CHURCH CALENDAR: ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday, January 30, 2011

TODAY (1/30): HEY SWEETIE! Oh yes it’s that time of year again. The annual Sweetheart Dinner youth fundraiser will
9:30 Rev. Dr. Daniel N. Gillett be Saturday, February 12, mark your calendars and look for invites in your mailbox this coming week!
10:50 Children’s Sunday School
11:00 Youth & Adult Sunday School CORNER OF STATE & 26TH STREET
TONIGHT’S WORSHIP SERVICE will include a good old-fashioned hymn sing. Pastor Dan will be
5:30 Senior High Youth Group preaching. Come and bring your singing voices. (630 STATE STREET, HOLLAND, MI 49423)
6:00 Rev. Dr. Daniel N. Gillett here at First Church
MONDAY (1/31):
12:00 Zumba Class
SAVE THE DATE - March 12, 2011. A day long women's retreat.
(616) 392-8085
6:00 Yoga Class We have some older adult members that could use some HELP AND SUPPORT in getting groceries,
TUESDAY (2/1): getting a ride to the doctor’s office and just having someone visit them. If you are willing to provide sup- www.firstchurchofholland.org
8:30 Staff Retreat at Camp Geneva portive care to one of our seniors on an ongoing basis, please contact Pastor Paul.
6:00 Futures Team
9:00 Women’s Bible Study IT'S TIME TO SIGN UP FOR BON APPÉTIT GROUPS AGAIN! (Good event to invite someone to The family of First Church welcomes you to our services today. You are our guest and we are glad you
WEDNESDAY (2/2): fill the empty chair) A Bon Appétit group is usually about 8 people who get together for food and fellow- have chosen to worship with us. The following are services available to assist you: barrier-free entrances
7:15 Men’s Prayer Group ship and fun. Usually they meet at a restaurant or a home to share a meal but several groups have done and restrooms; an elevator to the lower level; supervised child care for infants and toddlers in our spacious
1:30 Staff meeting different things. Some have picnics at the beach, some do progressive dinners, some bike together or hike nursery; a hearing assistance system for use with hearing aids with the t-coils or headsets; pre-kindergarten
3:30 Care Closet together. It all depends on what the group wants to do. This year there have been some people wondering to fifth grade children’s worship bags to aid your child during the service and volunteers who are ready to
4:30 Biggest Loser Weigh in if they could be in 2 groups. Of course you may. Just indicate on the sign up sheet at the VIP how many answer any questions at the Information Post at the rear of the worship center. If we can be of assistance
5:00 Fellowship Supper you would like to join. Rumor has it that the Coney's enjoyed an active potluck group and also a restaurant during the week, please call the church office at 392-8085. If you are looking for a church home, please
5:30 Bell Choir group last year. This year when you sign up, please mention whether you would like a restaurant, potluck, accept this as an invitation to ‘check us out.’ There is ALWAYS A WELCOME HOME for you.
6:00 Cadets, GEMS, & Kingdom Kids or host cooked meal group, if you would like an activity group, and how many groups you want. Ques-
6:00 Bible Study tions? ask Barb Coney [email protected].
6:15 Junior High Youth Group MORNING WORSHIP - 9:30 A.M.
6:15 Zumba Class This week the CARE CLOSET would appreciate donations of mouthwash, liquid dish soap, and size 4
6:30 Chancel Choir practice diapers. Thank you for your continued support of the Care Closet.
THURSDAY (2/3): THE APPROACH TO GOD
9:30 Women’s Bible Study PICKUP BASKETBALL most Thursday nights at 8:30 PM. Contact Guy Risedorph THE PEALING OF THE BELLS
6:30 Care Closet #2 ([email protected] 269-682-0400) if you'd like to play. Let the Pealing of the Bells be a call to silent meditation and prayer.
FRIDAY (2/4):
SATURDAY (2/5): YOGA CLASS, Mondays at 6:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. PRELUDE - “Prelude, Fugue, and Chaconne” - Dietrich Buxtehude
