Order of Worship s9

ADVENT I ~ HOPE ORDER OF WORSHIP December 1, 2013 – 9:30 A.M.

Prelude: Dot Faasse, organist Welcome Call to Worship Prayer of Invocation (in unison): God of all hope and joy, open our hearts in welcome, that Your Son, Jesus Christ, may find in us a dwelling prepared for Him. We pray for love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control in these days of waiting and great hope. Come, Lord Jesus. Amen * God’s Greeting ~ Mutual Greeting * Song: “O Lord, How Shall I Meet You?” ~ Gray Hymnal #331 to the tune of #375 Ministry of Music: “Unspeakable Joy” ~ Kingdom Kids Lighting the Candle of Hope ~ Kathryn Post, Luke Martin Solo Response: “Hope, Hope, Hope” ~ Jane Gordon Congregational Prayer ~ Jeff Steiginga * Song: “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” ~ Blue Hymnal #245:1,3,4 We Offer Our Gifts and Prayers: 1st: Cedar Hill Ministries; 2nd: Faith Promise Scripture: Proverbs 25:27~28 (pp. 1023); 2 Peter 1:3~11 (pp. 1893) Message: “Who’s in Control Around Here?” ~ Pastor Christian Pedersen Celebration of the Lord’s Supper Special Music: Jane Gordon “How Beautiful” ~ Twila Paris “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” ~ J.S. Bach * Song “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus” ~ Gray Hymnal #329:1,2,4 * God’s Blessing * Postlude

