MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

9:30 A.M.
* denotes standing

For Youth
For the young: for their high hopes, for their challenge to worn-out ways, for their zeal and ideals, let us say, thank you, God.

The Living God Calls Us to Thanksgiving .......... Call to Worship

Give thanks to the Lord who is good. Gods love is everlasting. Come, let us praise God joyfully. Let us come to God with thanksgiving.

In Song ............................... Shine, Jesus, Shine (Insert Verse 1) In Prayer ...................................................... Prayer for the Youth For Old Age
For growing up and growing old, for wisdom deepened by experience, for rest in leisure, for the time made precious by its passing, let us say, thank you, God.

For the World

For the good world: for things great and small, beautiful and awesome, for seen and unseen splendors, let us say, thank you, God.

In Song* .......... Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah, Hymn 110 (Verse 3) In Prayer .................................................... Prayer for our Seniors For the Church
For the church into which we have been called: for the good news received by the Word & Spirit, for our life together in the Lord, let us say, thank you, God.

In Praise* .......................... Let All Things Now Living, Hymn 125 In Prayer* ...................................................... Prayer of Approach For Human Life
For human life: for talking and moving and thinking together, for common hopes & hardships shared from birth until our dying, let us say thank you, God.

In Song* ................ We Are Gods People, Hymn 355 (Verse 1,4) In Prayer .................................................... Prayer for our Church God Feeds Us In Scripture..................................................... 2 Timothy 2:20-26
In Sermon ... GUARD THE GOOD NEWS BY COMPETENCE & CHARACTER

In Scripture ........................................................ Psalm 139:13-16 In Prayer .................................................... Prayer to Confess Sin For Work & Strength
For work to do and strength to work; for the comradeship of labor, for exchanges of good humor and encouragement, let us say thank you, God.

For Jesus Christ

For your Son Jesus Christ, who lived and died and lives again for our salvation: for our hope in him, for the joy of serving him, let us say, thank you, God.

In Song ................ Jesus Bids Us Shine, Hymn 592 (verses 1 & 3) In Giving ........................................................ Tithes & Offerings For Marriage & Family
For the mystery and joy of flesh made one, for mutual forgiveness and burdens shared, for secrets kept in love, let us say, thank you, God.

In Song* ............... Praise Him! Praise Him! Hymn 173 (Verse 1) In Thankful Giving ............................. 2011 OPC Thank Offering God Blesses Us ............................................................Benediction I Love to Tell the Story, Hymn 478 (refrain only) I love to tell the story, twill be my theme in glory. To tell the old, old story, of Jesus and his love.
Missions Postlude Navajo Ministries Mission Trip ................................. Cedar Youth Group

In Scripture ......................................................... Genesis 2:18-25 In Medley* .....................Blest the Man, Hymn 717 (verses 1,2,3) For Children
For children: for their energy and curiosity, for their brave play and startling frankness, for their sudden sympathies, let us say, thank you, God.

In Song .......... Jesus Loves Me, This I Know, Hymn 189 (verse 1) In Prayer .................................................. Prayer for the Children

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EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Thanksgiving

Prelude

5:30 P.M.
* denotes standing

TODAY 11:00 AM Sunday School & Small Groups for All Ages 5:30 PM Evening Service 7:00 PM Deacon Training THIS WEEK Wednesday Midweek Ministries @ 7 PM HCS (nursery provided) Thursday LOVE Inc Bible Study @ 7 PM Hillcrest CRC ANNOUNCEMENTS November Thank Offering Today, Cedar Church will collect our annual Thank Offering for the work of OPC Foreign & Home Missions and Christian Education. Please remember this ministry generously and help us reach our $5,000 goal for worldwide outreach! Linens of Love is still in need of your support, we would like to reach a minimum goal of 20 twin size bedding sets and we are only up to 15. So if you've been holding out you still have time, before the Dec. 31. Deadline. See Angie Dykema with any questions . Calling All Musicians Young & Old! Lynn Igo is organizing our soloists and duets for the Christmas Luncheon on December 11th. Please contact Lynn if you can contribute or if you have any questions. Christmas Luncheon Follow-Up On Sunday night December 11th after church, can you help Pastor Steve write thank-you notes to our many, many visitors to church that day? A hand written welcome note makes a huge impact on first-time guests to church! If you can help, please sign up on the connection card or let Pastor Steve know. Winter Youth Retreat Mark your calendar! The 2012 OPC Winter Youth Retreat all-nighter will be held at the downtown YMCA in Grand Rapids on January 27-28 for 7th-12th grade students and interested parents. The YMCA facility includes many amenities, including two swimming pools, a water slide, two climbing walls, two full basketball courts, squash and racquetball courts and other exercise equipment. The cost of the retreat will be $30. The Presbytery Youth Committee will be sending out brochures soon. Hope to see you there!

Gathering Songs ..................................................... Elder Ted Himebook Welcome & Announcements ...........................................Pastor Steve Igo

The Living God Summons Us ............................... Call to Worship We Enter Into Gods Presence
In Song* ................................... Sing to the Lord of Harvest, Hymn 716 In Prayer ................................................................ Prayer of Approach

God Welcomes Us
In Responsive Reading ...... Psalm of Thanksgiving - Psalm 136, p. 835

We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer .................................... Prayer of Confession & Thanksgiving In Song* .........................How Good It is to Thank the Lord, Hymn 635

God Feeds Us
In Scripture ..................................................................1 Timothy 3:1-9 In Sermon ...................................... GUARD THE GOOD NEWS BY BY PREPARING FOR TROUBLESOME PEOPLE

We Respond in Commitment ...................... Prayer of Application

In Song* ......................... Come, Ye Thankful People, Come, Hymn 715 In Giving .................... 2011 OPC Thank Offering & General Offerings In Prayer ................................................ Public Thanksgiving & Prayer In Song* ................................... Now Thank We All Our God, Hymn 98

God Blesses Us ........................................................... Benediction We Have Heard the Joyful Sound, Hymn 448 (refrain only) Shout salvation full and free; highest hills and deepest caves. This our song of victory: Jesus saves! Jesus saves!

