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First Christian Reformed Church
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with People
Who Have Intellectual Disabilities
9:30 AM Worship
(*Please stand if you are able)
Prelude
Call to Worship
Song of Praise: “Holy, Holy, Holy” G249
*God’s Greeting
*We Greet Each Other
Accompanist
Laura Ten Pass
Children & Worship
Teacher: Dominique Van Hill
Helpers: Collin Huizenga
Jordan De Jager
God’s Will
Fellowship Coffee
Jim & Lois Groenewold
Disability Concerns Sunday Litany led by
Gretchen and Heather Hoekstra
(responsively)
Greeters
Wilma Navis
Special Music by Stephanie Buteyn
Congregational Prayer
Children’s Message by Brian O’Donovan
(Children ages 3 years through 4th grade
may come forward. Afterwards, children
ages 3-6 may leave for Children & Worship
upstairs.)
Nursery
Charlie & Lori Kitchner
Lexi De Jager
Sound System
Pete Vander Werff
Transportation
Glen G. (346-5152)
Paul V.K. (324-8981)
Prayer of Illumination by Wayne Miedema
Ushers
Norm Buwalda
Jordan De Jager
Dan Montsma
Trevor Zonnefeld
We Study God’s Word: “At the King’s
Table”
Video Projection
Katie De Jager
Prayer
Missionary Letters
Steve T. to Daryl Pfantz+
Dorothy T. to Brother Bob
Pastor Craig to Chaplain Peter
Song: Senior version of Jesus Loves Me
*Scripture: II Samuel 9:1-13
*Response in Song: “When Hands Reach
Out” (To the tune of “All Praise to You,
My God, This Night” G 441)
Offertory Prayer
+
Please pray especially for this
missionary family this week.
Offering for Local Budget
Connections/Friendship PowerPoint
*Benediction
*Parting Song: “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” G315
*Postlude
7:00 PM Worship
(*Please stand if you are able)
Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs of Praise led by Dewey Pausma
Prayers of the People led by Ken Homan
Offering for Faith Promise
*We Study God’s Word: Esther 3
*Song of Response: “Standing in the
Need of Prayer” G265
*God’s Will for Our Lives: “As a Rule of
Gratitude” G1017 (responsively)
*Benediction
*Parting Song: “God Be With You Till We
Meet Again” G316 vs. 1
*Postlude
Accompanist
Laura Ten Pass
Greeters
Joe & Karen Durant
Library
Faith Miedema
Janice De Vries
Sandy Greenfield
Nursery
Andrea Buwalda
Lori Venhuizen
Jordan De Jager
Sound System
Pete Vander Werff
Transportation
Glen G. (346-5152)
Paul V.K. (324-8981)
Video Projection
Katie De Jager
Welcome to First CRC
We welcome our visitors and hope that you enjoy
worshiping with us. If you are presently seeking a church
home, we welcome you to join our fellowship. If you would
like further information about our church, check out our
website at www.waupuncrc.com or contact Pastor Craig
(324-2249) or the church office (324-2898).
The songs and responsive readings will be displayed
on the video screens, but feel free to use the hymnals if you
wish. The Celebration Hymnals (R) are located under the
pew in front of you.
Large-print bulletins and children's bulletins are available from an
usher or the back sanctuary rack. Please feel free to check one of the
“Visitor” mail slots in the narthex for additional materials.
Worship Notes
Today is Disability Concerns Sunday – a time for us to be reminded
that, even though 17 percent of the population lives with at least one
disability, everybody belongs in the family of God.
We welcome Stephanie Buteyn as you lead us in music ministry this
morning.
We are thankful that Wilma Navis is able to greet us and worship with
us this morning. Thanks also to Gretchen and Heather Hoekstra for
participating in the service.
This morning’s offering is for the Local Budget—to pay the church’s
operating expenses, which includes the minister’s salary and living
expenses, church utilities, support staff wages, and other supplies and
services needed to run the church.
We continue studying God's Word on Sunday nights by looking at the
book of Esther. Tonight we continue our look at Esther 3.
