Grand Rapids FRC Bulletin
August 26, 2012
9:30 AM "Teach Them Diligently"
Annual Seminary Day is being held in the Free Reformed Church of St. George (269 St. George Road) on Labor Day, Monday, September 3 D.V. The morning session will begin at 10:30 AM with Dr. W. VanDoodewaard, Church History professor at PRTS, speaking on Thomas Boston: Preacher of Christ, and at 1:30 PM Rev. H. Bergsma will speak on Are Spiritual Gifts Vital to the Body of Christ Today? Nursery Care, Youth Activities and Musical Contributions are planned. Refreshments and Lunch will be provided at cost. An Offering will be received for the Free Reformed Theological Education Fund which supports the training at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. All ages are welcome.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Text: Deuteronomy 6:6-7
~ Calendar ~
The Lord willing... James 4:15
5:50 PM - SONG SERVICE: Psalter 90:1 - 5 6:00 PM "I Bow My Knees"
August 28 (Tuesday) 7:30 PM There will be a meeting at church for all the Boys and girls club helpers. All those considering helping for the upcoming season please attend. Thank you. September 5 (Wednesday) 7:30 PM Consistory meeting September 8 (Saturday) 7 PM Informal Service at Mel Trotter Mission
Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21
Text: Ephesians 3:14-21 & Lords Day 45
September 9 (Sunday) Sunday School and Catechism classes start September 11 (Tuesday) 7 PM Dorcas Guild will hold their first meeting for this season, the Lord willing. Typically our meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of the month but the September meeting is a week later due to Labor Day. Our project for the month will be putting together school kits for Love Inc.
For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy names sake lead me, and guide me .
Psalm 31: 3
~ From The Consistory ~
Visitors, welcome. We hope you are blessed through worshiping with us this Lords Day. Today, Pastor Lawrence W. Bilkes will lead our worship services. Next Sunday, we will welcome Pastor Mark Kelderman to our pulpit.
~ Church Family ~ Richard and Beatrice Tamale and their children Balister, Chiko,
Blessings and Martin will be returning to Malawi on Tuesday(5:45 AM) after being with us for 8 months. Pastor Tamale hopes to continue his studies at a college in Africa and pastor in the Nkhoma Synod. Please remember them in prayer for their journey and as they seek to discern God's direction for their family and future. May they experience the Lord's promise, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. They are very grateful for your love and care shown to them during their time here. Please Remember in Our Prayers: Mrs. Ann Baas, Mr. Everett Beute, Mr. Dave Huisjen, Mr. Case Kwekel, Pastor Albert Martin, Mr. Dwight Prince, Mr. Trent Timmer, Mr. Howard Vanden Toorn and Mrs. Mina Van't Hof.
Please note new bulletin deadline: Bulletin messages should reach Julie La Rocque at 647-9198 or [email protected] by noon on Thursdays. Messages received after that time may appear in the following weeks bulletin. Thank you! Vineland Free Reformed Church is holding a retirement service for Rev. Pieter VanderMeyden who is retiring September 1, 2012. This service of thankfulness and praise to God for Pastor VanderMeyden's 34 years of service to our churches will take place at 7:30 PM at Emmanuel United Reformed Church in Jordan, ON on September 7. A time of fellowship will follow and they extend an invitation to all to attend this happy event.
Rev. Ray Lanning was expected to be transferred to Mary Free Bed this
past weekend. The doctors are suspecting the West Nile Virus.
Mrs. Ann Baas is having daily therapy and is recovering well.
OVER
~ Church Family continued~
Shut-ins: Mrs. Dorothy Hitchcock, Mr. Cornelius Jobse, Mr. Case Kwekel and Mrs. Gertrude VanderGraaf Servicemen: Dan Arnoudse and Jacob Hubach
Nursery
Mother In Charge August: Lisa VanStrien Today: AM A: B: PM A: B: AM A: B: PM A: B: Cora Beute, Hannah Kleyn Jeanette DeBlaay, Aileen Rittner Kathy Pols, Gabby Karel Marlies Procee, Betsy Timmer Michelle Bilkes, Lydia Karel Diane VanderZand, Liz Prince Jamie Beeke, Emma Vander Boon Julie Spaans, Abbie Prince
Next Week:
~ Ushers ~
Today: Next Week: AM Sam Moerdyk PM Tom Karel Jr. AM Andrew Bergsma PM Steve Kleyn
~ Offerings ~
Today 1st collection: 2nd collection: Box at Exits: General Fund Seminary Instructor Fund Word & Deed Fund Next Week Denominational Fund Family Camp Fund Guatemala Mission Fund
Song Service: Psalter 90: 1 - 5
LITURGY August 26, 2012 Morning Service Votum & Salutation Psalter: 213: 1, 2, 3 Law Psalter: 90: 5, 6 Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 6: 1-9 Text: Deuteronomy 6: 6, 7 Pastoral Prayer Offertory Psalter: 215: 3, 4, 5, 6 Sermon: Teach Them Diligently Prayer Offertory Psalter: 322: 1, 2 Benediction Doxology: 394: 2 ******
LITURGY August 26, 2012 Evening Service Votum & Salutation Psalter: 60: 1, 2, 3 Apostles Creed Scripture Reading: Ephesians 3:14-21 Text: Ephesians 3:14-21 & Lords Day 45 Psalter: 398: 1, 2 Pastoral Prayer Offertory Psalter: 233: 1, 2, 3, 4 Sermon: I Bow My Knees Prayer Offertory Psalter: 388: 3, 4, 5 Benediction Doxology: 174: 3, 4 ******
