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EVENING WORSHIP - 6:00 P.M. OUR CHURCH FAMILY
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

THE WORD OF GOD TIME OF PRAISE DORIS OKKEMA was discharged from the hospital on
*HYMN OF PREPARATION - #540 “Take Time to be Holy” PRELUDE - “Just As I Am” - Bradbury / Kohlmann Tuesday.

(Children 3 yrs. old through 2nd grade are dismissed at this time for Kids Own Worship.) GREETING GLENN CHITTENDEN was admitted to Holland
Hospital with pain and internal bleeding on Tuesday and
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION HYMNS OF PRAISE - #115 “Fairest Lord Jesus” has since been diagnosed with stomach cancer.
* #3 “Holy God, We Praise Your Name”
SCRIPTURE - 1 Corinthians 2, pg. 1106. Free back issues of BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY
*INVOCATION REVIEW are available. Contact Rachel Billings if you are
SERMON - “Christian School” interested.
HYMN OF PREPARATION - #309 “Wonderful Words of Life”
PRAYER OF BLESSING For further “Church Family” updates, please call the Prayer
TIME IN THE WORD Line throughout the week. The local number is 395-3282.
THE RESPONSE TO GOD SCRIPTURE - Revelation 22:6-21, pg. 1207. Out of town members should call 1-866-392-8085. If you
OFFERING have a prayer concern to be added or changed, or would like
SERMON - “How Not to Miss Your Own Life.” to receive Prayer Line updates by e-mail please call the
OFFERTORY ANTHEM - “Be Thou My Vision” - John Ness Beck church office.
Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art. TIME IN PRAYER
Thou my best thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, thy presence my light. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Be Thou my Wisdom and Thou my true Word; I ever with Thee and Thou with me, WORDS OF THANKS
Lord; Thou my great Father and I Thy true son; Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee *CLOSING HYMN - #448 “Jesus, I Come”
one. High King of Heaven, my victory won, May I reach heaven’s joys, O bright Thank you so much for your cards, calls, and prayers during
heaven’s Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, Still be my Vision, O Ruler of *BENEDICTION our recent surgeries and thank you Pastor Paul for your calls
all. Amen. and visits they were all truly appreciated. Ken & Jean Doze-
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POSTLUDE - “Be Still, My Soul” - Finlandia Dear First Church Family, Thank you so much for all your
*DOXOLOGY - #808 “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” prayers, cards, concerns and meals during my surgery and
P.M. PARTICIPANTS: recovery. Also to Pastor Paul for his visits and phone calls.
*OFFERTORY PRAYER All of us gathered. The healing shawl is such a comfort. What a blessing all of
Rev. Chris DeVos -preaching you are to Putts and myself. Anne Mulder
*HYMN OF RESPONSE - #560 “May the Mind of Christ” Mike VanDoornik -pianist

*BENEDICTION PRAYER FOR THE WEEK

ANNOUNCEMENTS
*CHORAL CLOSING - “Go Out With Joy” - Norman Johnson
A prayer of thanks for all those who have taught our educa-
Next Sunday we will have the special privilege of commissioning several academic degrees for the sake of tion programs this past year.
*POSTLUDE - “Trumpet Tune in D Major” - David N. Johnson the Kingdom. Rachel Billings, Diane Schrotenboer and Tom Daubenspeck have all earned advanced de-
gree that will be used by the wider church. We will celebrate with them next Sunday.
A.M. PARTICIPANTS:
All of us gathered. Next Sunday JP and Katie Sundrarajan will give a report on their latest trip to India. This will be an infor-
Rev. Dr. Daniel N. Gillett -preaching mative and entertaining time. We will meet in the Sanctuary after the coffee time.
Rev. Mary Wisner -worship leading
Jason Naber -worship leading Invite your family and friends to our CHANCEL CHOIR CONCERT on Sunday morning, May 30, dur-
The Chancel Choir ing the 9:30 A.M. service. The choir will be singing favorite anthems from this past year to mark the end
Cheryl VanOss -director of their season.
Craig Kleinheksel -snare drum
Richard VanOss -organist FIRST-FIRST AMAZING RACE...........get your team together for a fun event on Saturday, June
12. Race begins at church at 2:30 p.m. and ends with a light hotdog supper (and a basket for light dona-
tions!) Turn your registrations in to the church office............deadline for sign-ups is June 6.

