Grand Rapids FRC Bulletin

May 26, 2013

From the Consistory

Visitors, welcome! We hope you are blessed through worshiping with us this Lords Day.

9:30 AM A Miracle in Deaths Domain

Today, Dr. Jerry Bilkes will conduct our worship services. This morning, Dr. Jerry Bilkes will preach a preparatory message for
the observance of the Lords Supper, which is scheduled to take place next Sunday morning. The observance of the Lords Supper, in our congregation and denomination, is a close communion. Therefore, those who are not members are asked to appear before the consistory prior to being permitted to partake of the Lords Supper. Those visitors desiring to attend are encouraged to contact the pastor or one of the elders.

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:18-37

Text: 2 Kings 4:35 & Lords Day 17

With gratefulness to the Lord the consistory was able grant the request of
the following individuals to make a public confession of faith: John Arnoudse, Josh Hults, Laura Hults, Daniel Langerak, Abigail Prince, Courtney Prince, Tyler Prince, Betsy Timmer, Jordan Timmer, Jared Timmer, Kevin Walkotten, Sara Walkotten. The public confession of faith will take place today at the evening service. New members, please locate your mailbox in the narthex.

5:50 PM SONG SERVICE: Psalter 52: all 6:00 PM The Only Path to True Life

Next Sunday, Dr. Murray will preach for us, Lord willing. From the Deacons: For security reasons the back doors of church will
be locked when services begin and only the door to the Narthex will remain unlocked during the service. Signs have been placed on both doors as a reminder.

Vineland FRC will hold the installation service for their new Pastor Joel
Overduin on Friday, June 7, 2013 at 7:30 PM at their church. All are invited and welcome to attend. Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29 Text: Matthew 7:13-14

Calendar
June 8 (Saturday) 7 PM Informal service at Mel Trotter Mission June 11 (Tuesday) 7:30 PM Consistory meeting.

And Ruth said, Entreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:

Ruth 1:16

June 11 - (Tuesday) 10 AM Ladies: please join us for our 46th Annual Ladies' Conference at the Living Hope FRC in Chatham D.V. The theme for the day is "Bloom Where You Are Planted - Serving God and One Another All Through Life". Our speakers will be Pastor Tim Bergsma (AM) and Mrs. Mary Beeke (PM). Coffee is being served at 9:30 AM. We hope to see you there.

Other News
Save the date: You are invited to participate in the annual Word & Deed softball tournament on July 27, 2013 at the Christian Reformed Recreation Center. If you are interested in playing or putting together a team, please contact our office at 866-391-5728 or usoffice@wordanddeed.org and we will connect you with the tournament coordinator. This is a wonderful way to fellowship with others from local churches while being a blessing to the needy in the developing world. Word & Deed Update: In 2006, Ellah was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. The disease weakened her so much that she couldnt even walk, let alone take care of her new baby. Slowly, through the care of the Nakekela Clinic(South Africa), she improved. On the day she was discharged, she was determined to walk home instead of getting a ride. Babette (Nakekela Manager at the time) walked along with her. Today, Ellah has recovered full strength. Because of her zeal to help others suffering as she did, she has been hired as a Home Based Care Worker at Nakekela. She loves to give hope to those who suffer from the devastating effects of HIV/AIDS. Praise God for blessing Ellah, and many like her, with renewed strength!

Sermon Notes
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Church Family
Our family would like to thank the congregation for all of their thoughts and prayers while Dick was in the hospital. We are also thankful for the visits from Pastor Bilkes, Jerry Bilkes and others during this time of affliction. Dick, Julie, Kate and Jenni Spaans Please Remember in Our Prayers: Mrs. Elsie Arnoudse, Mr. Bob Timmer, Mr. Trent Timmer, Mr. Howard Vanden Toorn, Mrs. Gertrude VanderGraaf, Mr. Rick Vander Veen, Mrs. Mina Van't Hof. Rick Vander Veen was scheduled to return home last Thursday. Ruth Wiley was able to return home this past Tuesday. They request no visitors, at least for the first week, and would like to thank everyone for the prayers and cards and Pastor Lawrence Bilkes for the visits. Howard VandenToorn is scheduled for a procedure this week Wednesday to remove a small remaining cancer spot. Shut-ins: Mr. Everett Beute, Mrs. Dorothy Hitchcock, Mr. Cornelius Jobse, Mrs. Barb Kwekel, Mr. & Mrs. Al and Shirley VandenToorn and Mrs. Gertrude VanderGraaf. Serviceman: Dan Arnoudse

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Nursery
May Mother In Charge Misty Huckstead Today: AM A: B: PM A: B: Susan Osmun, Lauren Bilkes Liz Prince, Courtney Prince Anne Faasse, Gabby Karel Julie Timmer, Rene Vander Hart

June Mother In Charge Heather Engelsma Next Week: AM A: B: PM A: B: Jeanette DeBlaay, Lydia Karel Heather Engelsma, Martha Markwat Marlies Procee, Jacqueline DeBlaay Lisa Van Strien, Makenna Pronk

Ushers
Today: Next Week: AM Sam Moerdyk PM Pete Van Strien AM Andrew Bergsma PM Tom Karel Jr.

Offerings
Today 1 collection: nd 2 collection: Box at Exits:
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Next Week Education Fund Local Radio Fund Guatemala Mission

General Fund Family Camp Fund Come Over & Help

Please send material for the bulletin to Julie La Rocque by noon on Thursday: 616.647.9198 or juleslarocque@yahoo.com The Banner of Truth Radio Broadcast, sponsored by our church, can be heard every Sunday on WFUR 102.9 FM at 10:45 AM 950 Ball Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 616.456.8473 www.frcgr.org

LITURGY May 26, 2013 Morning Service Votum & Salutation Psalter: 287 Law Psalter: 103 Scripture Reading: 2 Kings 4:18-37 Text: 2 Kings 4:35 & Lords Day 17 Pastoral Prayer Offertory Psalter: 244:1, 2, 5 Sermon: A Miracle in Deaths Domain Psalter: 163: 3 Prayer Offertory Psalter: 426: 2 - 4 Benediction Doxology: 204:1, 2 ******

Song Service: Psalter 52: all

LITURGY May 26, 2013 Evening Service Votum & Salutation Psalter: 206 Scripture Reading: Matthew 7:13-29 Text: Matthew 7:13-14 Apostles Creed Psalter: 248 Pastoral Prayer Offertory Psalter: 368: 2 - 5 Sermon: The Only Path to True Life Psalter: 325 Prayer Offertory Psalter: 415: 2, 6 Benediction Doxology: 345 ******