Trinity Protestant Reformed Church

3385 Van Buren * Hudsonville, MI

Phone: 669-7024 * Website: trinityprc.org

This is the Lord’s Day, August 29, 2010

9:30 AM ~ Prof. R. Decker 6:00 PM ~ Rev. A. Spriensma

“Our Only Comfort” “The Christian Minister As A Builder”

I The Meaning of It I The Church As A Building

II The Exclusiveness of It II The Workmen And Their Labors

III The Enjoyment of It III The Construction Tested By Fire

Read: Romans 8:18-39 Read:

Text: Lord’s Day 1 Text: I Corinthians 3: 9(B) - 15

Psalter Nos: 283, 77, 53, 87 Psalter Nos: 134 207 237 368

Offerings: Offerings:

Today Today

1) General Fund 2) Seminarian Asst. Fund 1) Benevolence 2) Hope Chr. School

September 5 September 5

1) General Fund 2) Heritage Chr. School 1) Benevolence 2) Evangelism

REFORMED WITNESS HOUR - Sunday 8 AM (WFUR‑FM 102.9) and 4 PM (WFUR-AM 1570)

“The House Upon a Rock” – Matthew 7:24-27

Welcome to all visitors on this Lord’s Day. We pray that God’s Word may save and build up all God’s people. You may listen to our services online at trinityprc.org.

Trinity News

Ministry: We welcome to our pulpit and fellowship Prof. R. Decker this morning and Rev. A. Spriensma this evening. Next Sunday, D.V., Prof. D. Engelsma will lead us in worship in the morning and Rev. K. Koole (preparatory) in the evening.

At our Congregational Meeting, the vote was to extend a call to Rev. Doug Kuiper (Randolph, WI). His contact information is the following: 225 Pierce St., Randolph, WI 53956, (920)326-5642, email – doug,kuiper@prca.org.

July, 2010 Collection Totals

Heritage Chr. School $289.56 Evangelism $229.27

Covenant Chr. High School $418.11 Domestic Missions $284.50

Special Education $327.96 Standard Bearer $296.70

Genesis Chr. Sch. (Lacombe) $316.20

Benevolent Fund Report General Fund Report

Collections $2,624.75 Collections $18,426.46

Disbursements $0.00 Expenses $14,793.77

Balance as of May 31, 2010: $20,333.31 Balance as of May 31, 2010: $70,661.58

Meetings

Deacons Meeting will be this Monday, August 30, at 7:30 PM.

Denomination News

Calls and Trios:

* Cornerstone (IN): Rev. A. Lanning (Faith) declined their call.

* Edgerton (MN): Candidate Dan Holstege is considering their call.

* Holland: Trio of Rev. C. Spronk (Peace, IL), Rev. M. Vander Wall (Redlands, CA), and Candidate

D. Holstege.

* Hope (Walker, MI): Trio of Rev. C. Haak (Georgetown), Rev. W. Langerak (Southeast), and

Candidate D. Holstege

* Kalamazoo: Rev. M. DeVries (Wingham, ON) will be installed this morning by his brother-in-law, Prof.

R. Cammenga.

* Wingham: Trio of Rev. G. Eriks (Hudsonville), Rev. C. Haak, and Rev. A. Lanning (Faith)

Classis West will meet this coming Wednesday, September 1, in Hull, Iowa. They are having an office-bearers’ conference on Tuesday, considering that God created out of nothing. May the Lord enrich the participants of the conference and may His Spirit guide the deliberations and decisions taken at the meeting of classis.

Seminary began classes last week. There are currently 5 Students: Joshua Engelsma, Erik Guichelaar, Karl Dykstra, Vernon Ebe, and Francesco deLucia. The three Senior Students are serving Internships through December (Nathan Decker, Brian Huizinga, and Jon Mahtani). May the Lord of the harvest bless the instruction unto the preparation of laborer's in His harvest.

