Growing in Discipleship Transformed for Ministry October 5, 2014 Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & 5:00 PM Sunday Church School Classes 11:30 AM-12:15 PM Welcome to Calvin Church In Worship: Our worship proceeds unannounced and follows the printed liturgy. The Chancel banner expresses the Christian belief that in one God there are three divine persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The color green represents the growing and liturgical season. 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 prior to the morning worship. K-2 nd : After the Children s Message the Children s Worship ministry meets downstairs until the conclusion of worship. Parents meet their children there following the service. Children s Bulletins are in the holder in the narthex. Fellowship and Information: Everyone is invited to the Atrium for refreshments following the morning service. An introductory church DVD is available at the Information Desk. All of our ministries are described in the colorful folders on the table 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
ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. Matthew 9:38 Mission Emphasis Ten o clock October 5, 2014 Prelude: Shout, for the Blessed Jesus Reigns [#261] Welcome and Announcements Call to Worship: Gather Us In [#529] Cassler, Lovelace Marty Haugen * Opening Hymn: Shout, for the Blessed Jesus Reigns #261:1,2,4,5 * God s Greeting Mission Processional GOD S MISSION TO THE WORLD Mission Hymn: In Christ There Is No East or West #268:1-5 Prayer of Confession Commissioned as Witnesses: Matthew 5:14-16 page 786 * Affirmation of Faith: Apostles Creed front cover of hymnal PRAISE AND PRAYER * Song of Response: This Little Light of Mine #930:1; Hide it under a bushel, no!; 2 (Kindergarten 4 th grade children may come forward during the singing of this song.) Message for Children Anthem: Christ is the World s True Light Johann Sebastian Bach Christ is the world s true light, its captain of salvation, Our daystar clear and bright; desire of every nation; New life, new hope awakes, where we accept his sway: Freedom her bondage breaks, and night is turned to day. In Christ, all races meet, their ancient feuds forgetting, The whole round world complete, from sunrise to its setting: When Christ is known as Lord, all shall forsake their fear. To ploughshare beat the sword, to pruning hook the space. One Lord, in one great name unite all who have known you; Cast out our pride and shame that hinder to enthrone you: The world has waited long, has laboured long in pain; To heal its ancient wrong, come, Prince of peace, and reign. Amen.
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession concluded with the Lord s Prayer Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. PREPARATION AND PROCLAMATION * Hymn of Preparation: Fear Not, Rejoice and Be Glad #240:1-3 Presentation of Offerings and Passing of Friendship Pads Offertory Prayer: Bob Houskamp, Jr. Offering for Criminal Justice Chaplaincy Offertory: Jesus Shall Reign [#219] Prayer for Illumination Gerald Kemner Scripture Reading Matthew 9:35-38 page 790 Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon: Therefore, pray! Prayer of Application * Doxology: To God Be the Glory #604:1-3 * Benediction * Choral Closing: May the Lord, Mighty God [#940] Pao-chen Li May the Lord, mighty God, bless and keep you forever; Grant you peace, perfect peace, courage in every endeavor. Lift up your eyes and see God s face, full of grace forever; May the Lord, mighty God, bless and keep you forever. * Postlude: Rigaudon Andre Campra Liturgist: Rev. Douglas MacLeod Preacher: Rev. Dr. Carl Bosma Organist: Kenneth Bos Ministry of Music: Junior Bells, Sanctuary Choir Junior Bells Director: Melanie Tolsma Reader: LeRoy Stegink
Five o clock October 5, 2014 Prelude: Wonderful Words of Life Lloyd Larson Welcome and Opening Prayer Call to Worship: God, You Call Us to this Place [#531] * God s Greeting Jacob Hintze * Opening Hymn: Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing #590:1-4, 8 Revised Common Lectionary reading: Psalm 19 page 433 Anthem: O Rest in the Lord O rest in the Lord, wait patiently for Him, And He shall give thee thy heart s desires: Commit thy way unto Him, and trust in Him; And fret not thyself because of evil doers. Felix Mendelssohn * Hymn of Preparation: Spirit of the Living God #749:1-2 Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading: Acts 8:26-40 page 892 Reader: This is the Word of the Lord, People: Thanks be to God! Sermon: Expanding Grace Prayer of Application * Hymn of Response: Oh, the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus #796:1-3 * Affirmation of Faith: Nicene Creed back cover of hymnal Evening Prayer and Offertory Prayer Presentation of Offerings Offering for Calvinist Cadet Corps Offertory: I Love to Tell the Story [#262] * Benediction Michael Cox * Doxology: Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow #964 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, amen. * Postlude: Song Without Words, Op.85 #2 Felix Mendelssohn Liturgist: Rev. Rebecca Jordan Heys Preacher: Rev. Steven Van Zanen Pianist: Kenneth Bos Ministry of Music: Evonne Kok
