MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

The Miracle of Christmas

9:30 A.M.
* denotes standing

EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE

The Miracle of Christmas

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 Welcome & Announcements .......................................... Pastor Steve Igo

The Living God Calls Us to Worship .............. Apostolic Salutation

By Word ......................................................................... Call to Worship

The Living God Summons Us .............................. Call to Worship We Enter Into Gods Presence
In Song* .......................................................... Silent Night, Hymn 210 In Prayer ................................................................ Prayer of Approach

We Enter Into Gods Presence

In Song* ....................................... O Come, All Ye Faithful, Hymn 208 In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach

God Welcomes Us
In Responsive Reading........................................... Psalm 80, pp. 813-4

God Speaks to Us
In the Prophets ................................................................ Isaiah 11:1-10 In Song ......... Lo, How a Rose Eer Blooming, Hymn 221 (vv. 1, 2 & 4) In the Epistles .................................................................. James 5:7-11 In Song ......... Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus, Hymn 196 (vv. 1, 2 & 4) In the Gospels ............................................................ Matthew 11:2-11

We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer .................................... Prayer of Confession & Thanksgiving In Song* ........................ It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, Hymn 200 In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings

We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer to Confess Sin & Assurance of Pardon In Responsive Reading ............................................. Psalm 126, p. 832 In Song* ........................... Angels We Have Heard on High, Hymn 214 In Congregational Prayer ................................... Congregational Prayer God Feeds Us In Scripture ................................................................... Romans 4:9-12 In Sermon . THE MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS - ALLS RIGHT WITH GOD We Respond in Commitment ............................... Prayer of Application In Song* .................................. Go, Tell It on the Mountain, Hymn 224 In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings God Blesses Us .................................................................... Benediction O Come All Ye Faithful, Hymn 208 O come let us adore him (3x). Christ the Lord!
Text & Tune: John Francis Wade, 1771. Tune: Adeste Fideles. Public Domain

God Feeds Us
In Scripture ....................................................... Galatians 3:26 & 4:4-5 In Sermon ... THE MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS - ADOPTED INTO THE FAMILY

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

In Song* .......................... God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen, Hymn 211

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

In Giving ................... Benevolent Offering for Cedar Deacons Fund In Song* .................................. O Little Town of Bethlehem, Hymn 201

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

Christ We Do All Adore Thee, Hymn 737 Christ, we do all adore thee, and we do praise thee forever (2x). For on the holy cross hast thou the world from sin redeemed. Christ, we do all adore thee, and we do praise thee forever (Musical Interlude) Christ we do all adore thee.
Text: Tr. by Theodore Baker, 1899. Tune: Seven Last Words of Christ by Theordore Dubois, 1867. Public Domain

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TODAY Welcome! Today, Pastor Steve begins a new sermon series called The Miracle of Christmas. We will also celebrate the Lords Supper in the evening service. Wine is placed in the center and middle of the tray and grape juice on the outside ring. Our benevolent offering will be designated for our Cedar Deacons Fund. 11:00 AM Christmas Luncheon & Music Program 4:00 PM Choir Practice 5:30 PM Evening Service THIS WEEK Wednesday Midweek Ministries @ 7 PM HCS (nursery provided) Thursday LOVE Inc Bible Study @ 7 PM Hillcrest CRC ANNOUNCEMENTS Winter Youth Retreat Mark your calendar! The 2012 OPC Winter Youth Retreat all-nighter will be held at the downtown YMCA in Grand Rapids on January 27-28 for 7th-12th grade students and interested parents. The YMCA facility includes many amenities, including two swimming pools, a water slide, two climbing walls, two full basketball courts, squash and racquetball courts and other exercise equipment. The cost of the retreat will be $30. The Presbytery Youth Committee will be sending out brochures soon. Hope to see you there! Holiday Schedule Due to the holiday season, there will be no Sunday School classes on December 25th or January 1st. Wednesday night ministries conclude on December 14th for the holidays. Severe Weather Policy - In the event of a winter storm, the session will contact the congregation by phone if the service is cancelled. You can also check WoodTV8 for any church cancellations. Cedar Wi-Fi Available - To access wifi in Hudsonville Christian school on phone or computer: Click on your "Find WiFi" function. Click on "Cedar" network. Open a browser. Type in: AEKAPUPQHL. Click on "Log in" and you should be connected.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS Christmas Adopters Needed - Love INC still needs more individuals or small groups to adopt individuals or families for Christmas. Please consider how you might bless those facing difficult times by providing a Christmas dinner basket and/or gifts at Christmas. please contact Karla at karlav@loveinthenameofchrist.org or 616-662-3300 ext 130 for more information. Foster Home Needed - for an engaging early adolescent boy. It is best that he be the youngest child for a foster family. If interested, please contact Betty at 616-786-4138. Ongoing Ministry for Depression - The Depression Support Group meets on the third Monday of each month from 7-8 PM in the educational wing at Fairway Christian Reformed Church, 1165 44th Street, Jenison. This group is open to anyone in our community who struggles with depression or has a loved one who is depressed. You are invited to attend this safe and confidential group experience. No registration is necessary. The group will meet on Monday, December 19. For more information contact the church office at 662-0368. New OPC Church Planting Website - The OPC Committee on Home Missions and Church Extension recently launched its new website called www.CHMCE.org. The site is colorful and upbeat and contains the most current information about OPC church planters, with the goal of enabling you to pray more intelligently.

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Cedar Church Welcomes You!

SPECIAL REMINDERS

TODAY Greeters Accompanist A.M. Accompanist P.M. Nursery A.M. Hartwell/Porterfield Bonnie Boeve Linda Wolfe Diana Sprik Cayte Baker Megan Himebook Dawn DeWent Avery Schrier Deb Grysen Joan Broene Bonnie Boeve Stephanie Haywood Hartwell/Porterfield

NEXT WEEK Grysen Bonnie Boeve Rebekah Glupker Jane Schrier Brittany DeWent Sylvie Haywood Carla Baker Cassidy Baker Joan Broene Ingrid Entingh Nella Kortman Candace Bekkering Grysen Sprik

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 foyer for coffee and refreshments. KIDS BREAK After morning worship, all kids (pre-school thru 6th grade) are invited to remain in the gymnasium for snacks and fun songs with Mr. & Mrs. Himebook. SUNDAY SCHOOL - From 11 AM-12 PM, Cedar Church offers classes for all ages. Visitors are especially welcome to join us! WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING CLASSES: Nursery Meets in room 12 with various leaders Toddler (2s & 3s) Meets in the library hallway with Stephanie Haywood Preschool (4s & K students) Meets in the west classroom with Kaitlyn Hartwell Early Elementary (1st 2nd grade) Meets in the resource room with Hope Mason & Cathy Postmus Middle Elementary (3rd 4th grade) Meets in the library hallway with Diana Sprik Older Elementary (5th-6th grade) Meets in the southwest teachers lounge room 2 with Reese Haywood Jr. High Meets in the southwest teachers lounge room 1 with Bill Grysen Sr. High Meets in the teachers lounge with Pastor Steve & Lynn Igo Womens Group Meets in the art room with Rebecca Van Dyke Theology Class Meets in the gym with David Van Dyke & Craig Baker EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Please join us again for worship this evening at 5:30 P.M.
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Nursery P.M. Nursery Sun. Sch. Fellowship Snack Childrens Snack Church Set-Up Youth Group Meal

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Weekly Budget $2,819.23 YTD Budget $138,142.31

Last Weeks Offerings $1,825.60 YTD Offerings $139,698.12

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