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December 3, 2017 Worship Service: 10:00 a.m.
A Light in the Darkness Pastor Don Piper will bring a sermon based on the Scripture found in Isaiah 9:2-7.
Today - Advent 1
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
Carol DeKoekkoek Tim Vanden Bos
Sunday School and Catechism classes will NOT meet after the morning service. We will see you next week.
Next Week
Karen Heys Mike Vedders
Communion: We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper together today. 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. • 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.
December
Merv Haveman Roy Stanley
January
To be determined
Two Offerings: We will collect two offerings this morning. The first offering will be directed toward our Local Operating Budget (LOB), and the second Benevolence offering will go to the local church. Cookie Social: We will enjoy our monthly cookie social after the morning service. Thanks to those of you who brought treats to share.
Next Week - Advent 2
Message: Pastor Eric Likkel will be our speaker next week. His sermon, “The King’s Herald—Announcing the King!” will be based on Malachi 3:1-4.
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Welcome Center
Coffee Set-Up December
John DeKoekkoek Steve DeKoekkoek
January
Tim & Julie Vanden Bos
Coffee Clean-Up Today
Debbie Mercado
Next Week
To be determined
Nursery (Newborn - age 3) Today
Chris Kredit Clarence Deelstra Geneva Boersema
Next Week
Char DeKoekkoek Debbie DeKoekkoek Dylan Vedders
Children’s Church (ages 4-10)
Today
Pat Holly Joan Oordt Ivonne Vander Vlies Jonah Boer
Next Week
Pat Holly Joan Oordt Ivonne Vander Vlies Jonah Boer
For more info, contact the Church Office
SHORELINE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH December 3, 2017
Prelude
Light of the Stable
Welcome
Paul DeKoekkoek
Advent Litany and Candle Lighting * Call to Worship
Here I Am to Worship
* God’s Greeting
Pastor Don Piper
* Opening Worship
Angels from the Realms of Glory #354 v. 1,2 Shine, Jesus, Shine We Are Singing, for the Lord Is Our Light Comfort, Comfort Now My People #194 v. 1,3
Prayer and Offertory
Offering
Local Operating Budget
Children ages 4-10 may be dismissed for Children’s Church Congregational Concerns & Prayer Hearing of God's Word Scripture Passage Message
Clarence Deelstra
Isaiah 9:2-7 A Light in the Darkness
Celebration of the Lord's Supper * Song of Preparation Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus Institution & Prayer Receiving the Bread & Cup His Name is Wonderful
Pastor Don Piper
Pastor Don Piper
Songs of Response Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus Benevolence Offering Local Church * All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name #471 * All Hail King Jesus * Announcements Paul DeKoekkoek * God’s Parting Blessing * Closing Song
Pastor Don Piper Angels from the Realms of Glory
#354 v. 4,5
Postlude Prayer Support: The Pastor and Elders are available at the front to pray with and for you. 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 UPCOMING CONGREGATIONAL DATES Please note some important dates: • Today, Sunday, Dec. 3 – After the service, we will review the 2018 Budget together and will have the opportunity to ask clarifying questions. If you haven't yet reviewed the Annual Report, be sure to check your mailbox. It includes Council updates from the year, ministry highlights, Congregational meeting minutes, and the proposed 2018 Budget. • Sunday, Dec. 10 – Our Annual Congregational Meeting will include voting on Elder/Deacon leadership, the 2018 Budget, and approve the minutes of Congregation Meetings. See information at right about Elder and Deacon nominations. Thank you for planning ahead so that you can join us for these important times in the life of our church. Absentee Ballots: If you cannot attend the Congregational meeting next week, you may still participate in the leadership voting process. Absentee ballots are available in the Foyer Absentee ballots must be received on or before December 10, accompanied by a signature on the ballot or enclosing envelope. You may place in the ballot box in the Foyer, outside the Church Office, or mail it to the Church Office.
