MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE – 9:00 AM

*(INDICATES CONGREGATION STANDING)

Prelude – His Name Medley                                                                     Judy Ten Haken

Welcome                                                                                                  Pastor Luke        

Call to Worship                                                                                                     Damon Wenig

*Hymn #41 – Holy, Holy, Holy

*Prayer of Adoration

Prayer of Confession/Words of Assurance/Law of God

Sacrament of Baptism

Ministry of Music                                                                                     Damon Wenig                

*Hymn #295 – Only a Sinner

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35 (pg. 1527)

Message: Forgiveness: The Goal of Discipline                                                  Pastor Gerry

Offertory Prayer        

Offertory – There Is a Redeemer                                                                           Judy Ten Haken

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession         

Announcements

*Hymn #524 – At Calvary

*Benediction

*Closing/Doxology #39

*Postlude

 


TODAY’S CALENDAR

NURSERY: Mary Ellen Walford, Stacy Boden, Tyler Hartman, Jacob Klug

DOOR OPENERS: Eugene Heinen, N.; Norman Heinen, S.

GREETERS: Phil & Julie Meyer, N.; Norm & Marg Mulder, S.

USHERS: Ed Winkel, Rick Van Maaren, Joel Dulmes, Jay Horne, Trevor Mentink

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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.

10:30 – Sunday School for 3yr. olds-12th grade

School of Christian Living

         “If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat,” led by Brenda De Blaey   in room John.

         “Walk through the Bible” led by Cal Jensema in room Matthew.

         “Great Men and Women of the Old Testament,” led by Jan Dykstra in room Mark/Luke.

         “Parenting with Love & Laughter,” led by Luke & Chris Schouten at the Back House.

 

 

 

 


THE BRIDGE – 6:00 PM

Pastor Luke will bring a message and we will be led in worship by …on earth.  Bring a friend or two!

 

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7:00 – RCYF meet in RCYF room to discuss topics for the coming year.

7:00 – Grief Share begins its fall sessions.  The goals of Grief Share are to receive information about grieving, what to expect as you grieve, and learning how to move through grief and return to joy.  Tonight’s lesson is “When Your Dreams Fall Apart.”  This deals with understanding grief and identifying your losses.

7:30 – Middle Age Bible Study at Cal & Harriet’s


   Prayer and Praise


*Jennifer Navis started treatments this week.  Pray for her healing and strength during this process.

*Terry Mentink underwent surgery on Friday for the infection in his leg.

 

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 18:21-35                               Thursday – Romans 14:1-4

Tuesday – Exodus 14:19-31                                   Friday – Romans 14:5-9

Wednesday – Psalm 114                                       Saturday – Romans 14:10-12

 

NOTICES & ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Today we have the opportunity to baptize Aldora Jane Jensema, daughter of Todd and Christina Jensema.  Please uphold this family in your prayers.

 

The Bell Choirs will be starting this week.  The Monday group practices at 6pm and the Wednesday group practices at 8pm.

 

The Prayer Partner program will be starting again.  If you want to participate, please sign-up at the Welcome Centers.  This includes college/post high students who want a prayer partner and anyone who is willing to partner with one of our young adults.

 

Amplified outing: Friday September 12th at 7pm, meet at Firehouse Pizza and bowling to follow.  Babysitting is available at the Back House beginning at 6:30pm provided by a few of our college-age students.  Call Jen Navis (920-207-9524) or Stacy Boden (262-626-2582) with any questions.

 

For anyone else interested in Living Fires Ministry this year:  Please indicate your interest by next Sunday, Sept. 14.  For more information, talk to Rick or Jane Van Maaren (564-2339).

 

Reminder~ there is a variety of Scrip available in the church office during the week.

 

THANK YOU:

Thank you for the expressions of sympathy in the passing of our brother, Cliff.  Herb & Doris Neils

 

 


WEEKLY CALENDAR

MON.           6:00 – Bell Choir

                      7:00 – Consistory

TUE.             7AM – Prayer Fellowship

                      7:30 – Transformers

WED.            7:00 – Bible Class, “The Truth Project” meets in room Mark/Luke,

                      7:00 – Choir ~ A special invitation is given to everyone, young and old, to join us in this                         important ministry.  Let’s fill the loft!

                      8:00 – Bridge Task Force, Bell Choir

 

Next week’s (Sept. 14-20) calendar

NURSERY: Danette Hoftiezer, Amanda Van Stelle, Kim Daane, Lindsay Hoftiezer

DOOR OPENERS: Ron Heinen, N.; Steve Heinen, S.

GREETERS: Morgan Mullikin and Cassondra Meyer, N.; Peter & Tianna Nyenhuis, S.

USHERS: Larry Reimes, Kurt Neils, Don Scholten, Peter van Deursen, Glen Weavers

 

SEPT. 14 – Prayer Time, RCYF, Healing Hearts Grief Share

SEPT. 15 – ChAOS Kick-off Meeting

SEPT. 16 – Prayer Fellowship, GEMS, Men’s Trap Shoot, Transformers

SEPT. 17 – Bible Class, Choir, “The Truth Project,” Bell Choir

SEPT. 20 – Men’s Bible Study, Gibbsville Quilters

 


SPECIAL EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

The Christian Organization of Music and Media Artists (COMMA) invites all lighting, sound, and multi-media technicians, musicians and vocalists, as well as all pastoral staff members to attend the second annual Creative Ministries Summit, entitled “Imagine If,”  to be held September 18 and 19 at Praise Fellowship Church in Sheboygan WI.  Workshops begin at 8:00 AM and are scheduled throughout the day.  Workshops are led by professional songwriters, artists, pastors, lighting, sound, and production vendors.  More information and registration can be found at www.commainfo.org or by calling 920-452-0111.  Cost for the two-day conference is $50 per person or a church group rate of $250 for five or more people.

 

The public is invited to attend, free of charge, two exciting evening worship services with RUSSEL FRAGER OF HILLSONG and other professional songwriters and worship leaders.  Many local community members will also participate in these services.  The services will be held Thursday, September 18 and Friday, September 19 at Praise Fellowship Church, 2313 N 31st St, Sheboygan WI.  Thursday evening will consist of a high-energy contemporary style service accompanied by lighting and visual technology while Friday evening will be a contemporary praise and worship music concert experience. For more information, call 452.0111.

 

ATTENTION: Walkers, runners, crafters, brat lovers, givers!  The 3rd annual There Is Hope Walk/Run for Suicide Awareness and Prevention will be held September 20.  If you don’t walk or run, you can support the cause by donation (craft, financial or baked goods) or by attending the Brat Fry and Bucket Raffles.  All monies raised stay in Sheboygan County and are given to organizations that work with depression, suicide and Lolly (TeRonde) Wade’s Survivors Support Group. Registration forms available in the narthex.* For more information, please call Mary Grill, 564-3805 or e-mail at thegrills@wi.rr.com

 

September 7, 2008