Welcome to Niekerk
April 24, 2016
NIEKERK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
April 24, 2016
Morning Worship Service – 9:30 am
Baptism
Ezekiel Armand Kuipers
Prelude
Welcome to Worship *The Lord’s Greeting *Our Mutual Greetings
*Holy Is the Lord
*Come Praise and Glorify
Baptism
*Tell Your Children – Gray Hymnal 588:1 & 3 ~Little Lambs is dismissed~
Prayer
Offering: The GEMS
~PLEASE SIGN AND PASS THE FELLOWSHIP REGISTER~
Children’s Message
Scripture: 1 John 2:28-3:6 – page 1900
Message: “Born of God” Prayer of Application
*I Am Yours (Take My Life)
*God’s Blessing
*The Benediction Song
*Postlude
* Invites those who are able to stand Worship Participants:
Pastor John Douma Organist – Marge Boeve Pianist – Laura Elzinga
WORSHIP SERVICE NOTES
Today, we are led by Pastor John in both our morning and evening
services. Ezekiel Kuipers, newborn son of Ian and Valarie, will receive the sign of Baptism during the morning service. This evening’s service is a special Prayer Service.
Evening Worship Service – 6:00 pm
Prelude
Welcome to Worship *The Lord’s Greeting
*Seek Ye First – Gray Hymnal 209
*I Give You My Heart
Pastoral Prayer Offering: The GEMS
~PLEASE SIGN AND PASS THE FELLOWSHIP REGISTER
*What a Friend We Have in Jesus – Gray Hymnal 579
Time of Prayer
Schools & Education – Jim Kos Respect & Reconciliation – Jen Leep Creation & Agriculture – Jared Helder The Global Church – Pastor John
*They’ll Know We Are Christians
Scripture: John 17:20-26 – page 1680
Message: “The Other Lord’s Prayer” Prayer of Application
*Be Thou My Vision
*God’s Blessing
*May the Mind of Christ, My Savior – Gray Hymnal 291
Postlude
* Invites those who are able to stand Worship Participants:
Pastor John Douma Organist – Karen Lucas Pianist – Jen Leep
Next week, Pastor John leads us in both services. The Living Hope
Singers will be with us in the evening.
Deacons’ Offering Report: Loose money in today’s offering is for the
GEMS. Next week’s offering is for Building Men for Life . Last week’s envelope collections totaled $10,588. Thank you, God, for your faithfulness!
Little Lambs: “Jesus Goes Back to Heaven”
Nursery Attendants: THANK YOU! Today:
AM John & Margaret Timmer, Julie & Abby Mulder, & Trisha Texer PM Kaylin Van Dyke & Dana Hondred
Next Week:
AM Todd & Tami Sneller, Jamie Brower, Renee Texer, & Zoe Rietman
PM Melanie Russcher & Val Kuipers
THIS WEEK AT NIEKERK
Today 9:30 AM Morning Worship 10:45 AM Morning Fellowship
6:00 PM Evening Worship Tuesday 9:00 AM Craft Day
Friday 9:00 AM Hand 2 Hand Packing
YOUTH MINISTRIES
Mission Trip Participants: Please remember your next payment of
$150 is past due. If you have not yet paid or signed the slip to take the money from your account, please do so today! Please also visit http://trips.nextstepministries.com/10089416/individual-participant-form/ to fill out your participant forms for the trip.
Mission Trip Participants and Parents: There will be a parent and
student meeting on Sunday, May 1, immediately following the morning service in the front of the sanctuary. We will be announcing the dates for our final fundraiser (car wash coupons/car wash day), and going over details regarding the trip. Students will be asked to stay a bit longer to cover some curriculum related to the trip. If you are unable to attend, please contact Laura.
78 Club Spring Retreat! Payments are late! If you signed up, please
get your $50 to Laura or Dana TODAY.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
Pray for Rev. John and Sue Kim as both are having health concerns.
Sue received the good news that her biopsy of her brain tumor was
benign. She will undergo additional treatment followed by a two or three week rehab. Meanwhile, Pastor John Kim plans on completing his treatments in South Korea earlier than expected.
Ted Martinie had a change in how his heart medicine was being
delivered. His heart is responding well, his blood pressure has come down and he is again receiving some therapy.
Phil Michmerhuizen has couple spots indicating cancer lower on his
head which will need more treatment. He has been scheduled to receive three more weeks of radiation.
Our Christian sympathy is extended to Ken and Joyce Schierbeek in the passing of Ken’s dad, Bert Schierbeek, who passed away
Thursday morning. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Jim Snay is recovering from back surgery and making good progress
at Freedom Village where he is receiving rehab and therapy.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
You Are Invited. Next week Sunday, May 1, after the morning
service, please join Henry and Nancy Bosch as they celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with cake and refreshments.
Ascension Day Service, are being planned for Thursday, May 5, at
7:00pm. Spread the “welcome” to join us in worship and celebration of our RISEN and ASCENDED Lord, Jesus.
150th Celebration Invitations. Please help us invite former members,
family and friends to join our celebration. Invitations (and envelopes) are available at the Information Center.
150th Prayer and Praise Banner. Remember to share your prayers
and praises using the cards from your mailbox or the additional cards available at the Information Center. Let’s give visual voice to our belief in the power of prayer.
