MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

Far from the Home We Love

9:30 A.M.
* denotes standing

EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE

Far from the Home We Love

5:30 P.M.
* denotes standing

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements........................................Pastor Steve Igo Congregational Greeting ................................ The Passing of the Peace

Prelude
Gathering Songs ...................................................... Elder Ted Himebook

The Living God Calls Us to Worship .................. Call to Worship We Enter Into Gods Presence
In Song* .................... The Ends of All the Earth Shall Hear, Hymn 368 In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach

The Living God Summons Us .............................. Call to Worship We Enter Into Gods Presence
In Song* ........................................ The Lords My Shepherd, Hymn 86 In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach

God Speaks to Us
In Responsive Reading ............................................... Psalm 23, p. 791

God Welcomes Us
In Responsive Reading................................................ Psalm 25, p. 792

We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer to Confess Sin & Assurance of Pardon In Song* ................................................ Blessed Assurance, Hymn 693 In Special Giving ........................................... Cedar Deacons Offering In Prayer ............................................................ Congregational Prayer In Song* ..................................................................... Thy Word, Insert

We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Pardon In Song* ................ How Shall the Young Direct Their Way, Hymn 148 In Special Giving ........................................... Cedar Deacons Offering

God Feeds Us
In Scripture ..................................................................... 1 Peter 4:5-14 In Sermon ................... BEING GOOD SHEEP WHEN FAR FROM HOME

God Feeds Us
In Scripture ................................................................... Proverbs 12:15 In Sermon ..... WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO

We Respond in Commitment ...................... Prayer of Application

In Song* .......................... Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us, Hymn 599 In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings

We Respond in Commitment ...................... Prayer of Application

In Song* ............................. The Light of the World is Jesus, Hymn 476 In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings In Prayer ............................................................ Congregational Prayer In Song* ................. The Day You Gave Us, Lord, Is Ended, Hymn 407

God Blesses Us ........................................................... Benediction

The Doxology, Hymn 735

God Blesses Us ............................................................Benediction

Benediction, Hymn 730 May the Grace of Christ our Savior and the Fathers boundless love, With the Holy Spirits favor, rest upon us from above.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen, amen.

The Lords Day February 24, 2013

The Lords Day February 24, 2013

TODAY Welcome! This morning, Pastor Steve continues our sermon series on 1 Peter called Far from the Home I Love. Our benevolent offering today is designated for the Cedar Deacons Fund. 11:00 AM Sunday School & Small Groups for All Ages 4:00 PM Instrument Ensemble rehearsal 5:30 PM Evening Service THIS WEEK Wednesday Midweek Ministries @ 7 PM HCS Thursday Love INC Bible Study @ 7 PM Hillcrest CRC Saturday Baby Shower @ 11 AM- HCS Library ANNOUNCEMENTS 5 Weeks Until Easter Sunday! The elders of Cedar invite you, your friends and your loved ones to join us on Easter Sunday, March 31st, from 9:00 AM 10:00 AM for a special breakfast to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our morning worship service will be held at 10:30 AM and there will be no Sunday School that day. Choir Rehearsal Its not too late to be a part of the musical ministry of Cedar for Easter. The choir meets the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month, so there are only two more rehearsals. Please be sure and join the choir next Sunday afternoon at 4PM. Baby Shower A baby shower is planned for this Saturday, March 2 to welcome Xavier Weiss and Evelyn Scaturro to Cedar. Ladies of all ages are invited to attend this celebration at 11 AM in the library of HCS. If you are able to help with refreshments, please sign up at the table today. See Cathy Postmus for details. Please Reserve Last Two Rows of Chairs Cedar session would request that the congregation reserve the final two rows of chairs in the gymnasium for visitors, late comers and families with small children. We hope this helps us serve the needs of our growing church family.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS Womens Ministry Coordinator Meeting - On March 7, at 7PM, the committee coordinators and their assistants are invited to Deb Grysens home for a mid-year evaluation. Please be sure and come with questions, suggestions and reports of successes. Lets encourage one another in our service to Cedar. Cadet Father/Son Campout March 8-9 the Cadets are inviting all of the men and boys of Cedar to join them at Rush Creek Campground. The group will be leaving the school at 6 p.m., and staying in one of the heated buildings at the campground. Sign up at the table in the gym. See Tom Dykema if you have any questions. Cedar Girls Club Retreat The annual retreat is scheduled for April 12-14 at Sandy Beach Cottage on Lake Macatawa. Registration forms will be available at club this Wednesday. This is always a fun and enriching time! Youth Group Mission Trip - Mark your calendars now! You dont want to miss this opportunity to serve and encourage a fellow OPC congregation. June 23-29 the youth group will be traveling to Manistee to help out the OP church plant there by reaching out to the community in various ways, including leading a VBS program. More details will be coming soon. Jehovah Jireh Ministries There is an immediate need for volunteers in two areas: Truck drivers (Chauffer or CDL) to do a local run on Wednesday or Friday afternoons, and food sorters/ dividers to help once or twice a month b/w 2-5 pm on Thursdays. Please contact Jim at 896-1570 or jjmjamestown@att.net. Blood Drive - Jamestown Christian Reformed Church at 1653 Riley St., Hudsonville is sponsoring a blood drive on Mar. 11 from 3-7 PM in their Activity Building. Please help save lives by donating! You can register online at www.miblood.org. Any questions call the church at 896-8461.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Help Wanted - Zion Christian school is looking for two coaches for the spring sports season: one for the Junior High Girls Soccer team and one for the Junior High Boys Baseball team. Applicants should contact Joel Bont at jbont@zionchristian.net. Shop To Save A Life - Once loved Dress Sale: Do you need a dress for an upcoming dance or event? Help someone in need by purchasing a gently worn dress! Jamestown Reformed Church and Women at Risk Int'l invite you to shop with a purpose and help rescue women! Join us on March 2 from 12-4 at Jamestown Reformed Church. Food will be available for purchase and activities will be available for the men, as the women shop! Please call or email Jamestown Reformed Church with questions, 8969732 or office@jamestownrc.org. Reformed Theology Conference The Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology will be held at Byron Center 1st CRC March 15-17. This years topic is In The Beginning: Adam, God, and You. Speakers are Dr. Joel Beeke, Rev. Kevin DeYoung, Dr. Jon Payne, Dr. Richard Phillips, and Dr. Derek Thomas. To register or for more information go to www.alliancenet.org. Annual Mission Conference- Redeemer OPC in Ada will be hosting the annual Missions Conference on March 8-9. Doug Clawson, Associate General Secretary of OPC Foreign missions, will be the main speaker. Other speakers include: Jim Sprague from Pregnancy Resource Center, Chaplains Bill Bruusema and Richard Fuller from Forgotten Man Ministries, and Rev. David Bast from Words of Hope. See the insert in todays bulletin for details and registration information.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Cornerstone URC 17th Annual Womens Conference Wrapped in the Providence of God - with main speaker Kathy Arrick, on March 15-16. Brochures detailing the conference are available on the literature table. Registrations are due by March 1. Cost is $20/pp and includes breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to fellowship with sisters in the faith as we glorify God together and grow in the knowledge of His Truth. For more information, contact Cornerstone URC, Hudsonville, MI, at 616-669-190 or visit www.cornerstoneurc.com.

