SERMON - “Meet Me in Galilee.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS OUR CHURCH FAMILY
PRAYER OF BLESSING

THE RESPONSE TO GOD
OFFERING
OFFERTORY - “What Wondrous Love Is This”
(based on The Worshiping Church No. 212)
*DOXOLOGY - #808 “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
*OFFERTORY PRAYER
*HYMN OF RESPONSE - #747 “Lead On, O King Eternal”
Today marks the last time that our Bell Choir will be ringing until next fall. We have very much appreci- SANDRA CAMMENGA has been our intern this year, as
ated and enjoyed their contributions to our services as they have led us in worship this past year. The well as becoming a member of First Church. Today is her
members are: LARRY DE VRIES, JACKIE ARENDSEN, JANELLE GEERTMAN, BETH POLL, last Sunday serving as our intern. Sandra will soon be
- arr. Anna Laura Page KARIN LANCE, DORIS WELLER, MATT LUCAS, MICHELLE TIMMER, JUDY DE VRIES, SARA headed to Colorado to do a full time internship this
VAN DOORNIK, NANCY DOEDEN, and JODI GEERLINGS. They are directed by CHERYL VAN summer. Sandra is in the dual track program at Western
OSS. Seminary. She is seeking both a Master of Divinity degree
and a Master of Social Work. Sandra has finished her two
This morning we welcome one of most significant missiologists in the world, DR. CHARLES (CHUCK) years of work on the M.Div and will start her two year
VANENGEN. He is a professor and missiologist at Fuller Theological Seminary and founder of a gradu- MSW program this fall. She will still ‘be around’ but not as
ate school (Ph.D level) for Spanish speakers in Latin America. Not only is Chuck a visionary, he has an our intern. Blessing Sandra, as you continue in an
amazing sense of humor and is full of the joy of the Lord. internship and studies.

*BENEDICTION Please note that EVERGREEN COMMONS will be holding some exercise classes and BLACK RIVER LISA & JIM MCFARLAND have a new baby girl, Sydney
PUBLIC SCHOOLS will be holding some of their testing here at First Church over the next couple of Elisabeth born April 24. Congratulations to Lisa and Jim
*POSTLUDE - “I Love to Tell the Story” - arr. D. Linda McKechnie weeks. Times are noted on the calendar. and grandparents Thomas & Sandy Sokolowski.
(based on The Worshiping Church No. 498)
BIBLE MEMORY WORK: Awards Sunday for the Bible Memory Work Program has been set for May PAUL WIEGERINK did not have his surgery on Monday
16, 2010. Please encourage your child(ren) to complete their memory work for the appropriate grade because the surgeon got sick. They have decided to
A.M. PARTICIPANTS: level. The memory work needs to be said to their “Shepherd” or to me. If you have any questions regard- postpone surgery until September.
All of us gathered. ing the program, you can contact me at 772.5573 or find me on Sunday mornings in the Sunday School
Rev. Dr. Charles VanEngen -preaching room downstairs. A special Thank-you so very much for all the work and effort that is put into memoriz- ANN MULDER underwent hip replacement surgery on
Rev. Dr. Daniel N. Gillett -worship leading ing scripture with both the child(ren) and parents efforts. I truly appreciate it. Sincerely ~ Marcia Vlietstra Monday and has returned home.
Sandra Cammenga -worship leading
The Bell Choir IS GOD CALLING YOU TO JOIN FIRST Church? If you feel led to make this decision or would like DORIS OKKEMA continues to improve and moved on
Cheryl VanOss -director to explore this possibility in a “no obligations” setting, come to the Inquirer’s class. The class will start on Friday from Meijer Heart Center to a care facility for
Richard VanOss -organist May 16 and run for four weeks. Contact Pastor Dick for more information. rehabilitation.

