Welcome The members of the Zion United Reformed Church of Ripon are pleased to welcome you to our place of worship. We are a Protestant church, belonging to a federation of Proclaiming freedom congregations known as the United Reformed Churches in North America. We gather from guilt, every Sunday at 9:30 am & 6:00 pm to open God’s Word together, sing His praises, The comfort of grace, and enjoy a time of fellowship in His presence. A sincere invitation is extended to you And the joy of gratitude, to participate in our programs of ministry. If you would like more information about In the person and work our church, please feel free to speak to one of our pastors or elders, or call us at Of Jesus Christ 599-9399. In addition, in the church lobby, you will find a welcome table devoted to our guests, containing a number of different booklets and pamphlets that will give you more information about the beliefs and programs of our church. You can also find out more about our church by visiting our website at zionurc.org. June 14, 2020 We Believe We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God, inerrant in its entirety, unchanging, authoritative, and God’s revelation of Himself, centered upon the person and work of Jesus Christ, who is the Son of God and the only Savior from sin. We “Blessed be the LORD, the God of subscribe to the following Reformed confessions as faithful summaries of God’s Israel, who alone does wondrous Word: The Heidelberg Catechism, the Belgic Confession, and the Canons of Dort. We also subscribe to the following creeds of the historic Christian church: The Apostles’ things. Blessed be his glorious Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the Athanasian Creed. name forever; may the whole Lord’s Supper Schedule earth be filled with his glory! We celebrate the Lord’s Supper on the first Sunday of every month. Amen and Amen!” eElders: Bill de Kok, Gordon Enas, Richard Fay, Doug Field, Ken Koolhaas, Mel Mulder, Mark Nieweg, Kent Van Groningen Deacons: Herman Drost Jr, Daniel Enas, Larry Mouw, Dennis Sonke, Nathan -Psalm 72:18-19 Thalen, Kurt Van Houten Pastors: Rev. Kevin Efflandt, Pastor of Preaching and Teaching Rev. Angelo Contreras, Pastor of Congregational Life

Morning Worship 9:00 & 11:00 am - Pastor Kevin Efflandt Evening Worship 4:00 & 6:00 pm - Pastor Kevin Efflandt

God Calls Us to Worship God Calls Us to Worship Entering God’s Presence *Silent Prayer *Silent Prayer *Call to Worship *Call to Worship *God’s Greeting *God’s Greeting *Song of Praise: 230 “Holy, Holy, Holy!” *Confessing Our Faith: Nicene Creed God’s Will for Our Lives *Song of Praise: 277 “Before the Throne of God Above” Reading of God’s Law God Speaks and We Respond Assurance of Pardon Psalm Reading: Psalm 54 *Song of Thanksgiving: 116A “I Love the Lord, for He Has Heard *Song of Response: 54 “By Your Name, O God, Now Save Me” My Voice” vv. 1-3, & 8 Congregational Prayer God Hears Our Prayer God Declares His Truth Congregational Prayer Scripture Reading: Exodus 20:16 God Declares His Truth Confessional Reading: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 43 *Song of Preparation: 42C “As Thirsts the Hart for Water Brooks” Sermon: “You Shall Not Bear False Witness” Scripture Reading: Romans 8:5-8 Prayer of Application Sermon: “The Only Two Groups of People in the World” *Song of Response: 35 “Lord, Plead My Case” vv. 1, 5, & 11 Prayer of Application God Blesses Us *Song of Response: 439 “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy” *Benediction God Blesses Us *Doxology: 9B “Wholehearted Thanksgiving” v. 1 Hearing God’s Word *Benediction Postlude *Doxology: 150C “Sing Hallelujah! Praise the Lord!” v. 1 Designated Offering Cause: Cadets Postlude

