Hudsonville Protestant Reformed Church; Hudsonville, Michigan

THIS IS THE LORD’S DAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2009

                                    9:30AM                                                                         6:00PM

           “God-Centered Worship”           “The Sealing of the 144,000”

                      Lord’s Day 35                                                 Revelation 7:1-4

                            Psalm 100                                                               

                    PSALTER NUMBERS                                                PSALTER NUMBERS

                            255, 362, 270, 409                                                         259, 355, 309, 34

                                OFFERINGS                                                               OFFERINGS

      This Week: 1- General; 2- Special Education                        This Week: 1- Benevolent; 2- N. Ireland Building Fund

       Next Week: 1- General; 2-Midwest PR Secondary Ed           Next Week: 1- Benevolent; 2- Hudsonville Young Peoples

 

Reformed Witness Hour

Sunday - 8 AM on WFUR-FM (102.9) and 4 PM on WFUR-AM (1570)—www.prca.org

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

Next Week’s Topic:  “Yet Will I Rejoice in the Lord”  Habakkuk 3:17-19

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.

Council

Congregational Meeting: The Council scheduled the annual congregational meeting for Wednesday, December 9.  The nominations and agenda will be published soon.

Valet Parking:  Due to the favorable response to valet parking this winter, the valet committee is asking for volunteers to park cars.  We especially encourage young men 18 and older to sign up.  There is a sign-up sheet on the table in the narthex.

Large Print Psalters:  We have a couple of large print Psalters available if anyone would like to use them.  They have the words for all the verses but not the music.  If you are interested, please see Heidi Haveman.

Catechism

Afternoon classes: 9                            Monitor:  Jennifer Coleman

Heidelberg Catechism:  Lord’s Day 9

Essentials:  Lesson 21 extra work

What it Means To Be Reformed:  Belgic Confession Art. 14

Church Family

Thank You: With thankful hearts Dallas and Sandra Parks rejoice knowing Sandra's father, Fred Kamminga's work on this earth is finished and he went triumphantly into Glory with his Heavenly Father. They gratefully thank the congregation, council, and Rev. Eriks for remembering them with cards, acts of kindness and prayer.  I Peter 1:3 and 4, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you…"

Directory Update:  Rob and Vicki Zolen have a new address:  5403 36th Ave in Hudsonville. The phone number remains the same.

Food Drive:  During the month of November, the congregation is being given the opportunity to share what the Lord has given us, in a food drive for others in our church family.  Please bring canned and dried, non-perishable goods to the church kitchen by Sunday, November 29, for distribution by the deacons.  If you would prefer donating gift certificates, you may put those in any offering plate, marked “FOOD DRIVE.”

Societies and Committees

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

Young Peoples will meet after the morning worship service to continue our study of the book of Ephesians.

Young Adults will meet tonight after the worship service.  We will be studying 1 Corinthians.

Ladies Society will meet on Tuesday, November 17 at 7:30 PM.  Study begins with Psalm 125.

Men’s Society will meet on Tuesday, November 17 at 7:30 PM.  Study begins with James 1:1.

Jr. Chr. Fellowship will meet Tuesday, November 17 at 7:30 PM.  Study begins with Lesson 3, IV and we will begin Chapter 4.

Hudsonville Women’s Bible Study meets Wednesday, November 18 at 9:45 AM at Trinity PRC.

Evangelism Committee will meet Thursday, November 19 at 7:30 PM.

Closer Look

The deadline for the December issue of the Closer Look is Monday, November 23.  It will be distributed on Sunday, November  29.

 

Lost and Found

Please check the table in the back of church to see if anything belongs to your family.  Items not claimed by November 15 will be donated.

