ORDER OF WORSHIP
July 5, 2015 – 9:30 A.M.
Prelude: Dot Faasse, accompanist
Welcome
*God’s Greeting/We Greet Each Other
PRAISE THE ALMIGHTY KING
Leader: For as lightning comes from the east and shines as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.
All: Our hope for a new creation is not tied to what humans can do, for we believe that one day every challenge to God’s rule will be crushed. His Kingdom will fully come, and the Lord will rule. Come, Lord Jesus.
*Opening Song of Praise: “Gather Us In”
Leader: Yours, O Lord, is the Kingdom; You are exalted as Head over all! Wealth and honor come from You; You are the ruler of all things.
All: We give You thanks, and praise Your glorious name!
Leader: In Your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all.
Now, our God, we give You thanks, and praise Your glorious name!
*“Come, Thou Almighty King” ~ Celebration #8:1,2,4
*“Glorify Thy Name” ~ Celebration #9
FREEDOM IN CHRIST ALONE
Summary of the Law: What is the great and first commandment? Love the Lord your God with all your heart, your soul, and your mind. What is the second commandment like it? Love your neighbor as yourself. What does this mean? LOVE is the fulfilling of the law. To what does this call us? To a life of faith working through love.
Statement of Hope & Trust: We obey God first; we respect the authorities that rule, for they are established by God. We pray for our rulers, and we work to influence governments—resisting them only when Christ and conscience demand. We are thankful for the freedoms enjoyed by citizens of many lands; we grieve with those who live under oppression, and we seek for them the liberty to live without fear.
* Song of Faith: “In Christ Alone”
Announcements
Congregational Prayer
Children’s Message: Pastor Chris
Scripture Reading: Luke 9:57~62 (pp.1611) and Luke 17:20~21 (pp.1627)
Sermon: “Kingdom & Will” ~ Pastor Chris
Prayer of Response
* Song of Response: “Build Your Kingdom Here” (see insert for lyrics)
Offerings: 1st: Cedar Hill Ministries; 2nd: Faith Promise
Offertory Prayer
* Song of Dedication: “The Ends of All the Earth” ~ Psalter #542:1,2,4
* God’s Blessing and Sending
* Postlude
*Please stand if you are able.
In reverence and respect to God, kindly turn off all electronic devices prior to entering the sanctuary.
Lord’s Prayer
“Your Kingdom Come, Your Will be Done”
Most respectable Christians do have the biblical habit of praying for the kingdom to come, but when their lives are good their prayer for the kingdom sometimes fade. People whisper their prayers for the kingdom, so that God can’t quite hear them. “Your kingdom come,” Christian pray, and hope it won’t. “Your kingdom come,” they say but not right away.” When our earthly kingdoms have had a good year, we don’t necessarily long for the kingdom of God to break in. We like our own set up just fine.
+Neal Plantinga Engaging God’s World
Jesus and the Kingdom of God/Heaven
Jesus in his preaching, teaching and actions pronounces “the kingdom is here.”
God’s people hope for God’s kingdom wasn’t a place where they could go when they died. Their hope was that God would be brought near into the present world.
Many wanted a political revolution (a counter kingdom to Rome) i.e. Zealots.
The throne of Jesus is a cross. In many ways, this inaugurates God’s Kingdom.
*What are ways we might think, expect and act the wrong things of God’s Kingdom?
Praying this Today—Implications
We are praying that God would reign in us and through us.
+Reigning in us. The Heidelberg reminds us that God’s Word & Holy Spirit are the means.
Luke 18:17 Jesus speaks of receiving the Kingdom “as a little child”
Our prayer for the kingdom is that we would be good receivers (think of a baby).
+Reigning through us—living in the largeness and yet smallness of God’s kingdom…
People living out a kingdom narrative don’t see life as being compartmentalized into sacred or secular components. For them every activity and relationship to be a person of blessing, to help people know God and enjoy the life he wants for them. The neighborhood book club, the boardroom, the office, the schoolroom, the gym, and the sanctuary in a church building—all are places for God encounters. Kingdom people look for God at work in the world and are open to how they can partner with his work that is already underway in the people they meet and encounters they have.