*You are invited to stand. Sermon Notes: In reverence and respect to God, Kindly turn off all cell phones and electronic devices during the worship service. Thank you. WELCOME Welcome to Sunday Worship at Cedar Hill CRC. We are glad you are here with us this morning. If you are a visitor, please see the back of the bulletin for information about our church. Please fill out a Visitor Card found in the pew and place it in the offering plate or leave it at the Welcome Center. WORSHIP HIGHLIGHTS December 1 ~ 9:30 A.M.: Today is the first Sunday of Advent, the season in which we anticipate rejoicing in the birthday of our Savior. Pastor Chris will continue his sermon series on the Fruits of the Spirit, with a message on self control. We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper together this morning. 6 P.M. ~ Join us for family movie night! We will be showing “The Nativity Story” in our sanctuary. The whole family will enjoy this beautifully adapted film depicting the story of our Savior’s birth. December 8 ~ 9:30 A.M.: Second Sunday of Advent. Pastor Chris will give a message on “Mixed Signals” based on Luke 21:25~36. 5 P.M. ~ Carol Sing/Supper. Please sign up at the welcome center. WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION This Week – December 1, 2013 OFFERINGS: 1st: Cedar Hill Ministries, 2nd: Faith Promise GREETERS: Welcome Team #1 USHERS: Harold Post, Marilyn Chickey, Joe Chickey NURSERY: Infant: Jennifer Anema, Rebecca Martin Toddler: Kristen Borduin, Laura Carey CH. CHURCH: Alyssa Shurminsky/Caitlin Shurminsky, Greta Botbyl JR. CHURCH: Denise Post Next Week – December 8, 2013 OFFERINGS: 1st: Cedar Hill Ministries, 2nd: Good Shepherd Mission PM: Benevolence GREETERS: Welcome Team #2 USHERS: Pete Ten Kate, Sr, Walter Shurminsky, Robert Dykstra NURSERY: Infant: Diane Monterisi, Jared Post Toddler: Marilyn Bushman, Esther Dyksen CH. CHURCH: Sara Heerema/Mary Beth and Allie Steiginga JR. CHURCH: Marcia Heerema/Ryan Carey CEDAR HILL CHURCH FAITH PROMISE PLEDGES Faith Promise pledge cards are due, YTD budgeted income: $141,733 Income shortfall: (-$16,884) place them in the offering plate. YTD expenses: $143,811 WORLD HUNGER Income less expenses: (-$18,961) Our World Hunger Campaign Please consider your contributions 2013 continues—return your filled as to improve your 2013 tax Peter Fish banks if you haven’t deductions. already. CHRISTMAS CHOIR/ORCHESTRA Christmas Choir: Please join us SPECIAL CHRISTMAS on December 5 and 12 at 7:30 PM SERVICES SCHEDULE to learn music for Christmas Family Movie Night morning. We would love to have December 1, 6 PM everyone join us to sing at this Christmas Carol Sing/Supper** service. December 8, 5 PM Christmas Orchestra: Please sign Candlelight Service (at Covenant) the sheet in the narthex to play your December 15, 6 PM instrument on Christmas morning. Family Candlelight Festival The music will be given to you to December 22, 4:30 PM practice. Christmas Day Service CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL December 25, 10:30 AM There will be no Children’s **Sign up for the Carol Sing/Supper Sunday School today. at the welcome center. Please bring PRAYER CIRCLE soup, chili, or one dozen filled rolls. The church that is hemmed in COFFEE BREAK BIBLE STUDY prayer does not unravel. Please plan We will meet this Tuesday to to join us for the next prayer circle study Lesson 12. Come and join us time for our church on Thursday, at 9:30 AM for coffee, with our December 12, at 6:30 PM. Let us lesson beginning at 10 AM. circle our church is prayer. CADETS MP SENIOR CRUSADERS Cadets meet Tuesday at 6:45 PM. The MP Senior Crusaders’ Cadets are selling Christmas Christmas Luncheon will meet this wreaths as part of their annual Wednesday, December 4 at Faith fundraiser. The cost is $18.00 each . Reformed Church at 11 AM. Assembly/Pickup date is December COOKIE & CRAFT WALK 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS TREASURER’S SUMMARY YTD income from collections: $124,850 It’s hard to believe the holidays are On Friday, December 13, at 7 just around the corner! Our Cookie PM and Saturday, December 14, at and Craft Walk will be here on 1 PM, come and meet your favorite Saturday, December 14, from 9:30 Christmas characters and enjoy AM ~ 12 PM. People are grateful dessert at the ECHS Auditorium and for our delicious treats that make Cafeteria. Tickets are $10 each. See excellent gifts for teachers, co- Kathryn Post or Alyssa Shurminsky workers, or neighbors. This year, or call 973-427-0900. you can pre-order some of Chris ATTENTION TRAINED Borduin’s fabulous butter letter! RESPONDERS We need your help in two ways: We now have a defibrillator Spread the word to everyone— located next to the welcome center family, friends, neighbors, co- and a triage kit under the welcome workers! And we need bakers who center. are willing to make several dozen NEW HOPE cookies, bars, or other holiday treats New Hope Christmas Angels: are welcome. Sign up at the It’s time to brush off your special welcome center or see Leisl Botbyl. halos and be a New Hope Christmas HOMELESS PROGRAM Angel!! If you are willing to The sign up sheet for the purchase a gift or gift card for one of Homeless Program, which runs our children (limit $25.00), please November 29 ~ March 28 on Friday contact Michele for more nights is posted. We need drivers, information and to be matched with prepared meals, and men to stay a child. overnight. Prayerfully consider how [email protected] or 973- you can participate. 942-4059. We have 70 children MEALS FOR THE FABERS without an angel. Gift distribution If you would like to gift the Faber is at the party on December 7. family with a meal, visit www.TakeThemAMeal.com. Last name: Faber, password: ellenfaber.

ECHS HONORS CHOIR DESSERT NEW CITY KIDS CHURCH You are invited to the 4th Annual LinC: (9th through 12th Grades): New City Kids BASH! On Senior Retreat December 6 - 8: Wednesday, December 4, at 6:30 ~ Depart from Cedar Hill at 6 PM on the th 8:30 PM at 240 Fairmount Avenue, 6 and pick up at Cedar Hill at 4 PM th Jersey City, NJ 07306. Join us for a on the 8 . There will be no regular fun-filled presentation and support meeting on December 8. our unique and creative work with New York City Trip: Join us on Saturday, December 14, for our trip to the youth of Jersey City. Light hors NYC. We will leave Cedar Hill at 2 d’ourves will be served. RSVP by PM and return around 10 PM. Hope November 22 at you can join us for a day of fun! newcitykids.org/bash. YOUTHQUEST NEWS Go M.A.D. (5th & 6th Grades): Go M.A.D. young people: Make a difference in everyone’s evening by showing up for our next meeting on Friday, December 6, from 7 ~ 9:30 PM. Drop off at the ECMS Gym and pick up IN THE BARN. We can M.A.D. for you too. Questions? Call Mr. E. at 973-423-0267. Heirborne: (7th & 8th Grades): Join us on Wednesday, December 11, from 7 ~ 9 PM, at Cedar Hill CRC. Play games, have snacks, and worship God! If you plan on going on the Winter Retreat, the balance of $80 is due TONIGHT. Christmas Party: On Friday, December 13, from 7 ~ 9 PM, at the MPCRC Youth House, join us for our Christmas Party. Bring a wrapped white elephant and wear fun Christmas clothes! We will eat great good, decorate cookies, hang with friends, and have a lot of fun.