SUNDAY (2/6):
9:30 Rev. Dr. Daniel N. Gillett The COOKIE BANK could use your donations of cookies for the Sunday Fellowship Coffee time. Please
10:50 Children’s Sunday School ANNOUNCEMENTS
bring in your donations anytime to the main floor kitchen. Thank you.
11:00 Youth & Adult Sunday School
5:30 Senior High Youth Group GLOBAL CONNECTIONS: Please pray for Words of Hope co-workers in a Middle Eastern country PASSING OF THE FRIENDSHIP REGISTER
4:00 Rev. Zhen Cuihua at Pillar Church who along with 70+ people were arrested as part of a crackdown by the authorities targeting "evangelical
Christians". They have been released on bail, but their future remains uncertain. Pray for this husband, MINISTRY MOMENT - “Sweetheart Dinner”
wife, and their children.
KIDS OWN WORSHIP GREETING ONE ANOTHER
On February 6 Pillar Church has the privilege of hosting Rev. Zhen Cuihua, Pastor and Chaplain at Yan-
Children ages 3yrs. old through 2nd grade are dismissed jing Seminary in Beijing, China. This seminary is one of three registered seminaries in China. The church INTROIT - “Indescribable” - Laura Story
during the hymn of preparation, meeting the teacher at the in China has been growing and this is a rare occasion to experience the preaching of pastor from a regis-
top of the stairs to proceed downstairs for a worship experi- tered church. We are holding the service at 4:00 PM in hopes that those who also want to watch the Su-
perbowl will consider attending this unique opportunity. Rev. Zhen will be preaching in Chinese and a SENTENCES
ence that is age appropriate. 3 & 4yr. olds are in Room L4 ;
K – 2nd grade are in Room L16. Parents must pick up their translator will be providing the English. This is truly a unique event for Western Michigan.
children immediately following the worship service. Chil- *HYMN OF PRAISE - #95 “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”
dren will not be dismissed without a parent. CAMP GENEVA & CRAN HILL RANCH CAMPERS: The 2011 Summer camp brochures are now
available at the Information Post. NOTE: The Endowment Fund has funds available for children *INVOCATION & SALUTATION
(includes Embody Christ) attending either Camp Geneva or Cran Hill Ranch. Please complete one of the
LIBRARY NOTES purple reimbursement forms located by the summer camp brochures at the Information Post and return it *THE APOSTLES CREED
to the Church office as soon as possible. Please complete a separate form for each child. When enrolling I BELIEVE IN GOD THE FATHER ALMIGHTY, MAKER OF HEAVEN AND
your child for either Camp Geneva or Cran Hill Ranch, you must pay all (100%) of the fee directly to EARTH. I BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST, HIS ONLY SON, OUR LORD, WHO
DO YOU USE THE LIBRARY HERE AT FIRST
Camp Geneva or Cran Hill Ranch. The Church Endowment Fund will make the reimbursement to you. It WAS CONCEIVED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT, AND BORN OF THE VIRGIN
CHURCH? Do you have any favorite authors, DVDs,
will not be sending payments to Camp Geneva or Cran Hill Ranch. When completing the form, enter the MARY. HE SUFFERED UNDER PONTIUS PILATE, WAS CRUCIFIED, DIED,
books or series you would like to see added to the library?
total cost of the camp. Please do not include extra camp expenses, such as transportation, DVDs, or AND WAS BURIED; HE DESCENDED INTO HELL. THE THIRD DAY HE
Please contact Libby in the church office, 392-8085. New ROSE AGAIN FROM THE DEAD. HE ASCENDED INTO HEAVEN AND IS
punch cards. Reimbursement paid to the parent is 50% of the total camp registration fee up to $200. If the
books are on display right now. SEATED AT THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD THE FATHER ALMIGHTY. FROM
child is a 5th grader who has completed all memory work, then reimbursement will be 100% of the regis-
tration fee. Contact the church office if you have any questions. We are thankful for our RCA camps, ex- THERE HE WILL COME TO JUDGE THE LIVING AND THE DEAD. I
