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February 7, 2010

Morning Worship Service

9:30 AM

Message by Rev. John Klompien

“Seeking Assurance

In The Face Of Doubt”

I John 5:13 and I Corinthians 10:13

Canons of Dort, Articles #9-12

Evening Worship Service

5:30 PM

Message by Rev. Harlan VandenEinde

“A Man Of Excellent Spirit”

Daniel 6:1-5

WORSHIP ASSISTANTS -- February 7, 2010

Accompanists: AM Val Leegwater, Kerri Geerlings

PM Ruth Meekhof

Greeters: AM East Joan Walcott

West Carl & Cherrie Weener

PM East Chad & Cathy Weener

West Dee Worley

Narthex Ken & Carole VandenBosch

Ushers: AM Tim Arendsen, Bill Schreur, Dave Kossen

PM Tim Arendsen, Bill Schreur, Dave Kossen

Nursery: AM Laura Visser, Heidi Bostrom, Matt Meekhof, Sydney Leegwater

PM Sharon Du Bois, Alicia Meekhof, Aaron Huizenga

Audio/Visual Operators: AM Rick VanderPloeg, Matt Mulder

PM Todd VandenHeuvel, Matt Mulder

Tape Ministry: Bill Schreur

Children’s Worship: PM Vicki Lucas, Heather Mulder, Melissa Redder

WORSHIP ASSISTANTS -- February 14, 2010

Accompanists: AM Sue Lucas

PM Sue Lucas

Greeters: AM East Elders

West Elders

PM East Rose Worley

West Ken Zuiderhof

Narthex Dale VanderYacht

Ushers: AM Jim Staat, Jr., Keith Boerman, Tom Schreur

PM Jim Staat, Jr., Keith Boerman, Tom Schreur

Nursery: AM Shawna Ulberg, Nancy Oskam, Krista Hoek, Tim Zuiderhof, Sara Boerman

PM Linda Beezhold, Tim Arendsen, Lyndsey Leegwater

Audio/Visual Operators: AM Jerry Redder, Larry Redder

PM Don Mannes, Larry Redder

Tape Ministry: Howard Stephenson

Children’s Worship: PM Vicki Lucas, Alicia Meekhof, Shawna Bouwkamp

Bulletin Announcements should be submitted by noon on Thursdays. You may submit announcements

by e-mail (carol@northstreetcrc.org), by calling Carol (772.1557), or write them out and place

them in the Bulletin Editor’s mailbox at the top of the basement stairs.

THIS WEEK

Today

9:30 AM Morning Worship Service

10:50 AM S.S./Catechism meets

5:00 PM Prayer Time-Council Room

5:30 PM Evening Worship Service

Rev. VandenEinde

Children’s Worship meets

“Jesus Makes Lazarus Alive Again”

7:00 PM PETRA meets @ ‘The New Place’

Super Bowl Party

Monday

6:00 AM Executive Com. Mtg.

6:30 PM Cadets - Snow Derby Practice til 8:30 PM

7:00 PM Bell Choir Rehearsal

Tuesday

10:00 AM WOW meets

Wednesday

6:45 PM GEMS will meet

Snack: Laura Kaptein

6:45 PM Jr.Cadets/Cadets will meet

8:45 PM Counselors Corner - Steve V. & Matthew

Thursday

6:30 AM Men’s Bible Study – Lesson 3

8:30 AM N.S. Seniors Breakfast-Community Rest.

Saturday

9:00 AM Cadet Snow Derby Practice

& go to Snow Derby at Cadet Campground

UPCOMING EVENTS

Feb. 14 Communion – AM Service

Feb. 14 Providence Worship Service

(Rev. Jim Beltman, Elder Chuck Johnson,

Val Leegwater, Martin VanderMeulen)

Feb. 15 Council Mtg.

Feb. 18 Dorcas Society meets

Feb. 20 N.S. Book Club

Feb. 22 Pinewood Derby Registration

Feb. 24 Pinewood Derby Races

Feb. 27 PETRA ‘Hawaiian Luau’ Dinner

Feb. 28 PETRA meets

PRAYER CORNER

The 24 Hour Prayer Line

Phone Numbers Are

Local: 879.0057

Toll Free: 1.800.401.6640

Sue & Al Arendsen thank God for guidance after meeting with surgeons this past Monday & Tuesday. They have a treatment plan and surgery is scheduled for Friday, February 19.

