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December 10, 2017 Worship Service: 10:00 a.m.
The King's Herald Announcing the King!
Pastor Eric Likkel's sermon will be based on Malachi 3:1-4.
Today - Advent 2
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. Sunday School and Catechism classes will meet after the morning service and will dismiss by noon. All children from K-Grade 12 are invited! Annual Congregational Meeting: Immediately after today's service, we will convene our annual meeting which includes voting on Elder/Deacon leadership, the 2018 Budget, and approving the minutes of Congregation Meetings. For more information, see page 6. Taproot Theatre and String Ensemble: Join us tonight for this fun annual tradition. See more information about the production on page 6.
Next Week - Advent 3
Message: Pastor Don Lagerwey will be our guest speaker next week. His sermon, “The Blessings of God's Favor” will be based on Isaiah 61:1-10. Celebration Sunday: We will recognize December birthdays and anniversaries with a cake reception after the service. Please see the list of honorees on page 8. If you have a special day in December that we might have missed, please let us know by contacting the Church Office. Thank you for helping us update our records.
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Greeters Today
Karen Heys Mike Vedders
Next Week
Chris Kredit Judy Corning
Welcome Center December
Merv Haveman Roy Stanley
January
Jonathan & Erika Bakker
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
Char DeKoekkoek Debbie DeKoekkoek Dylan Vedders
Next Week
Lisa Van Heyningen Renita Korf Ariana Burr
Children’s Church (ages 4-10)
Today
Pat Holly Joan Oordt Ivonne Vander Vlies Jonah Boer
Next Week
Paul DeKoekkoek Carissa Nyland Ed Einfeld Peter Boersema
For more info, contact the Church Office
SHORELINE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH December 10, 2017
Prelude Welcome Advent Litany and Candle Lighting Call to Worship
Advent Coventry Carol
Choir
* God’s Greeting
Pastor Eric Likkel
* Opening Worship
Hark, the Glad Sound! The Savior Comes #335: 1,3,4
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
#568: 1-3
Confession, Assurance, Apostles' Creed
Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come
Prayer and Offertory
Offering
#337: 1,4
Local Operating Budget
Children ages 4-10 may be dismissed for Children’s Church Congregational Concerns & Prayer
Pastor Eric Likkel
Hearing of God's Word
Pastor Eric Likkel
Scripture Passage Message
Malachi 3:1-4 The King's Herald—Announcing the King!
Announcements * God’s Parting Blessing * Closing Song
Pastor Eric Likkel On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry
#327: 1,2,4,5
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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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. 4
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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.
206.364.3021  office@seattlecrc.org
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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ANNOUNCEMENTS TODAY - ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Deacon / Elder Nominations
After the service, we will vote to elect new Elder and Deacon leadership, approve the 2018 Budget, and approve the minutes from the Congregational meetings we had this year. Thank you for setting aside this important time in the life of our church. For information about the election of new leadership, see column at right.
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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:
Join us tonight and journey back in time as Taproot Theatre presents, "Silent Night." A pair of strangers find themselves trapped with an angel, caught between time and continents. While not happy to find them in her space, the angel helps them find their way home. This charming Christmas comedy spans centuries and reminds us that peace on earth begins in the hearts of every individual. Silent Night is written by Daniel Stoltenberg and directed by Nathan Kessler-Jeffrey. TONIGHT AT 5:00 p.m. Come join us for this annual tradition. The evening begins with a string ensemble in the foyer, which helps to set the mood for the night. After the production, we will enjoy refreshments and hot cider in the Foyer. We hope to see you there!
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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
Birth Announcement Congratulations to Filipp & Katie Shabalov, who welcomed their new baby girl to the family on Wednesday, December 6 in the morning. Thank you for your prayers for this growing family, and for rejoicing with them at this blessed time.
