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The Lord’s Day – July 3, 2011
 
The Lord’s Day – July 3, 2011Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net  
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 9:30 A.M.
“The High Cost of Discipleship”
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements ................................... Pastor Mick KnierimCongregational Greeting ................................... The Passing of the Peace
The Living God Calls Us to Worship
.................... Apostolic SalutationBy Word* ............................................ Call to Worship—
 ISAIAH 43:1-3
We Enter Into God’s Presence
In Song* .......................
The Son of God Goes Forth to War,
Hymn 578In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach
God Embraces Us in Amazing Grace
In Scripture ..................................................................
 JOHN 15:18-27 
 
We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer to Confess Sin & Assurance of PardonIn Song* ............................................
Fight the Good Fight,
Hymn 581In Prayer ............................................................ Congregational PrayerIn Song* ...................................
Who Is on the Lord’s Side?,
Hymn 587
God Feeds Us
 In Scripture ............................................................. ACTS 6:1-15In Sermon ..................................... FAITHFUL IN OPPOSITION
We Respond in Commitment
............................... Prayer of ApplicationIn Song* ............................
Christian, Dost Thou See Them,
Hymn 574In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings
God Blesses Us
......................... Benediction—
 ROMANS 16:17-20Though I May Speak with Bravest Fire (verse 3),
Hymn 597
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.
EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE 5:30 P.M.
“Speak Up for JESUS”
Prelude
Gathering Songs ...................................................... Elder Ted Himebook Welcome & Announcements ................................... Pastor Mick Knierim
The Living God Summons Us
....................... Apostolic SalutationBy Word*…………………..…...
Call to Worship—
 ROMANS 1:16-17 
 
We Enter Into God’s Presence
In Song* ...............................
Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus,
Hymn 571In Prayer ................................................................ Prayer of Approach
God Welcomes Us
In Scripture read responsively (page 793) .............................
PSALM 27 
 
We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer .................................... Prayer of Confession & ThanksgivingIn Song* .......................................
Soldiers of Christ, Arise,
Hymn 575
God Feeds Us
In Scripture ............................................................. ACTS 7:1-53In Sermon .................................................STEPHEN’S SPEECH
We Respond in Commitment
...................... Prayer of Application
 
In Song* ...................................
 Jesus, and Shall It Ever Be,
Hymn 511In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & OfferingsIn Prayer ............................................................ Congregational PrayerIn Song* ......................................
 Lead On, O King Eternal,
Hymn 580
God Blesses Us
............................. Benediction—
PSALM 90:16-17  Doxology,
Hymn 732
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;Praise him, all creatures here below;Praise him above, ye heav’nly host:Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
 
 
The Lord’s Day – July 3, 2011
 
The Lord’s Day – July 3, 2011Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net  
TODAY
Welcome! This morning, Pastor Mick will preach on
The HighCost of Discipleship.
This evening, he will preach on
Speaking up for Jesus.
 
11:00 AM
– Catechism Club, Sunday School & Small Groups
5:30 PM
– Evening Service
THIS WEEKWednesday –
‘Navajo’ Pizza Party for Youth Group – 5:30 PM @The Igo’s
Thursday –
Girl’s Bible Study – 7:00 PM @ The Kooienga’s
Friday –
Pigeon Creek Park Hike – 7:30 PM @ parking lot (120
th
 & Stanton Ave)
ANNOUNCEMENTSLord’s Supper Next Week
– We will celebrate the Lord’s Suppernext Sunday morning. Our benevolent offering will be for our“The Biblical Counseling Center” in both the morning and eveningservices. There will be no Fellowship Meal this month.
New 12 Week Sermon Series Begins July 17
th
Don’t getmushy in the brain this summer! Get ready to take “The NewTestament Challenge” on July 17
th
. Can you read the entire NewTestament in 90 days (12 minutes a day!) while Pastor Stevepreaches a sermon on every book of the New Testament? Enjoy“free” resources along the way – book outlines, an MP3 AudioBible,
Covenant Seminary’s
New Testament Survey Class,J.Gresham Machen’s
 A Brief Bible History
, and more! You justmight grow more in 3 months than you have in the past 3 years –because God’s word, combined with faithful action, will transformany life!
Navajo Ministries
Parents Meeting will be held on Sunday night,Friday Night July 10
th
, @ 7 PM in the Teacher’s Lounge. And onFriday, July 22
nd
, students should report to HCS at 8 AM to pack our vans and head out!
ANNOUNCEMENTSLooking Ahead -
In an effort to allow for your summer planning,the events committee has laid out for you the anticipated dates forupcoming events. Please mark your calendars and look for futureannouncements and ways you can “jump in” to be a part of thefood, fun & fellowship! The more the merrier!!
DATE
 
