1/24/2016

First Christian Reformed Church

Pastor Craig Van Hill pastorvanhill@gmail.com

Home: 920.324.2249 Cell: 920.539. 3848

We welcome our visitors and hope that you enjoy worshipping with us. If you are presently seeking a church home, we welcome you to join our

fellowship. You will find a visitor card in your pew, please fill one out and place it in the offering bag. If you would like further information about our church, check out our website at www.waupuncrc.com or contact Pastor

Craig (324-2249) or the church office (324-2898).

Large-print bulletins and children's bulletins are available from an usher or the back sanctuary rack. You can tune in to AM 1170 every Sunday morning at 8:30 to hear last week’s sermon. You are also able to listen to sermons from our website as well as view the bulletin. Website address is www.waupuncrc.com

Church Office Hours Tuesday from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Thursday from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM All announcements due in the office by 9:00 AM Thursday

Phone: 920-324-2898 email: waupuncrc@gmail.com

Welcome to

Accompanist Lois Mulder Children & Worhsip Leader: Mackenzie Mulder Helpers: Elise Ritzema Miranda Vander Berg Fellowship Coffee Gregg & Kristi Zonnefeld

Greeters Randall, Kim, Megan & Ryer Greenfield Nursery Ben & Alyssa Homan Cassie Holden Sound System Seth Aylesworth

Transportation Louie Wierenga (324-3683) Percy De Vries (324-4678) Ushers Keith Buwalda Norm Buwalda Gene Hofman Ben Mulder Video Projection LeAnne Holden

Missionary Letters Trix D. to Daryl Pfantz+

Dale D. to Neen Gary D. to Chaplain Peter

+Please pray especially for this missionary family this week

9:30 AM Worship Service (*Please stand if you are able)

We Gather In Worship

Prelude

*Call to Worship

*Opening: Jesus Messiah – Binder 92

*God’s Greeting and We Greet One Another

We Are Renewed in God’s Grace

Confessing Our Faith: Belgic Confession- Article 19

We believe that by being thus conceived the person of the Son has been inseparably united and joined together with human nature, in such a way that there are not two Sons of God, nor two persons, but two natures united in a single person, with each nature retaining its own distinct properties. Thus his divine nature has always remained uncreated, without beginning of days or end of life, filling heaven and earth. Christ’s human nature has not lost its properties but continues to have those of a creature—it has a beginning of days; it is of a finite nature and retains all that belongs to a real body. And even though he, by his resurrection, gave it immortality, that nonetheless did not change the reality of his human nature; for our salvation and resurrection depend also on the reality of his body.

But these two natures are so united together in one person that they are not even separated by his death. So then, what he committed to his Father when he died was a real human spirit which left his body. But meanwhile his divine nature remained united with his human nature even when he was lying in the grave; and his deity never ceased to be in him, just as it was in him when he was a little child, though for a while it did not so reveal itself. These are the reasons why we confess him to be true God and truly human—true God in order to conquer death by his power, and truly human that he might die for us in the weakness of his flesh.

Song: Oh Jesus, I have Promised – R676 vs 1-4 Congregational Prayer

Offertory and Our Offerings: Classical Ministry Shares Children are dismissed for Walk Out Worship

God Speaks through His Word

*Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Sermon: Who is Jesus?

We Respond to God’s Word

Song of Response: All Hail King Jesus – R103 going into Oh Worship the King – R104 vs 1, 2 & 5

We Leave to Serve God

*God’s Parting Blessing

*Doxology: God Be with You – G316 v 1

*Postlude

Accompanist Lois Mulder

Sound System

Seth Aylesworth

Transportation Louie Wierenga (324-3683) Percy De Vries (324-4678)

Video Projection LeAnne Holden

6:00 PM Evening Worship Service (*Please stand if you are able)

Prelude

Call to Worship

*God’s Greeting

Opening Songs led by Toni Hofman

Prayers of the People led by Merle Schouten

We Study God’s Word: Habakkuk 1:1-11 *Song of Response: Be Still and Know – R585 vs 1-5 *Affirmation of our Faith: Apostle’s Creed