Calvin CRC Announcements for October 5, 2014 WORSHIP Today, October 5, Mission Emphasis Morning Worship: We begin our Mission Emphasis week by welcoming Rev. Dr. Carl Bosma, former missionary in Brazil, Associate Professor of Old Testament at Calvin Seminary, and Director of the Institute for Global Church Planting and Renewal. Rev. Bosma is preaching from Matthew 9:38, "Therefore, pray...!" Our offerings are for Criminal Justice Chaplaincy. Evening Worship: We welcome to our pulpit Rev. Steve Van Zanen who has worked in Romania and Lithuania, and currently is the Director of Missions Education and Engagement with Christian Reformed World Missions. He is preaching from Acts 8:26-40, "Expanding Grace." Our offerings are for the Calvinist Cadet Corps. WORSHIP Next Sunday, October 12, Mission Emphasis Morning Worship: Our Cherub and Covenant Choirs will contribute to our worship service and Rev. MacLeod will be preaching from Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23, "The Promiscuous Gospel." Our offerings will be for Mission Outreach. Evening Worship: We will welcome to our pulpit Rev. Zachary King who serves with Christian Reformed World Missions in Haiti. Our offerings will be for Wedgewood Christian Services. CHURCH FAMILY We extend our sympathy to Bruce & June Klanderman (District #8) and their loved ones as they mourn the death of Bruce s son, Paul Klanderman, who died last Sunday, September 28. Our prayer is that God s presence and promises will bring them rich comfort. CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRIES BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: 10/6 Jared Bulthuis (18!) Today TLC and CHILDREN S WORSHIP: 2 & 3 year-olds Grandma & Grandpa Come to Church Jenna & Rachel, leaders 4 & 5 year-olds God Gave Me a Home Cheri, Erin & Louisa, leaders Kindergarten Noah 1 st 2 nd grade Jesus and the Paralytic Worship Center children are encouraged to continue their giving for missions and to bring their offerings for Family Assistance each Sunday. Next Sunday: 2 & 3 year-olds The Gift of Growing Things Jenna & Rachel, leaders 4 & 5 year-olds Church Calendar Cheri, Erin & Louisa, leaders Kindergarten Abraham and Sarai 1 st 2 nd grade Jesus and the Tax Collectors
78ERS: Our next meeting will be Wednesday evening, October 8, from 7 to 8:30. Join us for prayer time, snacks, and then games in the fellowship hall. Friends are welcome! 78ERS BOWLING: Join us for pizza and bowling at Spectrum Lanes Saturday afternoon, October 11, from 1 to 3 PM! Please meet at the bowling alley, located at 5656 Clyde Park. If you need transportation, contact Char. Cost is $5 each and friends are always welcome. CYG: All high school youth are welcomed to join us for conversation, supper, small groups and activity time for our meeting Sunday evening, October 12. MEETINGS, ACTIVITIES, AND EVENTS Our BLOOD DRIVE was a great success. Thanks to all who gave. We took in twenty-seven pints of blood, our all time high. See you all on February 18, 2015. PLEDGE FOR MISSIONS! Everyone, young and old, is encouraged to pledge toward the monthly mission collection for our missionaries and causes around the world. Whether you are 5 or 50 or 95, and feel called to pledge 5 cents to $500 each month for the next year toward our mission causes, each pledge is welcomed. It is called a faith pledge because you make it in reliance that is a sensible goal that God will provide you the means to fulfill. We will collect the mission pledge slips both today at lunch and in the offering next Sunday, but you may also place them anytime during October in the Mission Committee s mailbox. Extra slips are at the information desk. Today MISSIONS DINNER: Everyone is invited to join the Mission Outreach Committee at 11:30 in the fellowship hall to hear Dr. Carl Bosma, former missionary in Brazil. A pork loin dinner will be served at 12:05. The program takes the place of our adult and youth education classes, so that they may also join to hear the good news. A freewill offering will support the Global Gifts program. WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY: Join us on Wednesday, October 8, 9:30 AM, as we study Revelation 2, led by Pastor Rebecca. Study sheets are on the information desk. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP will meet on Wednesday, October 8 at 4:00 PM in the Conference room. CARING FRIENDS NEEDED: The privilege of CARING FRIENDS is to come alongside of others whose lives are burdened or the present journey is difficult or seems too much. A CARING FRIEND visits, listens, encourages, prays. You are never present to "fix" a situation but to show that as a member of the Community of Faith one cares and loves as Jesus does. Currently our group is small and the need for more Friends is urgent. We meet once a month - October, November, December, March, April, and May - to share with each other, encourage each other and for continued education. Men, women, old, and young, prayerfully consider being a CARING FRIEND. This ministry is a means to "carry each others burdens" and share in Calvin Church's community of faith. Please contact Gert and Hans Bokhout, pastor Doug or pastor Bob.