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Zion Reformed
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Finding the Way Together
ZION REFORMED CHURCH
October 12, 2014
Worship
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9:30AM: We are taught in our culture to look out for number 1, have it our way,
be all we can be. Over and over advertisers tell us to seek our personal happiness
and fulfillment. In order to reach our culture, many Christians have tried to sell
Jesus as the one who can make your dreams come true or give you your best life
now. But in Matthew 16:21-28, Jesus calls us to a new kind of life. A life focused
not on ourselves and our fulfillment. He goes so far as to tell us that we need to lose
our current life if we are to ever find the true life he offers. This true life requires
submission, suffering, and ultimately the death of our old selves so the new can
live.
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Ushers: Boyd & Lisa DeVries Family
Next Week: Arlyn & Carla Zoet, Bernie & Pattie Grooters
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Greeters: Tom & Robbi Boeve, Josh & Shawn Sanders
Next Week: Bart & Beth DeVries, Fred & Gwen Wallace
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Nursery is available during the morning service for infants-3years. Our
nursery is located on the main floor just off the narthex. All children must
be signed in and out of nursery by their parent(s).
Today’s Nursery Staff: Andy & Andrea Boeskool, Kim Radcliff
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JOIN US for coffee and fellowship in room 206 following the morning service.
Servers: Maurie & Lorraine Lemmen
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CHILDREN AND WORSHIP: Children are dismissed following the
Children’s Message. 3 yr old - Kindergarden meet in room 207C. (Parents please
find your child's name tag before church.) 1st-3rd Grades meet in room 205.
(Rooms are located on the main floor in the education wing.)
3-K Teachers: Kelly Osterink, Amanda Vasquez, Brittney Lame
1st-3rd Teachers: Rachel Brower, Michael & Makaylee Kempema
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OUR SANCTUARY is equipped with a hearing loop for the hearing
impaired. Turn your hearing aid to the T-Coil position to use this feature.
Nurture
CONGREGATIONAL CARE NEED: If you have a pastoral care need or
concern we encourage you to contact your elder (assigned by last name):
Steve Rutledge (A-D)
Roger Beute (E-J)
Rob Melville (K-N)
Pattie Grooters (O-Sc)
Rhonda Kempema (Se-U)
Adam Eriks (V-Z)
Often, we come to church each week and put on our best face. We talk about
plans for the weekend and the kids and grandkids, but some of us also carry
worries about finances or maintaining homes. It is not always easy to tell who
needs an encouraging helping hand. If you know of someone in our church
family, or if you personally need some help, please contact our Chair of
Deacons, Brandon Deiter at 647-7106. Scripture encourages all of us to carry
each others burdens (Galatians 6:2). You would bless us by letting us walk
with you during this time.
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WEEKLY PRAYER GROUPS meets on Sunday at 9:00AM in the
Prayer Room, which is located off the east side of the sanctuary and on
Wednesday nights at 6:30PM in room 202. All are welcome to attend.
Also, an elder is available to pray with you by the Prayer Room following
the morning service. Elder: Steve Rutledge Next Week: Rog Beute
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PRAY FOR: Kraig Kooiker who was hospitalized with pancreatitis this
week. Bob Boeskool and Tammey Geenen as they continue to recover
from recent surgeries. Hannah Kuria’s as she prepares for heart surgery
which is scheduled for October 15 in Texas. !
I WOULD LIKE to thank my Zion family for all of the cards, meals, and
other acts of kindness shown following my recent surgery. I am especially
thankful for your prayers and felt the power of them. Recovery is slow but
is going well. The doctor was able to perform both phases of the surgery at
once so no further surgery will be required. Praise God! Tammey Geenen !
THE YAH GROUP will meet for breakfast at 9:00AM on Thursday,
October 16 at Russ’ in Grandville. All those “young at heart” are invited to
attend! There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board by the church office. !
MARK THE DATE on your calendar. Saturday, November 8 for the
2014 Scavenger Hunt. Come join us for an evening of fun and laughs.
Event starts at 3:00 PM with cider and donuts. Dinner is at 5:30. Sign up
by the office. For more information talk to Pastor Rick or anyone on the
Hospitality Team.
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Evangelism
HAND2HAND: We are now serving 114 students! We would love to
collect 114 Pizza Kits to give the students in their Christmas food
bags. We are now collecting Pizza Kits, Tuna, Tuna Helper, Hormel Chili
or Hot Dog Sauce and Macaroni & Cheese! Thank you!!! !