Other News: This past Monday, the Lord suddenly delivered Pastor Rinat Fazliev to glory. Pastor Fazliev led a small house-church in Uzbekistan and has been in contact with the PRC through the Contact Committee for several years. He had been sick for some time, having been afflicted with a severe kidney disease. Pastor Dilshod Abdulaev, the other PRC contact in Uzbekistan, conducted the funeral. Rinat is survived by his wife, Galina, and his two children, Mark (11 years old) and Yana (7 years old). Let us remember the Fazliev family and the Uzbek churches before our heavenly Father's throne, and may our gracious God give them the hope of resurrection and life in Him who is the Resurrection and the Life.

Requested Announcements

Hope Heralds Concert will be at Sunset Manor Tuesday, August 31, at 7:00 PM.

Labor Day Breakfast, hosted by Grace PRC Young People, will be Monday, September 6, at Hope School from 8 – 10:30 AM. Proceeds are for the 2011 Convention.

Hope Heralds Concert will be at First Jenison CRC on Cottonwood at 8:00 PM Sunday, September 12.

Seminary Convocation will be held on Wednesday, September 15, at 7:30 PM, in Southwest PRC. Prof. Barrett Gritters will speak on the topic “The Minister as Physician.” The seminary will be open after the Convocation, to allow everyone to see the newly renovated classrooms.

Hudsonville Women’s Bible Study will begin September 15, with the daily lessons beginning September 2. Study sheets and sign-up sheet are available in the narthex. See the next Trinity Times for more information.

Fall Lecture by Prof. Hanko, hosted by Byron Center PRC Evangelism Committee, will be held Thursday, October 14, at 7:30 PM. Bring your friends and family. More details to follow.

2011 Young People’s Convention will be hosted by Randolph PRC. The convention will take place August 8-12 at the Green Lake Conference Center in Green Lake, WI. Camping at that location is also available for visitors but is limited and can be reserved a year in advance. Visit our church’s web site for more details: www.randolphprc.org

School Announcements

Adams Announcer is available in the narthex today.

Heritage Christian will begin their 2010-2011 school year, Lord willing, on Tuesday, August 31, at 7:52 AM. We give thanks to God for His covenant faithfulness and pray for His continued blessing in the year ahead.

Covenant Chr. High Sophomore Orientation for the Class of 2013 and their parents will be held this Wednesday, September 1, at 7:30 PM at the school.

Hope Christian will begin its 2010-11 school year on Tuesday, September 7, at 8:15 AM.

Eastside Christian Picnic on the Patio is Thursday, September 2, at 6:15 PM at First PRC. Please come and join us for burgers and hotdogs! We hope to see you there!

Attention students planning to ride the bus to Covenant Christian High: Please be ready to board the bus in the circle drive of Heritage by 7:44 AM. The bus will be leaving for CCHS as close to 7:45 as possible. At the conclusion of the school day, the bus will arrive back at Heritage at approximately 3:00 PM. If you have not signed up for the shuttle bus, but are interested, please call Sharon Kraker at Heritage and let her know. The cost for the year is $325.

Covenant Christian High will begin the 2010-2011 school year on Tuesday, September 7 at 8:10 AM. The Students, Board, Faculty and Staff covet your prayers as we begin another year of covenant education.

Heritage Christian's Fall Kid's Clothing and Toy Sale is Saturday, September 18, from 9:00 AM until Noon. Items for sale include gently used kid's clothing, toys, sporting goods, winter wear, baby items and much more. Hope to see you there!

3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, hosted by Heritage Christian Fundraisers, is for all students in grades 3-9 to be held at CCHS on Saturday, October 16. Teams of 4 players can register for $60 per team. Forms are available at the school office. Call Charlynn Kamps if you have any questions (669-7219).

