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The Lord’s Day – March 20, 2011
The Lord’s Day – March 20, 2011Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 9:30 A.M.
“Learning to Love from the Song of Songs”
* denotes standing
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements ...........................................Pastor Steve IgoCongregational Greeting ................................... The Passing of the Peace
The Living God Calls Us to Worship
.................... Apostolic SalutationBy Word* .................................................................... Call to Worship
We Enter Into God’s Presence
In Song* .........................................
God Himself is with Us,
Hymn 382In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach
God Embraces Us in Amazing Grace
In Scripture ............................................................. Colossians 3:12-25
We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer to Confess Sin & Assurance of PardonIn Song* .............................
I Know Whom I Have Believed,
Hymn 705In Prayer .......................................... Prayer for OPC Missions in JapanIn Song .................................
Though I Speak (1 Corinthians 13),
Insert
God Feeds Us
In Scripture .................................................. Song of Songs 6:1-9In Sermon ......... WOUNDED MARRIAGES CAN BE HEALED
In Song* ..........................
Forgive Our Sins As We Forgive,
Hymn 494
We Respond in Commitment
............................... Prayer of ApplicationIn Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings
God Blesses Us
........................................................... Benediction
Though I May Speak with Bravest Fire,
Hymn 597 (v. 1 only)
Though I may speak with bravest fire,And have the gift to all inspire,And have not love, my words are vain,As sounding brass, and hopeless gain.
EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE 5:30 P.M.
“Learning to Love from the Song of Songs”
* denotes standing
Prelude
Gathering Songs ...................................................... Elder Ted Himebook Welcome & Announcements .......................................... Pastor Steve Igo
The Living God Summons Us
................................
Call to Worship
We Enter Into God’s Presence
In Song* ...............................
Praise Ye, Praise Ye the Lord,
Hymn 112In Prayer ................................................................ Prayer of Approach
God Welcomes Us
In Scripture ........................................................ Psalm 128, pp. 832-33
We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer .................................... Prayer of Confession & ThanksgivingIn Song* ............................
As Man and Woman We Were Made,
Insert
God Feeds Us
In Scripture ............................................... Song of Songs 7:11-13
In Sermon ..................................................A WEEKEND GETAWAY
We Respond in Commitment
...................... Prayer of Application
In Song* .................................................
Bridegroom and Bride,
InsertIn Giving ................................................................ Tithes & OfferingsIn Prayer ............................................................ Congregational PrayerIn Song .....................................
Blest Be the Tie That Binds,
Hymn 359
God Blesses Us
............................................................Benediction
Though I May Speak with Bravest Fire,
Hymn 597 (v. 3 only)
Come, Spirit, come, our hearts control,Our spirits long to be made whole.Let inward love guide every deed;By this we worship and are freed.
The Lord’s Day – March 20, 2011
The Lord’s Day – March 20, 2011Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net
TODAY
Welcome! This morning, Pastor Steve continues his sermon seriescalled
Learning to Love from the Song of Songs
in the AM and PMservices.
11:00 AM
– Sunday School & Small Groups for All Ages
5:30 PM
– Evening Service
7:00 PM
– Haiti Presentation & Cuisine
THIS WEEKWednesday –
Midweek Ministries @ 7 PM – HCS (nurseryprovided)
Thursday –
LOVE Inc Bible Study @ 7 PM – Hillcrest CRC
ANNOUNCEMENTSOPC Haiti Presentation
– Cedar youth and adults are cordiallyinvited to hear Deacon Lynne Hunter (Harvest OPC) give astirring audio/video presentation on OPC Missions in Haiti duringyouth group tonight. Our time will begin with authentic HaitianFood – Chicken & Rice, Plantain, and Black Beans. Afterwards,Lynne will challenge and inspire us to pray for and prepare toserve Missionaries Ben and Heather Hopp through a CedarMission Trip to Haiti in 2012. You won’t want to miss it.
OPC Missions Conference
- Our terrific annual Missions'Conference will be March 25 & 26 at Harvest OPC. We are veryhappy to welcome Ben Westerveld from Quebec as our mainspeaker. On Friday’s “Teen Night,” 7-12
th
graders will enjoypizza at Zion Christian School Gymnasium at 6:30 PM, along withpresentations by Ben Westerveld and Vanessa Rubingh,concluding with volleyball. Cost: $2/person. On Saturdaymorning, come enjoy breakfast at 8:45 PM and then presentationsby Ben Westerveld at 9:15 AM, along with a panel including Ben,Vanessa Rubingh (Uruguay), Don McCrory (China), and HeidiCarson (China). The conference ends with lunch at 12:20. Note:There is no cost for the conference or meals but a free-willdonation jar will be available. For details and to register online gotowww.harvestopc.orgunder the ministries/missions tab OR signup on the Cedar Connection Card OR call the Harvest Churchoffice at 261-0327. The registration deadline is March 20.