1. What did Bigthana and Teresh want to do?
2. Why didn't they succeed?
3. What is ironic about Haman being honored by the king?
4. What did Haman want to do? Why?
5. Should Mordecai have bowed to Haman?
This evening’s offering is for Faith Promise—to support missionaries
and mission organizations as designated by our church Council. This fund
currently supports Brother Bob’s Outreach, Daryl and Mary Pfantz (Wycliffe
Bible Translators), Scott Ritzema (Youth for Christ), The Union, Local
Deaconal Outreach, Waupun Area Cadets, Waupun GEMS, and Pastor K.
(The full name of the last Faith Promise recipient has been omitted for
security reasons.)
Verse of the Week: 2 Samuel 9:11 “Then Ziba said to
the king, ‘Your servant will do whatever my lord the king
commands his servant to do.’ So Mephibosheth ate at David’s
table like one of the king’s sons.”
Now that we have all of the important characters in place, next Sunday
night we will look at what Mordecai and Esther do in response by looking at
Esther 4.
1. Was Haman's response to destroy the Jews justified?
2. What did Mordecai and the Jews do when they heard Haman's plan?
3. How did Esther try to help Mordecai? Did it help?
4. What excuse did Esther give for not going to the king?
Mark your calendar with the following upcoming special services:
November 6
7:00 PM
Combined Mission Emphasis @ Bethel CRC
November 20 9:30 AM
Community Philippians Service
November 23 7:00 PM
Thanksgiving Eve Worship
Our Family
We rejoice with the following who will celebrate an anniversary or
birthday this week:
Anniversary:
Steve & Melissa Wierenga
16
Birthday:
Jack Stahmann
Bob Mulder
Delores Vande Kolk
16
17
18
Kim Hofman
Germaine Navis
Jason Morgan
20
21
22
A Word of Thanks
“Thanks to Pastor Craig for your visits and others for your
gifts of food, cards, and prayers concerning the passing of
Kathy’s mother.” – The Byron & Kathy Kamphuis family
“Thank you to Pastor Craig, Pastor Haan, and the entire
congregation for remembering us in many ways in our time of loss.” – The
Alice Redeker family
"Dear Friends: Thank you for supporting CRWRC's work among
communities affected by disaster in North America and around the world
with your gift for disaster response! CRWRC's programs are possible
because of your faithful compassion for those whose lives are in crises
nearby and around the world. Thank you for giving to CRWRC." - Andrew
Ryskamp, CRWRC U.S. Director
Church News
Council Notes from October 11, 2011:
1. Council decided that the second worship service on October 30 (Pastor
Appreciation Sunday) will be at CWC at 1:15 PM, following the potluck
dinner.
2. Council also decided that, in the future when we have a noon dinner, the
second worship service will follow the potluck or similar dinner.
3. Council encourages parents of Cadet age boys to consider attendance
in this very important program. The last few years have seen declining
numbers, and the leaders are looking for guidance regarding the future
of this program.
Monthly Budget Update
3 Months through September 2011
Fund
Local Budget
Denominational Ministry Shares
Classical Ministry Shares
Faith Promise Fund
Year to Date
Receipts
$30,525.76
$6,844.51
$4,970.38
$3,729.00
Year to Date
Budget
$36,423.75
$18,708.48
$5,206.65
$3,900.00
Difference
($5,897.99)
($11,863.97)
($236.27)
($171.00)
If you have not yet turned in your Ministry Survey, please pick one up
from the narthex counter, fill it out, and place it in the “RETURN” mailslot
today. If you are willing to serve as a worker on the General or Funeral
Lunch Committee, please mark the appropriate committee and cross out the
word “Organize.” If there is a ministry area listed that you already enjoy
doing, please recommit yourself to that ministry by marking it on the form.
St. Ben’s Project – Fall 2011: Please take a moment to sign up in the
basement today. We will be providing the evening meal on Friday, October
28, and there are lots of slots available. Thanks in advance for your
continued support of this important project.
You can still support Bob Mulder efforts in yesterday’s
year’s annual CROP (Communities Responding to
Overcoming Poverty) Walk. Twenty-five percent of the
money raised by our church will go to the Waupun Area Food
Pantry and 75% will go to Christian Reformed World Relief
Committee (CRWRC). Let Bob know today if you can serve
God’s Kingdom in this way.
