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OF
GOD THIS WEEK
S 5:00p Sunday Night Bible Study: Cecile Gaigals Home (Mark 9-10) M 9:30a Women’s Bible Study: Council Room 2:00p Open Door: Student Center 6:30p Celebrate Recovery T 9:30a Coffee Break: Fellowship Hall; Childcare 2:00p Open Door: Student Center 6:30p Fresh Start: Rose Room; Divorce Care for Kids: Room 7 6:30p GriefShare: Offices 6:30p Free Tech Support: Student Center W 7:00a PS: HS Breakfast:Valley Cafe 6:30p Celebrate Recovery Step Study: Offices Th 2:00p Open Door: Student Center
COUNCIL UPDATES
Communication Task Force – To maintain open communication between council and the congregation, after each council meeting the Communication Task force will provide an update on pertinent topics of discussion, decisions that have been made, and information on which input from the congregation is needed.
CARE — COME ALONGSIDE OTHERS
LET'S PRAY! — For Susan Schmidt (John Patrick’s cousin) who has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. She is currently undergoing chemo—we pray that her cancer slows it’s growth and heads into remission. Blessings to Sandy Frieswick, our missionary in Africa who celebrates her birthday tomorrow. David & Jan Kooistra our Wycliff Bible Translators sent out a prayer letter.
GROW — CULTIVATE YOUR FAITH
TUITION ASSISTANT REMINDER — Please return the paperwork or direct any questions to your pastorate deacon by next Saturday.
SERVE — CONTRIBUTE YOUR TALENTS & RESOURCES CRC SOFTBALL OUTREACH MINISTRY — Men 16 years and older interested in fun, competition, and fellowship are invited to join the combined Pleasant Street and Fairlawn CRC team. Games are played on Monday evenings at 6pm from April 17-August 7. Email Jonathan Steele, [email protected] for more information.
Building Task Force – Engineering drawings for the restoration of the building structure are in process. We are also looking at options for renovating the basement (older section of the building) and the front of the sanctuary so these spaces are more functional and can better meet our ministry needs.
AHADI/BOSTON MARATHON — Cara Hehn, niece to Brandon Hehn, will be running next Monday to raise funds for SCREAM/ Ahadi Family Kenya in memory of Jon Masso. Please stop by the display in the Fellowship Hall to find out how you can bless the lives of many at-risk boys from Nairobi. Thanks for your support!
Nominations — If there is a member of the congregation who you think should prayerfully be considered to be an elder (men) or deacon (men or women), please submit the name of the nominee to Elder Tom Cooper by April 30.
April 9, 2017 Palm Sunday ✛ 9:30 am
COLLEGE CARE PACKS — Final exams are approaching! Help support our college students through donating goods, writing a note of encouragement, and/or making sure your favorite student is on our list! See the table in the fellowship hall. Donations/notes will be collected through next Sunday.
Administrative Team – A recommendation was made to council regarding the calculation and payment of our denominational ministry share. More information will be provided prior to the congregational meeting in June.
Leadership Task Force – To refocus the roles of elder and deacon, make efficient use of each council member’s time, and ensure we are serving and fulfilling the needs of the congregation, a proposal for the restructuring of council was reviewed. This included detailed job descriptions for elders and deacons and the formation of three sub-teams: Shepherding, Ministry, Administration. Council has also been in discussion about opening the office of elder to both men and women. As communicated previously, the installation of new elders and deacons was delayed six months while work on the new leadership structure was in process. At the June congregational meeting, more details will be provided and new elders and deacons will be installed for 2½ year terms.
PLEASANT STREET CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
REACH OUT — CONNECT WITH OUR COMMUNITY THE ANNUAL SOCIETY MEETING — of the Whitinsville Society for Christian Instruction will be held on Tuesday, April 18, at 7:30pm in the Library Media Center. Voting is limited to members of the Christian Reformed Church who have contributed $50 or more to WCS in the past year. WCS parents, supporters, and friends are invited to attend and to participate in the discussion.
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] Tel: 508.234.5268 / Office Hours: 8:00a–3:00p Monday—Friday 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 checkin 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 PreK—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. Thanks for your help!
HOLY WEEK CELEBRATION — Join us this week at 6:30am (Monday—Thursday) as we journey to the cross—reflecting on the Servant Songs of Isaiah. Coffee and a light breakfast will be available after in the fellowship hall. Our Good Friday worship will be at 5:00pm where we will listen to Jesus’ final words on the cross. Nursery only will be provided.
