 There will be no Sunday School/Catechism classes today, due to

Bulletin Spring break.

April 3, 2011  Bulletin Messages for this coming week only, should reach Martha
Markwat by 5 PM on Thursday. Email: martha.markwat@gmail.com
MORNING: Jesus Predicts the Failure of His Disciples
 Dear Congregation: The consistory is scheduled to meet April 6 to plan
Scripture: Zechariah 13; Mark 14:27-31
their annual meeting with the male members. The terms of elders Tom
Text: Mark 14:27-31
Karel and Peter Van Kempen, and deacon, Joel Markwat, are being
completed this year. Please pray for your consistory that the Lord would
1. The Insight He Reveals - give wisdom to propose brothers for your consideration to serve as elders
and deacon. Please continue your prayers for your consistory as they seek
2. The Ignorance they Demonstrate - God’s will, regarding our congregation’s ministry needs. The meeting date
is planned for April 20, 2011 beginning at 7:00 PM.
3. The Instruction we Receive -
 Family Camp 2011 - The registration form for this year's Family Camp
is out! Please find them in your mailbox, or on a stack in the narthex/wing.
The form and deposit are due to Andy & Cindy VandenToorn by April 10.
EVENING: Jesus Promises a Future to His Disciples
 Zion Christian’s spring music program is planned for April 21 at 7:00 PM
Scripture: John 13:31-14:6
and will take place at Bethany URC in Wyoming. Hope to see you there!
Text: John 14:2b-3
 From the Deacons: We will no longer be advertising our services in the
1. The Riches of this Promise - Grand Rapids Press. Instead we encourage you to visit our web site at
www.frcgr.org. Our weekly bulletins are published there with our preaching
2. The Recipients of this Promise - schedule. Also, there is a direct link to our live webcast at the bottom of
the home page.
3. The Results of this Promise -  The Heritage Netherlands Reformed Congregation of Grand Rapids,
extends a warm welcome to all ladies to attend our Women’s Conference
to be held at the HNRC church, the Lord willing, on Wednesday, May 4,
2011. Dr. David Murray will be presenting a topic on “Depression and the
SONG SERVICE (5:50 PM) – Psalter 405: 1, 4, 7 & Psalter 362:1, 3 Christian”. Registration and coffee will be at 9:30 a.m. Details are on the
bulletin board in the narthex. Babysitting will be provided at the Free
“He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and Reformed Church for the first 15 children signed up.
acquainted with grief:” Isaiah 53: 3a
~ Denominational News ~
~ From The Consistory ~ The FRC in Chilliwack, BC extended a call to Pastor John Koopman of
our St. Thomas FRC. Pastor Koopman has accepted that call.
Visitors, welcome.
We hope you are blessed through worshiping with us today. Student for the Ministry: At the meeting of the Theological Education
Committee held this week, Brother John Procee (son of Rev. & Mrs. G.R.
 We welcome Pastor J. Overduin of our Mitchell FRC, who will lead our Procee) of our Dundas FRC congregation could be accepted as a student
worship services today. for the ministry. John is married to Marlies and has 3 children. He hopes to
 The next two Sundays, Rev. M. Roberts of Scotland hopes to lead our begin his studies at PRTS in August. We rejoice in the fact that the Lord has
worship services. given us another student. May we welcome this brother and his family as
they come to join us this summer. May he grow in knowledge and grace so
 The Sunday School/Catechism classes’ (beginners – 7 grade) Psalter
th
that he, and our other students, may become an “able minister of the New
of the month is #362: 1, 2, 3.. Please review with your children. Testament.”
 ~ PRTS News ~
You are cordially invited to attend Puritan Reformed Theological
Seminary’s public address on May 10, at 7:30 PM. This year’s speaker
is Dr. Joseph Pipa, President of Greenville Presbyterian Theological
Seminary, and Professor of Historical and Systematic Theology. Dr.
Pipa’s message is entitled The Purpose of Worship. He will be
addressing our duty in worship, the purpose of our worship, and the
foundation of our worship from Psalm 100. You will not want to miss
hearing this encouraging, yet challenging message. For more
information, call Chris Hanna at 616.977.0599, ex. 138. This event will
be held in the PRTS chapel, located at 2965 Leonard Street NE, Grand
Rapids, MI 49525.
~ Church Family ~
Please Remember in Our Prayers: Mr. Dave Huisjen
Mr. Howard VandenToorn is scheduled for a heart procedure to open up
blockages on Monday, April 11 at Meijer Heart center. Let us remember
Howard & Jessica in our prayers.
We express condolences to the family & friends of Miss Henrietta
Sikkema as she passed away early Wednesday morning. Rev. Bilkes
conducted the funeral yesterday at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral
Home. May God grant comfort. Please remember the family in prayer.
Shut-ins: Mr. Rokus DeBlaay, Mr. Vincent Faasse, Mrs. Dorothy
Hitchcock, Mrs. Kay Kwekel, Mrs. Winifred Nordyke and Mrs. Mina
Wierenga.

