South Holland Protestant Reformed Church; South Holland, Illinois

THIS IS THE LORD’S DAY May 11, 2008

Morning Service (Baptism) Evening Service

The Covenant Promise of Pentecost The Depravity of the Whole Human Race

I. The Covenant Promise I. The Source

II. The Sovereign Explanation II. The Reason

III. The Certain Fruit III. The Extent

Text: Acts 2:39 Text: Lord’s Day 3, Q&A 7, 8

Read: Acts 2:14-40 Read: Romans 5:1-21, Genesis 3:1-7

Psalter Numbers 239, 363, (425:5), 287, 264 Psalter Numbers: 166, 245, 156, 140

Tape Number: 1838 A Tape Number: 1838 B

Today’s Offerings: a.m. General Fund, Benevolence p.m. PRCS, Church Building Fund

Next Week’s Offerings: a.m. General Fund, Evangelism p.m. Heritage CHS, Standard Bearer

WEEKLY CALENDAR

Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Consistory Meeting

Thursday 7:30 p.m. Evangelism Meeting

8:30 p.m. Pre-Confession Class

CONGREGATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

We welcome all visitors to our services today and heartily desire that you are blessed with us under the Gospel. Audio tapes, CD’s, and DVD’s of our sermons are available. Please write your request on the form on the back table after the service and remember to leave a donation when you pick up your request. There are hearing aids available for the worship service. Contact Arthur L. De Jong.

The sacrament of baptism will be administered to Bryce Timothy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tim De Jong. We pray God’s blessing upon them as they seek to raise their son in the fear of Jehovah.

The Consistory will meet this Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. at Peace PRC.

The Evangelism Committee will meet this Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the school.

Pre-Confession Class will meet this Thursday evening, May 15, at 8:30 p.m. at the school.

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

Last week’s offerings: Evangelism $553.50, Heritage CHS $586., Beacon Lights $486.12

FAMILY VISITATION: THE ANTITHETICAL LIFE OF REFORMED FAMILIES (I John 3:1-17)

5/12/08 Monday Morning H. Bleyenburg – J. Lenting

9 a.m. Martha Regnerus 10 a.m. Shirley Van Baren 11 a.m. Ann Wories and Margo

5/12/08 Monday Afternoon G. De Jong – J. Lenting

2 p.m. Dick Poortinga 3 p.m. Pete Van Der Noord 4 p.m. Ed Stouwie, Sr.

5/12/08 Monday Evening

Rev. Langerak – J. Lenting P. Haak – D. Van Der Noord P. Kooiker – P. Van Baren G. De Jong – R. Lenting

7 p.m. Ryan Zandstra 7 p.m. Russ Terpstra 7 p.m. Brian Lenting 7 p.m. Eric Ophoff, Jr.

8 p.m. John C. Haak 8 p.m. Randy Poortinga 8 p.m. Duane Bruinsma 8 p.m. John Zandstra, Jr.

9 p.m. Dave Vander Meulen 9 p.m. Frank Van Baren 9 p.m. Mark Lenting 9 p.m. Gys Van Baren

5/13/08 Tuesday Evening

Rev. Langerak – D. Van Der Noord

7 p.m. Joe Postma 8 p.m. Lewis De Jong 9 p.m. Earl Kamps

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

We rejoice with Mrs. Willametta Vroegh in God’s blessings toward her as she celebrates her 84th birthday this Monday, May 12, Lord willing.

CHURCH NEWS

Rev. A. Spriensma (Kalamazoo PRC) and Rev. W. Langerak (Southeast PRC) will be leaving for the Philippines Monday, May 12. Besides preaching for the Berean Prot. Ref. Church of the Philippines, they plan to celebrate the Lord's Supper, visit the church extension work in Gabaldon, and meet with the pastors of Bastion of Truth Reformed Church. Rev. Spriensma will be with Rev. Langerak for ten days, and then Rev. Langerak's wife, Karen, will join him as he considers the call extended to him 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.  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.

The Reformed Witness Hour can be heard on WYLL, 1160 AM, at 8 a.m. on Sunday mornings. We encourage you to begin your Lord’s Day tuned into this edifying broadcast. Next week’s topic is “I Will Pour Out My Spirit Upon Your Sons and Daughters,” based on Isaiah 44:3-5.

REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Heritage CHS Board will meet this Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. at the school.

The HCHS Spring Choir Concert will be Friday, May 16, at 7:30 p.m. at Cornerstone PRC.

The Graduation Service for the Protestant Reformed Christian School Class of 2008 will be held on Thursday, May 29, at Cornerstone PRC at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Allen Brummel will address the graduates.

The Graduation Service for the Heritage Christian High School Class of 2008 will be held on Friday, May 30, at Cornerstone PRC at 7:00 p.m. Rev. Allen Brummel will address the graduates.

The Heritage CHS board reports the status of the General Fund contributions for Collections, Envelopes and Dues at April 30, 2008 in the amount of $58,837, leaving a balance of $45,574 yet to be collected by July 31, 2008, of the total year goal of $104,411.   Thank you for your continued support.

The PRCS Ladies Auxiliary Annual Plant Sale: This year four businesses, Field of Flowers, Martin Landscaping, Smits Farms, and Windmill Acres, are donating a generous percentage of all the purchases made by supporters of our school. All suppliers will honor their coupons from May 1 – June 30, 2008. There are coupons on the back table, or contact Paula Brummel at (219) 365-6892 or Sarah De Jong at (708) 339-0556.

The Elim Ladies Spring Luncheon is this Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at the Doubletree Hotel, Alsip, IL.

Bethel’s Canoe Trip: We now have all thirty-six spots filled for our canoe trip August 4-9. If you have registered, please note that the rest of the fees ($375 minus the $100 deposit) should be mailed in before June 15, 2008. In the meantime, all participants should look for a package in the mail with full details, consent forms, list of items to bring (and not to bring), etc. Start getting in shape to canoe!

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.

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.

Nursery Schedule: a.m. Jennifer M., Jessica S., Jaedyn Z. p.m. Paige S. & Cailey D.J.

Next Week: a.m. Audra A., Christina Z., Leah B. p.m. Amanda T. & Ellen M.

Recording: Audio/Art D.J Video/ Phil P. Next Week: Audio/ Ben B. Video/Tim L.

May Ushers: a.m. Joel N., Jim H., Brett Z., Todd L. p.m. Mike H., Eric O. Jr., Brad L., Nathan H.