Faith Protestant Reformed Church; Jenison, Michigan

THIS IS THE LORD’S DAY – MAY 11, 2008

9:30 AM  PENTECOST FORGIVENESS FOR PENITENTS                6:00 PM  Professor H. Hanko

              1. The Meaning                                                              

              2. The Manner                                                               

              3. The Blessedness                                                        

              Scripture: Acts 2 Text: Acts 2:38                                      Scripture:               Text:

              Psalter Numbers:  407, 326, 141, 389                               Psalter Numbers: 

              Offerings: General and Benevolent Funds                          Offering:  Faith Christian School of Randolph

The offerings given next Sunday evening will be for our PR Christian Schools and the Beacon Lights.

Helpers Today: Nursery - Nursery - AM Infants – Kelly Looyenga, Lavonne Kooienga, Tara Koole AM Toddlers – Michelle Holstege, Ruth Kaptein, Dee VanderSchaaf PM Infants – Jamie Noorman, Sara Noorman, Jen Zandstra PM Toddlers – Kendra Kamps, Eileen Pastoor, Ashley Smeda Ushers – Dave Griffioen, Chad Rus, Joel Holstege   Library – Jackie Offringa Attending at Daughter Congregation –  AM Elders – Jim VanOverloop, John Kalsbeek  AM Deacon – Joel Mulder   PM Elders –Andy Brummel, Gary Kaptein   PM Deacon –  Scott Koole

Helpers Next Week: Nursery - AM Infants – Leanne Doezema, Brenda Koole, Kristin Mol, Taylor Noorman  AM Toddlers – Courtney Bouwkamp, Luci Griffioen, Charity Koole, Aubrey Richards  PM Infants – Kristen Elzinga, Whitney Mol, Jill Rus PM Toddlers – Brandon Kaptein, Kelly Kaptein, Teresa Potjer Ushers – Jeff Scholten, Justin Koole, Mike Noorman   Library – Mary Brummel Attending at Daughter Congregation –  AM Elders – Jim Decker, Pete VanderSchaaf  AM Deacon – Brian Decker   PM Elders – Andy Jim VanOverloop, Gary VanDyke   PM Deacon –  Jerry Kuiper

OUR CHURCH IN FELLOWSHIP

              We welcome all visitors worshiping with us today.  It is our prayer that the Lord will bless and strengthen us by the preaching of His Word this Sabbath Day. Prof. H. Hanko will be preaching for us this evening. We welcome him to our pulpit and fellowship.

              Today we celebrate Pentecost and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ, Whom He sent to abide with us forever (John 14:16).  This morning is also preparatory for the sacrament of the Lord's Supper, which will be administered next Sunday morning, the Lord willing.

              The regular council and consistory meetings will be held this Tuesday, beginning at 7:30 PM.

              Our sick: Mrs. Jill Elzinga submitted to knee surgery this past week to have some torn cartilage repaired.  The surgery went well, and Jill is recovering at home. Mrs. Anne Prince was admitted to Blodgett Hospital this past week with blood clots in her legs.  Tests showed that the blood clots were not new, so Mrs. Prince was able to return to Brookcrest. Mrs. Barb Bol will submit to emergency outpatient surgery this week Tuesday in order to remove a cyst from her retina. Please continue to remember in prayer those of the congregation whose needs are known as well as others who experience unknown difficulties.

              Jon and Katie VanOverloop were blessed with the birth of a baby boy, Joel Levi, on Friday morning.  Mother and son are both doing well.  "Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward." Psalm 127:3.

              We express our Christian sympathy to Jason and Tammi Scholten and family in the death of Tammi's aunt, Carol Miedema.  The funeral was held this past Friday.

              All mothers of preschoolers intending to send their children to Sunday School, meet in the catechism room after the morning worship service.

              The young people thank all those who came to the pancake breakfast and car wash yesterday.  Your continued support is much appreciated!

              Richard and Marcia Flikkema, Tammy and Dan McHugh, Tricia and Mike Brummel, Heidi and Joe Kleyn would like to thank the congregation for their prayers, cards and expressions of sympathy in the passing to glory of their beloved father and grandfather.  "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.  My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.  Ps. 121:1,2

              The Smit family would like to sincerely thank the congregation for all their thoughts, prayers, cards, meals and goodies following Faith’s recent hospital stay. “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and bless His Name.”  Psalm 100:4

              The young people are invited to Rev. & Stephanie Lanning's house on May 23. We hope to see you there for an evening of fellowship and games.