~ Calendar ~
Servicemen: Dan Arnoudse, Jacob Hubach and Tyler Prince.
“The Lord willing...” James 4:15
New Address: Mr. & Mrs. Tyler & Courtney Prince
April 5 (Tuesday) 7 PM Last Dorcas Guild meeting of the season. Our 302 W General Stewart Way Apt 8E Hinesville GA 31313
project for April is Hope Totes for Mel Trotter. Please pick up an envelope Tyler’s email: princer13@gmail.com
and bring the tote back to church by April 17. Save the Date!!!! June 14, Courtney’s email: dewitt.courtney13@gmail.com
2011 is the date for our Annual Ladies Conference. Please contact Laurina Both Tyler and Courtney have birthdays the second week of April.
VanderSloot for more information. 677-3907.
April 6 (Wednesday) 7:30 PM Consistory meeting. ~ Nursery ~
April 9 (Saturday) 7 PM (YABS) Young Adult Book Study. We will be Mother In Charge – April: Laura DeJong
studying Heaven and Hell; Chapter 6 Created for God’s Glory.
Today: AM A: Betty Elliott, Meta Moerdyk
April 9 (Saturday) 7 PM Informal Service at Mel Trotter Mission B: Rachel Mol, Hannah Karel
April 10 (Sunday) Young Peoples meeting after the evening service. PM A: Jamie Beeke, Jacqueline DeBlaay
Snack: Spaans B: Kimberly Kleyn, Heidi Pronk

April 12 (Tuesday) 9:30 AM Ladies Bible Study. Coffee is at 9.30. Lesson Next Week: AM A: Cherise Bergsma, Lauren Bilkes
starts at 10. Nursery is provided. Women of all ages are welcome. B: Suzanne Kleyn, Katelynne Spaans
PM A: Cora Beute, Gabby Karel
April 13 (Wednesday) 5:50 PM The Fellowship Meal this week will be B: Renee Langerak, Julie Timmer
served by the Young Peoples Society of our church. Please come and join
us for a delicious spaghetti dinner and enjoy fellowship with other members ~ Ushers ~
of the congregation.
Today AM Eric Wielhouwer PM Henry Boven
April 13 (Wednesday) 7 PM After the fellowship meal there will be a
Next Week AM Chris Engelsma PM Bill Moerdyk
Psalter/Hymn sing instead of the regular format of fellowship evening.
April 13 (Wednesday) 7 PM Boys & Girls Club. Boys have gym night. ~ Offerings ~
Girls have a regular meeting. st
Today 1 collection: General
April 16 (Saturday) 7 AM Men’s Breakfast Bible Study at church. nd
2 collection: Denominational
Box at Exits: CMI (Christian Ministry to Israel)
st
Next Week 1 collection: General
Over nd
2 collection: Education
Box at Exits: Christian Rest Home
 Song Service: Psalter 405: 1, 4, 7 & Psalter 362:1, 3
LITURGY
April 3, 2011 LITURGY
Morning Service April 3, 2011
Evening Service
Votum & Salutation
Votum & Salutation
Psalter: 134
Psalter: 225
Law
Scripture Reading: John 13: 31-14: 6
Psalter: 64
Text: John 14: 2b-3
Scripture Reading: Zechariah 13; Mark 14:27-31
Apostles’ Creed
Text: Mark 14:27-31
Psalter: 298
Pastoral Prayer
Pastoral Prayer
Offertory
Offertory
Psalter: 221
Psalter: 48: 1, 3, 4, 8
Sermon: Jesus Predicts the Failure of His Disciples
Sermon: Jesus Promises a Future to His Disciples
Psalter: 388: 3, 4, 5
Psalter: 202: 2, 3
Prayer
Prayer
Offertory
Offertory
Psalter: 403
Psalter: 52
Benediction
Benediction
Doxology: 196
Doxology: 315
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