The scripture used in March 14th worship and
prayer service:
New
Testament Scripture: I
Corinthians 11:17-34
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Photos of the March 14, 2010 10AM Church Worship Service
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Kathy Smith, a member of our congregation and on staff at Calvin Seminary, preached for us this morning. God's word to us this morning was based on I Corinthians 11:17-34 and the title of the sermon was "Discerning the Body". There are two ways to discern the body of Christ: 1.) personal discernment in taking the bread and wine and recognizing in that act of worship an encounter with the very Son of God; 2.) communal discernment as we become the body of Christ as a church body . . . sharing in the body and blood of Jesus and allowing that act of worship to affect our living with each other.
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Hilda T. is at home recovering from walking pneumonia. She has difficulty breathing. Please pray for her recovery.
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Jo B. is participating in a surgical mission trip to Xocempich, Mexico. Our team of 28 people leaves on Friday the 19th of March and will return on the 28th. We will be doing mainly gynecological procedures as well as teaching health care to women in the village. Please pray for safe travel, smooth passage of all medical supplies through customs, and successful surgeries.
CHURCH FAMILY
“Rich had surgery this past Wednesday for a torn rotator cuff. We are thankful that surgery went well and we ask for your prayers for a good recovery. Thank you.”
Rich and Joy A.
Remember our Youth Group
today as they worship at Camp Tall Turf as part of their weekend
Spiritual Retreat. Pray that the 18 high schoolers and 5 leaders may be
blessed by their time together, and that they will come home safely this
afternoon.
Lois O.s (USA, Africa) . Lois planned to complete her 7 weeks of teaching in Africa as of yesterday. Today she is flying to Johannesburg, then connecting to a 16-hour nonstop flight to Atlanta, and finally a flight to Chicago. Pray for safe travel, a minimum of hassles, and a safe arrival home again after this extensive trip.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Save the Date: Reserve
Saturday, April 17 for the Annual First Church Volleyball Tournament for
Christian Education. More details to follow!
Council Selection:
Today is the last day to turn in your nomination forms to June D. or
Joel R.
Game Night: All are
welcome to come to the Fellowship Hall this Friday, March 19 from 6:30 –
8:30 pm for games and refreshments. Bring a favorite game and a snack
to share; drinks will be provided. Hope to see you there!
The committee for the
Seder Supper is looking for a few volunteers to help on the
afternoon of March 28 with set up and final food preparation. If you
are interested, please contact Wanda Cowan Donna S. or Carole D.
The Women’s Evening Lenten
Tea is Tuesday, March 23 from 7-9 pm. Call the church office
(452-4370) to make reservations for you and your friends!
March Food Pantry Item of
the Month: canned fruit.
The Youth Group Girls’
Bible Study will not meet at Sarah’s house on March 23. Instead, we
will attend the Women's Lenten Tea together from 7 – 9 pm at church.
Please RSVP to Sarah by this Wednesday. Hope everyone can come
and share a special evening of worship and fellowship together!
Mark your calendars now
for the annual youth group sponsored Easter Breakfast! All are
invited to come before the morning worship service to share a time of
food and fellowship. Donations will be accepted to help fund the youth
group summer service project to Pittsburgh. Don’t miss it!
Good Friday: Be sure
to reserve Good Friday evening for the annual Tenebrae (darkening)
service. This moving service remembering Christ’s suffering has become
an important event in the Holy Week observances of First, Eastern and
Sherman Street Christian Reformed Churches. The service will be at
Sherman St. CRC on April 2 at 7:30 pm.
Sunday Morning Adult Ed:
Join us next week at 9 am as Klasien V, who has returned from
Surinam, shares what God is doing there.
Midweek: This
Wednesday is the last regular midweek. Classes will meet one last time
and Steve S. will be presenting some of his spiritual journey in Adult
Ed. After this week we will take 2 weeks off and start meeting with just
a meal on April 7.
Visiting Opportunity:
Beginning today you will have a unique opportunity to visit someone in
our church. After church in the fellowship hall there will be a table
with “Visiting Opportunity” cards. On each card is the name and address
of someone in our church who would appreciate a visit from time to time.
If you are willing to make a 20-30 minute visit in the next month,
please pick up a card and go whenever it is convenient for you.
Depending on how this works we will likely make a new batch of cards
monthly or every other month. Please return the card to the church
office or call when you have made the visit. Thanks so much!
Bates Place: Please
pray for an event to be held this Friday, from 2 –5 pm, when Bates Place
will be hosting an informational session on how to work with Friend of
the Court (child support) and driver responsibility fee issues.
Representatives from FOC and Legal Aid will be there, and we anticipate
a large turnout. Please pray that people will be helped in their
situation and also see the witness of Christ as we deal with practical
issues of life.
Car Repair Day: Our next car repair day is Saturday, March 27 starting at
9 am. If you are willing to
help, please contact Dave L. Also, if your car is in desperate need of
an oil change and you can’t figure out how to get it done, call Dave or
Mark Van Drunen (334-7994).
Midweek Corner for March 17:
Cooks: Tom F, Jim VW, Jan VK, Pat H, Carla M, Herm W
Clean Up: Laurie W. Marc Y., Jan & Dave S.
Table Hosts: Scott W.
Nursery: June D.,
Scott W., Shelly Y.
Pine Rest Church
Assistance Program: “Everyone was walking on eggshells at our
house. An appointment with the CAP counselor really helped our family
better understand and manage our stress.” To learn more, call the CAP
Hotline at 455-6210.
Seder Supper: In keeping with our Lenten focus on the Lord’s Supper, we will be celebrating the Seder Supper on March 28 at 5 pm. The Seder Supper marks the beginning of the Passover Celebration on the Jewish calendar and celebrates the saving work of God in delivering His people from Egypt. In an intimate evening with his disciples, Jesus also celebrated this meal, sharing communion with them and confirming his own life would be given to save his people. The Jewish custom was to celebrate this meal with families. We invite you to bring your family and come celebrate with us. Please sign-up below and give this RSVP to the church office.
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Family name
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Number of adults attending _________ Number of children _____________
Kindly RSVP by Sunday, March 21