Bethel Christian Reformed Church
The Lord’s Day ~ January 10, 2016, 10:00 AM
THE APPROACH TO WORSHIP
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
*Prayer of Invocation
*Call to Worship: Psalm 99
*Opening Hymn: PH #249 “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty” st 1-2, 4
*God’s Greeting
*Mutual Greeting
*Hymn: “A Mighty Fortress” st 1-2 (worship team only first time through st 1, then congregation joins st 1-2)
1) Our God is, a consuming fire,
A burning holy Flame, with glory and freedom
Our God is, the only righteous judge,
Ruling over us with kindness and wisdom
Pre-chorus: We will keep our eyes on You
We will keep our eyes on You
Chorus: A mighty fortress is our God; A sacred refuge is Your Name
Your Kingdom is unshakable; With You forever we will reign
2) Our God is, jealous for His own
None could comprehend, His love and His mercy
Our God is exalted on His throne
High above the heavens
Forever He's worthy (Pre-chorus, Chorus)
Bridge: We will keep our eyes on You, We will keep our eyes on You
So we can set our hearts on You, Lord we will set our hearts on You! (Chorus)
RENEWING GOD’S COVENANT IN CHRIST
Call to Confession: PH #86 “Lord, My Petition Heed” st 1, 3
Prayer of Confession
Hymn of Assurance: PH #86 “Lord, My Petition Heed” st 4, 6
Guide for Gratitude: Romans 12:1-3
Song of Response: “Be Unto Your Name” st 1-2 (Children ages 3-4 are invited to Children & Worship)
1) We are a moment, You are forever
Lord of the Ages, God before time
We are a vapor, You are eternal
Love everlasting, reigning on high
Chorus: Holy, holy, Lord God Almighty
Worthy is the lamb who was slain
Highest praises, honor and glory
Be unto Your name, be unto Your name
2) We are the broken, You are the healer
Jesus, Redeemer, mighty to save
You are the love song we'll sing forever
Bowing before You, blessing Your name (Chorus 2x)
THE MINISTRY OF GOD’S WORD AND SPIRIT
Prayer for Right Hearing
Scripture: Leviticus 19:1-37
Sermon: Whiter than Snow: “Holiness”
Prayer of Application
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
*Hymn of Response: “Take My Life (Holiness)” st 1-4 (ABS #11)
1) Holiness, holiness is what I long for. Holiness is what I need
Holiness, holiness is what you want from me
2) Faithfulness, faithfulness is what I long for. Faithfulness is what I need
Faithfulness, faithfulness is what you want from me
Chorus: Take my heart and form it. Take my mind, transform it
Take my will, conform it to Yours, to Yours, O Lord
3) Righteousness, righteousness is what I long for. Righteousness is what I need
Righteousness, righteousness is what you want from me
4) Purity, purity is what I long for. Purity is what I need
Purity, purity is what you want from me (Chorus)
Pastoral Prayer
Offertory
Offerings: 1) Bethel Church Budget; 2) Bethel Christian Education Fund
OUR DEPARTURE IN THE BLESSING OF GOD
*God’s Parting Blessing
*Closing Hymn: “We Receive Your Blessing” (CSW #37)
We receive your blessing; we receive your grace as we walk in the light shining from your face
May the peace that you give change the way that we live; we receive your blessing as we leave this place
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below
Praise him above, you heavenly hosts. Praise Father, Son, and praise the Holy Ghost (repeat)
*Postlude
Minister of the Word: Pastor John Lee
Organist/Keyboard: Jennifer Frens
Pianist: Ashley Wynia
Drums: Adam Franken
Vocalists: Marianne Bleeker, Jeff Van Voorst, Karen
Vreugdenhil
Bethel Christian Reformed Church
The Lord’s Day ~ January 10, 2016, 6:00 PM
WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
Prayer of Invocation
*Call to Worship
*Opening Hymn: “Be Still for the Presence of the Lord” st 1,3 (SANC 11)
1) Be still for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One is here
Come bow before Him now with reverence and fear
In Him no sin is found; we stand on holy ground
Be still for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One is here
3) Be still for the power of the Lord is moving in this place
He comes to cleanse and heal, to minister His grace
No work too hard for Him; in faith receive from Him
Be still for the power of the Lord is moving in this place
*God’s Greeting
*Mutual Greeting
Hymn Sing: “He Knows My Name” st 1-2 (LUYH #339)
1) I have a Maker, He formed my heart
Before even time began, my life was in his hand
Chorus: He knows my name, He knows my every thought
He sees each tear that falls, And He hears me when I call
2) I have a Father; He calls me His own
He'll never leave me, No matter where I go (Chorus)
“Power of the Cross” st 1-4 (Getty)
1) O, to see the dawn of the darkest day; Christ on the road to Calvary.
