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August 27, 2017 Worship Service: 10:00 a.m.
Psalms
OF SUMMER
Pastor Randy Rowland will continue in our sermon series,"Psalms of Summer." His sermon, "Ode to Gratitude" will be based on Psalm 16.
Today
Nursery: The Nursery is available downstairs for children (newborn–age 3) during the morning service. Children’s Church (ages 4-10) meets today. Teachers and helpers will be in the lobby area to meet you.
Greeters Today
Audrey Donnel Sue Visser
Sunday School and Catechism are on hiatus until the new academic year. We hope to see you in September!
Next Week
Karen Heys Tim Vanden Bos
Two Offerings: We will collect two offerings this morning. The first one will be directed toward our Local Operating Budget (LOB), and the second will go to Shoreline Christian School. Thank you for being a prayerful and generous church body!
August
Ken & Carla Hoekzema
September
Wolter & Renita Korf
Next Week
Message: Pastor Eric Likkel will conclude our "Psalms of Summer" series with a sermon entitled, "God Has Shown His Favor" based on Psalm 85. We look forward to hearing what God has to say to us. Communion: Next week, we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper together. Over the coming week, prepare your heart to confess at the Lord’s table so that you seek your salvation in Jesus Christ. Two Offerings: We will also collect two offerings next week. The first one will be directed toward our Local Operating Budget (LOB), and the second Benevolence offering will go to Bethany Christian Services. Cookie Social: We will have our monthly cookie social. For those of you whose last name begins with A-H, please bring 2 or 3 dozen treats to share.
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Welcome Center
Coffee Set-Up August
John DeKoekkoek Steve DeKoekkoek
September
Tim & Julie Vanden Bos
Coffee Clean-Up Today
Kathy Martin Brian & Ivonne Vander Vlies
Next Week
Ken & Carla Hoekzema
Nursery (Newborn - age 3) Today
Pat Holly Sarah Bakker Linnea Bakker
Next Week
Chris Kredit Joan Oordt Ariana Burr
Children’s Church (ages 4-10)
Today
Paul DeKoekkoek Carissa Nyland Ed Einfeld Jonah Boer
Next Week
No Children's Church next week - Labor Day Holiday
For more info, contact the Church Office
SHORELINE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
Prelude Welcome & Announcements * Call to Worship
Apostles' Creed
#813
* God’s Greeting * Opening Worship
Amid the Thronging Worshipers
Most Holy One
Salvation's Song
We are Called
#239, v. 1-3
Tithes & Offerings Prayer
Offerings
LOB / Shoreline Christian School
Children ages 4-10 may be dismissed for Children’s Church Congregational Prayer Song of Preparation Speak, O Lord Scripture Reading
Psalm 16
Message
"Ode to Gratitude"
Choir
Randy Rowland
* God’s Parting Blessing * Closing Song
Benediction (May the Peace of God)
Postlude
Prayer Support: The Pastor and Elders are available at the front to pray with and for you. Parents: Thank you for picking up your children from the Nursery immediately after the service. Coffee and Fellowship: Please join us in the Foyer for coffee and fellowship. * Please stand if you are able Offering schedules are available on the table in the foyer 206.364.3021 office@seattlecrc.org
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Announcements Interim Pastor Transition Brian Turnbull—one of our faithful interim pastors— will be finishing up his work at Shoreline CRC in order to devote all of his time to The House ministry, Emmaus Road CRC, and a new bi-vocational endeavor. Brian's last sermon to us will be on September 10. Make sure to be here that Sunday in order to say good-bye to him. We are grateful for his work with our church for the last three years, and wish him God's richest blessing. Calling all RINGERS! A handbell choir is being started in our congregation, with rehearsals scheduled each week on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary If you are interested in ringing or simply want to learn more about it, just show up or speak with Norm Jonkman. Women's Bible Studies Resuming in September There are two Bible study groups for women that are resuming in September: • Monday Evenings - Starting on September 11 at 7:00 p.m. • Thursday Mornings - Resuming on September 14 at 9:30 a.m. Please see details on page 7 for more information about the different studies and locations. All ladies are welcome!
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Gardening Opportunities We have a chance to serve in ministry by contributing our gardening skills and knowledge in new opportunites: • Shoreline Christian School can use gardening help any day that is convenient for you. Email Paul Hopkins for more information at phopkins@shorelinechristian.org. • Shoreline CRC will soon hold another "work party" to help keep our church campus looking welcoming. If you are interested, you may contact Greta Clousing. Thank you for your service to the church and to our community! Faith & Family Night Sounders Game Join us for a special event with the Seattle Sounders. After the game, we will be able to hear an exclusive post-match testimony from a Sounders player on the role faith plays in sports. Sunday, September 10 6:00 p.m. CenturyLink Field 800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle The Council has obtained a block of 20 tickets, and you may sign up for tickets in the Foyer. The cost is $26.00 per ticket. There are only two(2) tickets left, so sign up fast! If you have already signed up for tickets, you may submit your payment to "Shoreline CRC" in the lock-box in the foyer. Once paid for, you can collect your tickets from Brian Vander Vlies. For more info, contact the Church Office
Youth Ministry News As we approach a new school year, we look forward to some changes in a new ministry year with our youth. We will be combining Junior High and Senior High groups (grades 7–12) in a new group called ALIVE (always living in view of eternity). This group will be led by our Youth Ministry Developer Nicole Moxon and Kim Clousing. ALIVE will start on September 13, and will usually meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 7:00–9:00 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room, unless noted otherwise. Please pray that God will help us reach the young people in our community so that they can learn to live in view of eternity with their Savior.
Mark Your Calendars Monday, August 28 7:00 p.m.
