MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

9:30 A.M.
* denotes standing

EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE

5:30 P.M.
* denotes standing

Gods Rescue through Unlikely Heroes - Judges

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements........................................Pastor Steve Igo Congregational Greeting ................................ The Passing of the Peace

Living Out the Gospel - Galatians

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

The Living God Calls Us to Worship .................. Call to Worship We Enter Into Gods Presence
In Song* .............................................. To God Be the Glory, Hymn 55 In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach

The Living God Summons Us .............................. Call to Worship We Enter Into Gods Presence
In Song* ...................... All Praise to God, Who Reigns Above, Hymn 4 In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach

God Speaks to Us
In Scripture .................................................................. Matthew 5:1-16

God Welcomes Us
In Scripture .................................................................... James 2:14-26

We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer to Confess Sin & Assurance of Pardon In Song* .................................................... There is a Redeemer, Insert In Confessing Our Faith* ................................. Apostles Creed, p. 845 In Prayer ............................................................ Congregational Prayer

We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Pardon In Song* ................................................. None Other Lamb, Hymn 157

God Feeds Us
In Scripture ........................................................................... Judges 11 In Sermon ......................................................................... JEPHTHAH

God Feeds Us
In Scripture ................................................................. Galatians 6:1-18 In Sermon ................................................ THE GOAL OF THE GOSPEL

We Respond in Commitment ...................... Prayer of Application

In Song* ................................................ Blessed is the Man, Hymn 564 In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings

We Respond in Commitment ...................... Prayer of Application

In Song* ............. I Am Thine, O Lord, I Have Heard Thy Voice, Hymn 533 In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings In Prayer ............................................................ Congregational Prayer In Song* ........................ When This Passing World is Done, Hymn 545

God Blesses Us ............................................. Doxology, Hymn 731 Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye heavenly host: Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

God Blesses Us ............................................................Benediction

Gloria Patri, Hymn 734 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost: As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, World without end. Amen, amen.

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The Lords Day July 29, 2012

TODAY Welcome to Cedar Church! This morning, Pastor Steve continues his sermon series called Judges - Gods Rescue through Unlikely Heroes. In the evening service, Pastor Steve preaches a sermon series called Living Out the Gospel in the Letter to the Galatians. 11:00 AM Catechism Club & Sunday Small Groups 5:30 PM Evening Service ANNOUNCEMENTS Pastor Steve Away Next Sunday Pastor Steve & his family will be in WV next weekend for an Igo family reunion. Pastor Chris Post will fill the Cedar pulpit that day. If you need pastoral assistance, please see one of our elders. Sunday School Reminder There will be no classes during the month of August. Autumn quarter will begin Sunday, September 16th. August Fellowship Month Since we have no Sunday School in August, Cedar Session would like to encourage the entire congregation to participate in various fellowship activities throughout the month: a. Take advantage of the extra mixer time to socialize during our Sunday morning coffee and refreshments. b. Invite a few people to join you for Sunday lunch for extended fellowship and relationship building time together. c. Not just Sundays! Take an opportunity to eat or recreate with some church friends during the week at this beautiful time of the year. New Regional Home Missionary to Visit Cedar Our new RHM Glenn Jerrell will visit Cedar Church on Sunday morning, August 19th. Glenn served many years as pastor of Grace Reformed OPC in Walkerton, IN, and will now serve our presbytery by coordinating our church planting ministries. Glenn will give a brief missions moment before our morning worship service, and then a thorough presentation at the 11 AM hour. Please plan to meet and greet our brother, Glenn!

ANNOUNCEMENTS Kent County Jail Ministry Today, Cedar Church will host our 5th Sunday chapel service at the Kent County Jail from 12:45 PM 2:15 PM. Please keep this ministry in your prayers. If you are interested in participating in the future, please see Pastor Steve. Sunday School Teaching Opportunity Please contact Dave Broene if you would like to teach a Sunday School class beginning this fall quarter. We have a couple of openings for teacher and assistant positions for the following ages 1st & 2nd grade teacher & assistant, preschool teacher & assistant, toddler assistant. Hurry! These opportunities wont last for long. 20122013 Cedar Womens Ministry This September, we are excited that our Cedar Womens Ministry will relaunch for the new year. Are you interested in using your gifts, skills and passions to serve our church family here at Cedar? If so, please speak with coordinator Carla Baker, as we make plans for our annual September planning meeting. Youth Group @ Grandma Kramers Farm On Sunday evening, August 19th at 7 PM, Cedar Youth Group will hold a time of food, fun and planning for next year at the farm of Grandma Carol Kramer (Deb Grysens mom) at 8024 36th Avenue (across from the Hudsonville Football Stadium). All Cedar Church 7th 12th graders should plan to attend! For more info, see Deb Grysen. Request from Cedar Deacons - If you can assist with ushering at the beginning of services, or if you have some talents (remodeling, car repair, budget counseling) you would be willing to offer to members of our congregation, please let any of the Deacons know, so that we can call on you in the future in the Lord's service. OPC Family Camp - Today is the final day to register for family camp at Camp Concordia on August 6-10 at www.harvestopc.org. Please pray that God will bless our time together with good weather, spiritual refreshment, and a deepening love for Him and for one another.

