1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity

April 19, 2015 - 9:30 A.M.
Minister: Rev. Allen Petroelje
Organist: Mrs. Phyllis Alferink
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Gathering
Silent Prayer & organ response
* Call to Worship
M: People of God, from where does our help come?
C: Our help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth.
* God’s Greeting
* Hymn: “O Come, My Soul, Sing Praise to God”
LUYH 672 (1-5)
Call to Confession
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn: “Jesus Loves Me”
LUYH 709 (1-3)
(Three year old’s are dismissed for Children’s Worship)
Word
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading: Romans 12 (text vs. 14-21)
Sermon: “BEING PRACTITIONERS OF PEACE”
Response
Prayer of Response
* Hymn: “Make Me a Channel of Your Peace”
Grey PH 545 (1-3)
Congregational Prayer
Offertory –
(Offering received for 1st - General Fund; 2nd – Tuition Assistance)
Offertory Prayer
Sending
* Hymn: “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light”
* Blessing
* Doxology: “To the Great One in Three”
* Postlude –
*If you are able, please stand.
LUYH 730 (1-3)
LUYH 492 (4)
(CCLI # 791356)
Welcome to Borculo Christian Reformed Church! We are so glad you have chosen to worship with us
today! Please join us for refreshments and fellowship following the service. We would love to meet you! We
hope you find our church to be God-centered, where you hear the good news of the gospel, are challenged to
live according to God’s Word, and may find good Christian friends. You are most welcome to join us in any of
the activities and ministries we offer so that together, we may grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord
Jesus Christ.
If you are visiting, please fill out a green visitor card in the pew rack and place it in the collection plate.
We would like to offer you additional information about Jesus Christ and our church. If you have a spiritual
need, please feel free to speak with Rev. Terpstra or Rev. Petroelje after the service, or send an email to
[email protected] or [email protected] . May the Lord bless you!
April 19, 2015
Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian, lift up your voice and sing Eternal Hallelujahs to Jesus Christ, the King!
The hope of all who seek Him, the Help of all who find, None other is so loving, so good and kind.
He lives! He lives! Christ Jesus lives today! He walks with me and talks with me along life’s narrow way.
He lives! He lives! Salvation to impart! You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart! C.H.368
Current Prayer Needs:
( *indicates change)
*Joel VK has been struggling with a difficult stomach ailment which doctors have not
been able to diagnose so far. He has much discomfort and is unable to work. He will be
undergoing more tests this week.
*Jack B plans to have knee replacement surgery, tomorrow, the 20th. Pray for relief from
pain and healing.
*Art VO suffered a compression fracture of his spine. He is receiving therapy at home.
Pray for relief from pain and healing.
Bud B is at Freedom Inn and is receiving therapy and seems to be doing better.
Pray for renewed strength.
*Duetta O has returned to the Atrium of Royal Park. Pray for renewed strength.
Marian H is living at American House (formerly Oakcrest). Pray for the Huyser’s as they
make this transition in their lives.
Geneva H is home and is making good progress.
Luann W is home. Pray for healing and renewed strength.
Pray for all of the families/individuals that are wrestling with depression, mental conditions, and
personal needs that are unknown to others.
Military Service:
Steve and Kim B – Steve is stationed in Italy with the Navy.
Marc and Jill B – are stationed in Tennessee.
*Missionary of the month: Miss Evy S who is working in Mali, West Africa
She may be contacted at this e-mail address: [email protected] and there are cards in the
narthex you may use to send her words of encouragement.
(For changes, contact Pastor Terpstra, Pastor Petroelje, your district elder or Allan & Hermena
Vanden Berg.)
CONDOLENSCES: We express our sincere Christian sympathy to Bud Blauwkamp in the death of
his sister Fannie Essenburg. She was 99 years old. Also to Si and Esther Essenburg who were in-laws
of Fannie. May Christ’s resurrection be the hope and comfort for those who are mourning.
IN APPRECIATION: “A huge thank -you to all who supported me in the walk for life yesterday! This
money stays in the Holland area and keeps the Holland office open. Over $800 was collected from our
church. If you would still like to donate, you can still do so by putting it in Lu’s mailbox.” Lu Busscher
“We would like to thank everyone for your expressions of sympathy, your visits, the cards, and for
the food that was brought in when our dear wife and mother left us and went to her eternal home in
glory. We would also like to thank Pastor Stephen, Pastor Al, and Jer Machiela for all of the times you
came along side of us with scripture, prayer, and words of comfort. Our Savior is risen indeed! Because
we know this, we can rest assured that our loved ones are with Him in Heaven. Praise be to God!”
Bud Blauwkamp and Leon and Phyllis Alferink
“Again, I thank the Lord for healing! Also, thank you to Pastor Terpstra & Pastor Petroelje for
their visits and to the congregation for their prayers, cards and calls. They were greatly appreciated!”
Ps. 145
Mrs. Duetta Overway
ANNOUNCEMENTS
up.
**ALL CHURCH POTUCK TODAY at noon. Bring a hot or cold to pass! Please join us!
Home and World missions meeting this Tuesday, April 21 at 7:00 p.m.
