First Christian Reformed Church of Seattle
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Welcome
January 3, 2016 Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. Pastor: Brian Turnbull Message: “Prince of Peace�
Volunteers
Today Nursery: The Nursery is available downstairs for children (newborn to age 3) during the morning service. Please pick up your child as soon as you can following the service. Children’s Church (ages 4-8) meets today. Teachers and helpers will be in the lobby area to meet you.
Next Week
January
Communion: Today we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper together. We welcome you to the table, whether you are a member or visitor, if you have searched your heart and can make the following statements: •
I recognize that I am a sinner and I am genuinely sorry for all my sins.
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I trust in Jesus Christ as my only Savior and Lord, and I earnestly desire to live my life in obedience to him. I have made public profession of faith in Jesus Christ, and I am a member in good standing of His church.
Prayer Support: Immediately after the service, the Pastor and Elders are available to pray with and for you, if you have a concern. Cookie Social: We will be having our monthly cookie social after the morning service. Thanks to those of you who brought treats to share.
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Greeters Today
Karen Heys Chris Kredit Karen Heys Mike Vedders
Welcome Center
Sunday School and Catechism will resume today after the worship service.
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Thanks to those who are serving in volunteer roles:
Dan & Chris Kredit
Coffee Set-Up January Steve & Carol De Koekkoek Coffee Clean-Up Today Phyllis Lont Doug & Kathy Martin Next Week Ken & Joan Oordt Herb & Martha Reynolds Nursery (Newborn - age 3) Today Leslie Dempsey Pat Holly Next Week Linnea Bakker Jeff Boersema Laura Kredit Children’s Church (ages 4-8) Today Paul De Koekkoek Ed Einfeld Carissa Nyland Next Week Paul De Koekkoek Ed Einfeld Carissa Nyland
For more information, contact the Church Office
Order of Worship Prelude Welcome & Announcements * Call To Worship
All Creatures of Our God King
* God’s Greeting Installation of Elders and Deacons (statement next page) * Songs Of Praise & Commitment
How Majestic Is Your Name
I Worship You, Almighty God
Man of Sorrows, What a Name
#482 vs. 1,3,4
Prayer of thanks for our salvation
Man of Sorrows, What a Name
#482 vs. 5
Tithes & Offerings Prayer Offering/Offertory Local Operating Budget Children ages 4-8 may be dismissed for Children’s Church Congregational Prayer Scripture Isaiah 9:6 Message
“Prince of Peace”
Brian Turnbull
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper Benevolence Offering Jesus, Name Above All Names * God’s Parting Blessing * Closing Song
All Glory Be To Christ
Postlude
206.364.3021 office@seattlecrc.org
* Please stand if you are able
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Installation of 2016 Council Join us as we pray for and install the newly elected Council for 2016. These are godly men and women who have been elected to serve our church body in significant ways. Statement of Dedication As member of Seattle First CRC, we aspire to be a Christ-centered community that glorifies God in worship, fellowship and mission. To this great end, we aspire to: DEACONS Laurie Dykstra Kevin Haveman* Harriet Jonkman* Dora van der Giessen Brian Vander Vlies ELDERS Eric Buist Wayne Clousing Clarence Deelstra Tim Vanden Bos We again offer special thanks to the outgoing Deacons for their service to CRC. We acknowledge your sacrifice of time and talents, especially during transition. May God bless you richly. Frank Holly Dan Kredit Marcia Green Lisa Van Heyningen
* continuing current term
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Focus on Jesus who is our only hope and guide for imperfect people to salvation and a meaningful life of faith. • Create a vibrant spiritual environment through “Jesus talk” • Look to Jesus in all things for guidance and strength Be a church on mission It’s not about us, it is about Jesus and his ministry of redemption. We will focus on the few key things that we are called to do and do them wholeheartedly. Support and Follow the leaders • Support decisions made, even if we don’t agree • Be transparent on how decisions are made and by whom Control our tongues by speaking and listening to one another in ways that edify and honor Jesus’ way of interacting. • Talk directly to any person with whom we have issues. • Treat each other with respect, especially when we disagree • Actively be ministers of reconciliation For more information, contact the Church Office
Announcements Service Opportunity The Tech Team is looking for additional “clickers” (those who run the PowerPoint during worship services). All you need is the ability to press one computer key repeatedly. Contact the Church Office for more information or to sign up. January Series The Calvin College January Series is nearly here! This award-winning lecture and cultural arts series is considered one of the leading lecture series in the country. There will be 15 free simulcast presentations presented each weekday, January 6-26 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. CRC Sanctuary Thousands on Calvin’s campus and at 48 remote webcast sites across the country will join us for the daily lectures that will discuss topics that range from global health, interfaith leadership, the future of Russia, a story of autism, justice in Honduras, cyber security in a shrinking world and much more by top experts in their fields. Check the website for details about the various speakers and topics: www.calvin.edu/january.
