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October 17, 2010 ~ Calendar ~ “The Lord willing...” James 4:15

MORNING: The Elder Brother Syndrome October 20 (Wednesday) 7:30 PM Elders meeting.
Scripture: Luke 15 October 20 -22 Ministerial Retreat at Crieff Hills Community Christian
Text: Luke 15:25-32 Retreat & Conference Center in Puslinch, Ontario.
October 23 (Saturday) Elders & Deacons Conference. The meeting will
take place at the London FRC from 10 AM – 3 PM. Coffee 10:00-10:30 and
lunch 12:00-1:00 will be provided. Dr. Jerry Bilkes will speak on
"APOSTASY" - are some of our members abandoning the faith or the local
EVENING: Except You See Signs and Wonders reformed church? Why? Contact Eric DeKorte, ([email protected]
Scripture: John 4:43-54 October 23 (Saturday) 7 PM Young Adult book study. We will begin
Text: John 4:46-54 studying a new book, What is a Healthy Church Member? by Thabiti
Anyabwile. We invite you to come and to enjoy an evening of discussion
and fellowship as young adults. Books are available at RHB or at the
meeting. We look forward to seeing you there. Warmly, Mark Moerdyk
October 24 (Sunday) Young Peoples meeting after the evening service.
SONG SERVICE (5:50 PM) – Psalter 242: 1,2,4 & Psalter 320: 1,2,4 Snack: Karel
October 26 (Tuesday) 9:30 AM Ladies Bible Study. Coffee is at 9.30.
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools Lesson starts at 10. Nursery is provided. Women of all ages are welcome.
despise wisdom and instruction.” Proverbs: 1: 7 October 27 (Wednesday) 7 PM Boys & Girls Club. Girls have gym night.
We will begin collecting for Mel Trotter Mission.

~ From The Consistory ~ October 27 (Wednesday) 7 PM Fellowship meeting. Dr. Jerry Bilkes will
be speaking on Christ in Matthew.
Visitors, welcome.
October 30 (Saturday) 3:30 - 7 PM The annual Reformation Day gathering
We hope you are blessed through worshiping with us today. Our host family
at Tom & Willie Karel’s home has been moved to Chris & Becky Karel’s
has prepared a meal to share and to visit with you in their home. In the
home; 5920 Chicago Dr. Hudsonville, MI. Please RSVP to 667-9105 if
narthex, after the service, the hosts will introduce themselves and invite you.
planning to attend. Note change of time and date.
 Today, we welcome Rev. Maarten Kuivenhoven; who will preach for us. November 6 (Saturday) 7 AM Men’s Breakfast Bible Study at church.
 Next Sunday, Dr. David Murray will lead our worship services. Contact Steve Kleyn with any questions.
 The consistory covets your prayers that the Lord would direct us to the November 9 (Tuesday) 7:30 PM The Annual General Meeting of the
man He is preparing for our congregation as minister of the gospel. We Trinitarian Bible Society will be held at the Free Reformed Church.
appreciate input from the congregation. Mr. Adrian Stoutjesdyk, the General Secretary of TBS Canada, will speak.

 The Acts of FRC Synod 2010 are available and may be picked up from Dorcas Guild News - It is again time for our Annual Operation Christmas
the consistory room. Child Shoebox Collection. Please pick up your boxes in the narthex. The
info is inside. If you have your own boxes, but need the form they are
 The Sunday School/Catechism classes (Beginners – 7 grade) Psalter
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available by the boxes. Empty boxes are always needed. Please leave your
of the month is # 83: 1, 2, 3. Please review with your child(ren). full boxes on the table downstairs or in the kitchen. They need to be back in
 Allendale Outreach Services - 3:00 PM at St. John’s Lutheran, 9628 church no later than November 14!! Thanks for your help. Any questions
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48 Ave. Brian Najapfour will lead the service today. call Laurina VanderSloot at 677-3907.
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Fenwick Senior Young Peoples bi-annual meeting: our bi-annual
meeting will be postponed until November - further details will follow
concerning the date. Our speaker will be Pastor Bergsma speaking on the
subject of "The Pursuit of Happiness". There will be Pizza Hut after and
activities on Saturday. ~ Nursery ~
Mother In Charge – October: Martha Markwat
Word & Deed Dinner - Nigerian Ambassador You are invited by the local
Word & Deed organizing committee to dinner on Friday, November 19, at Today: AM A: Katelynne Spaans, Sonia Wielhouwer
Bethany URC, 5401 Byron Center Ave. The keynote speaker is the B: Lisa VanStrien, Lydia Karel
Nigerian Ambassador to Canada, Prof. Iyorwuese Hagher. Nigeria is a PM A: Abigail Prince, Hannah Kleyn
country that is 50% Christian and 50% Muslim. Recent conflicts have B: Kathy Pols, Martha Markwat
underscored the religious tension in a country of over 170 million people
(one in four Africans is Nigerian). Prof. Hagher will speak on the need for a Next Week: AM A: Jamie Beeke, Annelise Moerdyk
God centered approach to bringing aid to Africa. Tickets are just $10 and B: Kimberly Kleyn, Heidi Pronk
can be purchased through Mary Cogbill or the office at 866-391-5728 or PM A: Cora Beute, Trienna Moerdyk
[email protected]. Join us for what should prove to be a B: Renee Langerak, Julie Timmer
fascinating evening! Seating is limited. Hope to see you there!
The Men and Children’s Choir of the HRC will begin its season on
~ Ushers ~
Saturday, October 23, at their church. Men’s practice begins at 8:30 AM Today AM Sam Moerdyk PM Tom Karel Jr.
Next Week AM Andrew Bergsma PM Steve Kleyn
and children’s practice at 10 AM.

~ Church Family ~ ~ Offerings ~

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Today 1 collection: General
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We would like to thank the congregation for their many prayers and 2 collection: Building
expressions of love during our father’s illness and the birth of our newest Box at Exits: Denominational
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family member, Raelyn Hope. Dad continues to slowly improve in the Next Week 1 collection: General
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hospital, although his on-going health issues remain a concern. We 2 collection: Seminary Instructor
continue to “rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him.” Psalm 37 Box at Exits: Guatemala Mission
The families of Pete & Lisa VanStrien and David & Heidi Pronk

Please Remember in Our Prayers:

Shut-ins: Mr. & Mrs. Rokus & Louise DeBlaay, Mr. Vincent Faasse, Mrs.
Dorothy Hitchcock, Mrs. Kay Kwekel, Mrs. Winifred Nordyke, Miss Henrietta
Sikkema and Mrs. Mina Wierenga.
Servicemen: Dan Arnoudse, Jacob Hubach and Tyler Prince.

~ Host Family ~
Today: Henk & Margaret Kleyn Next Week: Ron & Aileen Rittner
 LITURGY LITURGY
October 17, 2010 October 17, 2010
Morning Service Evening Service
Votum & Salutation
Votum & Salutation
Psalter: 421: 1-4
Psalter: 12
Law
Scripture Reading: John 4:43-54
Psalter: 40: 1, 2
Text: John 4:46-54
Scripture Reading: Luke 15
Apostles’ Creed
Text: Luke 15:25-32
Psalter: 112: 1
Pastoral Prayer
Pastoral Prayer
Offertory
Offertory
Psalter: 31: 3-7
Psalter: 16: 1-6
Sermon: The Elder Brother Syndrome
Sermon: Except You See Signs and Wonders
Prayer
Prayer
Offertory
Offertory
Psalter: 73: 3-6
Psalter: 152
Benediction
Benediction
Doxology: Praise God from Whom All Doxology: 196

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