Bethany United Reformed Church
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2//7/10
MORNING WORSHIP
9:30 A.M.
THE OPENING
Call to Worship
Silent Prayer
*Song of Praise................................................ 206
*Votum and Salutation
CONFESSION
God’s Law of Life
Song of Response........................................... 121
Assurance of Pardon
Congregational Prayer
*Song................................................................... 48
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD
Scripture .................................... Exodus 25:31-40
Sermon ......................................... The Lampstand
Applicatory Prayer
THE RESPONSE
*Song ............................................................... 448
Offertory Prayer
Offerings:
1. General Fund
2. Bethany School Society
*Doxology ........................................................ 488
THE DISMISSAL
*Benediction
*Moment of Meditation
Organist................................................... John Fikkert
Pianist ..................................................... Hope Nobel
EVENING WORSHIP
5:00 P.M.
THE OPENING
Hymn Sing
Call to Worship
Silent Prayer
*Song of Praise..................... 281:1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10
*Votum and Salutation
CONFESSION
*Confession of Faith
*Song of Response......................................... 218
Congregational Prayer
*Song............................................................... 449
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD
Scripture........................................... Titus 2:11-3:8
Lord’s Day 33................................. Q & A 90 & 91
Sermon........................................ Do Good Works
Applicatory Prayer
THE RESPONSE
*Song................................................................ 174
Offertory Prayer
Offering........... Biblical Counseling Trust of India
*Doxology......................................................... 491
THE DISMISSAL
*Benediction
*Moment of Meditation
*Congregation Standing
Organist............................................... Rachel Tissue
Pianist...................................................... John Fikkert
Song Leader.......................................... Jeff Kortman
We welcome all who are worshiping with us today. May God bless the proclamation of His Word to our hearts and lives. If you are visiting, please take a moment to fill out a visitor card and place it in the box by the mailboxes. Also, you are invited to join us for coffee following the morning service.
Elder greeters are Ed Toonstra, Herm Witteveen and Bob Huisjen
Foyer greeters: A.M. North door-Sid & Agnes Ellens. South door-Fred Gunnink family. P.M. North door-Todd Hilton family. South door-Bill Horan family. Next Week: A.M. North door-Randy Huizinga family. South door-Mark Ilbrink family. P.M. North door-Dan Jipping family. South door-Peter & Mary Kamps.
Nursery: A.M. Laurie, Kathryn & Allison VanEck, Kelsey VanBemden. P.M. Rachel Toonstra, Kelli VanDellen, Elisabeth VandenToorn. Next Week: A.M.Jana & Mattie Westrate, Cassidy & Savannah Atsma. P.M. Emily Vonk, Audra Warner, Stephanie Wychers.
Coffee Servers: Larry & Ida Koetje, Tom & Lois Kooienga. Next Week: Sherwin Kuiper family, Kyle & Stacey Koetje.
Library: Hope Nobel & Brian Boot. Next Week: Sandy Horan & Jamie Kuiper.
A/V Room: A.M. Doug & Tom, P.M. Todd & Nick. Next week: A.M. Mike T. & Mike K., P.M. Dan & Zach.
Ushers for the month of February: A.M. North: Brian Boot, Center: Bill Roodvoets, South: Bill Horan. P.M. North: Chris Kuipers, Center: Dan Jipping, South: Craig VanDellen.
Next Sunday evening the offering will be for Benevolence.
Church Family News
Marge DeBoer returned home from Tender Care Wednesday afternoon. She remains quite weak. Pray that she will regain strength in the coming days and weeks.
Barb Deppe returned home last Sunday and continues to recover from her recent surgery.
Harold Postma’s knee surgery went well. He remains at Spectrum Blodgett Hospital.
Sue Rumph’s cataract surgery went well last week.
Joyce Steigenga’s knee surgery also went well. She remains at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital.
We express our sympathy to Dan and Jamie Kuipers, Eric and Mike in the death last Monday of Jamie’s father, Gerald VanderZyl, at the age of 85. We pray that God will comfort and sustain the Kuipers family in this time of sorrow.
