WORSHIP SERVICE – June 20, 2010 - 10:00 a.m.

 

      Instrumental Prelude

 

      Welcome

 

  *   Call to Worship:  “Glorify Your Name” 

Father, we love You, we worship and adore You,

Glorify Your name in all the earth,

Glorify Your name, Glorify Your name,

Glorify Your name in all the earth.

 

Jesus, we love You, we worship and adore You,

Glorify Your name in all the earth,

Glorify Your name, Glorify Your name,

Glorify Your name in all the earth.

 

Spirit, we love You, we worship and adore You,

Glorify Your name in all the earth,

Glorify Your name, Glorify Your name,

Glorify Your name in all the earth.

 

  *   Opening Prayer and Mutual Greeting

 

      Ministry of Music:........................................................................................... The Brower Family

 

  *   Songs of Praise:  “Grace Greater than Our Sin” 

Marvelous grace of our loving Lord,

Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt,

Yonder on Calvary's mount outpoured,

There where the blood of the Lamb was spilt.

 

Refrain: Grace, grace, God's grace,

              Grace that will pardon and cleanse within!

              Grace, grace, God's grace,

              Grace that is greater than all our sin!

 


Sin and despair, like the sea waves cold,

Threaten the soul with infinite loss;

Grace that is greater, yes, grace untold,

Points to the refuge, the mighty cross Refrain

 

Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace,

Freely bestowed on all who believe!

You that are longing to see His face,

Will you this moment His grace receive Refrain

 

      “To God Be the Glory” 

To God be the glory- great things He hath done!

So loved He the world that He gave us His Son,

Who yielded His life an atonement for sin

And opened the lifegate that all may go in.

 

Refrain:  Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!

Let the earth hear His voice!

Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!

Let the people rejoice!

O come to the Father through Jesus, the Son,

And give Him the glory- great things He hath done!

 

O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood-

To every believer, the promise of God.

The vilest offender who truly believes,

That moment from Jesus a pardon receives. Refrain

 

Great things He hath taught us; great things He hath done,

And great our rejoicing through Jesus, the Son.

But purer and higher and greater will be

Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. Refrain

 

      Prayer Concerns

      Congregational Prayer

 

      Ministry of Music:........................................................................................... The Brower Family

 

      Offering:  Pine Grove Ministries 

      Offertory and Song of Preparation:  “Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne” 

Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown

When Thou camest to earth for me;

But in Bethlehem's home was there found no room

For Thy holy nativity.

O come to my heart, Lord Jesus-

There is room in my heart for Thee!

 


Heaven's arches rang when the angels sang,

Proclaiming Thy royal degree;

But of lowly birth didst Thou come to earth,

And in great humility.

O come to my heart, Lord Jesus-

There is room in my heart for Thee!

 

The foxes found rest and the birds their nest

In the shade of the forest tree;

But Thy couch was the sod, O Thou Son of God,

In the deserts of Galilee.

O come to my heart, Lord Jesus-

There is room in my heart for Thee!

 

Thou camest, O Lord, with the living word

That should set Thy people free;

But with mocking scorn and with crown of thorn

They bore Thee to Calvary.

O come to my heart, Lord Jesus-

There is room in my heart for Thee!

 

When the heavens shall ring and and the angels sing

At Thy coming to victory,

Let Thy voice call me home, saying, "Yet there is room-

There is room at My side for thee."

My heart shall rejoice, Lord Jesus,

When Thou comest and callest for me!

 

      Scripture:  Luke 19: 1-10

 

Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3 He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because of the crowd.4 So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see him, since Jesus was coming that way.

5 When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.” 6 So he came down at once and welcomed him gladly.

7 All the people saw this and began to mutter, “He has gone to be the guest of a ‘sinner.’ ”

8 But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount.”

9 Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. 10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.”

