Randolph Protestant Reformed Church; Randolph, Wisconsin

This is the Lord’s Day ~ November 8, 2009

Morning Worship – 9:30 AM Afternoon Worship – 2:00 PM

Taught by Christ in the School of Prayer (5) Samson: Strong in the Lord (2)

Praying that Father’s Will Be Done Creating Enmity Between Israel and the Philistines

I. Acknowledging God's Will to be Good I. Fulfilling God's Counsel

II. Seeking Grace to Renounce Our Will II. Empowered by the Spirit

III. Desiring Power to Serve God Faithfully III. Motivated by Faith

Scripture: Luke 22:39-53 Scripture: Judges 14:1-15:8

Lord's Day 49 Text: Judges 14:1-15:8

Psalters: 236, 338, 111, 279 Psalters: 173, 5, 392, 319

Offerings: General Fund, Sem Intnsp Offerings: Building ExpProj Fund,

Sem Student Asst Fund

Special Offerings Next Week: FCS, Benevolence

Nursery attendants this morning: Jennie Braaksma, Hiedi Kooiker, Carly Regnerus

The first listed nursery attendant should be in nursery 15-20 minutes before the service starts.  Please remember to find a replacement if you are going to be absent.

Nursery next week: Ranae Vroom, Jill Van Baren, Jenn Van Dyke

Ushers today: Caleb VB, Ross Van Baren Next Week: Ross VB, Luke Regnerus

Announcements

Mr. Holstege is bringing a word of edification to the saints in Bethel PRC today.

Pastor Kuiper will travel to Lynden, WA on Wednesday to assist in church visitation there Wednesday night; he plans to return on Thursday, God willing.

We rejoice with Matt and Melissa Regnerus in the birth of a daughter, Aubrey Grace, last Thursday.  Melissa and Aubrey are well.

Ted DeVries was hospitalized in Fond du Lac this past Wednesday because of extreme weakness and confusion.  Doctors also found that his lung which has tumors in it had collapsed.  As of Friday afternoon he had improved slightly.

The consistory has nominated Eugene Braaksma, Gary Buteyn, James Kooiker, and George Vroom Jr to the office of elder, and has nominated Bob Alsum and Jon Regnerus to the office of deacon.  Two elders must be chosen to replace Elders Dave and Lou Regnerus; and one deacon must be chosen, to add a third deacon.  Any lawful objection to these nominations must be brought to the attention of the clerk as soon as possible, so that the consistory may treat the objection.  A lawful objection is one which alleges that the election of any one of these nominees violates principles of the Church Order or God's Word in Titus 1, I Timothy 3. 

Church Activities:

Sunday: YP Society: Luke 18:1-8 (An Incentive Not to Faint: The Pleading, Importunate Widow)

Monday: Men's Society –

Tuesday: Lesson 9

Wednesday: Heidelberg Catechism - Lord's Day 8; Essentials – memory work of Lessons 6; Preconfession - Belgic Confession, Article 14

Thursday: Ladies Society – Esther 3:7 ff (What is the difference between Haman’s plot and Hitler’s)

Requested Announcements

The choir will practice after the afternoon service for the upcoming Singspiration.

Reminder to Adult Bible Society: There will be a game night at the Van Baren’s barn Friday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m.

Thanks to all that supported the Young People's sub sale.   Young people be at church at 3:30 on Friday Nov. 13.   Subs can be picked up from 5-7. 

The Ladies School Circle is planning a Thanksgiving/Christmas singspiration for Sunday, November 29, at 7:30 p.m.

CWC will host its annual “Salute to Veterans” on Tues, Nov 10^th, at 1:30 PM in the Secondary Campus Gymnasium.  All area veterans are invited to join us for this special ceremony.  Veterans in attendance will be personally recognized for their contributions.  The public is invited to join this moving ceremony of reflection and remembrance.

Advance Notice:  The Across the Border Supper will be held on January 29,
2010 at RCS.  More information will follow later.

2010 PR Mission Calendar is now available by order. A sample copy of the calendar is available in the back of church. You can place an order by sending your name, phone #, church name, and $5/calendar to Carol Bos/10648 White Birch Dr./Allendale, MI 49401. Please place your order by November 30 to ensure delivery before the new year. Thank you.

The 11^th Annual Pork Chop Supper, hosted by area pork producers and the CWC Athletic Booster Club, will be held on Saturday, November 14^th, with serving from 4:30-7:00 PM, in the CWC Gymnasium.  Come out and join us for great night of food and fellowship!

From Hope Mothers Circle: COMING SOON, His Glory Tell, is an arrangement of psalms by Marilyn DeVries played on the organ.  This CD will be available early December.  All orders received by December 1, will be delivered by Christmas.  The orders forms are available in the back of church. Any questions, call Dawn Devries at 616-677-1819.

September and October Collections:

September: October:
General Fund $12,466.80 General Fund $12,193.55
Benevolence $561.00 Benevolence $527.25
FCS $4,436.00 FCS $4,587.05
Building Exp Fund $2,110.00 Building Exp Fund $3,215.00
FCS Building Fund   $882.50 RFPA $510.75
Evangelism $494.00 Evangelism $673.13
Sem Intern Asst $851.25 Sem Intern Asst $803.00
Reformed Witness Hour $392.75 Domestic Missions $391.75
Emeritus $418.30 Foreign Student Fund $376.91
Covenant Christian School -  Lynden  $590.25
At the end of October, $141,075.01 had been collected for the General Fund compared to the budget of $144,196.00.

Denominational News

Byron Center PRC called Rev. Haak.

Cornerstone PRC calls a minister today from a trio of Revs.  J. Laning, Slopsema, and Spriensma.

Bethel PRC will call a minister next Sunday from a trio of Prof. Engelsma and Revs. Eriks and Koole.

First PRC of Holland will call a minister next Sunday from a trio of Revs. Key, Koole, and W. Langerak.

* Please pick up a copy of the Myanmar Update in the back of church.

The Reformed Witness Hour

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Next Week’s Topic: “In Praise of Sovereign Grace: Preservation of the Saints” John 17: 11-12