God Calls Us to Worship

ORDER of WORSHIP October 26, 2014 – 9:30 A.M.

GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP Prelude: Jennifer Ross, accompanist Welcome *God’s Greeting / Mutual Greeting *Opening Song of Praise: “Be Exalted, O God” ~ Celebration Hymnal # *Call to Worship *Songs of Praise: “Sing to the Lord, Sing His Praise, All Ye Peoples” ~ Psalter Hymnal #96 “Great is He”

GOD RECONCILES US TO HIMSELF Call to Confession: Celebration Hymnal #:523 (responsive reading) Leader: Come now, and let us reason together, says the Lord. All: Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool. Leader: If we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ, His Son, cleanses us from all sin. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. All: If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. *Song of Confession: “Give Us Clean Hands”

GOD SPEAKS TO US IN HIS WORD Children’s Message: Pastor Chris (Children are dismissed to Junior Church) Scripture: Acts 10:1~48 (pp. 1708) Sermon: “The Gospel in a Multi-Cultural World” ~ Pastor Chris Prayer *Song of Response: “I Will Rise”

GOD SENDS US INTO HIS WORLD Offerings: 1st: Cedar Hill Ministries; 2nd: Scholarship Fund Offertory Prayer *Parting Blessing *Parting Praise: “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” ~ Celebration Hymnal #340

*Postlude

*You are invited to stand, if you are able.

~With reverence and respect to God, please turn off all electronic devices prior to entering the sanctuary~

Sermon Notes:

The Drama of Acts 10

Scene One: Acts 10:1-8 Enter Cornelius. Scene Two: Acts 10:9-16 Peter has a strange vision.

Scene Three: Acts 10:17-23a Cornelius’ Messengers arrive at Joppa seeking Peter

Scene Four: Acts 10:23a-33 The gathering of people

Scene Five: Acts10: 34-43 Sermon by Peter confessing God’s Impartiality

Scene Six: Acts10: 44-48 Holy Spirit shows Up. “Outsiders” are welcomed in

Heart of the Story—Peter preaches what he has practiced.

“It’s God’s own truth, nothing could be plainer: God plays no favorites! (v. 34)

The vision (Scene 2/Acts 10:9-16)—The issue deeper than food. It is who do you sit with at the table as you eat your food.

Barriers—Prejudice between Jews and Gentiles=A wall the Holy Spirit knocks down for the sake of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

New Life—God invites us as we are, but responding always involves repentance, forgiveness, baptism and receiving the Spirit. (Transformation!)

What does diversity in Jesus Christ mean for Cedar Hill in 2014 and beyond?

“A Family of Christ Where You Belong.” is this a statement for those who already belong or for those who don’t yet belong? How can it include both?? WELCOME We welcome you to Sunday Worship at Cedar Hill CRC and are glad you are with us this morning. If you are a visitor, please see the back of the bulletin for information about our church and 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 October 26 ~ 9:30 AM: Pastor Chris will give a message on Acts 10:1~48, “The Gospel in a Multi-Cultural World”. 5:00 PM: A Celebration of Grace Hymn Sing at Ridgewood CRC, with a snack and beverage time following. November 2 ~ 9:30 AM: Pastor Chris will give a message on Acts 15:1~29, “The Challenge of Change”. 6:00 PM: We will join together in worship with our sister churches here at Cedar Hill. Pastor Chris will give a message on Romans 3:21- 26, “Justification is Acceptance”. WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION This Week – October 26, 2014 OFFERINGS: 1st: Cedar Hill Ministries; 2nd: Scholarship Fund GREETERS: Welcome Team #4 USHERS: Bill Bushman, Sally Haven, Robert Dyksen NURSERY: Infant: Karen Borduin; Toddler: Cindy Borduin CH/JR CHURCH: Jenn Anema/Jeanne Veenstra and Laura Carey Next Week – November 2, 2014 OFFERINGS: AM: 1st: Cedar Hill Ministries; 2nd: Faith Promise PM: New City Kids Church GREETERS: Welcome Team #1 USHERS: AM: Harold Post, Harold Kuipers, Peter Ten Kate, Sr. PM: Bill Heerema, Roy Heerema, Harold Kuipers NURSERY: Infant: Nancy Bruining; Toddler: Laura Laauwe CH/JR CHURCH: JoAnn Angelucci/Raegan Heerema and Joe Post

