ORDER OF WORSHIP
October 4, 2015 – 9:30 A.M.
GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP
Prelude: Sharon Van Der Heide, accompanist
Welcome
*God’s Greeting/We Greet Each Other
*Praise Time:
“You Never Let Go”
“Blessed Be Your Name”
“It is Well With My Soul” ~ Celebration #705:1&2
WE REMEMBER GOD’S WORK OF SALVATION
Profession of God’s Redeeming Love ~ Our World Belongs to God #25-26
Grateful Response: “It is Well With My Soul” ~ Celebration #705:3
WE RESPOND WITH DEDICATION AND PRAYER
Offerings: 1st: Cedar Hill Ministries; 2nd: Faith Promise
(Children may leave for Junior Church)
Offertory Prayer
Announcements
Congregational Prayer
GOD SPEAKS TO US IN HIS WORD
Scripture Reading: 1 Timothy 3:1~13 (pp. 1847)
Sermon: “Lay Leadership & The Household of Faith ~ Pastor Chris
Prayer of Response
*Song of Response: “Take, O Take Me As I Am”
*Dedication to Holy Living: Our World Belongs to God #29
*Song: “Take, O Take Me As I Am”
Service of the Lord’s Supper
GOD SENDS US INTO HIS WORLD
*God’s Blessing
*Parting Praise: “It is Well With My Soul” ~ Celebration #705:4
*Postlude
*Please stand if you are able.
In reverence and respect to God, please turn off all electronic devices prior to entering the sanctuary.
Sermon Notes:
Finding Leaders in the era of “Busyness”
Today’s Script:
Q: “Will you let you name stand for_____?”
A: “Sorry, I’m just too busy”
Church: God’s, Christ is the head, Everyone is a “minister”
+Church Belongs to God (v. 5)
+Jesus Christ is head of the church (Ephesians 4 & 5)
+Everyone is a “priest” & minister (1 Peter 2 & 4)
Four Core Competencies of Leadership
1. Faith and Character (v, 2, 3,6)
2. How Leaders handle their own affairs (v. 5)
3. Leaders often work behind the scenes
4. The missional role of the church and credibility with outsiders (v.7)
This Applies to Everyone
+Becoming a mature follower of Jesus doesn’t happen by accident. What are changes in our church culture that can help us develop our faith? What are you doing to grow your own faith?
+What is one or two ways that you can support, encourage and partner with church leaders this year?
People on Display
2 Corinthians 5:17— Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person.
“The leaders must, as it were, be on the leading edge of the new humanity which the church is supposed to be. Because we are ‘on the way’ rather than having ‘made it’ into the complete new humanity God desires. It important that there are role models, especially leaders should play that sort of part. People are much more likely to listen to what we have to say if they like what they see of who we are.” + NT Wright on 1 Tim 3
WELCOME
We welcome you to Sunday Worship at Cedar Hill CRC. If you are a visitor, please see the back of the bulletin for information about our church and fill out a Visitor Card found in the pew and place it in the offering plate or leave it at the Welcome Center.
WORSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
October 4 ~ 9:30 AM: Pastor Chris will preach on 1 Timothy 3:1~13, “Lay Leadership and the Household of God.” We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper this morning.
6:00 PM: Joint worship at Faith Community CRC.
October 11 ~ 9:30 AM: Pastor Chris will preach on 1 Timothy 3:14~4:16, “Pastoral Leadership and God’s Household.”
6:00 PM: Joint worship at Midland Park CRC. The Brass Factory will be performing 10 lively and inspirational musical numbers, all to help bring praise and glory to our God. Join us!
WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION
This Week – October 4, 2015
OFFERINGS: 1st: Cedar Hill Ministries; 2nd: Faith Promise
GREETERS: Welcome Team #1
USHERS: Marilyn Chickey, Joe Chickey, Walter Shurminsky
NURSERY: Mandi Post, Sandy Ruit, Jared Post
CH/JR CHURCH: Sara Heerema/Samantha Cubias and Raegan Heerema
Next Week – October 11, 2015
OFFERINGS: 1st: Cedar Hill Ministries; 2nd: Cary Christian Center
GREETERS: Welcome Team #2
USHERS: Robert Dyksen, Michael Steiginga, Joseph Post
NURSERY: Diane Monterisi, Sara Heerema, Elizabeth Botbyl
CH/JR CHURCH: Caitlin Shurminsky/Allie Steiginga and Greta Botbyl
CEDAR HILL CHURCH
COUNCIL NOTES
Driveway Paving: We are happy to announce that we have collected (to date) $5k for paving of the driveways. If you would still like to give, put your donation in an envelope marked “Paving” in the collection plate. The remainder of the cost will be taken from the Legacy Fund. We hope to have the paving done in the next few weeks.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
There will be NO Sunday School, Catechism, or Adult Sunday School next week Sunday, October 11.
