MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

9:30 A.M.
* denotes standing

EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE

Presbytery Weekend

5:30 P.M.
* denotes standing

Gods Rescue through Unlikely Heroes

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements........................................Pastor Steve Igo Congregational Greeting ................................ The Passing of the Peace

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

The Living God Calls Us to Worship .................. Call to Worship We Enter Into Gods Presence
In Song* ................................. Father, Father of All Things, Hymn 106 In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach

The Living God Summons Us .............................. Call to Worship We Enter Into Gods Presence
In Song* ........................ Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise, Hymn 38 In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach

God Speaks to Us
In Scripture .................................................................. Numbers 6:1-21

God Welcomes Us
In Scripture ................................................................... Romans 5:8-10

We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer to Confess Sin & Assurance of Pardon In Song* ...........................O God of Love, O King of Peace, Hymn 712 In Prayer ...................... Congregational Prayer for Our Nation & World In Song* .......... God is Our Refuge and Our Strength (Ps 40), Hymn 40

We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Pardon In Song* .......................... Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners! Hymn 498

God Feeds Us God Feeds Us

In Scripture ........................................................................... Judges 13 In Sermon .................................................. THE BIRTH OF SAMSON In Scripture ................................................................... Proverbs 18:24 In Sermon .................................... THE GOSPEL IN A HANDSHAKE Rev. Rod Thole, Lamont Community Church We Respond in Commitment ............................. Prayer of Application In Song* .................................... O Jesus, I Have Promised, Hymn 654 In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings In Prayer ............................................................ Congregational Prayer In Song* ................................. Jesus Is All the World to Me, Hymn 653

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

In Song* ................................................. Jesus Shall Reign, Hymn 441 In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings

God Blesses Us ........................................................ Be Still, Insert Be still, be still, know that I am God.

God Blesses Us............................................................ Benediction Threefold Amen, Hymn 740 A-men, a-men, a--men.

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TODAY Welcome to Cedar Church! This morning, Pastor Steve resumes his series on Judges: Gods Rescue Through Unlikely Heroes. In the evening, please welcome Pastor Rod Thole (Lamont Community Church) to the Cedar pulpit during our presbytery weekend exchange. 11:00 AM Sunday School & Small Groups for All Ages 5:30 PM Evening Service 7:00 PM Youth Group Kickoff @ The Kramer Farm THIS WEEK Wednesday Midweek Ministries @ 7 PM HCS ANNOUNCEMENTS Autumn Ministries Launch Today New Sunday classes and small groups begin today! If you havent yet done so, you can still sign up! Kent County Jail Ministry On Sunday, September 30th, Cedar Church will host our 5th Sunday chapel service at the Kent County Jail from 12:45 PM - 2:15 PM. Please keep this ministry in your prayers. Choir Practice Begins in October! Calling all voices! Please join us at 4 PM every 1st & 3rd Sunday for choir practice beginning in October. The holidays will soon be here and we would love to add your voice to our church choir! Cedar Ensemble will practice every 2nd & 4th Sunday beginning September 23rd. Requests from Our Deacons Cedar deacons would like to recruit additional volunteers for our audio and sound ministry! Additionally, we are looking for facility openers and closers to make sure the church property is properly opened and closed on Sundays. Please see Deacon Tom Dykema if you are interested.

You can receive Telenews, a biweekly update on our foreign missionaries by sending a request to OPForeignMissions@opc.org. You can receive Home Missions Today, a biweekly update on church planting by sending a request to HomeMissionsToday@opc.org. You can receive the OPC Storm Report, a regular e-letter on short term outreach, relief and missions in the OPC, by sending a request to nakhla.1@opc.org. 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 info. Love Inc. Sorting Warehouse Volunteers Needed - Do you enjoy sorting and organizing items? Do you like meeting new people? If you do, the Love INC Sorting Warehouse is the place for you! We are in need of volunteers half-days Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Training always provided. Please contact Tonia at 616662-3300 ext 122 if interested. 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.

ANNOUNCEMENTS OPC Worldwide Outreach E-Letters Would you like to receive a one page e-mail about OPC worldwide outreach every two weeks?
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SPECIAL REMINDERS
Cedar Church Welcomes You! 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: Toddler (2s & 3s) Meets in the library hallway with Stephanie Haywood & Dawn DeWent Preschool (4s & K students) Meets in the west classroom with Cathy Postmus & Jen Coleman Early Elementary (1st 2nd grade) Meets in the resource room with Karen Baum & Hope Mason rd Middle Elementary (3 4th grade) Meets in the northeast hallway with Paul & Diana Sprik Older Elementary (5th-6th grade) Meets in the southeast hallway with Reese Haywood & Michael Durant Jr. High Meets in the southeast teachers lounge with Bill Grysen & Dan Kooienga Sr. High Girls Meets in the orchestra room with Deb Kooienga & Rebecca Van Dyke Sr. High Boys Meets in the southeast teachers lounge room 2with David Van Dyke & Micah Shin Family Life Class Meets in the teachers lounge with Craig & Carla Baker Adult Bible Study Meets in the art room with Sam Mason & Ted Himebook EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Please join us again for worship this evening at 5:30 P.M.
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Greeters Accompanist A.M. Accompanist P.M. Nursery A.M.

Nursery P.M. Nursery Sun. Sch. Fellowship Snack Childrens Snack Church Set-Up Youth Group Meal

TODAY Van Dyke/Stanley Bonnie Boeve Katelyn Hartwell Stephanie Haywood Cassidy Baker Avery Schrier Rebecca Van Dyke Lydia Igo Deb Grysen Peg Smith Diana Sprik Angie Dykema Van Dyke/Stanley

NEXT WEEK Haywood/Sprik Rebekah Glupker Rebekah Glupker Jane Schrier Rachel Himebook Ellie Schrier Deb Kooienga Natassja DeWent Joan Broene Hope Mason Rebecca Van Dyke Hope Mason Haywood/Sprik

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Weekly Budget $3,175.00 YTD Budget $ 117,475.00

Last Weeks Offerings $3,326.60 YTD Offerings $108,159.83

Please send all announcements by Wednesday @ 5 P.M. to: secretary@cedarchurch.net

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