Hudsonville Protestant Reformed Church; Hudsonville, Michigan

THIS IS THE LORD’S DAY, JULY 13, 2008

                                    9:30AM                                                                                      6:00PM

         “The Praying Child of God”                         “Jesus’ Instruction

                       Lord’s Day 45                              Concerning Spiritual Rebirth”

                                   Romans 8                                                                                 John 3:1-5

                     PSALTER NUMBERS                                                  PSALTER NUMBERS

                              229, 2, 278, 150                                                                 418, 96, 357, 192

                                OFFERINGS                                                                        OFFERINGS

      This Week: 1-General;2-Covenant Chr. High                                          This Week: 1- Benevolent;2-Covenant Chr. - Lynden

       Next Week: 1-General;2-Special Education                                             Next Week: 1-Benevolent;2-Love INC

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: “Job’s Confession”  Job 1:20-22

Next week’s Topic: “Fear Lest We Come Short” Hebrews 4:1,2

 

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.   

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

See the notebook on the bulletin table.

Baptism

At its meeting this past week, with thanksgiving to our faithful covenant God the Consistory approved seven baptism requests and scheduled baptisms.  Next Sunday morning the sacrament of baptism will be administered to Ellie Grace Eriks (daughter of Pastor and Jen), Jonathan Ian Hoekstra (son of Josh and Sharla), Everett Leon Kamps (son of George and Cathy), and Keira Se-na VanderKolk (daughter of Brent and Jessica).  On August 10, the sacrament of baptism will be administered to Kenton James Butler (son of Brad and Kelly) and to Jared Steven Holstege (son of Jason and Jill).  On August 31, the sacrament of baptism will be administered to Shane Derek Cnossen (son of Derek and Leanne).

Our Church Family

Wedding:  Nadine Mast and Dustin Boven will be united in marriage Friday night, July 18 at 6:30 PM in the First Byron Chr. Ref. Church.  The congregation is invited to witness the ceremony.

Congratulations to John and Emily Hopkins who were united in marriage this past Friday.

Our Sick:  Mrs. Phyllis Miedema received news recently that the cancer has not spread to her lymph nodes.  She will begin radiation treatments on August 4 for about 6 weeks.  May our loving, sovereign Father continue to provide for Pete and Phyllis in this trial from His hand.

The Congregation and all guests are invited to stay after the morning service Sunday, July 20, for a time of coffee and fellowship.  Anyone willing to bring a plate of cookies/bars, please sign up on the sheet on the Fellowship Table or call Pam Hoekstra at 896-8240.

Young People

Many of our young people will be attending the convention this week in Otisville, MI.  We pray for God’s blessing upon the young people that this might be a week of spiritual strengthening and refreshment in fellowship with other believing young people.  May God’s name be glorified in this week.  Don’t forget about the pre-convention singspiration tonight.

Sunday School

Sunday School meets today at 11:15 AM.  Parents can pick up their children at noon.  There will be no Sunday School on July 20 because of the baptisms and coffee after church.

Attention LIFE Group

We will be meeting this week Monday, July 14, at 10:00 AM.  See the Fellowship Table for more information and sign-up sheet.

Denominational News

Remember Prof. Gritters and the Ibe’s in your prayers as they continue their work in the Philippines this week.  Rev. Koole is considering the call from Calvary PRC.  Doon PRC has formed a new trio from which they will call a missionary to the Philippines:  Rev. R. Kleyn (Trinity), Rev. VanderWal (Redlands), Rev. VanOverloop (Byron Center).  Providence PRC has formed its first trio from which they will call a minister on July 17:  Cand. Bleyenberg, Rev. R. Kleyn, and Rev. Slopsema.

Requested Announcements

The Pre-convention Singspiration will be held TONIGHT at Fair Haven Church in Hudsonville at 8:15 PM.  Everyone is invited to attend.

The 2008 Young People’s Convention is here!  Byron Church is ready and excited to welcome and host you this week.  It is our earnest prayer that we all have a week filled with spiritual growth and encouragement, fun and good fellowship.  If you have any last minute questions, please visit our website at www.prcconvention.com.  See you soon!

Thank You to everyone who signed up for the volleyball and lunch fundraiser this Sat., July 19, at Holland State Park hosted by Faith YP Society. Registration for volleyball starts at 10 AM with the first game starting at 10:30.  Lunch will be served from 12:00-2:00.  Any last minute joiners?  There will be extra food for those who didn’t register.  (In case of rain – alternate site is Covenant Chr. High School.)

The Council of Hope PRC reminds you of our presentation concerning our work with the Protestant Reformed Churches of Myanmar on Sunday, July 20, at 8:00 PM at Hope PRC.

School News

The Hope Foundation Perch Fishing Tournament is July 26.  Look for the tournament brochure on the Fellowship Table.  Please call Todd Groenendyk (667-2556) if you have any questions.

CCHS Foundation Golf Outing:  Advance notice – Please reserve Saturday, September 6, for our annual golf outing to be held at The Mines Golf Course.  More details to follow soon.

CCHS Class Reunion of 1973 originally planned for August 2 is canceled due to lack of interest.

Adams Chr. 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.

Covenant Chr. High 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 email covenantad@yahoo.com.  Please apply by July 28.

Nursery: July 13     AM Infants:  Audra Gritters, Kara Gritters

                                  AM Toddlers:  Jessica Scholten, Alyssa Scholten, Abigail Engelsma, Karissa Kuiper

                                  PM Infants:  Michelle DeBoer, Ashley Timmerman

                                  PM Toddlers:  Penny Kamps, LeighAnn VanPutten, Sandee Rutgers

                July 20      AM Infants:  Kim Kuiper, Leanne Cnossen

                                  AM Toddlers:  Cathy Kamps, Kaley Zwak, Angela Engelsma, Aaron Engelsma

                                  PM Infants:  Lynn Kuiper, Rebecca Kuiper

                                  PM Toddlers:  Kelly VanOverloop, Grant Lubbers and Kyle Rowe

Greeters:     July 13          AM:  Jason and Dolly Holstege PM:  Jason and Jill Holstege

                    July 20          AM:  Steve and Jan Holstege PM:  Bruce and Jodi Hugg

July Ushers:                      AM:  Ryan VanPutten, Tom Wigger, Rob Zolen, Mitch Zuverink

                                           PM:  Jim Westing, Richard Zandstra, Mike Zuverink