CEDAR HILL CHURCH STOPHUNGERNOW Stophungernow fund raiser will be Cadets will meet this Tuesday, at collecting Peter Fish and other 6:45 PM. Questions? Call Chris donations on Sunday, November 2 at Borduin at 201-263-9098 or morning worship. We need to raise [email protected]. $2,900 to purchase 10,000 meals. Christmas Wreaths: The annual Make checks payable to Cedar Hill wreath sale has begun. The cost is Church with “stophungernow” on the $20 each. Orders can be given to any memo line. Gifts will be accepted Cadet or by contacting Chris Borduin. after November 2, but need to be in a FOOD PANTRY SUNDAY separate marked envelope. Next Sunday is Food Pantry The stophungernow event will take Sunday, but you can drop off your place on Saturday, November 8, at food donations anytime. New Hope Cedar Hill CRC. Praise God, we needs grocery bags; paper in plastic is currently have over 70 people signed preferred. Food staples such as jelly, up. More volunteers of all ages are tuna fish, paper products, cereal, and needed to help prepare and package diapers also. Thank you! 10,000 meals to be distributed to hungry people around the globe. If HALLOWEEN TRACTS you have interest in learning more Halloween tracts are available in the about this event or the Stophungernow tract racks in the vestibule of the main Organization, visit hallway. Consider passing these out www.stophungernow.org. along with your Halloween treats. WEDNESDAY MORNING CARY CHRISTIAN CENTER PRAYER TIME The fall trip is scheduled to leave on Join us this Wednesday morning at Saturday, November 1, 2014, at 9 6:15 AM in the youth room for a time AM. Items will be accepted until that of prayer for our church, its leaders, date. Call any deacon if you need help members, and our community. Hope to bring heavy items such as furniture, to see you there! “For the eyes of the etc. to church. Lord are on the righteous and His ears are attentive to their prayer.” I Peter 3:12

ANNOUNCEMENTS CADETS WORSHIP WORKSHOP Ponds Reformed Church, which is Go M.A.D. (5 th & 6 th Grades): located at 341 Ramapo Valley Road, Regular Meeting: Join us on Oakland, will host “A Day of Friday, November 7 from 7 ~ 9:30 Learning About Worship” on PM—drop off at ECMS and pick up Saturday, November 15, beginning IN the Barn at Faith Community. We at 8:30 AM ~ 1:30 PM. The cost is will play all kinds of crazy games and $10.00, which includes lunch. The have snack. Hope you will join us for event host is Rev. Nathan Busker and the fun! the Calvin Institute of Christian Heirborne (7 th & 8 th Grades): Worship. Come, worship, and learn Regular Meeting: Join us at Cedar about the deep meaning and purpose Hill on Wednesday, November 12 of worship, as well as blended worship from 7 ~ 9 PM—for snacks, games, and dealing with changes in worship. worship, and conversation about God Register by calling the church at 201- and the world around us. 337-6744 or email at th th [email protected]. LinC (9 through 12 Grades): Regular Meeting: TONIGHT at Cedar Hill, from 6 ~ 8:30 PM. We’ll have dinner together, play some games, worship, and have some conversation. Bring your friends—all in high school are welcome. Cooks: LinC still needs cooks. If you are a parent of a high school student, consider cooking for us. We will provide paper products, drinks, even dessert. Consider partnering with other parents. If you are able, contact Denise at 862-221-2014.

YOUTHQUEST NEWS A CULTURE OF PRAYER ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too . . .” Colossians 4:2 OCTOBER 26, 2014

PRAY FOR HEALING ~ John Dyksen underwent a medical procedure last week at Valley Hospital. Pray for complete healing and renewed health for John. Ann Kuipers will be having surgery at NYU on Wednesday, October 29. Pray for peace for Ann, wisdom for her doctors, and a quick, complete recovery, and return to full health following surgery. Elsie Vander Weit is at home recuperating and would appreciate your continued prayers and support.

