Hudsonville Protestant Reformed Church; Hudsonville, Michigan

THIS IS THE LORD’S DAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2010

                                        9:30AM                                                                                 6:00PM

2. “Praying to our Heavenly Father”       3.  “Giving Account of Our Stewardship”

                         Lord’s Day 46                                                  Luke 16: 1-12

                         Luke 11: 1-13

                     PSALTER NUMBERS                                                        PSALTER NUMBERS

                                  175, 329, 278, 54                                                                    260, 70, 305, 104

                                    OFFERINGS                                                                         OFFERINGS

      This Week: 1- General; 2- Heritage Chr. School       This Week: 1- Benevolent; 2- N. Ireland Building Fund

        Next Week: 1- General; 2-Covenant Chr. High          Next Week: 1- Benevolent; 2- Foreign Missions

 

Welcome to all our visitors today.

 We pray that God’s Word may save and build up all God’s people.

Please sign the guest book and join us for fellowship after the worship service.   

CD’s and DVD’s of sermons are available upon request.

See the notebook on the bulletin table.

Catechism

Afternoon classes: Lesson 18                                           Monitor:  Judy Kuiper

Heidelberg Catechism:  Lord’s Day 18

Essentials:  Lesson 26 extra work

What it Means To Be Reformed:  Belgic Confession Art. 28 & 29

Church Family

Birth:  We rejoice with Nick and Lauren Dykstra who were blessed with the birth of a baby girl, Natalie Joy, this past Wednesday.  Both Lauren and Natalie are doing well and returned home. 

Fire:  Derek and Leanne Cnossen have been living with Leanne's parents, Prof. and Mrs. Cammenga.  This past week the Cammenga's home sustained damage from a fire.  The Lord spared their lives and no one was hurt.  The family confesses the goodness of God.  This reminds us not to set our hearts on the things that perish.  Let us remember these families in our prayers.  "O Lord God of hosts, who is a strong Lord like unto thee?  or to thy faithfulness round about thee?"  Psalm 89:6. 

Our Sick:  Lois Kamps was moved from Holland Hospital to the Robert Brown Center.

Thank You:  A special thank you to the congregation for the many prayers, cards, and other expressions of sympathy shown with the death of our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.  John 14:1-2 “Let not your heart be troubled:  ye believe in God, believe also in me.  In my Father’s house are many mansions:  if it were not so, I would have told you.  I go to prepare a place for you.”  Rich and Kathy Feenstra; Keith, Holly and Cody Feenstra; Doug, Rachel, Dylan and Ashlee Feenstra.

Thank You:  We would like to thank the congregation for the prayers and cards received in the death of our son and brother.  Psalm 73:24  “Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.”  Mr. John Bodbyl, George and Mary Lynn Postmus

Thank You:  Thanks to many the people who were so kind to visit, bring food and so many expressions of concern and love and encouragement for my birthday and surgery.  It is such a wonderful experience to be part of the body of Christ.  Thank be to God.  Psalm 46:11 “The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.”  Gord VanOverloop

Thank You:  We would like to thank everyone for all the cards, visits, meals, gifts, words of encouragement and especially the prayers.  God’s amazing grace has been manifested to us through the beauty of the communion of the saints.  “Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.”  In Christ, for Whom we wait, Bev Kuiper and Family.

Societies and Committees

Young Peoples:  Please meet in the society room at 11:15 instead of 11:30 for a short business/fundraiser meeting.  Then we will continue our discussion of the book of Ephesians.

Choir will meet TODAY from 11:15 – 12:30.

Young Adults will meet tonight after the worship service in the society room.

Men’s Society will meet Tuesday, February 9 at 7:30 PM.  Study begins with James 3:9.

Jr. Christian Fellowship will meet on Tuesday, February 9 at 7:30 PM to continue our discussion of the book of Ezra.  Discussion will begin at chapter 7 of the Ezra Study Guide.

Adult Bible Study will meet on Thursday, February 11 at 7:30 PM.  Study begins with question 1.D. on page 53 of the James Study Guide.

Blue Print:  The long range building committee has been unable to fine a blueprint of the existing church building.  If anyone knows where the blueprint can be found or has a copy, please contact Jim Westing.

Outings and Activities

Thank You:  Hudsonville PRC Young People's Society would like to thank all who came to our fundraiser at the Chicago Dr. Pizza Hut Tuesday, February 2.  Your support is much appreciated!

Secret Pal Party:  If you are interested in planning the revealing party, please call Holly Feenstra or Rachel Feenstra.  The party is usually held the beginning of March.