Niekerk 150th Celebration is on Facebook. You are welcome to join
the celebration on Facebook. Like us for information about our celebration. Share us with friends, family, and former members. Comment on posts to spread the news.
Niekerk 150th Celebration. Do you have any Niekerk historical items
at home that you would like to have placed in the display cabinet at church? If so, please contact John or Char Janssen. All items will be returned.
Photos Needed! The Sesquicentennial committee has requested that
a photo board be set up to display current and historical pictures of Niekerk ministries and activities. We need help collecting photos for this board! Digital photos may be emailed to
[email protected] and prints may be left in Klaasen's church mailbox. If you would like your print returned to you, please put your name on the back. Thanks for your help! NOTE: We are
especially looking for older photos of activities or celebrations or milestone at Niekerk, photos from the 1930’s on. Open up those treasure boxes and let us share with you those wonderful moments!
Act Now – There’s Still Time! On February 11, the Michigan Senate
Oversight Committee took up Senate Bills 564 and 565. The Senate will vote on this bill this week or next. The bill then goes to the House of Representatives for a vote. Together the bills will eliminate any payment to abortion clinics for providing organs or tissue from an aborted baby to researchers. Videos released last year showing Planned Parenthood haggling over “reimbursement fees” highlighted a loophole which needs to be addressed. The bills are now pending on the Senate floor where a vote is anticipated in the near future. Contact your state senator to vote YES. Your senator contact information can be found in the Niekerk News.
Petition Signing! Protecting unborn children from the brutality of
dismemberment abortions is a legislative priority for Michigan. On November 10, the Michigan House Criminal Justice Committee
advanced the bills to the floor by a 5-3 vote. A law is needed because D&E dismemberment abortions are a brutal as the partial-birth abortion method, which is now illegal in Michigan and the United States. You can sign the petition by going to www.rtl.org or the Information Center.
Hand2Hand. We are collecting peanut butter (18oz plastic jars) and
no-sugar-added fruit and applesauce cups for the month of May. PLASTIC BAGS NEEDED.
Make an Impact Concert, benefitting Hand 2 Hand Ministries is today
at 4:00pm at Faith Church in Zeeland. See the bulletin board for more details.
Collecting Pop Cans! The Youth Group is still collecting pop cans!
Please help them by bringing in your rinsed cans.
Building Men For Life is in need of pillows, pillow cases, twin size
Bible League Spring Luncheon. Please join us for the annual
luncheon on Thursday, April 28, at noon at Harderwyk CRC, 1627 W Lakewood Blvd. Lunch will be catered by James Street Inn and will be $8 per person. The speaker will be Von Genzink, local author who will share real world experiences from her book “Mountains of Mercy”. She encourages us to trust God when life seems overwhelming. For reservations call Nancy Roelofs at 616-688-5433 or Carolyn Rietman at 616-748-8425.
Church Assistance Program. Sometime stress is good—it can
motivate us to get involved, address an issue or achieve a goal. But too much stress can affect health. Anxiety, moodiness, worrying, increased use of alcohol or drugs, agitation, procrastinating or neglecting responsibilities are all signs of too much stress. Free, professional help is available by calling our CAP hotline at 455-6210 or 1-800-442-0809.
Pro-Life Corner. “M.I.A. [missing in abortion] P.O.W. [person or
waste?]” Planned Parenthood now sells the body parts of the babies they have aborted. They have outdone the Nazi’s.
The Christian Reformed Conference Grounds is busy getting ready for summer of 2016 and we need your help! May 10-13 is Senior Serve Week and we invite you to join us as we do general clean up around the grounds. Many things need to be done both inside and out! Camping and cottages are free if you are coming to work. Pastor Mike Devries will lead us in Bible Study each morning and the
evenings will be filled with food, fun, and fellowship! If you can’t stay the entire time you are welcome to drive out when you can. Give us a call at 616-842-4478 to make your reservation.
Dates for Your Calendar:
May 1 Living Hope Singers PM May 5 Ascension Day Service 7pm PM May 8 Mother’s Day AM May 15 Pentecost, Communion AM
& Graduate Recognition May 15 Pastor Weeda
May 22 Pastor Jim Scholten AM May 22 Pastor John Ouwinga PM May 22 Potluck
NIEKERK STAFF AND CONTACT INFORMATION PASTOR - John Douma
Phone: 616-240-7181
Office Hours: 8:30 am to 11:30 am Monday–Thursday Email: [email protected]
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – Julie Mulder
Phone: 616-396-4388
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 am to 2 pm Email: [email protected]
PRAYER COORDINATOR – Brian Bosch
Phone: 616-392-8635
Email: [email protected]
WORSHIP COORDINATOR – Kristi Driscoll
Phone: 616-212-3031
Email: [email protected]
YOUTH DIRECTORS: Laura Bosch & Dana Hondred
Laura’s Cell: 616-510-3029 Email: [email protected] Dana’s Cell: 616-994-3163 Email: [email protected]
GENERAL TREASURER – Mike Dozeman
Phone: 616-610-2580
Email: [email protected]
FINANCIAL AND MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY – Kathi Petroelje
Phone: 616-481-5289
Email: [email protected]
PRAYER LINE: 616-396-2697 WEBSITE: www.niekerkcrc.org
