FAITH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

A community in Christ, celebrating and extending God’s grace

July 25, 2010

 

                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 that 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:  9:30 a.m.  WORSHIP

                6:00 p.m.   The Canons of Dort, continued

                                                               

MONDAY:  Prayer Commitment:  Steven K, Back to God Ministries International

                6:30 p.m. PRAYER GROUP

 

FRIDAY:  6:00-8:00 p.m. VBS HELPERS PIZZA PARTY

 

ADVANCE NOTICE:

SUMMER CARD MINISTRY:  August 3 at 7:00 p.m. (daytime hours also available).  

We will meet at Judi I's home.  Everyone is welcome, no experience needed.

Call  Judi for more information and to sign up.

 

CHURCH PICNIC:  12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 28            

 

UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES

                        August 1:  9:30 a.m.  The Rest We Need     Matthew 11:25-30         Communion

August 8:  9:30  a.m   Rev. Peter K preaching

                            6:00 p.m.  Rev. Steven K preaching

 

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

Randy B will have another surgery to deal with an infection in his foot.  Pray for healing and comfort for Randy. His address is:  Randall B,  c/o John H Stroger Jr Hospital,  Room 5733A, 1969 W Odgen Ave., Chicago IL 60612

Kim D G is home again after a hospitalization to treat abscesses.  Pray that she regains strength and can stay healthy. 

       Eileen H was hospitalized for a few days this week, but has returned home.

Bev H broke her leg.  Pray for healing and that surgery is not necessary.

Shirley S has been transferred to Lemont Center for rehabilitation.  Continue to lift her up as she recuperates.

 

CONGREGATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Today,  Richard M will reaffirm his faith and join Faith Church.  Richard’s previous church membership was with First United Methodist Church of Stephenville, TX.

 

Thanks to everyone who helped set-up, serve, clean, feed, guide, and teach at VBS Sonquest Rainforest this week.  We had a great time with over 70 children!  We collected lots of school supplies and money for Elim Hope Packs for Haiti.  Thanks for all of your prayers before and during VBS!  Continue to pray for the children and their families. 

 

VBS helpers Pizza Party:  All who helped in VBS this week are invited to come for a pizza party and follow-up meeting this Friday, July 30, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall.  We need your thoughts and feedback as to what went right, and how we can improve for next year. 

 

Clearing out the Rainforest:  Thank you to all who brought trees or greenery for our VBS rainforest.  You may pick them up after the service this morning. 

 

Pastor Mark will be on vacation August 2-9.

 

Faith Church Picnic:  Join us on Saturday, August 28 from noon – 4:00 p.m. (lunch at 12:30) at Camp Manitoqua in Frankfort (8122 West Sauk Trail).  Come for fellowship, sack races, water balloons, guessing games, softball and fun!  We’ll provide the fried chicken, coffee, lemonade & water.  If your last name begins with A-L, please bring a side dish to share.  If your last name begins with M-Z, please bring a dessert to share.  To help us plan, please RSVP by filling out one of the yellow forms in the narthex and place it in the picnic basket by Sunday, August 15.

 

Tinley Park Food Pantry:  Next Sunday, is another opportunity for you to bring food donations for the TPFP.   They would especially appreciate gifts of cereal, bottled drinks, and pasta, although any non-perishable food donations are welcome any time.

 

Morning Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.

July 25, 2010

 

Like Job, may we profess:

 'I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth.

 I myself will see him with my own eyes.  How my heart yearns within me!"

 

Prelude

Prayer

*Greeting

*Call to Worship – from Psalm 146

*Hymn of Praise:   Praise the Lord! Sing Hallelujah! (gray hymnbook #146)

 

Reaffirmation of Faith

Hymn of Response:  Wonderful, Merciful Savior

 

Children’s Message

Announcements

Prayers of the People

Offerings:  1)  Bethshan Association   2)  Gideons – Local

Offertory:  VBS powerpoint

 

Bible Reading:  Matthew 10:1-42 (page 1510)

Message:   SENT BY HIM

*Hymn of Response: O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee   (gray hymnbook #573 vs 1 & 2)

 

*Blessing

*Sending Hymn:  Hear the Call of the Kingdom

 

 

Message:  Pastor Mark Timmer

 

Message Outline:  Sent By Him

Matthew 10:1-42 (page 1510)

 

Jesus sent his disciples to:

1.    ___________ the enemy (10:1, 34-36).

 

2.    ___________ together (10:2-4).

 

3.    __________ instructions (10:5-14).

 

4.    __________ dependence (10:9-10, 29-31).

 

5.    ____________ (10:16).

 

6.    ___________ for him (10:17-23, 34-38).

 

7.    be ____________________ of the Spirit (10:19-20).

 

8.    ___________ their _________ on him (10:26-38).

 

9.    _________ in order to ________ (10:39).

 

Sunday Evening Worship: 6:00 p.m.

July 25, 2010

 

Prelude

Opening

Hymn 493: 1-3  Precious Lord, Take My Hand

Statement of Faith:  The Nicene Creed (p. 814)

Evening Prayers

Hymn 384: 1,3,4  When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Teaching:  The Fight for Grace, Part 4 (The Canons of Dort)

Prayer

Hymn 373: 1,4,6,7:  Lift High the Cross

Offering (for Together We Cope) and Offertory

God’s Blessing

Hymn 637:  Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

Postlude

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE

OFFERINGS:  LAST SUNDAY: A.M.  General Fund             Southwest Chicago Christian Schools 

            Back to God Ministries

          NEXT SUNDAY:  A.M.  1)  Benevolence     2)  Home Missions

                            

COFFEE SETUP:  July – The F Family        August – The VV Family

 

GREETERS & COFFEE SERVERS: 

TODAY:   A.M. John & Marilyn D, John & Mary D, Rich & Donna D

                                 Roving:  John H, Bert K

       NEXT SUNDAY:  A.M.  Bob & Cheryl D, Penny D, Alex & Sandee D

                                 Roving:  Mark T, Dave L

 

LIBRARIAN: TODAY:  Dawn T              NEXT SUNDAY:  Nancy T

 

USHERS:  TODAY:  Jim B, Scott D, Brad W

                NEXT SUNDAY:   Bernie B, Bill G, Jake V

 

NURSERY: TODAY:  A.M. Sue H, Jessica V, Jay T                                 

                                P.M.  Gwen A

 

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FAITH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

A community in Christ, celebrating and extending God’s grace

July 18, 2010

 

                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 that 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:  9:30 a.m.  WORSHIP

                                                 

MONDAY:  Prayer Commitment:  Staff of Hogar De Ninos, Nazareth & CasAyuda, Honduras

                6:00- 8:30 p.m.  Sonquest Rainforest VBS

                6:30 p.m. PRAYER GROUP

 

TUESDAY:  6:00-8:30 p.m.  Sonquest Rainforest VBS

                NO Council meeting

 WEDNESDAY:  6:00-8:30 p.m. Sonquest Rainforest VBS
THURSDAY:  6:00-8:30 p.m.  Sonquest Rainforest VBS
FRIDAY:  6:00 p.m.  Sonquest Rainforest VBS, with a program at 8:00 p.m.

 ADVANCE NOTICE:

SUMMER CARD MINISTRY:  August 3 at 7:00 p.m. (daytime hours also available).  

We will meet at Judi I's home.  Everyone is welcome, no experience needed.

Call  Judi  for more information and to sign up.

 

CHURCH PICNIC:  12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 28            

 

UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES

July 25:  9:30 a.m.  Sent by Him   Matthew 10:1-42

                                                         6:00 p.m.   The Canons of Dort, continued

                                          August 1:  9:30 a.m.  The Rest We Need     Matthew 11:25-30

                                                                             Communion

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

 

Tom V recently injured his knee and had surgery.  Pray for a full recovery and for Tom to experience God’s grace as he deals with this injury.

Norma D is recovering at home from foot surgery.

