SIBLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
The Lord’s Day – June 29 , 2014
Pastor Stephen May
Welcome to the Sibley Christian Reformed Church …
A place to gather, worship, and praise the Lord!
Morning Worship 9:30 A.M.
Prelude
Welcome/Announcements
Call to Worship – Psalm 104:1-4
*God’s Greeting – John 15:5-8
*We Greet One Another
*Song of Praise: “Crown Him with Many Crowns” Red # 234:1-3
WE ARE RENEWS IN THE GRACE OF GOD
Call to Confession – Psalm 139:23-24
Prayer of Confession:
Assurance of Pardon – Psalm 103:2-4
Song of Praise: “A Shelter in the Time of Storm” Red # 353:1,3 & 4
God’s Will for Our Lives – Colossians 3:1-4
W E BRING OUR PRAYERS AND OFFERINGS
Pastoral Prayer
Offering 1st blue bag – General Budget
2nd red bag – Ministry Shares
WE GATHER AROUND THE WORD OF GOD
*Song of Preparation: “Open Our Eyes Lord” Red # 383
*Prayer for Illumination
Scripture: Luke 8:22-25 (page 1606)
Sermon: “Storms of Life”
Prayer for Application
*Song of Application: “Trusting Jesus” Red # 355:1 & 3
WE LEAVE TO SERVE GOD WITH THANKFUL HEARTS
*Benediction
*Doxology: “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow” Blue # 493
*Moment of Reflection
Postlude
*please stand if able
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Welcome to the House of the Lord! We have come to bring our worship to our God. May we do so in our singing, praying, giving, preaching, and listening. May God be glorified.
We welcome Pastor Stephen May to our pulpit as he leads us in our worship services. May the Lord bless the proclamation of His Holy Word.
Next Sunday Pastor Jack Van Dyken retired CRC pastor will lead our worship services.
Everyone is invited to stay for coffee fellowship following the morning service.
Coffee servers will be Carol Smidt, Esther Bosma, Marley & Ruth Grotenhuis
Next Sunday coffee servers will be Jeff & Janie Vande Griend, Charles & Pearl
Vander Pol.
Evening Worship 5:00 P.M.
Prelude
Welcome/Announcements
Call to Worship – Isaiah 40:28-31
God’s Greeting – Isaiah 55:8-11
Song of Praise: “We Praise Thee, O God, Our Redeemer” Red # 16: all
Profession of Faith: Apostles’ Creed
Song of Faith: “Faith is the Victory” Red # 486:1,2 & 4
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture: Proverbs 3:5 & 6
Sermon: “Trusting the Lord”
Prayer of Application
Hymn for Application: “Trust and Obey” Red # 349:1,4 & 5
Pastoral Prayer (requests welcome)
Offering Ministry Shares
Offertory Hymn “Count Your Blessings” Red # 563:1 & 3
*Doxology: “Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise” Red # 604 :1
*Benediction
*Doxology: “Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise” Red # 604 : 2
*Moment of Reverence
*please stand if able
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THANK YOU!
We would like to thank your church for your prayers and for the financial gifts you continue to give us in support of our work with Wycliffe. Thank you for your continued partnership with us as we work to get the translated New Testaments put into audio
form for the people in the Pacific Area.
-Lauren & Connie Runia your missionaries with Wycliffe Bible Translators.
Thank you to our family and friends for all the cards and best wishes sent to us on
our golden anniversary. George & Judy Steen
CHURCH FAMILY:
Garrold Bootsma was not hospitalized last Sunday and returned to his home in Sheldon. Pray that Doctor’s efforts to adjust his medications will be helpful to him. Pray also that nothing arises to hinder him from making a trip to Austin, TX to visit his family there and celebrate a grandson’s graduation.
