ORDER OF WORSHIP
May 3, 2015 10 AM
5th Sunday of Easter
Friendship Sunday
Warren: You pour oil on my head. My cup runs
The Gift of Love
Give Thanks
will follow me all the days of my life.
arr. Hal Hopson
And I will live in the house of the Lord
arr. Douglas Wagner
Leader:
The Lord be with you.
People:
And also with you.
Jack Ryder
Prayer
*All Sing:
This Is the Day
[Children and parents come forward at the end of
this song for Children’s blessing]
Psalter Hymnal 241
Psalm 23
[Paul Buursma, Warren Pranger – readers]
Through It All Sing a New Creation 189
All Sing:
(Mary Ann Van Swol – 1st time, Cong. – 2nd time)
forever.
*Welcome
Opening Scripture
Children’s Worship Blessing
*God’s Greeting
Leader:
The Lord is my shepherd. He gives me
everything I need.
People: He lets me lie down in fields of green
grass. He leads me beside quiet
waters.
Warren: He gives me new strength. He guides
*All Sing:
People of God, what is our prayer for
these children?
*Greet One Another
People:
Paul:
G. & W. Gaither
Steve Van Kalker
People: I am sure that your goodness and love
ENTER INTO HIS PRESENCE: GOD AWAITS US!
Prelude:
Because He Lives
Solo:
over.
Come Now Is the Time to Worship
abs 117
Come, now is the time to worship. Come, now
May the Lord be with you as you
learn of Jesus and his love.
Children: And also with you.
People:
May the word of the Lord grow in
your hearts.
is the time to give your heart. Come, just as
you are to worship. Come, just as you are
Children: Thanks be to God.
before your God. Come.
People:
Go in peace.
me in the right paths for the honor of his
name.
People: Even though I walk through the
darkest valley, I will not be afraid.
Paul:
You are with me. Your shepherd’s rod
and staff comfort me.
People: You prepare a feast for me right in
front of my enemies.
One day, ev’ry tongue will confess you are God.
[Children ages three through Grade 1 dismissed for
One day, ev’ry knee will bow. Still, the greatest
Praise and Play, & Children and Worship]
treasure remains for those who gladly choose
Concerns of our Church Family
you now.
Congregational Prayer
Friendship Songs
He’s Got the Whole World
Step By Step
OFFER OUR THANKSGIVING: GOD BLESSES US!
Offering:
Ministry and Christian Education Funds
Offertory: Susie Angel
arr. Lyndell Leatherman
Friendship Video
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
[Please pass the Fellowship Pads]
arr. Hal Hopson
OPENING HIS WORD: GOD SPEAKS TO US!
Duet:
I Love You, Lord
(*stand, if you are able)
by L. Klein
Betsy Gelder, Gail Root
Scripture: Luke 8: 40 – 56
(p. 1083)
Minister
Rev. Steve De Vries
Organist
Annelle Dekker
Pianist
Deacon Assistants
Minister:
This is the Word of the Lord.
People:
Thanks be to God.
[Elizabeth Bajema, Connie Allen – readers]
Sermon:
Jesus Cares
Prayer
*All Sing:
Soon and Very Soon
Sing! 106
GO BOLDLY AND SERVE:
GOD IS ALWAYS WITH US!
*Invitation
* May the Lord Bless You
Blessing Steve in his sabbatical journey
*All Sing:
My Friends, May You Grow in Grace
Sing! A New Creation 288
*Postlude: How Majestic Is Your Name
Deb Feys
Francis Dominiak, Eric Niemi
April Pierce, Jack Ryder
FROM COUNCIL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WORSHIP
Sunday May 3, 2015
Good morning and welcome to Plymouth Heights
Christian Reformed Church! This morning we
celebrate Friendship Sunday. Our Friendship group
will be leading us in worship and Pastor De Vries will
preach on Luke 8:40-56, Jesus Cares (“Jesus
Cares” has been the Friendship theme this year). In
the afternoon Rev. David Bast will lead worship. His
meditation will be on John 3:1-17, The Way to Live.
Next week Sunday Rev. David Bast will lead the
morning service. His sermon will be on John 5,
Witnesses to Jesus. Rev. Al Gelder will be leading
our afternoon service. His text will be from Acts
10:44-48, Get Out of the Way.
Banners: During this season of Easter we celebrate
the victory of Jesus and his Kingship over the whole
universe. The white and gold colors in these banners
represent the joy of Christ’s victory over sin and death.
The gold cords symbolize the royal character of
Christ’s shed blood. Isaiah 53: 5 reminds us that “by
his stripes we are healed.” The wedge-shaped panels
in each banner represent the torn veil, the sign that we
have full access to God’s presence through Christ. The
season of Easter is celebrated for seven Sundays, the
number portrayed by the three white and two gold
panels, plus the two groups of gold chords in each
banner.
TITHING OPPORTUNITIES
May 3, 2015 AM:
May 3, 2015 PM:
May 10, 2015 AM:
May 10, 2015 PM:
Ministry/Christian Education
Funds
VIS (Volunteers In Service)
Ministry/Christian Education
Funds
Guiding Light Ministries
Online Giving available at phcrc.org.
For the duration of Pastor Steve’s sabbatical, May
through September 2015, Pastor Sarah will serve as
senior member of staff. All concerns and pastoral
care needs should go through her. And, as senior
staff, she will mentor Betsy DeVries and serve as
our liaison with the seminary.
YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Discovery Hour and Inklings will be combined for
May 10 and May 17. May 10 we will meet in the
Youth Room and prepare for our last Community
Breakfast. May 17 is the final Breakfast of the
season and our last morning of Sunday School!