Kim D G returned home last week after a month in the hospital.  She continues to receive therapy.  Pray for strength and patience for Kim and those who are helping her.

         Shirley S has been hospitalized at Silver Cross Hospital with heart problems. 

Happy birthday to Shirley, who celebrated her 80th birthday on July 11. 

Happy Birthday to Jean H, who celebrates her 83rd birthday on Thursday, July 22!

 

CONGREGATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Next Sunday, Richard M will reaffirm his faith and join Faith Church.  Richard’s previous church membership was with First United Methodist Church of Stephenville, TX. 

Sonquest Rainforest Vacation Bible School begins tomorrow!   Here’s how you can still help:

1)      Lemonade with sugar and cookies (with no nuts) are needed for snack.  Please mark them for VBS and bring them to the church kitchen.

2)      Pick up some flyers from the narthex table to hand out to your friends and neighbors.

Contact Marilynn Josma (708-687-4306) for more information.

 

Faith Church Picnic:  Join us on Saturday, August 28 from noon – 4:00 p.m. (lunch at 12:30) at Camp Manitoqua in Frankfort (8122 West Sauk Trail).  Come for fellowship, sack races, water balloons, guessing games, softball and fun!  We’ll provide the fried chicken, coffee, lemonade & water.  If your last name begins with A-L, please bring a side dish to share.  If your last name begins with M-Z, please bring a dessert to share.  To help us plan, please RSVP by filling out one of the yellow forms in the narthex and place it in the picnic basket by Sunday, August 15.

 

Tinley Park Food Pantry:  for the month of August, the TPFP would especially appreciate gifts of cereal, bottled drinks, and pasta, although any non-perishable food donations are welcome any time. The deacons will collect them on the first Sunday of the month, August 1.

 

 

Morning Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.

July 18, 2010

 

 *Gathering in God’s Presence

*Come, Now is the Time to Worship

*Gather Us In

 

Time of Confession, Assurance, and Guide for Godly Living

*Let It Be Said of Us

 

Children’s Message

Announcements

Prayers of the Congregation

Offerings: 1)  Southwest Chicago Christian Schools   2)  Back to God Ministries

Offertory

 

Scripture Reading: Matthew 9:35-38  (page 1510)

Message: THE HEART TO HAVE

Prayer

*Christian Hearts in Love United

 

*God’s Blessing

*My Friends May You Grow in Grace

 

Message:  Pastor Mark Timmer

 

Message Outline:  The Heart to Have

Matthew 9:35-38 (page 1510)

 

Jesus:

1.    ________ a powerful ______________ (v. 35).

 

2.    ___________ his heart to ___________ (v. 36).

 

3.    assessed both ________________ and _____________. (v. 37).

 

4.    _________ a simple _____________ of his disciples (v. 38).

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE

OFFERINGS:  LAST SUNDAY: A.M.  General Fund         Christian Education Fund      Elim Christian Services

 P.M.  PASS

 NEXT SUNDAY:  A.M.  1)  Bethshan Association   2)  Gideons – Local               P.M.  Together We Cope

          

COFFEE SETUP:  July – F Family        August – V Family

 

GREETERS & COFFEE SERVERS: 

TODAY:   A.M.  Barb & Jay D, Derk & Sandy D, Jerry & Donna D

                                 Roving:  Steven K, Ken H

NEXT SUNDAY:  A.M.  John & Marilyn D, John & Mary D,  Rich & Donna D

                                   Roving:  John H, Bert K

 

LIBRARIAN: TODAY:  Deb K              NEXT SUNDAY:  Dawn T

 

USHERS:  TODAY:  John D, Jr., Don K, Greg F

                NEXT SUNDAY:   Jim B, Scott D, Brad W

 

NURSERY: TODAY:  A.M.  Julie V, Megan G, Kate P                                           

                NEXT SUNDAY:  A.M. Sue H,  Jessica V, Jay T

                P.M.  Gwen A

 

 

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FAITH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

A community in Christ, celebrating and extending God’s grace

July 11, 2010

 

                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 that 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:  9:30 a.m.  WORSHIP

                11:00  a.m.   VBS meeting in the library

                6:00 p.m.  Worship:  Continuation of the Canons of Dort series

                                               

MONDAY:  Prayer Commitment:  Ed R, Fresh Word Ministries, Chicago

                6:30 p.m. PRAYER GROUP

 

TUESDAY:  7:00 p.m.  DEACONS

 

SATURDAY:  9:30 a.m.  VBS set-up.  Volunteers needed.

 

NEXT WEEK:  Monday - Friday   6:00-8:30 p.m.   VBS

                                        VBS program – Friday night, 8:00 p.m.

                 

 UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES

 

                                                    July 18:  9:30 a.m.  The Heart to Have   Matthew 9:35-38

                                                    July 25:  9:30 a.m.  Sent by Him   Matthew 10:1-42

                                                               6:00 p.m.   The Canons of Dort, continued

 

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

 

Ed D was told that his cancer is not responding to the chemotherapy and he will not be receiving any further treatments.  Please keep on praying for Ed and Carol and the family.

 

Norma D submitted to foot surgery on Friday.  Pray for patience and healing during the recuperation process.

 

Kim  D G continues to improve.  She had a final surgery on Tuesday and did not need a skin graft, so she may be released from the hospital soon.  She has regained a lot of strength.  Thanks for your continued prayers for Kim and her family.

               

Remember those who struggle with mental health issues.  There are more than a few among us who know this first hand. 

 

        Dawn T and her daughter, Laura, will be spending the week of July 14-21 in Haiti (mostly Ganthier and Port-au-Prince) with a small team traveling with Servants Gift.  They will share VBS with groups of children in various locations, share humanitarian aid, and help wherever needed.  Pray for Dawn and Laura, and if you would like to read trip updates from the trip leader, go to www.servantsgift.com in the "News Blast" section. 

CONGREGATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sonquest Rainforest Vacation Bible School:   There will be a meeting for all volunteers in the library after church this morning.

Other ways you can help:

1)      Set-up is this Saturday at 9:30 a.m.  Please come to help decorate, set up tables, etc.

2)      Lemonade with sugar and cookies (with no nuts) are needed for snack.  Please mark them for VBS and bring them to the church kitchen.

3)      Trees and greenery are needed for the rainforest (please place in the fellowship hall with your name on them before July 19)

4)      Pick up some flyers from the narthex table to hand out to your friends and neighbors.

Contact Marilynn J for more information.

 

Morning Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.

July 11, 2010

 

Prayer:   O God, you have taught me to keep all your commandments by loving you

and my neighbor. Grant me the grace of your Holy Spirit, that I may be devoted to you

with my whole heart, and united to others with pure affection,

 through Jesus Christ, our Lord.  Amen

 

Prelude

Prayer

Greeting

Call To Worship:  Psalm 89

 

*Hymns of Praise:  I Will Sing of the Mercies of the Lord    (grey hymnbook #169)

Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing   (grey hymnbook #486)

 

Call to Confession

Hymn of Confession:  God, Be Merciful to Me   (grey hymnbook #255:1,2)

Prayer of Confession

God, Be Merciful to Me   (grey hymnbook #255: 3,4)

Assurance of Pardon

Guide for Godly Living

 

Children’s Message

Announcements

Prayers of the People 

 Offerings: 1) Christian Education Fund      2) Elim Christian Services

Offertory

 

Bible Reading:  Matthew 9:9-13 (page 1509)

Message:  CHECKING OUR VITAL SIGNS

*Hymn of Response:  Lord, I Want to Be a Christian   (grey hymnbook #264: 2 & 4)

*Blessing

*Hymn of Parting:   Song for the Nations

Postlude

 

Message:  Pastor Mark Timmer

 

Message Outline:  Checking Our Vital Signs

Matthew 9:9-13 (page 1509)

 

 

1.    Jesus did not come for “_______” people.

a.                He _________ his crowd _________.

 

b.                We can ________ at people as _________ looks at them!