Mark your calendars for August 15-20 if you are interested in participating in an INTERGENERA-
TIONAL WORK PROJECT at Cran Hill Ranch in Rodney, Michigan. Lodging is available for those who
do not have campers. Please sign up at the information post. You can contact Pastor Paul or Pam John-
son for more details.

This week, the CARE CLOSET could use your donations of: size 4 diapers, mouthwash, laundry de-
tergent and paper grocery bags. Bring your donations at any time to the bin beside the stairs across
from the mail slots. Thank you for your continued support of the Care Closet.

NEEDED: VOLUNTEERS TO TEACH THE KID’S OWN WORSHIP DURING THE SUM-
MER. In order to give our regular teachers a break during the summer months we are asking that people
step up to the plate and teach two or three weeks, or be a shepherd for a month. The lesson plans are
provided. KOW in the summer is for children 4 years old through those going into first grade and meets
during the last half of the worship service. Please contact Pastor Mary if you are interested in helping con-
tinue this important ministry through the summer.
 CHURCH CALENDAR: ANNOUNCEMENTS Sunday, May 16, 2010
TODAY (5/16): THE ANNUAL YOUTH GROUP MEAT SALE CONTINUES. Pick up an order form in the Family
9:30 Rev. Dr. Daniel N. Gillett Life Center or contact Jason Naber for more information.
11:00 Sunday School classes
3:00 Outreach Committee meeting Come cheer on the FIRST CHURCH MEN’S SOFTBALL TEAM! All games are played on Monday CORNER OF STATE & 26TH STREET
5:30 Senior High Youth Group nights on Field #3 of the Matt Urban Sports Complex off of 32nd Street. Calendar: May 10 at 8:30 p.m. (630 STATE STREET, HOLLAND, MI 49423)
6:00 Rev. Chris DeVos here at First Church (Quality Car Wash), May 17 at 7:30 p.m. (Wild Dog Grille), May 24 at 6:30 p.m. (Cops & Robbers), June
MONDAY (5/17): 14 at 6:30 p.m. (First Presbyterian Church), and June 21 at 7:30 p.m. (Twistthink).
12:00 Black River Cooking Class (616) 392-8085
7:00 Children’s Education Ministry Team meeting There will be an OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEETING this afternoon at 3:00 pm.
7:30 Men’s Softball Game www.firstchurchofholland.org
TUESDAY (5/18): There will be an CHILDREN’S EDUCATION MINISTRY TEAM MEETING, tomorrow at 7:00 p.m.
9:00 Women’s Discipleship class
12:00 Black River Cooking Class EVERGREEN CHORALE, Saturday, May 22, 7:30 p.m., Zeeland High School auditorium. The family of First Church welcomes you to our services today. You are our guest and we are glad you
6:30 Men’s Basketball have chosen to worship with us. The following are services available to assist you: barrier-free entrances
WEDNESDAY (5/19): and restrooms; an elevator to the lower level; supervised child care for infants and toddlers in our spacious
7:15 Men’s Prayer Group nursery; a hearing assistance system for use with hearing aids with the t-coils or headsets; pre-kindergarten
3:30 Care Closet to fifth grade children’s worship bags to aid your child during the service and volunteers who are ready to