 

      Sermon:  “Bringing Out the Best in People”

 

      Applicatory Prayer

     


Offering:  Pine Grove Family Life Center

      Hymn Response and Offertory:  “Wonderful Grace of Jesus” 

Wonderful grace of Jesus,

Greater than all my sin.

How shall my tongue describe it?

Where shall its praise begin?

Taking away my burden,

Setting my spirit free;

For the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me.

 

Refrain: Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus;

              Deeper than the mighty rolling sea.

              Higher than the mountain; sparkling like a fountain;

              All sufficient grace for even me.

              Broader than the scope of my transgressions, sing it!

              Greater far than all my sin and shame, my sin and shame.

              O magnify the precious name of Jesus;

              Praise His name!

 

Wonderful grace of Jesus,

Reaching to all the lost.

By it I have been pardoned,

Saved to the uttermost.

Chains have been torn asunder,

Giving me liberty;

For the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me Refrain

 

  *   Benediction

 

  *   Doxology:  “Wonderful Grace of Jesus” 

Wonderful grace of Jesus,

Reaching the most defiled.

By its transforming power

Making him God's dear child.

Purchasing peace and heaven

For all eternity;

For the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me. 

 

Refrain: Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus;

              Deeper than the mighty rolling sea.

              Higher than the mountain; sparkling like a fountain;

              All sufficient grace for even me.

              Broader than the scope of my transgressions, sing it!

              Greater far than all my sin and shame, my sin and shame.

              O magnify the precious name of Jesus;

              Praise His name!

 

*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 Tent 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. Please submit your request to the church office.       

                                                 God bless you and your family.

 

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 child(ren) at the nursery area immediately following worship.

 

All children age 2-7 are invited to join Children’s Worship which takes place during the church service. Please honor the age limit. Parents: please bring your children to the Children’s Worship room in the church basement prior to the service, and pick them up at the same location after the service. Please enter through the lower level of the church building.

 

Special thanks to the Brower Family for their special music this morning Thank you also to Pastor Bill Vis for bringing us the message this morning Due to Father’s Day, there will be no service this evening.

 

All songs are reprinted with permission by CCLI #649460.

                                                                       

CHURCH FAMILY

 

Mary Hasted’s surgery went well, and she is now home recovering We pray that she continues to recover without incident.

 

Our condolences to Roger and Alice Stowie in the passing of their son, Curt, on Saturday, June 12 May the Lord surround this family with peace and love, and hold them in the palms of his hands.

 

Sheryl Pittman has moved Her new address is: 1311 Pineview Ln Fremont, MI 49412 Her new phone number is: 616-558-5895 Also, Jeffery Platt has a new address:  404 S. Adams Street Apt. 1, Newaygo, MI 49337.

 

YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Enter our Youth Group/FOCUS favorite Bible verse contest. Several winners will be selected to have their entry published on the cover of a greeting card for our up coming fundraiser. Write a couple of yours down and place in the designated boxes marked Favorite Verse Contest! Thanks for participating.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

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

 

SEVERE WEATHER POLICY  In the event of a tornado watch or warning or a severe thunderstorm warning for Newaygo or Montcalm County, no service will be held. In the event of a severe thunderstorm watch, the service will be held, and weather conditions will be closely monitored.

 

Please be aware of where you are parking. No parking on the shoulders of M-82 or Beech Ave! Also, handicap spaces need to be open for those that need it. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

 

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

 

We have installed a hearing loop in the tent. People with a T-Coil in their hearing aid will be able to use this. We also have a headset that can be used.

 

Out of respect for those sitting around you, please silence and refrain from using all electronic devices during the serviceThank you.

 

As a gentle reminder, if you are helping in the nursery, please be here by 9:20 a.m Thank you for your willingness to help. Also, if you are dropping a child off in the nursery, please sign them in at the Children’s Worship table.

 

This morning’s offering will be for Pine Grove Ministries and the Family Life Center Debt Reduction Fund. 

