WELCOME! We extend a warm welcome to everyone, particularly those who are visitors at our worship service this morning. We pray that you will receive a special blessing as we worship our Lord together. Join us in Friendship Hall immediately following the worship service for coffee and fellowship. This evening we will meet at Cedar Hill CRC in Wyckoff for a joint worship service at 6 PM.
Revive Us Again--TodayPastor Rod continues his summer sermon series based on a book by Walter Kaiser, Jr.:Revive Us Again. Biblical Principles for Revival Today.In this series, we are looking at revivals from the Bible which demonstrate spiritual principles which are at work when God moves His people toward a revitalized relationship with Him and a renewed vibrancy in living life "to the full" (John 10:10).
TRANSFER IN: We welcome Charlie and Ann Fisher who recently transferred here from Covenant CRC. May the Lord bless them and us through our fellowship and service together.
The special offerings for August & September are as follows:
August 21 - Faith Promise
August 28 - Mid-Atlantic Ministries
September 4 - Christian Reformed Home Missions
September 11 - Eastern Christian Schools
September 18 - Faith Promise
September 25 - Good Shepherd Mission
SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR CHILDREN: The Deacons along with Star of Hope Ministries are once again sponsoring The Backpack Program. Many children in our communities start school each fall without the tools required to enable them to learn. By purchasing a backpack you are helping to supply their need. There are two ways to order, either on-line or by sending a check. Please stop by the table in the Narthex to sign up and for information. The deadline to order is August 31st.
THE TEMPORARY ADDRESS for Kevin & Allison Boss is 2800 NW 153rd Ave., Beaverton, Oregon 97006. In a few weeks they will be able to move into their new home and we will post that address at that time.
THIS WEEK AND FUTURE EVENTS
The Shepherding Elders will meet tomorrow evening, August 22, at 7:30 PM.
There will be no Wednesday night youth hangout for the rest of Augustdue to the irregular schedule and vacationing of many people.
MIDLAND PARK SENIOR CRUSADERS TRIP for this month will take place on Wednesday, August 24th. We will be taking a bus ride to Rhinebeck, NY and have lunch at the Beekman Hotel. Then we are off for a two hour boat ride on the Hudson River, leaving from Kingston. Cost is $74.50. Please call Pat Trommelen at (201) 848-4486 for reservations and send a check to Pat at CHCC Hillcrest Residence Room 410, 307 Sicomac Ave., Wyckoff, NJ 07481, as soon as possible. ALL ARE WELCOME!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: September 10, 11 am - 3 pm. Our church will again have a booth at the Midland Park Community Day. YOU are needed--we would like to have a good number of people at the booth that whole time to just be your friendly self (ask how they are doing, tell them that the booth is from our church, give them a gift, etc.) If many of us offer to be there just an hour or two of that time, we can create a great, friendly and personal atmosphere that will touch the hearts of people from our community. Watch for a sign-up sheet next Sunday after church.
SUNDAY SCHOOL KICK-OFF POTLUCK: SEPTEMBER 11, 11:30 - 1 PM. Mark your calendars! Enjoy some of your delicious food and help kick-off our Sunday School year. Join our church family as we build relationships across generations and see presentations about the basements renovation and the new SS year! Look for the sign up board in the Narthex next Sunday.
LADIES' EVENING BIBLE STUDY: We look forward to beginning our new year of study on Tuesday, September 20 and hope you'll consider joining us! We meet bi-weekly at the parsonage (92 Maltbie Ave, Ridgewood) at 7 PM and enjoy growing in God's Word together. This year, we plan to study the book of Job, using a great study guide, Job--Lessons in Comfort, by Frances Poston Bennett (published by the PCA). Please let Lydia Gorter know by Monday, 8-29 if you'd like her to order a book for you (201.379.6164 or ).
Meals for the Leentjes - If you can provide a meal for Rich and Lois over the next two weeks, please go to takethemameal.com and sign in using their last name and the password godwin. If you would rather sign up by phone, or if you have any questions, please call Jackie Streelman @ 201-444-0844. Thanks in advance for your help!
NEW PM SERVICE ROTATION FOR EACH MONTH:
First Sunday - Faith Community CRC
Second Sunday - Midland Park CRC
Third Sunday - Cedar Hill CRC
Fourth Sunday - Faith Reformed Church (jointly hosted by Living Word)
Fifth Sunday - Hymn Sing at Ridgewood CRC
YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
GO M.A.D. OHHHLAAA! 5th & 6th Grade Young People: Go M.A.D. lights the fuse on a new season, Friday, September 2, at 7pm. Meet at the EC Middle School Gym. Enjoy the games and challenges of YOUR Youth Group. Pick up is at THE BARN! Parents! Please come in to pick up your progeny at 9:30 pm. Call Mr. E. with any questions (973-423-0267).
GEMS will be starting again in September. There is an urgent need for two leaders. The commitment is two Tuesdays per month. Please prayerfully consider this opportunity to be a blessing in the lives of young girls meeting the Savior. Please see Tammy Trommelen or call the church office if you would like to volunteer.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Cadets will begin their new year on September 13th. See next week’s bulletin for more details.
