Prayer of God’s Blessing
*Song of Response: “Teach Me, O Lord, Thy Way of Truth”
MORNING ORDER OF WORSHIP
January 31, 2016 -- 9:30 a.m.
LEAVING TO SERVE
*God’s Parting Blessing
*Song of Parting: “The Trees of the Field”
*Postlude
THE PRELUDE
Prelude: Sue De Bruin, pianist “Gospel Praise (I Am, I Love, I Need)”
Welcome and Announcements
*Call to Worship:
Isaiah 40:28-31
Pastor: Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his
understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases
the power of the weak.
People: Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but
those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings
like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
*Declaration of our Trust (Votum)
*God’s Greeting (Salutation)
*Song of Celebration:
led by 5th and 6th Grade
“Here I Am to Worship”
“How Majestic is your Name”
“Soon & Very Soon”
Ministry of Music: “Amazing Grace/Fill it Up”
by 5th & 6th Grade
CONFESSING AND ASSURANCE
Calling us to Please God: Psalm 119:9-16
Challenging us to Live a Pleasing Life: Colossians 3:5-17
Assuring us of God’s Blessed Reward: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18
Song of Confession: “We Are God’s People”
12:45 p.m.
Prelude: “Ancient Words”
Call to Worship: “Breathe on Me, Breath of God”
Prayer
Offering: Christian Education Fund
Video Presentation – Session Three: “Probe It”
Separating into Small Groups
on CD
#259:1, 2(R)
Service Pianist: Jeannene Veenstra
* All who are able are asked to stand.
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“Ancient Words”
Holy words long preserved for our walk in this world;
They resound with God's own heart, O, let the ancient words impart;
Words of life, words of hope, give us strength, help us cope;
In this world where'er we roam, ancient words will guide us home.
Chorus: Ancient words, ever true, changing me, changing you;
We have come with open hearts, O let the ancient words impart.
#283:1, 2, 4(R)
GIVING TO GOD WITH THANKSGIVING
Offertory: “Ancient Words”
Holy words of our faith handed down to this age,
came to us through sacrifice; O, heed the faithful words of Christ.
Holy words long preserved for our walk in this world;
They resound with God's own heart, O, let the ancient words impart.
Chorus (2X)
Ending: We have come with open hearts,
O let the ancient words impart.
O let the ancient words impart.
PROCLAIMING HIS WORD
*Song of Preparation: “Open the Eyes of My Heart Lord”
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1:15-23, pg. 1818
Sermon: “SEEING WHAT GOD WANTS ME TO SEE”
#244(R)
AFTERNOON ORDER OF WORSHIP
ENTER HIS GATES WITH THANKSGIVING
Our Prayers
Our Gifts: Home Missions
Prayer of Thanksgiving
#240: 1, 3, 4
Text: Ephesians 1:17-19
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ACTS OF SERVICE
GREETERS
JAN. 31 AM
PM
FEB. 7 AM
PM
Irv & Anne De Bruin
Jerry & Jill De Bruin
Elder Leon Van Kooten
Joel & Hayley De Bruin
Deacon Jeff De Rooi
Kurtis & Lisa De Bruin
Marvin & Jeanette De Bruin
Elder Harold De Bruin
Rich & Karen De Bruin
Deacon Adam Brink
NURSERY
JAN. 31 AM Bill & Julie B
Mason VE, Mariah B
PM Joan K, Leah G
FEB. 7 AM Deb B, Kourtni S
Sarah DG, Cody B
PM Delores R, Kristina G
POWERPOINT
1stCRCprojection@gmail.com
JAN. 31
FEB. 7
Lisa De Bruin, 660-6682
Kristen Plate, 670-0583
SOUND SYSTEM
JAN. 31
Kurtis De Bruin, 660-6681
FEB. 7
Leon Van Kooten, 660-1602
SPECIAL MUSIC CONTACT:
Valerie Sytsma – Nov., Dec., Jan.
NEXT SUNDAY – Feb. 7
AM ORGANIST: Shirley Van Donselaar
OFFERINGS: AM Personal Energy Trans.
PM Focus on the Family
PM PIANIST: Courtney Van Donselaar
SONG SERVICE: None
WHITE OAK: Dan Fynaardt, Steve Plate,
(2:00) Ken Hol, Jill De Ronde, Kathy Hol,
Kevin De Ronde
CRYSTAL HEIGHTS: Brian Meinders,
(4:00) Marvin De Bruin, Henry Van Arkel,
Duane Huyser, Bert Bandstra
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
TODAY:
10:45a Fellowship Time
10:45a Sunday School for all ages
11:45a Potluck Luncheon
11:45a Worship Comm. Mtng.
12:45 Afternoon Worship Service
MONDAY – FRIDAY:
9-11:30a Office Open
MONDAY:
7:00 Deacon’s Meeting
TUESDAY:
5:45 Coffee Break
WEDNESDAY:
1:30 Ladies Bible Hour
6:30 IGNITE – leave for Pella
7:00 Cadets
7:00 GEMS
THURSDAY:
9:30a MOMShine
9:30a Coffee Break
12:00
Bulletin Deadline –
firstcrcosky@mahaska.org
5-9
Love INC Meeting
FRIDAY:
10:00a Council Agenda Items Due
SATURDAY:
7:30 Men’s Bible Study
SUNDAY: (7th)
8:40a Prayer Group Meets
9:30a Morning Worship Service
Sunday, January 31, 2016
We warmly welcome all those who are worshipping with us today.
May we be blessed as we worship the Lord together.
BLESSINGS & CONCERNS
Please keep the following home-bound members in your prayers:
~ Betty Barnard
~ Andrew Van Engelenhoven
~ Wilma Van Weelden (Bill)
THANKS
Thank you for the many cards and expressions of encouragement I received for my 98th birthday.
Thank you also for the many visits and notes I receive all year through. “O magnify the Lord with
me, and let us exalt his name together.” Ps. 34:3.
--Dorothy De Ronde
We would like to thank all of the ushers, inside greeters, outside greeters and valet parking
attendants who served in 2015. We appreciate your work to welcome people to our services.
--Richard De Groot for the Ushering Committee
SYMPATHY
We express our Christian sympathy to Bernice Veldhuizen whose sister, Wilma Beekhuizen, passed
away early Monday morning in Pella. Her funeral was held Friday at Third Reformed Church in
Pella. May Bernice and the family feel God’s comfort through His Word & Spirit.