Children’s Time Children’s Song (3-3rd Grade Children dismissed to Worship Center; rooms 211/213)

The B-I-B-L-E, Yes that’s the book for me; I stand alone on the Word of God, The B-I-B-L-E.

The Word of God The Word of God The Word of God The Word of God

Scripture Reading II Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 Sermon Steps Toward Service: A Prayer for Glory

The Response to God The Response to God The Response to God The Response to God

Fanny Crosby (1820-1915)

*Hymn No. 604 To God Be The Glory

Offering of Ourselves and Our Gifts Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine

*Doxology arr. Hal H. Hopson

Prayers of the People Hymn No. 912 The Lord’s Prayer

Keith Getty (1974- ) *Closing Hymn No. 746 Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God vs. 1 Choir Only vss. 1 (repeat) 2, 3 Congregation and Choir *Benediction *Choral Response Holy Spirit, Breath New Life in Me *Postlude A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Johann Pachelbel

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Rev. Kevin Hart, pastor Sonya Smith, liturgist

Nancy Bonnema, chancel choir director Mary Peterson, organist, bell choir director

Chancel and Bell Choirs Tina Jordan, narrator

+Isaac Watts (1674-1748) taste for verse showed itself in early childhood. He attended the Nonconformist Academy in England for two years and in 1728 was awarded a Doctor of Divinity degree from the University of Edinburgh. Among the many hymns and spiritual songs he wrote are: Alas and Did My Savior Bleed, We Sing the Mighty Power of God, the beloved Christmas Carol Joy to the World and O God Our Help in Ages Past.

Our Approach to GodOur Approach to GodOur Approach to GodOur Approach to God Votum Our help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth. Amen. Prelude O God Our Help in Ages Past Isaac Watts

+Note arr. Hal H. Hopson *Call to Worship O God, let the Amen sound from your people again, We sing your praise, O God (sung to Now Thank We all Our God)

May the words we sing with our lips be the thought of our hearts. Through your Holy Spirit renew our own spirits by the songs we sing. Come, O God, and give us fresh insights into our love in Christ Jesus.

We sing your praise, O God

May our songs remind us that you are a God who is worthy of all our praise. Help us to leave this place of worship with a new resolve To honor whatever things are honorable, excellent, and worthy of celebration, whatever things are lovely, and gracious, and of good report.

We sing your praise, O God (please be seated) Introduction Martin Luther (1483-1546)

*Hymn No. 776 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

vss. 1 and 2 All vs. 3 Choir Only vs. 4 All (please be seated) Charles Wesley (1707-1788)

*Hymn No. 590 Oh, For A Thousand Tongues To Sing vs. 1 All vs. 2 Ladies Only vs. 3 All vs. 4 Choir Only repeat vs. 1 All (please be seated) Call To Confession Jeremiah 31:33-34b

Prayer of Confession O God of justice and judgment, we confide in our own strength rather than your grace. We prefer the path of least resistance to the hard way of discipleship. We are more ready to celebrate the past than to fol-low you in our own day. Our lips sing your praise but we do not let jus-tice roll down like a mighty stream. We celebrate your saints but our lives mock the example of their holiness. Gracious God, by the fire of your Spirit burn away all that separates us from you, from one another, and from our truest selves. Reform our lives by your living word and for-give our transgressions; for we make our confession in the name of Christ crucified and risen. . . (please continue in silent prayer) Assurance of Pardon I Peter 1:3-5 Passing of the Peace The Peace of Christ be with you.

And also with you. How We Are Called To Live Colossians 3:16-17 John Calvin (1509-1564) Hymn No. 586 (remain seated) Vs. 1 I greet Thee, who my sure Redeemer art, My only trust and Savior of my heart, Who pain didst undergo for my poor sake; I pray Thee from our hearts all cares to take.

“Thou art the King of mercy and of grace, Reigning omnipotent in every place; So come, O king and our whole being sway; Shine on us with the light of thy pure day.

Thou art the life by which alone we live, And all our substance and our strength receive; Sustain us by thy faith and by thy power, And give us strength in every trying hour.

Thou has the true and perfect gentleness, No harshness hast thou and no bitterness: O grant to us the grace we find in thee, That we may dwell in perfect unity.