The ELDERS will meet this Thursday at 7:00 P.M.
The Fellowship Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 28th.
Youth Group - our last meeting will be on April 26.
Pancake breakfast set up Friday, May 1 at 7:00 p.m. and serving Saturday, May 2 until cleaned
UPDATES TO BATHROOMS: The upstairs restrooms in the hall by the elevator are being
updated. The privacy dividers have been removed, the door handles now have locks, and the
bathroom is a one person occupancy. Please remember this when you use them, and perhaps assist
children under the age of 6, who may have difficulty opening the heavy door from the inside.
Cadet (father/son) Spring Campout will be April 24-25. Please sign up in the narthex.
BATTER UP! Calling kids (boys AND girls), ages 8-13: Borculo CRC is fielding a team in our
local church softball kids' fun league, and we would LOVE to have you play on the team! Games are
played on Wednesday evenings, at various times, on various fields. The season begins after the
school year ends and wraps up mid-July. Cost to play is free. No experience necessary. Sign up on
the kids' team sheet if you are interested in playing. Contact Tim or Teresa Vander Zwaag with
questions. Looking forward to a FUN time together!
***NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY NOTES: The new church pictorial is being planned.
Photography will be done by LIFETOUCH the week of May 18-21. You can sign up online (a link is on
our church website) for your time slot, or at the table in the narthex beginning TODAY. If you give
your e-mail address for an appointment confirmation, you will receive a $10 off coupon to use if you
choose to buy any portraits. Also, if you bring in any non-perishable item for the church pantry, you
will receive a $5 coupon off your portrait order. We ask for everyone to participate so we can have a
complete and updated pictorial directory!!
CHURCH Ap/Digital DIRECTORY: This year we will be trying something different in addition
to our Church Directory book. It will be through My Instant Church Directory, which will be
available as an ap for cell phones as well. It will have convenient access to address, phone numbers
and emails. We will need to add your info. to this digital directory, so please fill out the form in your
mailbox, and put it in the box in the narthex.
The Love Inc. trailer will be in the church parking lot May 1-4 for household items, clothes,
small furniture items, etc….do your spring cleaning & let them take it away!
CARE PACKAGES: We will be sending out a care package to our college students soon!
Please use a card in the narthex to send them an encouraging note for their finals week!
***COFFEE SERVERS: Could you please consider taking one Sunday to help out with the
outdoor coffee & cookies fellowship time? Please do this soon, so we can have the schedules in
place for the summer months! Sign up sheet is in the narthex. It takes many volunteers to make
this social time available!
COOKIES: We also need 4 volunteers each Sunday in the summer to bring 4 dozen cookies in
the summer months. Please sign up in the narthex if you can help!
**VBS REMINDER: Planning has already begun! VBS will be June 15-18 & 20 from 9:00 to
noon. (Crew leaders arrive at 8:30 a.m.). We ask you to prayerfully consider helping out this year! It
is always a rich blessing to everyone who is involved! Sign-up sheets will be out in May!
**REMINDER: Dandelion Festival is a few short weeks away! There are many
opportunities to help serve God’s Kingdom through this festival. PLEASE sign up in the narthex
today! Many hands are needed to make this day a success! Prayerfully consider if you can help and
pray that we will have good weather and a good response to the activities.
CHURCH PANTRY - We are collecting personal hygiene products –
shampoo, deodorant, feminine products, tooth paste, tooth brushes, razors, band aids, hand
lotion, bar soap, shower gel, etc…..
We also need your COUPONS, so please put them on the table in the pantry. Thanks for
your help with keeping the shelves stocked, and for the opportunity to help those in need! If you
have any questions about the pantry, please see Deb Machiela or Lu Busscher.
REQUESTED COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
BODY & SOUL: 6-week Spring Session:
Mondays & Thursdays, 9:15 - 10:15 am @ Third CRC in Zeeland (corner of State & Central).
START DATE: Monday, April 13; CHILDCARE OFFERED. Please contact Sue Gras if you need childcare
for your little ones: [email protected].
Tuesdays, 7:30 pm & Saturdays, 7:30 am @ Borculo CRC -- START DATE: Tuesday, April 14
NOTE: NO CLASS SATURDAY, MAY 2 (JOIN US FOR BORCULO'S DANDELION FESTIVAL!)
1 class/week (or 6 classes) = $25.50 + $5 Registration Fee = $30.50; 2 classes/week (or 12 classes) = $51
3 classes/week (or 18 classes) = $76.50; 4 classes/week (or 24 classes) = $102.
Please register (sign up) for class on line @ www.bodyandsoul.org. Payment options: Pay online or you
may write a check to Body and Soul Fitness, and I will send it in for you.
The Agenda for Synod 2015 is now available on the Synod Resources page of the Christian
Reformed Church in North America website. To access the online Agenda and sign up for Synodrelated news, visit www.crcna.org/Synod.
