CHURCH CALENDAR: ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday, November 14, 2010

TODAY (11/14): THIS MORNING, we will have a healing service. The Elders have decided to offer a special service of
9:30 Rev. Paul Reynen - Healing Service prayers 3 times a year. This has been a very meaningful service in the past. If you would like to “stand in”
10:50 Children’s Sunday School for a friend or loved one, please come forward (or to the narthex) for prayer. There will be three stations CORNER OF STATE & 26TH STREET
11:00 Youth Sunday School at the front and two in the back. The front brick side is all male prayers and the back window side is all
11:00 Adult Sunday School female prayers. Kleenex are available. (630 STATE STREET, HOLLAND, MI 49423)
5:30 Senior High Youth Group
6:00 Rev. Darrell Koopmans here at First Church
MONDAY (11/15):
SAVE THE DATE: The annual Children's Christmas Program will be Sunday December 19th at (616) 392-8085
7:00 Boy Scout Troop #147 6:00pm. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to hear the Good News of Jesus from the mouths of
TUESDAY (11/16): babes. All children ages 2 through 5th grade are involved. Please come support our kids. We have al- www.firstchurchofholland.org
9:00 Women’s Bible Study ready started practicing so please encourage your children to attend Sunday School starting at 10:50 in the
7:00 Adult Education Ministry Team meeting choir room. There will be a rehearsal the day before the program, Saturday December 18th from 9:30-
WEDNESDAY (11/17): 11:00. The family of First Church welcomes you to our services today. You are our guest and we are glad you
7:15 Men’s Prayer Group have chosen to worship with us. The following are services available to assist you: barrier-free entrances
1:30 Staff meeting and restrooms; an elevator to the lower level; supervised child care for infants and toddlers in our spacious
HELP NEEDED: The Children's Christmas Program is in need of a minimal "set" consisting of a store nursery; a hearing assistance system for use with hearing aids with the t-coils or headsets; pre-kindergarten
3:30 Care Closet front and lamp post and star of Bethlehem. If anyone is interested in building something like this, or
5:00 Fellowship Supper to fifth grade children’s worship bags to aid your child during the service and volunteers who are ready to
knows where to find something like this please contact Julia Cosgrove at 786-0130. answer any questions at the Information Post at the rear of the worship center. If we can be of assistance
5:30 Bell Choir practice
6:00 Cadets, GEMS & Kingdom Kids during the week, please call the church office at 392-8085. If you are looking for a church home, please
6:00 Adult Bible Study Cleaning volunteers needed. Our custodian is short handed and needs some help doing some housework- accept this as an invitation to ‘check us out.’ There is ALWAYS A WELCOME HOME for you.
6:15 Junior High Youth Group like cleaning while we look for a new assistant part time custodian. If you have a couple hours a week to
6:30 Chancel Choir practice spare for the next 3-4 weeks please talk to Thom Samuelson.
THURSDAY (11/18): MORNING WORSHIP - 9:30 A.M.
9:30 Moms in Touch Wanted: First Church Assistant Custodian, 10 hours/week, preferably Mondays and Thursdays. A person
9:30 Holland Garden Club Board meeting with a penchant for cleanliness, self motivated, and hard worker is needed to clean church rooms, bath- THE APPROACH TO GOD
9:30 Women of Faith Bible Study rooms, and sanctuary as the primary responsibility. Full job description and applications are available in the
6:30 Care Closet #2 THE PEALING OF THE BELLS
church office. Applications/resumes should be returned to the church office by Nov. 29. Let the Pealing of the Bells be a call to silent meditation and prayer as the Prelude is
7:00 Bible Study
FRIDAY (11/19): being played.
SATURDAY (11/20): WANTED: We will be decorating the church for the Christmas holiday season on the Friday after
SUNDAY (11/21): Thanksgiving, November 26. We will start at 9:30 a.m. so PLEASE come and help. If you can come for PRELUDE - “There Is a Balm In Gilead” - Robert J. Powell
9:30 Rev. Dr. Daniel N. Gillett only a few hours, great! Or longer, that is also great. With many hands we can have it done in a day. Last (based on The Worshiping Church No. 611)
10:50 Children’s Sunday School year, we set a record of six hours. Also needed area few tall men to help with the top of the trees. Come
11:00 Youth Sunday School and enjoy the fun, and guess what? There will be donuts and coffee and maybe that wonderful person will ANNOUNCEMENTS
11:00 Adult Sunday School again furnish pizza for lunch. Any questions, just give a call to Jeanne Poll or Judy DeVries. Thanks. In the
3:00 Free @ 3 Concert Series sunshine of God’s love it will be a great day.
5:30 Senior High Youth Group PASSING OF THE FRIENDSHIP REGISTER
6:00 Rev. Chris DeVos at Pillar Church
THE CHRISTMAS SEASON AT FIRST CHURCH. The Christmas season at First Church will again be GREETING ONE ANOTHER
filled with lovely decorations, this year we will be having the poinsettias in the sanctuary. You can support
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK this by giving a plant in honor of or in memory of someone for only $10.00 per plant. Complete an order INTROIT - “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” - Richard L. Van Oss