Denominational News

  • From the Contact Committee: Synod 2009 has authorized the CC to assist the Berean PRC of the Philippines and Covenant PRC of Northern Ireland in the financial support of Mr. Vernon Ibe and Mr. Martyn McGeown during their time of study at our seminary.  Funding for this support comes from collections taken in our churches for the Foreign Student Assistance Fund.  Based on collections received so far this year, a $10,000 shortfall is anticipated.  We ask for your prayerful consideration and support of this worthy cause.
  • Rev. Haak is considering the call from Byron Center PRC.
  • Cornerstone PRC is extending a call to Rev. Slopsema.
  • Bethel calls today from its trio of Prof. Engelsma, Rev. Eriks, and Rev. Koole.
  • First Holland PRC calls today from its trio of Rev. Key, Rev. Koole, and Rev. W. Langerak.
  • Trinity PRC calls on Nov. 24 from its trio of Rev. Eriks, Rev. Koole, and Rev. Marcus.
  • This week Sid Miedema and Rev. J. Laning will be traveling to Singapore to join Rev. Koole.  Rev. Laning and Rev. Koole will be speaking at a Reformation Day Conference sponsored by Covenant ERCS.  They will also be meeting with the Session of the Covenant congregation to work toward re-establishing a relationship with our churches per their request to Synod 2009.

Nursery: TODAY AM Infants: Lynn Kuiper, Carmen Miedema

                             AM Toddlers: Jill Holstege, Rachel Rowe, Ashley Timmerman

                             PM Infants: Pam Bylsma, Heather Zolen

                             PM Toddlers: Holly Feenstra, Sadie Engelsma

Next Week: AM Infants:  Betty Haveman, Alyssa Rowe

                   AM Toddlers: Lori Duthler, Jessica Miedema, Trevor Miedema

                   PM Infants:   Michelle DeBoer, Kerri DeGram

                   PM Toddlers:  Kara Gritters, Karissa Kuiper, Ben Zolen

Greeters: TODAY     AM: Perk and Agnes Schut  PM:  Jordan and Alyssa VanBaren

                Next Week AM: Brent and Jessica VanderKolk PM:  Ryan and Kelli VanDerMeulen

November Ushers:     AM:  Josh DeGram, Drew Duthler, Nick Dykstra, Doug Feenstra

                                  PM:  Jordan Dykstra, Keith Feenstra, Dan Gritters

Requested Announcements

Thanksgiving Singspiration will be held on Sunday, November 22 at 8:15 PM at Trinity PRC in Hudsonville.  It will be hosted by the Young People's Federation Board and a collection will be taken for the 2010 Young People's Convention.  Please plan to join us for an hour of giving thanks in song to our Heavenly Father.

POINSETTIA SALE: The Young People's of First PRC (GR) are selling these flowers in a variety of colors in 6" foil-covered pots and gift-boxed for $10 each. Please place your order by Wednesday, November 25. Contact dancarolmonsma@aol.com or 447.1750 to place your order by November 25. Proceeds to help defray the expenses of our 2010 Conventioneers. Thank you!

70th Annual Performance by the Zeeland Civic Chorus of G. F. Handel's Messiah will be given on Thursday, December 3, at 7:30 PM at the First CRC of Zeeland and on Tuesday, December 8, at 7:30 PM at the Central Avenue CRC of Holland.  Join the chorus for a night of inspirational music.  No tickets are needed.  A freewill offering will be taken.

Post High Bible Study will be starting up again shortly with a fresh new look. Plan now to join us for a great time of fellowship, discussion and refreshments. More details are yet to come, so please stay tuned.

Hope Heralds 2009 CD "Glad Adoration" is here! You can get your copy at the Reformed Book Outlet, Heritage Christian School, or by contacting Dan VanDyke (616-669-7390) or Karen Daling (616-662-0784 or bulletin@faithprc.org). Cost of the CD is $10. 2009 Hope Heralds members, contact Dan or Karen to get your complimentary copy.

Cookbooks, sold by Trinity's Young People, remain available for $15 each.  They make a great Christmas, wedding, bridal shower, etc. gift!  To purchase, please contact Bev Kuiper, 896-1309 or hibevkuiper@gmail.com.  They are also available at the Reformed Book Outlet.

