WORSHIP SERVICE

February 15, 2009 – 10:00 a.m.

 

 

 

APPROACHING TO WORSHIP

 Instrumental Prelude:

  Welcome and Announcements

 *Songs of Praise: “We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise”                               #213

                             “Great and Mighty” (2x)                                              #129

                                “Mighty Is Our God”                                                   #48

                             “How Great Is Our God”

The splendor of the King, Clothed in majesty,
Let all the earth rejoice, all the earth rejoice.
He wraps himself in light, and darkness tries to hide;
It trembles at His voice, trembles at His voice.
Chorus: How great is our God. Sing with me
              How great is our God. And all will see
              How great, how great is our God.

Age to age He stands. And time is in His hands,
Beginning and the End, Beginning and the End.
The Godhead, Three in One:  Father, Spirit, Son.
The Lion and the Lamb, Lion and the Lamb.

Chorus: (sing 1 x)

Name above all names.
You are worthy of all praise. 

My heart will sing how great is our God                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Chorus:  (sing 1 x)  

(Congregation sings this part)                            (Praise team solo only)

             How great is our God, sing with me                   (Name above all names.)
            
How great is our God, sing with me                   (You are worthy of all praise.)
            
How great, how great is our God                        (My heart will sing how great is our God)

 *Opening Prayer and Mutual Greeting

 

*DECLARING OUR FAITH

     I believe in God, the Father almighty,

               Maker of heaven and earth

     And in Jesus Christ, his only begotten Son, our Lord,

               who was conceived by the Holy Spirit

                        born of the virgin Mary.

               suffered under Pontius Pilate,

                        was crucified, dead, and buried;

                        he descended into hell;

               the third day he rose again from the dead;

               he ascended into heaven

                        and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;

               from there he shall come to judge the living and the dead.

     I believe in the Holy Spirit,

     I believe a holy catholic* church,

               the communion of saints,

               the forgiveness of sins,

               the resurrection of the body,

               and the life everlasting.  Amen.

                                    ( * that is, the true Christian church of all times and all places)

   Song of Response: “Glory Be to the Father”                                           #813

 

SERVICE OF PRAYER

 Prayer Concerns

       Congregational Prayer

 

SERVICE OF THE WORD

   Children’s Message

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

   Morning Offering:    Church Ministries, as we sing:

   Song of Preparation: “Take Time to Be Holy”                                    #656:1-4

   Scripture:          Romans 2:1-29                Pew Bible Page(s):

   Message:        Getting a Handle on Hypocrisy

   Prayer of Application

  *Song of Response: “O to Be like Thee!”                                            #551:1-2

 

WITHDRAWING TO SERVE

   Morning Offering:    Church Development Fund

        Offertory

 *Song of Service: “May the Mind of Christ, My Savior”                      #568:1-2

  *God's Blessing

  *Doxology:   “May the Mind of Christ, My Savior”                               #568:3-4

   Postlude

                                                               

                                         *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.

                                               

 

CHURCH FAMILY

Pine Grove expresses condolences to Gene & Kay Walton regarding the sudden death of Gene’s brother, Albert. Please pray for peace and comfort for the entire family.

 

Pine Grove expresses condolences to the Winkels regarding the death of Dori’s brother, Bob Meyer. Please pray for peace and comfort for that entire family.

 

Pine Grove expresses condolences to the family of Gloria Schultz regarding her sudden death. Please pray for peace and comfort for that entire family.

 

“Thank you for remembering us during the holidays and for the wonderful gifts we were given.” The Pine Grove Widows and Widowers

 

 

YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Jr. High: Grace Youth Camp weekend, February 20 – 22. Next regular meeting is Saturday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m.

 

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

 

Sr. High: Friday, February 20 – Pizza & Volleyball night from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Bring your own beverage.

 

SERVE Participants – get your $100.00 to Pastor Steve along with your Registration a.s.a.p.                                               

                                               

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

 

Pick up your February issue of the Pineline today in the lobby! Included in this month's issue are some of our regulars -- Pastor articles, council meeting minutes and a year-end financial review. Our "Teen Feature" takes a look at a John Mayer song -- find a way to apply it to your life! In honor of Valentine's Day, we have included a few items to share with those you love. Don't miss out on Pine Grove's monthly informative publication!

 

Today, a second offering will be received for the Church Development Fund.

 

Crossroads Contemporary Service, this afternoon at 5:00 p.m. Join us as we look at the 7 cities in Revelation.

 

GEMS / Cadet Sub Sale: It’s that time of year again! Help support our GEMS and Cadets by ordering sub sandwiches. This year the sandwiches are made by Frandale Subs in Grand Rapids. Try something new! These are great for lunches and on-the-go! Find an order form located on the table in the lobby. Money due at the time of ordering. Subs are selling for $2.50 each, make checks payable to Pine Grove Church, and pass along to Mary Jo Vander West, Lana Flint or Tom Slendebroek. Thank you in advance for supporting our GEMS and Cadets.

 

A Defibrillator has been purchased for the church with the donations received earlier and is now ready for use. We are looking for volunteers to be trained in how to use it and to operate it when needed; the cost of the training will be paid by the church. If you would like to be one of the volunteers or would like to know more about it, you are encouraged to contact Pastor Bill or the Church Office.

 

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.

 

Do you want to see new churches planted? Do you want to see established churches be healthy? If so, God might be leading you to serve on the Home Missions Committee of our Classis (our regional group of churches) to help serve our churches in these ways. If you are interested in serving (or if you have questions), please contact Pastor Jack DeJong of Mayfair CRC (616-454-8878 or pastorjackdj@sbcglobal.net).

 

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 is due today, 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.

 

A trip to Louisville, KY is being planned to attend a portion of the National Gospel Quartet Convention. Date of the trip is Sept. 18-20. The trip includes: 3 days & 2 nights, Round Trip Transportation in a Deluxe Motor Coach, Tickets to over 25 musical shows and over 500 exhibits, Hotel accommodations w/ Deluxe Continental Breakfast included (Bay Mont Properties, very nice), a Sunday morning Worship service at a Local Church and Dinner on the way home. Transportation to & from Convention Center provided throughout the trip. The Cost of the trip is: $349.00 per person (1 bed-Queen or King); $359.00 per person (2 double beds) A sign up sheet will be in the lobby of the church for those interested. 48 spots are available so make your reservation early. Reservations require a $150.00 per person Deposit at the time you register, with the balance Due by July 15, 2009, Deadline for Registration is May 1, 2009. Contact: Dale Richardson with any questions: 616-777-0563 or by e-mail: drichardson3832@charter.net

 

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.

 

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 15

Ministry of Word: Pastor Bill Vis

Nursery: Sheryl Pittman, Kylie Kidd

Children’s Worship: Carol Tubergen, Tanya Ringlever

Coffee Servers: Dave & Felicia Kooienga

 

Serving Next Sunday February 22

Ministry of Word: Pastor Steve Vander West

Nursery: Carol & Martha Taylor, Desirae Platt

Children’s Worship: Brenda Plakmeyer, Alisha Vander Werf

Coffee Servers: Roger & Tina Novakowski

 

Church Calendar                                           

Today:  Prayer Meeting, 8:45 a.m.

             Morning Worship, 10:00 a.m.      

             Sunday School, 11:30 a.m.

             Cross Roads Contemporary Service, 5:00 p.m.

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

                      Cadets, 6:45 p.m.

                      GEMS, 7:00 p.m.

Friday: Grace Youth Camp, Jr. High Youth Group

Saturday: Adult Game Night, 7:00 p.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.