ANNOUNCEMENTS
ǂ CoffeeBreak, Tuesday, 9:30 -11 a.m. @ Second CRC.
ǂRYPED High schoolers:
-Small groups will meet TONIGHT from 6:30-8pm at the Koffee Kuppe!
- Sunday, 12/3: Jason Gray concert at the Wesleyan! Please let Amber or Justin know if you can attend by next Sunday, 11/26, to order tickets. Tickets are $8 if we have a group of 10 or more!
THANKSGIVING DAY WORSHIP SERVICE – Join us this Thursday, 9:30 a.m., for our annual Thanksgiving worship service. Offering envelopes will be handed out today after the worship service.
ǂ Holiday Schedule:
Dec. 17 – 10:00 a.m. Christmas Program
5:00 p.m. Christmas caroling
Dec. 24 – 9:30 a.m. Worship Service
9:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service
ǂ SHOEBOXES FOR ARO are due by next Sunday.
ǂ A double-duty fundraiser is happening now and we'd love your help! Fremont Christian School is teaming with an organization called Funds2orgs to collect gently used shoes. The shoes collected are distributed between 25 countries, to people in need of something we most likely take for granted - footwear. In turn, Fremont Christian gets $1000 for every 2500 pair of shoes donated. It's a double win!FCS is growing and is in need of a building expansion. The money raised from this fundraiser will be earmarked specifically for that cause.
What's the catch? There really isn't one. Shoes of all sizes are accepted. Shoes must be gently worn - something you'd give your family members to wear. The only things not accepted are ice skates, rollerblades and roller skates. Cleats of any kind are great, boots of any kind are great. Flip flops, sandals, tennis shoes - you get the idea.
Shoes can be dropped off at either FCS building during school hours.
As a part of God’s family
we strive to show Christ’s love to all
For the glory of God
Sunday, November 19, 2017
November 19, 2017
A special welcome to all those who have joined us for worship today. It is our prayer that together we may grow in the love of Christ Jesus our Lord. As we gather for worship today we invite you to join us again on Thursday at 9:30 for a special Thanksgiving worship service. You are also invited to stay after the service today and enjoy some refreshments and fellowship.
9:30 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE
WE COME BEFORE GOD WITH PRAYER AND PRAISE
Welcome & Announcements
*Prelude
*Call to Worship
*Opening Song: “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
*God's Greeting
*Mutual Greeting
Time of Confession and Renewal
Confession
Song: “God, Be Merciful to Me”
Words of Renewal
Prayer
GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS WORD AND SPIRIT
*Song of Preparation: “Have Thine Own Way, Lord” Children’s Message:
Scripture Reading: Malachi 3:6-12
Message: “For the Love of God”
Prayer of Application
WE DEPART IN GRATITUDE WITH GOD’S BLESSING
*Song of Response: “We Give You But Your Own”
Offering:General Fund / Faith Promise
*Departing Blessing
*Song: “Benediction Song”
*Moment of Meditation
*Postlude
*Indicates Standing
ASSIGNMENTS
Greeting us today: Stan & Colleen Rottier
Next Sunday: Tim & Jody Hooker
Caring for our children this morning: Leslie Bennett,
Jessica Buter, Jessica Bennett, Nathan Johnson
Next Sunday: Trincie Frens, Patti Van Dyke,
Samantha Bennett
Fellowship time: Stan Witte & Luke Van Dop
Nov. 26 – Jared Krick & Carlos Escalante
Dec. 3 – Mike Ensing & Scott Blamer
Dec. 10 – Doug Buter & Dan Folkema
Dec. 17 – Duane Luchies & Scott Tyink
Dec. 24 – Tim Groenevelt & Randy Busch
Dec. 31 – Rich DeLong & Chad Heykoop
Worship Center Leaders: Stephanie Kooistra & Grace Krick
Next Sunday: Stephanie Kooistra & Myah Wiersema
Ushers today: Jeff Clark& Jim Bazzett
Next Sunday: Noah Krick & Jim Bazzett
Additional Announcements
ǂ On Saturday, November 25, 9 a.m. we will be decorating our church for the holiday season. Everyone welcome to come and help set up and enjoy Christmas music while decorating.
The men’s restroom has been given a new, updated look! The project included painting, plumbing, floor, counter and sink installation, and electrical work – not easy stuff. We need to thank Don Breuker, Doyle Delong, Tim Hooker, Jeff Smith, and Pastor Les for their hard work and for giving up their personal time to make this happen!
ǂ Second CRCis looking for a Music/Worship Assistant. Areas of service would include piano accompaniment, direction of the children’s and youth choirs and leadership of the annual children’s Christmas program. Please inquire through the church office or by contacting search committee members Mark Wyn – 231.519.7374, or Wes Miller – 231.301.5968 if you are interested. A job description is available in the church office.
ǂ First Congregational Church UCC Christmas Shopping & Home Tour - This event will be held December 2, 2017 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. It is sponsored by the Women's Fellowship of the First Congregational Church and includes a Christmas Shoppe where many quality crafted items are sold, a Plum Pudding Shoppe with gourmet holiday foods, a Soup Luncheon from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., and a Home Tour of three beautiful homes in the Fremont area. Tickets for the Home Tour are $5 and may be purchased at the church at 714 Hillcrest Dr. in Fremont. You can get more information at our church website:fremontfcc.org We hope you join us for the 28th anniversary of this event. This is a great outing for you and your friends in preparation for the Christmas season!