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Prayer for Deliverance · Come, Christians, Join to Sing Praise to the Lord Tune: MADRID *SHARING...
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O God within my breast, Almighty, ever-present Deity! Life—that in me has rest, As I—undying Life—has power in Thee! Though earth and man were gone, and suns and universes ceased to be, and thou were left alone, every existence would exist in thee. (Emily Bronte) PRELUDE When Peace Like a River P. Bliss CALL TO WORSHIP from Revelation 22:16-17 (responsively) “It is I, Jesus, who sent my angel to you with this testimony for the churches. I am the root and the descendent of David, the bright morning star.” The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” And let everyone who hears say, “Come.” And let everyone who is thirsty come. *GOD’S GREETING +* HYMN OF PRAISE Lift Up Your Hearts 599 Come, Christians, Join to Sing Tune: MADRID *SHARING THE PEACE OF THE RISEN CHRIST The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. (The congregation may exchange the Peace.) INTRODUCTION TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION (in unison) Eternal God, in every age You have raised up men and women to live and die in faith. You have called us to do what is just and right, but we have been fearful. You have given us a vision of a greater kingdom, but we have settled for the present arrangements. Keep ever before us your coming kingdom and the example of faithful people so that, living with courage and love, we may inherit the kingdom promised in Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you forever. Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE II Samuel 22:2-4 GRATEFUL LIVING Ephesians 5:15-20 DISMISSAL TO WORSHIP CENTERS HYMN Lift Up Your Hearts 743 O God, You Are My God Tune: STEP BY STEP PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: I Kings 1:1-9, 15-21; 2:10-12 p. 302 This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. GOSPEL LESSON: John 6:51-58 p. 98 This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. *HYMN OF ILLUMINATION Lift Up Your Hearts 466 (vs. 1, 4, & 5) Abide with Me Tune: EVENTIDE SERMON “Death and Resurrection: Abishag and David” The Servants: a problem to be solved Adonijah: an opportunity to seize Bathsheba: a responsibility to be carried out Abishag: a witness to the sanctity of death Seeds of Resurrection: Abishag and the women at the cross PRAYER FOR BLESSING *AFFRIMATION OF FAITH: Lift Up Your Hearts 463 The Resurrection of the Body *SONG OF AFFIRMATION Lift Up Your Hearts 452 (vs. 1) When We Are Living Tune: SOMOS DEL SENOR MOMENT FOR MISSION AND SHARING THE GIFT OF FELLOWSHIP PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY En Bateau C. Debussy *DOXOLOGY Lift Up Your Hearts 965 Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING, INTERCESSION & THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. *HYMN OF DEDICATION Lift Up Your Hearts 586 I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art Tune: TOULON *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Allegretto Betty Roe +Latecomers will be seated. *You may stand. Worship Leaders: Rev. Kent Fry, preaching; Rev. Kama Jongerius, liturgist; Willis Weymon, prayer of illumination; Martha Waldvogel, harp; Linda Strouf, Minister of Music. CHILDREN’S MINISTRY SERVANTS NEEDED: We are currently planning for the fall program for our children and youth. We are especially in need of adults or High School students who would like to serve with the children in our Wednesday even- ing LIFT (Life In Faith Together) program. Please contact Joyce Fry if you are interested in learning more about this program or if you have an interest in serving with children in our Sunday morning program (Worship Centers or Sunday School). Thank you for your support of our Children’s Ministry programs. Third Reformed Church 111 W. 13th St., Holland, MI 49423 616-392-1459; [email protected] CareLine—393-5574 For up to date information, including staff and ministry contacts, visit us on the web at http://www.trcholland.org Excerpt of Psalm 22 “My God, my God why have you forsaken me?” Prayer for Deliverance 19 But you, O LORD, do not be far away! O my help, come quickly to my aid! 20 Deliver my soul from the sword, my life from the power of the dog! 21 Save me from the mouth of the lion! From the horns of the wild oxen you have rescued me. Praise to the Lord 22 I will tell of your name to my brothers and sisters; in the midst of the congregation I will praise you: 23 You who fear the LORD, praise him! All you offspring of Jacob, glorify him; stand in awe of him, all you offspring of Israel! SUNRISE SAINTS: The Sunrise Saints is a group of men who meet each week for study and fellowship and we welcome any new members who would like to join us. We will begin our fall program September 5, 2018. We meet at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday mornings in the Fellowship Hall with a simple breakfast, book dis- cussion and prayer. All men are invited to join us. We will be reading and dis- cussing the book, “Doubt, Faith and Certainty” by Anthony C. Thiselton. The first week we will be reading the Preface and Chapter 1, (pp; vii-16). If you need a copy of the book contact Harold Gazan at 392-7018. In order to restock our pantry all men are asked to bring a box of cereal to the first meeting. If you have any questions call Bill Unzicker (335-9559). We look forward to seeing you. ADULT CHOIRS begin soon! Sanctuary Choir rehearsals begin Wednesday, Sep- tember 5, at 6:20 p.m., and the Matins Choir begins on Sunday, September 16, at 8:00 a.m. The Carillon Choir begins rehearsal on Sunday, September 9, at 4:45 p.m., with an open house and hands on demo about how bell choirs work. Come join us. No audition is necessary. If you aren’t a singer but hear someone near you in church that you think has a good voice, encourage them to try choir! Email or call Linda Strouf if you have questions.
