Sunday, February 4, 2018
Morning Worship 9:30 am | Pastor Tim Bergsma Welcome & Call to Worship Pre-Service Singing | PH 386 | “How Vast the Benefits Divine” 1. How vast the benefits divine 3. Safe in the arms of sovereign love Which we in Christ possess! We ever shall remain; We are redeemed from sin and shame, Nor shall the rage of earth or hell And called to holiness. Make Thy sure counsel vain. ‘Tis not for works that we have done, Not one of all the chosen race These all to Him we owe; But shall to heaven attain; But He of His electing love Here they will share abounding grace, Salvation doth bestow. And there with Jesus reign.
Week of February 4 – 10
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Music: Gottfried Wilhelm Fink, 1842 Text: Augustus M. Toplady, 1774 Revised, Dewey Westra, 1931
2. To Thee, O Lord, alone is due All glory and renown; Aught to ourselves we dare not take, Or rob Thee of Thy crown. Thou wast Thyself our Surety In God’s redemption plan; In Thee His grace was given us, Long ere the world began. * Silent Prayer * Prayer of Dependence & Benediction * Song of Praise & Adoration | Psalter 141:1-2 Reading of the Law | Exodus 20 Song of Response | Psalter 141:3-4 Prayer for God’s Presence Offerings to the Lord | 1st > General Fund 2nd > Free Reformed Missions * Song | Psalter 400:1-3 Scripture Reading | Acts 15:30-16:5 Prayer for God’s Word Sermon | “Christian Division, Christian Compassion” Series: “Acts: Jesus Continued” Prayer * Song of Response | Psalter 398 * Sending Benediction * Song of Benediction | Psalter 195:1-2
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Young Peoples 7 pm | T&J Bergsma
Consistory Meeting 7:30 pm | Living Hope FRC
Kids Club, Catechism, and Young Peoples 7 pm | Living Hope FRC
Card Making 9:30 am-4:30 pm | Jane Koomans
Week of February 11 - 17
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Kids Club, Catechism, and Young Peoples 7 pm | Living Hope FRC
Ladies’ Bible Study 10 am | Jen Bergsma’s 7:30 pm | Living Hope FRC Birthday | Eden Koomans
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Nursing Home Singing 6:45 pm | Meadowpark Nursing Home Birthday | Hadassah Bergsma Birthday | Jaelyn Roffel Ava Roffel
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Chatham Christian School JK/SK Registration: JK/SK Registration will be held on Wednesday, February 7th from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Please come prepared with your child's birth certificate and health card. Coldest Night of the Year: Team Living Hope is looking for more walkers to join us on Saturday, February 24 to raise awareness and funds for those who are struggling in our community. The Lord has blessed us with so much, shall we not share our time, energy and resources with those in Chatham Kent who need a little help. It’s a great family activity! Registration and walk information can be found at cnoy.org. If you can’t walk with us, then please be encouraged to sponsor us, which can also be done online, or see me (Sharon Burggraaf) or Dave and Susan Koomans to make a donation. Eben-Ezer Christian School Dessert Social: Grade 7 & 8 class invites you to their annual Dessert Social to be held on Friday, February 9, 2018, starting at 7:30 pm. They will have a wonderful assortment of desserts, coffees and teas available in the Eben-Ezer Church fellowship hall. This event is the annual fundraiser for their upcoming Ottawa trip. All those 16 years of age and older are welcome. Cost is $5 at the door. Come enjoy an evening of fellowship, fun games and tasty treats! 25th Anniversary URC Women's Conference: We are planning for the 25th Anniversary URC Women's Conference to be held Saturday, April 7th, and are looking for your help. We have been blessed with 25 years of conferences, ladies study groups, friendships, and memories, we are reaching out to you for any pictures or mementos you might have of conferences or your ladies study group from over the course of the past 25 years. If so, please email these submissions to Alma (
[email protected]) ASAP! All those who participate will be entered into a draw with a chance to win a prize. We look forward to hearing from you! ARPA Canada God and Government Conference: Want to be a better salt and light in your community? We have a unique opportunity for you! Join our biennial God & Government Conference in Ottawa from April 18 - 20. Hear inspiring speeches, attend workshops, visit MPs, see Parliament in action, learn to advocate for good policy, and check out your nation's capital. All for a price so heavily discounted it'll make a Dutch man swoon. We even have a special rate for teachers and pastors! Early bird registration deadline is February 5, 2018. For more details, visit arpacanada.ca/gg18.
