Bulletin – Week of January 12, 2020

Bulletin – Week of January 12, 2020

Welcome

Welcome to Hope in Christ Church! We are so glad you have joined us today. After the service, we invite you to stay for refreshments and fellowship, followed by Sunday School at 11:00. There are various small groups that meet during the week as well. You are welcome to visit and find one that is right for you!

Order of Worship

O Worship the King

Call to Worship    Psalm 67:4-6

This is Our Father’s World

The First Place

Our World Belongs to God

Litany    Psalm 89:5-16

Prayer of Confession

If You but Trust in God to Guide You

Offering    Kingdom Advancement Fund

Jesus With Your Church Abide

Prayer

Scripture    Romans 13:1

Message    Government Derives Its Authority from God

The King of Glory Comes

Bible Reading for this Week

Pastor Scott’s sermon for Jan. 19th is titled, “Government Exists to Praise Good Behavior and Punish Bad.” If you would like to read in preparation, the main sermon text is Romans 13:3-4.  You may find more ways to prepare your heart for worship on our website: hopeinchristchurch.org.  Click “Pastor,” then choose “Preparing Our Hearts for Worship” from the dropdown list.

PRAYERS

Each week we pray for members of our church family. Suggested prayers are for their    spiritual growth, opportunities to see Christ in their everyday lives, and anything else that God puts on your mind for them. This week please pray for:

  • Aaron & Megan S: Isaac, Thaddeus, Miriam
  • Roland & Esther V
  • Ruth S
  • Kylie T
  • Donna V

Pray for Pastor Lawan Andimi in Nigeria: Jos, Nigeria, January 7, 2020 (Morning Star News) A leader of the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria (EYN) pleaded for help on a video released on Sunday (Jan. 5) after Islamic extremists with Boko Haram kidnapped him last week.

Pastor Andimi…pleads with church leaders to ask Adamawa Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri to intervene for his release in the video.

“I believe that He who made them to act in such a way is still alive and will make all arrangements,” he says. “By the grace of God I will be together with my wife, my children and my colleagues…If the opportunity has not been granted, maybe it is the will of God. I want all people close and far, colleagues, to be patient. Don’t cry, don’t worry but thank God for everything.”

MISSIONAL MARKER

The congregation of Hope in Christ Church has made the Spirit-filled decision to move      forward and become a healthy missional church. This week’s Missional Marker is: Intentional Evangelism  (Matthew 28:18-20)

  • We are burdened for the spiritual condition of those who do not yet know Christ.
  • We have identifiable pathways for evangelism to take place in our ministries.
  • Our people are equipped and growing in their ability to build spiritual friendships and know how to share their faith as God-­‐birthed opportunities arise.

SUNDAY SCHOOL MEMORY VERSES

Marvel  Matthew 28:18-20          Wonder  Psalm 23:1-3          Dive Psalm 95

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Cookies for the Women’s Cold Weather Shelter: If anyone would like to provide homemade cookies for the women’s cold weather shelter, please let Terry  know. The shelter is hosting approximately 40-45 women every night. Terry and Len will be volunteering at the shelter and can deliver cookie donations. The women’s shelter needs volunteers for regular shifts, but they also have a special need for drivers for the 6:00AM -7:30AM or 6PM-7:30PM shifts. If you would like to help, speak with the Vander Woudes or call Cassidy Schroeder at 360-592-7507.

Adult Sunday School: Today’s Sunday School class will cover “Before Amen” session 1. Session 2 will be on January 19th. There will be a guest speaker on January 26, and then “Before Amen” sessions 3 and 4 will be on February 2 and 9.

January Series Returns to Lynden: The award-winning January Series webinar returns to Lynden weekdays from Wednesday, Jan. 8, through Jan. 28 at 9:30 a.m. at Third CRC. The 15 live lectures, presented by Calvin University and top experts in their fields, will include topics such as poverty and hunger, immigration, mass incarceration, religious freedom, and the ethics of big data. For details about the speakers, topics, and listening options, visit www.calvin.edu/january. For more info about the Lynden webcasts, call Carol DeJong at (360) 354-1448 or visit www.third-church.org.

Reserve the date:  A movie night is being planned for Friday, February 28th.  Please mark your calendar and check future bulletins for the time and movie title.

SERVANTS NEXT SUNDAY:  January 19th

  • Ushers:  Clair & Hildred A.
  • Prayer Room:  Ali L.
  • Cookies:  Darlys R., Ida R.
  • Greeters:  Deloris P. & Ruth S.
  • Serving Assistants:  Grace, Michal, Micah
  • Sunday School Observer:   Ruth S.
  • Children’s Leaders: Tena, Christine, Marjie, Zeke

january heartbeat newsletter

The January edition of The Heartbeat is available in the foyer, or online at hopeinchristchurch.org

This Week at Hope in Christ Church

TODAY

8:15 a.m.   Prayer upstairs, all are welcome

9:30 a.m.   Worship

11:00 a.m.   Sunday School

4:30 p.m.    Roberts Group

4:30 p.m.    Jesus Gathering

7:00 p.m.    Laninga group (in home)

MONDAY (Office Closed)

7:00 p.m.    Friendship Class

TUESDAY (Office Hours: 8:30-3:00)

6:30 p.m.   Boer’s Bible Study (in home)

WEDNESDAY (Office Hours: 8:30-3:00)

9:45 a.m.   Women’s Bible Study

7:00 p.m.   Council Meeting

THURSDAY (Office Hours: 8:30-3:00)

6:30 a.m.   Men’s Support Group

1:00 p.m.   Bulletin Deadline

7:00 p.m.   Men’s Bible Study

7:00 p.m.   Praise Team Practice

FRIDAY (Office Hours: 8:30-3:00)

SATURDAY (Office Closed)

 

 

 

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