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MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 9:30 A.M.
Songs for the Journey Psalms 120-134 * denotes standing Prelude Welcome& Announcements........................................Pastor SteveIgo Recognition of Graduates ..................... Cayte Baker, Megan Himebook Rachel Himebook, Carmen VanDyke, Daniel VanDyke Congregational Greeting ................................ ThePassing of thePeace
The Living God Calls Us to Worship .................. Call to Worship
We Enter Into Gods Presence In Song* ......................... Holy God, We Praise Your Name, Hymn 103 In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach
God Speaks to Us In a ResponsiveReading of thePsalms ..................... Psalm133, p. 834 In a Old Testament Reading ............... 1 Chronicles 9:24-33 & 23:24-32
We Respond in Consecration In Prayer ......................... Prayer to Confess Sin & Assuranceof Pardon In Song* ..................... Who Are These like Stars Appearing, Hymn 542 In Prayer ............................................................ Congregational Prayer In Song* .... When This Passing World is Done, Hymn 545 (vv. 1,2,3,5)
God Feeds Us In Scripture ...........................................................................Psalm134 In Sermon .......................................................THE J OURNEYS END
We Respond in Commitment ...................... Prayer of Application In Song* ............................................ By the Sea of Crystal, Hymn 549 In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings
God Blesses Us ............................................. Doxology, Hymn 733
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; alleluia, alleluia! Praise him above, ye heavenly host: Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Allelluia (5x)
EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE 5:30 P.M. Moved By Compassion * denotes standing Prelude Gathering Songs ...................................................... Elder Ted Himebook
The Living God Summons Us .............................. Call to Worship
We Enter Into Gods Presence In Song* .............................................Praise Ye the Father, Hymn 107 In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach
God Speaks to Us In ResponsiveReading of thePsalms ........................ Psalm134, p. 834 In Scripture ................................................................ Ezekiel 34:11-16
We Respond in Consecration In Prayer ......................... Prayer of Confession & Assuranceof Pardon In Song* ........................... Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us, Hymn 599
God Feeds Us In Scripture ................................................................ Matthew 9:35-38 In Sermon ...............................................MOVED BY COMPASSION Pastor Chris Post
We Respond in Commitment ...................... Prayer of Application In Song* ...................................................... Bring Them In, Hymn 445 In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings In Prayer ............................................................ Congregational Prayer In Song* .................................... O God, to Us Show Mercy, Hymn 437
God Blesses Us* ..........................................................Benediction Gloria Patri, Hymn 735
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen, amen.
The Lords Day May 18, 2014 The Lords Day May 18, 2014 TODAY
Welcome to Cedar Church! This morning Pastor Steve concludes his sermon series on Songs for the Journey The Psalms of Ascent (120-134). We will also recognize our graduates and enjoy a fellowship luncheon right after our morning worship service. In the evening, we welcome Pastor Chris Post to the pulpit.
11:30 AM Fellowship Lunch 12:30 PM Missions Committee Meeting 4:00 PM Choir Rehearsal 5:30 PM Evening Service 7:00 PM Youth Group
THIS WEEK
Tuesday Session Meeting @ 7:00 PM Love Inc Offices
OFFERING
Benevolent Offering - Thank you for your generous giving. $351.00 was received for The Calvinist Cadet Corps last Sunday. Next week our benevolent offering will be received for Cedars Deacon Fund. Currently this fund is at $3,599.53. 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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Graduation Sunday Today Cedar Church will recognize our graduating high school seniors during the morning service with a special gift Bible. Graduating high school seniors this year are Cayte Baker and Megan Himebook. Our post high graduates include Rachel Himebook (Medical Massage Therapy Certification from Blue Heron Academy), Carmen VanDyke (Doctor of Physical Therapy from Northwestern), and Daniel VanDyke (Masters in Library Science fromthe University of Illinois). Please offer your heartiest congratulations to these students.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Missions Meeting Today! Do you have a heart for missions? Would you like to be part of a group that meets to encourage missions both at home and abroad? David VanDyke, the chairman of our newly formed Missions Committee, invites you to join himtoday right after the fellowship meal for a short (40 minute), one-time meeting to get ideas, seek feedback, and learn fromthose with previous experience. This meeting will include plans for organizing a missions committee, but has no obligation to join the committee.
Summer Small Group Ministries Sign up today for a small group this summer. Signing up helps in planning and ordering materials. See the insert in todays bulletin for more details.