Men's Bible Study
Council Room
Thursday, August 31 7:00 p.m.
Handbell Choir Rehearsal
Sanctuary
Monday, September 4 7:00 p.m.
Men's Bible Study
Council Room
Tuesday, September 5 6:00 p.m.
Council Meeting
Council Room
Wednesday, September 6 7:00 p.m.
Cadet Counselor Meeting
Fellowship Hall
Thursday, September 7 7:00 p.m.
Handbell Choir Rehearsal
Sanctuary
Saturday, September 9 8:00 a.m.
Pastor Search Team Meeting
Council Room
Monday, September 11 7:00 p.m.
Men's Bible Study
Council Room
7:00 p.m.
Women's Monday PM Bible Study
Rooms 201-202
7:00 p.m.
Missionary Support Team Meeting
Room 206
Wednesday, September 13 7:00 p.m.
ALIVE Youth Group - Kick-Off Event
Multi-Purpose Room
7:30 p.m.
Choir Rehearsal
Sanctuary
Thursday, September 14 9:30 a.m.
Women's Thursday AM BIble Study
Rooms 201-202
7:00 p.m.
Handbell Choir Rehearsal
Sanctuary
Sunday, September 17 11:15 a.m. Noon
Celebration Sunday - September Honorees
Foyer
Grow Group / Sunday PM Bible Study Group Potluck
Holly Home
206.364.3021 office@seattlecrc.org
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Getting Connected
We encourage you to get connected with a community group for fellowship and mutual support. It is far too easy to simply come to church on Sunday and then slip out. We want to get to know you better, so join us! If you would like more information about any group, please contact the Church Office. 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. The Cadets are currently finishing summer break, and will resume on Wednesday, September 20. GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior), a club for girls in grades 3-6, meets during the school year on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Our activities include Bible lessons, praise/ worship, badges, crafts and other fun things. The girls are enjoying the last of the summer break, and will meet again on Sept. 20. ALIVE Youth Group (JH and HS students) This year, we are combining our JH and HS students in a group called ALIVE (always living in view of eternity). We will kick off our year by meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Thereafter, we will plan to meet in the MPR on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, unless noted otherwise. Pray for leaders Nicole Moxon and Kim Clousing as they plan for an exciting year of youth ministry. Couples' Club (for Couples of All Ages) This groups meets one Saturday evening per month from October through May. We look forward to kicking off a new year at the Vedders' Home on Saturday, October 14. If you would like to learn more about this group, you may contact the Church Office.
Grow Groups (Adults of all ages) Grow Group meets once a month in various homes every third Sunday from September through May. The year will kick off with a potluck lunch on Sunday, Sept. 17 at the Holly home. Formerly called the Grow Group, this group is changing its name to "Sunday PM Bible Study Group." We will utilize a book by Dale Larsen entitled, "Growing Older & Wiser." Hope to see you! Men’s Bible Study The Men’s Bible Study meets most Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Room. We continue to meet during the summer months, focusing on the Book of Titus. Please join us! Women's Thursday AM Bible Study We are restarting our Thursday morning Bible Study sessions on Sept. 14 at 9:30 a.m. in Rooms 201-202. We will be using the book, Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver. This includes video introductions and lessons for this 12-week study. We invite women of all ages to join us! Women’s Monday PM Bible Study The Women's Monday Evening Bible Study will start again on Monday, Sept. 11 at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 201-202. We will continue in our study from last Spring, Embracing God's Grace. This study is one that does not require continuity, so all women are invited to join us at any time.
Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near. Hebrews 10:24-25 (NLT)
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For more info, contact the Church Office
Notes
September Celebrations Our next "Celebration Sunday" will be held on Sunday, September 17 when we will celebrate our honorees with a cake reception after the morning service. Our Celebration Committee wants to make sure that you have this information so that you can send greetings, if you wish. Birthdays: 9/1
Kim Van der Giessen
9/6
Pat Holly
9/8
Tryni Reinsma
9/8
Daniel Van der Giessen
9/11
Tim Vanden Bos
9/12
Lucas Buist
9/14
Julie Vanden Bos
9/15
Audrey Donnel
9/20
Gerald Vanderwerff
9/25
Linda Burr
9/26
David Huizenga
9/26
Filipp Shabalov
9/30
Jean Dykstra
Anniversaries: 9/20
Kernen & Geke Lien
9/30 Doug & Karen Heys If you have a special day in September that we might have missed, please let us know. You may contact the Church Office by phone or email to provide the needed information. Thank you!
206.364.3021  office@seattlecrc.org
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Shoreline Christian Reformed Church is 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…
Church…
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. Because God has called us to be a fellowship of his people in the world.
14555 25th Ave NE Shoreline, WA 98155 206-364-3021 office@seattlecrc.org www.seattlecrc.org
Interim Pastors: interimpastors@seattlecrc.org Council 2017: council2017@seattlecrc.org (includes Pastors, Elders, Deacons and Office Administrator) Pastor Search Team: pastorsearch@seattlecrc.org Bookkeeper: bookkeeper@seattlecrc.org Bulletin Deadline: Noon on Thursdays Bulletins are now available on https://issuu.com/seattlecrc.org/stacks If you want to “follow” us, you can set up your own account in order to be notified when a new bulletin is published. By clicking on “share,” you can also download them to your computer to save and print, if you like. PowerPoint Announcements Deadline: Noon on Thursdays If you want to submit a request for an announcement slide, please email our PowerPoint Team at sea1p@seattlecrc.org ELDERS Eric Buist Wayne Clousing Clarence Deelstra Tim Vanden Bos
DEACONS Laurie Dykstra Dale Fakkema Dora van der Giessen Brian Vander Vlies