We also express our sympathy to Si and Joan Lenger in the death Wednesday of Joan’s sister, Ruth Van Vels. May God comfort and sustain Si and Joan and their family with His Word and Spirit. Si and Joan’s address in Florida is: 200 C Bayview Ave., Boynton Beach, FL 33435.
New address for RuthAnn Freswick: Lt. RuthAnn Freswick, 5014 Evelyn Ct., Hampton, VA 23605.
MISSIONARY MAIL: You may now bring birthday cards for William Green, Jr. (March 17). We are also collecting birthday cards for Dave Bartels. His birthday is March 6.
Announcements
CATECHISM ASSIGNMENTS: Grades 7 & 8: Lesson 19. Grades 11 & 12: Lesson 17.
SENIOR CHOIR will meet this afternoon at 4:00.
POST HIGH/YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY will meet after this evening’s service. We will begin a study on Christian ethics. Pick up study material in the back of church.
COUNCIL will meet tomorrow evening at 7:00.
TUESDAY MORNING LADIES BIBLE STUDY will meet at 9:45. Study lesson 8. Nursery and story time for the older children is provided.
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY will meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. We will continue our study of Federal Vision. All men from high school on up are welcome to come. Next week’s homework is to continue with our question handout sheet. Extra sheets are available in back of church.
MEN’S PRAYER GROUP will meet Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in classroom 5.
KINGDOM SEEKERS meet Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Snack and devotions: Ana Horan & Susanna Boot.
SUNDAY EVENING ADULT BIBLE STUDY will meet next Sunday after the evening service. Read Romans 1 as we begin a study of Romans.
FUN AND FELLOWSHIP - Pizza/Travelogue Night, Saturday, February 20, 6:00 p.m., at Tom and Linda Veurink's home. Come fly away with us to Australia and Africa as we share with you videos of our two most recent hunting adventures. Pizza will be ordered for dinner at a cost of $5.00 per person. Pop, chips and dessert will be provided. Sign up today on the sheet by the mailboxes. Please indicate if you can bring some folding chairs. All adults 18 and older are welcome. Looking forward to seeing you there!
SENIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP TACO DINNER- Mark your calendar now for Wednesday, February 24, 5-7 pm. Fundraising for RYS convention and future events.
BETHANY BOOK CLUB will hold its first meeting, Lord willing, the last Friday of February here at church. All readers on an adult level are welcome. Please sign up on the sheets at the mailboxes if you are at all interested. Write in any book suggestions as well. Our first book will be a biography of Hudson Taylor, founder of China Inland Mission. Contact Brian or Priscilla Boot to find out how to get a copy. Friends from outside Bethany are welcome to come as well.
Deadline for the March issue of the Beacon is February 14, 2010.
Requested Announcements
All women are cordially invited to attend the annual Cornerstone United Reformed Church’s Women’s Conference 2010. Mary Beeke will speak on the theme, “Put on Kindness.” The conference will be held at Cornerstone United Reformed Church in Hudsonville on Friday evening and Saturday, March 19 and 20. Registration cost is only $20.00 this year! Please pick up a registration form from the literature rack in the fellowship hall, or contact Cornerstone church at 616-669-2190 to receive a brochure or with any questions. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to fellowship with sisters in the faith as we glorify God together and grow in the knowledge of His Truth.
Please come to Dutton URC’s Spaghetti Dinner! The dinner will take place in the gym on February 10 from 5:30-7:00. The fundraiser will support Dutton’s Young People’s!
Zion Christian Open House: Prospective and current families are invited to join us on Thursday, March 11 from 7:00-8:30 PM for an evening of fellowship and discovery. Families will begin in the gym at 7:00 for a brief school overview, then will have opportunity to walk throughout the school and visit with teachers and see what students experience in the classroom! Parents of incoming preschool and kindergarten students are especially welcome. Please bring your family and friends to encourage them to join the Zion family!