A FRIENDLY REQUEST FROM THE LIBRARY: There BELIEVE IN THE HOLY SPIRIT, THE HOLY CATHOLIC CHURCH, THE
tremely supportive of our kids, and grateful for what God will do this summer.
are a lot of materials that have been checked out of the COMMUNION OF SAINTS, THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS, THE
church library over the years that have not been returned. RESURRECTION OF THE BODY, AND THE LIFE EVERLASTING. AMEN
HEALTHY COOKING CLASS: Tuesday, February 22 at 6:30 p.m. Join Clarence Liang in the main floor
Would you please check your and your children’s book-
kitchen. The theme will be SOUP. One will be a vegetarian soup and the other is PHO, a Vietnamese
shelves for any books or videos belonging to First Church ANTHEM - “God Was In Jesus” - Johannes Herbst
soup. We will begin with fresh and raw materials and share the finished product. Printed materials will be
and return them as soon as possible? Thank you. God was in Jesus, God was in Jesus and He reconciled the world, He reconciled the
provided to take the mystery out of soup making.
world to himself. God was in Jesus and He reconciled the world to Himself. Thousand,
THE LIBRARY WILL BE PHASING OUT all cassettes times to thee, dearest Lord we offer thanks to thee.
and VHS tapes. We welcome your donations of family and PRINTED BY PERMISSION
kid friendly DVDs. Contact Libby for more information. C.C.L.I. 1052025
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EVENING WORSHIP - 6:00 P.M. here at FIRST CHURCH OUR CHURCH FAMILY
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
TIME OF PRAISE MAGGIE RUBIO is gradually improving. She will start
THE WORD OF GOD physical therapy this coming week to help her regain her
PRELUDE - “Just a Closer Walk With Thee” - Bock
*HYMN OF PREPARATION - #471 “Nothing but the Blood of Jesus” strength.
SENTENCES JEAN TOPP is doing well and was released from the
(Children 3 yrs. old through 2nd grade are dismissed at this time for Kids Own
Worship.) hospital on Tuesday, January 25.
OPENING PRAYER
JEAN VERHULST was released from the hospital this past
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SONG SERVICE week.
SCRIPTURE - John 8:48-59 (page 1038) AMY STRABBING is back at Saint Mary’s Health Center
*INVOCATION
with some postsurgical complications. They are working to
SERMON - “Who Do You Think You Are …?” regulate her blood pressure and improve the functioning of
UNISON READING - #450 “Call to Discipleship”
the kidneys.
PRAYER OF BLESSING
HYMN OF PREPARATION - #452 “Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus” AVERY GROENDAHL will have his tonsils (and
THE RESPONSE TO GOD adenoids) out on Monday, February 7 at Holland Hospital.
TIME IN THE WORD
OFFERING
SCRIPTURE - 1 Corinthians 3:1-17 (page 1106) GORDON SMITH is doing a little better as they continue
to try to get answers to what is causing his kidney problems.
OFFERTORY ANTHEM - “Give Me Jesus” - Walter Ehret
O, when I am alone, Give me Jesus. You may have all the rest, Give me Jesus. O, SERMON – “The Marks of Spiritual Maturity or Oh, Grow Up”
JOHN & JESSICA LEAL’S grandfather, George Bruischart
when I come to die, Give me Jesus. You may have all the rest, Give me Jesus. And Jr. died Monday, January 24. We pray the family will know
when I want to sing, Give me Jesus. You may have all the rest, Give me Jesus. *PREPARATION FOR PRAYER - #456 “Come, Let Us Reason”
God’s care and comfort in their loss and grief.
PRINTED BY PERMISSION
C.C.L.I. No. 1052025 TIME IN PRAYER HOWARD & JEAN TOPP’S sister-in-law, Ruth Van
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Tatenhove passed away Tuesday, January 25. She was a
*DOXOLOGY - #808 “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” resident of Freedom Village at the Inn for the past few
*CLOSING HYMN - #651 “O Master Let Me Walk With Thee” years.
*OFFERTORY PRAYER
