MORNING WORSHIP: September 8, 2013 ~ 9:15 AM Psalm 118

Cornerstone How Great is Our God How Great Thou Art (#21)
Sacrament of Holy Baptism Tanner Jay Hansen, Abbie Jo Hansen, and Brinlee Rae Goslinga Prayers of Thanks and Petition Ministry in Music: Corky Koerselman, Barb Vander Veen and Clark Haken

Shine on Us
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The Power of Your Love NATION/SHIFT: MOSES WHEN YOU THINK YOU CANT
Exodus 3-4 Pastor Tim Breen

Lead On, O King Eternal (#747, vss. 1, 2, alt)

Alt: Lead on, O King Eternal, we hear the clarion call to service in worlds unconquered for You, our All in All. With mission field before us, with torches gripped in hand, with Spirits gifts empowering we claim this promised land.

The Lords Blessing

Lead On, O King Eternal (#747, vs. 3)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome. . . This is our Fathers House. We hope you will join in our worship and celebration, and that you will find Christian friendliness which brings you back again and again.

Following worship, elders are available for prayer. If you have a praise, a need, or a question of a spiritual nature, the elders invite you to meet with them in the Prayer Room (across from the Fireside Room, north side, first floor). Nursery facilities are located at the south end of the Education Unit, lower level. The Cry Room is located by the north entrance to the Sanctuary.
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CHURCH-WIDE MEMORY VERSE: When I am afraid, I will trust in you. Psalm 56:3 BROADCASTS Radio Sundays, 9:15 AM & 5:30 PM (KSOU 93.9 FM) Cable TV Live on Channel 20 and re-broadcast on Tuesdays & Fridays, 7 PM (Channel 3 or 12) Website address: www.frcoc.org TODAYS OPPORTUNITIES Summer Worship Team rehearsal: 7:30 AM instrumentalists 7:50 AM add vocalists 9:00 AM Prayer Huddle in the Prayer Room. You are invited to come and pray for the upcoming worship time. 9:15 AM Morning Worship. The nation of Israel began to take shape under the leadership of Moses. Moses was unsure of himself, yet God used him to do great things. Thank you to the summer worship team members and the trio from Sibley for leading us in worship. We rejoice with Dan and Beth Goslinga in the baptism of Tanner Jay Hansen, Abbie Jo Hansen and Brinlee Rae Goslinga. May God bless this family as they grow together in love. 5:15 PM Prayer Huddle in the Prayer Room. You are invited to join in praying for the worship time. 5:30 PM Evening Worship. Using texts from 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Tim gives us glimpses of what the early church was like. Thanks to Mary Reinders and the vocal trio for their music tonight. SERVING US TODAY CONSISTORY HOSPITALITY: Dan Landegent WORSHIP HOSPITALITY: 8:50 AM Virg Muilenburg and J.R. Siebersma Center/FH; Ron K. and Bonnie De Jong North; Brian and Patty De Kock South; 5:10 PM Harold and Bev De Jager Center/FH COFFEE & PUNCH: Harv & Cheryl Van Klompenburg, Bill & Kathy Van Marel, Stan & Muriel Van Otterloo WELCOME CENTER: Lyle & Mary Lundgren

