Pine Grove Community Church

8775 E. 88th St., Howard City, MI 49329

Office phone: 231-937-5250   E-mail: office@pinegrovechurch.net

Pastor Bill Vis phone: 231-937-6492   E-mail: PastorBill@pinegrovechurch.net

Linda Bonnier phone: 231-937-6881 E-mail: lbonnier@hotmail.com

On the Web: www.pinegrovechurch.net

 

 

 

WORSHIP SERVICE

January 10, 2010 - 10:00 a.m.

 

APPROACHING TO WORSHIP

  Instrumental Prelude:  Trusting Jesus

     Welcome and Announcements

* Songs of Praise:                               “We Bow Down”                                      #154:1-2

                                                   “I Will Sing of the Mercies”                                        #161

                                                   “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart”                                       #169:1,2,4,5

  * 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

     * Song of Preparation:                    “O Lord, Our Lord”                                            #175:1-3

                                                        “Awesome God” (3x)                                             #179

       Scripture:        Romans 9:6-33       Pew Bible Page(s):                                         1758-1760

       Message:        Why God Can Be Trusted

       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:                                “At the Name of Jesus”                                        #766:1,4

       Postlude:  “Oh, That Will Be Glory For Me”

 

*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 today at 4:30.

 

FOCUS will meet again on Saturday, February 13.  This will be the Valentine fundraiser.  Time to be determined.

 

 

Church Family

 

Kay Walton will be undergoing foot surgery on Wednesday.  This will be an out patient surgery.  She will be off her foot for approximately two months post surgery.  We pray for healing to come quickly, and no infection.

 

The Widow’s and Widower’s would like to thank their Pine Grove family for the gifts received during this past holiday season.  Your thoughtfulness doesn’t go un-noticed.  May you be as blessed as we feel.

 

Fred and Gloria Hoonhorst and Rachael Frain will be leaving on Friday to work with WISH in Haiti.  We wish them safe travels and comfort while they are away from loved ones.

 

 

 

 

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, $3,856.71; Benevolence, $110.00; Family Life Center, $5.00; Moment with the Master, $2,400.00; Helping Hands $100.00. Thank you for your generous giving.

 

Next Sunday there will be a second offering for the Family Life Debt Reduction Fund.

 

Directory Change: Gene & Kay Walton can now be reached at 616-430-4864.  They no longer have email.  Ken & Sarah Meyer’s winter address is 3403 E. Main 1324, Mesa, AZ 85213.

 

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.

 

Join us for a fun Movie Night for adults.  This Saturday at 7:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center we will show Facing the Giants.  Free pop and popcorn provided.

 

Ladies Craft Night: Tuesday, January 26, 7 pm.  We will make a winter card and Valentine Box.  Cost $5.00.  All ladies are welcome.

 

The Cadets are selling light bulbs to raise money.  There are order forms in the back of church with various sizes and types for sale.  If you have any questions, please contact Tom Slendebroek at (231) 937-6455 or Cassie Boone at (616) 889-0144.

 

Employment Opportunity: There is information in the back of church, as well as on the bulletin board downstairs about employment with the 2010 Census Bureau.  These jobs are temporary, and range in pay from $13.75 to $15.25 per hour. 

 

Prayer Meeting – “Out of God’s 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.

 

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 January 10                                       

                                                 

Ministry of Word: a.m. Bill Vis             

Nursery: Michelle Nagel & Sarah Beardsley                    

Coffee Servers:  Carl & Lola Oosterbaan                  

 

Serving Next Sunday January 17                      

                                                                                

Ministry of Word: a.m. Bill Vis                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Nursery:                                          .                                                                                                                                                               

Coffee Servers: Doris Dill & Julie Hackbart                                                                                                          

                       

 

 

Church Calendar                                           

 

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

             Morning Worship, 10:00 a.m.

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

             Sunday School 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday:  Council Meets 7:00 p.m.

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

                       GEMS/Cadets 7:00 p.m.

Saturday:  Facing the Giants movie, 7:00 p.m.

Sunday:  Prayer Meeting, 8:45 a.m.

                Morning Worship, 10:00 a.m.

               Sunday School 11:30 a.m.

              Choir Rehearsal, 11:30 a.m