FAITH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
A community in Christ, celebrating and extending God’s grace
February 5, 2012
Welcome to Faith Church! If you are a guest here today, we want you to feel God’s own welcome in our welcome. We invite you to fill out one of the blue welcome cards from the rack and place it in the offering basket. You may request information or just let us know that you are here. After the morning service, refreshments are served in the fellowship hall (go left as you exit). Thanks for being here!
This morning we welcome Andrew G, an accomplished singer/songwriter and respected music journalist from Nashville, TN as our guest worship leader. He is part of the Under the Radar critics panel with Back to God Ministries International.
THIS WEEK AT FAITH CHURCH
TODAY: 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. MORNING PRAYER in Room 2
9:30 a.m. WORSHIP
11:00 a.m. CHURCH SCHOOL
11:00 a.m. CHOIR
11:10 a.m. – noon - ADULT CHURCH SCHOOL: “Women in the Bible” meets in the library
MONDAY: PRAYER COMMITMENT: Staff of Hogar de Ninos, Nazareth and CasAyuda, Honduras
6:30 p.m. PRAYER GROUP
6:55 p.m. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP
TUESDAY: 7:00 p.m. CARD MINISTRY
7:15 p.m. ELDERS
WEDNESDAY: 9:30 p.m. COFFEE BREAK/STORY HOUR
7:30 OUTREACH TEAM
THURSDAY: 7:00 p.m. ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP
FRIDAY: 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. GEMS Spaghetti Supper (see announcement)
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Church Campout will be June 22-24 at King's Camp.
UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES
February 12: Pastor Mark begins a new series - Finding Our Voice: The Blessed Life Psalm 1
February 19: Finding Our Voice: Our King Wins Psalm 2
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
Jan B’s father, Jacob W, is now in hospice care. Jim B's father, Melvin B, remains in hospice too. Remember Jim and Jan and their families in your prayers.
“Thank you, Pastor Mark, for your calls, visits and prayers during Rich’s illness and hospitalization. Also, thanks to our family of Faith Church for their many cards and expressions of care, concern and sympathy.” The S Family
Next Sunday we will celebrate the professions of faith of Brian and Tani K and the baptisms of their twin sons, Deklan and Austen.
On February 19 Doug and Kim W, with their children Breanna, Trevor, Matthew and Kelsey, will officially join Faith Church. Their membership was received from New Life Church in New Lenox.
CONGREGATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Spaghetti Supper: You are invited to the GEMS girls club Spaghetti Supper this Friday, February 10, from 5:00-7:30 pm. Come and enjoy spaghetti, garlic bread, salads and desserts, served by our GEMS girls club and their counselors. Donations will be accepted at the door.
Council is beginning the nomination process for new elders and deacons. Members of the congregation are encouraged to submit names of people they feel are qualified to serve in these leadership positions. Names can be submitted to any council member prior to the February 21 council meeting.
Thank you: Dear Faith CRC, Roseland Christian Ministries would like to thank you for donating wonderful toys and jewelry to the homeless women and children of our Interim Housing program, “The Strong Tower”. Your gift was a true blessing. Thank you so much for gifting us with your time and resources. In John 12:8 Jesus said, “You will always have the poor among you…” That is certainly true and while some interpret “the poor” to mean poor in spirit, our experiences here at Strong Tower have taught us that even when a person is poor in spirit, it affects them in ways that cause physical, mental and eventually financial poverty. The thought can be quite depressing. That is, until we remember Ministry Partners like you; good people who lift our client’s spirits and give them a new appreciation of themselves. When our clients are happy, it makes our work so much easier. When the mothers are feeling good about themselves, they are more loving and patient with their children. Thank you again for caring about us and for us. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Rev. Elena H. C, Director, Interim Housing Program.
Love In the Name of Christ of Tinley Park is a newly formed non-profit organization that is dedicated to mobilizing our local Christian churches to help people in need. Love INC is now accepting applications for an experienced professional to fill the part-time position of Executive Director. Applicants must be mature Christians whose lives are dedicated to God’s service and to the ministry of unifying the Body of Christ. A job description and additional information is posted outside the Fellowship Hall. Resumes must be received by Feb. 20. For history, mission and values, go to LoveINC.org
Bethany Baby Bottles: Remember to put your spare change in them and return them next Sunday.
Iron Sharpens Iron: Orland Park CRC is hosting an “Iron Sharpens Iron – National Men’s Equipping Conference” on Sat., Feb. 25. This is a first class, one-day conference that is designed for men (age 13 and older). The conference will be held at Orland Park Church, 7500 W. Sycamore Drive, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. A group of men from Faith Church is planning to go. Registration is reduced for a group of 10 or more. Sign up on the list in table in the narthex if you’d like to attend. Contact Fred H with questions. Go to www.IronSharpensIron.net or see the poster by the sign-up sheet for speakers and more details.
Morning Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.
February 5, 2012
Prelude
*Gathering in God’s Presence
*How Great is Our God
*Blessed Be Your Name
*Come Thou Fount
Communion
Passing of the Bread – For Us Wait
Passing of the Wine – Jesus Paid It All
Children’s Message
(Children age 3-6 leave for Walk-Out Worship, guests welcome!)
Announcements
Prayers of the Congregation
Offerings: 1) Christian Reformed Church Race Relations 2) Benevolence
Offertory: Turn Your Eyes
Bible Reading: John 6:37-40; Romans 8:28-39
Message: Greater Grace: God Holds Us Forever
*Amazing Grace
*God’s Blessing
*Amazing Grace
Postlude
Message: Pastor Mark T
Guest Worship Leader: Andrew G
Greater Grace: God Holds Us Forever
John 6:37-40 (page 1657); Romans 8:28-39 (page 1757)
1. We _______________ in faith because ______ perseveres!
· Those he ______________ he ...______________!
2. Our eternal _______________ is Jesus' ______________ work.
· It is his responsibility, even his ________ (John 10:28), and
his ___________________ (Hebrews 7:25).
3. Some think that this teaching ___________ saved people not
to ________ how they live, but:
a. those who would ___________ grace do not ________ it.
b. this teaching makes us _______ Christ ______, not ______!
4. It ________ that some believers ________ away.
a. Some could be "__________________."
b. Some might not be _______________ (Matthew 7:22,23).
5. Because we do ______ and _______, we need this comfort.
6. We must see God's work in ____ to have _________________.
· We are saved from both the _________ of sin and the __________ of sin (Romans 6:14).
ØHow should we ______________ to such a great grace?
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE
OFFERINGS: LAST SUNDAY: General Fund Christian Education Fund Faith Christian Preschool
NEXT SUNDAY: 1) Southwest Chicago Christian Schools 2) Faith Promise
COFFEE SETUP: February – D & W Families
GREETERS & COFFEE SERVERS:
TODAY: A.M. Sam & Nina V, Glenda V, Bruce & Jan V
Roving: Rich O, Jan V
NEXT SUNDAY: A.M. Pete & Debbie V, Randy & Deb V, Jeremy & Kelly V
Roving: Mark T, Tim S
LIBRARIAN: Today: Martha H Next Sunday: Deb K
USHERS: TODAY: Ken H, Don K, Jeff D
NEXT SUNDAY: Randy V, John H, Jim W
NURSERY: TODAY: A.M. Bill & Jan B, Rachel D
NEXT SUNDAY: A.M. John & Bev H, Molly F
WALK-OUT WORSHIP: TODAY: Julie V, Cassie B
NEXT SUNDAY: Mary D, Spencer D
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FAITH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
A community in Christ, celebrating and extending God’s grace
January 29, 2012
Welcome to Faith Church! If you are a guest here today, we want you to feel God’s own welcome in our welcome. We invite you to fill out one of the blue welcome cards from the rack and place it in the offering basket. You may request information or just let us know that you are here. After the morning service, refreshments are served in the fellowship hall (go left as you exit). Thanks for being here!
We extend a special welcome to the children of Faith Christian Preschool and their families who are worshipping with us today. The children will participate in the service.
