October 17, 2021
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“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances;
for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
– 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Ordinary Time
* Please stand in body or in spirit
Ten o’clock October 17, 2021
GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP
Prelude: Partita on “O God, Our Help in Ages Past” [#405] Paul Manz Welcome and Announcements
Bell Peal
Call to Worship: “A Song of Praise” Keith Christopher Descant: Ali Buist, Lucy Molenbeek, Allory Netz
Sing to the Lord a song of praise! Joyfully worship Him every day.
Sing to the Lord, lift up your voice! Shout alleluia and rejoice!
Sing to the Lord a song of praise! Joyfully worship Him every day.
Sing to the Lord, lift up your voice! Sing alleluia and rejoice!
Sing alleluia and rejoice! Sing alleluia and rejoice!
* Opening Hymns: “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” #348:1-3 “We Will Extol You, God and King” #562:1,2,4
* God’s Greeting
Anniversary Litany of Praise:
Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all the generations.
(Psalm 90:1) You, O Lord, have been a dwelling place for us, adults and children.
Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth
and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. (Psalm 90:2) You, O Lord, have been with us for these seventy-five years!
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
(Psalm 46:1) You, O Lord, have been our refuge and our strength!
The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.
(Psalm 46:7, 11) You, O Lord, are the eternal One and we have trusted you.
Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
(Lamentations 3:22, 23) You, O Lord, have been our faithful One!
Jesus said, "I will build my church and the gates of Hades will not
overcome it." (Matthew 16:18)
You, O Lord, have built your church in this place and we have been blessed.
WE CONFESS OUR SIN Call to Confession
Prayer of Confession
Eternal God, we confess that often we have failed to be an obedient church:
we have not done your will;
we have broken your law;
we have rebelled against your love;
we have not loved our neighbors;
we have not heard the cry of the needy.
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Forgive us, we pray.
Free us for joyful obedience and for life in you.
Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Hymn of Confession: “My Soul Finds Rest in God Alone” #370:1-3
* Assurance of Pardon
* Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed front cover of hymnal
* Song of Response: “Glory Be to the Father” #959
(Children may come forward)
GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS WORD Message for Children
Blessing for Children
Leader: People of God, what is your prayer for these children?
Congregation: The Lord be with you.
Children: And also with you.
Congregation: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Anthem: “O Be Joyful in the Lord” text: Psalm 100
O be joyful in the Lord all ye lands; music: Charles Wood serve the Lord with gladness and come before his presence with a song.
Be ye sure that the Lord, he is God;
it is he that hath made us and not we ourselves;
we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
O go your way into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise,
be thankful unto him, and speak good of his name.
For the Lord is gracious, his mercy is everlasting, and his truth endureth from generation to generation.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession followed by the Lord’s Prayer:
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.
Amen.
* Hymn of Preparation: “I Know Not Why God’s Wondrous Grace” #690:1,3 Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 page 961 Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God!
Sermon: IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES Prayer of Application
WE RESPOND IN GRATITUDE
* Hymn of Response: “Now Thank We All Our God” #543:1-3 Offertory Prayer for Community Care Goals: Mark Sytsma
Prayer of Dedication:
Receive our gratitude, Holy God,
for the years through which you have led us, and open us to the future you promise.
In the years that lie ahead,
grant us your encouragement in the work of ministry, your consolation in our defeats,
and your challenge to our complacency.
Give us such trust in your abiding Holy Spirit, that we may find joy and peace in our common life, strength and courage to live in the world for your reign, and hope in the gospel of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
* Benediction
* Doxology: “God Is Here” #246:5
In this time of celebration, we would offer special praise.
As we think of past and future, vow anew to walk your ways.
Times of triumph, times of failure-still this song keeps ringing through:
Lord, your works cannot be numbered, Calvin Church belongs to you.
Amen.
* Postlude: Toccata on “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” [#965]
Michael Burkhardt
Liturgists: Kelly Buist and Rev. Brad Zwiers Preaching Pastor: Rev. Rebecca Jordan Heys Organist and Sanctuary Choir Director: Kenneth Bos Ministry of Music: Sanctuary Choir and Children’s Choir Children’s Choir Directors: Maria VandenBosch and Amy Netz
Accompanist: Nancy Triezenberg Flutist: Amy Netz
Following the service, join us in celebrating our 75
thanniversary with cake and coffee outside on the patio. We also have space for 60
people to sit at tables in the Fellowship Hall.
Calvin CRC Announcements for October 17, 2021
WORSHIP Today, 10 AM
Morning worship: Rev. Rebecca Jordan Heys preaches from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28, “In All Circumstances.” We celebrate the 75th anniversary of Calvin Church as a congregation.
