come alongside others grow â cultivate your faith serve
L I V I N G T H E S TO RY
M 6:30p W 6:30p Th 6:30a 9:30a
OF
GOD THIS WEEK
Celebrate Recovery Celebrate Recovery Step Study: Offices Men’s Bible Study: Fellowship Hall Senior Coffee Fellowship: Fellowship Hall
CARE — COME ALONGSIDE OTHERS
LET'S PRAY! — For our college students as they prepare to leave for college. Prayers for Caspar and Leanne Geisterfer who sent out a July Newsletter last week. Our missionary Scott Larson celebrates his birthday today! Blessings to Bill & Shirley La Fleur celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary, August 17. Also a big Happy Birthday to Grace Nyenhuis’ on her 92nd birthday August 19. God Bless You all! SHEPHERDING PASTORATES — By last name: A-C: elder Harry/deacon Leona van der Meer; D-G: elder Scott Schneider/ deacon Jonathan McClure; H-L: elder Randy DeVries/deacon Les Bangma; M-R: elder Phil Buurma/deacon John Hendrikse; S-Z: elder Weberton Figueiredo/deacon Sue Cooper.
GROW — CULTIVATE YOUR FAITH
KIDSTREET — If you feel led to join God in making a significant difference in the lives of children, join the KidStreet Team! Connect with Kate about joining for the fall—thanks for your prayers! —Kate Martinka. PLEASANT STREET GEMS — is looking for 2-3 women who would like to be apart of the GEMS Girls' Club as a Counselor. We meet 2 Wednesdays a month from September through May. Commitment is from 6:00-8:00pm with some lesson/craft planning. A light supper is also available on Club night. Material is all provided. We have openings in 3rd, 5th and 6th grade. If interested please Contact Becky Bangma at 774.573.0007 after 4pm or [email protected]. MINISTRY FAIR — Many small group and ministry opportunities are being offered to adults and youth this fall for anyone to be an attendee, a helper, or a leader! After worship on Sunday, August 27, look at everything displayed in the fellowship hall and sign-up everyone in your family! This is also a good time to fill in registration forms for each of your children for the programs they will be involved in.
WOMEN OF PLEASANT STREET — Have you ever led the discussion in a Bible study? Or as a member of a Bible study, have you thought you would like to try leading yourself? Coffee Break is looking for leaders for our small groups. We lead mostly by asking questions and helping women figure out for themselves what the Bible is saying. Coffee Break meets on Tuesday mornings, 9:30-11, beginning September 5, and we have leaders’ meetings on Thursday mornings to prepare. If this sounds good to you, or for questions, join us Thursday, August 31, 10am in the Fellowship Hall or call Anna Bloem at 508.234.4902.
PLEASANT STREET CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH August 13, 2017 ✛ 9:30 am
SERVE — CONTRIBUTE YOUR TALENTS & RESOURCES
THE NORTHBRIDGE ASSOCIATION OF CHURCHES — is collecting new backpacks and school supplies for children in need. Please bring the backpacks and supplies to church by August 27. The following items are needed: backpacks, pens, pencils, 3-ring-binders, filler paper, rulers, scissors, calculators, glue sticks, notebooks, colored pencils, crayons, etc. Thanks!
REACH OUT — CONNECT WITH OUR COMMUNITY
FAIRLAWN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH — would like to announce and invite you to the installation of their new pastor, Rev. Joel Vande Werken. The service will be held at Fairlawn on Sunday, September 10 at 4pm. Please come and join in their celebration! Refreshments will be served, and nursery care will be provided. For more information please call Ellen Stahl at 508.234.2838. WCS — is seeking potential candidates to serve a one-year and a three-year term on the Board of Trustees. Two trustees have accepted employment at WCS and will resign as trustees. Requirements for Board members include membership at a Christian Reformed Church and contributions of at least $50 to WCS (not for tuition) during the past year. If you are interested, please contact Russ VanderBaan at [email protected] or Lance Engbers at [email protected].
MINISTRY STAFF — HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU?
Sr. Pastor: Rev. Derek Zeyl / Care Ministries: Rev. Howard De Vries Youth: Annika Bangma / Children: Kate Martinka Office + Finances: Sadie Perkins / Email: [email protected] 508.234.5268 / **Summer office hours: 8am–3pm M-Th Find us on Social Media using “Pleasant Street Church”
Welcome! We’re so glad that you're here. If you've been worshipping with us for a long time or you're entering the doors of a church for the first time, it is our hope that you'll experience a kind welcome, a sense of genuine community, and the grace and truth of Jesus Christ that the Christian Church has celebrated for centuries. If you're asking questions about faith and spirituality, join us in our formation opportunities and ministry events to learn more and meet others. Help us get to know you or let us know how we can pray for you by filling in the Communication Card in the pew and putting it in the offering basket—we'll be in touch. The Lord be with you!