CHILD CARE ATTENDANTS: 8:50 AM Infant Lora Brandt, Diane Koele, Dawn Kroese, Kari Vanden Brink; 8:50 AM Toddler Sara Van Zee, Shawna Pottebaum, Amanda Huitink, Emma De Jong VALET: Rob Bruxvoort, Shannon Puttmann, Randy VanDe Griend, Leon Ver Steeg COLLEGE BREAKFAST MINISTRY: Lyle & Mary Lundgren, Dale & Cheryl Hiemstra, Tom & Carla Hydeen, Gary & Linda Te Grotenhuis, Jim & Bonnie Huygens, J.R. & Audrey Siebersma SERVING US NEXT SUNDAY CONSISTORY HOSPITALITY: Bob Van Gelder WORSHIP HOSPITALITY: 8:50 AM Les & Bev Douma - Center/FH; Dale & Cheryl Hiemstra North; Bob & Betsy Huibregtse South; 5:10 PM Casey & Gladys Korver Center/FH COFFEE & PUNCH: Audley & Donna Van Peursem, Nora Van Peursem and Melinda Van Roekel, Eric & Rachel Van Ravenhorst WELCOME CENTER: Laurie Roesner CHILD CARE ATTENDANTS: 8:50 AM Infant Leah Pennings, Peg Te Grotenhuis, Brenda Bruxvoort, Jake De Kock. 8:50 AM Toddler Michelle Vaas, Emily De Jong, Rachel Meekma, Emma De Groot. VALET: Eric Van Ravenhorst, Marv De Koster, Mike De Koster, Arlen Smit COLLEGE BREAKFAST MINISTRY (9:30-10:15 AM): Amy Eben, Randy & Karen VanDer Maaten, Nick & Allison Adams, Doug & Peg Te Grotenhuis, Jay & Roz Wielenga, Vi Block, Stacie Jorgensen NEWS AND NOTES Staff Meeting, Wednesday, Sept 11th, 8 AM, Fireside Room. Note: starting in September, the church staff meeting will be on Wednesday of each week instead of Tuesday. Special guest speaker, Rob Roozeboom will give his testimony and share Rise Ministries mission, Monday, September 9th, 7 PM. All men, women and children are encouraged to come for Robs presentation. Guests are welcome. Blocks & Knots will display the handmade quilts that will be distributed to various ministries. Coffee, juice and cookies will be served by Womens Ministries. If you are willing to bring 2 dozen cookies, please sign up at the Welcome Center. 3

EVENING WORSHIP: September 8, 2013 ~ 5:30 PM Prelude Mary Reinders

Built on the Rock (#705) Bind Us Together (#690)

Ministry in Music: Linda Dykstra, Nicki Kuiper, Mike Krommendyk, Kim Huizenga (piano)

Wonderful Merciful Savior His Eye is on the Sparrow God is Here! (#701, vss. 1-3) THE VALUES OF AN EMERGING CHURCH
1 Thessalonians Pastor Tim Breen Ministry in Music God Be With You The Lords Blessing

God is Here! (#701, vss. 4)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Library Board Meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 10th, 7 PM in the library. Leadership Council Meeting, Wednesday, Sept. 11th, 6:30 AM. Wednesday Night Dinner Night will begin on Sept. 11th. Plan to join us for a meal (freewill donation) in the fellowship hall between 5:30 and 6:30 PM, prior to other Wednesday evening activities. Church Picnic, Sunday, Sept. 15th, 10:30 AM, Windmill Park. Grab your lawn chair and join our annual church picnic in the park. Festivities will begin with a time of fellowship at 10:00 AM and worship at 10:30. Childrens activities and a BBQ meal to follow (freewill donation). You will want to stick around following the meal for a whimsical production by your church staff. This is a wonderful opportunity to worship our Lord and Savior in His creation while enjoying a relaxing time with our brothers and sisters in Christ. In case of inclement weather, we will meet at the church.

College Students: You are invited to enjoy breakfast prior to the service each Sunday morning, 8:459:10 AM, Fireside Room. Come and bring your friends. Due to the church outdoor service and picnic on Sept. 15, breakfast will be served at church from 9:30 10:15 AM. Discover First Lunch: Sunday Oct. 13th, 11:30 AM, Fireside Room. All new members, prospective members, persons wishing to make profession of faith, or frequent visitors are encouraged to attend. We will share lunch together, tour the church campus, discuss the history and vision of the congregation, and discuss what membership at FRC involves. If you would like to join us, please e-mail Pastor Tim, pastortim@frcoc.org, so we can get an accurate count for lunch. We hope to see you there! WANTED: New pajamas for Mexico children. The Tapestries of Life group will be distributing new pajamas to children during their trip, Oct. 26th - Nov. 2nd. There will be a marked box in the fellowship hall for your donations. All sizes accepted. Contact Kathy Van Marel for more info, kabivm@yahoo.com or 707-4212. WEE BLESSINGS PRESCHOOL continues fundraising. Used printer ink cartridges are recycled for cash, and Pizza Ranch wagon wheels (from carryout boxes) are turned in for money. Place them in the designated boxes under the Wee Blessings banner in the fellowship hall. Contact Tamara Breen for more info, tamarabreen@gmail.com . Attention cookers, bakers and casserole makers! The church freezer ministry is in need of your help! If you would like to share your favorite meal with someone in need, please consider adding it to the freezer. Mark all dishes with all necessary info and write your donation on the white board on the freezer door. Thank You! ONLY A FEW SEATS LEFT! On Saturday, Dec. 14th, a bus will head for a dinner theater, Its a Wonderful Life, near Minneapolis. Plans are to leave at 8:30 AM, returning about 10:30 PM. Cost of $45 includes morning refreshments, dinner buffet, theater ticket, and bus transportation. Contact Missy at 737-4909 if interested. FINANCIAL UPDATE Last weeks offering: $ 24,400.00 Weekly budget goal: $ 22,067.00 Offering year to date: $ 194,267.00 Year-to-date goal: $ 220,670.00 5

