MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

The Light of the World

9:30 A.M.
* denotes standing

EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE

Teach Us to Pray

5:30 P.M.
* denotes standing

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* ........................ Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise, Hymn 38 In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach

The Living God Summons Us .............................. Call to Worship We Enter Into Gods Presence
In Song* ............................................. We Gather Together, Hymn 363 In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach

God Speaks to Us
In a Gospel Reading................................................................ Isaiah 35

God Welcomes Us
In Scripture ............................................................. Revelation 19:1-10

We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer to Confess Sin & Assurance of Pardon In Song* ................................................ Fairest Lord Jesus, Hymn 170 In Prayer ............................................................ Congregational Prayer In Song* ................................................... Be Still, My Soul, Hymn 689

We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Pardon In Song* ........................ And Can It Be That I Should Gain, Hymn 455

God Feeds Us God Feeds Us

In Scripture ........................................................................ John 9:1-12 In Sermon ............. THE SON OF GOD BRINGS LIGHT TO THE WORLD In Scripture ...................................................................... John 17:6-19 In Sermon ............................................ THE GLORY OF THE BRIDE Mr. Micah Shin, Pastoral Intern

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

In Song* .......................Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies, Hymn 398 In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings

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

In Song* .................................... Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me, Hymn 500 In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings In Prayer ............................................................ Congregational Prayer In Song* ............................ Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross, Hymn 264

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

Threefold Amen, Hymn 740

Amen, amen, amen.

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

Lead Me, Lord, Lead Me in Thy Righteousness, Hymn 727 (v. 1 only) Lead me, Lord, lead me in thy righteousness, Make thy way plain before my face. For it is thou, Lord, thou, Lord, only, That makest me dwell in safety.

The Lords Day April 6, 2014

The Lords Day April 6, 2014

TODAY Welcome! Today we welcome Pastor Larry Johnson to the Cedar pulpit during the morning worship while Pastor Steve is away on vacation. In the evening our pastoral intern, Micah Shin, continues his series from John 17, Teach Us to Pray. 11:00 AM Sunday School 4:00 PM Choir Rehearsal 5:30 PM Evening Service THIS WEEK Tuesday Young Ladies Bible Study @ 7:00 PM Sprik Home Wednesday No Midweek Ministries Spring Break OFFERING Next Sunday Lords Supper & Benevolent Offering - We will celebrate the Lords Supper next Sunday evening. Our benevolent offering will be received next Sunday during both services for the Biblical Counseling Center. The Biblical Counseling Center is a Christian, Biblically based counseling service. It offers counsel from God's Word, the Bible and depends upon the power of God and His Spirit to minister to people in their times of need. ANNOUNCEMENTS Reception of New Members Cedar session is pleased to announce that on April 27 we will receive Chris & Allison Benczkowski as communicant members by reaffirmation of faith and we will witness the baptism of their son, Maxwell. Soli Deo Gloria! Pastor on Vacation This Week Pastor Steve and his family are out-of-state through April 11, for spring break. If you need pastoral care, please contact an elder.

EASTER OUTREACH 2014 This year, Easter will be celebrated on April 20th. On that day, 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 on that day like no other time of the year. What can you do? Invite Your Friends Would you consider inviting your unchurched family and friends to church this Easter? They are all more likely to say yes to an Easter invitation than at any other time of the year. Hands down, personal invitation is the number one evangelism tool in the church. Would you commit to invite at least three un-churched friends and/or family members and let us know on your Connection Card so that we can plan and pray? Prayer Please commit to praying daily for our Easter Outreach. Pray that the 1550 invitations sent to the new move-ins in our community would be effective and that the personal invitations the members of the congregation extend to unchurched family and friends would be well received. Pray that the Holy Spirit would bless these labors. Joint Good Friday Service A Good Friday Service will be held at New City Fellowship OPC on the corner of Burton and Eastern! This will be a great opportunity for joint worship and praise and a public proclamation that gospel ministry is happening on that corner of S.E. Grand Rapids. The service will begin at 7:00 p.m. Nursery will be provided. This will be the first major event at New City. Lets join together and make it a memorable evening of worship, prayer and praise! Easter Activities You and your guests are invited to a special Easter Breakfast on Easter morning from 9:00 AM 10:00 AM. Our morning worship service will be held at 10:30 AM and there will be no Sunday School that day.