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The Lords Day February 24, 2013

Cedar Church Welcomes You!

SPECIAL REMINDERS

Greeters Accompanist A.M. Accompanist P.M. Nursery A.M.

Nursery P.M. Nursery Sun. Sch. Wed. Nursery Fellowship Snack

Childrens Snack Church Set-Up Sun. Foreman AM Sun. Foreman PM Wed. Foreman Ushers Youth Group Meal

TODAY Kooienga/Boeve Christina Hartwell Christina Hartwell Diana Sprik Cayte Baker Celeste Haywood Beka Mulder Heidi Kooienga Tammy Holstege Beka Mulder Ingrid Entingh Jen Coleman Bonnie Boeve Stephanie Haywood Kooienga/Boeve Paul Sprik Tom Dykema Reese Haywood Michael Durant Matt Weiss

NEXT WEEK Knott/Mason Bonnie Boeve Megan Himebook Hope Mason Cora Haywood Elise Mason Carla Baker Katelyn Hartwell Lynn Igo Corrie Post Lynn Igo Deb Grysen Angie Dykema Carin Hartwell Knott/Mason Tim DeWent Brian Hartwell David Stanley Dan Elzinga Terry Holstege Baker

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Weekly Budget $3,251.54 YTD Budget $22,760.78

Last Weeks Offerings $7,597.05 YTD Offerings $26,901.74

Were glad youre here. As a church family, we are delighted you have joined us for worship today. Below you will find some information to help you during our Sunday services. If you need any assistance, please ask one of our greeters for help. SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE Cedar Church strives to enjoy God through Spirit-empowered and Christ-centered worship. The Bible is sincerely loved, and we hope that you will find it opened up to you in a fresh and faithful manner each Sunday. 0-3 NURSERY is available near the entrance of the gymnasium, but children are always welcome in the worship service. A CRY ROOM equipped with speakers is available in the teacher's lounge for those who would like to hear the service while caring for a little one. COFFEE BREAK After morning worship, please join us in the gym for coffee and refreshments. A KIDS BREAK for all kids (pre-school thru 6th grade) is in the orchestra room with snacks and singing with Mrs. Himebook. SUNDAY SCHOOL - From 11 AM-12 PM, Cedar Church offers classes for all ages. Visitors are especially welcome to join us! WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING CLASSES: Toddler (2s & 3s) Meets in the library hallway with Stephanie Haywood & Carin Hartwell Preschool (4s & K students) Meets in the west classroom with Cathy Postmus & Jen Coleman Early Elementary (1st 2nd grade) Meets in the resource room with Karen Baum & Hope Mason Middle Elementary (3rd 4th grade) Meets in the northeast hallway with Paul & Diana Sprik Older Elementary (5th-6th grade) Meets in the southeast hallway with Reese Haywood & Michael Durant Jr. High Meets in the southeast teachers lounge with Bill Grysen & Dan Kooienga Sr. High Girls Meets in the orchestra room with Deb Kooienga & Rebecca Van Dyke Sr. High Boys Meets in the southeast teachers lounge room 2 with David Van Dyke & Micah Shin Family Life Class Meets in the teachers lounge with Craig & Carla Baker Adult Bible Study Meets in the art room with Sam Mason & Ted Himebook EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Please join us again for worship this evening at 5:30 P.M. Pastor: Steve Igo Associate Pastor: Mick Knierim Elders: Craig Baker (2015), Ted Himebook (2015), Bill Grysen (2016) Deacons: Tom Dykema (2015), Jim Knott (2015), Duane Saxton (2015), Paul Sprik (2016)

The Lords Day February 24, 2013

The Lords Day February 24, 2013