Opportunities for Service Greeter AM Usher April 22 April 29 Pam & Jerry Segaar Rich & Bev Maliepaard Patrick Visser Tim Fernandes Rich Vanden Akker - PM Jody Eskes Jamie Eskes Bob & Marilyn Hoekstra Patrick Visser Tim Fernandes Rich Vanden Akker - PM Security PM Jim Schuller Mickey Fernandes Coffee Server Dave & Judy Kamper Bert & Nancy Vander Veen Nursery Children in Worship Tiffany Kamper Kerri Mora Samantha Anema PM Amanda Schoolland Viv Schuller Cindy Vander Molen Avery McMurray Dylan Koolhaas Jennifer Carrasquel Julie Groen Kim Mulder Lukas Groen PM Janeen Dykxhoorn Sandy Hekman Shauna den Dulk David Koolhaas Olivia Orozco Cindy Vander Molen Kaitlyn Goslinga Sound Braden Schuller Dave Hollander Video Nicholas Visser Samantha Anema Projection Heather Visser Heather Visser Worship Team Musician Teresa Vander Veen Jody Eskes Eden Boone Ruth Visser Emily Cisneros Susan Visser* Dawn Eskes Saylor De Abreu Tim Fernandes Brittany Bloemhof Renae Goslinga Pam VanDyke Rachel Goslinga Greg Schoolland Janean Heyboer Bill Butterman* Rod Mora* Brittany Bloemhof Evening Accomp. Cliff Schoolland Susan Visser Deacon - Offering AM Elder-Door Dale De Bie* Scott Rhoda* Daniel Dykxhoorn Sherwin Heyboer Randy den Dulk Jerry Segaar John Van Zwaluwenburg Scott Rhoda* Daniel Dykxhoorn* Sherwin Heyboer Jon De Zwaan Randy Eskes Ron Vander Molen Ric Winters Opening of Worship ORDER OF WORSHIP Come just as you are hear the Spirit call Come just as you are Come and see (come and see) Come receive (come receive) Come and live (come and live) forever (Chorus) Life everlasting And strength for today Taste the Living Water And never thirst again Come Just as You Are (Screen) Come just as you are hear the Spirit call Come just as you are Come receive (come receive) Christ the King (Christ the King) Come and live (come and live) forevermore Joseph Sabolick 1993 Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing ARR UBP CCLI# 130254 Blessed Be Your Name (Screen) In the land that is plentiful Where Your streams of abundance flow When I'm found in the desert place Though I walk through the wilderness Ev ry blessing You pour out I ll Turn back to praise When the darkness closes in Lord Still I will say (Chorus) Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your glorious name When the sun's shining down on me When the world's all as it should be
On the road marked with suffering Though there's pain in the offering You give and take away You give and take away My heart will choose to say Lord blessed be Your name Beth Redman Matt Redman 2002 Thankyou Music ARR UBP CCLI# 130254 He became sin who knew no sin That we might become His righteousness He humbled Himself and carried the cross Love so amazing love so amazing (Chorus) Jesus Messiah Name above all names Blessed Redeemer Emmanuel The Rescue for sinners The Ransom from heaven Jesus Messiah Lord of all His body the bread His blood the wine Broken and poured out all for love The whole earth trembled and the veil was torn Love so amazing love so amazing All our hope is in You All our hope is in You All the glory to You God The Light of the world Jesus Messiah (Screen) Jesus Messiah Lord of all Chris Tomlin Daniel Carson Ed Cash Jesse Reeves 2008 sixsteps Music ARR UBP CCLI# 130254 GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior) Jesus is all the World to Me In His Steps Litany (insert) I Want to Be Like Jesus Offering G.E.M.S. (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior) (Next Week: Love Ripon) Congregational Prayer Hearing God s Word Text: 1 John 2:6 (p. 1899) Message: In His Steps Prayer of Application Closing of Worship I Have Decided To Follow Jesus (Screen) I have decided to follow Jesus I have decided to follow Jesus I have decided to follow Jesus No turning back no turning back Will you decide now to follow Jesus Will you decide now to follow Jesus Will you decide now to follow Jesus No turning back no turning back Public Domain We Receive your Blessing (Screen) We receive Your blessing We receive Your grace As we walk in the light shining from Your face May the peace that You give Change the way that we live We receive Your blessing As we leave this place (REPEAT) Praise God from whom all blessings flow Praise Him all creatures here below Praise Him above you heavenly hosts Praise Father Son and praise the Holy Ghost Grace Moes Natasha Moes 2003 Unity Music Ministries ARR UBP CCLI#130254 Children, ages 3 yrs 2 nd grade, are dismissed for their time of age appropriate worship. They meet downstairs in the youth center.