GATHER Welcome & Announcements Invocation SONG: All Glory Laud and Honor Call to Worship As we are called into worship today, it is sobering to remember that when God appeared on earth in the person of Jesus, most of the world did not recognize him. Today we ask for faith that will open our eyes to see Jesus for who he is, that we might worship him in truth. People of God, behold and see your God! We open our eyes to see his glory. We open our ears to hear his wisdom. We open our hands to give him gifts. We open our mouths to sing his praise. We open our hearts to offer him our love. He is Lord! SONG: Hosanna Renewal Jesus, our Lord, we shout hosannas to praise you. With eager hands, we place our cloaks and palms on the path before you. Yet, Lord, we confess that the mouths that seek to praise you often deny or defy you. And we confess that the hands that seek to serve you often become fists. Lord, hear us as we confess. Moment of Silent Prayer
Encouragement — from Psalm 118:4-5, 14,17 Hear the Word of the Lord: Let those who fear the Lord say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Out of my distress I called on the Lord. The Lord answered me and set me free. The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. I shall not die, but I shall live, and recount the deeds of the Lord. In Christ, God answers us and sets us free! In Christ, we are forgiven! We give thanks to you our God. SONG: I Stand Amazed
TABLE Prayer of 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. Words of Institution Great is the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ has risen. Christ will come again.
Passing the Peace The peace of Christ be with you. An also with you!
Invitation — Distribution of the Bread and Cup
KIDSTREET Dismissal Lord, continue to show us your Wonderful, Never Stopping, Never Giving up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever love. Amen. The Lord be with you. Kids: And also with you May the Lord bless you and keep you; may the Lord grow you strong in his grace, may the Lord fill you with the love of Christ. Thanks be to God!
COMMIT
WORD John 19: 30-37 — “It’s Complete”
SONG: Love Ran Red
Morning Prayers Echo Dismissal Offering — For the Ministries of Pleasant Street Church SONG: Love Divine All Loves, Excelling
SEND Benediction May God the Father, who loved the world so much that he sent his only son, give you grace to prepare for eternal life. May God the Son, who comes to us as Redeemer and Judge, reveal to you the path from darkness to light, and may God the Holy Spirit, by whose working through you, help you bear the fruits of holiness. Amen. SONG: And Can It Be Dismissal Let us go forth to serve the world as those who love our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thanks be to God!
OF
GOD THIS WEEK
S 5:00p Sunday Night Bible Study: Cecile Gaigals Home (Mark 9-10) M 9:30a Women’s Bible Study: Council Room 2:00p Open Door: Student Center 6:30p Celebrate Recovery T 9:30a Coffee Break: Fellowship Hall; Childcare 2:00p Open Door: Student Center 6:30p Fresh Start: Rose Room; Divorce Care for Kids: Room 7 6:30p GriefShare: Offices 6:30p Free Tech Support: Student Center W 7:00a PS: HS Breakfast:Valley Cafe 6:30p Celebrate Recovery Step Study: Offices Th 2:00p Open Door: Student Center
COUNCIL UPDATES
Communication Task Force – To maintain open communication between council and the congregation, after each council meeting the Communication Task force will provide an update on pertinent topics of discussion, decisions that have been made, and information on which input from the congregation is needed.
CARE — COME ALONGSIDE OTHERS
LET'S PRAY! — For Susan Schmidt (John Patrick’s cousin) who has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. She is currently undergoing chemo—we pray that her cancer slows it’s growth and heads into remission. Blessings to Sandy Frieswick, our missionary in Africa who celebrates her birthday tomorrow. David & Jan Kooistra our Wycliff Bible Translators sent out a prayer letter.
GROW — CULTIVATE YOUR FAITH
TUITION ASSISTANT REMINDER — Please return the paperwork or direct any questions to your pastorate deacon by next Saturday.
SERVE — CONTRIBUTE YOUR TALENTS & RESOURCES CRC SOFTBALL OUTREACH MINISTRY — Men 16 years and older interested in fun, competition, and fellowship are invited to join the combined Pleasant Street and Fairlawn CRC team. Games are played on Monday evenings at 6pm from April 17-August 7. Email Jonathan Steele, [email protected] for more information.
Building Task Force – Engineering drawings for the restoration of the building structure are in process. We are also looking at options for renovating the basement (older section of the building) and the front of the sanctuary so these spaces are more functional and can better meet our ministry needs.
AHADI/BOSTON MARATHON — Cara Hehn, niece to Brandon Hehn, will be running next Monday to raise funds for SCREAM/ Ahadi Family Kenya in memory of Jon Masso. Please stop by the display in the Fellowship Hall to find out how you can bless the lives of many at-risk boys from Nairobi. Thanks for your support!