 

2.    We cannot get ____________ hearts ____________ Jesus.

 

3.    Two questions:

a.                Do we go to Jesus with our ______-________ hearts or do we try to _____________ we are healthy?

 

b.                Are we _______________ for God’s ___________ for us or do we __________ tidy _________________?

 

 

Sunday Evening Worship: 6:00 p.m.

July 11, 2010

 

Prelude

Opening

Hymn 242: 1-3  Come, All You People, Praise Our God

Statement of Faith:  The Belgic Confession, Article 20 (p. 836)

Evening Prayers

Hymn 495: 1-4  I Know Not Why God’s Wondrous Grace

Teaching:  The Fight for Grace, Part 3 (The Cannons Canons of Dort)

Prayer

Hymn 498: 1-3: I Sought the Lord, and Afterward I Knew

Offering and Offertory

God’s Blessing

Hymn 630:  Now Blessed Be the Lord our God

Postlude

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE

 

OFFERINGS:  LAST SUNDAY: A.M.  General Fund                   Faith Promise

               P.M.  Christian Reformed World Relief Committee

 NEXT SUNDAY:  A.M.  1)  Southwest Chicago Christian Schools   2)  Back to God Ministries

                            

COFFEE SETUP:  F family

 

GREETERS & COFFEE SERVERS: 

TODAY:   A.M.  Don & Rachel B, Roger & Cari C, Jeff & Deb D

                                 Roving:  Sandee D, Greg F

NEXT SUNDAY:  A.M.  Barb & Jay D, Derk & Sandy D, Jerry & Donna D

                                        Roving: Steven K, Ken H

 

LIBRARIAN: TODAY:  Norma D                 NEXT SUNDAY: Jane Z

 

USHERS:  TODAY:  Jeff D, Don B, Pete V

                NEXT SUNDAY:   John D, Jr., Don K, Greg F

 

NURSERY: TODAY:  A.M.  Amanda G, Jill T, Stephanie V                                 

                                                P.M.  Elaine H

NEXT SUNDAY:  A.M. Julie V, Megan G, Kate P

 

 

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FAITH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

A community in Christ, celebrating and extending God’s grace

July 4, 2010

 

                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 that 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:  9:30 a.m.  WORSHIP

                6:00 p.m.  WORSHIP:  Pastor Gerry E from Orland Park CRC, preaching

                                               

MONDAY:  Prayer Commitment:  Nick A, Bridge Community Church, Frankfort, IL

                6:30 p.m. PRAYER GROUP

 

TUESDAY:  7:15 p.m.  ELDERS

 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

                July 13  7:00 p.m.  DEACONS

 July 19-23   6:00-8:30 p.m.   VBS

                 

 UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES

 

                                                     July 11:    9:30 a.m. Checking Our Vital Signs  Matthew 9:9-13

                                                                                      6:00 p.m. Continuation of the Canons of Dort

 

                                                    July 18:     9:30 a.m.   The Heart to Have   Matthew 9:35-38

 

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

 

Kim D G remains at Northwestern Hospital, but continues to improve.  She still needs to gain strength and will have further treatments and rehab.  Continue to pray for Ed & Carol and the family.

 

Bernie S left this week for China where he will teach an English course for six weeks.

 

CONGREGATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

This evening at 6:00 is our annual 4th of July Service, combined with Orland Park and Palos Heights Christian Reformed Churches.  Pastor Mark will lead it and Pastor Gerry E from Orland Park CRC will preach on A Broken Nation, A Place of Refuge, based on Joshua 20. 

 

Tinley Park Food Pantry: you will have an opportunity to bring your food donations forward during the offering this morning.  Next month the need is for cereal, bottled drinks and pasta.

 

Sonquest Rainforest Vacation Bible School:   Thank you to all who have volunteered!   We still need sweetened lemonade and cookies (with no nuts).  Please mark them for VBS and bring them to the church kitchen. Contact Marilynn J for more information.

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE

 

OFFERINGS:  LAST SUNDAY: A.M.  General Fund               Faith’s Christian Education Fund      Bridge Church, Frankfort, IL

P.M.  Evangelical Child & Family Agency

 

 NEXT SUNDAY:  A.M.  1) Christian Education Fund  2) Elim Christian Services

                      P.M.  PASS (Pregnancy Aid South Suburbs)

                            

COFFEE SETUP:  Mitzee D, Jim & Carrie W

 

GREETERS & COFFEE SERVERS: 

TODAY:   A.M.  Jim & Jan B, Bernie & Karen B, Bill & Jan B

                                 Roving:  John A, Brad W

NEXT SUNDAY:  A.M.  Don & Rachel B, Roger & Cari C, Jay & Barb D

                                        Roving: Sandee D, Greg F

 

LIBRARIAN: TODAY:  Penny D                          NEXT SUNDAY: Norma D

 

USHERS:  TODAY:  Bert K, John H, Dave V

                NEXT SUNDAY:  Jeff D, Don B, Pete V

 

NURSERY: TODAY:  A.M.  Kelly V, Sara B, Lindsay H                                          

                                P.M.  Gail K

NEXT SUNDAY:  A.M. Amanda G, Jill T, Stephanie V

                      P.M.  Sandee D

 

Morning Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.

July 4, 2010

 

Preparation for Worship:

Eternal God, you are the power behind all things,

you are the power behind all minds, you are the power behind the cross of Christ.

Eternal God, we worship and adore you. Amen.

 

Prelude

*Gathering in God’s Presence

*Call to Worship

*Songs of Praise:  I Exalt Thee  (sing twice)

How Great Thou Art (gray hymnbook #483)

Be Still for the Presence

 

Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon: Zephaniah 3:17

*Song of Assurance:  Mighty to Save

*Guide to Godly Living:  Jeremiah 17:5-8

*When We Walk with the Lord, vs 1 (gray hymnbook #548)

 

Children’s Message

Announcements

Prayers of the People

 Offerings: 1) General Fund    2) Faith Promise

Food Offerings for Tinley Park Food Pantry

Offertory:  Indescribable (Chris Tomlin)

 Offertory Prayer

 

Scripture:  Matthew 8:1-27 (p. 1507)

Message:  THE SIZE OF YOUR JESUS

*Jesus Draw Me Ever Nearer

 

*God’s Blessing

*Now Blessed Be the Lord Our God (PsH 630)

 *Postlude

 

Message:  Pastor Mark Timmer

 

Message Outline:  The Size of Your Jesus

Matthew 8:1-27 (page 1507)

 

1.    Jesus has _________ that can be __________________.

a.                “If you are ___________, you ______….!”

 

b.                “Just ______ the _______….”

 

c.                 “Even the ________ and the _________ obey him!”

 

2.    Jesus has come to _____________ us, not to be

              ____________ by us.

 

a.                Are we trying to “________ Jesus ___________” or _____________   ________ him?

 

b.                When we _________, do we ___________ an answer?

 

c.                 Are we ______________ ourselves to __________ Jesus more and more?

 

d.                Is Jesus ________, ______________ and _____________?

 

 

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FAITH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

A community in Christ, celebrating and extending God’s grace

June 27, 2010

 

                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 that 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:  9:30 a.m.  WORSHIP

                6:00 p.m. WORSHIP – Prem & Pushpa R, representatives of the Luke Society working in India, will be with us.  (The Canons of Dort series will be continued on July 11.)

 

MONDAY:  Prayer Commitment:  Jen & Javed B, Trinidad & Tobago Urban Ministry

                6:30 p.m. PRAYER GROUP

 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

VBS:  6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.  July 19-23

                 

 UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES

                                                      July 4:      9:30 a.m.  The Size of Your Jesus  Matthew 8:1-27

                                                                                      6:00 p.m. A Broken Nation, A Place of Refuge   Joshua 20

                                                                                                                Rev. G. Erffmeyer of Orland Park CRC preaching

 

                                                     July 11:     9:30 a.m. Checking Our Vital Signs  Matthew 9:9-13

                                                                                      6:00 p.m. Continuation of The Canons of Dort

 

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

 

Mary Lou V fell last Sunday and broke her wrist. Keep Don & Mary Lou in your prayers.

