MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 9:00 AM
*(INDICATES CONGREGATION STANDING)
Prelude When the Roll Is Called up Yonder Judy Ten Haken
Welcome
Call to Worship Open My Eyes, Lord Choir
*Hymn #3 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
*Prayer of Adoration/Lords Prayer
Prayer of Confession/Assurance of Pardon/Summary of the Law
Ministry of Music A Celebration of Praise* Choir
*Hymn #291 Wonderful Grace of Jesus
Scripture: Genesis 39
Message: Becoming a Person of Integrity Pastor Rick
Stewardship Sharing
Offertory Prayer
Offertory In Christ Alone with The Solid Rock Judy Ten Haken
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Announcements
*Hymn #446 Id Rather Have Jesus
*Benediction
*Closing/Doxology
*Postlude
*the choirs song A Celebration of Praise is a request of John & Carol Lammers who are
celebrating their 50th anniversary.
TODAYS CALENDAR
NURSERY: Jennifer Spindler, Marisa Van Maaren, Aley Daane, Amber Van Stelle
DOOR OPENERS: Steve Hildebrand, N.; Jeremy Hildebrand, S.
GREETERS: Mike & Jen Navis, N.; Alvera Ongna and Doris Oonk, S.
USHERS: Larry Reimes, Kurt Neils, Don Scholten, Peter van Deursen, Glen Weavers
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.
Ministry Group #11 Scharl/Dulmes will have a prayer meeting in the Choir Room following the morning service.
10:30 Sunday School for 3yr. olds-12th grade
10:30 School of Christian Living
If You Want to Walk on Water, Youve Got to Get out of the Boat, led by Brenda De Blaey, room John.
Walk through the Bible led by Cal & Harriet 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
Tonight is The Bridge! Join us as we worship together! The message will be Flossing Away Anger and Bitterness. There will also be an interpretive dance with Praise You in the Storm.
7:00 RCYF
7:00 Grief Share ~ Lesson 5 When Your Spouse Dies.
7:30 Middle Age Bible Study at Wayne & Mert Reimes
*Judy Soerens is still in need of our prayers as she deals with pain in her neck and shoulder.
*Bob Voesch suffered a ruptured appendix and underwent surgery last Sunday. He returned home on Thursday and continues his recovery.
*Alma Ramaker is now at Progressive Health Center in Sheboygan as she undergoes therapy following a broken pelvis.
*Congregational sympathy is extended to Kate Bluemenstein and to the Tom Mauer family on the passing of Russel Bluemenstein.
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 22:1-14 Thursday Psalm 106:1-6
Tuesday Exodus 32:1-6 Friday Psalm 106:19-23
Wednesday Exodus 32:7-14 Saturday Philippians 4:1-9
Nomination ballots were placed in your mailboxes a couple weeks ago. Please pick them up and return them to the slots in the information stations by today, October 5.
The elders will meet on Monday evening, October 6, at 6:30pm to count ballots.
Pastor Gerry and Jan will be returning home on Monday afternoon following a brief vacation. Please contact Pastor Luke, Pastor Rick or one of the elders in case of an emergency.
The blooming plant in front of church is in honor or John & Carol Lammers' 50th anniversary.
On our 50th anniversary, we would like to remember and honor our parents, children, grandchildren, future great grandchild and grandchild Jason, who passed away at 4 months. Each one has a special place in our hearts. John and Carol Lammers
Please check your mailboxes for information about the upcoming Consecration Sunday to be held October 19th. The Rev. Wayne Van Regenmorter, who holds the position of Synod Visionary Leader, will be our guest preacher.
Notices cont
Consistory Members please check your mailboxes for information about the upcoming Consecration Sunday activities. Consecration Sunday will be held on October 19. The Rev. Wayne Van Regenmorter, who holds the position of Synod Visionary Leader, will be our guest preacher.
We Need You!! The prayer partner program is in need of more people to pray for our young adults. The forms are available on the welcome centers and will explain what the program is about. This is a great ministry - be a part of it and encourage our college students and post-highers.
Bethany Circle Birthday Banquet, Monday, October 27 at 6:30pm. Sign up sheets are in the information stations. Members, sign up for yourself and number of guests. Please sign up by Oct. 19th. Watch for food donation slips in your mailbox. If you cannot attend, please bring food donation.
The Trinidad Clothing drive will be held through mid-October. Clothing can be brought to the coat area near the Genesis Room until October 12. Thanks!