GEMS In His Steps Litany Leader: Jesus invites us to follow Him. Young and old, boys and girls, all peoples and nations are invited to receive His love and to live like Him. GEMS: Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did (1 John 2:6). learn from Him. We remember His love, words, and ways! Congregation: Jesus is our Savior who rescues and forgives. He is Immanuel who walks with us and guides us. He is our Teacher who shows us how life works best. GEMS: Jesus acted justly, loved mercy, and walked humbly with God! (Micah 6:8) listen to Him. We remember who He says we really are. Congregation: Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! (2 Corinthians 5:17) GEMS: Jesus says we are accepted, loved, and have a place to belong. He says we matter to Him! ALL: To walk in His steps we will remember who Jesus is, remember who Jesus says we are, and then step in and love and live like Him. GEMS In His Steps Litany Leader: Jesus invites us to follow Him. Young and old, boys and girls, all peoples and nations are invited to receive His love and to live like Him. GEMS: Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did (1 John 2:6). learn from Him. We remember His love, words, and ways! Congregation: Jesus is our Savior who rescues and forgives. He is Immanuel who walks with us and guides us. He is our Teacher who shows us how life works best. GEMS: Jesus acted justly, loved mercy, and walked humbly with God! (Micah 6:8) listen to Him. We remember who He says we really are. Congregation: Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! (2 Corinthians 5:17) GEMS: Jesus says we are accepted, loved, and have a place to belong. He says we matter to Him! ALL: To walk in His steps we will remember who Jesus is, remember who Jesus says we are, and then step in and love and live like Him.
Almond Valley Mailbox Messages April 22, 2018 GENERAL Ripon Community National Day of Prayer Unity is the theme this year for the 13 th annual Ripon Community National Day of Prayer Service to be held on Thursday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m. hosted by the First Christian Reformed Church, 305 Boesch Drive, Ripon. You will hear from some of our community leaders and then local pastors will lead us in prayer for our City, the Ripon Police and Fire Departments, Business and Agriculture, Schools, and the State and Nation. The men s choral group, Voices for the King, will minister in music throughout the service. Childcare for infants and toddlers will be available and refreshments will be served following the service. Reserve this night to join together with fellow believers from our community to pray, to humbly confess, and to acknowledge God s dominion over the circumstances facing our country and city. Making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace Ephesians 4:3. Bethany Christian Services wants to invite you to an inspiring evening to benefit Bethany s House, A Home Where Love Grows. Thursday, May 3 at Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Modesto. 6:00pm - Dinner and program. Tickets $25 each, or host a table for 8, for $175. Reservations are required so you must register by April 23 rd : at www.bethany.org/modestoevent or call the office 209-522-5121. There will be a silent and dessert auction. Contact us if you would like to donate to either of the auctions. Discover the heart of Bethany s House where we are saving lives two at a time. For over 30 years, Bethany s House has offered a safe and loving home for women facing an unplanned pregnancy. We offer the education and resources expectant mothers need to make life-affirming choices. Your partnership makes this ministry possible. RIPON CHRISTIAN Ripon Christian Schools Merchandise & Livestock Auction Results Thanks to a large supporter turn-out at the past April 14 th auction in Escalon, proceeds totaling approximately $205,000 were raised for Ripon Christian Schools. The proceeds from this auction have been allocated towards RC s General Budget, the Capital Improvement Fund, the Industrial Arts program & the school s FFA program. A big thank you to all businesses & individuals who donated items towards this auction, those individuals who contributed by attending the auction and bidding on the items, and to everyone else involved with this auction by your display of such a generous & giving spirit! We praise the Lord for such successful results!! SAVE THE DATE: RC Boosters Golf Tournament will be held Mon., June 4. More information coming soon! Any questions, please contact Jeff Stuit at (209) 595-0160.
