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SIBLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH The Lord’s Day – August 16, 2015 Prayer of Confession in unison: Pastor Roger Bouwman Merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what Welcome to the Sibley Christian Reformed Church … we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole A place to gather, worship, and praise the Lord! heart and mind and strength. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. In your mercy forgive what we have Morning Worship 9:30 A.M. been, help us amend what we are, and direct what we shall Prelude be, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Through Christ, our Lord. Welcome/Announcements Amen. *Call to Worship —based on Psalm 27; John 4:23: Song of Invitation “All Who Are Thirsty” LUYH #807:1-3 Leader: Let us worship God, our light and our salvation. Congregation: The Lord is the stronghold of our lives. Assurance of Forgiveness—Psalm 130:3-4, 7-8, NRSV: Leader: We desire to live in God’s house and to seek God in his “If you, O LORD, should mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand? holy temple. But there is forgiveness with you, so that you may be revered. O Congregation: We have come with shouts of joy, to sing Israel, hope in the LORD! For with the LORD there is steadfast and to make music to the Lord. love, and with him is great power to redeem. It is he who will Leader: Let us worship God in spirit and in truth. redeem Israel from all its iniquities. Congregation: Teach us your ways and make straight our WE BRING OUR PRAYERS AND OFFERINGS paths in this hour of worship and always. Pastoral Prayer *God’s Greeting Offering 1st blue bag – General Budget *We Greet One Another 2nd red bag – Friendship Community Church *Song of Praise: “Jesus Shall Reign” LUYH #219:1-4 WE GATHER AROUND THE WORD OF GOD WE ARE RENEWED IN THE GRACE OF GOD *Song of Preparation: “Lord, My Petition Heed” Call to Confession—based on Matthew 22:37-40, NRSV: LUYH #889:3 & 5 Our Lord Jesus said: “You shall love the Lord your God with all *Prayer for Illumination your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22 (page 429) the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two Sermon: “Can A Champion Know When to Stand Down?” commandments hang all the law and the prophets.” As God has instructed us in these great commandments, and because we Prayer for Application have not lived in full obedience, let us now confess our sins to God, trusting Christ as our Savior and Lord. *Song of Application: “There Is a Redeemer” LUYH #883:1&2

Leader: [As the bread is prepared] Is not the bread that we break WE GATHER AROUND THE LORD’S TABLE a sharing in the body of Christ? Leader: Hear the words of the institution of the Holy Supper of our Congregation: We who are many are one body, for we all Lord Jesus Christ [reading of 1 Corinthians 11:23b-26]: share the same loaf. The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, Leader: [As the cup is prepared] Is not the cup for which we give which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, thanks a sharing in the blood of Christ? after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this in remembrance of me.” Congregation: The cup that we drink is our participation in For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the blood of Christ. Holy Father, in thanks for the sacrifice of the Lord’s death until he comes. Jesus Christ, in the joy of his resurrection, in the hope of his coming again, we present ourselves a living sacrifice Congregation: We shall do as our Lord commands. We and come to the table of our Lord. proclaim that our Lord Jesus was sent by the Father into the world, that he took upon himself our flesh and blood, and Leader: [Distribution of the bread] Take, eat, remember, and bore the wrath of God against our sin. We confess that he believe that the body of our Lord Jesus Christ was given for the was condemned to die that we might be pardoned, and complete forgiveness of all our sins. suffered death that we might live. We proclaim that he is Leader: [Distribution of the cup] Take, drink, remember, and risen to make us right with God and that he shall come again believe that the precious blood of our Lord Jesus Christ was shed in the glory of his new creation. This we do now and until he for the complete forgiveness of all our sins. comes again. Leader: Glory to God the Father, who brought back from the dead Leader: Let us pray: God of all power, send your Holy Spirit upon our Lord Jesus Christ and crowned him with glory and honor. us, that in sharing the bread we may share in the body of Christ, Glory to God the Son, who lives to plead our cause at the right that in sharing