ORDER of WORSHIP
Sunday, April 14, 2013 – 10:30 A.M.
SERVICE of INTRODUCTION
Prelude: Whitinsville Christian School Orchestra
Welcome
*God’s Greeting
*Songs of Praise
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” ~ Blue Hymnal #648:1,3,4
“Give Thanks” ~ Blue Hymnal #170
SERVICE of FAITH
Call to Confession
Silent Prayer of Confession
Baptism of Ella Rose Faber
Song: “Cradle Song” ~ Girl’s Chorus
Congregational Prayer
SERVICE of the WORD
Scripture: I Samuel 1~2:11 (pp.418)
Sermon: “Lifted Up” ~ Pastor Chris Pedersen
Prayer
*Song: “Humble Thyself” ~ Blue Hymnal #622
SERVICE of GRATITUDE
Offerings: 1st: Cedar Hill Ministries; 2nd: New Hope
Offertory Prayer
Announcements
*Song: “Great is Thy Faithfulness” ~ Blue Hymnal #139:1&3
SERVICE of DISMISSAL
*Parting Blessing
*Parting Praise: “The Doxology” ~ Blue Hymnal #815
*Postlude ~ Whitinsville Christian School Orchestra
*You are invited to stand.
Sermon Notes:
“Lifted Up”
I Samuel 1~2:11 (pp.418)
A few things worth noting about Hannah’s prayer:
· It reflects Hannah’s experiences, while also paralleling Israel’s exodus experiences with God.
· It goes far beyond her answered prayer, focusing on the character of the one who answered it.
· Hannah’s praise is prophetic, looking to Israel’s future king and calling him anointed—the King and not merely an earthly ruler.
· Her praise comes at the moment when she is leaving her son behind in ministry!
· Hannah’s prayer sounds a lot like Jesus’ mother Mary’s prayer (Luke 1:46-56)
In reverence and respect to God,
Kindly turn off all cell phones and electronic devices during the worship service. Thank you.
WELCOME
Welcome to Sunday Worship at Cedar Hill CRC. We are glad you are here with us this morning. If you are a visitor, please see the back of the bulletin for information about our church. Please fill out a Visitor Card found in the pew and place it in the offering plate or leave it at the Welcome Center.
WORSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
April 14 ~ 10:30 A.M.: We are privileged to witness the baptism of Ella Rose Faber, daughter of Craig and Ellen. The Faber’s invite the congregation for cake and coffee in the fellowship hall following worship. As Ellen is anticipating surgery, please refrain from hugs, kisses, and handshakes. We welcome and thank the Whitinsville Christian School Orchestra for blessing us with their ministry.
6 P.M.: Joint worship with our sister churches at Midland Park CRC. We will be blessed by the Whitinsville School Orchestra, although a different program from this morning.
April 21 ~ 10:30 A.M.: We will be privileged to witness the baptism of Briana Rose Laauwe, daughter of Kyle and Michelle, as well as the public profession of faith of Kyle and Michelle. Pastor Chris will give a message on I Samuel 16:1~13, “What kind of King?”. Be in prayer this week as we anticipate celebrating the Lord’s Supper together at morning worship.
6 P.M.: Joint worship with our sister churches here at Cedar Hill.
WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION
This Week – April 14, 2013
OFFERINGS: 1st: Cedar Hill Ministries, 2nd: New Hope
GREETERS: Welcome Team #2
USHERS: Pete Ten Kate, Sr., Marilyn Chickey, Rob Dyer
NURSERY: Infant: Ginny Steensma, Laura Carey
Toddler: Nancy Bruining, Marilyn Bushman
CH. CHURCH: Sara Heerema/Jeanne Veenstra, Jason Englishmen
JR. CHURCH: Jen Dunham/Alyssa & Caitlin Shurminsky
Next Week – April 21, 2013
OFFERINGS: 1st: Cedar Hill Ministries, 2nd: Building Fund, PM: Kuyper College
GREETERS: Welcome Team #3
USHERS: AM: Walter Shurminsky, Robert Dykstra, John Borduin, Sr.
PM: Bill Bushman, Sally Haven, Harold Post
NURSERY: Infant: Nancy & Rebecca Martin
Toddler: Esther Dyksen, Laura Laauwe
CH. CHURCH: Alyssa Shurminsky/Caitlin Shurminsky, Allie Steiginga
JR. CHURCH: Marcia Heerema/Cindy Borduin
CEDAR HILL CHURCH
GEMS PLANT SALE
Spring is here and the GEMS plant sale fundraiser is back! Order forms are at the welcome center or see Melissa Borduin or Denise Post. Orders are due TODAY. We offer flats, hanging baskets, flowers, vegetables, AND MUCH MORE! Support the GEMS—and get a jump on your summer planting.
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Cedar Hill will be a satellite host for the Chick-fil-A Leadercast Conference on Friday, May 10, 2013. This one-day leadership development seminar is broadcast LIVE from Atlanta, GA, with some world-renowned speakers. For more info, visit www.chick-fil-aleadercast.com.
WED. MORNING PRAYER TIME
Join us for a meaningful time of prayer this Wednesday at 6:15 AM in the Youth Room. Bring your own coffee.