 

Kim  is now off the ventilator and was able to sit, eat food, and converse. She has much to regain, including better kidney function, but much cause for prayers of thanks and praise. Continue to pray for Ed & Carol and the family.

 

The R family sends sincerest thanks for all the thoughtful cards and prayers that the members of Faith have sent to them on the passing of Kathy’s father.

 

Bernie S is going to China where he will teach an English course. He will be commissioned in our service this morning.

 

CONGREGATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

Sonquest Rainforest Vacation Bible School:   There are still openings for you to be part of our VBS program this summer.  Please check the sign-up sheets in the Fellowship Hall.   

Openings: 

1)       Bible story coordinator:  costumes, scenery, props, etc. (some supplies are available for use)

2)      Guides:  a few more to escort the children to story/craft/recreation/snack/singing

3)      Nursery:  1 more person each day (must be age 12 or older).  Nursery is for VBS helpers’ children only.

Thank you to the volunteers who have already signed up!

Contact Marilynn J for more information.

 

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE

 

OFFERINGS:  LAST SUNDAY: A.M.  General Fund: 

       Southwest Chicago Christian Schools  Roseland Christian School 

 NEXT SUNDAY:  A.M.  1) General Fund    2) Faith Promise

                      P.M.  CRWRC (Christian Reformed World Relief Committee)

                            

COFFEE SETUP:  Mitzee D, Jim & Carrie W

 

GREETERS & COFFEE SERVERS: 

TODAY:   A.M.  Morgan & Donna A, Diane A, John & Joan A

                                 Roving:  Gary T, Ed V

NEXT SUNDAY:  A.M.  Jim & Jan B, Bernie & Karen B, Bill & Jan B

                                        Roving: John A, Brad W

 

LIBRARIAN: TODAY:  Donna A                NEXT SUNDAY: Penny D

 

USHERS:  TODAY: Tom V, Derk D, Jr, Neal M

                NEXT SUNDAY:  Bert K, John H, Dave V

 

NURSERY: TODAY:  A.M.  Deb D, Sarah A, Nathan K

                                P.M.  Jan F                         

NEXT SUNDAY:  A.M. Kelly V, Sara B, Lindsay H

                      P.M.  Gail

 

 

 

 

Morning Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.

June 27, 2010

 

Prelude

Prayer

Greeting

Call to Worship: Psalm 97

 

Hymns of Praise:

Our God Reigns (gray hymnal #195)

Come, Thou Almighty King  (gray hymnal #246)

 

Call to Confession

Assurance of Pardon: Ephesians 2:19-22

Guide for Godly Living: 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

Hymn of Assurance: The Church’s One Foundation (#502)

 

Children’s Message

Commissioning of Bernie S

Announcements

Prayers of the People

 

Offering:

1)      Faith’s Christian Education Fund

2)      Bridge Church, Frankfort, IL

                                                                    Offertory

 

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29  (page 1506)

Sermon: THE LIFE THAT LASTS

Hymn of Response: How Firm a Foundation  (#500, 1,5)

 

Blessing

Closing Hymn: The Solid Rock

Postlude

 

 

Message:  Pastor Mark Timmer

 

Message Outline:  The Life That Lasts

Matthew 7:24-29 (page 1506)

 

3.    We have not really _________ Jesus __________ we do what he says.

·       What are we doing with our ____________________?

 

4.    Our wisdom or foolishness will be _________.

a.                The __________ of life ________ us.

 

b.                ______________ will ___________ everything.

 

5.    Our __________________, not our ____________ or our ______________, is the key to the life that lasts.

·       ___________ is our foundation and the __________ reveals him!

 

6.    Jesus’ teaching comes with ________________.

·       Will we build on _________?

 

 

 

Sunday Evening Worship: 6:00 p.m.

June 27, 2010

 

Prelude

Opening

Hymn 412: 1-5  Jesus Shall Reign

Statement of Faith:  Apostles’ Creed (p. 813)

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 (esp. v. 24)

Message:  Leaning for the Finish Line

Prayer

Hymn 614: 1-4  Day of Judgment!  Day of Wonders!

Interview with Prem and Pushpa Rout, Luke Society, India

Prayer

Offering (for Evangelical Child and Family Agency) and Offertory

God’s Blessing

Hymn 620: 1-3:  By the Sea of Crystal

 

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FAITH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

A community in Christ, celebrating and extending God’s grace

June 20, 2010

 

                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 that 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:  9:30 a.m.  WORSHIP

 

MONDAY:  Prayer Commitment:  Nate & Sam D M, Denver, CO

                6:30 p.m. PRAYER GROUP

 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

VBS:  6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.  July 19-23

                 

 UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES

 

      June 27:  9:30 a.m.  The Life That Lasts   Matthew 7:24-29

      6:00 p.m.  Worship – Prem & Pushpa R (working in India with The Luke Society) will be here

 

                                  July 4:      9:30 a.m.  The Size of Your Jesus  Matthew 8:1-27

                                                                                      6:00 p.m. The annual “Freedom Fest” worship service

 

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

Kim D remains in critical condition at Northwestern Hospital following the birth of a healthy baby boy. After several surgeries she is beginning to show signs of improvement. She will likely remain in the hospital at least another month. Please pray for this family!

 

Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Jason & Lindsay (F) V  who were united in Christian marriage yesterday at Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church.

 

Ben & Eileen H have moved and have new phone numbers. Ben’s street address remains the same, with the change to #107, and his phone number is 708-  . Eileen is now at 12600 W. R Circle, #110, , and her phone number is 708-.

 

CONGREGATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

Synod News:   Synod’s 2010 assembly at Trinity Christian College ended on Friday, the 18th. Find news, photos, live webcast and more from Synod 2010 at www.crcna.org/Synod.

 

Sonquest Rainforest Vacation Bible School:   There are still openings for you to be part of our VBS program this summer.  Please check the sign-up sheets in the Fellowship Hall.   

Openings: 

4)       Bible story coordinator:  costumes, scenery, props, etc. (some supplies are available for use)

5)      Story teller for Tuesday:  “Baa, Baa, Lost Sheep” 

6)      Registration table (1 for Monday)

7)      Guides:  6 more to escort the children to story/craft/recreation/snack/singing

8)      Nursery:  1 more person each day (must be age 12 or older).  Nursery is for VBS helpers’ children only.

9)      Recreation helpers: 2 more

Thank you to the volunteers who have already signed up! Contact Marilynn J for more info.

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE

OFFERINGS:  LAST SUNDAY: A.M.  General Fund: 

       Benevolence:      Faith Promise      Tinley Park Food Pantry 

 NEXT SUNDAY:  A.M.  1) Faith Christian Education Fund   2) Bridge Church, Frankfort

      P.M.  ECFA (Evangelical Child & Family Agency)

                            

COFFEE SETUP:  Mitzee D, Jim & Carrie W

 

GREETERS & COFFEE SERVERS: 

TODAY:   A.M.  Alice W, George & Jane Z, Gwen A

                                 Roving:  Bill G, Jan B

NEXT SUNDAY:  A.M.  Morgan & Donna A, Diane A, John & Joan A

                                        Roving: Gary T, Ed V

 

LIBRARIAN: TODAY:  Jane Z                NEXT SUNDAY: Donna A

 

USHERS:  TODAY: John H, Burt V, Dave P

                NEXT SUNDAY:  Tom V, Derk D, Jr., Neal M

 

NURSERY: TODAY:  A.M.  Bonnie T, Jenna S, Bethany L                  

NEXT SUNDAY:  A.M. Deb D, Sarah A, Nathan K

                      P.M.  Sandee D

Morning Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.

June 20, 2010

 

Jeremiah 29:11-13

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.  Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to You.  You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.”