Combined Worship & Picnic - June 13, 2010

6:15 Junior High Youth Group answer any questions at the Information Post at the rear of the worship center. If we can be of assistance
6:30 Chancel Choir practice Mark your calendars during the week, please call the church office at 392-8085. If you are looking for a church home, please
THURSDAY (5/20): now for an exciting accept this as an invitation to ‘check us out.’ There is ALWAYS A WELCOME HOME for you.
9:30 Moms In Touch
9:30 Martha Circle event that is both a re-
12:00 Black River Cooking Class turn to a great piece of MORNING WORSHIP—9:30 A.M.
6:30 Care Closet #2
7:00 Bible Study First Church history THE APPROACH TO GOD
7:00 Ruth Circle AND a part of our vi- THE PEALING OF THE BELLS
FRIDAY (5/21): tal future. (Let the Pealing of the Bells be a call to silent meditation and prayer.)
12:00 Black River Cooking Class
SATURDAY (5/22):
8:00 Garage Sale On June 13th we will PRELUDE - “My Lord! What a Morning” - Raymond H. Haan
SUNDAY (5/23): (based on The Worshiping Church No. 279)
9:30 Rev. Dr. Daniel N. Gillett once again have a First
11:00 Inquirer’s Class Church All Church Pic- ANNOUNCEMENTS
5:30 Senior High Youth Group nic. It will also be with our daughter church ‘Embody’ at their
6:00 Rev. Dr. Daniel N. Gillett PASSING OF THE FRIENDSHIP REGISTER
site (4608 66th Street, Holland, MI 49423).
SERVING THE CHURCH TODAY GREETING ONE ANOTHER
We will begin with a combined worship at 10:00 a.m. and con- INTROIT - “Praise” - Norman Johnson
COURTESY GREETERS: (5/16) J. & S. VanHekken, M. tinue with an old fashioned picnic.
VanLangevelde, J. VanGenderen. (5/23) P. & J. SENTENCES
VanRegenmorter, J. & E. VanSlooten, B. & N. Veldhuis.
USHERS: (5/16) D. Walkotten, D. Geertman, D. Rumrill, • Here’s what you need: lawn chair or blanket, dish to *HYMN OF PRAISE - #356 “All Creatures of Our God and King”
L. Wisner. (5/23) S. Miller, S. VanHekken, M. DeVries, J. pass.
Geerlings. *INVOCATION & SALUTATION
ELDERS: (5/16 AM) L. DeVries, R. Nykerk., J. • Here’s what is provided: Main meat dish, table
VanRegenmorter, S. Vlietstra. (5/16 PM) N. Unema, J. service, drinks *LITANY FOR TEACHERS
Geertman. (5/23 AM) B. VanDoornik, M. DeHaan, T. Leader: On this Education Sunday we remember the Word of our God from
Aalberts, G. Bylsma. (5/23): C. Kleinheksel, B. Carlson. Deuteronomy 6. Hear, O Israel:
BUS DRIVER: (5/16) D. Rumrill / 399-1292. (5/23) T. If you need a ride, the First Church bus and carpooling will Congregation: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Love the LORD your God
Aalberts / 355-0924. leave First Church at 9:30 a.m. can give you a ride. If you with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.
HALL MONITOR: (5/16) S. Vlietstra. (5/23) B. Leader: These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts.
VanDoornik. don’t have a lawn chair, we can take care of that, too. Also, Congregation: Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at
NURSERY, AM WORSHIP: (5/16) N. Kleinheksel, J. there will be a tent for those who can not be in the sun. Join home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when
Raywood, S. Toth, E. Toth, A. Houskamp. (5/23) N. us for this exciting part of our history and future! you get up.
Kleinheksel, J. Evenson, E. Russcher, J. Hoffman, B. Leader: Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads.
Kleinheksel, E. Walker. Congregation: Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.
NURSERY, SUNDAY EDUCATION HOUR: (5/16) B. Leader: This is God’s word and our command.
Ashby, N. Kleinheksel. ALL: The Word of the Lord remains forever.
DEACON COUNTING TEAM: (May) J. Russcher, R.
Gorman, B. Geerlings, R. Doeden. MEMORY WORK AWARDS - Marcia Vlietstra
FELLOWSHIP COFFEE: (5/16) Arendsen. (5/23)
Arendsen. ANTHEM - “Holy, Lord of Hosts” -Maxine Posegate
Holy, holy, holy, Holy Lord of Hosts, all the earth is full of Thy power and glory, all the
earth is full of Thy glory. All the shining seraphim joyfully adore Thee, multitudes of
angels ever sing before Thee. “Glory, wisdom, strength and honor be to Thee forever.”
Holy, holy, holy, Holy Lord of Hosts, all the earth is full of Thy power and glory, all the
earth is full of Thy glory.
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 Bible Memory Work Program—2010
Psalm 119:11 “Thy word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against
thee.”
Psalm 119:105 “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.”
These two very short verses out of the book of Psalms are very important because it
reinforces to all of us that God requires that we all learn His Word and hide it in our
hearts so that as we journey down life’s path, His Word will truly be our guide.
This is what we are trying to accomplish at First Church through the Bible Memory
Work Program. We start with the youngest group of Twos and Threes and continue
through the Fifth grade. At the Twos and Threes level they are introduced slowly
through finger plays, songs and most importantly a Bible story that lets them know how
important God’s Book is to them. In Faith Journeys the Preschool/Kindergarten group
is required to learn in class;
Psalm 136:1 “O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good for His steadfast
love endures forever.”
Psalm 118:24 “This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice
and be glad in it.”
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only son, that
whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Starting with the First and Second grade, they are required to say the memory work on a
one to one basis to their teacher or Marcia Vlietstra. If they accomplish this, they will be
called up front on “Awards Sunday” for special recognition.
The First and Second graders in Faith Journeys will then build on the previous verses
learned in class, and will add;
The Lord’s Prayer The Twelve Apostles The 23rd Psalm
In Third grade they will add;
The Books of the Bible - Old and New Testaments
Psalm 119:105 “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.”
In Fourth grade they will add;
Psalm 100 Matthew 22:37-39 The
Summary of the Law
In Fifth grade they will add;
The Seven Last Words The New Apostles Creed
If a child completes all of the required work, they will
be awarded a week at Camp Geneva or Cran Hill
Ranch, from the church.
(over)
 Following, are the children that will be receiving awards;
These are done in class as a group;
Twos
Sam Ashby, Brody Fredericksen, Norah Hegg, Evie Kleinheksel
Threes
Justin Arredondo, Amber Durfee, Lukas Hegg, Riley Immink,
Ruby Klooster, Ben Risedorph, Landon Rozeboom, Abel Walkotten
Fours/Preschool
Mark Cosgrove, Austin Durfee, Williem Evenson, Xander Fredericksen,
Emma Houskamp, Ian Kleinheksel, Lyndsay Neitzel, Crystina Van Eyck,
Ava Van Eyck, Kolin Van Fossen, Avery Walkotten, Jackson Wiegerink

