MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

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9:30 A.M.
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EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE

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5:30 P.M.
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Prelude
Welcome & Announcements........................................Pastor Steve Igo Congregational Greeting ................................ The Passing of the Peace

Prelude
Gathering Songs ...................................................... Elder Ted Himebook

The Living God Calls Us to Worship .................. Call to Worship

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The Living God Summons Us .............................. Call to Worship We Enter Into Gods Presence
In Song* ........................ How Good It Is to Thank the Lord, Hymn 635 In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach

We Enter Into Gods Presence

In Song* ........................ Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise, Hymn 38 In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach

God Speaks to Us
In Scripture .............................................................. Ephesians 4:11-16

God Welcomes Us
In Scripture .......................................................................... Psalm 145

We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer to Confess Sin & Assurance of Pardon In Song* ......................... My Hope is Built on Nothing Less, Hymn 521 In Confession of Faith* ............................. The Apostles Creed, p. 845 In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings In Song* ........................................ Spirit of the Living God, Hymn 726

We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Pardon In Song* .................................................................Give Thanks, Insert In Special Giving ............................ Special Offering for Jehovah Jirah

God Feeds Us God Feeds Us

In Scripture ................................................................ 2 Timothy 2:1-13 In Sermon ...... DISCIPLESHIP - WORK THAT IS WELL WORTH IT In Scripture .......................................................................... Psalm 103 In Sermon ............................................. COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS! We Respond in Commitment ............................. Prayer of Application In Song* ................................... Now Thank We All Our God, Hymn 98 In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings In Prayer ............................................................ Congregational Prayer In Song* ................................... Can a Little Child Like Me, Hymn 636

We Respond in Commitment ...................... Prayer of Application

In Song* ......................... And Can It Be that I Should Gain, Hymn 455 Gods & Our Communion Meal ............................... The Lords Supper In Giving ........................................ Special Offering for Jehovah Jirah In Song .......................................................Amazing Grace, Hymn 460

God Blesses Us ........................................................ Be Still, Insert Be still, be still, know that I am God.

God Blesses Us............................................................ Benediction Threefold Amen, Hymn 740 A-men, a-men, a--men.

The Lords Day September 9, 2012

The Lords Day September 9, 2012

TODAY Welcome to Cedar Church! This morning, we continue Small Group sign-ups for the autumn semester. We will also celebrate the Lords Supper this morning. Wine is placed in the center & middle of the tray and grape juice on the outside ring. A benevolent offering will also be received for Jehovah Jirah in the morning and evening services. 11:15 AM Fellowship Meal 5:30 PM Evening Service THIS WEEK Thursday Elders Meeting @ 7 PM HCS Saturday Presbytery Meeting @ 9 AM Grace OPC, Lansing Saturday Cadets Cookout @ 3:30 PM Meet at HCS ANNOUNCEMENTS Autumn Ministries Launch Next Sunday New Sunday classes and small groups begin Sunday, September 16th. Youth Group for middle & high school students starts next Sunday night at 7 PM. Midweek ministries begin on Wednesday, September 19th. Samson: Gods Unlikely Hero Next Sunday morning, we resume our morning sermon series on Judges: Gods Rescue Through Unlikely Heroes with a 4 week series on that famous judge, mighty Samson! Kent County Jail Ministry On Sunday, September 30 , Cedar Church will host our 5th Sunday chapel service at the Kent County Jail from 12:45 PM - 2:15 PM. Please keep this ministry in your prayers. Choir Practice Begins in October! Calling all voices! Please join us at 4 PM every 1st & 3rd Sunday for choir practice beginning in October. The holidays will soon be here and we would love to add your voice to our church choir! Cedar Ensemble will practice every 2nd & 4th Sunday beginning September 23rd. New Nursery Location Due to classroom reconfigurations at HCS, Cedar Church will now host our Sunday nursery in the Library Hall. Please take note of the new location!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS Cadet Cookouts & Campouts Cedar Cadets will host a Father/Son kickoff & cook-out next Saturday at the GVRC Campground. Fathers & sons should meet at the school at 3:30 PM. On October 12-13, Cadets will participate in the Chuck Wagon Campout at GVRC campground. Please see Tom Dykema or Jim Knott for info. Requests from Our Deacons Cedar deacons would like to recruit additional volunteers for our audio and sound ministry! Additionally, we are looking for facility openers and closers to make sure the church property is properly opened and closed on Sundays. Please see Deacon Tom Dykema if you are interested. Upcoming Events DATE September 16 October 13 October 14 November 2 November 11 December 9 EVENT Sunday School Kick-off Family Harvest Festival Rocking J Dairy Fellowship Lunch Adult Progressive Dinner Various homes Fellowship Lunch Fellowship Lunch

