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The Lord’s Day – December 25, 2011
The Lord’s Day – December 25, 2011
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 9:30 A.M.
“The Miracle of Christmas”
* denotes standing
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements ...........................................Pastor Steve IgoCongregational Greeting ................................... The Passing of the Peace
The Living God Calls Us to Worship
..............
Apostolic Salutation
By Word ......................................................................... Call to Worship
We Enter Into God’s Presence
In Song* ................................
As with Gladness Men of Old,
Hymn 226In Prayer ................................................................ Prayer of Approach
God Speaks to Us
In the Prophets ........................................................... Isaiah 61:10-62:3In Song ........
All My Heart This Night Rejoices,
Hymn 217 (vv. 1,3,5,7)In the Epistles .............................................. Galatians 3:23-25 & 4:4-7In Song ..................................................
What Child is This,
Hymn 213In the Gospels .................................................................... John 1:1-18
We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer to Confess Sin & Assurance of PardonIn Responsive Reading ...................................... Psalm 147, pp. 839-40In Song* ...
Christians, Awake, Salute the Happy Morn,
Hymn 209 (vv. 1,2,4)
In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & OfferingsIn Congregational Prayer ................................... Congregational Prayer
God Feeds Us
In Scripture ..................................................................... Romans 5:1-2In Sermon ....
THE MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS – PEACE & JOY IN THE SPIRIT
In Song* .........................
Come, My Soul, Thy Suit Prepare,
Hymn 628
God Blesses Us
.................................................................... Benediction
O Come All Ye Faithful,
Hymn 208
O come let us adore him (3x). Christ the Lord!
Text & Tune: John Francis Wade, 1771. Tune:
Adeste Fideles
. Public Domain
EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE 5:30 P.M.
“The Miracle of Christmas”
* denotes standing
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements .......................................... Pastor Steve Igo
We Enter Into God’s Presence
...................................... Call to WorshipIn Song .................
On Christmas Night All Christians Sing,
Hymn 227In Prayer ................................................................ Prayer of Approach
God Welcomes Us
In Responsive Reading .............................................. Psalm 98, pp. 820
We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer .................................... Prayer of Confession & ThanksgivingIn Song ..................
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks,
Hymn 223
God Feeds Us
In Scripture .................. Matthew 17:1-5; Hebrews 1:3; Revelation 1:16In Sermon ...................................................... SHINE, JESUS, SHINE!
We Respond in Commitment
...................... Prayer of Application
In Song* ...................................
We Come, O Christ, to You,
Hymn 181In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & OfferingsIn Prayer ............................................................ Congregational PrayerIn Song ..........................
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear,
Hymn 200
God Blesses Us
..................................................................... Benediction
Christ We Do All Adore Thee
, Hymn 737
Christ, we do all adore thee, and we do praise thee forever (2x).For on the holy cross hast thou the world from sin redeemed.Christ, we do all adore thee, and we do praise thee forever (Musical Interlude) Christ we do all adore thee.
Text: Tr. by Theodore Baker, 1899. Tune:
Seven Last Words of Christ
by Theordore Dubois, 1867.Public Domain
The Lord’s Day – December 25, 2011
The Lord’s Day – December 25, 2011
TODAY
Welcome! Today, Pastor Steve concludes his Christmas sermonseries called
The Miracle of Christmas.
11:00 AM
– No Sunday School
5:30 PM
– Evening Service
THIS WEEKWednesday –
No
Midweek Ministries
ANNOUNCEMENTS2012 Congregational Meeting –
On Sunday, January 22
nd
, at 1PM, Cedar will hold its annual congregational meeting after afellowship luncheon. The purpose of the meeting will be todiscuss and vote upon the proposed 2012 church budget and electchurch officers. The proposed church budget and slate of officersare out today.
Winter Sunday School Ministries -
On January 8
th
, our new adultSunday School quarter will begin. We will offer three (3) Sundaymorning groups for adults. For planning purposes, please registerfor the group you wish to attend on your connection card.
Theology Class – Our Sunday morning theology class willbe led by 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 ScottHorton. Teacher: Rebecca Van Dyke. Location: ArtRoom.
Adult Bible Study – Our Sunday morning Bible study willmeet in the north hallway alcove. Topic:
1 Corinthians
.Teacher:
Sam Mason
.
Severe Weather Policy
- In the event of a winter storm, thesession will contact the congregation by phone if the service iscancelled. You can also check WoodTV8 for any churchcancellations.
ANNOUNCEMENTSChurch Officer Elections & Nominations
– It is again time toelect church officers for the new year and nominate prospectiveofficers for 2013. Five men will stand for election at the Januarycongregational meeting: Ted Himebook & Craig Baker (elder),and Duane Saxton, Tom Dykema, & Jim Knott (deacon).
ElderBill Grysen
has completed 2 terms and is required to take a well-deserved
one year sabbatical
. Thank you, Bill, for your faithfulyears of loyal service!