WORSHIP Next Sunday, October 24
Morning worship: Rev. Brad Zwiers will preach from Mark 8:22-38, “Why So Secret?” Our offering will be for the Ministry Fund.
CHURCH FAMILY
SANCTUARY FLOWERS are given in celebration of 75 years of God's faithfulness to Calvin Church. The 75th Anniversary Committee
Thank you, Calvin Church members, for grieving the loss of and celebrating the life of Bernie Hedrick. Thank you for all of the ways you demonstrated your love for her and for us. We felt the powerful support of the community of believers.
Betsy Plowman, Cindy and Monty Burch
CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRIES
TLC (The Little Children) meets in the nursery before the service.
MEETINGS, ACTIVITIES, AND EVENTS
CRC HUMAN SEXUALITY REPORT: Discussion sessions begin promptly at 11:15 downstairs in Rooms 1 (Adult Ed Room) and 16.
FAMILY ASSISTANCE could use your help! Whether you have an hour or 4 hours available, your presence will be warmly welcomed. We began distributing winter coats and boots on October 5 and, at this moment, we have close to 100 orders on our desk. No prior experience is necessary. We are happy to give a quick tutorial. Our hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 9 AM until 2 PM. Thank you in advance.
Community Engagement Discovery Team Interview Training: The CEDT is preparing to interview key stakeholders in our neighborhood as we learn more about the gifts that God has given to this community. Would you like to be a part of an interview team? Join us for training and a light supper on Wednesday, October 20, 5:30-6:45 PM. Contact Ron Rozema, Pastor Rebecca, or another member of the CEDT for more information.
SABBATICAL LEARNING: Pastor Rebecca will share some of what she learned during her sabbatical leave about neighborhood engagement on Sunday, October 31 at 11:30 AM.
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
Oak Hill Cemetery Tour – Saturdays, November 6 & 27, 10 AM—12 PM.
The Classis Grand Rapids East’s Racial Justice Team invites you to join a tour of Oak Hill Cemetery (647 Hall Street SE) to learn more about early African Americans and racism in Grand Rapids' history. The tour is two hours long, so wear walking shoes (or boots). Meet and park on the north side of Hall Street, by the small office building. Pastor Shannon Jammal-Hollemans is the Racial Justice team leader and tour host. You can sign up for a tour by contacting her at sjammalhollemans@gmail.com or by filling out the form on
cemeterytours.weebly.com.
Note: If you would like to donate, please give to one of the following organizations:
· Grand Rapids African American Museum &Archives:
http://www.graama.org/
· NAACP Grand Rapids: https://naacpgr.com/
· Urban League of West Michigan: https://www.grurbanleague.org/
Welcome to Calvin Church
In Worship:
Our worship proceeds unannounced and follows the printed liturgy.
Reprint and streaming licenses are One License A-730126, CCLI#2532147, and CSPL#175060.
The Chancel banner expresses the Christian belief that in one God there are three divine persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The color green represents spiritual growth during the season of the Lord’s life and ministry.
Our facility is equipped with the Loop hearing system.
For Children:
Ages 0-2: Infant and toddler nurseries are available.
Preschool: The Little Children (TLC) gathers in the nursery prior to the morning worship.
K-2nd: After the Message for Children, Worship Center meets downstairs in Rooms 11 & 13 until the conclusion of worship. Parents meet their children there following the service.
Busy Bags for young children are on the picket fence in the Atrium.
Bulletins for older children are in the rack in the Narthex.
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CALENDAR
Today, Sunday, October 17
9:40a Nursery: Dan Spoelma, Megan Noordewier, Kim Spoelma, Nathan Baker
10:00a Worship Service
11:15a CRC Human Sexuality Report Discussion Session downstairs in Rooms 1 and 16
11:20a Library: Judy Faber
Worship and Wonder in Room 9 11:30a Catechism
12:00p St. Luke A.M.E. Zion Church meets in the Sanctuary
Tuesday, October 19 9:00a Family Assistance
Wednesday, October 20 7:00p Sanctuary Choir
Thursday, October 21 9:00a Family Assistance
Next Sunday, October 24
9:40a Nursery: Lori Feenstra, Amy Netz, Lisa Meyer, Lydia Visker 10:00a Worship Service
11:15a CRC Human Sexuality Report Discussion Session downstairs in Rooms 1 & 16
11:20a Library:
Worship and Wonder in Room 9 11:30a Catechism
12:00p St. Luke AME Zion Church meets in the Sanctuary
