October 2, 2016 MORNING WORSHIP 9:30 AM God Calls Us to Worship Prelude *Welcome and God s Greeting *Song of Praise: #187:1,4-6 (PH) Sing to the Lord, Sing His Praise God Renews Us By Grace Song of Confession & Commitment: O Great God *Song of Worship: #569:1,2,3 (WC) Living for Jesus a Life that Is True (children ages 3 - Kindergarten are dismissed for Children s Church) Offertory Offering: Faith Promise Missionaries God Speaks to Us Through His Word Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:15-2:13 (p. 1178) BUILDING THE HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH: ENDURE! God Meets Us in Communion *Song of Worship: How Deep Celebration of the Lord s Supper Song of Worship: #635 (WC) He Leadeth Me (sung during the passing of the wine) Song of Praise: #204:1-3 (PH) O Come, My Soul, Bless Thou the Lord (during this song we have an offering for our Benevolence Fund as God has met us in our need we meet others in their need) God Blesses Us to Bless Others *Benediction *Doxology: #493 (PH) Postlude LEADING US IN WORSHIP Worship Leader: Organ: Violin: Guitar: *Please stand if you are able Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow Pastors Lanser and Schuringa Pastor Matthew Lanser Jan Slinkman Kristen Voss Matt Bulthuis (PH-Psalter Hymnal; WC-Worshiping Church)
EVENING WORSHIP 6:00 PM We Enter His Presence Prelude *Welcome and God s Greeting *Song of Praise: #206:1,2,7,8 (PH) *Profession of Faith: *Song of Worship: Offertory Offering: My Soul, Bless the Lord! Nicene Creed (p. 4 in the back of the PH) Before the Throne of God Above Back to God International We Listen Scripture: Exodus 32:1-28; 33:12-23 (p. 86) DRAWING NEAR: THREE PRAYERS RARELY PRAYED We Are Sent to Serve *Song of Response: #365:1,3,5 (WC) *Benediction *Doxology: #10:1 (WC) Postlude "Abide With Me" "Glorify Your Name" LEADING US IN WORSHIP Worship Leader: Piano: *Please stand if you are able Pastor Matthew Lanser Pastor Greg Schuringa Jan Slinkman (PH-Psalter Hymnal; WC-Worshiping Church) STEPHEN MINISTRY Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart. 1 Peter 1:22
TODAY AT FAITH This morning we ll continue our Building the Household of Faith series with 2 Timothy 1:15-2:13. This text speaks to the times that we re tempted to walk away from God, and it reminds us to find our strength in Jesus and to continue to endure in the faith. Also this morning we have an opportunity to celebrate the Lord s Supper or Communion. Today is World Communion Sunday, and many churches around the world will be celebrating Communion. In our Communion celebration at Faith, first the bread and then the wine will be distributed by our elders. As Jesus unites all believers through His work, we will eat and drink each element in unison, when indicated by the pastor. For those who prefer grape juice instead of wine, it can be found at the center of each tray. If you are a guest this morning, and a professing member of Jesus in another Bible-believing church, you are welcome to join us at the Lord s Table today. This evening we continue in our series on prayer by looking at Moses praying to God in Exodus 32 and 33. By looking at his prayers we ll see something that may be missing in our prayer life. OFFERINGS Today: AM: Faith Promise Missionaries. PM: Back to God International. October 9: AM: Timothy Tuition Assistance Fund. PM: My Brother's Kitchen. October 16: AM: CRC Disability Concerns. PM: Cadets International. October 23: AM: Roseland Christian Ministries. PM: Chicago Westside Christian School. October 30: AM: World Renew-World Hunger. PM: CenterPointe Church. PRAYER & PRAISE If you have prayer needs, please visit room 1 on the north side of the sanctuary after the morning service. Congratulations to Tyler & Sarah Boone on the birth of their son, Nolan Donald, on Saturday, September 24. Remember to pray for those who are unable to join us in worship. Today we think of Annemarie Borchert who lives in Tabor Hills in Naperville. ANNOUNCEMENTS Membership at Faith CRC. If you are interested in learning about membership at Faith Church please contact Pastor Greg Schuringa for more information and next steps. The Technology Team is looking for volunteers to run projection and the video cameras during worship. This does not require past experience, just some training and commitment. If you are open to serving the church in this way, please contact Adam Zarek, ajzarek@gmail.com. The Worship Team is always open to new musicians getting involved. If you play an instrument or sing, and are interested in serving in this way, please contact Pastor Greg to learn more. Wednesday Evening Men s Group: A men s group will be meeting again this year on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. This is a great group to help you grow deeper in your faith! Get in touch with Steve David or Pastor Matthew to join this group.
