The Lord’s Day – January 29, 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

We Enter Into God’s Presence

In Song* .................................................

For All the Saints,

Hymn 358In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach

God Speaks to Us

In Scripture ..................................................................... Acts 11:19-30

We Respond in Consecration

In Prayer ......................... Prayer to Confess Sin & Assurance of PardonIn Song* ...........................................

Great God of Wonders!

Hymn 82In Confessing Our Faith* ..................................

Apostle’s Creed,

p. 845In Prayer ............................................................ Congregational PrayerIn Song* ........................................

How Beautiful the Sight,

Hymn 356

God Feeds Us

In Scripture ................................................................ 2 Timothy 4:9-15In Sermon ....... GUARD THE GOOD NEWS WITH GOOD FRIENDS

We Respond in Commitment

...................... Prayer of Application

In Song* ....................................

Blest Be the Tie that Binds,

Hymn 359In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings

God Blesses Us

........................................................... Benediction

Be Still,

Insert

Be still, be still; know that I am God.

EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE 5:30 P.M.

“Evening Worship”

* denotes standing

Prelude

Gathering Songs ...................................................... Elder Ted Himebook

The Living God Summons Us

.............................. Call to Worship

We Enter Into God’s Presence

In Song* ..................................

Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah,

Hymn 110In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach

God Welcomes Us

In Responsive Reading ................................................ Psalm 23, p. 791

We Respond in Consecration

In Prayer ......................... Prayer of Confession & Assurance of PardonIn Song* ................................

Break Thou the Bread of Life,

Hymn 146

God Feeds Us

In Scripture ..............................................................1 Timothy 5:17-22In Sermon ..........

THE PROPER CARE & MAINTENANCE OF PASTORS

Pastor Ken Klett, Covenant PCA, Holland, MI

We Respond in Commitment

...................... Prayer of Application

In Song* ...........................................................

Here I Am, Lord,

InsertIn Giving ................................................................ Tithes & OfferingsIn Prayer ............................................................ Congregational PrayerIn Song* ....................

Lord, Speak to Me That I May Speak,

Hymn 561

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 29, 2012

TODAY

Welcome to Cedar! This morning, Pastor Steve continues his series“Guard the Good News.” In the evening, we welcome Pastor KenKlett (Covenant PCA) due to our presbytery youth retreat weekend.

11:00 AM

– Sunday School & Small Groups

12:45 PM

– Kent County Jail Sunday Service

4:00 PM

– Prayer Meeting

5:30 PM

– Evening Service

THIS WEEKWednesday –

Midweek Ministries Begin @ 7 PM

Friday –

OPC Missions Conference @ 6:30 PM – VanguardCharter

Saturday –

OPC Missions Conference @ 9 AM – Harvest OPC

ANNOUNCEMENTSMental Health & The Christian

- The dark nights of February areupon us; our snow birds have sought the light and warmth of thesouth; the festivities of the holiday are past; and the long journey tospringtime is before us. The elders of Cedar Church havewondered, "What can we do?" Solution - join Pastor Ken Smith forour "Dark Nights in February" sermon series about what the Bibleteaches on seasonal or chronic depression. For 3 Sunday nights inFebruary, Ken Smith - director of the Biblical Counseling Center -will preach timely sermons about mental health & the Christian.Please plan to join us at 5:30 PM beginning February 5

, and makesure you invite a friend! You will both be glad that you came!

Sunday Prayer Meeting

This Afternoon

– This afternoon, theCedar elders would like to invite you to pray with them for a onehour prayer meeting from 4-5 PM. Sensing many spiritual,physical, relational and emotional needs within our congregation,the elders will each lead a small prayer circle in the Art Room.Please come ready to pray for one another, and prepare to share anyneeds you may have for yourself, your family or friends.

Jesus said,

‘

Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven’

(Matt18:19).

ANNOUNCEMENTSOPC Missions Conference

– The Annual Missions Conference willbe held on Friday, Feb. 3 (teen night) & Saturday, Feb. 4 and willfeature Ben Hopp, OPC missionary to Haiti, and David Nahkla, whowill address disaster relief and short term missions. The registrationdeadline is January 30. For more information or to register, please gotohttp://www.harvestopc.org/ministry/missions/ .

Valentines Dinner for Adults –

Come support our youth group’ssummer mission trip by attending a special Valentine’s Dinner onSaturday, February 11, at 5 PM at Hudsonville Christian School.Enjoy a lovely dinner served by Cedar youth, and dinner music by ourtalented young musicians. The cost is $20/single & $40/couple & $80to sponsor a table for 4. Sign up in the foyer or by connection card!

