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MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 9:30 A.M.

Ecclesiastes The Search for Meaning
* denotes standing
Prelude
Welcome& Announcements........................................Pastor SteveIgo
Congregational Greeting ................................ ThePassing of thePeace

The Living God Calls Us to Worship ........................... Call to Worship

We Enter Into Gods Presence
In Song* ........................ Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise, Hymn 38
In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach

God Speaks to Us
In Old Testament Scripture............................................ 1 Kings 3:1-15
In Song* .......... I Sing the Almighty Power of God, Hymn 119 (vv. 1-2)
In New Testament Scripture ....................................... Matthew 6:25-33
In Song* ............................... Consider the Lilies, Hymn 680 (vv. 1&3)

We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer to Confess Sin & Assuranceof Pardon
In Song* ............................ Like a River Glorious, Hymn 699 (vv. 1 -2)
In Prayer .................................. Congregational Prayer & Lords Prayer
In Song* .............................................................. Speak, O Lord, Insert

God Feeds Us
In Scripture ........................................................ Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:26
In Sermon ..................................................... SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL

We Respond in Commitment ............................... Prayer of Application
In Song* .................................. O God Beyond All Praising, Hymn 660
In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings

God Blesses Us .................................................................... Benediction
Now Blessed Be the Lord Our God, Hymn 11 (verse1 only)

Now blessed be the Lord our God, the God of Israel,
For he alone does wondrous works in glory that excel.




EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE 5:30 P.M.
We are Family
* denotes standing
Prelude
Gathering Songs ...................................................... Elder Ted Himebook

The Living God Summons Us .............................. Call to Worship

We Enter Into Gods Presence
In Song* .......................................................................By Faith, Insert
In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach

God Speaks to Us
In Scripture .......................................................................Acts 2:42-47

We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer of Confession & Assuranceof Pardon
In Song* ........................................... We are Gods People, Hymn 355

God Feeds Us
In Scripture .................................................................... J ohn 17:20-23
In Sermon ... A FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER STAYS TOGETHER

We Respond in Commitment ...................... Prayer of Application
In Song* .................... How Beautiful the Sight (Psalm 133), Hymn 356
In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings
In Prayer ............................................................ Congregational Prayer
In Song* ............................... In Christ There is No East or West, Insert

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.











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TODAY

Welcome to Cedar Church! This morning, Pastor Steve continues
a sermon series called Ecclesiastes: The Search for Meaning. In
the evening Pastor Steve begins a series called We Are Family.

5:30 PM Evening Service

THIS WEEK

Friday Friday Night Hike @ 7PM Upper Macatawa Natural
Area
Saturday Church Picnic @ 4:30 PM Allendale Community
Park

OFFERING

Benevolent Offering - Thank you for your generous giving. $483
was received for Love In The Name of Christ last Sunday. Next
week our benevolent offering will be received for Cedars
Deacons Fund. Currently this fund is at $4,382.18.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday School - No Sunday School today. Please enjoy an
extended time of fellowship! Sign up today for one of our fall
small groups which begin September 14.

Sunday School Teacher Orientation Meeting All Sunday
School teachers for the fall quarter are asked to meet briefly with
Dave Broene, the Sunday School superintendent, after the morning
worship service on Sunday, August 24.

Evening Sermon Series - This evening, Pastor Steve begins a PM
sermon series called We are Family, a series inspired by our
recent elder retreat. This coming year, by Gods grace and help,
Cedar session aims to see our church-wide practice of friendship,
fellowship and hospitality be so enlarged by the Holy Spirit, that
He radically draws people nearer to Christ, vitalizes our love for
his means of grace, and immerses us in an agape/love family-like-
free-for-all that sounds the alarmof gospel grace, victory, and
power. Please pray for the Spirits unction upon this vital mission
and message.
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Midweek Ministry Help Needed There are several
areas where our church family could use your help.
1. TomDykema is looking for a couple men to help on
Wednesday nights with Cadets. 2. Lynn Igo is looking for an
assistant for CatechismClub 3. Mindy Weiss is looking for women
willing to help with Wednesday nursery. Please let us know if you
can help.

Friday Night Hike - Our last summer hike with Pastor Steve will
be held Friday, August 22. Meet Pastor Steve at 7 PM at the
Upper Macatawa Natural Area located at 1300 84
th
Ave in
Zeeland. Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water bottle,
flashlight, and BUG SPRAY.

Church Picnic The annual Church Picnic is schedule for August
23, 4:30-7 p.m. at the Allendale Community Park
(located behind the Township Office, 6676 Lake
Michigan Dr., Allendale). Barbeque Chicken,
beverages and place settings provided. To help with
planning please sign up today.

20142015 Cedar Womens Ministry This September, we are
excited that our Cedar Womens Ministry will relaunch for the
new year. Are you interested in using your gifts, skills and
passions to serve our church family here at Cedar? If so, please
speak with coordinator Joan Broene, as we make plans for our
annual September planning meeting.

