SCRIPTURE - Colossians 3:15-17. (page 1144) SERMON PRAYER OF BLESSING THE RESPONSE TO GOD OFFERING OFFERTORY ANTHEM - “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” - arr. Roy Ringwald

Precious Lord, take my hand, Bring me home though the night. Through the dark, through the storm, to Thy light. I have been to the mount, I have seen the Promised Land: Precious Lord, take my hand. Precious, Lord, take my hand, Bring Thy child home at last, Where the strife and the pain All are past: I have dreamed a great dream that Thy love shall rule our land: Precious Lord, take my hand. Precious Lord, take my hand, Take Thy child unto Thee, With my dream of a world that is free. For that day when all flesh joins the glory Thou hast planned, Precious Lord, take my hand.

*DOXOLOGY - #965 “Praise God from Whom All Blessings” *OFFERTORY PRAYER *HYMN OF RESPONSE - #334 “May the Mind of Christ, My Savior” *BENEDICTION *CHORAL CLOSING - “Abendlied” - Josef Rheinberger

(sung in German) Abide with us, for evening shadows darken, and the day will soon be over.

POSTLUDE - “Now Thank We All Our God” - Sigfrid Karg-Elert A.M. PARTICIPANTS: All of us gathered. Rev. Daniel N. Gillett - preaching Rev. Stephanie Smith - worship leading Jason Naber - worship leading The Holland Chorale Meredith Bowen – director Rhonda Sider-Edgington - accompanist Richard VanOss - organist

THE APPROACH TO GOD PRELUDE - “Intrada in G Major” - Charles W. Ore “For the Beauty of the Earth” - John Ferguson

based on No. 19 in the Lift Up Your Hearts hymnal ANNOUNCEMENTS PASSING OF THE FRIENDSHIP REGISTER GREETING ONE ANOTHER INTROIT - “O Clap Your Hands” - Ralph Vaughan Williams

O, clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph. For the Lord most high is terrible; He is a great King over all the earth. God is gone up with a shout, the Lord with the sound of a trumpet. Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises unto our King, sing praises. For God is the King of all the earth; sing ye praises, every one that hath understanding. God reigneth over the heathen, God sitteth upon the throne of His holiness. Sing praises unto our King. Sing praises.

SENTENCES *HYMN OF PRAISE - #19 “For the Beauty of the Earth” *INVOCATION & SALUTATION *RESPONSIVE READING - #8 “Affirmation: How We Know God” ANTHEM - “True Light” - Keith Hampton

This little light of mine I’m gonna let it shine. Almighty God is light. He lives in us as True Light. In the beginning, out of the darkness, God created Light. Almighty God is light. He lives in us as True Light. Don’t let the light that You’ve given me die, And don’t desert my mind. But let the one who serves You Praise You again and again. You are the one who judges right from wrong. Your glory excites no envy. But let the one who serves You Praise You again and again. This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine. Everywhere I go, I want the world to know. God gave the world True Light!

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER THE WORD OF GOD *HYMN OF PREPARATION - #755 “Speak, O Lord” PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

TODAY (1/12): 9:30 Rev. Dr. Daniel N. Gillett 11:00 Sunday School classes 3:00 Free @ 3 Concert 5:30 Senior High Youth Group MONDAY (1/13): 7:00 J. VanderStoep meeting 7:15 Conversations on Faith & Life TUESDAY (1/14): 9:00 Retired Pastors meeting 9:30 Spiritual Fitness class 6:00 Consistory meeting 7:30 Care Leader Training WEDNESDAY (1/15): 7:00 Men’s Prayer Group 1:30 Staff meeting 3:30 Care Closet 5:00 Fellowship Supper 5:30 Bell Choir practice 5:45 Youth Group Bible Study