Sunday Night Small Group will begin a new year at
5:30 PM today. We meet on the third Sunday of the month
at Gregg and Kristi’s house. If you would like more
information please contact Gregg.
Connections & Friendship Bible Studies will meet
tomorrow at Bethel CRC. Connections at 5:45-6:45 PM; Kids
Friendship (ages 7-18) at 5:45-6:45 PM; Adults Friendship at
7:00-8:00 PM. Please inform Ann Hoekstra if you know of
anyone (child or adult) with intellectual disabilities who would like
more information or would like to join.
The Safe Church Committee will meet in the basement this
Tuesday at 6:30 PM.
GEMS will have a Club Night this
Wednesday, 6:15-8:00 PM, at Bethel CRC. Bring along your
Tastefully Simple fundraiser packet to hand in.
When Godly People Do Ungodly Things is a Beth Moore
Bible study on arming yourself in the age of seduction. This
exciting Bible Study starts this Wednesday at 6:30 PM at
Linda Pausma’s. All women are invited to join us every 1st
and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Call Linda at 324-4128 to
order a book.
Youth Group Members: We will be carving pumpkins and
having a bonfire out at Gene and Toni Hofman's this week.
Please meet at church by 6:45 with your pumpkin. We will be
car pooling out there. If you have any questions please talk to
Dominique Van Hill or Jenna Mulder. Also, don't forget that you
need to turn in your Winter Retreat forms next week Wednesday so that we
can get the early bird price. Please turn them in to Dominique Van Hill,
make sure you have included your check for $20.00 and a copy of your
insurance card front and back. If you have any questions please call or talk
to Dominique.
Worship Committee will meet this Thursday, 5:00 PM, at
CWC.
The Third Thursday Bible Study has changed its name
and moved to a new night. We will now be meeting on the Third Friday of
each month at 6:30 PM. We will be reading the book Crazy
Love by Francis Chan and watching the DVD by the same
name. Our first meeting will be this Friday at Pastor Craig
and Dominique's. Kids are welcome to come. New members
are always welcome!
Are you looking for an area to serve?! Chaperone a Middle School
Dance @ The Union Youth Center this Friday from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. Sign
up in the narthex. Talk to Kim Venhuizen if you have questions.
If you were unable to get your photo taken with Olan Mills, we still
want you included in the directory. Please submit a 4X6 photo to Kim
Greenfield by next Sunday. Please label the photo and it will be returned to
you. If you have a family member in the service, please submit their photo
as well.
Needed: Items for the next issue of First Family Ties. Do
you have a favorite old photo you are willing to share? Do you
have a recipe that needs sharing? Maybe you know something
about another member that is newsworthy, or your child has
written something worth sharing.... Please help us keep the
newsletter full of interesting bits of information by sharing with us—we need
your help! Articles can be emailed to Lois at lois.mulder@att.net or placed
in her mailslot by next Sunday.
Mark your calendar for our Pastor Appreciation
potluck at 12:15 PM on Sunday, October 30, at CWC. Grilled
hamburgers and brats, lemonade, coffee, and dessert will be
provided. Please bring your own table service and one dish to pass
(potatoes, beans, vegetable, salad, etc.). Council encourages members to
express your appreciation to Pastor Craig and our Associate Pastors
Norman Haan and Chaplain Hofman by way of a card, word of thanks or
encouragement, etc. Monetary donations may be given to any Council
member.
School Notes
CWC’s fall musical will be here before you know it! Come enjoy Once
Upon a Mattress on November 10, 11, and 12. Reserve the dates on the
calendar now! Tickets will go on sale tomorrow at the high school office.
Community Happenings
The 31st annual Christian Couples Retreat is fast approaching and
there is still room for you to attend, but time is running out. This year’s
retreat will be January 20-22, 2012 at the Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton.
