Grand Rapids FRC Bulletin

July 28, 2013

Visitors, welcome! We hope you are blessed through worshiping with us this Lords Day.

9:30 AM The Lord Contrasts the Choice of Abraham and Lot

From the Consistory

1. The Background to this Choice Today and next Sunday, Pastor Eric Moerdyk of our Monarch Alberta FRC will conduct our services, the Lord willing. 2. The Crisis that Forced this Choice

Calendar
July 30 (Tuesday) 12:30 PM Ladies fold laundry at Christian Rest Home. July 31 (Wednesday) 6:30 PM Vacation Bible School August 1 (Thursday) 710 PM Youth Group at the Hermans home (note change). Remember a snack! August 6 (Tuesday) 4 PM Youth Group neighborhood work day at a home on Matilda St. with dinner afterward at the Herman's home.

3. The Direction Established in this Choice

Scripture: Genesis 13

Text: Genesis 13

5:50 PM SONG SERVICE: Psalter 160: all and Psalter 248: 4,5 6:00 PM The Lord Warns Lot about His Choice 1. Through a Devastating Loss

August 7 (Wednesday) 6:30 PM Vacation Bible School August 10 (Saturday) 3 PM Youth Group outing at VanKempen's cottage. August 10 (Saturday) 7 PM Informal service at Mel Trotter mission.

2. Through an Unexpected Deliverance

Church Family
Please Remember in Our Prayers: Mr. Jim Kwekel, Mr. Trent Timmer, Mr. Howard Vanden Toorn, Mr. Rick VanderVeen and Mrs. Ruth Wiley. Pastor Nicodemus Ude is scheduled for cataract surgery this Tuesday.

3. Through a Powerful Example

Scripture: Genesis 14

Text: Genesis 14

Shut-ins: Mrs. Elsie Arnoudse, Mr. Everett Beute, Mrs. Fran Hekman, Mrs. Dorothy Hitchcock, Mr. Cornelius Jobse, Mrs. Barb Kwekel, Mr. & Mrs. Al and Shirley Vanden Toorn, Mrs. Gertrude VanderGraaf and Mrs. Marian VerHage. Serviceman: Dan Arnoudse

The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; Psalm 20:1

Other News
Word & Deed Monthly Update In Myanmar, its common for children from impoverished homes to drop out of school and go to work to help meet the needs of the family. With no proper education or suitable employment, many children and young people develop destructive habits (excessive smoking and alcoholism). Through the Good Shepherd Home, 20 children are given food, shelter, medical care and an education, but in addition they are also taught in the Word each day and worship at the Grace Reformed Church in Yangon. Please pray that the Lords name will be glorified through the lives of the these children. From the Family Camp Committee: Brochures for this year's family camp are now available! If you have already registered for camp, a copy is in your church mailbox. For those of you interested in being a day visitor, there are extra copies of the brochure, along with day visitor forms, in the narthex. Please think about joining us! Day visitor forms and payment are due back to Andy and Cindy VandenToorn no later than August 4. Pregnancy Resource Center - We need your help! We have a critical need for the following items: baby wash and lotion, new infant outfits for boys and girls (birth to 12 months), new infant sleepers for boys and girls (birth to 12 months), receiving blankets, cribs sheets, and crib mattress pads. Please prayerfully consider partnering with families who need a helping hand. You may deliver essential baby items to our Wyoming Office at 2438 28th Street SW, Wyoming, Michigan 49519. PRTS gets a few requests from individuals each year looking for housing during the Puritan Reformed Conference. If you are willing to host an individual or family for a couple of nights, please contact Chris Hanna at 432-3407. 2013 Puritan Reformed Conference - PRTS will hold its annual conference on August 22-24 with the theme "The Beauty and Glory of Christian Living". The conference will include addresses by Dr. Michael Barrett, Dr. Joel Beeke, Dr. Jerry Bilkes, Rev. Brian Croft, Rev. Ian Hamilton, Dr. David Murray, Rev. Brian Najapfour, Rev. John Tweeddale, and Dr. William VanDoodewaard. A petition called the Abortion Insurance Opt-Out Act is available in the narthex for your consideration. The petition seeks to initiate legislation that would make insurance coverage for elective abortions optional and offer a degree of legal protection to individuals and businesses in Michigan who believe in the sanctity of life.

Sermon Notes
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Nursery
Today Morning Room A Courtney Prince Emma Vander Boon Cora Beute Josephine Haab Next Week Morning Jana Birn Misty Huckstead Ruthanne Karel Louisa Haab July Mother in Charge Room B Julie Timmer Lisa Van Strien Liz Prince Gabby Karel Margaret Kleyn Trienna Moerdyk Jen Klaasen Hannah Kleyn Cherise Bergsma

Evening

Evening

Ushers
Morning Today Next Week Steve Kleyn Mark Arnoudse Evening Jason Beeke Henry Boven

Offerings
First Collection Today Next Week General Fund General Fund Second Collection Education Fund Family Camp Fund Collection Boxes HRC Food Pantry Word & Deed

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Song Service: Psalter 160: all and Psalter 248: 4, 5

LITURGY July 28, 2013 Morning Service Votum & Salutation Psalter: 436 Law Scripture Reading: Genesis 13 Text: Genesis 13 Psalter: 31: 1, 2, 3 Pastoral Prayer Offertory Psalter: 325 Sermon: The Lord Contrasts the Choice of Abraham and Lot Psalter: 27 Prayer Offertory Psalter: 228 Benediction Doxology: 315 ******

LITURGY July 28, 2013 Evening Service Votum & Salutation Psalter: 251 Scripture Reading: Genesis 14 Text: Genesis 14 Apostles Creed Psalter: 87 Pastoral Prayer Offertory Psalter: 207 Sermon: The Lord Warns Lot about His Choice Psalter: 383 Prayer Offertory Psalter: 328 Benediction Doxology: 196 ******