Childcare Needed Would you consider helping out the Young Adult Bible study this summer? Childcare is needed while they meet at Hager Park. This could be a family project, a small group project or several individuals joining together. Please consider volunteering for one of their meetings. Sign up at the table today.
Baptism On Sunday, May 25, Cedar session is excited to announce that Micah James Mason will be baptized during the morning worship service. Give thanks to the Lord for His protection in Micahs life and pray for his spiritual as well as physical growth!
Presbytery Young Adult Event- Young Adults (Post High) you are invited to a time of relaxation and fellowship at the Lake Effect Cottage, Holland, MI on May 30 through June 1st. It sits close to the beaches and waves of Lake Michigan. There will be a devotional time on "the Purpose of Fellowship" and the event will conclude with worship and a meal at New Life OPC of Holland. Please see the flyer on the literature table for more information.
The Lords Day May 18, 2014 The Lords Day May 18, 2014 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Kickball Tournament - A friendly game of kickball in Connecticut ended after 345 innings with a score of 164-117 and a Guinness world record! It is NOT our goal to beat that record. It is our goal, however, to have fun with our church family in a rousing game of kickball. If the weather agrees, well play outside. If not, well be in the gymeither way, itll be great fun with variations thrown into the mix.
Who: Wed love everyone to come either to watch or play! What: Kickball, Peanuts, Cracker Jacks, Hotdogs Where: Behind Hudsonville Chr. School (Church) When: Saturday, June 14, 2014 4:00 - ??
Summer Missionary Cedar session is pleased to announce that Ben VanDyke has been appointed to serve as male student director of Spartan Christian Fellowships Summer Training Project in Petoskey, MI. As a ministry of University Reformed Church in East Lansing, this 11 week mission trip provides evangelism training, outreach projects, Christian mentoring, daily Bible study and prayer, and discipleship relationships with older students and staff. Students will also be involved in part-time employment during this project, which will cover a portion of their mission trip expenses. Please keep Ben in your prayers as he raises up prayer partners and additional financial supporters for this worthwhile summer mission. If you would like to support Ben with prayer and/or finances, you can contact him at (616) 610-1053 or vandykeman17@gmail.com. May God richly bless our brother this summer!
Reserved Seating Please help our facility deacons by observing the reserved seating signs on the final few rows! This special seating is designed to help our families with young children, visitors and latecomers have a pleasant and positive worship experience with us each week at Cedar Church! -- In His Service, Deacon TomDykema & Deacon Paul Sprik
GENERAL ASSEMBLY ACTIVITIES JUNE 4-10
Pre-Assembly Conference - Please consider coming to the pre- Assembly conference on Evangelism, to be held June 4, at Redeemer OPC in Ada. Continental breakfast at 8:00 amwith conference sessions from 9:00 am through 2:00 pm (lunch provided as well). There is no charge for the conference (or meals) but preregistration is required. Please email gregg.1@opc.org to register.
Youth Fellowship with Pastor Jon Shishko A picnic is planned for the youth going to New York City and their parents on June 7th, 5-9 p.m. at the Baker home. Pastor Jon will be in town for General Assembly and will be joining the youth for an opportunity to get to know each other and to share plans for the project this summer .
Joint Worship Service There will a joint evening worship service for this year's General Assembly and the local OPC churches, organized by the Session of Redeemer OPC, Ada. The service will be held at 6pmon Sunday, June 8th at the DeVos Center for Arts and Worship, on the campus of Grand Rapids Christian High School.
Joint Choir Redeemer OPC would like to have a joint choir with members from area OPC congregations for the joint worship service. To facilitate this choir, they have scheduled two Wednesday evening practices, one on May 21 and the other on June 4 at 7:00 PM at Redeemer. There will be a final practice on June 8 before the service at 4:30 PM at the DeVos Center. Please contact Kristin Contant for more information or to let her know of your interest in participating. kristincontant@gmail.com.
Fellowship Lunch The fellowship lunch in J une will include many special guests fromaround the country. Commissioners to the 81 st General Assembly will be invited to join us for worship and lunch on Sunday, June 8. More details about the meal to come.
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Do you enjoy budgeting? Love INC is looking for individuals or couples to volunteer as a budget coach for the Loving Help Program. Budget Coaches work one-on-one with individuals or couples two hours a week. If you are interested please contact Diane or Mary with the LOVING HELP Programat 616-662-3300 for more information.