MISSIONARY NEWSLETTER
The Missionary Newsletter is available at the welcome center. The denominational prayer guide for April is available at the prayer square.
TUESDAY NIGHT CONNECTION
Join us this Tuesday evening for Tuesday Night Connection. Our family-style dinner begins at 6 PM with Tuesday night meetings to follow at 6:45 PM. All are welcome—join us!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WHITINSVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ORCHESTRA
Today we welcome the Whitinsville Christian School 2013 Tour Orchestra, who is traveling to storm-ravaged areas of New Jersey. The orchestra is comprised of 23 students in grades 7~12, and is performing at local schools, community centers, senior centers, and churches in this area. They have collected crisis kits, which they have donated to a distribution center in an area depleted by Hurricane Sandy.
BLUE MOON DAY
The Scholarship Team will be sponsoring a Blue Moon Day on Wednesday, May 22. Mark your calendars for an opportunity to support our scholarship fund—and spread the word to your friends and neighbors! More details to follow.
NEW CITY KIDS CONCERT
New City will be presenting “Breakthrough”, on Friday, May 3 at the ECHS and Saturday, May 4 at New City Church at 7:30 PM. See a deacon to get your ticket.
MEALS FOR THE FABERS
Visit www.TakeThemAMeal.com to gift the Faber family with a delicious meal. Last name: Faber, password: ellenfaber.
YOUTH
HEIRBORNE’s 30 HOUR FAMINE
Don’t forget that Heirborne will be in the Fellowship Hall after church this morning collecting donations and pledges (all pledge monies due next Saturday) for the 30~hour famine. Did you know that 3 kids died during our worship service this morning due to a lack of food? Help us lower that number!
WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!
Love to cook? Why not cook for our LinC kids? We meet the 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month, which includes sharing a meal. Cook alone or get someone to help. Kid food is appreciated: pasta, tacos, burgers & dogs, sloppy joes, pizza, chili, mac & cheese, but we eat anything. LinC will provide paper products and drinks and will even make dessert if you would like. If you are interested, call Denise at 862-221-2014.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
YOUTHQUEST NEWS
LINC: (High School):
Car Wash Postponed: The car wash that was scheduled for April 13 has been postponed until further notice.
Regular meeting tonight from 6~8:30 PM at Faith Community in the Barn. Join us for dinner, games, worship, and conversation.
City Grace Church Trip: Join us on April 21, from 9 AM ~ 4 PM for our trip to City Grace Church in New York City. We will attend worship, have lunch in the park, and a scavenger hunt. The cost is $10.00. Bring a bag lunch with a drink. RSVP to Denise by April 14.
HEIRBORNE: (7th & 8th Grades):
Regular meeting on Wednesday, April 24th from 7~9 PM at Cedar Hill CRC. Come play games, have snack, worship, and learn more about God.
Go M.A.D: (5th & 6th Grades):
Information on upcoming events coming soon!
GREEN SHEET
A CULTURE OF PRAYER
‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
“Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge…You, O God, are strong…You, O Lord, are loving.” Psalm 62:8, 11-12
APRIL 14, 2013
PRAY FOR HEALING AND GOOD HEALTH ~
Neal Bushoven continues physical therapy at the Christian Health Care Center after hip surgery. Pray for healing and that the therapy will be effective.
Ellen Faber had her last chemo treatment on Tuesday, March 26 and went for a MRI on Tuesday, April 2 and is anticipating surgery. Visit www.caringbridge.org/visit/EllenFaber to keep current on Ellen’s progress.
Pray for our expecting moms and their families: Keith & Mandi Post (7/31/13), Pablo & Laura Laauwe (10/15/13); pray for good health for these women and their babies.
ONGOING CONCERNS ~
Kassie Borduin Pete Borduin Tannette Botbyl Jean Stonehouse Gert Troast
OUR HOMEBOUND & THEIR CAREGIVERS ~
Jim & Grace Van Wieren David De Koek
Edie Fylstra Kathleen Jacobs
Margene Valk Marge Moses
Prayer is as important as breathing.
PRAYER LINES ~ During the week, call 201-652-4277, ext. 2, which is updated each Friday afternoon with the latest on our congregational needs. You can also to check our denominational prayer requests: 888-CRC-PRAY or www.crcna.org/pray.
Pray for Mission Outreach
ACROSS THE SEA – ACROSS THE STREET
Local Church Plants – Home Missions – World Missions
Classis Hudson & Hackensack Church Plants: This week, we pray for City Grace Church in New York City and Pastor Ben Spalink. Also, pray for Love Korean Church in Clifton, New Jersey, and Pastor Chung.
Larry & Ruth Spalink: Larry serves as Field Director for CRWM in Japan, a monumental task. He supervises three church planting projects directly. Larry and Ruth are members of CHCRC and have four children. They enjoyed a brief visit to the USA to reconnect with their children in December. A big thank you to Cedar Hill for your love and financial support.