 

Next week’s offerings will be received for Pine Grove Ministries The evening service offering will be for Still Waters Ministry Center in Howard City.

 

Last week’s offering totals: Pine Grove Ministries, $3,111.78; Benevolence, $25.00; Family Life Center, $240.00; Summer Worship, $1,985.00; Youth Unlimited, $92.70 Thank you very much for your generous giving.

 

Parents please remind your children that the landscaping is for everyone to enjoy. Please do not pick the flowers or play in them as a lot of work goes into maintaining these areas.

 

Pictorial Directory – There are packets of new pages in your mailbox as well as the Welcome Tent These include our newest members.

 

Are you available for one or more Sunday mornings this summer to help open the tent and prepare it for worship This involves arriving at about 8:45 and helping to raise the sides of the tent and wipe the chairs Four to six individuals are needed for each Sunday If you are able to help out, please sign up on the schedule in the lobby of the Family Life Center.

 

Our supported missionaries in Nicaragua, Joel and Jeanna Huyser, will be here the evening of July 18 If you are interested in hosting them for the afternoon, please contact Pastor Bill.

Who wants one?  We still have a few “CHOSEN” weekend T-shirts that are available to purchase for only $15 How many do you want Please see Pastor Brent or Jackie Kamp for details All proceeds go to the Youth Ministries’ Mission Projects Thanks in advance for your support.

 

TWO WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT Still Waters Counseling Ministry: 1) An offering will be taken next Sunday evening Still Waters is supported by donation only Envelopes are at the Welcome Tent for those who can’t be here 2) A quilt has been donated to Still Waters It is on display in the Family Life Center and will be sold by silent auction Stop in and see it!

 

Staff Notes:  Pastor Brent will be on vacation tomorrow thru the 28th.

 

Sports Camp is coming quickly July 5-8 This is the last week to sponsor this great program We are still in need of about 4 more business owners to be sponsors If you are willing to donate $250.00 to help cover the costs of the t-shirts and extra expenses, we would graciously accept it Your company’s name will be on the back of the t-shirts It is also tax deductible!

 

Are you a regular summer worshipper looking for a way to give back to the church How about volunteering one or two Sundays a summer in the nursery Cassie Boone is always looking for helpers, or people to fill in when someone can’t make it If you would like to help out, or have any questions, please contact Cassie at 616-889-0144 Thank you.

 

We have a Prayer Team that meets in the Prayer Room in the Family Life Center during the morning service They are willing to pray for anything that is weighing on your heart If you have a request, there is a prayer sheet in the bulletin that you can write your request on and place it in the collection plate for the first offering The Team is also available to you should you desire to have someone pray with you personally Please meet them at the Prayer Room after the first offering if that is your need.

 

Student Ministries are in need of volunteers to say “YES, I WILL PRAY FOR YOU!”  If you would like to be a prayer partner for one of our Middle / High School students, please look for the Prayer Partner sign up boards in the FLC We need you!

 

What’s your favorite Bible verse?  Register yours in the Fav. Bible Verse Contest held by the student ministries Look for our entry boxes throughout the church Get yours in today.

 

 The FOCUS youth group is planning something top secret this summer and need vinyl records (any size) to use for the project. Do you have any records to donate to the cause The records may be ruined (in a creative way), so if you like them, better keep them, as they cannot be returned You can drop them off in the box in the FLC (under the coat rack) labeled “RECORDS” Thanks a bunch Questions? Call Jackie Kamp at 231-937-5626.

 

Sports camp is getting closer and closer.  We still are in need of some volunteers to help make the team completely staffed. We need you and your gifts Please consider joining the staff this year Questions Please call Jackie Veenstra at 231-937-4520.

 

Attention COOKIE BAKERS We need you too for Sports Camp Will you help feed these kids? Please call Jackie Veenstra at 231-937-4520.

