1 Prelude *Welcome and God s Greeting *Songs of Praise: #13:1-4 (PH) Faith Christian Reformed Church July 10, 2011 Morning Worship 9:30 AM Entering Into His Presence Lord, Our Lord, Thy Glorious Name Blessed Be Your Name (verse 1) Blessed be Your Name in the land that is plentiful Where Your streams of abundance flow, blessed be Your Name Blessed be Your Name when I m found in the desert place Though I walk through the wilderness, blessed be Your Name Every blessing You pour out I ll turn back to praise When the darkness closes in, Lord, still I will say Blessed be the Name of the Lord, blessed be Your Name Blessed be the Name of the Lord Blessed be Your glorious Name (verse 2) Blessed be Your name when the sun s shining down on me When the world s all as it should be, blessed be Your Name Blessed be Your Name on the road marked with suffering Though there s pain in the offering, blessed be Your Name Every blessing You pour out I ll turn back to praise When the darkness closes in, Lord, still I will say (to chorus) You give and take away; You give and take away My heart will choose to say, Lord, blessed be Your Name (by Matt & Beth Redman; 2002 Thank You Music; CCLI #387557) Prayer
2 *Songs of Worship: You Are My All in All You are my strength when I am weak; You are the treasure that I seek Seeking you as a precious jewel; Lord, to give up I d be a fool Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is Your name Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is Your name Taking my sin, my cross, my shame, rising again I bless Your name When I fall down You pick me up, when I am dry you fill my cup (By Dennis J. Jernigen; 1990 Shepherd s Heart Music;CCLI #387557) #75 (WC) God Is So Good Offertory Prayer Offering: Faith Education Fund Hearing God s Word Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 (p. 1149) Sermon: IS YOUR CHRISTIAN LIFE THE REAL DEAL? Prayer Going Out to Serve *Song of Response: #438 (PH) Thy Love to Me, O Christ *Benediction *Closing Song: Doxology To God the Father, God the Son And God the Spirit, Three-in-One Be all the glory, pow r and praise From ev ry heart through endless days, Amen (Gary A. Parrett 2001) Postlude Worship Leaders: Sermon: Organ: Guitars: *Please stand if you are able Pastors Laird & Schuringa Pastor Greg Schuringa Donna Erdman Matt Bulthuis, Mike Printz (PH-Psalter Hymnal; WC-Worshiping Church)
3 ********************* SERMON NOTES: July 10 AM 2011 IS YOUR CHRISTIAN LIFE THE REAL DEAL? 1 Corinthians 11:16 33 Two for Authenticity in Your Christian : 1. Who gets the for your? A. The standard for. B. The standard for. 2. How do you handle?
4 Prelude *Welcome and God s Greeting *Song of Praise: #666 (WC) *Profession of Faith: Prayer *Song of Worship: #227 (WC) Offering: Evening Worship 6:00 PM We Gather Who Is on the Lord s Side Apostles Creed (p. 3 in the back of the PH) We Listen Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me Rehoboth Christian School Scripture: John 9:1-34 (p. 1061) Sermon: MIRACLES AND MESSAGE OF JESUS #6: ESCAPING THE GRIP OF LEGALISM *Song of Response: (verse 1) He became sin who knew no sin That we might become His righteousness He humbled Himself and carried the cross Love so amazing, love so amazing Jesus Messiah, Name above all names Blessed Redeemer, Emmanuel The Rescue for sinners, the Ransom from heaven Jesus Messiah, Lord of all Jesus Messiah (bridge) All our hope is in You, all our hope is in You All the glory to You, God, the Light of the world (By Carson, Tomlin, Cash & Reves; 2008 Vamos Publishing; CCLI#387557) *Benediction *Closing Song: We Receive Your Blessing We receive Your blessing, we receive Your grace As we walk in the light shining from your face May the peace that You give change the way that we live We receive Your blessing as we leave this place Praise God from whom all blessings flow Praise Him all creatures here below Praise Him above you heavenly hosts Praise Father, Son, and praise the Holy Ghost (By Grace & Natasha Moes; 2003 Unity Music Ministries; CCLI#387557) Postlude Worship Leader & Sermon: Piano: *Please stand if you are able Pastor Mike Laird Chris Kuiper (PH-Psalter Hymnal; WC-Worshiping Church)