Tried by sinful men, torn and beaten, then nailed to a cross of wood.
Chorus: This, the pow'r of the cross: Christ became sin for us.
Took the blame, bore the wrath, we stand forgiven at the cross.
2) O, to see the pain written on Your face, bearing the awesome weight of sin.
Ev'ry bitter thought, Ev'ry evil deed crowning Your bloodstained brow. (Chorus)
3) Now the daylight flees; now the ground beneath quakes as its Maker bows His head.
Curtain torn in two, dead are raised to life; "Finished!" the victory cry. (Chorus)
4) O, to see my name written in the wounds, For through Your suffering I am free.
Death is crushed to death; Life is mine to live, won through Your selfless love! (Final Chorus)
Final Chorus: This, the pow'r of the cross: Son of God—slain for us.
What a love! What a cost! We stand forgiven at the cross.
WE HEAR GOD’S WORD
Prayer for Right Hearing
Our World Belongs to God #32 (PH page 1028)
Scripture: John 16:5-15
Sermon: OWBTG #32 – “ The Spirit’s Mission”
Prayer of Application
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
*Hymn of Response: “Gift of Christ from God Our Father” st 1, 2, 4 (SANC #167)
1) Gift of Christ from God our Father, come, Spirit, come!
Well of life and generous giver, come, Spirit, come!
With your light our minds enlighten, with your grace our talents heighten,
with your joy our worship brighten, come, Spirit, come!
2) Gift of Christ to guide and teach us, come, Spirit come!
Counselor so swift to reach us, come, Spirit, come!
Christ is Lord, so may we name him, never fearfully disclaim him,
But to all the world proclaim him. Come, Spirit, come!
4) Gift of Christ for our salvation, come, Spirit, come!
Bring to birth your new creation, come, Spirit, come!
All the devil’s work undoing, Christ’s own ministry pursuing,
glory in the Church renewing! Come, Spirit, come!
Pastoral Prayer
Offertory: YPS Video
Offering: Building Expansion Fund
*Profession of Faith:
In his divinity, majesty, grace, and Spirit,
Christ is not absent from us for a moment.
By the Spirit’s power we make the goal of our lives not earthly things
but the things above where Christ is, sitting at God’s right hand.
Through the Holy Spirit Christ pours out his gifts from heaven upon us his members.
The Spirit, as well as the Father and the Son, is eternal God.
The Spirit has been given to us personally so that by true faith
the Spirit makes us share in Christ and all his blessing,
comforts us, and remains with us forever. –from HC Q & A 47, 49, 51, 53
WE DEPART WITH GOD’S BLESSING
*Benediction
*Parting Hymn: “Sent Forth By God’s Blessing” st 1-2 (Renew 307)
1) Sent forth by God’s blessing our true faith confessing, the people of God from this dwelling take leave.
The service is ended, O now be extended the fruits of our worship in all who believe.
The seed of the teaching, receptive souls reaching, shall blossom in action for God and for all.
God’s grace did invite us, and love shall unite us to work for God’s kingdom and answer the call.
2) With praise and thanksgiving to God ever living, the tasks of our everyday life we will face.
Our faith ever sharing, in love ever caring, embracing God’s children of each tribe and race.
With your grace you feed us, with your light now lead us; unite us as one in this life that we share.
Then may all the living with praise and thanksgiving give honor to Christ and that name which we bear.