2017 Thanksgiving Offering Totals Our annual Thanksgiving service, held on November 23, was again a moving opportunity to reflect on God's wonderful provision and be thankful. We also collected food items for needy families in the community. Additionally, the annual Thanksgiving Offering saw an increase from the previous year. To God be the glory! Acres of Diamonds................................................................................. $ 1,050 Benevolence........................................................................................... $
965
Bethany Christian Services.................................................................... $
955
Calvin College........................................................................................ $
50
CareNet/Life Choices............................................................................ $
250
Dordt College......................................................................................... $
110
East West Ministry/De Langes............................................................... $
50
Evaton Noord.......................................................................................... $ 1,325 Graduate Christian Fellowing.............................................................. $
50
LOB............................................................................................................ $ 2,215 Mid America Reformed Seminary....................................................... $
450
Northern Lighthouse.............................................................................. $
920
Northwest Harvest.................................................................................. $
50
Northwest Hispanic Ministries............................................................... $ 1,245 Pacific Island Ministries.......................................................................... $ 1,090 Providence Christian College.............................................................. $
300
Rehoboth Christian School................................................................... $
350
Second Table Ministries......................................................................... $
375
Shoreline Christian School..................................................................... $ 3,625 Shoreline Community Care.................................................................. $
700
West African Vocational School.......................................................... $
845
Word Of Truth In Ministries..................................................................... $ 1,945 World Renew........................................................................................... $
900
TOTAL................... $ 19,815 206.364.3021  office@seattlecrc.org
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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 John Dykstra 12/27 Erika Bakker 12/27 Dennis Newbry 12/30 Kim Clousing 12/31 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!
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You are invited to the Calvin College January Series, which features lectures on a variety of timely and thoughtprovoking topies. Each lecture will be shown through a live feed from Calvin College and will cover topics ranging from millennials and faith, restorative justice, confident pluralism, radical generosity and so much more by top experts in their fields. Every weekday from January 3-23 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Shoreline CRC The live feed at SCRC will be one of more than 50 remote webcast sites across the continent, joining a daily audience of about 3,000 people a day. For information on the speakers and topics, visit the January Series website at https://calvin.edu/january-series/ speakers. Don’t miss out on this chance to hear fabulous lectures and experience a piece of Calvin College right here in Shoreline. Global Partners Conference | March 3-4 Please save the date for our annual missions conference. Our Missionary Support Team has renamed it the "Global Partners Conference" in order to protect missionaries in countries or cultures where affiliation with Christian organizations can be dangerous. Pray for this event so that it can impact support for Kingdom work worldwide. For more info, contact the Church Office
Mark Your Calendars - This Week Monday, December 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, December 13 3:00 p.m.
KidReach Tutoring
Shoreline Christian School
6:30 p.m.
Handbell Choir Rehearsal
Sanctuary
7:00 p.m.
GEMS Girls' Club – Christmas Party
Foyer, 201-202, 206, Council Room
7:00 p.m.
Cadets Boys' Club – Christmas Party
Fellowship Hall
7:30 p.m.
Choir Rehearsal
Sanctuary
Thursday,December 14 6:30 p.m.
SCS Christmas Concert
Foyer and Sanctuary
Saturday, December 16 8:00 a.m.
Pastor Search Team Meeting
Council Room
5:00 p.m.
ALIVE Youth Group Christmas Cookie/ Broomball Event
Multi-Purpose Room, then to the Ice Arena
DATES TO REMEMBER December 17
Celebration Sunday - December Honorees (see pg. 8)
December 24
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
January 3
January Series starts
January 7
Congregational Table Talk with Pastor Search Team
January 11
Sanctuary Interior Team (SIT) Meeting
January 14
Pastoral Candidate Visit and Q&A Community Meal
January 17
Outreach Team Meeting
January 20
Pastor Search Team Meeting Couples' Club
January 21
Sunday Afternoon Bible Study Groups
January 23
January Series ends
January 25
Sanctuary Interior Team (SIT) Meeting
January 26
Shoreline Christian School Chili Feed
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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 meet most Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall during the school year. We will enjoy Christmas break after Dec. 13 and will resume on Jan. 10. Merry Christmas!
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. Since we are taking a Christmas break, our next meeting is Sunday, January 21 at 3:00 p.m. We will continue in our study by Dale Larsen entitled, "Growing Older and Wiser."
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. We will enjoy our Christmas party on Dec. 13 and will have a break until Jan. 10. Enjoy the season with your family!
Men’s Bible Study The Men’s Bible Study meets most Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Room. We will not meet on December 25, nor on January 1. We will resume on January 8 in our study 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, January 3 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 group meets one Saturday evening per month from October through May. Our next meeting will be on Saturday, January 20 at 6:30 p.m. Host: Rich & Alyce Bakker Helpers: Ken & Carla Hoekzema Dan & Chris Kredit
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
Notes 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