CHURCH CALENDAR:
Sunday, July 25, 2010
TODAY (7/25):
8:00 Boaters/Joggers Worship Service
9:30 Rev. Dr. Daniel N. Gillett
6:00 Rev. Chris DeVos at Pillar Church
MONDAY (7/26):
TUESDAY (7/27):
9:00 Retired Pastors meeting
WEDNESDAY (7/28):
7:15 Men’s Prayer Group
1:30 Staff meeting
3:30 Care Closet
THURSDAY (7/29):
6:30 Care Closet #2
FRIDAY (7/30):
SATURDAY (7/31):
SUNDAY (8/1):
8:00 Boaters/Joggers Worship Service
9:30 Rev. Dr. Daniel N. Gillett
6:00 Rev. Chris DeVos here at First Church
SERVING THE CHURCH TODAY
COURTESY GREETERS: (7/25) L. & D. Engelsman, D.
& C. Tubbergen, T. & L. Samuelson. (8/1) N. & J. Unema,
S. & J. VanderStoep, J. & R. Van Wyk.
USHERS: (7/25) H. Topp, R. Fortney, P. Mulder, S. Liang.
(8/1) S. Vlietstra, T. Coney, C. Kleis, M DeHaan.
ELDERS: (7/25 A.M.) L. DeVries, S. Liang, J.
VanderStoep, S. Vlietstra. (8/1 A.M.) B. VanDoornik, D.
Ebels, T. Aalberts, G. Bylsma (8/1 P.M.) C. Kleinheksel, B.
Carlson.
BUS DRIVER: (7/25) G. Collings / 748-0023. (8/1) J.
Nykerk / 392-6893.
HALL MONITOR: (7/25) B. Geerlings. (8/1) Chris
Nienhuis.
NURSERY, AM WORSHIP: (7/25) S. Risedorph, S.
VanDoornik, E. Bass, A. Nienhuis, C. LaDuke, S. Gillett.
(8/1) K. Ashby, D. Neitzel, A. Hoffman, T. Nienhuis, C.
Tubbergen, A. VanderStoep.
FELLOWSHIP COFFEE: (7/25) Nienhuis. (8/1)
Nienhuis.
DEACONS COUNTING TEAM: (July) B. Ashby, M.
Bosgraaf, R. Buit, D. Klooster. (August) J. Russcher, R.
Gorman, B. Geerlings, M Sall.
TV WORSHIP SCHEDULE
First Church morning worship services can been seen every
week on Comcast Channel 24/916.
▪ Monday at 7:00 a.m.
▪ Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.
▪ Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
KIDS OWN WORSHIP
Please note the age change for the summer. Children ages
4 yrs old through those entering 2nd grade are dismissed
during the Hymn of Preparation, meeting the teacher at the
top of the stairs to proceed downstairs to room L2 for a
worship experience that is age appropriate. Parents must
pick up their children immediately following the worship
service. Children will not be dismissed without a parent.
BLOCK PARTIES - AUGUST 4 & 11
IT’S TIME AGAIN FOR OUR ANNUAL BLOCK PARTIES AT FIRST CHURCH
AND YOU’RE INVITED!!!
CORNER OF STATE & 26TH STREET
The Block Parties will be held the first two Wednesdays in August and are a gift to our (630 STATE STREET, HOLLAND, MI 49423)
Southside neighbors.
August 4 will be Family Fun Night from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Animals (616) 392-8085
from the Discovery Center, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Table Tennis
Robo Pong, trampolines, horse & cart rides, games, BINGO, cookie walk, www.firstchurchofholland.org
music, popcorn, soda, snowcones and much more! Fun for the whole fam-
ily. The family of First Church welcomes you to our services 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
August 11 will be Big Truck and Heavy Equip- and restrooms; an elevator to the lower level; supervised child care for infants and toddlers in our spacious
ment Night from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Fire truck, nursery; a hearing assistance system for use with hearing aids with the t-coils or headsets; pre-kindergarten
tractors, trucks and other heavy equipment for kids to sit in and climb to fifth grade children’s worship bags to aid your child during the service and volunteers who are ready to
up into, Macatawa Bank ice cream wagon, horse & cart rides, Inflatable answer any questions at the Information Post at the rear of the worship center. If we can be of assistance
Obstacle course, trampolines, games, Table Tennis Robo Pong, music, during the week, please call the church office at 392-8085. If you are looking for a church home, please
popcorn, soda and much more! accept this as an invitation to ‘check us out.’ There is ALWAYS A WELCOME HOME for you.