Young Fives/Kindergarten
Sage Doeden, Kirby Eggers, Hans Evenson, Christian Hoeksema, Jennifer Lance,
Henry Nienhuis, Gene Raywood, Aiden Timlowski
These are to be said on a one to one level;
Bible Memory Work Program—2010

First and Second Grade

Olivia Fredericksen, David La Duke, Lucas Russcher, Lily Tubbergen,
Tucker Van Regenmorter
Third Grade
Jack Doeden
Fourth Grade
Abigail La Duke, Ashley Russcher, Lucy Van Regenmorter,
Abigail Tubbergen
Fifth Grade
Emily Bass
Children ages Two through Kindergarten, please meet Marcia Vlietstra in the
library after church for your award.
Thank you.
 that if they parent perfectly this will be what will

Education Opportunities For the week of May 16, 2010

SUNDAY, MAY 16, 2010 happen. In this class we will be debunking this
theory and other myths that tie parents into knots
KIDS OWN WORSHIP while raising their children. Good things to know
for parents with children of any age. Regular nursery
Children ages 3 years old through 2nd grade are will still be available but please feel free to bring your
dismissed during the Hymn of Preparation, meeting infant or toddler to class. This class will meet from
the teacher at the top of the stairs to proceed 11-11:45 to accommodate parents who need to pick
downstairs for a worship experience that is age up their children from Sunday School.
appropriate. Parents must pick up their children
immediately following the worship service. Children “American Idols” Teacher: Rev. Gerald VanHeest
will not be dismissed without a parent. Room L6. Many ‘American Idols’ distract Christians
from a strong commitment to Christ. Rev.
Room Age Group VanHeest, a long time favorite teacher here at First
L2 3 & 4 year olds Church, will identify what those idols are and how
L16 K, 1st and 2nd grade they keep us from living as Christ intended.

