LIVING AND THE DEAD. I BELIEVE IN THE HOLY SPIRIT, THE A.M.

PARTICIPANTS:
HOLY CATHOLIC CHURCH, THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS, THE All of us gathered. OUR CHURCH FAMILY
FORGIVENESS OF SINS, THE RESURRECTION OF THE BODY, AND Rev. Dr. Daniel N. Giillett -preaching
THE LIFE EVERLASTING. AMEN Rev. Mary Wisner -worship leading DORIS OKKEMA was admitted to Spectrum Hospital
Jason Naber -worship leading with a condition called vasculitis.
ANTHEM - “The Heavens Proclaim the Glory of God” -Johann Sebastian Bach The Junior Choir
The heavens proclaim the great glory of God. The firmament shows forth the might Emily Bass & Ellen Schrotenboer -soloists
of His hand. The day sings His praise, His deep wisdom, the night. No language is DELIA TIMMER underwent outpatient surgery this past
Julia Cosgrove -director Friday
heard, where their voices are still. Their praises are sounding throughout all the earth, The Chancel Choir
Their words have gone out to the end of the world. The heavens proclaim the great Cheryl VanOss -director
glory of God. ANNE MULDER will undergo hip replacement surgery
Richard VanOss -organist tomorrow at Holland .
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PRAYER OF CONFESSION EVENING WORSHIP surgery tomorrow at Spectrum Blodgett.
AWESOME AND COMPASSIONATE GOD, YOU HAVE LOVED US WITH
UNFAILING, SELF-GIVING MERCY, BUT WE HAVE NOT LOVED YOU. PRELUDE - “The Holy City” -Adams The congregation is invited to celebrate with PAUL (Putts)
YOU CONSTANTLY CALL US, BUT WE DO NOT LISTEN. YOU ASK US & ANNE MULDER their 59th wedding anniversary. For
TO LOVE, BUT WE WALK AWAY FROM NEIGHBORS IN NEED, CALL TO WORSHIP AND PRAYER coffee today, we will have cake and a chance to greet and
WRAPPED IN OUR OWN CONCERNS. WE CONDONE EVIL, congratulate Anne and Putts.
PREJUDICE, WARFARE AND GREED. GOD OF GRACE, AS YOU COME TIME FOR SINGING -
TO US IN MERCY, WE REPENT IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH, ADMIT #384 “This Is My Father’s World” CONGRATULATIONS to KERRI & GIL
OUR SIN, AND GRATEFULLY RECEIVE YOUR FORGIVENESS #114 “Alleluia” HERNANDEZ and family on the birth of JAXON
THROUGH JESUS CHRIST, OUR REDEEMER. AMEN. #297 “Spirit of the Living God” TYLER on Thursday, April 22 in San Antonio, TX.
Congratulations also to his grandparents DALE & CHRIS
SONG OF ASSURANCE - “Merciful God” (vs. 1 sung by the choir) TIME FOR SHARING THE WORD - NIENHUIS.
Scripture & Message - “The Challenge of Mission with Nearly Invisible People.”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER For further “Church Family” updates, please call the Prayer
TIME TO RESPOND Line throughout the week. The local number is 395-3282.
THE WORD OF GOD Prayer Requests & Prayer Out of town members should call 1-866-392-8085. If you
*HYMN OF PREPARATION - #348 “We Will Extol You” Hymn- #429 “Let Your Heart Be Broken” have a prayer concern to be added or changed, or would like
to receive Prayer Line updates by e-mail please call the
(Children 3 yrs. old through 2nd grade are dismissed at this time for Kids Own Worship.) *BENEDICTION & HYMN - #840 “God Be with You” (verse 1) church office.

