WELCOME Fresno Christian Reformed Church
December 31, 2017
Growing closer together as we grow closer to God through worship, fellowship and service.
Fresno Christian Reformed Church www.fresnocrc.org 1639 W. Shields Ave, Fresno, CA 93705 Phone:(559‐229‐7386)
[email protected] Guest Pastor, Patrick Anthony
Sunday December 31, 2017 Welcome to Fresno Christian Reformed Church A happy and blessed New Year to you in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord! It is our prayer, on this last Sunday of the year that you experience a warm welcome here. As we hear God’s word, may our hearts be united as one, in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ! 15
(John tes fied concerning him. He cried out, saying, “This is the one I spoke about when I said, ‘He who comes a er me has surpassed me because he was before me.’”) 16 Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given. John 1:15‐16
If you are visi ng for the first me, we would like to get to
know you. Please fill out the friendship folder in the pew in front of you and join us for refreshments and fellowship a er worship. Today, we are blessed to have Pastor Patrick Anthony from Escalon Chris an Reformed Church as Guest Pastor. Next Sunday, we welcome Brian Ross, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministries at Fresno Pacific University .
WELCOME TO WORSHIP! Sunday, December 31, 2017, 9:30 AM Call to Worship “Rejoice, O Pure in Heart” God’s Gree ng and Our Mutual Gree ng “Love the Lord” “Jesus Messiah” Our Morning Prayer Children 3‐7 are dismissed for Children’s Worship Presenta ons of Gi s and Offerings (This month, each Sunday, our special offerings are for the Deacon’s Fund) “Blessed Be the Tie that Binds” LUYH 257
Text: Romans 5:1‐11 *Message:
“How to Know You Are Jus fied” “How Firm a Founda on” LUYH 427 God’s Depar ng Blessing “All Hail King Jesus” Postlude: Our Leaving to Serve *Delivering God’s Word — Guest Pastor, Patrick Anthony Listen to sermons on‐line at www.fresnocrc.org, or sign up at the informa on center for CD’s or DVD’s of past services.
PRAYER Requests
Please con nue to pray for the G family, as Ernie's dad, Ernest is con nuing treatment and back on dialysis. Please keep them all in prayer during this me.
Pray for our church leadership.
Pray for our missionaries to Mexico—The Lee family and for their upcoming move to eastern Mexico.
Pray for Bill Vander Kooi and our prison ministry.
Pray for the health of those who are weak or have compromised immune systems during this season and for those who live alone or are homebound.
If you have a prayer request, please call or text Andrea C 559‐909‐9750. Or if you prefer to use our new prayer request email:
[email protected] UPCOMING Events
Ladies! Coffee Break will resume January 9th, 9:30 AM.
Giving of our Talents in Service
Sunday, December 31
Sunday, January 7
Greeters
Carl & Janet DJ
Bob & Trudy D
Coffee
Robert & Glenda D
Russ & Pa y D
Nursery
Melisa G
Adrianna R
Informa on Center Marlene C
Keren S
Campus Security
Daniel VDK
Hans vdH
Activities this Week Sunday 12/31 Morning Worship
9:30 AM
Monday 1/1/18
Sunday 1/7
Happy New Year! Morning Worship
9:30 AM