Our hope is in no other save in thee; Our faith is built upon thy promise free; Lord, give us peace, and make us calm and sure, That in thy strength we evermore endure. Bell Anthem I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art arr. Valerie W. Stephenson

TODAY @ 11am Exploring God’s Word Together

�4th & 5th Grade Class (rm 117), teachers: Ken Luchies, Sue Dame �Teens Class (rm 128), teacher: Pastor Kevin Hart �Believe (Sanctuary), teacher: Al Jackson; History of Christianity in the Philippines by Philippines native, Hector Quemada ����Herb Persons’ Class, (rm 129) The Disciples’ Mission; Didyma, it is a big deal! �Friendship Class (rm 215) teacher: Deb Toornman

Please pray for Glennyce Moerman. She fell and fractured her pelvic in two places. She is home recovering with bed rest. ����Long Term Prayer Concerns: Julie Batts, June Bonnema,

Jason Geren, Ken VanderHart, Mary Walgamuth ����Homebound: Fran Evans, Park Village Pines, 2920

Crystal Ln, #417, 49009 ����Missionary: Peter & Patty Ford serving in Beirut, Lebanon

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October 2016 Calendar

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

30 9:30am Worship; Hymn Festival 9:45am Children’s Worship 10:45am Coffee Time 11:00am LIFE Classes 4-6:00pm Discussion of Our Church Mission 6:00pm Discovery NOTICE: Congregational Meeting November 13

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1

All Saints Day

6:45pm Education Team Mtg.

2

9:30am Hearts to Hands

3 8:45am Grounds Keepers 9:30am Coffee

Fellowship 5:30pm Bell Choir 6:45pm Chancel Choir

4

7:00am Men’s Bible Study

5

Second Wednesday at Second November 9

Dinner will be served at 5:45 pm

Menu includes: Jo Klok’s famous meatloaf recipe, with cheesy potatoes, green beans, tossed salad and apple

pie with ice cream

A must if you haven’t seen it and it is worth seeing it again if you have.

Don’t forget to pick up a shoe box and fill it with fun things to share with children across the world. Final collection and dedication day will be November 13.

����Thank you to everyone who volunteered in the nursery for the Congregation of

Moses during their High Holidays. The participation by SRC was very much appreciated.

����Eight volunteers are needed each Saturday to serve breakfast at Ministry with

Community. The last Saturday of the month is SRC's Saturday. Would you consider taking a turn in serving breakfast in November? Last week these faithful ones served 174 people: Deb Wylie, Mary Ellen Fischer, Lou Hecker, Lynne Hall, Don DeYoung, Mack Gill, Jim Kooi. If you would like to be one of the needed "eight", please call Jim Kooi at, 254-1667 or the church office 382-6600.

�We extend a sincere “thank you” to each and every one who ministered to Wilma

during her lifetime and to us, her family, in her home going. She loved being included in this family. We deeply appreciate your loving concern. —Wilma’s family: Jan & Ken Luchies, Caroline Klink

Financial Information

Budgeted Giving October 02, 2016 = $ 8,838.00 Budgeted Giving October 09, 2016 = $ 8,838.00 Budgeted Giving October 16, 2016 = $ 5,700.00 Budgeted Giving October 23, 2016 = $ 8,699.00

2016 Weekly Giving Required to Meet Budget = $9,705.00

Total Offerings Received for Harvest Dinner as of October 18, 2016 “Shalom” $1,611.00

Sunday, November 13: There will be a Congregational Meeting at 10:45am to approve the 2017 budget. Deacons will be available in the Prayer Room, today and November 6, for any questions.

Monday, November 14 Noon - 5:45pm

Sign ups begin today! Donate:

blood, snacks, juice

TONIGHT! 4-6:00pm

October 30: Pray Plan Pizza The Vision Team invites the congregation to come and discuss our Mission.

November Food Pantry Suggestion: Low or No-Salt Vegetables

Coffee/Treat Fellowship Every Thursday

9:30 AM (Adult Ministries) Room)

Following dinner showing of the film. . . .

Book It! Discussion November 16, 6:45pm

reading, Between Shades of Gray

by Ruta Sepety