE IS RISEN INDEED! ALLELUIA! PASTOR: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. PEOPLE: ACCORDING TO HIS GREAT MERCY, HE HAS CAUSED US TO BE BORN AGAIN TO A LIVING HOPE THROUGH THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST FROM THE DEAD. PASTOR: He has given us an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for us. PEOPLE: GOD IS GUARDING US BY HIS POWER THROUGH FAITH FOR SALVATION READY TO BE REVEALED IN THE LAST ITME. PASTOR: Alleluia! Christ is risen! PEOPLE: HE IS RISEN INDEED! ALLELUIA! *HYMN: Come, People of the Risen King - SEE PREVIOUS PAGE *GOD S GREETING HYMN: The Perfect Wisdom of Our God - SEE FOLLOWING PAGE 3
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GOD S LAW as a Teacher of Sin Psalter Hymnal p. 1016 CONFESSION OF SIN from Psalm 51:1-6 (p. 560) ASSURANCE OF PARDON from Psalm 51:7-19 (p. 560) MORNING PRAYER OFFERTORY OFFERING: Moving Forward in Faith and Ministry MFFM Fund (These offerings represent funds set aside for future projects that will take place at Central Avenue CRC as planned and necessary for ongoing ministry efforts.) (Please sign and pass the Fellowship Registers at this time.) *HYMN: The Day of Resurrection - Psalter Hymnal #390 (all stanzas) Sung to tune LANCASHIRE (Children ages 3-4 are dismissed at this time and will continue to worship downstairs in the Children s Center.) SCRIPTURE: John 20:11-18 (p. 1077) MESSAGE: MARY MAGDALENE: THE SENTIMENTALIST - Characters Around the Empty Tomb series, 2 of 3 PRAYER *HYMN: A Shout Rings Out, a Joyful Voice - Psalter Hymnal #392 (all stanzas) 5
*BENEDICTION from Romans 15:13 PASTOR: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. PEOPLE: HALLELUJAH! WHAT A SAVIOR! *DOXOLOGY: Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow - Psalter Hymnal #638 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. *MOMENT OF REFLECTION *POSTLUDE *Please stand if you are able. Participants: Minister of the Word, Pastor Chad Steenwyk; Organist, Ruth Klaasen Ministry of Music, Voices of Praise Accompanist, Rich Cory Weeping be gone! Sorrow be silent! Death put asunder, and Easter is bright! Cherubim sing: O grave, be open! Clothe us in wonder, adorn us in light! Jesus is risen and we shall arise give God the glory! Alleluia! 6
PRELUDE EVENING WORSHIP 5:00 p.m. WELCOME CALL TO WORSHIP from Philippians 2 PASTOR: Have this mind among yourselves, which was also in Christ Jesus, PEOPLE: BEING FOUND IN HUMAN FORM, HE HUMBLED HIMSELF BY BECOMING OBEDIENT TO THE POINT OF DEATH, EVEN DEATH ON A CROSS. PASTOR: Therefore God has highly exalted Him and bestowed on Him the name that is above every name, PEOPLE: SO THAT AT THE NAME OF JESUS EVERY KNEE SHOULD BOW, PASTER: In heaven and on earth and under the earth, PEOPLE: AND EVERY TONGUE CONFESS THAT JESUS CHRIST IS LORD, TO THE GLORY OF GOD THE FATHER. *HYMN : At the Name of Jesus - Psalter Hymnal #467 (stanzas 1, 3, 4 and 6) *GOD S GREETING CONFESSION OF FAITH from Our World Belong to God Articles 24-27 Psalter Hymnal p. 1026 HYMN: Beautiful Savior - Psalter Hymnal #461 (stanzas 1-4) EVENING PRAYER *HYMN: Before the Throne of God Above CCLI#272071 7
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SCRIPTURE: I Corinthians 15:12-20 (p. 1142) MESSAGE: WHAT IF? PRAYER OFFERTORY OFFERING: HDC My Brothers and My Sisters Houses (The Holland Deacons' Conference (HDC) owns and operates 5 state-licensed homes in the Holland area: My Brother s House 1, 2, and 3, and My Sister s House 1 and 2. My Brother s and Sister s Houses are home for 30 men and women with a developmental disability who are supported by live-in home staff. Together, they live as a big family sharing in daily chores, working or volunteering, and enjoying nights filled with sports, classes, church, community events and just spending time with friends.) (Please sign and pass the Fellowship Registers at this time.) *CLOSING HYMN: Good Christians All, Rejoice and Sing - Psalter Hymnal #397 (stanzas 1-4) *BENEDICTION *DOXOLOGY: He Is Lord - Psalter Hymnal #633 CCLI#272071 HE IS LORD, HE IS LORD, HE IS RISEN FROM THE DEAD AND HE IS LORD! EVERY KNEE SHALL BOW, EVERY TONGUE CONFESS THAT JESUS CHRIST IS LORD! *MOMENT OF REFLECTION *POSTLUDE Participants: Minister of the Word, Pastor David Bast Organist, Bea Meier *Please stand if you are able. But Jesus came! He came to earth, and men beheld His manger birth! The shepherds heard the angels sing, the wise proclaimed Him Lord and King! He died, He rose; and by His blood we too become the sons of God; we preach the gospel in His name! For Jesus came! Yes, Jesus came! 9