form and leave it in the church office with your check or cash attached by noon on Monday, November
Pray for those going through illness, pain, and struggle and 29, 2010. PLEASE, DO NOT PUT IN THE COLLECTION PLATE. Additional order forms can be SENTENCES
for their families as they provide support and care. found at the Information Post.
*HYMN OF PRAISE - #20 “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”
There will be an ADULT EDUCATION MINISTRY TEAM meeting: Tuesday, November 16 at 7:00
TV WORSHIP SCHEDULE p.m. *INVOCATION & SALUTATION
First Church morning worship services can been seen every The RETIRED PASTORS GROUP will meet this Wednesday, November 17 at 9:00 a.m. *THE SUMMARY OF THE LAW
week on Comcast Channel 24/916. Monday at 7:00 a.m.,
Tuesday at 12:30 p.m., Thursday at 6:00 p.m. THE CARE CLOSET would appreciate your donations this week of: laundry detergent, size 4 diapers, ANTHEM - “Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above” -George Frederick Handel
shampoo and paper grocery bags. Thank you! Sing praise to God who reigns above, Proclaim His name to all the earth. Sing to the
WELCOME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS Lord, the King of all, Be glad and praise the Lord on high! Sing joyful praise to God
The VOCAL DIMENSIONS will join us on Friday, December 10 at 11:00 to do a special program for us above, Rejoice and sing in loud acclaim, And bless the mighty Lord, our God. Sing
followed by a wonderful luncheon. The cost is only $10 per person. Please sign up at the information joyful praise to God above. Come to the Lord, rejoice in song, And bless the mighty
November 28: AM to Wonderful Light. Isaiah 2:1-5. PM Post and turn in your money to Pastor Paul or the church office (Checks made out to First Reformed Lord, our God.
Advent Organ Recital. December 5: AM to Full Accep- Church.) PRINTED BY PERMISSION
tance. Romans 15:2-13. PM Blue Christmas Service. De- C.C.L.I. No. 1052025
cember 12: AM to Rich Love. Psalm 146:1-13. PM Chancel PRAYER OF CONFESSION - Psalm 130, NRSV
& Bell Choir Concert. December 19: Christmas Breakfast. EMBODY CHRIST FELLOWSHIP
Leader: Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord.
AM to God’s Nearness. Isaiah 7:10-16. PM Children’s Congregation: Lord, hear my voice!
Christmas Program. December 24: God Saving (Nativity) An Embody Story: This week at Embody a woman made a simple and Earth-shattering statement, “I Leader: Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications!
6:00 p.m. Candlelight. 11:00 p.m. Candlelight & Commun- prayed yesterday.” For you and for me, this might not be something new, but for her…big news. We’ve Congregation: If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand?
ion been praying for her, and God has been slowly drawing her toward Himself. This small sentence from her Leader: But there is forgiveness with you, so that you may be revered.
proves that she is intentionally making steps in God’s direction, too. Keep praying for us and for those Congregation: I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; my soul
who are praying for the very first time. waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning, more
 than those who watch for the morning.
Leader: O Israel, hope in the Lord! For with the Lord there is steadfast love, and with EVENING WORSHIP - 6:00 P.M. here at FIRST CHURCH OUR CHURCH FAMILY
him is great power to redeem. It is he who will redeem Israel from all its
iniquities.
TIME OF PRAISE REV. RUSS NORDEN continues to recover from surgery
PRELUDE - “It Is Well With My Soul” - Bliss/Hayes and is now at Freedom Inn for therapy. RACHEL
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
BLODGETT is responding to her chemotherapy
GREETING treatments and is feeling good. Charlie and Rachel will be
THE WORD OF GOD
leaving for Florida shortly before Thanksgiving and she will
*HYMN OF PREPARATION - #517 “The Solid Rock” OPENING PRAYER continue her treatments there. DERK WALKOTTEN has
been working in France and will come home December 1,
(Children 3 yrs. old – 2nd grade may leave for Kids Own Worship. ) HYMNS OF PRAISE - #108 “Come, Christians Join to Sing” so daddy will be home just in time for Avery’s birthday on
* #30 “I Will Sing of the Mercies” Dec. 2. JUNE VLIETSTRA is doing well following knee
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION surgery and will move on Friday to Freedom Inn for
INVOCATION therapy before returning home. JENNIE DEWEERD had
SCRIPTURE - James 1:2-4, 5:13-18. pg. 1172. a biopsy on Thursday and is in Holland Hospital.
*SALUTATION
SERMON - “Does God care when I am hurting?” For further “Church Family” updates, please call the Prayer
*SONG OF RESPONSE - #45 “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” Line throughout the week. The local number is 395-3282.
Out of town members should call 1-866-392-8085. If you
PRAYER TIME TIME IN THE WORD have a prayer concern to be added or changed, or would like
#526 “Trusting Jesus” SCRIPTURE - Luke 15 to receive Prayer Line updates by e-mail please call the
#623 “Sweet Hour of Prayer” church office.
#538 “I Need Thee Every Hour” SERMON – “Parables of Response”

