Loving God, Serving People

January 29, 2017 8:45 & 11:15 am Preacher: Michael McGowan Micah 6:1-8 Loving God, Serving People We welcome you into our community and our lives. Following this morning s worship, we invite you to join us for a cup of coffee in the Fellowship Hall. Babies & Young Children A nursery for children 2 years and younger is next to the kitchen off of the Fellowship Hall. Children, 3, 4, and 5 years old who have not started Kindergarten will be dismissed before the sermon to room 27 for Preschool Church Hour. Aids to Worship Hearing assistance devices are available in the narthex. Please ask our greeters for assistance. Ann Arbor Christian Reformed Church 1717 Broadway, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 734-665-0105 office@aacrc.org www.aacrc.org

AACRC Staff John Groen, Pastor of Worship Ministries 734-239-2348 jgroen@aacrc.org Ryan Boes, Pastor of Family & Youth Ministries 734-545-4324 rboes@aacrc.org Marilyn McLaughlin, Worship Coordinator marifaye@umich.edu Paul Herrema, Worship Coordinator pherrema@sbcglobal.net Jan Musch, Worship Coordinator janmusch78@gmail.com Barbara Okonkwo, Parish Nurse, 734-476-4440 bjokonkwo69@gmail.com Ross Weener, Family & Youth Ministries Coordinator rweener@aacrc.org Carolyn Wurster, Office Manager 734-665-0105 office@aacrc.org

8:45 worship We Gather to Worship God Piano Prelude: Many and Great John Carter (Red Hymnal 27) Choral Prelude: The Heavens Declare the Glory of God words: vs 1, Psalm 19 vs. 2-3, Arie Staal music: Willard Zirk The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. The heavens declare, the skies proclaim the work of his hands, the glory of God. The firmament, too, shows forth his praise; its foundations sure, his endless glory. They shall his reign forever proclaim, thus bringing forth glory to his name. The ends of the earth, the reaches of space declare that the Lord eternally reigns. The creatures of earth are formed by his hand. Earth s tumults and storms are stilled at his command. God rules in might; his world he sustains. People called forth sing praise to his name. Give homage to him; his glory proclaim. All nature sings praise to our glorious king. Welcome *Call to Worship (responsive) Thom Shuman, Lectionary Liturgies When God speaks, all creation answers: the pale winter moon cries, Glory! the sun hums a song as it warms the earth. When God speaks, lives are changed: those held hostage by oppression are set free; the voiceless shout the story of salvation. When God speaks, everything is turned inside out: the wise learn the language of grace from little children; the strong take lessons from the powerless. *Hymn of God s Covenant Faithfulness You Are Our God; We Are Your People Red Hymnal 35 *Please stand if you are able.

*We Receive God s Greeting and Greet One Another Children s Time (Children in the Preschool Church Hour Class dismissed to Room 27.) We Are Renewed by God s Grace Song of Preparation from Green Songbook 49 Create in us a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within us. (repeat) Prayer of Confession Merciful God, You pardon all who truly repent and turn to you. We humbly confess our sins and ask 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. (all sing) Create in us a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within us. (repeat) Cast us not away from your presence, O Lord, and take not your Holy Spirit from us. Restore unto us the joy of your salvation, and renew a right spirit within us. Words of Assurance Through Jesus Christ forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. In Christ we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace. *Affirmation: Why We Do Good Works Heidelberg Catechism Q & A 86 Red Hymnal 731 Since we have been delivered from our misery by grace through Christ without any merit of our own, why then should we do good works?

Because Christ, having redeemed us by his blood, is also restoring us by his Spirit into his image, so that with our whole lives we may show that we are thankful to God for his benefits, so that he may be praised through us, so that we may be assured of our faith by its fruits, and so that by our godly living our neighbors may be won over to Christ. Prayers of the People We Present our Gifts & Offerings for: The Lord s work through AACRC Choral Offertory: Offertory With what shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, shall I come before him with yearling calves? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I give him my first born for my transgressions, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? He has shown to you all, he has shown you what is good. And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice and to love kindness, and to walk humbly, walk humbly with your God? We Are Fed by God s Word and Table John Ness Beck Bible Reading: Micah 6:1-8 page 1447 Message: Just Another Burden? We Celebrate the Lord s Supper The Institution and Invitation This morning we celebrate communion. All who love Jesus Christ, trust in him alone for their salvation, and agree to be his disciple are invited to join with us in this celebration. With thanks and joy, take the bread and dip it into the cup. If you are unable to proceed to the front of the sanctuary to partake of communion, remain seated and the elements will be brought to you.