 

 

*Gathering in His Presence

 

*Meet With Me

*The Power of Your Love

*Great is Thy Faithfulness

 

Prayer of Confession

Assurance

Guide for Godly Living

 

Announcements

Prayers of the Congregation

Offerings: 1) Southwest Chicago Christian Schools

2) Roseland Christian School

Offertory: Lead Me

 

Children’s Message

 

Scripture Reading: Matthew 7:13-14

Message: Good Directions

Prayer

*Lead Me, Guide Me (gray hymnal 544:1-3)

 

*God’s Blessing

*Bless His Holy Name (gray hymnal 627)

 

 

Message:  Pastor Mark Timmer

                                                                                                                            

 

 

Message Outline:  Good Directions

Matthew 7:13-23 (page 1506)

 

7.    To follow directions, we must ___________ we are ________.

 

8.    To follow directions, we must __________ the direction-giver.

a.                Do we trust Jesus ________ than ________________?

b.                _______________ we are doing the Father’s will (“Lord, Lord!”) does not _________ we are doing so!

 

9.    Jesus directs us to the small gate because he ________ about our _______-__________ and ________.

a.                It is a _____________ gate because we cannot be ___________________.

b.                The gate of ________-_________________ is an easy way to __________________.

 

10.          Following the narrow road will be _____________, __________, ________________, but _____________.

 

 

 

               _______________________________________________________________________________

 

FAITH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

A community in Christ, celebrating and extending God’s grace

June 13, 2010

 

                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 that 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:  9:30 a.m.  WORSHIP

                6:00 p.m.  WORSHIP

 

MONDAY:  Prayer Commitment:  Rebecca V, Philippines

                6:30 p.m. PRAYER GROUP

 

TUESDAY:  7:15  MINISTRY BOARD

8:00 p.m.  HOBBITS LOCK-IN at church until 8:00 a.m.  Wednesday

 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

VBS:  6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.  July 19-23

                 

 UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES

      June 20:  9:30 a.m.  Good Directions   Matthew 7:13-14

      June 27:  9:30 a.m.  The Life That Lasts   Matthew 7:24-29

                         6:00 p.m.  Worship

 

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

Ed and Carol D’s daughter Kim gave birth to a healthy baby boy at Northwestern Hospital on Wednesday, but she had two surgeries on Thursday and is in critical condition after internal bleeding and kidney failure.  Please pray for this family!

 

The congregation is invited to witness the wedding of Jason V to Lindsay F on Saturday, June 19 at 3:30 p.m. at Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church.

 

CONGREGATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Synod 2010 is meeting at Trinity Christian College this week.   Area CRC members are invited to join the delegates in a Service of Prayer and Praise today at 3 p.m. at Grace Community CRC, 10415 Kedvale Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL.   A time of fellowship will follow the service.

 Prayer for Synod:  The congregations of the Christian Reformed Church in North America are asked to remember the synodical assembly in intercessory prayers today. Let us pray that the Holy Spirit will equip the delegates to serve in faith and obedience and will lead the Christian Reformed Church into new and challenging areas of ministry. May we together experience the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace as we strive to know and to do the will of the Lord.

 

Synod News:   Find news, photos, live webcast and more from Synod 2010 at www.crcna.org/Synod. Or sign up to get all the Synod news delivered right to your email inbox. The week-long assembly runs from June 12 - 18 at Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights Ill.

 

Sonquest Rainforest Vacation Bible School:   There are still openings for you to be part of our VBS program this summer.  Please check the sign-up sheets in the Fellowship Hall.  

Openings: 

1)       Bible story coordinator:  costumes, scenery, props, etc.

2)      Story teller for Tuesday:  “Baa, Baa, Lost Sheep”; 

 Thursday:  “The Midnight Knock”

3)      Recreation helpers  (3)

4)      Registration table (1 for Monday)

5)      Guides:  6 more to escort the children to story/craft/recreation/snack/singing

6)      Nursery:  1 more person each day (must be age 12 or older).  This is for VBS helpers’ children only.

Thank you to the volunteers who have already signed up!

 

Morning Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.

June 13, 2010

 

O God, from whom all good proceeds:  Grant that by your inspiration I may think those things that are right, and by your merciful guiding may do them; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever.  Amen

 

Prelude

Prayer

Greeting

Call to Worship -  from Psalm 34

*Songs of Praise:   Lord, I Bring My Songs to You   (gray hymnbook #34: 1,2,3,5,6)

Give Thanks to God, for Good is He   (gray hymnbook #182)

 

Call to Confession

Confession

Assurance

Profession of God’s Goodness: God is So Good

Guide to Godly Living - from Psalm 34

 

Children’s Message

Announcements

Prayer Song:  Ask, Seek, Knock (music printed)

Prayers of the People

Prayer Song:  Ask Seek, Knock

Offerings:  1) Faith Church General Fund   2) Faith Promise

 

Bible Reading:  Matthew 7:7-12  (page 1505)

Message:  GUARANTEED GOOD

Prayer

*Hymn of Response: Seek Ye First the Kingdom  (gray hymnbook #209)

 

*Blessing

*Closing Hymn:  Praise God, from Whom All Blessing Flow – (gray hymnbook #637)

Postlude

 

Message:  Pastor Mark

 

 

Message Outline:  Guaranteed Good

Matthew 7:7-12 (page 1505)

 

1.    Jesus invites us to get the Father’s ________  ________.

 

2.    We must __________ to _______________ good gifts.

 

3.    Our asking shows our ________ and God’s ____________.

·       The __________ of our ____________ matters.

 

·       We must know that we need to _______ so that we _________.

 

4.    Important questions:

a.    For ________ are we asking?

 

b.    What are we __________ on finding?

 

c.     How ________ are we _____________ to knock?

 

d.                What good gifts do we want ____________ to _________?

 

Sunday Evening Worship: 6:00 p.m.

June 13, 2010

 

Prelude

Opening

Hymn 497: 1-3  How Vast the Benefits Divine

Statement of Faith:  Apostles’ Creed (p. 813)

Teaching:  The Fight for Grace, Part 2  (The Canons of Dort)

Hymn 499: 1-6  My God, How Wonderful You Are

Evening Prayers

Offering (for Tinley Park Food Pantry) and Offertory

God’s Blessing

Hymn 501: 1-7:  Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Postlude

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE

OFFERINGS:  LAST SUNDAY: A.M.  General Fund               Benevolence              Roseland Christian Ministries

 NEXT SUNDAY:  A.M.  1) Southwest Chicago Chr. Schools      2) Roseland Christian School

                            

COFFEE SETUP:  Mitzee D, Jim & Carrie W

 

GREETERS & COFFEE SERVERS: 

TODAY:   A.M.  Brad & Sara W, Grace W & Doris Z, Jim & Carrie W

                                 Roving:  Fred H, Dave S

NEXT SUNDAY:  A.M.  Alice W, George & Jane Z, Gwen A

                                        Roving: Bill G, Jan B

 

LIBRARIAN: TODAY:  Alice W                      NEXT SUNDAY: Jane Z

 

USHERS:  TODAY: Randy V, John A, Dave B

                NEXT SUNDAY:  John H, Burt V, Dave P

 

NURSERY: TODAY:  A.M.  Val H, Melissa P, Sam K

                      P.M.  Jan B

NEXT SUNDAY:  A.M. Kelly V, Jenna S, Bethany L

     

WALK-OUT WORSHIP:  summer break – no WOW

 

 

 

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FAITH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

A community in Christ, celebrating and extending God’s grace

June 6, 2010

 

                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 that 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:  9:30 a.m.  WORSHIP

                11:00 a.m. VBS meeting in the east overflow, following the service

MONDAY:  Prayer Commitment:  Caspar (Leanne) G, Honduras

                6:30 p.m. PRAYER GROUP

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

VBS:  July 19-23 evenings from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.