Friday Morning Men s Bible Study: The Friday morning men s Bible study is studying the Gospel of Mark this fall, and would love to have you join in. The group meets from 6:30-7:30 AM on the second and fourth Fridays of the month. Coffee and light breakfast provided. Contact Christopher Koopmans or one of the pastors for more info. Visionary Marriage Groups: God has an incredible vision and purpose for marriages, but it can be hard to keep that in sight from day to day. If you d like to join other couples in deepening and renewing your vision for marriage, consider joining a visionary marriage group this year. Groups will be meeting once a month, beginning this week. For more details or to join a group, talk to Pastor Greg or Pastor Matthew. Do you love children? Are you looking for a way to fulfill the promise you made at our children s baptisms? Mom2Mom nursery is the place for you. We are looking for people who love to rock infants, read to toddlers or build blocks with three year olds. If you are interested in helping out on Thursday mornings from 9:00 to 11:00 AM every other week or once a month, please contact Linda Van Dyk. Dr. Schuringa and elder Chuck Slinkman will be offering communion for our shut-ins tomorrow. They will be visiting Providence at 2:00 PM and Saratoga Grove Retirement Home at 3:00 PM. Seniors Bible Study: The Seniors Bible study will begin meeting this week Tuesday (October 4) at 1:15 PM. We ll begin our study of the book of Exodus, and wrap up with a time of fellowship and refreshments. Study guides are available on the sign-up counter in the narthex. Please talk to Pastor Matthew if you have any questions. Men s Breakfast this Saturday: Faith s Fall Men s Breakfast will be this Saturday, October 8 at 8:30 AM (Note the change from our usual 7:30 time). We ll have our usual time of great food and fellowship, and then Kevin Hackert, Timothy Christian School s Director of Technology, will give a brief presentation on how Christians can understand and engage social media. Please sign up in the narthex or online for this great time of food and fellowship. Young Adults Grill Out on October 8! We're looking to build an inclusive aged group for anyone, whether single, dating, married or married with young children - you are welcome. We'll have a BBQ, games and plenty of time to socialize at Randy Heerdt's home, 1085 S. Prospect, Elmhurst from 4:00-6:30 PM on Saturday, October 8. Let us know if you'll be there and if you can bring a salad, starch, dessert or drinks! Please RSVP to Jonathan, jbarney@faithelmhurst.org. The Faith Book Club has chosen Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity by Nabeel Qureshi for the October meeting. This is Nabeel's dramatic journey from Islam to Christianity, complete with friendships, investigations and dreams along the way. Please pick up a copy and join us on Wednesday, October 12 at 7:00 PM. Please note the new day. Please contact Chuck Slinkman, 708-343-1962 if you have any questions. Whirlyball: Back by popular demand, we ll be having a Whirlyball evening in Lombard on October 27 at 8:00PM. Join us for this unique fusion of bumper cars, basketball, lacrosse, and controlled chaos. Sign up in the back of church or online. Twenty slots are available, so sign up soon. Age 21 and over for this time around. Questions, call Dirk Glaubke, 312-375-6431.