EVENING WORSHIP - 6:00 P.M.
CRUSADERS CONCERT---Pastor Dan and his Singing Crusaders Male Chorus will present their annual
Spring Concert here at First Church this evening at 6:00 P.M. Invite your church and unchurched friends
to a night of great music.
Invite your family and friends to our CHANCEL CHOIR CONCERT on Sunday morning, May 30, dur- MARILYN DUNNING continues to recover from surgery
ing the 9:30 A.M. service. The choir will be singing favorite anthems from this past year to mark the end for a ruptured aortic aneurysm. She is out of the hospital,
of their season. but will not be able to travel back to Michigan from Arizona
until the end of May.
THE FIRST – FIRST AMAZING RACE ……an event you won’t want to miss! SATURDAY, JUNE
12, 2010. Many of you have asked, “What is an Amazing Race?” If you combine a road rally, a scavenger The congregation is invited to attend the graduation open
hunt, Trivial Pursuit, a relay race, and lots of adventure, you have something similar to the Amazing Race! house of AMBER TEJEDA on Monday May 10 from 6:00
This is an intergenerational event that involves teams competing against each other. Teams of 4 or 5 peo- to 8:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Amber is graduating
ple can be made up of any combinations…………a family team, an all-women’s team, a teen’s team, a from Wayne State University with a Masters of Arts in film
couple’s team, a retiree’s team, a new member’s team, a staff team……..you get the idea – be creative! studies. This open house is being sponsored by a group of
The only requirement is that each team must have a licensed driver 25 years of age or older. So, mark your our First Church family. A light lunch will be served.
calendars now for an afternoon/evening of adventure, mental challenges, and moderate physical activity.
Orange flyers with more details can be found in your mail slots and extra copies are available at the Infor- For further “Church Family” updates, please call the Prayer
mation Post. Line throughout the week. The local number is 395-3282.
Out of town members should call 1-866-392-8085. If you
SUMMER CUSTODIAL POSITION: First Church is looking for part-time 20 hrs./wk custodian whose have a prayer concern to be added or changed, or would like
main responsibility will be cleaning for the months of June, July, and August. This person will not be eligi- to receive Prayer Line updates by e-mail please call the
ble or considered for any future custodial positions at First. Please obtain a job description and/or submit church office.
a resume to the church office.

Mark your calendars for August 15-20 if you are interested in participating in an INTERGENERA- PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
TIONAL WORK PROJECT at Cran Hill Ranch in Rodney, Michigan. Lodging is available for those who
do not have campers. Please sign up at the information post. You can contact Pastor Paul or Pam John- Pray this week for the participants and visitors to our city
son for more details. for Tulip Time.
This week, the CARE CLOSET could use your donations of: razors, diaper wipes, and mouthwash.
Bring your donations at any time to the bin beside the stairs across from the mail slots. Thank you for your WORDS OF THANKS
continued support of the Care Closet.
Thank you for all the cards, best wishes, and prayers I
GOD’S SIGN CHOIR will practice from 4:00-6:30 p.m. at Jodi Geerlings’ house, on Saturday, May 8. We received in Florida while undergoing chemotherapy. It’s
will perform during morning worship on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 9. made me feel very much a part of First Church. Rachel
Blodgett
NEEDED: VOLUNTEERS TO TEACH THE KID’S OWN WORSHIP DURING THE SUM-
MER. In order to give our regular teachers a break during the summer months we are asking that people
step up to the plate and teach two or three weeks, or be a shepherd for a month. The lesson plans are
provided. KOW in the summer is for children 4 years old through those going into first grade and meets
during the last half of the worship service. Please contact Pastor Mary if you are interested in helping con-
tinue this important ministry through the summer.