WORSHIP—CELEBRATE WHAT GOD IS DOING
We would love to assist in helping your kids become devoted followers of Christ! Visit the KidStreet check-in station in the foyer to get a security tag so your kids can join us downstairs. If you arrive late and need help checking in, assistance is available at the nursery. The nursery is open to infants-3 year olds. We are downstairs ready to serve you! Our KidStreet Class for PreK-2nd grade is dismissed to go with teachers right before the sermon. Please bring your security tag to pick up your children after service. We are excited to serve you!
GATHER Welcome & Announcements Call to Worship — based on Psalm 108:1-4 Our hearts are ready, O Lord, our hearts are ready! We will sing and make melody! We will awaken the dawn! We will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples, we will sing praises to you among the nations. For your steadfast love is great above the heavens, and your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. SONG: The Steadfast Love of the Lord / Great is Thy Faithfulness SONG: Grace Flows Down Call to Confession — based on Romans 5:8; Hebrews 4:16 The proof of God’s amazing love is this: While we were sinners, Christ died for us. Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Trusting in God’s faithfulness and compassion, let us confess our sin before God and one another. Prayer of Confession God of grace, in your presence we confess our sinfulness, our shortcomings, and our offenses against you. You alone know how often we have sinned in wandering from your ways, in wasting your gifts, in forgetting your love. Have mercy on us, O Lord, for we are ashamed and sorry for all we have done to displease you. Forgive our sins, and help us to live in your light and walk in your ways, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen. Silent Confession Words of Assurance —1 Peter 2:24 “He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.” This is the good news! Thanks be to God!
SONG: This is Amazing Grace Passing the Peace & Mutual Greetings The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you! KIDSTREET Dismissal (4 years — 2nd grade) One: People of God, what is our prayer? ALL: Lord, continue to show us your Wonderful, Never Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever love. Amen! People: The Lord be with you! KidStreet: And also with you!
WORD Proverbs 6:6-11; 10:4-5; 12:27; 20:4; 22:13; 24:30-34; 26:13-16 “Stewarding our Inner Sluggard”
COMMIT Morning Prayers Echo Dismissal Morning Offering — Ministries of Pleasant Street SONG: Before You I Kneel
SEND Benediction May our Lord Jesus Christ, the one who came with grace and truth, also fill your hearts with grace and truth, as you serve him in the days ahead. And may the joy of the Lord—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—be your strength. Amen. SONG: Lord,Whose Love in Humble Service Dismissal Let us go forth to serve the world as those who love our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thanks be to God!
Sermon Notes:
M 6:30p W 6:30p Th 6:30a 9:30a
OF
GOD THIS WEEK
Celebrate Recovery Celebrate Recovery Step Study: Offices Men’s Bible Study: Fellowship Hall Senior Coffee Fellowship: Fellowship Hall
CARE — COME ALONGSIDE OTHERS
LET'S PRAY! — For our college students as they prepare to leave for college. Prayers for Caspar and Leanne Geisterfer who sent out a July Newsletter last week. Our missionary Scott Larson celebrates his birthday today! Blessings to Bill & Shirley La Fleur celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary, August 17. Also a big Happy Birthday to Grace Nyenhuis’ on her 92nd birthday August 19. God Bless You all! SHEPHERDING PASTORATES — By last name: A-C: elder Harry/deacon Leona van der Meer; D-G: elder Scott Schneider/ deacon Jonathan McClure; H-L: elder Randy DeVries/deacon Les Bangma; M-R: elder Phil Buurma/deacon John Hendrikse; S-Z: elder Weberton Figueiredo/deacon Sue Cooper.
GROW — CULTIVATE YOUR FAITH
KIDSTREET — If you feel led to join God in making a significant difference in the lives of children, join the KidStreet Team! Connect with Kate about joining for the fall—thanks for your prayers! —Kate Martinka. PLEASANT STREET GEMS — is looking for 2-3 women who would like to be apart of the GEMS Girls' Club as a Counselor. We meet 2 Wednesdays a month from September through May. Commitment is from 6:00-8:00pm with some lesson/craft planning. A light supper is also available on Club night. Material is all provided. We have openings in 3rd, 5th and 6th grade. If interested please Contact Becky Bangma at 774.573.0007 after 4pm or [email protected]. MINISTRY FAIR — Many small group and ministry opportunities are being offered to adults and youth this fall for anyone to be an attendee, a helper, or a leader! After worship on Sunday, August 27, look at everything displayed in the fellowship hall and sign-up everyone in your family! This is also a good time to fill in registration forms for each of your children for the programs they will be involved in.
WOMEN OF PLEASANT STREET — Have you ever led the discussion in a Bible study? Or as a member of a Bible study, have you thought you would like to try leading yourself? Coffee Break is looking for leaders for our small groups. We lead mostly by asking questions and helping women figure out for themselves what the Bible is saying. Coffee Break meets on Tuesday mornings, 9:30-11, beginning September 5, and we have leaders’ meetings on Thursday mornings to prepare. If this sounds good to you, or for questions, join us Thursday, August 31, 10am in the Fellowship Hall or call Anna Bloem at 508.234.4902.