THIS WEEK AT FAITH CHURCH
TODAY: 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. MORNING PRAYER in Room 2
9:30 a.m. WORSHIP
11:00 a.m. CHURCH SCHOOL
11:00 a.m. CHOIR
11:10 a.m. - noon ADULT CHURCH SCHOOL: “Women in the Bible” meets in the library
MONDAY: PRAYER COMMITMENT: Ed R, Fresh Word Ministries, Chicago
6:30 p.m. PRAYER GROUP
6:55 p.m. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP
WEDNESDAY: 7:00 p.m. GEMS girls club
ADVANCE NOTICE: Friday, February 10 – GEMS Spaghetti Supper
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
Jan B's father was in and out of Marian Joy and Palos Hospital this week because of symptoms of a stroke and a fall later in the week. Jim B's father continues in hospice.
Mary E broke her ankle recently and is recovering at home. Pray for healing for her.
Lauren G has less pain but still may be fighting infection. Pray for her recovery.
Jay T is dealing with body aches and a loss of strength. Pray for healing and a diagnosis.
Everett V may need a pacemaker soon. Next week he will have a CT scan to find out whether the radiation he received has kept the tumor in his lung from growing. Pray for Everett.
CONGREGATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tinley Park Food Pantry: Your food donations may be brought to the front during the offering.
On February 12 we will celebrate the professions of faith of Brian and Tani K and the baptisms of their twin sons, Deklan and Austen.
Prayer News: Faith Church has an email list for distributing prayer information. Urgent items and updates and other information is distributed to this list. Faith Church members and attendees are welcome to receive these emailings. If you would like to receive these, please email the church office at tpfaithcrc@sbcglobal.net
The Year End Annual giving statements have been put in your mailboxes. If you have any questions, please contact Dave S or Rich D.
Faith Church Council met on January 24 and 1) opened with devotions (on the Psalms) and prayer led by Tom V; 2) approved Nov 15 minutes and a congregational meeting summary; 3) reviewed schedule for upcoming meetings; 3) heard reports from ministry board, Pastor Mark, elders, deacons, treasurer, clerk and Love INC; 4) approved final year-end financial statement presented by ministry board; 5) approved the membership transfer of Doug and Kim W, with children Breanna, Trevor, Matthew and Kelsey, from New Life Church, New Lenox; 6) reviewed the nomination procedure we will follow for deacon and elder nominations in the next months; 7) were encouraged to consider and promote the Iron Sharpens Iron Men's Conference on Feb 25 at Orland Park Church; 8) discussed our council's work, noting what has gone well and what needs improvement (this is the practice of "mutual censure"); and 9) adjourned to Feb 21, after closing prayer by Jan V and singing the Doxology.
Faith Focus articles for the February issue are due today. Place them in the Faith Focus mailbox slot by the nursery or email to Mary D.
Love In the Name of Christ of Tinley Park is a newly formed non-profit organization that is dedicated to mobilizing our local Christian churches to help people in need. Love INC is now accepting applications for an experienced professional to fill the part-time position of Executive Director. Applicants must be mature Christians whose lives are dedicated to God’s service and to the ministry of unifying the Body of Christ. A job description and additional information is posted outside the Fellowship Hall. Resumes must be received by Feb. 20. For history, mission and values, go to LoveINC.org
Church Mail Boxes: Special announcements and other materials are distributed through our church mailboxes. If you would like to have a mail box, please contact the church office at 708.532.8300 or tpfaithcrc@sbcglobal.net
Spagetti Supper: You are invited to the GEMS girls club Spaghetti Supper on Friday, Feb.10 from 5:00-7:30 pm. Come and enjoy spaghetti, garlic bread, salads and desserts, served by our GEMS girls club and their counselors. Donations will be accepted at the door. Placemat ads are still being accepted this week. Please contact Pam P
Bethany Baby Bottles: If you didn’t pick up a baby bottle for the Bethany Christian Services fundraiser, there are extras in the Fellowship Hall. Put your spare change in them and bring them back to church in 2 weeks on February 12. Thank you from the CCHS National Honor Society.
Iron Sharpens Iron: Orland Park CRC is hosting an “Iron Sharpens Iron – National Men’s Equipping Conference” on Sat., Feb. 25. This is a first class, one-day conference that is designed for men (age 13 and older). The conference will be held at Orland Park Church, 7500 W. Sycamore Drive, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. A group of men from Faith Church is planning to go. Registration is reduced for a group of 10 or more. Contact Fred H if you’d like to attend. Go to www.IronSharpensIron.net or see the poster by the Fellowship Hall for speakers and more details.
Morning Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.
January 29, 2012
Prayer: Alpha and Omega, we believe the Bible completely contains your will. Everything we need to believe to be saved is in it because it points to and teaches us Jesus – and he is enough. In the name of our sufficient Savior we pray, amen.
Prayer
*Greeting
Call to Worship: O Worship the King - Choir
*Hymn of Praise: Crown Him with Many Crowns (gray hymnbook #410)
Call to Confession
Confession Assurance of Pardon – Ezekiel 36:25-26
Hymn of Response: Thank You, Lord (sing 2x)
Faith Christian Preschool Presentation
Children’s Message
(Children age 3-6 leave for Walk-Out Worship, guests welcome!)
Announcements
Prayers of the People
Offerings : 1) Christian Education Fund 2) Faith Christian Preschool
(food donations for the Tinley Park Food Pantry may be brought up)
Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:4-6; John 6:60-71
Message: Greater Grace: God Bends Our Wills
*Hymn of Response: Wonderful Grace of Jesus
*Blessing
*Closing Hymn – Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (gray hymnbook #637)
Message: Pastor Mark T
UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES
February 5: Greater Grace: God Holds Us Forever John 6:37-40; Romans 8:28-38 COMMUNION
February 12: Pastor Mark begins a new series - Finding Our Voice: The Blessed Life Psalm 1
Greater Grace: God Bends Our Wills
2 Corinthians 4:4-6 (page 1797); John 6:60-71 (page 1658)
1. Some observations about this challenging topic:
a. God ____________ only some seems un-_______________!
b. We have gotten ourselves into this _______ of _____.
c. God _______ us nothing but __________! (Romans 6:23)
d. ______________ who truly desires God's love receives it.
2. No one can _________ to the Son unless the Father ____________ (John 6:65).
a. Our _________________ makes us ____________ to come
to God on our own!
b. God needs to __________ us from our _______________
(Eph. 2:1), cause our _________ eyes to _______, and _________ our _____________ (2 Cor. 4:6).
c. This is _______________ __________!
3. We are still responsible to __________ in Christ, and ____________ ourselves to _________ God and _________
____ in this grace.
4. God uses ______________ things to do his ________.
· We must all do our _________!
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE
OFFERINGS: LAST SUNDAY: General Fund Benevolence Providence Life Services
NEXT SUNDAY: 1) Christian Reformed Church Race Relations 2) Benevolence
COFFEE SETUP: January – H Family February – D & W Families
GREETERS & COFFEE SERVERS:
TODAY: A.M. Mark & Nancy T, Jason & Marcie U, Betty V
Roving: Sandee D, Dave L
NEXT SUNDAY: A.M. Sam & Nina V, Glenda V, Bruce & Jan V
Roving: Rich O, Jan V
LIBRARIAN: Today: Norma D Next Sunday: Martha H
USHERS: TODAY: Fred H, Bill G, Morgan A
NEXT SUNDAY: Ken H, Don K, Jeff D
NURSERY: TODAY: A.M. Jim & Jan B, Cassidy B
NEXT SUNDAY: A.M. Bill & Jan B, Rachel D
WALK-OUT WORSHIP: TODAY: Martha H, Lauren G
NEXT SUNDAY: Julie V, Cassie B
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FAITH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
A community in Christ, celebrating and extending God’s grace
January 22, 2012
Welcome to Faith Church! If you are a guest here today, we want you to feel God’s own welcome in our welcome. We invite you to fill out one of the blue welcome cards from the rack and place it in the offering basket. You may request information or just let us know that you are here. After the morning service, refreshments are served in the fellowship hall (go left as you exit). Thanks for being here!