              Attention Young People: The registration deadline for the 2008 Young People's Convention is this week Thursday. You still have time to send in your registration forms if you are planning on attending this year's convention.  Space is limited, so register soon!  We MUST have all forms in by May 15.  We look forward to seeing you there!

              Family visitation concludes this week. The theme of this year’s visitations is: “Seeking the Lord at all Times”, based on Psalm 34. Please review this text with your family prior to your scheduled visitation so that a meaningful discussion can take place. This week’s schedule is as follows:

Monday, 5/12

7:00 PM

8:00 PM

9:00 PM

Rev. Lanning/Bol

J. Decker

David Decker

I. Velthouse

Wednesday, 5/14

7:00 PM

8:00 PM

9:00 PM

VanOverloop/VanderSchaaf

R. Kuiper

K. Miedema

B. Wassink

Brummel/Kaptein

Jim VanBaren

Barb VanTil

John VanBaren Sr.

              All information for this month’s Faith & Fellowship should be handed in by next week Sunday.

              The Hope Heralds will begin their season on Sunday, May 25 at 11:25 AM at the PR Seminary. All men from high school age and above are encouraged to attend!

DENOMINATIONAL NEWS

              Classis East will convene this week Wednesday in Holland PRC at 8:00 AM for its regular May meeting.  The first new item of business will be the request of Faith's daughter congregation to organize.  All are welcome to attend classis and observe these deliberations having to do with our congregation.  The rest of the agenda is lengthy and includes five protests against the previous work of classis, as well as an appeal of a member against a consistory.  May God give the delegates wisdom to do His will.

              Rev. Spriensma and Rev. Bill Langerak will be leaving for the Philippines this coming Monday. Besides preaching for the Berean Prot. Ref. Church of the Philippines, they plan to celebrate the Lord's Supper with the saints, to visit the church extension work in Gabaldon, and to meet with the Bastion of Truth Reformed Church pastors. Pastor Spriensma will be with Pastor Langerak for ten days, and then Rev. Langerak's wife, Karen, will join him as they consider the call extended to Rev. Langerak to work in the Philippines.

              From the Council of Hope PRC (Grand Rapids, MI):  As you know from news reports in this past week, a devastating cyclone has struck the country of Myanmar.  The Yangon congregation of the Protestant Reformed Churches of Myanmar was hit particularly hard. While no members were seriously injured, three families had their homes destroyed and Rev. Titus, our contact in the PRCM, had his home damaged. The conditions in Myanmar at present are very difficult, with no electricity, widespread destruction, as well as food and water shortages.  The Hope Council, using a special fund created to help the saints in Myanmar, sent emergency aid to the PRCM this past week and is keeping in close contact with Rev. Titus to determine how much more help will have to be sent as the situation unfolds.  We commit the needs of the saints in Myanmar to our Heavenly Father who works all things according to His perfect will.

ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK

MONDAY, 5/12 Adams Christian School’s annual Association Meeting will be held at 8 PM at the school.  New members are welcome.

WEDNESDAY, 5/14 Plan to attend an open House for Miss Agatha Lubbers - a dessert reception to honor her and her exceptional service will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at First Protestant Reformed Church.

THURSDAY, 5/15 Heritage Fundraisers - Our next and final meeting of the school year will be held at 10 am at Georgetown PRC.  We will be voting on officers for the next year.  Please join us!  Coffee and nursery provided.

              Heritage Christian School’s 4th through 9th grade choirs will present a choir concert at Georgetown PRC at 7:30 PM. Everyone is invited to attend.

FRIDAY, 5/16  Plan to attend a marriage conference held at Hudsonville Protestant Ref. Church at 7:30 PM. This week’s topic: “God’s Calling of Husbands and Wives in Marriage”.

SATURDAY, 5/17  CCHS Athletic Boosters Pancake Breakfast will be held at CCHS from 7:30 - 10:00 AM followed by the baseball, soccer and softball games at 10:00.  Hope to see you there!

 

REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS

              RWH Sermons (WFUR 102.9 FM at 8 AM & WFUR 1570 AM at 4 PM): “The Daughter of Sarah” - I Peter 3: 3-4; Next Week: “I Will Pour Our My Spirit upon Your Sons and Daughters” - Isaiah 44: 3-5

              CCHS FOUNDATION: The CCHS Foundation Board will meet at 7:00 AM on   THURSDAY May 15, 2008 at  THE RAINBOW GRILL   in Hudsonville.

              Hope PRC School Deficit Drive:  The Spring Drive had a shortfall of $60,000 from our goal.  We are conducting a make-up drive for the month of May.  We ask that those who are able to contribute to please mail their support to the school.  Please give prayerful consideration to your ability to support the needs of Hope School.