Grand Rapids FRC Bulletin

September 2, 2012

Please note new bulletin deadline: Bulletin messages should reach Julie La Rocque at 647-9198 or juleslarocque@yahoo.com by noon on Thursdays. Messages received after that time may appear in the following weeks bulletin. Harold and Rebecca Van Dyk have been sent their membership papers at their request. We commend them to the Lord's care and keeping.

9:30 AM Children Coming Before Their Fathers Throne

~ Other News~
Word & Deed Monthly Update - Word & Deed has been involved in
Nicaragua since 2007 when Hurricane Felix destroyed the homes and livelihoods of many families. Much of the relief work is now complete, but there is still a great need for development. Word & Deed is now supporting an Agricultural Commercialization project which will train locals in eight communities in sustainable production of rice, bananas and beans. In the next 10 years, the project will involve training in family business development, pork production, poultry production and the development of Christian leaders. Please pray that this effort will be used by God to uplift these impoverished communities and to bring many to a saving knowledge of Him.

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Text: Lords Day 46

5:50 PM - SONG SERVICE: Psalter 88:all & Psalter 222:5 6:00 PM An Illustration of the Danger of Unfruitful Convictions

~ Calendar ~
Scripture: Matthew 12:22 Text: Matthew 12:43-45

The Lord willing... James 4:15

But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

Luke 18:16

~ From The Consistory ~

Visitors, welcome. We hope you are blessed through worshiping with us this Lords Day. Today, we welcome Pastor Mark Kelderman to our pulpit. Next Sunday, Dr. Jerry Bilkes will conduct our service, Lord willing.

Youth Group - We are planning a Youth Group Season Kick-off at the VanKempen's cottage Saturday, September 8 at 2 PM. We plan to have a meal, go tubing, skiing and have a time of fellowship. Please come to a short, important meeting downstairs this morning after the service. We will be signing up for snacks for Saturday and giving out directions. Our first regular meeting hopes to take place next Sunday, September 9. Russell Herman will be leading our Youth Group this season. Please send him an email at russellhermanfamily@yahoo.com so he will have your contact information. September 5 - (Wednesday) 7:30 PM Consistory meeting September 8 - (Saturday) 7 PM Informal Service at Mel Trotter Mission September 9 - (Sunday) Sunday School and Catechism classes start September 9 - (Sunday) 4:15 PM Youth Group meeting. Please note time change from last year. Next meeting is September 23. September 10 - (Monday) 7:30 PM - The Heritage Voices Choir will begin a new season in the sanctuary of HNRC. Returning members should bring their folders with music from last spring and new members(male and female voices) are warmly welcomed to this ministry of music. September 11 - (Tuesday) 7 PM Dorcas Guild will hold their first meeting for this season, the Lord willing. Typically our meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of the month but the September meeting is a week later due to Labor Day. Our project for the month will be school kits for Love Inc.

Next Sunday morning, the sacrament of Holy Baptism will be administered to Jordan Matthew, son of Jason & Jamie Beeke and to Timothy Theophilus, son of Gerald & Gertrude Guduli. Next Sunday morning, the Sunday School & Catechism classes plan to start the season. All classes will meet upstairs for a combined opening. Candidate Rob VanDoodewaard has received a call from the Brantford congregation to be pastor and teacher of our church plant in Powassen. May the Lord grant clarity as he considers this call and the call from London.

~ Church Family ~
There is an online signup for bringing meals for Linda Lanning now and for her and Ray when he is released from the hospital. It's at TakeThemAMeal.com, and the signup list is accessed by searching for "Lanning" and using the pass code "9100". If you have any questions, contact Janna Birn at jannalynn29@juno.com or 616-844-0028. Please Remember in Our Prayers: Mrs. Ann Baas, Mr. Everett Beute, Mr. Dave Huisjen, Mr. Case Kwekel, Pastor Albert Martin, Mr. Dwight Prince, Mr. Trent Timmer, Mr. Howard Vanden Toorn and Mrs. Mina Van't Hof.

Dave Huisjen was admitted to the Spectrum hospital Sunday evening. An

ultrasound detected blood clots in both legs. He was able to return home last Wednesday. Mrs. Ann Baas was scheduled to return home last Friday. Rev. Ray Lanning is improving and was hoping to return home this weekend. Mr. Howard VandenToorn had surgery to remove part of his liver this past Thursday. The surgery went well. Shut-ins: Mrs. Dorothy Hitchcock, Mr. Cornelius Jobse, Mr. Case Kwekel and Mrs. Gertrude VanderGraaf Servicemen: Dan Arnoudse and Jacob Hubach

Nursery
Mother In Charge September: Marlies Procee Today: AM A: B: PM A: B: AM A: B: PM A: B: Michelle Bilkes, Lydia Karel Diane VanderZand, Liz Prince Jamie Beeke, Emma Vander Boon Julie Spaans, Abbie Prince Jane Bilkes, Melanie Vander Boon Meta Moerdyk, Hannah Karel Mary Cogbill, Heidi Pronk Jen Pennings, Trienna Moerdyk

Next Week:

~ Ushers ~
Today: Next Week: AM Andrew Bergsma PM Steve Kleyn AM Dave Pronk PM Henry Boven

~ Offerings ~
Today 1 collection: nd 2 collection: Box at Exits:
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Next Week Education Fund Local Radio Fund Bonisa Mission Fund

Denominational Fund Family Camp Fund Guatemala Mission Fund

LITURGY September 2, 2012 Morning Service Votum & Salutation Psalter: 431: 1 - 4 Law Psalter: 322: 1, 4 Scripture Reading: Luke 11:1-13 Text: Lords Day 46 Pastoral Prayer Offertory Psalter: 203 Sermon: Children Coming Before Their Fathers Throne Prayer Offertory Psalter: 278: 1, 5 Benediction Doxology: 410: 1 ******

Song Service: Psalter 88: all & Psalter 222: 5

LITURGY September 2, 2012 Evening Service Votum & Salutation Psalter: 266 Scripture Reading: Matthew 12:22f Text: Matthew 12: 43-45 Apostles Creed Psalter: 96 Pastoral Prayer Offertory Psalter: 244: 4, 5 Sermon: An illustration of the Danger of Unfruitful Convictions Prayer Offertory Psalter: 187 Benediction Doxology: 308: 1 ******