9:30 A.M. Worship Service

August 16, 2015 *Closing Song: “New Doxology” 9:30 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE *Moment of Meditation *Postlude: “Rock of Ages” Welcome to Worship at Reeman Christian Reformed Church. Today we celebrate the 125th anniversary of Reeman Christian Reformed Church. We rejoice in knowing that God’s love endures *Indicates Standing forever and his faithfulness continues through all generations. Organist: Louise Slager Keyboard: Carla Proctor Pianist: Diane Kooistra Percussion: Scott Carter Prelude Guitarists: Tyler Burt, Pastor Les Van Dyke Welcome and Announcements Song Leaders: Scott Blamer, Leon Proctor, Robin Tyink, Patti Van Dyke Call to Worship: “Psalm 100” Soloist: Tyler Burt Duet: Tyler Burt and Jordan Van Dyke *Opening Songs: “Better is One Day” Choir Directed by: Louise Slager “Everlasting God” Accompanied by: Diane Kooistra Message: Pastor Les Van Dyke and Pastor Nate Kooistra *God’s Greeting *Mutual Greeting A SSIGNMENTS Greetings/Reflections from Pastors Ed Visscher Greeting us today: Mike & Amy Ensing Jerry Frens Greeting us next Sunday: Jeff & Shirley Smith

Choir: “Back to the Church in the Wildwood” Caring for our children this morning: Karen Buitendorp, Lori Litany of Praise for God’s Faithfulness Boerman, Gabi Frens, Grace Krick *Song: “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” Next Sunday: Sharon Escalante, Marcia Lubbers, Prayer Emma Krick, Savana Richards Fellowship time today: Rich DeLong & Scott Blamer Solo: “Closer to You” Fellowship time next Sunday: Stan Rottier & Terry Temple Children’s Message August 30 – Jim Bazzett Scripture Reading: “Psalm 100” September 6 – Eric DeKuiper & Scott Tyink Message: “HIS-tory of Faithfulness and Love” September 13 – Chad Heykoop & Ray Boes Prayer Reminder – Each family is asked to bring 4 dozen cookies *Song of Response: “One Thing Remains” the Sunday they prepare coffee. Offerings: a) General Fund/Faith Promise Worship Center Leaders: Jody Hooker & Savana Richards b) Benevolence Next Sunday: Jody Hooker & Lydia Boerman Offertory Duet: “I am Not Alone” Ushers today: Dan Folkema, Dave Hooker *Departing Blessing Next Sunday: Doug Buter, Dave Hooker ANNOUNCEMENTS

± Praise Team will practice Wednesday evening at 7 p.m.

± Prayer Group: Meets Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the fireside room. All are invited to attend.

± Community Kitchen will be held Wednesday, August 26th. If you would like to make a donation or be a worker, please sign up at the Welcome Center.

± A Perpetual Calendar is being made. Sign up at the welcome center if you would like to have your business ad in the calendar. The cost is $50 – 1 ad; $75 – 2 ads. After you sign up, you will be contacted for your ad copy.

± Each week we will be praying for members of our congregation. This week please pray for Dick & Linda Rought; Mark, Leanne, Shannan & Zachary Perysian; Ryan & Emily Seyferth; Marlene Boes; Stan & Colleen Rottier; Doug & Diane Kooistra.

Council Notes:

± The memberships of Coy and Kelsey Rottier were transferred to Lakeside Community Church in Alto, Michigan.

± The Financial statements were reviewed. It was noted that the year-to-date amount needed is $262,579. The amount received is $231,755, leaving a shortage of -$30,825.

± The council approved a proposal from the GEMS leaders of Trinity CRC and Reeman CRC to merge the two separate GEMS ministries into one combined ministry for the 2015-2016 ministry year.

± A Congregational meeting is scheduled for September 13 after the a.m. service. Items on the agenda include the request to launch an Adult Day Care and a proposal for a new roof on the sanctuary. ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

