Grace Protestant Reformed Church; Standale, Michigan

GRACE CHURCH BULLETIN – NOVEMBER 8, 2009

MORNING WORSHIP – REV. RON VAN OVERLOOP 9:30 AM Sermon: “Loving God With Our Desires” Text: Lord’s Day 44, q. 113; Galatians 5 Psalters: 256, 204, 97, 7 Offerings: General Fund, Benevolent Fund

EVENING WORSHIP – REV. RON VAN OVERLOOP 6:00 PM Sermon: “Who Shall Stand?” Text: Psalm 130: 1-3 Psalters: 238, 63, 382, 364 Offerings: Building Fund, Covenant Christian High School

FROM OUR COUNCIL/CONSISTORY We warmly welcome all who are worshipping with us today. May we together grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:18) on this Lord’s Day. Sermons are available on CD by filling out a card on the center table in the narthex or can be downloaded via our website www.graceprc.org. Live sermons can also be heard over the telephone by dialing 616-272-7414 at anytime during the service. LORD’S SUPPER The worship service this evening is preparatory with a view to the administration of the Lord’s Supper next Sunday morning. May the Spirit of Christ guide us to prepare ourselves for the Supper of which the Lord calls us to partake. EVANGELISM committee will meet Monday night at 8 PM. COUNCIL’s regular monthly meeting will be Thursday night at 7:30 PM. FAMILY VISITATION has been concluded for the season. The elders are grateful for good reports and for everyone’s cooperation. GROWING IN GRACE CATECHISM All afternoon Old Testament History classes - Lesson 8; 7 pm - Grades 8 & 9 - Lord’s Day 8. 8 pm - Grades 10 & 11 - Lesson 12 of Essentials; 9 pm - Grades 12 and up – Canons I - 8. YOUNG PEOPLES will meet after this morning’s service. We will study Revelation 2:8ff. YOUNG ADULTS will meet next week because of Discussion Groups tonight. We will continue our study on "Grow Up - Spiritual Maturity." The study material is on the sheet in the narthex. WOMEN'S BIBLE FELLOWSHIP: Because of Thanksgiving we are scheduled to meet the third Thursday, November 19th.  Discussion is on Mark 11. See November Grace Notes for details and study questions.  Women of all ages are encouraged to attend and feel free to invite a friend. To gather with God’s people in united adoration of the Father is as necessary to the Christian life as prayer. Martin Luther

REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS YOUNG PEOPLE’S CHRISTIAN SERVICE DAY is scheduled to be Saturday, November 14. Please meet at church at 9:00 a.m. Bring a rake! If you have work to be completed, please sign up in the narthex. If anyone has a leaf blower the Young People could borrow, please call Joan Hanko 677-1855. DENOMINATIONAL NEWS CALLS/TRIOS: · Bethel (IL): Trio of Prof. D. Engelsma, Rev. G. Eriks (Hudsonville), and Rev. K. Koole (Grandville). · Byron Center: Voted to extend a call to Rev. C. Haak (Georgetown). · Cornerstone (IN): Trio of Rev. J. Laning (Hope, Walker), Rev. J. Slopsema (First, GR), Rev. A. Spriensma (Kalamazoo). · Holland: Trio of Rev. S. Key (Hull, IA), Rev. W. Langerak (Southeast), Rev. K. Koole (Grandville). · Trinity (Hudsonville): Trio of Rev. G. Eriks (Hudsonville), Rev. K. Koole (Grandville), Rev. J. Marcus (Edmonton, AB). Rev. Ken Koole continues to labor among the Covenant Evangelical Reformed Church of Singapore, while Rev. Paul Goh is working among Reformed Christians in Malaysia. Remember, therefore, it is not thy hold of Christ that saves thee – it is Christ; it is not thy joy in Christ that saves thee – it is Christ; it is not even faith in Christ, though that be the instrument – it is Christ’s blood and merits; therefore, look not so much to thy hand with which thou art grasping Christ, as to Christ; look not to thy hope, but to Jesus, the source of thy hope; look not to thy faith, but to Jesus, the author and finisher of thy faith. C. H. Spurgeon Anyone who is to find Christ must first find the church. How could anyone know where Christ is and what faith is in him, unless he knew where His believers are? Martin Luther

Nursery today: Nursery next week: Ushers for November:

a.m. a.m. a.m.

Joyce Van Oostenbrugge, Sheri Compagner, Davinia Lotterman Danielle VanDenTop, Ashley Huizinga, Kayleigh Bos Sam Copple, Roger Compagner

p.m. p.m. p.m.

