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The Lord’s Day – January 1, 2012
The Lord’s Day – January 1, 2012
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 9:30 A.M.
“Guard the Good News!”
* denotes standing
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements........................................Pastor Steve IgoCongregational Greeting ................................ The Passing of the Peace
The Living God Calls Us to Worship
.................. Call to Worship
Minister: Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews?
People: We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.
We Enter Into God’s Presence
In Song* ..............................................
We Three Kings,
Bulletin InsertIn Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach
God Speaks to Us
In Scripture .................................................................. Matthew 2:1-12
We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer to Confess Sin & Assurance of PardonIn Song* .............................................................
El Shaddai,
Hymn 42In Confessing Our Faith* ..................................
Apostle’s Creed,
p. 845In Prayer ............................................................ Congregational PrayerIn Song ..........................................
Spirit of the Living God,
Hymn 726
God Feeds Us
In Scripture ..................................................................2 Timothy 4:1-8In Sermon .............
GUARD THE GOOD NEWS WITH GOOD SERMONS
We Respond in Commitment
...................... Prayer of Application
In Song ........................
Brethren, We Have Met to Worship,
Hymn 381In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings
God Blesses Us
........................................................... Benediction
“Go Tell It on the Mountain,”
Hymn 224 (refrain only)
Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere;Go tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born.
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EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE 5:30 P.M.
“Guard the Good News!”
* denotes standing
Prelude
Gathering Songs ...................................................... Elder Ted Himebook
The Living God Summons Us
.............................. Call to Worship
We Enter Into God’s Presence
In Song* .................................................
For All the Saints,
Hymn 358In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach
God Welcomes Us
In Responsive Reading .............................................. Psalm 133, p. 834
We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer .................................... Prayer of Confession & ThanksgivingIn Song* .................
Though I May Speak with Bravest Fire,
Hymn 597
God Feeds Us
In Scripture ............................................................... 2 Timothy 4:9-22In Sermon ............
GUARD THE GOOD NEWS WITH THE HELP OF YOUR FRIENDS
We Respond in Commitment
...................... Prayer of Application
In Song* ........................................
How Beautiful the Sight,
Hymn 356In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & OfferingsIn Prayer ............................................................ Congregational PrayerIn Song* ...........................................
We are God’s People,
Hymn 355
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 – January 1, 2012
The Lord’s Day – January 1, 2012
TODAY
Welcome! Today, Pastor Steve concludes his sermon series called
Guard the Good News.
11:00 AM
– OPC Tsunami Presentation
5:30 PM
– Evening Service
THIS WEEKWednesday –
No
Midweek Ministries (until February 5)
ANNOUNCEMENTSLord’s Supper
– We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper nextSunday morning. Our benevolent offering will be for the “CedarDeacon’s Fund” in both the morning and evening service. Therewill be no fellowship luncheon until January 22
nd
.
2012 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
.
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 – January 1, 2012
The Lord’s Day – January 1, 2012
ANNOUNCEMENTS2012 Midweek Ministries Schedule
– What a successful midweek ministry God granted us this fall. PTL! As in the past, we have beenstretched this fall, and now would like the congregation to get restedfor one month (in January), so that we can “launch” our winter/springterm on Wednesday, February 5
th
. A hearty “thank you” goes out tothe dozen or so leaders who made this ministry a huge success. Restup! Enjoy the holidays! And pray that God gears us up for a finewinter ministry in February 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
grade studentsand interested parents. The YMCA facility includes many amenities,including two swimming pools, a water slide, two climbing walls,two full basketball courts, squash and racquetball courts and otherexercise equipment. The cost of the retreat will be $30. ThePresbytery Youth Committee will be sending out brochures soon.Hope to see you there!
Griefshare
- A support group for people grieving the death of someone close to them. GriefShare meets on Sunday afternoons from3:00-5:00 PM and on Monday evenings from 6:30-8:30 PM at FairHaven Ministries in Hudsonville. New sessions start Sunday, January8 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 to findthe strength to confront, accept and heal from those hurts. The Big Dmeets at 7:00 PM on Monday nights at Fair Haven Ministries, 2900Baldwin in Hudsonville. New session starts Monday, January 9,2012. DC4K (DivorceCare for Kids), and DivorceCare (for adults)are also offered on Monday nights.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
ANNOUNCEMENTSVolunteer 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.
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