Andy Broekhuizen underwent exploratory surgery this past Friday. Doctors found a small hernia that was repaired and Andy is recuperating at home. Pray for complete healing.

John Huyser plans to have carpal tunnel surgery this week Tuesday on one of his hands. Pray that this surgery restores sensitivity and mobility to this hand.

Anna & Henry Meppelink found that Anna does have cancer. They plan for a surgery on Friday, February 26. In the mean time, Anna must undergo genetic testing and an MRI to guide the surgeons and doctors in treatment. Please pray God’s grace for Anna & Henry at this time.

Max Michmerhuizen’s foot is not doing well. The doctor says that X-rays show a new break in the toe. Max isn’t allowed to put any weight on the foot for the next while. Pray that he will heal soon as he gets around on crutches.

Council Member of Focus

Elder Pep Nagelkrik

FOCUS ON MISSIONS

Jack & Cindy Ippel are working with CRWM in Hungary. Jack is teaching at Trefort Agoston High School in Kispest Hungary. Cindy is volunteering at the Reformed University working with Ann-Maria Kook in the Missions Institute. Jack has been placed by ‘Teach Overseas’ whose mission is to share Christ’s love through teaching.

LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

This CRC “help Haiti” page, www.crcna.org/Haiti, has the latest news, donation links, and background about our 30+ years of ministry as a denomination in Haiti. You can also follow developments at www.facebook.com/crcna or www.twitter.com/crcna.

Parkview AFC Home is looking for weekend relief to cover approximately one weekend per month. This is a paid position. If you are interested in an application, stop by the Home to pick one up.

Zeeland Christian School will hold an information meeting and registration for kindergarten on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 7:00 PM. This is an important meeting for parents of students who will be attending kindergarten at ZCS this fall. We are again offering the choice of a full day/alternate day class (2 ½ days every week) or a half-day morning class. We are also offering the El Puente (Spanish immersion) class half-day mornings or afternoons. No payment is due with kindergarten registration. A schedule for kindergarten readiness testing will be available at the meeting for those who are interested. For more information, call the school at 772.2609.

All Women are cordially invited to attend the Annual Cornerstone United Reformed Church’s Women’s Conference 2010. Mary Beeke will speak on the theme “Put on Kindness”. The conference will be held at Cornerstone United Reformed Church in Hudsonville on Friday evening and Saturday, March 19 & 20. Registration cost is only $20.00 this year. Contact Cornerstone church at 1.616.669.2190 to receive a brochure or with any questions.

Classis Zeeland is inviting applications for the full-time position of Campus Minister at Grand Valley State University in Allendale Michigan. The mission of our campus ministry is to provide a program in which the good news is shared with students and to facilitate an environment in which students can grow and serve as well as have an opportunity to develop and/or utilize their gifts by involving them in leadership roles and seeking their input in all facets of the program. Email gvsucampusminister@gmail.com for a detailed position description. Deadline for submission is April 30^th, 2010, or until the position is filled.

HOME-BOUND MEMBERS

Micky Karp lives at Royal Atrium Inn in Zeeland.

Terry Zuiderhof lives in his own home in Zeeland.

Alma DeKock

80 on February 11

Tony TenHarmsel

91 on February 11

CHURCH FAMILY

Congratulations to Keith & Kristi Boerman (and big sister Cora) who welcomed a new baby girl into their home this past Wednesday, February 3. Rebecca Lynn Boerman was born at HCH weighing 7 lbs., 14 oz., and 21 inches. Both Mom and baby are home and doing well. We give thanks for God’s tender mercies and covenant faithfulness.

Congratulations to Pastor John & Janeen and family upon the birth of their son, Elliot Benjamin, who was born this past Thursday, February 4 at Spectrum (Butterworth) Hospital. Elliot weighed 8 lbs., 12 oz., and 21 inches long. We give thanks that both mom and baby are doing well.

The Pineapple Gove is hosting Baby Showers for Rebecca Lynn Boerman and Elliot Benjamin Klompien. Gifts can be placed in the cribs in the Narthex through Sunday, February 21.

Ron & Nancy and Erica Oskam would like to “Thank the congregation for all the prayers, cards, concern & other acts of kindness shown to us during Erica’s recent eye surgery. We received a good post-op report this past week and no further patching of her eyes is required at this time because of the successful surgery. Thanks be to God!”

