MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

The New Testament Challenge

9:30 A.M.

EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE

The New Testament Challenge
Prelude

5:30 P.M.

Prelude Welcome & Announcements ...........................................Pastor Steve Igo Congregational Greeting ................................... The Passing of the Peace The Living God Calls Us to Worship .................... Apostolic Salutation By Word* ....................................................................... Call to Worship

Gathering Songs ...................................................... Elder Ted Himebook Welcome & Announcements .......................................... Pastor Steve Igo

The Living God Summons Us ................................ Call to Worship We Enter Into Gods Presence
In Song .....................................We Come, O Christ, to You, Hymn 181 In Prayer ................................................................ Prayer of Approach

We Enter Into Gods Presence

In Song* ................................................ Fairest Lord Jesus, Hymn 170 In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach God Embraces Us in Amazing Grace In Scripture ...................................................................... John 3:22-36 We Respond in Consecration In Prayer ......................... Prayer to Confess Sin & Assurance of Pardon In Song* ................................................................I Cannot Tell, Insert With Public Vows ....................................... Reception of New Member Catherine Postmus In Song* ..................................................................... Thy Word, Insert

God Welcomes Us
In Scripture ........................................................................ Acts 1:1-11

We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer .................................... Prayer of Confession & Thanksgiving In Song* ....................................... Great is Thy Faithfulness, Hymn 32

God Feeds Us In Scripture...................................................... The Book of Luke In Sermon ............... THE NEW TESTAMENT CHALLENGE LUKE We Respond in Commitment ...................... Prayer of Application
In Song* ...................................All Glory, Laud and Honor, Hymn 235 In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings In Prayer ............................................................ Congregational Prayer In Song* .............................Most Perfect is the Law of God, Hymn 153

God Feeds Us In Scripture ............................................. The Book of Colossians In Sermon .... THE NEW TESTAMENT CHALLENGE COLOSSIANS
We Respond in Commitment ............................... Prayer of Application In Song* ......................Christ, of All My Hopes the Ground, Hymn 518 In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings

God Blesses Us ........................................................... Benediction The Law of the Lord is Perfect, Hymn 152 (refrain only) More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold. Sweeter also than honey, and the honey comb.

God Blesses Us ............................................................Benediction Holy Bible, Book Divine, Hymn 137 (v. 1 only) Holy Bible, book divine, precious treasure, you are mine. Mine to tell me whence I came; mine to teach me what I am.

The Lords Day August 28, 2011 Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net

The Lords Day August 28, 2011 Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net

TODAY Welcome! This morning, Pastor Steve continues our sermon series called The New Testament Challenge, reading the New Testament in 90 days while hearing a sermon on each book. 5:30 PM Evening Service THIS WEEK Thursday LOVE Inc Bible Study @ 7 PM Hillcrest CRC ANNOUNCEMENTS Baptisms in September - Cedar session is pleased to announce the upcoming baptism of Isaac James Knot, son of Jim & Elizabeth Knott on Sunday morning, September 18th. We will also witness the double baptism of Lovelynn Kay Stanley, daughter of Dave & Kelsey Stanley and Kenner Jaymes Baum, son of Jay & Mara Baum on Sunday morning, September 25th. Soli Deo Gloria! Ladies Ministry Planning Meeting - On Wednesday, September 7th at 7:00 PM, all Cedar ladies are cordially invited to the home of Deb Grysen for the annual Womens Ministry planning meeting. At this one hour meeting, each committee chairman will turn over her committee duties to her committee co-chairman, and then we will select new co-chairs to assist each committee for 2011-2012. Please consider 2 or 3 ministries that might interest you so that you can volunteer for an open slot. Our ministries include the following: Bereavement, Correspondence, Girls Ministry, Youth Group Food, Meals, Nursery, Refreshments, Fellowship Luncheon, Special Events, Womens Bible Study, and Womens Ministry Coordinator. Please Reserve Last Two Rows of Chairs Cedar session would request that the congregation reserve the final two rows of chairs in the gymnasium for visitors, late comers and families with small children. We hope this helps us serve the needs of our growing church family as we worship Christ together.

FALL SUNDAY SCHOOL MINISTRIES On September 11th, our new Sunday School quarter will begin for adults and children of all ages as follows:
Theology Class Our Sunday morning theology class will be led by co-teachers David VanDyke and Craig Baker. Topic: The Pursuit of Godliness by Jerry Bridges. Location: Gymnasium. Womens Group Our Sunday womens group will study Putting Amazing Back into Grace by Michael Scott Horton. Teacher: Rebecca Van Dyke. Location: Art Room. Adult Bible Study Our Sunday morning Bible study will meet in the north hallway alcove. Sr. High Class This fall, our senior high class will study The Church in History through brief weekly readings assignments and class discussions. Teacher: Pastor Steve & Lynn Igo. Location: Teacher's Lounge. Jr. High Class Jr. High students will study Promises, Promises all about Gods covenant. Teacher: Bill Grysen. Location: Southwest Teacher's Lounge Room 1. Older Elementary Class 5th 6th grade students will study Genesis, creation, fall, flood, the Abrahamic covenant, the patriarchs and Joseph. Teacher: Reese Haywood. Location: Southwest Teacher's Lounge Room 2 Middle Elementary Class 3rd - 4th grade students will study Worshiping God, the joys and duties of worship. Teacher: Diana Sprik. Location: Library Hallway. Early Elementary Class 1st 2nd grade students will study Living Together, stories from Genesis about God and his people. Teacher: TBA. Location: Resource Room. Preschool Class 4s & K students will be discovering the creator through his creation, God Created All Things. Teacher: Kaitlyn Hartwell. Location: West Classroom. Toddler Class - 2s & 3s will study God's Family, beginning the line of promise from Adam through Joseph. Teacher: Stephanie Haywood & Dawn DeWent. Location: Library Hallway. Nursery Meets in Room 12 in the north hall with various leaders.