6:00 Cadets, GEMS, & Kingdom Kids 6:00 Adult Bible Study 6:15 Junior High Youth Group 6:15 Junior & Senior High Band practice 6:30 Chancel Choir practice 7:15 Shalom Group THURSDAY (1/16): 9:30 Women of Faith Bible Study 10:00 Moms In Touch 6:30 Care Closet #2 FRIDAY (1/17): SATURDAY (1/18): 11:00 B. Curtis Memorial service 3:00 D. Weller Family event SUNDAY (1/19): 9:30 Rev. Dr. Daniel N. Gillett 11:00 Sunday School classes 5:30 Senior High Youth Group 5:30 Global Missions Potluck

CHURCH CALENDAR:

COURTESY GREETERS: (1/12) P. Jachim, B. & M. Jarnigan, D. Jekel. (1/19) B. Johnson, E. & S. Johnson, K. & P. Johnson. NURSERY: (1/12) S. Risedorph, C. LaDuke, K. Dirkse, C. Doeden, E. Bass, O. Fredericksen, D. Lance. (1/19) M. Hoffman, M. Vlietstra, N. Schrotenboer, S. Gillett, L. VanRegenmorter, G. Hoffman, J. Doeden. USHERS: (1/12) V. Miller, K. Johnson, P. Mulder, A. Wolf. (1/19) S. Vlietstra, T. Coney, R. Arendsen, C. Kleis. BUS DRIVER: (1/12) S. VanderBroek / 392-7536. (1/19) S. VanderBroek / 392-7536. HALL MONITOR: (1/12) M. Timmer. (1/19) C. Kleinheksel. PRAYER ROOM: (1/12) D. Nienhuis, A. Sybesma. (1/19) M. Timmer, C. LaDuke. FELLOWSHIP COFFEE: (1/12) Samuelson. (1/19) Geertman. DEACON COUNTING TEAM: (January) C. LaDuke, P. VanRegenmorter, M. Lucas, R. Doeden.

SERVING THE CHURCH TODAY

MORNING WORSHIP - 9:30 A.M.

GLOBAL MISSIONS

RESERVE THE DATE! Next Sunday, January 19, 5:30 p.m. Global Mission pot-luck. Topic: RCA project--Evangelical Mission Hospital, Aswan, Egypt. Supported by First Reformed Church, Holland. Presented by: Ruggles & Sandra Church

ELDERS: William Church Ellen Moes Stu Visser Ken Vos Catherine Ristola Bass

Sue Carlson Barb Coney Al McGeehan Dale Nienhuis David Cammenga Craig Kleinheksel Jack Langeland

DEACONS: Brian Evenson Cristy LaDuke Jim Nykerk Duane Rumrill Matt Lucas Roger Klaasen

Michelle Timmer Peter VanRegenmorter Rick Doeden Jack Joliat Chad Kleinheksel Larry Vork

CONSISTORY

Minister of Preaching & Administration: REV. DR. DANIEL N. GILLETT Care Team Director: REV. ANNA BOGERTMAN

Assimilation Director: REV. DICK DOEDEN Pastors of Young Adults and Young Families:

REV. BRANDON SMITH & REV. STEPHANIE SMITH Youth Director: JASON NABER

PASTORS FREE @ 3 CONCERT SERIES

“LIVE FROM ANN ARBOR” WITH DYLAN PEREZ. On Sunday, January12, Free@3 Concerts presents another edition of the popular series “Live from Ann Ar-bor”, featuring young musicians from the University of Michigan selected by Holland native, pianist Dylan Perez. Prior to college, Perez appeared as soloist with the Hol-land and Grand Rapids Youth Symphony Orchestras, and was state winner in the Michigan Music Teachers’ Association contest. In the final semester of his Master’s Degree program in Collaborative Piano, Perez will perform with soprano Antonina Chekhovskaya, also a Master’s candidate. A native of Ukraine, she grew up in Trav-erse City. Already launched in her professional career, she recently was soprano solo-ist with the Grand Rapids Symphony in the Mozart Requiem after winning 1st place in the Czech/Slovak International Voice Competition in Montreal. Also joining Perez will be Adrianne Pope, violin and Daniel Poceta, cello in Charles Ives’ Piano Trio. The 3:00 P.M. series is free, and at First Reformed Church, 630 State St., Holland.

