MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

Thank Offering Sunday 2014

9:30 A.M.
* denotes standing

EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE

2 Peter Growing in Grace

5:30 P.M.
* denotes standing

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements........................................Pastor Steve Igo India Missions Moment ...............................Dr. Duane Saxton, Deacon Congregational Greeting ................................ The Passing of the Peace Cedar Choir ............................................................................ By Faith

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

The Living God Summons Us .............................. Call to Worship We Enter Into Gods Presence
In Song* ......................... Come, Ye Thankful People, Come, Hymn 715 In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach

The Living God Calls Us to Worship .................. Call to Worship We Enter Into Gods Presence
In Song* .................................... Let All Things Now Living, Hymn 125 In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach

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

God Speaks to Us
In Responsive Reading ........................................... Psalm 136, pp. 835

We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Pardon In Song* ............................ We Plow the Fields and Gather, Hymn 714

We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer to Confess Sin & Assurance of Pardon In Song ...........................How Good It is to Thank the Lord, Hymn 635 In Prayer ...................................................... OPC Worldwide Outreach In Special Offering ...................................... 2014 OPC Thank Offering

God Feeds Us
In Scripture ..................................................................... 2 Peter 3:8-16 In Sermon ............................................................. GODS PATIENCE Micah Shin, Pastoral Intern

God Feeds Us
In Scripture .................................................................... Luke 17:11-19 In Sermon ...................................... A THANKFUL THANKSGIVING

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

In Song* ........................................ Great is thy Faithfulness, Hymn 32 In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings In Prayer ............................................................ Congregational Prayer In Song* ................................. Let Us Praise God Together, Hymn 659

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

In Song* .................................. O God Beyond All Praising, Hymn 660 In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings

God Blesses Us ........................................................... Benediction I Love to Tell the Story, Hymn 478 (refrain only) I love to tell the story, twill be my theme in glory. To tell the old, old story, of Jesus and his love.

God Blesses Us* ..........................................................Benediction

Gloria Patri, Hymn 735

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.

The Lords Day November 24, 2013

The Lords Day November 24, 2013

TODAY Welcome! This morning, we celebrate the 2014 OPC Thank Offering! Pastor Steve will preach on A Thankful Thanksgiving. In the evening, Pastoral Intern, Micah Shin, continues a series from the book of Second Peter called Growing in Grace. 11:00 AM - Sunday School & Small Groups 1:45 PM Ottawa County Jail - Worship Service 4:00 PM Choir Rehearsal 5:30 PM Evening Service THIS WEEK Wednesday Thanksgiving Service @ 7PM - Harvest OPC No Midweek Ministries - ENJOY A HAPPY THANKSGIVING! OFFERINGS November Thank Offering Today, Cedar Church will collect our annual Thank Offering for the work of OPC Foreign & Home Missions and Christian Education. Please remember this ministry generously. Please place your gift in the enclosed envelope, and make checks payable to Cedar Church. ANNOUNCEMENTS Thanksgiving Service at Harvest OPC - Please join us Wednesday evening, November 27, at 7:00 pm for our Annual Thanksgiving Service. You are invited to stay for a time of refreshments and fellowship after the service as well. Harvest is located at 930 52nd St. SW, Wyoming, MI 49509. Hope to see you there! Ottawa County Jail Ministry This afternoon, Cedar Church will host a chapel service at the Ottawa County Jail from 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM. Please keep the men in your prayers as they minister to the inmates.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Holiday Luncheon - In two weeks, on Dec. 8, our wonderful Christmas fellowship dinner will happen! If you have never attended you should break that habit and start a new one, Christian fellowship is the tie that binds us, besides eating is fun. This year Cedar will be providing the HAM and we the people will be bring the sides and desserts, you can either bring two sides, or one side and a dessert. We hope to have guests so be generous as you usually are. Look for the sign up or Rebecca VanDyke will be looking for you. Calling All Musicians Young & Old! Lynn Igo is organizing our soloists and duets, vocal or instrumental, for the Christmas Luncheon on December 8th. Please contact Lynn if you can contribute or if you have any questions. Interested in Church Membership at Cedar? Pastor Steve will hold a membership seminar Wednesday, December 11th, from 78:30 PM for anyone interested in learning more about church membership at Cedar. Please register through our Connection Cards, or speak to Pastor Steve. Congratulations! Maxwell Scott Benczkowski was born November 16, 2013 at 3:59 p.m. He weighed in at 8lbs. 6 oz. and 20 1/4 inches. Maxwell is the son of Chris and Allison Benczkowski, Cedars newest friends. Please welcome all of them to Cedar!
Hearing assist units are available from the soundmen located at the left side of the auditorium. Please feel free to ask for one. For the benefit of those who would like to hear the service while caring for a little one, we have a cry room equipped with speakers located in the Teachers Lounge across the hall from the gym. You are welcome to use this as needed. If you are new to Cedar, please stop by our literature table in the foyer for more information about Cedar and a gift for you. Please take time to let us know more about you by filling out the connection card included in the bulletin and placing it in the offering plate. The Lords Day November 24, 2013