*Postlude
Minister of the Word: Pastor John Lee
Organist: Mick Visser
Pianist: Ema Van Donselaar
Hymn Sing Leaders: Kira Ouwinga, Rylee Visser
WELCOME TO BETHEL CRC ~ January 10, 2016
Welcome to all who worship with us on this Lord’s Day! We encourage any visitors and those who may be seeking a
new church home to join us regularly. Everyone is invited to stay for a time of fellowship following the services.
WORSHIP NOTES
This Week
 This morning, Pastor John will continue his sermon series on the book of Leviticus. Our focus will be on Leviticus 19:137 – Whiter than Snow: “Holiness”.
 In the evening, Pastor John will continue our sermon series on Our World Belongs to God. Our focus will be on
John 16:5-15 – Our World Belongs to God #32: “The Spirit’s Mission”.
Next Week
 Next week Sunday morning, Pastor John will continue his sermon series on the book of Leviticus. Our focus will be on
Leviticus 5:14-6:7 – Whiter than Snow: “Repentance”.
 We also will have the privilege of witnessing the Public Profession of Faith of Katie Mouw, as well as the infant baptism
of Mathis Jakoby Garcia, son of Josh & Joni Garcia, as Mathis receives this sign and seal of God’s covenant promises.
 In the evening, Pastor John will continue our sermon series on Our World Belongs to God. Our focus will be on
1 Corinthians 12-14 – Our World Belongs to God #33: “The Spirit’s Gifts”.
 Josh & Joni also plan to give a short presentation during the service about their work in Nicaragua.
PRAYER MINISTRY
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Beth Koedam was admitted to the Sioux Center Hospital on Sunday, January 3 following a mild heart attack. She
is receiving therapy and hopes to be released from the hospital (either back to her apartment in Crown Pointe or
to a room in Royal Meadows) on Tuesday, January 12.
Arend Wassink has been transferred from the Sioux Center Hospital to Royal Meadows where he continues to
battle prostate cancer. We pray for this time of transition for Arend and Sally.
Trina Moss returned home after a stay in Royale Meadows. She continues to be under Hospice Care and we pray for
strength for Neal and Trina in this precious, difficult season of life together.
We also continue to remember Harold Boer on Hospice Care, especially as he continues to grow weaker.
Alma Van Maanen continues to receive therapy in Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls after suffering what has been
determined to be a stroke on Saturday, December 26.
Jo Roos had successful knee surgery in Dakota Dunes on Thursday, December 31 and was able to return home
on Saturday, January 2.
We pray for college students returning to their studies this week, including Eric Fedders and his team from Liberia who
returned on Saturday, January 9.
Our prayers for God's comfort surround Brenda and Stan Haak and their family at the unexpected death of Brenda's
father, Ralph Byker, on Thursday night, December 31. He was 78. The funeral was held on Thursday, January 7, in
Washington.
Congratulations to Herb Roos, who will celebrate his 85th birthday on Saturday, January 16!
As we continue to join our community in praying for different local congregations, please pray this week for the First
Christian Reformed congregation and the ministry of Pastors Mark Verbruggen & Carl Klompien.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Welcome Cards: If you are visiting with us and would like more information about Bethel Church or its ministries, or if
you would like to speak with someone, please fill out a welcome card found in the pews and put it in the offering plate.
Get to know your neighbors and make space for new ones…please move to the center of the pews, so we can make
the best use of our seating area as we worship God together. Thanks!
Bethel has a hearing aid loop installed in the main sanctuary.
This system will send the church service audio directly to your hearing aid, if your
T-coil is activated. If you have a hearing aid that has a T-coil switch, turn in on.
Please contact Allan Bolkema for more information. We also have hearing
amplification units that can be picked up in the sound booth.
WATCH LIVE!!! Streaming of our worship services: To view our
live services at 10:00 am and 6:00 pm CST on Sunday’s, simply
click/enter the following link:
http://www.bethelsc.org/resources/watch-live.cfm (or go to the Bethel
website…click on the “Resources” tab, then click on the “Watch Live”
link) on your computer, tablet, or smartphone and click “play”.