The Lords Day August 28, 2011 Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net

The Lords Day August 28, 2011 Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net

WEDNESDAY NIGHT IS FAMILY NIGHT AT CEDAR OPC On September 14th, Cedar Church invites you to participate in our midweek service every Wednesday at Hudsonville Christian School from 7 PM to 8:30 PM. Nursery will be provided. To help us with our planning, please sign up for these groups on your connection cards. Topics include the following :

FALL MINISTRIES AT CEDAR Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group Beginning September 18th, Youth Group will meet every 1st and 3rd Sunday in the school gymnasium after evening worship from 7:00 to 8:15 PM for food, fellowship and fun together. The purpose of this ministry is to disciple youth, strengthen relationships among youth & with adults, and to assimilate young people into the faith and life of Cedar Church. Ladies Bible Study Beginning September 20th, Vivian Garen will lead the Ladies Bible Study every 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the home of Steve and Lynn Igo. Childcare is provided. LOVE, Inc. This year, Cedar Church will now host several studies at Love Inc each week, a Bible study and a discipleship class. We meet with Love Inc. clients from 7 to 8 PM at Hillcrest CRC in Hudsonville. The elders would like to encourage members of Cedar to volunteer as both teachers and Financial Counselors. For more information about training, please see Pastor Steve. Holland Rescue Mission Cedar Church hosts a monthly worship service every other 1st Thursday at 7 PM at the Holland Rescue Mission. The service involves teaching or preaching, as well as special music and testimony. Please see Dean Bekkering for more information. Sunday Jail Ministry - Every 5th Sunday, Cedar Church will host a Sunday service at the Kent County Jail from 12:45 PM - 2:15 PM. Several times a year, we will also host a service at the Ottawa County Jail from 1:45 PM 3:00PM. For more information, see Pastor Steve or Elder David Van Dyke.

Bible Study & Prayer Meeting Pastor Mick Knierim will lead a Bible Study through the Book of Hebrews, Part 2. The time will also include a period of prayer requests and intercessory prayer. Ladies Bible Study Stephanie Haywood will lead a ladies Bible study using the book No Other Gospel: Finding True Freedom in the Message of Galatians by Carol J. Ruvolo. Catechism Club Lynn Igo & Deb Grysen will lead Children Ministry Internationals Catechism Club for kids age 4 through 2nd grade. Catechism is designed to teach kids the basics about the Christian faith through simple questions and answers. We will promote memorization using Bible teaching, music, skits, crafts, activities, and more. Cadets We have a great boys club called Cadets, led by Elder Ted Himebook, Tom Dykema, Jim Knott and Craig Coleman. Boys 3rd grade and up will meet together for exploring, projects, meeting new friends, Bible study, outings and much more. Girl's Club Girls Club (for girls 3rd grade and up) will resume this year under the leadership of Pam Himebook and Carin Hartwell. Friendship, crafts, and activities will accompany a great time of Bible Study and prayer. Nursery - Childcare will be provided.

The Lords Day August 28, 2011 Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net

The Lords Day August 28, 2011 Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net

Cedar Church Welcomes You!

SPECIAL REMINDERS

TODAY Greeters Accompanist A.M. Accompanist P.M. Nursery A.M. Knott/Mason Linda Wolfe Rachel Himebook Hope Mason Anna Mason Elise Mason Joan Broene Sarah Van Dyke Carla Baker Carla Baker Knott/Mason

NEXT WEEK Van Dyke/Stanley Bonnie Boeve Linda Wolfe Angie Dykema Lydia Igo Cayte Baker Pam Himebook Heidi Kooienga

Were glad youre here. As a church family, we are delighted you have joined us for worship today. Below you will find some information to help you during our Sunday services. If you need any assistance, please ask one of our greeters for help. SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE Cedar Church strives to enjoy God through Spirit-empowered and Christ-centered worship. The Bible is sincerely loved, and we hope that you will find it opened up to you in a fresh and faithful manner each Sunday. A NURSERY is available near the entrance of the gymnasium, but children are always welcome in the worship service. COFFEE BREAK After the morning worship, please join us in the foyer for coffee and refreshments. KIDS BREAK After morning worship, all kids (pre-school thru 6th grade) are invited to remain in the gymnasium for snacks and fun songs with Mr. & Mrs. Himebook. SUNDAY SCHOOL - From 11 AM-12 PM, Cedar Church offers classes for all ages. Visitors are especially welcome to join us! WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING CLASSES: Nursery Meets in room 12 with various leaders Toddler (2s & 3s) Meets in the library hallway with Stephanie Haywood & Dawn DeWent Preschool (4s & K students) Meets in the west classroom with Kaitlyn Hartwell Early Elementary (1st 2nd grade) Meets in the resource room Middle Elementary (3rd 4th grade) Meets in the library hallway with Diana Sprik Older Elementary (5th-6th grade) Meets in the southwest teachers lounge room 2 with Reese Haywood Jr. High Meets in the southwest teachers lounge room 1 with Bill Grysen Sr. High Meets in the teachers lounge with Pastor Steve & Lynn Igo Adult Bible Study Meets in the north hallway alcove Womens Group Meets in the art room with Rebecca Van Dyke Theology Class Meets in the gym with David Van Dyke & Craig Baker EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Please join us again for worship this evening at 5:30 P.M.

Nursery P.M. Nursery Sun. Sch. Fellowship Snack Childrens Snack Church Set-Up

Van Dyke/Stanley

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The Lords Day August 28, 2011 Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net

The Lords Day August 28, 2011 Find our sermons & bulletin at www.cedarchurch.net