JANUARY 29, 2012

            MORNING WORSHIP: 10:30 A.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

Striking of the Hour

Welcome

*Opening Hymn: No. 147 "How Great Thou Art"

*God's Greeting

Responsive Reading: No. 646 "Present your requests to God"

Hymn: No. 139 "Great is Thy Faithfulness"

Pastoral Prayer

Offering and Offertory

*Hymn of Preparation: No. 620 "Under His Wings"

Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 17:1-16; 18: 7-9, 15-19-26 (18:15)

Sermon" ALMIGHTY GOD AND A PRAYING MAN"

Prayer

*Hymn of Response: No. 408 "How Firm a Foundation"

*Parting Blessing

*Doxology: No. 815 "Praise God from whom all blessings flow"

*The Dismissal

Postlude

Rev. Harvey Ouwinga, Preaching

Organ: Mrs. Carol Dykstra

Piano: Mr. Henk Van Den Eng

EVENING SERVICE

Prelude

Hymn-time: Mr. Larry Gunnink

Welcome and Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: No. 151 "A Mighty Fortress is our God"

*God's Greeting

Responsive Reading: Heidelberg Catechism Lords Day 1

(see back of bulletin)

Hymn of Response: No. 157 "The Love of God"

The Evening Prayer

Offering and Offertory

*Hymn of Preparation: No. 104 (1-4) "O Worship the King"

Scripture Reading: Romans 14 (verses 7-9)

Message: WHO IS YOUR OWNER?"

Prayer

*Hymn of Response: No. 552 "I am Thine O Lord"

*Benediction

*Doxology: No. 788 (3) "Now Thank we all our God"

Rev. Harvey Ouwinga, Preaching

Organ: Mrs. Ruth Cilley

Piano: Mrs. Carol Dykstra

GREETERS TODAY: Barb and Marv Vander Band

HOSTS TODAY: Marilyn & Dale Lemmer; Marion & Don Veenstra

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK: A.M.85, P.M. 80

OFFERING LAST WEEK: $963.02

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK:

SUNDAY: Worship Services at 10:30 A.M. and 5:50 P.M.

MONDAY: Men's Golf at Cypress Greens 2:00 P.M.

TUESDAY: Breakfast at Denny's 8:15 A.M. (Pilot Station on Rt. 27)

                      Senior Bowling at Cypress Lanes 3:00 P.M.

WEDNESDAY: NO BIBLE STUDY

SATURDAY: Breakfast at "The Eatery" 8:15 A.M.

Today is the last Sunday that Pastor Harv and Ardythe Ouwinga are with us.  We thank them for the time spent with us.  Pastor Harv has led us faithfully in worship, Bible Study, and visiting the sick.  It is our prayer that God may richly bless them in the days and years to come.

Next Sunday we will welcome Pastor Eugene Los, and his wife Shirley.  They will be with us for the remaining weeks of this season.

There will be NO Bible Study this Wednesday, February 1.

ADVANCE NOTICE:

Reserve Thursday afternoon, February 23 to sing favorite hymns at the two area nursing homes.  These folks are looking forward to our visit, so let's not disappoint them.  More details to follow.  If you have any questions, talk to Carol Dykstra.

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.  Sign up on the sheet that is in the Fellowship Hall.  If you have any questions, call Will Dick at 956-9783.