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Bulletin – Week of June 5, 2016

Welcome to worship! Our desire is to be a warm and friendly congregation. Let’s reach out to one another in Christian love as we worship and have fellowship with one another.  Message: The Burnt Offering  Scripture: Leviticus 1 Offering: General Fund Prayer Requests: This week we are asked to pray for Jessie Figenbaum, Jennie Figenbaum, Karen Funk, Anne Geleynse, Carolyn Goble, Darryl and Gloria Groothuis. Suggestions for prayers would be for their spiritual growth, opportunities to see Christ in their…

The Burnt Offering and the Christian- Preparing our Hearts to Worship

  In an effort to help you prepare for the June 5th, 2016, Sunday morning corporate worship gathering and to aid you in your own reflections on how the Old Testament Sacrifices pointed to Christ, I wanted to pose a few questions and provide a few resources to prayerfully consider over the coming days. Our sermon is entitled, “The Burnt Offering and the Christian”. The main Scripture for the day is Leviticus 1 & 6:8-18. The other passages are either…

Bulletin – Week of May 29, 2016

Prayer Requests: This week we are asked to pray for Chuck Dean, Dave and Lisa DeSalvo, Denise Doezema, Scott Emory, Paulino Estrada and Georgi Lakey and Marcus. Suggestions for prayers would be for their spiritual growth, opportunities to see Christ in their everyday life, and anything else that God puts on your mind for them. Announcements: Our sermon next Sunday will be “The Burnt Offering” based on Leviticus 1. Everyone is encouraged to prepare their heart for the message. The…

Living Lights – POHFW

Living Lights – Preparing our Hearts to Worship In an effort to help you prepare for the May 29nd, 2016, Sunday morning corporate worship gathering and to aid you in your own reflections on Living as Light in a World of Darkness, I wanted to pose a few questions and provide a few resources to prayerfully consider over the coming days. Our sermon is entitled, “Living Lights”. The main Scripture for the day is Ephesians 5:8-20. The other passages are…

An Elder’s Prayer to stay focused on Christ

Lord, help me today to keep my eyes on Jesus. I confess that I have been like Peter sinking in the storm because I am looking at the raging storm rather than you.  Lord, help me be like Mary and sit at your feet and look at you, and listen to your voice rather than being focused on the busyness of my business.  Lord help me be like the king of Judah who said “We have no power against this…

Bulletin – Week of May 22, 2016

  With enthusiasm and goodwill, we welcome each person to this worship service. We encourage everyone present to reach out with greetings and good cheer to those around them.  Message: Staying Chaste and Pure Scripture: Eph. 5:3-7 Offering: General Fund May 22, 2016 Prayer Requests: This week we are asked to pray for Tricia and Mari Bravener, Bud and Lorraine Brouwer, Marlene Butenschoen, Mike and Diane Button and Mike and Geralyn Cunningham and their children. Suggestions for prayers would be…

Resources on Biblical Marriage and the LGBT Agenda

This is a great site hosted by some CRC pastors about the LGBT issues facing the contemporary church and the struggle to defend the Bible’s definition of marriage.  Yes, even the CRCNA is struggling with these issues.  I wanted to make you aware of the site for your own benefit and education. https://crcnabiblicalmarriage.org/ The Bibliography tab is really great.

Free ebook on Worldviews

For those interested in free things.  Here is a free ebook from Summit Ministries on worldview.  Though basic, it is a good succinct read for any Christian new to the idea of worldview or to those just wanting a quick refresher. You can access it here.

Staying Chaste and Pure – POHFW

Preparing our Hearts to Worship   In an effort to help you prepare for the May 22nd, 2016, Sunday morning corporate worship gathering and to aid you in your own reflections on personal Chastity and Purity, I wanted to pose a few questions and provide a few resources to prayerfully consider over the coming days. Our sermon is entitled, “Staying Chaste and Pure”. The main Scripture for the day is Ephesians 5:3-7. The other passages are either referenced in the…