CONGREGATIONAL CONCERNS: Prayer Line - #737-8500 WITH OUR HOSPITALIZED Orange City Area Health System: Betty De Jong and Dianne De Haan Mercy Hospital, Sioux City: Arlene Mouw WORSHIP/PRAYER MINISTRY MINISTRY in MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES: Wednesday, Sept. 11th 7:208:00 PM, Cherub Choir (chapel) and Childrens Choir (lower level, west side) 8:009:00 PM, Sanctuary Choir (choir room) MINISTRY in PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES: O.C. Noon-time Prayer Fellowship, Tuesday, Sept. 10th, ATLAS Bldg. Prayer Warriors, Wednesday, Sept. 11th , 6:30 PM, Fireside Room. Focus: Belgic Confession, Article 21, The Atonement. WOMENS MINISTRY Blocks and Knots, Wednesday, Sept 11th, 1 PM, lower level (west side). Coffee & cookies: Jackie Stamey. Visitors are welcome. A New Ladies Bible Study Group is being considered. It will be a daytime group. If interested, come to the organizational meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 11th, 2 PM in the Fireside Room. Miriam Bible Study, first meeting on Sept. 12th, 11:30 AM at Nederlanders Grill. Call Mary Lundgren (737-3355) or Anita Bomgaars (737-4742) with questions or for more info. Real Life Women will not meet in Sept. due to the Rob Roozeboom presentation. If you are willing to sew a few Mercy Bags at home, or if you have some in progress (they need to be completed by Oct. 1), please call LeeAnn Smit at 737-2434 she needs a count for the upcoming Mexico trip. Thank you to all the dedicated men and women who have been so faithful in working on our projects this past year!

CHILDRENS MINISTRY Note to parents and teachers of grades K 5 students. Today, following the morning service, you are invited to the Choir Room (lower level) to learn more about the new 252 Basics Sunday School curriculum. Please join us to discover how the program works and how to implement the curriculum throughout the week with your family. 7 KEYS FOR KIDS Devotionals for July, August and September are still available for your family at the Kids Connection table. Kids Connection: Over 170 children have registered for Kids Connection for the 2013-14 school year. Volunteers are always needed. Please consider connecting and investing in the lives of Gods kids! Contact Leanne Bonnecroy if interested, 737-4909 or leanne@frcoc.org. Kids Quest (Catechism) begins this Wednesday, Sept. 11th with Parents Night. We ask that all parents of children grades K 5 attend this meeting to meet your childs teacher, learn more about Kids Quest and ask any questions you may have. Our meeting will begin at 6:30 PM, following Wednesday Night Dinner Night. A meal will be served (freewill donation) between 5:30 and 6:30 in the fellowship hall. Sunday School will begin Sunday, September 22nd. Have you turned in your child information form? Please do so as soon as possible. You will find a form at the Welcome Center in a file folder, in the Sept. Focus newsletter, or online at frcoc.org. Please return completed forms to Leanne Bonnecroy as soon as possible. Thanks! Advance Notice to Parents and Teachers: Melissa J. MacDonald, a childrens ministry innovator, consultant, coach, writer, speaker, trainer, leader, lover of ALL things kids ministry. except stale Cheerios and cranky volunteers, is coming to Orange City! Melissa is the National Childrens Disciple-Making Ministries Specialist for the Christian and Missionary Alliance; she will be here at FRC on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 1:00 4:00 PM. Melissa will talk to parents and teachers on How Kids Learn and Learning Styles. She is funny, knowledgeable, and a true lover of all things kids! Please mark your calendar for this truly fun learning event.

