MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Far from the Home I Love

9:30 A.M.
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EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE 5:30 P.M. Gods Rescue through Unlikely Heroes
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Prelude Welcome & Announcements........................................Pastor Steve Igo Missions Moment .................................................... Christina Hartwell Congregational Greeting ................................ The Passing of the Peace The Living God Calls Us to Worship ........................... Call to Worship We Enter Into Gods Presence In Song* ....................... Shout for the Blessed Jesus Reigns, Hymn 369 In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach God Speaks to Us In Scripture ....................................................................... Acts 2:42-47 We Respond in Consecration In Prayer ......................... Prayer to Confess Sin & Assurance of Pardon In Song* ........................................ How Deep the Fathers Love, Insert In Prayer ............................................................ Congregational Prayer God Feeds Us In Scripture .................................................................. 1 Peter 1:23-2:1 In Sermon .............. WALK WITH LOVE WHEN FAR FROM HOME We Respond in Commitment ............................... Prayer of Application In Song* ................. Though I May Speak with Bravest Fire, Hymn 597 In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings God Blesses Us .......... Theyll Know We are Christians, Insert (v. 1only) We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord. (2 times) And we pray that our unity may one day be restored. And theyll know we are Christians by our love, by our love. Yes theyll know we are Christians by our love.

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

The Living God Summons Us .............................. Call to Worship We Enter Into Gods Presence
In Song* ..................... Christ is Made the Sure Foundation, Hymn 342 In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach

God Welcomes Us
In Scripture ................................................................ 1 Kings 12:25-33

We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ..........................Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Pardon In Song* ............................ Most Perfect Is the Law of God, Hymn 153

God Feeds Us
In Scripture ........................................................................... Judges 18 In Sermon ................................... THE DANITES SETTLE FOR LESS We Respond in Commitment ............................. Prayer of Application In Song* ............................ Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me, Hymn 335 In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings In Prayer ............................................................ Congregational Prayer In Song* .................... God, That Madest Earth and Heaven, Hymn 405

God Blesses Us ............................................................ Benediction Amazing Grace, Hymn 460 (verse 1 only) Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now am found. Twas blind but now I see.

The Lords Day November 4, 2012

The Lords Day November 4, 2012

TODAY Welcome to Cedar Church! This morning, Pastor Steve continues the series from 1st Peter called Far From the Home I Love. In the evening, we continue the sermon series Judges: Gods Rescue Through Unlikely Heroes. 11:00 AM Sunday School & Small Groups for All Ages 4:00 PM Choir Rehearsal 5:30 PM Evening Service 7:00 PM Youth Group THIS WEEK Tuesday Ladies Bible Study @ 9:30AM Elzingas Wednesday Midweek Ministries @ 7 PM HCS Thursday LOVE Inc Bible Study @ 7 PM Hillcrest CRC ANNOUNCEMENTS Lords Supper & Fellowship Luncheon Next Sunday We will celebrate the Lords Supper next Sunday morning. Our benevolent offering will be for the Family Life Center in both the morning and evening service. After morning services, please join us for our monthly fellowship luncheon at 12 noon. Please bring your own place settings and beverages; as well as a main dish and a side dish to share!

ANNOUNCEMENTS November Thank Offering During the month of November, Cedar Church will collect our annual Thank Offering for the work of OPC Foreign & Home Missions and Christian Education. Each Sunday in November, we will highlight one aspect of the OPCs ministry that is served by this offering. Please remember this ministry generously. Mission Reports This month we will be celebrating Gods work in OPC home and foreign missions. After the fellowship luncheon on November 11, we will be treated to a report on the work in Uganda from Pastor Mick Knierim. On Friday, November 16 at 7pm, you are invited to the home of Sam & Hope Mason to hear from Christina Hartwell about the work in Northeast Asia. Calling All Musicians Young & Old! Lynn Igo is organizing our soloists and duets for the Christmas Luncheon on December 9th. Please contact Lynn if you can contribute or if you have any questions. Please Reserve Last Two Rows of Chairs Cedar session would request that the congregation reserve the final two rows of chairs in the gymnasium for visitors, late comers and families with small children. We hope this helps us serve the needs of our growing church family. OPC Worldwide Outreach E-Letters Would you like to receive a one page e-mail about OPC worldwide outreach every two weeks? You can receive Telenews, an update on our foreign missionaries by sending a request to OPForeignMissions@opc.org. You can receive Home Missions Today, an update on church planting by sending a request to HomeMissionsToday@opc.org. You can receive the OPC Storm Report, an update on short term outreach, relief & missions in the OPC, by sending a request to nakhla.1@opc.org.

Cry Room For the benefit of those who would like to hear the service while caring for a little one, we now have a cry room equipped with speakers located in the Teachers Lounge across the hall from the gym. Please feel free to use this as needed.

