WORSHIP SERVICE

February 1, 2009 – 10:00 a.m.

 

 

APPROACHING TO WORSHIP

 Instrumental Prelude: “Heaven” Medley with Keith Gift Accordion accompaniment

  Welcome and Announcements

  *Songs of Praise:                           “Surely the Presence”                                                                                             #219

                                                               “He is Here                                                                                                        #220

                                                           “Amazing Grace”                                              #343 1,2,4,5

  *Opening Prayer and Mutual Greeting

 

 

 

* DECLARING OUR FAITH

                                         Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall lack nothing

He makes me lie down in green pastures,

He guides me beside quiet waters,

He restores my soul.

He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil,

For you are with me; your rod and your staff,

They comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.

You anoint my head with oil;

My cup overflows.

Surely goodness and love will follow me

All the days of my life,

And I will dwell in the house of the Lord

Forever.

 

  Song of Response:             “Surely Goodness and Mercy”                                          #691 1-3

 

 

 

 

SERVICE OF PRAYER

 Prayer Concerns

       Congregational Prayer

 

 

 

 

SERVICE OF THE WORD

  Children’s Message

 *Song of Preparation:           “Grace Greater than Our Sin”                                          #344 1,4

                            (Children ages 3-6 go downstairs for Children’s Worship)

  Scripture:        Romans 1:16-17                                            Pew Bible Page(s): 1747

  Message:        Saved by Grace through Faith

  Prayer of Application

 

WITHDRAWING TO SERVE

  Morning Offering:    Church Ministries, as we sing:

 Song of Response:                          “Victory in Jesus”                                                #353 1-3

 *God's Blessing

 *Doxology:                        “Take the Name of Jesus with You”                                   #235 1

  Postlude: “Wonderful Grace of Jesus”

                                                               

                                         *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 following worship.

 

Guests are invited to fill out a pew card and drop it in the offering plate or at the Welcome Center in the lobby when you stop for an information packet. If you are a regular attendee of Pine Grove we would like to provide you with a mailbox and / or a name tag. 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 children at the nursery area immediately following worship.

 

Children age 3 to 6 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 can be found in the Celebration Hymnal, unless otherwise specified; and reprinted with permission by CCLI #649460.

                                               

 

YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Jr. High: Next meeting Saturday, February 14, 6:30 p.m.

               Grace Youth Camp weekend, February 20 - 22

 

Sr. High: Next regular meetings February 8 and 22 at 4:30 p.m.

                                               

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

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

 

Prayer is the expression of a human heart in conversation with God. The more natural the prayer, the more real He becomes. Think what we could accomplish if there were more of us praying! 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 Joan Tanis (231-652-5254) or Pastor Steve (231-652-7121) with your prayer requests.

 

Crossroads will meet for Meal and Bible Study today at 5:00 p.m.

 

Are you interested in fellowship along with a night of Volleyball? DeeAnn Norton is coordinating Volleyball night and has plans to meet every other Monday night at 7:00 p.m. If you are interested, please contact DeeAnn.

 

Grant Christian School has Open Enrollment for 2008-09 school year for Preschool through 8th grade. Preschool meets Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:20 – 11:00 and afternoons 12:20 – 2:50. Morning preschool is filling up fast! Call today, 231-834-8445. Children must be 4 by December 1st.

 

Valentine’s Dinner - Ladies…get out that fun red dress! Gents…polish those dress shoes! The Junior High FOCUS youth group will be hosting a candlelight dinner on Feb 14, 2009 in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Join us for a wonderful evening of fine dining and fine fellowship. This event is open to all adults, both couples and singles! You might even want to bring a few friends! Pine Grove’s Junior High FOCUS youth group is raising funds for their annual winter retreat and are very excited to be planning and serving at this event, they are even trying to learn a few French words just to impress you! Reservations are definitely required, so please sign up in the Narthex or call Jackie Kamp at 231-937-6312 by Feb 8th, 2009. **Admission- free will offering** Sorry no children under 16 allowed. Dieu vous bénisse Mon petit chou! (God bless you my little cabbage)

 

Fun!  Fun!  Fun! Come for some warm winter fun. Adult Game Night on Saturday, February 21 at 7:00 pm in the Family Life Center. Bring your favorite game and a snack to share.

 

LADIES, mark your calendar for May 1 & 2 for a Women's Retreat. The retreat will be held at The Shack Bed and Breakfast to accommodate more people. The cost is $55.00 per person which includes lodging Friday night, Friday night dinner buffet, banana split, breakfast buffet, lunch, use of conference room and gratuity. (Scholarships available)  Payment due by February 15, fully refundable until March 15. Please sign up at the Welcome Center. 

 

Ready to start thinking about summer? Are mosquito bites and sunburn starting to sound good after this long winter blast? Want to enjoy some fellowship with friends? Is there someone you would just love to dunk in a river? Then sign up for the first ever Pine Grove - Pine River campout and canoe trip. Cost is $44 per watercraft; either kayak or canoe; each holds 2 people. Just $22 for double occupancy, plus $9/ night for camping for those 16 and over; $5 for those 15 and under at Pine River Paddle Camp Grounds. Dates are Friday June 19, with a 5-hour canoe trip planned for Saturday June 20.  We are planning to eat a meal together after the first 2 hours and a chance to quit if those big blisters are bothering you, or you can continue on for another 3 hours of callused canoe carousing! There is a sign-up sheet in the back of church, or you can contact Pastor Steve at 652-7121.

All building use must be scheduled with the church secretary, so we can avoid building use conflicts.  Thank you.

 

Are you interested in the best seat in the house? See the sound crew for details.

 

Cancellations: When we have to cancel a worship service, notice will be posted on both channels 8 and 13 on TVWe will also send notice via the email prayer chain.

 

Spartan UPC’s are continuously being collected to help raise funds for the GEMS. Please remember to clip the UPC from your Spartan products and put them in Tanis’ mailbox.

 

Returnable bottles & cans are continuously being collected to help raise funds for the Cadets. Please bring your returnables to the Cadet area.

 

Miss church last week? In the lobby of the church building, you can find the past 3 week’s bulletins at the information rack. Each week, the bulletin announcements are added to our website: www.pinegrovechurch.net.

 

Recorded CD copies of any service are available shortly after the service by going to the sound table. A $2.00 donation is appreciated but not required.

 

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 February 1

Ministry of Word: Pastor Bill Vis

Nursery: Cassie Boone, Devin Flint, Susan Cone

Children’s Worship: Mary Jo Vander West, Sarah Frain

Coffee Servers: Brad VanderGalien & Deb Dalton

Serving Next Sunday February 8

Ministry of Word: Pastor Bill Vis

Nursery: Dee Brock, Kristyn Pittman, Doris Dill

Children’s Worship: Brenda Plakmeyer, Linda Bonnier

Coffee Servers: Howie & Cathy Van Dam

Church Calendar                                            

Today:  Prayer Meeting, 8:45 a.m.

             Morning Worship, 10:00 a.m.     

             Sunday School, 11:30 a.m.

             Cross Roads Meal & Bible Study, 5:00 p.m.

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

                      Cadets, 6:45 p.m.

                      GEMS, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday: Food Truck, 10:00 a.m.

Sunday: Prayer Meeting, 8:45 a.m.

               Morning Worship, 10:00 a.m.

               Sunday School, 11:30 a.m.

               Sr. High Youth Group, 4:30 p.m.