THIS WEEK AT FAITH CHURCH
TODAY: 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. MORNING PRAYER in Room 2
9:30 a.m. WORSHIP
11:00 a.m. CHURCH SCHOOL
11:00 a.m. CHOIR
11:10 a.m. - noon ADULT CHURCH SCHOOL: “Women in the Bible” meets in the library
MONDAY: PRAYER COMMITMENT: Jen & Javed B, Trinidad & Tobago Urban Ministry
6:30 p.m. PRAYER GROUP
6:55 p.m. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP
TUESDAY: 7:15 p.m. COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY: 9:30 a.m. COFFEE BREAK / STORY HOUR
ADVANCE NOTICE: Friday, February 10 – GEMS Spaghetti Supper
UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES
January 29: Greater Grace: God Bends Our Wills 2 Corinthians 4:4-6; John 6:60-71
February 5: Greater Grace: God Holds Us Forever John 6:37-40; Romans 8:28-38 COMMUNION
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
Jan B's father was scheduled to be admitted to Marian Joy for physical therapy, and Jim B's father continues in hospice.
Lauren G is feeling better. Her pain has subsided and the infection appears to be under control. Pray for full healing for Lauren.
Ben H would like to thank the congregation for all the cards he received for his 90th birthday this past week.
Audrey K has been diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Continue to pray for her as she gains strength and ask for God's encouragement for her and John.
“Dear Rev. T and People at Faith, Thank you, Rev. T, for your calls, visits and care during my recent hospitalization. We feel so blessed to know fellow Christians are praying for our needs. Now that there is a diagnosis and remedy we can move on. Thanks also to the people at Faith for their expressions of care with cards, prayers, visits and a warm delicious meal. You have been good to us. In Christian love, John & Audrey K.”
Tom V left for Ft. Dix, New Jersey last week for five weeks of additional training before he leaves for Afghanistan. Pray for his protection and encouragement.
CONGREGATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bethany Baby Bottles: Today high school volunteers are distributing baby bottles for Bethany Christian Services. Put your spare change in them and bring them back to church in 3 weeks on February 12. Thank you from the CCHS National Honor Society.
Next Sunday, January 29, the Faith Christian Preschool children will be singing during the morning service. Please introduce yourselves to their parents and make them feel welcome. Plans are already being made for next school year and registration will be open February 1. If you know of anyone looking for a Christ centered preschool, please give them the Preschool phone number: 708-429-3041.
Gems Spagetti Supper: Placemat ads for the GEMS Spaghetti Supper on February 10 are being accepted. Please contact Pam P.
Communion: The elders, along with the Worship Ministry Team, have approved the following upcoming dates for our monthly celebration of the Lord’s Supper for 2012: Feb. 5, March 11, April 5 (Maundy Thursday), May 20, June 24, July 15, Aug. 12, Sept.16, Oct. 7, Nov. 25, and Dec. 30.
Faith Focus articles for the February issue are due next Sunday, January 29. Hard copies can be placed in the Faith Focus mailbox slot by the nursery or emailed to Mary D.
Tinley Park Food Pantry: Next Sunday is our monthly collection day for the TPFP. All
non-perishable food donations are welcome.
LIBRARY NEWS: You've been waiting for the movie "Courageous" to come out on DVD. It's now available for check out from Faith's library. Other DVDs available for checkout are "Joshua" (based on the book by Joseph F. Girzone) and kids DVDs "Where the Red Fern Grows" and "Where the Red Fern Grows II" (based on the classic by Wilson Rawls). New books for kids: Bear Feels Sick and Bear Snores On by (Karma Wilson), photographer Carl Sams new book Tea With Lady Sapphire: Sharing the Love of Birds, plus his other books, First Snow in the Woods, Lost in the Woods, and Stranger in the Woods, and new books about girls' adventures with their horses, plus other easy readers. There are new books for adults in the display case in the library, as well as Francis Chan's books (author of the month) in the window display. There are still donated CDs for FREE in the library. MISSING: Adult Book - Things We Couldn't Say by Diet Eman. If you have this book, please bring it to the library and check it out if you would like to read it. Thank you very much.
Morning Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.
January 22, 2012
Prelude: Mary, Did You Know?
Gathering God's Presence
Call to Worship: Let It Rain
*Open the Eyes of My Heart
*Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
Confession: Daniel 9:4-5
Assurance: Hebrews 8:8-12
Guide for Godly Living
Children's Message
(Children age 3-6 leave for Walk-Out Worship, guests welcome!)
Announcements
Prayer
Offerings: 1) Benevolence 2) Providence Life Services
Offertory: Grace Alone (trio)
Bible Readings: John 10:14-18 (page 1667); 17:1-2, 6-9, 20-26 (page 1679)
Message: Greater Grace: God Accomplishes What He Intends
*Song of Response: Grace Greater than Our Sin
*God's Blessing
*Closing: Awesome God
Message: Pastor Mark T
Greater Grace: God Accomplishes What He Intends
John 10:14-18 (page 1667); 17:1-2,6-9,20-26 (page 1679)
1. The Good Shepherd ______ down his life for his __________.
a. Sheep _______ their shepherd's _________. (John 10:16)
b. Do we ____________ to the voice of __________?
2. Real people have been _________ to the _______ by the
Father so that he might give eternal ______ to them. (17:2)
· Those ______________ to the Son ___________ and ________ God's word and ____________ that the Father
sent the Son.
3. Jesus dies, not to create the _______________ of people
being saved, but to ________ _____________ people!
a. Jesus is not a ___________ without saving real people.
b. Doesn't Jesus die for ________________?
4. This is not a technicality but a __________ that is crucial for
our ________________ and _____________.
· We can _________ that Jesus has come and died for _____.
Ø____________ Jesus!
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE
OFFERINGS: LAST SUNDAY: General Fund Youth Unlimited
NEXT SUNDAY: 1) Christian Education Fund 2) Faith Christian Preschool
COFFEE SETUP: January – The H Family
GREETERS & COFFEE SERVERS:
TODAY: A.M. Dave & Linda S, Doug & Dawn T, Gary & Becky T
Roving: Sandee D, Ed V
NEXT SUNDAY: A.M. Mark & Nancy T, Jason & Marcie U, Betty V
Roving: Bernie S, Dave L
LIBRARIAN: Today: Penny D Next Sunday: Norma D
USHERS: TODAY: Jim D, Dave B, Gary T
NEXT SUNDAY: Bernie S, Bill G, Morgan A
NURSERY: TODAY: A.M. Barb & Patti D, Zach B
NEXT SUNDAY: A.M. Jim & Jan B, Cassidy B
WALK-OUT WORSHIP: TODAY: Jill T, Jay T
NEXT SUNDAY: Martha H, Lauren G
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FAITH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
A community in Christ, celebrating and extending God’s grace
January 15, 2012
Welcome to Faith Church! If you are a guest here today, we want you to feel God’s own welcome in our welcome. We invite you to fill out one of the blue welcome cards from the rack and place it in the offering basket. You may request information or just let us know that you are here. After the morning service, refreshments are served in the fellowship hall (go left as you exit). Thanks for being here!
THIS WEEK AT FAITH CHURCH
TODAY: 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. MORNING PRAYER in Room 2
9:30 a.m. WORSHIP
11:00 a.m. CHURCH SCHOOL
11:00 a.m. NO choir practice
11:10 a.m. - noon ADULT CHURCH SCHOOL: “Women in the Bible” meets in the library
MONDAY: PRAYER COMMITMENT: Nate & Sam DM, Denver
6:30 p.m. PRAYER GROUP
6:55 p.m. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP
TUESDAY: 7:15 p.m. PRESCHOOL BOARD
ADVANCE: Tuesday, January 24 – COUNCIL 7:15 p.m.
UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES
January 22: Greater Grace: God Accomplishes What He Intends John 10:14-18; 17:1-2, 6-9, 20-26
January 29: Greater Grace: God Bends Our Wills 2 Corinthians 4:4-6; John 6:60-71
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
Rich S passed away Saturday, January 7. A memorial service was held at Faith on Wednesday. Continue to remember Sandie and also Fred and Helene S in your prayers.
Jim B’s father, Melvin B, is in hospice care. Pray for God's rich grace for him and his family.
Audrey K was released from Ingalls Hospital Wednesday. She has been diagnosed with congestive heart failure, and hopes to have a defibrillator installed in a few months to help strengthen her heartbeat. Pray for strengthening of the heart, for recovery from the bronchitis, and for special encouragement for Audrey and John.
Jay T has been doing a bit better in the last week. He has had less pain. The results of Tuesday's blood test are not yet available. Thanks for praying for Jay and the T family!
“I want to thank everyone for the cards, visits, and especially the prayers while I was ill. I know prayer is so powerful and effective. Our God is so good!” John A
Happy Birthday to Ben H, who will celebrate his 90th birthday on Tuesday, January 17!
Happy Birthday to Marilyn I, who celebrates her 87th birthday on Thursday, January 19!
CONGREGATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Morning Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.
January 15, 2012
Prelude: Song For You (written as from our Father's perspective)
*Gathering in God's Presence
*Blessed Be Your Name
*You Never Let Go
*Firm Foundation
Confession
Assurance
*Jesus Paid It All
Guide for Godly Living
Children's Message
(Children age 3-6 leave for Walk-Out Worship, guests welcome!)
Announcements
Prayers of the Congregation
Offerings: 1) Youth Unlimited; 2) General Fund
Offertory
Bible Reading: Ephesians 1:3-14 (page 1817)
Message: Greater Grace: GOD MAKES A CHOICE
*My Lord I Did Not Chose You (Gray hymnal 496)
*God's Blessing
*Blessed Assurance (vs. 1 and chorus)
Message: Pastor Mark T
Greater Grace: God Makes a Choice
Ephesians 1:3-14 (page 1817)
1. We have been ___________ by God to be his children!
a. This is a loving ______________.
b. God sees us as ________ and _______________ in Christ.
c. The choosing took place ___________ _______ began!
2. This teaching must lead us to __________ God!
a. This is the greatest _____________ we will ever receive!
b. No ____________ can __________ being chosen by God!
3. Some teach that God's choice of us is _________ upon what he knows we _______ do.
· This ignores our _____________ in sin (Eph. 2:1), hardened __________ (Eph. 4:17,18), & blinded _________ (2 Cor. 4:4-6).
4. This teaching can raise many _______________ (see 2 above).
a. Is _______________ chosen? Isn't this ___________?
b. Doesn't this make us in ____________?
c. ________ does God choose ___________ he does?
d. Am I __________? Is my _______ in the Lamb's ________ of life? (Revelation 3:5; 13:8; 20:15; 21:27) How can I ________?
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE
OFFERINGS: LAST SUNDAY: General Fund Christian Education Fund
Bethany Christian Services
NEXT SUNDAY: 1) Benevolence 2) Providence Life Services
COFFEE SETUP: January – The H Family
GREETERS & COFFEE SERVERS:
TODAY: A.M. Tim & Amy S, Chris & Regina S, Ken & Deanne S
Roving: Gary T, Gary H
NEXT SUNDAY: A.M. Dave & Linda S, Doug & Dawn T, Gary & Becky T
Roving: Sandee D, Ed V
LIBRARIAN: Today: Donna A Next Sunday: Penny DeFiglia
USHERS: TODAY: Bob D, Jeff D, John D
NEXT SUNDAY: Jim D, Dave B, Gary T
NURSERY: TODAY: A.M. Morgan & Donna A, Alexis B
NEXT SUNDAY: A.M. Barb & Patti D, Zach B
WALK-OUT WORSHIP: TODAY: Nancy T, Anna T
NEXT SUNDAY: Jill T, Jay T
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FAITH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
A community in Christ, celebrating and extending God’s grace
January 8, 2012
Welcome to Faith Church! If you are a guest here today, we want you to feel God’s own welcome in our welcome. We invite you to fill out one of the blue welcome cards from the rack and place it in the offering basket. You may request information or just let us know that you are here. After the morning service, refreshments are served in the fellowship hall (go left as you exit). Thanks for being here!
THIS WEEK AT FAITH CHURCH
TODAY: 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. MORNING PRAYER in Room 2
9:30 a.m. WORSHIP
11:00 a.m. CHURCH SCHOOL
11:00 a.m. CHOIR
11:10 a.m. - noon ADULT CHURCH SCHOOL: “Women in the Bible”, led by Alice W
MONDAY: PRAYER COMMITMENT: Rebecca V, Philippines
6:30 p.m. PRAYER GROUP
6:55 p.m. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP
TUESDAY: 7:00 p.m. DEACONS
WEDNESDAY: 9:30 a.m. COFFEE BREAK / STORY HOUR
THURSDAY: 7:00 p.m. ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP
UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES
January 15: God Makes a Choice Ephesians 1:3-14
January 22: God Accomplishes What He Intends John 10:14-18; 17:1-2, 6-9, 20-26
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
Rich S, who has been fighting cancer, was admitted to Loyola Hospital on Wednesday. He has had difficulty breathing because of blood clots in his left lung but they are hopeful he can improve and return home soon. Pray for strength and peace for Rich and Sandie and their family.
Jay T has been dealing with an unknown ailment for the last few months. He develops significant muscle pain when he exercises or tries to play basketball. He has lost strength as well. A recent neurological test was normal. Some blood tests will be scheduled for this week. Pray for a diagnosis, healing and encouragement for Jay.
“We would like to thank our Faith family on behalf of ourselves & our mom, Lorraine E, for the cards & love shown in the loss of Lorraine's husband, Erv. Erv loved Faith church, & hated to miss it when he didn't feel well enough to go. Thank you also to Pastor Mark for his visits to Erv, and for the wonderful memorial service. You all made Erv (& Mom, when she was able to attend) feel very special & welcomed. They both felt the warm spirit of our Faith family. We feel so blessed!” John & Bev H
CONGREGATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Elders met on January 3 and 1) were led in devotions on Romans 9 and prayer by Pastor Mark; 2) discussed material about visiting from The Elder's Handbook; 3) approved December minutes; 4) rejoiced at the outpouring of giving at yearend 2011; 5) began to discuss the topic of baptized members participating in the Lord's Supper, in response to the action of our denominational Synod in 2011; 6) approved communion dates for the rest of 2012; 7) received Pastor Mark's report; 8) noted visits and matters for prayer and prayed; and 9) adjourned to Feb. 7 after singing the Doxology.
Adult Church School: Everyone is welcome to join us at 11:10 a.m. in the church library as we start the new year of Adult Church School. Alice W will lead the series on "Women in the Bible".
Offering Envelopes: The deacons distributed the 2012 offering envelopes to our church mailboxes. Please contact the Budget Recorder, Dave S, or Rich D, Assistant Budget Recorder, if you would like to receive offering envelopes. IRS regulations now require written receipts for all donations, including cash, for income tax purposes.
Morning Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.
January 8, 2012
Preparation for Worship:
Let your loving kindness, O Lord, be upon us, as we put our trust in you. Psalm 33:22
Prelude
*Gathering in God’s Presence
* Call to Worship – based on PSALM 29
*Songs of Praise:
Forever
More Love, More Power
Bottom of Form
Call to Confession: From Hebrew 4:15 & 16
Prayer of Confession (in unison)
Assurance of Pardon: Ephesians 2:8
*Song of Assurance: You Are My King (Amazing Love)
Guide for Godly Living: Ephesians 5:1 & 2 from the Message
Children’s Message
(Children age 3-6 leave for Walk-Out Worship, guests welcome!)
