Grand Rapids FRC Bulletin

December 25, 2011

9:30 AM A Savior Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Text: Luke 2:11

With gratitude to the Lord we remembered on December 9 Dr. Joel th Beekes 25 anniversary as pastor of the Heritage Netherlands Reformed Congregation on Crescent Street. His inaugural sermon, was on 2 Corinthians 4:5, For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake. An Open House is scheduled at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary on Friday, January 13, from 7:00- 9:00 pm. Everyone is cordially invited to use this opportunity to express appreciation to Dr. Beeke for his labors in our church and seminary. The GR HNRC

Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary is receiving new families in

January. Depending on immigration we will need four new homes .We expect: a family with a baby girl; a family with four boys; a family with two sons and one daughter; and a family with five daughters. If you can help us with securing rental homes please give Jonathon Beeke a call at PRTS 616977-0599 ext. 139.

5:50 PM - SONG SERVICE Psalter 3: 1, 4 and Psalter 261: 1, 3 6 PM I Am the Rose of Sharon Scripture: Hebrews 2 Text: Song of Solomon 2:1; Lords Day 15

~ Calendar ~

The Lord willing... James 4:15

December 31 (Saturday) 7 PM New Years Eve service led by Dr. Murray. January 1 (Sunday) 4 PM Young Peoples. Snack: Karel January 3 (Tuesday) 7 PM Dorcas Guild meeting. Our project for January is filling the crib for The Pregnancy Resource Center that is located downstairs. Thank you for supporting our projects. January 4 (Wednesday) 7:30 PM Consistory meeting. January 7 (Saturday) 7 AM Mens Bible Study breakfast at Rainbow Grill in Hudsonville. January 7 (Saturday) 7 AM (YABS) Young Adult Book Study. Ski trip night. January 10 (Tuesday) 9:30 AM Ladies Bible Study. Coffee is at 9:30. The lesson starts at 10. Nursery is provided. Women of all ages welcome. We will be studying: 1 Thess. 5, page 58- 76 in the study guide.

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9: 6

~ From The Consistory ~

Visitors, welcome. We hope you are blessed through worshiping with us this Christmas Lords Day. Dr. Jerry Bilkes is preaching for us, today.
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The Sunday School/catechism classes (Beginners 7 grade) Christmas Program will be held this morning, after the service. The Sunday School/Catechism classes will resume January 8, 2012. The Psalter of the month for January is #403: 1, 2, 3. There will be a New Years Eve service held on December 31, 2011 at 7 PM. Dr. David Murray will lead this service. Next Sunday, Pastor M. Kuivenhoven from the HNRC will conduct our worship services, D.V.

~ Church Family ~
Please Remember in Our Prayers: Mr. Dave Huisjen, Mr. Case Kwekel Shut-ins: Mr. Vincent Faasse, Mrs. Dorothy Hitchcock and Mr. Case Kwekel. Servicemen: Dan Arnoudse, Jacob Hubach and Tyler Prince.

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~ Nursery ~
Mother In Charge December: Jamie Beeke Today: AM A: B: PM A B: Jennifer Pennings, Hannah Karel Martha Markwat, Cora Beute Heidi Pronk, Lauren Bilkes Meta Moerdyk, Abby Prince

New Years Eve: Sherri Beute, Ruthanne Karel, Hannah Kleyn Mother In Charge January: Heather Engelsma Next Week: AM A: B: PM A: B: Laura DeJong, Kim Kleyn Tammy Timmer, Annelise Moerdyk Heather Engelsma, Misty Huckstead Jennifer Spaans, Trienna Moerdyk

~ Ushers ~
Today Next Week AM Pete VanStrien AM Tom Karel Jr. PM Sam Moerdyk PM Andrew Bergsma

~ Offerings ~
Today 1 collection: nd 2 collection: Box at Exits:
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Next Week General Education Come Over and Help

Education Denominational Word & Deed

New Years Eve: Guatemala Mission

Song Service: Psalter 3: 1, 4 and Psalter 261: 1, 3

LITURGY December 25, 2011 Morning Service Votum & Salutation Psalter: 377: 1, 2, 6 Law Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1-20 Text: Luke 2:11 Psalter: 250: 2, 5 Pastoral Prayer Offertory Psalter: 427: 2, 6 Sermon: A Savior Prayer Offertory Psalter: 161: 4-6, 9 Benediction Doxology: 284: 5 ******

LITURGY December 25, 2011 Evening Service Votum & Salutation Psalter: 45: 2-4 Scripture Reading: Hebrews 2 Text: Song of Solomon 2:1; Lords Day 15 Apostles Creed Psalter: 192: 2-5 Pastoral Prayer Offertory Psalter: 164: 2-4 Sermon: I Am the Rose of Sharon Prayer Offertory Psalter: 124: 2,7,8 Benediction Doxology: 197 ******