Trinity Protestant Reformed Church

9:30 AM ~ Prof. R. Decker 6:00 PM ~ Rev. H. Bleyenberg

“Preaching: The Chief Means Of Grace” “Burning the Books”

I The Means of Grace I. The Meaning

II Preaching as the Means of Grace II. The Reason

III The Implications of This Truth III. The Possibility

Read: Ephesians 4:11-21; Romans 10:1-15 Read: Acts 19:1-20

Text: Lord’s Day 25 Text: Acts 19:19-20

Psalter Nos: 175, 152, 368, 403 Psalter Nos: 90, 208,356, 64

Offerings: Offerings:

Today Today

1) General Fund 2) Special Education 1) Benevolence 2) Faith Sch. (Randolph, WI)

November 22 November 22

1) General Fund 2) Foreign Missions 1) Benevolence

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

In Praise of Sovereign Grace: Preservation of the Saints – John 17:11-12

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.

Catechism

Catechism assignments for tomorrow, November 9, are as follows:

Beginners: Lesson 9

Juniors: Lesson 9 and written work

Seniors: Lesson 9 and written work

Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 9 and written work

Essentials: Lesson 6

Trinity News

Ministry: We welcome to our pulpit and fellowship Prof. R. Decker this morning and Rev. H. Bleyenberg this evening. Next Sunday evening, Prof. R. Cammenga will preach for us, D.V.

Fall Family Visitation Schedule continues this week with the schedule as follows:

Today after AM service: Nate Lanning

7:00 8:00

Mon., Nov. 16: Kyle Ten Broeke Sarah Hoeksema

Tues., Nov. 17: Tom Schipper Matt Dykstra

Births: Congratulations to Dan and Jean Bylsma who were blessed with a baby girl, Natalie Renee, this past Tuesday and to Tim and Katie Bleyenberg on the birth of their daughter, Kara Lyn, yesterday. Mothers and babies are all doing well.

Annual Congregational Meeting is Tuesday, November 24, at 7:30 PM. Agendas and proposed 2010 budget are in your mail slots. A minister will be called from the following trio: Rev. G. Eriks (Hudsonville), Rev. K. Koole (Grandville) and Rev. J. Marcus (Edmonton, Canada).

Baptism of Andrew Stefan, infant son of Paul and Melisa Engelsma, is scheduled for Sunday morning, December 6.

Thank You: We would like to extend a heart felt thank you to the Trinity congregation for the meals, baked goods, gifts, cards and visits we received following the birth of Andrew. What a blessing it is that we have experienced the communion of the saints through your kindness. Thank you again for everything! ~ In Him, Paul and Melisa Engelsma and children

From the RFPA: RFPA is thankful to our heavenly Father for the gifts and prayers from members of Trinity. The gifts allow the RFPA to publish and distribute books and the Standard Bearer at affordable prices. Readers from around the world use these publications and express their appreciation. Please keep this kingdom cause in your prayers.

Societies and Meetings

Young People will meet this morning following the service in the Fellowship Building.

Men’s Bible Study will meet at 7:30 PM this Wednesday, November 18, in the Fellowship Building, studying I Peter 1:5ff.

Denomination News

Calls: Rev. C. Haak, (Georgetown) is considering the call to Byron Center. Cornerstone (IN) extended a call to Rev. J. Slopsema (First, GR). Bethel formed a trio of Prof. D. Engelsma, Rev. G. Eriks (Hudsonville) and Rev. K. Koole (Grandville). Holland has a trio of Rev. S. Key (Hull, IA), Rev. W. Langerak (Southeast) and Rev. K. Koole.

Other News: Prof. H. Hanko left over a week ago to speak four weeks among the saints of Covenant PRC of Northern Ireland, which allows Rev. Stewart to develop the work in Limerick, Ireland. Rev. K. Koole continues to labor among the Covenant Evangelical Reformed Church of Singapore, while Rev. Paul Goh is working among Reformed Christians in Malaysia. Sid Miedema, a member of the Contact Committee, will join Rev. Koole in Singapore this week in order to work toward re-establishing a relationship with them, per their request to Synod 2009.

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."

Requested Announcements

Hudsonville Ladies’ Bible Study is this Wednesday, November 18, at 9:45 AM.

Thanksgiving Singspiration, hosted by the Young People's Federation Board, is Sunday, November 22, at 8:15 PM at Trinity PRC in Hudsonville. A collection will be taken for the Young People's Convention to be held next summer.

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. Contact dancarolmonsma@aol.com or 447.1750 to place your order by November 25. Proceeds are to defray the expenses of our 2010 Conventioneers. Thank you!

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

2010 Protestant Reformed Mission Calendar, produced by Active in Missions, features colorful pictures and descriptions of our PR mission fields and contacts, as well as birthdays and anniversaries of our missionary families. A sample copy is in the narthex. An order form is in the Trinity Times, or by sending your name, phone, 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.

Fitting Praises Vol. 13 CDs by the Protestant Reformed Psalm Singing Choir is available at the special introductory price of $11 per CD until December 26. Order forms are available in the narthex or e-mail Jon Rutgers at jon253@sbcglobal.net.

School Announcements

PR 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 (669-4816) or Bern Zandstra (534-3865).

Adams Deficit Support Drive for 2009-2010 is being conducted 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.

Adams Annual Craft Show is this Saturday, November 21, from 9-3. 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. 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 : Everyone is invited to participate in donating baked goods of any sort to the Craft Show. 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.

Pigs-in-the-Blanket, by Hope School Circle, will be made Tuesday, 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. Continued . . .

Teacher Position: 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.

Heritage Chr. 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.

Home Cookin’ Cookbooks, by Covenant Chr. of Lynden, Washington, are $10 each. They would make great Christmas gifts for family and friends. To order, please call Rachel at 360-354-0945.

Opportunities to Serve

Nursery Today: AM – Karen and Elizabeth Ensink and Alicia Prins

PM – Tracy Dykstra and Melissa Engelsma

Nov. 22: AM – Andrew Prins, Missy Kuiper and Jessica Dykstra

PM – Laura Kamps and Donna Zandstra

Coffee Servers Today: Carolyn Prins and Joan Mulder Nov. 22: Lori Van Overloop and Laura Kamps

Ushers Today: AM – Pat Mac Graw and John Mulder PM – Kyle Prins and Mitch Schimmel

Nov. 22: AM – Andy and Tom Schipper PM – Dan and Phil Van Baren

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

Brian Dykstra (Vice All)

Chuck Ensink

Steve Essenburg

Doug Pastoor (Clerk)

Dave Pohler

Bob Prins

Jerry VanderKolk (Vice President)

Deacons

Jon Drnek (Vice All)

Chad Engelsma (Benevolent Treas.)

Craig Kuiper(Secretary)

Hib Kuiper (President)

Travis Van Bemmel

Paul Vink (Treasurer)

District Elders

Barnhill to Ensink..................... Pohler, Vander Kolk

Essenburg to Mulder........................... Ensink, Prins

Pastoor to Zandstra................... Dykstra, Essenburg

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.