May 25, 2014
Welcome to Reeman Church. It is with awe and wonder
that we gather to worship the Risen Lord Jesus Christ.
The praise team will lead us in worship today and Pastor
Nate Kooistra will bring God’s word from John 14. In
this passage Jesus tells his hurting, confused and
disoriented disciples that he will not leave them as
orphans. Rather he will send a Counselor to be with
them. That Counselor is the Holy Spirit. More than
2000 years later, in a world where many are confused and
disoriented, we can take comfort in the fact that we are
not alone. The Holy Spirit is guiding us each and every
day.
We hope that as we worship together you will sense the
presence and peace of God’s Spirit. After our time of
worship this morning everyone is invited to stay for
fellowship and refreshments.
WE OFFER TO GOD OUR PRAYERS AND PRAISES
Congregational Prayer
Offering: General Fund / Faith Promise
Offertory: “From the Inside Out”
GOD SPEAKS TO US HIS WORD
*Song: “Build Your Kingdom Here”
Children’s Message
Scripture Passage: John 14:15-21
Message: “Not Alone”
Prayer of Application
*Song: “Spirit Song”
WE GO OUT TO SERVE THE RISEN LORD
*VBS VIDEO
*Departing Blessing
*New Doxology
*Moment of Meditation
*Postlude
*Indicates Standing
CHURCH CALENDAR
9:30 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE
GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP
Prelude: “Come, Thou Fount, Come, Thou King”
Welcome & Announcements
*Call to Worship:
Leader 1: Praise the Lord, O my soul.
Leader 2: O Lord My God, you are very great;
Congregation: You are clothed with splendor and majesty.
Leader 1: I will sing to the Lord all my life;
Leader 2: I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.
Congregation: Praise the Lord, O my soul.
ALL: Praise the Lord.
*Opening Song: “How Great Is Our God”
*God's Greeting
*Mutual Greeting
Monday:
ROOTS – 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday:
BOOK DISCUSSION – 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday: REEMAN BREAKFAST – 8:00 a.m.
Thursday:
ASCENSION DAY SERVICE – 7:00 p.m.
at Second CRC
Memorial Day –
a day to honor
our service men
and women.
ASSIGNMENTS
Greeting us today: Tim & Jody Hooker
Next Sunday: Al & Karen Buitendorp
Caring for our children this morning: Linda Rought,
Stephanie Vogel, Lucas Johnson, Anna Escalante
Next Sunday: Sharon Escalante, Kathy Bushen, Summer
Groenke & Grace Krick
Fellowship time today: – Stan Rottier & Aaron Bennett
June 1 – Brian & Carol Frens
June 8 – Rich DeLong & Duane Luchies
June 15 – Scott Tyink & Duane Burt
June 22 – Al Buitendorp & Randy Busch
June 29 – Tim Hooker & Ray Boes
Reminder – Each family is asked to bring 4 dozen cookies the Sunday
they prepare coffee.
Ushers today: Scott Tyink, Jim Bazzett
Next Sunday: Rich DeLong, Dave Hooker
OUR CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST TIME HERE, we are especially glad you are
here, and hope that you will come again! If you need assistance or
have any questions please ask an usher. A children’s message is
included in the service. Supervised nursery care is also provided in
the nursery located directly across from the main entrance. If you
need a place to calm your child during worship, please feel free to use
the fireside room located at the rear of the sanctuary. There is a video
of the service shown on the TV in this room. A live recording of the
service is also available upon request.
NEXT SUNDAY a special offering will be taken for the Fremont
Service Committee.
MEMORIAL DAY is a day to pay tribute to all our service men and
women who gave their lives so we can enjoy a multitude of freedoms
in our country. This Monday, as in years past, the Cadets will be
marching in the parade in Fremont. The Parade starts at 6:30 pm
from the Fire Station; CADETS, please be there in uniform by 6:10.
AS A PART OF GOD’S FAMILY
WE STRIVE TO SHOW CHRIST’S LOVE TO ALL
FOR THE GLORY OF GOD
Sunday
May 25, 2014
ROOTS: Join us for Bible Study this Monday at 1:30-2:30 p.m.
THANK YOU SO MUCH for all who attended my birthday party and
for all the nice cards. God bless you. Thelma Hagen
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP meets Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.
THERE WILL BE a combined Ascension Day service of area
Christian Reformed churches on Thursday, May 29, at 7:00 p.m. at
the Second Christian Reformed Church (600 Apache Dr).
NEW MEMBERS CLASS: If you would like to become a
member of Reeman CRC please sign up on the sheet at the
welcome center. This class will be a three week class where we
will study some of the basics of our faith and grow together in
community. We hope to start in May but time and date will be
decided by those who sign up.
HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER MISSION TRIP: This summer, July 8-13,
all students who will be in high school the fall of 2014 are invited to
travel to Grand Rapids, MI for our summer mission trip. We will be
staying overnight in Grand Rapids for the entire time at The Other
Way Ministries. This will be a really great trip as we will learn a lot
about inner city life and ministry!! Make sure to sign up today! Adult
leaders are also needed so please sign up if you can attend!
IF ANYONE is interested in making a donation to the Cadet Fishing
Tournament, I (Tim Rought) will be accepting them through June 2nd
and taking it down to the Tournament on June 7th. Please leave in
Richard and Linda Rought’s mailbox or send to me in the mail at 8328
W. 64th Street, Fremont, MI 49412. If you would like a receipt, please
make a note with your donation. Thanks.
CO-ED SOFTBALL is starting soon. We will again be playing in the
Holton United Methodist League. Please contact Eric DeKuiper (231349-3122) if you want to play. Would you like to take part but feel
unable to play? We can still use your help and you can still have fun
with the team...In this league we are required to provide 1 umpire per
game. Let Eric know if you are willing to be an umpire - even if it is
only for one game.
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST will be held Wednesday, June 25th. If
you would like to make a donation or be a worker, please sign up at
the Welcome Center.
COUNCIL would like to encourage the congregation to consider
giving via scheduled electronic transfers of funds. If you would like
information regarding how to set this up, please contact Barb Carter
or Wayne Cowley.
EACH WEEK we will be praying for members of our congregation.
This week please pray for Andy & Celia Sneller, Dave, Donna, Sara,
Nick, Stacy & Emily Westhouse; Rebel, Leslie & Breslynn Smith, Pat
Boyd, Ray & Lori Boes and Mark & Michelle Frens.
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
NO EASY ANSWERS – When there’s no quick fix in sight, how
should the church respond to broken systems in our society? Hear
Kate Kooyman’s wise perspective on this questions, specifically as it
pertains to immigration reform. Go to www.cbi.tv to watch this week’s
Crossroad Connection
"SAVE THE DATE!" Invite a friend and plan to come to a unique
retreat designed to glorify God, renew and uplift all who attend
through music and great speakers. This exciting event is being
planned for you on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at the Prince
Conference Center in Grand Rapids and is hosted by Bible League
Volunteers. You'll soon be receiving a brochure with more details. Get
some friends together and save the date now.
ATTENTION ALL FISHERMEN: The Calvinist Cadet Corps is
hosting it’s 12th annual fishing tournament to raise funds to support its
ministry- helping boys grow spiritually in all areas of life. The fishing
tournament will be Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Gun Lake State Park in
southwest Michigan. For more information, call the Corps office at
616-241-5616 ext 4, or check out the Cadet website under the
“Events” tab. Everyone is welcome! Registration forms are available
from your Cadet club’s head counselor, or you can register at our
website: www.CalvinistCadets.org. Lunch will be served at noon.
Join us for a fun-filled day!
PLEASE JOIN US for a delicious barbecue chicken dinner and silent
auction to be held May 28, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm in the Fremont UMC
Fellowship Hall. The proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to build
a playground for all the youngsters in the area on the property
adjacent to the FUMC parsonage on Butterfield Rd, Fremont. The
centerpiece of the play area will be a play structure in the shape of a
large ark. Deadline for purchasing chicken dinner tickets is May 23.
You may purchase the tickets at the church office 8:30 am-2:30 pm
Monday through Friday or contact Joan Purdy at 231-924-2673.
Purchase ten tickets and get the eleventh ticket free. No ticket sales
at the door.
NEWAYGO CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST is
hosting a bone marrow donation registry drive. It will take place on
May 28, 2014 from 4 to 8 p.m. We are looking for people whose
marrow can help cure others' leukemia, lymphoma, and sickle cell
anemia. We are particularly looking for potential donors in the 18-44
age range. Others are welcome to make monetary donations to offset
the cost of testing and transporting marrow. The test is simple and
painless-just a simple swabbing of a cheek. We are working on this in
conjunction with Michigan Blood.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUPPORT GROUP – Starting June 8th. See
flyer on bulletin board for details.
PRAY FOR NIGERIA - About 3:00 pm Tuesday, May 21, two bombs
exploded in downtown Jos, Nigeria. News media have reported over
100 people killed and more than fifty injured. World Missions and
World Renew staff and their family members are accounted for.
Please pray against reprisal attacks and any further violence; for the
release of the girls kidnapped in Chibok, Borno State and their
families; and for an end to the Boko Haram insurgence. Pray too for
God’s peace and comfort to the many people in Jos and throughout
Nigeria, who are traumatized by different recent crises in the country.