Lil’ Mountaineer Fun Night - The Junior class of Zion Christian School is hosting a Lil’ Mountaineer Fun Night on March 6 from 5-8 PM at the school. This is parent and teacher chaperoned. Leave your children in our care and go out and have a wonderful time with your spouse. If you need a registration form or have any further questions, please call the school office at 878-9472.
You are invited to attend a Continuing Education Seminar led by Rev. Mark Stephenson on Another Dimension of Kindness: Corresponding with People in Prison who May Have Disabilities or Mental Illnesses. The seminar is sponsored by The Center for Advanced Studies at Crossroad Bible Institute and will take place on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm at Crossroad Bible Institute, 2976 Ivanrest SW, Grandville, MI 49418 (lunch provided). The seminar is free of charge, but advanced registration is requested. Please register by February 23, 2010, by calling CBI at 800-668-2450 or online at www.cbi.fm.
CBI PRESIDENT VISITS CAPITOL HILL - The Brennan Center for Justice invited Dr. David Schuringa to speak at a Senate Briefing on whether the Bible supports the right of ex-offenders to vote. Tristan Sweat investigates this controversial piece of legislation. Go to www.cbi.fm to listen to Crossroad Connection—a restorative justice ministry of Crossroad Bible Institute.
Church Calendar
Sunday 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service
11:00 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. 5th Grade Catechism
11:00 a.m. 6th Grade Catechism
11:00 a.m. 7th & 8th Grade Catechism
11:00 a.m. Senior High Youth Group
4:00 p.m. Senior Choir rehearsal
5:00 p.m. Evening Worship Service
6:30 p.m. Post High/Young Adult
Bible Study
Monday 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting
Tuesday 9:45 a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible
Study
7:30 p.m. Men’s Bible Class
Wed. 10:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Group
7:00 p.m. Kingdom Seekers
7:00-8:30 p.m. Cadets
7:00 p.m. 9th Grade Catechism
7:00 p.m. 10th Grade Catechism
7:00 p.m. 11th & 12th Grade Catechism
1/31/10
MORNING WORSHIP
9:30 A.M.
THE OPENING
Call to Worship
Silent Prayer
*Song of Praise................................................ 299
*Votum and Salutation
CONFESSION
God’s Law of Life
Song of Response................................... 105:1, 4
Assurance of Pardon
Congregational Prayer
*Song..................................................................... 3
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD
Scripture ............................... 1 Corinthians 6:9 11
Lord’s Day 32.......................................... Q & A 87
Sermon ............................. Inheriting the Kingdom
Applicatory Prayer
THE RESPONSE
*Song .................................................................. 36
Offertory Prayer
Offerings:
1. General Fund
2. Bethany School Society
*Doxology ........................................................ 488
THE DISMISSAL
*Benediction
*Moment of Meditation
Organist................................................... John Fikkert
Pianist ................................................. Rachel Tissue
EVENING WORSHIP
5:00 P.M.
THE OPENING
Hymn Sing
Senior Choir – “O God, Preserve Me”
“Here in This House”
Call to Worship
Silent Prayer
*Song of Praise............................................... 198
*Votum and Salutation
CONFESSION
*Confession of Faith
*Song of Response............................................ 87
Congregational Prayer
*Song............................................................... 388
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD
Scripture..................................... Romans 7:14-8:4
Lord’s Day 33............................... Q & A 88,89,90
Sermon................. The Struggles of "Conversion"
Applicatory Prayer
THE RESPONSE
*Song................................................................ 393
Offertory Prayer
Offering............... MINTS (Rev. Allen VanderPol)
Miami International Seminary
*Doxology......................................................... 491
THE DISMISSAL
*Benediction
*Moment of Meditation
*Congregation Standing
Organist.................................................... Lois Ripma
Pianist.................................................... Carol Huisjen
Song Leader......................................... Tyce DeBoer
We welcome all who are worshiping with us today. May our worship of God be pleasing in His sight. If you are visiting, please take a moment to fill out a visitor card and place it in the box by the mailboxes. We also invite you to join us for coffee following the morning worship.