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION *POSTLUDE - “A Story to Tell” -Nichol PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
SCRIPTURE - Jonah 1:1-3, 3:1-10, pg. 897. P.M. PARTICIPANTS:
All of us gathered. Pray this week for the nomination voting process for our
SERMON - “A Whale of a Tale: But not the most amazing part!” Dick & Carolyn Otterness -worship leaders Elders and Deacons.
Pastor Dan Gillett -worship leader
PRAYER OF BLESSING Mike VanDoornik -pianist WORDS OF THANKS
THE RESPONSE TO GOD
OFFERING ANNOUNCEMENTS Sincere thanks to Pastor Paul and Pastor Dick for their
hospital visits and to all who expressed concern and sent
OFFERTORY ANTHEM - “Grace Alone” - Tom Fettke cards during my recent episode with heart problems. I am
Ev’ry promise we can make, ev’ry prayer and step of faith; ev’ry diff’rence we will make is IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING our morning service we will have a nomination voting for Consistory. so grateful! Roger Mulder
only by His grace. Ev’ry mountain we will climb, ev’ry ray of hope we shine; ev’ry blessing Ballots will be handed out following the Postlude. Guests will be dismissed to get a first chance at coffee.
left behind is only by His grace. Grace alone which God supplies; strength unknown He will Once your ballot is filled out, Deacons will be waiting at the back to collect them on your way to coffee. CROP WALK: Thank you to all who participated yesterday
provide, Christ in us, our Cornerstone, we will go forth in grace alone. Ev’ry soul we long to Any confessing member of First Church is eligible to vote. An Eligibility List for the offices of Elder and in the Holland/Zeeland CROP Hunger Walk. If you missed
reach, ev’ry heart we hope to teach; ev’rywhere we share His peace is only by His grace. Deacon is available in the pews. Please prayerfully consider your vote. Saturday’s walk, you can still walk today at 1:30 p.m. at
Ev’ry loving word we say, ev’ry tear we wipe away; ev’ry sorrow turned to praise is only by Beechwood Reformed Church. Food and money collected
His grace. Grace alone which God supplies; strength unknown He will provide, Christ in us, THE FIRST – FIRST AMAZING RACE ……an event you won’t want to miss! SATURDAY, JUNE will make a difference in the lives of many around the
our Cornerstone, we will go forth in grace alone. Amazing Grace. 12, 2010. Many of you have asked, “What is an Amazing Race?” If you combine a road rally, a scavenger world.
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This is an intergenerational event that involves teams competing against each other. Teams of 4 or 5 peo-
*DOXOLOGY - #808 “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” ple can be made up of any combinations…………a family team, an all-women’s team, a teen’s team, a
couple’s team, a retiree’s team, a new member’s team, a staff team……..you get the idea – be creative!
*OFFERTORY PRAYER The only requirement is that each team must have a licensed driver 25 years of age or older. So, mark your
calendars now for an afternoon/evening of adventure, mental challenges, and moderate physical activity.
*HYMN OF RESPONSE - (insert) “Merciful God” Orange flyers with more details can be found in your mail slots and extra copies are available at the Infor-
mation Post.
*BENEDICTION
CALLING ALL QUESTIONS: The staff has started a class for anyone who is interested in asking ques-
CHORAL CLOSING - “Go Out With Joy” - Norman tions about the Christian faith. We recognize that a safe and fun place to be able to ask ‘any question’ can
Johnson be an important step as someone is thinking about faith and the claims of Jesus, or maybe just getting
‘grounded’ in the basics. Please call Pastors Paul, Mary, Dick or Dan if you have any questions about be-
*POSTLUDE - “Psalm 19” - Benedetto ing a part of this adventure. We are meeting during the Sunday School hour in the Conference Room.
Marcello
Tonight we have the opportunity to hear from DICK & CAROLYN OTTERNESS, missionaries to the
NOMINATION VOTING Roma people in Hungary. They will be speaking and sharing a Powerpoint presentation on “The Challenge
of Mission with Nearly Invisible People.” First Church has supported the Otternesses since 2005. Join