TIME IN PRAYER SERVING THE CHURCH TODAY

THE RESPONSE TO GOD CLOSING PRAYER
OFFERING
*CLOSING HYMN - #522 “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” COURTESY GREETERS: (11/14) T. & E. DeLong, J. &
OFFERTORY ANTHEM - “Seek the Lord” -John Carter
M. Voss, D. & G. Weersing. (11/21) M. & B. DeVries, K.
Seek the Lord while he may be found call upon him while he is near. Let the wicked *BENEDICTION Diepenhorst, K. & J. Dozeman. USHERS: (11/14) H.
forsake his way, and the righteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he
*CLOSING SONG - #840 “God Be with You” (verse 1) Topp, R. Fortney, P. Mulder, S. Liang. (11/21) S. Vlietstram
may have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. Seek the Lord
T. Coney, C. Kleis, M. DeHaan. ELDERS: (11/14 A.M.)
while he may be found call upon him while he is near; seek the Lord.
POSTLUDE - “Day By Day” - Ahnfelt N. Unema, J. Geertman, J. VanderStoep, S. Vlietstra. (11/14
PRINTED BY PERMISSION P.M.) L. DeVries, S. Liang. (11/21 A.M.) B. VanDoornik,
C.C.L.I. NO. 1052025
P.M. PARTICIPANTS: D. Ebels, C. Kleinheksel, B. Carlson. BUS DRIVER:
All of us gathered. (11/14) G. Collings / 748-0023. (11/21) J. Nykerk / 392-
*DOXOLOGY - #808 “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” Rev. Darrell Koopmans -preaching 6893. HALL MONITOR: (11/14) J. VanderStoep. (11/21)
Mike VanDoornik -pianist B. Ashby. KIDS OWN WORSHIP: (November) 3 yr old-
*OFFERTORY PRAYER
Preschool: Kleinheksel, Risedorph. Kindergarten-2nd grade:
Hegg, Hoeksema. NURSERY, AM WORSHIP: (11/14) M.
SPECIAL OFFERING - “Camp Beechpoint” THANKSGIVING DAY SERVICE & SPECIAL OFFERING
Hoffman, J. Klooster, C. Griep, L. Larson, J. Sall, M.
VanderStoep. (11/21) M. Hoffman, J. Cosgrove, E. Buit, A.
HYMN OF RESPONSE - #609 “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” We will hold our much anticipated annual Thanksgiving Day service on Thursday, November 25, at 9:30 Tubbergen, J. Evenson, S. Bass. NURSERY, SUNDAY
am. As usual, the choir will sing and we will have the treat of hearing several members our congregation SCHOOL: (11/14) C. Immink, G. Risedorph. (11/21) A.
*BENEDICTION speak; these moments are always uniquely entertaining and uplifting. They will share what they are thank-
ful for, and we will also have the chance to do some thankful giving. The Deacons have designated that Houskamp, B. Ashby. NURSERY, WEDNESDAY:
monetary gifts be given to Care Closet and Good Samaritan Centers. Personal care items will go (11/17) B. Evenson, K. Wierenga. CLEAN UP CREW,
*CHORAL CLOSING - “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” – traditional African-American
to the Care Closet non perishable food goods will go to the Holland Rescue Mission. You may WEDNESDAY: (11/17) B. & L. Riemersma.