Designated Offering Causes: Ripon Christian Tuition Relief

*Please stand, if able *Please stand, if able Church Announcements for June 14, 2020 Schedule of Service Ivy May Ayala (daughter of Gilbert & Natalie Ayala) and Joseph Calvin O’Connor (son Offerings this week: AM: Ripon Christian Tuition Relief of John & Ana O’Connor) will be baptized on June 21st during the 9 am service. PM: Cadets Offerings next week: AM: General Fund Zion’s services will continue to livestream at 9:00am and 6:00pm: PM: Rev. Vander Pol https://www.youtube.com/user/zionurc (Zion’s YouTube page) https://www.facebook.com/zionunitedreformedchurch/ (Zion’s Facebook page)

Offering will be collected at Zion for each of the 4 services in collection boxes

in the back of the sanctuary. You can also continue mail your offerings to: Zion URC - 1220 June Schedule for worship at Zion by Elder District Canal Blvd. Ripon, CA 95366. Or you can give online using the following link: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DQ6RBXVTBHU AC&source=url. Please remember to designate the cause or causes that you would like your offering to be given to. 9:00 AM 11:00AM 4:00 PM 6:00PM would like to encourage the congregation to continue in prayer that the The Council Covid-19 pandemic subsides soon. We ask that you be in prayer for all affected by the virus June 14 Districts 5 & 6 Districts 7 & 8 Districts 1 & 2 Districts 3 & 4 in any way, whether physically, emotionally, or financially.

June 21 Districts 7 & 8 Districts 1 & 2 Districts 3 & 4 Districts 5 & 6 The 2020 Congregational Meeting will take place Monday June 22, 2020 at 6:00 pm. On the agenda will be the election of elders and deacons, and the presentation and approval June 28 Districts 1 & 2 Districts 3 & 4 Districts 5 & 6 Districts 7 & 8 of the proposed 2020-2021 Financial Giving Plan. We will elect 3 elders. Candidates for Elder are: Steve Brussee, Mark Hoeksema, Greg Kamper, John Sikkema, Harry Van’t Voort, and Tony Visser. We will elect 2 deacons. Candidates for Deacon are: Jerry Barlow, Sean De Jong, Gary Kroon, and Greg Snodgrass. The retiring elders are Bill de Kok, Doug Field, and Kent Van Groningen. The retiring deacons are Larry Mouw and Dennis Sonke. In order to maintain the COVID-19 occupancy limits in the sanctuary, each household is requested to designate and send one representative only to the meeting. The representative will have the

proxies of all additional voting members in the household and will be allowed to vote for *Prayer Chain - Pastor Kevin (kevineffl[email protected]) him/herself and those whose proxies he/she holds in as many ballots as are required.

*Items for the bulletin are due Wednesday by 6:00 p.m. Absentee ballots will be counted on the first ballot only. You should have received absentee ballots, as well as a copy of the proposed financial giving plan via email or mail. If you have *Hearing assistance receivers are available at the sound table. not received this, please contact Wilma at [email protected] or 209-484-0911. *CD’s or DVD’s of the services are available at the sound desk at the back of the sanctuary. A suggested donation of $1 can be placed in the General Fund offering. The Secretary will be working from home, coming into the office a couple times a week

as needed. To contact her, please email [email protected] or call Wilma at

209-484-0911.

CD’s and DVD’s of Sunday services are available. If you would like copies, please email [email protected].

Church Family United in Prayer: Up-to-date Prayer Requests from our Missionaries

Prayer Needs Rev. Mihai Corcea is a church-planter in Bucharest, Romania: Pray for many Romanians ● Those who are unable to worship with us on the Lord's Day (Mary Crow, Ella who begin to question the superstitions of Eastern Orthodoxy, that they might not abandon Nieuwsma, and Rena Swier) Christianity but that they might seek a more biblical church. Pray for the visitors of our ● Those who are battling health concerns (Jerry Barlow, Susie Born, Shaina Burke, Bill church plant that they might grow in faith and commitment. Pray that the people who de Kok, Muriel Green, Les Haveman, Denise Hensley, Dan Johansen, Hermina became interested in our church during the pandemic might stay in touch and visit. Oosterkamp, Michael Owens, Marj Richardson, Jane Stelpstra, Ben Sybesma, Herb Thalen, and Kathleen Westmaas) ● Those who are straying from Christ and His church

Community Announcements

Bethany Home is currently looking for a part-time Activities Aid. For more information Ripon Christian Announcements and to complete an application please go to www.bethanyripon.org.