This year’s theme “Let Us...Run the Race" will be presented by Dave and
Mari Lynne Katsma, pastor of Marsh View Ministries in Horicon. This is a
time when husband and wife can spend a weekend away from the helter
skelter of work, family and life—a time to relax, be entertained, be taught
from God's Word, worship and grow in togetherness. Brochures or more
information is available by contacting Steve and Donna Katsma at 3263836.
On Sunday, October 30 at 3:00 PM, Emmanuel Reformed
Church will host a concert featuring Voices of Peace and Norm
Jansma. Voices of Peace is the husband/wife duet of Bud and
Carolyn McAtee from Hilbert, WI. Their music is gospel
bluegrass. They have written 15 of their own songs, including
one voted number 5 in the nation. Their program is filled with
inspiring music, humorous stories, and encouragement for everyone.
Norm’s goal is to provide music that glorifies God and lifts the spirit of
everyone he meets. There is no admission charge for the concert and an
offering will be received for Voices of Peace and Norm Jansma.
Around the World
Subscribe to CRC News - Emailed every Wednesday, CRC News is
the main e-newsletter of the CRC. Over the past month, we've featured
stories about the CRC man who designed the 9/11 water memorial, church
members living out their faith at Artprize, and how the CRC seems to be
bucking the aging trend of other denominations. Don't miss out. See back
issues and subscribe at www.crcna.org/news.
Connecting the CRC - Every week, thousands of CRC members
across the US and Canada gather on The Network to share tips about
ministry. Whether you're a deacon, tech person, Sunday school teacher,
GEMS leader, small group member, elder, or help with any other ministry in
your church, hop online to connect with folks who do that same ministry in
other churches. Let's learn from each other! Visit www.crcna.org/Network.
Christian Reformed World Missions’ newest DVD, The Call of Islam,
shares what’s being done internationally to share the Gospel with Muslims
as well as in your own backyard. Learn more and see how you can become
involved in ministry to Muslims by watching the movie at
www.crwm.org/videos.
Global Missions Webinar - October 19 at 12:00 PM (ET): The Belhar
Confession. Join in to hear about practical applications of the Belhar’s
lessons, and discuss the Belhar’s potential to transform the lives of those
who study its teachings. Presenter: Kris Van Engen, Congregational Justice
Coordinator (US). Go to www.crcna.org/MissionWebinars for information
and registration.
Global Outreach Conference: Register now the GO Conference
sponsored by Christian Reformed World Missions on November 19 at
Elmhurst CRC in Elmhurst, IL.
For more information, visit
www.crwm.org/goelmhurst or contact Idella at 616-224-5894 or
iwinfield@crcna.org.
The Hugh & Eve Meeter Calvinism Awards for High School Seniors
are given annually for research papers on a topic dealing with John Calvin
or Calvinism. Awards are payable to student tuition accounts at the following
colleges: Calvin, Dordt, King's (Canada), Redeemer (Canada), Kuyper, and
Trinity Christian. 1st Prize is $2,500 and 2nd Prize is $1,250. The topic for
2012 is "John Calvin and the Role of Providence in Human Suffering".
Papers must have a January 16 postmark. For information and guidelines
visit http://www.calvin.edu/meeter and click on the Fellowships and
Scholarships tab. Or contact the Meeter Center at meeter@calvin.edu or
616-526-7081.
