FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT             
 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. 512 “Jesus is All the World to Me”

*God’s Greeting

Responsive Reading No. 547 “Hope and Trust in God”

Hymn No. 552 “I Am Thine, O Lord”

 Pastoral Prayer

 Offering and Offertory

*Hymn of Preparation: No. 536 “Have Faith in God”

 Scripture Reading: Genesis 12:1

Sermon:      “A STRANGE CALL TO AN UNKNOWN FUTURE”

 Prayer

*Hymn of Response No. 539 “My Faith Looks Up to Thee

*Parting Blessing

*Doxology: NO. 682 (vs. 1) “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”

*The Dismissal

Postlude

                           Rev. Harvey Ouwinga, Preaching

                           Organ: Mrs. Ruth Cilley

                           Piano: Mr. Henk van den Eng

                           

WELCOME: We heartily welcome everyone!  May you experience the Lord’s Blessing and share the blessing with everyone else.  You are invited to the coffee hour that follows in the Fellowship Hall.             

 

                          EVENING WORSHIP -5:50 P.M.

 

Prelude

Striking of the Hour

Hymntime: Mr. Dale Lemmer

Welcome and Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn: No. 501 “Now I Belong to Jesus”

*God’s Greeting

Responsive Reading: No. 379 “Christ, The Redeemer”

Hymn of Response: No. 410 “Standing on the Promises”

The Evening Prayer

Offering and Offertory

Hymn of Preparation: No. 560 “More About Jesus”

Scripture Reading: Genesis 12:1-9 (vs. 3,4)

Message:      “GOD’S COVENANT WITH ABRAM”   

Prayer

*Hymn of Response: No. 567 “Nearer, Still Nearer”

*Benediction

*Doxology: No. 568 (vs. 2) “May the Mind of Christ”         

Postlude

                       

                       Rev. Harvey Ouwinga, Preaching

                       Organ: Mrs. Carol Dykstra

                       Piano. Mrs. Ruth Cilley                

                        

 GREETERS TODAY: Arlene and Jack Alles                     

HOSTS TODAY:  Bette and Al Boeve

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK: A.M. 35; P.M. 37

ATTENDANCE THANKSGIVING: 37

OFFERING LAST WEEK: $303.00

OFFERING THANKGIVING $149.00

 

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK:

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

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

TUESDAY: Breakfast at Denny’s (in the new Pilot Station) 8:15 A.M.

WEDNESDAY: Bible Study  11 A.M.  Brown  Bag

SATURDAY: Breakfast at the “Eatery” 8:15 A.M.

FLU SEASON  is here!  To try to help stop the spread of germs, a hand sanitizer dispenser has been placed by the door of the sanctuary and also one on the table in the Fellowship Hall.

BREAKFAST OUT:  We know you love to eat breakfast out. Notice in the calendar for the week that a group gathers on Tuesdays and Saturdays for breakfast and good fellowship.  Everyone is most welcome!

ADVANCE NOTICE:  Reserve Tuesday afternoon, December 13^th, to sing Christmas Carols at two area nursing homes. More details will follow as the time gets closer.