2010 Protestant Reformed Mission Calendar: Active in Missions has produced a 2010 calendar of our Protestant Reformed mission fields and contacts. The 12-month calendar features colorful pictures and descriptions of the fields as well as birthdays and anniversaries of our missionary families. A sample copy of the calendar is available in the back of church. An order form is included in the Closer Look, or you can place an order by sending your name, phone number, 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.

School News

Heritage Chr. School Board will meet Monday, November 16 at 7:30 PM.

CCHS Board will meet Monday, November 16 at 7:30 PM.

Adams Christian School is conducting our deficit support drive for 2009-2010 by mail.  The goal of this drive is $250,000.  To date, we have received $151,000 in pledges and have collected $105,000 of that amount.  Information and commitment forms will be sent out this week.  Please prayerfully consider this need and return your form by November 30, even if you cannot contribute at this time.

Protestant Reformed Special Education Drive is being conducted the weeks of November 15 and 22 through the mail.  Our goal this year is $104,000.  We earnestly pray that with God’s gracious help we can attain this goal.  If you did not receive a letter, or have any questions, please call Brandon Van Overloop (616-669-4816) or Bern Zandstra (616-534-3865).

Heritage Chr. School Board gratefully thanks all those who generously contributed to the Fall Drive.  At this time we have received $106,000 of our goal of $125,000.  If you have not been contacted or have not sent in your contribution, please send your gift to Heritage Christian School.  If you have given and are able to give more it would be greatly appreciated as we strive to keep tuition for our families at a reasonable level.  We also gratefully thank the drive captains and the collectors for their work.

Adams 7th Annual Craft Show is planned for Saturday, November 21 from 9 AM to 3 PM.  Stop in and shop from a large variety of crafters (over 65 have signed up).  Stay for a delicious lunch (chicken salad croissants), and purchase from the bake sale to satisfy your sweet tooth.  Your support by attending this event is greatly appreciated.  Any questions can be directed to Lydya at 681-5609 or Ljhulst@gmail.com. 

Friends of Adams Christian School:  We are currently making preparations for our bake sale at our annual Craft Show, held at ACS on November 21.  This is the only booth at our show whose proceeds go to our school, and it is 100% profit!  Everyone is invited to participate by donating baked goods of any sort.  If you would like to participate, please contact Rebecca Kleyn at 532-1075 or coreb@sbcglobal.net.  There are disposable tins available at Adams for your convenience.  Thank you!

Covenant Christian Ladies Aid (Lynden, WA) is selling their cookbooks, Home Cookin', for $10. This would make a great Christmas gift, and help our school at the same time.  Please call Darlene Bertsch (616-837-6426) to pay for it and to receive your cookbook.  Thank You!

Hope School Circle will be making Pigs-in-the-Blanket on Tues.  December 8.  Call Joann Klamer at 878-1876 or e-mail at joann@brinpt.com to place your order soon so you don't miss out.  At only $6.50 per dozen these are a great value and quantities are limited.

From Hope PRCS Mothers Circle: Coming soon, His Glory Tell, is an arrangement of Psalms by Marilyn DeVries played on the organ.  This new CD will be available early December and would make a great gift.  All orders received by December 1 will be delivered by Christmas.  The orders forms are available in the back of church.  If you have any questions, call Dawn DeVries at 616-677-1819.

Faith Christian School in Randolph, WI, is seeking a teacher for either the Upper Room (grades 6-8) or the Middle Room (grades 3-5) starting next school year 2010-2011.  Interested individuals should contact Board President, Joe Van Baren at 920-326-6190 or the administrator, Mike Vander Veen at michael.vanderveen@yahoo.com or 920-296-4406.

Protestant Reformed School in Wingham was unable to hire teachers to fill its classrooms last year.  Therefore we have changed our plans and are hoping to open for the 2010-11 year D.V.  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 please contact board vice president Mr. Harvey Kikkert at (519)523-4823 or email hkikkert@hurontel.on.ca.