Christian Reformed Church of Pease Pastor Michael Ten Haken Sunday, October 29, 2017 9:30 A.M.
Christian Reformed Church of Pease Pastor Michael Ten Haken October 29, 2017 We Prepare to Hear God s Word Call to Worship: Psalm 95 Opening Song: Blessed Be Your Name God s Greeting and Our Mutual Greeting Songs of Praise: Here I Am to Worship Draw Me Close to You Confession and Assurance Response of Praise: It is Well Intercessory Prayer Offering Received for 1) General Fund 2) Food Resource Bank Children s Message: Shelly Ash We Hear God s Word Scripture: Isaiah 59:12-21; Ephesians 6:10-14 Message: The Breastplate of Righteousness Song of Application: Lord, I Need You We Respond to God s Word God s Parting Blessing Parting Song: The Battle Belongs to the Lord
Sermon Notes Thank you for allowing our nursery staff to care for your little ones so the worship of others will not be distracted. Pagers are available. Children are invited to participate in the Children s Message. When they exit they may join the Little Lambs (age 3-5) or the Worship Center (K-2nd grade). At the close of the service, please call for your child. Both centers are located upstairs, first hallway on the left. As a courtesy, please switch your cell phone & pagers off or to silent mode. Hearing enhancers are available. Please ask an usher. The flow of the worship service is subject to change.
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1). We gather to worship the Triune God who made the universe and all that is in it including you and me. May you be struck this morning at the awesome power of God, the merciful love of Jesus, and real presence of the Holy Spirit you worship. Welcome and we are glad you re here! This morning Pastor Michael will continue with his series on the Armor of God focusing on The Breastplate of Righteousness using Isaiah 59:12-21. Next week, we put on the Shoes of the Gospel as we look at Matthew 10:1-16. Pastor Michael s sermon discussion class will take place after our worship service in the Fireside Room. All are welcome to attend. Be sure to bring your questions, comments, and musings! Reformation: Martin Luther posted 95 theses and started something new in the church 500 years ago. Let s celebrate our identity in Christ, which we share with our brothers and sisters from the year 1517, along with the church everywhere. Thank you for your gifts offered last week, October 22. The General Fund total was $3,985.89 and the offering for the Guatemala Action Project (GAP) was $1,786. Your offerings for the month of November 2017 will be received as follows: November 5 World Renew/World Hunger November 12 Community Christian School November 19 Gideons International November 26 Partners In Education Our Annual Congregational Meeting will be held tomorrow night, October 30 th at 7:00. We will be electing new elders and deacons as well as voting on the 2018 budget. Nominees for elder are: Dennis Kiel, Merlin Koppendrayer, Terry Kragt, Bill Ruis, Bob Van De Riet and Carol Veurink. Nominees for Deacon are: Mike Ash, Jayne Kiel, Don Moorlag, Jan Pearson, Judy Vander Linden and Andy Van Someren. If you are unable to attend, absentee ballots are available in the church office.
Our Church Family I want to thank my church family for all the get-well wishes, prayers and visits. Thanks be to God that I have recovered and am doing well. God is Good! Joyce Kiel Please be in prayer for Carol Smith s sister, Sharon. Sharon was involved in a serious car accident and is recovering from several broken ribs, a broken wrists and severe bruising. Prayers also for the loved ones of the motorcyclist that struck her, who was killed in the accident. Coffee Served in the Fireside Room this Wednesday morning, November 1, at 9:00 a.m. After coffee, at approximately 10:30, volunteers are needed to help go through our church s Christmas decorations and make plans for decorating church for the holidays. If you have questions, please call Diana Kruger at 612-206-0624. REC JR. and REC Daddio s Fundraiser tonight! Please be there by 4:30 wearing tennis shoes, jeans, and a SERVE T-Shirt of your choice (if you have one). Guests, we are looking forward to serving you! Thank you for your support. The area Youth Rally is this Wednesday night at the Evangelical Free Church in Princeton. We (both groups) will meet at church at 6:30 to carpool to Princeton. Parents, we should be home again by 9:15 or so. See you there! One of the highlights of the Youth Rally are the goodies (Bars and Cookies) that the folks from Pease have provided. Would a few of you be willing to do that again!? We need enough for 200 kids and leaders. If you would like to contribute please contact Pastor Michael. Several cases of pop are also needed. REC STUDENTS AND PARENTS: Pre-Registration for SERVE opens November 1 st and sites fill up quickly! This year, the group is hoping to SERVE to Gallatin Valley (Manhattan Area), Montana, July 7-14, 2018. If you are planning and able to go, please contact Amy or Dylan by Wednesday so we can secure enough places. Each reservation costs $50, so it s important we have an accurate count as that money in non-refundable.