Young Adult Winter Ski Retreat

- On February 10th – 12th, we willhost our annual Winter Ski Retreat for young adults (college age andabove) at Rockford Springs Community Church (OPC) in Rockford,MI. There will be lots of good food, fellowship and winter snowsports @ Caberfae. Our speaker is Rev. David Vander Meer who willspeak on "What is Biblical Worship?" The cost is incrediblyaffordable—$20 for the entire weekend!! Our snow sports costadditional, but we well priced —skiing or snowboarding is only $25more, and equipment rental is only $20 more. Brochures are in thefoyer.

Church Talent Show -

Sing a song, recite a poem, juggle jello, act ina skit, act like Chris Post.... What talent do you have that others atchurch would enjoy? Plan now to participate by signing up andauditioning (review your idea) to entertain the Cedar Church family.Contact persons: Craig Baker or Jennifer Coleman. Date: March 16,7-9pm.

SAVE THE DATE!

The Philadelphia Conference on ReformedTheology will be holding its annual conference in Grand Rapids onMarch 23-25, 2012 at First Byron Center CRC. This year's topic is"The Gospel: Who, What, Where, When?" The speaker's are LigonDuncan, Sinclair Ferguson, Robert Godfrey, and Harry Reeder. Moreinformation to come. Questions? Email jbuiter@firstbyroncrc.org

The Lord’s Day – January 29, 2012

ANNOUNCEMENTSGettys in Concert

- The song writer and original singer for "InChrist Alone", "The Power of the Cross", and "Speak Oh Lord" iscoming to Grand Rapids. Keith and Kristyn Getty are modernhymn writers with an Irish flare and will perform live in concert at7:00 PM on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Sunshine CommunityChurch. This event is sponsored by Ada Christian SchoolEducation Foundation. Purchase tickets atiTickets.comor call800-965-9324.

The Art of Marriage Conference

is taking place at Hillcrest CRCon February 17 and 18-- Friday 7:00 pm-9:30 pm andSaturday

9:00 am-4:00pm. The Art of Marriage video conferencebrings together some of the most respected and influential pastorsand experts on marriage and family to share with you and yourspouse. Cost for the event is $50 which covers the cost of 2workbooks, refreshments Friday night and refreshments and lunchon Saturday. Registration deadline is February 5. Emailathillcrestartofmarriage@hotmail.comto request a PDF

registration form. If you have questions call Hillcrest CRC officeat 669-6556.

The Lakeshore Pregnancy Center

is offering a training sessionfor anyone interested in becoming a volunteer peer counselor.This is a tremendous volunteer opportunity, one which dailyimpacts the lives of women in our communities. We have centersin Allegan, Allendale, Grand Haven & Holland. The classes willbe held at our Holland center February 27, 29, and March 2, 5, 7,& 9 FROM 9:30 AM-2:30 PM This is a 30 hour training and allclasses are required. If interested please call Sherry at 616-396-5840 ext. 25. Our hours are Monday 9am-7pm, Tuesday-Thursday9am-5pm. You can also visit our website at www.lpcenters.comunder “Get Involved” there are many different way to volunteer tobe a part of this ministry. If these dates don’t work well, pleaseconsider volunteering as a receptionist until our next training in theSummer.

ANNOUNCEMENTSHabitat For Humanity & Love INC

will be building a housefor a Hudsonville family, the Malfroids. Should any Cedarparishioners wish to volunteer, please see Mick Knierim fordetails.

Chris Kleyn

is a shut-in, but has started a business sellingreligious books online. IF you are thinning out your library of devotionals or religious-oriented books, consider donating them tothe Kleyns. They live in Jamestown, but you may give books toDeacon Duane Saxton, who can deliver them.

Zion Christian School

is looking for a Varsity Baseball coach forthe upcoming spring season. If you have questions or areinterested in applying for this position, please contact AthleticDirector Jesse Aukeman at 616-878-9472 ext. 122 or via email at jaukeman@zionchristian.net.

Zion Christian Open House

- Zion would like to invite interestedfamilies to an open house on Thursday, March 8, from 6:30-8:00pm. Whether you are interested in Preschool, High School, orin between, please consider joining us at 6:30pm for a brief schooloverview after which you can tour the school and have questionsanswered. All prospective families will be given a coupon for afree pizza!

Zion Christian School

is seeking applicants for a 2nd gradeteacher for the 2012-2013 school year. Interested individualsshould apply online athttp://zionchristian.net/faculty-staff/employment.

Zion Dodgeball Tournament

- Zion's 2nd Annual DodgeballTournament will take place on Saturday, February 18, at 1:00pm.You are invited to submit a team or come as a spectator.Registration forms are available by calling our school office at878-9472 or at zionchristian.net/parents/forms. The deadline isFebruary 10. The tournament will benefit Zion's Youth inGovernment program.