WORSHIP SERVICE - May 2, 2010 - 10:00 a.m.

 

APPROACHING TO WORSHIP

   Instrumental Prelude:  Anchored to the Rock

        Welcome and Announcements

     * Songs of Praise:                “When Morning Gilds the Sky”                                 #215:1,2,4

                                               “Come, Christians, Join to Sing”                                  #225:1-3

     * The Ten Commandments – Deuteronomy 5:6-21

Leader:    “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.

People:   “You shall have no other gods before me.

Leader:    “You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below.  You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments.

People:   “You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.

Leader:    “Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy, as the Lord your God has commanded you. 13     Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant, nor your ox, your donkey or any of your animals, nor the alien within your gates, so that your manservant and maidservant may rest, as you do.  Remember that you were slaves in Egypt and that the Lord your God brought you out of there with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. Therefore the Lord your God has commanded you to observe the Sabbath day.

People:   “Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

Leader:    “You shall not murder.

People:   “You shall not commit adultery.

Leader:    “You shall not steal.

People:   “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

Leader:    “You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife. You shall not set your desire on your neighbor’s house or land, his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.”

                                             “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”                                #682:1-3

     * Opening Prayer and Mutual Greeting

        Children’s Message

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

SERVICE OF PRAYER

                                                Prayer Concerns

       Congregational Prayer

                               

SERVICE OF THE WORD

        Morning Offering:    Church ministries, as we sing:

        Song of Preparation:                   “The Servant Song”                                            #424:1-6

                                                               “Bind Us Together”                                                  #425

       Scripture:  Romans 15:1-15  Pew Bible Page(s):                      1766-1767

      Message:  Working Together

      Prayer of Application

 

WITHDRAWING TO SERVE

     * Song of Response:           “They’ll Know We Are Christians”                                 #429:1-4

     * God's Blessing

     * Doxology:                                    “Find Us Faithful”                                                   #456

       Postlude:  “Standing on the Promises”

 

*If you are able, please stand

 

 

 

CHURCH FAMILY

 

The Pine Grove family is invited to the wedding of Courtney Amacher and Leo Cook at 7 p.m. in the church Sanctuary this Friday.

 

There will be an open house this Saturday from 1-4 p.m. to celebrate the 95th Birthday of Henry Geers.  All are invited. 

 

Kay Walton will have outpatient surgery Wednesday on her foot to follow up on the major repair done this winter.  While not as significant as the earlier surgery it does mean another month or two of healing.  Pray the surgery is fully successful and that no further procedures will be required.

 

YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENT

 

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

 

FOCUS:  Reserve May 14 & 15 for the Mystery Overnight.

 

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

 

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.

 

 

 

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 offering this morning will be for Pine Grove Ministries.

 

Last week’s offering totals: Pine Grove Ministries, $3,251.38; Benevolence, $175.00; Family Life Center, $1,113.00; Food Truck, $300.00; Serve, $222.00; Senior Lunch, $100.00.  Thank you for your generous giving.

 

Due to Mother’s Day there will be NO SUNDAY SCHOOL next Sunday.

 

Golfers:  Anyone interested in playing on a Monday night league, please meet in the Family Life Center for a brief meeting after the service today.  You don’t need to have a team we have several people needing partners.  With questions, please see Dale Richardson.

 

More for 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.

 

The National Day of Prayer is May 6 (the first Thursday in May).  There will be a Community Prayer Brunch at the Depot in Grant at 10:30 a.m.  The speaker will be Pastor Lucas Rodenhouse.  Sign up sheet is available (limited seating).  After the brunch, we are all encouraged to go across the road to the Community Building to join the community National Day of Prayer time at 12:00 noon.  Our country and our world need our united prayers.  See Mary Wallinga for tickets.

 

The Pine Needles are searching for a few more friends.  It matter not if you sew, knit, needle point or crochet.  Our sewing baskets are open waiting to greet new friends.  To include all who are interested but are hampered by daytime commitments, the gathering for Monday, May 10th will be at 6:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center.  Any questions?  Call Judi Brown 231-652-1659 or Lola Osterbaan 989-352-6088.

 

You can bring hope for the future to women and families in our community simply be gathering pledges and taking an easy two mile walk!  Dust off your walking shoes and step out for Life!  Join us for LifeWalk on Saturday, May 15 and join in Alpha’s 11th Life Walk celebration.  It’s fun and it’s a great way to take a stand for life!  For more information or a pledge form call the Alpha Family Center at 231-652-1548, or emails Lisa at newaygoalpha@ncats.net.

 

Ladies – Sign up today for a healthy dose of humor and laughter.  Attend the Spring Koffie Klets on Saturday, May 22 at 9:30 a.m.  Sister Sue Tracy will share how vital humor and laughter are for out well-being.  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.

 

YOU CAN HELP.  Door prizes and bingo are needed for Senior Lunch.  One door prize is given each month and approx. 10 bingo prizes are used.  See Judy Vande Guchte if you can help.

 

Spring cleaning has begun, closets and basements are being organized.  This can only mean one thing.  It’s time once again to prepare for the GEMS/Cadets tent sale.  This year it will take place on Friday and Saturday, July 23rd and 24th.  Please bring your donations to the basement of the Family Life Center.  This year there are a couple of changes.  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.  This allows our team of volunteers time to make sure everything is tagged and not forgotten.  Please contact Tom Slendebrock at 231-937-6455 with any questions.

 

Girls, Daughters, Grand-daughters- If you know someone in grades 4-8 who would like a free copy of the GEMS Shine Brightly magazine, help yourself.  They are on the counter by the Welcome Center.

 

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.

 

The Cadets continue to accept donations of bottles and cans to raise money for our boys to attend the International Cadet Camporee.  Please drop off your returnables in the basement of the Family Life Center.  Thank you for your support.

 

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 May 2                                                        Church Calendar                                                 

                    

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

Nursery:  Chris VanderWerf, Susan Cone                             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.

Serving Next Sunday May 9                                   Tuesday:  Golf Scramble 9:00 a.m.                        

                                                                              Wednesday:  Ladies Bible Study, 10:00 a.m.                                          

Ministry of Word: a.m. Bill Vis                                 Thursday:  Grounds Work, 7:00 p.m.                                                                                                                                    

Nursery:  Michelle Nagel, Joy Gee                            Friday:  Amacher-Cook Wedding, 7:00 p.m.                       

                & Cassie Boone                                       Saturday:  Geers Open House, 1-4 p.m.        

Coffee Servers: Shelby Loyd & Sandy Vis           Sunday: Prayer Meeting, 8:45 a.m.                                                                                                                     

                                                                                             Morning Worship, 10:00 a.m.