Afternoon Worship 3:00 pm | Pastor Tim Bergsma Welcome & Call to Worship Pre-service Song | Psalter 29 * Silent Prayer * Prayer of Dependence & Benediction * Song of Praise & Adoration | Psalter 442:1-2 * Confession of Faith | The Apostle’s Creed * Song of Response | Psalter 442:3 Prayer for God’s Presence Offerings to the Lord | 1st > General Fund, 2nd > Free Reformed Missions * Song | Psalter 126:1, 5 Heidelberg Catechism | Lord’s Day 19:52 Scripture Reading | 2 Thessalonians 1 Sermon | ”Returning to Judge the World” Prayer of Response * Song of Response | Psalter 253:1-5 (to tune #264) * Sending Benediction * Song of Benediction | Psalter 195:3-4
Next Week Sunday Services | 9:30 am & 3:00 pm | Pastor Tim Bergsma Offerings to the Lord | 2nd > Voice of the Martyrs
Prayer & Praise -
Homebound: Jannie Burggraaf, Jeff Coolen Our Missionaries: Justin & Danielle Luth, Nico & Lia Kattenberg, Fred & Arlene Jonkman Remember in Prayer: Jerry & Linda’s daughter Sandy, Josh & Annalee’s father Dave, Paul & Karen’s father Henry, Harry & Diane’s grandson Andrew. Condolences: We extend our sympathies to Jeff Coolen, whose daughter Marlene suddenly passed away this week. We pray that God may comfort our brother and his family. Our Government: With the provincial elections coming this spring, pray for all the parties as they plan platforms and campaign strategies. Pray that they speak always in truth, and that they use integrity while they campaign. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nursing Home Singing: We hope to gather together at Meadowpark Nursing Home on Thursday, February 8 beginning at 6:45 pm for a time of worship and song with the residents there. Art Burggraaf is in charge. Please join us and share your time and love for Jesus with the people living there. We see time after time that the residents do appreciate that we come. Come be a blessing! You will be blessed in return. Card Making: Card making day will take place Wednesday, February 7 from 9:30 to 4:30 at Jane Koomans home. Please drop in at any time if you can help out! \\
Over the Top: A big thank you to all who contributed to London Outreach last year to support the work of Mary Overduin. We passed our goal of $5000 with an extra $350.
Service Opportunities Greeters:
February 4 | Indoor: Carla Van’t Voort | Outdoor: Adrian Burggraaf February 11 | Indoor: Anne Koomans | Outdoor: Bradley Luth
Host Family: February 4 | Willem & Cornelie Ligthart February 11 | Briane & Rosemary Koomans Babysit:
February Mother of the Month: Lindsay Brink (Amber Koomans) February 4 AM: Infants: Jean Koomans, Tonilyn Luth Toddlers: Wanda Luth, Maya Koomans PM: Infants: Amber Koomans, Jessica Koomans Toddlers: Marianne Vanpelt, Jaelyn Roffel February 11 AM: Infants: Denise Vreman, Abby Koomans Toddlers: Trudy Rintjema, Natalie Koomans PM: Infants: Diane Vreman, Anna Luth Toddlers: Dana Luth, Rachel Luth
Bible Study Sunday School: meets following the afternoon service. All children 4-12 are welcome! Memory Work for today: Ezekiel 36:26 & Psalter 29:2 for next week: John 12:14-15 & Psalter 360:1 Catechism: Tuesday, 7pm. Memory work: Q&A 52. Seniors: All. Juniors: “He will cast...” to the end. Young Peoples: will be meeting next week Sunday, February 4, at Pastor Tim and Jen Bergsma's house (38 Harvest Crescent) at 7pm.