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The Lord’s Day – August 21, 2011
The Lord’s Day – August 21, 2011Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 9:30 A.M.
“The New Testament Challenge”
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements ............................... Pastor Christopher PostCongregational 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* .................................................
For All the Saints,
Hymn 358In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach
God Embraces Us in Amazing Grace
In Scripture……………………………………………Isaiah 59:9-21
We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer to Confess Sin & Assurance of PardonIn Song* ...................................
Am I a Soldier of the Cross,
Hymn 573In Prayer…………………………………….....Congregational PrayerIn Song*…………………..........
Soldiers of Christ, Arise,
Hymn 575
God Feeds Us
In Scripture ............................................................................. Jude 1-4In Sermon ...............................................
CONTEND FOR THE FAITH
Pastor Christopher Post, Grace OPC, Battle Mountain, NV
We Respond in Commitment
………………...Prayer of ApplicationIn Song*……………………………
Faith of Our Fathers,
Hymn 570In Giving……………………………………………Tithes & Offerings
God Blesses Us
.............................................................
Benediction
The Law of the Lord is Perfect,
Hymn 152 (refrain only)
More to be desired are they than gold,Yea, than much fine gold.Sweeter also than honey, and the honey comb.
EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE 5:30 P.M.
“The New Testament Challenge”
Prelude
Gathering Songs ...................................................... Elder Ted Himebook Welcome & Announcements ................................... Pastor Mick Knierim
The Living God Summons Us
................................
Call to Worship
We Enter Into God’s Presence
In Song* .............................................
Dare to Be a Daniel,
Hymn 579In Prayer ................................................................ Prayer of Approach
God Welcomes Us
In Scripture ................................................................. John 15:18-16:4
We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer .................................... Prayer of Confession & ThanksgivingIn Giving ................................................................ Tithes & OfferingsIn Song* ...................................
With Harps and with Viols,
Hymn 547
God Feeds Us
In Scripture .......................................................................Acts 7:51-60In Sermon ......................................................
HOW TO FACE DEATH
We Respond in Commitment
.........................
Prayer of Application
In Song* ..................................
Onward, Christian Soldiers,
Hymn 572In Prayer .......................................................... Congregational PrayerIn Song* ...................................
Am I a Soldier of the Cross,
Hymn 573
God Blesses Us
............................................................Benediction
God, That Madest Earth and Heaven,
Hymn 405
The Lord’s Day – August 21, 2011
The Lord’s Day – August 21, 2011Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net
TODAY
Welcome! This morning, Pastor Chris Post continues our sermonseries called
The New Testament Challenge
, reading the NewTestament in 90 days while hearing a sermon on each book. Thisevening, Pastor Mick Knierim will preach on the book of Acts.
11:00 AM
– Fellowship Luncheon
5:30 PM
– Evening Service
THIS WEEKThursday –
Girls’ Bible Study @ 7 PM
Thursday –
LOVE Inc Bible Study @ 7 PM – Hillcrest CRC
ANNOUNCEMENTSPlease Reserve Last Two Rows of Chairs –
Cedar session wouldrequest that the congregation reserve the final two rows of chairsin the gymnasium for visitors, late comers and families with smallchildren. We hope this helps us serve the needs of our growingchurch family as we worship Christ together.
Reception of New Members
– Cedar session is pleased toannounce that we will receive Cathy Postmus on Sunday, August28
th
, by letter of standing from Hudsonville PRC.
Soli DeoGloria.
Teacher Needed!
Please see our Sunday School Superintendent,Elder Ted Himebook, if you are interested in teaching 1
st
-2
nd
gradeSunday School this fall!
Thank a Musician Today! “
Cedar Church is so blessed by theLord with both young and older musicians! Please be sure to prayfor, encourage and thank our musicians regularly. You can alsoencourage them by your presence during their prelude andpostlude musical presentations! Thank you, God, for ourmusicians!” -- Pastor Steve
No Fair Booth This Year –
Due to several unavoidable conflicts,Cedar will not host our annual booth at the fair this year, but we dolook forward to future years! Thanks for your interest.
ANNOUNCEMENTSLadies Ministry Planning Meeting
- On Wednesday, September7
th
at 7:00 PM, all Cedar ladies are cordially invited to the home of Deb Grysen for the annual Women’s Ministry planning meeting. Atthis one hour meeting, each committee chairman will turn over hercommittee duties to her committee co-chairman, and then we willselect new co-chairs to assist each committee for 2011-2012. Pleaseconsider 2 or 3 ministries that might interest you so that you canvolunteer for an open slot. Our ministries include the following:Bereavement, Correspondence, Girl’s Ministry, Youth Group Food,Meals, Nursery, Refreshments, Fellowship Luncheon, SpecialEvents, Women’s Bible Study, and Women’s Ministry Coordinator.
