MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

The Back to God Hour

9:30 A.M.
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EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE

Preparing the Pastors We Need

5:30 P.M.
* denotes standing

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements........................................Pastor Steve Igo Congregational Greeting ................................ The Passing of the Peace

Prelude
Gathering Songs ...................................................... Elder Ted Himebook

The Living God Summons Us .............................. Call to Worship The Living God Calls Us to Worship .................. Call to Worship We Enter Into Gods Presence
In Song* .................................... Trust and Obey, Hymn 672 (vv. 1,2,5) In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach

We Enter Into Gods Presence

In Song* ................................. Blessed Jesus, at Your Word, Hymn 303 In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach

God Speaks to Us
In Responsive Reading ............................................. Psalm 133, p. 834

God Welcomes Us
In Responsive Reading.............................................. Psalm 134, p. 834

We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer to Confess Sin & Assurance of Pardon In Song* .......................... Leaning on the Everlasting Arms, Hymn 616 In Prayer ............................................................ Congregational Prayer In Song* .............................................. In the Hour of Trial, Hymn 568

We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Pardon In Song* ........................................................ Rock of Ages, Hymn 500 In Prayer ............... Congregational Prayer for Present & Future Pastors

God Feeds Us
In Scripture .......................................................................Jonah 3:4-10 In Sermon .............. INVITE PEOPLE TO THE PASTORS SERMON

God Feeds Us
In Scripture & Sermon ................................................ 1 Samuel 7:2-12
A GLORIOUSLY BUMPY ROAD BACK TO FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD

Rev. Larry Johnson, candidate for OPC Teacher of the Word

We Respond in Commitment ...................... Prayer of Application

In Song* ............................. I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say, Hymn 304 In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings In Prayer ............................................................ Congregational Prayer In Song* ............................................ Now the Day is Over, Hymn 406

We Respond in Commitment ...................... Prayer of Application

In Song* .................... Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing, Hymn 457 In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings

God Blesses Us ........................................................... Benediction

Threefold Amen, Hymn 740

God Blesses Us* ..........................................................Benediction

Lead Me, Lord, Lead Me in Thy Righteousness, Hymn 727 (v. 1 only) Lead me, Lord, lead me in thy righteousness, Make thy way plain before my face. For it is thou, Lord, thou, Lord, only, That makest me dwell in safety.

Amen, amen, amen.

The Lords Day March 2, 2014

The Lords Day March 2, 2014

TODAY Welcome! This morning we welcome Rev. Larry Johnson to the pulpit. In the evening, Pastor Steve continues a one month evening sermon series called Preparing the Pastors We Need. 11:00 AM Sunday School 12:00 PM Congregational Meeting 4:00 PM Choir Rehearsal 5:30 PM Evening Service 7:00 PM Youth Group THIS WEEK Wednesday Midweek Ministries @ 7:00 PM HCS Thursday- Holland Rescue Mission Service @ 7:00 PM Friday - Sunday Young Adult Ski Retreat @ 7:00 PM HCS Saturday- Young Couples Bowling @ 4:00 PM-Hudsonville Lanes OFFERING Last Sundays Benevolent Offering Thank you for your generous giving. $564.25 was received for the Deacons Fund last Sunday. Currently this fund is at $4,172.40. The deacons have set a goal of $5,000.00 for this fund in order to have adequate resources available to help those in need. If you would still like to contribute to this, please designate your gift Deacons Fund and place in the offering plate. Next Sunday Lords Supper & Benevolent Offering - We will celebrate the Lords Supper next Sunday morning. Our benevolent offering will be received next Sunday during both services for the Family LIFE Center. The mission of the Family LIFE Center is to demonstrate the love of Christ to young women experiencing unplanned pregnancies by equipping them for the challenges of Life. ANNOUNCEMENTS Reception of New Members Cedar session is pleased to announce that we will receive Ty & Sheila Rostvedt, along with their covenant children, Toby and Faith, as communicant members by reaffirmation of faith on March 16th. Soli Deo Gloria!