Sunday, January 12, 2014

CORNER OF STATE & 26TH STREET (630 STATE STREET, HOLLAND, MI 49423)

(616) 392-8085 www.firstchurchofholland.org

Our sympathy to NORMA MULDER in the death of her brother, Paul VanDyke, on Wednesday, January 8. Our sympathy to the family and friends of BOB CURTIS who died on Wednesday, January 8. The funeral service will be here at First Church on Saturday, January 18 at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation one hour prior and lunch to follow. KATIE ROSENDAHL underwent a second surgery this week on her leg due to infection. Pray for courage and strength for Katie as this is quite a setback in her recovery. She is at Spectrum Hospital. Pray for CLARENCE & DELIA TIMMER. Clarence’s sister, Winnie Joofaberns, passed away this week at the age of 97. Also pray for their son-in-law, Jack, who is dealing with cancer and was hospitalized for internal bleeding earlier in the week. Delia lost her sister last week, so it has been a difficult week for the Timmers. For further “Church Family” updates, please call the Prayer Line throughout the week. The local number is 395-3282. Out of town members should call 1-866-392-8085. If you have a prayer concern to be added or changed, or would like to receive Prayer Line updates by e-mail please call the church office.

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

First Church morning worship services can be seen every week on Holland Cable TV Comcast Channel 24/916. Monday at 7:00 a.m., Tuesday at 12:30 p.m., Thursday at 6:00 p.m. On Holland Cable TV at AT&T U-verse channel 99. Online on Vimeo, search “First Reformed”. It is easy to find the link if you request to join the First Re-formed Church, Holland, MI group on Facebook. Also, online, LIVE on www.ustream.com and search for “first reformed holland”.

The family of First Church welcomes you to our service today. You are our guest and we are glad you have chosen to worship with us. The following are services available to assist you: barrier-free entrances and restrooms; an elevator to the lower level; supervised child care for infants and toddlers in our spacious nursery; a hearing assistance system for use with hearing aids with the t-coils or headsets; pre-kindergarten to fifth grade children’s worship bags to aid your child during the service and volunteers who are ready to answer any questions at the Information Post at the rear of the worship center. If we can be of assistance during the week, please call the church office at 392-8085. If you are looking for a church home, please accept this as an invitation to ‘check us out.’ There is ALWAYS A WELCOME HOME for you. Our WINTER SERIES will focus on church family, family relationships and some spiritual values of being committed, caring and Christ-like. When all these factors come together we have authenticity. Staff is excited about this series as we work on spiritual and relational vitality. The RETIRED MINISTERS of First Reformed Church will meet Tuesday January 14 at 9:00 a.m. for fellowship and to talk with Pastor Brandon Smith as he and his wife continue to minister in their challenging work with young adults and young families. March 7-14 there this is an opportunity for a SHORT TERM MISSION TRIP TO INDIA. This is to experience the gospel in the culture of India and work on the ministry center. The trip will be hosted by our own JP Sundararajan. Wood workers, painters and other ‘handy’ gifts might fit well (along with folks just willing to help the skilled folks). Please contact Katy Sundararajan, or Sandra and Ruggles Church if you wish more information. The trip is limited to 10 participants. THE CARE CLOSET would appreciate donations of laundry detergent, toothbrushes, and trash bags. Please bring donations to the box beside the stairs across from the mail slots at any time. Thank you for your continued support of the Care Closet. If you have any questions regarding the Care Closet ministry, please con-tact Warren DeWitt at 392-9016. GETTING BACK “IN SHAPE” IN THE NEW YEAR: We often think about get-ting back into physical shape when the new year starts, but what about our mental and spiritual health? All are invited to join at the following event: Care Leader Train-ing, Tuesday, January 14, from 7:30-9:00 p.m., Room L6. Rev. Sharon Knibbe, MDiv, Behavioral Health Staff Chaplain at Holland Hospital, will teach us how to use a self help tool, called Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which gives us tools for cop-ing with and managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other life challenges. Feel free to bring others to learn about this helpful tool! CAMP REIMBURSEMENT: The Endowment Fund has funds available for children attending either Camp Geneva or Cran Hill Ranch. Please complete one of the reim-bursement forms from the Information Post and return to the Church office as soon as possible. Please complete a separate form for each child. When enrolling your child for either Camp Geneva or Cran Hill Ranch, you must pay all (100%) of the fee di-rectly to Camp Geneva or Cran Hill Ranch. The Church Endowment Fund will make the reimbursement to you. It will not be sending payments to Camp Geneva or Cran Hill Ranch. Note: Enter the total cost of the camp. Please do not include extra camp expenses, such as transportation, DVDs, or punch cards. Reimbursement paid to the parent is 50% of the total camp registration fee up to $200. If the child is a 5th grader who has completed all memory work, then reimbursement will be 100% of the regis-tration fee. CONVERSATIONS ON FAITH AND LIFE: Have you or anyone you know ever asked the following questions? 1. Isn’t the Bible a Myth? (January 13th) 2. How Can You Say There Is Only One Way to God? (January 27th) 3. What Gives You the Right To Tell Me How to Live My Life? (February 10th) 4. Why Does God Allow Suffering? (February 24th) 5. Why Is the Church Responsible for So Much Injustice? (March 10th) 6. How Can God Be Full of Love and Wrath at the Same Time? (March 24th) If you answered yes, then join us on the listed MONDAY NIGHTS at 7:15pm for respectful, charitable, and honest conversation and learning. Each week we will watch and discuss a 15-minute DVD clip from a series by Rev. Tim Keller called "The Rea-

