Grand Rapids FRC Bulletin

April 29, 2012

The congregation chose brothers Henk Kleyn and Tom Moerdyk to serve as elders. The brothers chosen to serve as deacons are Ron VanderBoon and Eric Wielhouwer. Please remember these brothers as they consider this call of the Lord and congregation. Pastor Kranendonk did not receive a call to serve as our pastor. May God direct us to the servant He is preparing for us. The installation service for the new office bearers is scheduled for June 24 in the morning service. The PRTS food pantry used by many families is in need of donations such as laundry and dish detergents, household cleaners, bathroom needs, and diapers. There is a blue tub in the narthex for your donations if you wish to give. Thank you. 2012 Heritage Reformed Youth Conference Wisdom the Fountain of Life June 10-13 young people (15 or older), register on line at www.hnrc.org/ministries/youth-conference by June 1st. These conferences have been a spiritual blessing to many young people in the past. You are cordially invited to attend the 2012 PRTS graduation on May 11, at 7:30 p.m. This years speaker is Dr. Sinclair Ferguson, Senior Minister of First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina. You will not want to miss hearing Dr. Fergusons encouraging, yet challenging message. Refreshments will be served downstairs after the ceremony. For more information, call Chris Hanna at 616.977.0599, ex. 138. This years commencement address will be delivered at Heritage Netherlands Reformed Congregation, 540 Crescent St., NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Our student, Robert VanDoodewaard, is graduating with his Master of Divinity Degree.

9:30 AM The New and Living Way

Scripture: Hebrews 10

Text: Hebrews 10:19:22, Lords Day 30

5:50 PM - SONG SERVICE Psalter 183: 1 - 4 6 PM Crucified with Christ

Scripture: Galatians 2

Text: Galatians 2:20

~ Church Family ~ Matalias and Martha Likhoozi (who were part of our church family) have
their children Moses and Chico, in boarding school. They are both doing okay, but Chico really misses her American friends. Here is her address: Chico Likhoozi, Kings foundation primary ( pvt) school P/Bag 9, Ntcheu, Malawi The CT scan that Howard had done on Monday showed no re-occurrence of cancer on the liver as well as none elsewhere. Thanks be to God for He has once again done marvelous things. Howard & Jessica VandenToorn Please Remember in Our Prayers: Mr. Dave Huisjen, Mr. Case Kwekel

This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. Acts 4: 11

~ From The Consistory ~

Visitors, welcome. We hope you are blessed through worshiping with us this Lords Day. Today, Seminarian Rob VanDoodewaard will lead or services. Next Sunday, Pastor M. Kelderman from the Burgessville HNRC will conduct our services, the Lord willing. The Sunday School/catechism classes (Beginners 7 grade) Psalter of the month is #302: 1, 4. Please review with your children. Next months Psalter of the month is # 326: 1, 2, 4.
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We thank God for the healthy birth of our daughter, Avery Channelle, on
Tuesday, April 24th at 12:31am. Cherise and Avery went home Wednesday evening. Andrew & Cherise Bergsma Shut-ins: Mr. Vincent Faasse, Mrs. Dorothy Hitchcock, Mr. Cornelius Jobse and Mr. Case Kwekel. Servicemen: Dan Arnoudse, Jacob Hubach and Tyler Prince.

~ Calendar ~

The Lord willing... James 4:15

~ Nursery ~
Mother In Charge April: Laura DeJong Today: AM A: B: PM A B: Renee Langerak, Hannah Karel Tammy Timmer, Abbie Prince Misty Huckstead, Alexia Pronk Taunya VanDoodewaard, Sonia Wielhouwer

May 1 (Tuesday) 7 PM This will be our last Dorcas Guild meeting for the season. It will be held at the Manor of the Christian Rest Home. We would like this to be a special time of singing and fellowship with our ladies living at the Manor. All ladies of the congregation are invited & most welcome to join us. May 2 (Wednesday) 7 PM Consistory meeting. May 4 & 5 (Friday -Saturday) (YABS) Young Adult Book Study. Pt. Peele Trip. June 22-23 is the Sandy Pines Condo weekend. May 5 (Saturday) 7 AM We will be doing the Annual Spring Cleaning th around Church and the Parsonage, with a rain date of May 12 . Asking all Young people and Adults to please keep these dates open to help beautify the grounds. Please bring you own equipment (Rakes, wheelbarrows, blowers, tractors, etc.) Early refreshments will be supplied. May 6 (Sunday) 4 PM Young Peoples meeting. Snack: La Rocque/Spaans The Annual Dutch Day will be held Tuesday, May 8, 2012 D.V. in the Dundas FRC. Dr. L.W. Bilkes will speak on "De genade om een kind te worden en dan de groei in de genade". Coffee will be ready at 9:45am and the morning session will begin at 10:30am. Everyone who understands the Dutch language is most welcome. May 9 (Wednesday) 7-8:30 PM We will be having the Boys and Girls Club, Ladies Spring Banquet and Father/ Son Sports Night. All seniors of the congregation are invited to attend as well as parents and grandparents of Boys n Girls Club members. We are looking forward to enjoying a special evening together. Please RSVP to Steve Kleyn or Ruth Karel by May 2. May 9 (Wednesday) 7 PM Boys Club Father/son Sports night. May 12 (Saturday) 7 PM Informal service at Mel Trotter Mission. May 19 (Saturday) 7 PM Brass ensemble concert in our church sanctuary. A collection will be taken for Plymouth Christian High Schools Music Dept. Family Camp 2012 -- Have you reserved your spot yet? Registration Forms for this year's camp are due next week. Check your mailbox or look for a stack of forms in the narthex. Forms and deposits can be placed in Andy & Cindy VandenToorn's mailbox by next week, May 6. Thanks!

Mother In Charge May: Jamie Beeke Next Week: AM A: B: PM A: B: Cora Beute, Lauren Bilkes Cheryl Moerdyk, Betsy Timmer Mary Cogbill, Naysi Pennings Heather Engelsma, Margaret Kleyn

~ Ushers ~
Today Next Week AM Chris Engelsma AM Pete VanStrien PM Eric Wielhouwer PM Bill Moerdyk

~ Offerings ~
Today 1 collection: nd 2 collection: Box at Exits:
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Next Week General Education Trinitarian Bible Society

General Building Denominational

Song Service: Psalter 183: 1 - 4

LITURGY April 29, 2012 Morning Service Votum & Salutation Psalter: 227 Law Psalter: 102 Scripture Reading: Hebrews 10 Text: Hebrews 10:19:22, Lords Day 30 Pastoral Prayer Offertory Psalter: 109 Sermon: The New and Living Way Prayer Offertory Psalter: 65 Benediction Doxology: 316 ******

LITURGY April 29, 2012 Evening Service Votum & Salutation Psalter: 176 Scripture Reading: Galatians 2 Text: Galatians 2:20 Apostles Creed Psalter: 60 Pastoral Prayer Offertory Psalter: 47: 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 11 Sermon: Crucified with Christ Prayer Offertory Psalter: 313 Benediction Doxology: 402: 1, 6 ******