± Local Service Opportunity – If you are able to help out on a Blendon Pines Gun Club in Zeeland, Michigan. For more local service project next Saturday morning, August 22, please information, call the Corps office at 616-241-5616 ext 4, or check contact Pastor Nate. out the Cadet website under the “Events” tab. Everyone is welcome! Registration forms are available from your Cadet club’s ± Guatemala bound in 2016. There is still room for both men head counselor, or you can register at our website: and women on our February trip. If you have been considering www.CalvinistCadets.org. Lunch will be served at noon. Join us this outreach trip and would like more information, see Carla or for a fun filled day! Leon Proctor. We would love to have you join our team! Signup If you can’t make it out for the event, but still want to be involved, sheet is on the counter. we are looking for people willing to sponsor stations or to make a pledge for a participating shooter. For more information on these ± If you are interested in sponsoring a child for hot lunch for the giving opportunities, contact Kim at the Corps office at the number listed upcoming school year, please call the Fremont Christian School above. office at 924-2740. ± Stained Glass Window Concert on Friday, August 28 at 7:00 ± College Students DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT US!!! St. Mark's Church, Newaygo: As part of its ongoing Stained We want to be your prayer partners and support you through the Glass Window Series, the St. Mark's Piano, Flute, & year! Make sure to get us your updated address so we can cover Vocal Ministry Team , with Michele Mines and Kirk & Alexandra you in prayers! Contact Sandra Crandell at Weller, will present "An Evening of " Singin' n' Grazin' : Music [email protected] or 924-9441 with questions! of the Heart in Different Genres" : including folk, gospel, Broadway and classical music. Between the 3 sets the Women of St. Mark's will serve savory hors d’oeuvres and tasty desserts. To ± ADOPT A COLLEGE STUDENT: We have 30 Reeman young participate in this event, make reservations with Donna Friar at people heading off to college this fall! We are inviting you to This Old House Antiques (47 State St., ph. 6 52-2808) by August cover them in prayers by adopting one or more for the school 22. Tickets are $10 per person. During the concert, a free will year! This is totally TUITION FREE on your part but the offering will be taken for the restoration of one of the 19th century investments and benefits are priceless! We are asking that you windows being restored in loving memory of former parishioner, make a one school year commitment and support a college Karen Towne. St. Mark's Church is located at 30 Justice St. student through prayer, cards, notes, emails, even a care Newaygo. package! This is an opportunity for your entire family to be involved!!! Sign up today for a school year filled with blessings! Contact Sandra Crandell at [email protected] or 231- ± Finding Unity in Diversity – This week, Dr. Tim Ready, 924-9441 if you have questions! director of the Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations at WMU, emphasizes that reducing bias in the criminal justice system begins with expanding our mindset to view ± ATTENTION ALL SPORTSMEN: The Calvinist Cadet Corps all people as one community Go to www.cbi.tv to watch this is hosting it’s first annual Sporting Clay Shoot to benefit the 2017 week’s Crossroad Connection. International Camporee in the Black Hills of South Dakota (specifically for the riflery and archery ranges). This benefit will also help offset the overall cost for Cadets to attend the camporee. The event will be held on Saturday, August 22 at the ± Sunday, August 16, Worship On the Waterfront 2015 LITANY OF PRAISE FOR GOD’S FAITHFULNESS welcomes Jason Gray. As a person who stutters, Jason’s work emphasizes finding strength in weakness. His beautiful melodies Lord, for the vision you gave to those who planned for this express the truth of the Gospel. There is no cost, nor any tickets congregation, and for the commitment and dedication of all who needed to attend W.O.W. Check out our web site at followed you as you gave life to Reeman Christian Reformed www.worshiponthewaterfront.org. Any questions? Call: (616) 842- Church. 6600. We give you thanks, O Lord. For those who have served so faithfully in leadership positions as ± Advanced Notice for Griefshare: We would like to welcome pastors, elders, deacons, and staff Members, anyone who has lost a loved one to attend a GriefShare Group. Great is your faithfulness, O Lord. We are excited to share that we have new and updated materials. This 14 week course offers help and support for the grieving. Each For those who have willingly given of their efforts to teach, class is special and different. A $10.00 fee is for your personal encourage, counsel and support, workbook, which you will use in the program to help and guide you Your generosity is contagious, O Lord. in your healing. Although you might not be able to attend each week, you are encouraged to do so. There is an open door policy, For every person who has walked through our doors or been a so new people can join at any given time. Sessions will be on part of our family in any way, consecutive Thursdays beginning Sept. 3, 2015, from 7 – 9 p.m. We give you praise, O Lord. Registration with our church (231-924-2460) is helpful for planning, but is not required. This is an excellent program to help For the ways in which we have been able to care for one another, you on your journey from mourning to joy! For additional support one another, and give strength to one another, information about the program, you can also check out the We give you thanks, O Lord. website at www.griefshare.org. We look forward to meeting you at First CRC, 721 Hillcrest Drive, and walking with you on your For the promises you have made to us in baptism and your journey through this difficult time. God Bless You! faithfulness in keeping those promises, Great is your faithfulness, O Lord. ± Did you miss the deadline for the banquet and concert by Captivating Keyboards at the Friendship CRC in Byron Center on For your Word that speaks into all times giving shape and life to September 10? Both musicians have studied piano performance your church and her mission, through the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and are exceptional We give you thanks, O Lord. together. You can make an eternal difference in the lives of people in South America, by taking part in this evening and For your grace that nourishes and sustains our faith, providing Bibles through the special offering. You won’t want to Your love never fails, O Lord. miss this great evening of music hosted by Bible League International Volunteers. Call 269-672-5469 today to see if there For Christ’s sacrificial love poured out to us on the cross, is still room for your group. May your love flow through us into the world, O Lord.

For a future filled with hope. We give you thanks, O Lord.

For you are good, O Lord, and your love endures forever, Your faithfulness continues through all generations.