The Lords Day April 6, 2014

The Lords Day April 6, 2014

ANNOUNCEMENTS New Shepherding Districts With additional church officers, the shepherding districts have been restructured this year. Please take note of who your shepherding elder and deacon are. They will be praying for you and caring for you. If you need help with anything do not hesitate to ask one of these men. David VanDyke & Tom Dykema A-B Craig Baker & Jim Knott & Terry Holstege C-G Bill Grysen & Paul Sprik H-O Ted Himebook & Duane Saxton P-Z Interested in Church Membership at Cedar? On Wednesday evening, May 11th, Pastor Steve will hold a membership seminar from 7:00 8:30 PM at HCS for anyone interested in church membership. Please register through a Connection Card.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Pi Run/Walk - The Mountaineer Pi Run/Walk is Saturday, April 19, 9:00am, at Zion Christian School. You can register for this 5K race by visiting www.zionchristian.net/athletics/mountaineer-pi-run. The entry fee is $25. Registration is also available on race day, but the price is $35 if you wait until then. Don't miss out on this fun event! Substitute Teachers Wanted - Zion Christian School is looking for substitute teachers who can teach at the elementary or high school level. If you are interested, you can apply on-line at zionchristian.net or call the office for more information at 878-9472. Computer Volunteer Needed - The computer ministry of Love In the Name of Christ is looking for one or two students to join them on Tuesday evenings or Saturday mornings. Volunteers need to be 14 year of age or older. If you are interested in learning more about computer components and technology, please contact Jason or Tonia at jasond@loveinthenameofchrist.org or
toniaw@loveinthenameofchrist.org.

NEW YORK CITY - You dont want to miss this

opportunity to serve and encourage a fellow OPC congregation. July 12-18, the youth group will be traveling to New York City to help Pastor Jon Shishko and the Queens church plant there by reaching out to the community through servant evangelism. See one of the youth group leaders for more information or to sign up.

Art of Marriage Conference - Fairway CRC invites you and your spouse to attend the Art of Marriage Conference at their church (1165 44th Street, Jenison) May 2-3. The Art of Marriage is a Friday evening and Saturday all-day conference designed by Family Life Today that incorporates practical, Biblical guidance and teaching applicable to marriage in every state and season: healthyhurting; newlyweds-empty nesters; Christian-non Christian. Cost is $50/couple. Contact Erica Boerman with questions: boerman.erica@gmail.com. Go to www.fairwaycrc.eventbrite.com to register. Deadline to register is April 15. Meijer Simply Give Opportunity - Love INC is pleased to again be the recipient of the Simply Give grocery cards from the Jenison Meijer, March 30-May12. When you buy a $10 Simply Give card, Meijer will match it with $20 worth of needed food items for LOVEs pantries. In addition, on April 11 and 12 Love INC will receive $30 in grocery purchases for every $10 Simply Give card you purchase.

The Lords Day April 6, 2014

The Lords Day April 6, 2014

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 ushers 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 Sun. Sch. Nursery PM Fellowship Snack

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

TODAY Knott Bonnie Boeve Rachel Himebook Sheila Rostvedt Kiersten Holstege Heidi Kooienga Elizabeth Knott Peg Smith Cathy Postmus Cassidy Baker Jen Coleman Rebecca Van Dyke Ingrid Entingh Bonnie Boeve Knott Paul Sprik Jon Mulder Tim DeWent Todd Entingh

NEXT WEEK Van Dyke/DeWent Caryn Baker Megan Himebook Jen denHollander Rachel Himebook Megan Himebook Jen Coleman Rebecca Van Dyke Dawn DeWent Brittany DeWent Deb Grysen Sarah Johnson Angie Dykema Lynn Igo Van Dyke/DeWent Paul Sprik Jon Mulder Matt Weiss Terry Holstege

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

Rm 2 Southeast Teachers Lounge Rm 1 Southeast Teachers Lounge

*Lost your bulletin? See archived bulletins @ http://bulletins.cedarchurch.net/ *

Meagan Entingh & Dawn DeWent Cathy Postmus Caryn Baker Paul & Diana Sprik Marc Scaturro & Michael Durant Bill Grysen Chris Post Larry Johnson Deb Kooienga Craig Baker

Jr. High Sr. High

Lives of Isaac & Jacob Philippians Bible Study

Orchestra Room Gymnasium

Teachers Lounge

Good to Great Weekly Budget $3,592.50 YTD Budget $46,702.50 Last Weeks Offerings $3,946.00 YTD Offerings $41,470.75

Art Room

Pastor: Steve Igo Associate Pastor: Mick Knierim Pastoral Intern: Micah Shin Shepherding Districts David Van Dyke/Tom Dykema A-B Craig Baker/Jim Knott/Terry Holstege C-G Bill Grysen/Paul Sprik H-O Ted Himebook/Duane Saxton P-Z Womens Ministry Coordinator: Joan Broene

The Lords Day April 6, 2014

The Lords Day April 6, 2014