MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

9:30 A.M.
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EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE

5:30 P.M.
* denotes standing

The Book of Ruth From Poverty to Plenty

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

Romans 16 - Good Friends along the Way

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

The Living God Calls Us to Worship .................. Call to Worship We Enter Into Gods Presence
In Song* ..............................Come, Christians, Join to Sing, Hymn 302 In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach

The Living God Summons Us .............................. Call to Worship We Enter Into Gods Presence
In Song* ......................................... God Himself is with Us, Hymn 382 In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach

God Speaks to Us
In Scripture ...................................................................... Exodus 6:1-9

God Welcomes Us
In Scripture ........................................................................ 3 John 1-14

We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer to Confess Sin & Assurance of Pardon In Song* .................................................... There is a Redeemer, Insert In Confession of Faith* ...................................... WSC Q. 36-38, p. 872 In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings In Song* ...................................... O How He Loves You and Me, Insert

We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Pardon In Song* ................................. I Need Thee, Precious Jesus, Hymn 497 In Giving ................. Benevolent Offering for the Family Life Center In Song* ....................................................... The Family of God, Insert

God Feeds Us
In Scripture ................................................................... RUTH 3:10-18 In Sermon ....................................... BOAZ, GRACIOUS REDEEMER

God Feeds Us
In Scripture ............................................................... Romans 16:17-20 In Sermon ........................ SADLY, NOT ALL ARE GOOD FRIENDS

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

In Song* ............................. Man of Sorrows! What a Name, Hymn 246

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

In Song* ....................................... Soldiers of Christ, Arise, Hymn 575 In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings In Prayer ............................................................ Congregational Prayer In Song* .................................... Blest Be the Tie that Binds, Hymn 359

Gods & Our Communion Meal ..................... The Lords Supper

In Giving ................. Benevolent Offering for the Family Life Center In Song* ...................................... The Day of Resurrection! Hymn 267

God Blesses Us ........................................................... Benediction Threefold Amen, Hymn 740 Amen, amen, amen.

God Blesses Us ....................... Spirit of the Living God, Hymn 726 Spirit of the living God, fall fresh on me. (2x) Break me! Melt me! Mold me! Fill me! Spirit of the living God, fall fresh on me.

The Lords Day September 8, 2013

The Lords Day September 8, 2013

TODAY Welcome! This morning, Pastor Steve continues his morning sermon series called From Poverty to Plenty the Book of Ruth. In the evening, Pastor Steve continues a month-long sermon series on Romans 16 called Good Friends Along the Way. In the morning service, we also observe the Lords Supper. Wine is placed in the center & middle of the tray and grape juice on the outside ring. 5:30 PM Evening Service THIS WEEK Tuesday Womens Ministry Meeting @ 7:00 PM Grysen Home Wednesday Church Membership Seminar @ 7:00 PM - HCS OFFERINGS This Sundays Benevolent Offering - Our benevolent offering will be received today during both services for the Family LIFE Center. The mission of the Center is to demonstrate the love of Christ to young women experiencing unplanned pregnancies by equipping them for the challenges of Life. If you would like to get involved with this ministry please contact the center at 616-8958336 or send an email to rochell@familylifecenterhome.org. ANNOUNCEMENTS Small Group Sign-Up Today! Fall small groups begin on September 15th. Information brochures are found at the sign-up table in the gym. Or, you can sign up for a group through our connection cards today! Womens Ministry September Meeting This Tuesday, September 10th, there will be a Womens Ministry launch meeting for the new year at 7 PM at the home of Deb Grysen. All ladies of Cedar are invited to attend. For a list of the womens committees and to sign up for a committee, visit the table in the gym. Please see Deb with any questions.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Interested in Church Membership at Cedar? This Wednesday evening, September 11th, Pastor Steve will hold a membership seminar from 7:00 8:30 PM at HCS for anyone interested in church membership. Please register at www.cedarchurch.net or through a Connection Card. Father/Son Cadet Cookout All Cadets (boys grades 312) are invited, along with their fathers to a cookout Saturday, September 14, 4-6pm at Rush Creek Campground. Sign up at the table today. For directions or other questions see Tom Dykema. Servanthood Sunday Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of Gods grace in its various forms. I Peter 4:10. September 29th has been designated as "Servanthood Sunday to acknowledge the many members who have shown themselves faithful stewards through their acts of service to Cedar. Please join us as we give thanks for our volunteers and recognize them during the morning worship service. Fellowship Lunch To correspond with the kickoff of the fall Sunday ministries at Cedar, the fellowship lunch this month will be held on the third Sunday, September 15th. Mason Family Please continue to remember the Mason family in your prayers as Micah recovers from surgery. You can follow baby Micahs journey online at www.micaheart.blogspot.com. College Student Addresses - As a new school year has begun and young adults have headed out the door to college campuses keep us informed about their temporary address so that we can keep in contact with them. Please check the list on the sign up table and make corrections as needed.