August Fellowship Month
– Since we have no Sunday School inAugust, Cedar Session would like to encourage the entirecongregation to participate in various fellowship activitiesthroughout the month:a.
Take advantage of the extra “mixer” time to socializeduring our Sunday morning coffee and refreshments.b.
Invite a few people to join you for Sunday lunch forextended fellowship and relationship building time together.c.
Not just Sundays! Take an opportunity to eat or recreatewith some church friends during the week at this beautiful time of the year.
Zion Christian Golf Outing
- Mark your calendar and plan to joinus this fall for our golf outing at Diamond Springs Golf Course onSaturday, September 24. Registration is at 7:30am, with playbeginning at 8:00am. Cost is $100 for adults and $75 for students.To submit your team or inquire about sponsorship opportunities,please call Melissa Postma at (616) 878-9472, ext. 118, or email herat mpostma@zionchristian.net.
Zion Christian Auction
- Please save the date of Saturday, October29, for Zion's annual auction. The theme this year is "Great is ThyFaithfulness." We would love to have your help in supporting ourChristian school and its staff. Please join us for a catered dinner andsilent auction starting at 4:30pm, and live auction at 6:00pm. If youwould like to make a donation, please contact Connie Parks at (616)531-4794.
The Lord’s Day – August 21, 2011
The Lord’s Day – August 21, 2011Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net
“WEDNESDAY NIGHT IS FAMILY NIGHTAT CEDAR OPC”
On September 14
th
, Cedar Church invites you to participate in ourmidweek service every Wednesday at Hudsonville ChristianSchool from 7 PM to 8:30 PM.
Nursery will be provided
. Tohelp us with our planning, please sign up for these groups on yourconnection cards. Topics include the following :
Bible Study & Prayer Meeting – Pastor Mick Knierim willlead a Bible Study through the
Book of Hebrews
, Part 2.
The time will also include a period of prayer requests andintercessory prayer.
Ladies’ Bible Study – Stephanie Haywood will lead aladies’ Bible study using the book
No Other Gospel:Finding True Freedom in the Message of Galatians
byCarol J. Ruvolo.
Catechism Club – Lynn Igo & Deb Grysen will leadChildren Ministry International’s
Catechism Club
for kidsage 4 through 2
nd
grade. Catechism is designed to teachkids the basics about the Christian faith through simplequestions and answers. We will promote memorizationusing Bible teaching, music, skits, crafts, activities, andmore.
Cadets
–
We have a great boys club called
Cadets
, led byElder Ted Himebook, Tom Dykema, Jim Knott and CraigColeman. Boys 3
rd
grade and up will meet together forexploring, projects, meeting new friends, Bible study,outings and much more.
Girl's Club – Girls Club (for girls 3
rd
grade and up) willresume this year under the leadership of Pam Himebook and Carin Hartwell. Friendship, crafts, and activities willaccompany a great time of Bible Study and prayer.
Nursery - Childcare will be provided.
FALL MINISTRIES AT CEDARJr. High & Sr. High Youth Group
– Beginning September 18
th
,Youth Group will meet every 1
st
and 3
rd
Sunday in the schoolgymnasium after evening worship from 7:00 to 8:15 PM for food,fellowship and fun together. The purpose of this ministry is todisciple youth, strengthen relationships among youth & with adults,and to assimilate young people into the faith and life of CedarChurch.
Ladies’ Bible Study
– Beginning September 20
th
, Vivian Garen willlead the Ladies’ Bible Study every 1
st
and 3
rd
Tuesday from 9:30 AMto 11:00 AM at the home of Steve and Lynn Igo. Childcare isprovided.
LOVE, Inc
. – This year, Cedar Church will now host several studiesat Love Inc each week, a Bible study and a discipleship class. Wemeet with Love Inc. clients from 7 to 8 PM at Hillcrest CRC inHudsonville. The elders would like to encourage members of Cedarto volunteer as both teachers and Financial Counselors. For moreinformation about training, please see Pastor Steve.
Holland Rescue Mission
– Cedar Church hosts a monthly worshipservice every other 1
st
Thursday at 7 PM at the Holland RescueMission. The service involves teaching or preaching, as well asspecial music and testimony. Please see Dean Bekkering for moreinformation.
Sunday Jail Ministry
- Every 5
th
Sunday, Cedar Church will host aSunday service at the Kent County Jail from 12:45 PM - 2:15 PM.Several times a year, we will also host a service at the Ottawa CountyJail from 1:45 PM – 3:00PM. For more information, see Pastor Steveor Elder David VanDyke.
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