CHURCH CALENDAR: BLOCK PARTIES - AUGUST 4 & 11

Sunday, July 18, 2010

TODAY (7/18): IT’S TIME AGAIN FOR OUR ANNUAL BLOCK PARTIES AT FIRST CHURCH
8:00 Boaters/Joggers Worship Service
9:30 Rev. Dr. Daniel N. Gillett AND YOU’RE INVITED!!!
6:00 Rev. Chris DeVos at Pillar Church CORNER OF STATE & 26TH STREET
MONDAY (7/19): The Block Parties will be held the first two Wednesdays in August and are a gift to our (630 STATE STREET, HOLLAND, MI 49423)
6:30 Softball game Southside neighbors.
TUESDAY (7/20):
6:30 Futures Team August 4 will be Family Fun Night from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Animals (616) 392-8085
WEDNESDAY (7/21): from the Discovery Center, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Table Tennis
7:15 Men’s Prayer Group Robo Pong, trampolines, horse & cart rides, games, BINGO, cookie walk, www.firstchurchofholland.org
9:00 Weeding party
10:00 First Church Directory assembly music, popcorn, soda, snowcones and much more! Fun for the whole fam-
1:30 Staff meeting ily. The family of First Church welcomes you to our services today. You are our guest and we are glad you
3:30 Care Closet have chosen to worship with us. The following are services available to assist you: barrier-free entrances
THURSDAY (7/22): August 11 will be Big Truck and Heavy Equip- and restrooms; an elevator to the lower level; supervised child care for infants and toddlers in our spacious
6:30 Care Closet #2 ment Night from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Fire truck, nursery; a hearing assistance system for use with hearing aids with the t-coils or headsets; pre-kindergarten
FRIDAY (7/23): tractors, trucks and other heavy equipment for kids to sit in and climb to fifth grade children’s worship bags to aid your child during the service and volunteers who are ready to
SATURDAY (7/24): up into, Macatawa Bank ice cream wagon, horse & cart rides, Inflatable answer any questions at the Information Post at the rear of the worship center. If we can be of assistance
SUNDAY (7/25): Obstacle course, trampolines, games, Table Tennis Robo Pong, music, during the week, please call the church office at 392-8085. If you are looking for a church home, please
8:00 Boaters/Joggers Worship Service accept this as an invitation to ‘check us out.’ There is ALWAYS A WELCOME HOME for you.
9:30 Rev. Dr. Daniel N. Gillett popcorn, soda and much more!
6:00 Rev. Paul Reynen at Pillar Church
Saturday, November 13 will be our Community Outreach Garage Sale from 9:00 a.m. MORNING WORSHIP—9:30 A.M.
to 2:00 p.m. Money raised from the Garage Sale goes to support our Community Outreach
SERVING THE CHURCH TODAY Ministries. THE APPROACH TO GOD
PRELUDE
COURTESY GREETERS: (7/18) S. Green, B. & L. Join your Southside neighbors at the Block Parties and the Garage Sale. There will be two
Stronks, M. & M. Timmer. (7/25) L. & D. Engelsman, D. & drawings at each Block Party to win a $25.00 Meijer Gift Card. ANNOUNCEMENTS
C. Tubbergen, T. & L. Samuelson.
USHERS: (7/18) S. Miller, S. VanHekken, M. DeVries, J. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!! PASSING OF THE FRIENDSHIP REGISTER
Geerlings. (7/25) H. Topp. R. Fortney, P. Mulder, S. Liang.
ELDERS: (7/18, AM) B. VanDoornik, D. Ebels, C. MINISTRY MOMENT - Youth Group trip
630 State Street, Holland, MI 49423
Kleinheksel, B. Carlson. (7/25, AM) L. DeVries, S. Liang, J.
VanderStoep, S. Vlietstra. (Located on the corner of East 26th Street and State Street) GREETING ONE ANOTHER
BUS DRIVER: (7/18) T. Aalberts / 355-0924. (7/25) G.
Collings / 748-0023. INTROIT - (insert) “Sisters and Brothers, With One Voice”
HALL MONITOR: (7/18) C. Kleis. (7/25) B. Geerlings.
NURSERY, AM WORSHIP: (7/18) S. Risedorph, K. Krol, SENTENCES
L. VanRegenmorter, A. Bosgraaf, D. Schrotenboer, A.
VanderStoep. (7/25) S. Risedorph, S. VanDoornik, E. Bass, *HYMN OF PRAISE - #9 “Sing Praise to the Father”
A. Nienhuis, C. LaDuke, S. Gillett.
FELLOWSHIP COFFEE: (7/18) Geertman. (7/25) *INVOCATION & SALUTATION
Nienhuis.
DEACONS COUNTING TEAM: (July) B. Ashby, M. THE SUMMARY OF THE LAW
Bosgraaf, R. Buit, D. Klooster.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM & RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS

DUET - “Come, Now is the Time to Worship” - Brian Doerkson

TV WORSHIP SCHEDULE Come, now is the time to worship. Come, now is the time to give your heart. Come, just
as you are to worship. Come, just as you are before your God. Come. One day every
First Church morning worship services can been seen every tongue will confess You are God. One day every knee will bow. Still, the greatest
week on Comcast Channel 24/916. treasure remains for those who gladly choose You now.
▪ Monday at 7:00 a.m. PRINTED BY PERMISSION
C.C.L.I. No. 1052025
▪ Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.
▪ Thursday at 6:00 p.m. CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

THE WORD OF GOD

KIDS OWN WORSHIP *HYMN OF PREPARATION - (insert) “As the Deer”

Please note the age change for the summer. Children ages (Please note the age change: Children 4 yrs old through those entering 2nd grade are
4 yrs old through those entering 2nd grade are dismissed dismissed at this time for Kids Own Worship.)
during the Hymn of Preparation, meeting the teacher at the
top of the stairs to proceed downstairs to room L2 for a PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
worship experience that is age appropriate. Parents must
pick up their children immediately following the worship SCRIPTURE - John 3:1-17, pg. 1029.
service. Children will not be dismissed without a parent.
SERMON - “Catching the Holy Spirit”
 PRAYER OF BLESSING
ANNOUNCEMENTS OUR CHURCH FAMILY
THE RESPONSE TO GOD
OFFERING
Sorry for the late notice, but there will be an Inquirers Class Retreat today at the Gillett cottage near This morning we welcome into the First Church family by
OFFERTORY - “Shout to the North” - Martin Smith Greenville. If you are interested please see Pastor Dick or Pastor Dan immediately following the service. letter of transfer from Rose Park Reformed STU & BETTY
Men of faith rise up and sing of the great and glorious King. You are strong when you VISSER and by the sacrament of baptism JAXON TYLER
feel weak in your brokenness complete. Shout to the North and the South, sing to the The new 2010-2011 FIRST CHURCH PHONE/ADDRESS DIRECTORY will be printed tomorrow. HERNANDEZ, son of KERRI & GIL HERNANDEZ.
East and the West, Jesus is saviour to all, Lord of Heaven and earth. Rise up women of Grandpa Dale Nienhuis will be the presiding Elder for the
Those who would like to help assemble the directory are invited to come this Wednesday morning, July baptism.
the truth, stand and sing to broken hearts. Who can know the healing power of our 21 at 10:00 a.m.
awesome King of love? We've been through fire, we've been through rain. We've been
refined by the power of Your name. We've fallen deeper in love with You. You've Congratulations to JACK & JOANNE (VanGenderen)
If you are interested in a ‘ministry of presence’ MISSION TRIP TO INDIA this fall, please check out the JOLIAT who were united in marriage on Friday, July 16 in
burned the truth on our lips. Rise up church with broken wings, fill this place with
songs again, of our God who reigns on high, by His grace again we'll fly. brochures on the Information Post. You can also call Pastor Dan 392-8085 or JP Sundararajan 594-0809. Harbor Springs, MI.
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C.C.L.I. No. 1052025 “We got a lot of weeding done this past Wednesday, but there is still more to do.” All of those interested Today we would like to thank KIM & BEN ASHBY for
in beautifying the church grounds, please meet in the church parking lot on Wednesday, July 21, at 9:00 their ministry of music.
*DOXOLOGY - #808 “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” a.m. (rain date - Thursday, July 22). Bring your weeding tools, rakes, weed buckets, etc. Any questions, call
Ted DeLong at 396-1558. JENNIE DEWEERD has been moved to Resthaven on
OFFERING OF HOSPITALITY - Jannelle Geertman & Gary Bylsma 40th Street for therapy.
*OFFERTORY PRAYER If anyone is interested in helping with the design or construction of NEW STOLES for the pastors, please
see Jannelle Geertman or Trudy Smith. HOWARD WELLING will undergo surgery has tomorrow
HYMN OF RESPONSE - #661 “Be Strong in the Lord” at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids.
Our BOATERS/JOGGERS SERVICE is held in the sanctuary here at First Church starting at 8:00 a.m.
*BENEDICTION every Sunday morning throughout the summer. This abbreviated service includes message, readings and For further “Church Family” updates, please call the Prayer
coffee. Please feel free to invite friends to this unique, relaxed service. Line throughout the week. The local number is 395-3282.
*POSTLUDE Out of town members should call 1-866-392-8085. If you
have a prayer concern to be added or changed, or would like
A.M. PARTICIPANTS: The CARE CLOSET would appreciate your donations this week of: shampoo, q-tips, mouthwash, and to receive Prayer Line updates by e-mail please call the
All of us gathered. paper grocery bags. Thank you! church office.
Rev. Dr. Daniel N. Gillett -preaching
Jason Naber -worship leading Come cheer on the FIRST CHURCH MEN’S SOFTBALL TEAM at their last game! All games are played
Ben Ashby, Kim Ashby, Stephanie Gillett, Erin Walker - ministry of music on Monday nights on Field #3 of the Matt Urban Sports Complex off of 32nd Street. Calendar: July 19 at WORDS OF THANKS
Deb Koopmans -organist 6:30 p.m. (Wild Dog Grille).
JEANE WALVOORD wishes to thank the congregation
If anyone is interested in helping with the design or construction of NEW STOLES for the pastors, please for the cards and the lovely floral arrangement she received
EVENING WORSHIP - 6:00 P.M. at PILLAR CHURCH see Jannelle Geertman or Trudy Smith. on the occasion of her 101st birthday.