PRAY FOR ONGOING CONCERNS ~ Kassie Borduin Ben Kuipers Gert Troast John Winters Elsie Vander Weit

OUR HOMEBOUND & THEIR CAREGIVERS ~ Marie Meenen Huberta Smith Jim & Grace Van Wieren David De Koek Edie Fylstra Kathleen Jacobs

PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY ~ Helen Van Heemst Henry Van Heemst Edward Van Spronsen Roger, Paige, and Skyler Van Valkenburgh James and Grace Van Wieren 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 Open Door Fellowship of East Harlem, New York, and Pastor Johnny Acevedo. Also, pray for Restore Church of North Haledon, New Jersey, and Pastor Jeremy Spalink. 2014 North East Prayer Summit “Fanning the Flame”: On Friday, November 7, and Saturday, November 8, the CRC and RCA are joining together to host a day to pray together for God’s Mission and to ignite your personal heart with a renewed passion for prayer. You are invited! It will take place at Midland Park CRC and the cost per adult is $10.00 and college/high school students are $5.00, this includes lunch. Our dynamic keynote speak is Pastor Irving Rivera, current pastor of Meadow Hill RCA in New York, who will tell his story of a church transformed by the POWER OF PRAYER and THE HOLY SPIRIT. Many of our local pastors will also be contributors on a wide variety of topics such as Prayer Walking, Praying for Revival, How to Spend an Hour in Prayer, Prayer in the Local Church--just to name a few! To register, go to www.eventbrite.com/e/fanning-the-flame-2014-north-east-prayer-summit-tickets- 13034778373. For more info, email John A. Algera at [email protected]. You don't want to miss it! World Renew: Responds to Ebola. As of 9/23, more the 6,500 people, mainly in West Africa, have been infected by the ebola virus—and 3,000 have died. World Renew is working with the Christian Health Association of Liberia (CHAL) and the Council of Churches in Sierra Leone (CCSL) to provide much-needed medical supplies and training in diagnosing, treating, and preventing the disease. Pray for those that are infected and for those treating them. To support World Renew’s response, donate at worldrenew.net, or call 800-552-7972. PRAYER LINES ~ Call 201-652-4277, ext. 2, to hear the prayer line, which is updated as needed on Friday afternoons. You can also check our denominational prayer requests at 888-CRC-PRAY or www.crcna.org/pray.

Our God is God ~ He does not change; His truth, His love, remain each day the same, He is faithful to His matchless name, For God is God ~ He does not change. ~D. De Haan

HAPPY NOVEMBER BIRTHDAY!

November 5 November 16 November 23 Ann Kuipers Dana Carey Carol Byma Iva Englishmen Ginny Steensma

November 6 November 18 November 24 Lawrence Spalink Faye Dyksen Russell Hoeffs

November 9 November 19 November 25 Dot Hagedorn Audrey Renee Heerema Joshua Borduin

November 10 November 20 November 27 Shannon Dykstra Wendy Post Edna Smith Steve Martin Melissa Borduin Frieda Bartlam

November 11 November 21 November 29 Steven Dyksen Alyce De Jong Ken Post Nicholas Rosendale

November 14 November 22 November 30 Huberta Smith Pete Botbyl Sarah Vander Ploeg Net Rozema Hanna Kreil Gordon Bartlam This week at Cedar Hill Church October 26 ~ November 1, 2014

SUNDAY 9:30 AM ~ Worship Service (Sanctuary) 12:30 PM ~ NJ Faith Church (Sanctuary & Fellowship Hall) 4:30 PM ~ Kingdom Kids Choir Rehearsal (Basement) 5:00 PM ~ Hymn Sing at Ridgewood CRC 6:00 PM ~ LinC Youth Group (at Cedar Hill CRC) MONDAY 7:00 PM ~ Toast Masters Meeting (Council Room) 7:00 PM ~ Deacon Meeting (Deacon Room) 7:00 PM ~ Cedar Hill Stitchers (Library) 8:00 PM ~ Barbershop Chorus (Fellowship Hall) TUESDAY 9:00 AM ~ BSF Leader’s Meeting (Council Room) 6:45 PM ~ Cadets (Cadet Room) 7:00 PM ~ Youth Quest Board Meeting 8:45 PM ~ NJ Faith Church (Sanctuary) WEDNESDAY 6:15 AM ~ Wednesday Morning Prayer Time (Youth Room) 9:00 AM ~ Bible Study Fellowship (Entire Church) THURSDAY 7:30 PM ~ Worship Team (Sanctuary) FRIDAY 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: 201-652-4277 Office 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

2014 ~ 2015 Council Members Elders Deacons Steve Bruining (HH #1) Harrison Bruining (HH #3) Henry Rozema (HH #3) Rob Dykstra, Chairman (HH #4) Keith Post, Clerk (HH #5) Bob Minnaard (HH #2) 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) Ralph Faasse (HH #7) Robert Storms, Secretary (HH #5) Bill Heerema (HH #9) Gary Veenstra (HH #1)

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 Katia Faber 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**