ANNOUNCEMENTS

If you have a prayer concern and would like to receive prayer after the worship ser-vice, stop in the prayer room (go into the family life center, and it’s the small room next to the kitchen) and there will be people there to pray with you. We have a rotat-ing schedule of people who will be in the prayer room from week to week. If you are interested in being on the schedule, contact Pastor Anna.

PRAYER ROOM

In order to widen my breadth of academic and pastoral experience, I will be interning at 2nd Reformed Church in Zeeland for the next 8 months. I have deeply appreciated all of the emotional, spiritual, and practical support First has offered me and I look forward to worshipping with you all again when that season has ended. Thank you for being such an important part of my family. Blessings, Beth Jarvis As you enter the Family Life Center this morning you will notice two new banners hanging by the stage area for the Winter season. These have been added to our won-derful collection of banners made by Peggy Ebels and we thank her for these gifts to the church. THANK YOU PEGGY!!

DEAR FIRST CHURCH FAMILY,

TV WORSHIP SCHEDULE

PRAYER FOR THE WEEK

Prayer for JP Sundararajan and students from WTS who are on an experiential mis-sion trip to India. Pray for this to be a spiritually enlightening and safe trip.

SPECIAL OFFERING

son for God: Conversations on Life and Faith." ALL ages are invited! Location: church youth room. If you have questions, contact Pastors Brandon and Stephanie. Hope to see you there! MOMS AND DADS (MAD): Are you a parent of a young child? Then come hang out with us in the nursery so those with very little ones can play. Our ‘official’ time every Sunday will be 11:00—11:45am. This week we will begin a new DVD lesson series called "Sacred Parenting: How Raising Children Shapes our Souls." These 10-15 minute clips do not cover "how to's" of parenting, but rather explore how God uses the struggles and failures that often accompany parenting to build up the parents who experience them. Come join us for a time of mutual encouragement and learning together! It's that time of year again, the chance you all have been waiting for to sign up for the next round of BON APPETIT, a fellowship dining group event. It is a great opportu-nity for new members to get to know the church family and for inviting nonmem-bers. We are hoping to also make it an intergenerational opportunity. This year the sign up at the VIP desk will be a little different. There will be a clip board with pages of different colors. Each page will be for a different type of group. IF you want to be in more than one group. please sign up two times. Include your email and phone please. The types of groups include: ▪ Restaurant Groups (GREEN): going to different restaurants with dessert at a