The INTERGENERATIONAL BIBLE STUDY will not meet this Thursday, May 6 but will resume next
Thursday, May 13. Whatever age you may be, know that you are welcome to join our study of Luke.
 CHURCH CALENDAR: ANNOUMCEMETNS Sunday, May 2, 2010
TODAY (5/2): NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER, Thursday, May 6, 2010, 12:20-12:40 p.m. locally at Holland Municipal
9:30 Rev. Dr. Chuck VanEngen Stadium and Zeeland City Hall. Call 396-3731 for more information and additional locations.
11:00 Sunday School classes
5:30 Senior High Youth Group Last chance for young adults to sign up to help with the Tulip Time ‘dragon’ balloon in the Saturday pa- CORNER OF STATE & 26TH STREET
6:00 The Singing Crusaders concert rade. Our Young Adult group will be wrangling the Art Van Dragon balloon during the Saturday, May 8 (630 STATE STREET, HOLLAND, MI 49423)
MONDAY (5/3): Tulip Time parade. Visit their Facebook group (1ST REFORMED CHURCH: YOUNG ADULT OUT-
7:30 Black River testing REACH GROUP) for details and to sign up. Helpers are needed and spots are going fast!
10:15 Evergreen Commons exercise class (616) 392-8085
TUESDAY (5/4): THE ANNUAL YOUTH GROUP MEAT SALE STARTS TODAY. Pick up an order form in the Fam-
7:30 Black River testing ily Life Center or contact Jason Naber for more information. www.firstchurchofholland.org
9:00 Women’s Discipleship class
9:15 Evergreen Commons Exercise class The Tulip Time office has again hired the First church youth group to help out with BLEACHER PA-
9:30 Spiritual Fitness TROL during all three of the parades. If you or your child do not have to participate in the parades, we The family of First Church welcomes you to our services today. You are our guest and we are glad you
10:30 Evergreen Commons Exercise class could use all the help me can get. It is a really simple job. All you have to do is help folks locate their seats have chosen to worship with us. The following are services available to assist you: barrier-free entrances
12:00 Black River testing in the bleachers before and during the parade. What you get; a free t-shirt, beverages, a seat during the and restrooms; an elevator to the lower level; supervised child care for infants and toddlers in our spacious
1:30 Staff meeting parade(s), a chance to help the youth group on a great fundraiser, an opportunity to meet people from all nursery; a hearing assistance system for use with hearing aids with the t-coils or headsets; pre-kindergarten
6:30 Men’s Basketball over, and for a bonus you get to hang out with me!! If you would be willing to help out on any or all of the to fifth grade children’s worship bags to aid your child during the service and volunteers who are ready to
WEDNESDAY (5/5): parades please let me know, plus what size t-shirt you would like. We will meet at church on the parade answer any questions at the Information Post at the rear of the worship center. If we can be of assistance
7:15 Men’s Prayer Group days, and we will leave around 11:15 a.m. (we also get preferred bus parking!!). Thanks so much! Jason during the week, please call the church office at 392-8085. If you are looking for a church home, please
3:30 Care Closet Naber accept this as an invitation to ‘check us out.’ There is ALWAYS A WELCOME HOME for you.
5:30 Bell Choir practice
6:15 Junior High Youth Group Each year the Holland Post Office offers our community a great way to support non-profit agencies that
