CHURCH CALENDAR:
Sunday, November 21, 2010
TODAY (11/21):
9:30 Rev. Dr. Daniel N. Gillett
10:50 Children’s Sunday School
11:00 Youth Sunday School
11:00 Adult Sunday School
2:00 Outreach Committee meeting
3:00 Free @ 3 Concert Series
5:30 Senior High Youth Group
6:00 Rev. Chris DeVos at Pillar Church
MONDAY (11/22):
TUESDAY (11/23):
9:00 Women’s Bible Study
7:00 City Councilman Hoekstra meet & greet
WEDNESDAY (11/24):
7:15 Men’s Prayer Group
1:30 Staff meeting
5:30 Bell Choir practice
6:30 Chancel Choir practice
THURSDAY (11/25):
9:30 Thanksgiving Day worship service
12:00 Topp/Schrotenboer family event
FRIDAY (11/26):
SATURDAY (11/27):
SUNDAY (11/28):
9:30 Rev. Dr. Daniel N. Gillett
10:50 Children’s Sunday School
11:00 Youth Sunday School
11:00 Adult Sunday School
5:30 Senior High Youth Group
6:00 Advent Organ Recital
SERVING THE CHURCH TODAY
COURTESY GREETERS: (11/21) M. & B. DeVries, K.
Diepenhorst, K. & J. Dozeman. (11/25) K. & D. Walker,
D. & P. Ebels, T. & D. Eggers. (11/28) E. Elferdink, H. &
J. Topp, B. & J. Evenson. USHERS: (11/21) S. Vlietstra, T.
Coney, C. Kleis, M. DeHaan. (11/25) S. Miller, S.
VanHekken, M. DeVries, L. Wisner. (11/28) H. Topp, R.
Fortney, P. Mulder, S. Liang. ELDERS: (11/21 A.M.) B.
VanDoornik, D. Ebels, C. Kleinheksel, B. Carlson. (11/28
A.M.) L. DeVries, S. Liang, J. VanderStoep, S. Vlietstra.
(11/28 P.M.) N. Unema, J. Geertman. BUS DRIVER:
(11/21) J. Nykerk / 392-6893. (11/25) D. Rumrill / 399-
1292. (11/28) T. Aalberts / 355-0924. HALL MONITOR:
(11/21) B. Ashby. (11/28) M. Bosgraaf. KIDS OWN
WORSHIP: (November) 3 yr old-Preschool: Kleinheksel,
Risedorph. Kindergarten-2nd grade: Hegg, Hoeksema.
NURSERY, AM WORSHIP: (11/21) M. Hoffman, J.
Cosgrove, E. Buit, A. Tubbergen, J. Evenson, S. Bass.
(11/28) M. Hoffman, D. Eggers, E. DeVries, E. Russcher,
C. Immink, A. VanderStoep. NURSERY, SUNDAY
SCHOOL: (11/21) A. Houskamp, B. Ashby. (11/28) K.
Lance D. Schrotenboer. FELLOWSHIP COFFEE: (11/21)
Fortney. (11/28) Voss. DEACONS COUNTING TEAM:
(November) J. Russcher, R. Gorman, B. Geerlings, M. Sall.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There will be a brief meeting during the Fellowship Coffee time for those attending the musical
“WICKED” Tickets will be handed out and carpooling options will be discussed. Please meet by the stage
in the Family Life Center CORNER OF STATE & 26TH STREET
OUTREACH COMMITTEE meets today at 2:00 p.m. in the Conference Room. (630 STATE STREET, HOLLAND, MI 49423)
SAVE THE DATE: The annual Children's Christmas Program will be Sunday December 19th at (616) 392-8085
6:00pm. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to hear the Good News of Jesus from the mouths of
babes. All children ages 2 through 5th grade are involved. Please come support our kids. We have al- www.firstchurchofholland.org
ready started practicing so please encourage your children to attend Sunday School starting at 10:50 in the
choir room. There will be a rehearsal the day before the program, Saturday December 18th from 9:30-
11:00. The family of First Church welcomes you to our services today. You are our guest and we are glad you
have chosen to worship with us. The following are services available to assist you: barrier-free entrances
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
front and lamp post and star of Bethlehem. If anyone is interested in building something like this, or
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
during the week, please call the church office at 392-8085. If you are looking for a church home, please
The CHURCH OFFICE will be closed on Friday, November 26. Please have any bulletin announcements accept this as an invitation to ‘check us out.’ There is ALWAYS A WELCOME HOME for you.
in by the end of day Tuesday, November 22. Thank you.
