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members into our congregation Jeff and Sam will speak their public
confession of faith before the congregation May 29 in the morning service.
May 8, 2011  The installation of the newly elected office bearers is scheduled for next
Lord’s Day, May 15, in our morning service. Brothers Tom Karel and Pete
MORNING: Othniel: God's Gracious Salvation VanKempen are to be installed as elders and brother Joel Markwat is to
Scripture: Judges 3: 1 -11 be installed for a new term as deacon.
Text: Judges 3: 5 -11
 The congregation will be given an opportunity to bid our brother and sister
1. Our Great Rebellion - Matalius and Martha Likhoozi farewell with their children Moses and
Chico at a fellowship evening May 25. Please save this date. Further
2. God's Gracious Oppression - details will be given later.
3. God's Gracious Deliverance -
 Registration for this year's Family Camp is now open to non members.
4. God's Gracious Rest - The registration form is posted online at frcgrandrapids.org and can be
downloaded, filled out, and sent in to Andy & Cindy VandenToorn with a
deposit. Applicants can also email their information to Andy at
EVENING: The Bride of Christ Adorned andrewvdt@gmail.com. If you have not yet registered, get your form and
Scripture: Revelation 21 deposit submitted soon -- space is limited!
Text: Revelation 21: 19 -21
 Are you planning on attending Family Camp this year? Would you be
1. With Unity - willing to volunteer for nursery or children's craft and game sessions?
Please see your mailbox for more information.
2. With Glory -
3. With Protection -

~ Church Family ~
4. With Perfection -

SONG SERVICE (5:50 PM) – Psalter 360: 1,2,3 & Psalter 359: 3,4
“Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth
the Lord, she shall be praised.” Proverbs 31: 30
~ From The Consistory ~
Visitors, welcome.
We hope you are blessed through worshiping with us today.
 Today, HRC candidate Mr. Scott Dibbet will conduct our services.
 Next Sunday, Dr. Jerry Bilkes will lead our worship, Lord willing.
 The Sunday School/Catechism classes’ (beginners – 7 grade) Psalter of
th
the month is #368: 1, 2, 3. Please review with your children.
 The consistory received three new members at their meeting this past
week. Jeff Klaasen and Sam Moerdyk were examined regarding the
doctrines of our church and made confession of their faith before the
consistory. Jen Klaasen was received as a member transferring to our
congregation from the Grand Rapids Heritage Netherlands Reformed
Congregation. If there are no legal objections to receiving these new
Please Remember in Our Prayers: Mr. Dave Huisjen
 Evan Pronk is having out patient surgery on his leg this week
Thursday, May 12. He will be in a cast for 4 – 5 weeks.
 Please continue to remember Dr. Murray and his family in your prayers.
He had a set back this past week with an infection.
 Please continue your prayers for brother & sister Dave & Kay Huisjen
with Dave’s ongoing health concerns and now grieving the sudden loss of
his brother, Don. The funeral for Don Huisjen was held this past Friday.
 We also commend our brother Dwight Prince and his family to your
prayers as he has been struggling this past year with neurological health
issues.
 Sarah Elshout and Brian Najapfour hope to be united in marriage on July
20, 2011, the Lord willing. Planning to reside in Grand Rapids, they are
looking for a suitable apartment in that area. If you have any
recommendations to this couple, please email them at
najapfour@gmail.com or sarahelshout86@gmail.com
Shut-ins: Mr. Rokus DeBlaay, Mr. Vincent Faasse, Mrs. Dorothy Hitchcock,
Mrs. Kay Kwekel, Mrs. Winifred Nordyke and Mrs. Mina Wierenga.
Servicemen: Dan Arnoudse, Jacob Hubach and Tyler Prince.
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“The Lord willing...” James 4:15

Tonight (Sunday) Young Peoples meeting after the evening service.

Snack: Spaans
May 10 (Tuesday) 7:30 PM Public address at PRTS chapel. The speaker is ~ Nursery ~
Dr. Joseph Pipa. His message is entitled The Purpose of Worship. Mother In Charge – May: Kimberly Kleyn
May 11 (Wednesday) 7 PM Boys & Girls Club. The boys will have Father-
Today: AM A: Ruthanne Karel, Madilyne Prince
Son sports night and the girls with have the annual Spring Banquet.
B: Jennifer Pennings, Tammy Timmer
May 13 (Friday) 8 PM The Hosanna Choir will present a concert of sacred PM A: Jane Bilkes, Naysi Pennings
music at Fair Haven Ministries in Hudsonville. Tickets are available through B: Taunya VanDoodewaard, Margaret Kleyn
the Plymouth Christian High School office.
Next Week: AM A: Aileen Rittner, Abby Prince
May 14 (Saturday) 7 PM - 20’s & 30’s Get-Together at Eric and Sonia B: Marieke Ude, Alexia Pronk
Wielhouwer's house(3810 Sylvan Ct SW, Walker) Please RSVP to Sonia for PM A: Jeanette DeBlaay, Gabrielle Karel
details by May 10 eswiels1@comcast.net or #364.3071. B: Diane VanderZand, Kimberly Kleyn
May 14 (Saturday) 7 AM Men’s Breakfast Bible Study at church. This will
be the last meeting for the season. ~ Ushers ~
May 14 (Saturday) 7 PM Informal service at Mel Trotter Mission Today AM Dave Pronk PM Henry Boven
Next Week AM Eric Wielhouwer PM Chris Engelsma
May 14 (Saturday) 7 PM (YABS) Young Adult Book Study. Pt. Pelee bird
watching trip. ~ Offerings ~
st
May 18 (Wednesday) 7:30 PM Elders meeting. Today 1 collection: General
nd
2 collection: Education
This year's senior high youth / young adult (ages 17 - 25) summer camp
Box at Exits: TBS (Trinitarian Bible Society)
will be held in Coalmont B.C. July 19-23 (Tuesday evening - Saturday
st
morning). This is an amazing spot in B.C.'s southern interior, with great Next Week 1 collection: General
nd
activities planned for this year. Our theme this year: Stand Fast. Speakers 2 collection: Denominational
are yet to be confirmed. We're looking forward to a great few days together Box at Exits: Guatemala Mission
and would love to have you join us. There will be more details as well as
cost and registration at www.campcoalmont.com in the near future. If you
have any question at all, please contact Martin Overduin -
mwoverduin@gmail.com

Over
 Song Service: Psalter 360: 1,2,3 & Psalter 359: 3,4

LITURGY LITURGY
May 8, 2011 May 8, 2011
Morning Service Evening Service
Votum & Salutation Votum & Salutation
Psalter: 170 Psalter: 134
Law Scripture Reading: Revelation 21
Scripture Reading: Judges 3:1-11 Text: Revelation 21:9-21
Text: Judges 3:5-11 Apostles’ Creed
Psalter: 428:1, 8 Psalter: 125:1, 5
Pastoral Prayer Pastoral Prayer
Offertory Offertory
Psalter: 293 Psalter: 371
Sermon: Othniel: God’s Gracious Salvation Sermon: The Bride of Christ Adorned
Psalter: 297 Psalter: 238

Prayer Prayer
Offertory
Offertory
Psalter: 31:3, 6-7
Psalter: 403
Benediction
Benediction
Doxology: 315
Doxology: 196
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