Forgiveness Workshop Starting in January—as a part of our adult education hour—we will host a Forgiveness Workshop that features David Snapper’s teaching on video. If you are interested, contact the Office Administrator. Women’s Thursday Bible Studies The Women’s Morning Bible Study will resume on January 14. We’ll be studying “Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed” by Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer and Kay Arthur. If you are interested in attending and obtaining the study guide, contact the Church Office. The Women’s Evening Bible Study will also resume on Jan. 14. Details regarding what we will be studying and when and where we meet will be in next week’s bulletin. If you have any questions, please contact the Office Administrator. (continued next page)
A Note of Thanks from Swart Booysen of our sister church in South Africa “Thank you for your recent gift. We lack words to express our gratitude! You have again enabled us to continue with the Sunday Meals Program you started in 2006. This is the program of FCRC Seattle. Evaton Noord is just running it for you. May God bless everyone involved in this ministry of giving nourishing food to the needy of our community and congregation. Convey our word of appreciation and gratitude to all members of FCRC Seattle.” 206.364.3021 office@seattlecrc.org
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Announcements (continued) Special Thanks We offer a special “thank you” to those of you who gave up your time and energy to take down the Christmas decorations. We appreciate your service for us!
Mark Your Calendars - This Week Sunday, Jan. 3 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Sunday School & Catechism
Community Prayer Meeting Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend a community prayer meeting for Shoreline/Lake Forest Park churches on Thursday, February 4 at 7:00 p.m. in our MultiPurpose Room (MPR) downstairs. Ministry Opportunity with GEMS The Esther School in Zambia, Africa, an outreach ministry of GEMS Girls’ Clubs, has openings for elementary school teachers for the 2016-17 school year. If you or someone you know is a teacher and would like to work in a crosscultural mission setting, contact Jill Postma at 616.241.5616 ext. 3054 or email jill@gemsgc.org. The job description can be viewed at http://www.estherschool.org/getinvolved/teaching-positions/. This is a wonderful mission opportunity for an individual, couple, or family looking to invest in children’s lives.
Monday, Jan. 4 7:00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study Tuesday, Jan. 5 6:00 p.m. Council 2016 Meeting Wednesday, Jan 6 9:30 a.m. January Series Simulcast 7:00 p.m. GEMS 7:00 p.m. Cadets 7:00 p.m. MAC 7:00 p.m. Choir Thursday, Jan 7 9:30 a.m. January Series Simulcast 7:00 p.m. Deacons’ Meeting Friday, Jan. 8 9:30 a.m. January Series Simulcast
Dates to Remember
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January 6-26
The January Series
February 4
Community Prayer Meeting for Shoreline/Lake Forest Park
February 20
Cadet Pancake Breakfast
March 17
SCS Spring Instrumental Concert
March 18
SCS Spring Vocal Concert For more information, contact the Church Office
Getting Connected We encourage you to get connected with a community group for fellowship and mutual support. It is far to easy to simply come to church on Sunday, and then slip out. We want to get to know you better, so join us! Grow Groups (Senior Adults) Grow Groups meets every third Sunday of the month. If you would like to learn more about Grow Groups, please contact the Church Office. High School Youth Group Will be meeting the first and third Sunday of each month from 6 PM to 8PM. If you have any questions please contact the Office Administrator. GEMS (Girls Meeting the Savior) GEMS, a club for girls in grades 3 through 6, meets most Wednesday evenings from 7:00–8:45 p.m. Questions? Call or email the Office Administrator. Cadets (Boys grades 3-6) The goal of Cadeting is to help boys grow spiritually in all areas of life— devotional, mental, physical, and social. Do not prepare the path for the boy ... prepare the boy for the path. Cadets meet on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. For more information, connect with the Church Office. MAC (Made Alive in Christ) for Junior High Students) MAC meets most Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. If you would like to learn more about MAC, please contact the Church.
206.364.3021 office@seattlecrc.org
Couples Club (for Couples of All Ages) This groups meets one Saturday evening per month from October through May. If you’d like to learn more about this group, please contact the Office Administrator. Our next meeting is January 16 (MLK weekend) HOST: Steve & Carol De Koekkoek. HELP: Ed & Denise Einfeld and Ken & Carla Hoekzema Quirky Quilters We meet on the third Monday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at various homes. If you are interested in learning more about this group, call or email the Church Office. Men’s Bible Study Meeting on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Room. We are currently studying the book of Ephesians with a study guide written by John Stott. Women’s Morning Bible Study Still on Christmas break, the ladies usually meet on Thursday mornings from 9:15-11:15 a.m. in Rooms 201-202. We will resume on January 14. Women’s Evening Bible Study Scheduled to resume on January 14, the ladies usually meet on Thursday evenings from 7:00–9:00 p.m. in Room 201-202.
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Who Are We? We are a gospel and grace-centered community learning how to follow Jesus. We belong to a broader community called The Christian Reformed Church. What does this mean? We call ourselves… Christian… Because we belong to Jesus Christ and want to be his followers. Reformed… Because we’re part of the historic branch of the Christian church that follows the teachings of the leaders of the Protestant Reformation, who struggled to return Christianity to its biblical roots. Church… Because God has called us to be a fellowship of his people in the world.
First Christian Reformed Church of Seattle 14555 25th Ave NE Shoreline, WA 98155 Office Phone: 206-364-3021
Church Office Hours: Tuesdays-Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Interim Pastors: interimpastors@seattlecrc.org office@seattlecrc.org www.seattlecrc.org Bulletin Deadline: 10:00 a.m. every Thursday Church photos available at: https://picasaweb.google.com/crcseattlephotos ELDERS Eric Buist Wayne Clousing Clarence Deelstra Tim Vanden Bos
DEACONS Laurie Dykstra Kevin Haveman Harriet Jonkman Dora van der Giessen Brian Vander Vlies