Love Inc. Sorting Warehouse Volunteers Needed - Do you enjoy sorting and organizing items? Do you like meeting new people? If you do, the Love INC Sorting Warehouse is the place for you! We are in need of volunteers half-days Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Training always provided. Please contact Tonia at 616662-3300 ext 122 if interested. Homes Needed For Refugee Teens! There is a pressing need for families who are willing to host refugee teens from Africa and Central America, who, because of violence and persecution have been separated from their families and forced to flee their homes. If you are interested in learning more about Bethany Christian Services, Refugee Foster Care Program, call (616) 224-7540, or email refugeefostercare@bethany.org for more information.

The Lords Day September 9, 2012

The Lords Day September 9, 2012

ANNOUNCEMENTS Hamburger Fry & Open House - Zion Christian Schools annual family picnic will be Friday, September 14, at 6:00pm. All are invited. We will have a hamburger fry sponsored by the senior class. All food, beverage, utensils, etc. will be provided. Proceeds raised will benefit the senior class trip. The evening will also serve as an open house for the elementary grades. You will have the opportunity to walk around the building, see classrooms, and talk with teachers. The Zion Christian Athletic Boosters have two upcoming events. They are holding a scrap metal drive through the end of September. If you have any scrap metal youd like to get rid of, you can drop it off at school on September 14 or 15. If you have too much scrap or no way to haul it, call Bennett Kamps at(616) 457-5439 and he will arrange for those items to be picked up. Also, on Monday, September 17, the Boosters are hosting a hair cutting event. Stop by Zion Christian between 3:30 to 8:30pm, no appointment needed, and get a haircut for $10/head. Zion Christian School Golf Outing - Mark your calendars for our 12th annual Mountaineer Golf Outing at Diamond Springs Golf Course on Saturday, September 22. Registration is at 7:30am with play beginning at 8:00am. Cost is $100 for adults and $75 for students. Cost includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, and lunch. To submit your team or inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please email Jesse Aukeman atjaukeman@zionchristian.net. Caregiver Training - Would you like to develop some strategies to better care for your loved one who has dementia? Evergreen Commons is offering a class at Messiah CRC on Wednesday mornings September 5 through October 10 from 9-11 am. You will learn what you can expect dementia to look like and how to cope with these changes. To register for the class, call Gloria VanHaitsma at 616-355-5153.