The Lords Day November 4, 2012

The Lords Day November 4, 2012

ANNOUNCEMENTS DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays - "DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a separation or divorce. The seminar features practical suggestions, guidance and reassurance. Those who attend will discover: what emotions to expect during the coming days, what to do about family traditions, how to help your children, and where to find comfort, strength and hope in a seemingly hopeless time. "DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays will be held Monday, November 5 from 7:00-8:30pm at Fair Haven Ministries in Hudsonville. There is no need to pre-register and childcare will be available for children up to 5 years of age. GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays - "GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays - No matter how long its been since your loved one died, grief can make the holidays a painful time. But theres hope. Join us for an encouraging seminar that will help you survive the holidays and discover new reasons to enjoy them again. Youll discover: what emotions to expect during the coming days, how to prepare for the holidays, and how the holidays can help you heal. "GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays will be held Sunday, November 4 from 3:00-5:00pm and Monday, November 5 from 6:30-8:30pm (identical sessions) at Fair Haven Ministries in Hudsonville. There is no need to pre-register. Blood Donations Needed - The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donations in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. A Drive will be held on Friday, November 9, at the Hillcrest Christian Reformed Church in Hudsonville. You may walk in anytime between 11:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. or call 1-800-REDCROSS to make an appointment. A donor card or a driver's license is required. 16 year olds are eligible with signed parental consent. Download a consent form at redcrossblood.org/students/sixteen/greatlakes. It is recommended to eat a meal four hours or less before giving blood and to be wellhydrated. Hillcrest CRC is located at 3617 Hillcrest Road in Hudsonville.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Holiday Treasures - Come see the transformation of your favorite resale shop into a Christmas wonderland full of beautiful Christmas trees adorned with ornaments and lights and much more. Store hours are Monday-Friday from 10am-5pm and Saturdays from 10am -3pm. All revenue from Loves Treasures and Holiday Treasures go to support the need-meeting ministry of Love INC. Veterans Day - Zion Christian School welcomes all military veterans and the Zion community to attend its annual Veterans Day Assembly to be held in the gym on Thursday, November 8, at 2:30. This 40 minute, student-led assembly will include a presentation by a guest speaker as well as special singing and band performances by Zions students. All veterans and supporters are welcome to attend. Biblical Study Tour of Israel - The Session of Redeemer OPC in Ada is sponsoring a study tour of Israel in the summer of 2013. Rev. Eric Hausler (Pastor of Redeemer OPC) will be co-leading a 13-day extensive Israel study tour June 17-29, 2013 along with Dr. John DeLancey. Rev. DeLancey has led over twenty tours to Israel. Pastor Hausler will be doing the Bible teaching and Rev. DeLancey will be teaching on the historical and archeological sites. For more information and itinerary, go to www.redeemer-opc.org and click on the Biblical Israel Study Tour link. Mel Trotter Ministries will be distributing 500 complete Thanksgiving meals on November 19th-100 from each of the 5 thrift stores. If you know of needy families in the Jenison, Hudsonville, Grandville area, please have them come into the Jenison Mel Trotter Thrift Store at 7500 Cottonwood Drive anytime between now and November 19th to sign up for a Thanksgiving meal and to receive their voucher (phone calls will not be accepted). On November 19th, they will return again between 1:00 5:00 pm with their voucher and a picture ID to pick up their turkey and all the fixings. Our 100 food boxes will be served on a first come, first served basis. If you have any questions, please contact the Mel Trotter Thrift Store at 616-667-9820.

The Lords Day November 4, 2012

The Lords Day November 4, 2012

Cedar Church Welcomes You!

SPECIAL REMINDERS

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 gym for coffee and refreshments. KIDS BREAK After morning worship, all kids (preschool thru 6th grade) are invited to the orchestra room for snacks and fun songs with 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 Middle Elementary (3rd 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 2 with 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. Pastor: Steve Igo Associate Pastor: Mick Knierim Elders: Craig Baker (2015), Ted Himebook (2015), David Van Dyke (2013) Deacons: Tim DeWent (2013), Tom Dykema (2015), Jim Knott (2015), Tim Porterfield (2013), Duane Saxton (2015)

TODAY Kooienga/Boeve Bonnie Boeve Megan Himebook Jane Schrier Katelyn Hartwell Ellie Schrier Deb Kooienga Nursery P.M. Brittany DeWent Nursery Sun. Sch. Christina Hartwell Deb Kooienga Fellowship Snack Pam Himebook Peg Smith Diana Sprik Childrens Snack Kooienga/Boeve Church Set-Up Youth Group Meal Igo Greeters Accompanist A.M. Accompanist P.M. Nursery A.M.

NEXT WEEK Knott/Mason Rebekah Glupker Rebekah Glupker Jen Coleman Cassidy Baker Avery Schrier Diana Sprik Cayte Baker Deb Grysen Joan Broene Hope Mason Rebecca Van Dyke Karen Baum Knott/Mason

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Weekly Budget $3,175.00 YTD Budget $ 139,700.00

Last Weeks Offerings $2,524.00 YTD Offerings $130,472.67

Please send all announcements by Wednesday @ 5 P.M. to: secretary@cedarchurch.net

The Lords Day November 4, 2012

The Lords Day November 4, 2012