Transcript of Prayer for Deliverance · Come, Christians, Join to Sing Praise to the Lord Tune: MADRID *SHARING...
O God within my breast, Almighty, ever-present Deity! Life—that in me has rest,
As I—undying Life—has power in Thee! Though earth and man were gone,
and suns and universes ceased to be, and thou were left alone,
every existence would exist in thee. (Emily Bronte)
PRELUDE When Peace Like a River P. Bliss CALL TO WORSHIP from Revelation 22:16-17 (responsively)
“It is I, Jesus, who sent my angel to you with this testimony for the churches. I am the root and the descendent of David, the bright morning star.” The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” And let everyone who hears say, “Come.” And let everyone who is thirsty come.
*GOD’S GREETING +* HYMN OF PRAISE Lift Up Your Hearts 599 Come, Christians, Join to Sing Tune: MADRID
*SHARING THE PEACE OF THE RISEN CHRIST
The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. (The congregation may exchange the Peace.)
INTRODUCTION TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION (in unison)
Eternal God, in every age You have raised up men and women to live and die in faith. You have called us to do what is just and right, but we have been fearful. You have given us a vision of a greater kingdom, but we have settled for the present arrangements. Keep ever before us your coming kingdom and the example of faithful people so that, living with courage and love, we may inherit the kingdom promised in Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you forever. Amen.
WORDS OF ASSURANCE II Samuel 22:2-4 GRATEFUL LIVING Ephesians 5:15-20 DISMISSAL TO WORSHIP CENTERS HYMN Lift Up Your Hearts 743 O God, You Are My God Tune: STEP BY STEP
PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: I Kings 1:1-9, 15-21; 2:10-12 p. 302 This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. GOSPEL LESSON: John 6:51-58 p. 98 This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. *HYMN OF ILLUMINATION Lift Up Your Hearts 466 (vs. 1, 4, & 5) Abide with Me Tune: EVENTIDE SERMON “Death and Resurrection: Abishag and David” The Servants: a problem to be solved Adonijah: an opportunity to seize Bathsheba: a responsibility to be carried out Abishag: a witness to the sanctity of death Seeds of Resurrection: Abishag and the women at the cross PRAYER FOR BLESSING
*AFFRIMATION OF FAITH: Lift Up Your Hearts 463 The Resurrection of the Body *SONG OF AFFIRMATION Lift Up Your Hearts 452 (vs. 1) When We Are Living Tune: SOMOS DEL SENOR
MOMENT FOR MISSION AND SHARING THE GIFT OF FELLOWSHIP PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY En Bateau C. Debussy
*DOXOLOGY Lift Up Your Hearts 965 Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING, INTERCESSION & THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. *HYMN OF DEDICATION Lift Up Your Hearts 586 I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art Tune: TOULON *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Allegretto Betty Roe +Latecomers will be seated. *You may stand. Worship Leaders: Rev. Kent Fry, preaching; Rev. Kama Jongerius, liturgist; Willis Weymon, prayer of illumination; Martha Waldvogel, harp; Linda Strouf, Minister of Music.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY SERVANTS NEEDED: We are currently planning for the fall program for our children and youth. We are especially in need of adults or High School students who would like to serve with the children in our Wednesday even-ing LIFT (Life In Faith Together) program. Please contact Joyce Fry if you are interested in learning more about this program or if you have an interest in serving with children in our Sunday morning program (Worship Centers or Sunday School). Thank you for your support of our Children’s Ministry programs.
Third Reformed Church
111 W. 13th St., Holland, MI 49423
616-392-1459; [email protected]
CareLine—393-5574
For up to date information, including staff and ministry contacts, visit us on the web
at http://www.trcholland.org
Excerpt of Psalm 22 “My God, my God why have you forsaken me?”
Prayer for Deliverance 19But you, O LORD, do not be far away! O my help, come quickly to my aid!
20 Deliver my soul from the sword, my life from the power of the dog!
21 Save me from the mouth of the lion! From the horns of the wild oxen you have rescued me.
Praise to the Lord 22 I will tell of your name to my brothers and sisters; in the midst of the congregation I will praise you:
23 You who fear the LORD, praise him! All you offspring of Jacob, glorify him;
stand in awe of him, all you offspring of Israel!
SUNRISE SAINTS: The Sunrise Saints is a group of men who meet each week for study and fellowship and we welcome any new members who would like to join us. We will begin our fall program September 5, 2018. We meet at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday mornings in the Fellowship Hall with a simple breakfast, book dis-cussion and prayer. All men are invited to join us. We will be reading and dis-cussing the book, “Doubt, Faith and Certainty” by Anthony C. Thiselton. The first week we will be reading the Preface and Chapter 1, (pp; vii-16). If you need a copy of the book contact Harold Gazan at 392-7018. In order to restock our pantry all men are asked to bring a box of cereal to the first meeting. If you have any questions call Bill Unzicker (335-9559). We look forward to seeing you.