*Closing Song: Glory Be To The Father – G635

*Postlude

Evening offering for January is for Neen Benevolent Needs

Worship Notes Next Sunday we begin our Lenten series. Because Pastor Craig will be in Haiti one Sunday during Lent and the series is one week longer than Lent we are starting early. This series deals with the topic of the 7 Deadly Sins, a series that was preached 5 years ago, but is being reworked. On this Sunday morning we will look at sloth. This is a sin that we often think is not a part of our life because we are busy and work hard but we can be slothful and work hard. While we are busy with one thing we may be failing to do something that we should. Our jobs can be ways to excuse ourselves from family time. Our busy schedules are seen as a good reason to avoid time with God. But these are examples of sloth in our lives. This is one of the sins that sent Jesus to the cross and we all commit it. Next Sunday evening we will be joining with Bethel at 7:00pm. The United Men of Praise will lead us in a hymn sing. Come and enjoy a night filled with music praising God. Verses of the Week: Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16:16 This week be in prayer for: - The East coast as they recover from a record-setting storm - Those who do not have clean drinking water - Calvin College - Hmong CRC in Sheboygan

Give thanks to God for: - Free will - The great gift of life - Christians standing up in the face of persecution Last Weeks Offerings Local Budget $3,048.00 Denominational Ministry Shares $ 975.25 Neen Benevolent Needs $ 114.00 Our Family We rejoice with the following who will celebrate an anniversary & a birthday this week: Birthdays: January January Rhonda 24 Heather Hoekstra 25 Jeanette Tjepkema 27 As you pray this week please remember these people in your prayers:

- Norm Jansma for strength and lessened pain as he recovers from knee replacement surgery. We also give thanks that the surgery went smoothly and glad that he was able to have this done since his knee was in very bad shape.

- Kevin Buwalda as he recovers from surgery correcting his carpal tunnel syndrome. May he be able to enjoy some time off from work and find his recovery to be easy.

- Morris TeGrootenhuis as he deals with skin cancer. He will be having surgery next week Thursday (28th) to remove it. Pray that it will all be eliminated and that further testing will come back clear.

- Zechariah Aho as he prepares for surgery next week (27th). Pray that he will stay healthy and that his surgery will accomplish what is necessary.

- Sandy Greenfield for healing & pain relief as she slowly recovers from a sternum fracture & a bruise from a fall.

Church News The deacons would like to encourage you to prayerfully consider your giving to the general fund at this time as the numbers are low.

Young Marrieds Bible Study @ Zonnefeld's house Today at 5:00PM. The Sunday School will be raising money the remainder of the year to help "Buy a Farm" for a family in need through World Renew. Their goal is to raise $376 to purchase 1 goat, 1 duck, 1 sheep, 1 calf, 1 pig and 1

chicken. If you would like to help the children with this project contact Brian O. Don't delay! This is your chance to make profession of faith. A class is starting soon. Talk to Pastor Craig this week to make sure that you are a part of this class. Take a stand and say that you too believe in God. Randolph Community Choir Easter cantata practice is today at 4 at the 1st Ref'd Church in Randolph. Any questions, call Mary 382-2048 Come out and support the CWC Freshman class on Friday, January 29. No need to cook dinner, we will be serving a baked potato and taco bar during the evening basketball festivities! The meal will be served from 5:00 to 7:00, and free will donations will be accepted. CWC Pre-K Registration opens January 30th Central Wisconsin Christian will begin taking enrollment sign-ups for our Pre-K programs on Saturday, January 30th. Our on-line registration process will begin at 8AM for our three-day 4K (AM or PM) and two-day Transitions 3/4K AM class. Spaces are limited and in high demand. For more information, you can look on line at discovercwc.org, or call the Advancement Office at 920.324.4233.

Kiwanis, Central Wisconsin Christian, and Edgewood are teaming up with the American Red Cross for a Blood Drive that will be held on Thursday, January 28 from 11:30-4:30 at Edgewood Church. Please consider donating a pint of blood and even better bring a friend! Call 1-800-RED-CROSS to make an appointment.

The Cadets are still selling Eaton's pizzas. All money raised directly supports our group and the Union. Please talk to one of the cadet boys if you would like to buy some pizza! Any questions contact Josh Bos @ 9209040430

A Singing Valentine: Youth for Christ will send a Barbershop Quartet to an office, home, classroom, restaurant….Anyplace in Waupun or surrounding area on Friday, February 12th. The Quartet will arrive unannounced and search out the person. They will sing 2 special Love Songs, present your sweetheart with a long stemmed rose, a box of chocolates, and a card (naming the sender). All for $40 to help support the Union here in Waupun. For more details see the flyer on the bulletin board in the narthex.

