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SIBLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH The Lord’s Day – February 9, 2014 WE ARE RENEWED IN THE GRACE OF GOD Pastor Roger Bouwman Call to confession: Christ calls us to share the heavenly banquet of his love with all the Welcome to the Sibley Christian Reformed Church … saints in earth and heaven. Knowing our unworthiness and sin, let us ask from him both A place to gather, worship, and praise the Lord! mercy and forgiveness.

Morning Worship 9:30 A.M. Prayer of confession in unison: Eternal God, in every age you have raised up men and women to live and die in faith. Forgive our indifference to your will. You have Prelude commanded us to speak, but we have been silent. You have called us to do what is just, but we have been fearful. Have mercy on us, your faithless servants. Keep Welcome/Announcements before us faithful people for us to follow so that, by the power of your Holy Spirit, we may grow in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to the praise of *Call to worship read responsively (from Psalm 145:3-4, 10-11, 21) your holy name. Amen. Leader: Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; Song of Response: “Come, for the Feast is Spread” Blue # 420:1,4 & 5 Congregation: there is no end to his greatness. WE BRING OUR PRAYERS AND OFFERINGS Leader: One generation shall praise your works to another Prayer of Intercession Congregation: and shall declare your power. Offering 1st blue bag – General Budget Leader: All your works praise you, Lord, 2nd red bag – Cherish Center

Congregation: and your faithful servants bless you. WE GATHER AROUND THE WORD OF GOD Leader: They make known the glory of your kingdom *Song of Preparation: “How Blest the Man Who Fears the Lord” Blue # 223:1,2 & 5 Congregation: and speak of your power. *Prayer for Illumination Leader: My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord: Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16 (page 1501) Congregation: Let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever. Sermon: “Let Your Light Shine” *The Lord greets us: “Grace to you and peace from God, who is and who was and who is to come, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler Prayer for Application of the kings of the earth. Amen. *Song of Response: “Jesus, with Thy Church Abide” Blue # 426:1-3 *Song of Praise: “Holy, Holy, Holy!” Blue # 318:1-3

