Grace
Protestant Reformed Church;
GRACE CHURCH BULLETIN – NOVEMBER 15, 2009
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MORNING WORSHIP – REV. RON VAN
OVERLOOP 9:30 AM Sermon: “With Thee There Is Forgiveness” Text: Psalm
130: 4,8 Psalters: 166,
83, 362, 283 Offerings: General
Fund, Benevolent Fund |
EVENING WORSHIP – REV. RON VAN
OVERLOOP 6:00 PM Sermon: “Wait
and Hope in Jehovah” Text: Psalm
130: 5-7 Psalters: 73, 111, 363, 162 Offerings: Reformed
Witness Hour, Beacon Lights |
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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 LORD’S SUPPER The sacrament will be administered
during this morning’s service. The elders are called to
guard the Table and so only members of the congregation and those who have
received permission of our elders may partake. May we hear the Lord declare to
us that He has forgiven us all our iniquities, having redeemed us. CONSISTORY
will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday at The Council presents to the
congregation the following office bearer nominations: Elder nominees are Harold Kaptein, Nick Kleyn Sr., Dave Van Baren, and GROWING IN GRACE SUNDAY
SCHOOL teachers
will meet immediately after the morning service. The children will meet for 5
minutes after tonight’s service to receive their Christmas program material. CATECHISM All afternoon Old Testament
History classes - Lesson 9; YOUNG
PEOPLES will meet
after this morning’s service. We
will study Rev. 2:8ff. YOUNG ADULTS will meet tonight and continue our study on "Grow Up - Spiritual
Maturity." The study material is on the sheet in the narthex. ADULT BIBLE SOCIETIES will meet this Wednesday evening at · Refreshment servers this week are
Joyce Van Oostenbrugge and Paula Mastbergen. |
GROWING IN GRACE – cont. WOMEN'S BIBLE
FELLOWSHIP:
Attention all women. This Thursday, November 19th at REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS From the Contact Committee: Synod 2009 has
authorized the CC to assist the Berean PRC of the Reformed Free Publishing is thankful to
our heavenly Father for the gifts and prayers from members of Grace PRC. The
gifts allow the RFPA to publish and distribute books and the Standard Bearer
at affordable prices. Readers from around the world use these publications
and express their appreciation. Please keep this kingdom cause in your
prayers. DENOMINATIONAL NEWS CALLS/TRIOS:
· · · Cornerstone (IN): voted to extend a
call to Rev. J. Slopsema (First, GR). · · Trinity (Hudsonville): Trio of Rev.
G. Eriks (Hudsonville), Rev. K. Koole (Grandville), Rev. J. Marcus (Edmonton,
AB). Prof. H. Hanko left over a week ago
to speak four weeks among the saints of Covenant PRC of Northern Ireland,
which allows Rev. Stewart to develop the work in Rev. K. Koole continues to labor
among the Covenant Evangelical Reformed Church of Singapore, while Rev. Paul Goh is working among
Reformed Christians in |
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Nursery today: Nursery next week: Ushers for November: |
a.m. a.m. a.m. |
Danielle
VanDenTop, Ashley Huizinga, Kayleigh Bos Deb
Feenstra, Lynette Kleyn, Sara VanDenTop Sam
Copple, Roger Compagner |
p.m. p.m. p.m. |
Joan Hanko,
Eliese Moelker Heidi
Meulenberg, Robin Compagner Brad Van
Oostenbrugge, Steve Kleyn |
REQUESTED
ANNOUNCEMENTS
REFORMED WITNESS HOUR
can be heard every Sunday at
GEORGETOWN PRC
broadcasts a service each Sunday at
CHURCH EVENTS
BASKETBALL TEAMS Grace Church now has two basketball teams, one in the upper league and
one in the lower. If you desire to play in either, please give Mark
Meulenberg a call at 855-2655.
MESSIAH CONCERT
The 70th Annual Performance by the Zeeland Civic Chorus of G. F. Handel's Messiah
will be given on Thursday, December 3, at
SPECIAL
NEEDS PROGRAM will be held on January 29 at Faith PRC at
look forward to witnessing our special needs members
glorifying God with the talents He has given them!
SCHOOL EVENTS/ FUNDRAISERS
PROTESTANT
REFORMED SPECIAL EDUCATION DRIVE
is being conducted the weeks of November
15 and 22 through the mail. Our goal
this year is $104,000. We earnestly pray
that with God’s gracious help we can attain this goal. If you did not receive a letter, or have any
questions, please call Brandon Van Overloop (616-669-4816) or Bern Zandstra
(616-534-3865).
ADAMS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
is conducting our deficit support drive for 2009-2010 by mail. The goal of this drive is $250,000. To date, we have received $151,000 in pledges
and have collected $105,000 of that amount.
Information and commitment forms will be sent out this week. Please prayerfully consider this need and
return your form by November 30, even if you cannot contribute at this
time.
ADAMS 7TH ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW is
planned for Saturday, November 21 from
BAKED GOODS WANTED
Friends of
THANKSGIVING SINGSPIRATION
On Sunday, November 22 at
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.
2010 PROTESTANT REFORMED
HOPE HERALDS 2009 CD
"Glad Adoration" is here! You can get your copy at the Reformed Book
Outlet in Hudsonville, at
FITTING PRAISES CD
Vol. 13 by the Protestant Reformed Psalm Singing Choir is now available at the
special introductory price of $11 per CD until
COOKBOOKS Covenant Christian Ladies Aid is selling their
cookbooks, Home Cookin', for $10. This would make a great Christmas gift,
and help out our school at the same time. Please call Darlene Bertsch to pay
for it and to receive your cookbook. Thank You