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M 6:00p 6:30p 7:00p T 6:30p W 6:30p 7:30p Th 6:30a
OF GOD THIS WEEK Men’s Softball Game: Away vs. WCC Celebrate Recovery Serve Meeting: Student Center Free Tech Support: Student center Celebrate Recovery Step Study: Offices MS & HS Stories & S’mores: Annika’s Home Men’s Bible Study: Fellowship Hall
CARE — COME ALONGSIDE OTHERS LET'S PRAY! — For our college graduates who are looking for work. Prayer for those on vacation that they may be refreshed and have safe travels. Also, keep in your prayers our missionaries to Worcester, Mike and Julie Sullivan and their family as well as our church plant—Emmaus City Church. Birthday wishes to Jane Ebbeling who celebrates her 87th June 29. The Lord bless you! FAREWELL FRIENDS! — As we make our primary residence to be near family in Michigan, we are thankful for our Church Family here at Pleasant St. You have shared our joys, the baptisms of our children and grandchildren, Christian School, Bible Studies and fellowship. You have also supported us in times of sickness and death. We will always remember your love for us. Our new mailing address is 8240 Ridgestone Dr. SW Byron Center, MI 49315. Please visit us there! —Herman & Eva Baker. CELEBRATION — The family of James Nydam extends an invitation to all church members to attend a birthday open house at Fairwoods Recreation Center, today from 2-3:30pm. The open house will be to celebrate our father who will be turning 90 years old on July 5.
GROW — CULTIVATE YOUR FAITH CHURCH SERVICE CHANGE — On Sunday, July 9, our church service will begin at 10am. This is to allow for the SERVE participants to prepare for the morning worship. Please make a note of the change of schedule for this Sunday only. SENIOR COFFEE FELLOWSHIP — will not meet this week. We will meet again July 6. Hope to see you then!
SERVE — CONTRIBUTE YOUR TALENTS & RESOURCES
SERVE-ANTS — 3x5 index cards have been left at the ends of the pews for you to write a verse, an encouraging note, or a prayer to one of the 60 Serve Participants. You can sign your name or they can be anonymous. Write more than one! Completed notes can be put in the basket near the serve volunteer board in the fellowship hall. Thank you for all your help to make Serve a life changing experience.
PLEASANT STREET CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH June 25, 2017 ✛ 9:30 am
OUR COMMUNION OFFERING — Today, will be for the Whitinsville Christian School—a school that nurtures the academic, spiritual, personal, social, creative and physical development of students, in cooperation with their parents, for Christ-like service in God’s world. Thank you for your support! BASEMENT RENOVATION FUND — So far we have received $49,601 of the $70k that we need to start our project. Thank you for your support! To give or pledge monies, please use the green envelopes in the pew. For more details about the project, please see the display board in the fellowship hall. PICNIC VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED — for various aspects— please see Ruth Gibbons, our church picnic coordinator and share a little of your time—we need more and new volunteers! NORTHBRIDGE FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS may be placed in the baskets available each Sunday at the main and back entrances.
REACH OUT — CONNECT WITH OUR COMMUNITY
CHOIR FEST — Coming this July 10-14 (Mon-Fri) at Fairlawn CRC. This years theme is: Sing to the Lord a New Song, Sing to the Lord, all the Earth! Brochures are available in the fellowship hall. ECUMENICAL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL — Will be held July 17-21, 9am-12pm, at the Village Congregational Church. Please place donated items in the VBS box in the fellowship hall. Thanks!
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 have a fully staffed nursery available for Infants—3 yr-olds downstairs. Please visit the Welcome Desk in the foyer to check-in your child. Activity bags are available at the Kids Corner table in the fellowship hall for children in worship. Please return the activity bags—the crafts are yours to keep! Children Pre-K—2nd grade are dismissed to KidStreet rooms 2 & 3 for Children's Church during worship. Parents/Guardians: If you did not check in your child prior to the service, please accompany them to their class and ask the teacher to check them in. Thanks for your help!
GATHER Welcome & Announcements Call to Worship Come! Come praise the eternal God! Let all that is within us—body, emotions, mind, and will—praise God’s holy name! Despite our failures, He forgives and releases us. More than any doctor, He heals our diseases. When we are famished and weak, He fills us with good and beautiful things, satisfying our needs, and restoring our strength. So come! Come, praise the eternal God! Sing songs from a grateful heart, and remember all that He has done for us! SONG: Praise to the Lord,The Almighty SONG: This is Amazing Grace Passing the Peace & Mutual Greetings The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you! KIDSTREET Dismissal (3 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!
TABLE The Thanksgiving The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right for us to give him thanks and praise. Remembering the Story Tasting Grace This morning we celebrate the Lord’s Supper. All who love Jesus Christ, trust in him alone for their salvation, and agree to be his disciple are invited to join with us in this celebration. With thanks and joy, take the bread and dip it into the cup. If you are unable to proceed to the front of the sanctuary to partake, remain seated and the elements will be brought to you. Gluten free option for bread is available.
SONG: O Come to the Altar Communion Prayer God of grace, you renew us at your table with the bread of life. May this food strengthen us in love and help us to serve you and each other. We ask this in the name of Jesus, the Lord. Amen.