PRAYER LIST of our servicemen:
Amos Kleinwolterink (grandson of Clem Kleinwolterink)
Dylan Johnson (nephew of Lori and Loren Bosma)
Patrick Kyle Whitley (grandson of Irene Timmerman)
James Frangenberg (grandson of Charles and Joyce Bosma)
Preston Smidt (grandson of Ed and Mary Ellen Smidt)
Dan Fisher (nephew of Cliff & Karen Wynia)
CHURCH CALENDAR:
TODAY 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship service
5 : 00 p.m. Evening Worship service
WEDNESDAY 2:00 p.m. Church services at Sibley Nursing &
Rehab Center
2:30 p.m. Church services at Country View Manor
3:15 p.m. Church services at Heartwood Heights
7 :00 p.m. Elders & deacons meeting
8 :00 p.m. Council meeting; devotions-Kurt Wolfswinkel
N EXT SUND AY 9 :30 a.m. Morning Worship service
5 : 00 p.m . Evening Worship service
Offerings next Sunday will be for General Budget and Christian Education
Next Sunday you are asked to give your offering for Missions in a marked envelope
OUR SHUT INS
Remember our shut ins in your prayers and with your visits:
Sibley Nursing & Rehab Center: Judy Eekhoff, Clem Kleinwolterink,
Richard Starkenburg, Josie Vogel, Esther Zonnefeld
In her own home: Alice Offringa
Council news:
At the congregational meeting held on June 17, the motion was made, supported and adopted that we would go ahead with the replacement of the shingles on the church roof. It was also approved to install the Decra steel shingle with Reitsma Construction as the contractor. The congregation is encouraged to let the consistory know, either by a note in the offering, a verbal communication or a letter, what they feel they could contribute towards the cost of the roof replacement. If we receive 66% of the projected cost of the shingle replacement, we will not look at selling the parsonage at this time.
If the 66% is not met, we will move forward with the sale of the parsonage
You are invited to enjoy food & fellowship at the ATLAS Omelet Brunch fund-raiser on Today. June 29, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Senior Citizens Center, Sibley. A freewill offering will be received to support the ministry of ATLAS of Osceola County.
Together we can touch lives for Christ.
ADVANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS
6 th Annual Back to School Back Pack Ministry sponsored by Osceola County Ministerial Association is now collecting funds, backpacks in good condition and school supplies. Tax deductible checks may be written to “Friends of Franklin” and mailed to Rev. Shannon Pascual, 700 11th Ave. NE, Sibley, IA 51249. Supplies may be brought to the Methodist Church at the address above or to a collection box at the Public Library. They would appreciate the supplies and monetary gifts by July 21, 2014. If there are any questions, please call Pastor Shannon at 641-512-6021.
Gracia Bur n ham is the widow of Martin Burnham and mother of three. Because of her unique story while serving in the Philippines, her abduction by a militant Muslim group has taught her many things that she’ll share with you. Gracia will be the featured speaker at the retreat hosted by Bible League International Volunteers on September 9, 2014 at the First Reformed Church in Sioux Center, IA. You do not need to be a member of Bible League volunteers to come and enjoy this retreat. It is a unique experience open to anyone looking for a great spiritual experience. Everyone is encouraged to come to the evening concert with the Brown Family. Invite a friend and plan to come. Check a brochure on the mailbox ledge for more information.
Ride for Tim for the month of June is Garrold Bootsma
Ride for Tim for the month of July is Jeff Vande Griend
POWER POINT TODAY : Lois Boersma
Next Sunday: Jeff Vande Griend
U SHERS TODAY George Steen
Next Sunday Henry Davelaar
LIBRARIANS TODAY Mary Braaksma
Next Sunday: Karen Wynia
GREETERS TODAY: A.M Loren Bosma’s & Arnie Braaksma’s
Next Sunday A.M Lois Haverkamp, Effie Jacobsma & Clarence Jilderda’s
NURSERY TODAY A.M Mike & Carol Ling
Next Sunday A.M Missi Runia & Nate Runia
THE LITTLE THINGS
Thank You, Lord, for “Little Things”
Like rays of hope – a smile can bring
A clasping of a helping hand
The soothing words – I understand.
The warmth of sunshine after rain
A sign of comfort – after pain!
A friend who “stays” through trials and tears
The peace they give to calm our fears
For all His mercy – and His love
When prayers are answered from above
Oh, thank You, Lord for “Little Things”
That help us soar on eagles wings!
Kathryn Wiesenhoefer