YOUTH NEWS

PETRA

(High School Youth Group)

PETRA will meet tonight at 7:00 PM for our ‘Super Bowl Party’. We will have great food, football, and games for those not interested in watching the game, but want to hang out anyway! Friends are invited to attend

Food: Visser/VanderPloeg

PETRA members – Mark your Calendars!

February 12 & 13: “Ski Trip”

All students planning on going on the Ski Trip on Feb. 12-13 will need to get their consent forms from your mailbox this morning and have their parents sign them. Please bring the signed form and money to the Youth Office during the Sunday School time this morning, or right after Sunday School. If it is not done in the morning, you will not be able to go skiing. The cost will be $8.00 for just a lift ticket, $10.00 for lift ticket & ski rental, and $16.00 for lift ticket and snowboard rental.

We will be leaving the Youth Building Parking Lot at 3:30 PM on Friday, February 12, and heading off to ski. We will be staying overnight at the VanderKooi’s home (Val’s sister) in Freemont on Friday night and returning back to church around 10:00 AM after a Pancake Breakfast.

February 21:

We will be meeting after church (7:00 PM) to discuss and prepare for the Luau Dinner. We will end at 8:30 PM. The leaders will provide a light supper.

February 27: “Hawaiian Luau” Dinner/Fundraiser

Save the date for our Hawaiian Luau Fundraiser Dinner. More details to come.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The North Street Seniors will be having breakfast this week Thursday morning, February 11 at 8:30 AM at Community Restaurant. Hope to see you!

N.S. Ladies Book Club will meet on Saturday, February 20 at 10:00 AM in the Church Library. The book of discussion is ‘Enrique’s Journey’ by Sonia Nazario.

Signup today to attend PETRA’s “Hawaiian Luau” Dinner. See one of the Youth Group members in the Narthex to reserve your spot. The dinner will be on Saturday, February 27. Punch is at 5:30 PM with dinner following at 6:00 PM. An entertaining program will be after dinner. Come enjoy delicious food served by our Youth Group! This Dinner is a fundraiser to help our PETRA Students serve the less fortunate in the inner city of Chicago this coming June.

Extra Devotionals: A member of our church again received an over-shipment of “Table Talk” magazines. The devotionals are available at the Welcome Center in the Narthex on a first-come, first-served basis. Take one for yourself or share one with a friend.

COUNCIL NEWS

Offering Schedule:

Feb. 14: AM Community Action

House

PM American Decency Association

Rev. Harlan VandenEinde will be leading our Evening Worship Service tonight.

Communion: Next week Sunday, during our Morning Worship Service, we will celebrate the Sacrament of The Lord’s Supper. We are called to examine ourselves before we partake (I Corinthians 11:27&28). Do you really acknowledge the depth of your sins, look to the sinlessness of Christ and His sacrifice alone for your peace with God, and finally seek to love God and live a life of love toward your neighbors? Use the half-sheet included with your bulletin this week to help you answer these questions. The Elders welcome to the table all such members who have professed their faith in their Lord Jesus Christ publicly before the church. In addition, if you will be visiting you are welcome to participate if you successfully answer the above questions and are a member in good standing of a Christian church, having publicly professed Jesus Christ as your Lord there. The Supper is an encouragement for our faith, hope, and love, and a foretaste of our Lord’s return to feast with us in the kingdom come.

Preparing for The Lord's Supper

(2-7-2010)

Next Sunday our congregation will be celebrating The Lord's Supper. There are three questions that are important to answer as we ask the question:

Am I ready to take the Lord's Supper in faith?

1. Do I recognize the reality and depth of my sin?

2. Have I confessed my sin and do I trust Jesus as the

only one who can save me from it?

3. Am I eager to obey Jesus and let him be my Lord?

Below are some Scriptures for you to reflect on personally or as a family that may help you get ready to celebrate communion. These verses have been called the “Romans Road” of Salvation. They take a person through the steps required to know Salvation and live in it. These will help you to partake of The Lord’s Supper for the assurance of your Salvation. Read one passage each day this coming week.

Romans 3:23

Romans 6:23

Romans 5:8

Romans 10:9,13

Romans 5:1; 8:1,38-39

Romans 12:1-2

Questions to ask:

What strikes you about the passage?

What don't you understand about the passage?

What is the main lesson?

What did you learn about God?

How will you apply this lesson to your life?