Wi-Fi: Want to use your computer or tablet to read the Bible or take notes during a worship service? Bethel CRC
members now have free Wi-Fi access. Find the password by logging into the "Wi-Fi" page under the "Members" on
Bethel's website (www.bethelsc.org/members
Bulletin Boxes: In order to be the best stewards of our environmental and economic resources, we ask that you please
place any gently used bulletins that you do not intend to keep in the labeled boxes near the exits for reuse or recycling.
Thank you!
CRC Year Book: If you would like to purchase the 2016 CRC Year Book, please contact Kim in the office at
office@bethelsc.org by Monday, January 25. The cost is $10. Thank you.
TODAY Devotional: Every other month, our church receives copies of the TODAY devotional from the
Back to God Hour, if you like to be added to the list of recipients, please contact Kim in the office at office@bethelsc.org.
Otherwise, you are always welcome to pick one up at the Welcome Center.
Banner: If you currently are not receiving a copy of the Banner and would like to receive one, please follow the
directions below:
1. Go to http://www.thebanner.org/
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Subscriptions under “Contact Us”
3. Select “I attend a Christian Reformed Church and would like to start receiving the Banner.”
4. Fill out the information requested.
If you do not have access to the internet, and would like to receive a copy of the Banner, please contact Kim in the office
at office@bethelsc.org.
Church Door Access: If you currently do not have a door access code and would like one, please contact Kim at
office@bethelsc.org.
These groups will meet for a time of prayer after the evening service:
(Koedam/Boogerd/Van Voorst) - 5th Grade Room
(Feekes/Haverals/De Haan) - 6th Grade Room
(Nyhof/Feekes/Dooyema) - 7th Grade Room
(Peuse/Hulshof/Bolkema) - 8th Grade Room
(Van Ruler/Van Holland/Wielenga) - 9th Grade Room
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Group 5
Note: Please meet in the same groups you had last year. The groups are unchanged this year except for those groups whose
retiring elder, deacon, or care and concern coordinator have been replaced by newly installed ones.
A Ladies Bible study will be starting back up on Tuesday, January 12, at 7 p.m. in the 7th grade Sunday School room! Please
join us for fellowship, honest reflection, and some good time digging into God's Word. At this first meeting, we will be studying
Ruth 1. Contact Mary Jo Lee at maryjolee.09@gmail.com if you have any questions!
The 2016 Care and Concern Coordinators will be having a meeting on Monday, January 18 at 7:30 pm in the fellowship hall.
We will meet with the council first, and then have a Care & Concern Coordinators meeting in the GEMS room.
Elders & Deacons we will have their individual meetings at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 18 due to our meeting with the Care
and Concern Coordinators at 7:30 p.m. and the Full Council meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Plan now to attend the Day of Encouragement at Dordt College on Saturday, February 6. The keynote speaker will be Dordt
College Dean of Chapel, Pastor Aaron Baart, who will address the topics of fear in our world, and insightful ways to read the
Bible. Flyers are available at the Welcome Center; please check out the Day of Encouragement website at www.dordt.edu/doe
for more extensive details on each session available including one on evangelism led by Pastor John. The Day of
Encouragement, sponsored by Dordt College, is a day to inspire, encourage and equip God’s people for ministry. Everyone is
welcome to participate. Bethel will pay the registration fee for any member who wishes to attend and turns in their registration
information to the church office by Thursday, January 21.
Note: In order to receive the group rate, we need to register you all at once on-line. So if you are interested in attending this
event, please fill out the flyer at the Welcome Center and place it in the black secretary box by the office by Thursday, January
21.