                 

 UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES

                                June 13:  9:30 a.m.  Guaranteed Good    Matthew 7:7-12

                         6:00 p.m.  The Fight for Grace, part 2   Canons of Dort

          June 20:  9:30 a.m.  Good Directions   Matthew 7:13-14

 

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

Kathy R’s father, Raymond M, passed away Tuesday.  Visitation is from 2-9:00 p.m. today with a service tomorrow at the chapel.  Kathy’s mother has been fighting cancer and dealing with strokes.  Pray for the R family.

 

CONGREGATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Today we will be celebrating the Lord’s Supper and honoring our graduates.  Please join us for cake in the fellowship hall following the service.

 

Food Offerings for the Tinley Park Food Pantry will be collected today as part of our worship.

 

Faith Focus:  Gwen and Mary would like to thank everyone for their contributions to Faith Focus this year.  We really enjoy reading and sharing information about everything going on here at Faith Church.  We look forward to find out what God has in store for Faith Church this autumn....next articles due by Sunday, Aug. 29!

 

VBS:  Please be a part of our VBS program this summer! Check for openings on the sign-up sheets in the fellowship hall.  There will be a brief meeting in the east overflow after the service this morning.  Questions? Contact Marilynn J.

 

Morning Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.

June 6, 2010

 

Preparation for Worship:

Our Father who art in heaven, forgive us our trespasses

as we forgive those who trespass against us.  Amen.

 

Prelude

*Gathering in God’s Presence

*Call to Worship

 *Gathering Hymn:  Gather Us In

*Psalm Reading:  Psalm 96

*Song of Praise:  How Great is Our God

 

Recognition of our 2010 Graduates

Blessing on our Graduates: The Lord Bless You and Keep You

 

Children’s Message

Announcements

Prayers of the People

Offerings:  1) Benevolence     2) Roseland Christian Ministries

Offertory:  May the Mind of Christ My Savior (gray hymnal #291)

Offertory Prayer

 

Bible Reading:  Matthew 7:1-6 (page 1505)

Message:  CHOOSING OUR JUDGMENT

*Compassion Hymn

  

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Passing of the Bread: reading from Psalm 146, We Fall Down

Passing of the Cup:  reading from Psalm 103, There is a Redeemer

 

*God’s Blessing

*To God Be the Glory (gray hymnal #632)

*Postlude

 

Message:  Pastor Mark T

 

 

Message Outline:  Choosing Our Judgment

Matthew 7:1-6 (page 1505)

 

 

 

1.    We choose the ______________ by which we will be ____________.

·       What ______________ of __________ are we are using?

 

 

2.    We easily ________ and ______________ the faults of others.

a.    We are not to be employed in the ____________________ business.

·       That does not mean that we have no ______________.

 

b.    We should give no _____________ to fault-finding.

·       What would a “___________-_________” life be like?

 

 

3.    Grace-filled living _______________ the Kingdom.

·       Grace must ___________ us in order to ________ others.

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE

OFFERINGS:  LAST SUNDAY: A.M.  General Fund       Southwest Chicago Christian Schools

         Christian Reformed Church Chaplain Ministries

NEXT SUNDAY:  A.M.  1)  General Fund   2)  Faith Promise        P.M.  Tinley Park Food Pantry

           

COFFEE SETUP:  Mitzee D, Jim & Carrie W

 

GREETERS & COFFEE SERVERS: 

TODAY:   A.M.  Jake & Sharla V, Dan & Christine W, Carla W

                                 Roving:  Mark T, Tim S

NEXT SUNDAY:  A.M.  Brad & Sara W, Grace W & Doris Z, Jim & Carrie W

                                   Roving: Fred H, Dave S

 

LIBRARIAN: TODAY:  Nancy T                NEXT SUNDAY: Alice W

 

USHERS:  TODAY:  Ken H, Frank F, Jay I

                NEXT SUNDAY:  Randy V, John A, Dave B

 

NURSERY: TODAY:  A.M.  Donna D (Jerry), Anna P, Kate P

NEXT SUNDAY:  A.M. Val H, Melissa P, Sam K

     

WALK-OUT WORSHIP:  summer break – no WOW

 

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FAITH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

A community in Christ, celebrating and extending God’s grace

May 30, 2010

 

                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 that 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:  9:30 a.m.  WORSHIP

                6:00 p.m.  COMBINED WORSHIP at Orland Park CRC

                                     

MONDAY:  Prayer Commitment:  Rob & Betty W, Ecuador

                6:30 p.m. PRAYER GROUP

 

TUESDAY:  OLAN MILLS directory pictures taken from 2:00 – 9:30 p.m.

 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

VBS:  July 19-23 evenings

CHURCH PICNIC:  August 28 at noon

                 

 UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES

 

                                               June  6:   9:30 a.m.  Choosing Our Judgment     Matthew 7:1-6

                                   Communion / Graduates will be honored

                    June 13:  9:30 a.m.  Guaranteed Good    Matthew 7:7-12

                         6:00 p.m.  Worship

 

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

 

Alex D is home and recuperating after prostate cancer surgery.  Give thanks  that the surgery went well, and pray for a steady recuperation and no cancer.

Ed D continues to receive chemo treatments.  Keep praying for Ed and the family.

Dub (John Sr.) D is still receiving chemo treatments.  Remember the Deckingas in your prayers.

Dan H is home from the hospital and is being treated for congestive heart failure.

Happy Birthday to Joanne D who will celebrate her 86th birthday on Friday, June 4!

 

CONGREGATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

2010 Directory:  Today is your last chance to make changes to your information for the new pictorial directory. Copies of the current church directory are on tables in the Fellowship Hall and the narthex.  

 

Food Offerings for the Tinley Park Food Pantry:  This month the Food Pantry is suggesting gifts of cereal, bottled drinks, and pasta, although all non-perishable food donations are welcome.  They will be collected next Sunday, June 6.

 

VBS:  Please be a part of our VBS program this summer! Openings that need to be filled are:

1)      Bible story coordinator:  costumes, scenery, props, etc.

2)      Story teller for Tuesday:  “Lost Sheep”,

                                          Wednesday:  “An Unlikely Neighbor”

                Thursday:  “The Midnight Knock”

                Friday:  “Use it or Lose it”

3)      Recreation Leader:  Marilynn has a book with game suggestions to play with the children

4)      Recreation helpers (4)

5)      Guides:  several needed to escort the children to story/craft/recreation/snack/singing

6)      Nursery:  2 people each day (must be age 12 or older).  This is for VBS helpers only.

7)      Kitchen/snack helpers

 Sign-up sheets are in the fellowship hall.  There will be a meeting in the east overflow after the morning service on June 6.  Questions? Contact Marilynn J.

 

Faith Focus articles and graduation information for the June issue (the last issue until September) are due today!  Emails may be sent to Mary D may be placed in the Focus mailbox near the nursery.

 

Paper Recycling:  We will soon have a Paper Retriever bin on the east side of the parking lot to encourage environmental stewardship, reduce waste hauling costs, and raise funds for Faith church groups.  So start saving your newspapers, magazines, catalogs, mail, office paper, paperback books, and hard cover books (covers removed).  NO phone books or cardboard, please!

 

Morning Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.

May 30, 2010

 

Prelude: Wonderful Maker

Gathering in God’s Presence

Call to Worship: Romans 11:33-36

*It is You

 

Confession

Assurance

Guide for Godly Living

1 Corinthians 1:18

*The Wonderful Cross

 

Children’s Message

Announcements

Prayers of the Congregation

Offerings:  1)  Southwest Chicago Christian Schools

    2) Christian Reformed Church Chaplain Ministries

 

Scripture Reading: Matthew 6: 25-34 (page 1505)

Message: CHOOSING OUR CARES

Prayer

*He Knows My Name

*Cares Chorus

 

*God’s Blessing

*Oh, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing (gray hymnal #501: 1,3,7)

 

 

Message:  Pastor Mark T

                                                                                                                            

 

Message Outline:  Choosing Our Cares

Matthew 6:25-34 (page 1505)

 

 

 

1.    Worry can easily ________________ our hearts.

·       Worry ___________________ nothing positive!