ADULT CHOIRS begin soon! Sanctuary Choir rehearsals begin Wednesday, Sep-tember 5, at 6:20 p.m., and the Matins Choir begins on Sunday, September 16, at 8:00 a.m. The Carillon Choir begins rehearsal on Sunday, September 9, at 4:45 p.m., with an open house and hands on demo about how bell choirs work. Come join us. No audition is necessary. If you aren’t a singer but hear someone near you in church that you think has a good voice, encourage them to try choir! Email or call Linda Strouf if you have questions.
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES: The fall kick-off meeting of Third Reformed Women’s Min-istries will be at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel on Thursday, September 6. The Rev. Janelle Lopez-Koolhaas will be our guest speaker on Ephesians. Refreshments will be served after the presentation. All women are cordially invited.
CELEBRATE SUMMER’S CONCLUSION at the Osman Gardens, 1081 W. 27th St. Join the Third Church Family on Sunday, August 26—5:00 p.m. (Rain or shine) Bring: Your family, your appetite, and your creativity. Provided: Hot dogs, condiments, chips, lemonade, ice cream, cups, plates, utensils, tables, chairs, tent, and swag material. Depart: Carrying your own personally crafted swag (one per family) and sweet summer memories. RSVP to 392-1459 or office @trcholland.org by Wednesday, August 22.
We welcome all who worship with us and ask visitors and members to sign the Friendship Folders so that we may get to know one another. Visitors please stop by the Welcome Center and then join us in the Gathering Place for refreshments and fellowship after the worship service.
The flowers at the chancel are given by Roger Rietberg and family in loving memory of Tommy, son and brother, and Evelyn, wife, mother, and grand-mother.
If You Desire Prayer for yourself and/or others Jane and Ray Snyder will be avail-able to pray with you following today’s worship service. Please make your way to the Place of Prayer following the service (located in the south hallway on the main level).
ASSISTING TODAY: Deacons: Scott Millen, Emily Lievense, Jim VanderMeer, Sandy Stielstra
CHILD CARE is available in the nurseries during the worship service. Attendants: Andy & Jane Zoerman.
“PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE” WORSHIP PROGRAM: Sun-days this summer for children aged 4-2nd grade (completed). Children, you are invited to “Adventure Land,” (a carnival theme park) where we will discover how our everyday choic-es show our love to our great God! Passport to Adventure takes place during our 10:00 worship service (children will be dismissed from the sanctuary).
Monday 6:00 p.m. Communication Team 7:30 p.m. Music Team Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting 7:00 p.m. International Student Team Wednesday 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study 6:00 a.m. Worship Committee 8:00 a.m. Wednesday Morning Prayers Thursday 6:30 p.m. Bi-lingual Bible Study & Prayer Group at Lunns-77 W. 27th St.
Share your prayer concerns by using the prayer request cards found on the table at the back of the sanctuary. Place the requests in the prayer box or offering plate. Please remember in prayer those in the hospital and in care facilities.
Please let the church staff know when you are in the hospital so you can receive spiritual care by the pastoral staff. Call 392-1459.
PRAYER SPOTLIGHT: Sue Pettinga has moved to Mary Free Bed from the hospital. John Hesselink has moved to The Inn from the hospital. Hospice Care-Libby Bo-ven, Frank Pettinga. Home-Craig Anderson, Bill Charlton, Gus Feenstra, Norm Japinga, Win Kooiker, Don Maatman, Barb Mummert, Carol Seidelman, El & Jill Slenk, Ruby Steketee, Margaret Thurber. Missionaries-Wayne and Miho Jansen (Japan), Rowland Jr. & Jane Van Es (Kenya).
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES BIBLE study groups will study Ephesians this year. You may pick up your book today in the Gathering Place. Available at the same table is the 2018-2019 membership directory.
Summer Series: “A Kingdom Greater than David”
Daily Readings—David and Abishag and the Wisdom of Solomon Daily: Psalm 111 Sunday, Aug. 19 I Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 John 6:51-58 Monday, Aug. 20 I Kings 1:1-30 Acts 6:8-15 Tuesday, Aug. 21 I Kings 1:28-48 Romans 16:17-20 Wednesday, Aug. 22 I Kings 2:1-11 John 4:7-26 Thursday, Aug. 23 I Kings 3:16-28 Acts 6:1-7 Friday, Aug. 24 I Kings 7:1-12 Acts 7:9-16 Saturday, Aug. 25 I Kings 8:1-21 Mark 8:14-21 This week’s readings transition from the reign of David to that of Solomon. The emphasis and the readings above is one the wisdom of Solomon. But was he always
so wise? See I Kings 11:1-13.
“David Rocks” by Joel
Schoon-Tanis
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