Elder Ted Himebook
has completed a oneyear sabbatical, and has been certified by session to stand for re-election to the office of elder.
Deacon Duane Saxton
and
DeaconDan Kooienga
have completed their first term of service asdeacons. Duane has indicated a desire and has been certified tostand for election to a 2
nd
term. Dan has requested a break fromservice as a deacon. Thank you, dear brothers, for your hard work!
Craig Baker
,
Tom Dykema
&
Jim Knott
have successfullycompleted officer training class and have been certified to standfor election. Candidates will not be running against each other.Rather, each one who receives a majority vote of confidence at ourCongregational Meeting will be installed shortly after the electionto serve a 3 year term. Session will also receive nominations inJanuary for prospective candidates to the office of Elder or Deaconto serve in 2013. Those who are communicant members in goodstanding may make nominations. Male communicant members ingood standing are eligible to be nominated as follows:
1.
Please make your nomination in writing and include your signature andthe date. Hand the nomination to a member of session. These names will be keptconfidential.2.
Each man who has been nominated will be asked to join the Officers'Training Course that will be offered in 2012. A small amount of reading andhomework will be assigned. During the course of this year, the men will beasked to prayerfully examine themselves to discern whether they believe God iscalling them to this ministry at this time.3.
After the course has been completed, nominees for the office of Elderand Deacon who have faithfully attended the classes will be examined by theSession. Then, the names of those who have been certified by the Session willbe announced to the congregation for its prayerful consideration. Only at thispoint will we have official candidates.4.
Finally, the congregation will elect any Elders and Deacon candidatesat the 2013 Congregational Meeting.5.
The Lord’s Day – December 25, 2011
The Lord’s Day – December 25, 2011
ANNOUNCEMENTSOPC Tsunami Relief Presentation
– On Sunday, January 1
st
, at11 AM, Vivian Garen will give a presentation on her work withOPC tsunami relief work in Japan after the morning service.Please come and hear a fuller presentation of what God is doingthrough OPC outreach in Japan.
2012 Midweek Ministries Schedule
– What a successfulmidweek ministry God granted us this fall. PTL! As in the past,we have been stretched this fall, and now would like thecongregation to get rested for one month (in January), so that wecan “launch” our winter/spring term on Wednesday, February 5
th
.A hearty “thank you” goes out to the dozen or so leaders whomade this ministry a huge success. Rest up! Enjoy the holidays!And pray that God gears us up for a fine winter ministry inFebruary that finishes the school year strong.
Winter Youth Retreat
– Mark your calendar! The 2012 OPCWinter Youth Retreat “all-nighter” will be held at the downtownYMCA in Grand Rapids on January 27-28 for 7
th
-12
th
gradestudents and interested parents. The YMCA facility includesmany amenities, including two swimming pools, a water slide, twoclimbing walls, two full basketball courts, squash and racquetballcourts and other exercise equipment. The cost of the retreat willbe $30. The Presbytery Youth Committee will be sending outbrochures soon. Hope to see you there!
ANNOUNCEMENTSGriefshare
- A support group for people grieving the death of someone close to them. GriefShare meets on Sunday afternoonsfrom 3:00-5:00 PM and on Monday evenings from 6:30-8:30 PMat Fair Haven Ministries in Hudsonville. New sessionsstart Sunday, January 8 and Monday, January 9,2012.www.fhmin.org/hopeharbor
The Big D -
Created to promote a teen's journey in healing,identifying the hurt from divorce, and then challenging them tofind the strength to confront, accept and heal from those hurts. TheBig D meets at 7:00 PM on Monday nights at Fair HavenMinistries, 2900 Baldwin in Hudsonville. New session startsMonday, January 9, 2012. DC4K (DivorceCare for Kids), andDivorceCare (for adults) are also offered on Mondaynights.www.fhmin.org/hopeharbor
Single & Parenting
- Real-world answers to important questionssingle parents face every day. The Single & Parenting meets 7:00PM on Monday nights at Fair Haven Ministries. 2900 Baldwin inHudsonville. New session starts Monday, January 9,2012.www.fhmin.org/hopeharbor
Volunteer Budget Mentors
are needed to walk alongsidebudgeting clients and work with them to help them get their budgetback on track while they are involved in the LOVING HELPProgram. This position is very fulfilling as you watch clients makeprogress weekly with their budget as you encourage them. WomenBudget Mentors who enjoy working with numbers are especiallyneeded to be matched with single women clients, but both men andwomen are encouraged to attend the training. Budget Mentortraining will be available on Monday, January 9, 2012 at 6:30 –8:30 PM at the Love INC office, 3300 Van Buren Street inHudsonville. Please call Lisa to register for this training at616.662.3300, ext 102 or e-maillisap@loveinthenameofChrist.org.
Cedar Wi-Fi Available
- To access wifi in Hudsonville Christianschool on phone or computer: Click on your "Find WiFi" function.Click on "Cedar" network. Open a browser. Type in: AEKAP-UPQHL. Click on "Log in" and you should be connected.
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