EVENT
 July 23-30 HS Mission Trip New MexicoAugust 8-12 Family Camp Camp ConcordiaSeptember 7 Women’s Ministry “Turnover” Meeting Grysen’s HomeSeptember 10 Sunday School Kick–Off September 11 Fellowship Luncheon
Hikes with Pastor Steve
– Mark your calendar! Our next twohikes will be held on July 8
th
& 15
th
at 7:30 PM. Watch yourbulletins for more info! Beginning July 5
th
,
Beach Days
will beheld at Holland State Park on Thursdays from 1 – 4 PM, weatherpermitting. See Lynn Igo if you are interested in attending!
Summer Carnival @ Presidential Estates
 Lend a Hand  Ministries
will host a summer carnival for residents of PresidentialEstates in Hudsonville on Saturday, July 16
th
. We need both adultand teen volunteers from area churches to help run our food andgame booths! If you are interested, please see Kari DeVries orPastor Steve. Residents will enjoy great food (hotdogs, popcorn,ice cream, snow cones) and great games (moon walk, waterballoons, face painting, bean bag toss, bucket ball, ring toss,basketball toss). Pastor Steve will also present a gospel messagewith paint brush and easel board! Please pray and volunteer forGod to do great things for his kingdom in our community.
 
 
The Lord’s Day – July 3, 2011
 
The Lord’s Day – July 3, 2011Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net  
ANNOUNCEMENTSSkateboarding
- Hillcrest CRC of Hudsonville will againprovide supervised skateboarding and in-line skating for kids whowant a safe place to skate. The program will run everyTHURSDAY evening from 6:30 - 9:00 PM, this summer. Skatingis open to 3rd grade through high school - both boys and girls.Free snacks and drinks are provided. Skating is cancelled in caseof rain. Registration and parent-signed forms are required forfirst-time skaters. COME and JOIN OTHER SKATERS FORFUN SUMMER THURSDAYS!
Zion Christian School "Great is Thy Faithfulness" Auction2011
- Please save the date of Saturday, October 29, 2011, tocelebrate God's faithfulness while enjoying a fun and entertainingevening. We humbly ask you to consider how you can make adifference: donating an item, making a monetary donation,providing a service, lending a vacation spot, volunteering yourtime, growing a little extra in your garden, placing an ad, hanginga sponsorship banner, etc. Please contact Connie Parks at (616)531-4794 or pdparks@att.net with questions or to make yourcontribution. Thank you for your support and we covet yourprayers for this important event.
Zion Christian
is seeking a boy’s junior high soccer coach for thisfall. If you are interested, please email joheerema@zionchristian.net.
Home Unity Build
- Lakeshore Habitat, in collaboration withLove INC, is organizing a Home Unity Build in theHudsonville/Jenison area to provide a home for a deserving andqualified family of five. Habitat has grant resources available thatwill provide up to $14,000 to defray the project costs for landacquisition or infrastructure costs. A home property site or housesuitable for restoration in the Hudsonville or Jenison area isdesired. More information is available by contacting either LoveINC at 6612-3300 or Lakeshore Habitat at 393-8001.
ANNOUNCEMENTSUrgent Red Cross Need
- The Red Cross is makingan urgent appeal for blood, especially O-negative, A-negative andB-negative. Please give blood Friday, July 8, at the HillcrestC.R.C., 3617 Hillcrest Road in Hudsonville. Hours are 11:30 AMto 5:15 PM. Michigan law allows 16 yr. olds to givewith signed parental consent. Download a parental consentform athttp://redcrossblood.org/students/sixteen. We recommendyou give blood four hours or less after eating and to be well-hydrated. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds and be in goodhealth. Donors giving in July could win a $500 Best Buy giftcard.
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