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The Lord’s Day – September 4, 2011
The Lord’s Day – September 4, 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 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* .................................
Father, Father of All Things,
Hymn 106In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach
God Embraces Us in Amazing Grace
In Scripture ....................................................................... Acts 17:1-14
We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer to Confess Sin & Assurance of PardonIn Song* .......................................................
And Can It Be,
Hymn 455In Prayer ............................................................ Congregational PrayerIn Song* .....................................................................
Thy Word,
Insert
God Feeds Us
In Scripture ..................................... The Book of 1 ThessaloniansIn Sermon ...
THE NEW TESTAMENT CHALLENGE – 1 THESSALONIANS
We Respond in Commitment
............................... Prayer of ApplicationIn Song* .........................
Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners!
Hymn 498In 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 Steve Igo
The Living God Summons Us
................................
Call to Worship
We Enter Into God’s Presence
In Song ......................
Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah (Ps 148),
Hymn 110In Prayer ................................................................ Prayer of Approach
God Welcomes Us
In Scripture ................................................................... 1 John 2:15-29
We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer .................................... Prayer of Confession & ThanksgivingIn Song* ............................
The Lord’s My Shepherd (Ps 23),
Hymn 86
God Feeds Us
In Scripture ..................................... The Book of 2 ThessaloniansIn Sermon ...
THE NEW TESTAMENT CHALLENGE – 2 THESSALONIANS
We Respond in Commitment
...................... Prayer of Application
In Song* .......................
All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name,
Hymn 297In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & OfferingsIn Prayer ............................................................ Congregational PrayerIn Song* ............................
Our God, Our Help in Ages Past,
Hymn 30
God Blesses Us
............................................................Benediction
Holy Bible, Book Divine,
Hymn 137 (v. 1 only)
Holy Bible, book divine, precious treasure, you are mine. Mine to tell me whence I came; mine to teach me what I am.
The Lord’s Day – September 4, 2011
The Lord’s Day – September 4, 2011Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net
TODAY
Welcome! This morning, Pastor Steve continues our sermon seriescalled
The New Testament Challenge
, reading the New Testament in 90days while hearing a sermon on each book.
5:30 PM
– Evening Service
THIS WEEKWednesday –
Ladies’ Ministry Planning Mtg @ 7 PM – Deb Grysen’s
Thursday –
LOVE Inc Bible Study @ 7 PM – Hillcrest CRC
ANNOUNCEMENTSLord’s Supper & Fellowship Luncheon Next Sunday
– We willcelebrate the Lord’s Supper next Sunday morning. Our benevolentoffering will be designated for “Lakeshore Pregnancy Center” in boththe AM & PM services. After morning services, please join us for ourmonthly fellowship luncheon at 12 noon. Please bring your own placesettings and beverages; as well as a main dish and a side dish to share!
Baptisms in September
- Cedar session is pleased to announce theupcoming baptism of
Isaac James Knot
, son of Jim & Elizabeth Knotton Sunday morning, September 18
th
. We will also witness the doublebaptism of
Lovelynn Kay Stanley
, daughter of Dave & Kelsey Stanleyand
Kenner Jaymes Baum
, son of Jay & Mara Baum on Sundaymorning, September 25
th
.
Soli Deo Gloria!
Ladies Ministry Planning Meeting
- On Wednesday, September 7
th
at7:00 PM, all Cedar ladies are cordially invited to the home of DebGrysen for the annual Women’s Ministry planning meeting. At this onehour meeting, each committee chairman will turn over her committeeduties to her committee co-chairman, and then we will select new co-chairs to assist each committee for 2011-2012. Please consider 2 or 3ministries that might interest you so that you can volunteer for an openslot. Our ministries include the following: Bereavement,Correspondence, Girl’s Ministry, Youth Group Food, Meals, Nursery,Refreshments, Fellowship Luncheon, Special Events, Women’s BibleStudy, and Women’s Ministry Coordinator.
“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.
The Lord’s Day – September 4, 2011
The Lord’s Day – September 4, 2011Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net
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
st
, Vivian Garen &Joan Broene will lead the Ladies’ Bible Study every 1
st
and3
rd
Tuesday from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the home of Steve andLynn Igo. The ladies will study of a “30 Day Walk with God in thePsalms” by Nancy Lee DeMoss. Childcare is provided. Newcomersare always welcome!
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 Van Dyke.
FALL SUNDAY SCHOOL MINISTRIES
On September 11
th
, our new Sunday School quarter will begin foradults and children of all ages as follows:
Theology Class – Our Sunday morning theology class will be ledby co-teacher’s
David VanDyke
and
Craig Baker
. Topic:“
The Pursuit of Godliness
” by Jerry Bridges. Location:Gymnasium.
Women’s Group – Our Sunday women’s group will study“
Putting Amazing Back into Grace”
by Michael Scott Horton.Teacher: Rebecca Van Dyke. Location: Art Room.
Adult Bible Study – Our Sunday morning Bible study will meetin the north hallway alcove.
Sr. High Class – This fall, our senior high class will study “
TheChurch in History
” through brief weekly readings assignmentsand class discussions. Teacher: Pastor Steve & Lynn Igo.Location: Teacher's Lounge.
Jr. High Class – Jr. High students will study
Promises, Promises
all about God’s covenant
.
Teacher: Bill Grysen. Location:Southwest Teacher's Lounge Room 1.
Older Elementary Class – 5
th
– 6
th
grade students will study
Genesis,
creation, fall, flood, the Abrahamic covenant, thepatriarchs and Joseph. Teacher: Reese Haywood. Location:Southwest Teacher's Lounge Room 2
Middle Elementary Class – 3
rd
- 4
th
grade students will study
Worshiping God,
the joys and duties of worship. Teacher:Diana Sprik. Location: Library Hallway.
Early Elementary Class – 1
st
– 2
nd
grade students will study
Living Together,
stories from Genesis about God and hispeople. Teacher: TBA. Location: Resource Room.
Preschool Class – 4s & K students will be discovering thecreator through his creation,
God Created All Things.
Teacher:Kaitlyn Hartwell. Location: West Classroom.
Toddler Class - 2s & 3s will study
God's Family,
beginning theline of promise from Adam through Joseph. Teacher: StephanieHaywood & Dawn DeWent. Location: Library Hallway.
Nursery – Meets in Room 12 in the north hall with variousleaders.
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