ANNOUNCEMENTS Preparing the Pastors We Need Sermon Series Our Sunday Night sermon series shall support and celebrate the many pastors and interns God has gifted to our church Mick Knierim (associate pastor), Chris Post (church planting), Larry Johnson (teacher of the word), Ken Smith (Biblical counselor), Micah Shin (licentiate), Ty Rostvedt (pre-sem pastoral studies), Michael Durant (pre-sem teacher of the word), and Marc Scatturo (pre-sem foreign missions). Young Couples Bowling Night, This Saturday - Young couples of Cedar are invited to roll on over for an evening of fun at Hudsonville Lanes on March 8, at 4 p.m. Spare the excuses...childcare will be provided by the Grysens. Dinner will be provided after the games at the Sprik home. Questions? Contact Ty Rostvedt. Presbytery Young Adult Winter Ski Retreat - On March 7th 9th, Cedar Church will host our annual Winter Ski Retreat for young adults (college age and above) right here at Hudsonville Christian Elementary School. There will be lots of good food, fellowship and skiing/snowboarding @ Timber Ridge Ski Resort about 50 minutes away. Pastor Steve Igo will speak on "The Greatness Principle: Finding Joy & Significance in Serving Others." The cost is incredibly affordable$25 for the entire weekend!! Our snow sports cost additional, but are well priced skiing or snowboarding is only $29 more, and ski rental is only $16 more. Brochures are in the foyer. Ides of March Dinner/Mission Trip Fundraiser Dust off your toga and mark your calendar! March 15th, the Ides of March, has been reserved for a Roman banquet for the adults of Cedar, prepared and served by the youth group. The proceeds of this dinner will go to fund the youth group's mission trip to New York this summer. Sign up to attend on your connection card.
The Lords Day March 2, 2014

The Lords Day March 2, 2014

ANNOUNCEMENTS Special Congregational Meeting Today The session of Cedar Church is calling a special congregational meeting today at 12 noon in order to hold special elections for church officers. After being duly nominated in early 2013 and receiving a semester of training, Terry Holstege has been examined and certified by the church session to stand for election to the office of deacon. Additionally, the session shall present a thorough report and recommendation to Cedar Church that we issue a formal call to the Rev. Larry Johnson to serve Cedar Church as a teacher of the word, that we present that call to presbytery for their approval at its next stated meeting, and that we ask presbytery to take all necessary steps to transfer his credentials into the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Zion Christian Soup Supper -Everyone is invited to a Soup Supper at Zion Christian School on Tuesday, March 11, from 5:00-7:00 pm. Members of the Junior class are eager to serve you delicious, home-made soups. All proceeds benefit the JuniorSenior Banquet. Cornerstone URC Womens Conference - On March 14-15, Martha Peace is the keynote speaker at Cornerstone URCs Annual Womens Conference. Her topic is Attitudes of a Transformed Heart. Pastor Bob VanManen will also be leading a special workshop on one of the overlooked women of the Bible. Registration forms are available on the literature table or online at cornerstoneurc.org. Reformed Theology ConferenceSave the dates of March 28-30 for the Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology at Byron Center 1st CRC. The topic for this years conference is Profaning the Sacred: The Beauty and Holiness of the Bride of Christ. The speakers will be Jason Helopoulos, Michael Horton, Phillip Johnson, Richard Phillips, Derek Thomas. More information is at www.alliancenet.org.

SESSION UPDATE FEBRUARY 2014

Session met on Tuesday, February 18 at Hudsonville Christian Elementary School. Pastor Steve led by reading from Psalm 133 and elder Bill Grysen opened with prayer. After prayer, Session approved the stated and called meeting minutes for January 2014. Session is working to update the shepherding districts to include elder David Van Dyke. Pastor Mick is regularly traveling and investing time in his family and support of other OPC congregations and will not be assigned to a shepherding district. Session approved spending time on leadership training within the congregation in the upcoming year. Time was spent considering the men God has provided Cedar church who are either in Pastoral ministry or training for this position. A letter was reviewed and approved for use with the congregation related to Pastor Larry Johnsons call. Session would like to encourage the congregation to use the Connection cards to communicate with Session and Pastor Steve. This tool can be used for encouragement, input and information to the Session and there are opportunities at each worship service each Sunday for submittal. The congregations regular use of this tool will also encourage visitors to use this communication tool. A shut-Ins and special needs report was received with additional work to be coordinated with the deacons and other church members. The education committee is reviewing the GCP curriculum scope and sequence as it relates to Cedars educational year for any possible holes or areas to reinforce and will be reporting back to Session with their findings. David Van Dyke has agreed to chair the Missions committee at Cedar. The worship committee will be meeting to review a 6 month preaching calendar and related music/accompaniment planning. Time was given to shepherding matters for the congregation and prayer for the congregation. The Session meeting was adjourned at 9:26 p.m., followed by closing prayer with all session members participating, closing prayer by Pastor Steve Igo. Respectfully Submitted Craig Baker, clerk

