Growing in Discipleship Transformed for Ministry April 12, 2015 Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & 5:00 PM Welcome to Calvin Church In Worship: Our worship proceeds unannounced and follows the printed liturgy. Our Easter banner represents our joy in our Lord s resurrection: the purple conveys the reality of Christ s royalty; the blackness, symbolic of His death, moves from the onset easing into light, symbolizing life out of death. It is a promise fulfilled, giving us reason for hope in the truth of the eternal life to come. The flowers in the sanctuary are in loving memory of my dear wife Judy, who died last year on April 15. She is deeply missed. Bob Koornneef The flowers in the atrium are in honor and loving memory of Thelma Kiekover who would have celebrated her 74 th birthday today. 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. Children s Bulletins are in the holder in the narthex. Fellowship and Information: Everyone is invited to the Fellowship Hall 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 at the Information Desk 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
Do not hold on to me John 20:17 Eastertide Ten o clock April 12, 2015 Prelude: Christ Lay in the Bonds of Death J. Pachelbel, J. S. Bach, J. Krebs, D. Buxtehude Welcome and Announcements Call to Worship: As the Sun Doth Daily Rise Horatio Nelson As the sun doth daily rise, brightening all the morning skies, So to thee with one accord lift we up our hearts O Lord! Be our guard in sin and strife; be the leader of our life. Lest from thee we stray abroad, stay our wayward feet, O God! Praise we, with the heavenly host, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; Thee would we with one accord praise and magnify, O Lord! * Opening Hymn: I Serve a Risen Savior #365:1,3 See, What a Morning (first stanza sung by choir) #181:1-3 * God s Greeting CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE Call to Confession Hymn of Confession: Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive #638:1-4 Assurance of Pardon PRAISE AND PRAYER * Song of Response: Praise the Savior Now and Ever #191:1,2,4 (Kindergarten 4 th grade children may come forward during the singing of this song.) Message for Children Anthem: O Risen Lord O risen Lord, O glorious Son, now is the mighty battle won. Songs of praising we are raising. Alleluia! On the third morning he arose, shining in victory o er his foes; Earth is singing, heaven is ringing: Alleluia! After the death that him befell, Christ, our Lord, has harrowed hell. Sing with gladness, gone is sadness: Alleluia! The Lord of all things lives anew and all his saints are rising too. May our living be thanksgiving: Alleluia! K. Lee Scott
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession PREPARATION AND PROCLAMATION * Hymn of Preparation: Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies #667:1-3 Presentation of Offerings and Passing of Friendship Pads Offertory Prayer: Gord Kamps Offering for Mission Outreach Offertory: Four Variants on Praise the Savior [#191] Raymond Haan Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading: John 20:1-18 page 882 Philippians 3:10-14 page 955 Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon: Do Not Hold Me Prayer of Application * Hymn of Response: May the Mind of Christ My Savior #334:1,2,5 * Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles Creed front cover of Hymnal * Benediction * Doxology: God, the Father of Your People #927:1-2 God, the father of your people, you have called us to be one; Grant us grace to walk together in the joy of Christ, your Son. May we now remain in union with each other and the Lord, And possess, in sweet communion, joys that earth cannot afford. Amen. * Postlude: Toccata Brevis Daniel E. Gawthrop Preaching Pastor: Rev. Bob Koornneef Organist and Choir Director: Kenneth Bos Ministry of Music: Sanctuary Choir Accompanist: Lisa Meyer Scripture Reader: Thea VanHalsema
Calvin CRC Announcements for April 12, 2015 WORSHIP Today, 10 AM and 5 PM Morning worship: Rev. Bob Koornneef preaches on John 20:1-18, Philippians 3:10-14 the message, Do Not Hold Me. The Sanctuary Choir ministers to us in music. Our offering is for Mission Outreach. Evening worship: Rev. Harvey Kiekover preaches on Romans 8:22-31 the message, Work Together for Good. The Allegro Ringers minister to us in music. Our offering is for Home Repair Services. WORSHIP Next Sunday, April 19 Morning worship: Rev. Howard Vanderwell will be preaching from 1 st Corinthians 15:1-28, "What if We Forgot Easter?" Our children's music ensembles (Covenant Choir, Cherub Choir, and Junior Bells) will lead us in ministry of music. Our offering will be for the Ministry Fund. Evening worship: Rev. Rebecca Jordan Heys will be preaching from Psalm 4. The message is titled, "The Cure for Insomnia," but it will keep you awake. Our offering will be for Wedgwood Christian Services. STAFF NOTE: Char Bulthuis is on vacation until Monday, April 13. CHURCH FAMILY Gerry Slagter (district #7) was admitted to Butterworth hospital last Sunday. John C. Medendorp, Jr. has accepted a call to serve as the pastor of Community CRC in Kitchener, Ontario. He has been serving as the interim pastor of that congregation for the past year. A heartfelt thanks for all the prayers, cards, hugs and expressions of sympathy in the loss of our nephew, Steve Roon. Truly the communion of the saints and the love of God expressed through each of you is keenly felt and continues to support us each day. Hans & Gert Bokhout Thank you to the Calvin Church family! We were touched and heartened by the outpouring of cards and many other expressions of sympathy and support, and sharing of memories, at the passing of our Mom, Ruth DeKoster. Thanks be to God for her long and fulfilling life! Steve & Ellen and Mark & Julie DeKoster, and families CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRIES BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: 4/12 Doofan Nyamor (17!) TLC AND WORSHIP CENTER CLASSES will not meet today. Classes will resume next week, April 19: 2 & 3 year-olds Peace, Be Still Jenna and Rachel 4 & 5 year-olds Zaccheus Cheri, Erin, and Louisa Kindergarten Jesus Appearance to Mary Magdalene 1 st & 2 nd grade Jesus Again Asks Peter to Follow Him Worship Center children are encouraged to continue their giving for missions and to bring their offerings for Family Assistance each Sunday.
CHILDREN S CHOIRS: The Covenant and Cherub choirs will be finishing their season next week Sunday, April 19, with the traditional singing of Look at the World. Parents of choristers and former choristers are invited to join us for this anthem. Parents will rehearse with the choirs at 9:00 AM on Sunday morning, April 19. Please plan to join your sons and daughters at that time. Former choristers may join us after the last hymn that morning. See you all there! CHURCH SCHOOL CLASSES: Schedule for 3 rd through 12 th grade church school youth: Classes will not meet today. We will meet for Intergenerational church school classes in the Fellowship Hall beginning next week, April 19. 78ERS: We meet this week, Wednesday night, for youth group in the Catacomb. On Saturday, April 25 we will enjoy an activity at Craig s Cruisers from 11 AM to 1 PM. Cost for the event is $10 which includes lunch buffet, activities, and game tokens. CYG: RSVP to Char if you are able to come to Fifth Third Ballpark this Saturday, April 18 for a 4 PM Whitecaps game. Cost for tickets is $5 each. Watch for departure details in an email this week. Our 2014/2015 CYG year is nearing its close! We have a Sunday night meeting April 27 and then we will plan to meet for lunch on May 3, location TBA. MEETINGS, ACTIVITIES, AND EVENTS Thank you for all who attended the Lenten Breakfast. Willing hearts and hands who participated make this occasion special and helps all of us to reflect, remember and celebrate Christ's life saving grace through His death and resurrection. Thank you for the generous donations which assists Family Assistance in its ministry. "To God be the glory for great things He has done." Gert Bokhout ATTENTION WOMEN SOFTBALL PLAYERS: Please confirm with Kim Spoelma today if you intend to play this upcoming season. I need to know if we will have enough to field a team. You can email, call or text (kimspoelma@yahoo.com, 616-644-5856). CALVIN FRIENDSHIP BREAKFAST: Welcome spring by joining fellow seniors for breakfast tomorrow morning at 8:30 AM. A room at the Omelette Shoppe in Breton Village has been reserved for us. A chair will be waiting for you! It is an excellent occasion to invite newer members to become better acquainted with other Calvin Church Seniors. WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY: Join us on Wednesday, April 15 at 9:30 AM as we study Revelation 21, led by Pastor Rebecca. Study sheets are on the table in the narthex. WEDNESDAY April 15: A light supper will be provided at church for young adults and their children, especially those involved in Wednesday evening programming. A suggested donation from each family will cover the cost of the meal. Food will be served from 5:00-6:30, and nursery care will be provided from 5:30-7:00.