the cup we may share in his blood. Grant that, hand of the Father, and who will come again to make all things being joined together in Christ Jesus, we may become united in new. Glory to God the Holy Spirit, who brings us the taste of the faith and in all things become mature in the one who is our head. good Word of God and the power of the age to come. We pray in the name of Jesus, who taught us to pray: Congregation: Amen! Praise and glory and wisdom, Congregation: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy thanksgiving and honor, power and might be to our Lord name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is forever! Amen. in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. WE LEAVE TO SERVE GOD WITH THANKFUL HEARTS This afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Journey Bound Quartet from Des Moines, IA will be giving a concert in our church. *Sending: Invite your friends to join you and come to hear the message Leader: The peace of God, known in this sanctuary, will go with they will be giving. you, empowering you to meet adversity. People: We carry God’s peace into a troubled world, seeking Next Sunday Pastor Roger Bouwman will lead our worship to be peacemakers wherever we go. services. Leader: The blessing of God, who touched believers’ lips and set them free to sing praises, will lift you up each day to use your gifts. Everyone is invited to stay for coffee fellowship following the People: We carry God’s blessing into our daily lives and dare morning service. to share the riches entrusted to us. Coffee servers will be Leon & Missi Runia, Leader: The strength of God, seen in wind and fire, will set you Evelyn Runia & Murt Vogel ablaze with vitality and purpose. Next Sunday coffee servers will be Rich & Harriet Vande Hoef, People: We commit ourselves anew to live by God’s will Donna Grave & Arlene Schuller as it is revealed to us day by day. Amen. CHURCH FAMILY: Continue to pray for Lesly as she adjusts to her new *Doxology: “Jesus Shall Reign” LUYH #219:5 prescription. Pray for complete healing and successful *Moment of Reflection management of her seizures. Postlude Pray as advancing weakness takes more activities and *please stand if able energy from Mary Davelaar. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Lift up Josie Vogel who experiences chronic back pain This morning we will be celebrating the sacrament of the Lord’s and shortness of breath and needed oxygen. Supper. In order for this celebration to be helpful to us, the Pray for the Lord's leading as we select by lot a deacon to serve scriptures call us to examine ourselves. The reason for this self- on the council for the coming term from nominees, Keith Boersma examination is to verify that we do belong to God and His people, and Cliff Wynia. and in this way avoid God’s judgment on us. (I Corinthians 11:23- 29). So to all who can give the following testimony, we extend a THANK YOU! sincere invitation to come with gladness to the table of the Lord My sincere thanks to the congregation for the cards and and take part in this celebration of the Lord’s Supper. expressions of sympathy I received with the passing of my brother I am a sinner and truly sorry before God for my sins. Bill. I appreciated them very much. May God bless you. I trust in Jesus Christ alone for my salvation. Wilma Bootsma I desire to lead a godly life with Christ as Lord. OUR SHUT INS I am professing member in good standing in a Christian Church. Remember our shut ins in your prayers and with your visits: Sibley Nursing & Rehab Center: Judy Eekhoff, We welcome Pastor Roger Bouwman to our pulpit as he leads us Richard Starkenburg, Josie Vogel in our morning worship services May the Lord bless the In their own home: Mary Davelaar, Alice Offringa proclamation of His Holy Word. A Note to our seniors who are homebound. The elders want All articles for The Messenger should be given to the editor or put you to know that we are planning to bring the Lord's Supper to you in The Messenger box by Sunday, August 23rd. in your home today. Because of the concert at 1:30 p.m. we will be doing this in the latter half of the afternoon, in the 3-5 p.m. Council News: window. Thank you. The council submits the following nominations for 1 deacon: Keith Boersma and Cliff Wynia. Selection will be made as part of PRAYER LIST of our servicemen: the August 23rd morning service by casting of lots. Installation will Dylan Johnson (nephew of Lori and Loren Bosma) be held on September 6th. Patrick Kyle Whitley (grandson of Irene Timmerman) Preston Smidt (grandson of Ed and Mary Ellen Smidt) The deacons have the following to report from the month of July: Dan Fisher (nephew of Cliff & Karen Wynia) Christian Education-$994.00; New