Sibley Christian Reformed Church

SIBLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

The Lord’s Day – May 8, 2016

Pastor Luke Wynja

Welcome to the Sibley Christian Reformed Church …

A place to gather, worship, and praise the Lord!

Morning Worship 9:30 A.M.

WE GATHER IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD

Prelude

Welcome/Announcements

Call to Worship from Psalm 27

Leader: The LORD is my light and my salvation-- whom shall I

fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom

shall I be afraid?

People: Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear;

though war break out against me, even then I will

be confident.

Leader: One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek:

that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of

my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to

seek him in his temple.

People: For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his

dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred

tent and set me high upon a rock.

Leader: Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who

surround me.

People: At his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy;

I will sing and make music to the LORD.

*God’s Greeting

“Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” (Gal 1:3-5 NIV)

*We Greet One Another

*Song of Praise: “Come, Thou Almighty King” Blue #317:all

WE ARE RENEWED IN THE GRACE OF GOD

Call to Confession: Hebrews 4:12-13: For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

God’s Will for Our Lives: Exodus 20:1-17

Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Forgiveness- 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. (John 3:16-17 NIV)

Song of Praise: “My Hope is Built on Nothing Less”

LUYH #772:all

WE BRING OUR PRAYERS AND OFFERINGS

Pastoral Prayer

Offering 1st blue bag – General Budget

2nd red bag – Life 96.5

WE GATHER AROUND THE WORD OF GOD

*Song of Preparation: “Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God”

LUYH #746:all

*Prayer for Illumination

Scripture: Psalm 31 (page 867)

Sermon “Brutal Honesty in a Brutal World”

Prayer of Application

*Song of Application: “God Moves in a Mysterious Way”

LUYH #25:all

WE LEAVE TO SERVE GOD WITH THANKFUL HEARTS

*Benediction

*Doxology: “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”

Blue #493

*Moment of Reflection

Postlude

*please stand if able

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On this Mother’s Day, we lift up all mothers in our prayers to God. May the Holy Spirit grant them joy and peace. We rejoice in the presence of each worshiper. Welcome, friends!

We welcome by Classical appointment Pastor Luke Wynja from Sheldon 1st CRC as he leads us in our worship services. May the Lord bless the proclamation of His Holy Word.

Next Sunday Gale Tien from Orange City will lead our worship services.

Everyone is invited to stay for coffee fellowship following the morning service.

Coffee servers will be will be Jeff & Janie Vande Griend &

Larry & Lavonne Andringa

Next Sunday coffee servers will be Mike & Carol Ling &

Leon & Missi Runia

THANK YOU!

"We wouldlike to thank everyone for the cards and well wishes for our anniversary. We felt very blessed to have our family and friends help us celebrate this special occasion. God is good!"

Deanna & Gene Wietzema

Evening Worship 5:00 P.M.

Prelude

Welcome/Announcements

Call to Worship: Psalm 9:1-2

God’s Greeting: “Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father-- to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen.

(Rev 1:4-6 NIV)”

Song of Praise: “All Creatures of Our God and King”

LUYH #551:all

Profession of Faith: “Apostles’ Creed”

Song of Faith: “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” LUYH #426:all

Prayer for Illumination

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31

Sermon: “The Way It All Would End”

Prayer of Application

Hymn of Application: “I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord” Blue #479:all

Pastoral Prayer (requests welcome)

Offering Life 96.5

Offertory Hymn: “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”

LUYH #575:all

*Benediction

*Doxology: “God Be with You Till We Meet Again”

LUYH #943:all

*Moment of Reverence

*please stand if able

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CHURCH FAMILY

Continue to pray for those engaged in a struggle with cancer; keep Kathy Zylstra, Patrick Doom, Crista Smidt and Greg Smidt in your prayers.

Evelyn Runia had successful gall bladder surgery last Monday and was able to return home that evening. We praise the Lord for this and continue to pray that she may have complete recovery.

Bob Wolfswinkel’s final diagnoses showed that he has a rare disease and there’s no treatment for it. Right now their family is taking care of him at home. They still request no visitors. They also thank everyone for their prayers for a miracle.

PRAYER LIST of our servicemen:

Dylan Johnson (nephew of Lori and Loren Bosma)

Patrick Kyle Whitley (grandson of Irene Timmerman)

Preston Smidt (grandson of Ed and Mary Ellen Smidt)

Dan Fisher (nephew of Cliff & Karen Wynia)

Luke Bootsma (grandson of Garrold Bootsma)

Nathan Grave (grandson of Donna Grave)

OUR SHUT INS

Remember our shut ins in your prayers and with your visits:

Sibley Specialty Care: Judy Eekhoff & Richard Starkenburg

In their own home: Alice Offringa, Bob Wolfswinkel & Kathy Zylstra

CHURCH CALENDAR:

TODAY 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship service

10:45 a.m. Youth Church school class

5:00 p.m. Evening Worship service

6:30 p.m. Council meets;

Devotion-Clarence

NEXT SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship service

10:45 a.m. Youth Church school class

5:00 p.m. Evening Worship service

Offerings next Sunday will be for General Budget & The Banquet

ADVANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Help Wanted: The VFW and The American Legion of Sibley is asking for some help setting up and taking down flags on the gravestones and on the boulevard in Sibley.
On Friday, May 27 at 5 pm volunteers are needed to help put the flags on gravestones. Meet at the cemetery.
On Sunday, May 29, at 5 pm volunteers are needed to help put the flags up on the boulevard in Sibley. Meet in the Super Foods Parking lot at 5 pm.
On Monday, May 30th volunteers are needed to help pick up the flags from the gravestones and on the boulevard. Meet at the cemetery at 5 pm.

On June 4, 2016 Village Northwest Unlimited will host the 11th annual Run, Walk & Roll. With a 5k and 10k run and a 1 mile walk/wheelchair roll, there is something for every age and ability!

Join us for a morning of exercise, fun, and to support adults with disabilities. In 2015, there were over 400 participants. Sign up today and help us to surpass last year’s numbers!

Ride for Tim for the month of May is Arnie Braaksma

POWER POINT TODAY: Missi Runia

Next Sunday: Jeff Vande Griend

USHERS TODAY Duane Runia, Scott Arneson

Next Sunday Jeff Vande Griend, Scott Arneson

LIBRARIANS TODAY Pearl Vander Pol

Next Sunday Dee Jilderda

NURSERY TODAY A.M. Missi Runia & Nate Runia

Next Sunday A.M. Larry & Lavonne Andringa