MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

The New Testament Challenge

9:30 A.M.

EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE

The New Testament Challenge
Prelude

5:30 P.M.

Prelude Welcome & Announcements ...........................................Pastor Steve Igo Congregational Greeting ................................... The Passing of the Peace The Living God Calls Us to Worship .................... Apostolic Salutation By Word* ....................................................................... Call to Worship

Gathering Songs ...................................................... Elder Ted Himebook Welcome & Announcements .......................................... Pastor Steve Igo

The Living God Summons Us ................................ Call to Worship We Enter Into Gods Presence
In Song* ................................................ Fairest Lord Jesus, Hymn 170 In Prayer ................................................................ Prayer of Approach

We Enter Into Gods Presence

In Song* ....... Like a River Glorious is Gods Perfect Peace, Hymn 699 In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach God Embraces Us in Amazing Grace In Scripture .................................................................... James 3:13-18 We Respond in Consecration In Prayer ......................... Prayer to Confess Sin & Assurance of Pardon In Song* ................... Thou Wilt Keep Him in Perfect Peace, Hymn 704 In Prayer ............................................................ Congregational Prayer In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings In Song* ..................................................................... Thy Word, Insert

God Welcomes Us
In Scripture ........................................................................... Malachi 4

We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer .................................... Prayer of Confession & Thanksgiving In Song* ................... None Other Lamb, None Other Name, Hymn 157

God Feeds Us In Scripture.................................................................... Matthew In Sermon ........ THE NEW TESTAMENT CHALLENGE MATTHEW We Respond in Commitment ...................... Prayer of Application
In Song* ................... There is No Name So Sweet on Earth, Hymn 178

God Feeds Us In Scripture ................................................................... Philemon In Sermon ...... THE NEW TESTAMENT CHALLENGE PHILEMON
We Respond in Commitment ............................... Prayer of Application In Song ..................... Redeemed, How I Love to Proclaim It, Hymn 701 In Giving ........................................ Benevolent Offering for Love Inc.

Gods & Our Communion Meal ..................... The Lords Supper

In Giving ....................................... Benevolent Offering for Love Inc. In Song* ............................. I Will Sing the Wondrous Story, Hymn 180

God Blesses Us ........................................................... Benediction The Law of the Lord is Perfect, Hymn 152 (refrain only) More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold. Sweeter also than honey, and the honey comb.

God Blesses Us ............................................................Benediction Holy Bible, Book Divine, Hymn 137 (v. 1 only) Holy Bible, book divine, precious treasure, you are mine. Mine to tell me whence I came; mine to teach me what I am.

The Lords Day October 9, 2011 Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net

The Lords Day October 9, 2011 Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net

TODAY Welcome! This morning, Pastor Steve concludes our sermon series called The New Testament Challenge, reading the New Testament in 90 days while hearing a sermon on each book. This evening we celebrate the Lords Supper. Wine is placed in the center & middle of the tray and grape juice on the outside ring. Our benevolent offering is for Love Inc. 11:00 AM Sunday School & Small Groups for All Ages 12:00 PM Fellowship Luncheon Fall Cookout 5:30 PM Evening Service 7:00 PM Deacon Training Class THIS WEEK Wednesday Midweek Ministries @ 7 PM HCS (nursery provided) Thursday LOVE Inc Bible Study @ 7 PM Hillcrest CRC Friday Tsunami Report @ 7 PM Sam & Hope Masons Home ANNOUNCEMENTS Pastor leaves for Vacation This Friday Pastor Steve and his family will be out-of-state visiting Jonathan from Friday, October 14th to Friday, October 21st. On Sunday, October 16th, Pastor Mick Knierim will preach in the morning and evening services. Nursery Workers & SS Helpers Much Needed! Presently, Cedar Church is quite short-handed for female nursery volunteers during morning worship, Sunday School & evening worship. Some of our volunteers are serving twice a month or more, due to our shortage. Additionally, we need several Sunday School helpers to assist us with our growing childrens Sunday School program. Please sign up to volunteer through our Connection Card, or see Angie Dykema (nursery) or Ted Himebook (Sunday School). OPC Japan Tsunami Report On Friday evening, October 14th at 7 PM, Vivian Garen will give a presentation on her relief work in Japan at the home of Sam & Hope Mason. More details to come!