A CULTURE OF PRAYER ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus “Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge…You, O God, are strong…You, O Lord, are loving.” Psalm 62:8, 11-12 DECEMBER 1, 2013 FLOWERS ~ With thankful praise to God, the flowers in the sanctuary today were lovingly placed by her family in honor of Jen Kuiken’s 98th birthday, which is tomorrow, December 2. Great is His faithfulness! Happy Birthday Jen! PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING ~ Bill Peters has completed a series of radiation treatments for vocal chord cancer. Bill and Jo would like to thank the congregation for their prayers, cards, concern, and encouragement during this most difficult and trying time. Continued prayers for healing and a restoration to health are appreciated. Judy and Henry Van Heemst give praise and thanksgiving to our Lord for His presence and continued healing through surgery and rehabilitation. Healing is still in progress and they covet our prayers. Judy has returned home last Saturday. The many cards expressing your prayers and concern were a witness to the nursing staff as they never remembered anyone receiving so many, as well as the attention of family and friends. Thank you! PRAY FOR HEALING ~ Pray for Regine Andre as she deals with some health issues. Jack Vander Plaat remains at St. Joe’s Hospital in Paterson. Please pray for renewed health for Jack. ONGOING CONCERNS ~ Kassie Borduin Ellen Faber Gert Troast Judy Van Heemst OUR HOMEBOUND & THEIR CAREGIVERS ~ Kathleen Jacobs Margene Valk Min De Witte Margaret Laauwe Edna Smith Marge Moses

The height of our love for God is indicated by the depth of our love for one another. ~ Morley Pray for Mission Outreach ACROSS THE SEA – ACROSS THE STREET Local Church Plants – Home Missions – World Missions

Classis Hudson & Hackensack Church Plants: This week, we pray for Roots DC in Washington, DC. and Pastor Bryan Berghoef. Also pray for City Grace Church in New York City and Pastor Ben Spalink. Free Webinar: Join us at 12:00 PM EST on Wednesday, December 4 for a free, one- hour webinar “Today’s Lepers in Your Church”. How should the church respond to those with a criminal sexual history? Churches must maintain a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment; and churches are called to exemplify God’s grace. This webinar explores how churches can navigate between these truths so that the church becomes a safe and healing community. Register today at www.crcna.org/webinars. World Renew: Philippines Typhoon Haiyan—On November 8, a super typhoon battered the central Philippines, affecting 11.3 million people, displacing 673,000 people and killing an estimated 2,500 people. Through the CRC in the Phillipines and Philippine Relief and Development Services, World Renew is providing emergency food assistance, temporary shelter, and hygiene kits to those most in need. Your support is vital. Donations marked “Philippines Typhoon Haiyan 2013” can be made online at worldrenew.net/haiyan, by calling 1-800-552-7972, or sending a check to 1700 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508. Please donate today! Advent Devotions: Sign up for daily devotions during Advent! Starting December 2, World Renew and the CRC Office of Social Justice will share a devotional series for Advent 2013 called “Strangers in the Land”. These daily email meditations bring you stories of strangers and those who welcome strangers—and the narrative of God’s care for the stranger to orient your Christmas season. To sign up, go to http://www.crcna.org/pages/osj_adventdevotions.cfm. Note—if you’ve received our devotions in the past, you are already subscribed. Enjoy! PRAYER LINES ~ Call 201-652-4277, ext. 2, to hear the prayer line, which is updated each Friday afternoon with the latest on our congregational needs. You can also check our denominational prayer requests at 888-CRC-PRAY or www.crcna.org/pray. “Pray continually”

I Thessalonians 5:17

Join us for the next Circle of Prayer! December 12, 6:30 p.m. Church Sanctuary "PRAYER CHANGES THINGS" This week at Cedar Hill Church December 1 ~ December 7, 2013