YOUTH MINISTRY JAM will be exploring A Year With Jesus on Wednesday nights this school year, starting this Wednesday, Sept. 11th, from 6:30-7:30 PM at First Impact. Well focus in on things you might not know about who Jesus is, what He did, and what He taught. Well also play a game called, Lamentations or Taylor Swift Lyric? SURF will begin a new teaching series, 11 vs. The World, this Wednesday, Sept. 11th, from 8:00-9:00 PM at First Impact. Well talk about the hours after Jesus crucifixion in Jerusalem and how His message spread from there to the world. Well also play the game Tweetable Tweets. SURF is going to Skyzone on Saturday, Sept. 14th! Leave from church at 7:30 PM, returning at approx. 12:30. Two hours of jump time, pizza and pop is provided. $10 and a waiver are needed join in on the fun. Combined high school night on Wednesday, Sept. 25th. SURF will join forces with Trinity and New Hope at First Impact from 8:00-9:00 PM to finish our 11 vs. The World teaching series. JAM and SURF Family Board Game Night, Wednesday, Oct. 2nd. Mark your calendars! Sub Sales start today and orders will be taken through Sept. 22nd. Subs and croissants will be available to pick up on Wednesday, Oct. 9th. Get Connected Parents can sign up to receive our parent e-mail newsletter at the website: bit.ly/frcparent. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Nathan & Brianna Martin, NWC alumni and missionaries with OMF International in Cambodia, will speak at Northwesterns Chapel on Monday, Sept. 9th, 10:05 AM and Tuesday, Sept. 10th, 11:05 AM. The services are free and open to the public. Friendship Bible Pizza Supper, Wednesday, Sept. 11th, 6:30 PM in the party room at the Orange City Pizza Ranch. Interested in helping to launch an Agriculture Program at Unity? Free dinner/presentation on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 6:00 7:00 PM. The RSVP deadline has been extended to Sept. 12th. If planning to attend, RSVP to dkurtzleben@unitychristian.net.

Selah concert week at Unity Christian High School! Thursday, Sept. 12th, 7 PM at the Performing Arts Center at Unity. Tickets are still available, $20/person, and can be purchased at Touch of Hope, True Vine or Dove Bookstore, or by emailing dkurtzleben@unitychristian.net. If you have purchased tickets but have not yet picked them up, please stop by Unitys Development office this week between 9 AM and 3 PM. Call (712)737-4114 with questions. Fall Society Meeting for Orange City Christian School, Monday, Sept. 16, 7 PM in the school gym. Election of new board members, financial reports, principals education report and recognition of staff members service. All parents and constituents are encouraged to attend. COFFEE BREAK, an interdenominational Bible study for women of all ages, will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 18 with a brunch from 9:3011:00 AM in the basement of Calvary Christian Reformed Church. Free childrens ministry and nursery. Come, no matter what level of Bible knowledge, and bring a friend! ATLAS Life Support Run/Walk, Saturday, Sept. 21, 8:00 AM. Life Support is a 13.1 mile walk or run from Sioux Center to Orange City. Walk or run in honor of someone who has supported your lifes journey. The course also includes a color run. The finish line, at OC swimming pool, includes a pancake and ice cream meal (freewill donation), live music and more! Find race info, including registration, at www.atlasorangecityarea.com. Register today! ???s call 737-4090. NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE TO CELEBRATE RAIDER DAYS: Raider Days Homecoming and Family Weekend, Sept. 27th & 28th . Dedication of the DeWitt Learning Commons, Friday, Sept 27th, 4 PM. Other traditions include the Red Raider Road Race, Morning on the Green family carnival, Raider Days Concert, childrens theatre production, and football and soccer games. Reunions will be held for eight classes and the 1973 and 1983 national championship football teams. View the complete schedule at www.nwciowa.edu/raider-days. RED RAIDER ROAD RACE: Saturday, Sept. 28th, 8:30 AM, starting at the track in De Valois Stadium. Participants can choose between an 8K or 4K race, or walking one mile around the stadium track. Pre-registration is $20 for runners and $10 for walkers. Registration is $25 on the day of the race. Register online at: www.nwciowa.edu/raider-road-race.

