Hope Protestant Reformed Church; Redlands, California

 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.  For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;  - Ephesians 2:13,14

THIS IS THE LORD'S DAY APRIL 9, 2006

 

Morning Worship Service - 10:00 AM

Evening Worship Service - 6:00 PM

            The King’s Triumphal Entry

            I. The Majestic Way

            II. The Powerful Testimony

            III. The Great Joy

 

Scripture Reading: Matthew 21:1-27

Text: Matthew 21:1-11

Psalter Numbers: 429, 333, 59, 318

Offerings: Hope Christian School & General Fund

The special offering next week will be for the Building Fund.

            Barabbas Chosen Over Jesus

            I. Pilate’s Presentation

            II. The Multitude’s Preference

            III. Jesus’ Rejection

 

Scripture Reading: Matthew 27:1-33

Text: Matthew 27:15-25

Psalter Numbers: 232, 152, 80, 191

Offerings: Benevolence Fund and the General Fund

Our church extends a welcome to the visitors worshiping with us today. We are thankful that the Lord brought you here. Our prayer is that the Lord will bless us together as we listen to His word and as we seek to encourage one another in our fellowship together.

 

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

Choir Practice this afternoon at 2:15 p.m.

Adult Fellowship will meet after the evening worship service. The Bible study will begin at Ecclesiastes 1:14.  Peter and Linda Smit will lead the meeting.

Catechism Assignments:

New Testament History for Beginners: Memorize Lesson 24

Old Testament History for Juniors: Memorize Lesson 24, complete worksheet.

Old Testament History for Seniors: Memorize Lesson 24 and Malachi 3:1, complete worksheet.

Heidelberg Catechism: Memorize Lord’s Day 50, complete worksheet.

Essentials of Reformed Doctrine: Memorize Lesson 14.

Pre/Post-confession Class: Prepare for lecture and discussion on Article 18 of the Belgic Confession.

Mens' Society will meet this Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The Bible study will begin at John 14:25-31. Jonathan den Hartog will be in charge of the after-recess program.

Due to the administration of the Lord’s Supper next Sunday morning, Lord willing, Young People’s Society and the Church History Class will meet the following Sunday morning, April 23.

 

FROM THE CONSISTORY

Receipts for the month of March are as follows:

General Fund                       $11,462.69            Building Fund                     $896.97

Benevolence                          $1,007.56            Hope Christian School     $4,276.47

Evangelism                               $242.81            Standard Bearer                $277.51

According to Article 67 of the Church Order, the consistory calls the congregation to worship on Good Friday, April 14, to remember the death of our Lord Jesus Christ on the cross.  Worship services will begin at 7:30 p.m., with the special collection taken for the Beacon Lights.

 

NEWS FROM THE DENOMINATION

Faith PRC voted to call Rev. J. Slopsema (First PRC, Grand Rapids) to be their next pastor.

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

Mr. Bernie Meelker was informed Monday that he has an inoperable cancerous tumor in his neck.  Chemotherapy and radiation have been recommended as treatment.  More tests need to be performed before treatment can begin.  We remember the brother and his family in our prayers, that the Lord will daily lead them by His sovereign gracious hand in the way He has appointed them.

 

REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Hope Christian School Board will meet Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Hot Lunch will be served this Friday at Hope Christian School. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a time of fellowship.

An Easter Choir Program & Singspiration will be held next week Sunday following the evening service.

Kindergarten roundup for children planning to begin Hope Christian School for the 2006/2007 school year will be held April 18.  Please contact Laurie Jabaay for details.
The Program Committee of the 2006 Young Peoples Convention to be held in NW Iowa is looking for leaders for sectionals / discussion groups.  There are a variety of topics from which to choose.  See the website www.prypconvention.com for the list.  If you will do this or if you have questions contact Skip Hunter at doonskip@hickorytech.net or 712-726-3381.  Please help our covenant young people in this matter. 
We are still looking for more chaperones for the upcoming convention!  Join us for a spiritually-edifying and fun-filled week.  The chaperone application form is available at www.prypconvention.com.  Please contact N. Oostra (712-439-2037) or B. Mowery (712-726-3411) with questions.  Also, young people, keep your registration forms coming in.  We’re looking forward to seeing you in July!

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Redlands Christian Home will meet at 9:30 a.m., Monday, April 17, in the Village Center.

The Young People will be having a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, April 22 for this year’s convention.  Everyone is invited.

The Young Peoples Society thanks all those who contributed to the sub-sandwich fundraiser.  We made a total of $528.64.

All those going to the Young People’s Convention please give Kara Miersma $32 for the remaining balance of the registration fee.

 

NURSERY ATTENDANTS

Today               (AM) Beth Feenstra, Lorianne Karsemeyer and Catherine VanderWal

                        (PM) Laurie Jabaay and Ronda den Hartog

Next Week        (AM) Amber Gritters, Breanna Meelker and Brittany Gaastra

                        (PM) Heike McKelvey and Dawn Howerzyl

 

Listen to the Reformed Witness Hour today from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on KPRO 1570 AM. Today's sermon will be on the topic Surely, This Was The Son Of God!. The text will be taken from Mark 15:39. Note that you can also listen to the Reformed Witness Hour on the Internet at:

http://www.prca.org/refwitness/index.html

 

“That the Son of God was reduced so low none can properly remember without the deepest horror, and displeasure with themselves, and detestation of their own crimes.  But hence also arises no ordinary ground of confidence; for Christ was sunk into the depths of ignominy, that he might obtain for us, by his humiliation, an ascent to the heavenly glory: he was reckoned worse than a robber, that he might admit us to the society of the angels of God.  If this advantage be justly estimated, it will be more than sufficient to remove the offence of the cross.” - John Calvin, on Matthew 27:15-23.