THIS WEEK: April 26-May 2,2015
Today: / 9:30 a.m.10:45 a.m.
5:50 p.m.
6:00 p.m. / Morning Worship Service
Sunday School, Catechism, Adult Bible Study, Coffee Fellowship, Library is Open
Song Service
Evening Service
Wednesday: / 10:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. / Heart to Heart / Little Lambs
H2H Snack: Henny Vrugdenhil & Barb Van Schouwen
Nursery: Sarah Boer & Charity Regnerus
Lesson 10-Hoping for Something Better by Nancy Guthrie
Little Lambs: Pajama Party
Dorcas Society: Lesson materials are in the basket by the mailboxes. Hostess: Kathy Van Eck
Deacon’s Meeting
Saturday: / 7:00 a.m.
7:30 a.m. / Men’s Life Breakfast
Men’s Life Bible Study
CHURCH NEWS
Please change Janita Talmadge's email address in your church family directory to:.
Oak Leaves articles and calendar information are due TODAY. Please email all information to Sarah Boer at or you may put it in her mailbox.
VBS Information Night will be held on Tuesday, May 5, at 7:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall for all directors and all craft and lesson leaders. Your supplies will be handed out, we will go over the schedule for VBS week and any questions will be answered.
A name and address directory has been placed in your mailboxes. If for some reason you did not receive one please contact Sharon Derks. A complete Oak Glen Church Family Directory will be produced at the end of the year. Thank you for understanding. Also….For all those who use all the copiers in the secretary’s room: If you have trouble with any of the copiers, please contact Sharon Derks as soon as possible, so that they can be fixed before the bulletin secretary, church secretary and the Oak Leaves Editor need to produce church documents. Thank you so much!
Cadets will be in need of at least two Counselors for the 2015 – 2016 season starting this September. Any men interested in becoming a Cadet Counselor please contact Wayne Lewis, Dale Frump or any current Counselor, if you have any questions, concerns, or more information concerning this need. Your Cadet Counselors.
LADIES' NIGHT OUT-----Tues. May 12th @ 6:30p.m. at Tomato Bar (Schererville). Please contact Mary Bush to reserve your seat by Monday, May 11th. Love to have YOU join us especially for the summer months!
UPCOMING EVENTS and SERVICES
Communion Dates: May 10, August 9, November 8 and December 31 (New Year’s Eve)
Ladies’ Night Out:
Tuesday, May 12, 6:30 p.m. at Tomato Bar (Schererville)
Tuesday, June 9, 6:30 p.m. at Coopers Hawk (Tinley Park, IL)
Tuesday, July 14, 6:30 p.m. at Light House (Cedar Lake, IN)
Tuesday, August 11, 6:30 p.m. at Granite City (Orland Park, IL)
Sunday, May 3-Sunday School Spring Program, following the Evening Service
Sunday, May 3-Young Peoples-Widow/Widowers Dinner
Thursday, May 14-Ascension Day Service, 7pm
Saturday, August 1-Church Picnic
MISSION NEWS
Those with last names Eenigenburg-Frumpare asked to write our missionaries during the month of April.
Divine Hope Reformed Bible Seminary invites you to attend the Sunday worship service at the Danville Correctional Center in Danville, IL. The worship service begins at 8:00 AM. If you would like to worship with the men in Danville, you must send your information to Ron Ellens at or 815-514-3083. Worship for the prisoners at Danville will be on Sundays May 17 and 31. The deadlines for requests are April27 and May13 respectively.
MOTHER’S DAY AD – A reminder that TODAY is the deadline to include your names in the pro-life Mother’s Day ad (sponsored by Illiana Right to Life) in The Times newspaper. Additional forms can be found near the mailboxes in the narthex. Join thousands of others in voicing support for Life! Your forms and donations (checks should be written to Illiana Right to Life) can be given to Diane Smith or Jennifer Krygsheld. Thanks! “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Psalm 139:13-14a
You are cordially invited to attend the Mid-America Reformed Seminary Spring Conference on April 30 featuring Dr. Gregory Beale, Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. Dr. Beale will present three lectures entitled “Keys to Interpreting the Book of Revelation.” The first lecture begins at 2:00 pm, 3:30 pm, & 5:30 pm. The conference is free of charge and open to the public. Snacks and a light meal will be provided for $5 per attendee. You must email if you wish to register for the meal. For more information go to ww.midamerica.edu.
Mission News (continued)
Please plan to join friends of Divine Hope Reformed Bible Seminary for an afternoon of fun and fellowship at the 1st DHRBS Golf Outing on Saturday May 30th at Minne Monesse Golf Club in Grant Park, IL.Register online at: ww.divinehopeseminary.org or contact Tim Beezhold at , 708-473-1393 for information. Registration deadline May 20.