Breakaway's End of the Year Party will be next
Sunday, May 10, at Matt & Megan's house. We will
meet from 5:30-7:30pm, and friends are always
welcome. Our address is 5665 Juanita Dr SE in
Kentwood.
Lifeline's last regular meeting is TONIGHT at
5:30 pm. Our End of the Year Party will be May 17.
More details to come.
CONGREGATIONAL LIFE
New Address: Nancy Van Lopik, 2260 Raybrook
SE Apt. 102, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 and phone
616-323-3968.
New Address: Eva Van Lopik, 2200 Raybrook SE
Apt. 202, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 and phone 616551-8669.
New Address: Lila Alkema, 2121 Raybrook SE
Room 444N, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 and phone
616-942-6826.
Prayer Partners Needed! Are you willing to be a
prayer partner for someone on our Colorado
Challenge Team? We are looking for a minimum of
12 people to support the group going to Colorado
this summer. If you are interested or would like more
details, please talk with Megan or sign up at the
Welcome Center.
FISH: Drivers be ready to drive on Tuesday, May 5.
Thursday Ladies Bible Study: Bible Study Brunch
at 10am (note change) also study last lesson, Daniel
11-12.
Yesterday’s Kids: Please invite friends and sign
up now for our May 13 meal and program! Meal
($8) is at noon, followed by our guest presenter,
David Boersma. He is a Clinical Forensic
Psychologist who evaluates persons charged with
crimes to determine if they are competent to stand
trial, and he testifies in court to support his opinions.
He has also taught a course at Calvin College on
Psychology and the Law. You won’t want to miss
his fascinating presentation.
Final Community Breakfast Celebration! We
hope you'll join us Sunday, May 17, at 9am for a
time of fellowship and intergenerational learning.
This event is for all ages. We will wrap up what
we've been learning about the tabernacle and
worship, complete our worship banners and enjoy a
potluck meal together. There is a sign-up sheet at
the Welcome Center.
Equip Groups: If you're interested in participating in
an Equip Group, please contact Kelly Buist or Pastor
Sarah. You may also join the Equip Group potluck
on May 17 following the morning worship service to
learn more about participating in this small group
ministry.
Church Picnic: Is Saturday, June 6, at Palmer
Park in Wyoming. A sign-up sheet is at the Welcome
Center. The last Sunday to sign up at church is May
31st. You can sign-up by email or phone to Deb
Hall, [email protected] or 450-4274 until the
Wednesday before the picnic.
OUTREACH ANNOUNCEMENT
There is a request from an International Christian
School run by a Presbyterian church in Korea for
a middle school teacher to teach either Math,
Science or world history for a year or more. It is a
paid position. If you are interested, contact Paul Yu.
Sunday May 3, 2015
9:00AM
Discovery Hour Gr. 5-8 (Room 107)
Inklings Gr. 9-12 (Youth Room)
9:00AM
Discovery Hour Gr. 5-8 (Youth Room)
Inklings Gr. 9-12 (Youth Room)
10:00AM
Morning Worship Service
10:00AM
Morning Worship Service
Walk for Safe Haven Ministries: Clarence
Menninga will be walking the 5K as a member of
the Safe Haven Team on Saturday, May 9.
Contributions to Safe Haven Ministries are invited
to provide support and encouragement in that
effort. Checks to Safe Haven may be given to
Clarence or placed in his communicator box.
Thank you.
June 13 - 18, starting on Saturday in Benton
Harbor, ROC-Michigan bicycle tour will cross the
lower half of this great state and end on Thursday,
the 18th in Detroit. This is the second annual
fundraising and awareness raising bike tour for
smaller non profits that benefit the community
development of cities in Michigan through our CRC
and Reformed Church. The host organization is
Great Lakes Urban. We are looking for riders,
sponsors, and volunteers to help make this year's
ride memorable! Please sign up and /or ask
questions at the table in the Community Room after
the morning church service. The Geelhoed family
will again promote this week of community spirit
raising. We are happy to assist you. Please call or
email: Alice: 616-498-2108,
[email protected] or Joe: 616-262-5387,
[email protected]. We have brochures with
more information.
Sunday May 10, 2015
Ushers: Bob & Jane Brouwer,
Chrysanthi Sinniah, Paul VanSwol
Ushers: Steve Penning, Bill Kamstra,
Bruce Gilman, David Tiesenga
Prayer Servants: Huds Nyenhuis,
Nancy VanLopik
Prayer Servants: Eric Uitvlugt, Mary
Gerritsen
Praise and Play (3 and 4): Wendy
Brummel, Jenny Koopmans
Praise and Play (3 and 4): Kate
DenBraber, Michaela Bolt
Children and Worship (4 through first
grade): Sharon Peterson, Carol
Honderd
Children and Worship (4 through first
grade): Carol Honderd, Jenny
Koopmans
Nursery: Kate DenBraber, Kristin
VanHall, Donna Anema, Alice
Geelhoed, Hanel Yu
Nursery: Becky Jansen, Linda
Mulder, Wendy Brummel, Deedre
Vriesman, Susan Post
Coffee Fellowship: Todd & Missy
Harkema
Coffee Fellowship: Tom & Bea
Diepstra
5:30-7:30PM Lifeline (High School) Youth Room
5:30 PM
5:30-7:30PM Breakaway (Middle School) at Matt and
Megan’s house
Evening Worship Service
5:30 PM
Monday
7:00PM
Elders Meeting (Fellowship Rm)
Deacons Meeting (Refl. Room)
Tuesday
7PM-8:15PM Friendship: Year Review
Thursday
10:00AM
Women’s’ Bible Study: Brunch and
Study on Daniel 11-12
7PM-9:00PM Stephen Ministers Meeting
(Rooms 300/301)
Evening Worship Service