(The striking of the hour is the signal for the congregation to observe silence. During this time, be prayerful and reverent in preparation for the worship of our holy God in His sanctuary)
Prelude
Striking of the Hour
Welcome
*Opening Hymn: No. 2 “Holy God, We Praise Thy Name”
*God’s Greeting
Reading: Psalm 51
Hymn: No. 653 “Whiter than Snow”
Pastoral Prayer
Offering and Offertory
*Hymn of Preparation: No. 638 “I Need Thee Every Hour”
Scripture Reading: Mark 1:1-8, 14,15
Sermon: “GOOD NEWS: REPENT”
Prayer
*Hymn of Response: No. 488 “Just as I Am”
*Parting Blessing
*Doxology: No. 815 “Praise God”
*The Dismissal
Postlude
Rev. Eugene Los, Preaching
Organ: Mrs. Carol Dykstra
Piano: Mr. Henk Van den Eng
EVENING WORSHIP – 5:50 P.M.
(The striking of the hour is the signal for the congregation to observe silence. During this time, be prayerful and reverent in preparation for the worship of our holy God in His sanctuary)
Prelude
Hymn-time: Mr. John Knight
Welcome and Call to Worship
*Opening Hymn: No. 21 “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing”
*God’s Greeting
*Apostles Creed
Hymn of Response: No. 499 “I Will Sing the Wondrous Story”
The Evening Prayer
Offering and Offertory
*Hymn of Preparation: No. 737 “Like a River Glorious”
Scripture Reading: John 14:1-14
Message: “IS FAITH IMPORTANT?”
Prayer
*Hymn of Response: No. 539 “My Faith Looks Up to Thee”
*Benediction
*Doxology: No. 237 “Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing”
Rev. Eugene Los, Preaching
Organ: Mrs. Edna Christensen
Piano: Mrs. Ruth Cilly
GREETERS TODAY: Marion and Don Veenstra
HOSTS TODAY: Helene & Arky Navis; Margo & Henk Van den Eng
ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK: A.M. 96; P.M. 68
OFFERING LAST WEEK: $815.00
JANUARY FINANCES:
Expenses - $6,672.52 Receipts - $4,934.64 Deficit – ($1,737.88)
WELCOME VISITORS! We are happy you have joined us in worship today. Please stay for a time of coffee-fellowship in the Fellowship Hall following the morning service.
TODAY WE WELCOME THE REV. EUGENE AND SHIRLEY LOS to our Ministry. We pray they will feel a warm reception as they lead us for the remainder of this winter season. May God bless their time of ministry among us.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK:
SUNDAY: Worship Services at 10:30 A.M. and 5:50P.M.
MONDAY: Board of Trustees Meeting 9:00 A.M.
Men’s Golf at Cypress Greens 2:00 P.M.
TUESDAY: Breakfast at Denny’s 8:15 A.M. (in the Pilot Station on Rt. 27)
Senior Bowling at Cypress Lanes 3:00 P.M.
WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 11:00 A.M. & Brown Bag
SATURDAY: Breakfast at “The Eatery” 8:15 A.M.
WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY will resume this week. Please read the book of Hosea to prepare for this week.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES will meet Monday morning , Feb. 6,at 9 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall.
OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY is extended to the Montsma families in the death of their sister-in-law in Wisconsin.
FEBRUARY POTLUCK SIGN UP SHEETS are in the Fellowship Hall. This is the annual Kentucky Fried Chicken dinner and will be on Thursday, February 16th at 5:30 P.M. Bring your own table setting.
Beverage is provided. ANNUAL MEETING WILL FOLLOW!
GOLF OUTING: The Lake Alfred annual golfing outing will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Cypress Greens. It will start at 10:30 A.M. and will be finished in plenty of time so that everyone can attend the potluck at church that evening. Prizes will be awarded at the Potluck! Sign up on the sheet in the Fellowship Hall. If you have any questions, call Will Dick at 956-9783.
HEIDELBERG CATECHISM
21. Q. WHAT IS TRUE FAITH?
A. True faith is not only a knowledge and conviction
that everything God reveals in his Word is true;
it is also a deep-rooted assurance,
created in me by the Holy Spirit through the gospel that,
out of sheer grace earned for us by Christ,
not only others, but I too
have had my sins forgiven,
have been made forever right with God,
and have been granted salvation.
APOSTLES’ CREED
I believe in God the Father, Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, our Lord;
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary;
Suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, dead, and buried;
He descended into hell;
The third day He rose again from the dead;
He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the
Father Almighty;
From thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit.
I believe a holy catholic Church, the communion of saints;
The forgiveness of sins;
The resurrection of the body;
And the life everlasting. Amen
