First Protestant Reformed Church; Grand Rapids, Michigan
"Rev. James Slopsema, Pastor
2751 Littlefield Drive NE, Grand Rapids
Phone: (616) 247-0638
E-Mail: jslo3@juno.com
2800 Michigan Street NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 942-0332 • www.firstprchurch.org
Rev. James Slopsema, Pastor
Morning Worship - 9:30 a.m. • Evening Worship - 6:00 p.m.
A recording of the service may be obtained by calling David Faber at (616) 942-7038 or you can visit www.sermonaudio.com/firstprc and listen to our archive of sermons.
To listen to the service live, call (616) 942-9955.
Elders
Pete Adams
Randy Corson, General Fund Treasurer
Ron DeVries, Clerk
Bob Faber, Assistant Clerk
Dan Pastoor, Vice President
Rev. James Slopsema, Council President
Tim Thompson
Deacons
Brian Baldwin, Secretary
Rick Corson, Vice-All
Bruce Doezema, Benevolent Fund Treasurer
Mike Dykstra
Brad Pastoor, Bookkeeper
Darren Vink, President
Bulletin Announcements
Announcements are due Thursday by 6 p.m. to:
Linda Young, Bulletin Clerk
2017 Lafayette NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Phone: (616) 364-0240
E-Mail: lyoung78@juno.com
Reformed Witness Hour
Radio Broadcast
Sunday, 8 a.m. – 102.9 FM (WFUR)
Sunday, 4 p.m. – 1570 AM (WFUR)
Apostles Creed
I believe in God, the Father, Almighty, Maker of Heaven and earth;
And in Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead, He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost; I believe an holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
The Lord’s Day • Sunday, May 11, 2008
Morning Worship Service
Prelude
Call to Prayer / Silent Prayer
*Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise Him all creatures here below,
Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts,
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Votum and Salutation
*Psalter # 396
Reading of the Law: Exodus 20:1-17
*Psalter # 334
Prayer
Offertory: General Fund, Benevolent Fund
*Psalter # 15
Scripture: II Cor 3:18 Pentecost
Sermon: “Changed from Glory to Glory”
1. What this means
2. How this is possible
3. By whom it is accomplished
Prayer
*Psalter # 299
*Doxology
Blest be the Lord, our fathers’ God,
Eternal King of Kings,
Who only is omnipotent,
Performing wondrous things.
Blest be His great and glorious Name
For evermore, Amen,
And let His glory fill the earth
From shore to shore. Amen.
*Benediction
Postlude
* Congregation Standing
Evening Worship Service
Prelude
Call to Prayer / Silent Prayer
*Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise Him all creatures here below,
Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts,
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Votum and Salutation
*Psalter # 226
*Apostles’ Creed (See back of bulletin.)
*Psalter # 63
Prayer
Offertory: Eastside Christian, PR Special Ed
*Psalter # 144
Scripture: Joel 2:12-14 Preparatory
Sermon: “Turning to the Lord with all our Hearts”
1. The meaning
2. The result
3. The reason
Prayer
*Psalter # 83
*Doxology
May the grace of Christ the Savior,
And the Father’s boundless love,
With the Holy Spirit’s favor
Rest upon us from above.
Thus may we abide in union
With each other and the Lord,
And possess in sweet communion
Joys which earth cannot afford.
*Benediction
Postlude
Volunteer Schedule
Nursery this week
AM: Dana VanPutten, Mary Kortz, Dawn Furrow, Jordan Newhof
PM: Grace Seif, Kristin Kleyn, Debbie Baldwin
Next Sunday
AM: Linda Young, Jason Corson, Natalie & Andrea Monsma, Amlia Herring
PM: Sarah Windemuller, Stephanie Adams, Debbi Young
Greeters Next Week
AM: Steve & Karen Ophoff
AM: Rog & Kris Meyer
PM: Erin & Sarah Windemuller
PM: (song service) Ron & Jackie DeVries
Library Staff: Kim Faber Next Week: Stephanie Vink
Ushers AM: Mark Voortman, Phillip Kleyn
PM: Dwight Quenga, Roger Meyer
Our Church Family
Kyle Corson appeared before the Consistory to made confession of his faith in Jesus Christ. The Consistory joyfully approved his confession. Barring any lawful objections from the congregation Kyle’s public confession of faith is scheduled for the morning worship service of May 25.
First Church News
This evening we will have a preparatory service with a view to celebrating the Lord's Supper next Sunday morning.
Material for the Across the Aisle is due next Sunday, May 18. This is the last issue until September.
Next Sunday evening offering: Covenant Christian, Foreign Student Fund
We are looking for a Sunday School teacher to teach the k-1st grade age level this summer. We will be doing ten lessons starting June 8 and ending August 10. Anyone interested can contact Mike Dykstra
There will be a slide presentation on the Philippines given by Vernon and Melody Ibe on Sunday evening, May 25. This program is sponsored by the evangelism society.
Announcements
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.
Reformed Witness Hour: “The Daughter of Sarah” I Peter 3: 3-4.