Announcements
Prayers of the People
Offerings: 1) Christian Education Fund 2) Bethany Christian Services
Offertory: Every Promise of Your Word
Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10 (page 1818)
Message: GOD DOES WHAT WE CANNOT
*Song of Response: Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
*God’s Blessing
*Song of Parting: My Friends, May You Grow in Grace
Message: Pastor Mark T
Greater Grace: God Does What We Cannot
Ephesians 2:1-10 (page 1818)
Intro
1. Transgressions and sins make people ________.
a. Is our problem of sin really this ______?
b. Don't we have ______________ to choose to trust God?
c. We have a lethal ______________ to sin and an _____________ to do what is truly good.
d. This truth greatly impacts how we see _________ and our _________________ to God.
2. God must _____________ any action that draws us to life!
· He causes us to be ________ __________ (John 3:3-8).
3. God made us ___________ even when we were _________.
a. What will happen to us is __________________!
b. This is all a _______, or __________, to us.
4. There is a ________ for us to live ________________ by this grace.
· If we really understand this amazing grace, we will be very ____________ and _________-_________!
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE
OFFERINGS: LAST WEEK OF DECEMBER: General Fund
LAST SUNDAY: General Fund
Southwest Chicago Christian School: Faith Promise:
NEXT SUNDAY: Youth Unlimited; General Fund
COFFEE SETUP: January – The H Family
GREETERS & COFFEE SERVERS:
TODAY: A.M. Ken & Lois S, Bernie & Sharon S, Andy & Chris S
Roving: Tom V, Deb V
NEXT SUNDAY: A.M. Tim & Amy S, Chris & Regina S, Ken & Deanne S
Roving: Gary T, Gary H
LIBRARIAN: Today: Jane Z Next Sunday: Donna A
USHERS: TODAY: Steve D, Don B, Mark T
NEXT SUNDAY: Bob D, Jeff D, John D
NURSERY: TODAY: A.M. Diane A, Beth K, Jacob B
NEXT SUNDAY: A.M. Morgan & Donna A, Alexis B
WALK-OUT WORSHIP: TODAY: Sue H, Heidi T
NEXT SUNDAY: Nancy T, Anna T
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FAITH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
A community in Christ, celebrating and extending God’s grace
January 1, 2012
NEW YEARS DAY
Welcome to Faith Church! If you are a guest here today, we want you to feel God’s own welcome in our welcome. We invite you to fill out one of the blue welcome cards from the rack and place it in the offering basket. You may request information or just let us know that you are here. After the morning service, refreshments are served in the fellowship hall (go left as you exit). Thanks for being here!
THIS WEEK AT FAITH CHURCH
TODAY: 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. MORNING PRAYER in Room 2
9:30 a.m. WORSHIP
11:00 a.m. NO CHURCH SCHOOL or CHOIR
MONDAY: PRAYER COMMITMENT: Caspar (Leanne) G, Honduras
6:30 p.m. PRAYER GROUP
TUESDAY: 7:00 p.m. CARD MINISTRY
7:15 p.m. ELDERS
WEDNESDAY: 7:00 p.m. GEMS
SATURDAY: 7:00-10:00 a.m. YOUTH GROUP BREAKFAST fundraiser (see announcement)
UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES
January 8: God Does What We Cannot Ephesians 2:1-10
January 15: God Makes a Choice Ephesians 1:3-14
CONGREGATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
This morning Rev. Steven K, Director of ReFrame Media, the English language ministry of Back to God Ministries International, will lead us in worship.
Offering Envelopes: The deacons have distributed the 2012 offering envelopes to our church mailboxes. Please contact the Budget Recorder, Dave S, or Rich D, Assistant Budget Recorder, if you would like to receive offering envelopes. IRS regulations now require written receipts for all donations, including cash, for income tax purposes.
Youth Group Breakfast: Come and enjoy breakfast on Saturday, January 7, from 7:00-10:00 a.m. served by the High School Youth Group. Donations will be accepted to support their mission trip plans for the summer of 2012.
Morning Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.
January 1, 2012
NEW YEARS DAY
EXPECTING
1. Gathering
a. Call to Worship: from Magnificat Luke 1.46, 55-56
b. *Prayer
c. *Greeting
d. *Praise Songs
i. O Come All Ye Faithful (gray hymnbook #340:1,3,4)
ii. Hours and Days and Years and Ages (gray hymnbook #443)
2. Renewal
a. Call to Confession: Luke 1:26-34
b. Prayer of Confession
c. Assurance: Luke 1:35, 37
d. *Song of Assurance: Joy to the World (gray hymnbook #337)
3. Prayer
4. Offerings: 1) Southwest Chicago Christian School 2) Faith Promise
Offertory: Glory to God (Ere Zij God) (gray hymnbook #214)
5. Word
a. Scripture: John 16:16-24
b. Sermon: What to Expect When You’re Expecting: EXPECT COMPLETE JOY
c. *Song of Response: Rejoice, the Lord is King (gray hymnbook 408)
6. Communion
a. The Thanksgiving
b. Sanctus: All sing: Holy, Holy, Holy (gray hymnbook #249:4)
c. The Institution
d. Prayer of Consecration
e. The Invitation
f. The Communion
g. Closing Thanksgiving: *Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (gray hymnbook #253)
7. Benediction
8. Doxology: *Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow (gray hymnbook #638)
9. Postlude
Message: Rev. Steven K
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE
OFFERINGS: LAST SUNDAY: General Fund Back to God Ministries Int’l Gideons International
NEXT SUNDAY: 1) Christian Education Fund 2) Bethany Christian Services
COFFEE SETUP: January – The H Family
GREETERS & COFFEE SERVERS:
TODAY: A.M. Jon & Rose R, Fred & Helene S, Rich & Sandra S
Roving: Doug T, Bill H
NEXT SUNDAY: A.M. Ken & Lois S, Bernie & Sharon S, Andy & Chris S
Roving: Tom V, Deb V
LIBRARIAN: Today: Alice W Next Sunday: Jane Z
USHERS: TODAY: Dave B, Don K, Scott K
NEXT SUNDAY: Steve D, Don B, Mark T
NURSERY: TODAY: A.M. Pam & Kate P, Jessica H
NEXT SUNDAY: A.M. Diane A, Beth K, Jacob B
WALK-OUT WORSHIP: TODAY: Mandy G, Beth L
NEXT SUNDAY: Sue H, Heidi T
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FAITH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
A community in Christ, celebrating and extending God’s grace
December 25, 2011
Welcome to Faith Church! If you are a guest here today, we want you to feel God’s own welcome in our welcome. We invite you to fill out one of the blue welcome cards from the rack and place it in the offering basket. You may request information or just let us know that you are here. After the morning service, refreshments are served in the fellowship hall (go left as you exit). Thanks for being here!
THIS WEEK AT FAITH CHURCH
TODAY: 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. MORNING PRAYER in Room 2
9:30 a.m. WORSHIP
11:00 a.m. NO CHURCH SCHOOL or CHOIR
MONDAY: PRAYER COMMITMENT: Mwaya & Munyiva W, Africa
6:30 p.m. PRAYER GROUP
ADVANCE NOTICE: Tuesday, January 3 7:15 p.m. ELDERS
Saturday, January 7 7:00-10:00 a.m. YOUTH GROUP BREAKFAST
UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES
NEW YEARS DAY–January 1: 9:30 a.m. What to Expect When You’re Expecting:
Expect Complete Joy John 16:17-24 Steven Koster preaching
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
Rena Clousing passed away last week Friday. The funeral was Wednesday.
A memorial service for Erv Emery was held at Faith Church on Friday.
CONGREGATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pastor Mark will be out of the office. Contact your district elder with any emergency.
From Ministry Board: As of Friday, December 23, our fourth quarter Ministry Shares have been paid but our general fund is now ____behind in meeting its obligations, which we have essentially borrowed from our building fund. Our checkbook remains healthly with a balance of ____ and we still have ______ in a money market account for our building fund. As you prayerfully consider your year-end giving please remember our general fund. Those roof repair expenses will be upon us very soon. If you have any questions, talk to Bob B.