Jr. Christian Fellowship invites the older members of the congregation to a night of fun, fellowship and games on Friday, February 19 at 6:00 PM, here at church.  A light supper and dessert will be served.  Please call Brandon and Kelly VanOverloop (669-4816) or Mitch and Jennifer Zuverink (896-7096) if you would like transportation.

Second Annual Job and Trade Show: Hudsonville YP Society is again hosting the job and trade show that will showcase our skills and products as a fundraising activity for the 2010 Convention.  It will be held at CCHS on Friday, April 23 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM.  Last year we had over 50 booths set up in the gym.  This year we will have the CCHS students visiting the booths Friday afternoon to see the various careers that are available.  Businesses, hobbies to corporations, to be a part of this activity or learn more about it, please contact Andy Peterson at a.peterson@charter.net or Cliff VanPutten at ennuye@me.com or visit our website at http://jobandtradefair.info/

Denominational News

• Rev. Koole declined the call from First PRC of Holland.
• Rev. J. Laning declined the call from Cornerstone PRC.
• Rev. Spriensma answers today the call from Bethel PRC.
• Rev. A. Lanning is considering the call from Trinity PRC.
• Byron Center PRC’s new trio is Rev. A. Lanning, Rev. Slopsema, and Rev. Spriensma.
• Cornerstone PRC’s new trio is Rev. Bruinsma, Rev. A. Lanning, and Rev. Spriensma.
• The three seminary students who are currently in their third year of seminary will be doing their internships later this year.  Nathan Decker will intern at Grandville PRC under Rev. Koole, Brian Huizenga at Southeast PRC under Rev. W. Langerak, and Jon Mahtani at First GR under Rev. Slopsema. 

January Collections

Budget Envelopes                $36,962.00     Benevolent Collections        $4,821.10     Beacon Lights                               $296.50

Budget Loose                           1,467.80     Benevolent Balance                5,941.44     Covenant Chr. – Lynden                 659.10

Budget Total                          38,429.80     Covenant Chr.                        1,564.75     Emeritation Fund                            292.00

                                                                    Heritage Chr.                             948.45     Genesis Chr. – Lacombe                  447.11

                                                                    Special Education                      594.25     Georgetown Harmony Homes         556.26

                                                                    Adams Chr.                               506.25     Reformed Witness Hour                  437.65

Requested Announcements

The Standard Bearer - audio. Each issue of The Standard Bearer will now be available in an audio format (for listening and downloading) at the Southeast PRC website. The web address is southeastprc.org or can be found by going through the PRC listings at prca.org.

The Psalm Choir will practice today at 2:15 PM at Grandville PRC.

Special Needs Program:  If you would like to purchase a DVD of the program, contact Ruth Kaptein at 669-8953 or http://us.mc810.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=ruth@spectrumnetdesigns.com.

Reformed Doctrines Class meets Wednesday, February 10, at 7:45 PM at Faith Church.  The subject is "The Holy Spirit and Sanctification."  Young and old are welcome.

Holland YP Elegant Dinner:  You are cordially invited to attend on Feb. 12 at Holland PRC. We can accommodate singles, couples, and groups and will be serving your choice of beef or chicken.  Please call Heidi Mowery at 875-2177 to reserve your time.  Nursery will be provided.  Donations will be used for Holland YP convention costs.  Hope you see you there!

Grandville PRC Fundraisers are hosting a Sunday Evening Musical Program on February 21 at 8:00 PM.  Collection will be taken for lowering the cost of Grandville Young Peoples’ convention fees.

Hope PRC Soup Supper:  Please reserve Saturday, March 6, for the annual Young People's Soup Supper.  Delicious homemade soups and desserts, breads and more will be served from 4:30 until 7:00 PM at Hope School.  Thanks for your support!

Grandville YP Fundraisers: Covenant Basketball Alumni game on Saturday, March 6 at 6:30 PM at CCHS. (Following Hope PRC Soup Supper) For questions, call Geoff Veldman at 723-1557 or Anne Veldman at 531-9793.

Women's Retreat 2010 will be held at First CRC of Byron Center, 2450 85^th Street SW, Byron Center, MI, 49315 on March 12 & 13.  Deadline for registration is February 28.  look for registration forms and updated lodging information at http://www.byronprc.org/.  Our theme is “Women Walking in Fellowship” based on Colossians 3:14-15.  Plan now for a time of fellowship in God’s Word.South Holland PRC:  The New Church Building Committee of the Protestant Reformed Church of South Holland is soliciting for private, unsecured 5 year loans to fund the construction of a new church building.  These notes will bear interest at a rate of 4 percent per annum with interest to be paid semi-annually with principal due in full at maturity.  Interested parties should contact Eric Ophoff (708-205-3568) or Steve Van Drunen (708-732-1300) for further details.