*BENEDICTION CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Ade & June Vlietstra, 630
*HYMN OF RESPONSE - (insert) “In Christ Alone” Hastings Ave., Apt, #319, Holland MI 49423
*CLOSING SONG - #840 “God Be with You” (verse 1)
*BENEDICTION For further “Church Family” updates, please call the Prayer
Line throughout the week. The local number is 395-3282.
Leader: May the love of God enfold us. POSTLUDE Out of town members should call 1-866-392-8085. If you
Congregation: May the grace of God uphold us. have a prayer concern to be added or changed, or would like
Leader: May the power of God set us free. P.M. PARTICIPANTS: to receive Prayer Line updates by e-mail please call the
Congregation: to love and serve all God’s people. All of us gathered. church office.
Leader: Now to God, who by the means of the power working in us is able to do so Rev. Dr. Daniel N. Gillett - preaching
much more than we can ask or even think, to God be the glory in the church and in Mike VanDoornik -pianist
Christ Jesus for all times, forever and ever.
WORDS OF THANKS
*CHORAL CLOSING - “We Have Heard Your Word, O God” - Richard L. Van Oss
My First Church Family and Friends, Thank you to the
*POSTLUDE - “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” - Homer Whitford Pastor for the calls and visits. Thank you to the congrega-
(based on The Worshiping Church No. 95)
SERVING THE CHURCH TODAY tion for your cards, prayers concerned questions and even
the great one liner jokes during my resent neck surgery.
A.M. PARTICIPANTS: COURTESY GREETERS: (1/30) M. & L. Kolean, C. Kooiker, D. & L. Krieger. (2/6) M. & C. LaDuke, Recovery is going well and soon I will be good as
All of us gathered. A. & A. Laman, H. & M. Laman. new. Thank you again First Church you are the
USHERS: (1/30) S. Vlietstra, T. Coney, C. Kleis, R. Arendsen. (2/6) D. Walkotten, D. Geertman, D. BEST. Scott Vlietstra
Rev. Dr. Daniel N. Gillett -preaching
Diane Schrotenboer -worship leading Rumrill, J. Geerlings. Dear First Church Family, Thank you for the many cards,
Joy Poot -worship leading ELDERS: (1/30 AM) T. Aalberts, G. Bylsma, C. Kleinheksel, B. Carlson. (1/30 PM) B. VanDoornik, D. visits, calls and meals we received after Jean’s stroke. Thank
The Chancel Choir Ebels.(2/6 AM) N. Unema, J. Geertman, J. VanderStoep, S. Vlietstra. you also Pastor Paul for your visits and for the healing
Cheryl VanOss -director BUS DRIVER: (1/30) J. Nykerk / 392-6893. (2/6) D. Rumrill / 399-1292. shawl and Pastor Dan for your visits. We are blessed by
Richard VanOss -organist HALL MONITOR: (1/30) D. Walkotten. (2/6) M. Sall. your love and concern. Howard and Jean Topp
KIDS OWN WORSHIP: (January, 3 yr old - Preschool) Evert, Doeden. (January, Kindergarten - 2nd
grade) LaDuke, VanRegenmorter.
NURSERY, AM WORSHIP: (1/30) L. Hegg, C. Nienhuis, E. Buit, E. Russcher, R. Nykerk, S. Bass. (2/6) TV WORSHIP SCHEDULE
J. Klooster, C. Immink, A. Bosgraaf, S. Toth.
NURSERY, SUNDAY SCHOOL: (1/30) D. Neitzel, G. Risedorph. (2/6) A. Doeden, S. VanDoornik. First Church morning worship services can been seen every
NURSERY, WEDNESDAY: (2/2) B. Evenson, K. Wierenga. (2/9) J. Toth, N. Kleinheksel. week on Comcast Channel 24/916. Monday at 7:00 a.m.,
WEDNESDAY NIGHT CLEAN UP CREW: (2/2) B. & L. Riemersma. (2/9) M. & B. DeVries. Tuesday at 12:30 p.m., Thursday at 6:00 p.m. Services can
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK WEDNESDAY NIGHT DISHWASHERS: (2/2) K. & P. Johnson. (2/9) D. & C. Nienhuis. also be seen on Mac-TV on AT&T U-verse. Go to channel
99, choose Holland Community TV from the list of avail-
FELLOWSHIP COFFEE: (1/30) VanderStoep. (2/6) Arendsen. able stations, and then choose Mac-TV 24 Public for our
Remember J.P. Sundararajan as he is in India, and Andy & Heather Bossardet as they are in Kenya. DEACONS COUNTING TEAM: (January) B. Ashby, M. Bosgraaf, R. Buit, D. Klooster. program.
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TODAY, JANUARY 30, 2011