From the Deacons: For the Sunday of January 1, if you’d like your checks to be reflected as a 2011 tax deduction, please mail it and make sure it is postmarked by December 31 or hand deliver it to church during office hours by Friday, December 30. Thank you!
Offering Envelopes: The deacons have distributed the 2012 offering envelopes to our church mailboxes. Please contact the Budget Recorder, Dave S, or Rich D, Assistant Budget Recorder, if you would like to receive offering envelopes. IRS regulations now require written receipts for all donations, including cash, for income tax purposes.
Faith Focus articles for the December issue are due today. Place them in the Faith Focus mailbox slot by the nursery or email Mary D.
Tinley Park Food Pantry: This morning is another opportunity to give to the Tinley Park Food Pantry. Your non-perishable food donations may be brought to the front during the offering.
Journey of Joy - Lost and Found: several things were found after JOJ. Check the outer office to claim your angel pillow, gameboy stylus, makeup, and Apple computer cord.
Youth Group Breakfast: Come and enjoy breakfast on Saturday, January 7, from 7:00-10:00 a.m. served by the High School Youth Group. Donations will be accepted to support their mission trip plans for the summer of 2012.
Morning Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.
CHRISTMAS DAY, 2011
EXPECTING
PRAYER: We pray, O Lord, purify our hearts, that they may be worthy to become your dwelling place. Let us never fail to find room for you, but come and abide in us, that we also may abide in you, who were born into the world for us, you, who live and reign, King of kings and Lord of lords, now and for evermore. Amen
Piano & Organ Prelude
Prayer
Greeting
Call to Worship
*Hymns of Praise: O Come, All Ye Faithful (gray hymnbook # 340: 1 & 2)
Angels From the Realms of Glory – (gray hymnbook # 354: 1,2,4,5)
Advent Candle Lighting
Hymn of Response: Good Christian Friends, Rejoice (gray hymnbook # 355: 2 & 3)
Call to Confession
Confession
Special Music: That Beautiful Name
Assurance of Pardon: Isaiah 52:9-10; Luke 2:14
*Hymn of Thanksgiving: Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come (gray hymnbook # 337: 1,3 & 4)
Children’s Message
(Children age 3-6 leave for Walk-Out Worship, guests welcome!)
Announcements
Prayers of the People
Offerings: 1) Back to God Ministries 2) Gideons International
Offertory: Jesu Bambino
Bible Reading: Revelation 12:1-17 (page 1925)
Message: What to Expect When You’re Expecting: EXPECT VICTORY
*Hymn of Response: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (gray hymnbook #345)
*Blessing
*Hallelujah Chorus (All singers welcome to come to the front to sing)
Message: Pastor Mark T
What to Expect When You're Expecting: Expect Victory
Revelation 12: 1-17 (page 1925)
Intro: a different Christmas
1. Jesus is born in a _____ _______.
a. He ____________ to enter the __________ of kingdoms.
b. The enemy is ________ and _______________, even
though _______________ by some.
c. The devil sees his _________________ at Jesus' _________.
d. The child is a ____________ because he will ________!
2. The enemy cannot ________ ______ the child.
· God ____________________ his purpose!
3. The enemy _________ the __________ battle in the war.
a. Our ___________ has nothing left to say.
b. The Lamb's _________ allows his followers to _______________.
· Satan is ___________ down to _________, which is
heaven's ________ news and earth's ______ news.
4. The enemy now ___________ the child's ______________.
5. The war goes on, but Christ's _____________ is ________.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE
OFFERINGS: LAST SUNDAY: General Fund Christian Education Fund
NEXT SUNDAY: 1) Southwest Chicago Christian School 2) Faith Promise
COFFEE SETUP: December – The V Family January – The H Family
GREETERS & COFFEE SERVERS:
TODAY: A.M. Rich & Judy O, Jerry & Pam P
Roving: Jay D, Rich D
NEXT SUNDAY: A.M. Jon & Rose R, Fred & Helene S, Rich & Sandra S
Roving: Doug T, Bill H
LIBRARIAN: Today: Library Closed Next Sunday: Alice W
USHERS: TODAY: Jim W, John H, Sam V
NEXT SUNDAY: Dave B, Don K, Scott K
NURSERY: TODAY: A.M. Fred & Nancy E, Alan E
NEXT SUNDAY: A.M. Pam & Kate P, Jessica H
WALK-OUT WORSHIP: TODAY: Megan G, Rachel B
NEXT SUNDAY: Mandy G, Beth L
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FAITH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
A community in Christ, celebrating and extending God’s grace
December 18, 2011
Welcome to Faith Church! If you are a guest here today, we want you to feel God’s own welcome in our welcome. We invite you to fill out one of the blue welcome cards from the rack and place it in the offering basket. You may request information or just let us know that you are here. After the morning service, refreshments are served in the fellowship hall (go left as you exit). Thanks for being here!
THIS WEEK AT FAITH CHURCH
TODAY: 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. MORNING PRAYER in Room 2
9:30 a.m. WORSHIP
11:00 a.m. CHURCH SCHOOL
11:10 a.m. ADULT CHURCH SCHOOL meets in the library. “Women in the Bible”, led by
Alice W
11:00 a.m. CHOIR
MONDAY: PRAYER COMMITMENT: Rob & Betty W, Dominican Republic
6:30 p.m. PRAYER GROUP
6:55 p.m. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP
TUESDAY: 7:15 p.m. MINISTRY BOARD
FRIDAY: 2:00 p.m. MEMORIAL SERVICE for Erv E
UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES
Christmas Day: 9:30 a.m. What to Expect When You’re Expecting: Expect Victory
Revelation 12
January 1: 9:30 a.m. What to Expect When You’re Expecting: Expect Complete Joy
John 16:17-24 Steven K preaching
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
Rena C passed away Friday morning. Funeral arrangements are pending. Remember Rena’s family in your prayers.
A memorial service for Erv E, husband of Lorraine and step-father of Bev H, will be held at Faith Church on Friday, December 23 at 2:00 p.m.
John A had his gallbladder removed last Saturday after a bout with pancreatitis.
Congratulations to Daniel A and Kristin S who were united in Christian marriage on Friday, December 16th at Orland Park CRC.
“We would like to thank Pastor Mark and the congregation for the many expressions of sympathy and support shown to our family during the passing of Morgan's mom. It has been a comfort and blessing to our family.” Morgan and Donna A
CONGREGATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Faith Church Elders met on December 13 and 1) were led by Pastor Mark in opening devotions on the theme of becoming like Jesus, and prayer; 2) reviewed a section of The Elder's Handbook, and had a good discussion on church relationships, spiritual growth and stewardship, among other topics; 3) approved Nov. minutes; 4) discussed comments solicited on the budget ballots, and talked at length about communion serving; 5) received a written report from Pastor Mark on his work, with comments; 6) shared district and personal updates for prayer; and 7) prayed for those needs and praises and adjourned to Jan. 3, after singing the Doxology.
Giving Tree: Today is the last day to turn in gifts for the Roseland Christian Ministries Giving Tree. If you still have a gift coming, let Debbie V know. There is also a box by the tree for your extra coats.
Faith-Promise Pledge Forms: These gold-colored forms are still available in the lobby if you forgot to make a pledge for our missions and outreach in 2012. Place the form in the offering basket.
Faith Focus articles for the December issue are due next Sunday, December 25. Hard copies can be placed in the Faith Focus mailbox slot by the nursery or emailed to Mary D.
Tinley Park Food Pantry: Christmas morning is another opportunity for you to bring non-perishable food donations for the TPFP.
Journey of Joy- Lost and Found: check the outer office for things that were found after JOJ.
Morning Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.
December 18, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Advent
EXPECTING
PRAYER: Holy God, lead me to repentance that brings life.
Move me by your mercy and lead me to a life of joyful obedience. Amen
Prayer
Greeting
*Call to Worship: Luke 1:46-53
*Hymn of Praise: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (gray hymnbook #253)
Choir Anthem: Promise of Peace
Advent Candle Lighting: Love
Choir Anthem: Advent Carol
Confession: O Little Town of Bethlehem
Assurance of Pardon
Guide to Godly Living
Children’s Message
(Children age 3-6 leave for Walk-Out Worship, guests welcome!)