Roots-$358.00; RBC Daily Luke Bootsma (grandson of Garrold Bootsma) Bread-$381.00; Zuni Christian School-$510.50; Mission Fund- James Story (grandson of Clarence and Dee Jilderda) $340.00; General Budget-$8,298.74 All funds report balances July 31, 2015 CHURCH CALENDAR: Missions 1,485.53 TODAY 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship service Benevolent Fund 1,908.85 11:30 a.m. Potluck dinner Building Fund 2,619.14 1:30 p.m. Journey Bound Quartet General Budget 17,710.09 concert NEXT SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship service MOVIE IN THE PARK: First Reformed Church of Sibley will be 5:00 p.m. Evening Worship service showing the movie God's Not Dead in Sibley's Central Park on tonight, August 16. Showtime is scheduled for sunset, about 8:00 Offerings next Sunday will be for General Budget and Alpha PM. Just bring your lawn chair and your own beverage. We'll Center supply the popcorn! Rain date is August 23. We will be celebrating the Lord’s Supper this morning, August Western Christian High School will hold its Summer Society 16th, we will also have a potluck dinner at 11:30 a.m. Each family Meeting on Monday, August 17, at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. All is asked to bring a hot and cold dish. Everyone is invited and supporters of Western Christian are encouraged to attend. Go to encouraged to attend this dinner for good food and fellowship. Western's website for a copy of the annual report. If you are unable to go online, please call the school for a copy. Please note that there are now six new Lift Up Your Hearts song books on a cart just inside the East doors to the worship space. Kick-off luncheon for the Moms-in-prayer Group at Unity These are for all of you who asked us to provide some, and for Christian will be on Thursday, August 20. This is an information those of you who didn't, but have difficulty reading the words and meeting for any moms interested in being part of this prayer music from the screen. This may be, on account of your vision; group. This will be held at Nederlander's Grill in Orange City at or, it may be on account of someone tall who regularly sits/stands noon. Please RSVP for more details to 712-360-0650 or in front of you. Simply put, please pick one up from the cart if [email protected]. you would like to use one during worship, and then leave it on the cart as you exit. Thanks. ADVANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS LIBRARIANS TODAY Dee Jilderda All Church catered meal to kick off Fall Meeting will be held on Next Sunday Mary Ellen Smidt Wednesday, September 2nd at 6:00 p.m. There is a signup sheet on the mailbox ledge. Please sign up by Sunday, August 23rd if GREETERS TODAY A.M. Darrell Teerink’s & you plan to come so we know how many are coming. All singles Lee Ten Napel’s are welcome to invite a friend to come with them. Next Sunday A.M. Ed Smidt’s & Gene Wietzema’s Men, women and students of Unity Christian High School: Join NURSERY TODAY A.M. Mary Ellen Smidt & Tiffany Ling us on Sunday evening, August 23 at 7:30 p.m. for a Prayer Walk Next Sunday A.M. Mike & Carol Ling through Unity in preparation and dedication for the new school year. This is sponsored by the Moms-in-Prayer group. Freshmen Orientation will be held at Unity Christian High School on Monday, August 24 at 7:00 p.m. All freshmen and their parents are required to attend. Students will get their lockers assignments, Never Borrow Sorrow from Tomorrow computers, class schedule and other pertinent information. Deal only with the present, Parents will learn great information about Unity. Never step into tomorrow, School begins at Unity Christian High School on Tuesday, August For God asks us just to trust Him 25 with dismissal at 11:50 a.m. And to never borrow sorrow— Interested in going to Haiti with Justice for All Oct. 31-Nov.7? For the future is not ours to know There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, August 25 at And give it lavishly— 5:30pm at the Justice for All ministry center at 1335 Valley Drive, For to meet tomorrow’s troubles Rock Valley. There will be a short presentation about where we Before they are even ours are going, what we will be doing, and what to expect, as well as a Is to anticipate the Savior time for Q&A. There will be pizza, so please RSVP to Lauren at And to doubt His all-wise powers— (712)476-2804 or [email protected] if you plan to attend. So let us be content to solve Our problems one by one, Ride for Tim for the month of August is Darrell Teerink Asking nothing of tomorrow Except “Thy Will be done” POWER POINT TODAY: Dreycen Foiles Helen Steiner Rice Next Sunday: Kaileen Runia USHERS TODAY Jeff Vande Griend, Scott Arneson Next Sunday Darrell Teerink