 

2.    Jesus invites us to ____________ our cares.

·       We need to __________ God with ____ so we can care about what he _________ about.

 

3.    We are to __________ God’s kingdom and righteousness.

a.                This is much ___________ than we are.

b.                This is ______________ by our Maker.

c.                 This _____________ both our lives and others’ lives.

d.                This means that we _______ to the ________.

e.                This is _______-___________ for us!

 

4.    God _______________ to give us what we _________.

·       If God provides for _________ and _____________, he will ________________ provide for us!

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE

OFFERINGS:  LAST SUNDAY: A.M.  General Fund       Christian Education Fund      World Missions

       P.M.  Crisis Center of South Suburbia

NEXT SUNDAY:  A.M. 1) Benevolence     2)  Roseland Christian Ministries

           

COFFEE SETUP:    May – H Family;     June – Mitzee D, Jim & Carrie W

 

GREETERS & COFFEE SERVERS: 

TODAY:   A.M.  Ed & Joann V, Tom  & Cindy V, Dale & Marianne V

                                 Roving:  Rich O, Jan V

NEXT SUNDAY:  A.M.  Jake & Sharla V, Dan & Christine W, Carla W

                                        Roving:  Mark T, Tim S

 

LIBRARIAN: TODAY:  Dawn T                 NEXT SUNDAY: Nancy T

 

USHERS:  TODAY:  Bernie S, Fred H, Jeff D

                NEXT SUNDAY:  Ken H, Frank F, Jay I

NURSERY: TODAY:  A.M.  Rose R, Melissa P, Sam K

NEXT SUNDAY:  A.M. Donna D (Jerry), Anna P, Kate P

     

WALK-OUT WORSHIP:  summer break – no WOW

 

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FAITH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

A community in Christ, celebrating and extending God’s grace

May 16, 2010

 

                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 that 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:  9:30 a.m.  WORSHIP

             11:00 a.m.  CHOIR to D’s house and Sunrise Assisted Living Center

               4:15 p.m.  HOBBITS

               7:00 p.m.  HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP

                    

MONDAY:  Prayer Commitment:  Staff of Hogar de Ninos, Nazareth and CasAyuda

                6:30 p.m. PRAYER GROUP

                6:55 p.m.  WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP wraps up the season

 

TUESDAY:  2:00 – 9:30 p.m.  OLAN MILLS directory pictures taken

                7:15 p.m.  COUNCIL

 

FRIDAY:  6:45 p.m.  PRESCHOOL PROGRAM/GRADUATION

 

ADVANCE:  OLAN MILLS directory pictures taken:  June 1

    VBS:  July 19-23 evenings

           CHURCH PICNIC:  August 28 at noon

 

 UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES

                              May 23:  9:30 a.m.  PENTECOST  The Best Counselor   John 14:15-27

               Profession of Faith of Samantha K, Baptism of Auggie John S

               6:00 p.m. Worship

   May 30:  9:30 p.m.  Choosing Our Cares   Matthew 6:25-34

 

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

Dave L continues to have migraines and significant pain in his shoulders.   Some more tests are planned.  Please continue to lift up Dave and his family.

 

Ed and Carol D got the news that Ed’s cancer is progressing. He has a couple of tumors in his lungs.  The three different chemotherapy drugs that have been used so far have apparently not been effective and until test results are back, it is unclear whether more chemotherapy can be given.  Obviously, this is very serious, and that is how it was described to them.  Please call on our heavenly Father for Ed and Carol and their family.

 

CONGREGATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Walk-Out Worship:  Today will be the last WOW until the fall.

Pictorial Directory:  The church directory information will be included in the upcoming pictorial directory so it needs to be updated again.  Copies are on tables in the Fellowship Hall and the narthex.  Please check your listing and made necessary changes, including ministry updates.

 

Graduates:  The June Faith Focus will include a section dedicated to 2010 graduates.  Information sheets for High School and Post High graduates are in the outer office.  Please fill one out and return it, along with a recent picture, to Mary D’s mailbox or email her by May 23.  Students graduating from 8th grade will be listed in the Faith Focus, so please let Mary know.

 

Vacation Bible School/Sunquest Rainforest Sign-Up Sheets have been posted in the fellowship hall.  VBS will be July 19-23 for children age 4 through 5th grade. Prayerfully consider where you can put your talents to work, and sign the sheet today.

 

Coffee:  The kitchen is running low on coffee (regular and decaf).  If you’re out shopping and could pick up a can, we would appreciate it!  The Care Committee.

 

Morning Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.

May 16, 2010

ASCENSION SUNDAY

 

Lord Jesus, you who reign on high, turn us away from the excuses we make against following you and fill our hearts with a new zeal and passion for you.  Amen

 

Prelude

Prayer

Greeting

Call to Worship:  Psalm 47 

Anthem of Praise:  O Bless The Lord – Choir

*Songs of Praise:  Crown Him with Many Crowns  (gray hymnal #410)

Lord, I lift Your Name on High (sing 2x)

 

Confession

Assurance of Pardon:  Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 49

Guide to Godly Living:  I Chronicles 28

Choir:  He Never Failed Me Yet

 

Offerings:  1) Self-Help Jobs    2) Dordt College

Offertory Prayer

Children’s Message

(Children age 3-6 leave for Walk-Out Worship; visitors welcome!)

Announcements

 

Song of Preparation for Prayer:  I Love You Lord

Prayers of the People

Bible Reading:  Matthew 6:19-24 (page 1504)

Message:  LOCATING TREASURE

 

*Songs of Response: Treasure Medley –

 Jesus, Priceless Treasure/More Precious Than Silver/Knowing You

 

*Blessing

*Closing Hymn:  He Is Lord

 

Message:  Pastor Mark T 

 

Message Outline:  Locating Treasure

Matthew 6:19-24 (page 1504)

 

 

 

 

1.    Everyone _______________ something!

 

2.    “Treasuring” requires an ____________ and ____________.

 

3.    Our treasure is either _______ or “_________.”

·       _____ we want a treasure that we will not __________?

 

4.    We ___________ where our hearts will be by where we put our treasure _______.

 

5.    Our treasure will ________________ who we are!

 

Be _________ and _______________ about treasure!

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE

OFFERINGS:  LAST SUNDAY: A.M.  General Fund,   Southwest Chicago Christian Schools,   Bethshan

       P.M.  New Leaf Resources

NEXT SUNDAY:  A.M  1)  Christian Education Fund   2)  World Missions

              P.M.  Crisis Center of South Suburbia       

 

COFFEE SETUP:    May – H family;     June – Mitzee D, Jim & Carrie W

 

GREETERS & COFFEE SERVERS: 

TODAY:   A.M.  Pete & Debbie V, Randy & Deb V,   Jeremy & Kelly V

                                 Roving:  John H, Bert K

NEXT SUNDAY:  A.M.  Rachel V, Paul & Linda V, Dave & Joani V

                                        Roving:  Bernie S, Dave L

 

LIBRARIAN: TODAY:   Norma D                   NEXT SUNDAY:   Deb K

 

USHERS:  TODAY:  Bob D, Don K, Gary T

                NEXT SUNDAY:  Jim D, Jerry D, Scott K

 

NURSERY: TODAY:  A.M.  Christi D, Rachel B, Heidi T

NEXT SUNDAY:  A.M.  Christine W, Anna P, Kate P

                      P.M.  Elaine H

 

WALK-OUT WORSHIP:  TODAY:  Deb D, Jan B           NEXT SUNDAY:  No WOW until fall

 

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FAITH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

A community in Christ, celebrating and extending God’s grace

May 9, 2010

 

                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 that 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:  9:30 a.m.  WORSHIP

                      11:00 a.m.  CHOIR

                        6:00 p.m.  WORSHIP

 

MONDAY:  Prayer Commitment:  Ed R, Fresh Word Ministries, Chicago

                6:30 p.m. PRAYER GROUP

                6:55 p.m.  WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP

 

TUESDAY:  7:00 p.m.  DEACONS

                                   7:00 p.m.  CARD MINISTRY -- RSVP to Judi I

 

WEDNESDAY:  9:30 a.m.  COFFEE BREAK/STORY HOUR

 

THURSDAY:   7:00 p.m.  LOVE INC.