TWO BEDS ARE NEEDED for a Burmese Refugee Family
Resettling in West Michigan: Two single beds (bunk beds would be
great) or one single and one full-size bed. Need mattress and box springs
but can accept either. If you can supply some bedding, that would also
be great. With your donation, several children in this family will not
need to sleep on the floor this winter. Hard-working single mother of
four children who works long hours at a meat packing plant and has a
very long daily commute. Pickup at your location provided. Contact
Ron Garrett anytime at 827-7644.
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Youth
Announcements
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CHECKMinistry
THE YOUTH WEBSITE www.zionreformedyouth.org for
announcements, upcoming events, fundraising info, etc. If it’s happening
in Youth Group, this is the place to find details!
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REGULAR WEEKLY YOUTH GROUP MEETINGS begin today.
Meetings are held in the youth room. Times are as follows: ❖HIGH SCHOOL (9-12TH GRADE) meets from 4:00-5:45PM
❖MIDDLE SCHOOL (6-8TH GRADE) meets from 5:45-7:15PM
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UPCOMING PAYMENT REMINDERS: The following payments
are due on Sunday, Oct. 19-
Ø High School Mission Trip Payment #1
$100.00
Ø Middle School Mission Trip Payment #1
$100.00
Ø Middle School Winter Retreat Payment #1 $ 50.00
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YOUTH FUNDRAISER AT CULVER’S: Looking for an easy way
to support our youth (and avoid cooking dinner)? Monday, November 3,
from 4:00PM-9:00PM, Culver’s in Jenison will give 10% of all dine in
or drive thru sales to help the students in our middle school youth
ministry fund mission trips and retreats. As a bonus, if you dine in, your
food will be delivered to your table by Zion youth. No special coupon or
flyer required.
Scripture
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES meet from 10:50-11:50AM.
(Nursery is available during the Sunday School hour.) Room are:
3 & 4 year olds:
R. Kempema, R. Boeve, M. Wallace
Rm. 207
K & 1st Grade:
Shelby Zoet, Katie Eling
Rm. 205
2nd & 3rd Grade:
Tracy Lobbes, Kelly Lepley
Rm. 203
4th & 5th Grade:
Pat Grooters/Tricia Leistra
Rm. 201
6th -8th Grade:
Adam Eriks/Matt Eling
Rm. 204
9th-12/Parent:
Kara Lepley
Youth Room
Women:
Kathy MacGraw
Crazy Busy Prayer Rm.
Men Of Integrity:
Rick VanderWall
Crazy Busy
Rm. 202
New Members Class
Library
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FAMILY NIGHT ACTIVITIES: Held each Wednesday. DINNER
STARTS AT 5:30PM AND PARENTS ARE ASKED TO STAY WITH
THEIR CHILDREN UNTIL 6:30PM when classes start. (Nursery is
available during family night classes.) Ages 3yrs. - 6th grade begin with
group Worship in the Sanctuary, then split for classes: 3yr. - Kindergarten
Li’l JAMmers
Rm. 207
1st - 6th Grade
JAMettes (Girls Club)
Youth Rm.
1st - 6th Grade
JAMZ (Boys Club)
Basement
Adult classes offered are:
Women's Book Club
The Prayer Box
Rm. 206
Apprentice Series
Rm. 205
Prayer Group
Rm. 202
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THE CHURCH LIBRARY is located in room 206. Today’s library
host: Dianne Zandbergen
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WOULD YOU LIKE to learn more about the Holy Spirit? Would you
like to make some new friends? Why not join the Ladies Bible Study on
Thursday mornings at Zion? We will be using the Life Principals Study
Guide Relying on the Holy Spirit by Charles Stanley. We meet each
Thursday from 9:30 to 11:00AM in room 205 and childcare is provided.
Contact Sue Gazan at 862-6219 if you have any questions. Additional Announcements
ANNUAL SHOPPING Trip to Chicago: Friday Dec. 5. Leave from
Zion’s parking lot at 7AM sharp, return approximately 11:30PM. Cost
is $40.00 per person and includes coffee and snacks on the way down.
Sign up sheet is on the bulletin board by the church office. Call Geneva
Jeluso at 616-453-7893 if you have questions.
