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The Lord’s Day – May 1, 2011
The Lord’s Day – May 1, 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”
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements ...........................................Pastor Steve Igo
The Living God Calls Us to Worship
.................... Apostolic SalutationBy Word* ....................................................................... Call to Worship
We Enter Into God’s Presence
In Song* ......................................
The Day of Resurrection!
Hymn 267In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach
God Embraces Us in Amazing Grace
In Scripture .............................................................................. Psalm 1
We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer to Confess Sin & Assurance of PardonIn Song* ..............
Kind and Merciful God, We Have Sinned,
Hymn 496In Prayer ............................................................ Congregational PrayerIn Confessing Our Faith ..................... Shorter Catechism Q. 1-3, p. 869In Song* .................................
Blessed Jesus, at Your Word,
Hymn 303
God Feeds Us
In Scripture ...................................................... Colossians 1:9-14In Sermon ................................. KNOWLEDGE WITH POWER!
We Respond in Commitment
............................... Prayer of ApplicationIn Song* .........................
I Sing the Almighty Power of God,
Hymn 119In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings
God Blesses Us
........................................................... Benediction
Rejoice, The Lord is King,
Hymn 309 (refrain only)
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!
EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE 5:30 P.M.
“New Life in Christ”
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* ...................................
We Come, O Christ, to You,
Hymn 181In Prayer ................................................................ Prayer of Approach
God Welcomes Us
In Scripture ........................................................................ John 1:1-14
We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer .................................... Prayer of Confession & ThanksgivingIn Song* ........................................................
Morning Sun,
Hymn 287
God Feeds Us
In Scripture .....................................................Colossians 1:15-20In Sermon ............................... GIVING CHRIST FIRST PLACE
We Respond in Commitment
...................... Prayer of Application
In Song* ...............................
Wondrous King, All Glorious,
Hymn 166In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & OfferingsIn Prayer ............................................................ Congregational PrayerIn Song* .........................
Lift Up, Lift Up Your Voices Now,
Hymn 282
God Blesses Us
............................................................Benediction
Benediction,
Hymn 730 (v. 1 only)
May the grace of Christ our Savior and the Father’s boundless love,with the Holy Spirit’s favor,rest upon us from above.
The Lord’s Day – May 1, 2011
The Lord’s Day – May 1, 2011Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net
TODAY
Welcome! This morning, Pastor Steve continues his new sermon serieson the Book of Colossians called
New Life in Christ
in both the morningand evening services.
11:00 AM
– Sunday School & Small Groups for All Ages
1:45 PM
– Ottawa County Jail Ministry
5:30 PM
– Evening Service
7:00 PM
– Youth Group
THIS WEEKTuesday –
Ladies’ Bible Study @ 9:30 AM – The Igo’s House
Wednesday –
Midweek Ministries @ 7 PM
Thursday –
LOVE Inc Bible Study @ 7 PM – Hillcrest CRC
ANNOUNCEMENTSLord’s Supper & Cadet Sunday Next Week
– We will celebratethe Lord’s Supper next Sunday morning. Our benevolent offeringwill be for our “Cadet’s Ministry” in both the morning andevening services. Our monthly fellowship luncheon will be heldon May 22
nd
.
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.Please RSVP with Lynn Igo to let us know how many kids you'dlike to bring.
Pinewood Derby & Spaghetti Dinner
– On Wednesday May 11
th
at 7 PM, our Cadets Club will host a Pinewood Derby Race atchurch. Anyone interested in joining them to construct a new caror race an old car that night should see Ted Himebook for a kit.The entire church is invited to attend a spaghetti dinner served byCedar Youth that night, followed by this exciting “first ever” race.
ANNOUNCEMENTSRoad 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.
Kent County Jail Ministry
– On Sunday, May 29
th
, Cedar Churchwill host our
5
th
Sunday
chapel service at the Kent County Jailfrom 12:45 PM - 2:15 PM. Please keep this ministry in yourprayers.
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 (Little Farms OPC) will jointhe campers, 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. Brochures areavailable 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.
The Lord’s Day – May 1, 2011
The Lord’s Day – May 1, 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 mailboxes incoming weeks for more information!
School Building Reminders
– The school building will soon bevacant for the summer. However, let’s continue to be good stewardsand thoughtful tenants of the building. Here are a few reminders:1.
Children should neither run nor wander through the school buildingafter services. We have a wonderful playground where that can beenjoyed.2.
Please respect all school property stored in the hallway and inclassrooms. When in doubt, ask yourself “Would a HCS schoolteacher allow a student to do this during a normal school day?”
OPC Family Camp
- We are making plans for another great familycamp this year, August 8-12. Registration forms are now available inthe church foyer and will be accepted in the order they are received.There will be a $50 discount for all who register prior to May 1
st
.
Reimbursement Forms
– Check reimbursement forms are availableon the literature table. If you need reimbursement for any churchexpenses, please fill out the form, attach your receipt and give it toour church treasurer, Sam Mason, for his signature. It will then go toour bookkeeper, Deb Kooienga, who will then cut you a check.
Blood Drive
- Please give blood at Hillcrest C.R.C. (3617 HillcrestRd., Hudsonville) on Friday, May 13. Walk-in hours are 11:30 AM -5:15 PM. Appointments can be made by calling 1-800-448-3543.Good hydration and food within four hours before giving blood isrecommended. Michigan permits 16-year-olds with a signed parentalconsent form to donate. Download and print this formathttp://redcrossblood.org/students/sixteen. All donors must weigh atleast 110 pounds and be in good health. Those donating thismonth could win up to $250 in groceries next month.
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