INVEST IN MPCRC KIDS! As you can see, our basement facelift is well on its way—all being completed with 100% FREE labor from volunteers!!!! It is amazing to watch how well MPCRC works together as a team! We would like to have the new carpet and floors installed before Sunday School and Community Bible Studystart in September. MPCRC is also hosting the Classis Hudson & Classis Hackensack meetings in September!However, PLEASE, prayerfully consider a donation to help us meet the budget of $14,800! To date, we have pledged and/or received just about $5000, so we need less than $10,000 yet (—an awesome INVESTMENT in the lives our children! Pledge forms and donation envelopes are available in the Narthex! Look for the giant paintbrush!For more info, you may contact Sarah Vander Wall at 973-800-0830 or Beth Fylstra at .
The Newsletter Committee is working on the fall issue. Please let us know if you are having a special birthday (80 & above in 5 year increments) or anniversary (50th and above in 5 year increments). We are also looking for engagements, weddings, sports achievements, or any articles of interest to our congregation. Digital pictures can be used with your articles. Please place you information in the newsletter box or call any member of the committee. The deadline is September 18.
DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY– YouthQuest is seeking an interim director for one year to lead a multi-church Christian Reformed youth program from grades 5-12 (3 groups - 5th and 6th, 7th and 8th and high school). The Director will work with an advisoryboard, church pastors and a team of experienced leaders. Responsibilities include organization of meetings, events, trips, retreats, and a summer mission trip. The ability to develop or lead bible based lessons is a plus.Applicants for this position should have a clear passion for youth and a commitment to Jesus Christ. The position is for 25-30 hours per week.To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to .
THANK YOU for the cards and prayers following my accident in June. I’m doing very well and I’m now at school in Vermont. Aaron De Rosa.
GREETERS: TODAY: Sam & Marion Sybesma (North), Earl & Joan Schlossman (Center), Sam & Lorraine Steen (South). NEXT WEEK: George & Carol Bosma (North), Al & Jan Laauwe (Center), Roger & Jayne Spoelstra (South).
USHERS: TODAY: 9:30 AM - Mark Wisse, Jeff Streelman, Ern Wiegers. (Alternate: Frank Spoelstra). NEXT WEEK: 9:30 AM - Al Laauwe, Mike Holmes, Jerry Bandstra.
NURSERY ATTENDANTS: TODAY: 9:30 AM - Becky Denekamp, Cassidy Abma. NEXT WEEK: 9:30 AM - Jan Laauwe.
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE: THIS WEEK: Beth Fylstra. NEXT WEEK: Trudy Van Beekum.
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP: TODAY: Katie Streelman. NEXT WEEK: Trudy Van Beekum.
SECURITY: TODAY: John King, Sr. NEXT WEEK: Scott Spyckaboer.
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER: TODAY: Pastor Rod. NEXT WEEK: Howard Yeaton.
DEACON’S OFFERING PRAYER: TODAY: Sam Steen. NEXT WEEK: John King, Sr.
PRAYER ROOM: TODAY: Marion Sybesma. NEXT WEEK: Henry & Grace Lootsma.
SUNDAY REFRESHMENTS: TODAY: Linda Spyckaboer. NEXT WEEK: Peggy Keen.
POWERPOINT: THIS WEEK: BUILD - Kyle Streelman. PROJECT - Saskia Trommelen. NEXT WEEK: BUILD - Steve Wisse. PROJECT - Greg Laauwe.
Sunday
9:30 AM - Morning Worship Service
6:00 PM - Evening Worship Service at Cedar Hill CRC in Wyckoff
Monday
6:30 PM - Deacons’ Meeting
7:30 PM - Shepherding Elders’ Meeting
Thursday
8:00 AM - Quilters
Friday
6:30 AM - Men’s Fellowship Group in the Library
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 2016
MORNING WORSHIP
9:30 A.M.
Prelude
Welcome
Moment to Focus Our Hearts… “Be still and know that I am God.”
(Psalm 46:10)
*God Calls Us to Worship Him Alone:
Seek Ye First
*The Lord Greets Us~~We Greet Each Other
*Opening Hymn of Praise:
Shout to the Lord
Prayer of Confession (in unison)
Merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart and mind and strength. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. In your mercy forgive what we have been, help us amend what we are, and direct what we shall be, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon: (Taken from Psalm 103)
O Come, My Soul, Sing Praise to God
Children’s Message
(Children are then dismissed for Children’s Worship)
*Hymn of Preparation:
Speak, O Lord
Prayer for the Spirit's Leading
Scripture Reading: Haggai 1 (p. 1468)
Message:
The Danger of Distractions
*Hymn of Response:
Take My Life and Let It Be
Congregational Prayer
Offerings--
First offering for the General Ministries of MPCRC
Second offering for Faith Promise
(While the offering is received, please sign the maroon fellowship booklet)
Offertory
Offertory Prayer
*Benediction
Closing Prayer:
In Our Lives, Lord
Prelude
*Please stand as you are able.
DO YOU HAVE A SPECIFIC PRAYER CONCERN? Our prayer partners are available to pray with you following the morning service. Please join us in the Prayer Room, (at the end of the hall by the church office), and we will be there to pray with you.
Minster: Pastor Rod Gorter
Organist: Ed Lotz
Children’s Message: Beth Fylstra
Scripture Reading: Michelle Vriesema
Congregational Prayer: Pastor Rod Gorter