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Zion Reformed
Church
Finding the Way Together
ZION REFORMED CHURCH
YOUTH SERVICE
February 8, 2015
Worship
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9:30AM: Ancient Rabbi's spent much time debating how often a faithful Jew
needed to forgive someone who had sinned against them. Some Rabbi's said you
only needed to forgive someone one time, but if they sinned against you in the same
way a second time you were not obligated to forgive. Others, the more gracious,
said that you needed to forgive someone 3 times for the same sin. In our text today,
Peter comes to Jesus and asks a question many of us face, "How often do we need
to forgive people who have hurt us? When is enough enough?”
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Ushers: Arlyn & Carla Zoet, Bernie & Pattie Grooters
Next Week: Rog & Teresa Beute, Carl & Jeanne Norris
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Greeters: Tom & Robbi Boeve, Ken & Lisa Cook
Next Week: Fred & Gwen Wallace, Kraig Kooiker Family
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NURSERY is available during the morning service for infants-3years.
Our nursery is located on the main floor just off the narthex. All children
must be signed in and out of nursery by their parent(s).
Today’s Staff: Boyd & Emma DeVries, Kenzie Kooiker
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JOIN US for coffee and fellowship in room 206 following the morning service. Our youth groups students are starting a new coffee fundraiser today and
will be giving samples of the coffee away in the coffee room. They will be
selling a variety of regular & decaf coffee, but today are offering regular
(caffeinated) Columbian & Guatemalan roasts. Please stop in to try them
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Servers: Maurie & Lorraine Lemmen Next Week: Craig & Nancy Doornbos
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CHILDREN AND WORSHIP: Children are dismissed following the
Children’s Message. 3 yr old - Kindergarden meet in room 207C. (Parents please
find your child's name tag before church.) 1st-3rd Grades meet in room 205.
(Rooms are located on the main floor in the education wing.)
3-K Teachers: Rachel Eriks, Andrea Boeskool, Michael & Makaylee Kempema
1st-3rd Teachers: Jill Austin, Luke Austin, Anna Lobbes
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ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE: Join us on Wednesday, February 18 at
6:30PM in the sanctuary for an Ash Wednesday Service. This service
replaces all regularly scheduled classes.
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Nurture
CONGREGATIONAL CARE NEED: If you have a pastoral care
need or concern we encourage you to contact your elder (assigned by last
name):
Steve Rutledge (A-D)
Roger Beute (E-J)
Rob Melville (K-N)
Pattie Grooters (O-Sc)
Rhonda Kempema (Se-U)
Adam Eriks (V-Z)
Often, we come to church each week and put on our best face. We talk
about plans for the weekend and the kids and grandkids, but some of us
also carry worries about finances or maintaining homes. It is not always
easy to tell who needs an encouraging helping hand. If you know of
someone in our church family, or if you personally need some help, please
contact our Chair of Deacons, Brandon Deiter at 647-7106. Scripture
encourages all of us to carry each others burdens (Galatians 6:2). You
would bless us by letting us walk with you during this time.
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WEEKLY PRAYER GROUPS meet on Sunday at 9:00AM in the
Prayer Room, which is located off the East side of the sanctuary and on
Wednesday nights at 6:30PM in room 202. All are welcome to attend.
Also, an elder is available to pray with you by the Prayer Room following
the morning service. Elder: Pattie Grooters Next Week: Steve Rutledge
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PRAYER REQUEST: Pray for BOB & CAROL BOESKOOL and
their family as Bob has recently been diagnosed with brain cancer probably metastasized from his esophagus. There are a couple areas of
concern also inhibiting his vision. They are opting out of radiation (which
would be the only possible treatment) and meeting with Hospice. He will
be on special drugs and steroids in attempt to delay symptoms if possible.
Continue to pray for those in our congregation who deal with ongoing
health problems.
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WILLING TO SERVE: The Consistory has formed a Preview
Committee to determine which eligible communicant members over the
age of 18 would be willing to serve if nominated and chosen for the office
of Elder or Deacon. A cover letters and response form have been placed in
the mailbox of every eligible member. It is imperative that we hear from
every communicant member of Zion by Sunday, February 15, 2015. If we
don’t receive a response by the date listed, you will be contacted by phone.