Communion Songs Choir: Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) Red Hymnal 693 All: Behold the Lamb Red Hymnal 840 *Prayer of Thanksgiving We Go Out in God s Peace *We Receive God s Parting Blessing *Song: We Are Called Red Hymnal 296:1,3 *Postlude: Amazing Grace John Carter Preacher: Michael McGowan; Liturgist: Pastor Ryan Boes Choir: Paul Herrema; Organ/Piano: Jan Musch Reading reprinted by permission from The Worship Sourcebook 2013 Faith Alive Resources Songs used with permission UBP OneLicense A-703004 & CCLI #224005

11:15 worship Prelude Welcome We Worship God with Thankful Hearts *Gathering Song: Gather Us In Red Hymnal 529 *We Receive God s Greeting and Greet One Another Children s Time (Children in the Preschool Church Hour Class dismissed to Room 27.) *Song of Acclamation: Better Is One Day Responsive Confession of Faith and Intent from Micah 6, Psalm 15 (NLT and The Message) and 1 Cor. 1:18-31] We have gathered here, at God s invitation, to worship him whose foolishness is wiser than any human wisdom, whose weakness is stronger than any human strength. We come, because we want to be where God is. But who are we to think we can stand in God s presence? What can we humans offer such a God as ours? People of God, we dare to stand before our God not in our own wisdom or strength, but through Jesus Christ, who has become for us wisdom from God that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. And so we bring to God the only thing he requires of us: our willingness to be people of justice and mercy Kingdom people who live in humble fellowship with God. We come because we desire to stand in God s presence and live in God s house. So we declare our intention to be Kingdom people: people who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere hearts; people who refuse to gossip or harm their neighbors or speak evil of their friends; people who despise the despicable, honor the faithful followers of the Lord, and keep their promises even when it hurts; people who make an honest living, and who cannot be bribed to lie about the innocent. *Please stand if you are able.

All: In the grace of Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we will be people who walk humbly with our God, and so stand firm in God s love forever. *Song of Response: Friends in Faith Green Songbook 135 Prayers of the People We Present our Gifts & Offerings for: The Lord s work through AACRC Offertory We Walk with God with Thankful Lives Bible Reading: Micah 6:1-8 page 1447 Message: Just Another Burden? We Celebrate the Lord s Supper Institution and Invitation This morning we celebrate communion. All who love Jesus Christ, trust in him alone for their salvation, and agree to be his disciple are invited to join with us in this celebration. With thanks and joy, take the bread and dip it into the cup. If you are unable to proceed to the front of the sanctuary to partake of communion, remain seated and the elements will be brought to you. Communion Songs Bless the Lord, My Soul Green Songbook 256 Step by Step Green Songbook 17 *Prayer of Thanksgiving *We Receive God s Parting Blessing *Song for Departure: We Are Called Red Hymnal 296:1,2 *Postlude Preacher: Michael McGowan; Liturgist: Ryan Boes Worship Team: Jen Boes, Emily Geerlings, Tim Geerlings, Chase Lancaster, Mike Wilson, Carolyn Wurster, Joe Yunkman Songs used with permission UBP OneLicense A-703004 & CCLI #224005

