Welcome to the First Christian Reformed Church

  of Chatham–Kent, Sunday October 16, 2011

 

 

 

TODAY: Pastor Jack will continue to reflect on Ephesians 5:1-20, “Be Imitators of God.”  We also celebrate Communion in the AM service. 

NEXT SUNDAY: we will turn to Genesis 5, “Life and Death.”  In the evening we will continue in the Catechism, Lord’s Day 8, I John 5:1-13, “Faith in the Triune God.”

 

5PM COMBINED EVENING WORSHIP SERVICES AT GRACE CRC:

TONIGHT: will be led by Grace CRC.  Pastor William will be preaching on Romans 10:5-17 and Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 7 “The Word of Salvation”.

 

 

Worship Leader – Pastor Jack Kerkhof                               Music Ministry – Josh F.

MORNING WORSHIP

*   Please stand if able   Prelude   Words of Welcome   Gathering Songs: PsH 239 “Amid the Thronging Worshipers”      * Call to Worship: Liturgy of Word and Sacrament (Ps.H. p. 972)   * The Opening   * Hymn of Praise: Ps. H. 244 “God Himself Is With Us”   Confession and Assurance The Declaration of Pardon   Hymn of Dedication: Ps. H. 497 “How Vast the Benefits Divine”   Offertory Prayer   Offering: CRC Disabilities Concerns   Children’s Message   Children’s Song: PsH 499 vs.1,2,4,5 “My God, How Wonderful You Are”

We Hear the Word Prayer for the Spirit’s leading (led by Kadee L.)   Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:1-20   Message: “Be Imitators of God”   Prayer of Application   Hymn of Response: Best Songs # 83 “O How He Loves You and Me”   The Lord’s Supper (P. 973 Ps. H.)   Hymn of Preparation: Ps. H. 578 (tune of 425 B.H.) “Jesus, Lover of My Soul”   Prayer of Thanksgiving   *  Closing Hymn: Best Songs # 212  “Bind Us Together)   *  Benediction *  P. Amen.   *  Doxology: Ps. H.593:1, 2, 5 “My Song Forever Shall Record”   Postlude

 

 

PASTOR’S COMMENT:

Some years ago, as a student in Israel, I had the opportunity to visit the river Jabbok in Jordan.  Jabbok means, “a place of passing over.”  For Jacob it meant his life was forever changed—even his name was changed to Israel—“for you have struggled with God and prevailed.”  We too, face our Jabbok experiences: spiritual renewal, growth, transformation, commitment.  All these and more are necessary for our life’s journey and our future destination.

 

MORNING OFFERINGS:

Sunday October 16 – CRC Disabilities Concerns: communicates with churches primarily through its network of volunteers, but also through its newsletter, Breaking Barriers.  It is available to offer assistance by phone, letter, email, or in person (when possible) on matters related to the needs of persons with disabilities, their families, and their churches.

Sunday October 23 – Gary & Gayla Timmerman (The CRWM Team in Russia): St. Petersburg Christian Media Center and Library serves over 2000 registered readers and unites a number of local denominations in the common goal of educating citizens of St. Petersburg and evangelizing unbelievers toward an informed Christian Commitment.  In addition, we are encouraging and equipping Russian missionaries as they make contact with people seeking the Christian faith.

 

TODAY’S NURSERY ATTENDANTS:

Roger G., Pauline P., Kadee L.
 

Please inform the secretary or your district elder if there are any announcements or concerns that you would like to go in the bulletin.  

Please have all bulletin items in by Thursday at 12 noon.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

We would like to send Christmas cheer to our neighbours around our church by giving them Christmas Cards and inviting them to attend our special Christmas services this December. 

We are going to get together with members of Grace and Calvary on October 26^th at 7pm at Grace CRC to make 500 Christmas Cards.  Please set this date aside and come and help out.  Both men and women are needed and the jobs are very easy to do.  Refreshment s and goodies will be supplied as we work. 

The sign up sheet is on the table in the Fellowship Hall by the tea.  Please bring your own adhesive if you have it to help keep the costs down.  All other materials will be provided.  For more information please talk to Deb G..  See you there!

KEYS Class: KEYS class will meet this Tuesday at 7 PM.  We will continue session 3 and Philippians 2.  Please read Philippians 2 in preparation.

 

Adult Education: We will continue our study of chapter 4.  We will meet this week on Tuesday evening @ 8 PM, at First CRC in the Council room. Please bring your ideas for the Winter Series.  JK 

 

 

 
Posted October 13, 2011