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
October 18, 2009 - 10:00 a.m.
APPROACHING TO WORSHIP
Instrumental
Prelude:
Welcome
and Announcements
* Songs
of Praise: “Holy God, We
Praise Thy Name” #2:1-3
“Glorify
Thy Name” #9:1-3
“Majesty”
#10
* Opening
Prayer and Mutual Greeting
Children’s
Message
(Children
ages 3-7 go downstairs for Children’s Worship)
DECLARING
OUR FAITH AND THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
The Vows
James, Annie, Marjorie, Carol
and Lisa, will you stand now, and in the presence of
God and his people respond to the following questions:
1. Do you believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God sent to
redeem the world, do you love and trust him as the one who saves you from your
sin, and do you with repentance and joy embrace him as Lord of your life?
Answer: I do.
2. Do you believe that the Bible is the Word of God revealing Christ
and his redemption, and that the confessions of this church faithfully reflect
this revelation?
Answer: I do.
3a. Annie, Marjorie, Carol and Lisa, do you accept the gracious
promises of God sealed to you in your baptism and do you affirm your union with
Christ and his church, which your baptism signifies?
Answer: I do.
3b. James, do you now wish to be
baptized in the name of the triune God, and will you receive your baptism as a
sign and seal that God accepts you in Christ, forgives all your sins, and
incorporates you into his church?
Answer: I do, with all my heart.
4. Do you promise to do all you
can, with the help of the Holy Spirit, to strengthen your love and commitment
to Christ by sharing faithfully in the life of the church, honoring and
submitting to its authority; and do you join with the people of God in doing
the work of the Lord everywhere?
Answer: I do.
* The Reception (congregation stands)
Minister: James,
Annie, Marjorie, Carol and Lisa, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ I now welcome you to all the
privileges of full communion. I welcome you to full participation in the life
of the church. I welcome you to its responsibilities, its joys, and its
sufferings. I also welcome Lisa’s children, Michael and Matthew, as baptized
members of the church. "May the God
of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the
dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with
everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to
him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen" (Heb. 13:20-21).
Congregation: Thanks be to
God! We promise you our love, encouragement, and prayers.
* Declaration of Faith by the
Congregation
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,
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: “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee” #665:1,3
SERVICE OF PRAYER
Prayer
Concerns
SERVICE OF THE WORD
Morning Offering: Church ministries, as we sing:
* Song of
Preparation: “Holy,
Holy, Holy” #3:1,2,3
“Holy,
Holy, Holy Is the Lord of Hosts” #142
“Holy, Holy, Holy” #3:4
Scripture: Exodus 19 Pew Bible Page(s): 116-118
Message: Familiarity Breeds Contempt
Prayer
of Application
WITHDRAWING TO SERVE
Morning Offering:
Family Life Center Debt Retirement, as we sing:
Song of
Response: “Holy,
Holy” #69:1-5
* God's
Blessing
* Doxology: “Isaiah
6:3” #148
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 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.
CHURCH FAMILY
Jerry
Vander West continues in hospice care at home. He has a lot of pain and is quite
groggy. No visitors please. Continue in
prayer for everyone in this family,
Ed Van Dyke is having knee replacement surgery on Wednesday October 21. We pray that the Lord be with the doctors,
and that healing comes quick, as well as recuperation time.
Phyllis Koll was able to return home on Wednesday
following back surgery the previous Wednesday. We pray for successful
rehabilitation and a full recovery.
Arnie Miedema is in rehabilitation at Tender Care in
Holland, MI following major surgery. We pray for successful
rehabilitation and a full recovery.
YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENT
Senior
High Youth Group will meet again
next Sunday, October 25, 2009 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Junior
High FOCUS group will meet again on Saturday, November 14 from
6:30-8:30p.m.
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.
This morning’s offerings will be for Pine Grove Ministries,
and the Family Life Center Debt Reduction Fund.
Last week’s offering totals: Pine Grove Ministries, $7,298.48;
Family Life Center, $713.00; Benevolence, $603.00; Summer Worship, $25.00;
Serve, $100.00. These offerings include
$3,058.00 from families and individuals who participate in electronic giving. If you would like
to participate in electronic giving, please contact
Mary Bailey. Thank you very much for
your generous giving.
The annual Congregational Meeting will be held after the morning
service on November 1. In addition to voting on the proposed budget for
2010, which has been placed in your mail slots, you will be asked to vote for
every elder and deacon nominee you believe possesses the spiritual
qualifications to serve. The lot will be cast (names drawn) for two
elders and two deacons on November 8. The following have accepted
nomination. For elder: Ken Plakmeyer, Steve Tubergen, and John
Veenstra. For deacon: Wayne Arndt, Gary Boone, Judi Brown, Shelly
Kamp, and Dale Richardson. The newly selected elders and deacons will be
welcome to attend the November 10 council meeting to observe, if they wish.
Installation is scheduled for November 22.
