we will all be changed in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. I Corinthians 15:51b-52a Ordinary Time Ten o clock October 29, 2017 GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP Prelude: Partita on A Mighty Fortress Is Our God [#776] Welcome and Announcements Andrew Clarke Tyler Koeman Call to Worship: Shout to the North Men of faith, rise up and sing of the great and glorious King. You are strong when you feel weak, in your brokenness complete. Chorus We will shout to the north and the south, sing to the east and the west; Jesus is Savior to all, Lord of Heaven and earth. Rise up, women of the truth, stand and sing to broken hearts, Who can know the healing power of our awesome King of love. Martin Smith arr. Cota Bridge We ve been through fire, we've been through rain, we ve been refined by the power of His name; We ve fallen deeper in love with You, You ve burned the truth on our lips. Rise up church with broken wings, fill this place with songs again Of our God Who reigns on high, by His grace again we'll fly. * Opening Hymn: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God #776:1-4 In Christ Alone #770:1-4 * God s Greeting WE CONFESS OUR SIN Call to Confession Annika Baker
Prayer of Confession: Annika Baker Merciful God, you pardon all who truly repent and turn to you. We humbly confess our sins and ask for your mercy. We have not loved you with a pure heart, nor have we loved our neighbor as ourselves. We have not done justice, loved kindness, or walked humbly with you, our God. Have mercy on us, O God, in your loving-kindness. In your great compassion, cleanse us from our sin. Create in us a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within us. Do not cast us from your presence, or take your Holy Spirit from us. Restore to us the joy of your salvation and sustain us with your bountiful Spirit through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. Hymn of Confession: Remember Not, O God #632:1-3 Assurance of Pardon Morgan Burghgraef * Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles Creed front cover of the hymnal * Song of Response: How Firm a Foundation #427:1,2,4,5 GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS WORD Message for Children Clara Tolsma Blessing for Children Leader: People of God, what is your prayer for these children? Congregation: The Lord be with you. Children: And also with you. Congregation: Go in Peace. Anthem: Oh to See the Dawn [#177] Keith Getty, Stuart Townend Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession: Thanksgiving for God s grace, creation, salvation, life Maria Poortenga Thanksgiving for church, school, family, friends Louisa Houskamp Intercession for justice, world, government, mission Carolyn Prince Intercession for the sick, hungry, poor, lonely, troubled Tyler Stafford * Hymn of Preparation: Ancient Words #762:1-2 Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-2, 50-58 page 935
Sermon: RESURRECTION FAITH Prayer of Application WE RESPOND IN GRATITUDE * Hymn of Response: See, What a Morning #181:1-3 Presentation of Offerings and Passing of Friendship Pads: Offering Prayer: Grace Poortenga Collected by: Tyler Koeman, Carolyn Prince, Maria Poortenga, Tyler Stafford, Morgan Burghgraef Offertory: King of Kings and Lord of Lords Martha Lynn Thompson GOD SENDS US INTO THE WORLD * Benediction * 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: A Mighty Fortress [#776] Wilbur Held Preacher: Rev. Calvin Van Reken Organist: Kenneth Bos Ministry of Music: Youth Choir and Joyringers Directors: Amy Netz and Melanie Tolsma Tambourine: Amy Netz Scripture Reader: Bobby Houskamp