2012 FALL MINISTRIES AT CEDAR

Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group Cedar Youth Group will meet every 1st and 3rd Sunday in the school gymnasium after evening worship from 7 to 8:30 PM for food, fellowship and fun together. The purpose of this ministry is to disciple youth, strengthen relationships among youth & with adults, and to assimilate young people into the faith and life of Cedar Church. Leaders: Bill & Deb Grysen, Paul & Diana Sprik, Steve & Lynn Igo. Morning Journey Group for Men In a relaxed, come-as-you-are atmosphere, 8 men are invited to make a two (2) semester commitment to a weekly discipleship group involving Bible Study, prayer, camaraderie, open discussion, accountability and crafting personal spiritual growth plans. Preregistration is required. Leaders: Jonathan Mulder, Craig Coleman. Time: Wednesdays @ 10:00 AM. Location: Home of Pastor Steve. Ladies Bible Study Back by popular demand, our Ladies Bible Study will resume on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 AM. Leader: Joan Broene. Location: TBD. Pastor Micks Bible Study Finishing Well to the Glory of God is a Bible Study on the lives of Bible characters who finished well & kept the faith, as well as a few who did not. Time will also be spent praying for OPC Foreign Missions in Uganda & beyond! After sign-ups, this weekday group will choose their best day/time to meet. LOVE, Inc. This fall, Cedar Church will host a Bible Study at Love Inc each week. We meet with Love Inc. clients from 7 to 8 PM at Hillcrest CRC in Hudsonville. The elders would like to encourage members of Cedar to volunteer as Financial Counselors that evening as well. For more information about training, see Pastor Steve. Holland Rescue Mission Cedar Church hosts a monthly worship service every other 1st Thursday at 7 PM at the Mens Shelter. Seminarian Micah Shin will preach, and others can provide special music and testimony. Please see Pastor Steve for more information. Sunday Jail Ministry - Every 5th Sunday, Cedar Church will host a Sunday service at the Kent County Jail from 12:45 PM - 2:15 PM. Several times a year, we will also host a service at the Ottawa County Jail from 1:45 3:00PM. For more information, see David Van Dyke.

The Lords Day September 9, 2012

The Lords Day September 9, 2012

Cedar Church Welcomes You!

SPECIAL REMINDERS

Greeters Accompanist A.M. Accompanist P.M. Nursery A.M.

Nursery P.M. Nursery Sun. Sch. Fellowship Snack Childrens Snack Church Set-Up Youth Group Meal

TODAY Knott/Mason Rebekah Glupker Rebekah Glupker Deb Kooienga Brittany DeWent Cayte Baker Angie Dykema Avery Schrier Deb Kooienga Pam Himebook Stephanie Haywood Knott/Mason

NEXT WEEK Van Dyke/Stanley Bonnie Boeve Katelyn Hartwell Stephanie Haywood Cassidy Baker Avery Schrier Rebecca Van Dyke Lydia Igo Deb Grysen Peg Smith Diana Sprik Angie Dykema Van Dyke/Stanley

Were glad youre here. As a church family, we are delighted you have joined us for worship today. Below you will find some information to help you during our Sunday services. If you need any assistance, please ask one of our greeters for help. SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE Cedar Church strives to enjoy God through Spirit-empowered and Christ-centered worship. The Bible is sincerely loved, and we hope that you will find it opened up to you in a fresh and faithful manner each Sunday. A NURSERY is available near the entrance of the gymnasium, but children are always welcome in the worship service. COFFEE BREAK After the morning worship, please join us in the foyer for coffee and refreshments. KIDS BREAK After morning worship, all kids (pre-school thru 6th grade) are invited to remain in the gymnasium for snacks and fun songs with Mr. & Mrs. Himebook. SUNDAY SCHOOL - From 11 AM-12 PM, Cedar Church offers classes for all ages. Visitors are especially welcome to join us! WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING CLASSES: Toddler (2s & 3s) Meets in the library hallway with Stephanie Haywood & Dawn DeWent Preschool (4s & K students) Meets in the west classroom with Cathy Postmus & Jen Coleman Early Elementary (1st 2nd grade) Meets in the resource room with Karen Baum & Hope Mason rd Middle Elementary (3 4th grade) Meets in the northeast hallway with Paul & Diana Sprik Older Elementary (5th-6th grade) Meets in the southeast hallway with Reese Haywood & Michael Durant Jr. High Meets in the southeast teachers lounge with Bill Grysen & Dan Kooienga Sr. High Girls Meets in the orchestra room with Deb Kooienga & Rebecca Van Dyke Sr. High Boys Meets in the southeast teachers lounge room 2with David Van Dyke & Micah Shin Family Life Class Meets in the teachers lounge with Craig & Carla Baker Adult Bible Study Meets in the art room with Sam Mason & Ted Himebook EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Please join us again for worship this evening at 5:30 P.M.
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Weekly Budget $3,175.00 YTD Budget $ 114,300.00

Last Weeks Offerings $1,668.91 YTD Offerings $104,833.23

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The Lords Day September 9, 2012