September 29, 2013

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Church Family
Remember in Prayer: Mr. Trent Timmer Mr. Howard Vanden Toorn Mr. Rick Vander Veen Mrs. Ruth Wiley

Order of Worship

Song Service - 5:50 PM Psalter 114:1, 2, 4, 7, 10 Morning Worship - 9:30 AM Silent Prayer Votum and Salutation Psalter 334 Reading of the Law Reading of Scripture Psalter 384 Pastoral Prayer Offertory Psalter 120 Sermon Prayer Offertory Psalter 71 Benediction Doxology Psalter 196 Evening Worship - 6:00 PM Silent Prayer Votum and Salutation Psalter 237 Reading of Scripture Apostles Creed Psalter 357 Pastoral Prayer Offertory Psalter 170 Sermon Prayer Offertory Psalter 49 Benediction Doxology Psalter 197

Mrs. Elsie Arnoudse Mr. Everett Beute Mrs. Fran Hekman Mrs. Dorothy Hitchcock Mr. Cornelius Jobse Mrs. Barb Kwekel Mr. & Mrs. Albert VandenToorn Mrs. Gertrude VanderGraaf Mrs. Marian VerHage Serviceman: Dan Arnoudse

The congregation extends sympathy to the Tom & Meta Moerdyk and Mark & Melanie Moerdyk on the passing away of Metas mother, Mrs. Elshout, this past Tuesday, in The Netherlands. Mr. Teunis VanderGraaf had back surgery this past Tuesday. He is recovering well and was scheduled to begin rehab. ______________________________

Consistory Members
Pastors: Dr. David Murray (Chairman-Consistory) Dr. L. W. Bilkes (Emeritus) Dr. Jerry Bilkes Peter VanKempen (Vice Chairman) David Faasse (Secretary) Tom Karel Sr. Henk Kleyn Dwight Prince Ron Rittner 616.647.0570 616.458.3250 616.954.7094 616.677.3735 616.304.2946 616.667.9105 616.780.9426 616.299.4610 616.485.2344 616.361.6348 616.361.8096 616.446.0587 616.669.5758 616.299.4611 616.791.1512

Elders:

Sermon : God is Light! Scripture: 1 John 1 Text: 1 John 1:5

Sermon : Surprising Converts Scripture: Isaiah 60 Text: Isaiah 60:8

Deacons: Joel Markwat (Chairman-Deacons) Roger Osmun (Secretary) Ron Vander Boon (Asst. Treasurer) Bill Pols David Pronk Treasurer: Gerrit Kleyn

Meditation
TO BE WITH CHRIST LEARN that death is no death to the Christian: He that liveth and believeth on me, shall never die. It is only giving the soul into the hand of Christ. He knows its value; for He died for it. Learn that to die is, to the believer, better than to live. If Christ rises up to receive the soul, then the soul goes to be with Jesus. But to be with Christ, is to be in glory; therefore it is far better. Oh! Be willing, Christian, to be absent from the body, and present with the Lord. There you shall be free from the pain of persecuting stones no more sneering and cruel friendsno more doubts about your soul ---no more sin within your heart. Oh, that I had wings of a dove, that I might flee away and be at rest! Learn the dreadfulness of having no interest in Jesus Christ. You must die; and how will you die, poor Christ less soul? To whom will you commend your dying spirit? [1] There will be no good angels waiting round your dying bed---no gentle hands of ministering spirits stretched out to receive your trembling soul. [2 You have no Christ rising up to receive you. You never washed in His blood---you would not come to him to have life; he often stretched out his hands, but you pushed them away; and now he will have no pity for you. [3] You will have no God---God will not be your God --- He will not be your friend; you have always been his enemy. Your proud heart would not be reconciled to him; and now you will find him an enemy indeed. Where will you go? Die you must. Your breath must cease. These eyes that look on me this day, must close in death---that heart which you feel beating in your breast, must cease to beat. And what will you do with your soul? ----to whom will you commend it? ---a naked, guilty shivering thing, with the wrath of God abiding on it? None of the angels will dare to shelter it. No rocks, or caves, or mountains, can hide it. Hell itself will not be a hiding place from the just wrath of God. Oh! Be wise now: Turn ye, turn ye, why will you die? Learn if you have any lost friends in Christ, to be comforted over them. It is true they are gone from you; but remember they have gone into far tenderer hands. You stood up over their dying body; but the Lord Jesus stood up to receive their undying souls. Your feeble, but affectionate hands were stretched out to smooth their dying pillow; but the almighty hands of the Saviour formed a sweeter, softer bed for their departing soul. Follow their faith--- look to the same Saviour; and when you come to die, you will use with your heart, or with your tongue, the same sweet Words (as Stephen) Lord Jesus receive my spirit. R. M. MCheyne Thank you so much for coming to worship God with us today. We hope and pray that you will be blessed among us and that you also will be a blessing to us. If you have any prayer needs or if you'd like to know more about our church, one of our pastors or elders would be very happy to speak with you.