 

Pine Needles:  Needlers don’t forget Pine Needles will meet a 2nd time this month:  tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. in the Family Life Center If yer thinking “well now I’d go but I don’t know how to sew.”  There is amongst us a tree climbin, motorcycle ridin, sports nut, (surely no friend of needle and thread) dyed in the wool tom-boy sitting behind a machine makin pillow cases and helpin on Quilts of Valor, even did a turn or two at hand sewing a quilt border Any questions Call Judi Brown 231-652-1659 or Lola Osterbaan 989-352-6088.

 

We would like to extend an invitation to the Pine Grove family to attend Jeffery Platt’s graduation open house this Saturday from 1-3 p.m It will be held at Rogers Park in Sparta For maps / directions, please see Dave or Amy Platt.

 

Join us for a fun MOVIE NIGHT for adults this Saturday at 7 p.m. in the air conditioned Family Life Center We will be showingBlind Side Free pop and popcorn provided.

 

Golfers – You’re invited to join a small group of golfers for a golf scramble on Mondays at 6:00 p.m. at Birchwood Golf Course which is 5 miles east of Howard City at Church Street and Masters Road Come whenever you can, a scramble allows everyone to participate at their own level. 

 

More for Golfers – You’re invited to join a group of golfers at a scramble every Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. at Birchwood Golf Course, five miles east of Howard City on Church St. Questions? Call Pete at 937-4031

 

The Tent Sale Committee will be meeting next Sunday after the morning service Please meet in the Cadet room.

 

Please join us on Sunday, July 4 at 6:00 p.m. as we welcome Mr. Jim Worthing to the tent.  Jim is a recording artist, songwriter as well as a producerHe is in his 29th year of professional singing with five solo CD'sBefore going out on his own, Jim sang lead with the Cumberland BoysHe also sang with Opryland's Gospel Quartet in Nashville, TNIt is an honor for us to have Jim here at Pine Grove as part of our Summer Concert Series.

 

It’s time once again to prepare for the GEMS/Cadets tent sale. It will take place on Friday and Saturday, July 23rd and 24th. Please bring your donations to the basement of the Family Life Center Please no exercise equipment, analog TV’s, or computer systems that are incomplete or broken These things don’t usually sell, and can be costly to dispose of Also, no donations will be taken the week of the sale Please contact Tom Slendebrock at 231-937-6455 with any questions.

 

Attention Race Fans:  Pastor Brent will be racing in the Faster Pastor race at Berlin Raceway in Marne on August 21st More information to come Tires will be smokin’.

 

“Prayer can do anything God can do That’s true because the one power in prayer is the power of God What’s more, prayer can reach anywhere God can reach And God is everywhere, so His power can reach to every corner of the earth through our prayers.”  From Love to Pray, by Alvin Vander Griend Come join us in the Prayer Room in the Family Life Center 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 June 20                                                         Church Calendar                                           

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

                            p.m. No Service                                           Morning Worship, 10:00 a.m.

Nursery: Joy Gee, Autumn Anton                                   Monday:  Golf Fun Scramble, 6:00 p.m.            

              & Michelle Richardson                                  Tuesday: Golf Scramble, 9:00 a.m.                                       

Coffee Servers: John & Vera Paulen, and                                       Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m.

                          Glen & Judy Englesman                       Thursday: Grounds Work,7:00 p.m.         

                                                                                  Saturday:  Movie Night, 7:00 p.m.

Serving Next Sunday June 27                                      Sunday: Prayer Meeting, 8:45 a.m.                   

Ministry of Word: a.m. Pastor Bill Vis                                            Morning Worship, 10:00 a.m.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

                            p.m. Pastor Bill Vis                                            Tent Sale Comm. Meet. 11:15 a.m.

Nursery:  Sheryl Pittman, Mary Wallinga                                       Evening Worship, 6:00 p.m.

                & Katie Wallinga                                                           

Coffee Servers: Ken & Dianne DeYoung

                        Sid & Delores Vanderbaan