Prayer Summit: 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 by praying as an individual, a family, or a prayer group. Download a prayer guide and find more information at www.crcna.org/prayersummit. Pray for our denomination as a congregation on Sunday, April 21 or attend a watch and pray event in your area.
Free Webinar: Many deacons today are not trained and prepared to fulfill their role in the church. Join us on April 24 for a free webinar, “Be an effective Deacon in today’s church,” which will identify the main roles of the deacon, discuss how deacons can be more effective with benevolence needs, and learn how to encourage good stewardship of time, talent, and finances. This webinar will be presented by Bernita Tuinenga and Dave Ellens, Co-Executive Directors of Volunteers in Service (VIS). Visit www.crcna.org/webinars for details and registration.
World Missions: It’s poster time! CRWM 2013 Poster Contest has begun. Create a poster with a missions theme and send it in to CRWM by April 19, 2013. Themes, guidelines, and submission forms are available at www.crwm.org/postercontest.
THIS WEEK AT CEDAR HILL CHURCH
April 14 ~ April 20, 2013
SUNDAY
9:00 AM ~ Sunday School, Catechism, Adult Sunday School (Classrooms)
10:30 AM ~ Worship Service (Sanctuary)
12:30 PM ~ NJ Faith Church (Sanctuary & Fellowship Hall)
4:30 PM ~ Kingdom Kids Choir Rehearsal (Basement) Snacks: Sam Cubias
6:00 PM ~ Joint Evening Service (at Midland Park CRC)
MONDAY
7:30 PM ~ Executive Team Meeting (Deacon Room)
8:00 PM ~ Barbershop Chorus (Fellowship Hall)
TUESDAY
9:00 AM ~ BSF Leader’s Meeting (Council Room)
6:00 PM ~ Tuesday Night Connection Family Dinner & Meetings
6:45 PM ~ Cadets (Cadet Room)
8:45 PM ~ NJ Faith Church (Sanctuary)
WEDNESDAY
6:15 AM ~ Morning Prayer Time - All are welcome. (Youth Room)
9:00 AM ~ Bible Study Fellowship (Entire Church)
THURSDAY
7:00 PM ~ Parkinson’s Support Group (Fellowship Hall)
FRIDAY
8:00 PM ~ NJ Faith Church (Sanctuary)
SATURDAY
6:30 AM ~ NJ Faith Church (Sanctuary)
Notes:
CEDAR HILL CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
422 Cedar Hill Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ, 07481
Rev. Christian Pedersen, Pastor
A Family of Christ Where You Belong
~ where everyone is encouraged to grow in their walk with Christ daily,
to live intentionally in the Holy Spirit as they go, and so create a culture
where people are served, invited, and enfolded into the Kingdom.
Sunday Worship: 10:30 A.M. and 6:00 P.M.* (See calendar for location of evening service.)
Church Office: 201-652-4277 Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:45 AM to 2:45 PM
Bulletin Announcement Deadline: Wednesday 12:00 Noon
Prayer Line: 201-652-4277, extension 2; Fax Line: 201-652-3245
Worship Service for Sick & Homebound: 201-447-5300
Pastor Chris email: Church office email:
Website: www.cedarhillchurch.org
2012 ~ 2013 Council Members
Elders Deacons
Peter Steensma, Vice President Craig Borduin
Ron Steiginga, Clerk Skip Bruining, Secretary
Roy Heerema Bob Dyksen, Comptroller
Harold Kuipers Mike Heerema
Hank Schuurman, President Kevin Post, Chairman
Jerry Tanis Roger Van Valkenburgh, Treasurer
Rick Botbyl Mark Anema
Paul Heerema David Den Hollander
Jeff Steiginga, Assistant Clerk Craig Faber, Assistant Comptroller
Jack Steiginga
Child Care (Year-round)
Ø Nursery for infants and toddlers available during all services. Main floor, library corridor.
Ø Children’s Worship (Ages 3 ~ Pre-K) meets on the lower level during the morning service. (Contact Jo-Ann Angelucci at 973-427-5443 with any questions.)
Ø Junior Church (Kindergartners and 1st graders) meets in the lower level.
Children are dismissed as a group following the Children’s Message in the morning service.
(Contact Denise Post at 201-612-9605 with any questions.)
Christian Education Hour ~ 9 AM (September ~ May)
Ø Sunday School (Preschool ~ Grade 8) meets in lower level classrooms.
Ø Catechism (Grades 9 ~ 12) meets in the lower level classrooms.
Ø Adult Sunday School meets in the Youth Room, main level.
(Contact Wendy Post at 201-612-1383 with any questions.)
Prayer Time ~ Wednesday 6 ~ 7 AM (Youth Room ~ Year Round) & Tuesday 7 ~ 8 PM (Library ~ September to June) Join us as we pray for our church, community, and nation.
Fellowship
Ø Tuesday Night Connection: 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings at 6 PM, begins with a family dinner with various youth and adult activities following.
Worship Aids
Ø Tape Ministry: The Tape Ministry Table provides audio/video tapes of all services, main lobby.
Ø Assistive-Listening Devices, Large Print Bibles, and Orders of Worship: Available in main lobby.
**Our ushers or greeters will gladly assist you with any questions or if you need direction**