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The Lord’s Day – April 24, 2011
The Lord’s Day – April 24, 2011Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 9:30 A.M.
“New Life in Christ”
EASTER SUNDAY
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements ...........................................Pastor Steve IgoCedar Choir ...........................................................
See, What a Morning!
The Living God Calls Us to Worship
.................... Apostolic SalutationBy Word* ....................................................................... Call to Worship
Leader
: Christ is Risen!
People: He is Risen Indeed!
We Enter Into God’s Presence
In Song* .............................
Christ the Lord is Risen Today,
Hymn 277In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach
God Embraces Us in Amazing Grace
In Scripture ............................................................ Psalm 46, pp. 802-3In Song* ....................................
Welcome, Happy Morning!
Hymn 268In Scripture ................................................................ Matthew 28:1-10In Song* ................................
Up from the Grave He Arose,
Hymn 276In Scripture ................................................................. Colossians 3:1-4
We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer to Confess Sin & Assurance of PardonIn Song* ....................
This Easter Day with Joy was Bright,
Hymn 278In Prayer ............................................................ Congregational PrayerIn Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings
Alleluia! Christ is Risen,
Cedar Choir
God Feeds Us
In Scripture ........................................................ Colossians 1:1-8In Sermon ........................... CHRIST MAKES ME THANKFUL
We Respond in Commitment
............................... Prayer of ApplicationIn Song* ...................................................
Were You There?
Hymn 260In Special Giving ..................... Easter Offering for Youth Mission Trip
God Blesses Us
.............................................
Doxology,
Hymn 731
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, allcreatures here below; Praise him above, ye heavenly host:Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE 5:30 P.M.
“New Life in Christ”
EASTER SUNDAY
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* ......................
Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain,
Hymn 266In Prayer ................................................................ Prayer of Approach
God Welcomes Us
In Scripture ................................................ 1 Thessalonians 4:13 - 5:11
We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer .................................... Prayer of Confession & ThanksgivingIn Song* ......................................
The Day of Resurrection!
Hymn 267
God Feeds Us
In Scripture ...................................................... Colossians 1:9-14In Sermon ....................CHRIST MAKES LIFE WORTHWHILE
We Respond in Commitment
...................... Prayer of Application
In Song* ..............................................
Thine Be the Glory,
Hymn 274In Giving ....................................... Tithes, Offerings & Easter OfferingIn Prayer ............................................................ Congregational PrayerIn Song* .............
I Know That My Redeemer Lives – Glory,
Hymn 281
God Blesses Us
............................................................Benediction
Gloria Patri,
Hymn 734
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost: As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be,World without end. Amen, amen.
The Lord’s Day – April 24, 2011
The Lord’s Day – April 24, 2011Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net
TODAY
Welcome! This morning, Pastor Steve begins a new sermon series on theBook of Colossians called
New Life in Christ
in both the morning andevening services.
9:00 AM
– Easter Breakfast
10:30 AM
– Morning Service
5:30 PM
– Evening Service
THIS WEEKWednesday –
Midweek Ministries @ 7 PM – HCS (nurseryprovided)
Thursday –
LOVE Inc Bible Study @ 7 PM – Hillcrest CRC
ANNOUNCEMENTSOPC Japan Disaster Relief
– For daily updates on our relief effortsin Japan, check outfacebook.com/OPCDisasterResponse!
HearOPC Missionary Edie Cummings
share herearthquake and tsunami experience in Japan onhttp://www.vimeo.com/21759824, or scan the QRCode to your left with your smart phone to view iton your internet-enabled cellular phone. It’s thenext best thing to hearing her at the missions’conference!
Pinewood Derby & Spaghetti Dinner
– On Wednesday May 11
th
at7 PM, our Cadets Club will host a Pinewood Derby Race at church.Anyone interested in joining them to construct a new car or race anold car that night should see Ted Himebook for a kit. The entirechurch is invited to attend a spaghetti dinner served by Cedar Youththat night, followed by this exciting “first ever” race.