DIVERSITY, INDIVIDUALISM, & COVENANT COMMUNITY - We all have different tastes and preferences, but when is that diversity and when is it individualism – and what does it mean for covenant community? Join Groundwork as we study Deuteronomy 12 and 29 to address these

questions. Never miss an episode; subscribe for free weekly email notifications and listen now at GroundworkOnline.com. FAMILY FIRE - is an online community exploring Spirit-led family, marriage, parenting, in-laws, blended families, and intimacy. Find encouraging articles and devotions at familyfire.com. Subscribe for regular email updates and connect with our Family Fire community on Facebook. HOW MANY CHANNELS? - Cole has a new 100 inch TV with 1,000 channels! When Cole, Liz and Spike spend hours upon hours in front of the TV they learn a very valuable lesson from an unlikely source. Follow the adventures of Liz and his pals every week: subscribe for free at getkidscorner.com. Find more great resources for kids and parents at kidscorner.net. This month's offer includes a 2016 KC calendar. Calendar Today: 8:45 AM First Fellowship 9:30 AM AM Worship Service 10:45 AM Sunday School & Catechism 10:45 AM Choir Practice 5:00 PM Young Marrieds Bible Study @

Zonnefeld’s 6:00 PM PM Worship Service Monday: 6:00 PM First Place 4 Heath @ 1st CRC Tuesday: 8:00 AM Prayer Meeting 9:00 AM First Place 4 Health @ 1st CRC Wednesday: 9:00 AM Coffee Break @ Bethel CRC 7:00 PM Youth Group @ the Union Next Sunday: 8:45 AM First Fellowship 9:30 AM AM Worship Service 10:45 AM Sunday School & Catechism 10:45 AM Choir Practice 6:00 PM PM Combined Worship Service @

Bethel CRC

Next Week Accompanist Cara Aylesworth Children & Worship Leader: Breanna Smits Helpers: Dylan Vander Berg Megan Greenfield Fellowship Coffee Bob & Michelle Mulder Greeters Bill & Ann Hoekstra Musical Praise Michelle Mulder Nursery Danielle & Marissa Jansma Megan Greenfield

Offering Faith Promise January Evening Offering: Neen Benevolent Needs Prayer Al Venhuizen Sound System Joe Bresser Transportation Louie Wierenga (324-3683) Percy De Vries (324-4678) Ushers Keith Buwalda Norm Buwalda Gene Hofman Ben Mulder Video Projection Lois Mulder

Group Elder Deacon

1 Ken Homan Jon Venhuizen

2 Denny Vande Berg

3 Jim Groenewold

4 Scott Ritzema Dan Montsma

5 Brian Bresser Joe Durant

6 Mike Vander Berg Brad Schouten

7 Gregg Zonnefeld Dave Venhuizen

8 Al Venhuizen Brian O’Donovan

Proclaiming Evidence for Truth

THIS WEEK'S CREATION MOMENT

The Queen of All Herbs

Go up into Gilead, and take balm, O virgin, the daughter of Egypt: in vain shalt thou use many medicines; [for] thou shalt not be cured. – Jeremiah 46:11 The ancient Greeks called it the "queen of all herbs." The earliest mention of this common shrub refers to its medicinal value.

The peonies with which most of us are familiar are painstakingly developed hybrids. Greece, as well as much of the rest of the world's temperate zone, offers many species of wild peony. It gets its name from the Greek god, Paeon, who was, in legend, a follower of the Greek god of medicine. According to the myth, Paeon used the healing properties of the peony to heal Pluto after he was injured in the Trojan War. This made the Greek god of medicine jealous, and he wanted to kill Paeon. To save Paeon's life, says the legend, Pluto changed Paeon into a peony plant. According to medicinal encyclopedias dating back as far as the first century A.D., the peony was thought to offer a cure for lunacy and epilepsy. Peony roots were said to offer medication for kidney and bladder problems, and abdominal pains. The seeds were said to be effective against nightmares and hysteria. Medical research may someday confirm that the ancients understood more about the medicinal effects of the peony than science does today. Is it possible that such knowledge was originally given by God to Adam and Eve? Ref: Julie Miller. 1984. "Greek Portraits of a Queen." Science News, Vol. 126, July 28, pp. 56-57. © 2016, Creation Moments. Churches and parents may freely copy these bulletin inserts.

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