Grand Rapids FRC Bulletin

November 25, 2012

9:30 AM The Groaning of the Whole Creation 1. The Groaning of Nature -

~ From The Consistory ~

Visitors, welcome. We hope you are blessed through worshiping with us this Lords Day. Today, Pastor C. Pronk will conduct our worship services. Next Sunday, Pastor Mark Kelderman will conduct our services and preach a preparatory message to prepare for the celebration of the Lords Supper on Sunday, December 9. The Sunday School & Catechism classes (beginners 7 grade) Psalter of the month is #31:3,6 & 7. Please review with your child(ren). Next months song of the month is the Christmas Program songs. The deadline to get your special music requests in for the Christmas program is December 2. From the Deacons: The next three Sundays, there will be a box in the narthex for donations for the PRTS Building Expansion fund. If anyone has folding chairs that belong to the church, please return them. Thanks.
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2. The Groaning of Humanity -

3. The Groaning of Believers

Scripture: Romans 8:1-23

Text: Romans 8:22-23

~ Calendar ~

The Lord willing... James 4:15

5:50 PM - SONG SERVICE: Psalter 52:all verses 6:00 PM Jesus the Good Shepherd of Israel 1. The Warning He gives to those who are not His Sheep -

Youth Group Notes: Youth Group order forms are due today!!! Please place all orders in the Youth Group mailbox in the narthex. We will be placing the order Monday. Reminder: Boys & Girls Club will not meet on Wednesday November 28. Our next meeting will be held December 12, from 7 - 8:30. November 27 - (Tuesday) 9:45 AM Ladies Bible Study. Coffee is at 9.45 and the lesson starts at 10. All ladies are welcome and nursery is provided. November 28 - (Wednesday) 7 8:30 PM Pinterest Evening - Don't forget to let Anne Faasse or Liz Prince know if you are coming and which craft you wish to make. princeliz@aol.com or afaasse@yahoo.com December 1 - (Saturday) 7 AM Mens Breakfast Bible Study at the Rainbow Grill in Hudsonville.

2. The Marks by which He identifies who are His Sheep -

3. The Commitment He makes to all who are His Sheep -

December 2 - (Sunday) 4:15 PM Youth group meeting. Snack: Huckstead December 4 (Tuesday) 7 PM Dorcas Guild meeting.

Scripture: John 10:22-42

Text: John 10:24-30

December 5 - (Wednesday) 7:30 PM Full consistory meeting. December 8 (Saturday) 7 PM Informal service at Mel Trotter Mission. December 17 (Monday) 7:30 PM You are invited to a Christmas Brass concert in our church. Traditional Christmas carols will be performed by a full brass ensemble as well as smaller ensembles. A collection will be taken for Come Over and Help.

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. Psalm 100:4

~ Church Family ~
Our sincere thanks for all the expressions of sympathy, visits, calls, and prayers expressed to our family in the death of our mother. The unexpectedness was difficult, and we could feel your prayers surrounding us. Thank you for all the kindness shown to us and our family. It's a blessing to be part of this Free Reformed family. ~Dean & Carol Prince and family Please Remember in Our Prayers: Mr. Everett Beute, Mr. Trent Timmer, Mr. Howard Vanden Toorn, Mr. Rick Vander Veen, and Mrs. Mina Van't Hof. Please remember in your prayers Rev. Terry and Mrs. Cathie Atkinson. Initially, they were planning to come to us so Rev. Atkinson could preach for us at the end of December. However, the political situation in Greece is too tumultuous for them to leave at the present time. Shut-ins: Mrs. Dorothy Hitchcock, Mr. Cornelius Jobse and Mrs. Gertrude VanderGraaf Serviceman: Dan Arnoudse

Nursery
Mother In Charge November: Cherise Bergsma Today: AM A: B: PM A: B: AM A: B: PM A: B: Jane Bilkes, Cora Beute Jana Birn, Gabby Karel Gertrude Guduli, Margaret Kleyn Misty Huckstead, Lydia Karel Ruthanne Karel, Emma Vander Boon Kim Kleyn, Marlies Procee Kathy Pols, Hannah Karel Melanie Vander Boon, Jacqueline DeBlaay

Next Week:

~ Ushers ~
Today: Next Week: AM Eric Wielhouwer AM Pete Van Strien PM Chris Engelsma PM Bill Moerdyk

~ Offerings ~
1 collection: nd 2 collection: Box at Exits:
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Today Education Fund General Fund Bonisa Fund

Next Week Guatemala Fund Local Radio Fund Benevolent Fund

LITURGY November 25, 2012 Morning Service Votum & Salutation Psalter: 245:1, 2, 3 Law Psalter: 236:1, 2 Scripture Reading: Romans 8:1-23 Text: Romans 8: 22-23 Pastoral Prayer Offertory Psalter: 14:1, 4, 5, 6 Sermon: The Groaning of the Whole Creation Psalter: 275:3, 4 Prayer Offertory Psalter: 50 Benediction Doxology: 315 ******

Song Service: Psalter 52: all verses

LITURGY November 25, 2012 Evening Service Votum & Salutation Psalter: 219 Scripture Reading: John 10:22-42 Text: John 10:24-30 Apostles Creed Psalter: 316 Pastoral Prayer Offertory Psalter: 68 Sermon: Jesus the Good Shepherd of Israel Psalter: 204 Prayer Offertory Psalter: 229: 3, 4, 6 Benediction Doxology: 429:4 ******