The Lord’s Day – May 24, 2015 Rev. John Vermeer, Pastor

Morning Worship: 9:30 AMEvening Worship: 6:00 PM

Organ PreludeOrgan Prelude

Call to WorshipCall to Worship

Opening PrayerOpening Prayer

*Invocation*Invocation:

Minister: “Congregation of Christ, from Minister: “Congregation of Christ, from

whom does our help come?”whom does our help come?”

Congregation: “Our help is in the name of the Congregation: “Our help is in the name of the

Lord, who made heaven and earth.”Lord, who made heaven and earth.”

*The Lord’s Greeting to His People*The Lord’s Greeting to His People

*Psalter Hymnal #207 *Psalter Hymnal #327

Reading of God’s Law and Summary

*Confessing our Creed

Prayer of Confession*Psalter Hymnal #492

*Psalter Hymnal #393

Assurance of PardonCongregational Prayer Congregational Prayer*Psalter Hymnal #28

*Psalter Hymnal #394

Scripture Reading:Romans 1:18-32 (page 1195)

Scripture Reading: Acts 13:42-52(page 1173)

Prayer for Illumination

Prayer for IlluminationSermon:

Sermon: “Why the Gospel is Needed”(I)

“The Spreading Word of God”

1. Depraved Humanity Is Inexcusably Sinful

1.Though Rejected by the Old Israel 2. Depraved Humanity Is Unwittingly Foolish

2.It is Received by the New Israel 3. Depraved Humanity Degenerates in Judgement

Prayer of ApplicationPrayer of Application

*Psalter Hymnal #395 *Psalter Hymnal #213

Offertory Prayer

Offertory PrayerOffering: Biblical Reformed Seminary

Offering: Entrust-Tsilio Liphadzi *Doxology: Psalter Hymnal #469

*Doxology: Psalter Hymnal #476:1,4 *The Lord’s Blessing Upon His People *The Lord’s Blessing Upon His People *Organ Response

*Organ Response *Organ Postlude

*Organ Postlude

*If you are able please stand

Welcome to our worship services today! If you are visiting and would like to know more about Oak Glen United Reformed Church, please connect with one of the greeters after the service. Also, after the morning service, everyone is invited to join us in the Fellowship Hall (across the driveway) for our coffee fellowship.This evening, we will have a Song Service beginning at 5:50 PM.

PRAYER REQUESTS AND CHURCH FAMILY NEWS

Jerry Tiemens is still dealing with back issues.

Nellie Rondhuis moved temporarily back to her home in Lynwood. Plans have been made to admit her to the St. Anthony of Lansing Assisted Living Facility.

Fay Kramer remains at Beecher Manor.

Katie Sinwelski will be undergoing a colonoscopy on June 1 to address problems with her small intestine.

Merv Jabaay continues to need our prayers as he copes with various physical weaknesses at home.

Our prayers continue for others among us who are shut-in, including Edie Hanneman, LaVergne Terpstra and Frank and Shirley LaBadie.

Your prayers for Annette Groenewold's son, Wayne, are always appreciated. He has been partaking of more solid food beyond a liquid diet which displays a measure of progress for him.

Carleous Clay, is scheduled to be released on Wednesday, but is still waiting to see if he will be residing in Michigan temporarily or if he will be allowed to reside immediately in Illinois.

Josh Dykstra, a student at Mid-America Reformed Seminary, will be serving as an intern this summer here at Oak Glen. More details will be upcoming.

The profession of faith class will begin in the pastor's study this morning. If you were not able to pick up materials last week and would still like to be part of the class you are more than welcome.

Keep in prayer the preparation for Vacation Bible School, which will meet from June 15 to 19.