SUNDAY 9:30 AM ~ Worship Service (Sanctuary) 11:00 AM ~ No Children’s Sunday School, Catechism 12:30 PM ~ NJ Faith Church (Sanctuary & Fellowship Hall) 4:30 PM ~ Kingdom Kids Rehearsal (Basement) Snack: The Kevin Post Family 6:00 PM ~ Family Movie Night ~ “The Nativity Story” (Sanctuary) MONDAY 6:30 PM ~ Vander Plaat Memorial Service (Sanctuary/Fellowship Hall) 7:30 PM ~ Council Meeting (Council Room) 8:00 PM ~ Barbershop Chorus (Downstairs) TUESDAY 9:00 AM ~ Bible Study Fellowship Leader Meeting (Council Room) 9:30 AM ~ Coffee Break Bible Study 6:00 PM ~ Tuesday Night Connection Family Dinner & Meetings 6:45 PM ~ Cadets 7:00 PM ~ Youth Quest Executive Meeting (at MPCRC Youth House) 8:45 PM ~ NJ Faith Church (Sanctuary) WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM ~ Bible Study Fellowship (Entire Church) 7:00 PM ~ ToastMasters “Speaking Out of the Box” (Council Room) THURSDAY 7:00 PM ~ Parkinson’s Support Group (Deacon Room) 7:30 PM ~ Christmas Choir Practice (Sanctuary) FRIDAY 7:00 PM ~ Go M.A.D. Youth Group (at the ECMS Gym and Faith’s Barn) 8:00 PM ~ NJ Faith Church (Sanctuary) SATURDAY 6:30 AM ~ NJ Faith Church (Sanctuary)

CEDAR HILL CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 422 Cedar Hill Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ, 07481 Rev. Christian Pedersen, Pastor A Family of Christ Where You Belong ~ where everyone is encouraged to grow in their walk with Christ daily, to live intentionally in the Holy Spirit as they go, and so create a culture where people are served, invited, and enfolded into the Kingdom. Sunday Worship: 9:30 A.M. and 6:00 P.M.* (See calendar for location of evening service.) Church Office: 201-652-4277Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:45 AM to 2:45 PM Bulletin Announcement Deadline: Wednesday 12:00 Noon Prayer Line: 201-652-4277, extension 2; Fax Line: 201-652-3245 Worship Service for Sick & Homebound: 1-855-231-0914, code 218-237-7378 # Pastor Chris email: [email protected] Church office email: [email protected] Website: www.cedarhillchurch.org

2013 ~ 2014 Council Members Elders Deacons Peter Steensma (HH #7) Craig Borduin (HH #1) Ron Steiginga, Clerk (HH #9) Skip Bruining, Secretary (HH #2) Steve Bruining (HH #1) Harrison Bruining (HH #3) Henry Rozema (HH #3) Rob Dykstra (HH #4) Keith Post, Assistant Clerk (HH #5) Bob Minnaard, Chairman (HH #10) Pete Spalt (HH #8) Paul Laauwe (HH #6) Rick Botbyl, Vice President (HH #2) Mark Anema, Treasurer (HH #7) Paul Heerema (HH #4) David Den Hollander (HH #8) Jeff Steiginga, President (HH #6) Craig Faber, Comptroller (HH #9) Jack Steiginga (HH #5)

Child Care (Year-round)  Nursery for infants and toddlers available during all services. Main floor, library corridor.  Children’s Worship (Ages 3 ~ Pre-K) meets on the lower level during the morning service. (Contact Jo-Ann Angelucci at 973-427-5443 with any questions.)  Junior Church (Kindergartners and 1st graders) meets in the lower level. Children are dismissed as a group following the Children’s Message in the morning service. (Contact Denise Post at 201-612-9605 with any questions.) Christian Education Hour ~ 11 AM – 12 PM (September ~ May)  Sunday School (Preschool ~ Grade 8) meets in lower level classrooms.  Catechism (Grades 9 ~ 12) meets in the lower level classrooms.  Adult Sunday School meets in the Youth Room, main level. (Contact Katia Faber at 201-612-8892 with any questions.) Fellowship ~ Tuesday Night Connection (September ~ April): 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings at 6 PM, begins with a family dinner with various youth and adult activities following. Worship Aids ~ Tape Ministry: The Tape Ministry Table provides audio/video tapes of all services, main lobby. Assistive-Listening Devices, Large Print Bibles, and Orders of Worship are available in main lobby. **Our ushers or greeters will gladly assist you with any questions or if you need direction**