Feed My Starving Children: The Evangelism Committee invites you to help make food packets for the Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) organization to distribute globally to those in need. We ll be going to FMSC in Aurora on Tuesday, November 1 from 8:00-9:30 PM. Everyone age 5 and up is welcome to sign up in the narthex, on Faith's website, or at http://volunteer.fmsc.org/register (group #962947) for this opportunity to serve with other people from Faith and to make a real difference to the poor and hungry. There s work available for a variety of physical ability levels. Location and directions are available in the narthex. Please join us! Contact Dirk Glaubke or Pastor Matthew with any questions. Today is Life Chain Sunday. It is a day when we have an opportunity to stand on a corner and hold a sign indicating to those driving by that we, as Christians, support life. Illinois Citizens for Life has signs. A flyer is on the information desk with area locations. Questions contact Kathy De Vries, 708-749-3833 or jdvkdv@sbcglobal.net. Do you have a favorite hymn, song or chorus that you would like to hear? Place your requests, with your name attached in Donna Erdman's or Jan Slinkman s mailbox. Attention Instrumentalists: The Music Committee is planning for our Thanksgiving Service and would like to have an idea of how many instrumentalists will be available for our service. If you would like to play this year for the first time, or if you usually play and will not be able to play this year, please speak to Donna Erdman or Jan Slinkman so plans can be made accordingly. Each of you is a valuable and needed member. Weekly Faith CRC Emails: Are you on our email list? If not, please add your name to the list at the sign-up counter, or contact office@faithelmhurst.org. You ll receive weekly emails about Sunday worship services, special events and also occasional mid-week prayer requests from the Faith Church family. Lost & Found: Please check out the table in the fellowship hall for items left in the kitchen over the past months. We have a lot of water bottles and containers that need to go back to their proper homes. If not picked up, they will be donated to New to You Resale Shop at the end of October. YOUTH NEWS Cadets & Jr. Cadets (boys in grades 3-8) will meet this Wednesday, from 7:00-9:00 PM. Catechism Classes: Every Sunday join us in learning and discussion over basic Christian beliefs, 10:45-11:45 AM. Grades 6-8 meet at the house, grades 9 & 10 meet in room 2, grade 11 meets in room 3 and grade 12 meets in room 15. The Gathering: High School students are invited to join our youth group for dinner, games and Bible study on Sundays from 7:00 9:00 PM. Asylum: Middle school students (6-8 th ) are invited to join our youth group meeting this Friday from 7:00-9:00 PM. The Gathering Lock-In: Join us October 14-15 for crazy games, movies and hanging out all night; drop off is at 7:00 PM, pick up at 9:00 AM. Each student is invited to bring a favorite snack/candy to share! A completed release form is required. See Jonathan for the form. After Hours (October 12): All 6 th -12 th graders are invited to come hang out, play games and eat snacks at the Church House after school from 3:00-4:30 PM.
THIS WEEK AT FAITH TODAY Children s Church will meet during the second half of morning worship. Sunday School will meet from 10:45-11:45 AM. Catechism classes will meet from 10:45-11:45 AM. The Sermon Discussion Group will meet 15 minutes after the morning service in room 4/5. The Gathering will meet at church at 7:15 PM. MONDAY, OCTOBER 3 Communion will be served at Providence Healthcare at 2:00 PM. Communion will be served at Saratoga Grove at 3:00 PM. The Executive Committee will meet at 6:30 PM. The Deacons will meet at 6:30 PM. The Elders will meet at 7:00 PM. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4 Senior Bible Study will meet at 1:15 PM. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 Men s Group will meet from 7:00-8:00 AM. Bible Study Fellowship will meet at 9:15 AM. Cadets & Jr. Cadets will meet at church from 7:00-9:00 PM. Men s Bible Study will meet at 7:00 PM at the house. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 Women s Bible Study will meet at 9:00 AM. Women s Bible Study will meet at 7:00 PM. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 Asylum will meet at the house from 7:00-9:00 PM. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 Men s Breakfast at 8:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Young Adult Grill Out at Randy Heerdt s at 4:00 PM. SERVING FAITH CHURCH Welcome Center: Jack Vos Next Week: Marlene Vos Narthex Greeters: Matt & Cathy Bulthuis, Rich & Barb Vroom Next Week: Stephen Ministry Saratoga Driver: Bob Nicodem Next Week: Corey Van Dyk Kitchen: Ed & Kim Biesboer, Scott & Sandy Roelofs Next Week: Bruce & DeDe Terpstra, Adam & Kelly Zarek Coffee Servers: Jack & Netty Heerdt Next Week: Evelyn Bertini, Barb Vroom Library: Nancy Boer, Sharon Herlien Next Week: Jeri Cook, Laura Miller Audio Visual: Sue Folkerts, Ryan Swanson, Matt Huizinga Next Week: Steve David, Ryan David, Charles Hooker Infant Nursery: Allison Sowers, Kelli Van Dahm Next Week: Laurie Vander Naald, Pat Tobin Toddler Nursery: Jen Bernahl, Emily Frank, Carter Bulthuis Next Week: Cathy Canelos, Kelly Rauwerda, Zavien Baron, Emma Dillon PM Nursery: Bethany Voss, Hannah Schuringa Next Week: Chelsea Barney, Olivia Schuringa