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 collecting Peter Fish and other donations on Sunday, November 2 at morning worship. We need to raise $2,900 to purchase 10,000 meals. Make checks payable to Cedar Hill Church with “stophungernow” on the memo line. Gifts will be accepted after November 2, but need to be in a separate marked envelope.
The stophungernow event will take place on Saturday, November 8, at Cedar Hill CRC. Praise God, we currently have over 70 people signed up. More volunteers of all ages are needed to help prepare and package 10,000 meals to be distributed to hungry people around the globe. If you have interest in learning more about this event or the Stophungernow Organization, visit
WEDNESDAY MORNING
PRAYER TIME
Join us this Wednesday morning at 6:15 AM in the youth room for a time of prayer for our church, its leaders, members, and our community. Hope to see you there! “For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and His ears are attentive to their prayer.” I Peter 3:12
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CADETS
Cadets will meet thisTuesday, at 6:45 PM. Questions? Call Chris Borduin at 201-263-9098 or .
Christmas Wreaths: The annual wreath sale has begun. The cost is $20 each. Orders can be given to any Cadet or by contacting Chris Borduin.
FOOD PANTRY SUNDAY
Next Sunday is Food Pantry Sunday, but you can drop off your food donations anytime. New Hope needs grocery bags; paper in plastic is preferred. Food staples such as jelly, tuna fish, paper products, cereal, and diapers also. Thank you!
HALLOWEEN TRACTS
Halloween tracts are available in the tract racks in the vestibule of the main hallway. Consider passing these out along with your Halloween treats.
CARY CHRISTIAN CENTER
The fall trip is scheduled to leave on Saturday, November 1, 2014, at 9 AM. Items will be accepted until that date. Call any deacon if you need help to bring heavy items such as furniture, etc. to church.
WORSHIP WORKSHOP
Ponds Reformed Church, which is located at 341 Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland, will host “A Day of Learning About Worship” on Saturday, November 15, beginning at 8:30 AM ~ 1:30 PM. The cost is $10.00, which includes lunch. The event host is Rev. Nathan Busker and the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. Come, worship, and learn about the deep meaning and purpose of worship, as well as blended worship and dealing with changes in worship. Register by calling the church at 201-337-6744 or email at .
YOUTHQUEST NEWS
Go M.A.D. (5th6th Grades):
Regular Meeting: Join us onFriday, November 7 from 7 ~ 9:30 PM—drop off at ECMS and pick up IN the Barn at Faith Community. We will play all kinds of crazy games and have snack. Hope you will join us for the fun!
Heirborne (7th & 8th Grades):
Regular Meeting: Join us at Cedar Hill onWednesday, November 12 from 7 ~ 9 PM—for snacks, games, worship, and conversation about God and the world around us.
LinC (9th through 12th Grades):
Regular Meeting:TONIGHTat 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.
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 Dyksenunderwent a medical procedure last week at Valley Hospital. Pray for complete healing and renewed health for John.
Ann Kuiperswill 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 Weitis at home recuperating and would appreciate your continued prayers and support.
PRAY FOR ONGOING CONCERNS ~
Kassie BorduinBen KuipersGert Troast
John WintersElsie Vander Weit
OUR HOMEBOUND & THEIR CAREGIVERS ~
Marie MeenenHuberta SmithJim & Grace Van Wieren
David De KoekEdie FylstraKathleen 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 For more info, email John A. Algera at . 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
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 5November 16November 23
Ann KuipersDana CareyCarol Byma
Iva EnglishmenGinny Steensma
November 6November 18November 24
Lawrence SpalinkFaye DyksenRussell Hoeffs
November 9November 19November 25
Dot HagedornAudrey Renee HeeremaJoshua Borduin
November 10November 20November 27
Shannon DykstraWendy PostEdna Smith
Steve MartinMelissa Borduin
Frieda Bartlam
November 11November 21November 29
Steven DyksenAlyce De JongKen Post
Nicholas Rosendale
November 14November 22November 30
Huberta SmithPete BotbylSarah Vander Ploeg
Net RozemaHanna KreilGordon 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: 201-652-4277Office 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:
Church office email:
Website:
2014 ~ 2015 Council Members
EldersDeacons
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 6PM, 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**