Womens Bible Studies to begin this fall: Dover Church is hosting several Bible studies for area women. Study materials are available for groups to borrow if they choose to meet off-site. For more info contact Mary Wichers, (712)707-3690 or womensbiblestudy@doverchurch.org. ATTENTION MOMS! Moms in Prayer for the MOC-FV school district will meet on Mondays at 8:15 AM at the First Reformed Church/Orange City preschool Sunday School room. (Enter through the south alley door to lower level.) Experience Gods peace and hope when you pray scripturally and specifically for your children and their schools, alongside other moms. Wont you join us in prayer for the next generation? For more info, visit www.momsinprayer.org or contact Peg Te Grotenhuis at 707-8199. Grief Support Group offered by Orange City Health & Hospice, five consecutive Monday afternoons from Sept. 30th Oct. 28th, 12:30 2:30 PM. Provides directed group support within an educational format. No cost to attend, but donations are appreciated. To pre-register, call OC Health & Hospice at (712)737-5279. Circle of Support Sessions, sponsored by the Orange City Area Health System, MOCHA Kiwanis Club, Sioux County Community Health Partners, Compass Pointe Behavioral Health Services, and Creative Living Center, will begin its second season on Tuesday, Sept. 10th from 6:308:00 PM at Prairie Winds Event Center. Topic: Medical and Recreational Marijuana Use and Legislation. Speaker: Dr. Christian Thurstone, Medical Director of Substance Abuse Treatment, Education and Prevention at Denver Health/Hospital Authority. Light refreshments will be served. For more info, contact Lisa Burg at (712)737-5367. Northwestern College will host Preview Days to introduce the college to high school juniors and seniors. Dates are Oct. 4, 18 & 25; Nov. 1, 8, & 18; Dec. 6; Jan. 24; Feb. 24; March 14; and April 4. The Nov. 1 Preview Day will be a Departmental Showcase where students can experience a more in-depth visit with a particular academic department. Contact Laura De Boer in admissions by calling 800-747-4757 or email visit@nwciowa.edu. Do you have a desire to work with youth? The Landing, a new program sponsored by ATLAS Orange City for 6th8th graders struggling with lifes hurts, habits and hang-ups, begins Sept. 17th and will be held every Tuesday from 4:00-6:00 PM at the First Impact building in Orange City. For more info, contact ATLAS at 737-4090.

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LEADERSHIP

CHURCH STAFF Rev. Timothy Breen, Lead Pastor Rev. Mark Haverdink, Pastor of Congregational Life Mrs. Leanne Bonnecroy, Director of Childrens Ministries
Mrs. Missy Dokter, Administrative Assistant/Womens Ministries Coordinator

Mr. Ross Enger, Director of Youth Ministries Mr. Tom Hydeen, Director of Worship & Prayer Mr. Galen Kleinwolterink, Custodian Mrs. Grace Oldenkamp, Office Assistant Mrs. Merilee Pennings, Church Accountant

WEE BLESSINGS PRE-SCHOOL STAFF Mrs. Sherry Lang, Director/Teacher of 4-year-olds Mrs. Morgan Swier, Teacher of 3-year-olds Mrs. Denise Dekker, Teachers Aide of 4-year-olds Mrs. Karen Roghair, Teachers Aide of 3-year-olds

CONSISTORY Elders Mark Bloemendaal Paul Janssen Clark Pennings Mark Vellinga Marty Guthmiller Bob Van Gelder Bob Wiersma Tim Zeutenhorst Barry Brandt Gary Cleveringa Lyle Korver Terry Meekma 2014 2014 2014 2014 2015 2015 2015 2015 2016 2016 2016 2016 Deacons Jon De Koster Don Vaas Arlo Van Beek Kurt Wierda Dan Landegent Randy VanDe Griend Bill Van Marel Eric Van Ravenhorst Nick Adams Doug Alons Daron De Jong Brian De Kock 2014 2014 2014 2014 2015 2015 2015 2015 2016 2016 2016 2016

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