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Deacon / Elder Nominations One goal the Council has for 2018 is to increase the Council from four deacons and four elders to five of each. A second important goal is to work toward a rotation system for those serving. This is especially needed for the elders since the current four elders were all elected at the same time, and without any change would all go off at the end of 2018. It is our desire to not have more than two elders or two deacons’ terms end on any given year. The following process is the beginning of meeting these goals. Deacons: The congregation will be voting for two(2) deacons from the following nominees: Thera Anema Carol DeKoekkoek Ed Einfeld Brian Vander Vlies will be going off after a two-year term, which will put the deacons back on a good rotation schedule. Elders: The congregation will be voting to approve three elders: Steve DeKoekkoek Ken Oordt Eric van der Giessen Wayne Clousing and Tim Vanden Bos will be ending their terms after two years. However, to provide continuity the two elders going off will stay in office through March 31 (temporarily giving us seven elders). Beginning in April, we will then have five elders and be close to a good rotation system for future years.
For more info, contact the Church Office
Special Thanks from Vanderwerffs The Vanderwerff family offers deep thanks for the outpouring of love shown to us in cards and comments as we honored our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Ada Vanderwerff. Thank you, too, for the generous memorial gifts given to SCS in Ada's memory. Membership Transfers •
Gerald & Johanna Van Belle have requested that their membership papers be transferred to Re:New Church in Corvallis, OR.
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Doug & Robin Vrieland have requested that their membership papers be transferred to 14th Street CRC in Holland, MI.
We extend our blessings to the Van Belles and the Vrielands as they participate in their new church homes. Women's Thursday AM Bible Study We will be taking a break during the month of December, so we can devote the time to family activities. Plan on joining us again when we resume on Thursday, January 11, 2018, meeting again in Rooms 201-202. We will start again with Lesson 10 in our study, Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver.
December Celebrations Our next "Celebration Sunday" will be held on Sunday, December 17 when we will celebrate our honorees with a cake reception after the morning service. Birthdays: 12/3 Adel Hodges 12/4 Clarence Deelstra 12/7 Kernen Lien 12/10 Doug Martin 12/14 Philip Tibbits 12/16 Ed Einfeld 12/16 Mandy Faber 12/17 Anna DeLange 12/18 Martha Reynolds 12/20 Andrew Deelstra 12/20 Ruth Hanson 12/20 Aaron Johnson 12/21 Mike Vedders 12/22 Zoie Burr 12/23 Nadine Huston 12/24 12/27 12/27 12/30 12/31
John Dykstra Erika Bakker Dennis Newbry Kim Clousing Frank Holly
Anniversaries: 12/22 Ken & Carla Hoekzema 12/22 Mike & Kelly Vedders 12/27 Paul & Debbie DeKoekkoek 12/28 Joe & Edna Clem If you have a special day in December 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!
Enjoy your Christmas holidays! 206.364.3021 office@seattlecrc.org
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Meet Daniel & Grace Claus Pastoral Candidate
Dan and Gra
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fter several telephone calls, Skype discussions, and personal interviews, our Pastor Search Team has formally invited a promising pastoral candidate to come visit Shoreline Christian Reformed Church. Meet Dan and Grace Claus, who will be traveling from Grand Rapids, Michigan to be introduced to us and to share what God has laid on their hearts. Pastor Dan is well-respected and experienced in both the Reformed Church in America (RCA) and Christian Reformed Church (CRC) denominations.
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His lovely wife, Grace, serves as Managing Editor for RCA Today Magazine. They have an 18-month -old daughter, Miriam, and they are expecting another baby girl in April. You are encouraged to listen to sermons that Pastor Dan delivered at various churches: • Park Church CRC in Holland, MI has several sermons by Dan that you can enjoy. You can access their website at www.parkchurchholland.org. • Harderwyk CRC in Holland, MI features Dan's sermon during the Fall. Their website is www.harderwyk.com. For more info, contact the Church Office
Important Dates in our Pastor Search Process Congregational Table Talk with the Pastor Search Team (PST) Our congregation will have an opportunity to hear from the Pastor Search Team and learn about how the process has been going, and how they arrived at the point of inviting Dan and Grace Claus for a formal candidate visit. Sunday, January 7 11:15 a.m. Multi-Purpose Room We'll also have the opportunity to ask questions of the Search Team with regard to Dan's background, his strengths, the areas in which he will provide a good fit with us, and any other questions that are important. The PST has greatly appreciated your prayer support during these past months. They are continuing the work of processing nominations and applications until such time as a pastor is officially called to Shoreline CRC. The PST has been comprised of the following dedicated people: Co-Chairs: Jeff Boersema and Karen Heys; with members Kendra Buist, John DeKoekkoek, Mandy Faber, Wolter Korf, Dan Kredit, Jan Vander Linden, Pete Van Dyke, and Sue Visser.