Our church has been asked to serve coffee at the Milaca Elim Home on Sunday afternoons during the month of November from 1:45-3:00. Please call Peggy Baas at 369-4128 if you are willing to help. The Elim Home provides the treats. Christmas Pageant It won t be long and it will be time for rehearsal the first one is scheduled for December 3! We are in a need a few people to help coordinate this great Pease Christmas tradition. Would you be willing to help put a program together or help with costumes? If so, Dort Brink would love to hear from you. Please contact her if you d be willing and able to help. Directory Update-Please note Dusty & Pat Vedders address is: 440 4th Ave SE Milaca, MN 56353. In your mailboxes today please find the November Prayer Guide. On the tables in the foyer are the TODAY devotionals for November and December. Milaca Wrestling Soup Supper this Thursday, November 2. Serving is from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the High School Cafeteria. Calendar for the Week Sunday, October 29 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:50 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 5:00-6:30 p.m. Youth Fund Raiser at Daddio s Monday, October 30 7:00 p.m. Congregational Meeting Wednesday, November 1 9:00 a.m. Coffee in the Fellowship Hall 10:30 a.m. Volunteers needed the help with Christmas decorations 7:00 p.m. Youth Rally at Princeton E Free Church Thursday, November 2 6:00 p.m. Circles of Hope at Zion Lutheran Church
Advanced Dates Administrative Team meets on Wednesday, November 8, at 7:00. Samaritan Purse/Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes will be packed by the Mission Society on November 13. Opportunities to Serve Ushers Today & Next Week: Bob Hastings, Mitch & Edie Kuperus Dan Minks, Curt Nobel Greeters Today East Door: Sandy Rowland & Marg Timmer West Door: Pete & Betty De Boer Roving Greeters: Harlin & Lois Hanenburg Greeters Next Week East Door: Char Burklund & Ed Hanenburg West Doors: Carol Timmer & Loren Timmer Roving Greeters: Harly & Pauline Pap Nursery Today: Linda Droogsma, Kelli Snell, Gracie Ash, Colton Kiel Next Week: Sandy Meixell, Jim Santema, Morgan Pipkin, Shelby Haske Worship Center Today: The Calling of Samuel ~ 1 Samuel 3 Leader: Michelle Schluender Greeter: Morgan Pipkin Leader Next Week: Carol Veurink Greeter: Kaitlyn Kiel Little Lambs Today: What Is It? Leader: Jody Meixell Leader Next Week: Peggy Timmer Sound Board Today: Bernie Boldt Media Today: Anita Hubers Greeter: Dylan Ash Greeter: Sydney Halliburton Next Week: Dean Angermeier Next Week: Linda Droogsma
2017 Council Members Administrative Team Elders: Larry Kuperus President John Goslinga-Vice President Doug Brink-Clerk Pastor Michael Ten Haken Deacons: Carol Van Someren President Marla Ruis Treasurer Jackie Bekius Secretary Shepherding Team Elders: Harly Pap, Duane Droogsma, Jeff Hanenburg, Phil Vedders, Kevin Koppendrayer, Tom Patten Deacons: Lois Ritzema, Kevin Santema, Curt Hanenburg, Byron Byker, John Teeler, Nancy Larsen Christian Reformed Church of Pease 117 West Main St. Pease, MN 56363 320-369-4228 peasecrc@frontiernet.net www.peasecrc.org Prayer Line: 320-369-4225 or 1-855-369-4228 Radio Broadcast: WQPM 1300-AM Princeton from 9:30 10:45 a.m. Pastor Michael Ten Haken