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The Lord’s Day – September 25, 2011
The Lord’s Day – September 25, 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* ...............................
Wondrous King, All-Glorious,
Hymn 166In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach
God Embraces Us in Amazing Grace
In Scripture ................................................................ Matthew 5:13-16
We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer to Confess Sin & Assurance of PardonIn Song* .....................................................
Amazing Grace,
Hymn 460In the Sacrament of Baptism ...................
The Baum & Stanley FamiliesKenner Jaymes Baum & Lovelynn Kay Stanley
In Song* ........................................................
Baptized in Water,
InsertIn Prayer ............................................................ Congregational PrayerIn Song* .....................................................................
Thy Word,
Insert
God Feeds Us
In Scripture ............................................................... Titus 2:1-10In Sermon ........
THE NEW TESTAMENT CHALLENGE – TITUS
We Respond in Commitment
............................... Prayer of ApplicationIn Song* ....................
There is No Name So Sweet on Earth,
Hymn 178In 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 .............
Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim,
Hymn 165In Prayer ................................................................ Prayer of Approach
God Welcomes Us
In Scripture .......................................................................... Ezekiel 13
We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer .................................... Prayer of Confession & ThanksgivingIn Song* ..........................
Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive,
Hymn 494
God Feeds Us
In Scripture ............................................................ 2 Peter 1:1-11In Sermon ....
THE NEW TESTAMENT CHALLENGE – 2 PETER
We Respond in Commitment
...................... Prayer of Application
In Song* .............................
Lord, I Want to Be a Christian,
Hymn 530In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & OfferingsIn Prayer ............................................................ Congregational PrayerIn Song* ..........
Tell Out, My Soul, the Greatness of the Lord,
Hymn 26
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 25, 2011
The Lord’s Day – September 25, 2011Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net
TODAY
Welcome! Today, Pastor Steve continues our sermon series called
The New Testament Challenge
, reading the New Testament in 90 dayswhile hearing a sermon on each book.
11:00 AM
– Sunday School & Small Groups for All Ages
5:30 PM
– Evening Service
7:00 PM
– Baby Shower
THIS WEEKTuesday –
Session Meeting @ 7 PM – Love Inc, 3300 Van Buren
Wednesday –
Midweek Ministries @ 7 PM – HCS (nursery provided)
Thursday –
LOVE Inc Bible Study @ 7 PM – Hillcrest CRC
ANNOUNCEMENTSUpcoming Baptisms
- Cedar session is pleased to announce theupcoming baptism of
Massimo Madrick Abreu
, son of Jose &Vanessa Abreu, on October 2.
Soli Deo Gloria!
Abreu Open House
- Please come join our celebration of God’sprovision of our new home this Friday, Sep 30! Arrival time is 6-6:45PM. Pastor Steve will lead in a time of prayer & blessings for our newhome from 6:50-7:15 PM. We look forward to fellowship with ourfriends and family. Please bring a dish to pass and a beverage to share.
Ottawa County Jail Ministry –
On Sunday, October 2, Cedar Churchwill host chapel service at the Ottawa County Jail from 1:45 PM - 3:00PM. Men must be 17 or older and have no misdemeanor on record for5 years or no felony on record for 10 years. Please see Pastor Steve if you would like to attend.
Kent County Jail Ministry
– On Sunday, October 30
th
, Cedar Churchwill host our
5
th
Sunday
chapel service at the Kent County Jail from12:45 PM - 2:15 PM. Please keep this ministry in your prayers.
OPC Japan Tsunami Report –
On Friday evening, October 14
th
at 7PM, Vivian Garen will give a presentation on her relief work in Japanat the home of Sam & Hope Mason. More details to come!
ANNOUNCEMENTSSleeping Bear Dunes Campout for Young Adults
– Thepresbytery would like to invite Cedar young adults to hike thedunes and enjoy the “colors of fall” with Elder Alan James(Pilgrim OPC, Metamora, MI) and other young adults from acrossthe presbytery. On October 7-9, you can enjoy a weekendcampout, a dune and backwoods hike, a time of devotions andprayer, capped with a closing Sunday service and fellowship mealat Providence OPC in Manistee. Cost: $25. Brochures areavailable from Pastor Steve.
