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AMERICAN REFORMED CHURCH

Rev. Irwin Van Leeuwen, Pastor

February 5, 2012

MORNING WORSHIP – 9:30 A.M.

We Gather to Worship and Praise

 Prelude – “Chatter with the Angels” – Singing Boys

Welcome and Announcements (signing of Friendship Pads)

Call to Worship:  “Give Thanks and Praise” – Singing Boys

*Praise Hymn:  #514 – “In My Heart There Rings a Melody”

*Prayer of Invitation

*Greeting

Ministry Music:  “Inscription of Hope”- “All Things Bright & Beautiful” – Singing Boys

We Encounter God Through His Word

Children’s Sermon

Scripture:  Psalm 145:1-12

Meditation:  “We are Called to Worship”

Prayer of Application

We Respond to God

Offertory Prayer

Offertory Hymn:  “Laudamus Te” – Singing Boys

Congregational Prayer

Closing Hymn:  #508 – “I Will Sing the Wondrous Story”

*Benediction

*Benediction Song:  “May the Road Rise to Meet You” – Singing Boys                         

*Organ Postlude

*Congregation stands if able

We want to welcome everyone to our services today, especially to those who are visiting.  Please sign our friendship pad as it passes by and be encouraged to come again.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

-  Al Brueggeman as he has cataract surgery on Wed.

-  Gary Teerink as he continues recovery from knee surgery

-  Our service next week

-  Nate Brueggeman as he has elbow surgery on Tuesday

The Singing Boys of Sioux Falls Concert Choir is an auditioned choir for boys 4th grade and higher.  The curriculum includes vocal production, music literacy (reading notes and rhythms), independent singing, foreign language pronunciation, and performance etiquette.  This choir performs in two major concerts per year in December and May, with church and other community performances scheduled throughout the year.   In addition, the Choir travels and performs on two annual tours & also hosts a summer camp for boys ages 8-13. For more information about the Singing Boys of Sioux Falls, visit our website www.singingboysofsiouxfalls.org. The choir is directed by Mr. Del Hubers & accompanied by Mrs. MelAdee Ammann.

 ACTIVITIES OF THE WEEK

Sun:               -    9:30 am Morning Worship

                       -     “Singing Boys” of Sioux Falls

                       -   10:50 am Sunday School

                       -   “Courageous” Sunday School Class in the sanctuary

Mon:             -   6:30 pm Consistory

Wed:             -   2:00 pm Hope Circle

                       -   Wednesday Activities

                       -   3:45 pm Open Gym

                       -   4:30 pm Kid’s Club

                       -   5:30 pm Power Crunch Meal

                       -   6:00 pm The Hub

                       -   6:00 pm Adult Choir Practice

                       -   7:00 pm Adult Bible Study

                       -  7:00 pm Praise Team

Thurs:           -   1:30 pm Mary/Martha Circle

                       -   7:00 pm Faith Circle

Next Sun:      -   10:00 am “Love So Amazing” Service- Multipurpose room – Meal following

                       -   Mission Offering

Upcoming Events:  March 7 – Prayer Day for Crops &

                                 Industry Service

ASSSTING IN WORSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP

                       TODAY                           NEXT WEEK           

   Organist           Julie Kuiper                  Informal Worship

   Pianist              Cecilie Teerink             Informal Worship

   Cable 3 Video  Ron Drent                    Joe Yeske

   Power Point     Donna Van Roekel       Donna Van Roekel

   Nursery            Traci S./Lori S.             Holly M./Darla T.

   Elder Greeter  Rich Hup                      Leo Bosma

   Sound/Video    Craig H./Doug V.R.     Merle K./Doug V.R.

   Adult SS           Norm Teerink               No Sunday School

   Prayer Team   Wendy Huls                 Marian Hayenga

Greeters Today:

Front:  Merle & Joyce Klosterbuer

Office South:  Steve Johnson Family 

Gym South:  Bruce & Donna Kempema

Gym North:  Larry & Ruth Klingenberg                               

Sanctuary:  Tracy Kuipers & Leona Newkirk

Greeters Feb. 12:

Front:  Kurt & Linda Johnson 

Office Door:  Fritz & Bobbie Korthals

Gym South:  Simon & Marilyn Koster

Gym North:  Eric Kruger Family

Inside Multipurpose Room:  Henrietta Brinks & Joan Dekker

SUNDAY SCHOOL: 

                                    Attendance     Offering

                                          48               $58.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

·         We are very grateful to Mr. Del Hubers and the Singing Boys of Sioux Falls for participating in our worship service.  Thank you for blessing us through music as we worship together.

·         TODAY we will begin an adult elective Sunday School class in which we will review the “Courageous” movie.  We will meet in the sanctuary.

·         RCW – Please note that Chairperson for Faith Circle is DeAnn Ossefoort and Vice-Chair is Arthea Raak.

·         You are invited next Sunday to our informal worship service in the multipurpose room at 10:00 am.  A meal will follow the service.  Use this opportunity to invite a friend to worship with you.

·         The Love Auction youth group fundraiser is set for Wednesday, February 29.  It promises to be another great night of fellowship with the Steve Prins Auction Service!  Please list the items you wish to donate in the narthex by Sun., Feb. 12.  Share your gifts and talents with our church family!

·         For those wishing to send get well wishes, Jake and Ruth DeJong's address is 1452 S Ellsworth Road #3796, Mesa, AZ 85208.

·         Adults or high school students interested in the Tornado Relief Mission trip to Joplin, MO can pick up an information sheet in the narthex.  We will be rebuilding homes in this devastated area July 21-27.  Deposits are due by Feb. 26.

·         High school students are encouraged to apply for the Teens Encounter Christ retreat that will be happening at our church on Feb. 17-19.  Church will pay the registration fee for any of our students attending TEC for the first time.  Registration forms are available in the narthex and the youth room.  Turn in completed forms to Maggie ASAP.

·         We are looking for volunteers to bring goodies to share and for people willing to let team members of TEC shower at their homes.  Contact Maggie if you would like to help.

·         February is our month to deliver Mobile Meals.  Please sign up on the sheet in the narthex.  Thanks!

·         Love INC will hold their annual meeting on February 18 from 6:30-8:00 pm at WHS.  There will be a dessert reception and numbers from high school musical groups.  It promises to be an uplifting evening.  Please join us!

LOVE SO AMAZING

Informal Worship Experience

Sunday, February 12

10:00 AM

American Reformed Church Gym

FEATURING:

Coffee Time Before the Service

Contemporary Praise Team

Church Choir Special Numbers

Inspiring Message of Hope

Free Meal Following the Service

Great opportunity to bring a friend to church!