PLEASANT STREET CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH August 13, 2017 ✛ 9:30 am
SERVE — CONTRIBUTE YOUR TALENTS & RESOURCES
THE NORTHBRIDGE ASSOCIATION OF CHURCHES — is collecting new backpacks and school supplies for children in need. Please bring the backpacks and supplies to church by August 27. The following items are needed: backpacks, pens, pencils, 3-ring-binders, filler paper, rulers, scissors, calculators, glue sticks, notebooks, colored pencils, crayons, etc. Thanks!
REACH OUT — CONNECT WITH OUR COMMUNITY
FAIRLAWN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH — would like to announce and invite you to the installation of their new pastor, Rev. Joel Vande Werken. The service will be held at Fairlawn on Sunday, September 10 at 4pm. Please come and join in their celebration! Refreshments will be served, and nursery care will be provided. For more information please call Ellen Stahl at 508.234.2838. WCS — is seeking potential candidates to serve a one-year and a three-year term on the Board of Trustees. Two trustees have accepted employment at WCS and will resign as trustees. Requirements for Board members include membership at a Christian Reformed Church and contributions of at least $50 to WCS (not for tuition) during the past year. If you are interested, please contact Russ VanderBaan at [email protected] or Lance Engbers at [email protected].
MINISTRY STAFF — HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU?
Sr. Pastor: Rev. Derek Zeyl / Care Ministries: Rev. Howard De Vries Youth: Annika Bangma / Children: Kate Martinka Office + Finances: Sadie Perkins / Email: [email protected] 508.234.5268 / **Summer office hours: 8am–3pm M-Th Find us on Social Media using “Pleasant Street Church”
Welcome! We’re so glad that you're here. If you've been worshipping with us for a long time or you're entering the doors of a church for the first time, it is our hope that you'll experience a kind welcome, a sense of genuine community, and the grace and truth of Jesus Christ that the Christian Church has celebrated for centuries. If you're asking questions about faith and spirituality, join us in our formation opportunities and ministry events to learn more and meet others. Help us get to know you or let us know how we can pray for you by filling in the Communication Card in the pew and putting it in the offering basket—we'll be in touch. The Lord be with you!
WORSHIP—CELEBRATE WHAT GOD IS DOING
We would love to assist in helping your kids become devoted followers of Christ! Visit the KidStreet check-in station in the foyer to get a security tag so your kids can join us downstairs. If you arrive late and need help checking in, assistance is available at the nursery. The nursery is open to infants-3 year olds. We are downstairs ready to serve you! Our KidStreet Class for PreK-2nd grade is dismissed to go with teachers right before the sermon. Please bring your security tag to pick up your children after service. We are excited to serve you!
GATHER Welcome & Announcements Call to Worship — based on Psalm 108:1-4 Our hearts are ready, O Lord, our hearts are ready! We will sing and make melody! We will awaken the dawn! We will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples, we will sing praises to you among the nations. For your steadfast love is great above the heavens, and your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. SONG: The Steadfast Love of the Lord / Great is Thy Faithfulness SONG: Grace Flows Down Call to Confession — based on Romans 5:8; Hebrews 4:16 The proof of God’s amazing love is this: While we were sinners, Christ died for us. Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Trusting in God’s faithfulness and compassion, let us confess our sin before God and one another. Prayer of Confession God of grace, in your presence we confess our sinfulness, our shortcomings, and our offenses against you. You alone know how often we have sinned in wandering from your ways, in wasting your gifts, in forgetting your love. Have mercy on us, O Lord, for we are ashamed and sorry for all we have done to displease you. Forgive our sins, and help us to live in your light and walk in your ways, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen. Silent Confession Words of Assurance —1 Peter 2:24 “He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.” This is the good news! Thanks be to God!
SONG: This is Amazing Grace Passing the Peace & Mutual Greetings The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you! KIDSTREET Dismissal (4 years — 2nd grade) One: People of God, what is our prayer? ALL: Lord, continue to show us your Wonderful, Never Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever love. Amen! People: The Lord be with you! KidStreet: And also with you!
WORD Proverbs 6:6-11; 10:4-5; 12:27; 20:4; 22:13; 24:30-34; 26:13-16 “Stewarding our Inner Sluggard”
COMMIT Morning Prayers Echo Dismissal Morning Offering — Ministries of Pleasant Street SONG: Before You I Kneel
SEND Benediction May our Lord Jesus Christ, the one who came with grace and truth, also fill your hearts with grace and truth, as you serve him in the days ahead. And may the joy of the Lord—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—be your strength. Amen. SONG: Lord,Whose Love in Humble Service Dismissal Let us go forth to serve the world as those who love our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thanks be to God!
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