Cleaning volunteers needed. Our custodian is short handed and needs some help doing some housework- MORNING WORSHIP - 9:30 A.M.
like cleaning while we look for a new assistant part time custodian. If you have a couple hours a week to
spare for the next 3-4 weeks please talk to Thom Samuelson. THE APPROACH TO GOD
THE PEALING OF THE BELLS
Wanted: First Church Assistant Custodian, 10 hours/week, preferably Mondays and Thursdays. A person Let the Pealing of the Bells be a call to silent meditation and prayer as the Prelude is
with a penchant for cleanliness, self motivated, and hard worker is needed to clean church rooms, bath- being played.
rooms, and sanctuary as the primary responsibility. Full job description and applications are available in the
church office. Applications/resumes should be returned to the church office by Nov. 29. PRELUDE - “The God of Abraham Praise” - arr. Howard F. Starks
(based on The Worshiping Church No. 66)
WANTED: We will be decorating the church for the Christmas holiday season on the Friday after
Thanksgiving, November 26. We will start at 9:30 a.m. so PLEASE come and help. If you can come for ANNOUNCEMENTS
only a few hours, great! Or longer, that is also great. With many hands we can have it done in a day. Last
year, we set a record of six hours. Also needed are a few tall men to help with the top of the trees. Come
PASSING OF THE FRIENDSHIP REGISTER
and enjoy the fun, and guess what? There will be donuts and coffee and maybe that wonderful person will
again furnish pizza for lunch. Any questions, just give a call to Jeanne Poll or Judy DeVries. Thanks. In the
GREETING ONE ANOTHER
sunshine of God’s love it will be a great day.
INTROIT - “Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee” - Eric H. Thiman
FREE@3 PRESENTS LAURA FLOYD. A well-known and popular artist in West Michigan, soprano
Laura Sutton Floyd returns from South Carolina to sing on the Free@3 Concert Series Sunday, November
SENTENCES
21 at 3:00 P.M. A voice teacher and frequent performer at Hope College for many years, Floyd also had
affiliations with the music programs of Christ Memorial and Central Avenue Christian Reformed Churches
*HYMN OF PRAISE - #99 “When Morning Gilds the Skies”
in Holland, and was soloist with the Grand Rapids, West Shore, Southwest Michigan and Holland Sym-
phony Orchestras. She appeared with Mississippi and Roanoke Opera Companies, with Opera Grand Rap-
*INVOCATION & SALUTATION
ids, and starred in “My Fair Lady” and “West Side Story” in Muskegon’s Frauenthal Center. Since moving
to Hilton Head Island she has been an active performer with Chamber Music Hilton Head, the Hilton *THE APOSTLES' CREED
Head Symphony Orchestra, and in the music ministry of First Presbyterian Church, where her husband I BELIEVE IN GOD THE FATHER ALMIGHTY, MAKER OF HEAVEN
directs the music program. Floyd and pianist Joan Conway, Free@3 director, have enjoyed a long musical AND EARTH. I BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST, HIS ONLY SON, OUR
collaboration, giving many concerts at Hope College, throughout the mid-west and in South Carolina, as LORD, WHO WAS CONCEIVED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT, AND BORN OF
well as in the Chamber Music Festival of Saugatuck, often joining clarinetist S. Russell (“Rusty”) Floyd in THE VIRGIN MARY. HE SUFFERED UNDER PONTIUS PILATE, WAS
ensembles. The two will share the stage of First Reformed Church, 630 State St., Holland, in this free re- CRUCIFIED, DIED, AND WAS BURIED; HE DESCENDED INTO HELL.
