MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

9:30 A.M.
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EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE

Selected Psalms

5:30 P.M.
* denotes standing

OPC Home Missions & Church Extension

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements........................................Pastor Steve Igo Congregational Greeting ................................ The Passing of the Peace Presentation of Regional Home Missionary....................... Glenn Jerrell

Prelude
Gathering Songs ...................................................... Elder Ted Himebook

The Living God Summons Us .............................. Call to Worship We Enter Into Gods Presence

The Living God Calls Us to Worship .................. Call to Worship We Enter Into Gods Presence
In Song* .................................................. Holy, Holy, Holy, Hymn 100 In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach In Song* ........................ I Sing the Almighty Power of God, Hymn 119 In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach

God Speaks to Us
In Scripture ............................................................................ Psalm 67

God Welcomes Us
In Scripture ............................................................................ Psalm 19

We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer to Confess Sin & Assurance of Pardon In Song* ..........................................................Great is the Lord, Insert In Profession of Faith........................... Matthew Igo & Sarah VanDyke In Reaffirmation of Faith ................................................. Todd Entingh

We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Pardon In Song* ........................ How Good It is to Thank the Lord, Hymn 635

God Feeds Us
In Scripture ............................................................................ Psalm 34 In Sermon ..................... THE POWER OF PERSONAL TESTIMONY We Respond in Commitment ............................. Prayer of Application In Song* .................................. Go, Tell It on the Mountain, Hymn 224 In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings In Prayer ............................................................ Congregational Prayer In Song* ............................................ Now the Day is Over, Hymn 406

God Feeds Us
In Scripture ..................................................................... Mark 4:21-34 In Sermon ............................... PRESBYTERY CHURCH PLANTING

We Respond in Commitment ...................... Prayer of Application

In Song* ......................................... I Love to Tell the Story, Hymn 478 In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings

God Blesses Us ............................................. Doxology, Hymn 731 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.

God Blesses Us ............................................................Benediction Gloria Patri, Hymn 734 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost: As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, World without end. Amen, amen.

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The Lords Day August 19, 2012

TODAY Welcome to Cedar Church! This morning, we welcome our new Regional Home Missionary, Glenn Jerrell, who will report on presbytery church planting, while Pastor Steve preaches a message on this vital theme. Glenn will give a brief missions moment before our morning worship service, and then a thorough presentation at the 11 AM hour. In the evening service, Pastor Steve continues his sermon series on Selected Psalms. 11:00 AM Presbytery Church Planting Presentation Glenn Jerrell 5:30 PM Evening Service ANNOUNCEMENTS Sunday School & Midweek Teachers Training Meeting Next Sunday On Sunday morning, August 26th, at 11:15 AM, Cedar will host a fellowship meal for our new Sunday & Wednesday teachers, assistant teachers, ministry leaders and their families. The meal will be followed by a one hour training session to prepare for the coming year. A nursery will be provided and the gym will be supervised for the kids. Please bring a main dish, a side dish and your table settings. Youth Group @ Grandma Kramers Farm Next Sunday On Sunday evening, August 26th at 7 PM, Cedar Youth Group will hold a time of food, fun and planning for next year at the farm of Grandma Carol Kramer (Deb Grysens mom) at 8024 36th Avenue (across from the Hudsonville Football Stadium). All Cedar Church 7th 12th graders should plan to attend! For more info, see Deb Grysen. 20122013 Cedar Womens Ministry This September, we are excited that our Cedar Womens Ministry will relaunch for the new year. Are you interested in using your gifts, skills and passions to serve our church family here at Cedar? If so, please speak with coordinator Carla Baker, as we make plans for our annual September planning meeting.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Homes Needed For Refugee Teens! There is a pressing need for families who are willing to host refugee teens from Africa and Central America, who, because of violence and persecution have been separated from their families and forced to flee their homes. If you are interested in learning more about Bethany Christian Services, Refugee Foster Care Program, call (616) 224-7540, or email refugeefostercare@bethany.org for more information. You can make a difference! At least 30 volunteers are needed to mentor and guide individuals who are learning how to budget. With just a once a week commitment, you could help make a great difference in a familys financial life. If you are someone who enjoys working with numbers and people this is a fulfilling and enjoyable opportunity. Training and support always provided. Interested, please call Love INC at 616-662-3300 for more information. Caregiver Training - Would you like to develop some strategies to better care for your loved one who has dementia? Evergreen Commons is offering a class at Messiah CRC on Wednesday mornings September 5 through October 10 from 9-11 am. You will learn what you can expect dementia to look like and how to cope with these changes. To register for the class, call Gloria VanHaitsma at 616-355-5153. Upcoming Events DATE September 5 September 9 September 16 October 13 October 14 November 2 November 11 December 9 EVENT Womens Ministry Turnover Meeting Bakers Home Fellowship Lunch Sunday School Kick-off Family Harvest Festival Rocking J Dairy Fellowship Lunch Adult Progressive Dinner Various homes Fellowship Lunch Fellowship Lunch
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The Lords Day August 19, 2012