Nominations — If there is a member of the congregation who you think should prayerfully be considered to be an elder (men) or deacon (men or women), please submit the name of the nominee to Elder Tom Cooper by April 30.
April 9, 2017 Palm Sunday ✛ 9:30 am
COLLEGE CARE PACKS — Final exams are approaching! Help support our college students through donating goods, writing a note of encouragement, and/or making sure your favorite student is on our list! See the table in the fellowship hall. Donations/notes will be collected through next Sunday.
Administrative Team – A recommendation was made to council regarding the calculation and payment of our denominational ministry share. More information will be provided prior to the congregational meeting in June.
Leadership Task Force – To refocus the roles of elder and deacon, make efficient use of each council member’s time, and ensure we are serving and fulfilling the needs of the congregation, a proposal for the restructuring of council was reviewed. This included detailed job descriptions for elders and deacons and the formation of three sub-teams: Shepherding, Ministry, Administration. Council has also been in discussion about opening the office of elder to both men and women. As communicated previously, the installation of new elders and deacons was delayed six months while work on the new leadership structure was in process. At the June congregational meeting, more details will be provided and new elders and deacons will be installed for 2½ year terms.
PLEASANT STREET CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
REACH OUT — CONNECT WITH OUR COMMUNITY THE ANNUAL SOCIETY MEETING — of the Whitinsville Society for Christian Instruction will be held on Tuesday, April 18, at 7:30pm in the Library Media Center. Voting is limited to members of the Christian Reformed Church who have contributed $50 or more to WCS in the past year. WCS parents, supporters, and friends are invited to attend and to participate in the discussion.
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] Tel: 508.234.5268 / Office Hours: 8:00a–3:00p Monday—Friday 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 checkin 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 PreK—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. Thanks for your help!
HOLY WEEK CELEBRATION — Join us this week at 6:30am (Monday—Thursday) as we journey to the cross—reflecting on the Servant Songs of Isaiah. Coffee and a light breakfast will be available after in the fellowship hall. Our Good Friday worship will be at 5:00pm where we will listen to Jesus’ final words on the cross. Nursery only will be provided.
GATHER Welcome & Announcements Invocation SONG: All Glory Laud and Honor Call to Worship As we are called into worship today, it is sobering to remember that when God appeared on earth in the person of Jesus, most of the world did not recognize him. Today we ask for faith that will open our eyes to see Jesus for who he is, that we might worship him in truth. People of God, behold and see your God! We open our eyes to see his glory. We open our ears to hear his wisdom. We open our hands to give him gifts. We open our mouths to sing his praise. We open our hearts to offer him our love. He is Lord! SONG: Hosanna Renewal Jesus, our Lord, we shout hosannas to praise you. With eager hands, we place our cloaks and palms on the path before you. Yet, Lord, we confess that the mouths that seek to praise you often deny or defy you. And we confess that the hands that seek to serve you often become fists. Lord, hear us as we confess. Moment of Silent Prayer
Encouragement — from Psalm 118:4-5, 14,17 Hear the Word of the Lord: Let those who fear the Lord say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Out of my distress I called on the Lord. The Lord answered me and set me free. The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. I shall not die, but I shall live, and recount the deeds of the Lord. In Christ, God answers us and sets us free! In Christ, we are forgiven! We give thanks to you our God. SONG: I Stand Amazed
TABLE Prayer of 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. Words of Institution Great is the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ has risen. Christ will come again.
Passing the Peace The peace of Christ be with you. An also with you!
Invitation — Distribution of the Bread and Cup
KIDSTREET Dismissal Lord, continue to show us your Wonderful, Never Stopping, Never Giving up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever love. Amen. The Lord be with you. Kids: And also with you May the Lord bless you and keep you; may the Lord grow you strong in his grace, may the Lord fill you with the love of Christ. Thanks be to God!
COMMIT
WORD John 19: 30-37 — “It’s Complete”
SONG: Love Ran Red
Morning Prayers Echo Dismissal Offering — For the Ministries of Pleasant Street Church SONG: Love Divine All Loves, Excelling
SEND Benediction May God the Father, who loved the world so much that he sent his only son, give you grace to prepare for eternal life. May God the Son, who comes to us as Redeemer and Judge, reveal to you the path from darkness to light, and may God the Holy Spirit, by whose working through you, help you bear the fruits of holiness. Amen. SONG: And Can It Be Dismissal Let us go forth to serve the world as those who love our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thanks be to God!