SAVE THE DATE: Baxter Community Center s annual fix-up day is April 18 and the deacons are inviting the Congregation to participate in this service opportunity. Please contact Jesse Keegstra at jessekeegstra@gmail.com INTER-GENERATIONAL CHURCH SCHOOL returns this spring! April 19, April 26, and May 3 mark the final weeks of church school this year. We will spend those weeks together in an important all-church faith formation event. Come to the Fellowship Hall at 11:30 AM on those Sundays and find a seat around one of the tables. The place mats on the tables are color-coded by age to encourage you to sit with folks of different ages. Nursery care will be available. Contact Pastor Rebecca with any questions. RAYBROOK SERVICE: The Covenant and Cherub choirs will be singing at the 2:00 PM service at Raybrook on April 19. Members of the congregation are welcome to join us as we finish our season with the ministry of music to the residents at the Holland Home. GARDEN CLUB REMINDER: Please sign up now for our first event of the season. We will be attending the Master Gardener Lecture Series on April 28 at Meijer Gardens which is free to members and their guests. Plan to be there at 6:30 PM. EDUCATION VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION SUNDAY: We will acknowledge our volunteers in the children and youth programs on May 17 at the close of the morning worship service. BIBLES FOR SECOND GRADERS: Our second grade class will receive their Bibles on May 17 during the morning worship service. SEVERE WEATHER POLICY: Calvin CRC meetings, activities, and worship services will be automatically cancelled if any of the following weather advisories are still in effect for Kent County within one hour of scheduled events: Tornado Watch, Tornado Warning, or Severe Thunderstorm Warning. If a Tornado Watch or severe Thunderstorm Warning is issued after a worship service or meeting has begun, the service or meeting will continue. If a Tornado Warning sounds during worship services or meetings, the congregation will immediately take shelter in the basement until the warning expires. REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS On Monday, April 20, the Grand Rapids Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will hold a double-header young organists competition at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, 700 Ethel Ave SE. The second annual Annamae Rotman Competition will be held at 7:30 PM, preceded by the bi-annual American Guild of Organists/Quimby Competition at 2:00 PM for the more advanced young organists. Come April 20 to hear a total of nine accomplished young and very young organists age 23 and under. Each competitor will lead a congregational hymn for which audience members are needed.
CALENDAR Today, Sunday, April 12 9:30a Prayer Time (Prayer Room) 9:40a Atrium Greeters: Walt & Jesslyn DeBoer East Greeters: Mark & Julie DeKoster Nursery Supervisors: Christine Coulter and Lindsay Molenbeek Nursery Helpers: Greg & Betsy Schierbeek Jackson Schierbeek and Katie Brouwer Parking Attendant: Dan Spoelema 11:15a Library Volunteer: Simone Gibson Coffee Servers: Schoone-Jongen and Sytsma 11:30a Adult Education: Reading the Bible as Story Presenter: Doris Rikkers 4:40p Parking Attendant: Dale Rosema Monday, April 13 8:30a Friendship Breakfast at the Omelette Shoppe 7:00p Co-ed Volleyball 7:30p Book Club in the lounge Tuesday, April 14 9:30a Family Assistance 6:00p Building & Grounds Committee meeting 6:30p Evangelism Committee meeting 7:00p Zuni Ambassadors meeting in room 9 7:30p Elders and Deacons Wednesday, April 15 9:30a Women s Bible Study 12:00p Global Gifts Board meeting in the lounge 5:00p Community Supper in the fellowship hall 5:30p Junior Bells Nursery 6:15p Cherub Choir and Covenant Choir (Wigboldy) 7:00p Sanctuary Choir 78ers GEMS / Cadets 9:30a Family Assistance 7:00p Eastown Basketball 8:00p Calvin Basketball Thursday, April 16 Saturday, April 18 4:00p CYG outing to Whitecaps game
Next Sunday, April 19 8:30a Education Committee meeting 9:30a Prayer Time (Prayer Room) 9:40a Atrium Greeters: Steve & Ellen DeKoster East Greeters: Bert & Sally devries Nursery Supervisors: Rachel Rayburn and Melisa Hubka Nursery Helpers: Jim & Linda Fridsma Jared Bulthuis and Carolyn Prince Parking Attendant: Tom Prince 11:15a Library Volunteer: Lois Huisman Coffee Servers: Rosema and Vanderhill 11:30a Inter-generational Church School in the fellowship hall 4:40p Parking Attendant: Chad Jansen 6:30p CYG Supper: pizza, side dish: Noordewier