THIS WEEK AT CENTRAL AVENUE Tuesday 7:00 a.m. Executive Committee Meeting 4:30 p.m. Family Hope Center Meal Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Ladies Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Thursday 6:30 a.m. Men s Bible Study 5:00 p.m. Single Ladies Dinner Outing Friday 9:00 a.m. Prayer Group Saturday 9:30 a.m. Spring Clean-up at church SHUT-IN OF THE WEEK Lloyd Bonzelaar MISSION OF THE WEEK I.T.E.M. International Theological Education Ministries NEXT SUNDAY AT CENTRAL AVENUE A.M. Minister of the Word: Pastor Chad Steenwyk Offering: General Fund Nursery: Tami Bouma/Erin Kortering Coffee Fellowship: FG #10 (Michael Kortering/Ed Knoll) P.M. Minister of the Word: Pastor Chad Steenwyk Offering: Cambodian Fellowship CRC Nursery: Shelley Plaagemars/ Emily Bouma APRIL 22 GREETERS Mark and Kris Bruinsma Karen Bergman/June Knoper APRIL 22 VISITOR ASSISTANTS Paul and Judy Koeman Collections for April 8, 2018 General Fund $8,420.99 Special Mission Commitment Fund $1,135.00 Capital Improvement Fund $270.00 Moving Forward in Faith and Ministry $155.00 Living Threads Ministries $10.00 Cambodian Fellowship $10.00 10
OUR CHURCH FAMILY Dirk Hollebeek underwent the necessary bone marrow transplant on Wednesday a day later than previously scheduled. Pray for good and effective results that Dirk will respond well and that he will be able to return home again soon. Paul Haverdink was admitted to Holland Hospital on Monday with pneumonia in both of his lungs. Pray for a full and speedy recovery for him as well. Gloria De La Garza was admitted to De Vos Children s Hospital fighting an infection. She must receive 1-2 weeks of IV antibiotics. Keep her and Jeannie and the family in prayer. Remember Ellen Walters that God gives strength and full recovery from the illnesses Ellen has endured. Continue to lift Don Cook up in prayer as he recovers now at home gaining strength and renewed health. Continue to remember Jett Ellerbroek and his family as they trust God to lead and guide them in the very difficult and challenging circumstances in which they find themselves. Pray for God s continued grace and mercy. Shar Mannes is scheduled for knee replacement surgery this Tuesday. Pray for a successful procedure and a full and speedy recovery for her. Remember Hugh Slenk as he offers his services with World Renew Disaster Response Service in North Carolina. He is scheduled to return home again on April 28. Pray for his safety and that God will bless the efforts of all those serving Him and others in that place. Rev. Ted Brouwer has moved to American House Lakeshore Room A-1, 11911 James Street, Holland, MI 49423. Please note this new information in your church directories. CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS Please join for FELLOWSHIP COFFEE in the narthex following our morning worship service. Hosting: Fellowship Group #10 (Michael Kortering/Ed Knoll) CHILDREN S WORSHIP, SUNDAY SCHOOL and CATECHISM all resume as usual this morning. Please see Youth Corner on page 14. The ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL class will meet as usual this morning again as well. They will continue the study of the video series Dust to Glory by R. C. Sproul. They meet downstairs in the Fellowship Room. Coffee and cookies will be made available. VOICES OF PRAISE will rehearse today upstairs in the Choir Room following morning worship. The PROFESSION OF FAITH CLASS will meet again tonight following the evening worship service COUPLES GROUP will also meet after the evening worship tonight to discuss the last lesson. Main dish for dinner will be provided. Please bring a dish to share. 11
CHURCH ANNOUCNEMENTS cont. The LADIES WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY will meet on April 18, at 9:30 a.m. in the Gathering Room to study Lessons #11 and #12 on Hebrews. This will conclude our study of Hebrews. After class the ladies will meet for lunch at Evergreen Commons. CHOIR will rehearse at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday evening this week. DISCIPLER S BIBLE STUDY GROUP: The Early Morning Men s Group will meet on Thursday morning this week at 6:30 a.m. to discuss Hebrews Lesson #9. Contact Pastor Chad with any questions. Men s Refreshments: Don Klaasen FRIDAY PRAYER GROUP will meet at 9:00 a.m. in the Prayer Room in The Connection. Serve God by serving others: We will be serving the evening meal at FAMILY HOPE MINISTRY CENTER on Tuesday, April 17. Work begins at 4:30 p.m. and you will be done by 6:00 p.m. Sign up sheet is at the back of church. Any questions may be directed to Velva Yonker. SINGLE LADIES will enjoy dinner at Bob Evan s Restaurant on Thursday, April 19, at 5:00 p.m. The elders have interviewed the final candidate for the Associate Pastor Position and are recommending him at a SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING on April 23. More detailed information will