Wingham Protestant Reformed Church; Wingham, ON, Canada

THE LORD'S DAY

MAY 4, 2008

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And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS:

for he shall save his people from their sins.

Matthew 1:21

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10:30 A.M.  Rev. Michael De Vries                  1:00 P.M.  Rev. Michael De Vries

  Call to Worship                                                  Call to Worship

  Silent Prayer                                                       Silent Prayer

*Votum and Salutation                                      *Votum and Salutation

*Song of Praise:  #350                                       *Song of Praise:  #397:1-5

  Law and Summary                                             Apostle's Creed

  Song:  #388                                                        Song:  #10

  Congregational Prayer                                       Congregational Prayer

*Song of Dedication:  #262                               *Song of Dedication:  #284:1-4

  Scripture Reading:  Hebrews 7                          Scripture Reading: Hebrews 4;

  Text:    Lord’s Day 11                                        Text:  Genesis 6:8                                                                             Genesis 6:1-13 

  Sermon:  “Believing                                          Sermon:  “Finding Grace

                   in Jesus”                                                    in the Eyes of Jehovah”

    1.  PRECIOUS JESUS                                                      1.  THE MEANING

    2.  PERFECT SAVIOUR                                                  2.  THE REASON

    3.  SAVING FAITH                                                          3.  THE FRUIT

   Prayer of Thanksgiving                                      Prayer of Thanksgiving                

  Song:  #170                                                        Song:  #378

   Offering:  General Fund                                    Offering:  Foreign Missions

 *Doxology:  #196                                              *Doxology:  #197    

 *Benediction                                                     *Benediction

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* Indicates those able, please stand

 

WELCOME:   We welcome you into the House of the Lord this Lord's Day.  It is our prayer that you may experience the bond of God's love with us as we worship His Holy name.  Visitors are invited to stay and have a time of fellowship, coffee and lunch with us between services.

 

TODAY’S SERVICES: 

OFFERING:  a.m. - General Fund       p.m. - Foreign Missions

NURSERY:  a.m. - Joan V., Cindy, Aryn

                      p.m. - Rebecca, Alice

 

NEXT SUNDAY:  May 11

            We will celebrate Pentecost Sunday, rejoicing in the outpouring of the Comforter.

            Prof. R. Cammenga will lead us in worship, the Lord willing. Rev. De Vries will be filling a classical appointment in the Faith daughter congregation which is meeting in Hudsonville, MI.

OFFERING:  a.m. - General Fund        p.m. - Emeritus Fund

NURSERY:  a.m. - Nanda, Rita, Cassidy

                      p.m. - Allison, Cheryl, Averly

 

CHURCH CALENDAR THIS WEEK:  May 4-10

TUESDAY, May 6

            8:00p.m. - Consistory will meet.

WEDNESDAY, May 7

            3:00 p.m. - The Ladies Monthly Bible Study will meet at the church. We continue at Question 6 - "The Calling of the Truly Liberated Woman." We also hope to discuss possible study material for next season.      Coffee: Tanya        Babysit: Joan and Jillian

 

Catechism Classes:

4:15 - 5:00 Class 1 Lesson 25 and Psalter #281, vs. 1 - 4.

5:00 - 6:00 Class 2 Lesson 25 and Psalter #281, vs. 1 - 4.

6:00 - 7:00 Class 3 Lesson 25 and Psalter #281, vs. 1 - 4.

7:00 - 8:00 Class 4 Lord's Day 26 and Test on L.D. 19-26, and Psalter #281, vs. 1 - 4.

            This will be the last week of Catechism classes. We give thanks to God for the cooperation of both parents and children, and for the excellent attendance throughout the season.

CHURCH CLEANING - Gerry and Alice Guichelaar

HOST FAMILIES - May 4 - Harvey and Cindy Kikkert

                                - May 11 - Marvin and Allison Kikkert

HOME VISITATION - Marvin Kikkert - Monday, May 5, at 8:00 p.m.

 

 

“All this LORD willing”

 

OUR CHURCH FAMILY:

            Jenny Van Gent was able to be home since Monday. She went in for bloodwork on Friday and was able to return home - and the bloodwork will be done again next Wed. She is getting weaker with more pain in her knees and hips. She is scheduled to have an MRI on May 8 in Owen Sound. Let us continue to remember Bart, Jenny, Henk, and Willeke and family before the throne of grace during these difficult times.

 

ADVANCE NOTICE:

            Classis East will meet on Wednesday, May 14 at First PRC, Holland, MI.

 

NEWS FROM OUR CHURCHES:

            Calvary PRC, Hull, Iowa has extended a call to Rev. Douglas Kuiper who is presently in Randolph, WI.

 

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

            The Name of Jesus

            "Jesus' name reminds us, too that he is a Savior from sin.  Many do not want such a Savior. They only want someone who will fill their bellies, heal their bodies, and solve their present problems. But those who by grace know themselves to be sinners before God and who pray, 'God be merciful to me a sinner,' like the publican in the temple, not daring to lift up their eyes (Luke 18:13) find in Christ their heart's desire and the assurance that there is a way of escape, of pardon, and of peace with God.

            What a blessing to know him as Jesus! Truly there is 'none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved' (Acts 4:12). May many know that name, not as the name of a mere man who lived several thousand years ago, but as the name of God's Son, their Savior."

                                                                                    Rev. R. Hanko