+Reggie McNeal Kingdom Come: Why We Must Give up Our Obsession with Fixing the Church & What We Should Do Instead.
WELCOME
We welcome you to Sunday Worship at Cedar Hill CRC. If you are a visitor, please see the back of the bulletin for information about our church and 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
July 5 ~ 9:30 AM: Pastor Chris will give a message on Luke 9:57~62; 17:20~21, “Kingdom & Will.”
July 12 ~ 9:30 AM: Pastor Chris will give a message on Proverbs 30:8~9 and Matthew 6:25~34, “Daily Bread.”
WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION
This Week – July 5, 2015
OFFERINGS: 1st: Cedar Hill Ministries; 2nd: Faith Promise
GREETERS: Welcome Team #1
USHERS: Joe Chickey, Henry Schuurman, Walter Shurminsky
NURSERY: Infant: Kristen Borduin, Toddler: Cindy Borduin
CH/JR CHURCH: No Children’s Church
Next Week – July 12, 2015
OFFERINGS: 1st: Cedar Hill Ministries; 2nd: CR World Missions
GREETERS: Welcome Team #2
USHERS: Robert Dyksen, Michael Steiginga, Joseph Post
NURSERY: Infant: Mandi Post, Toddler: Jared Post
CH/JR CHURCH: JoAnn Angelucci/Jeanne Veenstra and Samantha Cubias
CEDAR HILL CHURCH
PASTOR NOTES
Renewal Lab: Beginning today, July 5, through September, the congregation is invited to begin a journey reading through the Gospels of Luke and Acts in preparation for the Renewal Lab. You are encouraged to apply the practice of S.O.A.P. (scripture, observation, application, prayer) as together we discern what it means to hear, pray, and live out God’s mission. The scripture reading guide is available at the welcome center.
Summer Picnics: We will once again be doing summer potluck picnics at the parsonage. Please note the following dates:
July 12: HH Group 1,2,3
July 19: HH Group 4,5,6
July 26: HH Group 7 & 8
(if you are not available on your day, you may join one of the other dates.)
Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. Sign up at the welcome center to bring either a salad, beverage, or dessert.
DEACON NOTES
Tithing Envelopes: Tithing envelopes are available for the new fiscal year in the hallway by the nursery.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
COUNCIL NOTES
We are happy to inform you that the 2015-16 budget passed and women as deacons was affirmed by 80% of those who attended. Officers for this new term of council are as follows: Keith Post, President; Ralph Faasse, Chairman of Elders; and Steve Bruining, Clerk. Let us join together in prayer for the men that are currently serving in council and a special thank you to Rick Botbyl, Paul Heerema, Jeff Steiginga, Mark Anema, David Den Hollander, and Craig Faber who are finishing up their three-year council terms.
FOOD PANTRY SUNDAY
TODAY is Food Pantry Sunday, but you can drop off your food donations anytime. New Hope needs grocery bags; paper in plastic is preferred. Food staples such as jelly, tuna fish, paper products, cereal, and diapers also. Thank you!
TNC LADIES BIBLE STUDY
The TNC Ladies Bible Study will meet this Tuesday, July 7, at 6:45 PM. We will view and discuss the Joyce Meyer video on The Battlefield of the Mind. All women are welcome to attend.
MEALS NEEDED
Meals are needed for several families in our congregation who are going through difficult times. Contact Ginny Steensma at 973-697-3326. The gift of a delicious home-cooked meal is a huge help and comfort and is a wonderful way to show Christ’s love and compassion.
SUNDAY COFFEE TIME
If you are in charge of bagel set up, please do not worry about purchasing cream cheese, milk, etc. It will be provided by the time you need to put it out. Also, if you are cleaning up, put all creamers and milk back in the marked box with the cream cheese. Thank you for all your help.
