Announcements
Pentecost Sermon – Sharing Your Dream for ARC, Orange
City, Northwest Iowa, or the World
American Reformed Church supports
financially and in prayer
missionaries serving around the world.
On Sunday, May 24 the morning’s sermon was based on Acts 2:1-21. We
learned that—at Pentecost—the Spirit was poured out indiscriminately. All people—men and women, young and old, slave and free—are gifted with the Holy
Spirit to prophesy, to speak the Word of God. In addition, the Spirit has gifted
the Church with imagination—to “see visions” and “dream dreams” (Acts
2:17b). We watched a clip from the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a
Dream” speech in Washington DC on August 28, 1963. With a Spirit-inspired
fire in his belly and a Spirit-anointed tongue in his mouth, King shared his
dream. And, that Pentecost Spirit is present among all of us—the people of
American Reformed Church—too. The congregation was given the opportunity
to share their dreams—for American Reformed Church, for Orange City, for
Northwest Iowa, and for the world. Members were encouraged to complete a
half-sheet of paper sharing their dreams and to place them in the “Dream Box”
in the narthex. If you weren’t present for worship that morning, you can share
your dream this Sunday, May 31 , or you can email your dream to us at
[email protected] and [email protected].
Elected to Serve on Consistory
At the congregational meeting on Sunday, May 24, Lynne Hubers and Mitch
Kinsinger were elected as elders and Pam Boonstra and Ryan Visser were
elected as deacons. Terms of service are three years, and will begin on July 1.
Next Sunday, June 7: Rev. Krebs to Visit American Church
We will have the privilege of welcoming back to our pulpit, our former pastor,
Rev. Keith Krebs, now serving as the chaplain of the American Mission Hospital
in Manama, Bahrain. Rev. Krebs will be sharing about his work in Bahrain during his visit with us. Rev. Krebs’ position allows him to offer compassionate
counsel to people of many different religious backgrounds while serving as
pastor to the Christians who work at the hospital. He also works part time with
the English Language Congregation of the National Evangelical Church which
has among its members Christians from at least a dozen different countries.
Mark Your Calendar for Fellowship Café
Fellowship Café will begin Sunday, June 14, immediately following worship, in
the Fellowship Hall, and continue each Sunday through August 9th.
(Note: There will be no Fellowship Café on June 21 and July 5.)
ATTENTION: Group chairpersons: Please check your mailbox for further details
Sign Up to Help at BBX: Mon.-Thurs., July 13-16
BBX (Backyard Bible eXplore) is a community-wide Vacation Bible School program for children aged pre-school-5th grade. For four nights, July 13th-16th,
kids will gather at 8 different Orange City backyards to hear about God's Big
Story through stories, games, crafts, snacks, and songs. Stop by the Welcome
Center in the coffee fellowship area to sign up to:
help with various roles
donate supplies for BBX
Thank you for helping spread the good news of God's Big Story in our
community!
Consistory
Elders
Paul Bartlett
Eric Elder
Allen Fernow
Kathy Gabel
Marilyn Jiskoot
Mitch Kinsinger
Wanda Korthals
Deacons
Mark Beltman
Doug Brunsting
Doug De Zeeuw
Tamara Fynaardt
Todd Nelson
Junia Punt
Jeff Tolsma
Staff
American Reformed Church
Rev. Elizabeth Brown-Hardeman, Co-Pastor
407 Albany Avenue SE
[email protected]
Orange City, IA 51041
Rev. Michael Hardeman, Co-Pastor
712.737.4430
[email protected]
[email protected]
Mary Abels, Admin. Assist.
www.americanchurchoc.com
Rosalyn De Koster, Dir. of Youth Ministries
Laura Jonker, Dir. of Children’s Ministries
Julie Powell, Facilities Mgr.
American Reformed Church gathers together to be transformed by Jesus to transform
the world. As followers of Jesus Christ, we have been called by the Holy Spirit to
worship God, know God in community with others, and serve God by serving others.
Profession of Faith Sunday
May 31, 2015
THE APPROACH TO GOD
The congregation is invited to read the bold font.
*Indicates you may stand.
PRELUDE
“10,000 Reasons”
*SONG OF WORSHIP
“Glorify You Alone”
*GOD’S GREETING
#448
#498
SCRIPTURE
“I Love to Tell the Story”
Deuteronomy 6:1-9
SERMON
Impressing Faith
ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
based on 1 Peter 2:9-10
The words found in First Peter remind us:
Proclaim the mighty acts of God,
who called us out of the darkness
and into the marvelous light.
Once we were not a people,
but now we are God’s people;
once we had not received mercy,
but now we have received mercy.
We are God’s own people.
People of God, know that you are cleansed, refreshed
and renewed. You are forgiven people.
We go forth to live in that peace . . . amen.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your
kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we
forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time
of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the
power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.
THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS
Please pass the fellowship pad found at the end of the pew.
OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY
p. 809
*THE OFFERTORY PRAYER
*SONG OF RESPONSE
Insert
“Will You Come . . . ”
vs. 1-4
*BENEDICTION
*SENDING SONG
*POSTLUDE
Insert
“Will You Come . . . “
v. 5
All music & lyrics used by permission - CCLI #374890
Serving the Lord in Worship
Leading in Worship
Organist
Children’s Message
Praise Team
Everyone is invited to Coffee Fellowship immediately
following worship (fellowship area behind the sanctuary).
Hospitalized:
*Marv Zeutenhorst (Orange City)
PROFESSION OF FAITH/SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
“Jesus, I Come”
The Congregation
Pastors Elizabeth & Mike Hardeman
Mikayla Vos
Sandie Kinsinger
Pam Anderson, April Buysman,
Marlene De Zeeuw, Brendan Foughty,
Carter Foughty, Sharon Foughty,
Mitch Kinsinger
Praying for God’s People
THE RESPONSE TO GOD
*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
The peace of Christ be with you.
And also with you.
SONG OF CONFESSION
Children and Worship will continue after summer break. Worship
bags are available for all children by the elevator. Please return bags
at the end of the service.
SONG OF PREPARATION
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Participating in Worship
A WORD WITH THE CHILDREN
Pray for those undergoing a surgical procedure or receiving on-going
care:
*Lucille Wierda will have skin grafting for a sore on her foot at Mercy Medical
Center, Sioux City, on June 3.
*Sally Thompson (daughter of Paul & Vernie Van Engelenhoven) will have
surgery on June 1 in Rochester, MN. Sally’s home address is 908 6th St.,
Corning, IA 50841.
*Ryan Wrather, son of *Dan and Kathy Kraai. Ryan spent some time recently at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN doctoring for his heart. Eventually,
doctors were able to install a defibrillator. They also provided additional medications to strengthen Ryan’s lungs, and are intending to eventually install a
heart pump or left ventricular assist device (LVAD) near the end of June. Ryan
returned home this past Thursday night. Pray for Ryan to gain strength, and
that he will be able to have the LVAD installed in due time. Pray for his wife
Sarah, their children, and Dan and Kathy as they provide care and support
throughout.