Announcements
Prayers of the People
Offerings: 1) General Fund 2) Christian Education Fund
Offering Song: O Come, O Come, Immanuel (gray hymnbook: #335: 1,2,7)
Bible Reading: Romans 13:8-14 (page 1765)
Message: What to Expect When You’re Expecting: EXPECT SPIRITUAL GROWTH
*Hymn of Response: Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding (gray hymnbook: #332 1-4)
*Blessing
*Closing Hymn: Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding (vs 5)
Message: Pastor Mark T
What to Expect When You're Expecting: Expect Spiritual Growth
Romans 13:8-14 (page 1765)
1. The _______ and ______________ for Christian growth is _______.
a. We have been loved by ______ in ________.
b. This is what we are to ________ along.
c. Love ____________ the commandments.
2. This love is ___________ business.
· It is time to _______ ____!
3. We must live in the _____________.
a. The ________ is nearly _______.
b. It is getting ____________ all the time!
4. We must put on the __________ ___________.
a. We can put aside the ________ of _____________.
· Don't think about how to ____________ sinful ____________.
b. We can put on the ___________ of _________.
· We wear the ________ _________ _________!
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE
OFFERINGS: LAST SUNDAY: General Fund SCCS Faith Promise
NEXT SUNDAY- Christmas: 1) Back to God Ministries 2) Gideons International
COFFEE SETUP: December – The V Family January – The H Family
GREETERS & COFFEE SERVERS:
TODAY: A.M. Nancy M, Richard & Christi M, Arlan & Joann M
Roving: Bill G, Jan B
NEXT SUNDAY: A.M. Rich & Judy O, Dave & Wilma P, Jerry & Pam P
Roving: Jay D, Rich D
LIBRARIAN: Today: Nancy T Next Sunday: Library Closed
USHERS: TODAY: Dave L, Dave B, Ken S
NEXT SUNDAY: Jim W, John H, Sam V
NURSERY: TODAY: A.M. Rich & Donna D, Rachel D
NEXT SUNDAY: A.M. Fred & Nancy E, Alan E
WALK-OUT WORSHIP: TODAY: Nathan K, Sami K
NEXT SUNDAY: Megan G, Rachel B
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FAITH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
A community in Christ, celebrating and extending God’s grace
December 11, 2011
Welcome to Faith Church! If you are a guest here today, we want you to feel God’s own welcome in our welcome. We invite you to fill out one of the blue welcome cards from the rack and place it in the offering basket. You may request information or just let us know that you are here. After the morning service, refreshments are served in the fellowship hall (go left as you exit). Thanks for being here!
THIS WEEK AT FAITH CHURCH
TODAY: 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. MORNING PRAYER in Room 2
9:30 a.m. WORSHIP
11:00 a.m. CHURCH SCHOOL
11:10 a.m. ADULT CHURCH SCHOOL meets in the library
NO CHOIR rehearsal
NO 2nd Sunday Supper
7:00 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP
MONDAY: PRAYER COMMITMENT: Steven K, Back To God Ministries International
6:30 p.m. PRAYER GROUP
6:55 p.m. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP
TUESDAY: 7:00 p.m. DEACONS
7:15 p.m. ELDERS
THURSDAY: 7:00 p.m. ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP
SATURDAY: 6:00 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP CHRISTMAS PARTY (see announcement)
ADVANCE NOTICE: Tuesday, Dec. 20, MINISTRY BOARD meets at 7:15 p.m.
UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES
Dec.18: 9:30 a.m. What to Expect When You’re Expecting: Expect Spiritual Growth Romans 13:8-14
CHRISTMAS DAY: 9:30 a.m. What to Expect When You’re Expecting: Expect Victory Revelation 12
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
Erv E passed away Wednesday night. (Erv was the step father of Bev H). Arrangements are pending at Colonial. Remember Lorraine, and Erv’s and Lorraine’s families.
John A was in Palos Hospital this week with pancreatitis, but was released on Friday. Pray for John and Joan through this time. Ask for patience, strength, relief from pain, and some remedy against recurrence.
CONGREGATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Journey of Joy: Thank you to all who served with Journey of Joy. Thanks for your prayers and attention to all the details. Thanks for using your gifts. Many people started early and worked late. Many prepared things well before the event. Thanks too for the positive attitudes that were displayed. We can continue to pray for JOJ’s impact on people. There were 823 attendees on Saturday, and 1091 on Sunday, for a total of 1914. (Yes, that is significantly more than last year, which saw huge attendance). For much of the time, there was a 90 minute wait. We saw a hunger in many people, and a deep appreciation for this clear reminder of the story of Christ taking our flesh. Some people had never heard the story!
Journey of Joy Receipts: Please submit your expense receipts to Carla W by the end of the year.
Giving Tree: Roseland Christian Ministries would like us to give gifts to the children in the shelter a little differently this year. Their new program is called HOPE (Help Our Parents Excel). They are going to have a "Christmas store" where mothers living at the shelter can buy gifts for their own children for a small amount ($1 - $2) and they are asking us to provide some of the gifts for the mothers to purchase. The mothers have given us some general suggestions for their children, which are on tags on the Christmas Tree in the Fellowship Hall--or use your own imagination, keeping in mind that storage space is limited at the shelter. Please return unwrapped gifts to the Christmas Tree by Sunday, December 18. Call Debbie Vwith any questions.
High School Youth Group Christmas Party: Sat., Dec. 17, 6 p.m., at Rachel’s grandpa’s place. Remember a $5 grab bag.
Faith-Promise Pledge Forms: These gold-colored forms are still available in the lobby if you forgot to make a pledge for our missions and outreach in 2012. Place the form in the offering basket.
Are you hearing the call to serve in Honduras? Now is the time to join our team which will be serving in Comayagua, Honduras March 30 - April 6, 2012. Information forms are available in the Narthex. Deposits are due December 16. More information can be obtained from Bob & Cheryl D or John & Elaine H.
Morning Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.
December 11, 2011
Third Sunday of Advent
EXPECTING
Preparation for Worship:
O God, you have given us the sure promise that Jesus will return to judge the earth. Make us ready, we pray, for his royal coming, that we may consider daily what sort of people we ought to be, and be found faithful servants waiting and working for our Master’s return. Amen
Prelude
*Gathering in God’s Presence
*Call to Worship
*Song of Praise: Here I Am to Worship
Lighting of the Advent Candle
Song: Joy to the World (gray hymnbook #337: 1,3,4)
Call to Confession
Song: Come, Lord Jesus (music printed)
Assurance of Pardon
Guide to Godly Living: from Mark 13:33-37
Children’s Message
(Children age 3-6 leave for Walk-Out Worship, guests welcome!)
Announcements
Prayers of the People
Offerings: 1) Southwest Chicago Christian Schools 2) Faith Promise
Offertory: Jesus, Joy of the Highest Heaven
Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 3:1-17 (page 1854)
Message: WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING: EXPECT GODLESSNESS
*Song of Response: I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light
*God’s Blessing
*Song of Parting: Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing (gray hymnbook # 320)
Message: Pastor Mark T
What to Expect When You're Expecting: Expect Godlessness
2 Timothy 3:1-17 (page 1854)
1. It is _____________ that the ___________ does not surprise Jesus.
2. It is not initially consoling that __________________ is part of what we can expect as we await his coming.
· Some take Christ's _____________ as an __________________ to do evil.
3. This godlessness is especially that of ______________ church _____________.
a. They _______ godly but have no ___________ power.
b. They ____________ just the ______________ of Christ!