THE THIRD DAY HE ROSE AGAIN FROM THE DEAD. HE ASCENDED
cital. Thanks to Laura Floyd for singing during the morning service today. INTO HEAVEN AND IS SEATED AT THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD THE
FATHER ALMIGHTY. FROM THERE HE WILL COME TO JUDGE THE
THE CHRISTMAS SEASON AT FIRST CHURCH. The Christmas season at First Church will again be LIVING AND THE DEAD. I BELIEVE IN THE HOLY SPIRIT, THE
filled with lovely decorations, this year we will be having the poinsettias in the sanctuary. You can support HOLY CATHOLIC CHURCH, THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS, THE
this by giving a plant in honor of or in memory of someone for only $10.00 per plant. Complete an order FORGIVENESS OF SINS, THE RESURRECTION OF THE BODY, AND
form and leave it in the church office with your check or cash attached by noon on Monday, November THE LIFE EVERLASTING. AMEN
29, 2010. PLEASE, DO NOT PUT IN THE COLLECTION PLATE. Additional order forms can be
found at the Information Post. ANTHEM - “At Thy Feet” - Johann Sebastian Bach
At Thy feet we humbly kneel, Lord, be near us; may we now Thy presence feel, Lord,
THE CARE CLOSET would appreciate your donations this week of: laundry detergent, size 4 diapers, be near us; fill our hearts with love of Thee, Lord, be near us; in Thy mercy hear us.
shampoo and paper grocery bags. Thank you! Keep us free from all alarms, Lord, be near us; in Thine everlasting arms hold and cheer
us. Bind our souls with bond of faith, Lord, be near us; in Thy mercy hear us.
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Today you will receive an “ADVENT” INVITA-
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER TION CARD as you exit the sanctuary. Please
We will hold our much anticipated annual Thanksgiving Day service on Thursday, November 25, at 9:30 prayerfully use these cards to invited someone
am. As usual, the choir will sing and we will have the treat of hearing several members our congregation along and “fill the extra chair”. You have the
THE WORD OF GOD speak; these moments are always uniquely entertaining and uplifting. They will share what they are thank- chance to participate with God in life transforma-
*HYMN OF PREPARATION - #115 “Fairest Lord Jesus” ful for, and we will also have the chance to do some thankful giving. The Deacons have designated that tion of people you love. Be courageous!
monetary gifts be given to Care Closet and Good Samaritan Centers. Personal care items will go
(Children 3 yrs. old – 2nd grade may leave for Kids Own Worship. ) to the Care Closet non perishable food goods will go to the Holland Rescue Mission. You may
bring these items forward during the offering, or if you are unable to attend services because of family
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION obligations, you may bring these items in the week before and place them near the Care Closet box by the OUR CHURCH FAMILY
stairwell.
SCRIPTURE - Psalm 31 THE CARE CLOSET NEEDS LIST
DEB WELLINGS’s mother, Peg James had surgery on her
SERMON - “Waiting is not fun.” Baby Products: Diapers - all sizes, Baby Powder, Toiletries: Deodorant, Toilet Tissue, Razors & knee on Monday to remove scar tissue.
Diaper Wipes, Cotton Balls, Baby Shampoo, Q- Shaving Cream, Hand Lotion, Shampoo, Condi-
THE RESPONSE TO GOD Tips tioner & Hair Spray, Liquid & Bar Soap, Kleenex JENNIE DEWEERD is now at home under the care of
Hospice.
OFFERING
Kitchen Items: Liquid Dish Soap, Plastic Wrap, Dental Care: Toothbrushes & Toothpaste, Dental
Tall Kitchen Trash Bags, Window Cleaner, Paper Floss, Mouthwash MARK & PHYLLIS DEHAAN’s son Chris saw the doctor
OFFERTORY ANTHEM - “My Soul Finds Rest” - Craig Courtney at the U of M and got another good report.
My soul finds rest in God alone, my rock and my salvation. A fortress strong against my Towels, Laundry Detergent, Liquid & Dry House-
foes and I will not be shaken. Though lips may bless and hearts may curse and lies like hold Cleanser Women’s Products: Sanitary Napkins & Tampons GERALD BORGMAN is now under the care of Hospice.
arrows pierce me, I’ll fix my heart on righteousness, I’ll look to Him who hears me.