OPC Worldwide Outreach E-Letters –
Would you like toreceive a one page e-mail about OPC worldwide outreach everytwo weeks? You can receive
Telenews,
a biweekly update on ourforeign missionaries by sending a request tobube.1@opc.org. Youcan receive
Home Missions Today,
a biweekly update on churchplanting by sending a request toswann.1@opc.org.
Sunday School Teacher Training Seminar -
Several GrandRapids area Orthodox Presbyterian churches are sponsoring ateacher training seminar for all those with an interest in churcheducation. The speaker will be Dan Boulton of Great CommissionPublications. He will speak on two topics,"Making Sunday School work" and "Speaking the truth in love."
1.
How to Make Sunday School Work
- This workshopwill assist those attending to learn about the role of parentsand teachers to maximize SundaySchool.?Biblical truthswill be taught and practical applications explained.
2.
How to Speak the Truth in Love
- Those whoparticipate in this workshop will learn about God-focused,Christ-centered teaching, why teaching the Bible is soimportant, Bible teaching pitfalls to avoid, and more.The seminar will be held at Harvest OPC, 930 52nd Street SW,Wyoming, Michigan, on Saturday, October 1, 2011, from 9:00 amto noon. Those interested in further discussion are invited to stayfor a working lunch from noon to 1:30 pm. A light meal will beprovided. All those planning to attend must sign up by September28.
The Lord’s Day – September 25, 2011
The Lord’s Day – September 25, 2011Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net
ANNOUNCEMENTSFamily Life Center
- Are you looking for a way to support a local
pro-life ministry and help support young women who have chosenLIFE for their child? We are currently looking for couples orindividuals to serve on the board once a month. Please call theFamily Life Center for details 895-8336 oremailflc4life@altelco.net. You are invited to a Prayer Walk at theFamily Life Center on Saturday, October 1 from 10:00 - 11:30located at 5945 Fillmore Street. You will be walking to variousspots in and around the home to silently pray for different areas of the ministry. Families are welcome and refreshments willbe served.
Budget Mentors Needed
- Are you looking for a volunteerexperience that is both rewarding and life-changing? Love INC islooking for committed Christians, who can spend one hour a week being a mentor and coach to those experiencing challenges inmaking their monthly budgets. This is a volunteer opportunity thatallows you to walk along side someone who currently needsencouragement and hope as they learn new life skills in managingtheir income. Love INC could especially use women to volunteertheir time. Free childcare can also be provided to you while youvolunteer. Please call Lisa at 616-662-3300, ext 102 or e-maillisap@loveinthenameofchrist.orgfor more information.
Zion Christian School Auction is seeking donations
- Planningfor the 8th annual school auction, “Great is Thy Faithfulness” isunderway. Please consider giving: hunting & fishing items, patiofurniture, picnic table, hobby items, home-canned goods such asfruit, jams, jellies, or salsa, purchased or hand-made items,vacation spots, cash, services, sponsorship banners, and ads forplacement in the auction item booklet. Donations must be receivedby Friday, September 30 to guarantee listing in the auction itembooklet. Contact Connie Parks, 616.531.4794, or Melissa Postma,616.878.9472, to make a donation or for more information.Proceeds help offset shortfalls not covered by tuition. Eventdetails: Saturday, October 29, at the school gym, located at 7555Byron Center Avenue, Byron Center. Catered dinner served from4:30 - 6 p.m. Silent auction starts at 4:30; live auction at 7 p.m
ANNOUNCEMENTSZion Christian
is seeking applicants for the position of AthleticDirector. This is a part-time role, with estimated hours of 20-30 perweek. Strong organizational and computer skills are preferred.Interested applicants should send their resume to the school,attention Sarah Bierling, or email Sarah atsbierling@zionchristian.net.
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