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Pastoral Candidate Visit and Q&A Session Reverend Dan Claus and his wife, Grace, will be visiting Shoreline CRC in order to lead us in worship, and offer us a chance to meet them. Pastoral Candidate Sermon Sunday, January 14 10:00 a.m. Shoreline CRC Sanctuary Immediately following the service, we will move directly into a Q&A session with Dan. Pastoral Candidate Q&A Sunday, January 14 11:30 a.m. Shoreline CRC Sanctuary After we have concluded the Q&A session, we will have an opportunity to enjoy a delicious community meal together downstairs in the MPR. This will provide an informal way to get to know Dan and Grace more personally as we fellowship with one another. Thank you for setting aside these important dates and times in the life of our church. Please be in prayer that God will be sovereign in all the discussions and that He will lead us in any future steps. To God be the glory!
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Mark Your Calendars - This Week Sunday, December 3 10:00 a.m.
Worship Service
Sanctuary
11:15 a.m.
Budget Information Meeting w/Treasurer
Sanctuary
Monday, December 4 7:00 p.m.
Men's Bible Study
Council Room
7:00 p.m.
Women's Monday PM Bible Study
Rooms 201-202
Tuesday, December 5 6:00 p.m.
Council Meeting
Deelstra Home
6:00 p.m.
SCS Preschool Christmas Program
Foyer & Sanctuary
Wednesday, December 6 3:00 p.m.
KidReach Tutoring
Shoreline Christian School
7:00 p.m.
GEMS Girls' Club – Lesson Night
Foyer, 201-202, 206, Council Room
7:00 p.m.
Cadets Boys' Club – Bible Lesson / Games
Fellowship Hall
7:00 p.m.
A.L.I.V.E Youth Group
Multi-Purpose Room
7:30 p.m.
Choir Rehearsal
Sanctuary
Thursday,December 7 6:30 p.m.
Handbell Choir Rehearsal
Sanctuary
Saturday, December 9 6:30 p.m.
Couples' Club
Einfeld Home
DATES TO REMEMBER
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December 10
Annual Congregational Meeting
December 10
Taproot Theatre Event with String Ensemble
December 11
Missionary Support Team Meeting
December 14
Sanctuary Interior Team (SIT) Meeting
December 14
SCS Christmas Concert
December 16
Pastor Search Team Meeting
December 17
Celebration Sunday - December Honorees
December 17
Sunday Afternoon Bible Study Groups
December 24
Installation of New Elders/Deacons
December 24
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
For more info, contact the Church Office
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 meet most Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall during the school year. GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior) This club for girls in grades 3-6 meets on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in various rooms at church. Our activities include Bible lessons, praise/worship, badges, crafts and other fun things.
Sunday Afternoon Bible Study (Adults all ages) This group of adults meets once a month in various homes every third Sunday from September through May. Our next meeting is Sunday, December 17 at 3:00 p.m. We will continue in our study by Dale Larsen entitled, "Growing Older and Wiser." Men’s Bible Study The Men’s Bible Study meets most Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Room. We are studying the book of Zechariah. All men are welcome, so please join us!
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 meet on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, unless noted otherwise. Our next meeting is on Wednesday, December 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room.
Women’s Monday PM Bible Study The Women's Monday Evening Bible Study meets most Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in Rooms 201-202. We are using the study Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver. We invite women of all ages to join us. Contact Carla Hoekzema (206) 793-6965 if you have any questions.
Couples' Club (for Couples of All Ages) This groups meets one Saturday evening per month from October through May. Our next meeting will be on Saturday, December 9 at 6:30 p.m. Host: Ed & Denise Einfeld Helpers: Everyone - Bring an appetizer and a white elephant gift
Women's Thursday AM Bible Study The ladies are taking a break during the month of December in order to devote the time to family activities. We resume on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. in Rooms 201-202. We will start again with Lesson 10 in our study, Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver.
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
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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