DITTO RESALE
Join the Ditto Upscale Resale team by becoming a volunteer (ages high school to retirees) for the months of June, July, and August. No experience necessary, just a willingness to serve while having fun. Volunteer positions include cashiers, donation room sorters, and selling floor workers. All volunteers receive a 10-20% discount on purchases. Ditto is a ministry of Eastern Christian Schools. If you are interested, call Betsy Kelly at 862-221-2947, or Carrie Rossi at 708-224-1978 for details.
YOUTHQUEST NEWS
Have a good summer!
A CULTURE OF PRAYER
‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
And pray for us, too . . .” Colossians 4:2
JULY 5, 2015
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING ~
Bob Troast was able to return home this week. Pray that Bob will return to full health and strength.
PRAYER OF HEALING ~
Continue to pray for Tannette Botbyl as she remains at the Oakland Care Center and is dealing with complications regarding infections. Although Tannette and her family covet your prayers, cards, and notes of encouragement, we ask that she receive no visitors at this time in an effort to reduce the risk of further infection. Thank you for your continued prayers.
PRAY FOR ONGOING CONCERNS ~
Kassie Borduin Ben Kuipers Gert Troast
Elsie Vander Weit Jean Stonehouse Jay Faber
Dan Hoffman Charles Betty Koban
PRAY FOR OUR HOMEBOUND & THEIR CAREGIVERS ~
Edna Smith Marge Bandstra Marge De Jong
Marge Moses Rachel Smith John & Ruth De Vries
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 Restore Church in North Haledon and Pastor Jeremy Mulder.
PRAYER LINES ~
Call 201-652-4277, ext. 2, to hear the prayer line, which is updated as needed on Friday afternoons. You can also check our denominational prayer requests at 888-CRC-PRAY or www.crcna.org/pray.
News from ...... The Table, Pastor Craig Broek
This week at Cedar Hill Church
July 5 ~ July 11, 2015
SUNDAY
9:30 AM ~ Worship Service and Fellowship Time (Sanctuary & Hall)
12:30 PM ~ NJ Faith Church (Sanctuary & Fellowship Hall)
MONDAY
7:30 PM ~ Council Meeting (Council Room)
8:00 PM ~ Barbershop Chorus (Fellowship Hall)
TUESDAY
6:45 PM ~ TNC Ladies Bible Study (Youth Room)
8:45 PM ~ NJ Faith Church (Sanctuary)
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
7:00 PM ~ Bergen Career Networking Group (Fellowship Hall)
7:30 PM ~ Worship Team Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
FRIDAY
8:00 PM ~ NJ Faith Church (Sanctuary)
SATURDAY
6:30 AM ~ NJ Faith Church (Sanctuary)
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: 9:30 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: 1-855-231-0914, code 218-237-7378 #
Pastor Chris email:
Church office email:
Website: www.cedarhillchurch.org
2015 ~ 2016 Council Members
Elders Deacons
Steve Bruining, Clerk (HH #1) Harrison Bruining (HH #4)
Henry Rozema (HH #3) Rob Dykstra, Chairman (HH #8)
Keith Post, President (HH #8) Paul Laauwe (HH #6)
Pete Spalt (HH #7) Robert Storms, Secretary (HH #1)
Ralph Faasse, Chairman (HH #2) Gary Veenstra (HH #5)
Bill Heerema (HH #6) Chris Borduin (HH #2)
Roy Heerema(HH #4) Paul Heerema, Jr. (HH #3)
Bill Bushman (HH #5) Steve Martin (HH #7)
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 Katia Faber at 201-612-9605 with any questions.)
Christian Education Hour ~ 11 AM – 12 PM (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 Katia Faber at 201-612-8892 with any questions.)
Fellowship ~ Tuesday Night Connection (September ~ April): 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings at 6 PM, begins with a family dinner with various youth and adult activities following.
Worship Aids ~ Tape Ministry: The Tape Ministry Table provides audio/video tapes of all services, main lobby. Assistive-Listening Devices, Large Print Bibles, and Orders of Worship are available in main lobby.
**Our ushers or greeters will gladly assist you with any questions or if you need direction**