rotating home. ▪ Restaurant Groups (PURPLE): going to different restaurants with dessert at the

restaurant. ▪ Potluck Group (PINK): Rotating host homes with the host preparing the main

course and the others bringing a dish to pass. ▪ Host Group (RED): Rotating host homes with the host preparing the whole

dinner. ▪ Expand Your World Potluck Group (YELLOW): Potluck group with an em-

phasis on world-wide mission. This group meets in rotating homes and includes a 10 minute global mission topic presentation at each dinner.

▪ Brunch Group (BLUE): The group decides if they want to go to breakfast or lunch at a restaurant or do potluck at homes. This is a good one for people who do not like to drive in the dark.

You may also contact Barb Coney to sign up or ask questions: 399-0269 or email in church directory. GENEVA CAMP AND RETREAT CENTER, in Holland, has two part-time, year-around positions available in Housekeeping. Weekday house would typically range from 12-15 hours per week, with occasional weekend duties. Resumes can be sent to Sherry Simmons, sherry@campgeneva.org or apply in person at 3995 Lakeshore Dr N, Holland, MI 49424. NURSERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We are in need of additional volunteers in the nursery. You must be at least 10 years old. Contact MICHELLE HOFFMAN at mhoffmanchurch@gmail.com for more information or to be added to the schedule. There are a few copies of the Words of Hope "READ THE BIBLE IN A YEAR" and the Words of Hope devotional on the Global Mission table for those who would like to avail themselves of this discipline. MARK YOUR CALENDAR for the SUPER CHILI BOWL COOKOFF here at First Church in the Family Life Center on Sunday, February 2. Bring your best chili or a side dish or snack to pass and join in the fun watching the big game on the big screen. More details to follow.

The special offering for January has been designated for Beacon of Hope ministry, which is a biblical Counseling ministry. The offering will be received this morning. We would like to remind you that the plates will only be passed one time and all en-velopes and monies can be put in at the same time.

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TODAY, JANUARY 12, 2014 CHILDREN, YOUTH, & ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL: CHILDREN: Welcome to children’s Sunday School. We look forward to spending time with the children each week and have prepared for their presence so please help us provide a safe and inviting environment by taking your child(ren) to their respective classrooms and sign them in. Also please fill out a registration form today providing important emergency information about your child. Children will be released at the designated time only to a par-ent or designated person. 2 & 3 year olds meet from 10:50—11:45 in Room L10 with teachers, Misses Marcia,

Marianne, & Nancy. 4 year olds meet 10:50—12:00 in Room L2 with teachers, Misses Pam & Vikki. FAITH JOURNEYS: Grades K– 5 10:50—12:00 begin in Room L19 for Jr. Choir with Mr. Rick then move to: K & 1st grades meet in Room L4 with shepherd, Mr. Robert. 2nd & 3rd grades meet in Room L16 with shepherd, Mr. Chad. 4th & 5th grades meet in Room L18 with shepherds, Misses Michelle & Jill. YOUTH: Grades 6-8, 11:00-12:00 p.m. in Room L23. Grades 9-12, 11:00-12:00 p.m. in Room L24. ADULT: CREATIVE GRANDPARENTING with Jerry and Judy Schreur in the SANCTUARY. We welcome back the Schreurs, this time to share with us on how becoming a grandparent brings a unique set of blessings and joys. It also comes with many questions: How do I engage with and encourage my grandchildren without overstepping my bounds?How do I handle difficult situations like distance or special needs and divorce? The Schreurs will talk about effective grandparenting at every stage of your grandchildren's lives, from their early years to adult-hood. Jerry Schreur is a marriage and family counselor, educator and researcher. Judy Schreur is a humorist and motivational speaker. MOMS AND DADS (MAD): Are you a parent of a young child? Then come hang out with us in the nursery so those with very little ones can play. Our ‘official’ time every Sunday will be 11:00—11:45am. This week we will begin a new DVD lesson series called "Sacred Parent-ing: How Raising Children Shapes our Souls." These 10-15 minute clips do not cover "how to's" of parenting, but rather explore how God uses the struggles and failures that often ac-company parenting to build up the parents who experience them. Come join us for a time of mutual encouragement and learning together! COFFEE AND CURRENT EVENTS, Grab a cup of coffee and join others in the library every Sunday for an informal discussion of current events and their relationship to our life and faith. Leader: (1/12) Bruce Eckert. (1/19) Bob Riemersma.. YOUTH GROUP SENIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP begins at 5:30 p.m. in Room L24.

MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2014 YOGA CLASS: Resuming on Mondays from 12:00-12:45 p.m. in the Family Life Center with Certified Yoga Instructor, Gayle Kuipers. Donations welcome. Become more grounded, cen-tered, flexible, strong, energized and able to manage stress. CONVERSATIONS ON FAITH AND LIFE: Have you or anyone you know ever asked the following questions? 1. Isn’t the Bible a Myth? (January 13th) 2. How Can You Say There Is Only One Way to God? (January 27th) 3. What Gives You the Right To Tell Me How to Live My Life? (February 10th) 4. Why Does God Allow Suffering? (February 24th) 5. Why Is the Church Responsible for So Much Injustice? (March 10th) 6. How Can God Be Full of Love and Wrath at the Same Time? (March 24th) If you answered yes, then join us on the listed MONDAY NIGHTS at 7:15pm for respectful, charitable, and honest conversation and learning. Each week we will watch and discuss a 15-minute DVD clip from a series by Rev. Tim Keller called "The Reason for God: Conversa-tions on Life and Faith." ALL ages are invited! Location: church youth room. If you have questions, contact Pastors Brandon and Stephanie. Hope to see you there!

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2014 FELLOWSHIP SUPPER will be served from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. A donation of $4/person or $12/ family is suggested for those who are able to help offset the cost. On the menu: Sloppy Joes, Salad bar and soup.

YOUTH GROUP

YOUTH GROUP BIBLE STUDY: 5:45 p.m. in L23. JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP at 6:15 p.m. in Room L24. JUNIOR HIGH & SENIOR HIGH BAND PRACTICES: 6:15 p.m. in Room L22.

KIDS’ CLUB: Come check it out! Wednesday Nights 6:00 – 7:30 meeting in the Lower Level Marketplace. Projects, Bible Lessons, Field Trips, Games, Earn Badges: GEMS for Girls, Cadets for boys grades 1st – 5th and Kingdom Kids for ages 4 – Kindergarten. ADULT

ADULT BIBLE STUDY from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. in Room L11. Leader: Beth Jarvis.

CHOIRS BELL CHOIR REHEARSALS: 5:30 p.m. in Room L6. CHANCEL CHOIR PRACTICE: at 6:30 p.m. in Room L6.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2014 WOMEN OF FAITH: All women of First Reformed Church, guest and friends, are invited to visit or join the Women of Faith group Bible Study group. The women meet at 9:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of the month from September through May. Rev. Paul Alderink will be leading the Bible Study on Acts 5. Please contact LAVINA WEERSTRA (738-2427) or ADE-LINE SYBESMA (393-0275) to learn more. MOMS IN TOUCH, Thursdays from 10-11am! Free childcare is provided in the nursery be-ginning at 9:45am. This is a safe, nurturing place for moms to gather for Christian fellowship and encouragement from fellow mothers and mentors. We meet at the church and have snacks to enjoy. Please join us and invite your friends!

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