2751 Littlefield Drive NE, Grand Rapids
Elders
Deacons
Pete Adams-Clerk
Bruce Doezema-President
Frank Dykstra
David Flier-Bookkeeper
Roger Meyer
Brian VanderKolk-Secretary
Dan Pastoor-Vice President
Pete VanPutten-Vice-all
Dwight Quenga-Treasurer-Asst. Clerk
Jordan Whiteley-Benevolent Fund Treasurer
2800 Michigan Street NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 942-0332 • www.firstprchurch.org
Morning Worship - 9:30 a.m.
• Evening Worship - 5:00 p.m.
To listen to the service live, visit sermonaudio.com/firstprc
or call (616) 942-9955.
Bulletin Announcements
Announcements are due Thursday by 6 p.m. to:
Reformed Witness Hour
Radio Broadcast
Linda Young, Bulletin Clerk
Sunday, 8 a.m. – 102.9 FM (WFUR)
2017 Lafayette NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Sunday, 4 p.m. – 1570 AM (WFUR)
Phone: (616) 364-0240
E-Mail: [email protected]
Apostles Creed
I believe in God, the Father, Almighty, Maker of Heaven and earth;
And in Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried;
He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead, He ascended into
heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from thence He shall
come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit; I believe an holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the
forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Volunteer Schedule
The Lord’s Day • Sunday, December 21, 2014
Morning Worship Service
Prof. R. Dykstra
Evening Worship Service
Rev. G. Eriks
Prelude
Prelude
Call to Prayer / Silent Prayer
Call to Prayer / Silent Prayer
*Doxology
*Doxology
Praise
Praise
Praise
Praise
God from whom all blessings flow,
Him all creatures here below,
Him above, ye heavenly hosts,
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Praise
Praise
Praise
Praise
God from whom all blessings flow,
Him all creatures here below,
Him above, ye heavenly hosts,
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Votum and Salutation
*Votum and Salutation
*Psalter # 409
*Psalter # 397
Reading of the Law: Exodus 20:1-17
*Psalter # 173
Prayer
Offertory: General Fund, Benevolent Fund
*Psalter # 290
Scripture: Genesis 38
Text: Genesis 38; Matt. 1:3
Sermon: "Tamar: A Gentile Mother of Christ”
1. A Covenant Family Mired in Sin
2. A Sovereign God Ruling unto Salvation
3. A Gracious Covenant Maintained
*Apostles’ Creed (See back of bulletin.)
*Psalter # 51
Prayer
Offertory: Covenant Christian, Sunset
Retirement Home
*Psalter # 303
Scripture: Micah 5
Text: Micah 5:2
Prayer
Sermon: “The Everlasting Ruler out of Little
Bethlehem”
1. The Unlikely Place
2. The Everlasting Ruler
3. The Amazing Blessings
*Psalter # 233
Prayer
*Doxology
*Psalter # 199 (2nd tune)
Blest be the Lord, our fathers’ God,
Eternal King of Kings,
Who only is omnipotent,
Performing wondrous things.
Blest be His great and glorious Name
For evermore, Amen,
And let His glory fill the earth
From shore to shore. Amen.
*Benediction
*Doxology
May the grace of Christ the Savior,
And the Father’s boundless love,
With the Holy Spirit’s favor
Rest upon us from above
Thus may we abide in union
With each other and the Lord,
And possess in sweet communion
Joys which earth cannot afford. Amen
Postlude
*Benediction
* Congregation Standing
Postlude
Nursery this week:
AM: Mary Baldwin, Nancy Talsma, Natalie Monsma
PM: MaryAnne Flier, Hannah Monsma
Christmas Day: Jill Hop, Andrea Monsma, Elizabeth Kortz
Next Sunday:
AM: Shelly VanderKolk, Kristin Kleyn
PM: Kristi Thompson, Ericka Pastoor
Greeters:
Christmas Day
Next Week
AM: Tom & Greta Newhof
(song service)
AM: Dave & Kim Monsma
PM: Vance & Cathy Hayes
Rog & Kris Meyer
PM: Tim & Jill Hop
Library this week: Julie Rainey
Next week: Cheryl Corson
Ushers: AM- Henry Westra, Mark Voortman
PM- Tim Thompson, Jeff Talsma
Our Church Family
Congratulations to Miss Agatha Lubbers who will 83 on Wednesday, December 24, DV.
