Loveland Protestant Reformed Church; Loveland, Colorado

The Lord’s Day, May 11, 2008

9:30 a.m. Worship Service The Outpouring of the Spirit I. Its Significance II. Its Character III. Its Fruit Read: Acts 2 Text: Acts 2:16-18 Psalter Numbers: 227, 391, 378, 408 Offerings: 1-General; 2-Benevolent Next week: 1-General; 2-Benevolent eb	6:00 p.m. Worship Service Standing Before God as the Ambassador of Life I. Apparently A Messenger of Death II. Confident As Ambassador of Life III. Maintained by Him Before Whom He Stands Read: I Kings 17 Text: I Kings 17:17-24 Psalter Numbers: 134, 6, 16, 60 Offerings: 1-Spokane Mission2-Sem. Assistance Fund Next Week: Domestic Missions
Nursery: A.M.: Lisa, Nicole, Jake P.M.: Pam, Alison, Ryan G. Next Week: A.M.: Marla, Brianna, Brittany P.M.: Lorinda, Stephanie V.U., Isaac Nursery caretaker for May: Kelly J. Next Month: Jessica S. The first listed nursery attendant should be in the nursery 10-15 minutes before the service starts. Please remember to find a replacement if you are going to be absent.

Welcome: We welcome our visitors to our worship service today. If you are a visitor, please fill out a visitor card found in the bulletin racks and give it to one of the greeting elders at the end of the service “O Lord our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! Who hast set thy glory above the heavens.” Psalm 8:1(To request a CD or audiocassette of this week’s sermons or other events, sign the sheet on the narthex closet door.)

Baptism: Justin Griess appeared before the consistory to request baptism for Mason Tyler. Request was granted with baptism scheduled for May 25, the Lord willing.

Lord’s Supper: The sacrament will be administered during this morning’s service. In obedience to the will of Christ that the church supervise admission to the Lord's Table, only members of the congregation and those who have received permission of our elders may partake. May the knowledge of God’s blessing, in spite of our constant sinfulness, assure us that we may partake of and enjoy His rich and blessed fellowship.

Denominational News: Rev. Spriensma and Rev. Bill Langerak will be leaving for the Philippines this coming Monday. Besides preaching for the Berean Prot. Ref. Church of the Philippines, they plan for the celebration of the Lord's Supper, visit the church extension work in Gabaldon, and meet with the Bastion of Truth Reformed Church pastors. Pastor Spriensma will be with Pastor Langerak for ten days, and then Rev. Langerak's wife, Karen, will join him as they consider the call extended to them to work in the Philippines.

Myanmar: Let us remember the saints in Myanmar where a devastating cyclone has destroyed much property and taken many lives. Contact has been made with Rev. Titus. He and his family and their home survived, although his chickens and coops were blown away. Several families of the church who lost their homes are now living with Rev. Titus. Anyone wishing to help the saints there can send their donation to Hope PRC designating their gift for Myanmar.

Reformed Witness Hour: Tune into the RWH today at 1:30 p.m. on KLTT 670 AM to hear a message on: “The Daughter of Sarah” I Peter 3:3-4. This can also be accessed online anytime throughout the week by clicking on the "Reformed Witness Hour" tab at www.prca.org

Psalters:  Anyone interested in getting a Psalter or two are encouraged to pick them up.  The limit is two Psalters for families and one for singles.  They are located in the church narthex against the north wall and also in the old church basement near the back door.

Requested Announcements:

School Board: The monthly school board meeting will be held tomorrow evening, May 12, at 7:30 p.m.

Buffet:  Please make plans to attend the Memorial Day Breakfast Buffet, Monday, May 26, 6:30-9:30 AM.  Your freewill donations will benefit our Christian school.

 Chapel: Chapel is scheduled for next Friday, May 16, beginning at 8:35 A.M.  Mr. Bruce Koole will be our speaker, and will be addressing the students based on the life of Joseph.  Both upper and middle rooms will present a brief program.  All are welcome. 

Church Picnic:  Please reserve Saturday, June 28, for the annual church picnic.  More details to follow soon.

Teacher: The Free Christian School in Edgerton, MN is in urgent need of a teacher for grades 4-8 for the 2008-09 school year. Please contact Glenn Gunnink (507) 227-4019 or (507)442-3095 or Jeff Baker (507)631-6653 for more information.

  Convention Bus: There will be a bus leaving the Lansing, IL area to the Young People's Convention and back to Lansing. If a bus ride is needed please contact Becky Maatman at rmaatman@juno.com If there are any other questions Mrs. Maatman will advise you. Please notify her by the 23rd of May if transportation from Lansing, IL area is needed. Thank you. Her telephone number is 708.895.5334.

Attention Young People:  The registration deadline for the 2008 Young People's Convention is this week Thursday, May 15, so please send in your registration forms ASAP if you are planning on attending this year's convention.  We MUST have all forms in by May 15.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Monday, May 12

(Rev. Miersma-L. Griess) (V. Solanyk-M.Schwarz) (R. Ezinga-R. Tolsma)

7:00 pm—Jon Mooy 7:00 pm—Jordan Kamps 7:00 pm—Paul Fowler

8:00 pm—Don Schwarz 8:00 pm—Larry Kooienga 8:00 pm—Dom Gendill

9:00 pm—K. Van Bemmel 9:00 pm—Dennis Griess 9:00 pm—Marla Van Baren

Tuesday, May 13

(Rev. Miersma-R. Ezinga) (V. Solanyk-L. Griess) (R. Tolsma-M. Schwarz)

7:00 pm—John Moore 7:00 pm—Bill Pipe 7:00 pm—Ed Tolsma

8:00 pm—Loren Griess 8:00 pm—James Jansma 8:00 pm—August Hollema

9:00 pm—Glen Griess 9:00 pm—Liz Griess 9:00 pm—Elizabeth Schwarz