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Elder
Dale Huizenga
Steve Homan
Jack De Jager
Wayne Miedema
Dan Scheuers
Dave Rens
Byron Kamphuis
Glen Greenfield
Deacon
Ray Hofman
Percy De Vries
Brian Ten Pass
Eric Schaver
Steve Wierenga
Todd Schouten
Calendar
Today:
Mon:
Tue:
Wed:
Thu:
Fri:
Next Sun:
8:15 AM
8:45 AM
9:30 AM
10:45 AM
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
5:45 PM
5:45 PM
7:00 PM
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
6:15 PM
6:30 PM
6:45 PM
5:00 PM
6:30 PM
8:15 AM
8:45 AM
11th/12th Catechism
First Fellowship
Morning Worship
Sunday School/Catechism
Sunday Night Small Group @ Gregg & Kristi’s
Evening Worship
Connections @ Bethel CRC
Kid’s Friendship Bible Study @ Bethel CRC
Adult’s Friendship Bible Study @ Bethel CRC
DivorceCare @ the Pizza Ranch
Safe Church Committee
GEMS @ Bethel CRC
Women’s Bible Study @ Linda Pausma’s
Youth Group carpool to Gene & Toni’s
Worship Committee @ CWC
Third Friday @ PC & Dominique’s
11th/12th Catechism
First Fellowship
Next Week
Accompanist
Lois Mulder
Children’s Message
Laura Venhuizen
Children & Worship
Teacher: Tabbie Vander Werff
Helpers: Becca Smits
Dylan Vander Berg
Fellowship Coffee
Steve & Melissa Wierenga
Greeters
AM – Nathan, Jamie, Micah, Lydia,
Jonah & Aaron Fikkert
PM – Scott, Ashley, Melissa & Shelby
Fry
Nursery
AM – Brad & Rhonda Schouten
Jason De Jager
PM – Nathan & Jamie Fikkert
Kaytlin Smits
Offering
AM – Denominational Ministry Shares
PM – Building Fund
Pastoral Prayer
Brian O’Donovan
Sound System
Seth Aylesworth
Transportation
Glen Greenfield (346-5152)
Paul Vande Kolk (324-8981)
Library
Marge Vande Streek
Angela Buwalda
Arlene De Jager
Ushers
Norm Buwalda
Jason De Jager
Dan Montsma
Trevor Zonnefeld
Musical Praise
Merle Schouten
Video Projection
Randall Greenfield
Prayer List
Shut-Ins
Gerald Bossenbroek
Bea Heideman
Eugene Kikkert
Wilma Navis
Wiebe Buwalda
Junice Kamphuis
Millie Kuiper
Minnie Tobak
Josie Looman
Liz Van Zanen
Health
Gerald Bossenbroek, Wiebe Buwalda, and Minnie Tobak as they struggle
with their health.
Toni Hofman’s nephew, Blaine, who is struggling with drug addiction.
Harry Homan as his back pain has returned.
Dave Katsma as he undergoes cancer treatment.
Sylvia Montsma who in undergoing colon testing.
Dewey & Lois Pausma’s neighbor, Ralph, as he has become weaker in his
fight against cancer.
Liz Van Zanen as she struggles with back pain.
Louie Wierenga’s sister, Connie, who is now doctoring in Milwaukee for her
cancer.
Gregg & Kristi Zonnefeld’s friend, Janna, who is receiving experimental
medicine for her cancer.
Military
Larry & Trix Daane’s grandson, Jeff Daane (Navy aircraft carrier)
Jack & Marla De Jager’s nephew, Jonathan Sturing (Afghanistan)
Chaplain Peter Hofman (Fort Bragg, NC)
Marge Vande Streek’s grandson, Brian Vande Streek (Germany)
Louie & Nancy Wierenga’s grandson, Devin Terry (Guam)
Requests
Restoration of broken relationships.
Those affected by the Burke Center transition.
God’s blessing on Sue Buwalda’s parents, Harold & Marlys Mulder, and
the DRS Team in Galveston, TX.
10/9
Is there anyone interested in serving a life of ministry to
Filipino men in prison?
Neen is - and will be doing a great job but having a man "on
staff" would mean a lot to the culture here and some of our
state-side supporters, not to mention the primary motive of
serving the Lord - responding to his "Great Commission."
Brother Bob
10/11
Greetings:
Neen and I are stranded on another island (Bacolod) where I've been
teaching. What a great thing to be able to do again - at least in part. Neen
has a tendency to say I'm on my way to "cured" and I'm at peace with
whatever the Lord chooses. Suffice to say all the cancer symptoms are still
there and I only know (1) I feel good enough to do some teaching and (2) your
prayers are hard at work. And as I've been telling the inmates - "just because
I seem to be back from the dead - that is no reason to stop praying." God is
good.
While we're here - a typhoon develops and strikes quickly so here we are stuck twiddling our thumbs - so to speak. But this teaching "tour" is complete.
God is still good to this unworthy servant and I am still grateful beyond telling.
Thanks for standing with us.
Brother Bob and Neen