First Church News
We welcome Prof. Dykstra and Rev. G. Eriks to our pulpit and fellowship today. Next Sunday, Prof.
Prof. Cammenga and Rev. Haak will lead us in worship, D.V.
The Sunday school Christmas program practice will be held after the morning service. The
practice will last until 12:30 PM.
Material for the Across the Aisle is due TODAY.
There will be no Catechism for the next two weeks due to the holiday season.
Call to Worship: Our Christmas Service is Thursday at 9:30 AM. Rev. Slopsema will be preaching.
Our monthly song service will be before the service. The offering is for Holland Home.
The Sunday School Christmas program will be held on Christmas Day, December 25 after the
morning worship service. Plan to support our children and their teachers by attending this program!
The Reformed Doctrines Class, led by Prof. Engelsma, will not meet this week because of Christmas
Day.
Next Sunday evening offering: Heritage Christian, Building Maint. Fund
The Deacons will meet Tuesday, December 30 at 7:00 PM.
The Consistory has decided to change the closing doxology of the evening service. Beginning the
evening of January 4, the closing doxology will be Psalter #197.
Reserve January 9, 2015 for a Gingerbread making party. Bring a bag of candy for the gingerbread.
There will be a Taco bar for dinner. Please sign up to bring something for the taco bar (signup sheet
in the basement narthex). RSVP with Jessica Baker by phone or text (954-5108), or Facebook.
Announcements
Prof. Dykstra’s Monday Night Bible Class (in Hope PRC) will not meet the next two Mondays (Dec.
22 or 29). The next meeting will be January 5, D.V. Information on the weekly meetings is available
on Facebook (Monday Night Bible Class) including review of past meetings and questions for the
upcoming meetings.
The Voices of Victory male quartet invites you to our annual New Year's Eve concert on
Announcements
Wednesday, December 31 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm
at Hudsonville Reformed Church (3950 Highland
Drive, Hudsonville). We will be joined by pianist Bryan Westra and by the Sacred Harmonies quartet.
There is no admission charge; a free will offering to benefit Georgetown Harmony Homes will be
taken. You are welcome to join us and to leave the concert at any time throughout the evening of
praise to the God of the Ages. To God be the glory!
Save the date: The Young Peoples Society of Grace PRC invites you to enjoy an evening of praise
at Grace PRC on February 21, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend a
night filled with a variety of vocal and instrumental praise to our heavenly Father.
Loveland Retreat:: Registration is now open for young adults post-high through age 35. The
registration form is available online at lovelandprc.org under Upcoming Events, or on our 2015
Colorado Young Adults Retreat Facebook page.
School News
The Band and Choirs of Covenant Christian High will perform a concert at the Jenison Center for
the Arts TONIGHT at 8:15 pm.
The Heritage Capital Campaign Drive for the purchase and updating of Freedom Christian School
is progressing; however, we still need to hear from many of our supporters. As of 12-15-2014 we have
collected $303,700 of our $600,000 goal needed by Dec 31, 2014. Also, an additional $40,600 has
been pledged for 2015 which goes towards the additional $400,000 goal ($1,000,000 total for both
years) needed by the end of 2015. Currently we have received responses from appx.15% of our
constituents, so if you haven't responded please prayerfully consider this need and send in your gifts
and pledges of any amount. For additional information please contact the school 616-669-1773 or
[email protected]
The Northwest Iowa Protestant Reformed School in Doon, IA is seeking an administrator, or a
teacher interested in pursuing an administrator degree, for the 2015-2016 school year. Those
interested are asked to contact school board president Floyd Van Den Top by phone (712-473-2556)
or email ([email protected]) by January 15, 2015.
SPECIAL EDUCATION DEFICIT DRIVE: The Special Education Board is conducting our annual
deficit drive and is looking for your assistance in financially supporting Special Education. Our
current goal is $200,000.00 and represents support of our schools Special Education and Resource
Room programs across the country. God has blessed us with growing programs and we are in need
your help. Look for the envelope and accompanying letter in your mailboxes.