An informational sheet is available on the welcome centers regarding the Adult Colorado retreat next summer. If you have further questions, please contact a member of the committee: Jerry & Jane De Blaey, Scott & Bonnie Ongna, Jim & Barb Cook, Ken & Lynne Te Beest, Rick & Jane Ten Dolle, Larry & Lynn Reimes. This retreat is for ages from the Strive group through Evergreens.
The Evergreens bus trip to Christmas in the Dells on December 11 is now open to anyone. Sign up sheet is in the south narthex. The cost is only $55.00 per person with payment due by November 1st.
Checks can be made out to Evergreens. Any questions please feel free to call Bev Dulmes at 564-3623.
The Shut-in Visitation Ministry is searching for additional folks of all ages to join our group. Each member is assigned one shut-in to visit each month. You make the visit at your convenience! Want to join us? Have any questions? Call Jill Ten Pas: 254-6631. To all our current members, Thanks for serving!
The ChAOS group will sponsor a Spaghetti Supper on Wednesday, October 15. Donation cards for groceries are available in the back. All you have to do is pick up a card (or two) and bring it to Mentinks Piggly Wiggly to pay for the item and we will do the rest. This helps greatly to offset expenses for us thank you for contributing!
The Angel Tree is in the soft-seat area. This Prison Fellowship project benefits children of incarcerated parents by giving these children a Christmas gift and a pamphlet with the Christmas story. Information sheets and envelopes for your gift are also available. See Martha Jensema if you have questions. Note: this year is a Special Matching Grant Opportunity year. Thanks to a generous friend of Angel Tree, your gift will be doubled to reach twice as many children with a Christmas present and the Gospel message!
Reformation Sunday will be October 26 and will be held at First Reformed Church in Oostburg.
THANK YOU:
Thank you for your cards and prayers on the loss of my brother, Owen Meinen. Your caring means a lot and may our God bless you all for your kindness. Ruth Kruis
We appreciate the many cards and expressions of sympathy since the death of our brother. Wayne & Karen Lammers
WEEKLY CALENDAR
MON. 6:00 Bell Choir, Cadets Fall Kick-off at Camp Brokenbridge
7:00 ChAOS Parents Night ~ Come and see what ChAOS is all about and how we will spiritually challenge your junior higher.
TUE. 7AM Prayer Fellowship
6:00 - GEMS
7:30 Transformers
WED. 1:30 Womens Missionary Society (rescheduled from Oct. 1)
7:00 Bible Class, The Truth Project, Choir
8:00 Bell Choir, Bridge Committee
Next weeks (Oct. 12-18) calendar
NURSERY: Jennifer Shircel, Tracy Van Stelle, Ben Flipse, Levi Lammers
DOOR OPENERS: Steve Hildebrand, N.; Jeremy Hildebrand, S.
GREETERS: Mike & Jen Navis, N.; Alvera Ongna and Doris Oonk, S.
USHERS: Larry Reimes, Kurt Neils, Don Scholten, Peter van Deursen, Glen Weavers
Next weeks calendar cont
OCT. 12 Prayer Time, Laity Sunday, RCYF, Grief Share
OCT. 13 Bell Choir, Consistory
OCT. 14 Prayer Fellowship, Transformers
OCT. 15 ChAOS Spaghetti Supper, Double Trio, Bible Class, Choir, The Truth Project, Bell Choir
OCT. 16 Strive
OCT. 17-19 ChAOS Classis Retreat at Silver Birch
OCT. 19 Mens Bible Study
SPECIAL EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Hingham Reformed Church will hold a concert on October 12 at 7pm with the Forever His trio.
Any high school juniors and seniors are invited to meet with representatives from Central College in Pella, IA on October 20 from 6-8pm at the Living Center in Sheboygan Falls Reformed Church. Refreshments will be served.
The Back Row Tenors (BRTs), a nine voice mens singing group, will present a benefit concert to raise medical support for Joel Tempas. The Handbell Choir will also offer numbers during a prelude and intermission. Please mark your calendars for Sunday, October 19th at 7:30 PM and join us at First Reformed Church, 927 Superior Avenue, in Oostburg. More details will follow.
Our Home Christian Ministries could use your help. We are looking for three bedroom dressers, a set of dishes, pots & pans, and other basic kitchen items. If you have any of these items to donate, please call the office (564-6933) to make arrangements for us to pick up. Thank you.
October 5, 2008