Calvin CRC Announcements for October 29, 2017 WORSHIP Today, 10 AM and 5 PM Morning worship: Rev. Cal Van Reken preaches from I Corinthians 1-2, 50-58. Our youth will help lead us in worship. We are grateful for the leadership of these young members of Calvin Church, who will lead us through a bell choir, a vocal choir, and by serving as liturgists. Evening worship: Lisa Meyer preaches from Nahum 1:1-11 and the young people in the Sunday school classes (grades 3-8) will bring to life how David handled King Saul s pursuing him. WORSHIP Next Sunday, November 5 Morning worship: Rev. Cal Van Reken will preach on Psalm 103. We will celebrate communion, and the Cherub, Covenant, and Sanctuary Choirs will bring the ministry of music. Our offering will be for Grand Rapids Christian School Tuition Support Fund. Evening worship: Rev. Ruth Romeyn will preach as we worship in the sanctuary. Our offering will be for Eastown Community Association. CHURCH FAMILY 85+ YEAR-OLD BIRTHDAYS 11/5 Anna Holwerda (89) 11/8 Marge Lepsch (91) 11/8 Bernie Ritzema (91) 11/16 Elaine Harper (91) 11/20 Elaine Bardolph (89) 11/30 Marilyn Lobbes (87) COLLEGE AND CAREER AGE BIRTHDAY: 11/2 Aubrie Cok (19) WELCOMING NEW BABIES: We are growing! Let s celebrate the birth of our newest covenant child, Honesty Lanae, daughter of Marquist and Carla Price. You are invited to place cards, small gifts, or baby items in the bassinet in the narthex, which will be there until Sunday, November 19. Please contact Maria VandenBosch with questions. Marian Beltman (district 3) has moved to the DeVos Center room 131, 2121 Raybrook St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Chris Dekker (district 5) is thankful to be back home at Estates 1. Chris Ekdom (district 4) has transferred to Beacon Hill Therapy Center room 110, 1845 Boston St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 for graded therapy. She is still too weak for visitors. My family and I are truly grateful for the many thoughtful expressions of sympathy, both sent and spoken, by the members of our congregation. Thank you so very much. Patricia Elders
CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRIES YOUTH BIRTHDAYS: 11/1 Jacqueline Lanning (15) 11/19 Lydia Lizewski (2) 11/21 Annika Baker (14) 11/23 Katie Triezenberg (8) 11/25 Jubilee Heys (4) 11/26 Luke Spoelma (8) TLC and CHILDREN S WORSHIP: 2-4 year-olds The Coat of Many Colors Merri Ezinga, Melanie Burghgraef Kindergarten The Ark and a Tent for God 1 st & 2 nd grade The Good Samaritan Worship Center children are encouraged to continue their giving for missions and to bring their offerings for Family Assistance each Sunday. SONG TIME is cancelled for today as the 3 rd -8 th grade classes are preparing for their evening drama presentation. Following the morning service, 6 th -8 th graders please meet in the sanctuary and 3 rd -5 th graders; please go directly to Church School. After class 3-5 th graders will join the 6-8 th graders to practice in the sanctuary. MEETINGS, ACTIVITIES, AND EVENTS MISSION EMPHASIS: Thank you to all who participated in our missions week services! Pledge slips are still available in the pews or in the Missions mailbox. If you haven't had an opportunity to make a pledge, please take a moment to fill one out! Thank you from the Missions Committee. Today ADULT EDUCATION: An interview with State representative Winnie Brinks. Representative Brinks will be doing an interview-style presentation. Next Sunday ADULT EDUCATION: Christian Education in the Age of Choice Presenter: Dr. Mark Krommendyk, Principal, Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School Today s K-12 education landscape is primarily made up of three types of schools: local public schools, public schools of choice, and private religious schools. School choice is polarizing and it is political. It is also well researched. What is research saying about the impact of school choice and religious schooling? How is choice impacting students, families, and communities? You may be surprised. Be prepared to have opinions challenged, assumptions questioned, and myths dispelled. DISTRICT 8 LUNCHEON IS TODAY! We invite all members of District 8 to the fellowship hall today at 12:15. All the food is already prepared so please join us for conversation, laughter, and fellowship! MISS A WORSHIP SERVICE? Watch or listen to it online at www.calvincrc.org/media/sermons. Our website also contains the coming month s worship and preaching schedule, and Sunday s bulletin is posted there already on Thursday afternoon.
