MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE:
Prelude
We Come to Worship Our God
Welcome and Call to Worship
*Opening Songs (PH) 460 vs.1,2,3
(PH) 499 vs.1-4
*God’s Greeting and Blessing
*We Greet One Another
*Song: (PH) 479 vs. 1,3
Apostle’s Creed
Morning Prayers
We Hear Our Lord Speak to Us in His Word
*Song: (PH) 253 vs.1,2,4
(Children’s Church for Ages 3-6)
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Text: Genesis 1:1
Pastor: The Word of the Lord
Congregation: Thanks Be to God!
Sermon: “God: Almighty, Creator, Father”
We Celebrate the Lord’s Supper
Song (PH) 473 vs. 1-3
Reading of the Form
Distribution of the Elements
Song (F&P) 143 vs.1-3
We Express Thankfulness to Our God
Offerings: (1) Our Church Ministry
(2) Ebenezer
Offertory Prayer
*Benediction
*Closing Song: (PH) 412 vs.1, 5
*Postlude
*Congregation Standing
- - - - - Our Accompanists: Marilyn B Drenth
Offering next week: Moms & Tots
Children’s Church today: Theresa Drenth
Children’s Church today: Mrs. Brenda Bascom Next week: Theresa Drenth
Children’s Church next week:
Mrs. Brenda Bascom
EVENINGBIBLE STUDY:
6:00 p.m. – Bible Study today
“Shadows of theMessiah”
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Family Greeter next week: David L Luesink
Usher next week:Kathy Drenth
Nursery this morning:
Sue Veenstra & Sharnjeet Dhillon
Next Sunday morning: Nancy Danforth & Whitney Drenth
Coffee and Cookies next week:
Laurie Drenth & Shanna McCraney
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Library News
Our Church library is in the process of being reorganized and cleaned out. To accomplish this, the library will be closed for the next few weeks. Please do not check out any books. Also, if you have books currently checked out, please return them as soon as possible.
OUR CHURCHWEEK:
Today: After Church – No Sunday School
6:00 p.m. – Bible Study
6:30 p.m. – No Youth Group
Monday 7:00 p.m. – Council
Thursday 9:00 a.m. – Worship committee
Worship Committee will meet at the Front
Porch on Thursday 4/11/13 at 9:00.
Cadets, hopefully you are working on your pinewood derby cars. We will have our next meeting April 17 in the Ellsworth CRC basement where we will be tweaking our pinewood derby cars on our track. We will be meeting 6:30 to 8:30 PM we may go later if need be to get our cars ready. We will be racing our cars with the other Northern Michigan Cadets on Saturday April 20 in Lake City. Parents and family members are most welcome to come to the big race, it is quite an experience. Typically there are 60-80 other cars there from other cadet clubs where we competefor speed anddesign trophies.
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Sacred Marriage Bible Study
The Biblical idea of marriage is under attack in our land. Currently there are two cases before the Supreme Court that could affect how marriage is defined in our country. Come spend some time learning about God’s purpose for your marriage hosted by Gary Thomas author of Sacred Marriage. This six week DVD series will be held at Atwood CRC beginning Thursday, April 18. Cost for the series is only $8.00 per participants guide. Contact Atwood CRC at 599-3290 for more information or to sign up.
GROUNDWORK Abraham: Today Groundwork begins a series on key figures in the book of Genesis—the first people who moved God’s covenant promises forward in history. Join the conversation as we look at the story of Abraham in Genesis 12 to 21. Tune in to Groundwork – find a local radio station or listen now at
KIDS CORNER - The Masked Chameleon Part I: Liz has a tough decision to make: help Grandpa with the church play or act in a hit movie called The Masked Chameleon! Find out what Liz chooses to do on this week’s Kids Corner. Contact Kids Corner at Box 506, Worth IL 60482 or email
PRAYER SUMMIT 2013 - On April 15-17, join with Christian Reformed people across the United States and Canada to pray. The CRC is holding its second annual Prayer Summit at All Nations Church in Lakeview Terrace, CA. If you can't attend, you can still participate: Pray as an individual, a family or a prayer group; Download a prayer guide at Pray for our denomination as a congregation on Sunday April 21; Attend a Watch and Pray event in your area. Information on these events can be found at
CRCNA Safe Church Ministry - Are you looking for a place to use your gifts? Do you have an interest in Abuse Prevention? On Saturday, April 27 Safe Church Ministry will be offering an informational training for anyone interested in learning more about serving with Safe Church Ministry. Safe Church Ministry works alongside churches in abuse awareness, prevention, and response. The training will be held from 9am-1pm (lunch provided) at the CRC Denominational Building (2850 Kalamazoo Ave, Grand Rapids). For information or to RSVP (by April 15) contact Alicia Mannes at either or 616-401-9271.