them this evening in the narthex.
 CHURCH CALENDAR: ANNOUMCEMETNS Sunday, April 25, 2010
TODAY (4/25): THE BELL CHOIR will be ringing for the final time of the season next Sunday, May 2, during the morn-
9:30 Rev. Dr. Daniel N. Gillett - Nomination Voting ing service. They will be playing six favorites from this past year. Invite your family and friends to this
11:00 Sunday School classes special musical service.
12:30 Koopmans Piano Recital CORNER OF STATE & 26TH STREET
2:00 CROP Walk at Beechwood Church On Sunday, May 2 we will have the rare opportunity of hearing one of most significant missiologists in the (630 STATE STREET, HOLLAND, MI 49423)
3:00 Outreach Committee meeting world. DR. CHARLES (CHUCK) VANENGEN will be preaching. He is a professor and missiologist at
5:30 Senior High Youth Group Fuller Theological Seminary and founder of a graduate school (Ph.D level) for Spanish speakers in Latin
6:00 Dick & Carolyn Otterness here at First Church America. Not only is Chuck a visionary, he has an amazing sense of humor and is full of the joy of the (616) 392-8085
MONDAY (4/26): Lord. You really don’t want to miss this one!
TUESDAY (4/27): www.firstchurchofholland.org
9:00 Women’s Discipleship class The next LOSS & GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP will be Thursday, April 29 at 6:30 p.m.
9:15 Evergreen Commons Exercise class
9:30 Spiritual Fitness CRUSADERS CONCERT---Pastor Dan and his Singing Crusaders Male Chorus will present their annual The family of First Church welcomes you to our services today. You are our guest and we are glad you
10:30 Evergreen Commons Exercise class Spring Concert here at First Church on Sunday, May 2 at 6:00 P.M. Mark your calendars and use it as an have chosen to worship with us. The following are services available to assist you: barrier-free entrances
1:30 Staff meeting opportunity to invite your church and unchurched friends to a night of great music. and restrooms; an elevator to the lower level; supervised child care for infants and toddlers in our spacious
6:00 This n That Hobby Night nursery; a hearing assistance system for use with hearing aids with the t-coils or headsets; pre-kindergarten
6:30 Men’s Basketball Our YOUNG ADULT GROUP will be wrangling the Art Van Dragon balloon during the Saturday, May to fifth grade children’s worship bags to aid your child during the service and volunteers who are ready to
7:00 Adult Education Ministry Team meeting 8 Tulip Time parade. Visit their Facebook group (1st Reformed Church: Young Adult Outreach Group) answer any questions at the Information Post at the rear of the worship center. If we can be of assistance
WEDNESDAY (4/28): for details and to sign up. Helpers are needed and spots are going fast! during the week, please call the church office at 392-8085. If you are looking for a church home, please
7:15 Men’s Prayer Group accept this as an invitation to ‘check us out.’ There is ALWAYS A WELCOME HOME for you.
3:30 Care Closet NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE, Saturday, May 22, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the parking lot of First
5:30 Bell Choir practice Church. To reserve space sign up at the Information Post. We only have space for 25 families. Contact
6:15 Junior High Youth Group Pastor Paul for more information. MORNING WORSHIP—9:30 A.M.
6:30 Chancel Choir practice
THURSDAY (4/29): Mark your calendars for August 15-20 if you are interested in participating in an INTERGENERA- THE APPROACH TO GOD
9:15 Evergreen Commons Exercise class TIONAL WORK PROJECT at Cran Hill Ranch in Rodney, Michigan. Lodging is available for those who THE PEALING OF THE BELLS
9:30 Moms In Touch do not have campers. Please sign up at the information post. You can contact Pastor Paul or Pam John- Let the Pealing of the Bells be a call to silent meditation and prayer.
10:30 Evergreen Commons Exercise class son for more details.
6:30 Care Closet #2 PRELUDE - “Give to Our God Immortal Praise” -Raymond H. Haan
6:30 Grief & Loss Support Group SEVERE WEATHER POLICY, if a tornado/severe thunderstorm warning or watch is issued (for either - Charles Callahan
