 Fellowship evenings will be scheduled the second and fourth

Bulletin Wednesdays of each month beginning in October. The second

September 5, 2010
MORNING: Abraham is Re-assured by God's Promises
Scripture: Genesis 15
Text: Genesis 15: 1-6
1. The anxiety he experiences before this reassurance -
2. The objections he raises despite this reassurance -
3. The faith he ends up placing in this reassurance -
EVENING: The Covenant Made Between God and Abraham
Scripture: Genesis 15
Text: Genesis 15: 7 -25
Wednesday of the month we hope to have a fellowship meal meeting.
Details will be in later bulletins.
 A meeting of the Consistory with the male members is planned for
Tuesday, September 21 at 7:30. The consistory will be presenting their
interim plan for ministry within our congregation. Please see the
explanation in your mail boxes.
 Sunday school/catechism teachers and students are asked to pick
up your binders on the tables downstairs, this morning.
 Sunday School/Catechism classes are set to start next Sunday,
September 12. The Psalter of the month for September is #7: 1, 2, 3. The
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Sunday school/catechism classes (Beginners – 7 grade) plan to meet
upstairs for a combined opening. Parents and grandparents are encourage
to join us for this opening. We commend the teachers to your prayerful
support for their efforts. Thank you, teachers, for your willingness to serve
our congregation this way. May God add the blessings of understanding
and the power of His Word to our children.

1. Its strange ritual -  Confession of faith class - Pastor L.W. Bilkes has graciously agreed to
be our teacher for any of you who wish to take our confession of faith class.
2. Its mysterious fulfillment - Please call him to arrange meeting times.
 The consistory recommends the resource, God’s Technology, a DVD
3. Its one-sided character - by Dr. D.P. Murray, for each family. This is an excellent resource for
families to consider the use of communication technology in their homes.
4. Its permanent value - Copies are available from the book area in the Narthex. If you pick one up
and would be willing to pay for it please place the appropriate sum in an
envelope and place it in a collection. The resource can also be downloaded
from Dr. Murray’s website, www.HeadHeartHand.org
SONG SERVICE (5:50 PM) – Psalter 338: 1,2,4 & Psalter 112: 1,4
~ Seminary News ~
“The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof; the world, and  Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary invites you to an open house
they that dwell therein.” Psalm 24: 1 to meet our new students and their families this Friday, September 10, from
7:00-9:00 PM at the seminary. Overflow parking will be available next door
at NorthPointe Christian School.
~ From The Consistory ~
 September 18 (Saturday) Seminary Day – Lord willing, we hope to
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Visitors, welcome. We hope you are blessed through worshiping with us hold our 2 annual Seminary Day at the Dundas Free Reformed Church.
today. Our host family has prepared a meal to share and to visit with you in In addition to Pastors Gangar and VanderMeyden (our primary speakers)
their home. In the narthex, after the service, the hosts will introduce we hope to hear from two Pastors of the Malawi church who will provide a
themselves and invite you. brief overview of “the reformed roots of the Malawi church” and “the
benefits of PRTS for their church”. Coffee will be served at 9:30 with the
 Today and next Sunday, Rev. C. Pronk will conduct our services.
opening at 10:30. Please note that all YPS members are invited to attend
 Allendale Outreach Services - 3:00 PM at St. John’s Lutheran, 9628 activities, hosted by St. George, after the close of the afternoon session.
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48 Ave. Brian Najapfour will lead the service today. Activities will depend on weather conditions, so please bring comfortable
walking/hiking shoes and sneakers/gym attire (in case we’re forced
indoors).
 ~ Calendar ~ “The Lord willing...” James 4:15
~ Ushers ~
September 10 (Friday) 7:30 PM The Friendship Missionary Society invites Today AM Pete VanStrien PM Sam Moerdyk
you to a Sumba Mission evening, with Bill and Marion Sommers, at Next Week AM Tom Karel Jr. PM Steve Kleyn
Plymouth High School.
September 11 (Saturday) 7 PM Informal service at Mel Trotter Mission
~ Offerings ~
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September 14 (Tuesday) 7 PM Dorcas Guild meeting. Our meeting this Today 1 collection: General
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nd 2 collection: Denominational
month is on the 2 Tuesday of the month. Dorcas will meet on the first
Box at Exits: Guatemala Mission
Tuesday of the month for the remainder of the season, like in past years. st
Next Week 1 collection: General
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September 15 (Wednesday) 7:30 PM Elder’s meeting. 2 collection: Local Radio
Box at Exits: Local Evangelism
September 21 (Tuesday) 7:30 PM Meeting for male members
We plan on starting the Ladies Bible Study season on Tuesday, Sept. 28.
We will be studying Obadiah and Micah by Jacob Westerink - the books will
be available at the first meeting. Women of all ages are welcome - coffee is
at 9.30am and the lesson starts at 10.00am. Nursery is provided. Please
contact Meta Moerdyk or Jeanette DeBlaay if you have any questions.

~ Church Family ~
New email and phone for Andrew & Cherise Bergsma
email: andrewandcherise@gmail.com Phone: 616.350.9060
Please Remember in Our Prayers:
Shut-ins: Mr. & Mrs. Rokus & Louise DeBlaay, Mr. Vincent Faasse, Mrs.
Dorothy Hitchcock, Mrs. Kay Kwekel, Mrs. Winifred Nordyke, Miss Henrietta
Sikkema and Mrs. Mina Wierenga.
Servicemen: Dan Arnoudse, Jacob Hubach and Tyler Prince.

~ Host Family ~
Today: Bill & Cheryl Moerdyk Next Week:

~ Nursery ~
Mother In Charge – September: Taunya VanDoodeward
Today: AM A: Betty Elliott, Abigail Prince
B: Kathy Pols, Sonia Wielhouwer
PM A: Karen VanderSloot, Hannah Kleyn
B: Rachel Mol, Katelynne Spaans
Next Week: AM A: Jamie Beeke, Betsy Prince
B: Ruthanne & Hannah Karel
PM A: Taunya VanDoodeward, Lydia Karel
B: Kimberly Kleyn, Liz Prince
 LITURGY
LITURGY September 5, 2010
September 5, 2010 Evening Service
Morning Service
Votum & Salutation
Votum & Salutation
Psalter: 162
Psalter: 386: 1, 2, 3
Apostles’ Creed
Law
Scripture Reading: Genesis 15
Psalter: 64
Text: Genesis 15: 7 - 25
Scripture Reading: Genesis 15
Psalter: 131
Text: Genesis 15: 1-6
Pastoral Prayer
Pastoral Prayer
Offertory
Offertory
Psalter: 87
Psalter: 228
Sermon: The Covenant Made Between God
Sermon: Abraham is Re-assured by God's Promises
and Abraham
Psalter: 72: 1, 4
Psalter: 304: 1, 2, 6
Prayer Prayer
Offertory Offertory
Psalter: 403 Psalter: 425: 5, 6
Benediction Benediction
Doxology: 315 Doxology: 291: 12

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