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The Lords Day November 27, 2011

ANNOUNCEMENTS Cedar Wi-Fi Available - To access wifi in Hudsonville Christian school on phone or computer: Click on your "Find WiFi" function. Click on "Cedar" network. Open a browser. Type in: AEKAPUPQHL. Click on "Log in" and you should be connected. Christmas Adopters Needed - Love INC still needs more individuals or small groups to adopt individuals or families for Christmas. Please consider how you might bless those facing difficult times by providing a Christmas dinner basket and/or gifts at Christmas. please contact Karla at karlav@loveinthenameofchrist.org or 616-662-3300 ext 130 for more information. Little Mountaineer Fun Night - Set aside Saturday, December 3 from 5:008:00pm for your children age 3 6th grade to come to Zion Christian School and have a great time playing games and eating with their friends. Registration forms are available at the school office (878-9472) or you can walk in the night of the event. Invite all your friends and neighbors!! Zion Christian School is holding their annual Christmas Music Program on December 8 at Bethany URC. The program will begin at 7:00PM. Please join us for a wonderful evening as we celebrate our Saviors birth together. SERMON NOTES

CHRISTMAS OUTREACH This Christmas, God will prompt millions of people around the world to attend church. For some reason, people who dont normally go to church will make a decision to do so at Christmas. What can you do? Invite Your Friends Would you consider inviting someone who doesnt go to church to join you on Sunday, December 11th for morning worship and our Christmas Luncheon at 11 AM? A neighbor with no family nearby, an unchurched coworker, or a long time friend are all more likely to say yes to a church invitation at Christmas. 1 out of 4 people report saying yes to a personal invitation to church the first time they are asked! Would you commit to invite at least three un-churched friends and/or family members? 1. _____________ 2. _____________ 3. _____________ Prayer If you are hesitant to invite people you know to church, you can begin by taking the less-intimidating step of praying for your friends (listed above) and the church during our Christmas outreach. Would you commit to pray daily? Yes, I will pray daily! Servant Evangelism This holiday, we want to make one thousand (1,000) evangelistic touches in our ministry area through servant evangelism. Servant Evangelism is sharing the love and message of Jesus Christ through practical acts of service and kindness in a biblically, fun, simple and intentional way. Special Sermon Series On outreach Sunday, December 11th, Pastor Steve will begin his advent sermon series entitled The Miracle of Christmas, a series on the benefits of redemption received through Christ. We will also have special gift books as a way of saying thank you to our guests that day. No Holiday Sunday School Due to the holiday seasons, there will be no Sunday School classes on December 25 or December 31.

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The Lords Day November 27, 2011

Cedar Church Welcomes You!

SPECIAL REMINDERS

TODAY Greeters Accompanist A.M. Accompanist P.M. Nursery A.M. Kooienga/Boeve Bonnie Boeve Candace Bekkering Cathy Postmus Cassidy Baker Katelyn Hartwell Becka Mulder Sarah Van Dyke Deb Grysen Deb Kooienga Amy Petry Jane Schrier Kooienga/Boeve

NEXT WEEK Abreu/Bekkering Linda Wolfe Rebekah Glupker Jennifer Coleman Caryn Baker Natassja DeWent Lynn Igo Ellie Schrier Joan Broene Vanessa Abreu Cathy Postmus Jennifer Coleman Abreu/Bekkering Peggy Smith

Were glad youre here. As a church family, we are delighted you have joined us for worship today. Below you will find some information to help you during our Sunday services. If you need any assistance, please ask one of our greeters for help. SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE Cedar Church strives to enjoy God through Spirit-empowered and Christ-centered worship. The Bible is sincerely loved, and we hope that you will find it opened up to you in a fresh and faithful manner each Sunday. A NURSERY is available near the entrance of the gymnasium, but children are always welcome in the worship service. COFFEE BREAK After the morning worship, please join us in the foyer for coffee and refreshments. KIDS BREAK After morning worship, all kids (pre-school thru 6th grade) are invited to remain in the gymnasium for snacks and fun songs with Mr. & Mrs. Himebook. SUNDAY SCHOOL - From 11 AM-12 PM, Cedar Church offers classes for all ages. Visitors are especially welcome to join us! WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING CLASSES: Nursery Meets in room 12 with various leaders Toddler (2s & 3s) Meets in the library hallway with Stephanie Haywood Preschool (4s & K students) Meets in the west classroom with Kaitlyn Hartwell Early Elementary (1st 2nd grade) Meets in the resource room with Hope Mason & Cathy Postmus Middle Elementary (3rd 4th grade) Meets in the library hallway with Diana Sprik Older Elementary (5th-6th grade) Meets in the southwest teachers lounge room 2 with Reese Haywood Jr. High Meets in the southwest teachers lounge room 1 with Bill Grysen Sr. High Meets in the teachers lounge with Pastor Steve & Lynn Igo Womens Group Meets in the art room with Rebecca Van Dyke Theology Class Meets in the gym with David Van Dyke & Craig Baker EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Please join us again for worship this evening at 5:30 P.M.
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Nursery P.M. Nursery Sun. Sch. Fellowship Snack Childrens Snack Church Set-Up Youth Group Meal

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Weekly Budget $2,819.23 YTD Budget $132,503.85

Last Weeks Offerings $3,926.99 YTD Offerings $135,648.76

Please send all announcements by Wednesday @ 5 P.M. to: secretary@cedarchurch.net

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