bring these items forward during the offering, or if you are unable to attend services because of family DISHWASHERS, WEDNESDAY: (11/17) K. & P.
*POSTLUDE - “Healer of Our Every Ill” – Keith Kolander
obligations, you may bring these items in the week before and place them near the Care Closet box by the Johnson. FELLOWSHIP COFFEE: (11/14) Kleis. (11/21)
Healer of our every ill, light of each tomorrow, stairwell. Fortney. DEACONS COUNTING TEAM: (November) J.
Give us peace beyond our fear, and hope beyond our sorrow. THE CARE CLOSET NEEDS LIST Russcher, R. Gorman, B. Geerlings, M. Sall.
You who know our fears and sadness, grace us with your peace and gladness; Baby Products: Diapers - all sizes, Baby Powder, Toiletries: Deodorant, Toilet Tissue, Razors &
Spirit of all comfort fill our hearts. Diaper Wipes, Cotton Balls, Baby Shampoo, Q- Shaving Cream, Hand Lotion, Shampoo, Condi- KIDS OWN WORSHIP
Tips tioner & Hair Spray, Liquid & Bar Soap, Kleenex
A.M. PARTICIPANTS: Children ages 3yrs. old through 2nd grade are dismissed
All of us gathered. Kitchen Items: Liquid Dish Soap, Plastic Wrap, Dental Care: Toothbrushes & Toothpaste, Dental during the hymn of preparation, meeting the teacher at the
Rev. Paul Reynen -preaching Tall Kitchen Trash Bags, Window Cleaner, Paper Floss, Mouthwash top of the stairs to proceed downstairs for a worship experi-
Rev. Mary Wisner -worship leading Towels, Laundry Detergent, Liquid & Dry House- ence that is age appropriate. 3 & 4yr. olds are in Room L4 ;
Intern Joy Poot -worship leading hold Cleanser Women’s Products: Sanitary Napkins & Tampons K – 2nd grade are in Room L16. Parents must pick up their
The Chancel Choir children immediately following the worship service. Chil-
Cheryl VanOss -director, pianist dren will not be dismissed without a parent.
Richard VanOss -organist, director SPECIAL OFFERING

The Special Offering for November has been designated for Camp Beechpoint and will be received this
morning.
 Education Opportunities: Remember there is always an EXTRA CHAIR! Invite a friend!
TODAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2010

CHILDREN, YOUTH, & ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

CHILDREN:
Parents, To assist us in serving you and your child’s best interest and safety during the times that you have
entrusted them to our children’s ministry leaders we ask that each week a parent or designated adult register/
sign in your child and pick up him/her at the end of class. There will be a check in sheet at the entry point of
each classroom. Also, Please note the time changes! 2 & 3 years old – 11:00 -11:45 – in Room L10. 4 years old
& Kindergarten – 10:50 – 12:00 in Room L2. Faith Journeys 1st – 5th grade – 10:50 – 12:00 in Room L19.

YOUTH:
11:00-12:00. 6th – 8th grade in Room L23 with Pastor Dan leading. 9th – 12th grade in Room L22 with Amber
Tejeda leading.