PRAYERTIME FOR PEOPLE CALLING ALL QUESTIONS

WHO DESIRE PRAYER
“CALLING ALL QUESTIONS” IS A CLASS for
Join others in a time of prayer, Sunday mornings anyone who might be interested in asking questions
following morning worship in the Prayer Room. about the Christian faith. We recognize that a safe
(F36, The “green” room off of the Family Life and fun place to be able to ask ‘any question’ can be
Center.) Any questions ask Tina Reynen 786-4815. an important step as someone is thinking about faith
and the claims of Jesus, or maybe just getting
CHILDREN ‘grounded’ in the basics. We will meet during the
Sunday School hour for about six weeks starting this
Parents, To assist us in serving you and your child’s morning in the conference room. Friends,
best interest and safety during the times that you neighbors, relatives are welcome as well.
have entrusted them to our children’s ministry
leaders we ask that each week a parent or designated INQUIRER’S CLASS
adult register/sign in your child and pick up him/her
at the end of class. There will be a check in sheet at IS GOD CALLING YOU TO JOIN FIRST
the entry point of each classroom. Also, Please note Church? If you feel led to make this decision or
the time changes! would like to explore this possibility in a “no
obligations” setting, come to the Inquirer’s class.
Room Age Group Time The class will start today and run for four weeks.
L10 2 & 3 yrs old 11:00–11:45 Contact Pastor Dick for more information.
L2 4 yrs old & Kindergarten 10:50–12:00
L19 1st – 5th grade 10:50–12:00
SENIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP
YOUTH
Senior High Youth Group meets on Sunday nights in
Room Age Group Time L24 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Lesson: “The Answer.”
L23 6th-8th grade 11:00-12:00
L22 9th-12th grade 11:00-12:00 WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2010
YOUNG ADULT
JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP
Room Age Group Time
L13 Post high-20 somethings 11:00-12:00 Junior High Youth Group, meets Wednesday at 6:15
p.m. Special Event: End of the year party!
ADULT
CHANCEL CHOIR
COFFEE AND CURRENT EVENTS: Grab a cup
of coffee and join facilitator, Bruce Eckert, in the The Chancel Choir will rehearse this Wednesday at
library for an informal discussion of current events 6:30 P.M. in the choir room on the lower level.
and their relationship to our life and faith. Rehearsals are just one hour long. Chancel Choir
membership is open to anyone of high school age or
“THE MYTH OF THE PERFECT older who loves to sing God’s praises. Prayerfully
PARENT” Facilitators: Pastor Mary and Larry consider joining this year and using your talents in
Wisner, in Room L11: For many Christian parents service to God and the church. If you have any
the most consuming concern is that their children questions, see Rick or Cheryl Van Oss after church,
‘turn out’ - meaning church going, God honoring otherwise just come on Wednesday ready to have a
adults. They’ve adopted the behaviorist philosophy good time. We look forward to seeing you.
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THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2010

MOMS IN TOUCH

Moms of children, infant through Kindergarten and

their children, meet weekly on Thursday from 9:30 -
11:00 a.m. in the nursery for faith and fellowship. All
are welcome.

WOMEN’S CIRCLES

All women of First Reformed Church are invited to

visit or join the Martha and Ruth Circles as we begin
a new season of Bible Study. The Martha Circle
meets at 9:30 a.m. and the Ruth Circle meets at 7:00
p.m. The meetings are on the third Thursday of the
month from September through May. The Rev. Paul
Alderink will be leading our Bible Study on 1 Peter.
Study sheets are in your mail slot. Please contact Lori
VanderVelde (Ruth Circle) 392-7641 or Adeline
Sybesma (Martha Circle) 393-0275 to learn more.

BIBLE STUDY

The Intergenerational Bible study group meets on

Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. They are studying the book
of Luke. Anyone is welcome.