WORSHIP SERVICE

April 25, 2010 - 10:00 a.m.

 

APPROACHING TO WORSHIP

   Instrumental Prelude “Jesus is Coming Again”

        Welcome and Announcements

     * Songs of Praise:                             “I’ll Fly Away”                                                #779:1-3

                                                      “A New Name in Glory”                                         #521:1-3

                                                      “Soon and Very Soon”                                          #757:1-4

     * Opening Prayer and Mutual Greeting

        Children’s Message

                            (Children ages 3-7 go downstairs for Children’s Worship)

 

DECLARING OUR FAITH:  The Return of Christ

Leader:  We do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep.

              Or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope.

              We believe that Jesus died and rose again

              And so we believe that God will bring with Jesus

              Those who have fallen asleep in Him.

              For the Lord Himself will come down from heaven,

              With a loud command, with the voice of the archangel

              And with the trumpet call of God,

              And the dead on Christ will rise first.

People: After that, we who are still alive and are left,

              Will be caught up together with them in the clouds

              To meet the Lord in the air.

              And so we will be with the Lord forever.

        Song of Response:                   “We Shall Behold Him”                                         #755:1,2

 

SERVICE OF PRAYER

        Prayer Concerns

       Congregational Prayer

                               


SERVICE OF THE WORD

        Morning Offering:    Church ministries, as we sing:

        Songs of Preparation:     “In Christ There is No East or West”                  Grey PH #540:1-5

                                          “How Good and Pleasant Is the Sight”                Grey PH #514:1-2

        Scripture:  Romans 14:1-23  Pew Bible Page(s):                      1765-1766

        Message Getting Things Right

        Prayer of Application

 

WITHDRAWING TO SERVE

     * Song of Response:                    “God of Our Fathers”                                           #809:1-4

     * God's Blessing

     * Doxology:                                   “Sweet By and By”                                                #778:1

       Postlude:  “Oh That Will Be Glory”

 

*If you are able, please stand

 

WORSHIP NOTES

 

Welcome! You’re among friends at Pine Grove Community Church. We’re the young and old, the experienced Christians, the brand new Christians, and those just curious about Jesus Christ. We’re families, singles, students, kids and couples. Wherever you’ve come from, and wherever you’re at, you’re welcome to come as you are to Pine Grove! Please stay for a cup of coffee or lemonade at the Family Life Center following worship.

 

Guests are requested to fill out a welcome card at the Welcome Center where you can also receive an information packet. If you are a regular attendee of Pine Grove we would like to provide you with a mailbox and/or name tag. Please submit your request to the church office.      

                                                 God bless you and your family.

 

We have a prayer team that gathers in Pastor Brent’s office during the morning service They are willing to pray for anything that is weighing on your heart If you have a request, write it on the back of a pew card and place it in the collection plate the first time it is passed The team is also available to you should you desire to have someone pray with you Please join them after the first offering is taken if this is your need.

 

Nursery care is offered during the a.m. service in the Church Basement for infants and toddlers through age 2. Please honor the age limit. Please meet your children at the nursery area immediately following worship.

 

All children age 3-7 are encouraged to participate with Children’s Worship Children are dismissed after the Children’s Message, and can go downstairs to worship Please honor the age limit. Parents: Please meet your children downstairs, after worship.

 

All songs are reprinted with permission by CCLI #649460.

 

CHURCH FAMILY

 

Thank you to Pastor Bill & Sandy and all of you for your calls, cards, love and prayers Losing 3 loved ones in 10 months has been difficult but God is good Please continue to pray for Brenda as the cancer, now in the bone, is progressing. Sincerely, Ken and Vicki Postma

 

We extend belated condolences to Jane Wilson in the passing of her mother, Marian DeYoung on April 9 May God continue to wrap this family in comfort and peace.

 

 

  YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENT

 

Senior High:  Because of Mother’s Day falling on May 9, our next meeting will be next Sunday at 4:30. 

 

FOCUS:  Reserve May 14 & 15 for the Mystery Overnight For more information, there are flyers outside of Pastor Brent’s office Last day for registrations to be accepted is TODAY.

 

FOCUS:  Reserve June 11-13 for “Chosen Weekend.”  There is information located outside Pastor Brent’s office. 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

If you make a decision during this service to accept Jesus Christ as your Savior, please stop by the Welcome Center and pick up a YES pack. This pack is designed to help you get started on your walk with Christ.

 

Coffee after the morning service will be in the Family Life Center.