Last Sunday the congregation voted to extend a call to David Fergen to
serve as our Associate Pastor for Youth and Outreach. You are encouraged
to send him a note at 216 W. 1st Ave., Lennox SD 57039 or dfergen@iw.net
The
Senior High youth group is selling calendars again this year. They will be $7.00 a piece. If you have any questions, please contact
Paul Brock or Linda Bonnier.
We now have an Adult Sunday School
class. Single, married? It matters not. Scott Sutherland will be leading a Sunday
School class for all adults. It will
start as soon as supplies arrive. If you
have any questions, please contact Scott at (616) 293-6725.
Our Church Christmas Program for this year is scheduled for the
morning service of December 13, 2009. It
will be a worship service of the Word and Music that celebrated the Birth of
Christ. Everyone interested in
participating is asked to talk with Jan or Ken Plakmeyer. Specific opportunities include readings, choir, instrumentalists,
non-speaking cast members (Mary, Joseph, Shepherds, Wiseman). The children from Sunday School and
Children’s Worship will also be included.
Choir members, please meet in the
Sanctuary immediately after the service today. Everyone is welcome!
APPLE PIES – Today is the last day to order
your apple pies. You can sign up on the form in the lobby. Please
pick up your pies this Friday, October 23 between 9:30 & 12:30 or 4:00 –
6:00 unless you have made other arrangements. Thank you for your support.
Jubal Brass will be performing inspiring Christian Music on Sunday,
October 25 at 5:00 p.m. at Millbrook Christian Reformed Church. Pastor Will Hensen will deliver the message
as well. For question, please call
616-243-2829
Craft Night-Tuesday, October 27 at 7:00pm in the church basement. We will make
Explosion Boxes. See an example at the Welcome Center. Bring 4
sheets of double sided paper/cardstock, tape runner or glue stick, scissors,
and a scorer.
Senior Lunch at Pine Grove Community
Church
O Boy! We’re having Meatloaf
with mounds of mashed potatoes. They
said a veggie too, but please please please not peas. If you’re age 60 or older, we invite you and two or three of your closest
senior friends to join us the 28th
of October here at Pine Grove for the best meatloaf in town. Our tables abound with these delights so set
your sights for the corner of M-82 & Beech and aim to be here for the meal
at Noon.
Prayer Meeting – This could be the best meeting of our church.
If we pray believing, our meeting can come alive with God’s power. Come join us in the Prayer Room in the
basement of the church 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!
The Power of a Praying Parent
Still Waters Counseling
Ministry is offering an opportunity to join a group of parents who want insight
and support in praying for their children and/or grandchildren.
The material for this class is a book by Stormie O’Martain
called “The Power of a Praying Parent”.
It is packed with ideas on how to pray.
O’Martian gives appropriate verses of scripture to pray for each topic
she showcases. Nothing is more important
than praying for our children. So,
whether your kids are toddlers, teens, grown ups or somewhere in between, this
may be just the group you are looking for.
Where: Still
Waters Counseling Ministry (218 Williams St. in Howard City)
When: Weekly, beginning Wednesday, Oct. 14
Time 10 AM –
11:30 AM
Cost: Free of Charge
Leaders: Pat Houseman
To register,
please call Jill at (231) 937-6193
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You are invited to a
Truth Card Workshop!
What is a Truth Card?
A Truth Card is an index
card with a Bible verse written on it.
What will you do at the workshop?
Enjoy
a delicious brunch (please come hungry) and then learn how to exchange your
worries, hurts and disappointments for the promises of God by creating a God
can, truth cards and truth card holder that you can bring home for your whole
family to use!
Where: Still Waters Counseling Ministry (218
Williams St. in Howard City)
When: Friday, October 23
Time 10 – Noon
Cost: Free of Charge
What to
Bring: An empty coffee can and a recipe card
holder
Leaders: Jill Warners & Elaine Wynn
To register,
please call Jill at (231) 937-6193
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 October 18
Ministry of Word: a.m. Pastor Bill Vis
Nursery: Amy Platt, Kristyn Pittman
Coffee Servers: Gary & Susan Cone
Serving Next Sunday October 25
Ministry of Word: a.m. John Wiegers
Nursery: Dee Brock, Kylie Kidd
Coffee Servers: Carl & Sally Proctor
Church Calendar
Today: Prayer Meeting, 8:45 a.m.
. Morning Worship, 10:00 a.m
Sunday School, 11:30 a.m
Wednesday: Ladies
Bible Study, 10:00 a.m.
Cadets, 6:45 p.m. &
GEMS, 7:00 p.m
Thursday: Alpha, 6:30 p.m
Friday: Pick up pies,
9:30 & 12:30 or
4:00 – 6:00
Sunday: Prayer
Meeting, 8:45 a.m.
Morning Worship, 10:00 a.m.
Sunday School, 11:30 a.m
Senior High Y.G, 4:30p.m.