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Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth. John 12: 35

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Congregational Life
Today, Ian Macleod will lead our worship services. Next Sunday, Pastor Murray will conduct the worship services, the Lord willing. The Sunday School classes (beginners 7th Grade) Psalter of the month is #44. Please review with your children. Next months Psalter of the month is #184. From the Deacons: There will be a collection for the denominational Seminary Instructor Fund on October 6. There is an increased need to support the fund at this time. Reminder: The monthly calendar, birthday list, and deacons report will be found in your mailbox!

Calendar
"The Lord willing" James 4:15 Today - (Sunday) 4:15 PM Youth Group meeting. Snack: The Karels October 1 - (Tuesday) 7 PM Dorcas Guild meeting. Our project for this month is hygiene kits for international aid. Items needed are: 12-16oz bottle of shampoo, 3-6.4 oz. bar of soap, washcloths, comb 4 - 6 oz. tube of toothpaste, 6 inch toothbrush (individually wrapped) 2 - 6 oz. hand sanitizer and 2.5 - 3.5 oz. "stick" deodorant (no spray). October 5 (Saturday) 7 AM Mens Breakfast Bible Study will have their first meeting of the season at Russ in Grandville. All men of the congregation are encouraged to join us. October 8 (Tuesday) 9:30 AM Ladies Bible Study. Coffee will be at 9:30 AM with study starting at 10 AM. All ladies are welcome and encouraged to join us. October 9 (Wednesday) 7 PM Boys & Girls Club. There will be a regular meeting for the girls and gym night for the boys. We will start collecting food for the food pantry. October 12 (Saturday) 7 PM Informal service at Mel Trotter Mission led by Pastor Al Martin.

Sermon Notes
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Other News
We are looking for anyone that would be willing to do repairs for the seminary students such as fix vacuums, etc. Please call Arleen Boven at 915-4310 if you would like to help in this ministry. Young Adult Book Study New Book - Have you ever encountered a person standing at busy street corner holding a cardboard sign asking for help? Have you ever wondered how best to help them? As Christians, ministering to the poor is a part of our character. But compassionate instincts and generous spirits arent enough. Tragically, all too much of our compassion has become toxic, devastating to the very people its meant to help. In Toxic Charity, Robert Lupton urges individuals, churches, and organizations to step away from these spontaneous, often destructive acts of compassion toward more thoughtful paths to community development. If we truly love the poor, we will want to educate ourselves on how best to serve them. Toxic Charity helps show us how to start serving needy and impoverished members of our communities in a way that will be to their benefit. Everyone who volunteers or donates to charity needs to wrestle with this book. If you are a young adult (18-30ish) please join the Young Adult Book Study in studying Toxic Charity. We hope to begin our new study on October 5th at the Seminary at 7pm. Contact Mark Moerdyk with any questions.

Nursery
Today Morning Evening Room A Janna Birn Josephine Haab Misty Huckstead Jen Klaasen Next Week Morning Evening Margaret Kleyn Min Kyoung Kim Belinda Pennings Louisa Haab September Mother in Charge Room B Ruthanne Karel Marlise Procee Renee Langerak Gabby Karel Julie Spaans Trienna Moerdyk Kathy Pols Heidi Pronk Tammy Timmer

Ushers
Morning Today Next Week Pete Van Strien Sam Moerdyk Evening Bill Moerdyk Tom Karel Jr.

Offerings
First Collection Today Next Week General Fund Seminary Instructor Second Collection Denominational Fund Denominational Fund Collection Boxes Word & Deed Local Evangelism

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Song Service: Psalter 114:1, 2, 4, 7, 10

LITURGY September 29, 2013 Morning Service Votum & Salutation Psalter: 334 Law Scripture Reading: 1 John 1 Text: 1 John 1:5 Psalter: 384 Pastoral Prayer Offertory Psalter: 120 Sermon: God is Light! Prayer Offertory Psalter: 71 Benediction Doxology: 196

LITURGY September 29, 2013 Evening Service Votum & Salutation Psalter: 237 Scripture Reading: Isaiah 60 Text: Isaiah 60:8 Apostles Creed Psalter: 357 Pastoral Prayer Offertory Psalter: 170 Sermon: Surprising Converts Prayer Offertory Psalter: 49 Benediction Doxology: 197