Adult Sunday School: Adult SS will begin studying “James in the Suburbs: A Disorderly Parable of the Epistle of James” by April Love-Fordham, led by Pete Steensma today. Join us!
Substitute Teachers: If anyone is willing to be a substitute teacher for grades K ~ 8, call Marcia Heerema at 973-423-2470.
INVITATION
The congregation is invited to attend the wedding ceremony of Brittany Faber and Jordan Klingler on Saturday, October 10 at 4 PM here at Cedar Hill Church.
STOP HUNGER NOW
Save the Date—November 7: We will be packing 10,000 meals on Saturday, November 7. Donations toward can be put in the offering plate marked “Stop Hunger Now”.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MEALS NEEDED
Reminder: A meal schedule has been created for Tanette Botbyl, andBob & Gertrude Troast using TakeThemAMeal.com, all are invited to participate! Sign up information via the web is below. Note: If you do not have access to the internet, you may contact Jo-Ann at 973-427-5443 for assistance.
1.) You can access Tannette Botbyl's meal schedule by visiting:
http://www.TakeThemAMeal.com
Recipient Last Name: Botbyl Password: Botbyl
2) You can access Bob & Gertrude Troast's meal schedule by visiting:
http://www.TakeThemAMeal.com
Recipient Last Name: Troast Password: Troast
If you have any questions, please see Jo-Ann Angelucci or Ginny Steensma.
FOOD PANTRY SUNDAY
Today is Food Pantry Sunday, but you can drop off your food donations anytime. Needs are grocery bags (paper in plastic is preferred), jelly, tuna fish, paper products, cereal, and diapers also.
SPIRIT WEAR
The GEMS are once again selling Spirit Wear as a fundraiser. A detailed email with a link to purchase these items was sent earlier this week. We need to move quickly so that we can get your orders to you by the Stop Hunger Now event. Order online prior to 9/30/15.
FINANCIAL PEACE
CHCRC will be hosting the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University (FPU) class on Monday evenings beginning on October 5 at 7 PM. Through a video series and class discussion, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to help you get rid of debt, take control of your money, spend and save wisely, give generously, and more! A refresher course for previous participants is available. Register at www.daveramsey.com/fpu under the find a class option select Cedar Hill CRC. Questions? See Jeff or Mary Beth Steiginga.
TUESDAY NIGHT CONNECTION
Join us on October 6 at 6 PM for a TNC family dinner following with various Bible studies, GEMS, Cadets, etc. We will study The Present Future by Reggie McNeal, new reality #2: the “Shift from Church Growth to Kingdom Growth.” The church growth movement exploded onto the scene in the 1970s; a church needs to be continually gaining new members, or else it is being disobedient to God and falling short of his expectations in the Great Commission. We will unpack the question: how do we transform our community? How do we hit the streets with the Gospel? Join us -- you don’t want to miss it!!
WORSHIP SEMINAR
This solidly biblical seminar will stretch your thinking and expand your understanding of worship. Join us on Saturday, October 17, from 8:30 ~ 3:30 PM at Midland Park Christian Reformed Church for a Worship Seminar with Tom Kraeuter. You will experience profound moments of biblical insight, intimate times of heartfelt worship, light-hearted fun and laughter, in a casual atmosphere where learning is fun, a joyous focus on our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, and a refreshing and encouraging perspective to help you continue on in the journey. Register with a group of 4 or more by October 6, and pay just $29 each. Add a spouse for $19. Register online or by mail by going to www.WorshipSeminar.com or call Sandy Westra at 973-291-4677.
MP SENIOR CRUSADERS
MP Senior Crusaders will meet on Wednesday, October 7, at 9:30 AM, at Faith Reformed Church in MP for a video of Red Apple Rest Stop, given by Elain Freed who is the daughter of the owner.
October Trip: On Wednesday, October 21, we will travel to West Chester Theatre to see Show Boat. The cost is $83.00 per person. Call Iva Englishman at 973-427-2060 for reservations.
Annual Dues: Annual dues of $15.00 will be collected by Lois Faber.
TRUNK OR TREAT
Preparations are underway for our 5th annual Trunk or Treat community outreach event, on Saturday, October 31 from 12 – 2 PM. Are you willing to decorate the trunk of your car? It doesn’t have to be complicated, and there are lots of ideas online! We also need volunteers to assist with set-up and clean-up, as well as working the event. Sign-up at the Welcome Center if you can help! We gratefully ask the congregation to supply bags of individually-wrapped, nut-free candy. Collection baskets will be placed at the Welcome Center. Finally, please keep us in your prayers! This event is one that attracts many of our local Wyckoff neighbors; please pray that God uses us to reach out to His people in a fun, tangible way, and that they would be blessed by the event. Please see Denise Post, Laura Laauwe, Allison Douma, or Sara Heerema with any questions.