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THIS WEEK:
TODAY
10:50AM
4:00PM
5:45PM
TUESDAY
7:00PM
7:00PM
WEDNESDAY
5:30PM
6:30PM
6:30PM
THURSDAY
9:00AM
9:30AM
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Sunday School for all ages
High School Youth Group
Middle School Youth Group
Elders Meet
Deacons Meet
Dinner
Family Night Classes
Praise Team Practice
YAH Breakfast @ Russ’ Grandville
Ladies Bible Study - Rm. 205
WEEKLY OFFERINGS: October 5, 2014
Weekly Budget:
$10,214.62
Year to Date Budget:
$194,077.78
General Fund:
$11,450.00
Year to Date Contribution $143,780.05
October Mission of the Month to date: $267.00
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WEEKLY LOVE OFFERING donations for the Mission of the
Month can be placed in the wooden boxes located at the sanctuary exits.
Donations received throughout the month of October will go to World
Missions, Change Your World. Change Your World provides The
Treasure, a solar powered audio Bible recorded in a foreign language.
One Treasure will reach an average of 144 people per year within a
group listening environment. One TREASURE will change lives - will
Change Your World - with the power of Jesus Christ. !
Order of Worship
!Call to Worship: !Welcome & Greeting
!Song:
Prelude
Children's Message
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O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing
How He Loves
Oceans
!Announcements
!Congregational Prayer
!Moment for Missions:
Western Seminary - Kara Lepley
!Scripture:
Matthew 16:21–28
!Message: !The Apostles’ Creed
From Crashing Gates to Lugging Crosses
!Offering
!Song:
Here’s My Heart
!Parting Blessing
!Parting Song:
Jesus Messiah !Postlude
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***Worship service led by Pastor Greg Brower***
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A FEEDING/CRY ROOM for parents to feed their babies or sit with
them during the worship services can be accessed by exiting through the
front door on the west side (piano side) of the sanctuary. The Cry Room
is the first door on your left.
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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED in obtaining a copy of this morning’s
service, please contact Tom Verbrugge Jr. at verbrugge.family@att.net or
in the balcony after the service.
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ZION REFORMED CHURCH
4457 36th Street SW, Grandville, MI 49418
Office: 616-534-7533
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OUR STAFF
Rev. Greg Brower, Sr. Pastor gbrower@zionreformed.org
Rick VanderWall, Pastor of Congregational Life rvanderwall@zionreformed.org
Jeremy Zoet, Director of Youth Ministries/Worship jzoet@zionreformed.org
Connie Stegeman, Secretary cstegeman@zionreformed.org
Rachel Brower, Director of Children's’ Ministry rbrower@zionreformed.org
Rachel Verbrugge, Nursery Coordinator verbrugge.family@att.net
Kara Lepley, Student Intern kara.lepley@westernsem.edu
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CONSISTORY
(Meets quarterly)
ADMINISTRATIVE ELDERS
(meet on the second Tuesday of each month)
Roger Beute ’15
Adam Eriks ’15 (Vice Pres.)
Pattie Grooters ’16 (Clerk)
Rob Melville ’16
Rhonda Kempema ‘17
Steve Rutledge ’17
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ADMINISTRATIVE DEACONS
(meet on the second Tuesday of each month)
Andy Boeskool ’15 Tom MacGraw ’15 (Secretary)
Brandon Deiter ’16 (Chair)
Sean McAnally ’16 (Treasurer)
Ashley Gross ’17 (Asst. Treas.)
Dawn VanderZouwen ’17
Personnel & Admin
Brandon Deiter
Evangelism
Tim Mekkes
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Worship
Dianne Kooiker
Building & Grounds
Rick VanderWall
Congregational Care
Rick VanderWall
Education
Rachel Brower
MISSIONARIES
Paul & Grace Closius, Wycliff
Harry & Pat Miersma, RCA
Jodie DeBoer, Youth For Christ
The Other Way
Geoff & Tammy Kooistra, HCJB
Western Seminary
Jeremiah & Mary Kuria, Kenya
Dick & Donna Swart, Ethiopia
Keith & Denise Krebs, RCA
Albertha Kuiper,Wycliff
Bethany Refugee Resettlement
Servants Center
Bob Offringa-Activation Int.
Albino & Sandy Rodriguez, RCA
! Lifeline Community Church
TV MINISTRIES
WCET Jenison-Grandville & WCET Hudsonville: Fri 12:00PM, Sun 4:00PM
WKTV Wyoming: Thurs 8:00PM; BCTV Byron Center: Sun 2:00PM & 6:30PM