FOREVER YOUNG has planned a First Church outing for members and friends to Meijer Gardens and
Lake Effect, the Choir. Pillar Church invites the community to a night of worship through music. Special
Sculpture Park to see the Chihuly Glass Exhibit on Thursday, July 29. Dale Chihuly is the most sought- PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
guest Lake Effect, the Choir will be joining us and leading us in worship through gospel, spiritual and cho-
after glass artist in the world. We will take the church bus and cars and leave the church parking lot at 8:00
ral music. An offering will be taken to support the ministry of Community Action House. Please join us
a.m. and stop for lunch on the way home. The cost is $10 per person for admission, indoor tour, and tram Pray this week for the camper, counselors, and staff of
this Sunday, July 18, at 6 PM.
ride through the garden and sculptured park (lunch is on your own). Sign up at the Information Post by Camp Geneva and Cran Hill Ranch.
Sunday, July 25.

It's time once again for the FIRST CHURCH BLOCK PARTIES. They will be held on Wednesday eve-
nings, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., August 4 and 11, right on the church grounds. It takes many helpers to make
our Block Parties a success so please sign up at the VIP table to help out and have some fun. We will need
people to help out with games, food and various other activities. Also, don't miss this opportunity to invite
your friends to come.

MISSIONARIES

Mr. & Mrs. Jacob (Sharon) Moss, Jackson County Ministries, 4500 Highway 30 West P.O. Box 340, Ann-
ville, KY 40402, E-mail: jlmoss@prtcnet.org

JP & Katy Sundararajan, E-mail: jpsunda@gmail.com Website: jpsunda.wordpress.com CONSISTORY - 2010/2011

Rev. & Mrs. Rowland Jr. (Jane) VanEs, St. Paul’s United Theological College, P.O. Private Bag 00217,
Limuru, Kenya, East Africa, E-mail: vanesjr@wananchi.com ELDERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Tim Aalberts, Gary Bylsma, Bob Carlson, Larry Vice President: JANNELLE GEERTMAN
Rev. David Bast, Words of Hope, 700 Ball Avenue N.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49503. E-mail: david- DeVries, Dave Ebels, Jannelle Geertman, Con Consistory Clerk: BILL VANDOORNIK
bast@woh.org Kleinheksel, Susan Liang, Nick Unema, Jill Chairman of Deacons: DERK WALKOTTEN
VanderStoep, Bill VanDoornik, Scott Vlietstra. General Treasurer: JOHN RUSSCHER
Rev. Dick & Carolyn Otterness, Hermina út 29. fszt. 2. , H-1146 Budapest, Hungary. E-mail: otter- Service Coordinator Contact: ROB BUIT
ness.r@gmail.com, Website: www.OtternessRomaMission.com DEACONS
Ben Ashby, Mike Bosgraaf, Rob Buit, Brian
Rev. & Mrs. Chuck (Jean) VanEngen, Latin American Leadership Development Program, 948 South Brad- Geerlings, Renee Gorman, Kirk Johnson, Chuck
ish Avenue, Glendora, CA 91740, E-mail: chuckveent@aol.com, Website: www.prodola.org Kleis, Darin Klooster, Chris Nienhuis, John
Russcher, Matthew Sall, Derk Walkotten.