ANNOUNCEMENTSRelay for Life
is a fun-filled overnight event that celebratessurvivorship and raises money for research. Bonnie Boeve will beparticipating at the even in Byron Center on May 6 & 7. If youwould like to donate to the cause, please see Bonnie or you candonate onlineathttp://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY11National?px=19673435&pg=personal&fr_id=29963.
Hugs Ranch
is excited to start a new season ministering to hurtingchildren. We have several volunteer positions that need to be filledfor the Ranch to continue its ministry. Can you help us out and bea blessing to the children as a Volunteer Coordinator, FundraisingCoordinator or Mentor for the children? Please contact us atwww.hugsranch.org, or emailhugs_ranch@sbcglobal.netor call
Lisa Carter (616-438-7602) or Jill Glass (616-796-5440).
The Family LIFE Center
, a Christian maternity home inAllendale, is in need of additional volunteers in the areas of transportation and mentoring. If you want to support youngwomen who choose life for their babies over abortion, please call895-8336 for a volunteer application. We are also in need of additional board members who have the gifts of discernment,serving, and administration.
OPC Short Term Missions Opportunity -
Here is an excitingshort-term mission opportunity to serve in the CarpathianMountains of Ukraine for two weeks this summer. Bethel OPC inWheaton, IL is coordinating a team to work with OPC MissionaryHeero Hacquebord in hosting a camp for Ukrainian collegestudents interested in learning English. They have a few remainingslots to fill and are opening up this opportunity to others whowould like to join them. The approximate dates of this trip areJune 30 – July 13, 2011, and the target age group for teammembers is 20-40 yrs old. If you would like to apply or knowsomeone who would, please email David NakhlaatOPCShortTermMissions@opc.organd we will send you anapplication. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RETURNED BYMARCH 23rd.
The Lord’s Day – March 20, 2011
The Lord’s Day – March 20, 2011Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net
ANNOUNCEMENTSZion Christian School's annual Spring Dinner
will take placeonThursday, April 28. The dinner will be held in Zion's gymnasium.The evening will include musical performances by Zion students.The event serves as both a fundraiser and "friend raiser" - you mayattend simply to get to know us without making a financialcontribution.Punchbowl will begin at 6:00, with dinner served at 6:30. Pleasemakeyour reservation to join us by calling the school office at 878-9472or your church contact Carla Baker at 878-7777 by Monday, April18.
SERMON NOTESSPRING SUNDAY SCHOOL MINISTRIES FOR ADULTS
On March 27
th
, our new Adult Sunday School quarter will begin asfollows:
CLASS # 1
- The Book of Ephesians - To a young churchneeding a fuller knowledge of Christ, the Apostle Paul senta call to Christian maturity. His letter carries pricelesstruths about your own new identity in Christ, and yourspecial calling in His body. This involves change, andchange isn’t always easy. But the more you know of God’spurposes for you, the more you can experience His joy andparticipate in His plan. Through this
Life Change BibleStudy
, 1) You’ll gain a firm understanding of the book inits historical context, purpose, structure, and meaning; 2)You’ll apply its powerful, relevant wisdom to needs andissues you are currently working through; and 3) You’llacquire personal study skills and a thirst to return to thebook on your own-so you can keep going deeper into itslife-transforming truths.
Teacher: Mick Knierim.Location: Teacher’s Lounge.
CLASS # 2
– ‘Love & Respect’ Marriage Class – Crackingthe communication code between husband and wifeinvolves understanding one thing: the secret of unconditional respect and unconditional love in a marriagerelationship. Using Dr. Emerson Eggerich’s biblicallybased video series, couples nationwide are achieving abrand-new level of intimacy. Make a fresh start this springwith your spouse.
Teacher: Steve Machiele. Location:Music Room
CLASS # 3
– The Attributes of God – What is God like?What are his qualities that make us love and admire him?There is nothing more important than having an accurateknowledge of God. As a person comes to know God as Hetruly exists, he sees more of his glory! Come join our adultclass as we continue our study of
The Attributes of God
byA.W. Pink.
Teacher: Dan Rook. Location: Gymnasium.
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