Opportunities to Serve

Nursery Today: AM – Cara Vink, Casey Gritters, Val Westhuis, Joan Boer, Paula Kuiper

PM – Suzie Kuiper, Renae Vander Kolk, Melissa Ten Broeke, Sara Geerlings

Sept. 5: AM – Dawn Lanning, Nichole Vink, Lydia Dykstra, Bethany De Boode, Kristi Engelsma,

Fiona Holstege

PM – Erin Van Baren, Carolyn Prins, Patricia Van Baren, Emily Bomers

Coffee Servers Today: Rosie Bylsma & Sheryl Van Baren Sept. 5: Paula Kuiper and Barn Ensink

Ushers Today &

Sept. 5: AM – Mitch Van Overloop & Marc Velthouse PM – Tom Ver Strate & Paul Zandstra

Letter Writing to Servicemen

Erik Prins and Jacob Meyerdirk: Phil & Janell Maas

Order of Worship

Prelude

Silent Prayer (Unison)

*Doxology - “Praise God”

*Invocation

*Congregation Singing

Reading of the Law - AM

*Apostles’ Creed - PM

*Congregation Singing

Prayer

Offertory

*Congregation Singing

Scripture Reading

Sermon

Prayer

*Congregation Singing

*Doxology

AM: #411

PM: “May the Grace”

*Benediction

Postlude

* Congregation Standing

Elders

Greg Engelsma

Chuck Ensink

Steve Essenburg (Clerk)

Doug Pastoor (Vice Pres.)

Dave Pohler

Bob Prins (Vice-All)

Kurt Van Overloop

Deacons

Jon Drnek (Vice All)

Chad Engelsma (Benevolent Treas.)

Tom Holstege (Treasurer)

Craig Kuiper (President)

Travis Van Bemmel

Chad Van Overloop (Secretary)

District Elders

Barnhill to Essenburg.............. Pohler, Van Overloop

Feenstra to Pastoor.................. Ensink, Prins

Pohler to Zandstra.................... Engelsma, Pastoor

AM Doxology

Praise ye the Lord, ye hosts above in yonder heavenly height,

And bless the Lord, ye saints below, Who in His praise delight.

By all His creatures let His Name be honored and adored;

Let all that breathe, in praise unite to glorify the Lord.

PM Doxology

May the grace of Christ our 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.

CONSISTORY-APPOINTED COMMITTEES

Activities............................................................ Stefan & Kris Engelsma, Tom & Fiona Holstege

Phil & Janell Maas, Mitch & Melissa Schimmel

Archives............................................................................................................................. Bob Drnek

Building................................................. Chad Van Overloop (Chair), Dan Bylsma, Jeff DeVries

Mitch Schimmel, Travis Van Bemmel

Caring and Sharing................................... Shari Gritters, Renae Vander Kolk Chad Engelsma

Coffee Servers................................................................................................................ Joan Mulder

Communion........................................... Steve & Michelle Essenburg, Doug & Jo Ann Pastoor

Evangelism......................................................................... Steve Bylsma (Chair), Dave Hiemstra

Tom Holstege Aaron Gunnink, Hib Kuiper, Jr.,

Bob Prins, Ryan Richards, Nikki Schipper, Clint Vander Kolk

Finance & Insurance................................... Steve Essenburg, Greg Engelsma, Tom Holstege

Kitchen........................................................................ Lois Dykstra, Barb Ensink, Jo Ann Pastoor

Library................................................................................. Bob & Anne Drnek, Sheryl Van Baren

Music and Program.................................................................................... Dave Pohler, Bob Prins

Nursery................................. Melisa Engelsma, Nikki Holstege, Marie Schipper, Val Westhuis

Pulpit Supply................................................................................ Doug Pastoor, Steve Essenburg

Recording/Sound System................................................. Steve Essenburg, Pete Hanemaayer

Kyle Prins, Kyle Ten Broeke, Phil Van Baren, Paul Vink

Student Aid...................................................... Dave Hiemstra, Al Van Dyke, Kurt Van Overloop

Trinity Times................................................. Kyle & Melissa Ten Broeke, Chuck & Barb Ensink

Ushers......................................................................................... Dan Barnhill and Joel Engelsma