inside a 2 crc January 29, 2017 today next sunday feb 5 Sunday Morning 8:45 & 11:15 am Preacher: Michael Mc Gowan Scripture: Micah 6:1-8 Youth Ministry Preschool Church Hour class will meet during this morning s worship services in Room 27 for children 3-5 years of age who have not started Kindergarten. The children will be dismissed to their class during the worship service. 9:55 Sunday School (pre-k through 1st grade) in RM 28 9:55 Sunday School (2nd 5th grade) in RM 23 9:55 Savior Servant Singers in RM 18 10:15 Middle School Sunday School in RM 12-13 10:15 REACH in Youth Room Adult Sunday School In Room 24, led by John Bush. The Year in A&E. Looking for recommendations on great movies, music, books, and TV shows? Or do you have something to recommend to others? Come to a round-up of the year s notable arts & entertainment. In Room 19, study of 1 Corinthians, led by Tom Trevethan and George Lindquist. Downstairs in Room 17, BESEL Sunday School, studying the book of Mark in English, sing Gospel songs in different languages. Teachers: Mark and Naomi Nah Schult, Yang Liu. Sunday Morning 8:45 & 11:15 am Preacher: Pastor John Groen Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12 Youth Ministry Preschool Church Hour class will meet during this morning s worship services in Room 27 for children 3-5 years of age who have not started Kindergarten. The children will be dismissed to their class during the worship service. 9:55 Sunday School (pre-k through 1st grade) in RM 28 9:55 Sunday School (2nd 5th grade) in RM 23 9:55 Savior Servant Singers in RM 18 10:15 Middle School Sunday School in RM 12-13 10:15 REACH in Youth Room Adult Sunday School In Room 24, led by Ed & Carol Bos from Worldwide Labs, see inside. In Room 19, study of 1 Corinthians, led by Tom Trevethan and George Lindquist. Downstairs in Room 17, BESEL Sunday School, studying the book of Mark in English, sing Gospel songs in different languages. Teachers: Mark and Naomi Nah Schult, Yang Liu.

announcements & reminders Council Nominations Council has begun the nomination process for elders and deacons. Please pray for God s leading through this process. Your nominations are welcomed for Service Deacons and Shepherding Elders, and new this year Clerk and Vice-President/President Elect. Nomination forms can be found in the church office or in your church mailbox. Please return by February 5. AACRC Photo Directory Over the next two to three weeks, we would like your help in updating our digital Photo Directory with a current photo. You can do that by emailing your photos to directory@aacrc.org or finding Jim Steenstra or Bill Dahms after one of our morning worship services and asking them to take your photo. You don t have to be a member to have your photo or your family s photo in this directory. If you have been or intend to worship with us regularly this year, we d like to include you. AACS Science Olympiad Ann Arbor Christian School is seeking coaches for the Washtenaw Elementary Science Olympiad. Coaching is an excellent way to share your knowledge, experience, and love of science with the next generation! Events can be found in all areas of science (biology, chemistry, ecology, physics, etc.), math and/or engineering activities. A listing of events can be found at https://sites. google.com/a/aaps.k12.mi.us/wesowizards/events-2017 The Science Olympiad will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2017. It is not imperative for coaches to be present that day, but to prepare the team for the event. Adult Ed, February 5 Mark your calendars to attend adult education on February 5. Ed and Carol Bos from World Wide Labs will join us to share their exciting medical ministry that reaches those in need in many countries. Ed and Carol have been directing this ministry since 1995 with support from AACRC for over 10 years. We hope to see you there! Adult Ed, Feb. 19 & 26 Church Between Borders On February 19th and February 26th in Adult Ed, representatives from the CRC will lead an interactive workshop to spark thought and discussion for Christians interested in engaging immigration from a Biblical perspective. If you ve ever wondered Why don t immigrants just get in line? or, My grandparents came the legal way, why don t they?, you ll find practical, fact-based, and hopeful answers to those questions. New Address February 1, 2017 John A. Clark Room G233 8104 Highwood Drive Bloomington, MN 55438 952-830-9567