OPC Marriage Conference
– Harvest OPC will host “Marriage asBold Adventure” on Friday April 29
th
(7 – 9 PM) and Saturday April30
th
(8:30 AM – 12:30 PM). This year, we welcome Dr. Dan Zink,a marriage and family counselor at Covenant Theological Seminaryin St. Louis. The cost of the conference is $25/couple and $15/person(save $5 if you register by April 22). Pick up a form in the churchfoyer or register atwww.harvestopc.org.
ANNOUNCEMENTSThank You -
We deeply appreciate and sincerely thank you alland praise our GOD and SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST for His work in and through you by ministering to us in caring for Joann,especially in the last few weeks. Your words of encouragementand support, your deeds of generous help, your delicious meals,your cards and letters of comfort, and especially your manyprayers were and still are a rich source of spiritual strength. Wordsare inadequate to express our gratitude. Mick Knierim and family.
Parents Night Out
– On Saturday, May 7
th
from 2:30 PM to 6:30PM, the Cedar Church Senior High will provide childcare for allthe little children of Cedar Church and any children of friends of Cedar members here at Hudsonville Christian Elementary School.All donations will help finance their mission trip to NavajoMinistries in Farmington, New Mexico in July. A kid friendlysupper of hot dogs, mac-n-cheese and fruit will be provided. PleaseRSVP with Lynn Igo to let us know how many kids you'd like tobring.
Road Rally & Scavenger Hunt
– Please reserve Saturday, May14 at 6:30 PM for an all church (school age and up) road rally &scavenger hunt. A nursery will be provided for younger children.Please sign up on the bulletin board in the front entry. We willneed to know how many are coming, their ages, and if you arelevel-headed enough to be a driver for this competitive event! If you have questions, please call Cathy Postmus at 634-1328 orCarla Baker at 878-7777.
Graduation Sunday
– On Sunday, May 22
nd
, Cedar Church willrecognize our graduating seniors during the morning service with aspecial gift Bible. Pastor Steve plans to preach a special messagethat day. Graduating high school seniors this year are Tyler Baum,Rachel Glupker, Katelyn Hartwell, Daniel Himebook, JonathanIgo and Ben Van Dyke. Graduating college seniors this year areCarmen Brummel and Daniel Van Dyke. Please offer yourheartiest congratulations to these students. Additionally, our
Fellowship Luncheon
will be held on May 22
nd
to honor ourgraduates, and so as not to interfere with Mother’s Day.
The Lord’s Day – April 24, 2011
The Lord’s Day – April 24, 2011Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net
ANNOUNCEMENTSLadies of all ages
- Save the date of May 7th for the Cedar Girl'sBridal Brunch Fashion Show. Make sure to check your mailboxesin coming weeks for more information!
Young Adult Summer Camping Weekend
– On June 10-12,post-high young adults (& graduating seniors) from across thepresbytery are invited to a weekend campout on the back dunesand hardwood forest of Muskegon State Park in WesternMichigan. Pastor Bob Van Manen (Cedar OPC) will join thecampers, leading them in Bible Study, and prayer time. LittleFarms OPC will host the young adults for the closing worshipservice and fellowship meal at their church in Coopersville onSunday morning. Cost of the trip is $25/participant. Brochuresare available at the church, or by visiting the presbytery's web siteatwww.all-of-grace.org/pres. For more information, pleasecontact Matt Grochowalksi at (616) 262-7317 ormgrochowalski@gmail.com.
OPC Family Camp
- We are making plans for another greatfamily camp this year, August 8-12. Registration forms are nowavailable in the church foyer and will be accepted in the order theyare received. There will be a $50 discount for all who register priorto May 1
st
.
Ottawa County Jail Ministry –
On Sunday, May 22, CedarChurch will host chapel service at the Ottawa County Jail from1:45 PM - 3:00 PM. Men must be 17 or older and have nomisdemeanor on record for 5 years or no felony on record for 10years. Please see Pastor Steve if you would like to attend.
SERMON NOTES
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