ANNOUNCEMENTS New Members Cedar Session is pleased to announce we will publicly receive Jameson & Jane Schrier and their family on October 23rd as members of Cedar Church by letter of transfer from Harvest OPC. Soli Deo Gloria! Interested in Church Membership at Cedar? Pastor Steve will hold a membership seminar after our monthly fellowship luncheon on Sunday, November 13th, from 1:00 3:30 PM for anyone interested in learning more about church membership at Cedar. Please register through our Connection Cards, or speak to Pastor Steve. Presbytery Work Day - The presbytery is planning a work day at Grace OPC in Lansing, MI on Saturday morning, October 22, to assist them with building repairs. Save the date! If you are interested in serving in this way, please contact Tony Blair (tmblair@gmail.com or 245-2315 or 516-2351). Kent County Jail Ministry On Sunday, October 30th, Cedar Church will host our 5th Sunday chapel service at the Kent County Jail from 12:45 PM - 2:15 PM. Please keep this ministry in your prayers. The Lamont Community Church cordially invites you to witness the installation of Rev. Rodney Thole as our new Pastor. The service will be on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 7pm at our church located at 14000 48th Ave. Refreshments will be served following the installation. Love INC Love INC has many volunteer and donation opportunities. For more information please call 662-3300 or check out their website for a list of current needs at www.loveinthenameofchrist.org/wishlist. Zion Christian School Auction will be on Saturday, October 29, 4:30 p.m. Contact Melissa Postma, 616.878.9472, to make a donation or for more information. Proceeds help offset shortfalls not covered by tuition. Event details: Saturday, October 29, at the school gym, (7555 Byron Center Avenue, Byron Center). Catered dinner served from 4:30 - 6 p.m. Silent auction starts at 4:30; live auction at 6 p.m.

The Lords Day October 9, 2011 Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net

The Lords Day October 9, 2011 Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net

Cedar Church Welcomes You!

SPECIAL REMINDERS

TODAY Greeters Accompanist A.M. Accompanist P.M. Nursery A.M. Hartwell/Porterfield Bonnie Boeve Linda Wolfe Stephanie Haywood Sylvie Haywood Caryn Baker Candace Bekkering Katelyn Hartwell Rebecca Van Dyke Nella Kortman Anne Stephanie Haywood Hartwell/Porterfield

NEXT WEEK Grysen Bonnie Boeve Linda Wolfe Angie Dykema Cassidy Baker Heidi Kooienga Pam Himebook Megan Himebook Amy Petry Elizabeth Knott Hope Mason Candace Bekkering Grysen Van Dyke

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 greeters 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 foyer for coffee and refreshments. KIDS BREAK After morning worship, all kids (pre-school thru 6th grade) are invited to remain in the gymnasium for snacks and fun songs with Mr. & Mrs. Himebook. SUNDAY SCHOOL - From 11 AM-12 PM, Cedar Church offers classes for all ages. Visitors are especially welcome to join us! WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING CLASSES: Nursery Meets in room 12 with various leaders Toddler (2s & 3s) Meets in the library hallway with Stephanie Haywood Preschool (4s & K students) Meets in the west classroom with Kaitlyn Hartwell st nd Early Elementary (1 2 grade) Meets in the resource room with Hope Mason & Cathy Postmus Middle Elementary (3rd 4th grade) Meets in the library hallway with Diana Sprik Older Elementary (5th-6th grade) Meets in the southwest teachers lounge room 2 with Reese Haywood Jr. High Meets in the southwest teachers lounge room 1 with Bill Grysen Sr. High Meets in the teachers lounge with Pastor Steve & Lynn Igo Womens Group Meets in the art room with Rebecca Van Dyke Theology Class Meets in the gym with David Van Dyke & Craig Baker EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Please join us again for worship this evening at 5:30 P.M.

Nursery P.M. Nursery Sun. Sch. Fellowship Snack Childrens Snack Church Set-Up Youth Group Meal

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Weekly Budget $2,819.23 YTD Budget $112,769.23

Last Weeks Offerings N/A YTD Offerings N/A

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The Lords Day October 9, 2011 Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net

The Lords Day October 9, 2011 Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net