Baby Bottle Boomerang Baby bottles were distributed for the annual fundraiser to benefit Family Life Services Clinic and Pregnancy Center in Ypsilanti. This campaign funds programs and services as well as ultrasound exams at the clinic. All services are free and help women in unplanned pregnancies; help with post-abortion healing; provide mentors for new moms; and provide material goods for the mom and baby. Please take the bottles home, fill them with a check (made out to Family Life Services), cash, or coins, and return them to one of the marked baskets in the office or Fellowship Hall by Sunday, February 5. If you have any questions, please contact Neal Kessler. Thank you!! Coffee Servers 8:45 Mark & Leslie Doorlag John & Nancy Prince 11:15 Brian & Amber Diemer Tom Stermer Nursery 8:45 Marie Heys Marilyn Essenburg SS Assisting Next Week 2/5 Carolyn Wurster 11:15 Lyndsey Chisholm Barb Okonkwo, Kira Brehob Preschool Church Hour 8:45 Tanya Boldenow Andrea Bennink, Eva Doorlag 11:15 Katrina Brehob Melanie Bolhuis, Zannah Baker Assisting This Week 1/29 Coffee Servers 8:45 Doug & Darlene De Vries Jim & Lilliam Kuiper 11:15 Don & Teressa Streng Roger & Norma Verhey Nursery 8:45 De Anna Stephenson Deb Cuffle SS Dawn Zinsser 11:15 Jennifer Visscher Titia VanderMolen Preschool Church Hour 8:45 Louise Gruppen Kellie Steen, Jack Doorlag 11:15 Rita Aagenas Justin Schiller, Faith Baker Communion Servers 8:45 Larry & Louise Gruppen George & Mary Lindquist 11:15 Tim & Emily Geerlings Dave Lin & Karen Tieng Offering Assistants 8:45 Bill VanderMolen 11:15 Don Streng

AACRC Weekly Calendar Today, January 29 8:45 and 11:15 AM Morning Worship 12:30 AM Soup Group 12:45 AM Besel Monthly Lunch Monday, January 30 6:30 AM New Awakenings Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Room 19 7:30 PM Stephen Ministers Tuesday, January 31 6:30 AM New Awakenings Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Room 19 9:30 AM Coffee Break 1:15 PM Coffee Break 7:00 PM Tuesday Night Dinner & Conversation at the Lindquist home 7:30 PM Praise Team Rehearsal Wednesday, February 1 6:30 AM New Awakenings Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Room 19 6:30 AM & 8:00 AM Men s Prayer and Study 6:30 PM GEMS/Cadets/Roots 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal, Balcony Thursday, February 2 6:30 AM New Awakenings Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Room 19 10:00 AM Crafters 10:00 AM Prayer Group in the Prayer Room 7:00 PM Friendship Ministry Friday, February 3 6:30 AM New Awakenings Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Room 19 7:30 PM FaHoLo Chinese Fellowship Saturday, February 4 No events scheduled Sunday, February 5 8:45 and 11:15 AM Morning Worship Ann Arbor Christian Reformed Church 1717 Broadway, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 734-665-0105 office@aacrc.org www.aacrc.org

MISSIONS FOCUS JOEL & JEANNIE HUYSER, CRWM TEXAS Praise: 1. Jeannie and I had a great couple of weeks in Pella, Iowa, visiting churches and staying in the apartment of my mother. We are so grateful that my Mom is still in such good health. Our Iowa supporters are always such an encouragement to us. I very much enjoyed the coffee times with area pastors. 2. I (Joel) am so grateful for the restoration of my health. I have been exercising at a fitness center 2-4 times a week and am realizing that I now have the energy I had 10-20 years ago. Praise God! Prayer: 1. I (Joel) have been named to wear two hats in the New Mission Agency (name still to be chosen). 50% of my time will be spent supervising our teams of missionaries in Asia and Latin America. The other 50% will be invested in continuing to coach emerging transformational networks. Because both of these hats need a lot of up front time in building strong teams I am looking at a very busy next six months. Please pray that I keep my relationship with the Lord and my marriage and family the priority and that in my work I focus my energy on the most important things, not necessarily the most urgent things. 2. Pray for the search team that will choose a director for the New Mission Agency. Pray that God would lead them to the right candidate. 3. Pray for the women at the Center where Jeannie teaches English as a Second Language. The Center lost funding for its preschool program at this is causing a lot of anxiety for the mothers in the program. Joel and Jeannie Huyser www.crwm.org/huyser Mission Team Contact: Jenelle Newman Fellowship Group Contact: Bill & Marilyn Dahms