This evening the Senior Choir will sing two songs: “O God Preserve Me” which is number 21 in the Psalter. The choir will sing verses 1-3 and the congregation is invited to join in singing verses 4 and 5. The second song is “Here in This House.”
Elder greeters are Sherwin Kuiper, Dale Suwyn and Bruce Brink
Foyer greeters: A.M. North door-Ray & Mae Dykstra. South door- Bob Bartels family. P.M. North door-Chuck & Rose DeBoer. South door- Don & AnnaMae Grit. Next Week: A.M. North door-Sid & Agnes Ellens. South door-Fred Gunnink family. P.M. North door-Todd Hilton family. South door-Bill Horan family.
Nursery: A.M. Wendi, Tabetha, Katie & Karley Suwyn. P.M. Emily Postma, Kim & Colleen Steigenga. Next Week: A.M. Laurie, Kathryn & Allison VanEck, Kelsey VanBemden. P.M. Rachel Toonstra, Kelli VanDellen, Elisabeth VandenToorn.
Coffee Servers: Bob Huisjen family. Next Week: Larry & Ida Koetje, Tom & Lois Kooienga.
Library: Jason & Lisa Berkenpas. Next Week: Hope Nobel & Brian Boot.
A/V Room: A.M. Dan & Stephan, P.M. Aaron & Joey. Next week: A.M. Doug & Tom, P.M. Todd & Nick.
Ushers for the month of February: A.M. North: Brian Boot, Center: Bill Roodvoets, South: Bill Horan. P.M. North: Chris Kuipers, Center: Dan Jipping, South: Craig VanDellen.
Next Sunday evening the offering will be for Biblical Counseling Trust of India.
Church Family News
Barb Deppe submitted to surgery last Friday afternoon. Pray that the problems may be corrected and that Barb’s recovery will go well.
Nels DeYoung is doing well. He returned home from Brookcrest on Friday and will be receiving therapy at home.
Rachelina Hoeksema continues to recover after her surgery. She hopes to return home soon.
Harold Postma will have knee replacement surgery on Thursday at Spectrum Blodgett.
Joyce Steigenga will have knee replacement surgery, also on Thursday, at Spectrum Butterworth. Pray that the surgeries for both Harold and Joyce will go well and they will have relief from pain.
Sue Rumph will have cataract surgery on her other eye on Tuesday. Pray that this surgery will also go well.
Rev. Marion Groenendyk will celebrate his 85th birthday next week Sunday, February 7. We congratulate him and pray that he may continue to experience God’s richest blessings.
Thank you for your continued care, concern & prayers for me. I am slowly regaining my strength. I am under the Lord's guidance and protection. He is my Shepherd, I shall not want. In Christ's Love, Frieda Boekestein
MISSIONARY MAIL: You may now bring birthday cards for William Green, Jr. (March 17). We are also collecting birthday cards for Dave Bartels. His birthday is March 6.
Announcements
FROM THE CONSISTORY: Please be conscientious regarding the starting time of our Sunday A.M. worship service. The consistory and council will also make an extra effort to make sure we are upstairs in sufficient time. We realize there will be exceptions and extraordinary circumstances, but let’s all try to be seated in sufficient time to be prepared for the start of the Worship service. If the pastor is behind the pulpit and you are not yet seated, please wait to be seated until the start of the first song. Thank you in advance for your effort and cooperation.
CATECHISM ASSIGNMENTS: Grades 7 & 8: Lesson 18. Grades 11 & 12: Lesson 16.
SENIOR CHOIR will meet this afternoon at 3:45 in the sanctuary.
CONSISTORY will meet tomorrow evening at 7:00.
TUESDAY MORNING LADIES BIBLE STUDY will meet at 9:45. Study lesson 7. Nursery and story time for the older children is provided.
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY will meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. We will continue our study of Federal Vision. All men from high school on up are welcome to come. Next week’s homework is to: Continue Article III, Section D, Section 2 (pp 28 of URC Report). Move to question sheet handout. Extra handouts are available in back of church.