Today’s greeters are encouraged to write our missionaries this week:
Rev. Vasya & Maranda Heytsi
Heytsi, Vasil Zoltanovich
Koshut Street 75/3
Tyachevo,
Zakapathia Region
UKRAINE 90500
Email: newlife-ua@hotmail.com
Blog: http://mvheytsi.blogspot.com/
THIS WEEK AT BETHEL
TODAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
9:30 AM
10:00 AM
11:15 AM
11:20 AM
6:00 PM
7:15 PM
7:00 PM
1:30 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
8:45 AM
8:00 PM
Prayer for Worship/7th Grade room
Morning Worship
Sunday School & Catechism
Choir
Evening Worship
Care & Concern Prayer Time
#1 – Koedam/Boogerd/Van Voorst-5th Grade Room
#2 – Feekes/Haverhals/De Haan-6th Grade Room
#3 – Nyhof/Feekes/Dooyema-7th Grade Room
#4 – Peuse/Hulshof/Bolkema-8th Grade Room
#5 – Van Ruler/Van Holland/Wielenga-9th Grade Room
Ladies Bible Study/7th Grade Room-Ruth 1
Mary’s Fellowship/GEMS Room-Lesson 3 of Jonah
YPS – Praise & Worship Night at Unity Christian
GEMS
Cadets
JFA/meet in church parking lot
Late Night Mens Bible Study/LH
Jan 13
Jan 20
Jan 27
Praise & Worship Night @ Unity
Meet at the Light House @ 6:30 p.m.
Activity – Community Battle Ship @ All
Seasons Center.
Small Groups
Junior High Youth Group will meet again Sunday, January 17 following the evening service.
All 7th and 8th graders are welcome!!
Early Teen Ministry will meet again on Sunday, January 24 at 7:30 at First CRC!
NEXT WEEK – Jan 17
TODAY
Sound
Video
Power Point
Welcome Center
Ushers
Greeters
Coffee/Juice
Servers
Nursery
Bus Driver
C&W
PM Offering
Brian Bishop & Brandon Visser
Lyle Wielenga
Luke Wielenga
Stan & Karen Wynia
AM- Verlyn DW, Terry H, Paul R,
Jeremy H, Jonathan H, Curt DK
PM- Andrew H, Kevin D, Gary M, David VS
AM – Dean & Jean Bos
Beau & Erin Bosma
PM – Del & Ann Broek
Arie & Helen Byl
Dave & Jana Haglund
Chad & Karla Hanson
Ruthann Haverhals, Margaret Kooistra
AM Left: Dawn E, Jennifer G, Justin B
AM Right: Marianne B, Jean B, Kristen F
Claire B
PM: Mike & Shawn M, Kendra W
Darrell Koedam
Jina T, Melissa M, Rylee V
Building Expansion Fund
Elders
Allan Bolkema & Jeremy Kraayenbrink
Janna Bolkema
Dan Walstra
Merlin & Bev Zwart
AM- Verlyn DW, Terry H, Paul R,
Jeremy H, Jonathan H, Curt DK
PM- Andrew H, Kevin D, Gary M, David VS
AM – Bill & Herkie Davelaar
Mark & Lisa Davelaar
PM – Brent & Marsha De Boom
Norm & Sherry De Boom
Dennis & Gloria Hoekstra
Aaron Hoogland, Andy Hoogland
John & Cheryl Hoogland
AM Left: Marsha DB, Becky G, Paige DB
AM Right: Amber DJ, Peg DH, Melissa G
Donte G
PM: Mike & Dani Postma, Jenna B
Arlin Franken
Julie H, Dani P, Mikayla M
Sioux Falls Gospel Mission
Deacons
2016
Steve Post- Youth Elder
Del Van Regenmorter
Stan Wynia – President
2016
Pete Haverhals – Chair of Deacons
Ron Hulshof – Secretary
Mike Meyers – Treasurer
Todd Van Holland – Mid Sioux & Disaster Response
2017
Brian Feekes – Vice President
Darrel Nyhof
John Peuse
Bob Van Ruler – Clerk
2017
Matt Boogerd – Benevolence/Tuition Assist.
Brian Groeneweg – Bus Coordinator
Mike Vreugdenhil – Siouxland Diaconate/CFE Liaison
2018
Eric Forseth
Brian Koedam – Records Clerk
Duane Mulder
Howard Wilson
2018
Tom De Jong – Legacy Foundation/Barnabas/Assist. Treas.
Travis Feekes – Hospitality
Dan Walstra – Building & Grounds