Saturday, November 13 will be our Community Outreach Garage Sale from 9:00 a.m. MORNING WORSHIP—9:30 A.M.
to 2:00 p.m. Money raised from the Garage Sale goes to support our Community Outreach
Ministries. THE APPROACH TO GOD
PRELUDE - “Shine, Jesus, Shine” - arr. Nathan Walker
Join your Southside neighbors at the Block Parties and the Garage Sale. There will be two (Based on The Worshiping Church No. 720)
drawings at each Block Party to win a $25.00 Meijer Gift Card.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!!
PASSING OF THE FRIENDSHIP REGISTER
630 State Street, Holland, MI 49423 GREETING ONE ANOTHER
(Located on the corner of East 26th Street and State Street)
INTROIT - “A Child is Born” - Thad Jones
SENTENCES
*HYMN OF PRAISE - #89 “Our Great Savior”
*INVOCATION & SALUTATION
*OUR SONG OF HOPE
WE SING TO OUR LORD A NEW SONG; WE SING IN OUR WORLD A
SURE HOPE: OUR GOD LOVES THIS WORLD, GOD CALLED IT INTO
BEING, GOD RENEWS IT THROUGH JESUS CHRIST, GOD GOVERNS
IT BY THE SPIRIT. GOD IS THE WORLD'S TRUE HOPE.
MISSIONARIES
ANTHEM - “Jericho” - Traditional, arr. Ken Wadley
Mr. & Mrs. Jacob (Sharon) Moss, Jackson County Ministries, 4500 Highway 30 West P.O. Box 340, Ann-
ville, KY 40402, E-mail: jlmoss@prtcnet.org PREPARATION FOR COMMUNION
JP & Katy Sundararajan, E-mail: jpsunda@gmail.com Website: jpsunda.wordpress.com CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER & THE LORD'S PRAYER
OUR FATHER, WHO ART IN HEAVEN, HALLOWED BE THY NAME. THY
KINGDOM COME. THY WILL BE DONE ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN.
Rev. & Mrs. Rowland Jr. (Jane) VanEs, St. Paul’s United Theological College, P.O. Private Bag 00217,
Limuru, Kenya, East Africa, E-mail: vanesjr@wananchi.com GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD. AND FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS, AS WE
FORGIVE OUR DEBTORS. AND LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION, BUT
Rev. David Bast, Words of Hope, 700 Ball Avenue N.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49503. E-mail: david- DELIVER US FROM EVIL: FOR THINE IS THE KINGDOM, AND THE POWER,
bast@woh.org AND THE GLORY, FOR EVER. AMEN.
THE WORD OF GOD
Rev. Dick & Carolyn Otterness, Hermina út 29. fszt. 2. , H-1146 Budapest, Hungary. E-mail: otter-
ness.r@gmail.com, Website: www.OtternessRomaMission.com *HYMN OF PREPARATION - #497 “Wonderful Grace of Jesus”
(Please note the age change: Children 4 yrs old through those entering 2nd grade are
Rev. & Mrs. Chuck (Jean) VanEngen, Latin American Leadership Development Program, 948 South Brad-
ish Avenue, Glendora, CA 91740, E-mail: chuckveent@aol.com, Website: www.prodola.org dismissed at this time for Kids Own Worship.)
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
 SCRIPTURE - 2 Cor. 2:5-11, pg. 1120
ANNOUNCEMENTS OUR CHURCH FAMILY
SERMON - “Foiling a plan can be such fun!”

