WORSHIP SERVICE

February 7, 2010 - 10:00 a.m.

 

APPROACHING TO WORSHIP

  Instrumental Prelude:  His Wonderful Light

     Welcome and Announcements

  * Songs of Praise:    “There’s No God as Great”                               Grey PH #517

There’s no god as great as you, O Lord,

O Lord, my God

There’s no god as great as you, O Lord,

O Lord, my God.

There’s no god who works the mighty wonders,

All the wonders that you do.

There’s no god who works the mighty wonders,

All the wonders that you do.

Not by our weapons, nor by our power,

But by your Spirit we are led.

Not by our weapons, nor by our power,

But by your Spirit we are led.

The Holy Spirit will move the church,

The Holy Spirit will move the church,

The Holy Spirit will move the church,

For by your Spirit we are led

                                                                         We Give You But Your Own”                            Grey PH #296

We give you but your own in any gifts we bring:

All that we have is yours alone, a trust from you, our King

 

To comfort and to bless, to find a balm for woe,

To tend those lost in loneliness is angels’ work below

 

The captive to release, the lost to God to bring,

To teach the way of life and peace - it is a Christ-like thing.

 

And we believe your Word, though dim our faith may be.

What-e’er we do for you, O Lord, we do it gratefully.

                                                                       

 

 

Ancient Words

Holy words long preserved

For our walk in this world;

They resound with God’s own heart

O, let the ancient words impart;

 Words of life, words of hope,

Give us strength, help us cope;

In this world where-‘er we roam

Ancient words will guide us home.

Chorus:  Ancient words, ever true,

Changing me, and changing you;

We have come with open hearts,

O let the ancient words impart

Words of our faith,

 handed down to this age;

 came to us through sacrifice

O, heed the faithful words of Christ;

Holy words, long preserved

For our walk in this world;

They resound with God’s own heart;

O, let the ancient words impart.

Chorus 2x

  * Opening Prayer and Mutual Greeting

     Children’s Message

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

 

DECLARING OUR FAITH - Lord’s Day 21

            Q. 54  What do you believe concerning “the holy catholic church”?

            A. I believe that the Son of God

                        Through his Spirit and Word

                        Out of the entire human race,

                        From the beginning of the world to its end,

                        Gathers, protects, and preserves for himself

                        A community chosen for eternal life

                        And united in true faith.

            And of this community I am, and always will be, a living member.

 

            Q. 55  What do you understand by “the communion of saints”?

            A. First, that believers one and all,

                        As members of this community

                        Share in Christ

                        And in all his treasures and gifts.

 

               Second, that each member

                        Should consider it a duty

                        To use these gifts

                        Readily and cheerfully

                        For the service and enrichment

                        Of the other members.

 

        Song of Response:                 “Spirit of the Living God”                                Grey PH #424

Spirit of the Living God, fall a-fresh on me:

Spirit Of the Living God, fall a-fresh on me.

Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me.

Spirit of the Living God, fall a-fresh on me.

Spirit of the Living God, move among us all;

Make us one in heart and mind, make us one in love:

Humble, caring, selfless, sharing.

Spirit of the Living God, fill our lives with love.

 

SERVICE OF PRAYER

        Prayer Concerns

       Congregational Prayer

 

SERVICE OF THE WORD

        Morning Offering:    Church ministries, as we sing:

        Songs of Preparation:                 “Lord, Speak to Me”                                            #667:1-4

        I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go                                 #668:1-3

             (refrain after 3rd verse only)

        Scripture:        Romans 12:3-8     Pew Bible Page(s):                  1763-1764

        Message:        Extreme Living

       Prayer of Application

 

WITHDRAWING TO SERVE

     * Song of Response:              “Onward, Christian Soldiers”                                  #731:1,3,4

     * God's Blessing

     * Doxology:                                  “O Christians, Haste”                                   Grey PH #525

O Christians, haste, your mission high fulfilling, to tell to all the world that God is light,

That he who made all nations is not willing one life should perish, lost in shades of night.

Proclaim to every people, tongue, and nation that God, in whom they live and move is love;

Tell how He stooped to save His lost creation, and died on earth that we might live in love.

Send heralds forth to bear the message glorious; give of your wealth to speed them on their way;

Pour out your soul for them in prayer victorious, till God shall bring His kingdom’s joyful day!

