The Lord reigns … Let the nations praise his name, he is holy. (v. 2-3) October 19, 2014 WE ENTER TO WORSHIP *GATHERING SONG O Worship the King MINISTRY MOMENT: ED AUCTION Gloria Lubben WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP *SONGS OF PRAISE Holy is the Lord Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty READING 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Johnny Liu COVENANT RENEWAL CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS GOD’S WILL FOR OUR LIVES SONG OF DEDICATION Lift High the Name of Jesus PRAYER WITH THE CHILDREN OUR GIFTS TO THE LORD Ministry Fund OFFERTORY You Are Holy (Prince of Peace) CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER THE WORD OF GOD *SONG OF PREPARATION SERMON SCRIPTURE PRAYER Let All Things Now Living The Lord Our God is Holy Psalm 99 (Page 585) OUR RESPONSE TO GOD'S WORD *Song of Response The Earth is Yours WE DEPART WITH GOD’S BLESSING *GOD’S BLESSING *SENDING SONG All Creatures of Our God and King *Indicates to stand if you are able Welcome to Shawnee Park Christian Reformed Church. We are glad you have chosen to worship with us and pray God will bless your time here. If you are a guest, please stop by the information center in the Great Room. PRAISES & CONCERNS Continue praying for those on your Top 10 Most Wanted (evangelistic prayer) List. Continue praying that they we will serve as faithful witnesses of the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Next Sunday we will witness Daniel Lubben’s public profession of faith. We rejoice in the Lord’s faithfulness to Daniel thus far and look forward with anticipation to see where and how the Lord leads him in the future. Irene Kerekes was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday due to complications with the cancer she is fighting and its treatment. Please, pray for Irene and her family during this time of difficulty and decision. MISSIONARY OF THE MONTH— Kevin and Julie Girton, Youth With a Mission (YWAM) in Turkey. Pray that through Kevin and Julie's pioneer work in Turkey for YWAM God will raise up workers for the Harvest. Pray for Kevin and Julie's continued language acquisition. Shawnee Family Thoughts Remembering Home Bound Members We pray for a few Shawnee family members who are not able to worship with us (regularly or at all) as they are home bound. We remember and pray for Rose Bloem, Carol Doornbos, Glenn & Anne Van Dommelen. Praying for a sister church every Month In October, we remember Oakdale Park CRC. CONGREGATIONAL NOTES This week, we celebrate God’s Holiness with Psalm 99. Next week, we seek wisdom through Psalm 1 – Do you walk in the way of the wicked or delight in the laws of the Lord? Reverse Food Offering—This morning, slips of paper with food items will be distributed for Ramoth House, a confidential emergency shelter available for women and their children. Take a slip or more and bring these items to church next Sunday, October 26. Thank you for your generous support. Adult Ed at 10:45 AM— Oct 19: Islam & ISIS Bill Van Tol, Shawnee Park Associate Minister Oct 26: The Gideons International Jim Wondergem Women’s Bible Study—Tues, Oct. 21, 9:30AM Study on Romans, Lesson 4, led by Rita Cunningham Refreshments: Ruth Wierenga, Marice DeBlaey Christian Education Auction— When: November 5th at 5:15 p.m. with regularly scheduled WOW (a fellowship dinner). Donations or Questions: Please contact Gloria Lubben, Deb Ames, or Joyce Altena. The GEMS Girls’ Club is in need of a counselor. GEMS st rd meets on the 1 and 3 Wed. of each month. Contact Deb Ames at [email protected] or 241-4599. Shawnee Park Senior—Please be reminded of the Historic Graafschap trip on Wednesday, October 22. The group will leave at 9:30 AM from Church. Anyone interested can still sign up today. Sunday October 26 at 6pm, ALL member churches of Classis Grand Rapids East are invited and encouraged to attend our Annual Classis-Wide Worship Service. We will be meeting in Seymour's newly remodeled facility. Calvin College LOFT teams will be leading in worship, and Calvin Seminary Dean of Students, Jeffrey Sajdak, will bring the Word. We would love to see you there. Nursery is provided. Soup Sisters— Marilyn Heetderks & Jeanne Engelhard CALENDAR—2014 OCTOBER Sun 19 Mon 20 Tues 21 Wed 22 Thurs 23 Sun 26 Mon 27 Tues 28 Wed 29 Thurs 30 9:30 AM Worship 10:45 AM Adult Ed/Sunday School 7:00 PM Education 7:00 PM Evangelism 9:30 AM Women’s Bible Study 2:00 PM Worship Planning 4:15 PM Personnel 6:00 PM Worship Rehearsal 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM Friendship 9:30 AM Worship 10:45 AM Adult Ed/Sunday School 5:00 PM Youth Group 9:30 AM Women’s Bible Study 2:00 PM Worship Planning 6:00 PM Worship Rehearsal 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM Friendship TITHES & OFFERINGS Oct 12 $9,607.50 $260.25 $367.25 $220.00 $25.25 Ministry Fund Christian Education Benevolence Fund Dominican/Mexico Building Fund Total $10,480.25 Next Sunday’s Offering is for: The Gideons International The Gideons International is an interdenominational association of Christian business and professional men who are members of Protestant/evangelical churches. They are dedicated to saving the lost through personal witnessing and the distribution of God's Word in more than 190 countries around the world. $300.00
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