Completed forms can be placed in the box marked “NOMINATIONS” on
the table in the narthex.
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DONATIONS ARE NEEDED for the Personal Care Pantry. We lost
our supplier that we were purchasing items through for the Personal Care
Pantry. Donations of the following items (full size - not travel size) are
needed:
Laundry Soap
Bar Soap
Dish Soap
Shampoo
Conditioner
Toothpaste
Men’s Deodorant
Women’s Deodorant
Tampons
Maxi Pads
Disposable Razors
Paper towels (individually wrapped rolls or 2 pack)
Toilet paper (individually wrapped rolls or 4 pack)
Brown Paper Grocery Bags
Donations can be placed in the box in the narthex marked “pantry
donations”. Thank you!
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FAMILY MISSION OPPORTUNITY: Save the Date! We are
currently in the process of planning a weekend mission opportunity. Last
year we went to CranHill in the spring to get the camp ready for the
summer season. This year we are planning to go back to CranHill but in
the fall instead. This time we will help to close the camp and prepare it
for the winter season. The dates for this event are Friday, September 25
through Sunday, September 27. If you are interested or would like more
information please contact Pastor Rick. A sign up sheet and itinerary will
be posted on the bulletin board by the office. Check it out.
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DO YOU LIKE TO BAKE? Do you have a "special recipe" that you
will share with us? I am again looking for bakers for Sunday morning
coffee time treats. Your participation would involve baking 2-3 times in a
6 month period. This could be two 9x13 pans of bars, or the equivalent of
24 servings of muffins or cookies etc. These treats are offered in the
coffee room after morning worship for a donation. The money collected
will be used for adult mission trips. If you would be willing to help out
with this, or have questions, please contact Jonell VanderWall, at
616-534-5982, by February 8. Scripture
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES meet from 10:50-11:50AM.
(Nursery is available during the Sunday School hour.) Room :
3 & 4 year olds:
R. Kempema, R. Boeve, M. Wallace
Rm. 207
K & 1st Grade:
Shelby Zoet, Katie Eling
Rm. 205
2nd & 3rd Grade:
Tracy Lobbes, Kelly Lepley
Rm. 203
4th & 5th Grade:
Pat Grooters/Tricia Leistra
Rm. 201
Adults:
Satisfied
Prayer Room
Discovering Zion
Old Library
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ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, Pastor Greg and Rachel will hold a
class on Children at the Table. This class is designed for parents who
might be wondering how to talk to their child about coming to the table
or who have questions about when a child should take communion. This
class will meet in the Youth Room during the Sunday School hour.
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THE CHURCH LIBRARY is located in room 206. Today’s library
host: Dianne Zandbergen
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FAMILY NIGHT ACTIVITIES: Held each Wednesday. DINNER
STARTS AT 5:30PM AND PARENTS ARE ASKED TO STAY WITH
THEIR CHILDREN UNTIL 6:30PM when classes start. (Nursery is
available during family night classes.) Ages 3yrs. - 6th grade begin with
group Worship in the Sanctuary, then split for classes:
3yr. - Kindergarten
Li’l JAMmers
Rm. 207
1st - 6th Grade
JAMettes (Girls Club)
Youth Rm.
1st - 6th Grade
JAMZ (Boys Club)
Basement
Adult classes offered are: (nursery is available)
Women's Book Club
Rm. 206
Apprentice Series
Rm. 205
Prayer Group
Rm. 202
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Youth
Ministry Announcements
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CHECK THE YOUTH WEBSITE www.zionreformedyouth.org for
announcements, upcoming events, fundraising info, etc. If it’s happening
in Youth Group, this is the place to find details!
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REGULAR WEEKLY YOUTH GROUP MEETINGS are held in
the youth room. Times are as follows:
❖HIGH SCHOOL (9-12TH GRADE) meets from 4:00-5:45PM
❖MIDDLE SCHOOL (6-8TH GRADE) meets from 5:45-7:15PM
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UPCOMING PAYMENT REMINDER: The following payments
are due on Sunday, February 15:
High School Mission Trip $100.00
Middle School Mission Trip $100.00
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Additional Announcements
WEEKLY OFFERINGS: February 1, 2015
Weekly Budget:
$10,214.62
Year to Date Budget:
$367,726.32
General Fund:
$ 6,133.00
Year to Date Contribution: $327,611.19
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WEEKLY LOVE OFFERING donations for the Mission of the
Month can be placed in the wooden boxes located at the sanctuary exits.