Joanna Leep, Susan Kleyn Joan Hanko, Eliese Moelker Brad Van Oostenbrugge, Steve Kleyn

REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

REFORMED WITNESS HOUR can be heard every Sunday at 8:00 AM on WFUR-FM (102.9) and 4:00 PM on WFUR-AM (1570). This week: In Praise of Sovereign Grace: Irresistible Grace (John 6:44). Next week: In Praise of Sovereign Grace: Preservation of the Saints (John 17:11-12).

GEORGETOWN PRC broadcasts a service each Sunday at 3:00 PM on WFUR-AM (1570).

CHURCH EVENTS

REFORMED WITNESS HOUR COMMITTEE will meet Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 7:30 PM at First PRC, Grand Rapids.

REFORMED DOCTRINES class meets this Wednesday, November 11 at 7:45 PM at Faith Church.  The topic to be discussed is the Holy Spirit and the Covenant.  There will be no meeting on November 25 because of Thanksgiving Day.

2010 PROTESTANT REFORMED MISSION CALENDAR: Active in Missions has produced a 2010 calendar of our Protestant Reformed mission fields and contacts. The 12-month calendar features colorful pictures and descriptions of the fields as well as birthdays and anniversaries of our missionary families. A sample copy of the calendar is available in the back of church. An order form will be included in the next monthly newsletter, or you can place an order by sending your name, phone #, church name, and $5/calendar to Carol Bos/10648 White Birch Dr./Allendale, MI 49401. Please place your order by November 30 to ensure delivery before the new year. Thank you.

POST HIGH BIBLE STUDY will be starting up again shortly with a fresh new look. Plan now to join us for a great time of fellowship, discussion and refreshments. More details are yet to come, so please stay tuned.

HOPE HERALDS 2009 CD "Glad Adoration" is here! You can get your copy at the Reformed Book Outlet in Hudsonville, at Heritage Christian School in Hudsonville, or by contacting Dan VanDyke (616-669-7390) or Karen Daling (616-662-0784 or bulletin@faithprc.org). Cost of the CD is $10. 2009 HH members, contact Dan or Karen to get your complimentary copy.

SCHOOL EVENTS/ PRYP FUNDRAISERS

HOLLAND SINGSPIRATION The young people of 1st PRC of Holland are sponsoring a singspiration tonight at 8:15 PM. You are invited to attend!

HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL BOARD will meet this Wednesday, November 11, at 7:30 PM.

HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL’S ALL-SCHOOL PROGRAM will be held this Thursday, November 12 at Fair Haven Ministries in Hudsonville. The program, entitled “God’s Covenant Faithfulness to His Church”, will start at 7:30 PM with a prelude by the Junior High Band beginning at 7:15 PM, D.V. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

ADAMS 7TH ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW is planned for Saturday, November 21 from 9 to 3 PM.  Stop in and shop from a large variety of crafters (over 65 have signed up).  Stay for a delicious lunch (chicken salad croissants), and purchase from the bake sale to satisfy your sweet tooth.  Your support by attending this event is greatly appreciated.  Any questions can be directed to Lydya at 681-5609 or Ljhulst@gmail.com.

BAKED GOODS WANTED Friends of Adams Christian School: We are currently making preparations for our bake sale at our annual Craft Show, held at ACS on November 21. This is the only booth at our show whose proceeds go to our school, and it is 100% profit! Everyone is invited to participate by donating baked goods of any sort. If you would like to participate, please contact Rebecca Kleyn at 532-1075 or coreb@sbcglobal.net. There are disposable tins available at Adams for your convenience. Thank you!

THANKSGIVING SINGSPIRATION On Sunday, November 22 at 8:15 PM a Thanksgiving singspiration hosted by the Young People's Federation Board will be held at Trinity PRC in Hudsonville.  A collection will be taken for the Young People's Convention to be held next summer.  Please plan to join us for an hour of giving thanks in song to our heavenly Father.  

COOKBOOKS, sold by Trinity's Young People, remain available for $15 each.  They make a great Christmas, wedding, bridal shower, etc. gift!  To purchase, please contact Bev Kuiper, 896-1309 or hibevkuiper@gmail.com.  They are also available at the Reformed Book Outlet.

TEACHING POSITION Faith Christian School in Randolph, WI, is seeking a teacher for either the Upper Room (grades 6-8) or the Middle Room (grades 3-5) starting next school year 2010-2011.  Interested individuals should contact Board President, Joe Van Baren at 920-326-6190 or the administrator, Mike Vander Veen at michael.vanderveen@yahoo.com or 920-296-4406.

EASTSIDE STOP-N-SHOP Thank you to everyone who came to the Eastside Stop-N-Shop and helped support the Eastside Promoters and Protestant Reformed Education.