Interested in Church Membership at Cedar? Pastor Steve will
hold a membership seminar Wednesday, September 3rd, from7-
8:30 PM for anyone interested in learning more about church
membership at Cedar. Please register through our Connection
Cards, or speak to Pastor Steve.

Save the Date An all church bonfire at the Weiss
family orchard will be held September 12. More
details coming.





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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Simply Give - The Jenison Meijer Store will be doing their
Simply Give campaign August 3 September 27 that will
benefit the Hudsonville Love INC food pantries.
Customers can pick up their Simply Give card at Love
INC, Loves Treasures, the Outback Store, or the
Jenison Meijer and take it to the Jenison Meijer
cashier. They will scan the card (as many times as
you like) and you will be donating $10 per card to benefit the Love
INC food pantries. Meijer will provide matching funds to provide
further support. September 4 6 will feature Double Match
Days when Meijer will provide $20 for every $10 donation,
resulting in $30 donation to the Love INC food pantries. Your
donation will be greatly appreciated!

Grocery Bags Needed Jehovah J ireh is in need of plastic
grocery bags to help with the distribution of food. Please call J im
at 895-1570 for more information.

Zion Christian Golf Outing - Mark your calendar and plan to
join us this fall for our golf outing at Diamond Springs Golf
Course on Saturday, September 20. Registration is at 7:30am, with
play beginning at 8:00am. Cost is $100 for adults and $75 for
students. To submit your team or inquire about sponsorship
opportunities, please email Jesse Aukeman
atjaukeman@zionchristian.net.

Urgent need for Host Families - Partners In Learning is in urgent
need of host families for a number of international students who
will be attending a local Christian high school on the South side of
Grand Rapids for the 2014-2015 school year. If you are interested
in learning more about hosting an international student through
Partners In Learning contact: Rod DeJager at 562.243.1020 or
email Rod at rod@partnersinlearning.org.





SERMON NOTES







































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WELCOME TO CEDAR!

Weareglad yourehere. As a
church family, weredelighted
you havejoined 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.

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.

Nursery
Childcare is available near the
entrance of the gymnasium for
children 0-3 years old, but
children of all ages are always
welcome in the worship service.

Coffee Break
After the morning worship, please
join us in the gymfor coffee and
refreshments.

Kids Break
After morning worship, all kids
(Preschool thru 6th grade) are
invited to the orchestra roomfor
snacks and fun songs.

Sunday School
From11 12pm, Cedar Church
offers classes for all ages. Visitors
are especiallywelcome!




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Weekly Budget Last Weeks Offerings
$3,592.50 $7,026.56
YTD Budget YTD Offerings
$114,960.00 $106,590.52







Pastor: SteveIgo
Associate Pastor: Mick Knierim



Shepherding Districts
David Van Dyke/TomDykema A-B
Craig Baker/JimKnott/Terry Holstege
C-G
Bill Grysen/Paul Sprik H-O
Ted Himebook/DuaneSaxton P-Z


Womens Ministry Coordinator:
J oan Broene


We offer the following classes:



SPECIAL REMINDERS
TODAY NEXT WEEK
Greeters Van Dyke/DeWent Kooienga/Boeve
Accompanist A.M.
Accompanist P.M.
Bonnie Boeve
Megan Himebook
Bonnie Boeve
Rachel Himebook
Nursery A.M.


Nursery Sun. Sch.

Nursery PM

Jen denHollander
Heidi Kooienga
Kiersten Holstege
N/A
N/A
Lynn Igo
Cassidy Baker
Rachel Himebook
Sheila Rostvedt
Natassja DeWent
N/A
N/A
PamHimebook
Cathy Postmus
Fellowship Snack


Childrens Snack
Corrie Post
Carla Baker
Sharon Elzinga
Ruthie Scaturro
Cathy Postmus
Jen denHollander
Ingrid Entingh
Elisabeth Knott
Church Set-Up
Sun. Foreman AM
Sun. Foreman PM
Ushers

Van Dyke/DeWent
TomDykema
Jon Mulder
TomDykema
Terry Holstege
Kooienga/Boeve
TomDykema
Jon Mulder
Paul Sprik
TimDeWent
Youth Group Meal
Class Age Teacher/Location
Toddler 2-3
PamHimebook
Central Hallway
Preschool
& K
4K
Sheila Rostvedt
West Classroom
Younger
Elementary
1
st
3
rd

Mindy Weiss
Workshop Room
Older
Elementary
4
th
-6
th

Chris Benczkowski
Teachers Lounge
Jr. High 7
th
-8
th

Phil Faber
Southeast Teachers
Lounge
Sr. High 9
th
-12
th

Terry & Tammy
Holstege
OrchestraRoom
II
Corinthians
Adult
Mick Knierim
Gymnasium
Prayer Adult
Micah Shin
Art Room