PRAYER OF BLESSING Our special music has been ‘themed’ in various ways this summer. We had a ‘Men’s Sunday’ when two JENNIE DEWEERD finally has a diagnosis of lymphoma
different male trios sang. We’ve had several families share music (Ashby and Cosgrove), and in a few cancer in the spine. She will continue to be at Resthaven
THE RESPONSE TO GOD weeks we’ll have an ‘all instrumental’ Sunday. Today, we will experience a ‘Jazz’ Sunday. Under the inspi- Care Center and will be transported back and forth for
OFFERING ration of Keith Walker and after the wonderful response this Jazz group had at our Christmas Eve 11:00 radiation treatments here in Holland.
p.m. service, we decided to invite them to lead the music in our worship today. And if this style isn’t your MARSHA MCGEEHAN underwent outpatient eye surgery
OFFERTORY - “People, Get Ready” - Curtis Mayfield, arr. Nathan Walker favorite, that’s alright, the organ will be back leading next Sunday. Thank you Nathan, Conner, Roman on Monday at Holland Hospital.
and Ken for your ministry of music today. These guys are also playing the Street Performers Series one
*DOXOLOGY - #808 “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” more time after this Sunday on Thursday, July 29 at Musicians Park by Coldstone Creamery, Downtown HOWARD WELLING underwent foot surgery on Monday
*OFFERTORY PRAYER Holland from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. and has returned home.

*HYMN OF RESPONSE - (insert) “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)” - Chris Tomlin Brochures for the INDIA TRIP are on the Information Post at the back of the church. More informa- Our sympathy to CAROL NASH in the death of her sister
tion (like dates and costs) are now included in the brochure. Prayerfully consider being a part of this spiri- Marie Nienhuis on Monday, July 19, RICH & LAVINA
*BENEDICTION tual adventure. You can also call Pastor Dan 392-8085 or JP Sundararajan 594-0809. WEERSTRA in the death of Rich’s sister in law on
Saturday, July 17, and JOAN & KEN VOS and family in
*POSTLUDE - “Lord, I Lift Your Name On High” the death of Joan’s mother on Monday, July 19.
If you drive by the church later in the evening you will notice that new lights have been in-
stalled. Hopefully, this will enhance the visibility of First Church. Thank you VIC & DOROTHY Cake and coffee will be served in the Family Life Center
A.M. PARTICIPANTS: KLEINHEKSEL for the donation, and JIM VANHEKKEN for designing and overseeing the project.
All of us gathered. today during fellowship coffee time in honor of PAUL &
Rev. Dr. Daniel N. Gillett -preaching DORIS ALDERINK’s 60th wedding anniversary.
Rev. Paul Reynen -worship leading Next Sunday, we will celebrate the sacrament of THE LORD’S SUPPER. All who have publically pro-
The Barefoot Jazz Ensemble - ministry of music fessed their faith in Jesus and are part of a fellowship are invited to participate. PASTOR MARY and LARRY are on vacation this week in
Connor Prins - tenor saxophone Cusco, Peru for the wedding of their daughter, Sandra
Ken Wadley - piano FOREVER YOUNG has planned a First Church outing for members and friends to Meijer Gardens and Wisner to Albino Rodriguez on July 29.
Nathan Walker - bass Sculpture Park to see the Chihuly Glass Exhibit on Thursday, July 29. Dale Chihuly is the most sought-
Roman Tarchinski - drums LIBBY will be on vacation from July 26 through August 6.
after glass artist in the world. We will take the church bus and cars and leave the church parking lot at 8:00 The church office will be open and staffed as usual.
a.m. and stop for lunch on the way home. The cost is $10 per person for admission, indoor tour, and tram
ride through the garden and sculptured park (lunch is on your own). Sign up at the Information Post TO- For further “Church Family” updates, please call the Prayer
EVENING WORSHIP - 6:00 P.M. at PILLAR CHURCH DAY. Line throughout the week. The local number is 395-3282.
Out of town members should call 1-866-392-8085. If you
Tonight’s service at Pillar Church will be a prayer service. Pastor Chris DeVos and other Ridder Team As announced last Sunday, first Church is seeking to assist LG CHEM families who will be relocating have a prayer concern to be added or changed, or would like
members will be leading this service that will focus on times of prayer for the growth of the church and from Korea to Holland. Pastor Dan has sent a letter to the LG Chem CEO offering the services of our to receive Prayer Line updates by e-mail please call the
the discernment of vision for Pillar. The leaders of Pillar Church felt they needed to have two of these members as a "buddy" to assist relocating families. If you would like to help in this ministry by being a church office.
services this summer in order that they would gain clarity for the future. Since First Church and Pillar "buddy" to a relocating family or have any questions, please contact Jannelle Geertman (335-2162) or Gary
have joined together for worship, it is fitting for us to unite in prayer for such important times as these. Bylsma (738-1513). If First Church's assistance is accepted, you will be paired up with another family to UPDATE FROM ARNOLD MEZO
be a resource in helping the family learn about our customs and culture, assisting them in navigating
through a new environment, and answering their questions.