7:00 Bible Study Allegan or Ottawa counties) and in effect 1 hour before Sunday service or any activity, that service or ac- (based on The Worshiping Church No. 16)
FRIDAY (4/30): tivity IS CANCELLED. (If an all clear is given more than 1 hour prior to service or activity time, then the
9:45 Evergreen Commons Exercise class service/activity will be held.) Watch WOOD-TV8, WOTV-41 or WXSP-TV for closings. ANNOUNCEMENTS
11:00 Evergreen Commons Exercise classes
SATURDAY (5/1): This week, the CARE CLOSET could use your donations of: bar soap, laundry detergent, and tooth- PASSING OF THE FRIENDSHIP REGISTER
SUNDAY (5/2): paste. Bring your donations at any time to the bin beside the stairs across from the mail slots. Thank you
9:30 Rev. Dr. Chuck VanEngen for your continued support of the Care Closet. GREETING ONE ANOTHER
11:00 Sunday School classes
5:30 Senior High Youth Group BIBLE MEMORY WORK: Awards Sunday for the Bible Memory Work Program has been set for May INTROIT - “Shine in Me” - Lee Black & Annette Oden
6:00 The Singing Crusaders concert 16, 2010. Please encourage your child(ren) to complete their memory work for the appropriate grade In the beginning darkness covered all the earth. There You were looking down from
level. The memory work needs to be said to their “Shepherd” or to me. If you have any questions regard- above. You set it spinning by the power of your Word. When You said let it be and
ing the program, you can contact me at 772.5573 or find me on Sunday mornings in the Sunday School there was. You spoke the light into the night; Great Creator would You speak the same
SERVING THE CHURCH TODAY room downstairs. A special Thank-you so very much for all the work and effort that is put into memoriz- in my life? Shine in me. A blazing fire is what I’ll be. The Way, the Truth, the Life will
ing scripture with both the child(ren) and parents efforts. I truly appreciate it. Sincerely ~ Marcia Vlietstra be the light you see. Jesus, shine in me.
COURTESY GREETERS: (4/25) A. Tejeda, E. & L.
Texer, D. & T. Timlowski. (5/2) J./ Toth, M. VandePoel, S. The Outreach Committee will meet Sunday, April 24 at 3:00 pm in the Conference Room. Solo: Lord, for Your glory I will offer all my days You are great I will tell of Your fame.
& M. VanderBroek. And let my story speak the wonder of Your ways. I will live for the praise of Your
USHERS: (4/25) S. Miller, S. VanHekken, M. DeVries, J. IS GOD CALLING YOU TO JOIN FIRST Church? If you feel led to make this decision or would like name. Lord, You outshine the brightest star Would you burn in me so I can show who
Geerlings. (5/2) H. Topp, R. Fortney, P. Mulder, S. Liang. to explore this possibility in a “no obligations” setting, come to the Inquirer’s class. The class will start on You are?
ELDERS: (4/25 AM) T. Aalberts, G. Bylsma, C. May 16 and run for four weeks. Contact Pastor Dick for more information.
Kleinheksel, B. Carlson. (4/25 PM) B. VanDoornik, M. No blaze of glory on my own, Lord, Let me radiate, illuminate for You alone.
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Collings / 748-0023.
HALL MONITOR: (4/25) B. Carlson. (5/2) L. DeVries. *HYMN OF PRAISE - #16 “Give to Our God Immortal Praise”
NURSERY, AM WORSHIP: (4/25) M. Hoffman, R.
Nykerk, C. Griep, L. Larson, B. VanDoornik, T. Nienhuis. *INVOCATION & SALUTATION
(5/2) N. Kleinheksel, C. Immink, A. Gorman, E. Gorman,
D. Neitzel, A. VanderStoep. *THE APOSTLES' CREED
NURSERY, SUNDAY EDUCATION HOUR: (4/25) D. I BELIEVE IN GOD THE FATHER ALMIGHTY, MAKER OF HEAVEN
Neitzel, K. Ashby. (5/2) C. Kleinheksel, J. Sall. AND EARTH. I BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST, HIS ONLY SON, OUR
DEACON COUNTING TEAM: (April) B. Ashby, M. LORD, WHO WAS CONCEIVED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT, AND BORN OF
Bosgraaf, R. Buit, C. Kleinheksel. THE VIRGIN MARY. HE SUFFERED UNDER PONTIUS PILATE, WAS
FELLOWSHIP COFFEE: (4/25) Nienhuis. CRUCIFIED, DIED, AND WAS BURIED; HE DESCENDED INTO HELL.
(5/2) Nienhuis. THE THIRD DAY HE ROSE AGAIN FROM THE DEAD. HE ASCENDED
INTO HEAVEN AND IS SEATED AT THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD THE
FATHER ALMIGHTY. FROM THERE HE WILL COME TO JUDGE THE
 adults. They’ve adopted the behaviorist philosophy