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, April 30, 2015, 7:30 pm - Lansing Christian School will hold its annual Association Meeting in the gym. We will be voting on new board members and 2015-2016 budget approval. There are Newsletters available (at churches or go to with board nominee and budget information.
Monday, May 11, 2015 - Lansing Christian School will be holding its much anticipated BBQ fundraiser! Order LCS' famous BBQ (sloppy joes) today! Go to to place your order or call the school office at 708-474-1700. The price is $6.00/lb. They are only making 600 lbs, so first come, first served! Pick up date for the BBQ will be from 12:00-5:30 pm on Monday, May 11 by the kitchen.
The Men of A-Chord is pleased to announce their annual “Night of Song”. The Night of Song concert will be on Saturday May 2, 2015. The concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Bethel Christian Reformed Church of Lansing located at 3500 Glenwood-Lansing Road, Lansing, IL. The concert this year will include the Heritage Singing Men of Jenison, MI. Each choir will sing numbers separately and a number of songs together as a mass chorus. There will be brass instrumental and plenty of audience participation in singing many old favorites you love to sing! Make your plans now for a great evening of song and praise to our great God. A free will offering will be taken. For information please see our website at or contact any member of the Men of A-Chord.
The Highland Christian School Annual Society Meeting will be held on Monday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the school gym. On the agenda will be a vote on the proposed change to board nominee elections, election of the three board members (Dan Aardsma, John Surowiec and Kyle Van Prooyen), and approval of the 2015/2016 budget. The Society Meeting Agenda is available at and printed copies of the agenda and absentee ballots are available in the school office.
Providence Christian Academy invites you to their Recitation Night to be held at Community URC (8405 Alexander St., Schererville, IN) on Thursday, May 7, at 7 p.m. The students will be showing everyone what they have learned throughout the school year. Join us for refreshments following the presentation. If you have any questions, contact the school at .
On your marks…get set…GO to Elim’s 5th annual Eagles’ Wings 5k Run/Walk/Roll on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 9:00a.m.! Join us on the grounds of Elim Christian Services in Palos Heights, Illinois, to celebrate and support the work of the agency. Register for the 5k or for the 1-mile short loop. Participants will enjoy music, refreshments, raffle drawings, and a free t-shirt. Kids can also enjoy a free pre-race obstacle course. All proceeds benefit Elim Christian Services-equipping children and adults with disabilities to reach their God-given potential. Visit to register today!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: The Harvest Thrift Center is looking for a few good men (or women) who would be willing to fill a couple openings at our Furniture desk on a Thursday afternoon or a Friday morning - once or twice a month. No special skills needed - just a smile or a handshake to our customers! If this may be of interest to you, please call the store at 708-868-6150 for more information. The coffee is always on and the Diet Pepsi is always chilled! Thank you for your continued support of Christian education at Calvin Christian and Lansing Christian Schools!
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP
USHERS Today:Dan Boss, Jim De Young, Jeff Evers, *Paul Beezhold
Next Sunday: Paul Bakker, Mike Bush, Scott Trester, *Mike Yonkman
LIFT ATTENDANT Today: Dale De Jong
Next Sunday:Kurtis Van Kuiken
NURSERY Today: AM – INF: Sarah Boer & Danielle Venhuizen
TDL: Millie Eenigenburg & Margaret & Allison Vermeer
PM – INF: Richelle & Kayla Vander Zee
TDL: Bob, Ryan, & Jake Vander Zee
Next Sunday: AM – INF:Danielle Voss & Megan Zwier
TDL: Charity, Annika, Emma Regnerus
PM – INF: Becky Beezhold & Marian Van Beek
TDL: Gloria, Nathan & Dale De Jong
GREETERS Today: John & Karen Krygsheld
Next Sunday: Bob & Joy Krygsheld Family
PARKING LOT PATROL Tonight: Kurtis Van Kuiken
Next Sunday:Rich Van Wolde
SONG SERVICE Tonight: Pete Smith
Next Sunday: Kevin Ooms
OFFERINGS Next Sunday AM: Lansing Christian School
PM: Bible League
Sunday, April 26, 2015 9:30 AM
“The Blessed Sacrament of Holy Baptism”
Acts 22:1-16; Lord’s Day 26
1. A Visible and Outward Act
2. Two-Fold in Purpose
3. Instituted by Christ
Sunday, April 26, 2015 6:00 PM “Apostolic Prayers for Christ Church”
Romans 1:8-15
1. Prayers of Thanks
2. Prayers of Petition