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK By now Anita and me are living in the same country in the
mountains of Hungary in Aggtelek National Park. We re-
Our BOATERS/JOGGERS SERVICE is held in the sanctuary here at First Church starting at 8:00 a.m.
Pray this week for the Junior High Youth Group participants and leaders who are on a mission trip to built a 160 y.o. parstonage. Anita is working as a teacher in a
every Sunday morning throughout the summer. This abbreviated service includes message, readings and
Niagara Falls, New York: SHELBY TOTH, EMILY GORMAN, ABBEY GORMAN, JAROD RIE- private scool, teaching biology, geographycs, and math. I'm
MERSMA, EMILY RUSSCHER, MARK VANDERSTOEP, ALLI VANDERSTOEP, ANNEKE coffee. Please feel free to invite friends to this unique, relaxed service.
still pastor in the same three small churches, still preaching
SHERRY, ANNA BOSGRAAF, ALEAH BOSGRAAF, MARTEN SHCROTENBOER, CHARLIE 3 times every sunday. We have a foundation called: "For
DOEDEN, CHASTEN GRIEP, BRENT AALBERTS, ARIE NIENHUIS, JASON NABER, DIANE The CARE CLOSET would appreciate your donations this week of: shampoo -unscented, hair spray,
Abauj Reformed Youth." I'm working in some different
SCHROTENBOER, and LEAH KOOPMANS. conditioner-unscented, and detergent. Thank you!
comittees of the chuch county like the educational, mission,
youth work and in the comittee which is responsible for
If anyone is interested in helping with the design or construction of NEW STOLES for the pastors, please
the small churches wich has membership under 50 person.
CONSISTORY - 2010/2011 see Jannelle Geertman or Trudy Smith.
I'm still driving that car I got from First Church as a present
two years before. It is a European made Renault Thalia.
ELDERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE It's time once again for the FIRST CHURCH BLOCK PARTIES. They will be held on Wednesday eve-
Small, but very valuable car. Thanks for it. Last year Anita
Tim Aalberts, Gary Bylsma, Bob Carlson, Larry Vice President: JANNELLE GEERTMAN nings, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., August 4 and 11, right on the church grounds. It takes many helpers to make
bought me a motorbike too, a yamaha chopper. Of course
DeVries, Dave Ebels, Jannelle Geertman, Con Consistory Clerk: BILL VANDOORNIK our Block Parties a success so please sign up at the VIP table to help out and have some fun. We will need
Kleinheksel, Susan Liang, Nick Unema, Jill Chairman of Deacons: DERK WALKOTTEN on Sundays I'm driving my car, but when the weather is
people to help out with games, food and various other activities. Also, don't miss this opportunity to invite
VanderStoep, Bill VanDoornik, Scott Vlietstra. General Treasurer: JOHN RUSSCHER good enough, usually I'm using my chopper for visiting
your friends to come.
Service Coordinator Contact: ROB BUIT church members and organizing camps for youth. I'm very
DEACONS popular with my chopper in the youth work. Of course
Pictures from the AMAZING RACE wanted. Please contact LARRY HORN, 335-8487. These pictures
Ben Ashby, Mike Bosgraaf, Rob Buit, Brian we're planning to visit Michigan for a few weeks maybe in
Geerlings, Renee Gorman, Kirk Johnson, Chuck will be used in a digital display at the Information Post and for the End of the Year slide show.
2012, You know: i have to show my beloved lake to Anita.
Kleis, Darin Klooster, Chris Nienhuis, John God bless you my friend! Greetings to First Church Family.
Russcher, Matthew Sall, Derk Walkotten. Arnold and Anita Mezo