"Rev. James Slopsema, Pastor 2751 Littlefield Drive NE, Grand Rapids Phone: (616) 247-0638 E-Mail: jslo3@juno.com			First Protestant Reformed Church 2800 Michigan Street NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 (616) 942-0332 • www.firstprchurch.org Rev. James Slopsema, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:30 a.m. • Evening Worship - 6:00 p.m. A recording of the service may be obtained by calling David Faber at (616) 942-7038 or you can visit www.sermonaudio.com/firstprc and listen to our archive of sermons. To listen to the service live, call (616) 942-9955.
Elders Pete Adams Randy Corson, General Fund Treasurer Ron DeVries, Clerk Bob Faber, Assistant Clerk Dan Pastoor, Vice President Rev. James Slopsema, Council President Tim Thompson	Deacons Brian Baldwin, Secretary Rick Corson, Vice-All Bruce Doezema, Benevolent Fund Treasurer Mike Dykstra Brad Pastoor, Bookkeeper Darren Vink, President
Bulletin Announcements Announcements are due Thursday by 6 p.m. to: Linda Young, Bulletin Clerk 2017 Lafayette NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 Phone: (616) 364-0240 E-Mail: lyoung78@juno.com	Reformed Witness Hour Radio Broadcast Sunday, 8 a.m. – 102.9 FM (WFUR) Sunday, 4 p.m. – 1570 AM (WFUR)
Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father, Almighty, Maker of Heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead, He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; I believe an holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Evening Worship Service Prelude Call to Prayer / Silent Prayer *Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise Him all creatures here below, Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *Votum and Salutation *Psalter # 225 *Apostles’ Creed (See back of bulletin.) *Psalter # 5 Prayer Offertory: Eastside Christian, Christian Rest Home *Psalter # 347 Scripture: Psalm 27:1 Sermon: “Jehovah: Our Light and Salvation” 1. A terrible darkness 2. A saving light 3. A wonderful confidence Prayer *Psalter # 73 *Doxology May the grace of Christ the Savior, And the Father’s boundless love, With the Holy Spirit’s favor Rest upon us from above. Thus may we abide in union With each other and the Lord, And possess in sweet communion Joys which earth cannot afford. *Benediction Postlude Morning Worship Service Prelude Call to Prayer / Silent Prayer *Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise Him all creatures here below, Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *Votum and Salutation *Psalter # 265 Reading of the Law: Exodus 20:1-17 *Psalter # 335 Prayer Offertory: General Fund, Benevolent Fund *Psalter # 123 Scripture: Lord's Day 34 Q&A Deuteronomy 6 Sermon: “Trusting in Jehovah Alone” 1. What this means 2. What this requires 3. How this is blessed Prayer *Psalter # 149 *Doxology Blest be the Lord, our fathers’ God, Eternal King of Kings, Who only is omnipotent, Performing wondrous things. Blest be His great and glorious Name For evermore, Amen, And let His glory fill the earth From shore to shore. Amen. *Benediction Postlude * Congregation Standing The Lord’s Day • Sunday, July 20, 2008		Volunteer Schedule Nursery this week AM: Rajini VanFarowe, Crista Phelps, Kim Faber, Steven Corson PM: Linda Young, Jill Hop, Keagen Flikkema Next Sunday AM: Jackie DeVries, Kris Meyer, Dana VanPutten, Natalie Monsma PM: Kristin Kleyn, Debbi Young, Andrea Monsma Greeters Next Week AM: Brad & Ericka Pastoor AM: Amos & Julia Herring PM: (song service) Tom & Greta Newhof PM: Brian & Debbie Baldwin Library Staff: Ria Faber Next Week: Cheryl Corson Ushers: AM: Aaron Lehrman, Amos Herring PM: Jack Feenstra, Vance Hayes First Church News In an effort to better the quality of the nursery a survey has been placed in the pamphlet rack in the back of church, please take some time to complete it and return it to the Across the Aisle mailbox by August 10. Our monthly song service is today before the evening service. The Evangelism Committee will meet tomorrow evening, Monday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday evening golf:  On the 26th, we will be golfing at Glen Eagle golf course (located on 14th Ave. off 44th St.- west of I-196). Tee off at 5:30. Hope to see you there! Next Sunday evening offering: Adams Christian, Active in Missions A Summer Singspiration sponsored by the evangelism society will be held on Sunday, August 10, at 8:15 PM in our church. Plan now to invite a friend or another family to join us in this evening of praise to God. Praise God for giving in June: Reformed Witness Hour $165.00, Seminary Student Assistance 189.25, Eastside $1,067.25, Adams $373.75, Holland Home $147.30, CCHS $117.50, Domestic Missions $242.50, General Fund $18,514.65. The Benevolent Fund received $1,525.55 and disbursed $5,221.00.

Announcements

Announcements

Providence PRC has extended a call to Rev. R. Kleyn. Doon PRC has extended a call to Rev. VanOverloop to be missionary in the Philippines. Grace PRC has a trio of Revs. Haak, Slopsema and VanOverloop.

Reformed Witness Hour: “Fear Lest We Come Short" Heb.4:1, 2.

At 8 P.M. this evening at Hope Protestant Reformed Church, Hope's Council will give a presentation concerning our work with the Protestant Reformed Churches of Myanmar. All are welcome to attend.

The Hope Heralds will sing at Fulton Manor on Tuesday, July 22 at 7 PM. If you know a resident, you are encouraged to invite them to the concert or to attend the concert with them.

Reformed Book Outlet Sidewalk Sale will be Thurs. - Sat., July 24-26. We will have a selection of books, Bibles and Bible covers at 30% or more off the retail price. We also have a selection of cards and music and all cassette tapes are priced at clearance prices. For these 3 days all books inside the store (except NET items) will be priced at 25% off retail.

The Hope Foundation Perch Fishing Tournament is July 26. Look for the tournament brochure on the information table in the back of church. Please call Todd Groenendyk if you have any question 667-2556.

SENIOR SINGLES FELLOWSHIP:  Our next meeting had to be scheduled on Thurs., July 31st due to the program planned.  Lunch will be at the new Rainbow Grill, 4225   32nd Ave., south of Hudsonville at 1 p.m.  From there we will go to Holland PRC for the program.  Call Florence (457-0474) or Harriet (669-3785) for reservations by Monday, July 28th.  Hope to see you there!

The League of the Protestant Reformed Adult Bible Societies' Mass Meeting/ Lecture is scheduled for Tuesday, September 16 at 8 pm at First Protestant Reformed Church. Rev. Bill Langerak will speak on "The Unity of Scripture".  Plan now to attend this timely lecture to begin our Bible study season

School News

The Covenant Christian Board meets Monday, July 21 at 7:30 PM.

Adams Christian School’s Board Newsletter is available today in the back of church.

Covenant Christian is accepting applications for a Boys JV Soccer coach for this fall.  The season begins August 11.  For more information, or to apply, contact Travis VanBemmel at 662-9683 or e-mail covenantad@yahoo.com.  Please apply by July 28.

CCHS FOUNDATION GOLF OUTING:  Advance Notice - Please reserve Saturday, September 6, 2008, for our annual golf outing to be held at The Mines Golf Course. More details to follow soon

Adams Christian School is in URGENT need of a girls' volleyball coach.  Interested persons may contact Melissa Looyenga at 530-2933 or at mel815@att.net.  Applicants must be high school graduates and have knowledge of the game.