Grand Rapids FRC Bulletin

August 19, 2012

9:30 AM The Plague of the Heart

A special thanks goes out to the Family Camp Committee for the many hours spent organizing and coordinating a great family camp this year. This group has been tireless at putting on a large church event that combines all the elements of spiritual & practical instruction around God's word, as well as fellowship and family time spent together as church members. The financial support of the congregation is also much appreciated to make this camp possible year after year. 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. All committee, Bible study, club, group, & society leaders: Please submit a list of your meeting/event dates for the coming season to Julie La Rocque by August 21. Thank you!

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:37-53

Text: 1 Kings 8:37-53 & Lords Day 44

5:50 PM - SONG SERVICE: Psalter 114: 1,2,4,7,10 6:00 PM Gideon and Jehovah Shalom

Scripture: Judges 6:1-24

Text: Judges 6:1-24

Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.

~ Calendar ~

The Lord willing... James 4:15

Psalm 20: 6

~ From The Consistory ~

Visitors, welcome. We hope you are blessed through worshiping with us this Lords Day. Today, we welcome seminarian Mr. Ian Mcleod to our pulpit today. Next Sunday, Pastor Lawrence W. Bilkes will lead our services, D.V.

August 21 (Tuesday) 7 PM The Education committee and Sunday School/Catechism teachers have a meeting at church to lay out plans for the coming season. August 23-25 - Puritan Reformed Conference - The Beauty and Glory of the Father - still time to register and attend at www.puritanseminary.org or in person at Calvin College Prince Center. Bornholm Young Peoples Annual Meeting: On Saturday, August 25, come and hear a Scottish student at PRTS, Mr. Ian Macleod, speak on the importance of recovering an art largely lost in our fast-paced, sound-filled, materialistic age - meditation. Find out how meditation isnt just for monks but for you at the meeting at Bornholm Free Reformed Church (6082 Perth Line 44, Bornholm) which starts at 7:30 pm. Questions? Contact Jeanette Zekveld (jenzekveld@hurontel.on.ca). Dorcas Guild News: The first meeting for this season will be held, the Lord willing, on September 11 at 7 PM. This is the second Tuesday of September. 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. OVER

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. The consistory and congregation commends our young women and men college students beginning or continuing their degree programs to the Lord and His sparing mercies. Our prayer is that you would be kept safe and shielded from compromising the truth of Gods Word. May each of you receive the blessing of biblical discernment as you prepare for your lifes calling in service to the Lord.

Mark your calendars! The Free Reformed and Heritage Reformed Churches of Grand Rapids invite you to attend Not Even a Hint: Living Pure in an Impure World. The dates are September 21st and 22nd at the Grand Rapids Free Reformed Church. Those 12 and older are invited. We strongly encourage parents to come with their children and join the discussion. The cost is only $5 dollars and housing is available for those who need it. For more information see the mailbox insert or notice posted on the bulletin board. Please email or call Seth Huckstead by September 7, 2012. We need to know how many people will be attending the conference and to plan for adequate housing. E-mail: slhuckstead@gmail.com or phone: 616-916-7061

~ Church Family ~
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. 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: Jana Birn, Heather Engelsma Ruthanne Karel, Makenna Pronk Kim Kleyn, Rieneke Ude Renee Langerak, Jacqueline DeBlaay Cora Beute, Hannah Kleyn Jeanette DeBlaay, Aileen Rittner Kathy Pols, Gabby Karel Marlies Procee, Betsy Timmer

Next Week:

~ Ushers ~
Today: Next Week: AM Pete Van Strien AM Sam Moerdyk PM Bill Moerdyk PM Tom Karel Jr.

~ Offerings ~
Today 1st collection: 2nd collection: Box at Exits: Education Fund Building Fund Denominational Fund Next Week General Fund Seminary Instructor Fund Word & Deed Fund

Song Service: Psalter 114: 1, 2, 4, 7, 10

LITURGY August 19, 2012 Morning Service Votum & Salutation Psalter: 201 Law Psalter: 201 (second tune) Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 8:37-53 Text: 1 Kings 8:37-53 & Lords Day 44 Pastoral Prayer Offertory Psalter: 277: 3 - 8 Sermon: The Plague of the Heart Prayer Offertory Psalter: 312 Benediction Doxology: 196 ******

LITURGY August 19, 2012 Evening Service Votum & Salutation Psalter: 221 Scripture Reading: Judges 6:1-24 Text: Judges 6:1-24 Apostles Creed Psalter: 120 Pastoral Prayer Offertory Psalter: 71 Sermon: Gideon and Jehovah Shalom Prayer Offertory Psalter: 381 Benediction Doxology: 197 ******