WE GATHER AROUND THE LORD’S TABLE Leader: [Distribution of the bread] Take, eat, remember, and believe that the body of our Lord Jesus Christ was given for the complete forgiveness of all our sins. Leader: Hear the words of the institution of the Holy Supper of our Lord Jesus Christ [reading of 1 Corinthians 11:23b-26]: Leader: [Distribution of the cup] Take, drink, remember, and believe that the precious blood The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, of our Lord Jesus Christ was shed for the complete forgiveness of all our sins. he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In Leader: Glory to God the Father, who brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my and crowned him with glory and honor. Glory to God the Son, who lives to plead our cause blood; do this in remembrance of me.” For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, at the right hand of the Father, and who will come again to make all things new. Glory to you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. God the Holy Spirit, who brings us the taste of the good Word of God and the power of the Congregation: We shall do as our Lord commands. We proclaim that our Lord Jesus age to come. was sent by the Father into the world, that he took upon himself our flesh and blood, Congregation: Amen! Praise and glory and wisdom, thanksgiving and honor, and bore the wrath of God against our sin. We confess that he was condemned to die power and might be to our Lord forever! Amen. that we might be pardoned and suffered death that we might live. We proclaim that he is risen to make us right with God and that he shall come again in the glory of his WE LEAVE TO SERVE GOD WITH THANKFUL HEARTS new creation. This we do now and until he comes again. *Benediction: Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory Leader: Let us pray: God of all power, send your Holy Spirit upon us, that in sharing the forever and ever. Amen. bread we may share in the body of Christ, that in sharing the cup we may share in his blood. Grant that, being joined together in Christ Jesus, we may become united in faith and in all *Song of Response: “By the Sea of Crystal” Blue # 469:3 things become mature in the one who is our head. We pray in the name of Jesus, who *Moment of Reflection taught us to pray: Postlude Congregation: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom *please stand if able come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, Welcome to the Sibley CRC. We are glad you chose to worship with us. We hope you but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, enjoy the way we worship and will come again real soon. If you are looking for a church forever. Amen. home, we would love to have you join us. Leader: [As the bread is prepared] Is not the bread that we break a sharing in the body This morning we will be celebrating the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. In order for this of Christ? celebration to be helpful to us, the scriptures call us to examine ourselves. The reason for Congregation: We who are many are one body, for we all share the same loaf. this self-examination is to verify that we do belong to God and His people, and in this way avoid God’s judgment on us. (I Corinthians 11:23-29). So to all who can give the following Leader: [As the cup is prepared] Is not the cup for which we give thanks testimony, we extend a sincere invitation to come with gladness to the table of the Lord a sharing in the blood of Christ? and take part in this celebration of the Lord’s Supper. I am a sinner and truly sorry before God for my sins. Congregation: The cup that we drink is our participation in the blood of Christ. Holy I trust in Jesus Christ alone for my salvation. Father, in thanks for the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, in the joy of his resurrection, I desire to lead a godly life with Christ as Lord. in the hope of his coming again, we present ourselves a living sacrifice I am professing member in good standing in a Christian Church. and come to the table of our Lord. We welcome Pastor Roger Bouwman to our pulpit as he leads us in our morning worship OUR SHUT INS service. May the Lord bless the proclamation of His Holy Word. Remember our shut ins in your prayers and with your visits: Sibley Nursing & Rehab Center: Nelva De Boer, Judy Eekhoff, Clem Kleinwolterink, This evening at 5:00 p.m. The New Shoes Quartet from the Council Bluffs and Omaha area Bernie Oldenkamp, Richard Starkenburg, Esther Zonnefeld will be giving a concert in our church. The name New Shoes comes from Romans In her own home: Alice Offringa 10:15,”How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.” Invite your friends to join you and come to hear the message they will be giving. CHURCH CALENDAR: TODAY 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship service Next Sunday Pastor Roger Bouwman will lead our worship services. 10:45 a.m. Catechism class meets 5:00 p.m. New Shoes Quartet concert Everyone is invited to stay for coffee fellowship following the morning service. MONDAY 7:00 p.m. GEMS meet Coffee servers will be Larry & Lavonne Andringa, Cliff & Karen Wynia WEDNESDAY 2:00 p.m. Church services at Sibley Nursing & Rehab Center Next Sunday coffee servers will be Leon & Missi Runia, Dan & Julie Jacobsma 2:30 p.m. Church services at Country View Manor We are have a Soup, Sandwich & dessert dinner this noon. Everyone is invited and 3:15 p.m. Church services at Heartwood Heights encouraged to attend this dinner for good food and fellowship. THURSDAY 7:00 p.m. Coffee Break Bible Study FRIDAY 9:30 a.m. Coffee Break Bible Study CHURCH FAMILY: NEXT SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship service Please pray for wisdom and grace for Bev Baumgarn and her Mother as they make 10:45 a.m. Catechism class meets decisions regarding her brother Bryan's care. He is hospitalized at Avera-McKennan, 5:00 p.m. Evening Worship service Sioux Falls, battling pneumonia and kidney failure. He is requiring kidney dialysis. Pray for Offerings next Sunday will be for General Budget and Hope Haven Bryan's recovery and well being. All articles for The Messenger should be given to the editor or put in The Messenger box Pray for the Oldenkamp family and for Bernie as they walk along through this closing by Sunday February 23rd. chapter of his life here on earth. Pray that he may be spared pain and suffering and that his faith and spirit may be sustained. Council News: Council accepted an invitation from Ocheyedan CRC to join in a united prayer service for Give thanks with us, Bouwmans, as our granddaughter’s polycystic kidney disease is not a crops and industry on Sunday, March 9, at 6:00 PM, at Ocheyedan CRC. We'll be praying type that poses a threat to her health and well being, certainly not in the near term. And for God's mercies upon the growing season and for timely and ample rains. brother, Denny, does not have a malignant tumor, but rather a hemangioma on his liver. Classis Heartland will be meeting Saturday, March 1 at LeMars Calvin CRC. Our Next steps for him have not been determined. Karen's Father is recovering nicely since his delegates are Pastor Roger, elder Arnie Braaksma, alternate-Loren Bosma, deacon-Darrell surgery to remove a large kidney stone. God has been gracious. Teerink.