The Lords Day September 8, 2013

The Lords Day September 8, 2013

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Womens Conference 2013 - The Harvest OPC Women's Ministry Oversight Committee is planning a fall women's conference October 25-26, 2013, at Harvest Church. Author and speaker Mary Beeke will speak on Sweet and Salty: Being Gods Kind of Woman. This conference is appropriate for girls ages 12 and up. Feel free to invite family, friends, and neighbors. Call the church office (261-0327) or visit www.harvestopc.org to register. Blood Drive - There are no substitutes for the real thing. Please give blood on Friday, September 13, at the Hillcrest Christian Reformed Church, 3617 Hillcrest Road, in Hudsonville. You may walk in between 11:30 AM and 5:15 PM or call 1-800-REDCROSS for an appointment. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent), meet height and weight requirements (110 lbs. or more, depending on their height) and are in generally good health may be eligible to give blood. A donor card or other form of ID is required. It is recommended to be well hydrated and to eat a meal four hours or less before giving blood. Zion Christian The senior class at Zion Christian School will sponsor a Hamburger Fry on Friday, September 13, at 6:00pm, at Zion. Please join us for this event, which is a fundraiser for the senior class trip. Free CPR Class - Mark your calendars for a free CPR class coming to Harvest on Monday evening, Sept. 16, at 7 pm. A certified instructor will lead a class on life-saving techniques, including the use of an AED. All teenagers and adults are welcome! Please RSVP for the CPR class to Jennie Boone at mom2fz@gmail.com or 856-6536, and let her know if you might also be interested in a first aid class.

SERMON NOTES

The Lords Day September 8, 2013

The Lords Day September 8, 2013

SPECIAL REMINDERS

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

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

Childrens Snack Church Set-Up Sun. Foreman AM Sun. Foreman PM Wed. Foreman Ushers Youth Group Meal

TODAY Saxton/Holstege Rachel Himebook Christina Hartwell Jenny den Hollander Cayte Baker Alaina Post Sharon Elzinga Brittany DeWent Angie Dykema N/A Carla Baker Sharon Elzinga Jane Schrier Corrie Post Saxton/Holstege Terry Holstege Jonathan Mulder N/A Michael Durant Matt Weiss

NEXT WEEK Knott/Schrier Bonnie Boeve Christina Hartwell Meagan Hagerty Lydia Igo Ellie Scrier Deb Grysen Kiersten Holstege Tammy Holstege N/A Rebecca Van Dyke Kelsey Stanley Tammy Holstege Elizabeth Knott Knott/Schrier Terry Holstege Jonathan Mulder N/A Dan Elzinga Terry Holstege

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Weekly Budget $3,251.54 YTD Budget $113,803.90

Last Weeks Offerings $1,693.05 YTD Offerings $118,901.57

The Lords Day September 8, 2013

The Lords Day September 8, 2013