Volunteer Opportunities - The Sorting Warehouse at Love INC is looking for individuals to volunteer either a half-day or full day any day of the week. Individuals who enjoy greeting people as well as organizing and sorting items would be a great fit for this position. The Clothing Ministry at Loves Treasures is also looking for individuals to volunteer on Mondays and Wednesdays. Training will be provided. If you are interested in learning more, contact Tonia at toniaw@loveinthenameofchrist.org.
Items Needed - Love In the Name of Christ has the opportunity to help supply items for a week long Christian camp for teenage moms, their mentors and their children. In order to help, we are in need of 540 each travel size shampoos, conditioners, lotions, and toothpaste, toothbrushes, bars of soap and combs. Also needed are 90 bottles of baby shampoo, baby lotion, tubes of diaper ointment, 135 baby bottles and sippy cups, 225 baby bibs and 90 wash clothes. If you are able to provide a portion of these items, please bring themto the Love INC main office, Attn: Tonia (3300 Van Buren, Hudsonville) by June 30. Tax receipt forms are available.
Volunteers Needed for Kids Day - Are you between the ages of 14 & 84? Would you like to be part of a fun community outreach event? Then come volunteer at Kids Day on Saturday, June 14, at the Hudsonville Fairgrounds. This is the 5th year Jehovah J ireh Ministries is organizing this family friendly event. In order for it to happen, we need LOTS of volunteers. You can help set up, do a game or activity, help in the food court, or help tear down. Most jobs can be 2-3 hour shifts. Please contact us at 896-1570, jjmjamestown@att.net, or Bridget Gilliam bgilliam@hpseagles.net.
SERMON NOTES
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WELCOME TO CEDAR CHURCH! Were glad yourehere. As a church family, wearedelighted 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, pleaseask oneof 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 entranceof thegymnasium, but children arealways welcomein theworship service. COFFEE BREAK After themorning worship, pleasejoin us in the gym for coffeeand refreshments. KIDS BREAK After morning worship, all kids (Preschool thru 6th grade) are invited to the orchestra roomfor snacks and fun songs with Mrs. Himebook. SUNDAY SCHOOL From11am- 12pm, Cedar Church offers classes for all ages. Visitors areespecially welcometo join us!
WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING CLASSES Class Age Location Teacher Toddler 2s & 3s Library Hallway Meagan Entingh & Dawn DeWent Preschool & K 4s K West Classroom Cathy Postmus Early Elementary 1 st - 2 nd grade Resource Room Caryn Baker Middle Elementary 3 rd -4 th grade Northeast Hall Paul & Diana Sprik Older Elementary 5 th -6 th grade Rm2 Southeast Teachers Lounge Marc Scaturro & Michael Durant Jr. High 7 th -8 th grade Rm1 Southeast Teachers Lounge Bill Grysen Sr. High 9 th -12 th grade Orchestra Room Chris Post Lives of Isaac & Jacob Adult Gymnasium Larry Johnson Philippians Bible Study Adult Women Teachers Lounge Deb Kooienga Good to Great Adult Men Art Room Craig Baker
Shepherding Districts David Van Dyke/TomDykema A-B Craig Baker/J imKnott/Terry HolstegeC-G Bill Grysen/Paul Sprik H-O Ted Himebook/DuaneSaxton P-Z
Womens Ministry Coordinator: J oan Broene SPECIAL REMINDERS TODAY NEXT WEEK Greeters Scaturro/Weiss Baker/Coleman Accompanist A.M. Accompanist P.M. Bonnie Boeve Rachel Himebook Caryn Baker Megan Himebook Nursery A.M.
Nursery Sun. Sch.
Nursery PM
Deb Kooienga Meagan Entingh Natassja DeWent N/A N/A Sarah Johnson Heidi Kooienga Allison Benczkowski Cayte Baker Brittany DeWent N/A N/A Peg Smith KimDeMeester Fellowship Snack
Childrens Snack Elisabeth Knott Corrie Post Cathy Postmus Sharon Elzinga Ingrid Entingh Bonnie Boeve Kelsey Stanley Sarah Johnson Church Set-Up Sun. Foreman AM Sun. Foreman PM Ushers
Scaturro/Weiss Dan Kooienga Kurtis Arnold Matt Grysen TomDykema Baker/Coleman Dan Kooienga Kurtis Arnold Dave Stanley Todd Entingh Youth Group Meal Grysen
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