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The Lord’s Day – October 2, 2011
The Lord’s Day – October 2, 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* ................
Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah, Oh My Soul,
Hymn 57In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach
God Embraces Us in Amazing Grace
In Scripture ................................................................. Galatians 1:1-12
We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer to Confess Sin & Assurance of PardonIn Song* ............................................................
Children Come!
InsertIn the Sacrament of Baptism ...........................
Massimo Madrick Abreu
In Song* ........................................................
Baptized in Water,
InsertIn Prayer ............................................................ Congregational PrayerIn Song* .....................................................................
Thy Word,
Insert
God Feeds Us
In Scripture ........................................................................ 2 JohnIn Sermon ......
THE NEW TESTAMENT CHALLENGE – 2 JOHN
We Respond in Commitment
............................... Prayer of ApplicationIn Song* .................................................
Thou Art the Way,
Hymn 154In 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* ......................
All Creatures of Our God and King
, Hymn 115In Prayer ................................................................ Prayer of Approach
God Welcomes Us
In Scripture ........................................................................ Isaiah 6:1-7
We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer .................................... Prayer of Confession & ThanksgivingIn Song* ..............................................
How Great Thou Art
, Hymn 44
God Feeds Us
In Scripture ............................................................... Revelation 4In Sermon ....
THE NEW TESTAMENT CHALLENGE – REVELATION
Rev. Ken Smith, Biblical Counseling Center (Jenison)
We Respond in Commitment
...................... Prayer of Application
In Song* ............
Blessing and Honor and Glory and Power,
Hymn 300In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & OfferingsIn Prayer ............................................................ Congregational PrayerIn Song* ............................................
By the Sea of Crystal,
Hymn 549
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 – October 2, 2011
The Lord’s Day – October 2, 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
. In the evening, we welcome Rev.Ken Smith to the Cedar pulpit while our pastor guest preaches at theCovenant PCA Missions Conference in Holland, MI.
11:00 AM
– Sunday School & Small Groups for All Ages
1:45 PM
– Ottawa County Jail Service
4:00 PM
– Choir Practice
5:30 PM
– Evening Service
7:00 PM
– Youth Group
THIS WEEKWednesday –
Midweek Ministries @ 7 PM – HCS (nurseryprovided)
Thursday –
LOVE Inc Bible Study @ 7 PM – Hillcrest CRC
ANNOUNCEMENTSNursery Workers & SS Helpers Much Needed!
Presently, CedarChurch is quite short-handed for female nursery volunteers duringmorning worship, Sunday School & evening worship. Some of ourvolunteers are serving twice a month or more, due to our shortage.Additionally, we need several Sunday School “helpers” to assist uswith our growing children’s Sunday School program. Please signup to volunteer through our Connection Card, or see Angie Dykema(nursery) or Ted Himebook (Sunday School).
Choir Practice Begins Today!
Beginning today, please join us at 4PM every 1
st
& 3
rd
Sunday for choir practice. Christmas will soonbe here and we would love to add “your” voice to our church choir!
Fellowship Luncheon ‘Cookout!’
Next Sunday, our monthlyfellowship meal will be a “fall cookout” theme! Grilled hotdogsand hamburgers will be provided by the church! You can sign up inthe foyer to bring chips, dessert or a side salad (potato salad,coleslaw, pasta salad, tossed salad, veggie tray, fruit salad, salsa,baked beans, cheesy potatoes, cheese dip). Please bring your ownplace settings and beverages; as well as a side dish to share!
ANNOUNCEMENTSLord’s Supper Next Sunday Evening
– We will celebrate theLord’s Supper next Sunday evening. Our benevolent offering willbe for “Love Inc.” in both the morning and evening services.
Note of Thanks -
We would like to thank the congregation for theirprayers, visits, cards and daily devotional calendar when our sisterwent to glory. God is gracious and faithful. "Blessed are the deadthat die in the Lord". Rev. 14:13.-Arnold & Irene Potter
Note of Thanks –
I would like to thank the congregation for theirwarm birthday wishes and the card I received in the mail. It was funto read all the signatures. I would also like to thank Ted Himebook and the Cedar Ensemble for faithfully coming to Walden Woodsevery month and sharing their music.-Dena Luttikhuizen
OPC Japan Tsunami Report –
On Friday evening, October 14
th
at7 PM, Vivian Garen will give a presentation on her relief work inJapan at the home of Sam & Hope Mason. More details to come!
Sleeping Bear Dunes Campout for Young Adults
– Thepresbytery would like to invite Cedar young adults to hike the dunesand enjoy the “colors of fall” with Elder Alan James (Pilgrim OPC,Metamora, MI) and other young adults from across the presbytery.On October 7-9, you can enjoy a weekend campout, a dune andbackwoods hike, a time of devotions and prayer, capped with aclosing Sunday service and fellowship meal at Providence OPC inManistee. Cost: $25. Brochures are available from Pastor Steve.
Interested in Church Membership at Cedar?
Pastor Steve willhold a membership seminar after our monthly fellowship luncheonon Sunday, November 13
th
, from 1:00 – 3:30 PM for anyoneinterested in learning more about church membership at Cedar.Please register through our Connection Cards, or speak to PastorSteve.
The Lord’s Day – October 2, 2011
The Lord’s Day – October 2, 2011Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net
ANNOUNCEMENTSKent County Jail Ministry
– On Sunday, October 30
th
, CedarChurch will host our
5
th
Sunday
chapel service at the Kent CountyJail from 12:45 PM - 2:15 PM. Please keep this ministry in yourprayers.
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 info.
Zion Christian School Auction
is Saturday, October 29 @ 4:30p.m. The final preparations are being made for Zion’s “Great isThy Faithfulness” auction. Please be in prayer for the committeeand all the volunteers, for good attendance and a good outcome.Come fellowship with us and celebrate God’s goodness. ContactMelissa Postma, 616.878.9472, to make a donation or for moreinformation. Proceeds help offset shortfalls not covered by tuition.Event details: Saturday, October 29, at the school gym, (7555Byron Center Avenue, Byron Center). Catered dinner served from4:30 - 6 p.m. Silent auction starts at 4:30; live auction at 6 p.m.
CEDAR CHURCH LADIES’ MINISTRY2011-2012
Bereavement Committee:
* Joan Broene
Jennifer Coleman
Correspondence:
* Peggy Smith
Peggy Smith
Girls Club Coordinator:
* Pam Himebook & Candace Bekkering
Carin & KatelynHartwell
Meals/Tasks Coordinator:
* Candace Bekkering
Beka Mulder &Stephanie Haywood
Nursery Committee:
* Angie DykemaHope MasonRefreshments/ Fellowship Meals
* Lynn Igo
Deb KooiengaSpecial Events Coordinator:
* Jennifer Coleman &Cathy Postmus
Dawn DeWent
Women’s Bible Study Coordinator:
* Viv Garen
Joan Broene &Lynn Igo
Women’s Ministry Coordinator:
* Carla Baker
Beka Mulder
Youth Group Food Coordinator:
* Deb KooiengaCarla BakerMailbox/Directory Coordinator:
* Deb GrysenAngie Dykema
* Main contact - second name is for support
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