February donations will go to fund 50% off scholarships to Camp
Geneva or CranHill for non Zion member’s who are regularly attending
Zion programming.
Total received month to date: $26.00
!THIS WEEK:
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TODAY
10:50AM
4:00PM
5:45PM
TUESDAY
7:00PM
7:00PM
8:00PM
WEDNESDAY
5:30PM
6:30PM
6:30PM
THURSDAY
9:30AM
Sunday School classes
High School Youth Group meets
Middle School Youth Group meets
Elders meet
Deacons meet
Consistory meets
Family Night Dinner
Praise Team Practice
Family Night Classes
Ladies Bible Study
Order of Worship
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Prelude
!Call to Worship:
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Welcome & Greeting
!Song:
!Children's Message
!Congregational Prayer
!Announcements
!Scripture:
!Message:
!Offering
!Songs:
Parting Blessing
!Parting Song:
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This I Believe (The Creed)
At the Cross (Love Ran Red)
The Lord Our God
Matthew 18:21-35
When is Enough Enough?
The Stand
Never Once
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***Worship service led by Greg Brower, Senior Pastor***
A FEEDING/CRY ROOM for parents to feed their babies or sit with
them during the worship services can be accessed by exiting through the
front door on the west side (piano side) of the sanctuary. The Cry Room
is the first door on your left.
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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED in obtaining a copy of this morning’s
service, please contact Tom Verbrugge Jr. at [email protected] or
in the balcony after the service.
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OUR SANCTUARY is equipped with a hearing loop for the hearing
impaired. Turn your hearing aid to the T-Coil position to use this feature.
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ZION REFORMED CHURCH
4457 36th Street SW, Grandville, MI 49418
Office: 616-534-7533
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OUR STAFF
Rev. Greg Brower, Sr. Pastor [email protected]
Rick VanderWall, Pastor of Congregational Life [email protected]
Jeremy Zoet, Director of Youth Ministries/Worship [email protected]
Connie Stegeman, Secretary [email protected]
Rachel Brower, Director of Children's’ Ministry [email protected]
Rachel Verbrugge, Nursery Coordinator [email protected]
Kara Lepley, Student Intern [email protected]
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CONSISTORY
(Meets quarterly)
ADMINISTRATIVE ELDERS
(meet on the second Tuesday of each month)
Roger Beute ’15
Adam Eriks ’15 (Vice Pres.)
Pattie Grooters ’16 (Clerk)
Rob Melville ’16
Rhonda Kempema ‘17
Steve Rutledge ’17
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ADMINISTRATIVE DEACONS
(meet on the second Tuesday of each month)
Andy Boeskool ’15 Tom MacGraw ’15 (Secretary)
Brandon Deiter ’16 (Chair)
Sean McAnally ’16 (Treasurer)
Ashley Gross ’17 (Asst. Treas.)
Dawn VanderZouwen ’17
Personnel & Admin
Brandon Deiter
Evangelism
Tim Mekkes
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Worship
Dianne Kooiker
Building & Grounds
Rick VanderWall
Congregational Care
Rick VanderWall
Education
Rachel Brower
MISSIONARIES
Paul & Grace Closius, Wycliff
Harry & Pat Miersma, RCA
Jodie DeBoer, Youth For Christ
The Other Way
Geoff & Tammy Kooistra, HCJB
Western Seminary
Jeremiah & Mary Kuria, Kenya
Dick & Donna Swart, Ethiopia
Keith & Denise Krebs, RCA
Albertha Kuiper,Wycliff
Bethany Refugee Resettlement
Servants Center
Bob Offringa-Activation Int.
Albino & Sandy Rodriguez, RCA
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TV MINISTRIES
WCET Jenison-Grandville & WCET Hudsonville: Fri 12:00PM, Sun 4:00PM
WKTV Wyoming: Thurs 8:00PM; BCTV Byron Center: Sun 2:00PM & 6:30PM