2012 FALL MINISTRIES AT CEDAR Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group Cedar Youth Group will meet every 1st and 3rd Sunday in the school gymnasium after evening worship from 7 to 8:30 PM for food, fellowship and fun together. The purpose of this ministry is to disciple youth; strengthen relationships among youth & with adults, and to assimilate young people into the faith and life of Cedar Church. Leaders: Bill & Deb Grysen, Paul & Diana Sprik, Steve & Lynn Igo. Morning Journey Group for Men In a relaxed, come-as-you-are atmosphere, 8 men are invited to make a two (2) semester commitment to a weekly discipleship group involving Bible Study, prayer, camaraderie, open discussion, accountability and crafting personal spiritual growth plans. Pre-registration is required. Leaders: Duane Saxton, Jonathan Mulder, Craig Coleman. Time: Wednesdays @ 10:00 AM. Location: Home of Pastor Steve. Pastor Micks Bible Study Finishing Well to the Glory of God is a Bible Study on the lives of Bible characters who finished well & kept the faith, as well as a few who did not. Time will also be spent praying for OPC Foreign Missions in Uganda & beyond! After signups, this weekday group will choose their best day/time to meet. LOVE, Inc. This fall, Cedar Church will host a Bible Study at Love Inc each week. We meet with Love Inc. clients from 7 to 8 PM at Hillcrest CRC in Hudsonville. The elders would like to encourage members of Cedar to volunteer as Financial Counselors that evening as well. For more information about training, see Pastor Steve. Holland Rescue Mission Cedar Church hosts a monthly worship service every other 1st Thursday at 7 PM at the Mens Shelter. Seminarian Micah Shin will preach, and others can provide special music and testimony. Please see Pastor Steve for more information. Sunday Jail Ministry - Every 5th Sunday, Cedar Church will host a Sunday service at the Kent County Jail from 12:45 PM - 2:15 PM. Several times a year, we will also host a service at the Ottawa County Jail from 1:45 3:00PM. For more information, see David Van Dyke.

SERMON NOTES

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The Lords Day August 19, 2012

Cedar Church Welcomes You!

SPECIAL REMINDERS

Greeters Accompanist A.M. Accompanist P.M. Nursery A.M.

Nursery P.M. Nursery Sun. Sch. Fellowship Snack

TODAY Porterfield Rebekah Glupker Rachel Himebook Lynn Igo Cayte Baker Cora Haywood Beka Mulder Katelyn Hartwell Ingrid Entingh Nella Kortman

NEXT WEEK Grysen Bonnie Boeve Katelyn Hartwell Dawn DeWent Megan Himebook Katelyn Hartwell Diana Sprik Ellie Schrier Dawn DeWent Lynn Igo Deb Grysen Grysen

Were glad youre here. As a church family, we are delighted you have joined us for worship today. Below you will find some information to help you during our Sunday services. If you need any assistance, please ask one of our greeters for help. SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE Cedar Church strives to enjoy God through Spirit-empowered and Christ-centered worship. The Bible is sincerely loved, and we hope that you will find it opened up to you in a fresh and faithful manner each Sunday. A NURSERY is available near the entrance of the gymnasium, but children are always welcome in the worship service. COFFEE BREAK After the morning worship, please join us in the foyer for coffee and refreshments. KIDS BREAK After morning worship, all kids (pre-school thru 6th grade) are invited to remain in the gymnasium for snacks and fun songs with Mr. & Mrs. Himebook. SUNDAY SCHOOL - From 11 AM-12 PM, Cedar Church offers classes for all ages. Visitors are especially welcome to join us! WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING CLASSES: Nursery Meets in room 12 with various leaders Toddler (2s & 3s) Meets in the library hallway with Stephanie Haywood Preschool (4s & K students) Meets in the west classroom with Katelyn Hartwell Early Elementary (1st 2nd grade) Meets in the resource room with Hope Mason & Cathy Postmus Middle Elementary (3rd 4th grade) Meets in the library hallway with Diana Sprik Older Elementary (5th-6th grade) Meets in the southwest teachers lounge room 2 with Reese Haywood Jr. High Meets in the southwest teachers lounge room 1 with Bill Grysen Sr. High Meets in the teachers lounge with Pastor Steve & Lynn Igo Womens Group Meets in the art room with Rebecca Van Dyke Theology Class Meets in the gym with David Van Dyke & Craig Baker Adult Bible Study Meets in the north hallway alcove with Sam Mason EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Please join us again for worship this evening at 5:30 P.M.
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Childrens Snack Porterfield Church Set-Up Youth Group Meal

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Weekly Budget $3,175.00 YTD Budget $ 104,775.00

Last Weeks Offerings $2,129.90 YTD Offerings $97,815.79

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