                7:00 p.m.  ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP

 

SATURDAY:  CLEAN UP/FIX UP DAY, starting with breakfast at 7:00 a.m.  See announcements.

 

NEXT SUNDAY:  Last WOW before summer break

                4:15 p.m.  HOBBITS         

                7:00 p.m.  HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP

 

 UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES

                                      May 16:  9:30 a.m.  Locating Treasure   Matthew 6:19-24

                       May 23:  9:30 a.m.  PENTECOST  The Best Counselor   John 14:15-27

               Profession of Faith of Samantha K, Baptism of Auggie John S

               6:00 p.m. Worship

 

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

 

Dub (John Sr.) D was told that cancer has reoccurred in his neck. Please go to the throne of grace for Dub and Marilyn and their family.

Happy Birthday to Jean D, who will celebrate her 84th birthday on Wed., May 12!

Happy Birthday to Neil R, who turns 87 on Wednesday, May 12! 

 

CONGREGATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Saturday’s “Work Day”:  Everyone volunteering is asked to meet at church at 7:00 a.m.  After breakfast, volunteers will be divided into teams and given their work assignments.  Work will begin at 8:00 a.m. and should be completed by 4:00 p.m.  Please bring your own tools, buckets, rags, etc.  A pizza lunch will be brought to the work sites.  If you don’t care for pizza, please bring your own lunch.  In case of inclement weather, outdoor jobs will be re-scheduled.  Indoor jobs will go on as planned.  If you want to volunteer to work but have not turned in a form, please call Dave L or Brad W to be placed on a work team.

 

Help Feed Our Workers!  Our Clean Up/Fix Up day volunteers need fuel!  We will be serving breakfast at church and providing snacks.  Volunteers are needed to make breakfast casseroles, muffins, coffee cakes, and cookies for our work day on Saturday, May 15th.  A sign-up sheet will be in the Fellowship Hall on the coffee table today.  If you have questions, please contact Deb J.  Thank you!

 

Pictorial Directory:  The church directory information will be included in the upcoming pictorial directory so it needs to be updated again.  Copies are on tables in the Fellowship Hall and the narthex.  Please check your listing and made necessary changes, including ministry updates.

 

High School Graduates:  The June Faith Focus will include a section dedicated to 2010 graduates, so please complete the information sheet found in your parents’ mailbox today, and return it, along with a recent picture, to Mary D’s mailbox or email her by May 23.

 

Post High School Graduates are also encouraged to share your graduation news and a picture with the congregation.  Forms are in the outer office or can be emailed to the college/grad. student to fill out.  Supply Jan B with their email address.  Send completed information to Mary D, as above.

 

Coffee:  The kitchen is running low on coffee (regular and decaf).  If you’re out shopping and could pick up a can, we would appreciate it!  The Care Committee.

 

Love Inc:  An informational Love Inc. dvd will be shown to representatives from area churches on Thursday at 7:00 p.m.  You are also welcome.  See Jan V for more information.

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE

OFFERINGS:  LAST SUNDAY: A.M.  General Fund           Faith Promise

NEXT SUNDAY:  A.M   1) Self-Help Jobs    2) Dordt College

 

COFFEE SETUP:    May – H family

 

GREETERS & COFFEE SERVERS: 

                TODAY:   A.M.  Jason & Marcie U, Glenda V, Burt & Kathy V

                                 Roving:  Steven K, Ken H

NEXT SUNDAY:  Pete & Debbie V, Randy & Deb V,

                                         Jeremy & Kelly V

                                        Roving:  John H, Bert K

 

LIBRARIAN: TODAY:  Penny D                    NEXT SUNDAY: Norma D

 

USHERS:  TODAY:  Steve D, John H, Mark T

                NEXT SUNDAY:  Bob D, Don K, Gary T

 

NURSERY: TODAY:  A.M.  Nancy G, Sara B, Ryan A

                          P.M.  Gwen A

NEXT SUNDAY:  A.M.  Christi D, Rachel B, Heidi T

 

WALK-OUT WORSHIP:  TODAY:  Jill T                 NEXT SUNDAY:  Deb D, Jan B

 

Morning Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.

May 9, 2010

 

Preparation for Worship:

God our Father, we call on you like little children because we know

that you love us and care for us like a loving parent.

Because your Son, Jesus, prayed to you as Father, so we pray this way.

You created us to live with you and to ask for your help and guidance. Amen.

 

Prelude

*Gathering in God’s Presence

*Call to Worship

*Draw Me Close

*I Will Call Upon the Lord

 

*Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying (gray hymnal #625)

*Prayer of Confession

*Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying (gray hymnal #625)

* Assurance:  Before the Throne of God Above

*Guide for Godly Living: Blessed Be Your Name

 

Offerings:  1) Southwest Chicago Christian Schools  2) Bethshan Association

Offertory:  The Lord’s Prayer (solo)

Offertory Prayer

 

Children’s Message

(Children age 3-6 leave for Walk-Out Worship; visitors welcome!)

Update from our missionaries, Nate & Sam D M

 Announcements

Prayers of the People

 

Scripture:  Matthew 6:9-15

Message:  WHAT TO TALK ABOUT

*What a Friend We Have in Jesus (gray hymnal #579)

 

*God’s Blessing

*Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (gray hymnal #637)

*Postlude

 

Message:  Pastor Mark T

Message Outline:  What to Talk About

Matthew 6:5-15 (page 1504)

 

When we pray to God, we:

 

1.    ______________ our own ____________.

a.                            He _________ us.

b.                            He ________ about us and is ________________ to us.

c.                             He is ________ to use his _______________ for us!

 

2.    cannot ____________ him with ________.

 

3.    __________ who he is because he is ________________ to us.

 

4.    ________ for the ______________ to arrive.

 

5.    _________ our need and ___________________ our source.

 

6.    _______ for ________________.

·       Only ______________ know God’s forgiveness!

 

7.    ________   _______________.

 

Sunday Evening Worship: 6:00 p.m.

May 9, 2010

 

Prelude

Opening

Hymn 164: 1-4:  O Lord, You Are My Light

Statement of Faith:  The Apostles’ Creed (p. 813)

Message:  God’s Dream (The Covenant)

Hymn 272: 1-4: You Are Our God; We Are Your People

Evening Prayer

Offering (for New Leaf Resources) and Offertory

Hymn 442: 1-5  Abide with Me

God’s Blessing

Hymn 630  Now Blessed Be the Lord Our God

Postlude

 

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FAITH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

A community in Christ, celebrating and extending God’s grace

May 2, 2010

 

                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 that 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:  9:30 a.m.  WORSHIP

                 11:00 a.m.  CHURCH SCHOOL.  Today is the last session of Church School.

              11:00 a.m.  CHOIR

                 7:00 p.m.  HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP

 

MONDAY:  Prayer Commitment:  Nick Ahrens, Bridge Community Church

                6:30 p.m. PRAYER GROUP

                6:55 p.m.  WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP

 

TUESDAY:  7:15 p.m.  ELDERS

 

THURSDAY:   9:30 a.m.  WOMEN’S BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

7:00 p.m.  ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP

 

SATURDAY:  HOBBITS Hike for Life

 

Mark your Calendars:

May 11, 7:00 p.m.  CARD MINISTRY.  RSVP to Judi I

May 15  CLEAN UP/FIX UP DAY.  See Carla W

 

 UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES

                                                                May 9:  9:30 a.m.   What to Talk About   Matthew 6:9-15

                                                                        6:00 p.m.  God’s Dream – The Covenant

                                                                May 16:  9:30 a.m.  Locating Treasure   Matthew 6:19-24