Young Adults Retreat:  Loveland PRC will be hosting a young adults retreat to be held March 15-18, 2010, D.V. at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, CO.  Prof. R. Dykstra and Rev. A. Lanning will be speaking on the theme, "Receiving Wisdom from Elders". Registration forms are located on the Loveland PRC page of www.prca.org, and will be received through February 13. Please email lovelandyaretreat@yahoo.com or call Esther at 970-775-0068 with questions.

The Mattaniah Male Choir, the Lord willing, hopes to come to Grand Rapids on Friday, October 15, 2010.  They will be accompanied by Andre Knevel on the organ and Lisolotte Fennema Rykola on the pan flute.  More details will be forthcoming.

School News

Hope PRC School Board is scheduled to meet this Wednesday, February 10, at 7:30 PM.

Hope School Circle will be making Pigs-in-the-Blanket on Tuesday, February 9.  Your orders can be picked up at the school between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm unless other arrangements have been made.  Please be prompt as freezer space is limited.  Thank you so much for your support! 

Adams Soup Supper:  Please plan to attend on February 11 at Adams Christian School from 5:00-7:00 PM.  Take out will be available after 6:00 PM.

Hope PRC School's next PTA meeting will be held on Thursday, February 11, at 7:30 PM.  The topic is "Local Opportunities and God's Most Elegant Book".

Heritage Christian School’s 4^th through 9^th grade students will present a band and choir concert on Thursday evening, February 25 at 7:30 PM at the Allendale High School Auditorium. Everyone is invited to attend this evening of praise and glory to God.

Eastside Christian School:  Come and enjoy Flik's famous pizza sponsored by the ninth grade class of Eastside to be held at First PRC on Saturday, February 27, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.  We will have OPEN GYM, ping-pong, and bean bag competition.  Show your support!  We hope to see you there!

Adams Christian School Garage Sale Fundraiser:  Come out and support Adams Christian School on Saturday, March 20.  We will be having a garage sale in the school gym from 9AM- 2PM. Hope to see you there!

CCHS 4on4 Volleyball Tournament:  The CCHS volleyball program is again sponsoring a 4 on 4 tournament on Saturday, March 20 at CCHS.  We still have a few spots available for women's teams, so please call Denise Uittenbogaard at 669-2037 to reserve your spot.

Heritage Christian School of Hudsonville, MI invites you to attend our 25^th Anniversary Celebration. The celebration will be held on Saturday afternoon, May 1, 2010, D.V. We give thanks to God for His covenant faithfulness and anticipate this occasion with great joy.

Genesis Christian Preschool is taking enrollment for next year.  Your child must be 4 years old by September 1, 2010.  If you are interested, please contact Kari Doezema 667-1552 or Kelli Vander Meulen at 690-0696 by March 3.

CCHS is accepting applications for a JV Softball coach.  Please contact Travis Van Bemmel at covenantad@yahoo.com or 453-2427.

Heritage Christian School is accepting applications for an elementary teaching position.  Applicants must be members of the PR churches who possess a teaching degree.  Resumes may be sent directly to the school before February 8.  Questions should be directed to Brian Kuiper (616-669-1773, bkuiper@hchr.org) or Bob Drnek (616-403-8929, DDB573411@gmail.com).

The Protestant Reformed Christian School of Dyer, Indiana is seeking applications from qualified individuals for a lower grade teaching position.  If you are interested, please contact the administrator Ryan Van Overloop, at (219) 558-2660 (school) or (219) 374-6547 (home) or the Education Committee chairman Don Terpstra, at (219) 322-8416.

Loveland Protestant Reformed Christian School in Loveland, CO  is seeking a teacher for the Lower Room (grades 1-3) and a Kindergarten teacher starting next school year 2010-2011.  Interested individuals should contact Board President Steve Ezinga at 970-663-0474 or the administrator Jay Kalsbeek at 970-988-1429 or jaynlora@yahoo.com. 

Adams PRC School is accepting applications for an elementary teaching position.  Applicants must be members of the Protestant Reformed churches.  For questions or inquiry, please call the school administrator, Rick Mingerink, at school (616) 531-0748 or cell (616) 309-0274, or the Education Chairman, Tim Block, at home (616) 878-4617.

The Protestant Reformed School in Wingham, Ontario, Canada, is planning to start a Protestant Reformed school in September 2010, Lord willing.  We are seeking an elementary teacher to teach a class of 16 students of grades K-6.  Volunteer assistance will be available.  We are also seeking a teacher/administrator for a class of 9 students of grades 7-12.  Teaching will be assisted by online curriculum for the upper grades.  For more information, contact board vice president Mr. Harvey Kikkert at (519)523-4823 or email hkikkert@hurontel.on.ca