Grand Rapids FRC Bulletin

March 25, 2012

9:30 AM Christian Communication

Nominees for elders and deacons: Elders Kleyn and Vant Voort and, deacons Kleyn and Vander Boon, have their terms expiring. Deacon Kleyn is completing his second consecutive term. Nominees for elders are Dave Faasse, Henk Kleyn, Tom Moerdyk, and Jim VanderGraaf. Nominees for deacons are, Jason Beeke, Chris Engelsma, Ron VanderBoon, and Eric Wielhouwer. The consistory meeting with the voting members is scheduled for Tuesday, April 24 at 7:30. May God give us prayer and guide the congregation to choosing the brothers He is calling to serve.

~ Calendar ~
Scripture: Psalm 15; Matthew 5:33-37 Text: Matthew 5:33-37

The Lord willing... James 4:15

March 25 (Sunday) 4 PM Young Peoples meeting. Snack: Andrew Timmer March 27 (Tuesday) 9:30 AM Ladies Bible Study. Coffee is at 9:30. The lesson starts at 10. Nursery is provided. Women of all ages welcome. We will be studying Lesson 8, Pages 97-107 March 28 (Wednesday) 7 PM Fellowship meeting led by Dr. D. Murray March 28 (Wednesday) 7 PM Boys & Girls Club. Regular meeting for girls. Boys have gym night. We plan to hand our Derby cars.

5:50 PM - SONG SERVICE Psalter 47: 1, 5, 8, 9 and 11 6 PM Four comforting pictures of salvation in baptism

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8, Colossians 2:6-15 Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lords Day 26

Andre Knevel and Liselotte Rokyta will present an organ/panflute

concert Wednesday, March 28 at 7:30 PM at East Congregational Church. Information/tickets are available through Plymouth Christian High School. March 31 (Saturday) 7 PM (YABS) Young Adult Book Study. Game night. Save the Date: YABS goes Paintballing on April 21 from 10 AM 2 PM, May 4 & 5 is our Pt. Peele Trip, June 22-23 is our Sandy Pines Condo weekend and July 21 is the cookout at the Kuivenhovens. Save the dates! April 6 (Friday) 7 PM Good Friday service led by Dr. A. Miskin April 7 (Saturday) 7 AM Mens Bible Study breakfast at Rainbow Grill in Hudsonville.

In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me. Psalm 86: 7

~ From The Consistory ~

Visitors, welcome. We hope you are blessed through worshiping with us this Lords Day. Today, Candidate Derek Baars will preach for us. Next Sunday, Rev. Maurice Roberts of the Free Church of Scotland (continuing) will conduct our services, the Lord willing. The Sunday School/catechism classes (Beginners 7 grade) Psalter of the month is #47 vs. 1, 8, 9, and 10. Please review with your children. Next months Psalter of the month is #302: 1, 4. There will be no Sunday school/catechism classes next Sunday, due to spring break. Combined Elders & Deacons Conference for FRC and HRC, in Burgessville, on Friday, March 30 at 9 AM. There will be a Good Friday service led by Dr. A. Miskin, Friday April 6, at 7 PM, the Lord willing.
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SAVE THE DATE: Word & Deed hopes to hold its annual softball
tournament on July 28, 2012 at the CRC Rec Center, Lord willing. Anyone interested in organizing a team should contact the Word & Deed office at usoffice@wordanddeed.org (phone: 866.391.5728). Details will follow.

Chatham FRC Annual Youth Meeting Date Confirmation - We have

run into scheduling conflicts but fortunately have found a date that works. Friday and Saturday, April 13th and 14th is the new/final date for the Conference. We apologize for having changed the dates. Reminder: the actual meeting will start at 7:30pm with registration starting one half hour before. It will take place in the Chatham FRC building, with Pastor Tim Bergsma speaking on "How to be in the World, not of it". Afterwards we
hope to have some refreshments and a campfire. On Saturday, everyone is invited to a mid-morning brunch in the church building with games, and lots of delicious breakfast food. Other activities will follow. Any questions e-mail Alex at avanpelt1@hotmail.com or Wanda at wandabruin@hotmail.com, or join the event 'Chatham FRC Annual' on Facebook. We look forward to seeing you!

~ Church Family ~
Please Remember in Our Prayers: Mr. Dave Huisjen, Mr. Case Kwekel Grieving families: Brother and Sister Chuck & Terri Dykstra with the death of her mother last week Friday. Brother and Sister Andy & Cindy VandenToorn and their family with the death of Cindys father also last Friday. May God give comfort from His Word, Psalm 63: 3 Shut-ins: Mr. Vincent Faasse, Mrs. Dorothy Hitchcock, Mr. Cornelius Jobse and Mr. Case Kwekel. Servicemen: Dan Arnoudse, Jacob Hubach and Tyler Prince.

~ Nursery ~
Mother In Charge March: Jen Pennings Today: AM A: B: PM A B: AM A: B: PM A: B: Cora Beute, Tammy Timmer Martha Markwat, Lauren Bilkes Arleen Boven, Heather Engelsma Jennifer Spaans, Alexia Pronk Michelle Bilkes, Hannah Kleyn Aileen Rittner, Diane VanderZand Jane Bilkes, Trienna Moerdyk Kim Kleyn, Meta Moerdyk

Next Week:

Good Friday: Jamie Beeke, Kathy Pols, Maddie Prince

~ Ushers ~
Today Next Week AM Eric Wielhouwer AM Chris Engelsma PM Henry Boven PM Bill Moerdyk

~ Offerings ~
Today 1 collection: nd 2 collection: Box at Exits:
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Next Week General Denominational Christian Ministry to Israel

General Family Camp Come Over & Help

Good Friday: Word & Deed

LITURGY March 25, 2012 Morning Service Votum & Salutation Psalter: 26 Law Psalter: 40: 1, 3, 5, 6 Scripture Reading: Psalm 15; Matthew 5: 33-37 Text: Matthew 5: 33-37 Pastoral Prayer Offertory Psalter: 82 Sermon: Christian Communication Psalter: 415: 4, 5 Prayer Offertory Psalter: 21: 1, 2, 4 Benediction Doxology: 268: 1, 4 ******

Song Service: Psalter 47: 1, 5, 8, 9 and 11

LITURGY March 25, 2012 Evening Service Votum & Salutation Psalter: 250: 1, 2, 5 Scripture Reading: Titus 3:3-8, Colossians 2:6-15 Text: Heidelberg Catechism, LD 26 Apostles Creed Psalter: 41: 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 Pastoral Prayer Offertory Psalter: 143: 1, 3, 4 Sermon: Four comforting pictures of salvation in baptism Psalter: 159 Prayer Offertory Psalter: 236: 1, 2 Benediction Doxology: 243: 15
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