COMMIT Offerings: 1) Ministries of Pleasant Street 2) The Whitinsville Christian School
Morning Prayers SONG: If You But Trust in God to Guide You
WORD Proverbs 3:1-20 + “Living The Wise Life”
SEND Benediction May the blessing of God, the giver of every good and perfect gift; and of Christ, who summons us to service; and of the Holy Spirit, who inspires generosity and love, be with us all. Amen. SONG: Christian Hearts in Love United 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 6:00p 6:30p 7:00p T 6:30p W 6:30p 7:30p Th 6:30a
OF GOD THIS WEEK Men’s Softball Game: Away vs. WCC Celebrate Recovery Serve Meeting: Student Center Free Tech Support: Student center Celebrate Recovery Step Study: Offices MS & HS Stories & S’mores: Annika’s Home Men’s Bible Study: Fellowship Hall
CARE — COME ALONGSIDE OTHERS LET'S PRAY! — For our college graduates who are looking for work. Prayer for those on vacation that they may be refreshed and have safe travels. Also, keep in your prayers our missionaries to Worcester, Mike and Julie Sullivan and their family as well as our church plant—Emmaus City Church. Birthday wishes to Jane Ebbeling who celebrates her 87th June 29. The Lord bless you! FAREWELL FRIENDS! — As we make our primary residence to be near family in Michigan, we are thankful for our Church Family here at Pleasant St. You have shared our joys, the baptisms of our children and grandchildren, Christian School, Bible Studies and fellowship. You have also supported us in times of sickness and death. We will always remember your love for us. Our new mailing address is 8240 Ridgestone Dr. SW Byron Center, MI 49315. Please visit us there! —Herman & Eva Baker. CELEBRATION — The family of James Nydam extends an invitation to all church members to attend a birthday open house at Fairwoods Recreation Center, today from 2-3:30pm. The open house will be to celebrate our father who will be turning 90 years old on July 5.
GROW — CULTIVATE YOUR FAITH CHURCH SERVICE CHANGE — On Sunday, July 9, our church service will begin at 10am. This is to allow for the SERVE participants to prepare for the morning worship. Please make a note of the change of schedule for this Sunday only. SENIOR COFFEE FELLOWSHIP — will not meet this week. We will meet again July 6. Hope to see you then!
SERVE — CONTRIBUTE YOUR TALENTS & RESOURCES
SERVE-ANTS — 3x5 index cards have been left at the ends of the pews for you to write a verse, an encouraging note, or a prayer to one of the 60 Serve Participants. You can sign your name or they can be anonymous. Write more than one! Completed notes can be put in the basket near the serve volunteer board in the fellowship hall. Thank you for all your help to make Serve a life changing experience.
PLEASANT STREET CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH June 25, 2017 ✛ 9:30 am
OUR COMMUNION OFFERING — Today, will be for the Whitinsville Christian School—a school that nurtures the academic, spiritual, personal, social, creative and physical development of students, in cooperation with their parents, for Christ-like service in God’s world. Thank you for your support! BASEMENT RENOVATION FUND — So far we have received $49,601 of the $70k that we need to start our project. Thank you for your support! To give or pledge monies, please use the green envelopes in the pew. For more details about the project, please see the display board in the fellowship hall. PICNIC VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED — for various aspects— please see Ruth Gibbons, our church picnic coordinator and share a little of your time—we need more and new volunteers! NORTHBRIDGE FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS may be placed in the baskets available each Sunday at the main and back entrances.
REACH OUT — CONNECT WITH OUR COMMUNITY
CHOIR FEST — Coming this July 10-14 (Mon-Fri) at Fairlawn CRC. This years theme is: Sing to the Lord a New Song, Sing to the Lord, all the Earth! Brochures are available in the fellowship hall. ECUMENICAL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL — Will be held July 17-21, 9am-12pm, at the Village Congregational Church. Please place donated items in the VBS box in the fellowship hall. Thanks!
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 have a fully staffed nursery available for Infants—3 yr-olds downstairs. Please visit the Welcome Desk in the foyer to check-in your child. Activity bags are available at the Kids Corner table in the fellowship hall for children in worship. Please return the activity bags—the crafts are yours to keep! Children Pre-K—2nd grade are dismissed to KidStreet rooms 2 & 3 for Children's Church during worship. Parents/Guardians: If you did not check in your child prior to the service, please accompany them to their class and ask the teacher to check them in. Thanks for your help!
GATHER Welcome & Announcements Call to Worship Come! Come praise the eternal God! Let all that is within us—body, emotions, mind, and will—praise God’s holy name! Despite our failures, He forgives and releases us. More than any doctor, He heals our diseases. When we are famished and weak, He fills us with good and beautiful things, satisfying our needs, and restoring our strength. So come! Come, praise the eternal God! Sing songs from a grateful heart, and remember all that He has done for us! SONG: Praise to the Lord,The Almighty SONG: This is Amazing Grace Passing the Peace & Mutual Greetings The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you! KIDSTREET Dismissal (3 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!
TABLE The Thanksgiving The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right for us to give him thanks and praise. Remembering the Story Tasting Grace This morning we celebrate the Lord’s Supper. All who love Jesus Christ, trust in him alone for their salvation, and agree to be his disciple are invited to join with us in this celebration. With thanks and joy, take the bread and dip it into the cup. If you are unable to proceed to the front of the sanctuary to partake, remain seated and the elements will be brought to you. Gluten free option for bread is available.
SONG: O Come to the Altar Communion Prayer God of grace, you renew us at your table with the bread of life. May this food strengthen us in love and help us to serve you and each other. We ask this in the name of Jesus, the Lord. Amen.
COMMIT Offerings: 1) Ministries of Pleasant Street 2) The Whitinsville Christian School
Morning Prayers SONG: If You But Trust in God to Guide You
WORD Proverbs 3:1-20 + “Living The Wise Life”
SEND Benediction May the blessing of God, the giver of every good and perfect gift; and of Christ, who summons us to service; and of the Holy Spirit, who inspires generosity and love, be with us all. Amen. SONG: Christian Hearts in Love United 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:
