Growing in Discipleship Transformed for Ministry July 19, 2015 Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & 5:00 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 growth in this season of the church year. 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. 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 3:00 PM, Monday Thursday Bulletin deadline: Wednesday Noon 616-451-8467 Office@CalvinCRC.org www.calvincrc.org
For I know that my Redeemer lives, and that at the last he will stand upon the earth, and after my skin has been thus destroyed, then in my flesh I shall see God, whom I shall see on my side, and my eyes shall behold, and not another. Job 19:25-27 Season of Ordinary Time Ten o clock July 19, 2015 Organ Prelude: Three Movements from Concerto #1 Matthew Camidge Welcome and Announcements Call to Worship: Come, Worship God [#509] John B. Dykes * Opening Hymns: I Will Rise #468:1-2 Guide Me, O My Great Redeemer #43:1-3 * God s Greeting CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE Call to Confession Prayer of Confession Hymn of Confession: Softly and Tenderly, Jesus Is Calling #615:1-3 Assurance of Pardon * Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles' Creed front cover of hymnal PRAISE AND PRAYER * Song of Response: My Shepherd Will Supply My Need #369:1-3 (Kindergarten through 4 th grade children may come forward during the last stanza) Message for Children Anthem: Be Thou My Vision Bob Chilcott Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart, Be all else but naught to me, save that thou art. Be thou my best thought in the day and the night, Both waking and sleeping, thy presence my light. Be thou my wisdom, be thou my true word; Be thou ever with me, and I with thee, Lord; Be thou my great Father, and I thy true son; Be thou in me dwelling, and I with thee one. Be thou and thou only the first in my heart; O Sovereign of heaven, my treasure thou art; Great heart of my own heart, whatever befall, Still be thou my vision, O ruler of all.
Youth Group Testimonies for SERVE trip on Roselawn, Indiana Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession, concluding 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: For All the Saints #254:1-5 Presentation of Offerings and Passing of Friendship Pads Offertory Prayer: Dan Bode Offering for Ministry Fund Offertory: Prelude-Fantasy on Amazing Grace [#691] Sam Batt Owens Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:35-57 page 936 Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon: Heaven: The Defeat of Death Prayer of Application * Hymn of Response: Abide with Me #466:1-5 * Benediction * Doxology: By the Sea of Crystal #489:1-3 By the sea of crystal saints in glory stand, Myriads in number, drawn from every land. Robed in white apparel, washed in Jesus blood, They now reign in heaven with the Lamb of God. Out of tribulation, death, and Satan s hand, They have been translated at the Lord s command. In their hands they re holding palms of victory. Hark! The jubilant chorus shouts triumphantly: Unto God Almighty, sitting on the throne, And the Lamb, victorious, be the praise alone. God has wrought salvation; he did wondrous things. Who shall not extol thee, holy King of kings! Amen. * Postlude: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling [#351] Paul Manz Preaching Pastor: Rev. Laura Smit Organist: Kenneth Bos Ministry of Music: Chelsea LaJoye Scripture Reader: Julie DeKoster
Five o clock July 19, 2015 Piano Prelude: To My Dear God D. Buxtehude Welcome Call to Worship: Surely the Presence of the Lord Is in This Place Rick Powell Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place, I can feel his mighty power and his grace. I can hear the brush of angels wings, I see glory on each face, Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place. There s a holy hush around us as God s glory fills this place, I ve touched the hem of his garment, I can almost see his face; And my heart is overflowing with the fullness of his joy, I know without a doubt that I ve been with the Lord. * God s Greeting * Opening Hymn: My Soul Cries Out with a Joyful Shout #69:1-4 Evening Psalm 50 page 451 Anthem: Thy Will Be Done Joyce Elaine Eilers Sometimes the load is heavy, and sometimes the road is long. And sometimes, Lord, this heart of mine is not so very strong. But thy will be done, Lord, thy will be done. Father, I do not ask you to take this cup from me. I only ask your guidance over paths I cannot see. And thy will be done, Lord, thy will be done. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever, Amen. Now Lord, I feel you near me, I feel your guiding power. And know you re standing by me through every passing hour. And thy will be done, Lord, thy will be done. * Hymn of Preparation: God Marked a Line and Told the Sea #28:1-5 Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12 page 961 Reader: This is the Word of the Lord, People: Thanks be to God! Sermon: Hell: Can We Make Sense of Eternal Judgment? Prayer of Application * Hymn of Response: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God #776:1-4 * Affirmation of Faith: The Nicene Creed back cover of hymnal Evening Prayer and Offertory Prayer Presentation of Offerings Offering for Wedgwood Christian Services Offertory: May God Be Gracious J. Pachelbel * Benediction * Doxology: This Is My Father s World #21:1, 3 This is my Father s world, and to my listening ears All nature sings and round me rings the music of the spheres. This is my Father s world; I rest me in the thought Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas; his hand the wonders wrought. This is my Father s world; oh, let me not forget That, though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the Ruler yet. This is my Father s world; why should my heart be sad? The Lord is King, let the heavens ring! God reigns; let the earth be glad. Amen. * Postlude: Help, O Lord J. Pachelbel Preaching Pastor: Rev. Laura Smit Pianist: John Tiemstra Ministry of Music: Jean Ver Hulst Reader: Donna Houskamp