Church News: Rev. Spriensma and Rev. Bill Langerak will be leaving for the Philippines tomorrow. Besides preaching for the Berean Prot. Ref. Church of the Philippines, they plan for the celebration of the Lord's Supper, visit the church extension work in Gabaldon, and 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 them to work in the Philippines.
Classis East will convene, D.V., this Wednesday at 8:00 AM in the Holland PRC. Classis has a large agenda dominated by several protests against the decisions of the January Classis on the proper interpretation of Article 21 of the Church Order as it applies to home schooling. Our consistory has delegated our pastor and Elder Bob Faber. Pray for the Lord’s guidance as Classis deals with these and other issues.
Attention Young People: We MUST have all registration forms for the 2008 Young People's Convention by this week Thursday, May 15.
Mark your calendars for a marriage conference “God and Marriage” held at Hudsonville Protestant Ref. Church at 7:30 PM on the following dates: Fri. May 16 “God’s Calling of Husbands and Wives in Marriage” Thurs. May 22 “God’s Way of Building and Strengthening Your Marriage”. Invite a neighbor or take a friend. Nursery will be provided and refreshments afterward.
SENIOR SINGLES FELLOWSHIP: Our Hudsonville members will sponsor our next meeting at Hudsonville PRC on Thurs., May 22. Plan to be there at 11:30 a.m. for lunch and also enjoy an interesting program afterwards. For reservations please call Florence (457-0474) or Harriet (669-3785).
The SWPRC Young People's Society will be hosting their annual softball tournament on Saturday, May 24at Whistlestop Park in Byron Center. Everyone is invited to enjoy concessions and watch the games as 12teams compete. We hope to see you there."
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!
Enjoy Memorial Day breakfast at Georgetown PRC from 7:30 – 10:00 AM on May 26. Proceeds will help Young People’s service projects and TRAC.
The Loveland Protestant Reformed Church is planning, D.V., to have their 50th year anniversary celebration on September 19, 2008. Plan now to celebrate this with us. Those who plan on attending are requested to call Ray Ezinga at (970) 667-5702 or e-mail tammyjvan@aol.com.
School News
Adams Christian School’s annual Association Meeting will be held Monday, May 12 at 8 PM at the school. New members are welcome.
Please join us for a dessert reception to honor Miss Agatha Lubbers and her exceptional service on May 14 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at First Protestant Reformed Church.
The CCHS Foundation Board will meet at 7:00 AM on THURSDAY, May 15, 2008 at THE RAINBOW GRILL in Hudsonville.
Heritage Christian School’s 4th through 9th grade choirs will present a choir concert on Thursday, May 15 at Georgetown PRC at 7:30 PM. Everyone is invited to attend.
CCHS Athletic Boosters Pancake Breakfast is this Saturday, May 17, at CCHS from 7:30 - 10:00 AM followed by the baseball, soccer and softball games at 10:00.
The Choirs of Covenant Chr. High School will present a concert on Sunday, May 18, 8:15 PM at Faith PRC. Mark your calendar. We hope to see you there!
The Protestant Reformed Special Education Society will hold its annual meeting on May 19, 2008 at Heritage Christian School at 7:30. New members are always welcome!
Hope School's Elementary Music Program (grades 1-4) will be held on May 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Grandville High School Auditorium.
Heritage Christian School’s Kindergarten Program will be held at Faith PRC on Friday evening, May 23 at 7:30 PM.
Come join us at the 12th annual Adams Christian School’s Memorial Day Boosters’ Pancake Breakfast from 7 am to 9:30 am. We will also have hanging baskets and flats of flowers to help you with your last minute spruce-ups in your yard.
Please reserve May 31st from 4 till7 PM to help us celebrate Mr. Harry Langerak’s 44 years of faithfully teaching our children. A reception for him will be held in Covenant Christian High School’s gym. If you cannot make the reception you may leave a note for Harry on Covenant's web site. http://www.covenantchristianhs.org/
CCHS class of 1973, plan on a 35 year class reunion Saturday, Aug 2 at Egypt Valley Country Club. If you're interested in attending please email Bernie at blkamps@yahoo.com or call #453-9773. More details later.
The Board of Reformed Heritage Christian School is currently seeking applicants for any combination of math, science, history, and Spanish for the 2008-2009 school year. A cover letter and resume can be mailed to: Reformed Heritage Christian School, 700 North Fletcher Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, 49006, Attn: Mr. Dave Vander Meer Or email: dnjvm5@att.net.
The Free Christian School in Edgerton, MN is in urgent need of a teacher for grades 4-8 for the 2008-09 school year. Please contact Glenn Gunnink (507) 227-4019 or (507)442-3095 or Jeff Baker (507)631-6653 for more information.
Hope PRC School Deficit Drive: The Spring Drive had a shortfall of $60,000. 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.
Thanks to all who supported Adams Christian School through our annual mail drive. If you did not return your commitment form, please do so soon. If we do not receive your form, we will contact you in the next two weeks.