Welcome to the First Christian
Reformed Church
of Chatham–Kent,
Sunday September 4, 2011
TODAY:
we
will turn to Ephesians 2:11-22, “We Were Created to
Belong.”
NEXT
SUNDAY:
we will turn to Psalm 111, “Back to the Drawing
Board.” In the evening, Pastor Jack will be in
Woodstock for Classical Appointment.
Worship Leader –
Pastor Jack Kerkhof
Music Ministry – Kate K.
MORNING WORSHIP
|
* Please stand if able
Prelude
Words of Welcome
Gathering Song:“I
Love You, Lord”–SANC 16
All Creatures of Our God and King – PsH 431
* Call to Worship:
L. I will sing of your steadfast love, O
Lord, forever;
P. With my mouth I will proclaim your
faithfulness to all generations.
L. I declare that your steadfast love is
established forever;
P. Your faithfulness is as firm as the
heavens.
L. You said, “I have made a covenant with my
chosen one, I have sworn to my servant
David, ‘I will establish your descendants
forever, and build your throne for all
generations.’”
P. Praise the Lord!
* Silent Prayer followed by
Best Songs Vol. 1 # 4 “More Precious Than
Silver”
* Greeting…
* Hymn of Praise:
Ps. H. 501 “O For A Thousand Tongues To
Sing”
Prayer of Confession:
Psalm 51
Song of Dedication:
Ps. H. 263 “Just as I Am, without One Plea”
Guide for Thankful Living:
Philippians 2:1-11 |
Offertory Prayer
Offering:
CRWRC, Refugee Program
Children’s Message
Children’s Song:
Psalm 100 – Allelu #85
We Hear the Word
Prayer for the Spirit’s leading
(led by Janet H.)
Scripture Reading:
Ephesians 2:11-22
Message:
“We Were Created To Belong”
Prayer of Application
Hymn of Response:
Ps. H. 171
“It Is Good to Sing Your Praises”
Prayer of Thanksgiving
* Closing Hymn:
Best Songs Vol. 1 # 83 “O How He Loves You
and Me”
* Benediction
* P. Amen.
* Doxology:
SANC # 39
“Alleluia, for the Lord God Almighty Reigns”
Postlude |
5PM
COMBINED EVENING WORSHIP SERVICES AT FIRST CRC:
TONIGHT:
will be led by First CRC. Pastor Jack will
turn to the third in the series on Lord’s Day 1,
based on Romans 8:1-17, “The Assurance of Christian
Comfort.”
UPCOMING LORD’S SUPPER SERVICES:
We
are celebrating Lord’s Supper Sunday September 18
in the pm worship service.
This
is “get-ready-to-go-back-to-school-week.” No doubt
our students will meet new teachers, new friends,
and engage in new courses of study. After a season
of summer fun (and work), all of us will face the
challenge of change. Students will face a new
season of study, homework, and daily chores; parents
will face the challenge of daily lunches, new
routines, and homework supervision. These changes
can be daunting; but in time they will become
routine. In the meantime, let’s keep each other in
prayer so that for all of us, transitions will run
smoothly, our children will be kept safe, and
together we will continue to grow in God’s grace.
Aug 07
CRCPastor/Church Relations
524.00
Aug 14
Institute for Chr. Studies
593.65
Aug.21
Faith Alive Chr. Resource
515.25
Aug.28
CRC World Missions
584.50
Combined pm Services - Neighbourlink
947.07
Gifts:
Friendship
20.00
CRWRC
East Africa Relief 250.00
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.
Sunday September 4 – CRWRC, Refugee Program:
CRWRC
works with Christian Reformed churches across Canada
to help them sponsor refugees and provide them with
housing, supplies, and fellowship during their first
months in Canada. “Since it began its refugee
sponsorship program, CRWRC has helped to bring
approximately 2,500 refugee families or about 6,850
people to Canada.”
Sunday September 11 – Calvin College:
Calvin College is a comprehensive liberal arts
college in the Reformed tradition of historic
Christianity. Through our learning, we seek to be
agents of renewal in the academy, church, and
society. We pledge fidelity to Jesus Christ,
offering our hearts and lives to do God’s work in
God’s world.
LAST
WEEK’S BULLETIN:
Sorry about last week’s bulletin mix up. Instant
Print has been made aware of this and regrets this
error. In the future they will be more attentive to
the accuracy of the printing. Thanks for your
understanding. – Julie C., First CRC Secretary
OCTOBER CALENDAR:
If you have any church related activities, committee
meetings, or programs that you would like to have
included on the October calendar please notify the
church secretary by Monday September 19th.
KEYS/Adult
Education:
KEYS class will focus on the study of Philippians:
Experience the Joy of the Lord. Adult Education
will also focus on Philippians in a six-week class;
a study outline will be presented. Please bring
your Bibles. We begin classes on Tuesday evenings @
7 and 8 PM, beginning on September 13. JK
Strategic Planning Session:
Council invites members of our church family to
attend this session on September 17 from 9:30 – 1.
We will focus on two themes, “Preparing for Vision,”
and “How to Target for Evangelism.” Lunch will be
provided. Please let Pastor Jack know if you will
be attending as we plan for materials and lunch.