The Lords Day March 2, 2014

The Lords Day March 2, 2014

SPECIAL REMINDERS

WELCOME TO CEDAR CHURCH! Were glad youre here. As a church family, we are delighted you have joined us for worship today. Below you will find some information to help you during our Sunday services. If you need any assistance, please ask one of our ushers for help. SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE Cedar Church strives to enjoy God through Spirit-empowered and Christ-centered worship. The Bible is sincerely loved, and we hope that you will find it opened up to you in a fresh and faithful manner each Sunday. A NURSERY is available near the entrance of the gymnasium, but children are always welcome in the worship service. COFFEE BREAK After the morning worship, please join us in the gym for coffee and refreshments. KIDS BREAK After morning worship, all kids (Preschool thru 6th grade) are invited to the orchestra room for snacks and fun songs with Mrs. Himebook. SUNDAY SCHOOL From 11am - 12pm, Cedar Church offers classes for all ages. Visitors are especially welcome to join us! Class
Toddler Preschool & K Early Elementary Middle Elementary Older Elementary Jr. High Sr. High
Lives of Isaac & Jacob Philippians Bible Study

Greeters Accompanist A.M. Accompanist P.M. Nursery A.M.

Nursery Sun. Sch. Nursery PM Fellowship Snack

Childrens Snack Church Set-Up Sun. Foreman AM Sun. Foreman PM Ushers Youth Group Meal

TODAY Grysen/Post Bonnie Boeve Megan Himebook Cathy Postmus Brittany DeWent Lydia Igo Joan Broene Carla Baker Beka Mulder Cayte Baker Deb Kooienga Mindy Weiss Bonnie Boeve Cathy Postmus Grysen/Post Terry Holstege Matt Grysen Paul Sprik Matt Grysen DeWent

NEXT WEEK M. Entingh/T. Entingh Megan Himebook Caryn Baker Diana Sprik Kailyn Baum Natassja DeWent Sheila Rostvedt Jen denHollander Tammy Holstege Megan Himebook Diana Sprik Joan Broene Meagan Entingh Pam Himebook M. Entingh/T. Entingh Terry Holstege Matt Grysen Dave Stanley Tom Dykema

WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING CLASSES Age Location Teacher

2s & 3s 4s K 1st - 2nd grade 3rd-4th grade 5th-6th grade 7th -8th grade 9 -12 grade Adult Adult Women Adult Men
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Library Hallway West Classroom Resource Room Northeast Hall

Rm 2 Southeast Teachers Lounge Rm 1 Southeast Teachers Lounge

*Lost your bulletin? See archived bulletins @ http://bulletins.cedarchurch.net/ *

Meagan Entingh & Dawn DeWent Cathy Postmus Caryn Baker Paul & Diana Sprik Marc Scaturro & Michael Durant Bill Grysen Chris Post Larry Johnson Deb Kooienga Craig Baker

Orchestra Room Gymnasium

Teachers Lounge

Weekly Budget $3,592.50 YTD Budget $28,740.00

Last Weeks Offerings $3,084.50 YTD Offerings $23,621.10

Good to Great

Art Room

Pastor: Steve Igo Associate Pastor: Mick Knierim Pastoral Intern: Micah Shin Shepherding Districts Mick Knierim/Tom Dykema A-E Craig Baker/Jim Knott F-H Bill Grysen/Paul Sprik I-P Ted Himebook/Duane Saxton Q-Z Womens Ministry Coordinator: Joan Broene

The Lords Day March 2, 2014

The Lords Day March 2, 2014