Henry Lecture - On Thursday, April 30, journalist and author Ross Douthat will present the
annual Henry Lecture, speaking on “The Future of American Christianity: The Christian Crisis of the
20th Century and its Implications for the 21st.” The lecture will be in the Recital Hall of the Covenant
Fine Arts Center on the Calvin College campus, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
South Olive CRC invites you to a hymn sing on Sunday, April 19 at 7:45 p.m. Marcia Seinen,
Art & Alma Bouwkamp on accordion and electric guitar, plus piano and organ. Special music by
Gordon Beukema on the Musical Saw Roger Brandsen will be the song leader. Free will offering will
be taken for Crossroad Bible institute.
Borculo Christian School will be sponsoring its 9th annual Sporting Clay Shoot at Blendon
Pines. The date for the event is April 25 @ 9:00 AM. Cost for the event is $75 for adults, $30 for
students ages 10-16 and $150 for station sponsors. Early registration will receive one free raffle
ticket. Registration forms can be picked up in the school office or on our website.
IRBC Elders Night Out Seminar Part 1 - IRBC will be conducting another seminar in
September for elders wanting to learn basic concepts and steps for developing a counseling model
that is distinctly reformed. Registration deadline is April 30. Obtain a registration form online at
www.reformedbiblicalcounseling.org. Space is limited. First come first served.
Mark Your Calendars for the 2015 -- Post Office Food Drive!
Every year, the Post Office invites the community to help support local non-profit agencies who
provide food to those in need, by donating boxed and canned food items. Last year alone, 73,000
pounds of food was donated to participating organizations! The Post Office is in need of volunteers
to help with this year's event on Saturday, May 16th. Lunch will be provided for volunteers on the day
of the event! Here's where you are needed:
Morning Shift (9:15 am - 12:00 pm) - Assist van drivers in picking up food at houses and taking it to
the DeVos Field House parking lot #60 (Lincoln and 9th Street). One driver and two helpers to a van.
- Place food in boxes for Center for Women in Transition and Heights of Hope
Afternoon Shift (12:45 - 4:00 pm) - Place food in boxes for Holland Rescue Mission, Community
Action House and The Salvation Army
- General Cleanup of parking lot
Volunteers are also needed during the month of June. Small groups of 2-6 are needed to help stock
donations in Holland Rescue Mission's food pantry, located at the Men's Ministry Center.
MEETINGS & FELLOWSHIP THIS WEEK:
Today 10:45 AM
12:00 NOON
Tuesday
1:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
Wednesday 9:30 AM
Thursday 7:00 PM
8:00 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM
Catechism
All church POTLUCK
Ladies Bible Study (Wise & foolish builders)
Home & World Missions Committee Meeting
Body & Soul
Weekly Play Date
Elders Meeting
Praise Team (A)
Body & Soul
VOLUNTEERS AT BORCULO:
HOSTS TODAY: Alv & Geneva Huizenga Next Sunday: Harv & Sherri De Roo
COFFEE SERVERS TODAY: Howard & Von Driesenga Next Sunday: Jack & Lu Busscher
USHERS TODAY: Dan Woodwyk, Ken Austhof, Matt Geurink, Art Van Order
Next Sunday: Terry Bosch, Don Woodwyk, Terry Geurink, Cory Dys
NURSERY TODAY: AM: Morgan Engelsman, Bonnie Schrotenboer, Emily Broekhuizen
PM: Deb Herrud, Jason Meppelink
Next Sunday: AM: Molly Engelsman, Amber Schutte, Sydney Broekhuizen
PM: Ann Hertgers, Brett Nienhuis
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP TODAY: Rita Austhof, Katie Hansen. Lesson 1
Next Sunday: Sue Wynia, Kayla Wynia. Lesson 2
OFFERINGS TODAY: General Fund & Tuition Asst. PM: Mission India
April 26: General Fund & the church food pantry PM: Christian Schools Intl.
May 3: General Fund & Faith Promise PM: Kid’s Life Bible Club
May 10: AM: General Fund & Holland Chr. School PM: Camp Roger
Pastor’s Prayer Partner: This week: Jane Overway Next week: Duetta Overway
**Letter Writer to Marc & Jill: Harriet Ten Broeke
**Letter Writer to Steve Bloem: Doug & Ter Sterk
April 19, 2015 - 6:30 P.M.
Minister: Rev. Allen Petroelje
Organist: Mrs. Marcia Petroelje
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Gathering
* Call to Worship
* Silent Prayer of Invocation
* Greeting
* Hymn: “Holy God, We Praise Your Name”
LUYH 540 (1-3)
Psalm 96
Hymn: “Sing to the Lord, Sing His Praise”
LUYH 515 (1-6)
Word
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture Reading: Exodus 33 (Text: Exodus 33: 18-20 & Revelation 22: 4)
Sermon: “SEEING THE FACE OF GOD”
Response
Prayer of Response
* Hymn: “My God, How Wonderful Thou Art”
PH 328 (1-5)
Congregational Prayer
Offertory –
(Offering received for Mission India)
Offertory Hymn: “For Such a Time as This” LUYH 867 (1 & 4)
*Apostles Creed
Sending
*Hymn: “O That Will Be Glory”
*Benediction
*Doxology: “Holy God, We Praise Your Name”
Postlude –
CH 769 (1-3)
LUYH 540 (4)
*If you are able, please stand.
(CCLI # 791356)