6:30 Chancel Choir practice provide food to local folks who are homeless or struggling financially. This year the POSTAL FOOD MORNING WORSHIP—9:30 A.M.
THURSDAY (5/6): DRIVE will be held Saturday, May 15, and they are looking for volunteers to help them. If you are inter-
7:30 Black River testing ested, please sign up at the Information post. Young people as well as adults can have a part in helping THE APPROACH TO GOD
9:15 Evergreen Commons Exercise class others in our community. Two work shifts are available, the morning shift is 8:45am -1:30pm, they will be PRELUDE - “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” - arr. Patricia Cota
9:30 Moms In Touch collecting the food and the afternoon shift is 1:30pm-6:00pm, they will be placing the food into large (based on The Worshiping Church No. 45)
10:30 Evergreen Commons Exercise class boxes for Holland Rescue Mission, Community Action House and The Salvation Army. Contact Pastor
6:30 Care Closet #2 Paul with any questions. ANNOUNCEMENTS
7:00 Bible Study
FRIDAY (5/7): PASSING OF THE FRIENDSHIP REGISTER
7:30 Black River testing
9:45 Evergreen Commons Exercise class MINISTRY MOMENT - “Special Offering for May: Kids Hope USA”
11:00 Evergreen Commons Exercise classes
12:00 Black River testing GREETING ONE ANOTHER
SATURDAY (5/8):
SUNDAY (5/9): INTROIT - “Spirit of the Living God” - arr. Douglas E. Wagner
9:30 Rev. Dr. Daniel N. Gillett (based on The Worshiping Church No. 297)
11:00 Sunday School classes
SENTENCES
SERVING THE CHURCH TODAY
*HYMN OF PRAISE - #745 “Jesus Shall Reign”
COURTESY GREETERS: (5/2) J./ Toth, M. VandePoel, *INVOCATION & SALUTATION
S. & M. VanderBroek. (5/9) C. VanDoornik, E. VanDyke, J.
& J. VanFossan. *OUR MISSION
USHERS: (5/2) H. Topp, R. Fortney, P. Mulder, S. Liang. WE ARE A CONGREGATION OF THE REFORMED CHURCH IN
(5/9) S. Vlietstra, T. Coney, C. Kleis, M. DeHaan. AMERICA. WE GATHER IN WORSHIP TO EXALT THE LORD AND
ELDERS: (5/2 AM) N. Unema, J. Geertman, J. CELEBRATE GOD'S LOVE IN OUR MIDST THROUGH JESUS CHRIST.
VanRegenmorter, S. Vlietstra. (5/2 PM) L. DeVries, R. WE ENDEAVOR TO EQUIP THE SAINTS THROUGH THE WORD, SO
Nykerk. (5/9 AM) B. VanDoornik, M. DeHaan, C. WE MAY EACH MINISTER AND SERVE OUR LORD. WE STRIVE TO
Kleinheksel, B. Carlson. EVANGELIZE OUR WORLD NEAR AND FAR, SHARING THE GOOD
BUS DRIVER: (5/2) G. Collings / 748-0023. (5/9) J. NEWS IN WORD AND DEED SO THAT OUR GOD IS EXALTED. WE
Nykerk / 392-6893. REACH UP, WE REACH IN AND WE REACH OUT WITH GOD AS OUR
HALL MONITOR: (5/2) L. DeVries. (5/9) N. Unema. CENTER, THE SPIRIT AS OUR POWER, AND JESUS AS LORD.
NURSERY, AM WORSHIP: (5/2) N. Kleinheksel, C.
Immink, A. Gorman, E. Gorman, D. Neitzel, A. BELL VOLUNTARY - “For the Beauty of the Earth” - arr. Cathy Mocklebust
VanderStoep. (5/9) N. Kleinheksel, K. Ashby, A. Bosgraaf, (based on The Worshiping Church No. 353)
B. Eggers, P. Johnson, S. Gillett.
NURSERY, SUNDAY EDUCATION HOUR: (5/2) C. CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Kleinheksel, J. Sall. (5/9) A. Doeden, C. Tubbergen.
DEACON COUNTING TEAM: (May) J. Russcher, R. THE WORD OF GOD
Gorman, B. Geerlings, R. Doeden. *HYMN OF PREPARATION - (insert) “Speak, O Lord”
FELLOWSHIP COFFEE: (5/2) Nienhuis. (5/9) Reynen.
(Children 3 yrs. old through 2nd grade are dismissed at this time for Kids Own Worship.)