LADIES A.M. BIBLE STUDY will meet Wednesday at 10:00. Study lesson 9.
MEN’S PRAYER GROUP will meet Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in classroom 5.
LADIES BIBLE FELLOWSHIP will meet Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Rev. Besteman will lead us in a study of Colossians 1. Lesson material is available in the back of church. Refreshments: Bev Freswick and Barb Postma
KINGDOM SEEKERS OVERNIGHTER is this Friday, February 5-6. Remember sleeping bags and sledding clothes. Meet at church at 6:00 p.m. Dinner will be provided. If you have questions, call Rhonda Koerner.
SENIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP We are planning on going to Pando for skiing, tubing and snowboarding this Saturday, February 6. We will meet at church at 3:30pm. We will go out for pizza after Pando. More information and sign up at youth group today.
POST HIGH/YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY will meet next Sunday evening. We will begin a study on Christian ethics.
FUN AND FELLOWSHIP - Pizza/Travelogue Night, Saturday, February 20, 6:00 p.m., at Tom and Linda Veurink's home. Come fly away with us to Australia and Africa as we share with you videos of our two most recent hunting adventures. Pizza will be ordered for dinner at a cost of $5.00 per person. Pop, chips and dessert will be provided. Sign up today on the sheet by the mailboxes. Please indicate if you can bring some folding chairs. All adults 18 and older are welcome. Looking forward to seeing you there!
BETHANY BOOK CLUB will hold its first meeting, Lord willing, in February. All readers on an adult level welcome. We will fix a date soon, so please sign up on the sheets at the mailboxes if you are at all interested. Write in any book suggestions as well. Our first book will be a biography of Hudson Taylor, founder of China Inland Mission. We are willing to pick up the books. Any questions, see Brian or Priscilla Boot. Friends from outside Bethany are welcome to come as well.
Requested Announcements
The next RSA meeting is on February 4, 2010 at Bethany URC at 7:30. We will continue our study of Ephesians. If there are any questions, you can give Dan Brouwer a call at 616-928-8393.
WINTER BLAST 5K – Saturday, February 20, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. the Calvin Christian High School Athletic Boosters are hosting a 5K road race with an indoor finish! Entry forms are available on line at www.xrl.us/wblast5k or in the high school office. If you are interested in advertising or sponsoring this event please contact Laurens TenKate at 293-1862.
Garden Mentors Needed – We are in the planning stages for the 2010 Love INC Community Garden. Many of our clients will sign up for a garden plot located near the Hudsonville Bowling Alley. We found last year that many will need some mentoring regarding the “how to” of planting, maintaining and harvesting. Would you be willing to come alongside some of our future gardeners and maybe you would even be interested in a small plot for yourself. For more information, please call Linda at 662-3300 Ext. 122.
Love INC is in need of volunteers to provide transportation for the winter. We are especially in need of women volunteers and couples to drive women to doctor or dentist appointments in the Grand Rapids or Holland areas. For more information please call Ruth in Transportation at 662-3300 ext 125.
Church Calendar
Sunday 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service
11:00 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. 5th Grade Catechism
11:00 a.m. 6th Grade Catechism
11:00 a.m. 7th & 8th Grade Catechism
11:00 a.m. Senior High Youth Group
4:00 p.m. Senior Choir rehearsal
5:00 p.m. Evening Worship Service
Monday 7:00 p.m. Consistory Meeting
Tuesday 9:45 a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible
Study
7:30 p.m. Men’s Bible Class
Wed. 10:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Group
10:00 a.m. Ladies A.M. Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Ladies Bible Fellowship
7:00-8:30 p.m. Cadets
7:00 p.m. 9th Grade Catechism
7:00 p.m. 10th Grade Catechism
7:00 p.m. 11th & 12th Grade Catechism
Friday 6:00 p.m. Kingdom Seeker
overnighter
Saturday 3:30 p.m. Senior High Youth Group
Skiiing outing
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