CHILDREN, YOUTH, & ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

CHILDREN:
Parents, To assist us in serving you and your child’s best interest and safety during the times that you have
entrusted them to our children’s ministry leaders we ask that each week a parent or designated adult register/
sign in your child and pick up him/her at the end of class. There will be a check in sheet at the entry point of
each classroom. Also, Please note the time changes! 2 & 3 years old – 11:00 -11:45 – in Room L10. 4 years old
& Kindergarten – 10:50 – 12:00 in Room L2. Faith Journeys 1st – 5th grade – 10:50 – 12:00 in Room L19.

YOUTH:
11:00-12:00. 6th – 8th grade in Room L23. 9th – 12th grade in Room L22

ADULT:
Coffee and Current Events: Grab a cup of coffee and join facilitator, Bruce Eckert, in the library every Sunday
for an informal discussion of current events and their relationship to our life and faith.

LET’S TALK ABOUT THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM… and how to stop
feeding it! Rm. L6
Did you know that one out of every three people has been touched in some way by
substance abuse and addiction? The odds are high that we know someone facing this
challenge – do we know how to talk with them about it? What should we say? How
do we help them? Speaker Rich Campbell of Ottagan Addictions Recovery (OAR)
will talk about substance abuse and addiction and the spiritual issues that accompany
them. Christians need to be equipped with grace and knowledge to respond to
individuals who are facing this devastating struggle. Learn how you can become part
of the solution. Rich Campbell, MSW, MA, LMSW, ADS is Clinical Outpatient Supervisor at OAR.

FEARLESS, a Max Lucado DVD study series, Room L11 Imagine your life without fear. And faith as your
default reaction to threats. This DVD study addresses how to fear less and trust more by taking an honest
hopeful look at what can happen when fear meets faith. Pastor Mary is facilitating.

SENIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP

Senior High Youth Group meets at 5:30 p.m.

MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2011

ZUMBA CLASS

ZUMBA CLASSES are offered on Mondays from 12:00-1:00 p.m. and Wednesdays from 6:15-7:15 p.m. in the
windowless lower level youth classroom (L23). Contact Diane Schrotenboer or Pastor Mary for more informa-
tion.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2011

WOMEN’S TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY

Attention women! If you are interested in making committed connections with other women and being chal-
lenged to read daily, memorize, and study the scripture perhaps Tuesdays 9:00-10:30 a.m., will be of interest to
you. We are studying the book of Colossians. Any questions? please contact Pastor Mary.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMS

THE BIGGEST LOSER WEIGH-IN, 4:30-8:00 p.m. on the lower level.

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER will be served from 5-6:00. A donation of $3.50/person or $10/ family is suggested
for those who are able to help offset the cost. This year we have a separate menu for the adults and the kids
and as always, dessert and salad bar. On the menu (2/2): Dutch theme night: Pig in the Blankets, Pea Soup and
Education Opportunities: Remember there is always an EXTRA CHAIR! Invite a friend!

Dutch Apple Pie.

CADETS/GEMS/KINGDOM KIDS for ages 4- 5th grade is from 6-7:30 p.m.

JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP meets at 6:15 p.m.

WED. NIGHT BIBLE STUDY 6:00-7:00 “The Bible, the Land, and the People” Pastor Mary will be sharing
insights she learned from her trip with scholar Ray Vanderlaan that sometimes challenge, sometimes enhance,
and sometimes expand our understanding of many familiar Bible stories.

ZUMBA CLASS will be offered Wednesdays from 6:15-7:15 p.m. in the windowless lower level youth class-
room (L23). Contact Diane Schrotenboer or Pastor Mary for more information.

The CHANCEL CHOIR rehearsals at 6:30 p.m. in the Choir Room downstairs. It’s never too late to join the
Chancel Choir. Join us this week.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2011

BIBLE STUDY

The Thursday night Bible Study class meets at 7:00 p.m. We will continue our study of Psalms - Lessons by
Eugene Peterson. All are welcome.