Find rest, my soul, in God alone amid the world’s temptations; when evil seeks to take a DOUG SLENK underwent hand/wrist surgery at Zeeland
WELCOME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS Hospital on Thursday.
hold, I’ll cling to my salvation. Though riches come and riches go, don’t set your heart
upon them. The fields of hope in which I sow are harvested in heaven. O praise Him,
For further “Church Family” updates, please call the Prayer
hallelujah, my delight and my reward, everlasting, never failing, my Redeemer, my God. November 28: AM Welcome Home to Wonderful Light. Isaiah 2:1-5. PM Advent Organ Recital. Decem- Line throughout the week. The local number is 395-3282.
I set my gaze on God alone and trust in Him completely. With ev’ry day pour out my ber 5: AM Welcome Home to Full Acceptance. Romans 15:2-13. PM Blue Christmas Service. December Out of town members should call 1-866-392-8085. If you
soul and He will prove His mercy. Though life is but a fleeting breath, a sigh to brief to 12: AM Welcome Home to Rich Love. Psalm 146:1-13. PM Chancel & Bell Choir Concert. December 19: have a prayer concern to be added or changed, or would like
measure, my King has crushed the curse of death, and I am His forever. O praise Him, Christmas Breakfast. AM Welcome Home to God’s Nearness. Isaiah 7:10-16. PM Children’s Christmas to receive Prayer Line updates by e-mail please call the
hallelujah, my delight and my reward, everlasting, never failing, my Redeemer my God. Program. December 24: God Saving (Nativity) 6:00 p.m. Candlelight. 11:00 p.m. Candlelight & Commun- church office.
O praise Him, Hallelujah! ion
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
*DOXOLOGY - #808 “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” Count your blessings.
The VOCAL DIMENSIONS will join us on Friday, December 10 at 11:00 to do a special program for us
*OFFERTORY PRAYER
followed by a wonderful luncheon. The cost is only $10 per person. Please sign up at the information KIDS OWN WORSHIP
Post and turn in your money to Pastor Paul or the church office (Checks made out to First Reformed
*HYMN OF RESPONSE - #520 “’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus”
Church.)
Children ages 3yrs. old through 2nd grade are dismissed
*BENEDICTION during the hymn of preparation, meeting the teacher at the
DEMOCRACY IN ACTION: HOLLAND’S GREEN FUTURE. Interested in the future of Holland’s
Energy Plan? Do you live in Ward 6? This Tuesday, November 23 at 7:00 p.m., the Community Energy top of the stairs to proceed downstairs for a worship experi-
(Please be seated for the Postlude from The Bell Choir.) ence that is age appropriate. 3 & 4yr. olds are in Room L4 ;
Advisory Group will be hosting Dave Hoekstra, Ward 6 City Council representative, here at First Church, K – 2nd grade are in Room L16. Parents must pick up their
for an, informal, hour-long discussion on the future of Holland’ s energy plan. We are inviting members of children immediately following the worship service. Chil-
POSTLUDE - “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” - arr. Janet Linker and Jane McFadden
Ward 6 to sit down with their representative and discuss City Council’s resent developments in a long term dren will not be dismissed without a parent.
(based on The Worshiping Church No. 381)
energy plan, attracting new green energy business, as well as HBPW’s renewable energy and energy effi-
ciency programs. What community values, goals, and priorities do you believe Holland’s long-term energy
A.M. PARTICIPANTS: TV WORSHIP SCHEDULE
plan should hold? Should City Counsel encourage energy efficiency investments by Holland residents and
All of us gathered.
businesses? In the race against our dependence on fossil fuel, this is your opportunity to speak up about
Rev. Dr. Daniel N. Gillett -preaching
what you believe Holland’s next step should be. This event is free and open to the public. First Church morning worship services can been seen every
Rev. Mary Wisner -worship leading
Diane Schrotenboer -worship leading week on Comcast Channel 24/916. Monday at 7:00 a.m.,
FAITH & PHYSICS CLASS: Tuesdays, Nov 23, 30 and Dec. 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m., led by Rodger Price, at Tuesday at 12:30 p.m., Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
Laura Floyd -soprano soloist
the Herrick District Library, Holland. More information is available on the bulletin board by the mail slots
Joan Conway -pianist
or you can contact Rodger directly at rprice@rca.org.