YOUTH QUEST
GO M.A.D: (Grades 5th and 6th)
Join us on Friday, November , from 7 ~ 9:30 PM at ECMS and Faith’s Barn. We will play games, worship God, and have snacks. Drop off at the ECMS Gym and pick up IN the barn. We will be donating our extra Halloween candy to New Hope Food Bank, so if you have candy leftover or that you don’t like, bring it that night.
Heirborne: (Grades 7th and 8th)
Join us on Wednesday, October 14, from 7 ~ 9 PM at Cedar Hill Church. We will play games, worship God, have snacks, and some conversation about God’s call for us to be free. Don’t forget to RSVP by October 14th for the Corn Maze on October 24th.
LinC: (Grades 9th through 12th) Road Rally: Join us on Friday, October 9, from 7 ~ 10 PM. A road rally is a race to solve a series of clues. You will be given the clues and then you and the others in your car will travel around town taking photos. The first group back who has solved all the clues correctly, wins. RSVP to Denise at 862-221-2014 by October 2. We need to have enough drivers for everyone attending.
Regular Meeting: Join us on Sunday, October 11, from 6 ~ 8:30 PM at Faith Community’s Barn. Join us for dinner, worship, games, and a lesson. Feel free to bring friends—all high school students are welcome!
A CULTURE OF PRAYER
‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
And pray for us, too . . .” Colossians 4:2
OCTOBER 4, 2015
PRAY FOR ONGOING CONCERNS ~
Kassie Borduin Ben Kuipers Bob & Gert Troast
Elsie Vander Weit Jean Stonehouse Jay Faber
Jen Kuiken Charles Betty Koban Tannette Botbyl
Iva Englishman
PRAY FOR OUR HOMEBOUND & THEIR CAREGIVERS ~
Lois Minck Kathleen Venema Huberta Smith
David De Koek Edie Fylstra Kathleen Jacobs
Pray for Mission Outreach:
ACROSS THE SEA – ACROSS THE STREET
Local Church Plants – Home Missions – World Missions
Classis Hudson & Hackensack Church Plants: This week, we pray for New Horizons Church in Paterson and Pastor Marco Avila. Also, pray for Grace Community Chapel in South Brunswick and Pastor Jae Park.
PRAYER LINES ~ Call 201-652-4277, ext. 2, to hear the prayer line, which is updated as needed on Friday afternoons. You can also check our denominational prayer requests at 888-CRC-PRAY or www.crcna.org/pray.
This week at Cedar Hill Church
October 4 ~ October 10, 2015
SUNDAY
9:30 AM ~ Worship Service and Fellowship Time (Sanctuary & Hall)
11:00 AM ~ Sunday School, Catechism, Adult Sunday School
12:30 PM ~ NJ Faith Church (Sanctuary & Fellowship Hall)
6:00 PM ~ Joint Worship at Faith Community CRC
MONDAY
7:30 PM ~ Council Meeting (Council Room)
8:00 PM ~ Barbershop Chorus (Fellowship Hall)
TUESDAY
9:00 AM ~ Bible Study Fellowship Leader’s Meeting (Council Room)
6:00 PM ~ Tuesday Night Family Dinner
6:45 PM ~ Cadets, GEMS, Bible Study, etc.
8:45 PM ~ NJ Faith Church (Sanctuary)
WEDNESDAY
9:00 AM ~ Bible Study Fellowship Meeting (Entire Church)
7:00 PM ~ Toast Masters Meeting (Council Room)
THURSDAY
7:00 PM ~ Bergen Career Networking Group (Fellowship Hall)
7:30 PM ~ Worship Team Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
FRIDAY
8:00 PM ~ NJ Faith Church (Sanctuary)
SATURDAY
6:30 AM ~ NJ Faith Church (Sanctuary)
4:00 PM ~ Brittany Faber and Jordan Klingler Wedding (Sanctuary)
CEDAR HILL CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
422 Cedar Hill Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ, 07481
Rev. Christian Pedersen, Pastor
A Family of Christ Where You Belong
~ where everyone is encouraged to grow in their walk with Christ daily,
to live intentionally in the Holy Spirit as they go, and so create a culture
where people are served, invited, and enfolded into the Kingdom.
Sunday Worship: 9:30 A.M. and 6:00 P.M.* (See calendar for location of evening service.)
Church Office: 201-652-4277 Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:45 AM to 2:45 PM
Bulletin Announcement Deadline: Wednesday 12:00 Noon