MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE – 9:00 AM

*(INDICATES CONGREGATION STANDING)

Prelude – There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy                                                        Debbie Veldhorst

Welcome                                                                                                              

Call to Worship                                                

*Hymn #3 – Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

*Prayer of Adoration

Prayer of Confession/Words of Assurance/Summary of the Law

Service of Baptism

         Meaning of the Sacrament

         Baptism

         Special Music – Joel Scholten

Ministry of Music                                                                                                  Readers for the Son            

*Hymn #453 – All for Jesus

Scripture:  Matthew 15:21-28 (pg. 1522)

Message:  The Amazing Thing about Grace                                                      Pastor Gerry      

Offertory Prayer        

Offertory – Cry of My Heart                                                                                  Debbie Veldhorst

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession         

Announcements

*Hymn #293 – Amazing Grace

*Benediction

*Closing/Doxology #39

*Postlude

 


TODAY’S CALENDAR

NURSERY: Jennifer Navis, Julie Brill, Kelsey TeBeest, Val Peters

DOOR OPENERS: John DuMez, N.; Aaron DuMez, S.

GREETERS: Adam Mentink & Tyler Mentink, N.; Phil & Faye Mentink, S.

USHERS: Kent Huibregtse, Phil Meyer, Phil Lobes, Steve Rejholec, Randy TenHaken

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8:20 AM - PRAYER TIME in room Matthew

You are invited to participate!  This prayer time is to pray for the service itself, to share prayer concerns, and demonstrate that we believe in the power of prayer.

 

LIVING FIRES information meeting today in the front of the sanctuary after the first service.

10:30 – “Walk through the Bible” in room Matthew

10:30 – Education Comm. Meeting

         11:15 - The Gathering (Contemporary Service) Pastor Luke will deliver the message.


EVENING SERVICE – 6:00 PM

*(INDICATES CONGREGATION STANDING)

Prelude – Ye Servants of God                                                                            Ione Dulmes

Call to Worship

*Hymn #58 – Fairest Lord Jesus

*Invocation

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession

Special Music                                                                                                   Dave Kwiatkowski                                                                                   

*Hymn #419 – Tell It to Jesus

Scripture: Genesis 37 (pg. 60)                                                                         

Message: Adversity: God’s Faith-builder                                                        Pastor Gerry

*Hymn #398 – Just a Closer Walk with Thee

*Benediction

*Closing Song #283 – There Is Power in the Blood (vs. 1)

Postlude     --Please note: Offering plates are provided in back of church to receive your evening offerings.

 

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7:00 – RCYF at Schouten’s for a giant ice cream sundae!

 


  


*Please continue to pray for Jean Wensink and her family during this difficult time.

*Congregational sympathy is extended to Glen & Dorothy Jensema on the passing of Dorothy’s mother, Eunice Veldhorst.  Also to granddaughter, Denise Dulmes and family.

*Congregational sympathy is extended to Don Hilbelink and Herb & Doris Neils in the passing of their brother-in-law, Cliff Rismeyer.

*Please pray for Jennifer Navis who is recovering from surgery to remove her thyroid gland.  She will be receiving further treatment in a few weeks.

*Congratulations to Peter & Tianna (Mentink) Nyenhuis who were united in marriage yesterday.

*Remember to pray for Terry Mentink and Elizabeth Weavers.

 

Daily Scripture Readings:  We encourage you to take a few moments each day to read and meditate on

these passages.  Read them together with your family.

Monday – Matthew 16:13-20                               Thursday – Exodus 2:1-10

Tuesday – Exodus 1:8-14                                      Friday – Psalm 124

Wednesday – Exodus 1:15-22                               Saturday – Romans 12:1-8

 

NOTICES & ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Mason Lee, son of Mike & Becky Scholten, will receive the sacrament of baptism today.

 

The children who attended Readers for the Son this summer, will be singing this morning.  Parents, your child may sit with you and come up when it is time to sing.

 

 

 

 

 

Notices cont…

The property committee is looking for people willing to serve on a small committee to research a new church sign.  Please contact Kevin Brill if you are willing to help.

 

The Sunday School Department is looking for several teachers for Sunday School.  Classes in need are the following: Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, and 5th Grade.  A music leader is needed for 1st-8th grade.  We are also looking for individuals who will be on a list for substitute teaching.  If you can help in any of these areas, please contact Shad Tenpas 467-1390.

 

The Ronald McDonald House is in need of meals for families staying in their facility.  If you would be willing to help, sign up in back or contact Rick.  This is an excellent ministry opportunity for our church.