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

SCRIPTURE - Matthew 28:1-10, pg. 966.

 EVENING WORSHIP - 6:00 P.M.

Sunday, May 2, 2010

First Reformed Church, Holland, MI

PRELUDE - “What Wondrous Love is This”

WELCOME

*HYMN - #229 “Lift High the Cross”

*OPENING PRAYER

MINISTRY OF MUSIC
“Hallelujah By and By”
“Deep River”
“Praise the Lord”
“You Raise Me Up”
“Ride the Chariot”
“This Little Light of Mine”

ANNOUNCEMENTS

OFFERING

OFFERTORY - “For the Beauty of the Earth”

MINISTRY OF MUSIC
“Praise to the Lord”
“Ride That Glory Train”
“Come Thou Fount”
“Speak O Lord”
“Come to Jesus”
“He Never Failed Me Yet”

*CLOSING HYMN - #21 “How Great Thou Art” (vs 1& 4)

*BENEDICTION

CLOSING MUSIC - “I Love to Tell the Story”

DISMISSAL

P.M. PARTICIPANTS:
Rev. Dick Doeden, worship leader
The Singing Crusaders
The Bell Choir
Cheryl VanOss, bell choir director
Richard VanOss, organist  
 adults. They’ve adopted the behaviorist philosophy

Education Opportunities For the week of May 2, 2010

SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 that if they parent perfectly this will be what will
happen. In this class we will be debunking this
theory and other myths that tie parents into knots
KIDS OWN WORSHIP while raising their children. Good things to know
for parents with children of any age. Regular nursery
Children ages 3 years old through 2nd grade are will still be available but please feel free to bring your
dismissed during the Hymn of Preparation, meeting infant or toddler to class. This class will meet from
the teacher at the top of the stairs to proceed 11-11:45 to accommodate parents who need to pick
downstairs for a worship experience that is age up their children from Sunday School.
appropriate. Parents must pick up their children
immediately following the worship service. Children “American Idols” Teacher:: Rev. Gerald VanHeest
will not be dismissed without a parent. Room L6. Many ‘American Idols’ distract Christians
from a strong commitment to Christ. Rev.
Room Age Group VanHeest, a long time favorite teacher here at First
L2 3 & 4 year olds Church, will identify what those idols are and how
L16 K, 1st and 2nd grade they keep us from living as Christ intended.

PRAYERTIME FOR PEOPLE CALLING ALL QUESTIONS

WHO DESIRE PRAYER
Join others in a time of prayer, Sunday mornings “CALLING ALL QUESTIONS” IS A CLASS for
following morning worship in the Prayer Room. anyone who might be interested in asking questions
(F36, The “green” room off of the Family Life about the Christian faith. We recognize that a safe
Center.) Any questions ask Tina Reynen 786-4815. and fun place to be able to ask ‘any question’ can be
an important step as someone is thinking about faith
and the claims of Jesus, or maybe just getting
CHILDREN ‘grounded’ in the basics. We will meet during the
Sunday School hour for about six weeks starting this
Parents, To assist us in serving you and your child’s morning in the conference room. Friends,
best interest and safety during the times that you neighbors, relatives are welcome as well.
have entrusted them to our children’s ministry
leaders we ask that each week a parent or designated SENIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP
adult register/sign in your child and pick up him/her
at the end of class. There will be a check in sheet at Senior High Youth Group meets on Sunday nights in
the entry point of each classroom. Also, Please note L24 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Special Event: Junk food
the time changes! night! Cost: $15.00
Room Age Group Time
L10 2 & 3 yrs old 11:00–11:45 WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2010
L2 4 yrs old & Kindergarten 10:50–12:00
L19 1st – 5th grade 10:50–12:00
JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP
YOUTH
Junior High Youth Group, meets Wednesday at 6:15
Room Age Group Time p.m. Special Event: Junk food night! Cost: $15.00
L23 6th-8th grade 11:00-12:00
L22 9th-12th grade 11:00-12:00 CHANCEL CHOIR

YOUNG ADULT The Chancel Choir will rehearse this Wednesday at

6:30 P.M. in the choir room on the lower level.
Room Age Group Time Rehearsals are just one hour long. Chancel Choir
L13 Post high-20 somethings 11:00-12:00 membership is open to anyone of high school age or
older who loves to sing God’s praises. Prayerfully
ADULT consider joining this year and using your talents in
service to God and the church. If you have any
COFFEE AND CURRENT EVENTS: Grab a cup questions, see Rick or Cheryl Van Oss after church,
of coffee and join facilitator, Bruce Eckert, in the otherwise just come on Wednesday ready to have a
library for an informal discussion of current events good time. We look forward to seeing you.
and their relationship to our life and faith.

“THE MYTH OF THE PERFECT

PARENT” Facilitators: Pastor Mary and Larry
Wisner, in Room L11: For many Christian parents
the most consuming concern is that their children
‘turn out’ - meaning church going, God honoring
 Education Opportunities (Continued from the other side.)
THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2010

MOMS IN TOUCH

Moms of children, infant through Kindergarten and

their children, meet weekly on Thursday from 9:30 -
11:00 a.m. in the nursery for faith and fellowship. All
are welcome.