Today Today Is GEMS Sunday. The theme this year is In His Steps. Rev. Mark Van Dyke will be preaching from the GEMS verse, I John 2:6. Please join us for refreshments after the service in the fellowship hall. Our Children in Worship program is for 3yrs old 2 nd grade children that meets during the morning worship service for age appropriate worship. Today the lesson is Jesus Appears to the Disciples and Thomas. Tonight Rev. Mark VanDyke will be preaching from Lord s Day 13. The Ripon Christian will be worshiping with us. Their theme this year is Hope, Joy, Sing! Announcements Next Sunday we have the privilege of being a part of the public Profession of Faith for Haley Brown, Melissa Sorensen & Anthony Pasillas. AV T-Shirts are available for pick up this morning after the service. You can also order one if you missed the first shipment. If you plan to volunteer at VBS this year, we would appreciate it if you purchased one. Signups for next month's First Friday Night Babysitting are available on the bulletin board. Please prayerfully consider serving the young families of our church and community through this ministry. You will be needed from 4:45-8pm. If you have any questions, please ask Pam VanDyke. Hi-Camp Lasagna Dinner & Dessert Auction Fundraiser: Mark your calendars for our last Hi-Camp fundraiser of the year! On Tuesday, May 1 at 5:30pm, prior to our congregational meeting, our high school youth group will be hosting a lasagna dinner and dessert auction in the fellowship hall. This will be a great opportunity for us to gather together and show our support for our students, so we hope you ll come out and join us! "United in Christ, RHS & RCHS Joint Worship Service: On Sunday, April 29th at the Ripon High School amphitheater from 4:00-5:30pm, students from Ripon Christian and Ripon High will be joining together to lead a community-wide worship service. This will be a wonderful opportunity to display the unity we all have in Christ together as a community. The event is for all ages, and we ask that all who attend would bring their own lawn chairs. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask Pastor Zac. Church Family Our heartfelt condolences to Jane Viss, Scott & Karen Viss & their families in the passing of Ted Viss last week Thursday. Please pray that God s comfort, peace & strength be evident to them. Address: Phil & Joyce arrived safely in Sully on Monday afternoon. The address where they are staying is 903 9 th Ave., PO Box 404, Sully IA 50251. Birthdays this week: 4/24 Marcos Bulthuis, Greg Schoolland 4/25 Dustin Hoekstra 4/26 Matthijs Moret 4/27 Andrew Terpstra Sunday 22 Monday 23 Tuesday 24 Wednesday 25 Thursday 26 Friday 27 Saturday 28 Sunday 29 This Week s Calendar Morning Worship 9:30am Beth Haven B & C 10:45am Youth Education Classes (K-12) 10:45am Adult Education Class 11am Evening Worship 6pm Cadets 6:30pm CIC: Hawks Education Committee Meeting 7pm Impact 7pm Elders Meeting 7pm WWW Bible Study 9am study pgs 16-18. HS Youth Group 7pm Ladies Bible Study no meeting Worship Team Practice 7:00pm Cadet Campout Weekend Morning Worship 9:30am Beth Haven B & C 10:45am Youth Education Classes (K-12) 10:45am Adult Education Class 11am Evening Worship 6pm
Evening Worship April 22, 2018 Leading Worship - Rev. Mark VanDyke Accompanist Cliff Schoolland Evening Worship April 22, 2018 Leading Worship - Rev. Mark VanDyke Accompanist Cliff Schoolland Welcome & Opening Prayer God s Greeting Opening Song Now with Joyful Exultation (#95:1-3 PH) Offering GEMS Song of Illumination Teach Me, O Lord, Your Way of Truth (#276:1,3 PH) Scripture Reading Colossians 1:3-14 (p. 1831) Lord s Day 13 Message Delivered into God s Kingdom Song of Application To God be the Glory (#473:1,3 PH) Parting Blessing Benediction - Welcome & Opening Prayer God s Greeting Opening Song Now with Joyful Exultation (#95:1-3 PH) Offering GEMS Song of Illumination Teach Me, O Lord, Your Way of Truth (#276:1,3 PH) Scripture Reading Colossians 1:3-14 (p. 1831) Lord s Day 13 Message Delivered into God s Kingdom Song of Application To God be the Glory (#473:1,3 PH) Parting Blessing Benediction -