4. Godly living is _____________ for _____.
· We have good _______________ to follow, and the
Scriptures __________ us for __________ good work.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE
OFFERINGS: LAST SUNDAY: General Fund Benevolence CRWRC
NEXT SUNDAY: 1) General Fund 2) Christian Education Fund
COFFEE SETUP: December – The V Family
GREETERS & COFFEE SERVERS:
TODAY: A.M. Don & Gail K, Dave & Sue L, Neal & Nancy M
Roving: Fred H, Dave S
NEXT SUNDAY: A.M. Nancy M, Richard & Christi M, Arlan & Joann M
Roving: Bill G, Jan B
LIBRARIAN: Today: Dawn T Next Sunday: Nancy T
USHERS: TODAY: Jeremy V, John A, Ed V
NEXT SUNDAY: Dave L, Dave B, Ken S
NURSERY: TODAY: A.M. Pete & Deb V, Alexis B
NEXT SUNDAY: A.M. Rich & Donna D, Rachel D
WALK-OUT WORSHIP: TODAY: Cindy V, Ashley A
NEXT SUNDAY: Nathan K, Sami K
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FAITH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
A community in Christ, celebrating and extending God’s grace
December 4, 2011
Welcome to Faith Church! If you are a guest here today, we want you to feel God’s own welcome in our welcome. We invite you to fill out one of the blue welcome cards from the rack and place it in the offering basket. You may request information or just let us know that you are here. Thanks for being here!
THIS WEEK AT FAITH CHURCH
TODAY: 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. MORNING PRAYER in Room 2
9:30 a.m. WORSHIP
11:00 a.m. NO CHURCH SCHOOL or CHOIR due to Journey of Joy
1:00-7:00 p .m. JOURNEY OF JOY, followed by packing up JOJ and cleaning church
MONDAY: PRAYER COMMITMENT: Staff of Hogar de Ninos, Nazareth and CasAyuda, Honduras
6:30 p.m. PRAYER GROUP
6:55 p.m. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP
TUESDAY: 7:00 p.m. CARD MINISTRY at Judi I’s home
WEDNESDAY: 9:30 a.m. COFFEE BREAK / STORY HOUR
7:00 p.m. GEMS Christmas Party
THURSDAY: 7:00 p.m. SOUTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL BAND/CHOIR CONCERT in the sanctuary
SATURDAY: 12:00 noon: SENIOR CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON (see announcement)
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
“Thanks again to my Faith Church family and Pastor Mark for your prayers and cards for my family and me in the passing of my mother. Your thoughts and prayers have been a comfort for us during this time.” Karen V
“The W’s have finally closed! Some of you know what a challenge and struggle it has been for us these past 4 months with selling our house in Monee and purchasing our new home in Martin, MI. THANK YOU for all the prayers, support, and words of encouragement as we made this transition! It has been truly a blessing calling Faith Church our home and sharing in God's work with you the past 8 years. We won't be strangers and will continue to pray for Faith Church as we ask you to pray for us as we find a new church home. Thank you again and God Bless you all.” Dan & Christine W.
Randy B was scheduled to move back to his room at the Holland Home yesterday.
CONGREGATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Coffee: Due to Journey of Joy, coffee will not be served after church today. Come to JOJ and get your coffee or hot chocolate, along with homemade cookies!
Journey of Joy Announcements:
Schedule: Everyone wearing a costume and registration staff should be at church by 12:00 noon, and ready to go by 12:30. We will have a group picture taken at 12:45 on the steps in front of the sanctuary and open with prayer. Our first tour begins promptly at 1:00 p.m.
Following the final tour tonight, all the scenes are taken down and brought to the basement for storage and the vacuuming begins! Volunteers are needed for this tear-down and clean-up. Additional vacuums would speed up the process!
The Deacons are sponsoring a Senior Christmas luncheon on Saturday, December 10, at 12:00 noon. If you didn't get an invitation, please contact any deacon for details. The invitation either got lost in the mail, or we don’t have your birthday in the computer, or they thought you were 55, not 65!
The 2012 budget was approved at last Sunday's congregational meeting.
“Expecting” devotional booklets for Advent were made available last week to coincide with Pastor Mark’s Advent series. If you didn’t get one, they are available on the tables in the narthex.
Giving Tree: Roseland Christian Ministries would like us to give gifts to the children in the shelter a little differently this year. Their new program is called HOPE (Help Our Parents Excel). They are going to have a "Christmas store" where mothers living at the shelter can buy gifts for their own children for a small amount ($1 - $2) and they are asking us to provide some of the gifts for the mothers to purchase. The mothers have given us some general suggestions for their children, which are on tags on the Christmas Tree in the Fellowship Hall--or use your own imagination, keeping in mind that storage space is limited at the shelter. Please return unwrapped gifts to the Christmas Tree by Sunday, December 18. Call Debbie V with any questions.
Nursery: Two adults and one helper are needed in the nursery for Christmas Day, which is a Sunday. Talk to Julie V if you can help out.
Are you hearing the call to serve in Honduras? Now is the time to join our team which will be serving in Comayagua, Honduras March 30 - April 6, 2012. Information forms are available in the Narthex. Deposits are due December 16. More information can be obtained from Bob & Cheryl D or John & Elaine H.
The church library will not be open today due to JOJ. If you have items to return, you may either place them in the designated box in the outer office or in the library mailbox by the nursery.
Morning Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.
December 4, 2011
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
EXPECTING
Prayer – A voice cries: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.” As we worship today, let us prepare to welcome God’s dramatic work in our midst, in our hearts, in our community, and in all of creation. Come, let us worship God.
Prayer
Greeting
Call to Worship: Prepare Ye! (choir)
*Hymn of Praise: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (gray hymnbook #328: 1,4,6 &7)
Advent Candle Lighting
Choir Anthem: Come Down, Emmanuel
Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Guide to Godly Living
Children’s Message
(Children age 3-6 leave for Walk-Out Worship, guests welcome!)
Announcements
Prayers of the People
Offerings: 1) Benevolence 2) Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC)
*Hymn: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
Bible Reading: 2 Peter 3:1-15a (page 1896)
Message: WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING: EXPECT GOD’S PATIENCE
*Hymn of Response: When Peace Like a River (gray hymnbook #489: 1, 2, 3)
*Blessing
*Closing Hymn: When Peace Like a River – (gray hymnbook #489: 4)
Message: Pastor Mark T
UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES
Dec. 11: 9:30 a.m. What to Expect When You’re Expecting: Expect Godlessness 2 Tim. 3:1-17
Dec.18: 9:30 a.m. What to Expect When You’re Expecting: Expect Spiritual Growth Romans 13:8-14
What to Expect When You're Expecting: Expect God's Patience
2 Peter 3:1-15a (page 1896)
1. The "_________" of Jesus' return caused a faith __________.
2. God's powerful ________ can be trusted.
· _____________ and the _________ show it.
3. This same Word is ______________ the present heavens and earth for _______________ with fire.
· The fire will ____________ everything!
4. The Lord has his own ___________.
· God is not ________; he is ____________.
5. To _____________ to Christ's imminent return we can:
a. ________ _____________ to the new heaven and earth.
b. _________ the coming of the home of righteousness.
c. _______ in holiness and godliness.
d. ________ every __________ to be found spotless,
blameless and at peace with him.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE
OFFERINGS: LAST SUNDAY: General Fund Christian Education Fund THANKSGIVING OFFERINGS
NEXT SUNDAY: 1) Southwest Chicago Christian Schools 2) Faith Promise
COFFEE SETUP: December – The V Family
GREETERS & COFFEE SERVERS:
TODAY: A.M. Bill & Marilynn J, Bert & Roberta K, Steve & Deb K
Roving: Mark T, Tim S
NEXT SUNDAY: A.M. Don & Gail K, Dave & Sue L, Neal & Nancy M
Roving: Fred H, Dave S
LIBRARIAN: Library closed today due to JOJ Next Sunday: Dawn T
USHERS: TODAY: Bill B, Pete D
NEXT SUNDAY: Jeremy V, John A, Ed V
NURSERY: TODAY: A.M. Bruce & Jan V, Marcie U
NEXT SUNDAY: A.M. Pete & Deb V, Alexis B
WALK-OUT WORSHIP: TODAY: Rose R, Luke L
NEXT SUNDAY: Cindy V, Ashley A
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