This year Ripon Christian was forced to alter the format of the 2020 Spring RCS Board Members: Reformed Mission Services is seeking men for nomination to serve on Society Meeting. This meeting is held to vote in new board members and approve the the Board for a three-year term beginning October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2023. Those budget, as well as recognize faculty and staff who have dedicated years of service to Ripon who are interested in this important role of administration, contact Mr. Doug Field, Chairman Christian Schools. Please visit www.rcschools.com for information on the proposed budget, of the Board, at dougofi[email protected]. proposed board members, and to vote. Update TASC 2020: Regretfully we must report that the six TASC events, scheduled for

this summer, have been postponed. We encourage all the participants to look for ways in Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we were forced to reschedule this Mark Your Calendar! their own community to be Actively Serving Christ through your church! important fundraiser. Over the past 38 years, this auction has become a crucial event for raising money for our school. This year more than ever we need your support! We will have RMS Future Trips: RMS is continuing its plans for foreign trips to Haiti, Peru, and the online & in person bidding and will release more information soon via e-mail and on the Dominican Republic for the late fall/early winter months. More details will be coming soon! school's Facebook & Instagram pages. The auction will start at 9:30 am and will be held at I am so happy to inform you that the Escalon Livestock Market on the corner of Lone Tree Road & Escalon Bellota Road. Over Greetings from Priceless Treasures Thrift Shop! the shop is open for business!!! And we now are stocked with a few of your essential 200 items will be available to bid on in all price ranges including Agricultural Services, needs!! If you are in need of bottled water and toilet paper to help you out during this Vacations, Produce, Livestock, Specialty Foods, Dining, and much more! There is an item for challenging pandemic situation, come on in, we have some. We invite you to come shop the everyone so let your friends and neighbors know about this great event! Free donuts, coffee many sales we are currently having, as we are well stocked in every department. With so & a BBQ lunch provided as always! See you August 1st! many generous donations, we have much to offer. Our new store hours beginning Monday, May 18th, 2020 are Monday - Saturday 10:00 am to 6 pm. On a side note, if you are looking Save the date: Ripon Christian’s Athletic Boosters annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser will for something fun and purposeful to do, we would always love to have you come and be held on Monday, July 27th at Spring Creek. More information to come! Please call Jeff volunteer. Just give me a call and we can discuss the opportunities awaiting you. The store Stuit if you have any questions (209) 595-0160. number is 209-579-5513, ask for Julie. “The Only Two Groups of People in the World” “You Shall Not Bear False Witness” Scripture: Romans 8:5-8 Scripture: Exodus 20:16 Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 43 What is one of the deadliest lies that Satan spreads in the church? What do the 10 Commandments teach us about the character of God?

Paul teaches us that there are only 2 categories of people in the world: In what way do we see the seriousness of the sins of the tongue in the list of 7 things that 1. Those who live according to the ______God hates? (Proverbs 6:16-19)

What are “the things of the flesh”? (see Galatians 5:19-21) 1. What does the 9th Commandment teach us about ______?

God commands us not to lie because He is a God of ______Spiritual death involves: How does it comfort you to know that God is a God of truth? (1) ______to God

The Bible teaches that all lies are from ______(John 8:44) (2) Moral ______before God How does this commandment point us to the person and work of Jesus Christ?

(3) Total ______2. How does the 9th Commandment ______to us?

What are some of the different forms of lying?

2. Those who live according to the ______(1) ______

(2) ______What are “the things of the Spirit”? (see Galatians 5:22-23) (3) ______a lie

What are some of the means God uses to work these things in us? What does the story of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5 teach us about the seriousness of lying?

What question does this passage force each one of us to ask ourselves?

Where does the 9th Commandment leave each one of us? What does the Bible call the unbeliever to do?