ADULT:
Coffee and Current Events: Grab a cup of coffee and join facilitator, Bruce Eckert, in the library every Sunday
for an informal discussion of current events and their relationship to our life and faith.

“COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATION: Connecting from the Heart” L11 The Rev. Randy Smit will
help class participants to: find ways to express themselves, discover practical ways to strengthen relationships,
and transform anger and conflict. It is possible to bring more harmony to the home, effectiveness at work, and
peace in the world. . Randy Smit is an ordained RCA Pastor, has worked with congregations for the past 10
years, and is a former Professor of Philosophy. He is the founder of Compassionate Connection: A
Formational Ministry of Peace, Healing and Creativity. If interested, class size is limited so please check in
Room 11 for attendance availability.

“HUMAN TRAFFICKING: What’s a Christian to do?” Rm. L6 Diane Schrotenboer will share the facts
behind childhood trafficking and what it means to be a Christian advocate against this often overlooked crime.
Diane is a member of First Church who recently completed a paper and class project on this topic for Western
Theological Seminary.

INQUIRERS CLASS

Is God calling you to join First Church? If you feel led to make this decision or would like to explore this
possibility in a “no obligations” setting, come to the Inquirer’s class. The class will start Sunday, October 31
and run for four weeks. Contact Pastor Dick for more information.

SENIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP

Senior High Youth Group meets at 5:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2010

WOMEN’S TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY

Attention women! If you are interested in making committed connections with other women and being chal-
lenged to read daily, memorize, and study the scripture perhaps Tuesdays 9:00-10:30 a.m., will be of interest to
you. We are studying the book of Colossians in keeping with the fall focus sermon series and book study. Any
questions? please contact Pastor Mary.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2010

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMS

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER will be served from 5-6:00. A donation of $3.50/person or $10/ family is suggested
for those who are able to help offset the cost. This year we have a separate menu for the adults and the kids
and as always, dessert and salad bar. On the adult menu (11/17): soup (chili, bean, broccoli cheese) and ham
sandwiches and on the kids menu: macaroni & cheese.
 CADETS/GEMS/KINGDOM KIDS for ages 4- 5th grade is from 6-7:30 p.m.

JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP meets at 6:15 p.m.

ADULT BIBLE STUDY on the Minor prophets will be offered from 6-7:00 p.m.

The CHANCEL CHOIR rehearsals at 6:30 p.m. in the Choir Room downstairs. It’s never too late to join the
Chancel Choir. Join us this week.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Education Opportunities: Remember there is always an EXTRA CHAIR! Invite a friend!

MOMS IN TOUCH

Moms of children, infant through Kindergarten and their children, meet weekly on Thursday from 9:30 - 11:00
a.m. in the nursery for faith and fellowship. All are welcome.

WOMEN OF FAITH BIBLE STUDY

(formerly the Martha Circle)

WOMEN OF FAITH BIBLE STUDY. Any women interested in Bible Study and fellowship are welcome. The
Rev. Paul Alderink leads us in Bible Study. Women of Faith meet at 9:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of each
month from September through May. For more information, speak with Adeline Sybesma, 393-0275.

BIBLE STUDY

The Thursday night Bible Study class meets at 7:00 p.m. We will continue our study of Psalms - Lessons by
Eugene Peterson. All are welcome.

POINSETTIA ORDER FORM - 2010

THE CHRISTMAS SEASON AT FIRST
CHURCH
The Christmas season at First Church will again be filled with lovely
decorations, this year we will be having the poinsettias in the sanctuary.
You can support this by giving a plant in honor of or in memory of
someone for only $10.00 per plant.

Complete this form and leave it in the church office with your check or
cash attached by noon on Monday, November 29, 2010.

PLEASE, DO NOT PUT IN THE COLLECTION PLATE.

Please complete below:

Enclosed $10.00___________________ Number of plants___________________

Please complete below:

In honor of __________________________________________________________________________ .
Name of a loved one still living.

In loving memory of ___________________________________________________________________ .

Name of a loved one who has died.

Given by _____________________________________________________________________________
Your name as it will appear in the bulletin insert.

_______________check _______________cash _______________paid

Thank you! The Decorations Chairman and Committee