Grand Rapids FRC Bulletin

April 15, 2012

You are invited to hear an edifying word in our practice preaching sessions at PRTS. There are three sessions remaining, 3:00-4:00 in the seminary chapel. April 18 Ian Macleod John 16:811; April 19 Michael Borg Matthew 16:2123 and April 25 Ruben Martinez Hebrews 13:8 Baptismal membership papers were requested by Heather Pols (maiden name Klaasen). She is becoming a member of the Heritage Netherlands Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids. We commend her and her family to the Lord.

9:30 AM Spiritual Indigestion

Scripture: John 6: 47-71

Text: John 6: 52 & 60 and Lords Day 28

5:50 PM - SONG SERVICE Psalter 429: 1 - 4 6 PM A Recipe for Disaster

~ Calendar ~

The Lord willing... James 4:15

April 18 (Wednesday) 7 PM Elders meeting April 21 (Saturday) 7 AM Mens Bible Study at Rainbow Grill in Hudsonville. April 20 (Friday) 8 PM Hosanna Choir Concert at First United Methodist Church. Tickets available through Plymouth Christian High school. April 21 (Saturday) Boys & Girls club Derby race at Plymouth Christian Elementary. April 21 (Saturday) 10 AM - 2 PM (YABS) Young Adult Book Study goes paint-balling April 21 (Saturday) 7 PM (YABS) Young Adult Book Study. We will study Just do Something; chapters 8 10. May 4 & 5 is the Pt. Peele Trip. April 22 (Sunday) 4 PM Young Peoples meeting. Snack: Frans Ude April 24 (Tuesday) 7:30 Congregational meeting for male members. Today, Dr. David Murray will preach for our worship services. Next Sunday, Dr. Jerry Bilkes will conduct our worship services.
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Scripture: 2 Samuel 11 Text: 2 Samuel 11: 2

For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth forever. Psalm 100: 5

~ From The Consistory ~

Visitors, welcome. We hope you are blessed through worshiping with us this Lords Day.

The Sunday School/catechism classes (Beginners 7 grade) Psalter of the month is #302: 1, 4. Please review with your children. The bulletin insert regarding the April 24 meeting of the consistory with the voting members states the consistory's desire for the congregation to call Pastor David Kranendonk to serve as our pastor. Please make this a matter of prayer as well as the important votes for office bearers. Members are encouraged to attend if circumstances permit. As in the past absentee ballots are permitted. Please be sure to place the names of the deacons you choose in a signed sealed envelope. The same may be done with the elders in a second signed, sealed envelope and with your vote regarding calling Pastor Kranendonk in a third signed, sealed envelope.

April 24 (Tuesday) 9:30 AM Ladies Bible Study; Annual Brunch. Coffee is at 9:30. The lesson starts at 10. Nursery is provided. Women of all ages welcome. This is our annual brunch. Please let Renee of Jeannette know if you plan to attend. April 25 (Wednesday) 7 PM This will be the last Fellowship meeting of the season. It will be led by Dr. David Murray. April 25 (Wednesday) 7 PM Boys & Girls Club. Regular meeting for all. We plan to make rockets.

Family Camp 2012 -- Registration Forms are now available! Check your
mailbox or look for a stack of forms in the narthex. Forms and deposits can be placed in Andy & Cindy VandenToorn's mailbox and are due May 1. Reserve your spot this month! Thanks!

 We would like to extend a warm and inviting welcome to all the ladies of
our churches to join us for the Annual Ladies' Conference which will be held Tuesday, June 12, 2012 D.V. starting at 10:00 AM. The theme for the day will be "Countering Cultural Pressures". Pastor J. Overduin of Bethel Free Reformed Church in Mitchell will give the main address in the morning. In the afternoon Diana Alblas, from our St.Thomas FRC, will speak on "Biblical Modesty in our Dress" and Meta Moerdyk, from our Grand Rapids FRC, will speak about "Biblical Modesty in our Lifestyles". We all need to be encouraged and challenged to live by God's standards. Our host church will be the Free Reformed Church in St. George and they will have coffee ready at 9:30 AM. |Lunch will be provided at cost. The ladies of Mitchell FRC will provide a musical contribution. Join us for a day of edification, instruction and songs, as well as fellowship. Please encourage each other, women of all ages, and friends, to attend and be part of the day. We pray that the Lord will give insight to the speakers as they prepare, bless the preparations that need to be done for the Conference, and that we will see many of you there. ~ Church Family ~ From the Dorcas Guild would like to thank the congregation for all of the items donated to the Pregnancy Resource Center. Your gifts are very much appreciated!!! Please Remember in Our Prayers: Prayer is needed for the health of Mr. Spaans who on Wednesday was still in ICU showing signs of improvement. Prayer is requested for Sister Gertrude Guduli who is experiencing pain and illness. She is undergoing tests. Please remember Pastor Ude as he still struggles with issues with his one seeing eye. Remember too, our shut in members and those undergoing treatments. Shut-ins: Mr. Vincent Faasse, Mrs. Dorothy Hitchcock, Mr. Cornelius Jobse and Mr. Case Kwekel. Servicemen: Dan Arnoudse, Jacob Hubach and Tyler Prince. ~ Nursery ~ Mother In Charge April: Laura DeJong Today: AM A: B: PM A B: AM A: B: PM A: B: Ruthanne, Karel, Margot Timmer Heidi Pronk, Rineke Ude Susan Osmun, Jacqueline DeBlaay Melanie and Emma VanderBoon Liz Prince, Suzanne Kleyn Rene` VanderHart, Lydia Karel Betty Elliot, Gabby Karel Jen Pennings, Katelynne Spaans OVER ~ Ushers ~ Today Next Week AM Andrew Bergsma PM Steve Kleyn AM Dave Pronk PM Henry Boven

~ Offerings ~ Today 1 collection: nd 2 collection: Box at Exits:

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Next Week Education Denominational Christian Ministry to Israel

General Building Local Evangelism

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Song Service: Psalter 429: 1 - 4

LITURGY April 15, 2012 Morning Service Votum & Salutation Psalter: 88 Law Psalter: 163 Scripture Reading: John 6: 47-71 Text: John 6: 52 & 60 and Lords Day 28 Pastoral Prayer Offertory Psalter: 213: 5-8 Sermon: Spiritual Indigestion Prayer Offertory Psalter: 6 Benediction Doxology: 197 ****** Psalter: 26

LITURGY April 15, 2012 Evening Service Votum & Salutation

Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 11 Text: 2 Samuel 11: 2 Apostles Creed Psalter: 325 Pastoral Prayer Offertory Psalter: 245 Sermon: A Recipe for Disaster Prayer Offertory Psalter: 102 Benediction Doxology: 196 ******