PRAYER LIST of our servicemen: The deacons have the following to report from the month of January: Christian Education- Amos Kleinwolterink (grandson of Clem Kleinwolterink) $592.25; Sioux Falls Seminary-$169.00; Helping Hand Pregnancy-$244.00; Cary Christian Dylan Johnson (nephew of Lori and Loren Bosma) Center-$295.00; Mission Fund-$555.00; Building Fund-$580.00; General Budget-$4,961.50 Patrick Kyle Whitley (grandson of Irene Timmerman) All funds report balances January 31, 2014 James Frangenberg (grandson of Charles and Joyce Bosma) Missions 1,056.99 Preston Smidt (grandson of Ed and Mary Ellen Smidt) Benevolent Fund 1,724.83 Dan Fisher (nephew of Cliff & Karen Wynia) Building Fund 1,713.59 General Budget 14,123.76 Calvin CRC, on the corner of Fourth Avenue and Seventh Street SE in Le Mars. A free will offering will be taken for the Guatemala Missions Team. Refreshments will be served. Young mothers, please join us at Mothers Together on Wednesday, February 12, at 9:00 at First Reformed Church, Sibley as we begin a video study on finding joy in what really The Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra will present its annual Guest Concert on matters by Ann Voskamp. This will be a chance to learn, relax with other moms and have Saturday, March 1, with a performance by the Euclid Quartet at 7:30 p.m. in the BJ Haan your children cared for by excellent caregivers. Auditorium on the campus of Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa. A dynamic ensemble known for performances filled with personality and vibrant color, the Euclid Quartet is We will be having the Northwest Village Singers at the Senior Center on Feb. 14 beginning recognized as one of the most well-regarded chamber ensembles in its generation. at 11:15, If interested in staying for lunch please call on Thursday by 12 for reservations,. Captivating audiences and critics ranging from Carnegie Hall to school classrooms to radio At this time I do not know what will be for dinner as it is Cooks choice. Everyone is and television broadcasts, the quartet has performed to great acclaim across the country. welcomed come join us for Valentine’s Day. Advance tickets are available at the following retailers: True Vine in Sioux Center, Dove Christian Bookstore in Orange City, Something Special in Rock Valley, and Contents in The monthly Fishes & Loaves Kitchen outreach meal to the community is being held in Sheldon. Tickets are also available at the door the night of the concert. For more the Sibley First Presbyterian Church fellowship hall on Saturday, Feb. 15, at 6:00 p.m., information, contact the NISO office at 712-722-6230 or [email protected]. serving casseroles, salads, and desserts. You may give a freewill offering if you wish, but it is not necessary. All are welcome! SAVE THE DATE! Unity Christian will be holding an exciting event on Saturday, March 15. Comedian Bob Smiley will be performing from 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the Knight Center. A ADVANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS dessert social/auction fundraiser will be held before the show. More details will be announced soon. Unity Christian is hosting a Middle School Open House on Tuesday, February 18 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. This event is geared to share information and answer questions specifically Ride for Tim for the month of February is Darrell Teerink through a breakout session format. Parents will have the opportunity to attend 15-minute sessions of their choice. Session topics include: school strategic vision, 1:1 technology, after POWER POINT TODAY: Tiffany Ling school opportunities, our Learning Center and our academic plan. Light refreshments will be Next Sunday: Janie Vande Griend served and tours will be given before and after the breakout sessions. Parents are welcome to bring their middle school age students. USHERS TODAY Duane Runia, Scott Arneson Next Sunday Jeff Vande Griend, Scott Arneson The UCHS Auxiliary Bake less Bake Sale is now in progress. This is one of the three fund- raisers that the Auxiliary sponsors and the proceeds go directly into the General Fund of the LIBRARIANS TODAY Pearl Vander Pol school to help keep tuition costs down. We appreciate any gift you can give to help UCHS. If Next Sunday: Dee Jilderda you would like to donate, please send your gift to Mrs. Gretchen Zomermaand, Treasurer, 1335 3rd Ave. SE, Sioux Center, IA 51250 or drop your gift at Unity marked for the bake less GREETERS TODAY: A.M George Steen’s & Darrell Teerink’s Bake Sale. Next Sunday A.M Gene Wietzema’s & Larry Andringa’s

NURSERY TODAY A.M Missi Runia & Nate Runia LE MARS –Calvin Christian Reformed Church will host its Tenth Annual Praise Band Fest Next Sunday A.M Mary Ellen Smidt & Tiffany Ling on Saturday, February 22, 2014, at 7 p.m. Longing to hear some live, contemporary Christian music? Come and hear four worship bands from Calvin Church, 3rd St. Church of Christ, St. John’s Lutheran Church, and Dios es Amor (God Is Love). Each band will play and sing their favorite music for twenty minutes. You are all invited to join in worship as you are led. To conclude the evening, members of all four groups will join together in a massed number. Please come enjoy an enjoyable evening of praise to glorify our awesome God at