The Bell Choir
The Chancel Choir
WORDS OF THANKS
WOMEN OF FAITH BRUNCH, Thursday, December 16 at 9:30 a.m. at Freedom Village. Cost is $7.00
Cheryl VanOss -director
payable to LAVINA BARKEL or JOANN BENES. All women are welcome.
Richard VanOss -organist THANK YOU to everyone who helped out with the Ga-
rage Sale for Missions. We made $2800 which will be used
Wax on, wax off? In need of a wax job, maybe an underbody flush? Yes, we’re talking for your car! THE in supporting local missions and special projects. Thanks
EVENING WORSHIP - 6:00 P.M. at PILLAR CHURCH YOUTH GROUP IS SELLING QUALITY CAR WASH TICKETS. $6 for a Quality Wash and $10 for to everyone who helped organize and price all the items as
the Ultimate Wash. 50% of the profits go toward youth mission trips. They make great stocking stuffers! well as to everyone who donated and purchased items. To
Pastor Chris DeVos is preaching on Deuteronomy 26:1-11, sermon title “What To Do When You Arrive” God by the glory!
Do you like to read? Do you like libraries? The FIRST CHURCH LIBRARY is looking for volunteers to
help with various duties. Please contact Warren DeWitt if you are interested or would like more informa- If you purchased a tent at the GARAGE SALE and there
tion, 392-9016. were no poles. Please contact Warren DeWitt.
 Education Opportunities: Remember there is always an EXTRA CHAIR! Invite a friend!
TODAY, NOVEMBER 21, 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 23, 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 24, 2010

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMS

There are no Wednesday night programs this week.

The BELL CHOIR rehearses at 5:30 p.m. and the CHANCEL CHOIR rehearsals at 6:30 p.m. in the Choir
Room downstairs.
 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

 Psalms Chapter 31 ‫ְתּ ִהלִּים‬
.‫ ִמזְמוֹר ְל ָדוִד‬,‫ א ַל ְמנַ ֵצּ ַח‬1 For the Leader. A Psalm of David.

.‫ְבּ ִצ ְד ָק ְת ָך ַפ ְלּ ֵטנִי‬ ָ ‫א‬-‫ אַל‬,‫יְהוָה ָחסִיתִי‬-‫ ב ְבּ ָך‬2 In thee, O LORD, have I taken refuge; let me never be ashamed;
;‫ֵבוֹשׁה לְעוֹלָם‬
deliver me in Thy righteousness.
:‫ ְמ ֵהרָה ַהצִּי ֵלנִי‬--‫ אָזְנְ ָך‬,‫ ג ַהטֵּה ֵאלַי‬3 Incline Thine ear unto me, deliver me speedily; be Thou to me a
.‫ְהוֹשׁי ֵענִי‬
ִ ‫ל‬ ;‫ ְלבֵית מְצוּדוֹת‬--‫מָעוֹז‬-‫ לְצוּר‬,‫ ֱהיֵה לִי‬rock of refuge, even a fortress of defence, to save me.
.‫ ַתּנְ ֵחנִי וּ ְתנַ ֲה ֵלנִי‬,‫וּ ְל ַמעַן ִשׁ ְמ ָך‬ ;‫ ַס ְלעִי וּמְצוּ ָדתִי אָתָּה‬-‫ ד כִּי‬4 For Thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for Thy name's sake
lead me and guide me.
.‫ מָעוּזִּי‬,‫אַתָּה‬-‫כִּי‬ ֶ ‫ ֵמר‬--‫ ה תּוֹצִי ֵאנִי‬5 Bring me forth out of the net that they have hidden for me; for Thou
:‫ ָטמְנוּ לִי‬,‫ֶשׁת זוּ‬
art my stronghold.
.‫אֵל ֱאמֶת‬--‫ָפּדִי ָת אוֹתִי יְהוָה‬ :‫ אַ ְפקִיד רוּחִי‬,‫ ו ְבּיְָד ָך‬6 Into Thy hand I commit my spirit; Thou hast redeemed me, O
LORD, Thou God of truth.