Calvin CRC Announcements for July 19, 2015 WORSHIP Today, 10 AM and 5 PM Morning worship: Rev. Dr. Laura Smit preaches, and Chelsea LaJoye, a graduate of Calvin College where she studied music education, with an emphasis in vocal music, leads us in ministry of music. Members of our high school youth group share testimonies of their SERVE trip to Roselawn, Indiana. Our offering is for the Ministry Fund. Evening worship: Laura Smit returns to preach, and our own Jean Ver Hulst leads us in ministry of music. Our offering is for Wedgwood Christian Services. WORSHIP Next Sunday, July 26 Morning worship: Rev. Dr. Laura Smit will finish her series on heaven with Heaven: The New Creation, based on Revelation 21:1-5a; 9-14; 21:22-22:5, and Rebecca Padgett, a member of our Sanctuary Choir, will lead us in ministry of music. Our offering will be for the Baxter Community Center. Evening worship: Rev. Rebecca Jordan Heys will preach from Psalm 14, "Really Real." We will have a congregational hymnsing. Our offering will be for Christian Rest Home. CHURCH FAMILY We pray for God's comfort for Bernice Ritzema (district #7) after the death of her husband, Mark, on Saturday, July 11. His funeral was held yesterday at Calvin Church. We thank God for the promises of Christ's resurrection. Bob Schoone-Jongen (district #4) remains at Blodgett hospital. Monday, July 13, Pastor Bob (district #5), had a bicycling accident. He had surgery on Tuesday morning to repair a broken pelvis, and he is recovering at Butterworth hospital. CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRIES RECENT BIRTHDAYS: 6/26 Jenna Swets (18!), 7/22 Anna Prince (18!) 7/24 Allory Netz (7!), Charlie Molenbeek (6!), and Kate Poortenga (17!) MEETINGS, ACTIVITIES, AND EVENTS Pastor Bob's retirement dinner celebration, which had been scheduled for this past Wednesday, has been postponed. Stay tuned for more information. ROSELAWN SERVE: Our Roselawn SERVE attendees will be sharing stories about their mission service experience June 20 to 27. The youth and leaders who attended Roselawn SERVE include: Sarah Brouwer, Aubrie Cok, Olivia Prince, Samantha Koeman, Megan Noordewier, Claire Brouwer, Katie Verhulst, Jared Duthler, Jared Bulthuis, Dan Lubben, Breanna and Char Bulthuis. VBS ITEMS TO PICK UP: In the lounge there is a blue oriental rug and a few wicker baskets used during Vacation Bible School.
SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM: This week will be the third week of the ministry this year at Calvin Church. Pray for us on Tuesday the 21 st and Thursday the 23 rd, including our field trips to the Calvin College Nature Preserve and Boulder Ridge Zoo. Pray for energy for the leaders and pray for chances for the students to experience God's love through these opportunities in God's creation. CALVIN CHURCH GARDEN CLUB invites you to carpool to the absolute highlight of our summer season, the Bird House at 6473 Wildcreek Drive in Holland where Bill and Jeanine Bird have created a layered world of beautiful flowers (along with three charming garden houses where we will have refreshments) and many unusual plants from agapanthus to giant zinnias. We will carpool from church at 6:00 PM sharp on Wednesday, July 22 to begin this amazing adventure so please come along with us. COLLEGE-AGE SUMMER GATHERING: Haven t seen some of your friends from your CYG years lately? Please join us for supper at Char s house, 2251 Rolling Hill SE, Grand Rapids, at 6:30 PM, Sunday, July 26. New and current college students and friends, as well as CYG alumni are all welcome. Please RSVP to Char at calvinyouthline@calvincrc.org if you are able to attend. SAVE THE DATE: Our new Family Assistance Building will host a public open house, celebrating this ministry and its service to our community. You are welcome to come on Wednesday, July 29 at 3:30 PM. CADET CO-COORDINATOR: We are seeking a Cadet leader to join Mike TerBeek in leadership of our Cadet program for this coming school year. Calvinist Cadets is a program for our 2 nd grade through 6 th grade boys which meets twice per month. Please contact Mike or talk with Char Bulthuis in the church office if you have an interest in knowing more about it.
CALENDAR Today, Sunday, July 19 9:30a Prayer Time 9:40a Atrium Greeters: Bill & Rosemary Stevenson East Greeters: Don & Karen Trap Nursery Supervisors: Melisa Hubka and Yvonne Triezenberg Nursery Helpers: Dan & Kim Spoelma Erin Hubka, Hannah Overbeek Parking Attendant: Bob Houskamp, Jr. 11:15a Library Volunteer: Elaine Harper Coffee Servers: DeKoster, Schoone-Jongen 4:40p Parking Attendant: Walter DeBoer Monday, July 20 6:30p Men s Softball against Kelloggsville CRC on diamond 1 Tuesday, July 21 9:30a Family Assistance Summer Learning Program 7:00p Living Water Church basketball in the fellowship hall Thursday, July 23 9:30a Take Charge meeting Family Assistance Summer Learning Program Next Sunday, July 26 9:30a Prayer Time (Prayer Room) 9:40a Atrium Greeters: Mike & Lisa TerBeek East Greeters: Celia Steele, Kris Bergh Nursery Supervisors: Lindsay Molenbeek, Sarah Williamson Nursery Helpers: Tom & Sue Keegstra Chase Burghgraef Parking Attendant: Tom Wiersma 11:15a Library Volunteer: Suzi Steketee Coffee Servers: Buettner, Sytsma 4:40p Parking Attendant: Bruce Van Oss