Grand Rapids FRC Bulletin

April 8, 2012

Free Reformed Theological Education Committee: Recently the committee decided to recommend that Synod 2012 accept brother Clarence Veld as a student for the ministry. He has had no peace with this decision and has withdrawn his application. With regret, the committee assents to his withdrawal and commends him and his family to the Lord.

9:30 AM Three Acts of Christ

~ Calendar ~

The Lord willing... James 4:15

Scripture: John 5: 1- 29

Text: John 5: 25 - 29 Today (Sunday) 4 PM Young Peoples meeting. Snack: Franz Ude

5:50 PM - SONG SERVICE Psalter 58: all and Psalter 129: 3, 5 6 PM The Promise of the Covenant Scripture: Acts 2:37 41; Galatians 3:7 - 14 Text: Acts 2: 39

April 10 (Tuesday) 9:30 AM Ladies Bible Study. Coffee is at 9:30. The lesson starts at 10. Nursery is provided. Women of all ages welcome. We will be studying lesson 9; page109- 119. Advance notice- April 24 is our annual brunch. Please let Renee of Jeannette know if you plan to attend. April 10 (Tuesday) 7 PM Dorcas Guild meeting. Our project will be Hygiene Kits for International Aid. Shampoo, Small towel, comb, toothbrush, 4.oz. toothpaste and soap are much needed. This will be our last regular meeting of the season. Save the Date!!!! June 12, 2012 is the date for our Annual Ladies Conference. April 11 (Wednesday) 5:45 PM Fellowship meal. Check your mailboxes or the narthex for details. April 11 (Wednesday) 7 PM Fellowship meeting led by Seminarian Rob VanDoodewaard. April 11 (Wednesday) Consistory meeting after fellowship meeting. April 11 (Wednesday) 7 PM Boys & Girls Club. Regular meeting for all. April 14 (Saturday) 7 PM Informal meeting at Mel Trotter Mission. April 14 (Saturday) 7 PM (YABS) Young Adult Book Study. Game night. We go Paintballing April 21; 10 AM2 PM, May 4 & 5 is the Pt. Peele Trip. April 18 (Wednesday) 7 PM Elders meeting April 21 (Saturday) 7 AM Mens Bible Study at Rainbow Grill in Hudsonville. April 20 (Friday) 8 PM Hosanna Choir Concert at First United Methodist Church. Tickets available through Plymouth Christian High school. April 21 (Saturday) Boys & Girls club Derby race at Plymouth Christian Elementary. April 24 (Tuesday) 7:30 Congregational meeting for male members.

........The Lord has risen indeed and hath appeared to Simon. Luke 24: 34

~ From The Consistory ~

Visitors, welcome. We hope you are blessed through worshiping with us this Resurrection Sunday. Today, Rev. Maurice Roberts of the Free Church of Scotland (continuing) will conduct our morning service and Dr. A. Miskin will conduct our evening service. Next Sunday, Dr. David Murray will preach for our worship services.
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The Sunday School/catechism classes (Beginners 7 grade) are asked to meet upstairs today. Parents and grandparents are welcome to join us for our last combined opening of the season. The Psalter of the month is #302: 1, 4. Please review with your children. The Free Reformed Mission Committee asks that you seriously consider giving to the 1st collection for the Guatemala Mission Fund today. The amount of giving has decreased in the last two years, leaving us with a shortfall. May the Lord continue to bless our labors in Guatemala.

Advanced Notice- Heritage Voices Choir Concert at Heritage NRC on

Friday, April 27 at 7:30 PM

Family Camp 2012 -- Registration Forms are now available! Check your mailbox or look for a stack of forms in the narthex. Forms and deposits can be placed in Andy & Cindy VandenToorn's mailbox and are due May 1. Reserve your spot this month! Thanks!

2012 FRC YOUTH CAMP WEST Our annual youth camp happens this
year in Alberta from July 16-19. Check out more information and registration at www.frcyouth.webs.com. Registration for this camp is limited to 40 people, so registering early is recommended. Questions, contact Martin Overduin. All contact information is on the website.

~ Church Family ~
The Tamale family, Reverend Richard, Beatrice, Balister, Chiko, Blessings, and Martin are living at 1037 Lockridge NE, Grand Rapids, 49505. Their phone number is 616-855-0982. If all continues to go well they will be in our midst for two years. Please Remember in Our Prayers: Mr. Dave Huisjen, Mr. Case Kwekel Shut-ins: Mr. Vincent Faasse, Mrs. Dorothy Hitchcock, Mr. Cornelius Jobse and Mr. Case Kwekel. Servicemen: Dan Arnoudse, Jacob Hubach and Tyler Prince.

~ Nursery ~
Mother In Charge April: Laura DeJong Today: AM A: B: PM A B: AM A: B: PM A: B: Cherise Bergsma, Naysi Pennings Laura DeJong, Karen VanderSloot Marlies Procee, Makenna Pronk Julie Spaans, Lisa VanStrien Ruthanne, Karel, Margot Timmer Heidi Pronk, Rineke Ude Susan Osmun, Jacqueline DeBlaay Melanie and Emma VanderBoon

Next Week:

~ Ushers ~
Today Next Week AM Sam Moerdyk PM Pete VanStrien AM Andrew Bergsma PM Steve Kleyn

~ Offerings ~
Today 1 collection: nd 2 collection: Box at Exits:
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Next Week General Building Local Evangelism

Guatemala Mission Education Christian Rest Home

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Song Service: Psalter 58: all and Psalter 129: 3, 5

LITURGY April 8, 2012 Morning Service Votum & Salutation Psalter: 266 all Law Psalter: 74 all Scripture Reading: John 5: 1- 29 Text: John 5: 25 - 29 Pastoral Prayer Offertory Psalter: 349 all Sermon: Three Acts of Christ Psalter: 206 all Prayer Offertory Psalter: 284: 1, 2, 3, 5 Benediction Psalter: 270

LITURGY April 8, 2012 Evening Service Votum & Salutation Scripture Reading: Acts 2:37 41; Gal. 3:7 - 14 Text: Acts 2:39 Apostles Creed Psalter: 143: 1, 3, 4 Pastoral Prayer Offertory Psalter: 278: 1, 2, 4, 5 Sermon: The Promise of the Covenant Psalter: 309: 1, 2, 3 Prayer Offertory Psalter: 425: 1, 4, 5 Benediction Doxology: 195: 3, 4

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