Publish glad tidings, tidings of peace,

Tidings of Jesus, redemption, and release.

       Postlude:  “Go Light Your World”

 

*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. 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.

 

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.

                                                                       

 

YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENT

 

Senior High will meet again today at 4:30p.m.

 

FOCUS will meet again on Saturday, February 13 for our Valentine fundraiser dinner. 

 

Senior High Youth Group SERVE Money ($100.00) is due to Linda Bonnier by February 21.

 

Senior High Youth Group concert money ($15.00) is due to Linda Bonnier by February 26 The van will be leaving church for the concert at 5:30 p.m. sharp!

 

 

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, $3,925.25; Benevolence, $860.00; Family Life Center, $375.00; Food Truck $150.00; Cadets $856.15. Thank you for your generous giving.

Last Sunday it was announced that Brent Beckett has accepted the position of Pastor of Youth and OutreachBrent will begin his work on tomorrowBecause of previous commitments, Brent's first Sunday at Pine Grove will be two weeks from today, February 21, at which time we will commission him as our Pastor of Youth and Outreach. 

 

There will be people downstairs praying during the service this morningIf you have a prayer request, write it on the back of the yellow card in the pew and place it in the collection plate as it passesIf you feel the desire to have someone pray with you, you are invited to come to the office next to the kitchen after the offering is taken.

 

Directory Change:  Ron and Melody Hill have new cell phone numbers Ron can be reached at: 231-740-7028, Melody can be reached at 231-740-6990 Please make appropriate changes.

 

Brent, Sara, Jude, Nora, and Reid Beckett can be reached at:  616-662-3594 orbrentbeckett@rocketmail.com The family’s address is 7105 Kevin Ct. Hudsonville, MI  49426 You will find a mailing label in your mailbox with this information These can be stuck inside your directory. 

 

This is the last day to sign up for the Valentine Dinner Sign up sheet is on the podium in the back of church. 

 

A New Members Class will meet today and February 21, from 2:00-4:00 p.m., for those desiring to profess their faith or join the church or just wanting to know more about it. Contact Pastor Bill for necessary materials. If these times are unworkable for you, please contact Pastor Bill to discuss other arrangements.

 

There will be an all church potluck on Sunday, February 21 after the morning worship service to welcome Brent, Sara, and their children to our church family If your last name begins with the letter A-O, please bring a salad (ex. potato, pasta, vegetable tray, etc) big enough to feed 12-14 people If your last name begins with the letters P-Z, please bring a dessert big enough to feed 10-12 people The meat and rolls for the lunch will be provided Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you there.

 

Because of the all church potluck, there will be no Sunday School on Sunday, February 21.

 

Pastors Steve’s Pine Grove Church address will be deleted at the end of this month If you are still using it, please change your address book to stevev@riverview.net

 

Do you enjoy the smiles that children bring Would you like to find a way that you can serve the church? Please consider volunteering your time to help out in the nursery in 2010 It would be very helpful if you have a child in nursery, if you would give one Sunday to help out If you have any questions, please contact Cassie Boone at (616) 889-0144.

 

Prayer Meeting – “Let us approach the throne of grace with confidence so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”  Hebrews 4:16 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, with your prayer requests.

 

 

 

Spartan UPC’s are continually being collected as a fundraiser for the GEMS. GEMS, bring in 10 UPC’s get one point. Earn and collect points, get cool stuff!

 

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 7                                                   Church Calendar                                           

                    

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

Nursery: Sarah Beardsley & Maggie Nederhood-Winger       Morning Worship, 10:00 a.m.     

               & Linda Warner                                                       Sunday School 11:30 a.m   

Coffee Servers:  Sandy Vis & Deb Dalton                           New Member Class 2:00 p.m .               

                                                                                           Senior High Y.G. 4:30 p.m.

Serving Next Sunday February 14                         Wednesday:  Ladies Bible Study, 10:00 a.m.                  

                                                                                                         GEMS/Cadets 7:00 p.m.

Ministry of Word: a.m. Bill Vis                                   Saturday: Valentine Dinner 6:00 p.m.

Nursery:  Michelle Nagel & Cassie Boone                Sunday:  Prayer Meeting, 8:45 a.m.

Coffee Servers:  Jerry & Donna Elenbaas                                Morning Worship, 10:00 a.m.                   

                                                                                                       Sunday School 11:30 a.m