5 Today at Faith This morning in worship we continue our series in 2 Corinthians. Tonight we will continue in our Miracles and Messages of Jesus summer evening sermon series. Offerings Today: AM: Faith Education Fund. PM: Rehoboth Christian School. Next Week: AM: Life on Wheels. PM: New Leaf Ministries. Calendar for the Week Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Fellowship Hour, Library 6:00 p.m. Worship Service Monday: 7:00 p.m. Evangelism Committee Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. Men s Prayer Group Thursday: 7:15 p.m. Stephen Ministry Upcoming Worship at Faith July 10 PM: Miracles & Messages of Jesus series continues July 17 AM: Baptisms & Missionaries Jim & Ruth Padilla DeBorst here July 24 PM: Seminarian Derek Buikema brings the message July 31 AM: Missionaries Ray & Angie De Lange report in worship August 7 PM: Evening Communion Service Our Church Family Linda Decker came home from the hospital this past Wednesday after her knee replacement surgery and time in therapy and rehabilitation. Please continue to pray for her and Rick De Boer as they heal and gain strength after knee replacement surgery. Martha Hoekstra will be receiving her third chemotherapy treatment this week. Annette Klein fell and broke her arm. Please pray for healing. Remember to pray for those who are unable to join us in worship. Today we especially think of Roy & Margaret Stears, who live in Burr Ridge. Opportunities to Serve, Grow and Connect Summer Church office hours through August will be Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM 12:00 PM. Please have bulletin announcements in by Thursday morning.
6 Children s Church classes are on summer break. A brief meeting regarding the gathering's summer trip to Booneville, Arkansas, will be held after the morning service in the choir room. We will discuss departure time, what to pack, etc. All high school students going on the trip and their parents are welcome to attend. Any questions? Please see Jenny Koetsier, Shelly Voss, or Dirk Glaubke. Attention High & College Graduates! We are planning to feature the Graduates in an upcoming newsletter. High School Students - what school will you be attending in September? College Students will you be going on to grad school or beginning your career? A note to this effect was placed in your mailbox. Please respond ASAP to Kathy De Vries by calling 708-749- 3833 or emailing her at jdvkdv@sbcglobal.net. Baseball Fans! Come see the Kane County Cougars play ball and support the Ebenezer Life House Ministries. Save Tuesday, August 9, 2011 to see the Cougars play the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers at 6:30 PM. Jake the Diamond dog will be there and tickets are $10, with ½ the proceeds going to Life House. Come have an evening of fun with friends from area churches. For tickets contact Bob Keizer, 630-247-1139. Take a risk! Break from your normal routine! Plan to have an exciting day at a retreat on Saturday, September 17, 2011, at Christ Community Church in Lemont, IL or on Thursday, September 22 at Cedar Lake Conference Grounds in Cedar Lake, IN, sponsored by Bible League International volunteers. These will be awesome days of rejuvenating spiritually as you enjoy good fellowship, great music, and a wonderful inspirational speaker, Dr. Carolyn Johnson. The evening concerts will be the Matthew Brothers on the 17 th and the Tribute Quartet on the 22 nd. Information brochures are on the information desk in the narthex. Serving Faith Church Greeters: Ken & Henny Huizinga, Ryan & Sara Swanson Next Week: Lambert & Judy Bronger, Chuck & Harma Slinkman Welcome Center: Cathy Bulthuis Next Week: Chuck Smith Saratoga Driver: Ron Tazelaar Next Week: Ed Hoogstra Kitchen: John & Grace Harbaugh, Ken & Jan Van Byssum Next Week: Scott & Liz Boonstra, Tim & Nan Loerop Library: Nancy Boer, Sharon Herlien Next Week: Kathleen Glaubke, Laurie Wieringa Audio Visual: Steve De Boer, Steve Folkerts, Colin Middel Next Week: Todd Lindemulder, Ryan Swanson, Collin Middel Infant Nursery: Dawn Plowman, Dorothy Vanerka Cassidy Bulthuis, Kaitlyn Gehrke Next week: Kathy Miedema, Kathy De Vries Kaitlin Belitz, Lexie Hoogendoorn Toddler Nursery: Michelle Smykowski, Grace Dryden Savannah Baron, Lauren Gehrke, Hayley Glover, Hayli Huiner Next week: Laurie Vander Naald, Christy Hooker Katherine Belitz, Heather Holtrop, Allison Huisman, Rebecca Miedema PM Nursery: Susan Middel, Andrew Groenewold, Morgan Hoving Next week: Jill Veenstra, Brittany Middel, Grace Veenstra