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: Join us in reading and discussing A Grace Disguised by Jerry Sittser. We'll meet at Calvin Church at 6:30 PM on four Sundays in November: the 2 nd, 9 th, 16 th, and 23 rd. Sign up at the information desk, and Pastor Rebecca will get you a copy of the book. ADVANCE NOTICE: Dinners 4 Eight will be Saturday, November 8. Please mark your calendar. REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS Micah Center event: Ever wonder what it would be like to be caught up in a payday loan? Or how it would feel to get free from one? At Hope Reformed Church on Tuesday, October 7 at 7:00 PM, we will hear the stories of community members who got out of payday loan trouble with the help of the Inner City Christian Federation's Just Loans program. Following the testimonies, Pastor Dallas Lenear, chair of our Fair Lending Advocacy Group, will share the Micah Center's multi-pronged approached for ending predatory lending in our area. GLOBAL GIFTS 2 ND SATURDAY SPECIAL: We are excited as new items are coming in for our busy fall and winter seasons. Come support Calvin Church s own World Hunger Project on this coming Saturday, October 11. We are featuring 20% off anything that includes the colors of fall red, yellow, orange, and yes, even brown. Shop for beautiful personal accessories and home décor while also allowing an artisan in a developing country the dignity of supporting their family. Note: Put Friday, November 7 on your calendar for our 28 th anniversary luncheon at Pietros. RESILIENT, THE DOCUMENTARY, IS NOW COMPLETE! As you know Judy Bode co-founded the non-profit, My Heart Your Hands, with the mission to educate and equip cancer survivors, their families, and the medical community about the late effects of cancer cures. Filming began when Judy was awaiting heart transplant. Cleveland Clinic and Bradley Productions filmed in Cleveland and during this past year of recovery. Judy and her entire family invite you to attend the premier of Resilient, Tuesday, October 14 at 7 PM in the Calvin College Recital Hall (FAC). You may view the trailer for this film at https://vimeo.com/106620996 Come and join us at the Holland Home Breton Woods Bazaar at The Ridge (2772 Pfeiffer Woods Dr) Saturday, October 25, 9 AM 3 PM. Many homemade items plus bakery items and twenty-four vendors from the community. Join us for lunch $6.00 11:30 AM 1:00 PM. Proceeds raised at this event will benefit the Life Enrichment Program and furnishing the Living Room of the new Assisted Living Unit at Breton Woods. Calvin College Mentoring Program: We seek to pair students with mature Christians willing to meet a few times a month to listen, encourage, and pray. Many of Calvin College s students desire to grow in faith through this type of intentional relationship. The Mentoring Office offers careful pairing, training, events, and resources. Please contact Lisa Jousma at mentoring@calvin.edu to learn more or visit our webpage at www.calvin.edu/go/mentoring
Today, Sunday, October 5, Mission Emphasis 9:30a Family Assistance Building Ground Breaking Ceremony 9:40a Atrium Greeters: Hans & Gert Bokhout East Greeters: Mark & Mary Carol Brouwer Nursery Supervisors: Kim Stapert and Yvonne Triezenberg Nursery Helpers: Gary & Melanie Burghgraef, Chase & Morgan Parking Attendant: Kyle Heys 11:15a Library Volunteer: Tammy Baker Coffee Servers: DeKoster and Rosema 11:30a Mission Emphasis Program and Dinner in the Fellowship Hall 3:45p Community Care/Social Justice committee meets in the conference rm 4:40p Parking Attendant: Mark DeKoster Tuesday, October 7 9:30a Family Assistance 6:00p Building & Grounds meeting 7:30p Elders and Deacons Wednesday, October 8 9:30a Women s Bible Study 2:00p Caring Friends in the lounge 5:30p Junior Bells 6:15p Cherub Choir and Covenant Choir (Willem Gronsman) 7:00p Allegro Ringers 78ers in the Fellowship Hall Thursday, October 9 9:00a Take Charge meeting 9:30a Family Assistance 7:00p Eastown Basketball Sanctuary Choir rehearsal Friday, October 10 7:30a Senior Men s Bible Study Saturday, October 11 78ers Bowling Next Sunday, October 12, Mission Emphasis 8:30a Education committee meeting 9:30a Prayer Time (Prayer Room) 9:40a Atrium Greeters: Dirk & Char Bulthuis East Greeters: Dan & Melanie Yff Nursery Supervisors: Christine Coulter and Kim Wierenga Nursery Helpers: Steve & Ellen DeKoster, Liz and Emily Parking Attendant: Ed Tolsma 11:15a Library Volunteer: Elaine Harper Coffee Servers: Sytsma and Vanderhill 11:25a Enfolding Committee meeting in the lounge 4:40p Parking Attendant: Corrin Meyer 6:30p CYG (supper: Poortenga, Gronsman, Burghgraef)