 

Evergreens: The August meeting is scheduled for August 27th. A light lunch will be served. Following lunch Joan Heinen will give a presentation on "Caregivers". She will also have some of her paintings there for us. Sign up sheets are on the information stands in both entries (sign up by August 23rd).

The sign up sheet for the December 11th bus trip to "Broadway in the Dells" is in the south entry. All seniors are welcome to go. The cost will be approximately $55.00 per person (depending on the price of gas).  Any questions please feel free to call Bev at 564-3623. Please leave a message and I will get back to you.

 

THANK YOU:

A HUGE thank you to everyone who purchased food, prepared food or helped in the kitchen with Kid’s Camp.  Your willingness was appreciated and made the weekend that much better.  You have helped touch many lives through your generosity.

 

The family of Lauri J. Wilterdink would like to thank the numerous people who have sent us cards and those who have been praying for us during this difficult time.  Your care and concern is deeply touching.  We would also like to thank the many volunteers who prepared and served the luncheon and to Phil & Mary Ongna and Ministry Group #6, who provided food after visitation.  David Wilterdink & family, Carl Nyenhuis, Gene Nyenhuis, Deb & Rich Uttech

 

Thank you to everyone who helped, participated and attended the All-church picnic.  It was a wonderful evening!

 

 


WEEKLY CALENDAR

MON.           6-8pm – ChAOS at the Ten Dolle farm (Rick & Jane’s).  Come for sweet corn and activities!

                      7:30 - …on earth

TUE.             7am – Prayer Fellowship

                      9:30-11am – Readers for the Son ~ All parents, grandparents and any others are invited to our                last session.  Come and join in our fun!

                      7:30 – Transformers

WED.            6:15 –Double Trio

SAT. 7am – Men’s Bible Study

 

 

 

 

Next week’s (Aug. 24-30) calendar

NURSERY: Julie Bruggink, Jeremy Hildebrand, Jacob Tenpas, Brandon Hokanson

DOOR OPENERS: Clinton Grossheim, N.; Greg Hartlaub, S.

GREETERS: Ed & Carolyn Meyer, N.; Jim & Nancy Meyer, S.

USHERS: Don DuMez, Mike Navis, Jeff Voskuil, Randy Walford, Herb Neils

 

AUG. 24 – Prayer Time, The Gathering, RCYF

AUG. 25 – Bethany Circle, ...on earth

AUG. 26 – Prayer Fellowship, Transformers

 


SPECIAL EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

The Bethany Christian Services golf outing at Squires Country Club will be held on Monday, September 15.  There is additional information and registration forms available on the information stations.

 

OOSTBURG CHRISTIAN SCHOOL cordially invites the "Senior Stars"  (all area people, ages 60 and over) to join us on Thursday, September 11, 2008  at 11:00 a.m. at Oostburg Christian School Student Center for a travelogue program featuring Don and Fran Van Polen’s: “From Sea to Sea in a Model T.”  There will be a $5.00 charge for the program and a complimentary luncheon will be served during intermission.   Reservations, please by September 4, 2008.    Please call Joyce Eggebeen (564-2678) or the Oostburg Christian School office (564-2664)

 

Our Moms Need You!  Oostburg Area MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is looking for volunteers to care for children ages birth-5 during our meetings.  We meet the second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 9am-11am at First Reformed Church in Oostburg.  MOPS International exists to encourage, equip and develop every mother of preschoolers to realize her potential as a woman, mother and leader in the name of Jesus Christ. We are looking for men and women of all ages.  You can commit to as many or as few meetings as you would like.  If you would like more information or would like to volunteer, please contact Kim Roethel at 564-4068 or jkroethel@aim.com

 

St. Paul Lutheran Preschool located at 730 County Rd PPP in Sheboygan Falls is enrolling children for the 2008-2009 school year.  There will be an open house on Thursday, August 21st from 6-7:30.  At this time, openings are available in the afternoon 3 year-old preschool class which meets on Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30-2:30 pm and both 4K sessions which meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30-11:30 am or 12:15-3:15 pm.  For more information, see our website at splcsf.com.  Contact us at 467-6733 or e-mail at preschool@splcsf.com.

 

The Pine Haven Annual Meeting will be held on September 15th at 6:00pm and you are invited.  This meeting includes dinner at the Breaking Bread Banquet facility on South Business Drive in Sheboygan.  The cost of $15.00 each is to be paid in advance or at the door.  For information and/or a reservation form, see Carol Dulmes by Sept. 5th.

 

 

 

August 17, 2008