Education Opportunities For the week of April 25, 2010

SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2010 that if they parent perfectly this will be what will
happen. In this class we will be debunking this
theory and other myths that tie parents into knots
KIDS OWN WORSHIP while raising their children. Good things to know
for parents with children of any age. Regular nursery
Children ages 3 years old through 2nd grade are will still be available but please feel free to bring your
dismissed during the Hymn of Preparation, meeting infant or toddler to class. This class will meet from
the teacher at the top of the stairs to proceed 11-11:45 to accommodate parents who need to pick
downstairs for a worship experience that is age up their children from Sunday School.
appropriate. Parents must pick up their children
immediately following the worship service. Children Christians in Crisis in Room L6. The Palestinian
will not be dismissed without a parent. Christian community in Israel/Palestine have
reached a point of crisis, caught between Islamic
Room Age Group extremism and Israeli militancy. If we don't take
L2 3 & 4 year olds action soon, there will be no followers of Jesus in the
L16 K, 1st and 2nd grade land of Jesus. Please join Marlin and Sally Vis,
missionaries for the RCA, as they share their concern
PRAYERTIME FOR PEOPLE for the Palestinian Christian community.
WHO DESIRE PRAYER
Coming up… Rev. Gerry VanHeest, “American
Join others in a time of prayer, Sunday mornings Idols”
following morning worship in the Prayer Room.
(F36, The “green” room off of the Family Life CALLING ALL QUESTIONS
Center.) Any questions ask Tina Reynen 786-4815.
“CALLING ALL QUESTIONS” IS A CLASS for
CHILDREN anyone who might be interested in asking questions
about the Christian faith. We recognize that a safe
Parents, To assist us in serving you and your child’s and fun place to be able to ask ‘any question’ can be
best interest and safety during the times that you an important step as someone is thinking about faith
have entrusted them to our children’s ministry and the claims of Jesus, or maybe just getting
leaders we ask that each week a parent or designated ‘grounded’ in the basics. We will meet during the
adult register/sign in your child and pick up him/her Sunday School hour for about six weeks starting this
at the end of class. There will be a check in sheet at morning in the conference room. Friends,
the entry point of each classroom. Also, Please note neighbors, relatives are welcome as well.
the time changes!
SENIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP
Room Age Group Time
L10 2 & 3 yrs old 11:00–11:45 Senior High Youth Group meets on Sunday nights in
L2 4 yrs old & Kindergarten 10:50–12:00 L24 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Lesson: “3s and 12s and 7s
L19 1st – 5th grade 10:50–12:00 and stuff” Scripture: Revelation.

YOUTH TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010

Room Age Group Time
L23 6th-8th grade 11:00-12:00
THIS ‘N’ THAT HOBBY NIGHT
L22 9th-12th grade 11:00-12:00
THIS 'N' THAT HOBBY NIGHT meets the last
YOUNG ADULT
Tuesday of the month. We meet from 6:00-10:00
p.m. in the Library, but you can come whenever you
Room Age Group Time
like and stay for as long as you want. Bring your
L13 Post high-20 somethings 11:00-12:00
favorite project (sewing, knitting, cross stitch,
scrapbooking) and a snack to share. Everyone is
ADULT welcome whether you have a hobby or not. Join us
for an evening of food, fun, and fellowship. Contact
COFFEE AND CURRENT EVENTS: Grab a cup Renee Gorman at 399-8209, if you have any
of coffee and join facilitator, Bruce Eckert, in the questions.
library for an informal discussion of current events
and their relationship to our life and faith.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2010
“THE MYTH OF THE PERFECT
PARENT” Facilitators: Pastor Mary and Larry
Wisner, in Room L11: For many Christian parents BELL CHOIR
the most consuming concern is that their children
‘turn out’ - meaning church going, God honoring Bell Choir practice: Wednesday nights 5:30 p.m.
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JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP

Junior High Youth Group, meets Wednesday at 6:15

p.m. Lesson: “A Hole in the Roof.” Scripture: Luke
5.

CHANCEL CHOIR

The Chancel Choir will rehearse this Wednesday at

6:30 P.M. in the choir room on the lower level.
Rehearsals are just one hour long. Chancel Choir
membership is open to anyone of high school age or
older who loves to sing God’s praises. Prayerfully
consider joining this year and using your talents in
service to God and the church. If you have any
questions, see Rick or Cheryl Van Oss after church,
otherwise just come on Wednesday ready to have a
good time. We look forward to seeing you.

THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2010

MOMS IN TOUCH

Moms of children, infant through Kindergarten and

their children, meet weekly on Thursday from 9:30 -
11:00 a.m. in the nursery for faith and fellowship. All
are welcome.

BIBLE STUDY

The Intergenerational Bible study group meets on

Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. They are studying the book
of Luke. Anyone is welcome.