.‫יְהוָה ָבּ ָט ְחתִּי‬-‫ אֶל‬,‫ ָשׁוְא; וַ ֲאנִי‬-‫ הַשֹּׁ ְמרִים ַה ְבלֵי‬,‫ ז ָשׂנֵאתִי‬7 I hate them that regard lying vanities; but I trust in the LORD.

:‫ ְבּ ַח ְס ֶדּ ָך‬,‫ֶשׂ ְמחָה‬
ְ ‫ ח אָגִילָה וְא‬8 I will be glad and rejoice in Thy lovingkindness; for Thou hast seen
.‫ְשׁי‬
ִ ‫ ְבּצָרוֹת נַפ‬,‫ ָענְיִי; יַָד ְע ָתּ‬-‫ אֶת‬,‫ֲשׁר ָראִי ָת‬
ֶ ‫ א‬mine affliction, Thou hast taken cognizance of the troubles of my soul,
.‫ֶה ֱע ַמ ְד ָתּ ַב ֶמּ ְרחָב ַרְגלָי‬ ;‫אוֹיֵב‬-‫ ְבּיַד‬,‫ ט וְלֹא ִה ְסַגּ ְר ַתּנִי‬9 And Thou hast not given me over into the hand of the enemy; Thou
8 hast set my feet in a broad place.
:‫לִי‬-‫ כִּי צַר‬,‫ י ָחנֵּנִי יְהוָה‬10 Be gracious unto me, O LORD, for I am in distress; mine eye
.‫ְשׁי וּ ִב ְטנִי‬
ִ ‫ָשׁ ָשׁה ְב ַכעַס עֵינִי; נַפ‬
ְ ‫ ע‬wasteth away with vexation, yea, my soul and my body.
=
:‫וּשׁנוֹתַי ַבּ ֲאנָחָה‬
ְ --‫ ַחיַּי‬,‫ יא כִּי כָלוּ ְביָגוֹן‬11 For my life is spent in sorrow, and my years in sighing; my
.‫ָשׁשׁוּ‬ ַ ‫ כּ‬strength faileth because of mine iniquity, and my bones are wasted
ֵ ‫ָשׁל ַבּעֲוֹנִי כֹחִי; וַ ֲע ָצמַי ע‬
away.
:‫וּ ַפחַד ִל ְמיָֻדּעָי‬ --‫ִשׁ ֵכנַי מְאֹד‬
ְ ‫ וְל‬,‫צֹ ְררַי ָהיִיתִי ֶח ְרפָּה‬-‫ יב ִמכָּל‬12 Because of all mine adversaries I am become a reproach, yea, unto
.‫ נָדְדוּ ִמ ֶמּנִּי‬--‫ רֹאַי בַּחוּץ‬my neighbours exceedingly, and a dread to mine acquaintance; they
that see me without flee from me.
.‫ ִכּ ְכלִי אֹבֵד‬,‫ָהיִיתִי‬ ְ ‫ יג נ‬13 I am forgotten as a dead man out of mind; I am like a useless ves-
;‫ ְכּמֵת ִמלֵּב‬,‫ִשׁ ַכּ ְחתִּי‬
sel.
:‫ מָגוֹר ִמ ָסּבִיב‬--‫ ִדּבַּת ַרבִּים‬,‫ יד כִּי ָשׁ ַמ ְעתִּי‬14 For I have heard the whispering of many, terror on every side;
ִ ‫ ְבּ ִהוָּ ְסדָם יַחַד ָעלַי; ָל ַקחַת נַפ‬while they took counsel together against me, they devised to take
.‫ְשׁי זָמָמוּ‬
away my life.
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.‫ אֱלֹהַי אָתָּה‬,‫אָ ַמ ְרתִּי‬ ;‫ ָעלֶי ָך ָב ַט ְחתִּי יְהוָה‬,‫ טו וַ ֲאנִי‬15 But as for me, I have trusted in Thee, O LORD; I have said: 'Thou
art my God.'
.‫ וּמֵרֹ ְדפָי‬,‫אוֹיְבַי‬-‫ַהצִּי ֵלנִי ִמיַּד‬ ;‫ טז ְבּיְָד ָך עִתֹּתָי‬16 My times are in Thy hand; deliver me from the hand of mine ene-
mies, and from them that persecute me.