The Lords Day November 24, 2013

CHRISTMAS OUTREACH This Christmas, God will prompt millions of people around the world to attend church. For some reason, people who dont normally go to church will make a decision to do so at Christmas. What can you do? Join us for our Christmas Outreach in 2 Weeks! On Sunday, December 8th, we will begin our Christmas celebration with a special service at 9:30 AM and our annual Holiday Musical Luncheon at 11AM. Make plans to attend! Invite Your Family & Friends Would you consider inviting someone who doesnt go to church to join you on Sunday, December 8th for morning worship and our Christmas Luncheon at 11 AM? A neighbor with no family nearby, an unchurched coworker, or a long time friend are all more likely to say yes to a church invitation at Christmas. Would you commit to invite at least three un-churched friends and/or family members? 1. _____________ 2. _____________ 3. _____________ Prayer If you are hesitant to invite people you know to church, you can begin by taking the less-intimidating step of praying for your friends (listed above) and for the church during our Christmas outreach. Would you commit to pray daily? Yes, I will pray daily! Special Sermon Series On outreach Sunday, December 8th, Pastor Steve will begin a 3 week advent sermon series entitled The Songs of Christmas, a series on the first stirring Christmas songs ever sung in the Bible by the angels, Mary and Simeon. We will also have special gifts as a way of saying thank you to our guests that day.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Volunteer Opportunity - Love INC is in need of one or two volunteers in our Sorting Warehouse on Tuesday mornings from 9:00 am 1:00 pm and Thursday afternoons from 12:30-5:00 pm. If you are someone who enjoys meeting people and organizing items this is the place for you. Training is always provided. If you are interested, please contact Corrie at corriek@loveinthenameofchrist.org or 616-662-3300 ext 118. Zion Christian Music Program Zion Christian School is holding its annual Christmas Music Program on December 16, at First Byron CRC. The program will begin at 7:00 PM. Please join us for a wonderful evening as we celebrate our Saviors birth. Budget Class Instructors Needed - Love INC is looking for volunteers to teach Biblical Financial Principles to clients enrolled in the LOVING HELP Budget Program. The program runs yearround and in 4-week segments. It is a 1-hour per week commitment (plus prep time) on Wednesday mornings -ORThursday evenings. You can commit to one 4-week term, multiple terms in a row, or intermittent terms throughout the year. Class sizes vary. All teaching materials (including basic script and PowerPoint) and training is provided. If you are looking to serve and have a passion to help people manage their financial situation through Biblical principles, please contact Diane DeBoer at dianed@loveinthenameofchrist.org or 616.662.3300x102 for more information. Need at Jehovah Jireh - Able bodied male, age 14 or older, to take care of incoming food on Friday mornings at Jehovah Jireh Ministries. Would need to be able to help at least twice a month for 3-4 hours. Involves some heavy lifting. This is a volunteer position. Please contact Jim at 896-1570 / jjmjamestown@att.net.

The Lords Day November 24, 2013

The Lords Day November 24, 2013

SPECIAL REMINDERS

WELCOME TO CEDAR CHURCH! 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 gym for coffee and refreshments. KIDS BREAK After morning worship, all kids (Preschool thru 6th grade) are invited to the orchestra room for snacks and fun songs with Mrs. Himebook. SUNDAY SCHOOL From 11am - 12pm, Cedar Church offers classes for all ages. Visitors are especially welcome to join us! Class
Toddler Preschool & K Early Elementary Middle Elementary Older Elementary

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

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

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

TODAY Knott/Schrier Caryn Baker Christina Hartwell Sarah Johnson Lydia Igo Alaina Post Ruthie Scaturro Meagan Entingh Elisabeth Knott Angie Dykema Mindy Weiss Nella Kortman Deb Kooienga Christina Hartwell Knott/Schrier Tim DeWent Jonathan Mulder Tom Dykema David Stanley Paul Sprik

NEXT WEEK Van Dyke/ DeWent Bonnie Boeve Christina Hartwell Cathy Postmus Heidi Kooienga Natassja DeWent Sharon Elzinga Caryn Baker Corrie Post Tammy Holstege Joan Broene Pam Himebook Diana Sprik Tammy Holstege Van Dyke/DeWent Paul Sprik Tom Dykema Tom Dykema Tom Dykema Matt Weiss Faber

WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING CLASSES Age Location Teacher

2s & 3s 4s K 1st - 2nd grade 3rd-4th grade 5th-6th grade 7th -8th grade 9 -12 grade Adult Adult Women Adult Men
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Library Hallway West Classroom Resource Room Northeast Hall

Northeast Hallway Northeast Teachers Lounge

*Lost your bulletin? See archived bulletins @ http://bulletins.cedarchurch.net/ * Jr. High Sr. High
Numbers Bible Study

Rachel Himebook & Dawn DeWent Cathy Postmus Christina Hartwell Paul & Diana Sprik Marc Scaturro & Michael Durant Chris Post Bill & Deb Grysen Larry Johnson Deb Kooienga Craig Baker

Art Room Gymnasium

Teachers Lounge

Weekly Budget $3,251.54 YTD Budget $149,570.84

Last Weeks Offerings $2,048.81 YTD Offerings $152,906.90

James Bible Study Called to Lead

Orchestra Room

Pastor: Steve Igo Associate Pastor: Mick Knierim Pastoral Intern: Micah Shin Shepherding Districts Mick Knierim/Tom Dykema A-E Craig Baker/Jim Knott F-H Bill Grysen/Paul Sprik I-P Ted Himebook/Duane Saxton Q-Z Womens Ministry Coordinator: Joan Broene

The Lords Day November 24, 2013

The Lords Day November 24, 2013