 

Our offerings this morning will be for Pine Grove Ministries.

 

Last week’s offering totals: Pine Grove Ministries, $5,781.15; Benevolence, $703.00; Family Life Center, $1,229.75; Summer Worship, $25.00; Serve, $100.00; Moments with the Master, $100.00 These offerings include $3,108.00 from families and individuals who participate in electronic giving If you would like to participate in electronic giving, please contact Mary Bailey. Thank you for your generous giving.

 

Golfers:  You are invited to join a group of golfers that play a scramble every Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. at Birchwood Golf Course, five miles east of Howard City on Church St Come whenever you can, a scramble allows everyone to participate at their own level. Our first outing will be this Tuesday, hope to see you there.

 

Senior Lunch banner waves anew April 28th at Noon The Snow-Birds are coming or have come home Those who stayed have dug out The menu has not yet been revealed, could it be: Baseball, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie for Senior Lunch No? ….O well….Please come join us, I’ve a hunch that you’ll just love our Senior Lunch We welcome all age 60 and over, to make your way to our Family Life Center on the North West corner of Beech and M-82 for a most delicious meal at Noon, April 28th.

 

Make a difference – accept the challenge – show how much you value life by walking in LifeWalk on Saturday, May 15 Pick up your pledge form and begin collecting pledges today All pledge dollars go to empowering women and families from our community to make healthy life choices For more information or a pledge form call the Alpha Family Center at 231-652-1548, or email Lisa at newaygoalpha@ncats.net.

 

Ladies – Plan now to attend a “Spring Koffie Klets” on Saturday, May 22 at 9:30 a.m. Come hear Sister Sue Tracy share the benefits of humor and laughter for our bodies, minds and spirits Sign up today at the podium by the Welcome Center Any questions contact Jan Plakmeyer at 231-834-0162.

 

The 2011 Cadet International Camporee committee is hosting a Golf Outing on May 22, 2010 at the Pines Golf course. Register as a team, an individual or as a 4-person scramble Eighteen holes with cart and lunch is $65.00 There are also hole sponsorships available for $50.00 Contact Terry Kimber for more information at 616-901-1831.

 

The Fremont area Bible League volunteers have raised enough money to buy 726 bibles at $4.00 each We want to raise enough to purchase 1000 or more There are letters in your mailbox today Please make your check payable to Bible League. These can either be left in my mailbox, or mailed to my home Thank you for your prayers and continued support of the Bible League Joan Tanis

 

Don't throw away those empty ready-to spread frosting containers, or International coffee tins Please clean them and bring them to the children’s worship room We are in need of 100 Watch for them to reappear on Memorial Sunday as part of a fun Sharing Our Service (S.O.S) project Contact Brenda Plakmeyer with any questions.

 

Prayer Meeting – Prayer starts with God “Out of love He burdens us to pray for others so that, in response to our intercession, He can pour out blessings on them.”  (From Love to Pray by Alvin Vander Griend Come join us in the Prayer Room downstairs every Sunday morning at 8:45 or whenever you can come Feel free to walk in anytime and leave when you need to Please call Cheryl Hubers, 231-937-4895, or Joan Tanis, 231-652-5254, with your prayer requests.

 

Church Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Feel free to contact Pastor Bill at his home office anytime: 231-937-6492

 

Serving This Sunday April 25                                             Church Calendar                                                 

                    

Ministry of Word: a.m. Bill Vis                                  Today: Prayer Meeting, 8:45 a.m.

Nursery:  Cassie Boone, Amy Platt,                                      Morning Worship, 10:00 a.m

                & Tyler Adams                                                     Sunday School, 11:15 a.m.                                                                                      

Coffee Servers: Sam & Carol Taylor                        Tuesday:  Golf Scramble 9:00 a.m.                        

                                                                                                Elders Mtg. 7:00 p.m.     

Serving Next Sunday May 2                               Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study, 10:00 a.m.                                                                                                    

                                                                                          Senior Lunch, 12:00 p.m.

Ministry of Word: a.m. Bill Vis                                  Sunday: Prayer Meeting, 8:45 a.m.                

Nursery:  Chris VanderWerf, Joy Gee                                  Morning Worship, 10:00 a.m.                                                                                                                

                & Sara Kamp                                                        Sunday School 11:15 a.m.                                                           

Coffee Servers:  Mary Hasted & Kay Walton                       New Member Class, 2:00 p.m.

                                                                                               Senior High YG, 4:30 p.m.