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The Lords Day July 29, 2012

ANNOUNCEMENTS Homes Needed For Refugee Teens! There is a pressing need for families who are willing to host refugee teens from Africa and Central America, who, because of violence and persecution have been separated from their families and forced to flee their homes. If you are interested in learning more about Bethany Christian Services, Refugee Foster Care Program, call (616) 224-7540, or email refugeefostercare@bethany.org for more information. You can make a difference! At least 30 volunteers are needed to mentor and guide individuals who are learning how to budget. With just a once a week commitment, you could help make a great difference in a familys financial life. If you are someone who enjoys working with numbers and people this is a fulfilling and enjoyable opportunity. Training and support always provided. Interested, please call Love INC at 616-662-3300 for more information. Zion Christian Golf Outing - Mark your calendar and plan to join us this fall for our golf outing at Diamond Springs Golf Course on Saturday, September 22. Registration is at 7:30am, with play beginning at 8:00am. Cost is $100 for adults and $75 for students. To submit your team or inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please email Jesse Aukeman at jaukeman@zionchristian.net.

OPC REGIONAL HOME MISSIONARY REV. GLENN JERRELL

The Regional Home Missionary shall be a missionary called by the Presbytery to labor on behalf of the Presbytery in church planting, and be devoted to the formation and development of core groups in preparation for the work of an organizing pastor. Normally he shall not serve as an organizing pastor of the groups, and he may be working with several groups at any one time which may be in various stages of development. The RHM shall be an ordained elder who has the particular gifts and calling to fulfill the Biblical office of evangelist; be able to communicate his zeal to gather in Christs lost sheep and effectively disciple younger men in his ministry; must relate well to people in the area to which he is called to labor; must be able to organize his time and perform his duties independent of daily supervision; must have and maintain a working knowledge of literature and other data relative to church planting. The primary duty of the RHM is to devote his time and energies to the formation and development of a nucleus for a church plant in each of the groups with which he is working. This ministry shall include: Personal evangelism and follow-up discipleship; Organizing and leading Bible studies; Teaching about the doctrine, history and distinctives of the OPC Seeking to become known by some of the leaders (religious and civil) of that area to inform them of his overall plans & gain insight. Regular duties of the RHM shall include: Visit the churches of Presbytery to inform them of the work of CHEX and encourage them to be planting new churches. Prepare recommendations for advertising the work in the community Send prayer items to the churches of Presbytery & prayer partners Enlist seminary interns to work with him with a view to developing and attaining competent organizing pastors. Study potential areas within Presbytery for future outreach; Perform demographic and community studies of selected potential areas for future work; Attend missionary training seminars, Assist pastors and congregations of other affiliations who make requests to unite with the OPC. As time and schedule permits, the RHM is encouraged to spend extended portions of time supporting established mission works.
The Lords Day July 29, 2012

The Lords Day July 29, 2012

Cedar Church Welcomes You!

SPECIAL REMINDERS

Greeters Accompanist A.M. Accompanist P.M. Nursery A.M.

Nursery P.M. Nursery Sun. Sch. Fellowship Snack Childrens Snack Church Set-Up Youth Group Meal

TODAY Baker Bonnie Boeve Caryn Baker Diana Sprik Caryn Baker Heidi Kooienga Lynn Igo Megan Himebook Joan Broene Karen Baum Ann Jane Schrier Baker

NEXT WEEK Saxton/Dykema Bonnie Boeve Rachel Himebook Carla Baker Sarah Van Dyke Sylvie Haywood Rebecca Van Dyke Caryn Baker Deb Grysen Elizabeth Knott Cathy Postmus Jen Coleman Saxton/Dykema

Were glad youre here. As a church family, we are delighted you have joined us for worship today. Below you will find some information to help you during our Sunday services. If you need any assistance, please ask one of our greeters for help. SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE Cedar Church strives to enjoy God through Spirit-empowered and Christ-centered worship. The Bible is sincerely loved, and we hope that you will find it opened up to you in a fresh and faithful manner each Sunday. A NURSERY is available near the entrance of the gymnasium, but children are always welcome in the worship service. COFFEE BREAK After the morning worship, please join us in the foyer for coffee and refreshments. KIDS BREAK After morning worship, all kids (pre-school thru 6th grade) are invited to remain in the gymnasium for snacks and fun songs with Mr. & Mrs. Himebook. SUNDAY SCHOOL - From 11 AM-12 PM, Cedar Church offers classes for all ages. Visitors are especially welcome to join us! WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING CLASSES: Nursery Meets in room 12 with various leaders Toddler (2s & 3s) Meets in the library hallway with Stephanie Haywood Preschool (4s & K students) Meets in the west classroom with Katelyn Hartwell Early Elementary (1st 2nd grade) Meets in the resource room with Hope Mason & Cathy Postmus Middle Elementary (3rd 4th grade) Meets in the library hallway with Diana Sprik Older Elementary (5th-6th grade) Meets in the southwest teachers lounge room 2 with Reese Haywood Jr. High Meets in the southwest teachers lounge room 1 with Bill Grysen Sr. High Meets in the teachers lounge with Pastor Steve & Lynn Igo Womens Group Meets in the art room with Rebecca Van Dyke Theology Class Meets in the gym with David Van Dyke & Craig Baker Adult Bible Study Meets in the north hallway alcove with Sam Mason EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Please join us again for worship this evening at 5:30 P.M.
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Weekly Budget $3,175.00 YTD Budget $ 95,250.00

Last Weeks Offerings $5,130.00 YTD Offerings $91,854.14

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