?
.‫הוֹשׁי ֵענִי ְב ַח ְס ֶדּ ָך‬
ִ ;‫ ַע ְב ֶדּ ָך‬-‫ עַל‬,‫ יז ָהאִירָה ָפנֶי ָך‬17 Make Thy face to shine upon Thy servant; save me in Thy loving-
kindness.
8
.‫ִשׁאוֹל‬
ְ ‫ יִדְּמוּ ל‬,‫ְשׁעִים‬ ָ ‫א‬-‫אַל‬--‫ יח יְהוָה‬18 O LORD, let me not be ashamed, for I have called upon Thee; let
ָ ‫ כִּי ְקרָאתִי ָך; יֵבֹשׁוּ ר‬,‫ֵבוֹשׁה‬
the wicked be ashamed, let them be put to silence in the nether-world.
.‫ ְבּגַ ֲאוָה וָבוּז‬--‫ ַצדִּיק ָעתָק‬-‫הַדֹּבְרוֹת עַל‬ :‫ ָשׁקֶר‬-‫ ִשׂ ְפתֵי‬,‫ יט תֵּאָ ַל ְמנָה‬19 Let the lying lips be dumb, which speak arrogantly against the
righteous, with pride and contempt.
:‫ ָצ ַפנְ ָתּ לִּי ֵראֶי ָך‬-‫ֲשׁר‬
ֶ ‫ א‬,‫טוּ ְב ָך‬-‫ כ מָה רַב‬20 Oh how abundant is Thy goodness, which Thou hast laid up for
.‫ ְבּנֵי אָדָם‬,‫ לַחֹסִים ָבּ ְך; נֶגֶד‬,‫ ָפּ ַע ְל ָתּ‬them that fear Thee; which Thou hast wrought for them that take their
refuge in Thee, in the sight of the sons of men!
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:‫אִישׁ‬-‫ ֵמ ֻר ְכסֵי‬--‫ ְבּ ֵסתֶר ָפּנֶי ָך‬,‫ כא ַתּ ְסתִּירֵם‬21 Thou hidest them in the covert of Thy presence from the plottings
.‫ ִתּ ְצ ְפּנֵם ְבּ ֻסכָּה; ֵמרִיב לְשֹׁנוֹת‬of man; Thou concealest them in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.
.‫ ְבּעִיר מָצוֹר‬,‫כִּי ִה ְפלִיא ַחסְדּוֹ לִי‬ :‫ כב בָּרוּ ְך יְהוָה‬22 Blessed be the LORD; for He hath shown me His wondrous lov-
ingkindness in an entrenched city.
:‫ ִמנֶּגֶד עֵינֶי ָך‬,‫ נְִג ַרזְתִּי‬--‫ אָ ַמ ְרתִּי ְב ָח ְפזִי‬,‫ כג וַ ֲאנִי‬23 As for me, I said in my haste: 'I am cut off from before Thine eyes';
ַ ‫ קוֹל ַתּחֲנוּנַי; בּ‬,‫ ָשׁ ַמ ְע ָתּ‬--‫ אָכֵן‬nevertheless Thou heardest the voice of my supplications when I cried
.‫ְשׁוְּעִי ֵאלֶי ָך‬
unto Thee.
:‫ ֲחסִידָיו‬-‫ כָּל‬,‫יְהוָה‬-‫ כד ֶאהֱבוּ אֶת‬24 O love the LORD, all ye His godly ones; the LORD preserveth the
.‫עֹשׂה גַ ֲאוָה‬
ֵ ,‫יֶתֶר‬-‫ְשׁלֵּם עַל‬ַ ‫ נֹצֵר יְהוָה; וּמ‬,‫ אֱמוּנִים‬faithful, and plentifully repayeth him that acteth haughtily.
.‫ לַיהוָה‬,‫ ַה ְמיַ ֲחלִים‬-‫כָּל‬ --‫ וְיַ ֲאמֵץ ְל ַב ְבכֶם‬,‫ כה ִחזְקוּ‬25 Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all ye that wait for the
LORD.