Welcome to the First Christian
Reformed Church
of Chatham–Kent,
Sunday
February 5, 2012
TODAY:
we focus on Matthew 5:14-16; Ephesians 5:1-14, “You
Are the Light of the World.” (This afternoon Pastor
Jack is in Wyoming).
NEXT SUNDAY:
we hope to explore the requirements of keeping the
covenant from Genesis 15:9-22, “An Enduring
Promise.” We will also celebrate Communion in the
AM service.
Worship Leader –
Pastor Jack Kerkhof
Music Ministry – Dan L.
MORNING WORSHIP
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* Please stand if able
Words of Welcome
Gathering Songs:
SANC 24 "How Majestic Is Your Name" X2
SANC #86 "Thy Word"
*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:
P. ‘I will establish your descendants
forever, and build your throne for all
generations.’
All: Praise the Lord!
(from Psalm 89:1-4 NRSV)
Silent Prayer, followed by SANC # 11 “Be
Still, for the Presence”
Greeting…
*Hymn of Response: Ps. H. 87 “Our Gracious
God”
Confession and Assurance
Prayer of Confession:
Assurance of Pardon
L. Righteousness from God comes through
faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe.
P. By faith I have a deep-rooted assurance,
created in my by the Holy Spirit through the
gospel, that out of sheer grace earned for
us by Christ, not only others, but I too,
have had |
my sins forgiven, and have been made forever
right with God, and have been granted
salvation.
Song of Assurance: SANC # 49 “Create in Me a
Clean Heart, O God” (sing through 2x)
Guide for Thankful Living: Ephesians 4:17-32
Offertory Prayer
Offering: CRC Race Relations
Children’s Message:
Children’s Song: “This Little Light of Mine”
We Hear the Word
Prayer for the Spirit’s leading (led by
Effie H.)
Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:14-16;
Ephesians 5:1-14
Message: “The Light Of The World”
Prayer of Application
Hymn of Response: Best Songs Vol. 1 # 120
“Shine, Jesus, Shine”
Prayers of the People…
*Closing Hymn: Ps. H. 600 “Christ Is The
World’s True Light”
* Benediction
* P. Amen.
* Doxology: Ps. H. 635
“Glory Be To The Father” |
5PM COMBINED EVENING WORSHIP SERVICES AT FIRST
CRC:
TONIGHT:
will
be led by Grace CRC. Pastor William will be
preaching on Lord’s Day 19, Colossians 1:17-20 “The
Benefits of Christ as King”.
Waiting is not one of my
virtues. I don’t like line-ups: in the bank, in a
doctor’s office, or on congested highways. My
patience runs thin when people don’t show up for
appointments. But that said, I am also keenly aware
that God might just have a season of waiting in mind
for me so that he can teach me patience before he
sends me blessings. Recall how on the stormy Sea of
Galilee, God taught his disciples to trust in Him
with not only the ‘big’ concerns of life, but also
our everyday experiences? In each circumstance
Jesus teaches us to wait on his outstretched arm.
(cf. Psalm 37:5)
Sunday February 5 – CRC
Race Relations:
your gifts and prayers enable to offer student
scholarships to continue building leadership for an
increasingly diverse denomination in an increasingly
diverse world.
Sunday
February 12 – Christian School Transportation
TODAY’S NURSERY ATTANDENTS:
Roger G., Deb L., Brianna
P.
There is a worship service
today at Riverview Gardens at 2:30pm. Wayne &
Margaret K. will attend.
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.
Profession of Faith:
All those who desire to profess their faith, please
join Pastor Jack following the service in the
Council room so that we can plan our schedule.
KEYS:
This week we will focus on Psalm 70; Kadee L. will
lead the discussion, as we continue to take turns at
presenting a psalm we have chosen. We meet on
Tuesday evening at 7 PM. Please bring a Bible for
your own reflections.
Adult Education:
Pastor Jack will continue his 8-week class on the
book of James. We meet at 8 PM in the Council
Room. We continue in our study of chapter 2.
Please read through this chapter for our discussion
Council Notes:
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The Pastor reported on his work in
the church as well as a brief synopsis of the
Worship Symposium which he attended last week.
There have also been several people who have been
sick or awaiting surgery that the Pastor has
visited. He is also leading an adult Bible study on
the book of James, and the KEYs class which is
studying the book of Psalms. There are also several
people interested in taking Profession of Faith
classes.
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The Outreach Committee reported that
they would like to do another service project this
upcoming summer and that is being looked into.
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The Board of Trustees will be
implementing the new key policy hopefully in
February. Tables have been purchased for the new
room in the basement and the Communion Committee.
There is also an answering machine hooked up to the
church telephone for people from the community to be
able to contact the church.
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The 2012 budget was presented and was
approved by Council. To be presented at the Feb 24,
2012 Congregational Meeting. It was noted that the
budget for 2011 was $231,090.62 and the amount that
was brought in was $219,423.00 which left a
shortfall of $11,667,62.
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A brief report was made from the
Classis Chatham meeting.
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The agenda for the Congregational
Meeting was approved.
Ø
The Education Committee mandate was
reviewed with some changes which will be brought
back to the Education Committee.
Ø
Council enthusiastically endorsed the
idea of having another “Ride to Church” day in June.
Ø
A ministerial vacation policy was
adopted by Council and will be presented at the
congregational meeting.
COLLECTIONS FOR JANUARY 2011:
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Jan 01 Loads of Love 521.00
Jan.
08 Christian Blind Mission 1251.15
Jan
15 Faith Alive Resource 501.80 |
Jan 22 Homestead 631.51
Jan
29 Telephone Link 596.25
Gift. CRWRC 100.00 |
