Southeast Protestant Reformed Church; Grand Rapids, Michigan

This is the LORD’S DAY – August 17, 2008

Morning Worship - 9:30 A.M. Evening Worship - 5:00 P.M.

Scripture: Psalm 32 Scripture: Matthew 5:1-26

Text: Psalm 32:1-2 Text: Matthew 5:9

THE BLESSEDNESS OF THE JUSTIFIED THE PEACEMAKERS

I. The Blessed People I. Their Identity

II. The Blessed Work II. Their Activity

III. The Blessed Enjoyment III. Their Blessedness

Psalters: 174, 63, 364, 83 Psalters: 170, 128, 89, 343

Offerings: General Fund Offerings: Covenant Christian School - Lynden

PR Scholarship Fund Emeritation

Next Week’s Offerings AM: General Fund and Adams Christian School

PM: Benevolence and Domestic Missions

Nursery Today AM: Jaci H., Samantha H., Lexi K., Leanne K. PM: Stephanie B., Kim DV., Colin R.

Nursery Next Week AM: Carol DV., Deb D., Emma A. PM: Ruthanne F., Denise D., Megi D.

Ushers Today: Brad Pipe and Joel Kooienga Next Week: Doug and Scott Mingerink

Transportation for Doug Smit: John Flikkema III Next Week: Ed Ophoff, Jr.

Meditation: “When Scripture treats justification by faith, it turns away our view from our own works, and bids us look only to the mercy of God and the perfection of Christ. The order of justification it sets before us is this. That God of mere gratuitous goodness is pleased to embrace the sinner, in whom he sees nothing that can move him to mercy but wretchedness because he is altogether naked and destitute of good works. He, therefore, seeks the cause of kindness in himself, that thus he may affect the sinner by a sense of his goodness, and induce him, in distrust of his own works, to cast himself entirely upon his mercy for salvation. This is the meaning of faith by which the sinner comes into the possession of salvation” (John Calvin).

The Reformed Witness Hour message, “Turned From The Truth” – 2 Timothy 4:3-5a

will be heard today at 8am on WFUR 102.9 FM and at 4pm on WFUR 1570 AM.

CONGREGATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

~The sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be administered this morning. Since partaking of the bread and wine is a testimony of spiritual maturity, doctrinal unity, and can be taken unworthily to one’s own judgment, we practice close communion, i.e. participation is closely supervised by the consistory and limited to members of the congregation in good standing and visitors who received prior permission from the consistory. The Thank Offering is for Benevolence.

~The Council and Consistory meeting will be held on Thursday, August 21 at 7:00 pm.

~Mrs. Jane Petersen had a pacemaker installed on Wednesday, August 13, at the Meijer Heart Center.  The surgery went well and she is now at home recuperating.

~Highlights from the August 14 Evangelism Society meeting: filled pamphlet requests for Trinity PRC, the PR Fellowship in Pittsburgh, a man who actively distributes in New Jersey, a distressed individual in California. We will purchase the DVD that was prepared by the DMC which introduces the PR churches and our distinctives. This will be sent along to our contacts. One member resigned and we elected a new president. We need new members.

~The 2008 Acts of Synod are available in the back of church.

~Southeast Church Bowling Night - Please plan to join your church members for an evening of fun and fellowship this Friday, August 22, at Hudsonville Lanes from 6:30-8:30PM. Come enjoy unlimited bowling, pizza and pop!! Cost is $2 per person or $10 per family. We look forward to seeing you there!

DENOMINATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

~Ministerial calls: This past week, Rev. R. VanOverloop declined the call from Doon to be missionary in the Philippines, and Rev. R. Kleyn declined the call from Providence. Providence PRC has formed a new trio of Candidate Heath Bleyenberg, and Revs. Jim Laning, and Martin VanderWal. Rev. Slopsema is still considering the call to Grace. Calvary PRC of Hull has formed a new trio of Candidate Heath Bleyenberg, Rev. R. Hanko, and our own pastor.

~SENIOR SINGLES FELLOWSHIP:  On Thurs., Aug. 28 we plan to meet at Byron Center PRC for lunch at 12 Noon.  For reservations call Florence (457-0474) or Harriet (669-3785) by Mon. Aug. 25.

~RPFA annual meeting - 7:30pm September 25, Southwest Protestant Reformed Church, Grand Rapids, MI. New board members will be chosen and a review of the past year will be presented. Dr. David Torlach will speak on the origin and history of the EPCA. New members are encouraged to join at this meeting. 

~RFPA Book Club Members - Volume II of Redeemed with Judgment (a commentary on Isaiah) is now available for RFPA Book Club members. Please check in the back of church for your copy of this new book. If you are interested in joining the Book Club, check with the RFPA Book Club agent.  

~The summer class The Sanctifying Power of Suffering is now available on DVD or CD's. To obtain your set, send your request to hoperwc@gmail.com.

SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

~Eastside - Due to scheduling conflicts, the date for Eastside Christian School's annual Picnic on the Patio has now been changed to Thursday, August 28 at 6:30 PM in the lower level of First Church. Everyone is invited to attend.

~Eastside Christian School will begin classes on Monday, August 25, 2008.

~Eastside Christian is looking for a choir director for the upcoming school year. If interested, please contact Dan Monsma 447-1750 or Erin Windemuller 890-6590.

~Covenant Chr. High School:  Sophomore Orientation will be held on Wednesday, August 27 at 7:30 PM.  All incoming 10th grade students along with their parents are asked to attend this informational evening.

~CCHS FOUNDATION GOLF OUTING:  Our annual golf outing is scheduled for Saturday, September 6 at 8:00 AM at The Mines Golf Course. To reserve a spot for your team and/or sponsorship, please call Bernie Kamps at 616.453.9676 or Joel Engelsma at 616.293.4703. Thanks for all your past support and we look forward to seeing you there again this year.

~CCHS FOUNDATION: The CCHS Foundation Board will meet at 6:30AM on FRIDAY, August 22, at the HUDSONVILLE GRILLE in Hudsonville.