CALENDAR Today, Sunday, October 29, Reformation Sunday 9:30a Prayer Time (Prayer Room) 9:40a Atrium Greeters: Ray & Jeannine Lanning East Greeters: Bob & Lynn McBroom Nursery Supervisor: Kim Wierenga Nursery Helpers: Dale & Joanie Rosema, Tyler Koeman, Morgan Burghgraef Parking Attendant: Ed Tolsma 11:15a Library Volunteer: Barb Hoekwater Coffee Servers: Vanderhill, Netz 11:20a Church School 11:30a Adult Education: An interview with State Representative Winnie Brinks 12:15p District 8 Luncheon 4:40p Parking Attendant: Doug Yff Tuesday, October 31 9:30a Family Assistance Wednesday, November 1 9:30a Women s Bible Study in Room 1 5:30p Junior Bells 6:15p Cherub Choir and Covenant Choir (Meyer ) Allegro Ringers 7:30p Sanctuary Choir Thursday, November 2 9:00a Take Charge meeting 9:30a Family Assistance 7:00p All One Body in the Sanctuary Friday, November 3 7:30a Senior Men s Bible Study 78ers Game Night Next Sunday, November 5, Daylight Savings Time begins 9:30a Prayer Time (Prayer Room) 9:40a Atrium Greeters: Corrin & Lisa Meyer East Greeters: Tim & Lindsay Molenbeek Nursery Supervisor: Lindsay Molenbeek Nursery Helpers: Dwight & Tammy Baker Lydia Tolsma, Maria Poortenga Parking Attendant: Paul Bulthuis 11:15a Library Volunteer: Kris Kamper Coffee Servers: Rosema, Sytsma 11:20a Church School 11:30a Adult Education: Christian Education in the Age of Choice. Presenter: Dr. Mark Krommendyk 3:30p Light of Christ Church in the Fellowship Hall 4:40p Parking Attendant: Randy Nyhof 6:30p CYG in the Catacomb
Growing in Discipleship Transformed for Ministry 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 spiritual growth during the season of the Lord s life and ministry. Large print resources are available at the information desk. Adult coloring pages are on the TRIP table in the narthex. 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 in room 19 prior to the morning worship. K-2 nd : After the Children s Message the Children s Worship ministry meets downstairs in rooms 11 & 13 until the conclusion of worship. Parents meet their children there following the service. Busy Bags for young children are on the picket fence in the atrium. Bulletins for older children are in the rack in the narthex. Coloring pages and colored pencils are available at the table in the narthex. Fellowship and Information: Everyone is invited to the Fellowship Hall for refreshments following the morning service. Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/calvinchristianreformedchurch 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
Five o clock October 29, 2017 Prelude: Let David be Remembered [#45] T. Shaw Welcome and Opening Prayer * Hymn: The Mighty God with Power Speaks #9:1-3 Scripture Reading: I Samuel 18:6-9; I Samuel 19:1-10; I Samuel 24:1-7; I Samuel 26 page 229 Dramatic Presentation of Scripture 5 th -8 th grade church school students * Hymn: Commit Your Way to God the Lord #850:1-4 Scripture Reading: Nahum 1:1-11 page 759 Homily Prayer of Application * Hymn of Response: He s Got the Whole World in His Hands #26:1-6 * Affirmation of Faith Lord s Day 4 Q & A 9 Q. But doesn t God do us an injustice by requiring in his law what we are unable to do? A. No, God created human beings with the ability to keep the law. They, however, provoked by the devil, in willful disobedience, robbed themselves and all their descendants of these gifts. Q & A 10 Q. Does God permit such disobedience and rebellion to go unpunished? A. Certainly not. God is terribly angry with the sin we are born with as well as the sins we personally commit. As a just judge, God will punish them both now and in eternity, having declared: Cursed is everyone who does not observe and obey all the things written in the book of the law. Q & A 11 Q. But isn t God also merciful? A. God is certainly merciful, but also just. God s justice demands that sin, committed against his supreme majesty, be punished with the supreme penalty eternal punishment of body and soul.
Presentation of Offerings Offering for Criminal Justice Chaplaincy Offertory: Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing [#933] D. Johnson * Benediction * Doxology: God of Mercy, God of Grace #934:1-3 Postlude: O, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing [#590] J. Carter Preacher: Lisa Meyer Pianist: Linda Fridsma Drama Team: David - Grace Spoelma Saul - Nathan Baker Jonathan / Soldier with David- Isaac Hubka Abner - Henry TerBeek Abishai / Ziphite - Natalie Poortenga Ziphite / Soldier with David - Lydia Tolsma Girls from a village - Abigail Lizewski, Lucy Molenbeek, Allory Netz Soldiers with Saul - Ethan Baker, Andrew Brink, Jacob Brink, Arie TerBeek