be passed on to the congregation after that meeting. At this point the candidate is scheduled to preach on Sunday evening, April 29, with a townhall meeting following. The ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING will take place on Monday, April 30, at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Agendas are in your mailboxes. Please contact a Council member or the appropriate committee chair with any questions in the meantime. COUNCIL MEETING will follow the congregational meeting that evening. Agenda deadline is TOMORROW, April 16. It is anticipated that over the months of April and May there will be information distributed to the congregation as well as special worship services and meetings pertaining to our search for an ASSOCIATE PASTOR. Please pay careful attention to your mailboxes and email. Also, feel free to ask any elder questions about the search process. 12
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS cont. The Evangelism Committee will be opening the PARKVIEW CAFE once again this year for the many visitors we welcome to our city for Tulip Time. Plans are underway and much help will be needed. There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex for those who are willing to assist. Please sign up as soon as possible! Next Committee Meeting will be on Monday, April 23, at 10:00 a.m. in the Ministry Center. TULIP TIME 2018 IS FROM MAY 5-13. In an effort to keep our CHURCH PICTORIAL DIRECTORY as up to date as possible, new members and those who do not have a picture on file are asked to make an appointment at your convenience with De Vries Studio in Zeeland to have your photo taken. You need only to tell them that you are there for a photo for the Central Avenue CRC pictorial directory. If you have any questions, please contact the church office. Did you know? Have you heard? This is the summer of Pilgrim s Progress!! Why not join the exciting journey with Christian in this allegorical story written by John Bunyan centuries ago of his journey from earth to heaven and learn more about what God has in store for all of us one day! Please be reminded of the need for leaders and helpers. Questions? Contact Beth Vandenbroek. Phone: 510-4218 or Email: bethandherb@gmail.com. Also note that in anticipation of our Summer Journey through Pilgrim s Progress, you can order a book through the church office for a cost of $10. This will be the book that will be studied and discussed at the Summer Backyard Bible Club. SENIORS: Mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 8, for a Tulip Time Brunch and Show at 10:30 a.m. There is a sign-up sheet for this outing at the back of church and you must sign up as soon as possible to be assured of getting a ticket. Cost per person is $26.00 and payable to Irv Bos. GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS The RYS MIDDLE SCHOOL RETREAT is Friday-Saturday, April 27-28, at the Cranhill Ranch for grades 6-8. Speaker: Mr. David Garrett; Theme: Bondservants to Christ. CHRISTIAN SCHOOL S UPCOMING SOCIETY MEETINGS: The annual Society Meeting for Holland Christian Schools is coming up at 7:00 p.m. in the HCHS Lecture Hall on April 19; Borculo Christian Society Meeting will be on May 2 at 87:00 p.m. BIBLE LEAGUE LUNCHEON: May 3 at 12 noon at Harderwyk CRC. Lunch catered by James Street Inn. Cost is $8.00 per person. Speaker: Lynn Austin. For reservations call Jan Van Dyke at 399-4549 by May 1. 13
YOUTH CORNER April 15, 2018 CHILDREN S WORSHIP for children ages 3-4 will meet this morning. The children are dismissed as indicated in the order or worship. They meet together downstairs in the Children s Center. Teacher: Lisa Mast Helper: Kirsten Buter SUNDAY SCHOOL for Pre-K through 5th grade will meet from 10:45 11:45 a.m. downstairs, The kids join in the Fellowship Room for refreshments and then gather in the Children s Center for opening and singing before going to their classes. Serving: Shari Smith CATECHISM classes for grades 6 through 12 will meet today from 11:00 11:45 a.m. in various rooms in the Ministry Center. Cadet Father/Son Campout is scheduled for Friday-Saturday, April 27-28, at the Cadet Campgrounds on Ransom St. Watch for more details to come. & HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL ETC will meet next Sunday evening, April 22, following our evening worship service. Hosting: Peterson/T & K Rozema/Mast FUNDRAISER DINNER The High School Youth Group will be having a fundraiser dinner in an effort to raise funds for this year s summer convention. The dinner will be served on Monday evening, April 30, prior to our Annual Congregational Meeting. Please be watching for more detailed information to come to you! 14
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